Structured Notes Engineering Lead

Job Description: Job Title: Structured Notes Engineering Lead Corporate Title: Director Location: London Company Overview: At Vantage Compute, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve. Vantage Compute is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations. At Vantage Compute, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us! Location Overview: Our London office is based just a stone's throw from the magnificent St. Paul's Cathedral on bustling King Edward Street. Here you'll find modern workspaces and a state-of-the-art auditorium space. In addition, we're proud to host an onsite restaurant that shares our commitment to sustainability by providing delicious seasonal menus which have been created with the planet in mind. Make sure to take time for yourself and head up to our rooftop terrace and take in the spectacular views across London. Finally, your physical wellness is well-catered for with our onsite gym facilities and medical centre. The Team: You will be joining a global technology team of around 70 engineers supporting Vantage Compute's Structured Notes business, with key hubs in London, New York, Singapore, and Mumbai. The programme is led from London, giving this role a central position in shaping the direction and delivery of a highly strategic platform. The team works closely with stakeholders across trading, structuring, sales, and operations, providing strong exposure to both front office and senior technology leadership. This is an established team working on a platform that has been in development for approximately three years, with a clear mandate to build and evolve a next-generation structured notes issuance platform to support significant business growth. The focus now is on scaling, enhancing capability, and driving modern engineering practices across a complex, business-critical ecosystem. The culture is collaborative and delivery-focused, with a strong emphasis on ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will lead a team of 15 developers, fostering a high-performance environment while mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence. The team takes pride in building a modern, scalable platform using a contemporary technology stack, while also investing in continuous learning and development-offering opportunities to deepen both technical expertise and leadership capability in a global, fast-paced environment. Role Description: Due to continued investment in our Global Markets technology platform, we are seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Director level) to join our London-based Structured Notes technology team. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving the design and delivery of our next-generation structured notes issuance platform, supporting a rapidly growing and high-value business area. You will lead a team of 15 engineers, shaping the architecture and development of core platform components using modern technologies including Python, Java, React, MongoDB, OpenShift, and Camunda. The role offers the opportunity to work on complex, business-critical systems with high visibility across trading, structuring, and operations. This is an exciting position for a hands-on technical leader who wants to combine people leadership with deep engineering impact in a fast-paced markets environment. Responsibilities: Lead and develop a team of ~15 engineers, driving delivery, performance, and technical excellence Own the architecture and design of the structured notes issuance platform, ensuring scalability and resilience Deliver high-quality, business-critical functionality aligned to front office and operational requirements Act as a hands-on technical leader across Python, Java, React, MongoDB, OpenShift, and Camunda Define and enforce engineering standards, best practices, and development processes Partner with global stakeholders to translate complex business needs into scalable solutions Collaborate across global teams to ensure aligned, consistent platform delivery Drive continuous improvement through modern engineering practices, automation, and DevOps principles What we are looking for: Strong experience leading and developing engineering teams, with the ability to drive delivery and foster a hig