Lead Software Engineer - Java Stock Exchange Group

Lead Software Engineer – Java – London Stock Exchange Group

Location:

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom.

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the World Check One team in our Nottingham-based Risk Intelligence Product Engineering organisation.

The role is an individual contributor with responsibility for the design, development and deployment of low‑latency screening systems that support risk intelligence and compliance screening.

• Lead the design, development and deployment of software applications and services.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Collaborate with application architects, product managers, designers and stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions.
• Drive architectural decisions and ensure alignment with best practices in scalability, performance, and security.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards and promote continuous improvement.
• Manage project timelines, delivery risks and dependencies to ensure timely delivery.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and advocate their adoption where appropriate.
• Contribute to strategic planning and roadmap development.

• Proven experience in software engineering with a strong track record of leading successful projects.
• Proficiency in Java.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns and system integration.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Skills and experience with web servers and databases (e.g. Dynamo
  
  DB, RDBMS, Elasticsearch).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines utilising infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform, Cloud Formation, Ansible).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Dev Ops practices.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication and leadership skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Critical thinking, value judgment and common sense over process.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Positive attitude to learning new skills and technologies.

• Healthcare
• Retirement planning
• Paid volunteering days
• Well‑being initiatives

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We shall accommodate religious practices and beliefs, mental health or physical disability needs in accordance with applicable law.