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Staff / Senior Lead Software Engineer Backend Platform

Behind every investment is a person with ambitions, motivations and values. While we know that every client is unique, they come to . Morgan Personal Investing for the same reason: our straightforward and transparent approach to investing, and the trust that 150 years of . Morgan heritage brings. . Mor ...

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 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 Margin Technology Vice President

Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we bu ...

Lead Software Engineer – Cloud Native, Distributed Systems

Burns Sheehan is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their team in Central London. This role involves working with cutting-edge technologies like Golang, Rust, and Kubernetes to build sustainable cloud-native solutions. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of distributed systems and experience i ...

Lead Software Engineer Cloud Delivery & Tech Leadership

Energy Jobline ZR is looking for a Lead Software Engineer based in Leeds City Centre. The ideal candidate will take ownership of technical delivery for complex software projects and guide development teams in creating secure, scalable cloud-based systems. This position offers a hybrid work environment and a comp ...

Lead Software Engineer: AI/ML & Cloud Systems

Kainos seeks a Lead Software Engineer based in Derry/Londonderry, UK. You will lead teams to develop innovative software solutions that impact users worldwide, focusing on Python or C#/.NET and modern AI technologies. The role involves managing and mentoring team members while ensuring the delivery of high-perfo ...

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 Margin Technology Vice President

Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we bu ...

Sr Lead Software Engineer UI Developer React

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products.As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Equities Sales and Trading Technology, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, ...

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 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 ...

Staff / Senior Lead Software Engineer Backend Platform

Behind every investment is a person with ambitions, motivations and values. While we know that every client is unique, they come to . Morgan Personal Investing for the same reason: our straightforward and transparent approach to investing, and the trust that 150 years of . Morgan heritage brings. . Mor ...

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 Production Management Engineer — Hybrid (London)

Citibank (Switzerland) AG is seeking a Senior Engineer in Production Management to lead software development initiatives in London. This hybrid role requires strong Java programming skills, leadership in engineering practices, and the ability to implement CI/CD principles. Successful candidates will drive innova ...

Senior Backend Engineer — Scalable Java & Microservices

Burns Sheehan is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer in Manchester to lead high-performing engineering teams and own the end-to-end delivery of mission-critical software. The role involves mentoring, modernising architecture, and ensuring secure, resilient practices across systems. Ideal candidates will have exper ...

Lead API Platform Engineer – Backend & APIs

Mastercard is seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer for the API Platform in Greater London. This role involves leading the design and development of technical solutions for global customers, focusing on creating innovative APIs. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of backend development experience, strong ...

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 ...

Lead API Platform Engineer – Backend & APIs

Mastercard is seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer for the API Platform in Greater London. This role involves leading the design and development of technical solutions for global customers, focusing on creating innovative APIs. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of backend development experience, strong ...

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 ...

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 Lead for Equities Algo Trading

J.P. MORGAN is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for its Equities Trading Technology Organization in Greater London. This role involves developing algo trading strategies and real-time systems while collaborating with global teams. Candidates should have advanced Java skills, experience in low latency trading, an ...

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 ...

Senior Java Lead for Equities Algo Trading

J.P. MORGAN is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for its Equities Trading Technology Organization in Greater London. This role involves developing algo trading strategies and real-time systems while collaborating with global teams. Candidates should have advanced Java skills, experience in low latency trading, an ...

Senior Java Architect for AI Systems

Matillion is hiring a Senior Staff Software Engineer to work on the Maia team, specializing in agentic AI systems and driving architectural decisions. The successful candidate will lead the development of innovative AI features and mentor engineers while collaborating with product and data science teams. This ro ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 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 ...

Senior Backend Architect, Fraud & Risk – Remote

Fanatics Betting & Gaming is searching for a Staff Backend Engineer to lead the backend architectural evolution in fraud detection. The role requires 7+ years in software engineering, primarily with Java and Spring Boot, emphasizing secure and scalable systems. Ideal candidates will collaborate with Risk and Com ...

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 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 ...

Technical Design Lead AWS & Java Microservices

Tata Consultancy Services is hiring a Technical Design Lead in Luton, UK. This permanent role involves serving as the primary point of contact for technical support, developing RESTful APIs and microservices with Java and Spring Boot, and utilizing AWS for cloud-native application design. Seeking candidates with ...

Software Engineer II | Remote

Software Engineer II I am seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer II (Java) to join our growing engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on scalable, high-performance applications that deliver real-world impact within a fast-paced and innovati ...

Forward Deployed Engineer

Forward Deployed Engineer (AI) | Up to £145k + Bonus | London (Hybrid, 2–3 days onsite) This is a well-established Data & AI consultancy working at the point where models meet production. They partner with some of the most advanced AI organisations globally and are brought in when things need to a ...

Lead Vector Search Engineer Real Time Elasticsearch

Elastic, the Search AI Company, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for their Elasticsearch Search team in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will lead initiatives to develop an industry-leading vector database, focus on enhancing vector similarity search functionality, and collaborate with a dist ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

DevOps Engineer 12

IT Global Consulting Limited – Seeking an experienced and highly motivated DevOps Engineer responsible for the development, maintenance and ongoing support of the platform, acting as the internal focal point for an enterprise platform. The ideal candidate is self‑motivated, ambitious and continuous ...

DevOps Engineer 12

IT Global Consulting Limited – Seeking an experienced and highly motivated DevOps Engineer responsible for the development, maintenance and ongoing support of the platform, acting as the internal focal point for an enterprise platform. The ideal candidate is self‑motivated, ambitious and continuous ...

Senior Software Engineer

Our client is a offering an exciting opportunity to join their fast-growing product-led SaaS business building AI-powered software that solves highly complex global finance and tax challenges for large enterprise customers. Their platform handles complex rule-driven workflows, large data sets, and e ...

Senior Software Engineer

Our client is a offering an exciting opportunity to join their fast-growing product-led SaaS business building AI-powered software that solves highly complex global finance and tax challenges for large enterprise customers. Their platform handles complex rule-driven workflows, large data sets, and e ...

Head of Software Architecture: Java, AWS & AI (Hybrid)

Client Server is seeking a Head of Software Architecture to lead the modernization of banking platforms using Java and AWS. You will collaborate with technical teams on large-scale cloud-based systems, ensuring best practices are employed. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary package ...

Senior Software Dev (Java/C++) – Hybrid & Client‑Facing

Frazer-Nash Consultancy is looking for an Experienced Software Developer to join their team in Leatherhead, England. In this role, you will design and maintain high-quality software using Java and C++. The position requires strong analytical skills and confidence to work with clients. Candidates should have prof ...

Senior Software Consultant | Java/Scala, GDS & Gov Projects

A leading software consultancy seeks software developers to focus on building products right, emphasizing engineering craft and best practices. Candidates must have expertise in Java or Scala and ideally experience with the GDS toolkit for UK government projects. The role includes a mix of on-site and remote wor ...

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