Director - Lead Software Engineer (Java, Equities)

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.