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Engineering Manager/Tech Lead (Hands on!) - Up to £175,000 comp - London/Hybrid, London

Client: Hunter Bond

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

3c4c75c68262

Job Views:

4

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers, guiding the technical delivery of high-impact, scalable projects within the capital markets domain.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership, utilising Java and ideally some C# to drive development, innovation, and best practices.
• Oversee the design, development, and delivery of robust, high-performance trading systems and data-driven applications.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional global teams to ensure seamless integration and timely delivery of solutions.
• Shape and execute the technical vision for the team, ensuring adherence to performance, scalability, and security standards.
• Mentor engineers and foster a collaborative, innovative environment that supports ongoing professional development.
• Act as a key point of contact for technical challenges, driving impactful solutions and resolving issues as they arise.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to define technical requirements, ensuring alignment with business and market goals.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a hands-on engineering management/lead role, with a strong focus on Java and ideally some C#.
• Extensive experience leading engineering teams within the capital markets or financial technology sectors, preferably with front office exposure.
• Solid track record in delivering high-performance, scalable solutions for data-intensive and real-time applications.
• A strong understanding of capital markets, technology, and business processes is highly desirable.
• Experience managing and mentoring engineering teams, with the ability to work collaboratively in a remote, globally distributed environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges and deliver results in a fast-paced startup environment.

If you’re an experienced Engineering Manager with a passion for leading teams and driving innovation in the capital markets space, this is the perfect permanent opportunity to make a significant impact. If this sounds like your next challenge, please reach out ASAP!