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Lead Software Engineer — Public Services at Scale

Manchester Digital, located in Manchester, is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across multiple agile teams delivering critical public services. The successful candidate will lead initiatives on high-profile services like Universal Credit and Digital Payments. A hybrid model wi ...

Senior Lead Software Engineer Cloud & API Architecture

Are you ready to shape the future of technology at a leading global financial institution? Join us and use your expertise to drive impactful solutions that power our business and support our clients worldwide. Here, you'll collaborate with talented professionals, grow your skills, and make a real differenc ...

Senior Lead Software Engineering AI/ML Engineer

Join us to shape the future of AI/ML data platforms, where your expertise will help create resilient and market-leading solutions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with innovators across our global network, driving strategic change and mentoring others. We value your skills in solving complex c ...

Senior Lead Software Engineering AI/ML Engineer

Job Description Join us to shape the future of AI/ML data platforms, where your expertise will help create resilient and market-leading solutions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with innovators across our global network, driving strategic change and mentoring others. We value y ...

Lead Automation Software Engineer for Bespoke Machinery

Mpac Group in Tadcaster is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead automation software delivery for bespoke machinery projects. Responsibilities include developing Software Design Specifications, leading commissioning activities, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate should have advanced experie ...

Lead Software Engineer, Creature FX & Crowd Pipelines

DNEG is looking for a Software Team Lead to join their team in Greater London. This role involves balancing hands-on development with leadership while driving high-quality tool delivery in the VFX and Feature Animation sectors. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or Engineering, substantial C++ a ...

Lead Software Engineer Homeworking / Work from Home

Founding Engineer Manchester (Hybrid)AI Product / Mobile / SaaS The Opportunity Were working with an early-stage, mission-led software business looking to hire a Founding Engineer to play a key role in the next evolution of their product. The business already has a live platform and strong mar ...

Lead Software Engineer — Architect & Tech Leader (Hybrid)

Tails.com | B Corp is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to lead a cross-functional squad in delivering high-quality software. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with leadership skills to enhance operational efficiency and improve customer experience. Responsibilities include managing technic ...

Senior Software Engineer Lead DevSecOps on AWS

Savant Recruitment Experts is seeking a Senior Developer based in Bracknell, UK, to design and optimise high-performing systems. This role involves leading best practices, mentoring junior developers, and driving innovation. The ideal candidate has expertise in React/NextJS, strong AWS skills, and understanding ...

Senior Lead Software Engineer Cloud & API Architecture

Job Description Are you ready to shape the future of technology at a leading global financial institution? Join us and use your expertise to drive impactful solutions that power our business and support our clients worldwide. Here, you'll collaborate with talented professionals, grow your skills, ...

Lead Quantum Error Correction Software Engineer (Equity)

Humand Talent is seeking a Principal Scientific Software Engineer specialized in Quantum Error Correction. In this pivotal role, you will architect a cutting-edge quantum error correction software stack, lead technical teams, and work alongside experts to drive scientific progress in quantum technology. Ideal ca ...

Lead Software Engineer, Core Tech (C++ & Tools)

Sports Interactive Limited in London is looking for a Lead Software Engineer for their Core Tech team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in modern C++ and lead the design and implementation of scalable shared libraries. Responsibilities include managing engineers, providing technical leadership, ...

Senior Software Engineer (C# / .NET) Team Lead

About Caxton Associates Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment firm with offices in London, New York, Singapore, Monaco, Dubai and Bengaluru. Caxton Associates’ primary business is to manage client and proprietary capital through a suite of products designed to fit ...

Tech Lead & Principal Software Engineer (Data Platforms)

Elsevier is looking for a Consulting/Principal Software Engineer in Greater London. In this role, you will act as the technical lead for a cross-functional squad, focusing on designing and delivering reliable, secure software solutions. You will collaborate closely with various teams and be responsible for imple ...

Lead Software Engineer – Technical Authority (Defense) Hybrid

A leading defense technology company in the UK seeks a Lead Software Engineer to join their Integrated Sensors & Protection line of business. This role offers significant technical leadership and strategic influence on critical software components. The ideal candidate has experience in C++ software engineering a ...

Lead Software Engineer — Remote, Flexible Growth & Autonomy

A leading sports technology company in Greater London is seeking a Lead Engineer to drive innovation and technical strategy within their Human Performance group. This role involves mentorship, fostering collaboration, and delivering impactful solutions that enhance how athletes train and perform. The ideal candi ...

