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Senior Quant Trading Engineer Java & Crypto

Quant Capital is urgently hiring for a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Quant Trading based in London, United Kingdom. The role offers a competitive salary range of £150,000-200,000, plus a bonus of £50,000-80,000. The position focuses on developing top-tier trading systems for a leading player ...

Clinical Informatics Analyst — Flexible Work & Growth Path

Medpace is expanding its Clinical Informatics team, seeking qualified individuals as Clinical Informatics Analysts to collaborate with Clinical Operations teams. Analysts will evaluate data needs, contribute to innovative data products, and support process improvement initiatives alongside a software engineer ...

Java Engineer – Hybrid Hedge Fund in London | 30% Bonus

Quant Capital is seeking a Software Engineer for a Small Hedge Fund in London. The role requires strong skills in Java and Python to support a high-profile client. The position offers a competitive compensation package of £90k plus a 30% bonus, with a requirement to be in the office three days a week. This full- ...

First AI Engineer Own the AI Platform & Impact

Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing is looking for the first dedicated AI Engineer in Bracknell, UK. This pivotal role involves designing and implementing LLM-based applications, building scalable backend services with Python and Java, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. ...

DevOps Engineer for MetDB Platform

Stars Arena is seeking a full-time DevOps Engineer for the MetDB team at the Met Office in Exeter, United Kingdom. The candidate should possess technical literacy in multiple programming languages, particularly Python and C, and have experience working with Linux in an agile environment. Compensation ranges from ...

AI Training Architect — Early Stage, High Impact

bloom is seeking a Software Engineer to work at the forefront of AI in London. You'll design training curricula for AI systems and create problem sets to enhance their learning. The ideal candidate has 1+ years of Python experience and is comfortable with LLM APIs. This is not just a maintenance role; it’s hands ...

Remote Senior Full Stack Engineer Equity + AI Impact

Cogna, an ambitious early-stage startup in Greater London, seeks a Full-Stack Software Engineer. You will define and maintain backend architecture and APIs while developing frontend interfaces. With at least 8 years of experience, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, building scalable microservices using m ...

Junior Software Engineer (Hybrid) London, DevOps & Cloud

A forward-thinking technology company in London is seeking a Graduate / Junior Software Engineer to join their growing team. This hybrid role offers a great opportunity for someone early in their career to gain hands-on experience with scalable and secure systems. Responsibilities include automating DevOps workf ...

Hybrid Senior Full Stack Engineer — Data Platforms & AI

RSMB is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer in London, working hybrid (2 days in the office). This full-time role offers a competitive salary of up to £85,000 per annum. The position involves designing high-performance applications and collaborating with data science teams. Candidates should have 5–10 years of ...

GenAI Engineer for the Microsoft GenAI Stack

Avanade is seeking a highly skilled Agentic AI Engineer to develop and deploy cutting-edge generative AI solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have a strong software development background with expertise in Python and experience in API development using FastAPI, Flask, or Django. Fam ...

Edge AI Embedded Lead — Jetson & Camera Tech

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer in Nottingham. This role requires leading the development of an AI-driven edge computing platform, focusing on embedded Linux systems and hardware integration. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in embedded systems, Linux, and softwar ...

AWS DevOps Engineer: Cloud CI/CD & Security Focus

IBM is looking for an AWS DevOps Engineer in Leicester to support projects in the public sector. In this role, you will enhance DevOps capabilities by automating and optimizing software delivery pipelines. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and proven experience with AWS, strong scripting skills in Bash, ...

Production AI Engineer: Build Real‑World LLM Systems

SLR Consulting is looking for an AI Development Engineer in Scotland. The role involves building reliable AI systems, focusing on design and implementation using large language models (LLMs). Candidates should have 2–5 years of software or AI engineering experience, proficiency in Python, and familiarity with Do ...

Senior AI Processor Software Engineer Real Time Co Design

Huawei Technologies Research & Development (UK) Ltd is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design real-time AI applications for Huawei processors. You will optimize AI chip architectures and collaborate with teams to integrate AI solutions. The ideal candidate has experience with C/C++ and Python, and knowledg ...

Software Engineer II Cloud Banking Platform

J.P. MORGAN seeks a Software Engineer II to join their Global Banking Platform team in Greater London. The role involves designing and developing scalable microservices while applying best practices and technologies like Go, Python, and Kubernetes. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in application develop ...

Firmware & Test Automation Engineer Embedded & Cloud

Vickerstock is seeking a Software / Firmware Test Automation Engineer in Lisburn, Northern Ireland to join their innovative R&D team. You will work on cutting-edge technologies in the renewable energy sector, executing both manual and automated test solutions. The role requires significant experience in test aut ...

