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Software Engineer (Distributed Systems, Java)

Software Engineer (Distributed Systems, Java) London, England, United Kingdom, Software and Services The Apple Services Engineering team is one of the most exciting examples of Apple’s long-held passion for combining art and technology. We are the people who power the Apple TV, Apple Musi ...

Software Engineer (Distributed Systems, Java)

Summary The Apple Services Engineering team is one of the most exciting examples of Apple’s long-held passion for combining art and technology. We are the people who power the Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Music Classical, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Books. And we do it on a massive scale, meeting A ...

Software Engineer (Distributed Systems, Java)

Summary Posted: 15 Jun 2026 Weekly Hours: 35 Role Number: The Apple Services Engineering team powers Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Music Classical, Apple Podcasts and Apple Books. Engineers on this team design, implement, optimise and improve systems that deliver personal ...

Java Distributed Systems Engineer

APPLE is looking for a Java-focused server engineer to join their Services Engineering team in Greater London. You will design and maintain systems for crucial entertainment services like Apple Music and Podcasts, ensuring they meet high-performance standards and privacy mandates. The ideal candidate h ...

Senior Java Engineer, Distributed Systems

Elastic is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for their Elasticsearch - Distributed Systems team based in Greater London. You will focus on enhancing the performance, scale, and resilience of Elasticsearch, working on distributed systems and consensus algorithms. The ideal candidate has strong Java skil ...

Software Engineer (Backend), Distributed Systems

Remote (US) Company Background Censys’ mission is to be the one place to understand everything on the internet. Frustrated by the lack of trustworthy Internet intelligence, we set out to create the industry’s most comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date map of the Internet. Today, Censys ...

Senior Java Engineer Distributed Systems Elasticsearch

What is The Role: We are on the lookout for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Elasticsearch - Distributed Systems team and focus on how Elasticsearch provides scale, performance, and resilience. This team owns how nodes in an Elasticsearch cluster communicate, and how data ar ...

Senior Java Engineer Distributed Systems (Elasticsearch)

Elasticsearch B.V. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance their Distributed Systems team. This role entails improving components for concurrent indexing and maintaining cluster coordination systems for optimal performance. Successful candidates will possess a strong background in distributed ...

Rust Distributed Systems Software Engineer

Role: Rust Distributed Systems Software Engineer Client: Elite Company Compensation: Up to £200k + Bonus Location: London (Hybrid) Overview This firm is an elite company with high tech standards who have previously set tech world records. They are made up o ...

Rust Distributed Systems Software Engineer

Role: Rust Distributed Systems Software EngineerClient: Elite CompanyCompensation: Up to £200k + BonusLocation: London (Hybrid)OverviewThis firm is an elite company with high tech standards who have previously set tech world records. They ar ...

Java Distributed Systems Engineer — Scale & Performance

Apple Inc. in London seeks a talented Software Engineer to join the Apple Services Engineering team. You will be at the forefront of building and improving critical services for Apple Music and more, impacting millions of global users. The position requires strong Java skills and experience in distribu ...

Java Engineer: Streams, Concurrency & Distributed Systems

This is a job posted by our partner Jooble Below is a snippet of the job description. To read the full text, please click on the Apply Now link. £50,000 - £80,000 per year Requirements We are looking for a strong core Java developer with expertise in streams, lambdas ...

Senior Java Engineer (Distributed Systems Elasticsearch)

Responsibilities We are on the lookout for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Elasticsearch - Distributed Systems team and focus on how Elasticsearch provides scale, performance, and resilience. This team owns how nodes in an Elasticsearch cluster communicate, and how data are indexed, ...

Java Backend Engineer Cloud & Distributed Systems

Job Description My client, a global technology company specialising in secure communications and enterprise software solutions, is hiring a Backend Software Engineer to join an established engineering team based in Belfast. This is an exciting opportunity to work on business-critical backend syst ...

Senior Java Engineer — Distributed Systems, Remote

BairesDev is seeking a Senior Software Engineer experienced in Java and distributed systems. This role involves designing backend components for a large-scale data flow platform, with a focus on writing concurrent, high-throughput code. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of IT experience, inc ...

