About the Role
As a Senior System Designer, you will play a critical part in crafting secure, scalable, and high-performing systems that align with our strategic goals. You will lead end-to-end system design initiatives, drive innovation, and optimise system performance by collaborating across technical and business teams.
Your Key Responsibilities
Design secure, scalable, and high-performing systems aligned with business goals and industry best practices
Lead system design from concept through to implementation, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery
Embed security and compliance throughout the development lifecycle
Drive innovation through proof-of-concepts and technology recommendations
Partner with stakeholders to ensure technical solutions meet client and business needs
Communicate system design decisions clearly across technical and non-technical teams
Foster trusted relationships with clients, vendors, and auditors
Guide and mentor teams on system architecture, performance optimisation, and secure design principles
Encourage continuous learning, collaboration, and inclusive problem-solving
Maintain accurate documentation, system guidelines, and technical standards
Lead reviews and assessments to ensure systems remain scalable, maintainable, and high-performing
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and shared accountability
Requirements
A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Around 10 years of experience in software development, including at least 3 years in system design roles
Experience designing and building applications using Microsoft .NET technologies (C#, .Net, MVC)
Proficient in database development, particularly with MS SQL Server
Familiarity with Databricks, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and Google Cloud VMware Engine (GCVE)
Understanding of infrastructure, distributed systems, and cloud environments
Comfortable designing secure, scalable solutions that perform well in complex environments
Experience working in Agile teams and contributing to CI/CD and automated testing practices
A background in financial services, finance, or accounting is a plus
Collaborative and self-motivated, with a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving
Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
A commitment to inclusive, secure, and compliant practices
Open to new ideas and continuous improvement, both personally and technically
Values team success and enjoys supporting and guiding others
Built trust through clear communication, empathy, and accountability