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About the Role
As a Director (f/m/x) in Java Backend Engineering, you will set the technical direction for high-performance backend systems in a latency-sensitive electronic trading environment and lead a globally distributed engineering team delivering front-to-back trading solutions.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive the overall technical vision, architecture strategy, and delivery of end-to-end trading platforms.
- Lead and develop a globally distributed engineering organization, including mentoring senior engineers and supporting hiring activities.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of complex front-to-back trading systems.
- Evaluate, prototype, and introduce innovative technologies and solutions to address business and technical challenges.
- Champion AI-assisted engineering practices, tools, and frameworks to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency.
- Establish and maintain engineering excellence through architecture governance, code reviews, standards, and technical mentorship.
- Collaborate with senior business stakeholders, architects, QA, and DevOps teams to align priorities, drive automation, and optimize the software delivery lifecycle.
Requirements
- Expert-level hands-on experience in Core Java, including multithreading, networking, performance optimization, and scalable system design.
- Proven track record in designing, developing, and delivering complex front-to-back enterprise systems end-to-end.
- Strong understanding of modern software architectures, design patterns, industry frameworks, and engineering best practices.
- Experience implementing high-performance, fault-tolerant, and load-balanced solutions, supported by solid mathematical and algorithmic knowledge.
- Practical experience applying AI within software engineering environments and driving the adoption of AI-enabled development practices.
- Demonstrated success leading and mentoring engineers within globally distributed teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and English language skills, with the ability to engage effectively across both business and technical audiences.
Skills
- Core Java
- Multithreading
- Networking
- Performance optimization
- Scalable system design
- Modern software architectures
- Design patterns
- Industry frameworks
- Engineering best practices
- High-performance solutions
- Fault-tolerant solutions
- Load-balanced solutions
- Mathematical knowledge
- Algorithmic knowledge
- AI in software engineering
- AI-enabled development practices
- Stakeholder management
- Communication
- English language
Location
- Berlin
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Hybrid working
Experience Level
- Director
- Senior engineer
Benefits
- Consultation in difficult life situations
- Mental health awareness trainings
- Health check-ups
- Vaccination drives
- Advice on healthy living and nutrition
- PME family service
- FitnessCenter Job
- Pension plans
- Banking services
- Company bicycle
- Deutschlandticket
About the Company
- Deutsche Bank Technology is a global team of tech specialists, spread across multiple trading hubs and tech centres.
- Our Berlin location is our most recent addition to our global network of tech centres and growing strongly.
- We are committed to building a diverse workforce and to creating excellent opportunities for talented engineers and technologists.
- Our tech teams and business units use agile ways of working to create #GlobalHausbank solutions from our home market.
- Deutsche Bank is a leading player in electronic trading for Fixed Income and Currencies, with a strong presence across global markets.
- Our trading platform is recognized for its advanced architecture, low-latency performance, and deep integration with market venues and internal analytics.
- The technology stack supports mission-critical trading operations and is continuously evolving to meet the demands of a dynamic financial landscape.
- 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.
- Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people.
- Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
- For over 150 years, our dedication to being the Global Hausbank for our clients has been driven by our people – in around 60 countries and across more than 150 nationalities.
- Their deep understanding, insights, expertise, and passion help our clients navigate an increasingly complex world – be it in our Corporate Bank, our Private Bank, our Investment Bank or our Asset Management (DWS) division.
- Together we can make a great impact for our clients at home and abroad, securing their lasting success and financial security.
- More information at: Deutsche Bank Careers (db.com)
Equal Opportunity
- We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.