Application Guide

How to Apply for Development Team Lead – Client Facing Technology

at ICAP Energy AS

🏢 About ICAP Energy AS

ICAP Energy AS is a leader in energy and commodities brokering, driving sustainable markets through innovation. Working here means contributing to cutting-edge client connectivity platforms that power global trading, with a strong emphasis on technology and collaboration.

About This Role

As Development Team Lead for Client Facing Technology, you'll lead a team building and maintaining client connectivity platforms for the Global Broking Division. Your work directly impacts trading efficiency and client satisfaction, blending hands-on development with team leadership and architectural influence.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day starts with a stand-up with your development team to review progress on client connectivity features. You'll then dive into code for a new FIX session handler, while later attending a cross-functional meeting with Architecture and Product to discuss an upcoming release. After lunch, you conduct a technical review of a team member's pull request and handle a production support query, ensuring minimal impact on trading clients.

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🎯 Who ICAP Energy AS Is Looking For

  • Has proven experience leading a team of developers, including conducting appraisals and technical reviews, with a track record of mentoring and fostering growth.
  • Possesses senior-level Java expertise and deep experience building systems using FIX Protocol, understanding both the technical and business implications.
  • Is proficient with AWS services (EC2, ELB, EKS, AMI) and version control (GitLab/GitHub), and can make architectural decisions leveraging cloud infrastructure.
  • Excels in cross-functional collaboration, communicating effectively with Architecture, QA, Business Analysts, and Product Managers, and thrives in Agile/SAFe environments.

📝 Tips for Applying to ICAP Energy AS

1

Highlight specific examples of leading a team through a complex release or production incident, emphasizing your hands-on involvement and decision-making.

2

Detail your FIX Protocol experience: mention specific versions, message types, and any optimizations you've implemented for low-latency trading.

3

Showcase AWS expertise by describing a project where you designed or migrated a system using EC2, ELB, EKS, or AMI, and how it improved scalability or reliability.

4

Emphasize your experience with Agile/SAFe methodologies: provide an example of how you managed a team's backlog, sprint planning, or coordinated with multiple teams.

5

Tailor your resume to include keywords like 'client connectivity', 'Global Broking Division', and 'cross-functional collaboration' to align with the job description.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your passion for leading teams and building high-performance client-facing systems in the energy/commodities sector.', "Specific experience with FIX Protocol and Java, and how you've used them to deliver reliable, low-latency trading platforms.", 'Your ability to influence architectural decisions and collaborate with diverse teams (Architecture, QA, BA, Product) to drive projects forward.', 'Proven success in managing releases and production rollouts, with a focus on minimizing downtime and ensuring system stability.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Learn about ICAP Energy's role in sustainable markets and their Global Broking Division's technology stack.
  • → Review recent news or press releases about ICAP's energy trading platforms and any innovations in client connectivity.
  • → Understand the energy and commodities brokering landscape, including key competitors and market trends.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the specific AWS services mentioned (EC2, ELB, EKS, AMI) and how they are used in trading systems.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you led a team through a critical production issue. How did you prioritize, communicate, and resolve it?
2 How do you approach architectural decisions when balancing performance, maintainability, and cost in an AWS environment?
3 Explain your experience with FIX Protocol: how have you handled session management, message sequencing, or performance tuning?
4 How do you conduct technical reviews and appraisals for your team members? Provide an example of how you helped a developer improve.
5 How do you coordinate with multiple cross-functional teams (e.g., QA, BA, Product) to ensure smooth releases in an Agile/SAFe setup?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application without specific references to FIX Protocol, AWS, or team leadership experience.
  • Failing to demonstrate hands-on technical skills; this role requires active coding and production support, not just management.
  • Overlooking the importance of cross-functional collaboration; focus on your ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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