Senior Java Engineering Manager with AI

The IG Group; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech company in London is seeking a Senior Java Engineering Manager to lead a talented team of AI engineers. In this role, you will drive hands-on engineering excellence using Java frameworks, prioritize engineering opportunities, and foster a culture of innovation. The ideal candidate has proven Java coding experience, strong architectural knowledge, and a commitment to AI-driven development. Enjoy a competitive salary and flexible benefits in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible Benefits Package (12%)

Private medical cover

Life insurance

Contribution to gym memberships

25 Days holiday

Access to LinkedIn Learning Platform

Employee-led diversity networks

Enhanced parental pay and leave

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on Java coding experience.
• Ability to identify and articulate real problems.
• Knowledge of modern architecture and Cloud technologies.
• Passion for coding with a measurement-driven approach.
• Excitement about AI-first development.
• Attitude to get things done.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of AI engineers.
• Drive hands-on engineering excellence across Java frameworks.
• Strategically prioritize an engineering opportunity backlog.
• Foster collaboration and continuous learning across the team.

Skills

Java coding experience

Problem identification and execution

Knowledge of microservices

APIs and Cloud technologies

AI-first development

Team leadership

Job description

Senior Java Engineering Manager with AI

Company: IG Group

Location: London, United Kingdom

Type: Permanent

Posted on: 2025-11-24

Job ID: 23452776

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: Competitive

Job Description

So, who are we? Hello, we're IG Group. We are an FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile, web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks & shares, leveraged products, Futures & Options and Crypto. We are ambitious. Over 340,000 people already use our platforms. We're global with offices in 18 countries and products in 16 regions. We're hungry to move faster, ship better products for our customers and grow our user base. We believe in high autonomy, and we want people who are looking to do things differently in order to create better experiences for our customers. We work in cross-functional teams and are laser-focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth.

Your Team

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

Your Role in the Team's Success

Your primary responsibility will be to:

• Use Claude code and/or other AI tools/frameworks in the development lifecycle, from the initial shaping of requirements through to deployment, and how they can be measured.
• Present and share case studies and work with wider IG Technology to showcase how the process can be made faster and more efficient without cutting corners.
• Lead a team of 9-10 senior AI engineers to deliver against expectations and to ensure their growth path and development are maintained throughout the journey.

What You'll Do

• Build and lead a world-class engineering team, shaping 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, boost productivity, and maintain the highest standards of code quality.
• Own and strategically prioritise an engineering opportunity backlog, partnering closely with divisional and Group stakeholders to deliver impactful services and scalable AI-driven solutions.
• Champion a high-performance engineering environment, fostering collaboration, technical mastery, and a mindset of continuous learning across the team.

What You'll Need for This Role

• Proven hands‑on Java coding experience.
• The ability to identify and articulate real problems with a strong focus on execution.
• Knowledge of modern architecture, including microservices, APIs, and Cloud technologies and applying them in the daily job.
• Have a passion for coding and a measurement‑driven approach.
• Excitement about AI‑first development and engineering and contributing on it every day along with the AI engineers.
• An attitude to get things done, and walk the talk.

How We Work

We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office -- which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction:

• Lead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm.
• Think Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes.
• Champion the client: Understand and prioritise client's needs.
• Deliver at pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth.
• Raise the bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedback.

We believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. We're committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, that's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey.

The Perks

Your growth fuels our success! Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression. Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs. Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work.

• 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 1 additional day off to celebrate your Birthday & 2 additional days off a year for voluntary work (28 in total).
• The option to buy or sell holiday days.
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning Platform.
• A comprehensive global and local onboarding process.
• Employee-led LGBTQ+, Women's, Black and Parents & Carers networks with an annual budget for organising events & projects that foster an open, diverse and inclusive culture.
• Option to participate and create ESG initiatives based on IG Brighter Future Fund.
• Enhanced primary (maternity), secondary (paternity), and shared parental pay and leave, as well as a range of support and benefits for parents.

Join us for this exciting journey. Apply now!

Number of openings: 1