Software Engineering Team Lead (.NET / C#) A leading global financial services organisation is hiring a Software Engineering Team Lead to work on business-critical Front Office systems supporting high-value trading activity across Rates & FX. This is a senior leadership role combining hands-on technical credibility with team ownership and delivery accountability, within a modern, cloud-native engineering environment. The Opportunity You will lead a cross-functional engineering team responsible for designing, building, and evolving distributed systems used directly by front-office stakeholders. Working in an Agile environment, you'll collaborate closely with senior engineers and architecture teams to ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, and aligned with long-term technology strategy. This role suits someone who enjoys leading engineers, setting standards, and remaining close to complex technical problem-solving. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team Own delivery outcomes, quality, and engineering standards Design and evolve distributed, event-driven systems Partner with architecture and senior engineering stakeholders Drive continuous improvement across tooling, CI/CD, and testing Communicate progress clearly and manage delivery risks proactively Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience leading engineering teams in an Agile environment Strong expertise in C# and modern .NET / .NET Core Experience building distributed, event-driven systems API design and development (REST, GraphQL) Relational databases (SQL Server, MySQL, or similar) Cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure Solid understanding of the full software development lifecycle Pragmatic, delivery-focused approach with strong communication skills Location & Package Location: London Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office Salary: Up to £125,000 base bonus and benefits McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.