Director, Core Python Lead Investment Bank

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:

1. Lead and mentor a team of developers focused on accelerating platform adoption by front-office users across Markets.
2. Propose and implement solutions to user challenges while empowering users to self-serve through training and guidance.

1. Develop and support common platform components that address immediate business needs.
2. Prototype and implement technical innovations that can enhance the platform for broader use cases.

1. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure the platform infrastructure evolves to meet short- and long-term business objectives.
2. Liaise with business stakeholders to align platform enhancements with operational goals.

1. Establish and enforce development standards and best practices for platform usage.
2. Ensure adherence to these standards by guiding and reviewing contributions from developers.

Qualifications:

1. Python Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Python, including building scalable and performant applications.
2. Web Development Knowledge: Proficiency in modern web development frameworks, particularly React.
3. Containerisation & Orchestration: Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes (expert-level knowledge not required).
4. Data Management: Knowledge of KDB is advantageous but not essential.
5. Leadership Experience: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor small teams, balancing strategic direction with hands-on involvement.
6. Problem-Solving Ability: Proven track record of identifying and resolving technical challenges effectively.
7. Financial Markets Knowledge: Familiarity with front-office processes, including trading or risk systems.
8. Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

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