Overviewscalable, and high-performing crypto trading platform, ready for launch in 2025. Your role in the Team's Success: You will lead and contribute hands-on to the development of IG's new crypto offering, balancing people management with technical delivery. You'll set the technical direction, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality, high-impact releases. This role directly influences the success of our FCA-licensed launch, requiring urgency, ownership, and a results-driven mindset.ResponsibilitiesLead a high-performing engineering team, splitting time between coding and people management.Drive the delivery of new crypto product features end-to-end, from design to production.Ensure code quality, observability, scalability, and security are embedded in every release.Foster a collaborative, growth-focused team culture with clear goals and high accountability.Coordinate closely with Product, Design, and cross-functional teams to achieve business outcomes.Identify and remove delivery blockers, ensuring the team meets ambitious timelines.QualificationsProven experience leading engineering teams in a hands-on capacity (people + technical leadership).Strong expertise in building cloud-native, distributed systems with Java, React/React Native, and AWS.Track record of delivering high-quality software at speed in regulated or high-stakes environments.Excellent problem-solving, prioritisation, and communication skills.Commitment to security-first engineering practices, especially in fintech/crypto contexts.Growth mindset with the ability to mentor, inspire, and develop engineering talent.How we workWe follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office, which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance.About IG GroupWe are IG Group, a publicly-traded FTSE250 FinTech company that runs mobile, web and desktop platforms helping clients trade stocks & shares, leveraged products, futures & options and crypto. We are ambitious, with 340,000+ users, and operate globally in 18 countries with products in 16 regions. We work in cross-functional teams and aim to increase active clients to drive sustainable growth.Your TeamWe are IG UK's Crypto Product Engineering team, building the company\'s #1 strategic priority for the UK market. Our mission is to deliver a secure, better learning and career satisfaction: Lead and Inspire; Think Big; Champion the client; Deliver at pace; Raise the bar.We believe diversity is vital to success and are committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills. Learn more about our D&I approach here.The PerksYour growth fuels our success! Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression.Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs.Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work.Competitive salary and flexible benefits package, including private medical cover, life insurance, gym memberships, 25 days holiday (plus birthday and voluntary work days), and more.Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning; comprehensive onboarding; employee networks with budgets for events and projects; ESG initiatives; enhanced parental pay and leave.ApplyJoin us for this exciting journey. Apply now! #J-18808-Ljbffr