Lead Java Engineer - Low-Latency Equities Tech (EMEA)

Bank of America; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London seeks a Senior Java Engineer to functionally lead a team. The role involves enhancing algorithmic engines and contributing to strategic changes within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should have strong Java skills, extensive experience in software development, particularly in low latency systems, and a solid understanding of trading algorithms. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic team and make impactful decisions in technology development.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Competitive pension plan

20 days of back-up childcare

Flexible benefits options

Access to wellbeing services

Employee Assistance Program

Charity contribution matching

Arts & Culture corporate membership

Community volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development.
• Strong experience in core Java, particularly with concurrency and low latency I/O.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and development practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to enhance algorithmic engines.
• Deliver key functional changes to strategy engines.
• Gather requirements from quantitative trading groups.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience developing modern systems

In depth understanding of core Java APIs

Experience with multithreaded systems

Understanding of equities and derivatives markets

Understanding of benchmark algo and smart routing strategies

Familiar with design patterns

Familiar with UML and OO design

Experience with agile methodologies

Ability to work with junior members

Tools

Eclipse

IntelliJ

GIT

Maven

Gradle

Job description

A leading financial institution in London seeks a Senior Java Engineer to functionally lead a team. The role involves enhancing algorithmic engines and contributing to strategic changes within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should have strong Java skills, extensive experience in software development, particularly in low latency systems, and a solid understanding of trading algorithms. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic team and make impactful decisions in technology development.