Senior Software Engineer (Back-End)

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Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, GBR
In-Office
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Design, develop, and deliver back-end, distributed, real-time systems using .NET/C#. Own feature delivery throughout the SDLC, champion engineering best practices, collaborate with QA and architects, use CI/CD and cloud (AWS), mentor junior engineers, and evaluate technologies including AI-enabled tools to ensure scalable, resilient production systems.
Summary Generated by Built In

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

As a Senior Software Engineer at TP ICAP, you will play a key role in delivering business-critical software solutions supporting the internal broking division and its external client base.

You will operate within an Agile, cross-functional environment, contributing across the full software development lifecycle—from design through to implementation and post-release support. The role emphasises engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and scalable delivery, with a strong focus on automation, continuous integration, and deployment.

Role Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Architects and Principal Engineers to design and deliver solutions aligned with the broader IT strategy and architectural vision.

  • Take ownership of the design, development, and delivery of key features, ensuring high-quality outcomes and timely completion.

  • Partner closely with QA to ensure robust testing practices and the consistent delivery of high-quality, defect-free software.

  • Champion engineering best practices, including unit testing, code reviews, and maintainable design principles.

  • Leverage AI-enabled development tools (e.g. Copilot, code assistants, automation tooling) to enhance productivity, code quality, and delivery velocity—within enterprise risk and control frameworks.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement by evaluating and adopting appropriate technologies, tools, and methodologies.

  • Design and deliver solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements (e.g. performance, scalability, resilience).

  • Support and mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

  • Proactively communicate progress, risks, and dependencies, escalating impediments early to minimise delivery impact.

Experience / Competences

Essential

  • Extensive experience (5+ years) as a Senior Software Engineer within a complex, delivery-focused environment.

  • Strong expertise in .NET (C#) across modern .NET Framework and .NET Core environments.

  • Proven experience developing distributed, real-time systems and designing scalable system components.

  • Solid experience with relational databases (e.g. MS SQL Server, MySQL), including schema design and optimisation.

  • Proficiency in WPF application development.

  • Hands-on experience with event-driven and asynchronous messaging architectures.

  • Experience working with cloud platforms (preferably AWS), including deployment and management of cloud-based services.

  • Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control (GitHub/GitLab), and package management.

  • Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and collaborative delivery across geographically distributed teams.

  • Demonstrable understanding of AI capabilities and limitations in software engineering, with the ability to apply these responsibly within enterprise governance frameworks.

  • Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive, detail-oriented, and delivery-focused mindset.

  • Ability to critically evaluate and challenge design decisions to drive optimal technical outcomes.

  • Experience delivering proofs of concept (POCs) to validate technical approaches.

  • Competence in writing test tools, technical documentation, and supporting maintainable systems.

Desired

  • Experience within financial services/trading platforms and understanding of financial markets.

  • Knowledge of the FIX protocol and experience managing FIX connectivity.

  • Exposure to Java and/or JavaScript.

  • Deeper expertise in AWS services, including serverless architectures and microservices.

  • Experience with TDD, BDD, or similar engineering practices for defining and validating requirements.

Band & Level

  • Manager / 6

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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 - City Quays - Belfast

Skills Required

  • 5+ years experience as a Senior Software Engineer in a complex, delivery-focused environment
  • Strong expertise in .NET (C#) across modern .NET Framework and .NET Core
  • Proven experience developing distributed, real-time systems and designing scalable system components
  • Solid experience with relational databases (e.g. MS SQL Server, MySQL), including schema design and optimisation
  • Proficiency in WPF application development
  • Hands-on experience with event-driven and asynchronous messaging architectures
  • Experience working with cloud platforms (preferably AWS), including deployment and management of cloud-based services
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control (GitHub/GitLab), and package management
  • Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and collaborative delivery across geographically distributed teams
  • Demonstrable understanding of AI capabilities and limitations in software engineering and ability to apply within governance frameworks
  • Experience delivering proofs of concept (POCs) to validate technical approaches
  • Competence in writing test tools, technical documentation, and supporting maintainable systems
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to critically evaluate and challenge design decisions
  • Experience within financial services/trading platforms and understanding of financial markets
  • Knowledge of the FIX protocol and experience managing FIX connectivity
  • Exposure to Java and/or JavaScript
  • Deeper expertise in AWS services, including serverless architectures and microservices
  • Experience with TDD, BDD, or similar engineering practices
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The Company
HQ: London
2,661 Employees
Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

ICAP, part of TP ICAP group, is a leading markets operator and provider of execution and information services. Efficient financial markets are vital to global and national economies. As a leading markets operator ICAP provides a wide variety of electronic execution and information services for wholesale market participants. ICAP facilitates the flow of capital and investment through the financial system and supports government and corporate borrowing.

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