Job Description
Lead Java Developer – FX/Trading! 💹💰 Salary: £120,000 - £130,000 + bonus (previously 25-40%) + benefits📍 Location: 3 days onsite, City of London
Do you enjoy writing Java code day-to-day as well as line-managing your own team? Do you have a few years of commercial experience as a Software Engineering leader working with different stakeholders like Product and Design?
If you ALSO love working with cloud technologies (AWS/GCP), this opportunity is your chance to join a leading Asian FX trading firm and work on cutting-edge trading solutions!
This highly respected financial institution is expanding its London office and is on the lookout for a Lead Java Developer to guide one of the teams working on an App in the Cloud product.
As the Lead Java Developer, you will:Be a hands-on leader and write Java code, pair-program with your team and carry out code reviewsLine manage a team of approximately 4-5 Engineers, helping them grow in their careers and developmentContribute and discuss with different stakeholder in the business, notably the Product and Design teamsBe a key player in implementing the best software development methodologies and approaches to your teams e.g. TDD, CI/CD, Agile, pair-programming.
💻 Tech Stack: Core Java, multithreading, low-latency systems, AWS/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, TDD, Agile, CI/CD.
Requirements:A degree in Computer Science or related field (Comp. Sci principles/theory are important in this role)Significant Hands-on experience with Core Java development throughout your career working with microservices architecturesA track record of experience in a hands-on people management roleBONUS: A solid understanding of multithreading, concurrency, or low-latency programming is desired (not essential though!)A strong desire to work in a low-level Java environment (no frameworks like Spring) in public cloud environments (AWS/GCP)!Advocacy for CI/CD environments and practices such as pair programming or TDD.Keen to expand your knowledge of the finance world and trading industry
This is an exceptional opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to a leading trading platform. If you are an Engineering Leader/Manager who also enjoys being hands-on with writing code daily, this one is for you!
Ready to help guide a passionate and strong team? Apply now and be part of this exciting journey! 🚀