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Senior Python Engineer – Global FinTech Backend (Hybrid)

Grid Dynamics Holdings is looking for experienced engineers in the Greater London area. The successful candidate will be primarily a Python developer with a strong background in developing global-scale software systems for financial institutions. Responsibilities include building complex systems, developing back ...

Lead Full Stack Engineer — Hybrid, Cloud & REST APIs

A leading tech firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer for a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will support end-to-end software engineering across a multidisciplinary product team, contributing to the design, development, and delivery of large-scale digital platforms. Required skills include ...

Senior Quant Developer: Production Ready Pricing & Hedging

Albert Bow is looking for a Senior Quant Developer to join their sophisticated OTC desk in London. The successful candidate will bridge quantitative research and production engineering, focusing on pricing models and liquidity strategies. Key responsibilities include optimising pricing skew, designing automated ...

Senior Quant Developer Exotic Derivatives & Low Latency

LanceSoft, Inc. is seeking a Senior Quantitative Developer in London for a 12-month hybrid contract. The ideal candidate should have 15-20 years of experience in quantitative development, focusing on exotic OTC derivatives pricing and risk modelling. Strong programming skills in Python and Java are essential, al ...

Production Ready Quantitative Developer

Aurum Search Limited is seeking a high-calibre Quantitative Developer to join its Systematic Trading division in Greater London. This role focuses on architecting and managing high-performance systems that power systematic strategies and converting quantitative models into live system capabilities. Ideal candida ...

Senior Golang Engineer – Quant Trading Platform (Hybrid)

A leading technology firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Developer to build high-performance quant trading platforms in Golang. You will work in a small, technical team, developing the core platform that powers automated strategies in global sports markets. Strong backend engineering experience in Golang ...

Quantitative Data Platform & Risk Analytics Engineer

A leading global hedge fund in London is seeking a quantitative developer to manage data platforms and risk analytics systems. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience in quantitative development, strong skills in Python and SQL, and proficiency in C#. You will be responsible for monitoring services ...

Senior Backend Engineer – AI Powered SaaS, Scalable

A fast-growing AI company in Greater London seeks a Back-End Developer to collaborate with the Product team and Data Scientists. You will play a key role in designing and maintaining systems for AI-powered products. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of back-end development experience, proficiency in programming ...

Lead AI Engineer Build Next Gen AI Systems

A pioneering AI-first company in the UK is seeking an AI/ML Developer to design and optimize innovative advisory products. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in AI/ML development, strong programming skills in Python, and familiarity with TypeScript. This role offers a competitive salary and ...

Senior Software Engineer

Role Overview Build high-performance quant trading platforms in Golang – 1 day per week in their London office. Key Responsibilities Work as a Senior Developer in a small, highly technical team to build the core platform powering automated strategies across global sports markets. < ...

Senior Backend Engineer for AI Powered, Scalable SaaS

A forward-thinking technology company in Greater London is seeking a Back-End Developer to work on AI-powered products. You will design and maintain scalable back-end systems while collaborating with data scientists and engineers. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in back-end development, strong kn ...

Senior CADD Software Engineer for Drug Discovery Platform

A pioneering drug discovery company in Glasgow is looking for a Senior Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD) Software Developer. This role focuses on building innovative tools by integrating advanced methodologies in molecular modelling and computational chemistry. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in P ...

Software Engineer

Hybrid work model - 3 days in the office, 2 days wfh 6 months contract with possible extensions 5V Tech are working with a fast-growing deep tech company building a completely new class of AI accelerator hardware and software from first principles. They’re no ...

Quantitative Developer (Multi Strat Hedge Fund)

A leading multi-strategy hedge fund is looking to hire a Credit Strat Developer to join a high-performing team supporting credit-focused PMs across London and APAC. This is a front-office aligned role, working closely with a profitable desk to build and enhance tools across the full trading lifecyc ...

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Senior Full Stack Engineer – React, Python, GCP After a successful first year, a fast-growing scale-up is expanding its engineering function and is looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to help develop it's flagship product as well as build and design new products, including exploring agentic AI! < ...

Quantitative Developer (Multi Strat Hedge Fund)

A leading multi-strategy hedge fund is looking to hire a Credit Strat Developer to join a high-performing team supporting credit-focused PMs across London and APAC. This is a front-office aligned role, working closely with a profitable desk to build and enhance tools across the full trading lifecyc ...

