Java - Technical Team Lead

Job Title

Java - Technical Team Lead

Job Description

Technical Team Lead

Calling all passionate leaders to join a collaborative and inclusive team to work on modern technologies.

So, who are we?

Hello, we’re IG Group. No, not Instagram – though we're a pretty big deal ourselves.

We’re a global, FTSE 250-listed company made up of a collection of progressive fintech brands in the world of online trading and investing. The best part? We’ve snapped up many awards for our top-class platforms, forward-thinking products, and incredible employee experiences.

We believe in financial freedom. And our purpose is to help ambitious people achieve it. Around 400,000 people use our groundbreaking technology and forward-thinking platforms to trade the financial products they know and love.

Did we mention we have offices in 18 countries? Yes, when you join IG Group, you'll have the chance to work across multiple brands, with people all over the world. Join us for an exciting future and let’s innovate together!

Your role in the Team

 The team is leading and building the IG's core trading platforms and is primarily responsible for managing Order and Trade execution systems to provide the best client experience. We realise this mission by developing high performant, low latency systems where reliability and accuracy are paramount for delivering high-quality software within IG's most complex business domain.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced leader who’s used to working in developing such systems. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing world-class digital experience solutions for our clients. To the team of developers, you will provide technical leadership and guidance as well as mentoring and care about their development opportunities. 

What you’ll do

You will collaborate closely with a product manager and stakeholders to understand their needs and problems and provide innovative solutions using Adobe Experience Manager.

Furthermore, oversee the end-to-end implementation of projects, ensuring high-quality delivery, adherence to best coding practices, and on-time project completion. 

You will have line management responsibilities that include hiring, mentoring, and supporting the team. 

Extensive experience managing a team of strong software engineers.

Drive the technical direction and architecture of projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and best practices.

Coordinate and prioritize tasks and assignments within the team, ensuring efficient utilization of team members and timely project delivery.

Participate in hands-on development activities, contributing to the coding, debugging, and testing of software solutions as needed.

Conduct regular code reviews, employ strong coding standards for efficiency, readability, and reuse. Provide feedback to team members to ensure code quality, adherence to standards, and best practices.

Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing within the team.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues, mitigate risks, and ensure successful project outcomes.

Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and leverage this knowledge to drive technical innovation and improvement.

Act as a liaison between the technical team and stakeholders, providing regular updates, status reports, and addressing any concerns or issues.

Together with a Ways of Working coach finetune the development processes.

Who we’re looking for?

You’re curious about things like the client experience, the rapid developments in tech, and the complex world of fintech regulation. You’re also a confident, creative thinker with a knack for innovating. We know that you know every problem has a solution. Here, you can try new ideas, and lead the way in creating inspiring experiences for our clients and everyone around you.

We don’t fit the corporate stereotype. If you want to work for a traditional, suit-and-tie corporate that just gives you a pay cheque at the end of the month, we might not be for you. But, if you have that IG Group energy and you can stand behind what we believe in, let’s raise the bar together.

What you’ll need for this role

12+ years of extensive experience with large-scale & low latency distributed systems alongside the processes around testing, monitoring, SLAs etc.

Experience of working on SOA architecture, microservices and architectural principles

Extensive knowledge of Java EE and related technologies: Spring Framework, Spring boot, messaging tech - JMS, Kafka etc.

Strong understanding of how JVM works

Experience of developing RESTful web services using Apache Tomcat.

Firm believer in the value of agile development methodologies, Pair programming, Test Driven Development, and Continuous Delivery.

Quick to assimilate new ideas and concepts – productive from day one in the role

Proven experience as a Technical Team Lead, Software Development Lead, or similar role, leading and managing technical teams

Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices

Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on driving results

Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions on time and within budget

Ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on involvement in technical projects

Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and delivery

Experience with large-scale, enterprise-level software development projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of cloud platforms and services, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

The perks

It really is more than a job. We’ll recognize your talent and make sure that you can still have a life – at work, and outside of it. Networks, committees, awards, sports and social clubs, mentorships, volunteering opportunities, extra time off… the list goes on.

Where you’ll work

We follow a hybrid working model; we reckon it’s the best of both worlds. This model also feeds into our secret ingredients for innovation: diversity, flexibility, and close connection.

Plus, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and inclusive workforce with a lot of creative energy.

Ask our employees what their favorite thing is about working at IG, and you’ll hear an echo of

‘our culture’! That’s because you can come to work as your authentic self. The things that make you, you – like your ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, age, gender identity/expression or physical capacity – can bring a fresh perspective or new skill to our business.

That’s why we welcome people from various walks of life; and anyone who wants to help us realize our vision and strategy.

So, if you’re keen to connect with our values, and lead the charge on innovation, you know what to do.

Number of openings

1