Lead Software Engineer Creatures FX, Rigging & Crowds

Dneg in Greater London is looking for a Software Team Lead to drive development in VFX and Feature Animation. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, acting as Product Owner, and collaborate with stakeholders to shape requirements and deliver high-quality tools. Ideal candidates have a degree in Computer Science ...

Founding Software Engineer Lead Platform & Ops (Equity)

nineDots.io is seeking a Founding Engineer at the Senior/Staff Level in Greater London, offering a salary between £130,000 to £150,000. This role involves end-to-end ownership of the codebase and leading platform optimizations, collaborating closely with the CEO. Candidates should have a strong technical backgro ...

Lead Software Engineer Agentic Gen AI / NLP

Are you passionate about building the next generation of AI solutions? Join us to lead and mentor a team of talented engineers, drive innovation in generative and agentic AI, and deliver impactful, scalable technology for Risk Technology. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional partners and play a key role i ...

Senior Lead Software Engineer Cloud & API Architecture

Are you ready to shape the future of technology at a leading global financial institution? Join us and use your expertise to drive impactful solutions that power our business and support our clients worldwide. Here, you’ll collaborate with talented professionals, grow your skills, and make a real difference. ...

Senior Lead Software Engineering AI/ML Engineer

Join us to shape the future of AI/ML data platforms, where your expertise will help create resilient and market-leading solutions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with innovators across our global network, driving strategic change and mentoring others. We value your skills in solving complex chal ...

Lead Software Engineer Agentic Gen AI / NLP

Are you passionate about building the next generation of AI solutions? Join us to lead and mentor a team of talented engineers, drive innovation in generative and agentic AI, and deliver impactful, scalable technology for Risk Technology. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional partners and play a key role i ...

Lead Software Engineer Full Stack AI/ML

As a Full Stack Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Sector - Data Center Services team, you would be an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributo ...

Lead Medical Software Engineer Regulated Embedded Systems

A leading design and consultancy firm in Bristol is looking for a Principal Medical Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of software for regulated medical devices. The successful candidate will have strong experience in medical software development and be adept at developing for embedded systems. Th ...

Lead Software Engineer Full Stack AI/ML

As a Full Stack Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Sector - Data Center Services team, you would be an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributo ...

Senior Lead Software Engineer Cloud & API Architecture

Are you ready to shape the future of technology at a leading global financial institution? Join us and use your expertise to drive impactful solutions that power our business and support our clients worldwide. Here, you’ll collaborate with talented professionals, grow your skills, and make a real difference. ...

Senior Lead Software Engineer Cloud Platform Engineering

Out of the successful launch of Chase in 2021, we're a new team, with a new mission. We're creating products that solve real world problems and put customers at the center - all in an environment that nurtures skills and helps you realize your potential. Our team is key to our success. We're people-first. We ...

Senior Lead Software Engineering AI/ML Engineer

Join us to shape the future of AI/ML data platforms, where your expertise will help create resilient and market-leading solutions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with innovators across our global network, driving strategic change and mentoring others. We value your skills in solving complex chal ...

Lead Software Engineer Agentic Gen AI / NLP

Are you passionate about building the next generation of AI solutions? Join us to lead and mentor a team of talented engineers, drive innovation in generative and agentic AI, and deliver impactful, scalable technology for Risk Technology. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional partners and play a key role i ...

Senior Lead Software Engineer Cloud Platform Engineering

Out of the successful launch of Chase in 2021, we're a new team, with a new mission. We're creating products that solve real world problems and put customers at the center - all in an environment that nurtures skills and helps you realize your potential. Our team is key to our success. We're people-first. We ...

Lead Software Engineer Agentic Gen AI / NLP

Are you passionate about building the next generation of AI solutions? Join us to lead and mentor a team of talented engineers, drive innovation in generative and agentic AI, and deliver impactful, scalable technology for Risk Technology. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional partners and play a key role i ...

Senior Software Engineer

Ready to pioneer the future of AI‑augmented engineering and redefine the speed of software delivery? This could be the place for you! $113M funded. Global footprint. AI‑powered. Human‑driven. INSHUR is the embedded insurance powerhouse for the on‑demand world. We partner with giants like Uber and A ...

