Java Technical Lead

Role: Core Java Tech Lead – Rates eTrading

Location: London (Hybrid)

Type: Permanent

Salary: £130,000-£140,000 plus bonus and strong package

We are working with a leading global investment bank seeking an experienced Core Java Tech Lead to join a high-performing Rates eTrading technology team. This is a senior, hands-on role focused on building and enhancing low-latency trading systems that support front office rates trading desks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of high-performance Java-based eTrading platforms within Rates
• Work closely with traders, quants, and structurers to deliver scalable, low-latency solutions
• Own technical direction and architecture across key components of the trading stack
• Drive best practices across development, testing, and deployment
• Mentor and guide a team of engineers, contributing to a strong engineering culture
• Participate in system design discussions with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability

Required Experience

• Strong Core Java development experience
• Proven experience in a Tech Lead or senior engineering role
• Solid background in Rates trading systems (government bonds, swaps, IRS, etc.), May consider exceptional candidates from other asset classes.
• Experience building low-latency, high-throughput systems
• Strong understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and JVM performance tuning
• Experience working directly with front office stakeholders
• Knowledge of eTrading platforms and workflows

Desirable Skills

• Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka, Solace, or similar
• Familiarity with pricing and risk concepts within Rates
• Exposure to microservices architecture and cloud technologies
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on business-critical trading systems
• High visibility role with direct interaction with front office
• Collaborative, high-calibre engineering environment
• Competitive compensation package