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# Lead Java Backend Engineer - Core Trading Technology

- **Company:** Deutsche Bank AG
- **Location:** Berlin, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Relational Databases, Linux, DevOps, Fault Tolerance, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Multithreading, Java Application Server, Load Balancing, Backend, Low Latency
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.efinancialcareers.com/jobs-Germany-Mitte-Lead_Java_Backend_Engineer_fmx_-_Core_Trading_Technology.id24699289

## About the Role

Java (collections, multi-threading, networking) - 5+ years Experience implementing fault-tolerant / load-balancing solutions, experience in performance optimisation of multi-threaded Java applications Good knowledge of Linux, basic knowledge of SQL relational databases solutions, good knowledge of messaging solutions Good written and spoken English What we offer We provide you with a comprehensive portfolio of benefits and offerings to support both, your private and professional needs. Emotionally and mentally balanced A positive mind helps us master the challenges of everyday life - both professionally and privately. We offer consultation in difficult life situations as well as mental health awareness trainings. Physically thriving We support you in staying physically fit through an offering to maintain personal health and a professional environment. You can benefit from health check-ups; vaccination drives as well as advice on healthy living and nutrition. Socially

## Description

The technology stack supports mission-critical trading operations and is continuously evolving to meet the demands of a dynamic financial landscape. As a Lead Java Backend Engineer (f/m/x) you will be building high-performance backend systems for electronic trading in a latency-sensitive environment. -> You love this job but feel you cannot tick 100% of the boxes? Send us your CV anyway! Your key responsibilities Working on business and functional requirements, technical analysis and design Prototyping new features, meeting business needs and solving challenging technical problems Contributing to the definition of the future state of the system architecture Reviewing other team member's code and mentoring junior developers. Be ready to lead a sub-team. Collaborating with QA team on test automation and with Dev Ops on continues SDLC and environment management improvements Your skills and experiences Good math and strong knowledge of algorithms and complexity Excellent knowledge of core


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