VP Java Engineer

Posted 17 days 14 hours ago by Burns Sheehan

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Lancashire, Manchester, United Kingdom, M21 0
Job Description
Java Back-End Engineer - Vice President Level

Salary- £80,000 - £95,000

Location: Manchester

An established financial institution is seeking an experienced Java Back-End Engineer (Vice President level) to join its growing eTrading Engineering team, based in Manchester. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the design and delivery of cutting-edge trading technology at the heart of a world-leading financial services organization.

The Role

As a Java Back-End Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and optimising the firm's electronic trading platforms. You'll collaborate closely with Product, Sales, Trading, and Operations teams to design, build, and scale robust, high-performance back-end systems that power critical trading applications.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and implement scalable back-end features and components for trading applications.
  • Write well-designed, testable, and efficient code.
  • Develop and maintain automated tests and testing frameworks.
  • Optimize system architecture to support growth and reduce technical debt.
  • Participate in code reviews and collaborate with team members to uphold coding best practices.
  • Integrate software components into fully functional systems.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
  • Contribute to deployment processes and ensure adherence to change control protocols.
  • Drive continuous improvement through innovation and technical excellence.
About You
  • Proven experience in software development, ideally within banking or financial services.
  • Strong proficiency in Java, particularly in developing critical applications.
  • Familiarity with front-end technologies such as React or Angular.
  • Solid experience with relational databases and strong SQL skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset suited to agile development environments.

If you're passionate about technology, thrive in fast-paced financial environments, and want to help drive innovation in electronic trading systems, we'd love to hear from you-

Burns Sheehan Ltd will consider applications based only on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.