Lead Java Developer

Overview

As a Senior/Lead Java Developer in our FX trading fintech, you will lead a hands-on engineering squad to deliver the next generation of Java-based services. You will make architectural decisions, mentor peers, and participate in code reviews and pairing. You will build microservices in cloud environments (GCP/AWS) with Kubernetes, emphasizing low-latency, high-throughput solutions for FX trading. This role blends leadership with deep technical involvement in a product-led, fast-paced business. You’ll contribute to shaping a scalable, resilient trading platform.

Pay / Benefits

• Annual bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Matched pension
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare
• Dental & eye care insurance`,`Work from home 2 days a week`,`Long service awards`,`Referral fee upwards of 2000`,`Personal training & development budget

Responsibilities

• Hands-on senior/lead development and code ownership
• Architectural decisions and design reviews
• Mentoring and pairing with engineers
• Code reviews and knowledge sharing
• Build and operate microservices in cloud environments (GCP/AWS) with Kubernetes
• Product-led development focusing on delivering value
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the trading platform

Key requirements

• Core Java development
• Multithreading and low-latency optimization
• Experience in finance/trading FX
• Microservices in cloud environments (GCP/AWS) with Kubernetes
• Technical leadership including mentoring and reviews
• Product-led development mindset

• leadership
• mentoring
• collaboration
• Core Java
• Multithreading/low latency
• Cloud platforms (GCP, AWS)