Platform Architect - PACE Engine (Java/Spring, gRPC)

LGBT Great; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Greater London seeks a Technical Leader for the PACE platform. This role involves mentoring engineers, driving technical strategy, and ensuring successful platform delivery. The ideal candidate has extensive Java experience, technical leadership skills, and a strong background in financial services technology. You'll be key in enhancing the platform for alternative investment professionals while collaborating with senior stakeholders.

Benefits

Flexible Time Off

Education reimbursement

Health and wellness resources

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years Java software engineering experience.
• 5+ years in technical leadership roles.
• 3+ years leading teams of 5+ engineers.

Responsibilities

• Define platform architecture and lead calculation engine direction.
• Build and mentor an engineering team.
• Ensure timely delivery and manage production operations.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Java Software Engineering

Team Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java 17+

Spring Boot 3.x

gRPC

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A leading investment firm in Greater London seeks a Technical Leader for the PACE platform. This role involves mentoring engineers, driving technical strategy, and ensuring successful platform delivery. The ideal candidate has extensive Java experience, technical leadership skills, and a strong background in financial services technology. You'll be key in enhancing the platform for alternative investment professionals while collaborating with senior stakeholders.