Lead Java Software Engineer – Systematic Hedge Fund

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Systematic Hedge Fund in Slough seeks a Lead Java Software Engineer with 7-10 years of experience, focusing on team leadership and software development within the financial markets. The role includes managing a diverse team and providing technology solutions that add business value in a supportive environment operating a three-day office policy.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in software engineering with project management.
• Strong development skills in core Java and experience managing teams.
• Financial domain knowledge, especially in Electronic Trading preferred.

Responsibilities

• Co-Lead a team of 12 developers for a systematic hedge fund.
• Work directly with stakeholders to develop technology solutions.
• Ensure best practices across the SDLC, including CI/CD and TDD.

Skills

Java

Team Management

Python

MATLAB

Cloud Technologies

Container Technologies

SDLC Best Practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

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Lead Java Software Engineer – Systematic Hedge Fund, slough

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Client:

Winston Fox

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Lead Java Software Engineer with around 7-10 years of experience, including relevant Financial Markets knowledge, sought to Co-Lead a team of 12 for a Multi-Award-Winning $5BN+ AUM Systematic Hedge Fund.

My client is one of the original Systematic Investment firms and is proud of its genuinely collegiate, friendly and supportive culture, with an enviably low staff attrition. This team covers all software front-to-back, outside of Portfolio Management and Research systems, including Execution and Order Management systems, as well as Risk, Fund Accounting, Operations and Corporate Functions. Software is mainly written in Java but also the team also work with Python, MATLAB, SQL, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux and CI/CD, as well as integrating with various SaaS products, such as HRMS.

You will also work directly with a variety of business stakeholders to break down high level requirements into feasible technology solutions, whilst identifying opportunities to unlock business value.You will also take responsibility for best practice across the SDLC – for example with CI/CD, monitoring, and TDD.You will help junior team members develop and grow their careers through management and coaching, as well as engaging with the external Tech community through conferences and meetups.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience as a software engineer in a professional environment, managing projects to take requirements from concept to production use.
• Financial experience and domain knowledge – especially Buy Side and/or Electronic Trading. This could have been gained in a FinTech, Investment Bank, Investment Manager, Market Venue, or Trading firm.
• Experience line managing, coaching or leading teams.
• Strong development skills in core Java with the ability to work collaboratively and communicate clearly and concisely with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in Python or MATLAB, and cloud and container technologies such AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes preferred.
• Excellent academic record with a minimum of a good Bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject, preferably Computer Science / Computing.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Lead Java Developer to grow the career in a world-class Systematic Trading environment with a genuinely friendly and supportive culture. This firm operates a three-day-per-week office-based policy.