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Java Platform Tech Lead for Markets CRM

Join us to shape the future of our Markets CRM platform and drive impactful technology solutions. As a hands-on leader, you will collaborate with talented engineers and influence the direction of our Markets business. We offer an environment that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning. Your exp ...

Lead Software Engineer Java Post Trade Technology

Job Description Join us to shape the future of financial technology and make a meaningful impact on your career. You'll collaborate with talented professionals, solve complex challenges, and help build trusted market-leading products. We value creativity, inclusion, and continuous learning, offerin ...

Lead Java Software Engineer — Post Trade Tech

Job Description Join us to shape the future of financial technology and make a meaningful impact on your career. You'll collaborate with talented professionals, solve complex challenges, and help build trusted market-leading products. We value creativity, inclusion, and continuous learning, offerin ...

Lead Java Software Engineer Markets CRM LDN

Job Description Join us to shape the future of our Markets CRM platform and drive impactful technology solutions. As a hands‑on leader, you will collaborate with talented engineers and influence the direction of our Markets business. We offer an environment that values innovation, growth, and con ...

Lead Software Engineer Backend Engineering Java/Kotlin

Overview Out of the successful launch of Chase in 2021, we're a new team, with a new mission. We're creating products that solve real world problems and put customers at the center - all in an environment that nurtures skills and helps you realize your potential. Our team is key to our success. W ...

Lead Backend Engineer — Java/Kotlin, FinTech Focus

A global financial services leader is hiring a Lead Software Engineer to drive innovative solutions and enhance customer experiences. You will work with JVM-based languages (Java/Kotlin) and be part of a team committed to ethical practices and collaboration. The ideal candidate will contribute to developing secu ...

Senior Java Lead for Equities Algo Trading

J.P. MORGAN is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for its Equities Trading Technology Organization in Greater London. This role involves developing algo trading strategies and real-time systems while collaborating with global teams. Candidates should have advanced Java skills, experience in low latency trading, an ...

Lead Software Engineer Java Post Trade Technology

Join us to shape the future of financial technology and make a meaningful impact on your career. You’ll collaborate with talented professionals, solve complex challenges, and help build trusted market-leading products. We value creativity, inclusion, and continuous learning, offering you the opportunity to ...

Senior Java Engineer – Lead Loyalty Platform Features

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Java Engineer in London to lead the development of core product features for a travel app. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience and strong programming and API design skills. The role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and excellent communic ...

Lead Software Engineer Java Post Trade Technology

Job Overview Join us to shape the future of financial technology and make a meaningful impact on your career. You'll collaborate with talented professionals, solve complex challenges, and help build trusted market‑leading products. We value creativity, inclusion, and continuous learning, offering ...

Senior Java Tech Lead: Cloud Microservices & FinTech

A leading financial institution in London is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to deliver innovative cloud-native solutions. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Java, be proficient with microservice architecture, and thrive in an agile environment. You'll be contributing to diverse proj ...

Senior Java Architect Microservices & Cloud Platform Lead

A leading global financial services firm seeks a Senior Lead Software Engineer to join the International Consumer Bank division. In this role, you will architect, evolve, and promote solutions, ensuring alignment with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in software architecture, especially ...

Senior Lead Backend Platform Engineer Java/Spring

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to design and maintain backend libraries and frameworks using Java and Spring Boot. The role requires strong collaboration with product engineering teams and a commitment to driving standardization within the development workf ...

Lead Front Office Java & Derivatives Platform Team

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Java Development Manager to lead a Front Office Derivatives IT team in London. This permanent, hybrid role requires extensive Java experience and strong leadership skills to manage a team of developers. You will work closely with front office stakeholders to ensure ...

Lead AI Driven Software Engineer — Python & Java

Fairygodboss is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to impact market-leading technology in financial services. This role is focused on building AI-native systems and enhancing eTrading capabilities. The successful candidate will have over 5 years' experience in software design, hands-on expertise with ...

Senior Java Engineer Lead Microservices & Cloud Migration

Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing is seeking a candidate with strong systems development and solutions design skills for a role focused on migrating legacy applications to a new event-based architecture. The successful candidate will work within an Agile team, ensuring complian ...

Engineering Lead II Contacts & Recipients (Java team)

Engineering Lead II - Contacts & Recipients (Java team) Full-time Compensation: GBP 135,000 - GBP 175,000 - yearly Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.Min fees. Max ease. Full speed. Whether ...

