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Staff Kernel & Driver Software Engineer

A technology company in AI compute seeks a skilled developer to design and implement OS kernel and device driver software. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C/C++ and Python programming, along with experience in operating system kernel development. Strong problem-solving skills and effective c ...

Quantitative Developer — Build Market Analytics Models (Hybrid)

A leading financial software firm in the City of London is seeking a Quantitative Developer to design and build algorithms for market surveillance. The role requires proficiency in C#, C++, or Python and a strong mathematical background. The ideal candidate has experience in financial services and is keen to inn ...

Real Time Data Platform Engineer (Kafka)

A leading online gambling company is seeking a Software Developer to enhance and support their business-critical data platform. You will work in a dynamic environment, engaging in real-time data processing and cloud database management, using technologies like Apache Kafka, Python, and GCP. Ideal candidates will ...

Technical Lead Python / AI (Perm, UK, Remote + Travel) UK

Technical Lead - Python / AI (Perm, UK, Remote + Travel) Full‑time, permanent opportunity for candidates based in the UK and authorised to work without sponsorship. Requires travel to client sites with travel expenses covered by the company. About the Role As a Technical Lead at ...

Product Design Lead Hardware/Software, Lead Team (Flexible)

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Product Design Lead in Bristol. This permanent role involves leading a team in the development of hardware and software designs, driving project outcomes, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have strong technical problem-solvi ...

Lead Software Engineer Lead AI/ML Platform Engineer

Job Description Are you passionate about building innovative technology that powers AI and machine learning across a global organization? As part of our team, you’ll help shape the future of model deployment at scale, collaborating with talented engineers and data scientists. You’ll have the oppo ...

Lead Software Engineer – Hybrid, Cross Functional Tech Lead

A technology infrastructure company is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to lead a cross-functional team in developing innovative software solutions. You will collaborate with the Head of Digital Products to drive the product strategy while ensuring high-quality code development. This role requires a strong backg ...

Lead Software Engineer, AI/ML & Cloud Tech Lead

Kainos is seeking a Lead Software Engineer based in Birmingham. In this role, you will lead teams and drive the development of modern software applications, particularly in AI and ML. You will manage and mentor junior team members, guiding them through technical ownership and architecture planning. Strong experi ...

C2 Product Design Lead Lead Hardware/Software Design

A leading defence organisation in Bristol seeks a C2 Product Design Lead to oversee hardware and software design across programmes. You will lead a team, develop software designs, and engage with project stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in software development, the ability to lead teams, an ...

Lead Software Engineer, AI/ML & Cloud Tech Lead

Kainos is seeking a Lead Software Engineer based in Budock Water, England. You will lead teams to develop innovative software solutions that significantly impact users worldwide. This role requires deep expertise in Python or C#/.NET, technical leadership, and experience in building AI products. Emphasizing a pe ...

C2 Product Design Lead | Lead Hardware Software Systems

A leading defense organization in the UK is seeking a C2 Product Design Lead to manage hardware and software design across domestic and export programs. In this role, you will lead a small team in delivering new equipment software designs and engage with stakeholders in the Weapon System design process. The idea ...

Senior Python Engineer — Real Time Data & Distributed Systems (Hybrid)

A leading FinTech firm in London is seeking a Senior Python Developer to work on high-performance solutions involving multi-petabyte data in a hybrid environment. The role requires extensive experience in distributed systems and the opportunity to work with an uncapped tech budget and a collaborative team. Ideal ...

AI Driven Cloud Software Intern R&D

A startup focused on sustainable technology is seeking a Software Developer Intern to join their R&D team in London. This role involves designing and implementing cloud-native engineering solutions, developing optimization algorithms, and contributing to various projects aimed at commercialization. Ideal candida ...

Remote Kotlin AI Tutor & Software Developer (Part Time)

A forward-thinking technology firm in the UK is seeking a Freelance Software Developer (Kotlin) for an exciting AI Trainer role. You will design technical content, collaborate with engineers, and explore modern Kotlin frameworks while working on advanced AI projects. Candidates should have over 3 years of Kotlin ...

C# Software Developer for AI Driven Cloud Apps

A transformative technology company in the UK seeks a Software Developer to enhance their innovative product suite using AI. This role involves agile teamwork to deliver secure, scalable software solutions. Ideal candidates will have experience with modern frameworks such as React or Angular, and a proactive att ...

Junior Developer: AI, Data & Software Roles (Remote/Hybrid)

Top startups, tech hubs, and multinational corporations across the UK are currently expanding their teams and hiring junior talent to drive growth and innovation. Whether your academic background has prepared you to write code, build new products, or expand market reach, there is a path for you. </p ...

