Our client is within the Financial sector, specifically Derivatives and they are looking for a Lead Developer to join the team. The company is based in Central London and they go the office 3 to 4 times a week and this will be a 6 month Outside IR35 contract initially.Client DetailsOur client is within the Financial sector, specifically Derivatives and they are looking for a Lead Developer to join the team. The company is based in Central London and they go the office 3 to 4 times a week and this will be a 6 month contract initially.DescriptionLead the design, development, and implementation of Java-based applications and systems.Help to plan future development.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyse requirements.Ensure the scalability, performance, and reliability of software solutions.Mentor and guide junior team members to enhance their technical skills.Deal with a variety of clients.Work alongside the outsourcing partnersMaintain and improve existing systems by identifying and fixing bugs or implementing enhancements.Keep updated with the latest Java technologies and integrate them into projects as needed.Prepare technical documentation to support solutions and team processes.Contribute to the strategic planning of technology initiatives within the organisation. ProfileMust haves:JavaWorked in the Derivatives marketStrong communicationDealt with clients or stakeholdersModelling financial products and processesAPIs and Integrations Nice to haves:Pyth