At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of a cutting-edge in-house platform for investment banking.
- Company: Join a leading financial services firm with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic, regulated environment with a strong emphasis on engineering excellence.
- Why this job: Shape the future of finance with scalable, automated systems and impactful solutions.
- Qualifications: Expertise in Java, backend development, and experience with microservices architecture.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Currently working on the build-out of a new engineering team focused on developing an in-house platform within a critical financial services domain. This initiative is centred around bringing a traditionally vendor-led capability internally, with a focus on building a scalable, flexible, and fully automated system from the ground up. The environment is highly regulated and production-critical, requiring strong engineering standards and end-to-end ownership.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and building scalable, distributed systems using modern architectural patterns
- Owning the full software development lifecycle from requirements through to production and support
- Developing and maintaining microservices and APIs
- Ensuring systems are reliable, observable, and secure
- Driving engineering best practices across testing, automation, and performance
- Working closely with product and engineering stakeholders to deliver robust solutions
Technology Environment:
- Java and Spring Boot (low-latency)
- Distributed systems and microservices architecture
- AI Skills mandatory
- Angular or TypeScript (full-stack capability beneficial)
- Cloud and containerisation technologies
- CI/CD, automated testing, and observability tooling
Requirements:
- Strong experience in Java and backend development
Principal Engineer (SVP) - Investment Banking - JAVA employer: Robert Walters
As a Principal Engineer at our innovative investment banking firm, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionising financial services through cutting-edge technology. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages continuous learning and professional growth, offering extensive training and development opportunities. Located in a vibrant city, our company not only provides competitive benefits but also promotes a healthy work-life balance, making it an exceptional place for talented engineers to thrive and make a meaningful impact.
