Director – Java Backend Engineering (f/m/x) – Core Trading Technology

Job Description:

Deutsche Bank Technology in Berlin

DB Technology is a global team of tech specialists, spread across multiple trading hubs and tech centres. We have a strong focus on promoting technical excellence – our engineers work at the forefront of financial services innovation using cutting-edge technologies.

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.

Core Trading Technology

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.

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.

Your key 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.

Your skills and experiences

• 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.

What we offer

We provide you with a comprehensive portfolio of benefits and offerings to support both, your private and professional needs.

• Emotionally and mentally balanced

A positive mind helps us master the challenges of everyday life – both professionally and privately. We offer consultation in difficult life situations as well as mental health awareness trainings.

• Physically thriving

We support you in staying physically fit through an offering to maintain personal health and a professional environment. You can benefit from health check-ups; vaccination drives as well as advice on healthy living and nutrition.

• Socially connected

Networking opens up new perspectives, helps us thrive professionally and personally as well as strengthens our self-confidence and well-being. You can benefit from PME family service, FitnessCenter Job, flexible working (e.g parttime, hybrid working, job tandem) as well as an extensive culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Financially secure

We provide you with financial security not only during your active career but also for the future. You can benefit from offerings such as pension plans, banking services, company bicycle or “Deutschlandticket”.

Since our offerings slightly vary across locations, please contact your recruiter with specific questions.

This job is available in full and parttime.

In case of any recruitment related questions, please get in touch with Ayse Kartal-Isik.

Contact Ayse Kartal-Isik: +49 (0) 69-910-42410

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.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.