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Senior Java Engineer — Fixed Income Algo Trading (Hybrid)

Citi is seeking a proficient Software Engineer for their Fixed Income Algo technology team in London. You will design and develop high-performance algo trading platform components, collaborating with Traders and Product Managers, and ensuring reliability and scalability. The position offers a hybrid wo ...

DV Cleared Java Full Stack Engineer Cloud & Microservices

A global technology and transformation partner in London is seeking a DV Cleared Java Full Stack Engineer. In this mid-senior level role, you will drive business outcomes by creating digital solutions and working with diverse technology stacks. You must have substantial experience with Java (Spring Boot) and be ...

Senior Backend Engineer Java 21 Spring Boot Microservices

A leading fintech company is seeking a Senior Back-end Engineer in London to build the core infrastructure for their platform. You will design scalable microservices using Java 21 and Spring Boot, ensuring high performance and reliability. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of back-end development experience, ...

Senior Java Payments Engineer — Build Secure, Scalable Systems

A global financial services firm in London is seeking a Software Engineer III to join an agile team in delivering secure and innovative technology solutions. The role involves executing software solutions, developing high-quality production code, and contributing to projects across multiple technical areas. Idea ...

Senior Full Stack Engineer (React/Go/Java) – FinTech

Java Script Works is looking for a Senior Fullstack Engineer in London, United Kingdom. The role involves building user-facing features and core system components using a tech stack that includes React, Go, Node.js, and Java. Candidates are expected to work autonomously while maintaining quality through effectiv ...

Senior Test Engineer Java Automation & CI/CD (London)

LinuxRecruit is looking for a Senior Test Engineer to join their team in London. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of automation and a strong preference for coding in Java. This full-time position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from £70K to £80K. The role will involve working ...

Senior Java Platform Engineer | Spring Boot, K8s, Cloud

NextWave Consulting Ltd is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in the UK with hybrid work options. The successful candidate will lead the development of a scalable Data Fabric platform, focusing on Java and Spring Boot microservices while mentoring team members. Required skills include hands-on experience in CI/C ...

Senior Java Full Stack VP Engineer — Hybrid (UK)

Citibank (Switzerland) AG seeks a Senior Java Engineer with a focus on full-stack development in London. The role emphasizes designing scalable applications using Java, React, and microservices while integrating AI tools for enhanced productivity. The ideal candidate has 6-10 years of software engineer ...

Senior Java Software Engineer Quote API Engineering Enablement

Join the team behind Price Service —a mission‑critical HTTP API powering pricing and promotions across all of Tesco’s channels. From tills to websites and everything in between, our work touches the lives of over 28 million UK shoppers every week , with global reach on the horizon. We ...

Senior Data Platform Engineer Java/Python, Risk Tech

A leading financial services firm is looking for a Senior Lead Software Engineer to join their Data Platform & Strategy team in Greater London. In this role, you will design and enhance advanced data engineering solutions that support business objectives. You will collaborate with agile teams and drive innovatio ...

Full Stack Engineer (Python and/or Java) – VP

Department Overview Equities Technology at Citi is undertaking a bold, multi‑year transformation to build a best‑in‑class global platform across execution, prime, clearing and cross‑product margining. We are re‑engineering our technology estate to achieve world‑leading performance and resiliency, ...

Senior Java Full Stack Engineer – AI Driven Microservices

Citi is seeking a Senior Java Full-Stack Engineer to design and implement high-quality application systems. In this role, you will participate in the software development lifecycle, developing resilient back-end systems and intuitive front-end interfaces. Ideal candidates have 6-10 years of software en ...

Senior Backend Engineer – Java, Cloud, Multi‑Team Leader

Capital One is looking for a Staff Software Engineer - Back End to drive the technical strategy and lead multiple teams in their London office. You'll own significant business outcomes while fostering engineering excellence. This role includes mentoring engineers and ensuring alignment with business ob ...

Senior Software Engineer II GraphQL/Java Spring Flexible

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II (Java / Spring) to build scalable, high-performance data-driven applications. You'll work on the Search and AI Platform, delivering innovative solutions that accelerate scientific discovery. The ideal candidate has expertise in Java, Sp ...

