Sartre Group

Global Technology Recruitment Consultant at Sartre Group.

Sartre Group is an executive search firm that provides strategic recruitment solutions to companies across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Our core expertise lies in servicing some of the world’s most reputable companies in the Investment Industry, particularly those utilizing sophisticated quantitative methods, state-of-the-art machine learning, and data analysis techniques. 

Examples of roles we can help you with:
• Quantitative Developers & Frontend, Backend, and Full-Stack Software Engineers 
• DevOps, Cloud and Site Reliability Engineers 
• AI & Machine Learning Engineers 
• Director/Head/VP of Engineering 
• Engineering Managers 
• QA & SDET Engineers
• Mobile Engineers

Our core expertise lies in servicing some of the world’s most reputable hedge funds, market makers, and Prop Trading firms, particularly those utilizing sophisticated quantitative methods, state-of-the-art machine learning, and data analysis techniques.
 
For over 10 years, Sartre Group has been working with market leaders in the low latency, derivative market making and systematic trading space, enabling growth through introducing in-demand talent at the intersection of trading and technology. Underpinned by a centralised and specialised research function, we utilise market intelligence to locate candidates across engineering, research and trading, and Portfolio Management.
 
Sartre Group has a successful track record of delivering recruitment solutions across a range of positions within front office functions Globally. Our team of Consultants are spread across London, NYC, and India and works with market leaders globally.

Global Technology Recruitment Consultant 

At TDA, I was key in scaling engineering, design, data, and product teams for organizations across the USA, UK, and Europe. My expertise lies in connecting exceptional talent with innovative companies and helping startups, FinTechs, and banks achieve their growth goals.

Key Achievements:
✅ Placed over 40 professionals in critical roles, including Engineering Managers, Founding Lead Engineers, Senior Designers, and Product Leaders.
✅ Advanced from Talent Manager to Lead Technology Recruiter, managing and mentoring team members.
✅ Built trusted relationships with clients across London, the USA, and Europe, supporting scaleups and established institutions.
✅ Conducted in-depth research on niche roles, fostering insightful conversations with stakeholders and candidates.
✅ Delivered win-win hiring solutions by managing expectations, negotiations, and conflicts.

Responsibilities:
➡️ Talent Acquisition: Specialized in sourcing and placing engineering, design, and product talent, including Engineering Managers, Senior UX Designers, and Product Managers.
➡️ Team Leadership: Managed KPIs, recruitment pipelines, and team collaboration while coaching recruiters to achieve high performance.
➡️ Client Collaboration: Partnered with clients to develop tailored hiring strategies and guided throughout the recruitment process to ensure successful placements.

Role Progression:
-> Lead Tech Recruitment Consultant (Dec 2022 – Aug 2023): Led a team of two recruiters within the wider USA Tech team, providing mentorship and support. Operated in a 360 capacity, managing client accounts and fulfilling roles across engineering and product domains.
-> Senior Talent Manager (Jan 2022 – Dec 2022): USA Tech Team - Delivered customized solutions for engineering roles.
-> Delivery Team Lead (Sep 2021 – Jan 2022): Managed recruiters to scale Engineering, Design, Data, and Product teams.
-> Talent Manager (Dec 2019 – Sep 2021): Supported recruitment across Design, Product, Tech, and Data functions.

Lead Tech Recruitment Consultant

Etonwood Limited (prior to acquisition by Xcede Group)

Specialized in sourcing and placing top-tier tech talent for Tier-1 Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, Prop Trading Firms, Asset Managers, and FinTechs. Focused on delivering recruitment solutions for high-impact roles, leveraging a consultative approach to meet the needs of both clients and candidates.

Key Focus Areas:

Roles: DevOps Engineers (AWS, GCP, Azure), Network Engineers (CCNP, CCIE certified), Developers (Java, Full Stack, JavaScript), and Architects (Technical, Solution, Enterprise).
Clients: Partnered with leading financial institutions and niche consultancy vendors to fill critical positions.

