Engineering Squad Lead: Backend Exposure Team

IG Group

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C++ development
Low-latency systems
Release maturity enhancement
** IG Group is seeking an Engineering Squad Lead for their Backend Exposure Team to enhance their trading systems. The role requires strong leadership in a tech-driven environment utilizing C++ and Python, focusing on modernizing legacy systems while fostering a collaborative team culture. **

Job Summary

  • Lead the team behind cutting-edge, low-latency systems processing millions of pounds in trades daily, defining the vision for stakeholder success and building an empowered team.
  • Shape engineering practices while working with technology that directly impacts IG's trading performance, collaborating with trading desks, quants, and risk teams.
  • Drive significant modernization opportunities across applications, deployment, and infrastructure, balancing innovation with operational excellence and ensuring systems run within agreed SLOs and SLAs.

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** IG Group is seeking an Engineering Squad Lead for their Backend Exposure Team to enhance their trading systems. The role requires strong leadership in a tech-driven environment utilizing C++ and Python, focusing on modernizing legacy systems while fostering a collaborative team culture. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • C++ development
  • low-latency systems
  • release maturity enhancement
  • stakeholder collaboration
  • modern software design

Nice-to-have

  • driving improvement and operational efficiency
  • empowered team building
  • mentoring and constructive challenge
  • innovative problem-solving
  • curiosity about product and technology

Key Requirements

  • Proficient with latest C++ standards
  • Experience with Python
  • Risk management experience
  • Renovating legacy systems experience
  • Ownership and accountability

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