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:

Team Leadership:

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.

Platform Development:

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.

Strategic Collaboration:

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.

Standards and Practices:

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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