Director - Lead Software Engineer (Java, Equities) in EC1
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Job Description
Director - Lead Software Engineer (Java, Equities)\n\nLocation: London | Division: Investment Banking | Type: Full-time\n\nAbout the Role\n\nWe 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.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead the design and development of Java-based trading and risk platforms for equities.\nDeliver low-latency, high-throughput systems for order management and execution.\nCollaborate with front-office stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.\nEnsure best practices in software architecture, performance optimization, and scalability.\nMentor junior engineers and contribute to technical strategy while remaining hands-on in coding.\n\nRequirements\n\nExpert-level Java development skills with experience in multi-threading, concurrency, and performance tuning.\nStrong understanding of equities trading workflows, market data, and order execution.\nProven experience building front-office systems in an investment banking environment.\nSolid knowledge of distributed systems, messaging (e.g., Kafka), and real-time processing.\nDegree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.\n\nNice to Have\n\nExposure to low-latency trading systems and algorithmic execution.\nFamiliarity with Python for scripting and data analysis.\nKnowledge of cloud technologies and containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker).\n\nWhat We Offer\n\nCompetitive Director-level compensation package.\nOpportunity to work on mission-critical systems in a global investment bank.\nCollaborative, high-performance culture with direct impact on trading outcomes.To find out more about Huxley, please visit \n\nHuxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
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