26 to 50 of 146 Distributed Systems Jobs in the UK excluding London

Java Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Halian Technology Limited
Location
Farnborough, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£500 per day
Java Engineer Contract Location: Hybrid (1 day per week in Farnborough, UK) Contract Duration: Initial 912 months Rate: £500 Why this role? Complex Systems: Work on large-scale, high-throughput platforms Modern Stack: Cloud-native architecture using AWS and containers Impactful Domain: Build and evolve payment-centric systems … delivering high-scale, mission-critical platforms within the payments and data space. This role suits an experienced Java Engineer who is comfortable working in distributed systems, cloud environments, and data-heavy architectures. Youll be joining a team solving real scalability and reliability challenges, with autonomy and ownership from ...

System Performance Engineer (Cambridge)

Hiring Organisation
Visa
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK
Employment Type
Part-time
Fraud Detection platform processes massive volumes of streaming and historical data. To meet our ambitious performance and scalability goals, we are looking for a Systems Performance Engineer with expertise in JVM tuning, distributed systems optimisation, and AWS infrastructure performance. The Role In your role as a Systems … seeking help. Embrace a scientific mindset: formulate hypotheses, test them, evaluate results objectively. Show curiosity, enthusiasm, and a genuine interest in learning more about systems, tuning, and diagnostics. Collaborate effectively across teams and communicate findings clearly and constructively. Seek and provide timely, actionable feedback. Help raise the overall standard ...

System Performance Engineer

Hiring Organisation
17918
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Fraud Detection platform processes massive volumes of streaming and historical data. To meet our ambitious performance and scalability goals, we are looking for a Systems Performance Engineer with expertise in JVM tuning, distributed systems optimisation, and AWS infrastructure performance. The Role In your role as a Systems … seeking help. Embrace a scientific mindset: formulate hypotheses, test them, evaluate results objectively. Show curiosity, enthusiasm, and a genuine interest in learning more about systems, tuning, and diagnostics. Collaborate effectively across teams and communicate findings clearly and constructively. Seek and provide timely, actionable feedback. Help raise the overall standard ...

Data Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Anson Mccade
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, North East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
£65,000
building robust, scalable data pipelines that underpin analytics and AI solutions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with real-time data, distributed systems, and modern cloud architectures . What youll be doing Design and build scalable data pipelines (batch & streaming) Work with technologies like Kafka … datasets What were looking for Strong programming skills in Java (preferred) or Python Experience with streaming technologies (Kafka/Flink/Spark) Knowledge of distributed systems and large-scale data processing Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) Familiarity with DevOps tools and containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes) The offer ...

Senior Software Engineer (Java/Python)

Hiring Organisation
Morgan McKinley
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
Salary negotiable
What you'll be doing Designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable backend applications using Java and Python. Building and optimising cloud-native services and distributed systems within AWS environments. Developing intelligent search and AI-driven workflows, including semantic search and large language model integrations. Collaborating with engineers, product … technical solutions. Contributing to architectural decisions, engineering standards, and best practices across the software development lifecycle. Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical challenges across multiple systems and technologies. Mentoring engineers and promoting a collaborative, inclusive engineering culture. Evaluating and introducing emerging technologies where they can add measurable business value. What ...

Principal Engineer (Java) - up to £100,000 + Bonus - Hybrid

Hiring Organisation
Involved Solutions
Location
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 75,000 - 100,000 Annual
used by millions of customers. This role will focus on driving engineering excellence, defining technical standards and leading the design of scalable, high-availability systems across a modern cloud-native environment. Responsibilities for the Principal Java Engineer: Define and evolve engineering strategy, standards and best practices across your domain … Lead technical direction across multiple engineering teams and programmes Design and oversee delivery of large-scale, distributed systems using modern technologies Provide expert guidance on technical risk, architecture decisions and prioritisation Support Staff Engineers and development teams with deep technical leadership Drive adoption of DevOps, CI/ ...

Principal Engineer (Java) - up to £100,000 + Bonus - Hybrid

Hiring Organisation
Involved Solutions
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£75,000 - £100,000 per annum
used by millions of customers. This role will focus on driving engineering excellence, defining technical standards and leading the design of scalable, high-availability systems across a modern cloud-native environment. Responsibilities for the Principal Java Engineer: Define and evolve engineering strategy, standards and best practices across your domain … Lead technical direction across multiple engineering teams and programmes Design and oversee delivery of large-scale, distributed systems using modern technologies Provide expert guidance on technical risk, architecture decisions and prioritisation Support Staff Engineers and development teams with deep technical leadership Drive adoption of DevOps, CI/ ...