Senior Java Engineer Distributed Systems, Hybrid London

A leading enterprise SaaS provider in London is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to enhance their core platform team. This permanent, full-time role offers a hybrid work schedule and responsibilities include participating in all product lifecycle phases and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate has 7+ years ...

Java Backend Engineer — Cloud Native & Distributed Systems

VanRath in Dundonald is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join their established engineering team. You will be involved in developing backend systems and contributing to platform re-engineering initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of Java experience, and strong ...

Java Distributed Systems Engineer Global Scale Services

Omaze is seeking engineers for the Apple Services Engineering team in London. This role focuses on building and improving features for Apple services such as Podcasts and Apple Music. Successful candidates will work on data systems that serve millions of users globally. Candidates should have strong ex ...

Senior Software Engineer Food (Distributed Systems)

As part of the M&S Software Engineering team, you'll be joining a well‑loved historic brand, working on solutions that serve millions of loyal customers and thousands of colleagues! With ethical values that run right through the company's core and technology leaders that truly understand software engineers an ...

Distributed Systems Software Engineer, Python / Go

Distributed Systems Software Engineer, Python / Go Join to apply for the Distributed Systems Software Engineer, Python / Go role at Canonical Continue with Google Continue with Google Distributed Systems Software Engineer, Python / Go 3 month ...

Lead Software Engineer, Distributed Systems & Security

Lead Software EngineerWinchester (Hybrid, 4 days per week in the office)£75,000 - £85,000 + Private Healthcare + Enhanced PensionAre you an experienced software engineer looking to take principal-level ownership of a complex, real-world distributed system used across security and critical infrastr ...

Software Engineer (Distributed Systems & ML Infrastructure)

Role: Software Engineer (Distributed Systems & ML Infrastructure) Client: Elite Tech Firm Compensation: Up to £220k Base + Industry-Leading Bonus Location : London (Hybrid) Overview ...

Software Engineer – Distributed Market Data Systems

Software Engineer – Distributed Market Data Systems (Python) Our client is a leading quantitative trading and investment firm that leverages technology, data, and research to power systematic trading strategies across global financial markets. They are building a next-generation Tick Data ...

Senior Software Engineer Food (Distributed Systems)

As part of the M&S Software Engineering team, you'll be joining a well‑loved historic brand, working on solutions that serve millions of loyal customers and thousands of colleagues! With ethical values that run right through the company's core and technology leaders that truly understand software engineers ...

Senior Software Engineer Food (Distributed Systems)

As part of the M&S Software Engineering team, you'll be joining a well‑loved historic brand, working on solutions that serve millions of loyal customers and thousands of colleagues! With ethical values that run right through the company's core and technology leaders that truly understand software engineers ...

Principal Software Engineer (Distributed Systems Elasticsearch)

Responsibilities We are on the lookout for a Principal Software Engineer I to join our Elasticsearch - Distributed Systems team and focus on how Elasticsearch provides scale, performance, and resilience This team owns how nodes in an Elasticsearch cluster communicate, and how data ...

Senior Software Engineer Food (Distributed Systems)

All the details As part of the M&S Software Engineering team, you'll be joining a well loved historic brand, working on solutions that serve millions of loyal customers and thousands of colleagues! With ethical values that run right through the company's core and technology leaders that truly und ...

Senior Software Engineer Food (Distributed Systems)

As part of the M&S Software Engineering team, you'll be joining a well‑loved historic brand, working on solutions that serve millions of loyal customers and thousands of colleagues! With ethical values that run right through the company's core and technology leaders that truly understand software engineers ...

Senior Software Architect – Distributed Systems

SII Group UK is looking for a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our team in Manchester. In this role, you'll design and develop large-scale, distributed, and safety-critical software systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C/C++ and Java, experience with Linux-ba ...

Software Engineers – HPC / Distributed Systems

Unique opportunity to join this hugely successful prop trading firm as they scale significantly, building out a brand-new central trading team.With major investment in GPUs and compute infrastructure, the aim is to build from scratch a best-in-class platform, redefining how alpha is generated. To do th ...

