Senior Software Developer

Senior Software Developer – Prime Brokerage Trading Platform

About the Role

Our client, a leading financial technology firm specialising in prime brokerage trading platforms, is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join their growing engineering team.

This is a key role for someone who enjoys hands -on development while also taking ownership of mentoring and guiding junior engineers. You’ll play a pivotal part in shaping a high -performance trading platform used by global financial institutions, contributing both technically and through leadership within the team.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development & Architecture

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high -performance systems for a prime brokerage trading platform.
  

• Build secure, reliable APIs and contribute to integrations with internal and third -party services.
  

• Champion clean code, best practices, and high engineering standards through code reviews and testing.
  

System Reliability & Problem Solving

• Analyse, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues across the platform.
  

• Proactively identify performance bottlenecks, technical debt, and potential system vulnerabilities.
  

• Take ownership of improving system stability, scalability, and resilience.
  

Requirements Analysis & Feature Design

• Collaborate closely with product managers, analysts, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
  

• Design and implement new features that enhance platform usability, performance, and reliability.
  

Mentorship & Team Leadership

• Act as a mentor to junior and mid -level developers, supporting their technical and professional growth.
  

• Lead by example through thoughtful code reviews, knowledge sharing, and technical guidance.
  

• Help foster a collaborative, supportive, and high -performing engineering culture.
  

Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with advancements in FinTech, distributed systems, and modern development practices.
  

• Contribute to improving development processes, tooling, and architectural decisions.
  

• Support the adoption of new technologies where they add clear value.
  

What We’re Looking For

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++.
  

• Proven experience building distributed systems and working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
  

• Hands -on experience with containerisation and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
  

• Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases.
  

• Prior experience in financial markets, trading platforms, or prime brokerage systems is highly desirable.
  

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Demonstrated experience in a senior or lead -level engineering role.
  

• Confidence and enthusiasm for mentoring, coaching, and supporting other developers.
  

• Strong analytical and problem -solving abilities.
  

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
  

What’s on Offer

• Competitive compensation and performance -based incentives.
  

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid leave, and retirement plans.
  

• Clear opportunities for career progression and technical growth.
  

• The chance to work on mission -critical, high -impact systems within a cutting -edge FinTech environment.