Lead Java Developer
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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
- 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
- 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)
Reference: WJ-747_30379506