Software Engineer Distributed Systems Control Plane — Cofounder

Software Engineer - Distributed Systems Control Plane— Cofounder Equity Only (Pre-funding, No Initial Salary). Role: Part-time. We’re building a patent‑pending pre‑execution governance layer for regulated and distributed systems. This role is equity‑based . We are p ...

Principal Software Engineer I Distributed Systems Elasticsearch

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intellig ...

Staff Software Engineer Real Time Distributed Systems

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Director specializing in Ruby to lead the development of real-time, low-latency data systems. This hands-on role requires strong coding skills in Python, Rust, C++, or Go, alongside experience with distributed systems. The position offers a competitive ...

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 ...

Software Engineer: Distributed Systems for Quant Trading

A leading algorithmic trading firm is seeking an expert programmer to leverage state-of-the-art machine learning technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills in a statically typed language, experience with data analysis, and a solid understanding of distributed systems. This role offers ...

Senior Software Engineer Remote UK, Distributed Systems

Sotheby's is looking for experienced senior engineers to take ownership of systems in a remote-first setup within the UK. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, with strengths in distributed systems, preferably using Go, React/TypeScript, or Scala. Additional skills in PostgreSQL, AWS, and commun ...

Lead Software Engineer (C#/.NET) — Distributed Systems

Caxton Associates is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to lead a London-based team in our Software Development group. This hands-on role requires extensive experience with C# and the .NET stack, along with leadership abilities. Responsibilities include designing scalable systems, mentoring engineers, ...

Go Software Engineer Fintech API & Distributed Systems

Upvest in Greater London is looking for a developer passionate about fintech to enhance their investment API. The role involves using cutting-edge technologies like Go, Docker, and Kubernetes to design fault-tolerant systems. Ideal candidates have experience in fintech and event-driven architectures. Upvest offe ...

Software Engineer (Rust/Python) – Build Distributed Systems

A leading betting exchange company in Greater London is seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer to design and maintain core services. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience with Python or a compiled language, strong communication skills, and a passion for technology. The role involves collaborating with ...

Software Engineer Distributed Systems Hedge Fund £350k

Paragon are working with a multi-strategy hedge fund, with an ethos centred round technological innovation. They're keen to hire the best engineers to build bespoke and scalable solutions to enhance trading, and headhunt from big tech, start-ups as well as hedge funds. They're keen to bring on a Sen ...

Senior Software Engineer – Distributed Systems (Remote UK)

Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling catego ...

Senior Software Engineer Core Distributed Systems (Go)

Forge-Sports, based in London, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will collaborate directly with the founding engineer and the CTO to develop their new B2B sports-trading exchange platform. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with distributed systems and a ...

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 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 ...

Principal Software Engineer Distributed

Principal Software Engineer - Distributed IN Principal Software Engineer role within the Engineering - Server division at MariaDB plc. This position is open for remote work in India, focusing on high-level software engineering contributions. This role is for a Customer Support position ...

Software Developer Data Platform & Distributed Systems

Viridien is seeking a Software Developer – Data Platform & Distributed Systems to contribute to the design and development of a distributed, microservices-based platform supporting data cataloguing, metadata management, and high-volume transactional workflows. You will work across the backend stack, buildi ...

Senior Software Architect Distributed Systems Leader

Netcompany in Greater London is looking for a Software Architect who will provide technical and architectural expertise to enhance user-focused solutions. The role involves collaborating with business and technology stakeholders, shaping solution architectures, and documenting integration designs. We offer a hyb ...

Software Developer Data Platform & Distributed Systems

) for more information.Viridien () is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resol ...

Principal Software Architect Distributed Systems Leader

DISCO in Greater London is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to shape and enhance our architecture while ensuring system robustness and scalability. The ideal candidate has extensive experience (15+) in distributed systems and high volume technical architectures, emphasizing reliability. This role ...

Software Developer Data Platform & Distributed Systems

Viridien is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural r ...

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