Lead Full Stack Engineer

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We are seeking an exceptional Full Stack Engineer who has 12+ years of experience in relevant area to join our European Division. You will be working following Extreme Programming (XP) practices and be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex applications across multiple systems in our tech stack, while driving the modernisation and commercial alignment. As a technical leader, you'll mentor team members, champion engineering excellence, and work on both greenfield products and system transformation initiatives.

So, who are we?

Hello, we're IG Group. We're a global, FTSE 250-listed company made up of a collection of progressive fintech brands in the world of online trading and investing. The best part? We've snapped up many awards for our top-class platforms, forward-thinking products, and incredible employee experiences.

We believe in financial freedom. And our purpose is to help ambitious people achieve it. Around 400,000 people use our ground-breaking technology and forward-thinking platforms to trade the financial products they know and love.

Did we mention we have offices in 18 countries? Yes, when you join IG Group, you'll have the chance to work across multiple brands, with people all over the world. Join us for an exciting future and let's innovate together

About the Team

The EEM team will be a self-organized team, you'll work closely with the business (from the business leadership), making key decisions about the product.

Our team values and promotes XP(Extreme Programming) practices, including pair programming, TDD (Test-Driven Development), and continuous integration (CI), to foster collaboration and ensure code quality.

We value high engineering standards and will use Dora Metrics to measure and improve our delivery process. 

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional user experiences, thrive in a self-organized team, and seek continuous improvement, join our innovative and collaborative EEM Team.

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What you'll do

As a Lead Engineer, you will be a technical specialist within our development team, working on multiple areas of trading and non-trading platforms.

Technical Leadership & Architecture:

• Lead the design and architecture of complex, scalable systems.

• Build software based on modern architecture and tech stack, while driving the modernisation where needed, making strategic decisions on refactoring, rebuilding, or replacing components.

• Champion best practices in software engineering, including clean code, design patterns, and architectural principles.

• Evaluate and introduce new technologies that improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability.

• Work with operators, analysts, and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs.

Leadership & Mentoring:

• Mentor and guide team members in technical skills, engineering practices, and career development.

• Lead by example through pair programming, code reviews, and knowledge sharing sessions

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and engineering excellence

• Support team members in adopting XP practices and TDD methodologies

• Provide technical direction and remove blockers for the team.

Collaboration & Delivery:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions.

• Partner with product owners and business stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.

• Continuously improve trading platforms, processes, and team capabilities.

We adhere to the following strategic principles:

1. Adopting an API-first approach to ensure seamless integration and scalability.

2. Employing Microservices and Micro Front Ends to facilitate the split of monolithic

3. Embracing an AWS Cloud-first strategy to leverage its powerful infrastructure and services.

4. Proficient use of AI tools to boost productivity

Who we're looking for?

You're curious about things like delivering value to client, the rapid developments in tech, and the complex world of fintech regulation. You're also a confident, creative thinker with a knack for innovating. We know that you know every problem has a solution. Here, you can try new ideas, and lead the way in creating inspiring experiences for our clients and everyone around you.

We don't fit the corporate stereotype. If you want to work for a traditional, suit-and-tie corporate that just gives you a pay cheque at the end of the month, we might not be for you. But, if you have that IG Group energy and you can stand behind what we believe in, let's raise the bar together.

What you will need for the role:

Key skills & Qualifications required:

• Candidates with 12+ years of experience.

• B.Tech / M.Tech candidates preferred.

• XP practices: Experience with Extreme Programming practices, particularly TDD, pair programming, and continuous integration.

• Java knowledge: Deep understanding of core Java and modern Java frameworks (Spring Boot, etc.)

• Frontend knowledge – Good understanding of FrontEnd architecture and experience working with multiple frontend stack.

• Complex systems expertise: Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining large-scale, distributed systems in production environments.

• Modernisation experience: Demonstrated success in modernising legacy systems, including migrating from monoliths to microservices, refactoring complex codebases, and managing technical debt.

• Engineering mindset: Strong focus on engineering fundamentals, including design patterns, SOLID principles, clean architecture, and system design.

• Leadership & mentoring: Proven track record of leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, and fostering a culture of excellence.

• Cloud & DevOps: Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
   

Good to have:

• Familiarity with Dora Metrics and engineering metrics-driven improvement.

• Experience with event-driven systems, financial platforms, or fintech applications

• If you are enthusiastic about leading teams in an XP (Extreme Programming) environment, driving technical excellence, amiliarity with Dora Metrics and engineering metrics-driven improvement and working closely with the business to deliver exceptional solutions, we encourage you to apply.

Others:

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).

• Full stack development (Java and React) experience

• Proven track record of leading successful development projects.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

How you'll grow

When you join IG Group, we want you to have more than a job – we want you to have a career. And you can. If you spot an opportunity, we want you to chase it. Stretch yourself, challenge your self-beliefs and go for the things you dream of. With internal and external learning opportunities and the tools to help you skyrocket to success, we'll support you all the way.

And these opportunities truly are endless because we have some bold targets. We plan to expand our global presence, increase revenue growth, and ultimately deliver the world's best trading experience. We'd love to have you along for the ride.

The perks

It really is more than a job. We'll recognize your talent and make sure that you can still have a life – at work, and outside of it. Networks, committees, awards, sports and social clubs, mentorships, volunteering opportunities, extra time off… the list goes on.

• Matched giving for your fundraising activity.

• Flexible working hours and work-from-home opportunities.

• Performance-related bonuses.

• Insurance and medical plans.

• Career-focused technical and leadership training in class and online, including unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning platform.

• Contribution to gym memberships and more.

• A day off on your birthday.

• Two days' volunteering leave per year.

Where you'll work

We follow a hybrid working model; we reckon it's the best of both worlds.  This model also feeds into our secret ingredients for innovation: diversity, flexibility, and close connection. Plus, you'll be welcomed into a diverse and inclusive workforce with a lot of creative energy.

Ask our employees what their favourite thing is about working at IG, and you'll hear an echo of 'our culture' That's because you can come to work as your authentic self. The things that make you, you – like your ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, age, gender identity/expression or physical capacity – can bring a fresh perspective or new skill to our business.

That's why we welcome people from various walks of life; and anyone who wants to help us realize our vision and strategy.

So, if you're keen to connect with our values, and lead the charge on innovation, you know what to do.

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