Platform Engineer ID47089

Hiring Organisation
Humand Talent
Location
Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
+ Kubernetes – to £75k Oxford | Hybrid Do you enjoy building infrastructure that engineers rely on every day? Interested in working hands-on with Linux systems, Kubernetes clusters and containerised platforms Our client is looking for a Platform Engineer to help design, build and maintain the infrastructure supporting complex engineering … opportunity to: Design and manage Kubernetes clusters Maintain and optimise Linux-based infrastructure Run and scale containerised services Work with networking, storage and distributed systems Build automation and infrastructure-as-code solutions Support engineering teams by maintaining reliable platform environments About You You may currently be a Platform ...

Senior Cloud Systems Engineer Optical Ground Systems

Hiring Organisation
Archangel Lightworks Ltd
Location
Oxford, Oxfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Stations?. By enabling ultra-high bandwidth data transfer for space applications, we are driving the future of high-speed, low-latency connectivity. Our systems are at the forefront of innovation, and we are looking for a talented Cloud Systems Engineer to support the cloud software that bridges … Optical Ground Stations with operational systems and external partners. If you are passionate about space, laser communication, cloud software, systems engineering, and integrating complex technologies, wed love to hear from you! Role Overview As a Cloud Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting ...

Systems Research Engineer

Hiring Organisation
European Tech Recruit
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Systems Research Engineer | C++ Systems Engineering One of the largest telecommunications companies in the world is looking for an experienced researcher to join the company in Edinburgh. The Vision 🚀 We are currently scaling a world-class research team in Edinburgh to redefine the foundational software stack … era. As AI transitions from experimental to "agentic" and "AI-native" infrastructure, we are building the super-node clusters and distributed architectures that will power the next generation of global data centres. This is a unique hybrid role positioned at the intersection of academic-grade systems research ...

Python Systems Developer

Hiring Organisation
Spectrum IT Recruitment
Location
Staines, Surrey, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£45000 - £55000/annum
Python Systems Developer required by a growing and highly innovative technology company located in Staines This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative engineering environment, working on mission-critical systems that underpin a global product offering. This role would suit someone with a strong background in Linux … Python development, ideally coming from an operational or hosting environment, who is looking to transition into a more structured systems development position. The Python Systems Developer will be responsible for the design, development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of systems that support core business operations and product infrastructure. ...

Data Engineer

Hiring Organisation
SF Partners Admin
Location
Worcester, Worcestershire, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
£85,000
scale by working with extremely large, text-heavy datasets to support real-world, high-impact outcomes. If you enjoy tackling complex data problems in distributed systems rather than standard reporting or dashboarding, this role will be a strong fit. The Role Work with multi-terabyte to large-scale … pipelines Improve batch processing performance and throughput across large datasets Solve challenges related to scalability, reliability, and data flow Contribute to the development of distributed data platforms Collaborate within a highly technical, research-driven environment What We're Looking For Experience working with large-scale datasets (multi-terabyte minimum ...

Lead Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Spectrum IT Recruitment
Location
Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£70000 - £75000/annum
solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology? This is an opportunity to join a talented engineering team building advanced, real-time software systems used in safety-critical environments worldwide. You'll be working at the intersection of enterprise software, IoT, and data-driven decision-making; developing solutions that … working on a sophisticated platform that connects physical devices (IoT) with real-time data processing, delivering actionable insights through modern web applications. The systems you help build are deployed globally and play a vital role in protecting people, infrastructure, and national security. Engineers here consistently highlight exposure to multiple ...

Senior Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Spectrum IT Recruitment
Location
Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£65000 - £80000/annum
solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology? This is an opportunity to join a talented engineering team building advanced, real-time software systems used in safety-critical environments worldwide. You'll be working at the intersection of enterprise software, IoT, and data-driven decision-making; developing solutions that … working on a sophisticated platform that connects physical devices (IoT) with real-time data processing, delivering actionable insights through modern web applications. The systems you help build are deployed globally and play a vital role in protecting people, infrastructure, and national security. Engineers here consistently highlight exposure to multiple ...

Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Accountancy Action
Location
Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£70,000 - £90,000 per annum
experienced Backend Software Engineer to help build and scale the core infrastructure behind an AI voice platform. You will work on real-time systems that manage high volumes of concurrent interactions, integrate with healthcare systems, and orchestrate AI-driven workflows. Key Responsibilities Design and develop scalable backend services … real-time voice AI systems Build APIs and services that power conversational workflows and integrations Work on event-driven architectures handling telephony, streaming, and AI responses Integrate with third-party systems and external platforms Optimise system performance, reliability, and latency Contribute to architectural decisions, infrastructure design, and engineering ...

