Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Forward Deployed Engineering Lead

Tech Stack: C#, Python, Cloud-Native SaaS, Data Platforms, AI/LLMs

New York | Hybrid (3 Days Onsite)

Competitive Salary + Benefits

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.

Harrington Starr has partnered with an innovative financial technology firm transforming how investment and financial services organisations manage and leverage complex data.

They are looking to hire a hands-on Forward Deployed Engineering Lead to lead a client-facing engineering pod, combining technical delivery, team leadership and commercial ownership. This is a true player-coach role, where you will remain close to the technology and client engagements while helping shape delivery standards, processes and the growth of a newly established function.

Key Requirements:

• 7+ years' experience in financial services technology
• Strong hands-on experience with C# and/or Python , data platforms and cloud-native technology
• Strong understanding of the full trade lifecycle across front, middle and back office
• Proven experience delivering complex, client-facing technology projects
• Previous technical leadership experience, including mentoring and developing engineers
• Experience working with asset managers, asset owners or asset servicing organisations is highly desirable
• Strong client relationship management skills with the ability to act as a trusted technical advisor
• Interest in applying AI and LLM tooling to improve engineering delivery and client outcomes

Key Benefits:

• Opportunity to lead and grow a newly formed engineering function
• Highly visible, hands-on leadership role with significant client interaction
• Influence technical delivery standards, processes and best practice
• Work at the intersection of financial services, data and cloud technology
• Excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical delivery, people leadership and commercial ownership
• If you would like to book in a confidential phone call to discuss this opportunity in further detail, please apply below or send through a copy of your up-to-date CV via email. xhqgsiq

If you would like to book in a confidential phone call to discuss this opportunity in further detail, please apply below or send through a copy of your up-to-date CV via email.