Director - Lead Software Engineer; Java, Equities

Director - Lead Software Engineer (Java, Equities)

Location: London |
Division: Investment Banking |
Type: Full-time

We are seeking a Director-level Lead Software Engineer to join our Equities Technology team within the Front Office. This is a hands‑on, independent contributor role where you will design and build high‑performance systems that support our equities trading business. You will work closely with traders, quants, and other technologists to deliver innovative solutions in a fast‑paced environment.

• Lead the design and development of Java-based trading and risk platforms for equities.
• Deliver low‑latency, high‑throughput systems for order management and execution.
• Collaborate with front‑office stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Ensure best practices in software architecture, performance optimization, and scalability.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical strategy while remaining hands‑on in coding.

• Expert-level Java development skills with experience in multi‑threading, concurrency, and performance tuning.
• Strong understanding of equities trading workflows, market data, and order execution.
• Proven experience building front‑office systems in an investment banking environment.
• Solid knowledge of distributed systems, messaging (e.g., Kafka), and real‑time processing.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• Exposure to low‑latency trading systems and algorithmic execution.
• Familiarity with Python for scripting and data analysis.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies and containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker).

• Competitive Director-level compensation package.
• Opportunity to work on mission‑critical systems in a global investment bank.
• Collaborative, high‑performance culture with direct impact on trading outcomes.