NextWave Consulting

About the Company

NextWave is an award-winning Consultancy. Financial Services rms trust us to provide market-leading Strategy, Specialist transformation and AI-enabled automation Solutions. We help our clients to rapidly deliver business outcomes.

NextWave supports many of the world's leading Financial Institutions, including global banks, insurance firms, asset and wealth managers, private banking and private equity houses.

We have specialist transformation teams across Front Ofce, Risk, Data, Finance, Compliance and Operations, plus solution consulting & engineering teams on sector-leading platforms & ntech technologies supported by our own methodologies and accelerators.

NextWave deploys consultant teams seamlessly across our international locations in London, New York, Amsterdam, Zurich, Milan, and India.

We are giving something back through the unique NextWave 'One4One' social impact programme which provides a ‘life changing’ career start internship for youngsters from diverse backgrounds in tandem with each of our client engagements.

Our success is built on collaboration, innovation, and constant learning and development in all that we do.

For more information about NextWave and how we can help accelerate your transformation agenda and value creation, please visit: www.nxwave.com or get in touch: charles.rustin@nxwave.co.uk.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

NextWave Consulting

Job Title

Lead Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Lead Engineer **Role Summary** Lead development of a Data Platform as a Service (DPaaS), translating architectural strategy into production-grade cloud-native solutions. Drive cross-team collaboration and technical leadership to standardize data pipeline design, deployment, governance, and observability. **Expectations** Platform services adopted by internal engineering/data teams; documented architecture/standards applied consistently; reduced time-to-production for pipelines; improved development experience and system reliability. **Key Responsibilities** - Architect and develop core DPaaS services (ingestion, orchestration, governance, observability, cost transparency). - Design platform APIs and developer experience components for cloud-native platforms. - Establish engineering standards, guardrails, and reusable patterns aligned with enterprise architecture. - Implement high-reliability data infrastructure using Kafka, Spark, and metadata systems. - Ensure security, scalability, and operational excellence in cloud environments (GCP/AWS). - Mentor senior engineers and lead platform initiatives with cross-functional teams (architecture, security, infrastructure). **Required Skills** - Java (object-oriented, performance-oriented). - Kafka, Spark, or similar data infrastructure technologies. - Cloud-native architectures (GCP/AWS). - Distributed systems design and large-scale platform development. - Hands-on experience in regulated enterprise environments. - Balancing hands-on engineering with technical product ownership. **Required Education & Certifications** Not specified.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

09-02-2026

Company Name

NextWave Consulting

Job Title

Back End Developer

Job Description

Job title: Backend Java Developer – Data Fabric / Platform Engineering Role Summary: Design, implement, and maintain core backend services that govern data access, entitlements, and query policy enforcement for a distributed Data Fabric platform. Expectations: - Deliver production‑grade, testable code that meets performance and reliability targets. - Own API contracts, documentation, and CI/CD pipelines. - Ensure observability, code quality, and continuous improvement of system architecture. Key Responsibilities: - Build Java (17/21) services for access control and query manipulation. - Implement deterministic policy/rule engines for data governance. - Work with SQL parsing, planning, validation, and transformation (e.g., Calcite). - Integrate with distributed data platforms/query engines (Starburst, etc.). - Own API contracts with living documentation in CI/CD. - Construct testable pipelines and automate testing (JUnit 5, Mockito). - Contribute to architecture decisions (modularity, DI, extensibility). - Drive performance tuning, observability, and reliability of high‑throughput services. Required Skills: - Java 17/21, Spring Framework. - JDBC, SQL parsing/validation, query planning/optimization. - Experience with SQL planners or query transformation layers (Calcite preferred). - Strong data structures, algorithms, and backend performance tuning. - Unit testing with JUnit 5, Mockito. - Clean architecture, dependency injection, modular design. - CI/CD expertise (Jenkins, Docker, Maven). - Observability tools, code quality practices. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (equivalent professional experience acceptable).

London, United kingdom

On site

17-02-2026

Company Name

NextWave Consulting

Job Title

Client Partner

Job Description

Job Title: Client Partner Role Summary: Senior client relationship and commercial leader responsible for originating and closing £2–10+ million of annual consulting revenue within the financial services sector. Manages a portfolio of strategic accounts, builds C‑suite partnerships, and collaborates with delivery and solutions teams to deliver AI‑enabled transformation solutions. Expactations: Deliver new business growth; meet annual revenue targets; lead major RFP and MSA wins; manage client plans and forecasts; strengthen brand presence through strategic alliances; work closely with leadership to drive company revenue growth. Key Responsibilities: - Generate, qualify, and pursue new opportunities across target accounts. - Shape and design high‑value transformation programmes and complex consulting engagements. - Lead end‑to‑end pursuit process: proposal development, commercial structuring, and contract negotiation. - Build and maintain long‑term relationships with C‑suite buyers. - Coordinate cross‑functional teams to translate client needs into winning proposals. - Manage account plans, forecast revenue, and monitor performance metrics. - Secure competitive RFP wins and material service agreements; develop strategic alliances. Required Skills: - Proven sales and account management track record in financial services. - Experience closing large consulting engagements (£2–10+ million). - Strong negotiation, proposal development, and commercial structuring abilities. - Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management. - Analytical problem‑solving and strong organisational skills. - Ability to coordinate complex, cross‑functional initiatives. - Knowledge of AI‑enabled automation, fintech, and low‑code solutions. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree (any discipline). - Relevant certifications (PMP, CBAP, or industry‑specific credentials) are a plus but not mandatory.

London, United kingdom

On site

27-02-2026

Company Name

NextWave Consulting

Job Title

Backend Java Developer — Sheffield • Hybrid • £50–65k • Not London

Job Description

**Job Title** Backend Java Developer **Role Summary** Design, develop, and maintain high‑performance backend services in Java (17/21) that power data access control, policy enforcement, and query processing for global‑scale data platforms. **Expectations** - Deliver robust, production‑ready code on schedule. - Maintain clear API contracts and CI/CD pipelines. - Ensure observability, reliability, and performance of services. - Collaborate cross‑functionally on architectural direction. **Key Responsibilities** - Build core backend services in Java with Spring, focusing on access control and query manipulation. - Implement deterministic policy/rule engines for data governance. - Develop SQL parsing, planning, validation, and transformation layers (e.g., using Calcite). - Integrate services with distributed data platforms and query engines (e.g., Starburst). - Own API contracts with living documentation integrated into CI/CD. - Create production‑grade, testable pipelines using JUnit 5 and Mockito. - Drive observability, reliability, and performance tuning. - Contribute to architectural decisions around modularity, DI, and extensibility. **Required Skills** - Hands‑on Java 17/21 with Spring framework. - Deep knowledge of JDBC, SQL parsing, validation, and query optimization. - Experience with SQL planners or query transformation layers. - Strong grasp of data structures, algorithms, and backend performance. - Proficiency in unit testing (JUnit 5), mocking (Mockito). - Familiarity with clean architecture, dependency injection, and modular design. - Experience with CI/CD, Docker, Maven, and Jenkins. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Sheffield, United kingdom

Hybrid

11-03-2026