Forward Deployed Software Engineer
harrington starrNew York (NY)
About the role
Forward Deployed Engineering Lead
Tech Stack:
C#, Python, Cloud-Native SaaS, Data Platforms, AI/LLMsNew York | Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) Competitive Salary + Benefits Harrington Starr has partnered with an innovative financial technology firm transforming how investment and financial services organisations manage and leverage complex data. They are looking to hire a hands-on Forward Deployed Engineering Lead to lead a client-facing engineering pod, combining technical delivery, team leadership and commercial ownership. This is a true player-coach role, where you will remain close to the technology and client engagements while helping shape delivery standards, processes and the growth of a newly established function.
Key Requirements:
- 7+ years' experience in financial services technologyStrong hands-on experience with C# and/or Python, data platforms and cloud-native technologyStrong understanding of the full trade lifecycle across front, middle and back office
- Proven experience delivering complex, client-facing technology projects
- Previous technical leadership experience, including mentoring and developing engineers
- Experience working with asset managers, asset owners or asset servicing organisations is highly desirable
- Strong client relationship management skills with the ability to act as a trusted technical advisor
- Interest in applying AI and LLM tooling to improve engineering delivery and client outcomes
Key Benefits:
- Opportunity to lead and grow a newly formed engineering function
- Highly visible, hands-on leadership role with significant client interaction
- Influence technical delivery standards, processes and best practice
- Work at the intersection of financial services, data and cloud technology
- Excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical delivery, people leadership and commercial ownership
If you would like to book in a confidential phone call to discuss this opportunity in further detail, please apply below or send through a copy of your up-to-date CV via email.
If you would like to book in a confidential phone call to discuss this opportunity in further detail, please apply below or send through a copy of your up-to-date CV via email.
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