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Senior Full Stack Engineer – React, Python, GCP After a successful first year, a fast-growing scale-up is expanding its engineering function and is looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to help develop it's flagship product as well as build and design new products, including exploring agentic AI! < ...

Remote Python Engineer for AI Research (Contract)

Mercor is seeking a Software Engineer to develop complex Python systems. This remote contract position offers $100/hour, requiring 20 hours per week for a month. The role involves designing modular codebases, optimizing Python performance, and collaborating with AI research teams. Candidates should have a proven ...

Remote Senior DevOps Engineer AWS, Terraform, Python

Nerdleveltech seeks a skilled Senior DevOps Engineer for a fully remote, 3-month contract with extension potential. You will design and maintain AWS cloud environments, use Terraform for Infrastructure as Code, and automate processes with Python. Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in DevOps, strong AWS ...

Senior Python Backend Engineer — Remote, FastAPI & AWS

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Python and AWS. The role offers the opportunity to design scalable backend systems in a remote-first or hybrid environment. You will work across rotating product squads, enabling full domain exposure while contributing to high-t ...

Senior Backend Engineer Python Microservices, AI Driven

A leading insurance technology firm in the UK is seeking a skilled Senior Software Engineer to focus on backend development and cloud microservices. You will solve complex problems, develop clean and maintainable code, and work within a vibrant team. Ideal candidates will have strong programming skills, be resul ...

Freelance Mechanical Engineering Specialist with Python Expertise

Overview This opportunity is only for candidates currently residing in the specified country. Your location may affect eligibility and rates. Please submit your resume in English and indicate your level of English. At Mindrift, innovation meets opportunity. We believe in using the power of ...

Data Scientist (Python & SQL) Freelance AI Trainer

Participation is project-based, not permanent employment. What This Opportunity Involves Design original computational data science problems that simulate real-world analytical workflows across industries (telecom, finance, government, e-commerce, healthcare) Create proble ...

Python Automation Engineer Test Frameworks & Device Farm

Roku, Inc. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Software Engineer with a strong background in Python and automated testing. The successful candidate will build automation frameworks for high-profile applications and collaborate with firmware and QA teams. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science and 4+ ...

Senior Python Backend Engineer – Fully Remote UK

A software consulting company is seeking a Senior Python Engineer to work fully remotely in the UK. You will be involved in building and maintaining backend services, contributing to a v1 to v2 product rewrite focusing on scalability and reliability. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Python and ...

Project Based Electrical Engineer (Python) & AI Trainer

A tech consulting company is seeking electrical engineers for part-time, project-based opportunities focused on AI evaluation and improvement. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience, demonstrating strong Python skills and a high proficiency in Eng ...

Remote Electrical Engineer & Python AI Trainer (Freelance)

A tech innovator in AI is seeking an Electrical Engineer with Python experience for a part-time freelance role. This remote position offers the opportunity to work on AI projects that require advanced problem-solving and engineering expertise. Candidates need a relevant degree and at least 3 years of experience ...

Remote AI Trainer for Electrical Engineers (Python)

A leading AI innovation firm in the UK is seeking an Electrical Engineer with Python experience for a part-time remote freelance role. This opportunity allows you to work on advanced AI projects, leveraging your expertise to shape future models. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering and proficiency ...

Remote AI Trainer Electrical Eng. & Python Expert

A tech innovation company in the United Kingdom is seeking experienced Electrical Engineers with strong Python skills to help train AI models. The role emphasizes technical evaluation and problem design in various electrical engineering domains. Responsibilities include designing complex problems and validating ...

Remote Mechanical AI Engineer (Python) Part Time

A forward-thinking tech company is seeking experienced Mechanical Engineers with strong Python skills to train AI models on complex engineering problems. This fully remote role allows flexible part-time work, with tasks estimated to take 6-10 hours. Applicants should have a relevant degree and 3+ years of experi ...

Freelance Electrical Engineering Specialist (Python) AI Trainer

Please submit your CV in English and indicate your level of English proficiency. What This Opportunity Involves Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project- ...

