We are seeking an Engineering Lead to drive the redesign of an Order Management System (OMS) for a top-tier financial services organization. You will help lead the full lifecycle of the rewrite from strategy and architecture to delivery and continuous improvement.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both technical depth and strong stakeholder management. You will partner with trading, risk, and technology teams to deliver a scalable, resilient, and future-ready platform.*Not open to C2C or external agencies.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the engineering strategy and roadmap for the OMS rewrite.
- Lead architecture, design, and delivery of C# and Python solutions supporting high-volume trading.
- Ensure performance, scalability, resiliency, reliability, and regulatory compliance across cloud environments (AWS).
- Collaborate with business and operations teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Mentor engineers, establish best practices, and build a culture of technical excellence.
- Oversee delivery execution: backlog management, sprint planning, and reporting.
Required Experience
- 12+ years of software engineering experience, with 5–8+ years in leadership.
- Strong background in trading systems (OMS, EMS, or related platforms).
- Advanced knowledge of Python and/or C# in enterprise environments.
- Experience with AWS cloud architecture and deployment.
- Proven track record of modernizing legacy systems into scalable, distributed platforms.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Experience
- Exposure to fixed income or multi-asset trading workflows.
- Familiarity with high-throughput, low-latency system design.
- Exposure to messaging systems (e.g., Kafka) and real-time data feeds.
$70,000 - $180,000 a yearActual compensation may vary based on factors such as role, work experience, education and training, skill level, market conditions, and the candidate's geographic location.We offer a competitive compensation package, including a base salary, comprehensive health care coverage, disability benefits, a 401(k) match, life insurance, paid personal days, paid holidays, and paid time off, among other benefits.For those in eligible roles, a discretionary bonus may be awarded based on company performance and in recognition of individual achievements and contributions.Additional details about total compensation and benefits details during the hiring process.McLaren Strategic Solutions is a leading-edge global technology consulting firm, addressing critical challenges across industries such as retail, financial services, and healthcare.
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