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Posted 12 August, 2026

Lead Java Developer

Understanding Recruitment
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

100,000 - 120,000London AreaHave you got experience leading a team while remaining hands-on and technically involved?Senior Java Developer – FX TradingSalary: up to 120k + bonusLocation: London office 3 days a weekWe are delighted to be continuing our longstanding partnership with an FX Market Disruptor FinTech that has been acquired by a leading capital market. They are looking for an experienced Java Developer who will fulfil a hands-on Senior/Lead role leading the next generation of Java Developers.They are looking for the following experience in Senior Java Developers:Core Java developmentMultithreading, concurrency, low latencyWorking in the financial sector e.g. FX, tradingBuilding microservices in the cloud (GCP, AWS) with KubernetesProduct-led development – architecting, building and deliveringTechnical leadership: architectural decisions, mentoring, code reviews, pairingThis is a brilliant company to work for with numerous generous benefits:Annual bonus25 days holiday + bank holidays (which increases with service)Matched pension schemeLife assurancePrivate healthcareDental & eye care insuranceWork from home 2 days a weekLong service awardsReferral fee upwards of 2000Personal training & development budgetAre you looking for a step up in your career to take on additional responsibilities while remaining technically hands-on? Apply now for this excellent Senior Java Developer opportunity! Please note: Due to compliancy reasons, we will only be able to consider applications based in and eligible to work in the UK.