Software Engineering Team Lead

Software Engineering Team Lead Location Frankfurt Business Area Engineering and CTO Ref # 10053136 Description & Requirements Who we are:Bloomberg Real-Time Data powers the global flow of market information. We are uniquely positioned to build high scale distributed systems and infrastructure, as well as cutting edge, client facing solutions. Our platform enables the seamless publishing and consumption of data in real-time, processing over 7 trillion updates and 6 billion requests every day. We design and operate highly available, scalable systems that ingest, process, and deliver data to clients around the world with unmatched reliability and speed. Our suite of products includes the BLPAPI SDK, real-time data insight systems, data permissioning systems, and a range of real-time data publishing solutions that form the backbone of Bloomberg’s data distribution ecosystem.Our team:The Impact Insights team is part of the Insight Systems group — a cross-functional organization focused on transforming observability into actionable intelligence across Bloomberg’s real-time data platform. Our goal is to ensure that every real-time enterprise data service is understood and improved using insights that reflect client expectations for quality and experience.Impact Insights plays a critical role in that mission. The team focuses on understanding how anomalies propagate through Bloomberg’s market data pipeline and quantifying their downstream impact — across services, instruments, and clients. We develop systems that pinpoint root causes, calculate blast radii, and enrich incidents with high-quality diagnostic and impact information.We work closely with engineering, support, and product teams to reduce time-to-detect, investigate, and resolve — while improving our ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders.Team will be responsible for building:Real-time data lineage and topology graphsIntelligent, agentic workflows to automate incident enrichmentIntegrated views that connect metadata, system behavior, and client impactWhat’s in it for you:Build and lead a new engineering team focused on a highly visible, high-leverage problem space in our fast-growing office in Frankfurt.Define the technical roadmap for impact attribution in one of the most complex and distributed systems at BloombergCollaborate across product, infra, and support teams to create end-to-end observabilityShape the future of incident resolution workflows, with an emphasis on explainability, clarity, and automationAbility to foster a collaborative, growth-focused team culture with strong engineering practices and shared ownershipYou’ll need to have:5+ years of experience in software engineering2+ years in a leadership or mentorship roleProficiency in C++ and PythonThe ability to effectively listen, communicate, challenge, and influence team members, peers, and senior managersExperience building and operating distributed systems at scaleExperience working with a global team and stakeholders in various locationsWe’d love to see:Experience recruiting for and building teamsA background in real-time data delivery and market data systemsStrategic thinking in product development and technical decision makingA track record of driving cross-team technical initiatives and delivering reliable systemsOur Culture:We’re proud of our culture and collaboration sits at the centre of how we operate, you’ll collaborate across teams and locations on a global scale, both virtually and in person.Engineers at Bloomberg actively shape the direction of our technology and products, helping drive innovation.Frankfurt is one of 12 engineering hubs at Bloomberg, since being established in 2014 Frankfurt has enjoyed consistent growth, now with 140 employees and 90 in engineering, the office has become an integral part of Bloomberg's global tech communities and initiatives.We employ a hybrid work model, which gives our engineers flexibility but also allows us to collaborate across teams.We’re big advocates of getting together and sharing ideas, we hold regular internal and external tech, social and philanthropic events to strengthen our relationships with the local community.Our Frankfurt office is in the heart of the city, it's also newly refurbished, so for the days that you’re in the office you can enjoy brand-new facilities, which include a fully stocked pantry serving breakfasts and lunches. a great culture, we also offer Frankfurt employees a comprehensive list of benefits, which include:100% coverage on health insurance costs for employees and eligible family members30+ days holiday per yearEndless opportunities to participate in philanthropic events and charity daysSponsorship for continuous education and professional developmentSponsorship to attend external events and global conferencesIf indicated, please note that years of experience are a guide; we will consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary for the role. 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