Senior Software Engineer

Company: Ports North
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Location: London
Job Description:

We have partnered with our client in their search for a Senior Software Engineer to help redesign and deliver a market-leading front-to-back OTC derivatives solution.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage development team, including work assignments and professional development
  • Serve as Scrum Master; drive Agile processes and continuous improvement
  • Design and develop software solutions; manage product backlog with Product Owner
  • Write, review, and approve specifications; conduct code reviews
  • Develop, test, and implement software using Java, C#, SQL, JavaScript
  • Mentor team members on technical and financial domain expertise
  • Coordinate cross-team integration and provide customer support

Skills Required

  • Technical: Java, C#, Python, API development, object-oriented programming, RDBMS
  • Domain: 5+ years in financial services (Trading, Portfolio Management, Compliance, Post-Trade, IBOR, or Wealth Management)
  • Experience: 10-12 years in software engineering; 5+ years supervisory; 5+ years Agile methodology
  • Education: BS in Computer Science/Engineering/Math/Physics
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-starter with ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Ability to manage solution complexity and lead cross-team activities

Preferred Skills

  • MS degree in relevant field
  • Experience developing event-driven architectures
  • Cloud native services experience (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud)
  • Frontend development with Angular or React
  • Experience with emerging technologies (AI, Blockchain)

Title: Senior Software Engineer

Location: London

Client Industry: Financial Services

Compensation: £500 / day

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Posted: May 21st, 2026