Director - Lead Software Engineer Java, Equities

Location: London | Division: Investment Banking | Type: Full-time

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.

To find out more about Huxley, please visit www.huxley.com

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 | OC387148 England and Wales