Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Full Stack Software Engineer Job Location: Marylebone, London Job Type: Contract Inside IR 35 The role of Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer is embedded in the globally distributed IT Derivatives Clearing Stream, with Development Teams located globally. The remit of the role is to contribute to the design, development, and optimization of software solutions within the Global Markets IT DEC Clearing Stream. The engineer will work collaboratively with globally distributed teams to deliver robust, scalable, and secure software aligned with business needs and technical best practices. Core accountabilities of role Mission:

• Design and develop scalable full-stack applications adhering to established technology roadmaps and best practices.
• Participate in requirement gathering, solution design, and system architecture discussions.
• Build, maintain, and enhance front-end interfaces and back-end services to deliver high-quality, user-centric applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive approach to system integration, testing, and deployment.
• Proactively influence and improve software design decisions, contributing to functional and technical excellence.
• Conduct thorough integration testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure high system quality and reliability.
• Establish partnerships with central teams, architecture groups, and engineering to maintain secure coding and robust SDLC processes.
• Implement SDLC best practices, emphasizing automation, CI/CD pipelines, and low-touch deployments.
• Advocate for code quality through mentoring, code reviews, and adoption of development standards.
• Drive technical improvements by adopting new frameworks, tools, and methodologies to enhance overall productivity.
• Ensure appropriate collaboration and facilitate relevant support efficiently with relevant IT teams specifically Production Support (APS) Knowledge, Skill and Experience Mandatory
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset to drive innovation in software solutions.
• Extensive experience in full-stack development using modern frameworks and tools with a front-to-back delivery and integration testing mindset.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java (latest), JavaScript/TypeScript, Python and.
• Hands-on experience with front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue) and back-end technologies as well.
• Familiarity with database management systems, including SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience working in distributed teams with a solid understanding of Agile methodologies and tools like Jira, Bitbucket, and Jenkins.
• Knowledge of secure coding principles, functional design systems, and architectural patterns.
• Experience working with distributed development teams. Desirable
• Experience in building microservices and containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and monitoring tools.
• Exposure to architectural decision-making frameworks and implementing non-functional requirements (e.g., security, fault tolerance, high availability).