C++ Engineering Team Lead – FinTech, Low-Latency

IG Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech company in the UK is seeking an Engineering Team Lead proficient in C++ with experience in Python. The role involves leading a team to enhance trading technology, renovate legacy systems, and promote a collaborative culture. Successful candidates will have a strong background in risk management and excellent communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and opportunities for career development within a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible Benefits Package

Private medical cover

Life insurance

Contribution to gym memberships

25 Days holiday plus additional days for voluntary work

Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning

Enhanced parental pay and leave

Qualifications

• Proficient with the latest C++ standards and modern software design practices.
• Experience with or keen to learn Python.
• Ideally have experience with trading and hedging execution.
• Driven to improve both personally and systems.
• Track record of driving improvement and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team that impacts IG's trading technology.
• Renovate legacy systems for minimal downtime.
• Build a culture of collaboration and trust within the team.
• Organize work to ensure timely execution and budget adherence.
• Hands-on coding in C++ and some Python.

Skills

Proficient with latest C++ standards

Experience with Python

Risk management knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Experience with legacy systems

Job description

A leading FinTech company in the UK is seeking an Engineering Team Lead proficient in C++ with experience in Python. The role involves leading a team to enhance trading technology, renovate legacy systems, and promote a collaborative culture. Successful candidates will have a strong background in risk management and excellent communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and opportunities for career development within a hybrid working model.