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Lead AI/ML Platform Engineer (Production Grade)

A global financial services leader is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to work within their AI/ML Data Platforms team. This role involves software development, collaboration with data scientists, and mentoring junior engineers to enhance product delivery. The ideal candidate should have a strong proficiency ...

Global Software Architect: Scale Secure & Mentor Teams

Elsevier B.V. is seeking a Software Architect in Greater London to lead the architectural design and governance of scalable, secure platforms. This role involves collaborating with engineering and DevOps teams to align technical decisions with business goals and mentoring teams. The ideal candidate has a solid b ...

Senior Backend Engineer for Scalable Data & AI Systems

A data-driven software company in Greater London is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to lead the architecture and development of scalable backend services. The role involves building robust APIs, collaborating with other engineers, and optimizing performance. Candidates should have 6+ years of experience in b ...

Principal AI Governance Platform Architect

J.P. MORGAN is looking for a Principal Software Engineer in Greater London to lead AI Governance Engineering efforts. The role involves designing and building governance platforms, developing reusable services, and ensuring compliance across AI/ML delivery lifecycles. Candidates should have strong software engin ...

Senior Security Engineer: Build Secure, Scalable Software

J.P. MORGAN is looking for a Lead Security Engineer in Bournemouth, UK, to deliver secure software solutions within the Cybersecurity Technology Controls team. This role requires experience in security engineering, proficiency in Python, and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders. Applicants shoul ...

Global Software Architect Scalable & Secure Systems

LexisNexis Risk Solutions in Richmond, UK, is seeking a Software Architect to lead architecture design and ensure governance for scalable, secure systems. You will work with global teams to align technical decisions with business goals, implement emerging technologies, and foster inclusive, high-performing teams ...

Principal Software Engineer – Real Time Data & AI Trading

Cititec is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead high-impact client engagements in the Energy & Commodities trading space. This senior role blends technical leadership with architecture and strategic delivery. It involves designing and delivering modern cloud-native platforms that support real-time t ...

London Based Staff Full Stack Engineer – GenAI & LangChain

A leading software development firm is seeking a hands-on full stack engineer to join their team in London. The ideal candidate will lead teams in delivering high-quality software and must possess strong skills in TDD, agile methodologies, and various programming languages including Python and React. This role i ...

Senior Software Engineer Biotech Instrumentation (On site)

A pioneering biotechnology firm in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of the Amperia analytical tool. The role requires strong full-stack capabilities, collaboration with lab scientists, and expertise in Python, C++, and JavaScript. You will contribute to product direction an ...

Senior Software Engineer – Lead Cloud Platform for Net Zero

A leading sustainability company in London seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join their delivery team. The ideal candidate will lead the design and development of scalable software solutions to help the UK achieve Net Zero by 2050. Candidates should possess extensive experience with Python and cloud technologi ...

Senior PyTorch & GPU AI Optimization Engineer

A global technology company in Cambridge seeks a Senior PyTorch Software Development Engineer to lead the development of deep learning models and optimize performance on AMD GPUs. Ideal candidates will have expert-level skills in C++ and Python, experience in AI frameworks like PyTorch, and a strong background i ...

Embedded AI Software Engineer Real Time Linux

A technology company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Physical AI Software Engineer to join their Customer eXperience Engineering team. This role focuses on developing embedded software for AI systems and demands expertise in C/C++ and Python coding on embedded Linux platforms. The successful applicant will lead ...

Senior Software Engineer

Overview Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology and R&D, harnessing connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation. With over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries, Akkodis supports organisations from concept through to full-scale deployment and ...

Lead Backend Engineer

Whitespace Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Lead Backend Engineer Whitespace leads in creating smarter, safer AI solutions for enterprises. As AI presents transformative opportunities, many companies struggle to harness its full potential. Department: EngineeringRepo ...

Sr. Staff Engineer – Infrastructure Engineering & DevOps

Job Summary As a Senior Staff Engineer – Infrastructure Engineering & DevOps you will play a key technical leadership role in designing, building, and evolving our hybrid infrastructure and developer platforms. You’ll work hands‑on across cloud automation, high‑performance bare‑metal systems, and ...

Senior Software Engineer

eflow Global is a leading provider of cloud-based RegTech solutions. After a successful funding round and a strategic shift to a fully SaaS model, we’re entering an exciting phase of rapid expansion and innovation. About the Role We’re looking for a motivated and experienced Software Engi ...

