1 to 25 of 40 Distributed Systems Jobs in the North of England

AI Systems Architect

Hiring Organisation
Adria Solutions
Location
Winsford, Cheshire, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Systems Architect - Cheshire My Client is a privately owned technology company operating in a specialist, data-driven domain, currently scaling a complex software platform built around edge computing, distributed systems, and AI workloads. They are seeking an experienced AI Systems Architect to take technical ownership … offers significant autonomy, influence over technical direction, and long-term progression for the right individual. The Role This position sits at the intersection of systems architecture, backend engineering, and platform reliability. You will design and build the infrastructure that connects distributed edge environments with backend services, ensuring systems ...

Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
G.Digital
Location
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Software Engineer to join its UK-based engineering team. The organisation builds and operates large-scale, consumer-facing platforms used at significant scale. Their systems combine cloud-native services, distributed architectures, and edge-based software, running in highly available, production-critical environments. The Role You’ll join … evolving a complex, real-world platform. The team delivers new features, maintains live services, and continuously improves performance, reliability, and observability across a distributed system. The role covers a broad technical surface area, including: Cloud-based services written primarily in Python Distributed and edge-based components developed ...

Principal Solution Architect

Hiring Organisation
djr
Location
Manchester Area, United Kingdom
reuse, speed, and long-term resilience. Architecture is not an afterthought here — it is a first-class discipline with real influence over how systems are designed, built, and evolved. This role is for a Principal-level Solution Architect who wants to shape platforms , guide engineering teams, and design solutions … solution architecture , not diagram production. Key responsibilities: Owning solution architecture across complex enterprise SaaS platforms Designing cloud-native, scalable, resilient systems Translating product and business needs into clear, executable technical designs Defining architectural patterns, standards, and guardrails Guiding engineering teams through architectural trade-offs Ensuring solutions meet expectations around ...

Site Reliability Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Searchability (UK) Ltd
Location
Wigan, Greater Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
£70,000
RELIABILITY ENGINEER ROLE: As a Site Reliability Engineer, you'll ensure the reliability, performance and scalability of critical digital platforms. You'll monitor production systems, refine SLAs/SLOs and error budgets, design scalable solutions, improve architecture through telemetry insights, and build dashboards that provide clear visibility of system … Kubernetes) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) * Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus or OpenTelemetry * Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and distributed systems * Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, operations and product teams TO BE CONSIDERED: Please either apply through this advert or email ...

Head of Engineering

Hiring Organisation
Tenth Revolution Group
Location
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£125,000 - £150,000 per annum
will lead multiple engineering teams across data, ML, web, QA and DevOps disciplines to deliver a platform that processes massive datasets, powers complex distributed systems and provides high-value insights to enterprise clients. You will shape engineering strategy, strengthen execution and drive the organisation's evolution … engineering roadmap across all product and platform areas Lead architectural direction for data processing, machine learning pipelines and web application development Ensure systems are scalable, reliable and capable of handling large-scale data and evolving ML workloads Introduce and measure engineering KPIs Drive improvements in delivery processes, release quality ...

OpenShift Site Reliability Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Infinity Quest
Location
Greater Sheffield Area, United Kingdom
focus on automation. Work and collaborate across teams, such as Applications, Hardware, and Network. Develop secure service architecture using cloud-native technologies Develop systems, primarily in Shell scripting, YAML, Ruby, Python and Go language, to prevent outages through automatic scanning and remediation Establish and enforce SRE best practices through … fidelity system modeling Participate in an on-call rotation. Required skills 1. Hands-on experience with OpenShift virtualization and Kubernetes administration. 2. Understanding of distributed systems and common distributed system failure domains Experience managing a production service with RedHat, Windows and ESXi. 3. Strong knowledge of Linux ...

Backend Systems and Integrations Developer

Hiring Organisation
Broster Buchanan
Location
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£60,000 - £75,000 per annum
This role will focus on the development and maintenance of scalable, cloud-native software solutions that integrate their e-commerce platform with critical business systems including Warehouse Management, Finance, Inventory, and other back-office applications. On offer is a salary of up to £60k - £70k/£75k + … days onsite in Liverpool and 2/3 days remote. Responsibilities: Design and develop backend integrations between e-commerce platforms (mostly Magento) and enterprise systems including WMS solutions and ERP/Finance platforms Implement enterprise integration patterns including message routing, content enrichment, and data synchronisation to ensure reliable communication ...

