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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - Fintech - **Company:** VanRath - **Location:** Belfast, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Docker - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815091401-lead-software-engineer-fintech ## About the Role The hiring manager is actively reviewing profiles and keen to engage with candidates who bring strong technical leadership, deep engineering experience, and a proven ability to design and deliver complex platforms., * A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline * 10+ years' professional experience in software engineering * A strong track record working on mission-critical, high-volume applications * Proven ability to lead technical teams, influence architecture decisions, and mentor engineers * Significant experience in system design, architecture at scale, and performance optimisation Technical Environment * Strong Java and Object-Oriented Programming expertise * Experience with modern development practices and cloud-native architectures * Exposure to technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and modern front-end frameworks is beneficial * Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments, If you're a senior engineer ready to take ownership of architecture, leadership and delivery in a global FinTech environment, we'd love to speak with you. ## Description Overview Lead Software Engineer - Global FinTech Location: Belfast (Hybrid Working) A global FinTech organisation is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join its growing engineering function in Belfast. This is a senior, high-impact role offering the opportunity to shape architecture, lead technical teams, and deliver mission-critical systems operating at scale. The hiring manager is actively reviewing profiles and keen to engage with candidates who bring strong technical leadership, deep engineering experience, and a proven ability to design and deliver complex platforms. The Role As Lead Software Engineer, you will take ownership of technical direction while remaining hands-on where it matters. You'll work closely with product, delivery and engineering teams to design scalable, secure solutions within a regulated, high-volume environment. * Leading the design and evolution of large-scale, high-performance software systems * Providing technical leadership across architecture, development, and delivery * Guiding engineers through complex problem-solving and technical change * Collaborating cross-functionally with Product, QA, DevOps and Agile teams * Mentoring and developing engineers through coaching, reviews and knowledge sharing * Driving platform resilience, performance optimisation and long-term scalability What We're Looking For * A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline * 10+ years' professional experience in software engineering * A strong track record working on mission-critical, high-volume applications * Proven ability to lead technical teams, influence architecture decisions, and mentor engineers * Significant experience in system design, architecture at scale, and performance optimisation Technical Environment * Strong Java and Object-Oriented Programming expertise * Experience with modern development practices and cloud-native architectures * Exposure to technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and modern front-end frameworks is beneficial * Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments Why Apply? * Opportunity to lead complex, high-impact systems at global scale * Strong benefits package including pension, healthcare, enhanced leave and development support - base salary 90k plus * A role with genuine influence over technical direction and engineering culture Apply If you're a senior engineer ready to take ownership of architecture, leadership and delivery in a global FinTech environment, we'd love to speak with you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. 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