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Forward Deployed Engineering Lead – Global Broking

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
Senior level
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London, Greater London, England, GBR
Senior level
Lead a small engineering team to convert business prototypes into secure, scalable production services for broker desks. Own end-to-end delivery including deployment, monitoring, incident management, support, and continuous improvement while building stakeholder trust and ensuring governance and security compliance.
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The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure. Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.

Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.

The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world's leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.

Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,200 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world's most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

Role Overview 

This is the first engineering leadership hire in a new function. You will lead a small team of 3-4 engineers turning business-built prototypes into production tools that desks rely on every day.

Success is measured by the value your team delivers, the reliability of the services you own, and the confidence desks and stakeholders place in your team.

You will remain hands-on, though this is a leadership role rather than a solo build or research role, reviewing designs and code, making technical decisions, and helping the team deliver effectively. Product sets priorities, Architecture sets standards, and you own delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a small engineering team delivering multiple broker-facing products.

  • Turn prototypes into secure, scalable, production-grade services.

  • Own end-to-end delivery, including deployment, monitoring, support, and continuous improvement.

  • Build trusted relationships with desks and stakeholders, ensuring priorities, progress, and risks are clearly communicated.

  • Deliver within TP ICAP's engineering, governance, security, and change management frameworks.

Experience / Competences

Essential

  • Experience leading people, engineering teams, or owning the delivery of an engineering squad.

  • Strong stakeholder management, communication, and judgement.

  • Ability to deliver in fast-moving environments with evolving requirements.

  • Experience operating production services, including deployment, monitoring, incident management, and support.

  • Strong hands-on engineering skills in Python and TypeScript, with the ability to review code, set technical direction, and guide implementation.

  • Experience using modern software development tools and practices, including AI-assisted tooling where appropriate.

Desired

  • Experience in financial services, trading, broking, or capital markets.

  • AWS experience, including serverless and cloud-native architectures.

  • Experience taking prototypes into production and supporting business users.

Typical backgrounds might include Tech Lead, Engineering Lead, Forward Deployed Engineer, Squad Lead, fintech engineering leader, or consultancy delivery lead.

Band & level: Manager, 7

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Not The Perfect Fit?

Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. 

Location

UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London
HQ

ICAP London, England Office

London, United Kingdom

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