Senior Software Engineer II, Developer Experience / Operational Excellence

Who We Are Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we help improve the ...

Software Developer (React) Up to £120,000 + Bonus + Package

Role: Software Developer (React) – Up to £120,000 + Bonus + Package Salary: Up to £120,000 + Bonus + Package Location: London (Hybrid Working) Skills: React as a main language (modern JavaScript / TypeScript) <p ...

Software Developer (C++) – Up to £120,000 + Bonus + Package

Role: Software Developer (C++) – Up to £120,000 + Bonus + Package Salary: Up to £120,000 + Bonus + Package Location: London (Hybrid Working) Skills: C++ as a main language This firm is an elite tech fir ...

C++ Developer

Overview LMAX is looking for a C++ and Python developer to join our middle-office team. This team works closely with the infrastructure, research and treasury teams. In this position you can expect to take a significant role in the development of our trade reconciliation, back‑testing framework a ...

Engineering Lead SVP

For additional information, please review .**Characteristics:****Experience:*** Proven experience as an Engineering Lead, Software Engineering Manager, or similar role.* Strong expertise in multiple programming languages (preferably Python, Go, and TypeScript), frameworks, and tools.* Strong understanding of bot ...

Engineering Lead SVP

Overview Developer Enablement is a function of the CTO organisation. Our mission is to make it easy and enjoyable for software engineering teams to go from a business idea to delivering an innovative product solution. The main goals are to improve and upgrade our tools, streamline our processes, a ...

Engineering Lead SVP

Overview The Department Developer Enablement is a function of the CTO organisation. Our mission is to make it easy and enjoyable for software engineering teams to go from a business idea to delivering an innovative product solution. The main goals are to improve and upgrade our tools, ...

Mid to Senior Front End Developer

Mid to Senior Front-End DeveloperA fantastic opportunity for a Mid to Senior Front-End Developer to join a highly innovative, research-driven technology start-up working on cutting-edge systems. This organisation is building advanced platforms at th ...

Mid to Senior Front End Developer

Mid to Senior Front-End DeveloperA fantastic opportunity for a Mid to Senior Front-End Developer to join a highly innovative, research-driven technology start-up working on cutting-edge systems. This organisation is building advanced platforms at th ...

Software Engineer

Full Stack Developer (React/Python) - Up to £200k + Exceptional Bonus - Elite FinTech Firm - London We are looking for Software Developers who like working on complex, performant systems! Job Title: Full Stack Developer Industry: Elite FinTec ...

Software Engineer

Full Stack Developer (React/Python) - Up to £200k + Exceptional Bonus - Elite FinTech Firm - London We are looking for Software Developers who like working on complex, performant systems! Job Title: Full Stack Developer Industry: Elite FinTec ...

Software Engineer

Full Stack Developer (React/Python) - Up to £200k + Exceptional Bonus - Elite FinTech Firm - London We are looking for Software Developers who like working on complex, performant systems! Job Title: Full Stack Developer Industry: Elite FinTec ...

Software Engineer

Full Stack Developer (React/Python) - Up to £200k + Exceptional Bonus - Elite FinTech Firm - London We are looking for Software Developers who like working on complex, performant systems! Job Title: Full Stack Developer Industry: Elite FinTec ...

Technical Lead | FDI | Up to £90k

Brand new FDI | Tech Lead | Up to £90k The Role This is a key leadership position where you will combine technical expertise with team leadership. You’ll work closely with the VP of Engineering and commercial teams to bu ...

MS Stack Software Developer – Cloud, Agile & Data Tools

A leading vehicle repair company in the UK is seeking a Software Developer to enhance their award-winning in-house software, Evolve. This role involves end-to-end product development and collaboration with both internal and external teams. The ideal candidate should have strong experience with the Microsoft stac ...

Senior Backend Engineer — Product led RegTech, Global

A growing LegalTech company in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Software Developer with a backend focus. This role is essential in transforming the company into a product-focused business. With a competitive salary starting from €60,000, higher based on experience, the ideal candidate will have over five years ...

AI Engineer (Python) Build Scalable AI in Cloud

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd is seeking a skilled developer to join their team in the UK to design and build AI-powered systems. You will collaborate with senior leadership in a cross-functional environment, focusing on delivering high-quality software with a strong engineering culture. Key qualificat ...

Senior Platform Engineer — Cloud, Kubernetes & CI/CD

A global gaming and betting company is looking for a Staff Platform Engineer to enhance its cloud infrastructure and developer tooling. The position requires 8+ years in platform or software engineering, focusing on reliability, security, and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in Pyth ...

