SVP- Senior Full-Stack Engineer - Trading (Java/Angular/AI)
Currently working on the build-out of a new engineering team focused on developing an in-house platform within a critical financial services domain. This initiative is centred around bringing a traditionally vendor-led capability internally, with a focus on building a scalable, flexible, and fully automated system from the ground up. The environment is highly regulated and production-critical, requiring strong engineering standards and end-to-end ownership.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and building scalable, distributed systems using modern architectural patterns
- Owning the full software development lifecycle from requirements through to production and support
- Developing and maintaining microservices and APIs
- Ensuring systems are reliable, observable, and secure
- Driving engineering best practices across testing, automation, and performance
- Working closely with product and engineering stakeholders to deliver robust solutions
Technology Environment
- Java and Spring Boot (low-latency)
- Distributed systems and microservices architecture
- AI Skills mandatory
- Angular or TypeScript (full-stack capability beneficial)
- Cloud and containerisation technologies
- CI/CD, automated testing, and observability tooling
Requirements
- Strong experience in Java and backend development
- Experience building and scaling distributed systems in production environments
- Solid understanding of software architecture and system design
- Experience working in financial services or other regulated environments
- Exposure to the full software development lifecycle
- Familiarity with modern development practices including CI/CD and automated testing
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About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Technology & Digital
Focus: Software Development/Engineering
Industry: IT
Salary: £100,000 - £140,000 per annum + bonus + benefits
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Senior Management
Location: City of London
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: QRKR91-6F8C9B55
Date posted: 5 May 2026
Consultant: Albertine Hedley
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