Senior QA Automation Engineer (Java) — Drive Quality & Growth

Emergn is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to ensure product quality and reliability. You will work within an agile team, creating and maintaining test suites, performing both manual and automatic testing, while leveraging your experience in automation testing. The ideal candidate has at least 5 ...

Senior Backend Engineer (Java) — Hybrid London, Scale & Impact

Rightmove is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join their team in London. This role involves designing innovative solutions and integrating third-party platforms to enhance our service delivery. The successful candidate will engage in meaningful projects that impact users significantly. You shou ...

Senior Java Engineer Scale SaaS in Insurtech (London)

A leading B2B SaaS technology company in London is seeking a Senior Java Engineer with expertise in Spring Boot and cloud-based systems. You'll design and scale products, mentor colleagues, and contribute to technical initiatives. The role offers a salary of up to £110,000 plus bonuses and excellent pension bene ...

Hybrid Full Stack Engineer: Java & React, AI‑Powered

Juxt Ltd. is looking for Full-stack developers of all levels in Greater London to work on critical systems for investment banks using Java and React. The role offers both permanent and contract options and is hybrid, permitting a mix of remote working and client collaboration. Ideal candidates will hav ...

Full Stack Engineer (Python and/or Java) – VP

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 build ...

Senior Java Engineer (Equinox) – Equity Derivatives Tech – VP

**Senior Java Engineer (Equinox) – Equity Derivatives Tech – VP** 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 ...

Senior Java Engineer for AI Driven Cloud Platform

Behavox is looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Java) to drive technical direction across core product domains. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on Java experience combined with architectural expertise, participating in key decisions on technology and design. The role offers a rich opportuni ...

Senior Software Engineer II: Graph & Search Platform (Java)

RELX is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II (Java/Spring) to join their Search and AI Platform team. This role involves designing graph-based search services, developing robust applications, and integrating with cloud-native systems while supporting scientific discovery through advanced technology. T ...

Hybrid Backend Software Engineer – Java & Spring Boot (London)

Rightmove, the UK's largest property portal, is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to work in a hybrid role based in London. You will join cross-functional teams focused on developing scalable backend services using modern technology stacks like Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Kafka. In this role, you ...

Senior Software Engineer II GraphQL/Java Spring Flexible

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II (Java / Spring) to build scalable, high-performance data-driven applications. You'll work on the Search and AI Platform, delivering innovative solutions that accelerate scientific discovery.The ideal candidate has expertise in Java, Spr ...

Senior Software Engineer Rust/Cpp/Java/Python | Equity

Job Search Place Limited is seeking a Senior Software Engineer proficient in Rust, C++, Java, or Python for their London office. The role involves designing and building core software platforms, collaborating with users, and interfacing with autonomous systems.With a competitive salary package up to £1 ...

Sr. Software Engineer Data Platform (London, Hybrid)

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn't changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large sca ...

Senior Lead Backend Platform Engineer | Spring Boot

A major financial institution in Greater London is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to develop backend libraries using Java and Spring Boot. This role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration with product engineering teams. The candidate will drive standardization ...

Technical Lead, Cloud & E Commerce Platforms

Java Script Works based in London, United Kingdom, is seeking a Technical Lead to design, develop, and maintain large-scale e-commerce systems. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in using technologies such as TypeScript, React, Node.js, and Java. This full-time role demands proficienc ...

Senior Lead Software Engineer Full Stack ReactJS, Java, Python, AWS, AI/ML

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top‑notch technology products to revolutionize business decisions and workflow for cloud migration. Job Responsibilities Regularly provides technical guidance and direction to ...

Lead Software Engineer – Python / Java AI Markets Technology, Credit Pre Trade Technology

Job Description We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible. As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within Credit Technology, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and delive ...

Senior Lead Software Engineer Full Stack ReactJS, Java, Python, AWS, AI/ML

Overview Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products to revolutionize business decisions and workflow for cloud migration. As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Infrastructure Plat ...

Lead Software Engineer Python / Java AI Markets Technology, Credit Pre Trade Technology

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible. As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within Credit Technology, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market‑leading t ...

Senior Lead Software Engineer Full Stack ReactJS, Java, Python, AWS, AI/ML

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products to revolutionize business decisions and workflow for cloud migration.As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Infrastructure Platform, you are a ...

