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Backend Software Engineer II, Identity & Authorization Platform

Ripple in Greater London is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their Authentication & Authorisation platform team. The role involves building and shipping features within the identity platform. Ideal candidates will have experience in backend engineering with Golang or Java and some exposure to Kubernetes. T ...

Front End Engineer Hyperscale Cloud Console (London)

Java Script Works is seeking a Front End Software Engineer based in London, UK. This full-time position requires strong skills in modern JavaScript frameworks such as ES6+, TypeScript, and Node.js. The ideal candidate will have professional experience in front-end development and familiarity with cloud-based com ...

Senior Backend Engineer II Europe & UK Growth

Wise is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer II to drive innovative growth in Europe. You will be responsible for designing high-performance tools using Java and Spring Boot, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with product teams. With a starting salary of £111,000 – £145,000 plus RSUs, Wise off ...

Staff Software Engineer FinTech Payments, Cloud & JVM Expert

hackajob is hiring a Staff Software Engineer in London to enhance software development for payments acceptance. The successful candidate will develop solutions using robust programming languages and participate in cross-functional collaboration. Candidates must excel in backend engineering, Java or Kot ...

Senior Backend Engineer II Europe & UK Growth

Wise is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer II to drive innovative growth in Europe. You will be responsible for designing high-performance tools using Java and Spring Boot, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with product teams. With a starting salary of £111,000 – £145,000 plus RSUs, Wise off ...

Technical Architect: Data Solutions & Standards Lead

hackajob is looking for a Palantir Technical Architect (Consultant) based in Greater London. You will be responsible for designing and delivering technical components for larger data solutions. The role involves collaborating with Solution Architects and Customer Architects, implementing designs, manag ...

Fullstack Engineer (React + TypeScript) London

Java Script Works is looking for a Fullstack Engineer to develop and maintain web applications using React and TypeScript. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of front-end and back-end functionalities. The role is full-time and based in London, UK. Competitiv ...

Full Stack Engineer: Angular UI & High Performance APIs

Java Script Works in London is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to contribute to rendering performance and API response times. You will design and build reusable UI components using Angular and TypeScript, while helping to maintain high-performance backend systems. This full-time role offers a co ...

Trading Connectivity Software Engineer (Go Backend)

A leading technology firm in London seeks a Software Engineer for the Trading Connectivity team. This role involves designing and maintaining high-performance backend systems to support the Talos trading platform. Candidates should have 2-5 years of experience in software engineering, preferably with Go or Java, ...

Senior Backend Engineer Scalable Account Communications

Dangote Industries Limited is looking for a Backend Engineer to join the Account Communications team in Greater London. The role involves enhancing platform infrastructure and ensuring reliable communication delivery to millions of customers. The ideal candidate should excel in backend languages such a ...

Fintech Software Engineer – Payments & Cloud

Edenred is seeking a Software Engineer in London to contribute to the design and development of innovative fintech solutions. The candidate should have strong Java 8+ and SQL skills, familiarity with Spring Boot and RESTful API development, and a collaborative attitude. Key responsibilities include developing pl ...

Fullstack Engineer Build Large Scale Impact in London

WorksHub is seeking a Fullstack Engineer to work on large-scale projects in London, United Kingdom. This role requires strong skills in full-stack development, with a focus on Docker, Kubernetes, Java, and Scala. You will contribute to impactful and meaningful projects. Join us to be part of an innovative team p ...

Remote Software Engineer — Build & Optimize Systems

Essential Employment is seeking a Remote Software Engineer for a full-time temporary position. The role involves developing and maintaining software applications, managing IT projects, and conducting data analysis. The ideal candidate will work with stakeholders to gather requirements, produce technica ...

Field Deployment Software Engineer for Autonomous Systems

A leading defence technology company in the UK is seeking a Deployed Software Engineer to implement their technology with customers. The role involves travelling to customer sites, writing code, and collaborating with engineers. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and strong programming skill ...

Senior Software Engineer (Associate) – Trade Processing

Nomura is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Associate) for a hybrid role in London. This position involves developing a global trading processing system and enhancing existing systems within Global Markets IT. The ideal candidate must possess strong Java skills, experience with distributed messaging ...

Patchworks iPaaS Integration Engineer

Java Script Works is seeking an Integration Engineer in London, United Kingdom. The role involves designing integration workflows for platforms like Shopify and using the Patchworks Integration Platform to deliver scalable solutions. The ideal candidate should have solid development skills in JavaScrip ...

