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Senior AI Research Engineer — Edge AI & Multimodal Vision

A leading AI solutions provider is seeking a Senior AI Research Engineer in London. The role involves developing state-of-the-art AI products by improving training algorithms and multimodal LLMs. Candidates should have over 5 years of software engineering experience with proficiency in Python, and strong experti ...

Senior Firmware Test Engineer – System Software (Embedded)

A leading AI technology company in Bristol is seeking a System Software Engineer in Test to verify and validate firmware through design and execution of tests. Responsibilities include collaborating with hardware teams, mentoring, and ensuring high testing standards. Ideal candidates are experienced in firmware ...

Full Stack Engineer — Platform Performance

A leading freelancing platform is looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer in London. In this role, you will work across the stack to optimise performance through frontend and backend technologies. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience, strong skills in Angular and TypeScript, as well as familiarity w ...

Data Engineer: Remote, Cutting Edge Data Pipelines

A UK-based software company is seeking a Data Engineer to join their team in Manchester. The role involves contributing to the Data Collection Hub, improving data processing pipelines, and utilizing technologies like Python and Hadoop. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in data processing a ...

NetDevOps Engineer: Automate & Scale Networks

A broadband service provider in the UK is seeking a NetDevOps Engineer to enhance their network automation and operations. The role involves implementing modern software practices to improve efficiency and scalability in network tasks. Candidates should have a strong background in NetDevOps or DevOps, with skill ...

Hybrid Automation QA Engineer – CI/CD & Test Automation

A global technology company in the UK is seeking a Quality Engineer specializing in Automation. The successful candidate will streamline testing processes and ensure reliable software delivery using advanced test automation tools like Selenium and Cypress. Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree and strong pr ...

Senior Software Engineer Travel Platform, Product & API

A global travel management company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop and manage a web-based product using Python and React. The ideal candidate should have extensive programming experience, a pragmatic mindset focusing on quality, and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive com ...

Senior SRE: Cloud Infra Automation Lead

A technology company in London is seeking a skilled Senior Site Reliability Engineer to drive the development of an advanced infrastructure automation platform for law enforcement systems. The role demands a solid background in software development, particularly in languages like Go and Python, along with deep e ...

Senior Consultant, AI & Data, WAM, FS in London Ernst & Young

Data Organisation Demonstratable interest and awareness in emerging technologies Hands-on coding experience with SQL, Python or Scala What We Look For We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about Data and Analytics and want to assist... </ ...

Frameworks Engineer: PyTorch & Triton Performance

A technology company in the UK is seeking a Framework Engineer to design and support software for machine learning frameworks like PyTorch. The role involves optimizing code performance, developing features, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates must have experience in C++ and Python development. Benefits i ...

Test Automation Engineer: API/UI & CI/CD

A leading tech services firm in Belfast is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to design testing strategies and build automation frameworks for enterprise applications. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with development teams to enhance software quality through advanced testing solutions. Profici ...

Senior/ Principal Hydraulic Modeller Team Leader in Sheffield AtkinsRéalis

Overview Senior/ Principal Hydraulic Modeller - Team Leader Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom Posted 24 days ago Experience and Skills Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) Experience working with software such as FME, Power BI, and/or programming tools ...

Manufacturing Automation Engineer – Robotics & Software

A leading electronics manufacturing company based in Norwich is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to enhance automation capabilities. The role involves developing software for robotic systems, troubleshooting automation, and collaborating with hardware engineers. Candidates should possess strong skills in ...

Software Engineer Data Driven Sales Tools

A leading technology company is seeking a Software Engineer to develop innovative data-driven products. You will work on cloud applications, building high-performance solutions, directly influencing sales operations. The ideal candidate should possess strong Python skills, AWS experience, and knowledge of contai ...

Senior Trading Systems Engineer – Real Time, Low Latency

A leading financial technology company is seeking a software engineer to join their Electronic Trading team. This role involves developing high-performance distributed systems, working with C++ and Python, and partnering with engineering and product teams. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and e ...

AI Fullstack Engineer: Build LLM‑Powered Agents

A leading logistics software provider in Greater London is seeking an AI (Fullstack) Engineer to evolve their logistics optimization platform. This role involves designing and building LLM-powered agents, developing orchestration patterns, and collaborating with product teams to create reliable AI features. The ...

Senior Software Engineer, AI Data Pipelines & Ingestion

A tech company focused on audio and AI is hiring a Software Engineer to support data collection for model training. This remote role involves finding diverse audio data sources and managing cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform. Ideal candidates should have advanced degrees, over five years of experience ...

