Technical Lead, Engineering, Systems Engineer

Technical Lead

Contract:

6 months with likelihood of extension

Location:

London (50% office attendance required) Sector:
Investment Banking Overview We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to join a leading investment banking client on a 6-month contract. This role will focus on leading the delivery of high-performance, scalable systems within a complex financial environment. The successful candidate will bring a strong hands-on engineering background alongside proven leadership experience, particularly with distributed or remote teams.

Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade applications Provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle Drive best practices in system architecture, performance, and scalability Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, architecture, and operations Manage and mentor distributed/remote engineering teams Ensure high-quality code standards, reviews, and continuous improvement Work closely with stakeholders within an investment banking environment Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with:
Java Kafka Oracle Angular Proven experience in a Technical Lead or similar leadership role Experience managing remote or distributed teams Strong understanding of system architecture and integration patterns Experience working within investment banking or financial services

Desirable Experience

Experience with Prime services/systems (nice to have) Guidant, Carbon
60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.