Job Specifications
Full Stack Development Lead
Location: London
Role Type: Contract - 12 months
Work Setup: Hybrid - 4 days in office
Who We Are
Columbia Threadneedle Investments is a leading global asset manager offering actively managed equity, fixed income, and multi asset strategies across 17 countries. As an employer, it promotes a values driven, collaborative culture with flexible working, strong benefits, and a focus on client centric solutions.
What you'll do:
We are seeking a hands-on Full Stack Developer Lead to join the Asset Management Investment Technology team in London. You will drive development of scalable, cloud-based investment platforms, collaborate with global stakeholders, and deliver solutions supporting portfolio management and trading.
Lead end-to-end full stack development across cloud-native and hybrid systems
Build scalable, secure APIs with strong monitoring and logging
Develop rich UI components using framework such as React or Angular
Manage AWS infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Lambda, ECS, S3, RDS)
Own production operations and applications, reviewing and approving all changes before deployment.
Work with business and product teams to define requirements and convert into technical specs and delivery plans.
Mentor developers across frontend, backend, DevOps and drive automation to improve team efficiency
Coordinate with vendors (e.g., Aladdin, Snowflake) for integrations and support
What you bring:
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
Extensive software engineering background with proven leadership and cross-team collaboration experience
Strong full stack skills: Javascript (React/Angular), Node.js or Java/.NET/ Python and SQL
Hands-on AWS experience (e.g., S3, Glue, Lambda, API Gateway, IAM, CloudWatch) and modern CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Github Actions, Terraform or CloudFormation)
Solid API development and integration experience
Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Selenium)
Domain experience in asset management, investment banking, or wealth management, including front-office systems (OMS, PMS, risk engines), ETF platforms, and fund lifecycle processes
Familiarity with Snowflake, Python, and event-driven architecture
Exposure to regulatory reporting, ESG data, or performance attribution systems
What's Next:
If you are ready to take the next step, apply now. Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.
We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at adjustments@robertwalters.com to discuss how we can support you.
This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.
About the Company
At Columbia Threadneedle Investments, we invest to make a difference in your world, and the wider world. Millions of people rely on us to manage their money and invest for their future; together they entrust us with over $600 billion*. We are globally connected with a team of over 650 investment professionals providing diverse expertise, spanning almost every asset class and market. We are intense about research as we believe that original independent research makes investment decisions smarter. We have a responsible ethos a...
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