Lead Software Engineer

Miller Maxwell Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Highly competitive bonus scheme

Pension

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Gym membership

25 days holiday

Job summary

A leading electronic trading firm in the London Area is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design high-performance trading solutions for front-office teams. You will work closely with exceptional engineers in a fast-paced environment committed to innovation and career progression. The company offers a competitive salary package including generous bonuses, extensive benefits such as private medical insurance, and 25 days holiday. This role requires attending the office in St Paul's area 5 days per week, with some flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and developing high-performance trading solutions.
• Proficiency in building data-driven applications.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance trading solutions for front-office teams.
• Build data-driven and event-driven applications.
• Drive platform enhancements and optimize performance.
• Work closely with front-office users to create effective solutions.
• Lead a small team and mentor engineers.

Skills

High-performance trading solutions design

Data-driven application development

Mentoring engineers

Performance optimization

Real-time decision-making

Job description

This range is provided by Miller Maxwell Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

🚀 Lead Engineer – Java - Miller Maxwell is working with industry‑leading organisation. This innovative electronic trading firm is redefining trading systems and data‑driven solutions.

They’re not just innovative—they’re market leaders with ⚡ lightning‑fast platforms, 🌍 world‑class engineering teams, and one of the highest training investments per head we’ve ever seen. This is your chance to join a team that consistently breaks new ground. The business operates within the electronic trading space, with its own capital, so in not reliant on clients or outside investors.

Responsibilities

• ✅ Design and develop high‑performance trading solutions for front‑office teams.
• ✅ Build data‑driven and event‑driven applications that power real‑time decision‑making.
• ✅ Driving platform enhancements, implementing new features, and optimising performance.
• ✅ Working closely with front‑office users to create solutions that solve complex problems and improve system performance.
• ✅ Leading a small team, mentoring engineers, and shaping the growth of a high‑impact division.

What the client is looking for in a Lead Software Engineer:

The Lead Software Engineer will be part of an expanding team working with exceptional engineers on technology that sets new standards. Career progression is unrivalled, and their commitment to investing in people is second to none. 🌟

Package: Competitive salary within the financial services sector, highly competitive bonus scheme, pension, life insurance, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, gym membership. The client will require the successful individual to attend their office (St Paul's area) 5 days per week, with one day flexibility.

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