Salesforce & React Native Hybrid Engineer – London

A technology services firm is seeking Salesforce & React Native Specialists in London for a 12+ month contract role. You will support development teams with client projects, requiring expertise in Salesforce and/or React Native. Candidates should be proficient in Java, TDD, RESTful API design, and familiar with ...

Insurance IT Strategy Consultant | Hybrid, Impactful

A leading consultancy firm in London is seeking an IT Strategy Consultant to help insurance organizations leverage innovative technology strategies. You will work closely with senior leaders and analyze IT environments to enhance operational efficiency. Candidates should possess strong skills in Guidewire and Ja ...

Staff Software Engineer, Warehousing Cloud & Automation

A renowned retail company in London is seeking a Software Engineer to build and maintain high-quality cloud infrastructure solutions. Key responsibilities include enhancing engineering standards and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate should have robust backend system development experience, and proficie ...

Fullstack Engineer: Build AI Driven Data Tools

A leading technology company in London is looking for a Fullstack Software Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will develop tools for data integration and visualization while optimizing machine learning models. Strong experience in Java and Python, paired with an interest in AI technologies, is ...

Test Engineer Automation & QA for Financial Platforms

Swift is seeking a motivated software testing professional to join their Web Platform team in London. You will be involved in testing mission-critical financial software, focusing on quality across the software development lifecycle. This role requires proficiency in Selenium test automation and progra ...

Senior Database Architect Hedge Fund Data & Security

Quant Capital is seeking a Senior Database Specialist to join their team in London. This full-time role requires proficiency in databases and programming skills including Python and Java. Key responsibilities involve working with technologies like Postgres, Redis, and MongoDB within a hedge fund environment. ...

Residential Project Manager – London – New Build Development

Residential Project Manager – London – New Build Development Salary: up to £80,000 plus packageLocation: London A Project Manager is required to work for a residential developer in London on a new and exclusive development from start to finish. This developer has a ve ...

Staff Software Engineer

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Head of Backstage Marketing

The Platform team creates the technology that enables Spotify to learn quickly and scale easily, enabling rapid growth in our users and our business around the globe. Spanning many disciplines, we work to make the business work; creating the infrastructure, tooling, frameworks, and capabilities needed to w ...

Lead DevEx Engineer

The role: Joining our Cloud Platform team as a Lead DevEx Engineer, you will play a key role in improving how engineers build, ship and operate services across the company. This brand new role is created to bridge the gap between application development and platform engineering, creating a more c ...

Head of Backstage Marketing

The Platform team creates the technology that enables Spotify to learn quickly and scale easily, enabling rapid growth in our users and our business around the globe. Spanning many disciplines, we work to make the business work; creating the infrastructure, tooling, frameworks, and capabilities needed to w ...

Lead DevOps Engineer

The role: Joining our Cloud Platform team as a Lead DevEx Engineer, you will play a key role in improving how engineers build, ship and operate services across the company. This brand new role is created to bridge the gap between application development and platform engineering, creating a more c ...

Member of Technical Staff (Forward Deployed Engineer, Applied AI)

Overview Perplexity is building AI systems that integrate directly into how enterprises operate. Our API Platform powers search, retrieval, and automation across structured and unstructured data, while Perplexity Computer extends this into the execution of an AI system that navigates tools, intera ...

Senior UI Software Engineer II

Senior Software Engineer II (Front-End / UI Engineering) About the role: In this role, you’ll design and ship user interfaces for data‑intensive products used in production. You’ll work with React and TypeScript and connect to analytics and ML services (for example via Dash, Domo, and S ...

Principal Tech Team Lead (Front End)

Principal Tech Team Lead (Front End) – Tech Strategy & Team Leadership | AI-Native SaaS Up to £140,000 per annum plus benefits Principal Tech Team Lead (Front End) – We have been engaged by a rapidly scaling Agentic AI-driven SaaS business to hire a Principal Tech Team Lead (Front ...

Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer (Backend Platform Services) A startup based in London is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for Backend Platform Services. Minimum Expectations Enthusiasm for developing technologies to solve real problems Confidence to challenge our ...

Backend Platform Services Engineer

Lead Software Engineer (Backend Platform Services) A startup based in London is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for Backend Platform Services. Minimum Expectations Enthusiasm for developing technologies to solve real problems Confidence to challenge our ...

