Lead Engineer

Job Title Lead Engineer

Location London

Corporate Title Vice President

Trade Finance and Lending (TF&L) is one of the leading business departments in the Corporate Bank, working with clients around the globe. It has critical dependencies on IT platforms to service the Bank’s clients. The group has embarked on a front-to-back modernisation of our lending platforms, moving away from manual processes and monolithic architecture to a cloud-compliant, event-driven architecture with reusable technology stacks to achieve the next level of business processes automation.

We are an engineering focused organisation, striving for the highest quality architecture, design, and code across our teams. Our global team of tech specialists is spread across multiple hubs and tech centres with strong collaboration. Our focus is on promoting technical excellence – our engineers work at the forefront of financial services innovation using cutting-edge technologies.

You will be working in a team comprised of engineers, analysts and a product owner. The team is focused on delivering key applications for the Corporate Bank business. The software components and architecture which you will be contributing towards will create the foundations to build and extend the wider trade finance application landscape, as well as making Trade Finance and Lending a flagship implementation within the Corporate Bank.

What we’ll offer you

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.

You can expect:  

• Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits
• The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year

Your key responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and maintainable Java-based solutions. You will be expected to be hands-on as part of delivery
• Identifying and resolving barriers to business deliveries and implementing solutions which iteratively deliver value
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software within tight timelines
• Drive best practices in software development, including automated testing, code reviews, and documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical decision-making

Your skills and experience

• Deep knowledge of Java SE, standard libraries, design patterns, and industry-standard frameworks (e.g., Spring)
• Strong understanding of asynchronous and event-driven systems
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Bitbucket, Jira, Artifactory, TeamCity, or similar
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and deliver results in iterative cycles
• Solid experience with relational databases like Oracle and PostgreSQL
• Proven track record in designing and delivering highly complex, distributed systems

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
• We value diversity and as an equal opportunities’ employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards)

About us

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do.

Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025 for six consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers 2024 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion.

If you have a disability, health condition, or require any adjustments during the application process, we encourage you to contact our Adjustments Concierge on adjustmentsconcierge@db.com to discuss how we can best support you. Alternatively, you can share your phone number, and a member of the team will be happy to call you to talk through your specific requirements.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.