Director, Core Python Lead | Investment Bank - London
About the Role:
We are seeking a Director-level Core Python Lead to join a leading investment bank in London. In this role, you will lead a small, high-performing team dedicated to driving the adoption and development of a cutting-edge front-office application platform. You will balance technical leadership, prototyping innovations, and mentoring developers to deliver impactful solutions that meet evolving business needs.
This is a hybrid position, requiring both hands-on contributions and leadership to ensure the platform's growth and success.
Key Accountabilities:
Team Leadership:
- Lead and mentor a team of developers focused on accelerating platform adoption by front-office users across Markets.
- Propose and implement solutions to user challenges while empowering users to self-serve through training and guidance.
Platform Development:
- Develop and support common platform components that address immediate business needs.
- Prototype and implement technical innovations that can enhance the platform for broader use cases.
Strategic Collaboration:
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure the platform infrastructure evolves to meet short- and long-term business objectives.
- Liaise with business stakeholders to align platform enhancements with operational goals.
Standards and Practices:
- Establish and enforce development standards and best practices for platform usage.
- Ensure adherence to these standards by guiding and reviewing contributions from developers.
Qualifications:
- Python Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Python, including building scalable and performant applications.
- Web Development Knowledge: Proficiency in modern web development frameworks, particularly React.
- Containerisation & Orchestration: Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes (expert-level knowledge not required).
- Data Management: Knowledge of KDB is advantageous but not essential.
- Leadership Experience: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor small teams, balancing strategic direction with hands-on involvement.
- Problem-Solving Ability: Proven track record of identifying and resolving technical challenges effectively.
- Financial Markets Knowledge: Familiarity with front-office processes, including trading or risk systems.
- Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
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