Team Lead-Software Development

Role Overview: As a Team Lead-Software Development at our technology firm in the UK and India, you will be responsible for leading a cross-functional team in developing scalable trading tools, APIs, and platforms. Your role will involve collaboration with product managers and clients to deliver both in-house solutions and customized implementations for our client base in the trading domain. This position offers a blend of product ownership, client interaction, team management, and hands-on technical delivery, making it ideal for candidates who excel in a fast-paced finance-tech environment. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and mentor a team of junior and mid-level developers on internal product development and client-facing projects. - Prioritize development efforts between product roadmap features and custom client requests. - Oversee the design, development, and delivery of web, mobile, or backend applications for both client and internal product contexts. - Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, QA, and DevOps teams to plan and prioritize development activities. - Architect scalable and modular solutions meeting functional and non-functional requirements. - Review code, enforce best practices, and uphold high standards in performance, security, and reliability. - Manage technical delivery across multiple concurrent projects or product modules. - Engage with stakeholders for requirements gathering, sprint planning, and roadmap alignment. - Monitor timelines, conduct risk assessments, and ensure timely delivery. - Stay updated with emerging technologies and propose innovations to enhance productivity or user experience. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field from a premier institution like IITs/NITs. - Minimum 6+ years of professional software development experience with strong knowledge of programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, React, and DSA concepts. - 12+ years of experience in a team lead or technical leadership role. - Exposure to the product lifecycle from MVP to scale. - Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks. - Good understanding of relational and NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc. - Proficiency in REST APIs, microservices, and version control (Git). - Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps collaboration. - Understanding of financial markets, trading concepts, and algorithms would be beneficial, along with experience in trading platforms and APIs. - Knowledge of quantitative analysis, statistics, and risk management. - Familiarity with order execution systems, FIX Protocol, and market data feeds would be advantageous, along with strong mathematical and statistical skills. - Good rating on competitive coding platforms such as Codeforces, HackerRank, LeetCode, CodeChef, etc. - Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, along with strong communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.,