Director – Java Backend Engineering (f/m/x) – Core Trading Technology
Core
Set technical direction for high-performance backend systems in a latency-sensitive electronic trading environment and lead a globally distributed engineering team delivering front-to-back trading solutions.
Role type
Director, Java Backend Engineering
Builds
End-to-end trading platforms for Fixed Income and Currencies
Domain
Financial Services / Electronic Trading
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Core Java (multithreading, networking, performance optimization), scalable system design, high-performance fault-tolerant solutions, mathematical and algorithmic knowledge, AI-assisted engineering practices, leading globally distributed teams
Preferred skills
Modern software architectures, design patterns, engineering best practices, stakeholder management
Technologies
Java, AI frameworks
Responsibilities
Define and drive overall technical vision and architecture strategy, lead and develop a globally distributed engineering organization, oversee design and implementation of complex front-to-back trading systems, evaluate and introduce innovative technologies, champion AI-assisted engineering practices, establish engineering excellence through governance and mentorship
Seniority
Director, strategy & mentorship