Head of Engineering - CFD broker (Relocation to Singapore)

Would you like to join an innovative consultancy firm and work on pioneering solutions for a top global FOREX broker?

Our client is a leading CFD broker technology company, dedicated to delivering innovative and high-performance solutions to our clients.

Role, project: We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Engineering to lead our technology initiatives and drive the development of our trading platforms. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the CFD broker environment and a proven track record in managing large-scale engineering teams. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire engineering department, ensuring the delivery of high-performance trading platforms, and maintaining the technological edge in a highly competitive market.

This role requires a specific background in the CFD broker business and familiarity with technologies and IT setups typical of leading firms.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a large engineering team, including in-house and outsourced resources, to deliver world-class trading solutions.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of low latency, high throughput trading systems and platforms.
• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of trading execution platforms and market connectivity services.
• Collaborate with product management and business stakeholders to align technology strategy with business goals.
• Develop and implement best practices for software development, including Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Drive innovation by staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, and integrating them into the engineering strategy.
• Manage relationships with key technology vendors and partners.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
  
  

We are happy to hear from you if you have:

• Extensive experience in a senior engineering leadership role within the CFD broker industry or similar financial services environments.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale engineering teams and complex projects.
• Deep understanding of trading systems, market connectivity, and financial technology.
• Expertise in designing and implementing low latency, high throughput systems.
• Strong technical background with proficiency in relevant technologies (e.g., C#, .NET, FIX protocol)
• In depth experience with MetaTrader 4/5 trading platforms.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Willingness to work in an office in Singapore.
  
  

You will love to join this company for:

• Permanent contract
• Support in learning and development further while also providing multi-year career opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Annual bonus
• Work in a comfortable office
• Assistance with relocation
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and technologies.
• Corporate events for employees
  
  

If you're ready to work with a team of professionals passionate about technology, we're waiting for your application!