Tech Recruitment Consultant

Huxley

Specialized in sourcing and placing tech talent for leading Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, and Insurance firms within the financial sector. Focused on delivering tailored recruitment solutions to meet the complex needs of high-profile clients.

Key Focus Areas:
Roles Placed: DevOps Engineers, Java Developers, JavaScript Developers, Python Developers, Big Data Engineers, Unix/Linux Engineers, and Architects.
Clients: Collaborated with global financial institutions to provide top-tier tech talent for critical roles.

Technology Recruitment Consultant

🚀 Global Tech & AI Recruitment Consultant | Empowering Exceptional Technologists to Achieve Greatness | Passionate about Cultivating World-Class Engineering and AI Teams 💡

Hi 👋 I’m Chris, a global recruiter passionate about connecting top tech talent with career-defining opportunities.

For me, nothing is more rewarding than seeing the perfect match spark success, whether it’s an engineer landing their dream role or a company finding the hire that takes them to the next level.

Over the past seven years, I’ve helped build high-performing tech teams for organizations in the USA (including SF, NYC, Chicago, and Texas), the UK, Amsterdam, Spain, Germany, Singapore, and India.

From startups to Tier 1 firms, I specialize in solving hiring challenges for industries like PropTrading, Buy-Side, and FinTech. 

My approach isn’t just about filling roles. It’s about creating win-win solutions that drive growth and innovation.

If you’re a leader ready to build your dream team or an engineer looking for your next big step, let’s connect. 

DM me to discuss your goals, or follow me for insights on hiring trends, career growth, and the future of tech recruitment.

Chris Newlyn

CPS Energy

- Engineered and launched an AI-powered chatbot utilizing LangChain, Azure AI, and ReactJS, successfully guiding customers to financial assistance programs, and improving access to critical resources.
- Spearheaded a pivotal technology modernization initiative, migrating legacy applications from JSP/Java to a high-performance stack featuring ReactJS, Zustand, and Spring Boot, transforming them into Progressive Web Apps (PWAs).
- Architected and deployed scalable Spring Boot microservices, establishing a robust development lifecycle by implementing CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions for seamless integration and deployment to Azure.
- Led the enterprise-wide migration from legacy SVN to GitHub, establishing a modern version control foundation that enabled the adoption of CI/CD, and fundamentally improved development workflows for all engineering teams.
- Translated qualitative user research into actionable product features, directly addressing key customer pain points, and enhancing user satisfaction.

Senior Software Engineer

USAA

- Developed the end-to-end lifecycle for new banking applications, leading the transition from the initial prototype to full-scale production deployment by defining technical requirements, scope, and strategic project milestones.
- Engineered and scaled a resilient frontend architecture for high-traffic enterprise applications, establishing best practices with React, Redux, TypeScript, and Next.js to enhance application performance and developer productivity.
- Integrated containerized microservices with OpenShift, Kafka, Spring Boot, Express.js, and Node.js.

Lead Software Engineer

Lead Sherpa®, Inc.

- Architected and delivered key user-centric features using React, Redux Toolkit (RTK), and Next.js, significantly enhancing platform usability and the overall user journey.
- Improved software quality and reliability by championing an end-to-end (E2E) testing strategy in partnership with QA, which directly resulted in an 18% reduction in production bug reports.
- Engineered the seamless integration of the Twilio API to power in-app SMS and voice communication, boosting customer engagement, and streamlining outreach workflows.

Software Engineer

Bixly

- Developed and delivered robust web solutions for a diverse client portfolio, demonstrating rapid adaptability across multiple front-end frameworks, including React, AngularJS, and Vue.js.
- Translated client concepts into high-fidelity prototypes, and spearheaded their evolution into full-scale, production-ready applications that met key business objectives.

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Senior Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience translating complex business challenges into high-value technology solutions. Proven ability in architecting and modernizing enterprise applications by leveraging diverse, modern technology stacks and establishing robust CI/CD pipelines. Passionate about continuous learning and applying emerging technologies to build scalable, maintainable, and user-focused products.

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