Tech Lead – Trading Sub Ledger

Location: LondonTeam: Post-Trade EngineeringA leading global trading firm is seeking a hands-on Tech Lead to build a real-time sub ledger system powering firmwide P&L and trade journals. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of post-trade infrastr ...

Tech Lead – Trading Sub Ledger

Location: LondonTeam: Post-Trade EngineeringA leading global trading firm is seeking a hands-on Tech Lead to build a real-time sub ledger system powering firmwide P&L and trade journals. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of post-trade infrastr ...

DevOps Engineer

Working with a global financial services organisation who are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to help deliver a high-profile project.DetailsLocation - London Hybrid - 3 days / week in officeDuration - Initially 6 monthsRate - £650-£750 / day Inside IR35 via UmbrellaSkills and ...

Principal Software Engineer

Join a global technology organization whose products are trusted by leading brands and deliver real‑world impact across sustainability, education and safety. This is a pivotal role, reporting to the Head of Engineering helping lead tech direction and delivery for some genuinely innovative products. <h ...

Senior Frontend Engineer: Build immersive web & mobile

ANDigital is looking for a Senior Front End Developer to join their innovative team in Greater London. As a Senior Engineer, you will design and develop cutting-edge customer-facing digital products across various channels including web and mobile. The position offers a market-leading package including ...

Director, Application Development Manager

Director - Application Development Manager This role is located in London. Position Overview We are seeking an exceptional engineering leader to drive the design, development, and delivery of a greenfield Corporate Actions Processing Engine – a mission‑critical, en ...

IAM QA Tester SailPoint with Selenium Automation

Falcon Smart IT Limited is looking for a QA Tester with expertise in Identity Access Management Testing using SailPoint. This contract position will last 6 months, starting from April until the end of August. The successful candidate will design and execute test cases for SIT and UAT and must be adept ...

Applied Scientist, Global Personalization & Recommendations

A renowned multinational company is seeking an Applied Scientist to develop machine learning models for personalization and recommendations. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD or Master's degree in a relevant field and possess experience in programming languages like Java, C++, and Python. Responsibilities incl ...

Staff Software Engineer: Tech Lead & Architect (Hybrid UK)

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Staff Engineer to provide technical leadership and mentor team members while working on complex software projects. This hybrid role based in Paddington, UK, requires strong Java skills and experience in the retail domain. You'll shape technology strategies, tackle challengi ...

Client‑Facing Solutions Architect

FNZ is looking for a Solutions Architect to ensure high-quality designs that support clients' business objectives. The role includes consulting, documentation of designs, and participation in all software projects throughout build and delivery phases. The ideal candidate will have substantial experienc ...

Fullstack Product Engineer — TypeScript, Serverless & React

Java Script Works is looking for a product-focused engineer in Greater London, UK. The successful candidate will be involved in product work, utilizing expert-level understanding of Typescript and serverless architecture. Key responsibilities include developing a React frontend, implementing Firebase Auth, and i ...

Global SaaS Support Engineer (French Speaking)

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is seeking a Customer Support Engineer to join their global support team in London. The role involves providing technical support for integrated risk mitigation solutions and assisting customers with troubleshooting and software integrations. Ideal candidates will have proven ...

On Site London DeFi Software Engineer: Live Trading Systems

Fionics is hiring DeFi Software Engineers for their team based in London. The role is focused on building and shipping production systems for live DeFi trading, requiring strong software engineering experience. Candidates should be proficient in languages like C++, Java, or Rust and have a proven track ...

Full Stack ML Engineer: Build & Deploy Intelligent Apps

LexisNexis Risk Solutions in Greater London seeks a Full-Stack Machine Learning Engineer to build and deploy ML-powered tools for fraud and identity analytics. The role includes developing APIs, integrating ML models, and collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates have over 4 years of relevant experi ...

Senior Backend Engineer CDN & Infra (Remote)

Randstad Technologies is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with content delivery experience for a 6-month remote contract. You will enhance foundational infrastructure for Media Delivery while collaborating within an agile team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Networking and Infrastructu ...

Solutions Architect – Data Models & Platform Deployments

Skills and Experience Designing physical data models with expertise in relational SQL. Experience in rolling out mid to large platforms from inception to production. Exposure to SQL, Java, Oracle, and Kubernetes. Knowledge of hardware and software virtualization tec ...

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