Technical Lead

Job Summary

As a technical lead, drive complex Azure-powered integration initiatives with eight to ten years of experience leading the design and implementation of scalable MCP server solutions and Python services in a hybrid work model. You will support investment banking operations by delivering secure, efficient, and resilient platforms that strengthen business outcomes and client confidence through modernization of integration capabilities. Experience in Azure APIM is required, including the ability to build MCP servers in Python and integrate them with Azure.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end design and implementation of Azure-based integration solutions that enable secure, seamless data exchange across critical banking platforms and enterprise applications.

Develop and deliver solutions with Azure APIM, including the ability to build MCP servers in Python and integrate them with Azure.

Oversee MCP server architecture planning and configuration to ensure robust performance, scalability, and fault tolerance for high-volume transaction processing environments.

Provide hands-on development of Python services and automation scripts that optimize integration workflows, reduce manual interventions, and improve operational efficiency.

Coordinate technical requirements gathering and solution design workshops with cross-functional teams to convert complex business needs into clear, feasible integration architectures.

Drive code quality standards through systematic code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing practices to minimize defects and support stable production releases.

Implement monitoring and observability mechanisms for Azure integrations and MCP servers to proactively detect incidents, reduce downtime, and enable efficient root cause analysis.

Collaborate with security and compliance stakeholders to align integration patterns with regulatory expectations and internal controls typically required in investment banking contexts.

Lead performance tuning across Azure components, MCP server configurations, and Python services to ensure low-latency processing and consistent service reliability.

Support release planning and deployment activities in a hybrid work environment using structured change management processes that reduce risk and maintain service continuity.

Coordinate with operations and support teams to document integration runbooks and incident response steps to ensure production issues are resolved quickly and transparently.

Contribute to continuous improvement by evaluating emerging Azure integration features and industry practices, and recommending enhancements that strengthen the firm’s technology posture.

Engage with product and business stakeholders in investment banking operations to validate integration outcomes and ensure solutions directly enhance client and trading service quality.

Mentor team members on Azure integration patterns, MCP server configuration fundamentals, and Python coding practices to build a strong, consistent engineering culture.

Qualifications

Demonstrate extensive experience delivering Azure integration solutions, including service bus functions and API-based connectivity in complex enterprise settings.

Bring strong practical knowledge of MCP server design and configuration principles that support reliable, secure, and scalable transaction handling.

Show advanced proficiency in Python for building integration services, automation utilities, and data handling components that are maintainable and efficient.

Apply solid understanding of Azure governance, security, and cost optimization practices that keep integrations safe, compliant, and financially responsible.

Utilize prior exposure to investment banking operations or brokerage processes to design technical solutions that reflect trade lifecycle needs and operational risk considerations.

Exhibit capability to work effectively in a hybrid model, coordinating onsite and remote collaboration tools to maintain clarity, accountability, and timely delivery.