Software Engineer, Market Data Cumberland

Software Engineer, Market Data - Cumberland Job Location London Employment type Regular Department Cryptoassets , Technology Targeted Start Date Immediate DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and e ...

Software Engineer, Market Data Cumberland

Software Engineer, Market Data - Cumberland London DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to ca ...

Software Engineer, Market Data Cumberland

Software Engineer, Market Data - CumberlandJob LocationLondonEmployment typeRegularDepartmentCryptoassets, TechnologyTargeted Start DateImmediateDRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to ...

Software Engineer

Software Developer - SC cleared Permanent Hybrid (willing to travel to Newcastle) Python AI BPSS We are looking for Software Developers with strong Python and AI experience to work at an early stage alongside enterprise architects and senior engineers. You will help research, design and pro ...

Senior Software Engineer (Back End)

Position Description: At CGI, our Software Engineers deliver impactful, secure, and scalable solutions that enable organisations to transform and thrive in a digital-first world. As we expand our engineering capability across Scotland and Northern Ireland, you’ll play a key role in shapin ...

Senior Software Engineer (Back End)

Position Description: At CGI, our Software Engineers deliver impactful, secure, and scalable solutions that enable organisations to transform and thrive in a digital-first world. As we expand our engineering capability across Scotland and Northern Ireland, you’ll play a key role in shapin ...

Senior Software Engineer (Back End)

Position Description: At CGI, our Software Engineers deliver impactful, secure, and scalable solutions that enable organisations to transform and thrive in a digital-first world. As we expand our engineering capability across Scotland and Northern Ireland, you’ll play a key role in shapin ...

Java Software Engineer

This range is provided by Venture Up. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Co-Founder Venture Up - Building Tech and Product teams across UK and Europe! Java Software Developer – Sports betting Hedge fund startup - London ...

Systems / Technical Business Analyst

Systems / Technical Business Analyst Glasgow £49,000 to £58,500 Are you a technically strong Business / Systems Analyst who enjoys working closely with engineers and architects to turn complex business needs into clear, deliverable system designs within large-scale agile environment ...

Systems / Technical Business Analyst

Systems / Technical Business Analyst Glasgow £49,000 to £58,500 Are you a technically strong Business / Systems Analyst who enjoys working closely with engineers and architects to turn complex business needs into clear, deliverable system designs within large-scale agile environment ...

Remote Full Stack Tech Lead — Build Scalable Health Tech

A leading digital solutions provider based in the UK is seeking a Full Stack Tech Lead Developer to lead a team of developers in a remote-working environment. This role involves a mix of hands-on technical work and leadership responsibilities, fostering collaboration within an agile team. The ideal candidate wil ...

AI Driven Frontline Software Modernization Engineer

A leading enterprise software firm in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Full-Stack Software Engineer to act as a Forward Deployed Engineer. This role involves embedding with teams to lead modernization efforts, drive AI-assisted SDLC practices, and manage technical changes. The ideal candidate will have ov ...

Technical Business Analyst

Direct message the job poster from Stanford Black Limited Recruitment Consultant @ Stanford Black Limited Technical Business Analyst – Python-Focused/Trading Systems We’re hiring a technical business analyst for a global market leading hedge fund who ...

Developer Experience Engineer — Build DevTools & CI Speed

A technology firm specializing in AI systems seeks a skilled developer in London. You will enhance internal developer tools to boost productivity, requiring expertise in Python and experience with Docker and Kubernetes. The role allows for some work-from-home flexibility, but candidates must be adaptable for mee ...

Back End Developer

• Job Title: Senior Back End Developer (Python) • Salary Range: £100,000 – £120,000 + Bonus • Location: London | Hybrid (2–3 days office) This Senior Back End Developer role will shape a brand-new data plat ...

Senior JavaScript Engineer | DataGrid & Charting Libraries | London

Frontend Systems Engineer – DataGrid & Visualisation Libraries | London (Hybrid) Most engineers build applications. This team builds the components those applications rely on. What you’ll be working on Developing and optimising a high-performance DataGrid and ...

Trainee Coding & Programmer Placement Programme

Overview Trainee Coding & Programmer Placement Programme Please note this is a training programme with career placement and fees apply. If you are looking to progress a career in website administration, this training and placement programme is for you. Skills shortages in the IT sector driv ...

