IT & Digital

Lead Developer / Staff Engineer

  • Location:

    London

  • Sector:

    IT & Digital

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £140000 - £170000 per annum + + Benefits and Bonus

  • Contact email:

    hhorton@vertuspartners.com

  • Job ref:

    ldse/hh/1608_1732633451

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

A leading fintech company is looking for an experienced Lead Developer / Staff Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a hands-on role where you'll be instrumental in designing and building new features for their core platform, as well as driving innovation to keep them at the forefront of the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Take ownership of developing and enhancing the existing codebase, with a focus on ultra-low latency systems.
  • Rotate across various sub-teams, including Exchange, SRE, Analytics, and Crypto Custody, gaining exposure to different areas of the business.
  • Lead technical initiatives while remaining deeply involved in coding and process management, ensuring high-quality outcomes from start to finish.

What They're Looking For:

  • Strong expertise in Core Java development with a deep understanding of low-latency concepts.
  • Proficiency in concurrency, data structures, and object-oriented programming.
  • A passion for coding and a drive to stay hands-on while leading technical direction.
  • Experience in financial services, gaming, or other low-latency industries is preferred.

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment where innovation and technical excellence are highly valued. If you're a seasoned developer ready to take on a leadership role, we encourage you to apply.