Senior Java Developer - Manchester

Hiring Organisation
Morson Edge
Location
Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
projects. What You'll Do Working primarily in Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.) Drive design and architecture decisions for scalable, secure, and performant systems Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and DevOps to deliver high-impact features Conduct code reviews, establish coding standards, and promote engineering best practices Continuously … improve team workflows and development processes What They're Looking For Good expertise in Java and JVM-based systems (3+ years coding experience preferred) Solid background in system design, distributed systems, and cloud architectures (AWS/Azure/GCP) Passion for clean code, testing, and performance optimization ...

Production Support Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Anson McCade
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
services, and consulting, specialising in developing the next generation of AI solutions for the financial services market. They deliver complex, low-latency, high-availability systems that underpin mission-critical operations. About the Role As a Production Support Engineer, you will take full responsibility for live, mission-critical platforms, ensuring … stakeholder teams. Your work will shape system reliability and operational excellence across the business. What You’ll Be Doing Owning and supporting production systems across multiple environments Diagnosing and resolving complex, real-time issues in live systems Performing root-cause analysis (RCA) and implementing long-term fixes Monitoring ...

Lead Cloud Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Fruition Group
Location
Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
provisioning and configuration. Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps. Support the operation of distributed systems, ensuring reliability, performance and security. Contribute coding expertise in languages such as Python, Go or JavaScript. Collaborate closely with clients and cross … automation platforms. Practical programming experience in at least one mainstream language (Python, Go, JavaScript). Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, security principles and distributed systems. Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS). Strong leadership skills and mentorship experience Strong communication, teamwork and stakeholder collaboration skills. Analytical mindset with ...

Application Developer

Hiring Organisation
VANLOQ LIMITED
Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract, Work From Home
permissions Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and validation of IAM policies and API behaviour Troubleshoot identity, access, and API issues across distributed systems Collaborate with security teams on audits, compliance, and incident investigations Produce clear technical documentation and reusable components Required Experience Strong experience building identity ...

AI Systems Architect

Hiring Organisation
Adria Solutions
Location
Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 100,000 Annual
Systems Architect - Cheshire My Client is a privately owned technology company operating in a specialist, data-driven domain, currently scaling a complex software platform built around edge computing, distributed systems, and AI workloads. They are seeking an experienced AI Systems Architect to take technical ownership ...

Real Time Software Development & Deployment Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Expleo UK LTD
Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
people around the globe. We are seeking a highly experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in modern C++ development for real-time, distributed systems deployed on Linux-based platforms. The role involves delivering high-integrity, maintainable, and robust software within a complex systems environment, with … focus on containerised deployments, distributed architectures, and strict quality processes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong ownership, disciplined reporting, and the ability to operate effectively in an Agile delivery environment. Design, implement, and maintain high-quality C++ software for real-time, distributed systems. Develop, debug, and deploy software ...

Embedded Systems Reliability Engineer C

Hiring Organisation
NMS Recruit Ltd
Location
Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£55000 - £60000/annum Hybrid, Life Insurance, Income Prote
Recruit are seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Reliability Engineer to join global energy consultancy based in the Cheshire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing business. You will be required to work 50/50 split between site and home and sponsorship is available. This … exciting opportunity for a talented Embedded Systems Reliability Engineer with proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or newer). Responsibilities Investigate and resolve complex bugs across embedded and desktop systems, implementing fixes and systemic quality improvements Develop and maintain tools for automated testing, diagnostics and release validation using Python ...

Embedded Systems Reliability Engineer C++

Hiring Organisation
Russell Taylor Group Ltd
Location
Chester, Cheshire, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£60,000
Recruit are seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Reliability Engineer to join global energy consultancy based in the Cheshire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing business. You will be required to work 50/50 split between site and home and sponsorship is available. This … exciting opportunity for a talented Embedded Systems Reliability Engineer with proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or newer). Responsibilities Investigate and resolve complex bugs across embedded and desktop systems, implementing fixes and systemic quality improvements Develop and maintain tools for automated testing, diagnostics and release validation using Python ...

Software Engineer in Test

Hiring Organisation
djr
Location
Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Test , you’ll operate as a true engineer within a product-aligned squad. You’ll own automation-first testing across cloud-native, API-driven systems and play a key role in shaping how quality is embedded across the wider platform. This is a hands-on role with real influence … Building and evolving automated test frameworks across UI, API, integration, and performance Driving a culture of automation-by-default and continuous improvement Testing complex, distributed systems and high-volume integrations Contributing to CI/CD pipelines and release confidence Partnering closely with Software Engineers and Product teams Mentoring ...

