Summary: The Senior Java Software Engineer role involves leading architectural design and development within an asset management firm in London, focusing on data used across the Front Office. The position requires advanced skills in Java and Python, along with experience in various data tools and technologies. The successful candidate will join a new team responsible for pricing data and may take on a deputy role for the team manager. The role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement and spans a duration of 12-24 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead architectural design and development as a Senior Java Software Engineer/Technical Lead/Solutions Architect.
• Collaborate with a team to manage and optimize data sourced from external vendors and internal departments.
• Work with AWS data lake and assist in the migration to a data mesh architecture.
• Utilize Java, Python, and various data tools (e.g., Iceberg, Dremio, DBT) to support Front Office pricing data.
• Provide strong design and architecture capabilities to enhance team performance.

Key Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Java and Python.
• Experience with data tools such as Iceberg, Dremio, DBT, Arrow, Snowflake, Glue, Athena, and Airflow.
• Strong design and architecture skills.
• Experience in Agile methodologies.
• Background in finance, particularly in trading or asset management, is desirable.

Salary (Rate): £900

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Finance