Senior Developer

This range is provided by Forsyth Barnes. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum + bonus Divisional Manager – Permanent Appointments - IT & Data, Forsyth Barnes Title: ...

Senior Software Engineer, Git Storage

Overview GitHub is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Git Systems Engineering team (subteam: Git Storage). This role runs the services that store and serve Git repositories, both directly to users and to other layers in the GitHub software stack. We build the microservices, protocols, ...

AI Augmented Engineering Lead Up to £130k + Bonus

As part of Cloud Bridge, an AWS Premier Partner, we bring deep cloud expertise into every hiring conversation. Here, technology meets empathy — connecting the dots between ground-breaking companies and exceptional talent.AI Augmented Engineering LeadUp to ...

Senior NLP & Text Analytics Engineer

A technology leader in data and AI is seeking a Linguistic Developer for a hybrid role in Glasgow. The successful candidate will develop high-quality text analytics software and AI solutions while collaborating within a top-notch team. Candidates should have a strong background in Natural Language Processing, pr ...

Global Market Data Engineer (C++/Python)

A global trading firm in Greater London is seeking a Market Data Developer to build and support a C++ technology stack for trading across various markets. In this role, you'll work with software engineers on full-stack development and collaborate closely with traders and quantitative researchers. Required qualif ...

Senior Python Data Engineer — REST APIs & AWS Lambda

A dynamic software development company in London is seeking an experienced developer with a strong background in Core Python (3.7+) and REST APIs. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years’ experience, possesses strong problem-solving skills, and is comfortable in an Agile workspace. Familiarity with AWS Lamb ...

Software Engineer: High Performance I/O & Storage Backends

A technology company in Crawley is seeking a Software Developer specializing in high-performance I/O and storage systems. The role requires expertise in C, C++, Go, or Python and a strong background in building backend services and distributed systems. The ideal candidate will design and enhance services for dat ...

Quantitative Developer: Build Data Driven Trading Tools

A leading quantitative investment firm in Greater London seeks a Quantitative Developer to design and implement proprietary systems. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in high-impact software engineering, strong Python skills, and a concise coding style. This role involves collaboration with researchers and managi ...

Hybrid Weapon Systems Algorithm Developer ML/Simulink

A leading defense technology company in Bristol seeks an Algorithm Developer to join their Weapon System team. This role involves designing and testing mathematical algorithms using Matlab/Simulink and Python, and collaborating with software teams to implement these algorithms. Candidates should possess a numera ...

Senior Software Developer — Remote AI Driven SAP Automation

Avantra is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their dedicated team. The role involves full-stack development primarily using Java, Kotlin, Python, and TypeScript. You'll work to enhance core code functionalities, focusing on generative AI capabilities and collaborating with international teams. Candidat ...

Backend Data Engineer: Python, ETL & AI Pipelines

A public sector organization seeks a Software Developer experienced in back-end development with a focus on data pipelines. The role involves leading data engineering, supporting Agile teams, and mentoring junior developers. Ideal candidates are proficient in Python and familiar with ETL processes, AWS services, ...

VP, Equities Tech Full Stack Engineer (Kotlin/Python)

Citi is seeking a Vice President Developer for their Strategic Equity Solutions team to design and develop innovative software solutions enhancing trader workflow. The successful candidate will possess strong backend skills in Kotlin/Python and a deep understanding of trading workflows. This role offers substant ...

Senior Backend Architect for Global, High Performance Systems

ZeroLight is seeking a Senior Back End Developer in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role focuses on architecting systems and delivering technical solutions for global partners. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in software engineering with deep expertise in Python and Node.js, along with a solid understa ...

Senior Software Engineer, Generative AI for Physics

BeyondMath, a pioneering startup in Greater London, is looking for an experienced full-stack developer to contribute to their generative physics platform. This role involves designing scalable software, building data pipelines, and leveraging cloud technologies, primarily AWS. Candidates should have a strong pro ...

Senior Full Stack Engineer – Aviation Systems (Python/.NET)

NineTech is hiring a Senior Full Stack Developer in West Drayton, offering a salary of £70,000 – £80,000. You will join a collaborative team focused on building advanced software solutions for aviation. Key responsibilities include designing scalable applications, developing backend APIs, and contributing to sys ...

Senior DevTools Engineer Hybrid Work, High Impact Tools

Tower Research Capital, located in Greater London, is seeking an experienced software engineer to enhance developer productivity and systems infrastructure. You'll design tools, automate workflows, and collaborate across teams. Ideal candidates should have strong programming skills in C++, Rust, and Python, alon ...

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