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Full-stack Lead Software Engineer — Application Owner
LondonSource: WhatJobs
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Overview
In this role you own end-to-end technical delivery within Infrastructure Platforms, Data Center Services, while also serving as the Application Owner for one or more applications. You will build secure, scalable full-stack solutions and drive engineering excellence in a collaborative, agile team. You’ll leverage AI-assisted development tools to boost productivity and code quality, and partner with risk, TRC, and product teams to maintain governance and resiliency. This is an opportunity to shape critical infrastructure technology in a regulated, enterprise environment.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deliver full-stack solutions (Angular frontend; Node.js/TypeScript backend)
Write secure production code and review peers to ensure quality and standards
Leverage AI-assisted tools to improve productivity and delivery speed
Mentor junior engineers and foster continuous improvement
Proactively automate remediation to improve operational stability
Own and maintain application profile and data classifications in SOR
Collaborate with Risk and Technology Risk and Controls teams on risk and controls
Manage application lifecycle activities including DR tests, tech refresh, capacity planning
Ensure SDLC governance, operational hygiene, and compliance with risk catalogs and standards
Maintain cloud security posture including data protection, encryption, and environment segregation
Coordinate with Product Manager for uplift aligned with sprint planning
Participate in communities of practice to promote modern tooling and best practices
Key requirements
Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts
Hands-on SDLC experience including design, development, testing, CI/CD, and operations
Frontend React proficiency with state management and testing (Jest/RTL)
Backend Node.js and TypeScript for RESTful APIs with comprehensive testing
Strong ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience in agile teams and Scrum ceremonies; ability to facilitate ceremonies
Experience using enterprise AI-assisted development tools and evaluating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security
Understanding of responsible AI use and secure handling of data
Experience with relational databases (MySQL or similar) and exposure to cloud, IaC, and OpenAPI/Swagger
Familiarity with application lifecycle management, governance tooling, and regulatory requirements in a regulated enterprise environment
Experience managing application risk, controls compliance, and resiliency in financial services or enterprise tech environments
collaborative
proactive
stakeholder communication
React frontend development with Jest/Testing Library
Node.js/TypeScript backend for REST APIs
AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)
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