Freelance Computational Data Science Expert (Python & SQL)

Freelance Computational Data Science Expert (Python & SQL) 1 day ago – Be among the first 25 applicants. Get AI‑powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This opportunity is only for candidates currently residing in the specified country. Your location may affect eligibil ...

Backend Engineer – Python for AI Platform (Remote)

A pioneering audio AI company is looking for back-end engineers to enhance their platform using advanced voice models and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have expertise in Python and a strong background in back-end development. This role is remote, with options to work from various int ...

Remote GenAI Data Science Trainer (Python & SQL)

A leading AI technology firm is seeking a Freelance Computational Data Science Expert proficient in Python and SQL. This remote role allows you to design challenging data science problems and influence future AI models. Candidates should have a Master's or PhD and at least 5 years of experience. Enjoy a competit ...

Freelance Computational Data Science Expert (Python & SQL)

Freelance Computational Data Science Expert (Python & SQL) 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants This opportunity is only for candidates currently residing in the specified country. Your location may affect eligibility and rates. Please submit your resume in English and indicate your ...

Freelance Data Science AI Trainer (Python & SQL)

A leading data science consultancy is seeking a Freelance Computational Data Science Expert. The role involves designing complex data science problems using Python and SQL, documenting challenges based on real business scenarios. Applicants should have a Master’s or PhD and at least 5 years of experience. This f ...

Part Time Energy Engineer & Python AI Validator

A technology services company in the United Kingdom is seeking part-time contributors for energy engineering projects. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Energy Engineering or a related field, along with at least three years of experience and strong Python programming skills. Responsibilities include designi ...

Energy Engineering & Python Expert Freelance AI Trainer

Please submit your CV in English and indicate your level of English proficiency. Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment. <h3 ...

Principal Software Engineer Python Fully Remote (UK)

Principal Software Engineer - Python - Fully Remote (UK) Experienced Python Engineer needed for an early-stage Start-Up that is already profitable and looking to expand the founding team. You will be looking to work for a Start-Up and be trusted to take responsibility on the development. Looking ...

Principal Python Engineer Remote UK, Product Focused

An early-stage Start-Up in the United Kingdom seeks a Principal Software Engineer to join their growing team. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in Python, with additional skills in TypeScript and a product-focused mindset. This remote role requires someone comfortable in dynamic environments, wh ...

Freelance Statistician with Python Experience AI Trainer

Please submit your CV in English and indicate your level of English proficiency. Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment. W ...

Senior Data Scientist (Python + SQL) — Project Based

A leading tech consultancy in the United Kingdom seeks experienced data scientists for project-based roles focused on real-world data challenges. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience and expert Python programming skills, along with a solid understanding of statistical analysis and machine learni ...

Freelance Statistician with Python Experience AI Trainer

Please submit your CV in English and indicate your level of English proficiency. Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment. W ...

Senior Backend Engineer Remote, Python & Azure SaaS

A technology firm is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to lead the design and implementation of core backend services for an Azure-based SaaS platform. This role emphasizes the creation of robust REST APIs, optimization of workflows, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure. Ideal candidates will possess over 6 y ...

Full Stack Engineer – Node.js/Python | Hybrid, Impact

A global technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Software Engineer to develop innovative surveillance camera systems. This hybrid role involves using Node.js and Python to build server-side applications and creating user interfaces with modern JavaScript frameworks. The ideal candidate will have a ...

Contract Senior Software Engineer (Java or Python)

Contract Senior Software Engineer (Java or Python) | Inside IR35Contract length: 6 months (with potential to extend)Location: LondonWorking Environment: On-siteYou will be joining a private ...

Research Physicist with Python Freelance AI Trainer

Please submit your CV in English and indicate your level of English proficiency. Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, n ...

Senior Backend Engineer Python Microservices, AI Driven

A leading insurance technology firm in the UK is seeking a skilled Senior Software Engineer to focus on backend development and cloud microservices. You will solve complex problems, develop clean and maintainable code, and work within a vibrant team. Ideal candidates will have strong programming skills, be resul ...

Data Scientist (Python & SQL) Freelance AI Trainer

Participation is project-based, not permanent employment. What This Opportunity Involves Design original computational data science problems that simulate real-world analytical workflows across industries (telecom, finance, government, e-commerce, healthcare) Create proble ...

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