Lead Java Engineer - Rates

This is a high-impact Lead Engineer role driving the transformation of a Fixed Income technology landscape. You''ll play a key role in a multi-year platform modernisation programme, building real-time, high-performance applications that support critical trading workflows. This position offers the opportunity to shape architecture, influence platform direction, and deliver scalable systems designed for long-term growth.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop real-time, high-performance microservices supporting rates and credit trading workflowsDrive full-stack solution design, partnering with front-end engineers to deliver end-to-end solutionsEngage directly with business stakeholders to understand workflows and deliver impactful featuresPromote engineering best practices across distributed systems, testing, CI/CD and code qualityContribute to platform modernisation, influencing architecture and adoption of modern toolingParticipate in code reviews and technical decision-making to maintain high engineering standardsKey RequirementsProven experience building high-performance applications in modern Java - Java 11,21Experience building in low-latency and event-driven handling large, fast-moving datasetsStrong understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architecturesExperience with messaging technologies such as Kafka, Solace or RabbitMQSolid experience building RESTful and event-driven APIsStrong knowledge of SQL and relational database designExperience deploying applications ..... full job details .....