Lead Software Engineer: Equities Algo Trading (Java)

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is looking for a Senior Lead eSoftware Engineer specializing in Equities Algo Trading and Java. This full-time role is based in London, UK. The ideal candidate will have advanced proficiency in Java, with extensive experience in developing low latency and high throughput trading systems. Suc ...

Senior Software Engineering Lead — Java, React, Kubernetes

J.P. MORGAN is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer in Greater London. The role involves enhancing and delivering technology products and leading a team of engineers. Candidates should have expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Kubernetes, as well as strong knowledge of the financial services industry. The comp ...

Senior Java Backend Architect — Cloud & Microservices Lead

Gazelle Global is seeking a Senior Java Engineer for a 2-3 year project based in the London area. This role involves leading backend system design and development while influencing architecture and mentoring engineers to drive innovation. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience buildi ...

Lead Technical Architect Java AWS Agentic AI

Lead Technical Architect (Java AWS Agentic AI) London / WFH to £130k Do you have experience of architecting and leading the modernisation of Payments, FX or Core Banking platforms? You could be progressing your career in an impactful role at a scale-up Tech for Good software house. < ...

Java Tech Lead: Architect, Mentor & Scalable Systems

Fruition Group is seeking a Java Technical Lead in London. This hybrid position involves technical ownership of projects, leading engineering teams, and delivering robust, scalable solutions. Your responsibilities will include designing Java systems across client projects and mentoring engineers. The r ...

Lead Software Engineer Backend Engineering Java/Kotlin

Lead Software Engineer - Backend Engineering - Java/Kotlin LONDON, LONDON, United Kingdom Job Information Job Identification Job Category Software Engineering Business Unit Corporate Sector Posting Date 01/14/2025, 08:19 AM Locatio ...

Lead Software Engineer JAVA Equities Vice President

Job Description We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible. As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Equity Derivatives Group you will join our agile team creating, transforming, and supporting our trusted ...

VP Tech Lead: Equities Algo Trading (Java)

Senior Lead eSoftware Engineer - Equities Algo Trading - Java - VP LONDON, LONDON, United Kingdom Job Information Job Identification Job Category Software Engineering Business Unit Corporate Sector Posting Date 04/02/2025, ...

Senior Software Architect & Tech Lead (Java/Python)

Fairygodboss is seeking a qualified individual to lead the design and development of scalable systems using Java or Python. This role involves mentoring junior engineers, making strategic decisions on architecture, and ensuring production code quality. Your success will depend on your experience in dev ...

Lead Java Modernization Engineer — Spring Boot & Azure

Sivara GmbH is seeking a Lead Modernization Engineer specialized in Java and Node.js for a critical role based in Wembley, London. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing coding standards, mentoring developers, and enhancing engineering practices within a cloud-native environment. <p ...

Senior Java Engineer: Cloud Native Microservices Lead

Sanderson is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to work on government projects. This role requires mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop complex software solutions. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with Java, Spring Boot, and cloud platforms includ ...

Lead Public Cloud Platform Engineer Java/Python

United States Digital Space LLC is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join the Cloud Engineering Acceleration team. You'll contribute to strategic public cloud solutions, guiding architecture direction and ensuring engineering excellence. Your role involves collaborating with teams, optimizing ser ...

Lead Java Software Engineer Markets CRM LDN

JOB DESCRIPTION Join us to shape the future of our Markets CRM platform and drive impactful technology solutions. As a hands‑on leader, you will collaborate with talented engineers and influence the direction of our Markets business. We offer an environment that values innovation, growth, and con ...

Lead Java Engineer: FX Payments & Global Transactions

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to shape the future of payments technology. In this pivotal role, you will lead technical initiatives, foster innovation, and drive solutions that meet business objectives. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop s ...

Senior Software Engineering Lead — Java, React, Kubernetes

The United States Digital Space LLC in Greater London is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to enhance, build, and deliver innovative technology products. You will be pivotal in shaping the team culture and driving business impact while working with technologies like Java, Spring Boot, and Kubernetes. </ ...

Lead Software Engineer (Java, Spring Boot, Microservices)

Job Level: 10 UK Wide We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer who will be responsible for the design, development, and deployment of high-quality software solutions. This role involves leading a team of engineers on high-profile projects, ensuring best practices are followed, and d ...

