Director - Lead Software Engineer (Java, Equities)
Location: London | Division: Investment Banking | Type: Full-time
About the Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice to Have
- 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).
What We Offer
- 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.
To find out more about Huxley, please visit (url removed)
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, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales