As a Lead Engineer at OakNorth, you will lead engineering teams in building innovative financial tools and products, ensuring high standards of technical excellence and fostering team development.

In Short

Lead a squad of 4-6 Engineers.
Design resilient, scalable solutions for event-driven and distributed systems.
Manage integration and data integrity of financial products.
Support financial and regulatory reporting.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical outcomes.
Embrace DevOps culture: You build it, you run it.
Leverage Generative AI tools to enhance productivity.
Coach and mentor engineers for their professional development.
Focus on business impact rather than output metrics.
Work in cross-functional, mission-driven squads.

Requirements

Experience in leading engineering teams.
Proficiency in Python, NodeJS, and TypeScript.
Knowledge of event-driven architecture and distributed systems.
Experience with AWS, GCP, Docker, and Terraform.
Strong understanding of financial products and compliance.
Ability to coach and mentor junior engineers.
Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Competitive salary and equity options.
Choice of the best laptop running macOS.
Team and company socials.
Commuter support for cycling and electric vehicles.

OakNorth

OakNorth is a profitable business dedicated to supporting the growth of entrepreneurs by setting a new standard in business lending. The company is focused on redefining the future of business banking through innovative financial tools and products. With a strong emphasis on technical excellence and team development, OakNorth fosters a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive. The Core Banking team plays a crucial role in maintaining the foundational systems that power financial products, ensuring data integrity and compliance. OakNorth embraces a DevOps culture, prioritizing outcomes over outputs, continuous improvement, and a user-centric approach to problem-solving. The company values diversity and encourages a healthy engineering environment, offering flexibility, work-life balance, and competitive benefits to its employees.

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