At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and implementation of secure Java applications in a dynamic FinTech environment.
- Company: Innovative finance tech company based in Kings Cross, London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical insurance, generous holiday, and regular social events.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with a vibrant office culture and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of financial technology and mentor a high-performing team.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in Java engineering and 4+ years in technical leadership roles.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Kings Cross, London (Hybrid)
£95,000 - £105,000 base salary, up to 10% bonus
On-site Monday-Thursday, WFH Fridays
Full time Permanent
Are you a hands on technical leader ready to shape the future of financial technology in a dynamic SaaS environment? We're looking for a Java Technical Lead (Finance) to take charge of the architecture, delivery, and evolution of a mission critical Finance Engineering platform. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives on innovation, security, and developing high performing teams.
Your Role
- Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure Java based applications
- Write clean, performant, testable code and enforce strong coding standards
- Drive architectural decisions and collaborate closely with architects and DevOps
- Own system security, automated testing, and CI/CD best practices
- Ensure smooth release cycles and resolve production issues effectively
- Use AI assisted coding tools to boost productivity and efficiency
- Mentor engineers, run 1:1s, and lead from the front
- Collaborate cross functionally with Product, UX, and QA to deliver results
- Represent the team in technical forums and influence engineering culture
What You'll Bring
- 10+ years' experience in Java engineering (B2B or B2C SaaS)
- 4+ years' experience in technical leadership roles
- 2+ years working in FinTech or payments systems
- Proven background with:
- Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Maven
- REST APIs and microservices
- Event driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Pulsar, or SQS)
- PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases
- AWS and cloud based environments
- TDD, BDD, CI/CD pipelines (Git, Jenkins, Docker)
- Solid grasp of software design patterns, systems thinking, and scalability
- Exceptional communication skills - able to bridge technical and business discussions
- A strong mentor with a positive, pragmatic leadership style
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary: £95K-£105K (DOE)
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance & Critical Illness Cover
- Company pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Regular social events and professional development support
- Onsite perks: stocked kitchen, fruit, snacks, great coffee
- Bonus up to 10%
Location & Working Pattern
Modern offices in Kings Cross, London. Office based Monday to Thursday; work from home every Friday.
We Welcome All Backgrounds
Even if you don't meet every bullet point, we'd still love to hear from you. Diverse teams build better software. If you're passionate about delivering secure, impactful financial platforms, we encourage you to apply.
Ready to lead a high impact finance tech team? Apply now and make your mark!
Java Technical Lead - Finance employer: DeFinitive
Join a forward-thinking company at the heart of London's financial technology scene, where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a Java Technical Lead, you'll benefit from a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and employee well-being. With a hybrid working model and modern office amenities in Kings Cross, this is an excellent opportunity to lead a talented team while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.