Lead Software Engineer – Python / Java AI Markets Technology, Credit Pre Trade Technology

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within Credit Technology, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading techno ...

Senior Lead Software Engineer Full Stack ReactJS, Java, Python, AWS, AI/ML

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products to revolutionize business decisions and workflow for cloud migration.As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Infrastructure Platform, you are a ...

Lead Software Engineer – Python / Java AI Markets Technology, Credit Pre Trade Technology

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within Credit Technology, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading techno ...

Software Developer Full‑Stack .NET Developer (Back‑End Focus)

Software Developer - Full‑Stack .NET Developer (Back‑End Focus) Location: Hybrid (London) – minimum 2 days per week in the office, including Wednesdays Type: Permanent/Full Time Reports to: Technical Lead About Us Beacon is Hanson Wade’s i ...

Principal Software Engineer Rust Low Latency

Principal Software Engineer Rust Low Latency 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by Client Server. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job p ...

Software Engineer III

Do you enjoy building and improving API platforms that support a wide range of users and applications? Would you like to collaborate with a team to design, develop, and enhance scalable solutions that deliver a great developer experience? About our Team We are the API Management P ...

Senior eFX Developer High Frequency Trading, Vice President

Who we are looking forWe are looking for an enthusiastic full-stack developer to write high performance Java and Rust code as part of the EFX London teamEFX is a multi-platform team that writes bespoke trading solutions that trades FX globally all week on a follow the Sun basis. Our syste ...

Senior eFX Developer High Frequency Trading, Vice President

Who we are looking forWe are looking for an enthusiastic full-stack developer to write high performance Java and Rust code as part of the EFX London teamEFX is a multi-platform team that writes bespoke trading solutions that trades FX globally all week on a follow the Sun basis. Our syste ...

SDET Engineer

About Us the company is an engineering consultancy bridging Quality Engineering, Cloud Platforms and Developer Experience. We help enterprises reliably bring high-impact digital products to market faster, cheaper, and safer, working with technology leaders facing complex business challenges. ...

Director, DevRel – FinTech & Blockchain Ecosystem

A leading cryptocurrency solutions provider in Greater London is seeking a Director of Developer Relations to lead initiatives enhancing developer experience on the XRP Ledger. The role involves strategizing financial applications, organizing impactful developer events, and fostering partnerships with the develo ...

Software engineering technical lead manager in London Writer

Software Engineering Technical Lead Manager London, United Kingdom Tech Stack Scala Python Technical Lead Java Technical Background In software engineering and development, I have expertise in distributed systems, mul ...

Specialist Software Engineering

Role description Role: Java & CloudNative Location: London / Warsaw – 3 days from office Type: Perm/FTE Job Summary Seeking a Specialist with 5 to 7 years of experience in Core Java React and cloud native technologies to design, develop, and maintain scalable applicat ...

Senior Engineer

Job Title Senior Engineer Location Bromley Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Developer to join as a FICC Rates eTrading Senior Developer within our FICC Macro Rates Electronic Trading Technology team to contribute to the evolution of ...

Quantitative Developer (Global Hedge Fund)

Venture Search have partnered with a top-tier systematic hedge fund, that are looking for a Quantitative Developer to work closely with quantitative researchers and portfolio managers to design, implement, and maintain scalable, high-performance trading and research systems. The role sits at the intersecti ...

Senior Software Engineer

Salary – 80-110k (based on experience level) + Benefits, share options, L&D budget and more. About the Role Some engineering roles are about shipping tickets. This isn’t one of them. We’re working with a company building genuinely difficult systems at the intersect ...

Securities Finance Developer (Vice President)

CompanyJefferies, a global investment bank and securities firm, has served companies and their investors for over years. Headquartered in New York City, with offices in more than cities around the world, Jefferies provides clients with capital markets and financial advisory services, instituti ...

Software Engineer – Compliance, Inquiry & Audit

My client is a leading tech-driven prop trading firm, trading their own capital across a broad range of asset classes, instruments and strategies in markets worldwide. They are looking for exceptional backend software developers to join their Compliance group, providing technology solutions that underpin the ...

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