Software Engineer - CF&O Shared Services – Birmingham – VP
On site
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Full Time
28-03-2025
Job Specifications
Job Description
BUSINESS UNIT: CF&O Shared Services (CFOSS) was created with the objective to centralize related platforms, services, and expertise required by multiple CF&O divisions in order to realize efficiencies and uniform solutions.
The Team’s Core Priorities Include
Establishing positions data quality, accountability, and lineage.
Developing unified data models across assessment platforms and ensure they meet regulatory and internal Risk & Compliance management requirements.
Accelerating the adoption of Cloud and Core Engineering solutions.
Support the development of analytic calculations and data transformations.
Provide workflow efficiencies through the systemization and automation of review, sign-off, and commenting processes of financial metrics and the associated limits.
What We Look For
This VP role is for a seasoned technology leader responsible for the strategic direction, execution, and overall management of software engineering teams within the Finance & Risk Platforms division. This individual will drive innovation, ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and reliable applications, and foster a culture of technical excellence.
How You Will Fulfill Your Potential (responsibilities)
Provide strategic leadership and direction to multiple software engineering teams, aligning technology initiatives with business goals.
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, including agile methodologies, DevOps principles, and continuous delivery.
Oversee the design, development, and implementation of complex financial systems and platforms.
Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of applications.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements.
Identify and mitigate technical risks.
Champion innovation and explore emerging technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Lead the effort to reduce technical debt and modernize legacy systems.
Skills And Relevant Experience
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline; Master's degree preferred.
7+ years of relevant experience in software development, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role.
Proven track record of managing and developing high-performing engineering teams.
Deep understanding of software development methodologies, tools, and technologies.
Strong client / stakeholder management skills with strong interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong delivery focus.
Experience managing budgets and resources effectively.
Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, software design and core programming concepts.
Comfortable multi-tasking, managing multiple stakeholders and working as part of a global team.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong programming experience in at least one language (e.g. Java, Python, C#, Go).
Experience with modern front-end technologies such as React.
In-depth knowledge of relational and columnar SQL databases, including database design and performance optimization.
Experience with industry standard frameworks and tools such as SpringBoot, DropWizard, Maven, Web/RESTful service development, etc.
Knowledge of ORM frameworks.
Experience in ML/Data Science/AWS will be relevant and useful.
Experience with continuous delivery and deployment.
Proficient at working with large and complex code bases.
Sound in object-oriented programming fundamentals.
Experience in the financial services industry, particularly in risk management or regulatory reporting.
Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
About Goldman Sachs
At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.
We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.
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