Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Job Description

Forward Deployed Engineering Lead

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

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New York | Hybrid (3 Days Onsite)

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Competitive Salary + Benefits

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

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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.

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Key Requirements:

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

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• Opportunity to lead and grow a newly formed engineering function
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• Highly visible, hands-on leadership role with significant client interaction
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• Influence technical delivery standards, processes and best practice
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• Work at the intersection of financial services, data and cloud technology
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• Excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical delivery, people leadership and commercial ownership
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• 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.
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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.