Opportunity

Lead Developer – Global Markets, Investment Banking

London, hybrid working

Own the tech that traders rely on. Lead the people who build it.

We’re looking for a hands-on Lead Developer to drive high-impact front-office technology for the Commodities Markets business in London. This is a senior role for someone who can lead, build, and deliver—equally comfortable writing C# as they are steering priorities with traders and senior stakeholders.

Why this role stands out

  • 50% hands-on development – you’ll still be building critical systems, not just managing them

  • Front-office proximity – direct engagement with trading, sales, and structuring

  • Real influence – shape pricing, market data, risk and reporting tools used daily

  • Leadership with impact – manage and grow a skilled DevProx team in London

  • Global exposure – work closely with Paris and international teams

What you’ll be doing

  • Lead and mentor a London-based Development team, ensuring robust coverage during trading hours

  • Act as the key interface between Front Office and IT, translating business urgency into delivery

  • Design, build and support pricing, market data, risk and reporting tools across commodities (energy, metals, gas, carbon, indices)

  • Drive agile delivery, production stability, and long-term strategic solutions

  • Champion innovation, efficiency gains, and operational risk reduction

What you bring

  • 10+ years’ experience in financial systems development, including 2–3 years leading teams

  • Strong front-office exposure; commodities knowledge a strong advantage

  • Deep expertise in C#/.NET, .NET Core, WPF, microservices, Angular, SQL/Oracle/MongoDB

  • Experience with market data platforms (Bloomberg, RMDS, Reuters)

  • Confident communicator who can engage traders, heads of desk, and senior management

  • Agile mindset, proactive attitude, and genuine interest in global markets

  • French language skills are a plus

If you want to lead from the front, build systems that matter, and work at the heart of commodities trading, this role is for you.

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