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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Breaking Wave
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Cloud Engineering, Code Generation, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Node.Js, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, TypeScript, Automation Anywhere, Serverless Computing, Microservices
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e69a58037ca57897

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on software engineering experience, combining deep technical foundations with startup agility.
 * Practical expertise in AI-assisted software engineering, treating AI as a direct force multiplier.
 * Strong background in modern cloud architectures, serverless, and microservices.
 * Proficiency in C# and modern web stacks (TypeScript/Node.js).
 * Experience building relationships with product owners to translate vague business needs into real tech execution.
 * Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced, lean engineering.
 * Great communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

## Description

Breaking Wave is an internal fintech incubator for Deutsche Bank that blends startup speed with enterprise scale. As a Software Engineer, you will join a high performing cross-functional team, where you will be accountable to the Head of Technology and Product. You are a hands-on expert who uses AI as a force multiplier for your existing skills and experience and enjoy delivering working SaaS products. You turn bank ideas into reality using a design-driven MVP process, guiding AI workflows to ship high-impact products fast.

What You Will Do

 * Amplify Output Through AI:
 + Use advanced AI coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code) to multiply your daily productivity across the software lifecycle.
 + Break complex tasks into clear specs, directing AI agents to handle heavy code generation while protecting system architecture.
 + Write clean, maintainable code using C#, TypeScript, and modern cloud platforms.

 * Shape Product and Technical Strategy:
 + Work with bank stakeholders to understand challenges, refine products, and turn business needs into technical solutions.
 + Help manage the backlog, prioritising features based on user needs and lean delivery.
 + Drive practical use of new technologies and creative solutions to cut friction.

 * Maintain Quality and Reliability:
 + Apply careful human oversight to AI-generated code, checking for performance, security, and consistency.
 + Champion automated testing and tooling standards that help small teams punch above their weight.
 + Own production processes, including CI/CD pipelines and deployments, ensuring a safe space to learn and ship.


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