Lead Software Engineer

Engineering Lead | Wealth Management Technology I'm working with a well-established financial services organisation that's going through a significant technology transformation and investing heavily in modern engineering practices, cloud technologies and AI. They're looking for an Engineering Lead who can combine strong hands-on technical expertise with leadership, helping to shape the future of a key financial planning technology area while supporting and developing engineering teams. Although the team uses the iRess Xplan platform, this is not an Xplan specialist hire. Previous Xplan experience is not a requirement. Instead, they're keen to speak with engineers who have built, supported or enhanced applications within wealth management, investment management, private banking, financial advice or broader financial services environments. The role You'll play a key role in: Providing technical leadership across a critical business platformDriving engineering standards, architecture and best practicesBuilding and improving APIs, integrations and cloud-based servicesSupporting the adoption of modern DevOps and CI/CD approachesCoaching and mentoring engineers to grow team capabilityWorking closely with business stakeholders, architects and compliance teamsExploring how AI and emerging technologies can improve engineering delivery and business outcomes What we're looking for Experience leading software engineering teams or technical deliveryStrong hands-on development experience, ideally with PythonCloud experience across AWS and/or AzureSolid understanding of APIs, integrations, microservices and modern software designExperience operating within regulated financial services environmentsAbility to influence technical direction while remaining close to delivery Nice to have AI, GenAI or AI-assisted development experienceSalesforce Financial Services CloudSnowflakeEnterprise integration platformsConsumer Duty or other financial services regulatory knowledge Location & Salary Glasgow - Up to £98,000 This role would suit someone who enjoys solving complex technology challenges, leading from the front, and helping modernise platforms that support wealth management and financial planning services.