Lead Software Engineer

Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership- Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-quality software solutions using React, AWS, and modern scripting languages.- Drive architecture decisions to ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability.- Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications.Cloud Development- Leverage AWS services for application development, including database management, serverless computing, and cloud storage solutions.- Optimize performance and cost-efficiency of applications hosted in AWS.- Ensure security best practices in cloud-based development.API Development & Integration- Oversee API design, development, and management to support seamless integration across systems.- Ensure APIs adhere to performance, scalability, and security standards.Continuous Integration & Deployment (CI/CD)- Design and implement automated CI/CD pipelines to streamline development workflows.- Optimize release processes to improve delivery speed and reduce errors.Team Leadership & Mentorship- Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.- Promote best practices in coding, testing, and deployment across the team.Scripting and Development- Utilize expertise in scripting languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, and Python to deliver robust software solutions.- Ensure cross-platform compatibility and performance optimization.Collaboration & Communication- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Business Solution Engineers, QA, and business stakeholders, to ensure successful project delivery.- Clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field. - 10+ years of experience in software engineering and design. - Proficient in React for building responsive, user-centric web applications.- Hands-on cloud experience with AWS services such as Lambda.- Experience working with AWS databases (e.g., DynamoDB, Redshift) optimizing for performance and scalability.- Strong knowledge of designing, developing, and managing APIs on platforms like WSO2, REST and GraphQL.- Advanced skills in TypeScript, JavaScript, and Python for software development and scripting.- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum frameworks for managing and delivering projects.- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using tools like BitBucket, Docker and Terraform.- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional technology teams, including software engineers, solution engineers, infrastructure engineers, and architects- Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and mentoring junior developers.- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities- Cloud certifications preferred - Expertise in one or more wealth management disciplines, such as portfolio management and trading, client advisory services, or modern corporate finance practices