Senior Systems Engineer: Performance & Reliability in Linux

Graphcore is seeking an engineer in Bristol to evaluate and measure the readiness of large-scale Linux systems for production. Your role will involve designing workloads, conducting experiments, and interpreting results to ensure system reliability. Candidates should possess strong software engineering experienc ...

Impact AI/ML Engineer — Hybrid London, SC Clearance

iO Associates is seeking an AI/ML Engineer for a hybrid role in London, offering a salary between £100k and £140k, dependent on experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong software engineering background and a passion for turning complex customer problems into impactful solutions. You'll be responsible fo ...

Associate Backend Engineer Scalable Search for 1M+ Users

Depop is seeking an Associate Backend Software Engineer to join the Search Retrieval team in London. You will work closely with Product Managers and Data Scientists, producing high-quality code for over 1 million active users daily. The role requires excellent communication skills, a strong sense of ownership, a ...

Senior Software Engineer in Southampton Matchtech

Staff Software Engineer, Onchain (Applied Cryptography) Location: 108 E 16th Street, New York, NY 10003 Responsibilities Technical mentoring of junior engineers Sprint board management Required Skills Significant experience with embedded C/ ...

Senior Edge Sensor Engineer — Maritime AI & Fusion

A leading marine surveillance company in the UK is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Sensors to work on cutting-edge maritime surveillance and fisheries monitoring solutions. This role involves designing edge sensor solutions with a focus on performance and scalability. The ideal candidate will have experienc ...

Senior Software Engineer, Risk Tech VaR & Analytics

A diversified trading firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Risk Technology team in London. The ideal candidate will design and maintain API and application platforms while collaborating with trading and risk teams. Candidates should possess skills in programming languages like Python or Java, ...

Senior Software Engineer (AVP) Hybrid Finance Tech

Citibank (Switzerland) AG is looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Belfast to join their Markets Operations Technology team. You will tackle engineering challenges while building robust solutions using Java, React, and Python. This role comes with a competitive base salary, 27 annual leave days, private medi ...

Senior Test Automation Engineer: CI/CD & Cross Platform QA

A leading gaming and entertainment company in London is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test. This role focuses on developing automation and robust CI/CD systems to enhance test coverage and workflow. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Python, CI/CD pipeline maintenance, an ...

Senior AI Security Engineer Hybrid, Flexible Hours

A leading AI organization in Greater London is seeking a Security Engineer to safeguard AI systems. Your role will involve building security for large-scale AI clusters and creating secure development practices. Ideal candidates will have significant software engineering experience, a Bachelor's degree in a rele ...

Senior Software Engineer Payments & Cross Border Platform

Ebury is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our London office in a hybrid capacity. You will be integral in developing our multi-currency account systems, enhancing payment processes. Responsibilities include leading product initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior eng ...

Senior AI Processor Software Engineer Real Time Co Design

Huawei Technologies Research & Development (UK) Ltd is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design real-time AI applications for Huawei processors. You will optimize AI chip architectures and collaborate with teams to integrate AI solutions. The ideal candidate has experience with C/C++ and Python, and knowledg ...

Staff Software Engineer – Embedded/Crypto, Mentoring & Leadership

Staff Software Engineer, Onchain (Applied Cryptography) Location: 108 E 16th Street, New York, NY 10003 Responsibilities Technical mentoring of junior engineers Sprint board management Required Skills Significant experience with embedded C/ ...

Senior Core Services Engineer – Secure Auth & Observability

A leading technology firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Core Services team. The role involves designing and implementing robust authentication and authorization systems while building fine-grained access control models. The ideal candidate should have a strong command of G ...

Senior Software Engineer Hybrid Build Impactful Tools

A leading tech company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build innovative tools and platforms. This role involves delivering scalable solutions, championing best practices, and integrating data into insightful tools. Candidates should possess strong skills in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and ...

AI Solutions & DevOps Engineer — Cloud & ML Pipelines

Digiterre is seeking an AI Solutions & DevOps Engineer in London to provide real-time software and data engineering solutions. The ideal candidate has experience with AI frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch, proficiency in programming languages such as Python and Java, and strong skills in cloud setup and API ...

ML Systems Engineer Embedded & Real Time Performance

ARM is seeking an experienced engineer to work on Machine Learning technologies in Cambridge. The role involves developing and designing new features, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with hardware teams. Candidates should have strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python, as well as experience i ...

Back End Engineer (Generative AI) in London Neo4j

Staff-Level Full-Stack Software Engineer 108 E 16th Street, New York, NY 10003 Job Description Expand our suite of GenAI offerings. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-performance back-end systems using Python to support GenAI ...

