Lead Java Engineer - Outside IR35

Michael Page; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial sector firm in London is seeking a Lead Developer to design and implement Java-based systems. This contract role involves mentoring, collaborating with teams, and maintaining existing systems. Strong Java skills and experience in the derivatives market are essential. The position offers a hybrid work schedule with office attendance 3 to 4 times a week.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Java development.
• Experience in the Derivatives market is essential.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Experience in working with clients or stakeholders.
• Knowledge of financial products and processes is a must.
• APIs and integrations experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of Java-based applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for requirement analysis.
• Ensure software reliability and performance.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Maintain existing systems and improve them.

Skills

Java

Strong communication

Dealt with clients or stakeholders

Modelling financial products and processes

APIs and integrations

Tools

Python

Job description

Client Details

Our client is within the Financial sector, specifically Derivatives and they are looking for a Lead Developer to join the team. The company is based in Central London and they go to the office 3 to 4 times a week and this will be a 6 month Outside IR35 contract initially.

Description

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of Java-based applications and systems.
• Help plan future development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements.
• Ensure the scalability, performance, and reliability of software solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior team members to enhance their technical skills.
• Deal with a variety of clients.
• Work alongside the outsourcing partners.
• Maintain and improve existing systems by identifying and fixing bugs or implementing enhancements.
• Keep updated with the latest Java technologies and integrate them into projects as needed.
• Prepare technical documentation to support solutions and team processes.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of technology initiatives within the organisation.

Profile

Must haves:

• Java
• Worked in the Derivatives market
• Strong communication
• Dealt with clients or stakeholders
• Modelling financial products and processes
• APIs and integrations

Nice to haves:

• Python
• Worked in derivatives product classes
• Hands on model development experience
• Experience with collateral management
• Worked with regulatory processes

Job Offer

Contract role