Team Lead-Software Development

Role Overview: As a Team Lead-Software Development at our technology firm in the UK and India, you will be leading a cross-functional team dedicated to developing scalable trading tools, APIs, and platforms. Your role will involve collaborating with product managers and clients to deliver in-house solutions and customized implementations for the trading domain. This position is ideal for individuals who excel in a fast-paced finance-tech environment. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and mentor a team of junior and mid-level developers, overseeing both internal product development and client projects. - Prioritize development efforts between product roadmap features and custom client requests. - Design, develop, and deliver web, mobile, or backend applications for both client and internal purposes. - Collaborate with various teams including product managers, UI/UX designers, QA, and DevOps to plan and prioritize development activities. - Create scalable and modular solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements. - Review code, enforce best practices, and ensure 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 suggest innovations to enhance productivity and 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 (e.g., 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. - Proficiency in relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and familiarity with REST APIs, microservices, and version control (Git). - Proficient in Agile/Scrum methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps collaboration. - Understanding of financial markets, trading concepts, and algorithms; experience with trading platforms and APIs would be a plus. - Knowledge of quantitative analysis, statistics, and risk management. - Familiarity with order execution systems, FIX Protocol, and market data feeds; strong mathematical and statistical skills. - Good ranking 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.,