Provide overall direction, oversight, and coaching for a team of entry-level to mid-level software engineers that work on basic to moderately complex tasks.
A hands-on technologist helping team think of well-rounded technical solutions with good understanding of available contemporary solution options.
Accountable for decisions that influence teams’ resources, budget, tactical operations, and the execution and implementation of processes and procedures.
Ensures successful collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
Identifies and mitigates issues to execute a book of work while escalating issues as necessary.
Provides input to leadership regarding budget, approach, and technical considerations to improve operational efficiencies and functionality for the team.
Creates a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect for team members and prioritizes diverse representation.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Formal training or certification on software engineering* concepts and 5+ years applied experience . In addition, 2 + years of experience leading technologists to manage and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise
Ability to guide and coach teams on approach to achieve goals aligned against a set of strategic initiatives.
Pro-active, having intellectual rigor with Strong communication and team-working skills with exposure to Agile methodologies.
Excellent Java programming skills, concurrency
Experience with hiring, developing, and recognizing talent.
Experience of working in financial services, in a front or middle-office environment and understanding of equity derivatives.
Strong hands-on experience and recognized expert on Java and keen to understand and solve business related problems.
Exposure to Cassandra, contemporary messaging platforms, and AWS Cloud technology stack