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

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

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Wir begrüßen Bewerbungen von allen Menschen und fördern ein positives, faires und integratives Arbeitsumfeld.

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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.