Java Team Lead

Hybrid in Portugal: Distrito de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal: Distrito do Porto, Porto

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Portugal: Distrito de Lisboa, Lisbon

We are seeking a motivated and highly skilled Java Team Lead to drive the development and delivery of innovative digital solutions for global financial markets.

In this role, you will collaborate with a distributed team to build real-time, low-latency trading systems for high-volume electronic trading, opening the door to impactful work in the world of FX trading for a leading European investment bank.

Please note that work from the customer's office 2 days per week is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a distributed team to ensure the delivery of reliable, high-performance digital services
Translate business requirements into technical solutions, managing them from design through production rollout
Drive development and optimization of low-latency Java core code with a focus on performance and reliability
Collaborate with traders, business analysts, and technical teams to identify and refine requirements for FX trading, including pricing, tiering, matching, and booking
Ensure adherence to best practices in high-frequency trading software development, including memory management and system speed optimizations
Analyze and troubleshoot complex system bottlenecks, applying expertise in Java microstructure and design patterns
Provide technical leadership and be a trusted advisor within a fast-paced, innovative environment

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of working experience in Java development, including hands-on expertise in designing low-latency systems
Strong background in Java Core, multithreading, parallel processing, and cache optimization
Familiarity with GoF design patterns, performance tuning, and debugging tools at the microstructure level
Knowledge of FX trading processes such as pricing, tiering, matching, booking, and related business flows
Competency in high-frequency trading environments and the ability to build reliable, scalable systems
Flexibility to work effectively in a globally distributed team and adapt to fast-changing priorities
Capability to lead across the full development lifecycle, from requirements identification to production delivery

Nice to have

Expertise in algorithmic trading systems and their development
Background in financial services with a focus on trading platforms
Understanding of advanced real-time data analytics in the context of investment banking systems

Benefits

International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
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