Lead Software Developer - Finance

Salary: £100,000 - 100,000 per year

Requirements:

• Minimum 2.1 BSc in Computer Science or similar technical discipline from a top tier / Russell Group university
• As at A-level
• Experience in a similar role in a finance / trading / hedge fund environment
• Strong technical and team leadership skills
• Experience conducting 1-2-1s, providing coaching, mentoring, and project leadership
• Expertise in modern C# .Net Core; Python skills are a plus
• Knowledge of modern software engineering best practices
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle
• Strong understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns, and Algorithms
• Passion for collaboration and problem solving in complex, distributed systems

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement the logic behind core applications
• Build APIs and microservices for data processing, business rules, and third-party integrations
• Oversee the configuration and upkeep of secure, reliable server environments
• Gather detailed requirements through meetings and workshops with internal teams and customers
• Shape the product vision and roadmap by providing technical insight and feasibility guidance
• Remain hands-on with architecture and design
• Instill best practices in the team, conduct code reviews, and mentor team members
• Collaboratively solve problems to help the team deliver high-quality software

Technologies:

• C#
• OOP
• Python
• microservices
• ASP.NET
• Backend
• Java

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We are a well-funded Fintech scale-up establishing a technical centre of excellence in the North East. As a Lead Software Developer, you will join our team in brand new Central Newcastle offices on a full-time basis. Our working hours are Monday to Friday, 0900-1800, with some flexibility. The offices are well-equipped with fantastic views across the City and local countryside, and amenities include onsite showers for those who walk or cycle in. We offer a competitive salary up to £180k, a bonus, 25 days of holiday, Bupa healthcare, and a generous pension contribution, along with continuous career development opportunities and a social team atmosphere.

last updated 33 week of 2026