Lead Software Engineer - Java and Kafka

Salary: £62,000 - 102,000 per year

Requirements:

• Expertise in GenAI usage
• Experience transforming software engineering with an AI-first approach
• Understanding of Prime Finance business, especially Securities Lending
• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts
• Experience developing event-driven and batch Java applications in financial services
• Proficiency in Java/Spring, data structures, and performance tuning
• Solid experience with Kafka
• Proficiency in testing and debugging low-latency applications
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Proficiency in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced understanding of CI/CD, application resiliency, and security
• Knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices
• Open-mindedness and willingness to learn
• Ability to work collaboratively in large teams
• Proficiency in software applications and technical processes within technical disciplines such as cloud, AI, machine learning, and mobile technologies
• UI development experience in React JS is preferred

Responsibilities:

• Execute creative software solutions, including design, development, and technical troubleshooting
• Lead with an AI-driven approach in daily tasks
• Spearhead the design and development of real-time, mission-critical trading platforms using Java
• Tackle large-scale engineering challenges with technologies like Kafka
• Innovate, troubleshoot, and optimize for performance and stability
• Inspire and foster a culture of creativity, inclusion, and technical excellence
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions
• Drive system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Optimize low-latency applications through testing and debugging
• Lead and contribute to all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Promote advanced understanding of CI/CD, application resiliency, and security

Technologies:

• AI
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Java
• Kafka
• Machine Learning
• Mobile
• React
• Security
• Spring
• UX UI Design
• Architect

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We are Prime Finance Services, part of J.P. Morgans Commercial & Investment Bank, a global leader in financial services serving corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and institutional investors worldwide. We operate as a global team across Hong Kong, Singapore, Glasgow, and Mumbai, and we value creativity, inclusion, and technical excellence. In this full-time Lead Software Engineer role, you will help transform our equity finance platform, build trusted technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way, and make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced global environment.

last updated 34 week of 2026