Senior Java Engineering Manager with AI

The IG Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech company in the UK seeks an experienced engineering leader to drive AI initiatives while managing a team of engineers. The role requires strong Java skills, understanding of modern architecture, and a passion for innovative development approaches. Responsibilities include working hands-on with AI tools and leading engineering excellence in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Private medical cover

Life insurance

Gym memberships contribution

25 days holiday plus additional time off

LinkedIn Learning access

Inclusive culture initiatives

Enhanced parental pay and leave

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on Java coding experience.
• Ability to identify and articulate real problems with a strong focus on execution.
• Knowledge of modern architecture: microservices, APIs, and Cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Use AI tools in the development lifecycle.
• Present case studies and collaborate with IG Technology.
• Lead a team of 9-10 senior AI engineers.

Skills

Java coding experience

Problem identification and execution

Knowledge of microservices, APIs, and Cloud technologies

Passion for coding and measurement-driven approach

AI-first development enthusiasm

Job description

Role Overview

This role is part of our Digital Platform Services team, responsible for delivering central services to the divisions in an API‑first way by utilising AI and new ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Use Claude code and/or other AI tools/frameworks in the development lifecycle, from shaping requirements to deployment and measurement.
• Present and share case studies and collaborate with wider IG Technology to showcase faster, more efficient processes.
• Lead a team of 9‑10 senior AI engineers, ensuring their growth and maintaining a high‑performance culture that thrives on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive hands‑on engineering excellence across Java frameworks, leveraging AI‑powered development tools such as Claude Code and GitHub Copilot to accelerate delivery and maintain code quality.
• Own and strategically prioritise an engineering opportunity backlog, partnering with divisional and Group stakeholders on scalable AI‑driven solutions.
• Champion a high‑performance engineering environment, fostering collaboration, technical mastery, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Proven hands‑on Java coding experience.
• Ability to identify and articulate real problems with a strong focus on execution.
• Knowledge of modern architecture: microservices, APIs, and Cloud technologies.
• Passion for coding and a measurement‑driven approach.
• Excitement about AI‑first development and contributing daily with AI engineers.
• Attitude to get things done and walk the talk.

About IG Group

Hello, we’re IG Group. We are an FTSE250 FinTech company that runs mobile, web, and desktop platforms enabling clients to trade stocks & shares, leveraged products, Futures & Options, and Crypto. Over 340,000 people already use our platforms. We are global with offices in 18 countries and products in 16 regions. We grow our user base by shipping better products and moving faster, supporting high autonomy and encouraging people to do things differently.

High‑Performance Expectations

• Lead and inspire: drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm.
• Think big: focus on problems that impact commercial outcomes.
• Champion the client: understand and prioritise client needs.
• Deliver at pace: push for fast, sustainable growth.
• Raise the bar: take ownership, be accountable, and share feedback.

Perks

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible benefits package on top of your salary (12 %).
• Private medical cover for you and your family.
• Life insurance.
• Contribution to gym memberships.
• 25 days holiday, with an additional day off for your birthday and two days off a year for voluntary work (28 total).
• Option to buy or sell holiday days.
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning Platform.
• Comprehensive global and local onboarding process.
• Employee‑led LGBTQ+ Women’s, Black, and Parents & Carers networks with an annual budget for events and projects fostering an open, diverse and inclusive culture.
• Option to participate in ESG initiatives based on IG Brighter Future Fund.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental pay and leave, plus a range of support and benefits for parents.