Lead Java Developer
Summary
Hands-on Lead Java Developer at an FX trading fintech in London (hybrid, 3 days in office), leading and mentoring the next generation of Java developers while building low-latency, concurrent microservices on GCP/AWS with Kubernetes. Salary up to £120k plus bonus; only UK-based applicants eligible to work in the UK will be considered.
Have you got experience leading a team while remaining hands‑on and technically involved?
Salary: up to £120k + bonus
Location: London office 3 days a week
We are delighted to be continuing our longstanding partnership with an FX Market Disruptor FinTech that has been acquired by a leading capital market. They are looking for an experienced Java Developer who will fulfil a hands‑on Senior/Lead role leading the next generation of Java Developers.
They are looking for the following experience in Senior Java Developers:
- Multithreading, concurrency, low latency
- Working in the financial sector e.g. FX, trading
- Building microservices in the cloud (GCP, AWS) with Kubernetes
- Product‑led development – architecting, building and delivering
- Technical leadership: architectural decisions, mentoring, code reviews, pairing
This is a brilliant company to work for with numerous generous benefits:
- Annual bonus
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (which increases with service)
- Life assurance
- Dental & eye care insurance
- Work from home 2 days a week
- Long service awards
- Referral fee upwards of £2000
- Personal training & development budget
Please note: Due to compliancy reasons, we will only be able to consider applications based in and eligible to work in the UK.