Full Stack Developer – Public Cloud, Infrastructure as Code

Contract Role: Full Stack Developer – Public Cloud, Infrastructure as Code Contract Location: Belfast. Hybrid (3 days)Contract Duration: 12 months initially (with potential extension up to 2 years)Contract Start Date ...

Software Engineer

Snyk is the leader in secure AI software development, helping millions of developers develop fast and stay secure as AI transforms how software is built. Our AI-native Developer Security Platform integrates seamlessly into development and security workflows, making it easy to find, fix, and prevent vulnera ...

Quantitative Developer – London

SummaryLively, positive spirit of a start-up, with the stability of a longer-established player. This leading quant firm has a fantastic opportunity on their centralised trading team where you will draw on your quantitative problem-solving skills and advanced statistical techniques to build and ...

Quantitative Developer – London

SummaryLively, positive spirit of a start-up, with the stability of a longer-established player. This leading quant firm has a fantastic opportunity on their centralised trading team where you will draw on your quantitative problem-solving skills and advanced statistical techniques to build and ...

Quant Developer / Data Scientist

Quant Developer / Data ScientistLocation: Flexible (Major Financial Hubs)Experience: 2–5 YearsCompensation: Competitive + Performance‑Based BonusA leading asset management firm is seeking a highly talented Quant Developer / Data Scie ...

Quant Developer / Data Scientist

Quant Developer / Data ScientistLocation: Flexible (Major Financial Hubs)Experience: 2–5 YearsCompensation: Competitive + Performance‑Based BonusA leading asset management firm is seeking a highly talented Quant Developer / Data Scie ...

Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: Fareham, Hampshire (Hybrid working available) Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Visa Sponsorship Available An advanc ...

Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: Fareham, Hampshire (Hybrid working available) Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Visa Sponsorship Available An advanc ...

Lead Backend Engineer (Node.js)

Hiring best in class techies for Enablis Who are we? Enablis is a technology delivery consultancy who partner with clients to accelerate digital roadmaps. By combining our deep knowledge and best practice experience with the client’s domain expertise, we are able to deliver tec ...

Senior KDB+ Lead Engineer for Real Time Trading

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Lead KDB Developer to enhance its trading platform in London. In this role, you will design a scalable KDB ticker plant and improve data processing. You will closely collaborate with trading teams for optimized solutions and lead the development of high-quali ...

Lead AI Engineer — Production AI & Platforms (Hybrid)

A leading media company is looking for an experienced Lead Engineer to join their AI Enablement team. This role involves designing, building, and deploying AI-enabled software solutions across the organization. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of software engineering experience, a solid background in b ...

Lead Data Ingestion Engineer — Remote

Muck Rack is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the Content Ingestion team in Cambridge, England. This role requires designing and evolving data pipelines that transform unstructured content into high-quality data. Candidates should have at least 8 years of software engineering experience, strong proficien ...

Senior Software Engineer — Edge AI & Hardware Systems

YT Technologies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer based in Malvern, UK, to take technical ownership of a critical product codebase. This role requires expertise in Python and C++, with 5+ years in product development. The engineer will lead software architecture across Windows and Linux, manage complex syste ...

Principal Software Engineer Engineering Applications

PhysicsX in Greater London is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead a team in developing innovative software solutions. The role emphasizes collaboration with product managers and designers to establish effective strategies and involves hands-on contributions to coding and CI/CD practices. Ideal cand ...

Staff Engineer, AI Driven Biochemistry Platform

A cutting-edge biotechnology startup in Greater London seeks a Software Engineer to lead the development of a biochemistry search platform. The role involves designing cloud infrastructure, building scalable database systems for ML, and enhancing internal tools for production. Ideal candidates will have over 5 y ...

Senior AI Product Engineer

AtStarCompliance, we build software that supports critical compliance needs for global clients. AI is now a core capability within our platform, embedded directly into our products and services. We are seeking a Senior AI Engineer to design, build, and scale AI‑powered features within the Star plat ...

Sr. Software Engineer Fraud & Quality Team

Sr. Software Engineer - Fraud & Quality Team Full-time Who We Are Cint is a pioneer in research technology (ResTech). Our customers use the Cint platform to post questions and get answers from real people to build business strategies, confidently publish rese ...

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