Software Development Tech Lead
A publicly traded fin-tech firm is hiring a Software Development Manager to lead a newly formed engineering team within its Risk & Performance technology group. This strategic buildout supports the firm's expansion into global energy and commodities markets, including crude oil, natural gas, wind, and solar.
The ideal candidate will bring deep domain expertise in energy and commodities trading, strong Python engineering skills, and a proven track record of leading high-performing teams in enterprise software environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable risk management applications and services
- Architect enterprise-grade systems with a focus on performance, maintainability, and client impact
- Collaborate with product managers, quantitative teams, and clients to deliver innovative solutions
- Provide technical leadership through code reviews, architectural guidance, and hands-on development
- Communicate strategic updates to senior leadership and align team goals with broader company objectives
- Recruit, mentor, and develop top engineering talent
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field
- 10+ years of software development experience, including 5+ years in engineering leadership
- Domain expertise in energy and commodities trading and risk management
- Advanced proficiency in Python and familiarity with enterprise architecture patterns
- Strong understanding of software engineering best practices (design, testing, scalability, maintainability)
- Proven ability to lead teams through change and deliver results in dynamic environments
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
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