Senior Software Developer
Senior Software Developer – Prime Brokerage Trading Platform
About the Role
Our client, a leading financial technology firm specialising in prime brokerage trading platforms, is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join their growing engineering team.
This is a key role for someone who enjoys hands-on development while also taking ownership of mentoring and guiding junior engineers. You’ll play a pivotal part in shaping a high-performance trading platform used by global financial institutions, contributing both technically and through leadership within the team.
Key Responsibilities
Software Development & Architecture
Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance systems for a prime brokerage trading platform.
Build secure, reliable APIs and contribute to integrations with internal and third-party services.
Champion clean code, best practices, and high engineering standards through code reviews and testing.
System Reliability & Problem Solving
Analyse, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues across the platform.
Proactively identify performance bottlenecks, technical debt, and potential system vulnerabilities.
Take ownership of improving system stability, scalability, and resilience.
Requirements Analysis & Feature Design
Collaborate closely with product managers, analysts, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
Design and implement new features that enhance platform usability, performance, and reliability.
Mentorship & Team Leadership
Act as a mentor to junior and mid-level developers, supporting their technical and professional growth.
Lead by example through thoughtful code reviews, knowledge sharing, and technical guidance.
Help foster a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing engineering culture.
Continuous Improvement
Stay current with advancements in FinTech, distributed systems, and modern development practices.
Contribute to improving development processes, tooling, and architectural decisions.
Support the adoption of new technologies where they add clear value.
What We’re Looking For
Technical Skills
Strong experience in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++.
Proven experience building distributed systems and working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
Hands-on experience with containerisation and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases.
Prior experience in financial markets, trading platforms, or prime brokerage systems is highly desirable.
Leadership & Soft Skills
Demonstrated experience in a senior or lead-level engineering role.
Confidence and enthusiasm for mentoring, coaching, and supporting other developers.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
What’s on Offer
Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid leave, and retirement plans.
Clear opportunities for career progression and technical growth.
The chance to work on mission-critical, high-impact systems within a cutting-edge FinTech environment.