Lead Software Engineer (Payments)

Our long-term trusted partner, a leading financial services corporation, is hiring several Lead Engineers to develop and execute the engineering strategy for their Payments domain while overseeing/leading a team of full-stack engineers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality technology solutions built using Java/C#/Python, React and hosted in Azure cloud services. Our client is offering a basic salary of £90,000 circa (DOE) + 25% bonus with additional exceptional benefits to be based in Chatham or Wolverhampton once every couple of months.

This is an exciting and challenging position where the chosen Lead Software Engineer will help build scalable architectures to improve cloud-native applications across Faster Payments, BACS, CHAPS, Open Banking, Pay by Link, and Open Banking platforms as our client continues on their pivotal digital transformation journey leveraging modern technologies.

Your responsibilities will include:

Lead the development and implementation of a modern cloud foundation and data platform that is robust, scalable, fully automated, secure, and can support the growth of the business.
Build Scalable Architectures: Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud-native solutions, leveraging modern technologies.
Hands-On Coding: Actively contribute to the codebase by developing and reviewing critical components of software applications using technologies like Java, Python, or C# for backend systems and modern front-end frameworks for user interfaces (React, Angular).
API Development and Integration: Design and build secure RESTful and GraphQL APIs, ensuring seamless integration with core banking systems (e.g., Mambu) and external services like Open Banking platforms.
Data Engineering and Analytics: Work closely with data teams to define robust data pipelines and scalable cloud-based data platforms using tools like Apache Kafka, Snowflake, or Databricks.
Monitoring and Performance Tuning: Implement advanced monitoring and observability solutions using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog to proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
Technical Leadership in Payments: Bring domain expertise in the Payments space, including Faster Payments, BACS, CHAPS, and Open Banking, ensuring solutions adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Code and System Optimisation: Proactively analyse and optimise existing systems for improved performance, scalability, and maintainability. 
Core skill set for this position:

Strong experience building and scaling payment platforms, with a focus on security compliance and performance, is a must.
Strong experience working within the financial services industry, preferably retail banking, digital banking, or investment banking industry, is a must-have.
Strong experience coding in any of the following languages: Java, C#, Python, and React is a must-have.
Proven experience leading a team of cross functional engineers, providing coaching and mentoring whilst be hands on is a must have.
Strong technical skills and expertise in relevant technologies, such as cloud computing (Azure) microservices architecture, APIs, and data management
Certifications in Payment Systems (e.g., BACS, Faster Payments, CHAPS, card payments) is essentialBenefits: 90,000 circa / 25% bonus / 28 days holiday / Holiday Purchase Scheme / Occasional travel / Health Insurance / 13% pension / plus much more.

Lead Software Engineer (Payments)