Senior Java Lead Engineer Cloud-Native Event-Driven Platform

Deutsche Bank; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank in London is seeking a Lead Engineer to design and implement robust Java-based solutions. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality software applications for the Corporate Bank division. Strong knowledge of Java, asynchronous systems, and distributed architectures is essential. The position comes with a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a range of flexible benefits to promote employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Competitive salary

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance and Private Healthcare

Flexible benefits including Retail Discounts

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of Java SE standard libraries, design patterns, and industry-standard frameworks.
• Strong understanding of asynchronous and event-driven systems.
• Experience with tools such as Bitbucket, Jira, Artifactory, or TeamCity.
• Solid experience with relational databases like Oracle and PostgreSQL.
• Proven track record in designing and delivering highly complex distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Java-based solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Drive best practices in software development, including automated testing.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical decision-making.

Skills

Java SE standard libraries

Design patterns

Industry-standard frameworks (e.g. Spring)

Asynchronous and event-driven systems

Bitbucket

Jira

Artifactory

TeamCity

Relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL)

Designing complex distributed systems

Job description

A leading global bank in London is seeking a Lead Engineer to design and implement robust Java-based solutions. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality software applications for the Corporate Bank division. Strong knowledge of Java, asynchronous systems, and distributed architectures is essential. The position comes with a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a range of flexible benefits to promote employee wellbeing.