Technical Team Leader Role Overview The Software Team Lead will provide hands-on technical leadership to a cross-functional engineering team delivering business-critical software solutions. The role combines people leadership with deep software engineering expertise, setting standards for code quality, architecture, and delivery practices across the team. Working in an Agile environment, the Software Team Lead will guide the team from design through to implementation and production support, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and high-quality delivery. Role Responsibilities
• Lead and manage a cross-functional team of software engineers to deliver high-quality, business-critical applications.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle, from design and implementation through to deployment and support.
• Collaborate with Solution and Enterprise Architects to ensure solutions align with target architecture and technology standards.
• Own and be accountable for the technical quality, stability, and performance of delivered solutions, ensuring they meet business and non-functional requirements.
• Drive engineering best practices, including code review, automated testing, CI/CD, and secure development practices within the team.
• Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and other stakeholders to refine requirements and plan deliverables.
• Identify and remove delivery impediments, working with Scrum Masters / Delivery Managers to maintain team flow and predictable velocity.
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineers, supporting performance reviews, career development, and skills growth.
• Contribute to incident and problem management, supporting the investigation and resolution of production issues where required Experience / Competences Essential
• Proven experience leading a high-performing software engineering team in an Agile environment (e.g. Scrum or SAFe).
• Strong hands-on software engineering background in at least one modern language (e.g. C#, Java, or similar), including design, development, and code review.
• Demonstrable experience designing and building distributed, event-driven or cloud-native systems.
• Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines and source control (e.g. Git, GitLab, or similar) to support automated build, test, and deployment.
• Good understanding of software engineering best practices, including OO design principles and automated testing (unit, integration, end-to-end).
• Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, or GCP) for application hosting and deployment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to balance delivery pace with quality, managing priorities and risks across multiple initiatives Desired
• Experience working in financial services, trading platforms, or other complex, transaction-heavy environments.
• Exposure to event-driven or messaging-based architectures and related technologies.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g. React, JavaScript/TypeScript) in addition to back-end development.
• Experience with microservices, containerisation, and orchestration tools (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of scaled Agile frameworks (e.g. SAFe) and working within multi-team delivery programmes.
• Knowledge of additional programming languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript) or scripting for automation and tooling.
• Experience collaborating with DevOps or Platform Engineering teams to optimise reliability, observability, and performance. Role Band & Level: Manager, 7 Not The Perfect Fit? Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us. Company Statement We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. Location UK - City Quays - Belfast