Lead Developer (Distribution / Broker Connectivity)
London (Hybrid)
The Role
We are looking for a hands‑on Lead Developer to take technical ownership of software delivery across our Distribution / Broker Connectivity platform. This role sits within an Agile delivery team and focuses on building, integrating, and scaling cloud‑based applications used by teams globally.
You will work closely with Product Owners, Architects, Solution Engineers, Developers and Testers to design and deliver high‑quality solutions. While you’ll contribute to technical design, the role is primarily hands‑on development, combined with mentoring and guiding other engineers.
This is an ideal role for a senior engineer who enjoys staying close to code while providing technical leadership within a fast‑moving, regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Delivery & Development
* Lead development of application features and system integrations across the Distribution platform
* Translate functional and non‑functional requirements into robust, maintainable solutions
* Contribute to detailed technical designs aligned with agreed architecture
* Write high‑quality, well‑tested production code following engineering standards
Hands‑On Technical Leadership
* Act as technical lead within an Agile squad
* Provide day‑to‑day guidance and mentoring to developers
* Champion best practices in:
* Version control and branching strategies
* CI/CD and DevOps ways of working
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
* Work closely with Architects and Solution Engineers to ensure designs are practical and scalable
* Communicate effectively with globally distributed teams
Governance & Documentation
* Produce clear technical documentation covering:
* Solutions and integrations
* APIs and data flows
* Support and handover processes
* Work in line with engineering standards, SDLC, and regulatory requirements relevant to a financial services environment
Skills & Experience
Essential
* 8+ years’ experience in software engineering
* Proven experience as a Senior / Lead Developer in Agile teams
* Strong Typescript development experience
* Experience building and maintaining APIs and integrations (REST, OpenAPI)
* Strong cloud engineering experience (AWS essential) including:
* Lambda
* Step Functions
* DynamoDB
* SNS / SQS
* S3
* CI/CD pipeline build and deployment experience
* Event‑driven architecture experience
* Git‑based version control and branching strategies