Lead Software Engineer Java

Hiring Organisation
Nigel Wright Group
Location
Middlesbrough, Cleveland, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£65,000 - £80,000 per annum
software development lifecycle, including automation best practices and CI/CD tools. Scalable System Design – Experience building and maintaining scalable, highly available systems, employing industry-standard patterns and methodologies. API Design – Familiar with REST and GraphQL API best practices. Person We’re seeking a highly capable and motivated backend … direction and guide architectural decisions across the software development lifecycle. Experience aligning engineering practices with internal standards and business goals. Strong understanding of scalable, distributed systems and modern backend architectures. Hands-On Coding Advanced proficiency in Java and TypeScript , with a track record of delivering production-grade software. ...

Senior Software Developer

Hiring Organisation
Sellick Partnership
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£50,000 - £60,000 per annum
take a senior role within a product-focused technology team. You'll help shape technical direction, modernise existing platforms, and deliver secure, scalable systems, while supporting and mentoring other engineers. What you'll do Lead the design, development, and evolution of cloud-based applications Incrementally modernise legacy systems … C# Solid background in Microsoft Azure and cloud-native development Proven CI/CD experience and automated testing practices Experience designing APIs and distributed systems Familiarity with containers and infrastructure-as-code Confident problem-solver with good communication and collaboration skills This is a fantastic opportunity to join ...

Staff Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£100,000 - £140,000 per annum
impact engineering team building the core graphics and collaboration engine behind a widely-used digital workspace platform. If you're excited by complex visual systems, large-scale real-time collaboration, and deep engineering ownership, this role sits at the very heart of the product. The Company They … global SaaS organisation powering visual collaboration for distributed teams. Their product enables organisations to brainstorm, plan, design, and workshop ideas through a shared online canvas built for high performance and enterprise-grade reliability. With millions of users worldwide, they continue to evolve their platform with new capabilities, including next ...

Senior DevOps Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Location
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£450 per day
Contribute to the design, development and operation of a large-scale observability platform Build and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code Work across distributed systems at scale Write, review and test code as part of DevOps engineering practices Manage deployments and work with modern source-control workflows ...

Head of Engineering

Hiring Organisation
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Location
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£100,000 - £130,000 per annum
lead engineering at scale while working on genuinely complex technical challenges. You'll own the engineering roadmap across all products, driving architectural decisions for distributed data processing, ML pipelines, and modern web systems that handle massive datasets for enterprise clients. THE COMPANY: This is a business built … innovation, stability, and genuine technical excellence. Recently recognized for cutting-edge GenAI data work, they're operating at the absolute intersection of large-scale distributed systems, ML, and the rapid evolution of search technology. THE ROLE: Own and execute the engineering roadmap Drive architectural decisions for distributed ...

Head of Engineering

Hiring Organisation
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Location
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£100,000 - £130,000 per annum
lead engineering at scale while working on genuinely complex technical challenges. You'll own the engineering roadmap across all products, driving architectural decisions for distributed data processing, ML pipelines, and modern web systems that handle massive datasets for enterprise clients. THE COMPANY: This is a business built … innovation, stability, and genuine technical excellence. Recently recognized for cutting-edge GenAI data work, they're operating at the absolute intersection of large-scale distributed systems, ML, and the rapid evolution of search technology. THE ROLE: Own and execute the engineering roadmap Drive architectural decisions for distributed ...

Senior Frontend Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Ronald James
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£60,000 - £85,000 per annum
state management, and responsive design. Deep knowledge of browser APIs, performance optimisation, accessibility standards, and cross-browser compatibility. Experience designing and maintaining frontend design systems or shared component libraries. Full Stack & Backend Experience Exposure to working across the stack, including backend services built with Node.js . Strong understanding … design (REST and/or GraphQL). Understanding of databases such as MongoDB or other NoSQL technologies. Familiarity with distributed systems and microservice-based architectures. Desirable Experience Experience deploying and operating applications in cloud environments (e.g. AWS). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern ...

Principal Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Candour
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
C#, ASP.NET) with strong ReactJS experience • Proven track record delivering production‐grade software end‐to‐end • Experience integrating AI/LLM features into real systems • Strong SQL/T‐SQL, Redis, ElasticSearch/OpenSearch, and distributed systems knowledge • Comfortable leading technical discussions and validating approaches • Strong collaborator ...

Lead C# Developer, Home Based

Hiring Organisation
Fdo Consulting Limited
Location
Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
£85,000
Required - Excellent hands on knowledge of C#/.net Strong engineering architecture, design patterns and principles. Proven ability of designing and developing microservices and distributed systems. Commercial experience of Cloud technologies (AWS or Azure) Team development skills - mentoring, coaching, getting the best from your colleagues, etc, etc Strong knowledge ...