Director - Lead Software Engineer (Java, Equities)
Location: London Division: Investment Banking Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are seeking a Director-level Lead Software Engineer to join our Equities Technology team within the Front Office. This is a hands‑on, independent contributor role where you will design and build high-performance systems that support our equities trading business. You will work closely with traders, quants, and other technologists to deliver innovative solutions in a fast‑paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design and development of Java‑based trading and risk platforms for equities.
* Deliver low‑latency, high-throughput systems for order management and execution.
* Collaborate with front‑office stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
* Ensure best practices in software architecture, performance optimization, and scalability.
* Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical strategy while remaining hands‑on in coding.
Requirements
* Expert‑level Java development skills with experience in multi‑threading, concurrency, and performance tuning.
* Strong understanding of equities trading workflows, market data, and order execution.
* Proven experience building front‑office systems in an investment banking environment.
* Solid knowledge of distributed systems, messaging (e.g., Kafka), and real‑time processing.
* Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Nice to Have
* Exposure to low‑latency trading systems and algorithmic execution.
* Familiarity with Python for scripting and data analysis.
* Knowledge of cloud technologies and containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker).
What We Offer
* Competitive Director‑level compensation package.
* Opportunity to work on mission‑critical systems in a global investment bank.
* Collaborative, high‑performance culture with direct impact on trading outcomes.
To find out more about Huxley, please visit (url removed)
Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
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