In this leadership role, you guide the UK Investment Engineering team to design, build, and run front-office investment applications, balancing hands-on coding with people management. You shape technical requirements with stakeholders and oversee delivery across in-house and vendor platforms. You will work with global tech teams to uphold high engineering standards and drive impactful improvements in investment tech. A strong hook is the opportunity to blend architectural work with AI-enabled delivery at scale within a real estate investment context.
Pay / Benefits
professional development opportunities
supportive leaders
vibrant and inclusive culture
career opportunities across a scalable organization
benefits and rewards to enhance well-being
hybrid work with office anchor days
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the UK Investment Engineering team of 6 engineers
Partner closely with front office stakeholders to understand priorities, challenges, and opportunities
Apply AI tools and techniques to improve software delivery, code quality, and engineering productivity
Learn our technology architecture and systems, with a focus on investment management, trading systems, and the data lake
Collaborate with the broader Engineering team to understand standards, practices, and architecture
Perform technical analysis to identify root causes of issues and support timely resolution
Design and implement technical changes and improvements across key applications and services
Take an active role in coding, code reviews, and technical decision-making
Key requirements
A degree in a financial, technological, mathematical, or scientific discipline, or equivalent practical experience with a strong analytical foundation
Experience in an engineering or software development role within investment management, ideally with exposure to front-office teams
Practical experience using AI tools in software development, with an understanding of how to apply them responsibly and effectively
Current experience with C# and Python, and a genuine passion for software development
Strong SQL skills
Experience designing robust data flows and systems
Strong, clear, and concise communication skills, both verbal and written
A strong sense of responsibility and commitment to quality
A self-driven, motivated work ethic
A collaborative, energetic, and enthusiastic approach
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