Engineering Lead - Financial Services - Bristol

Job Description

About This Opportunity We are delighted to present an exciting opportunity on behalf of our client, a leading organsation in the Banking and Financial Services sector. They are seeking a talented Data/Software Engineering leader to join one of their key platforms. You will work withinmulti-functional product engineering teams, leveraging your expertise to deliver top-tier data capabilities while embracing the innovative potential of the cloud. What Youll Be Doing

• Leadership and Development: Lead software engineering teams in creating high-quality applications and systems that use AI and machine learning to deliver personalised experiences for 26 million customers and users.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Head of Engineering, product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to define and implement the software engineering roadmap.
• Mentorship: Mentor and coach the software engineering squad, fostering skill development and career growth.
• Technical Problem Solving: Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical challenges throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Innovation: Deliver technical solutions applicable across multiple entities within the group.
• Data Management: Define consumption and integration patterns, data models, and contracts, and create automation tools for data reconciliation and curation.
• Quality and Security: Champion a culture of delivering highly secure and high-quality software, adopting best engineering practices like Test Driven Development, code reviews, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery.
• Efficiency: Identify and eliminate recurring issues through automation and process improvement.
• Team Collaboration: Build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with other teams across various domains.
• Inclusivity and Diversity: Promote a culture of inclusivity and diversity within the team.

What Were Looking For Our client values candidates with a background in data/software engineering, particularly those who bring:

• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience in systems design, software development, testing, and operational stability.
• Automation and CI/CD: Proven experience with automation and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in languages and technologies such as Python, Java, Rust, JavaScript, React, Angular, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.
• Data Handling: Experience working with large-scale data sets, data pipelines, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Distributed Systems: Knowledge of distributed systems and event-driven architecture.
• Cloud Solutions: Practical experience with cloud-native solutions and advanced knowledge of containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Kafka: Strong experience with Kafka technologies.
• Foundational Knowledge: A solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, software design, design patterns, and core programming concepts.
• Cloud Proficiency: Understanding of cloud storage, networking, and resource provisioning.
• Talent Development: Experience in hiring and developing talent.

Desirable Qualifications

• Certifications such as GCP "Cloud Architect," "Cloud Developer," "Professional Data Engineer," or Apache Kafka (CCDAK).
• Strong experience in data analysis and proficiency across the data lifecycle.

Benefits Offered by Our Client

• Generous Pension: Contributions up to 15%.
• Performance Bonus: Annual performance-related bonus.
• Share Schemes: Including free shares.
• Flexible Benefits: Customisable to suit your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping.
• Holidays: 30 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Wellbeing Initiatives: A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.

Our Clients Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Our client is dedicated to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. This commitment includes setting diversity goals for senior roles, offering menopause health packages, and initiating dedicated support for employeesworking with cancer. They actively encourage applications from under-represented groups and offer reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities. Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative. BY APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE YOU ARE AGREEING TO OUR TERMS OF SERVICE WHICH TOGETHER WITH OUR PRIVACY STATEMENT GOVERN YOUR USE OF MORGAN MCKINLEY SERVICES.