Lead Software Engineer
I'm hiring! Lead Software Engineer | Java | AWS | AI | System Architecture | Kafka | 2 days a week in London| £100,000 + Benefits
Love leading engineers, but not ready to hang up your coding gloves?
I'm partnering with a brilliant FinTech business doing something a little different and building a product that actually let's people experience what it's actually like to work in Trading, Banking and Quantitative Finance.
They're growing, evolving their platform, and looking for a Lead Software Engineer who still really likes being a software engineer.
What will you actually do?
- Write Java/Spring Boot code most weeks
- Lead, support and unblock a small engineering team
- Make architecture decisions alongside a hands‑on CTO and Principal Engineer
- Get stuck into distributed systems, event‑driven services, APIs and AWS
- Make CI/CD, testing and releases better (and ideally less exciting)
- Work across Docker, React/TypeScript and real‑time technology
- Experiment seriously with AI coding agents - they're already part of how this team builds software
Necessary experience with:
- Java/ Spring Boot
- AWS
- Kafka
- System Design & Microservice Architecture
- AI tooling experience
Desirable:
- React
- GDPR Knowledge | Experience working in the finance sector
This would be a great role for anyone who knows Java inside and out, had led engineers formally or unofficially and likes solving technical problems. This is a brilliant role for someone who has opinions about good software architecture and can explain why, can actually use AI coding tools and enjoys the autonomy of figuring things out.
A financial background is not necessary, but an interest into how markets work would be great.
Experience working in a smaller team or startup/ scale environment would be desirable.
£100,000 + Benefits and a flexible working environment within a genuinely tech for good business.
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Lead Software Engineer | London | Hybrid | £100,000 employer: SR2 REC LTD
SR2 REC LTD is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation thrives. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide opportunities for our team members to enhance their skills while working on cutting-edge authentication and identity projects. Our collaborative culture fosters teamwork and creativity, making it a rewarding place for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the tech industry.
