Lead Java Engineer – Credit Technology, Backend development, Investment banking, Java, Agile – Permanent, Hybrid, London, up to £125,000 base Our client, a leading global financial institution, is seeking a Lead Java Engineer to join their Credit Technology team in London.As a Lead Engineer, you be responsible for leading development initiatives, enhancing platform architecture and infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with security and audit standards. You will work closely with traders and technology teams to deliver solutions that drive the firm's success in global credit trading. The ideal candidate will have existing Front Office experience, particularly in credit trading or other financial markets.Wider responsibilities will include mentoring junior engineers, shaping technical strategy and ensuring best practices.Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage key development initiatives for the engineering team.Engage in hands-on Java development, ensuring high-quality and scalable solutions.Define and implement best practices in software engineering, including code quality, testing, and security.Oversee the rollout of technology solutions to the Credit Flow business, ensuring minimal disruption to trading operations.Improve performance, reliability, and scalability of platform architecture and infrastructureEnsure compliance with security and regulatory requirements.Collaborate directly with front office stakeholders to enhance trading capabilities and optimise system performance.
Key Skills & Experience:
Strong proficiency in Java 8, Spring, Hibernate, REST APIs, JUnit, and Oracle/SQL/PL SQL.Experience working with Linux, Shell Scripting, JMS, and MQ.Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, Git, Maven, TeamCity/Jenkins, and Artifactory.Proven experience in an Agile/DevOps environment, with CI/CD pipelines.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a deep understanding of scalability, performance, and security in financial systems.Experience leading and mentoring development teams.Front office experience in a trading environment is highly beneficial.Strong written and verbal communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
Please note: This role requires 3 days onsite in London.