Vice President & Senior VP Java Equities

Contract Role – Vice President & Senior VP Java Equities– London/Hybrid – 12 months initial

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President & Senior VP Java to join our Equities Engineering team in Execution Services Platform

Role Overview:

• Job Title: Vice President & Senior VP Java Equities
• Location: London/ Hybrid (4 days onsite per week)
• Contract Type: Contract
• Duration: 12 months initial
• Rate: £900-1000/day UMB/LTD OR £/day + holidays (20 days + 8 bank holidays pro rata) PAYE
• 10+ years of experience designing, building, and delivering real-time, scalable, and resilient software applications within Financial Services or similarly complex, high-throughput domains.
• Core Backend Proficiency: Deep expertise in Java and the Spring ecosystem - including Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Data, and ORM frameworks - with a strong focus on building production-grade, enterprise-scale services.
• Frontend Development: Proficiency in modern front-end technologies including Angular, TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML/CSS, with working knowledge of jQuery and component-based UI architecture.
• Data & Persistence: Strong command of relational and analytical database technologies, e.g., Oracle / Microsoft SQL Server, with experience in data modeling, query optimization, and large-scale data management.
• Messaging & Middleware: Hands-on experience with messaging and middleware technologies such as Apache Kafka, IBM MQ, the FIX protocol, with an understanding of event-driven and asynchronous system design.
• Agile Delivery: Solid understanding of Scrum and Agile methodologies, with a proven ability to deliver in fast-paced, rapidly evolving environments with shifting priorities.
• Communication & Leadership: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong organizational skills to coordinate, influence, and drive cross-team initiatives.
• Problem Solving & Innovation: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex, ambiguous problems and devise pragmatic, innovative solutions — balancing technical rigor with delivery speed.
• AI-Augmented Development: Familiarity with one or more AI coding and productivity tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code), with a willingness to leverage AI-assisted workflows to accelerate development and improve code quality.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required, advanced degree preferred.
• (Note: We value T-shaped engineers — deep expertise in one discipline (backend or frontend) with broad familiarity across the stack is preferred over equal but shallow coverage of both)
• Architecture & Design Leadership
• Trade-Flow Platform Development
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Technology Innovation
• AI-Driven Automation
• Engineering Excellence
• Production Support
• Mentorship & Technical Leadership

Please feel free to contact myself – Daisy Nguyen at Atrium UK for a confidential chat to know more details about the role.

Please also note: Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.