Lead Software Engineer (Risk) - Leading Fintech - London - Up to £200,000 + Exceptional Bonus/B ...

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  • Jul 26, 2025
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

Title: Lead Software Engineer

Location: London (Heavily Flexible)

Firm: Elite Scaling FinTech Firm

Compensation: Up to £200k + Exceptional Bonus/Benefits Package

Skills: Strong knowledge of Python, extensive experience building and architecting risk platforms, cloud exposure is a huge plus!

My Client is looking for the top 1% of Software Engineers with Risk experience to work on a brand-new greenfield risk platform for a top fintech firm!

This team is made up of some of Europe's best Computing professionals, all working in an elite team with a flat structure. You have a chance to make a huge difference and push tech to the limits!

Role Responsibilities (Full Spec. Available):
  • Leading a team of engineers looking after and building a zero-down-time, cloud-based Risk platform
  • Being involved in architecture direction and collaborating with stakeholders.
  • Working heavily in Python
  • Working with other incredibly passionate technologists

Successful Candidates:
  • 8+ years in Software Engineering with a specific focus on Risk Platforms
  • Proven experience of working in modern Python
  • Outstanding CompSci Fundamentals needed!
  • Knowledge of Risk Sensitivity, VaR, black-scholes, etc.
  • Experience mentoring other developers
  • Knowledge of scalability and performance
  • Experience within the trading space is a distinct advantage

If the above is of interest, apply or reach out for more information.