Job Description Lead Engineer (Vice President) - Front Office Trading\n \nLondon (Hybrid)\n \n£120k - £130k + Bonus + Excellent Benefits\n \n Overview \n \n \nMy client is looking to hire a Lead Engineer (VP) to play a key role in the transformation of Front Office technology.\n \n \nThis is a high-impact position within a multi-year platform modernisation programme, focused on building Real Time, low-latency, high-performance systems that directly support Front Office trading workflows.\n \n \nYou'll operate across the full stack, influence architecture, and work closely with the business to deliver scalable, next-generation trading platforms.\n \n The Role \n \n \nAs a Lead Engineer, you will combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership, shaping both the platform and engineering standards.\n \n \nKey responsibilities:\n \n \n Build and evolve a suite of Real Time, high-performance microservices for trading workflows \n Lead end-to-end solution design across Back End and Front End systems \n Partner directly with traders and stakeholders to translate requirements into impactful solutions \n Drive best practices across distributed systems, testing, CI/CD, and code quality \n Influence and contribute to the modernisation strategy of the Fixed Income tech stack \n Act as a technical leader, raising the bar across engineering standards and design decisions \n \n Tech Environment \n Java | React (Vite, NX) | Kafka/Solace/RabbitMQ | WebSockets/SSE | Rx | Kubernetes | SQL About You \n You are a strong technologist and technical leader with a passion for building high-performance systems in complex environments. \n You will bring: \n \n Deep expertise in modern Java, including concurrency, memory management, and reactive programming \n Strong experience building Real Time, event-driven systems \n Advanced Front End experience with modern tooling (React, Vite, NX, Playwright) \n Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture \n Experience designing and deploying RESTful and event-driven APIs \n Hands-on experience with containerisation and orchestration (Kubernetes) \n A track record of driving engineering excellence through best practices, CI/CD, and code quality \n \n Desirable \n \n \n Experience within financial markets/Front Office trading environments (Rates, Credit, Fixed Income) \n Exposure to low-latency systems \n \n What is on Offer \n \n \n Hybrid working model \n Competitive salary and non-contributory pension \n 30 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy more) \n Private healthcare and life assurance \n Flexible benefits (retail discounts, gym, Bike4Work scheme) \n CSR programme + 2 days volunteering leave \n \n Why Join? \n \n \n Work on business-critical systems used directly by traders \n Play a key role in a large-scale modernisation programme \n Influence architecture, tooling, and engineering direction \n Join a team that values engineering quality, performance, and innovation \n \n Apply \n \nIf you're interested in leading the build of next-generation trading platforms in a Front Office environment, apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.
VP Lead Engineer in Glasgow employer: IntecSelect
Join a leading consultancy in Kent as a Modern Workplace Engineer, where you'll be part of a dynamic and highly technical team dedicated to delivering innovative cloud-first solutions. With a strong focus on employee growth, this role offers the opportunity to transition into a Modern Work consultant while enjoying a supportive work culture that values hands-on expertise and collaboration. Benefit from competitive pay, flexible onsite arrangements, and a commitment to professional development in a transformative environment.