Senior Lead Engineer: Databricks, Python & AWS

J.P. MORGAN in Glasgow is looking for a Senior Lead Software Engineer to join their Global Finance Technology team. You will build secure, scalable solutions, focusing on Python, Java, and AWS. Responsibilities include leading code quality, developing microservices, and managing data pipelines. Ideal candidates ...

Senior Backend Engineer & Tech Lead Cloud APIs

Capital One is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Nottingham to lead backend projects in a hybrid role. Candidates should have proven technical leadership experience, exceptional programming skills (particularly in Java), and a strong understanding of cloud-based development like AWS. The role inv ...

Senior Tech Lead Backend Services & Cloud

A global financial services company is seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer in London to oversee technical design and implementation within a hybrid working model. You will drive project delivery, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and champion quality engineering practices. Exceptional programming ...

Senior Java Backend Engineer — Real Time Finance Platform

A global brokerage and financial technology company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Middle Office Backend Software Engineer. In this role, you will lead a team of engineers to enhance the performance of the GBX platform, ensuring system resiliency and scalability. Candidates should have over 8 years of Jav ...

Senior VP & Full Stack Engineer: AI Driven Systems Leader

A leading global financial services company is seeking a Senior Vice President, Full-Stack Engineer in London. The successful candidate will lead high-performing teams and own the delivery of secure and scalable software solutions. Strong expertise in Java, leadership experience in agile environments, and hands- ...

Senior Java Tech Lead: Cloud Microservices & FinTech

A leading financial institution in London is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to deliver innovative cloud-native solutions. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Java, be proficient with microservice architecture, and thrive in an agile environment. You'll be contributing to diverse proj ...

Lead Java Scala Developer / PM in London Quant Capital

This is a job posted by our partner Jooble Yes, it’s a start-up, yes it's bleeding edge. Language is irrelevant. I want bright technologists who can cut solid code. I offer relocation for strong candidates. Job Description Quant Capital is urgently looking for a Lead Java / Scala / R ...

Senior Backend Architect: Build Scalable Data & API Platforms

A leading technology company in Greater London seeks a Backend Software Engineer to lead the architecture and development of high-performance backend services. The role involves designing efficient data structures, building robust APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have 6+ ...

Geospatial Backend Lead Engineer Hybrid (UK)

A leading iGaming company is searching for a Lead Software Engineer to build and scale its core platform services in Newcastle upon Tyne. This hybrid role requires expertise in Java and geospatial-specific skills. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, ensure system scalability, and mentor e ...

Lead Genesys Routing Engineer Remote UK

A global healthcare organization seeks a Lead Software Engineer to support the PinDrop Business Funded Security Initiative. The role requires expertise in Genesys voice routing solutions, CI/CD pipelines, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will enjoy remote work flexibility from anywhere in the U ...

Lead MLOps Engineer — Scalable AI for Banking

A leading global financial services firm in London is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design, build, and deploy scalable AI/ML solutions. You will work collaboratively with data scientists and product managers while developing secure, intelligent banking solutions. Candidates should have experience in Java, ...

Lead Software Engineer: High Impact Tech, UK Clearance

A UK Defence Technology Company in Cheltenham is seeking a Lead Engineer to design and maintain critical infrastructure. The role involves ownership of team deliverables and collaboration in the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in backend Java and/or frontend develop ...

Staff AI Driven Full Stack Engineer

Agoda is seeking a Staff Full Stack Engineer to design and build AI-driven chat experiences from their Bangkok HQ. The role requires 8+ years of software engineering experience, expertise in Java, Kotlin, .NET, and JavaScript/TypeScript. You will lead full-stack architecture for user-centric solutions and mentor ...

Principal Backend Architect for Live Game Services

A leading gaming company in the UK is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for backend services. You will lead the architecture of major game titles, mentor the engineering team, and act as the key contact for external clients. Candidates must have experience in game development and architecting distributed app ...

Senior Backend Engineer — Secure Cloud & Data Platforms

A technology firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to lead the development of backend platforms for national security and defense clients. You will work in an Agile team to leverage your expertise in JAVA, cloud technologies, and DevSecOps practices. This role requires at least 5 years of pr ...

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 ...

Software Technical Architect

This range is provided by Context Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Software Technical Architect Exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's leading Managed Services Provid ...

Principal Software Engineer

Principal Engineer About the role As a Principal Engineer, you will help shape the technical direction of platforms used by the global research community. You will work across teams to modernise systems, improve reliability, and guide the responsible use of AI where it delivers clear va ...

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