Lab49 · 1 day ago
Principal Tech Lead (C#), Boston
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $210K/yr
10+ years expLab49 is an award-winning specialist consultancy that builds bespoke technology for major companies in global finance. The Principal Tech Lead will lead backend engineering efforts, design robust systems, and guide the delivery of modern digital products for buy-side research analysts and portfolio managers.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyProduct Design
Responsibilities
Leading the design and build of backend services and system components using modern engineering techniques and best practices
Designing, documenting, and planning technical implementations and production deployment strategies
Acting as a hands-on engineer and architect, actively contributing to ongoing project work and setting engineering standards
Managing engineering deliverables and collaborating with other contributors to ensure high-quality outcomes
Partnering with client stakeholders to drive delivery, build trust, and operate with a commercial mindset
Strengthening client relationships as a strategic partner and technical advisor, helping expand Lab49’s footprint and secure follow-on work
Supporting business development efforts by contributing to pitches, shaping technical solutions, and engaging with prospects
Contributing to the Engineering Practice by sharing best practices, mentoring engineers, and promoting excellence in software development
Helping develop effective management skills within Engineering and supporting strategic career development across the team
Qualification
Required
10+ years of hands-on experience building complex, commercial-grade software systems, including 5+ years leading Agile teams
A core engineering skillset centered on backend development (ideally C#/.NET) and delivering production-grade digital products
Proven track record of technical leadership, problem-solving, and sound decision-making
Experience designing holistic technical solutions, integrating with third-party APIs/services, and deploying applications into production
Experience managing project teams and interfacing with clients in finance, consulting, or startup environments
Passion for technology and innovation, with awareness of modern trends through industry events, meetups, etc
Experience with one or more cloud platforms and modern SDLC practices (CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews, source control, etc.)
Experience in capital markets, financial products, or consulting is highly desirable
Preferred
Experience in wealth management, structured products, or end-to-end trading workflows
Front-end experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks (React preferred) - not required but beneficial
Experience with tools commonly used in financial environments (e.g., Bloomberg, Symphony, Salesforce, Databricks)
Backend experience with additional languages (Java and/or Python) is a plus
Benefits
Discretionary bonus
Company
Lab49
Lab49 is a strategy, design and technology consulting company that specializes in capital markets.
201-500 employees
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