Java Development Lead - Front Office Electronic Trading

+ Competative Bonus + PensionLondonPermanentBuild the Next Generation of a Global Trading PlatformAn exceptional opportunity has arisen for a senior Java engineer to play a leading role in the transformation of a strategic Front Office FX Options pricing platform.The existing platform has successfully supported the business for over a decade and is now being rebuilt using modern architecture and engineering practices. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the design and delivery of a next-generation electronic trading platform.This is a genuinely hands-on technical leadership role for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, influencing architecture and writing high-quality code. There are no line management responsibilities-technical leadership is delivered through engineering excellence.The RoleLead the engineering transformation of a strategic Front Office pricing platform.Design and build high-performance Java services supporting global electronic trading.Replace a long-established platform with a modern, scalable, event-driven architecture.Work closely with Traders, Quants and senior engineers to deliver business-critical technology.Drive engineering best practices, system design and AI-assisted software development.Improve platform performance, resilience and developer productivity.About YouWe're looking for exceptional backend software engineers with experience building complex, distributed systems.You'll ideally have experience with:Core JavaSpring FrameworkEvent-driven architecture (Kafka, Solace, WebSockets or similar)Distributed systemsDomain-Driven Design (DDD)SOLID principles and design patternsCloud-native developmentCI/CD and modern engineering practicesAI-assisted software developmentExperience within electronic trading or financial markets is advantageous, but not essential.We're also keen to speak with engineers from:Big TechHigh-performance distributed systemsCloud platformsReal-time data platformsInfrastructure engineeringFinTechIf you're an exceptional software engineer looking to work on large-scale, business-critical systems, this is an opportunity to have a genuine impact on the future of a globally significant trading platform.Why Apply Transform a strategic platform that has been in production for over 10 years.Shape the architecture of a next-generation electronic trading platform.Hands-on technical leadership with no people management responsibilities.Work with modern event-driven architecture and AI-assisted engineering practices.Collaborate directly with Traders, Quants and senior engineering leaders.Hybrid working in London with excellent long-term career progression.For a confidential discussion and further information, please apply or get in touch directly.McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.