Senior Java + AWS Engineer — Cloud, CI/CD & IoT

A global technology company in the UK seeks a Sr. Software Engineer specializing in Java and AWS. The role involves designing and deploying applications on AWS, incorporating services such as ECS and Lambda. Candidates should have 3-6 years of experience, with strong skills in unit testing and Python. This posit ...

Subscriptions Backend Engineer — Scale Premium Memberships (Visa)

A leading software company is looking for a Backend Engineer to join their Subscriptions team. This role involves building systems that power premium memberships for millions of users globally. Key responsibilities include designing and scaling subscription services, payment integrations, and billing infrastruct ...

Java Software Engineer – Greenfield Trading Platform (London)

A dynamic sports betting startup in London is seeking Java Software Developers to join their innovative team. The role involves working with quantitative researchers and talented engineers to build data integrations and support systematic trading models. Candidates should have at least 3 years of Java developmen ...

Applied AI Software Engineer: Build Scalable AI Solutions

A global quantitative finance firm in London is seeking a Software Engineer to join a new team focused on AI applications. Candidates should have strong programming skills, preferably in Python, and a passion for problem-solving. The role involves building scalable AI-driven products, collaborating with diverse ...

Senior SDET: Remote API & Data QA Architect

A progressive healthcare technology company based in the UK is seeking an experienced SDET to champion test automation practices. The role involves creating automated testing frameworks, conducting code reviews, and influencing the development of testing strategies. Ideal candidates will have extensive experienc ...

Senior Director, Data & Analytics Software Solutions

A global consulting firm in Greater London seeks a Senior Director for Software Solutions. The role focuses on delivering data-driven solutions by leading teams and innovating with technologies like Angular and Python. Candidates should have extensive experience in web application development, project leadership ...

AI Engineer: Production ML & Responsible AI

A leading defense technology company based in Crawley is seeking an experienced AI Engineer to join its software team. This role involves translating business requirements into AI solutions, designing ML models, and ensuring adherence to Responsible AI practices. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience ...

High‑Speed Electronics Test Engineer, Automation

A leading AI compute firm in Bristol is seeking a Test Development Engineer to enhance test systems for their innovative hardware solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with both hardware and software teams, focusing on developing, automating, and maintaining testing processes. Candidates should h ...

Operational Software Engineer, Cyber Security & Embedded

A cyber security firm in Cheltenham seeks full-stack developers to work on bespoke software solutions. Responsibilities include designing new products and adding capabilities to existing ones. The ideal candidate has strong skills in Python and C++, as well as experience in leading projects. The role offers mark ...

Strategic Forward Deployed Engineer: Build Production Solutions

A leading technology partner in London is seeking a forward deployed engineer to ensure technical success across enterprise customers. In this customer-facing role, you will design and build production-grade systems and directly influence decision-making. Strong software engineering skills, particularly in Pytho ...

Engineering Manager MAAS Platform (Remote, Global Travel)

A leading open source software provider is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to expand the MAAS team. This role involves overseeing the development of innovative solutions for data center management using Python and Golang, mentoring team members, and collaborating across engineering disciplines. A stro ...

Senior Backend Engineer Greenfield Real Time Hospitality

A global technology company is seeking a talented Backend Software Engineer to join their team based in London. The successful candidate will design and develop high-performance backend systems for the hospitality-tech industry. This is a great opportunity to work on greenfield projects and collaborate with cros ...

Data Driven Fleet Performance Engineer

A logistics service provider is seeking a Fleet Performance Engineer based in London or Antwerp. The role involves optimizing vessel operational efficiency through data analysis, software development, and direct engagement with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will hold an M.S.C. or Ph.D. in a relevant field and p ...

Senior Software Engineer & SRE Middleware Reliability

A leading financial technology company in London is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Application Middleware SRE team. You will be responsible for building resilient systems and improving reliability across critical infrastructure. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or related f ...

Lead HPC Architect for Energy & Utilities Solutions

A leading cloud services company is seeking an HPC Specialist Architect to design solutions leveraging HPC services. You will work closely with customers, provide guidance on engagements, and develop materials to help them leverage HPC services effectively. Candidates must have a strong software background, idea ...

Senior Platform Engineer: Cloud AI Systems (AWS/GCP)

A leading environmental technology firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance their cloud architecture capabilities. This role involves owning platform components across AWS and GCP, deploying workloads in customer environments, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should posse ...

Staff Software Engineer: AI Driven Hardware Automation & SRE

A leading technology company in Cambridge is seeking a talented software engineer to develop groundbreaking automation systems aimed at optimizing workflows using advanced AI and algorithms. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, engineering-led culture and possess skills in Python and workflow orchest ...

