Senior Technology Lead - Elite Buy-side Firm

Our client, a leading buy-side firm, is seeking an experienced Technology Manager to oversee their technology initiatives and drive innovation within our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background within the financial industry, along with proven leadership and management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Provide strategic direction and guidance for technology projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of developers, engineers, and IT professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• System Architecture: Design and implement scalable and reliable technology solutions, with a strong emphasis on C# and AWS.
• Innovation and Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve existing systems and processes, leveraging new technologies and best practices.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, product managers, and executives, to understand requirements and deliver effective technology solutions.
• Compliance and Security: Ensure all technology solutions comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and security protocols.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Technical Expertise:

1. Proficiency in C# and .NET framework.
2. Extensive experience with AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and CloudFormation.
3. Strong understanding of software development methodologies and best practices.

• Leadership Experience:

1. Proven track record of leading and managing technology teams.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams.

• Project Management:

1. Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
2. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Education:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.

• Experience:

1. Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development and technology management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
2. Experience in the financial services industry, particularly in a buy-side firm, is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in AWS (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Developer).
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools.
• Knowledge of other programming languages and technologies (e.g., Python, JavaScript, SQL).
• Familiarity with data analytics and machine learning.

With well over a decade of a solid and enviable track record behind us, headquartered in Hong Kong, Pinpoint Asia Infotech Pte Ltd (EA License: 16C8291) is the go-to IT Search Firm for several top Investment Banks and Financial Institutions.

If you are interested in the above position, please send your CV to Charlie Kim @ [email protected] (EA Registration number: R22104834)