Lead Software Engineer Java - Algo Trading

Client Server; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is looking for a Lead Software Engineer specializing in low latency Java development. You will lead a small team to deliver production-quality code for FX pricing and hedging algorithms while actively participating in architecture and design. This is a hands-on leadership position that offers the flexibility to work from home. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical skills and be able to guide and mentor team members effectively.

Qualifications

• Proficient in low latency Java programming.
• Experience in technical leadership and guiding teams.
• Ability to work within modern microservices environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a globally distributed team focused on Java development.
• Oversee the performance of algorithms used in FX pricing.
• Provide technical guidance and conduct code reviews.

Skills

Low latency Java programming

Technical leadership

Microservices architecture

Job description

Lead Software Engineer / Developer (Java Low Latency) London / WFH to £190k+

Do you have expertise with low latency Java programming combined with technical / team leadership skills?

You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on leadership role at the Investment Management arm of a global bank.

As a Lead Software Engineer you will head up a small, globally distributed team responsible for writing production quality Java code used for pricing and hedging FX instruments and overseeing the algorithms' performance intraday.

You'll remain hands‑on with architecture, design and coding within a modern microservices environment, collaborating with the business and providing technical guidance, code reviews and 1-2‑1s to develop the engineers in your team and ensure successful delivery.

Location / WFH :

You'll be based in the London office and have flexibility to work from home once a week.

About you :

You have a deep knowledge of Java including multith...