Trading Tools Engineer — Embedded Desk, Low‑Latency

A diversified trading firm is seeking a Software Engineer to collaborate with trading desks and enhance trading tools. The role involves ownership from prototype to production, while working with multiple languages, including Python, Java, and C++. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in ...

Data Science Engineer Hybrid Production ML for Marketing

A leading media agency in the UK is looking for a Data Science Engineer to develop specialized software for the Marketing Effectiveness team. In this role, you will automate workflows, enhance existing tools, and contribute to R&D initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess strong Python skills, a background in d ...

Data Ingestion & Frameworks Engineer – Edinburgh

A global financial technology company seeks a Software Engineer for their Framework Integration and Tooling Team. This role involves building the framework to ingest complex financial data and requires strong skills in Java and Python. Successful candidates will have a degree in Computer Science or equivalent, a ...

Software Engineer I, Forensic Intelligence (Hybrid)

A global technology company in Greater London is seeking a Software Engineer in Forensic Intelligence. You will develop features for forensic tools that aid public safety agencies in analyzing video evidence. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field and experience with TypeScript, ...

Prediction Markets Software Engineer — Real Time Trading

A leading diversified trading firm is seeking Software Engineers for their Prediction Markets Desk. The role involves building and maintaining trading systems that leverage real-time pricing and trading strategies, requiring strong proficiency in Python. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experi ...

Staff Data Engineer — Hybrid, Observability & Platforms

A leading comparison platform in the UK is seeking a Staff Software Engineer specializing in data. The role involves collaborating with engineering teams, utilizing modern data architectures, and providing technical leadership. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in SQL and Python, and will thrive in a ...

Autonomous AI Systems Engineer

A tech company in financial automation is seeking a Product Engineer to design multi-agent systems and convert complex financial workflows into scalable products. The ideal candidate has over 4 years in software development, strong Python skills, and experience in using AI for automation. This full-time position ...

Full Stack Engineer — Platform Performance

A leading freelancing platform is looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer in London. In this role, you will work across the stack to optimise performance through frontend and backend technologies. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience, strong skills in Angular and TypeScript, as well as familiarity w ...

Real Time Energy ML Engineer for Emissions Impact

Linkedin is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer based in Greater London to work on real-time energy optimisation using Python and machine learning. This full-time role involves taking ownership of technical challenges and building software aimed at reducing emissions. Ideal candidates should be proficient in pro ...

Senior Consulting Engineer Cloud & Architecture Expert

Java Script Works is seeking a Senior Consulting Engineer to work in London, United Kingdom. The role involves collaborating with a team, engaging in pair programming, and applying strong architectural principles. This position requires proficiency in multiple programming languages, including Java, Python, Node. ...

Senior Spatial Analytics & GIS Consultant

CACI Digital Experience (formerly Cyber-Duck) is seeking an analytical professional in Greater London. The role involves creating and delivering bespoke projects using various analytical techniques, mentoring junior team members, and communicating insights effectively. Essential skills include proficiency in SQL ...

Senior Consulting Engineer Cloud & Architecture Expert

Java Script Works is seeking a Senior Consulting Engineer to work in London, United Kingdom. The role involves collaborating with a team, engaging in pair programming, and applying strong architectural principles. This position requires proficiency in multiple programming languages, including Java, Python, Node. ...

VP Risk Software Engineer (Java/Scala, Spark)

WorksHub is seeking a full-time Software Engineer (Vice President) in Birmingham. This role focuses on managing multiple stakeholders while utilizing a diverse tech stack including Scala, Java, Python, and Spark. Candidates should be comfortable with TDD and build tools such as Maven.Enjoy a competitiv ...

Salesforce DevOps Engineer

Salesforce DevOps Engineer – InvestorFlow Reporting to the VP of DevOps, you’ll work with moderate independence on team-level projects and collaborate with senior engineers on department-wide initiatives. Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines f ...

Lead Engineer

As a Lead Engineer, you will be part of our Enterprise AI engineering team to deliver secure, reliable, and innovative AI solutions across our business. In this role, you’ll be responsible for advancing our modern technology stack by building, deploying, and supporting cutting‑edge GenAI capabilities th ...

Principal Applied AI Engineer

Join to apply for the Principal Applied AI Engineer role at Colibri Digital . Colibri Digital is a specialist engineering consultancy delivering advanced data and AI solutions for clients across sectors including finance, healthcare, logistics, government, and technology. De ...

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