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.

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Huxley, 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
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