VP Lead Engineer
Job in
London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-17
Listing for:
Intec Select Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-17
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Software Architect, Software Engineer, Backend Developer, Java Developer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
London (Hybrid)
£120k - £130k + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Overview
My client is looking to hire a Lead Engineer (VP) to play a key role in the transformation of Front Office technology.
This is a high-impact position within a multi-year platform modernisation programme, focused on building real-time, low-latency, high-performance systems that directly support front office trading workflows.
You’ll operate across the full stack, influence architecture, and work closely with the business to deliver scalable, next-generation trading platforms.
The Role
As a Lead Engineer, you will combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership, shaping both the platform and engineering standards.
Key responsibilities:
Build and evolve a suite of real-time, high-performance microservices for trading workflows
Lead end-to-end solution design across backend and frontend systems
Partner directly with traders and stakeholders to translate requirements into impactful solutions
Drive best practices across distributed systems, testing, CI/CD, and code quality
Influence and contribute to the modernisation strategy of the fixed income tech stack
Act as a technical leader, raising the bar across engineering standards and design decisions
Tech Environment
Java | React (Vite, NX) | Kafka / Solace / RabbitMQ | Web Sockets / SSE | Rx | Kubernetes | SQL
About You
You are a strong technologist and technical leader with a passion for building high-performance systems in complex environments.
You will bring:
Deep expertise in modern Java, including concurrency, memory management, and reactive programming
Strong experience building real-time, event-driven systems
Advanced front-end experience with modern tooling (React, Vite, NX, Playwright)
Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture
Experience designing and deploying RESTful and event-driven APIs
Hands-on experience with containerisation and orchestration (Kubernetes)
A track record of driving engineering excellence through best practices, CI/CD, and code quality
Desirable
Experience with in financial markets / front office trading environments (Rates, Credit, Fixed Income)
Exposure to low-latency systems
What is on Offer
Hybrid working model
Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
30 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy more)
Private healthcare and life assurance
Flexible benefits (retail discounts, gym, Bike4
Work scheme)
CSR programme + 2 days volunteering leave
Why Join?
Work on business-critical systems used directly by traders
Play a key role in a large-scale modernisation programme
Influence architecture, tooling, and engineering direction
Join a team that values engineering quality, performance, and innovation
Apply
If you’re interested in leading the build of next-generation trading platforms in a front office environment, apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion
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