Senior Data Platform Engineer Systematic Trading Core

Selby Jennings is seeking a Senior Engineer for a front-office engineering team in Greater London. The role focuses on building robust data systems that serve quantitative research and trading. You will work on ingestion, modeling and storage of diverse datasets, supporting both historical and real-time data. Id ...

Lead Product Data Scientist Operations Decision Systems

British Airways is seeking a Principal Product Data Scientist to join their Operations Delivery Intelligence directorate in Hounslow, England. The role involves leading the delivery of advanced decision-support software, applying machine learning and optimization techniques to improve operational outcomes. Candi ...

Senior Software Engineer – Hybrid Cloud, AI & IoT

Applause IT Recruitment Ltd is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their engineering team in Birmingham. This hybrid role offers a great opportunity to work on cloud-native systems, IoT integrations, and AI-powered applications. The ideal candidate will have strong AWS and backend engineerin ...

GPU Performance Optimization Engineer

A leading technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a GPU Performance Analysis Engineer. This role focuses on developing and validating performance test plans for GPUs, analyzing performance issues, and collaborating with engineers to identify solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in h ...

Principal AI Adoption Engineer Hybrid, Global Impact

Elanco in Hook, UK, is looking for a Principal Engineer – AI Adoption to join their Enterprise AI engineering team. The role involves defining a multi-year strategic roadmap for AI capabilities, consulting with various teams, and adopting new standards. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Comp ...

Frontend Engineering Manager: Lead Scalable AI UX & Systems

Prolific is seeking an Engineering Manager with a frontend focus who will inspire and elevate engineering teams. This role requires strong leadership, with responsibilities including coaching, driving technical decision-making, and ensuring alignment with technical direction. The ideal candidate has over 5 years ...

AI Backend Engineer — LLMs, GenAI & Scalable Systems

Moody's Corporation is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in AI systems to design and implement scalable, production-grade backend solutions using Node.js and Python. You will collaborate with data scientists and engineers to integrate cutting-edge machine learning techniques, focusing on large language mo ...

Senior AI Engineer, Build In House Agentic AI for Finance

La Fosse is seeking a hands-on AI Engineer in Greater London to develop in-house AI capabilities for managing $50B+ in assets. You will create RAG systems, work with LLMs, and build production APIs using Python. Ideal candidates will have 1-2+ years in AI engineering, 4 years in software or ML, and a background ...

Product Software Engineer Scale HealthTech Impact (Remote Wed)

Flok Health Ltd. is seeking a Product Software Engineer at all levels to join their team in Cambridgeshire. The ideal candidates should have strong programming skills in TypeScript or Python and enjoy collaborating with design and product teams. Responsibilities include building new product features, improving a ...

Staff Java Engineer – Supply Chain, AI & Microservices

hackajob is seeking a Staff Engineer to work with Sainsbury’s, focusing on technical design and mentoring within engineering teams. You will help drive the architectural solutions for complex supply chain systems leveraging your expertise in Java, Python, and microservices. The ideal candidate should demonstrate ...

Generative AI Research Engineer — 3D Body & Animation

Google Inc. is seeking a Research Software Engineer specializing in Generative AI. You will develop algorithms for 3D body shape estimation and contribute to innovations in machine learning and augmented reality. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and has over five years of experie ...

Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Infra & OpenSource (Remote)

IDBS is looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Woking to design, develop, and maintain microservices and core platform infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Serverless architectures, Terraform, and Kubernetes. Additional skills in Jenkins, React, o ...

Senior Embedded Systems Engineer – C/C++, Linux & CI/CD

A technology recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Southampton, England. The role emphasizes embedded development and includes responsibilities such as leading complex projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and optimizing application architectures. Candidates should have significant exper ...

Senior Simulation Engineer Robotics & Visual Fidelity

Wayve is seeking a Software Engineer for the Simulation Technology team in Greater London. This full-time role involves expertise in evolving core components of Wayve's simulation platform, focusing on video fidelity and robot emulator fidelity, among others. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of industry expe ...

Senior Software Engineer – Supplier Data Platform (Remote)

A leading product experience company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive the development of innovative features in their Supplier Data Manager product. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of full-stack engineering experience, strong skills in Python and TypeScript, and a passi ...

Senior Software Engineer — Construction Tech Platform

Converge, based in Greater London, is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to drive innovation in their Physical Intelligence Platform. You will explore new product areas, scale existing products, and collaborate closely with customers and team members. The ideal candidate has production experience in Haskell, ...

Senior Data Engineer Palantir Platform

A technology solutions provider in Greater London is seeking a Senior Palantir Engineer to design and develop data processing software for Big Data technologies. The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure code quality and operational readiness. Strong experience in Java, Scala, or Python and fa ...

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