Java Development Team Lead

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Java Development Team Lead to join our global team working on cutting-edge digital services.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to real-time solutions supporting low-latency, high-volume trading of equities, FX, rates, credit, and derivatives on a global scale. As part of a leading European investment bank, you'll be immersed in a fast-paced, innovative environment at the forefront of finance and technology.

Responsibilities

• Manage SDLC processes, overseeing teams and coordinating BA/QA/Dev/Production support changes
• Lead and mentor a globally distributed team to ensure seamless project execution and collaboration
• Engage with architecture, design, and technology decisions, offering feedback based on expertise and industry knowledge
• Align with production support teams to facilitate release cycles and maintain robust system components
• Drive development of real-time, event-driven applications with a focus on low-latency performance
• Ensure adherence to test-driven development and continuous integration best practices
• Work closely with stakeholders to identify requirements and deliver scalable, efficient solutions
• Provide technical guidance in areas such as multithreading, garbage collection optimization, and advanced Java collections
• Foster a problem-solving mindset and promote quick learning within the team, especially in acquiring domain-specific knowledge
  
  
  

Requirements

• 5 years of software development experience with expertise in Java core technologies including multithreading, garbage collection optimization, and concurrency collections
• Proficiency in real-time event-driven application development and familiarity with low-latency architectures
• Competency in test-driven development and continuous integration methodologies
• Showcase of strong leadership capabilities and experience managing the SDLC process across globally distributed teams
• Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of working within an agile environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams
  
  
  

Nice to have

• Background in trading systems, financial services, or investment technology domains
• Familiarity with performance testing, profiling tools, and optimizing live systems under high load
• Knowledge of containerization, cloud platforms, or modern software delivery pipelines
  
  
  

We offer

• 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
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn