Senior Lead Software Engineer - Cloud & Full Stack

Lead Software Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a visionary and highly experienced Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in public cloud architecture, and full-stack engineering to join our Engineering team within the Commercial & Investment Bank. In this senior engineering role, you will drive the design and delivery of cloud-native, user-centric solutions leveraging AWS services, microservices architecture, Kubernetes, and modern web technologies.

As a technical leader within the Limits Management team of Markets Technology, you will architect and build a robust multi-asset risk and control management platform supporting FICC and Equities trading activities. You will collaborate closely with product, business, and user experience teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and intuitive solutions that directly impact our clients and trading operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and deliver complex, large-scale software systems using AWS services, microservices, Kubernetes, and modern full stack technologies (Java, JavaScript, React, etc.)
• Lead the development of user-facing features and applications, ensuring seamless integration between backend services and intuitive front-end experiences
• Set technical direction and standards for engineering teams, championing best practices in software architecture, scalability, security, and performance
• Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and UX teams to translate requirements into robust, user-centric solutions
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Conduct design and code reviews, providing guidance on architectural decisions, patterns, and technology choices
• Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to advance platform capabilities

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with a proven track record of technical leadership and architectural ownership
• Deep expertise in designing and building distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native applications on AWS
• Strong programming skills in Java and JavaScript, with experience in full stack development (e.g., React, Node.js)
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration at scale
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver user-facing features in partnership with product and UX teams
• Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, scalability, security, and performance optimization
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience mentoring and leading engineering teams

Experience Level

Senior Level