Senior Lead Java Engineer Equities Algo Trading

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for their Equities Algo Trading team in London. The role involves designing and developing algo trading strategies, enhancing real-time processing solutions, and working closely with quant teams and traders. The successful candidate will have adv ...

Senior Java Lead for Equities Algo Trading

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Equities Trading Technology Organization in London. The role involves designing and developing algorithmic trading strategies and a state-of-the-art execution platform. Candidates should have strong Java expertise, experience with low latency sy ...

Senior Lead Software Engineer Python & Java (Markets)

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to enhance their Markets Technology team. In this role, you will design and implement secure technology solutions, ensuring the highest standards of quality. You'll collaborate with various functions to deliver trusted products and enhance application performa ...

Java Sr Lead Software Engineer OMS, Equities

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible. As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial and Investment Bank, you serve as a seasoned member of an agile team to design and deliver trusted marke ...

Lead Java Engineer — Ultra Low Latency Systems

Orbis Group is seeking a Technical Lead - Low Latency Java Engineer based in London. You will join a specialized engineering team responsible for constructing high-performance exchange systems from scratch. This is a unique opportunity to design and optimize systems with performance levels measured in ...

Technical Lead Low Latency Java Engineer Greenfield

Technical Lead - Low Latency Java Engineer - Greenfield London | 4 Days Onsite We're partnered with a technology-driven trading and market infrastructure business building the next generation of high-performance exchange systems. This is an opportunity to join a small, highly spec ...

Lead Java Engineer: Low Latency Trading Systems

Grid Dynamics is seeking Senior and Principal Java Developers to work on a high-performance trading project for a major financial institution. Candidates should have deep knowledge of Java and the JVM, strong experience with low-latency systems, and familiarity with microservice architectures. You’ll be part of ...

Senior Lead Software Engineer Java Architecture Nutmeg

Behind every investment is a person with ambitions, motivations and values. While we know that every client is unique, they come to Nutmeg for the same reason: our straightforward and transparent approach to investing. Nutmeg is a J.P. Morgan company offering award-winning investments, products and ...

Lead Software Engineer JAVA Equities Vice President

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible. As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Equity Derivatives Group you will join our agile team creating, transforming, and supporting our trusted market‑leading tec ...

Lead Java Engineer Equities Platform, Driving Innovation

Fairygodboss is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our agile team in London. This role involves collaborating with product owners and engineers to develop innovative technology products within the Equity Derivatives Group. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of experience, strong Java/JV ...

Lead Site Reliability Engineer SRE Java FinTech

Lead Site Reliability Engineer SRE Java - FinTech Lead Site Reliability Engineer SRE Java - FinTech Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Client Server. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recr ...

Insurance Tech Solution Architect Lead Java (London)

Java Script Works is seeking a Technical Solution Architect based in London, United Kingdom. The role involves leading software development projects using technologies like Java, Python, and AWS. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Insurance domain, especially within the London Market, and ...

Senior Java Lead Engineer AI & Data Platforms

A leading global financial markets provider is seeking a highly skilled Lead Java Engineer with over 12 years of backend software engineering experience. The role focuses on building the FTSE Russell Index Platform and involves leading projects from start to finish. Candidates must have strong algorithms and dat ...

Lead Java Backend Engineer — Workflow Orchestration & Microservices

DCV Technologies is seeking Java Developers at Mid to Lead level for a contract role in Burgess Hill, UK. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement with 2 days on-site. The ideal candidates will have strong Java backend expertise, focusing on enterprise-scale workflow automation and digital transforma ...

Lead Technical Architect Java AWS Agentic AI

Lead Technical Architect Java AWS Agentic AI London, Greater London | £100k - £130k per year Lead Technical Architect (Java AWS Agentic AI) London / WFH to £130k Do you have experience of architecting and leading the modernisation of Payments, FX or Core Banking platforms? ...

Lead AI Trading Tech Engineer (Python/Java)

JPMorganChase is searching for a Lead Software Engineer within Credit Technology to drive the development of market-leading technology products. The role involves architecting new systems leveraging AI-assisted coding while enhancing existing platforms. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in Python, ...

Lead Java Engineer: Low Latency Risk Screening

LSEG is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for the World Check One team in the Greater London area. This role involves leading the design and development of low-latency screening systems critical for risk intelligence and compliance screening. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor engine ...

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