Lead Integration Engineer & Developer

Hiring Organisation
Ashdown Group
Location
Liverpool, Merseyside, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
company based in Liverpool is requires a hands-on Lead Integration Engineer & Developer to take ownership of their growing integration platform connecting core internal systems with external partners and services. This is a high-impact role combining deep technical delivery with architectural leadership. Youll spend a significant portion … your time building production systems, while also shaping the future of their integration ecosystem. The platform is built around HubSpot and a modern event-driven architecture in AWS, and youll play a key role in defining how they design APIs, process events, and scale integrations across the business. ...

Data Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Anson McCade
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
focused on building modern, scalable data platforms that power analytics, AI, and operational decision making. You will be working on real world, production grade systems rather than proof of concepts, with clear ownership and visibility across the full data lifecycle. What You’ll Be Doing You will be hands … Python where needed Develop real-time streaming solutions using technologies such as Kafka and Flink Integrate data from multiple sources including APIs, batch systems, and streaming platforms using AWS services like Kinesis, MSK, Lambda, and Glue Contribute to modern data architecture patterns including medallion architecture and event-driven design ...

Principal Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
83zero Ltd
Location
London, Lime Street, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£110000 - £130000/annum
fostering a high-performing engineering culture. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end design and development of full stack applications across frontend and backend systems Define and drive engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles Act as a technical authority across multiple teams, guiding complex solution design and delivery … Build scalable, secure, and high-performing systems using modern frameworks and cloud technologies Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions Mentor and coach engineers, supporting career development and technical growth Drive adoption of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks ...

Data Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Anson McCade
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
delivering cutting-edge data solutions across complex environments. You’ll be part of an advanced engineering function focused on building scalable, cloud-native data systems that power analytics, AI, and business-critical decision-making. What You’ll Be Doing Data Engineering & Pipeline Development Design, build, and optimise scalable data … engineering best practices Support and mentor junior team members where appropriate Requirements 3+ years’ commercial experience in Data Engineering or large-scale data systems Strong programming skills in Java (preferred) or Python Hands-on experience with Kafka, Flink, or Spark (streaming focus is a strong advantage) Solid understanding ...

Lead Data Architect (eDV)

Hiring Organisation
Aker Systems Limited
Location
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Aker Systems was founded in 2017 by a team of experienced technology professionals who recognised an opportunity to provide highly secure enterprise data platforms to large organisations. We build and operate ground-breaking, ultra-secure, high performance, cloud-based data infrastructure for the enterprise. Our proprietary technology solutions drive … performance and reduce costs while helping our clients to improve the management and sharing of data across their organisations. In 2024, Aker Systems won the Breakthrough Culture Awards highlighting growth companies putting culture first. In 2020 Aker Systems was recognised as a One to Watch on the Sunday ...

Vice President - Full Stack Engineer (Java/Angular/AI)

Hiring Organisation
Robert Walters
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£85,000 - £100,000 per annum
capabilities through high-quality engineering and platform design. The environment is highly technical and hands-on, with a strong focus on building reliable, scalable systems within a regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and enhance scalable distributed systems handling high volumes of data and transactions Develop … maintain backend services and APIs using modern engineering practices Contribute to system design, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making Build resilient, automated systems with strong focus on reliability, observability, and performance Work closely with engineering and product teams to deliver production-grade solutions Contribute to CI/CD, testing ...

Senior Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Understanding Recruitment
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£165,000 - £185,000 per annum
Have you built low-latency, high-performance systems and want to work at the cutting edge of crypto trading infrastructure? Senior Software Engineer (C++) - Crypto Trading Salary: up to £185k + bonus + RSUs Location: Fully Remote We are delighted to be continuing our partnership with a globally established … C++ Engineers to help build one of the most scalable, secure, and high-performance trading platforms in the market. You'll join a globally distributed Trading Technology team, working on critical backend services including matching engines, market data gateways, and APIs, all within a low-latency, high-throughput environment ...

PHP Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Moorepay
Location
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
Competitive salary
experience using LLM APIs or AI-enhanced features and Agents. Experience with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or serverless platforms. Interest in distributed systems, event-driven architectures, or DDD concepts. Familiarity with observability tooling and debugging complex systems. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a software engineer ...

Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Moorepay
Location
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
Competitive salary
experience using LLM APIs or AI-enhanced features and Agents. Experience with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or serverless platforms. Interest in distributed systems, event-driven architectures, or DDD concepts. Familiarity with observability tooling and debugging complex systems. ...

Senior Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™
Location
Ipswich, England, United Kingdom
Ipswich (Hybrid) | £65,000 - £70,000 | Python Location: Ipswich, hybrid working Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + benefits Tech Stack: Backend: Python Architecture: Microservices, distributed systems Cloud: AWS, Azure, or GCP experience beneficial Tools: Git, CI/CD pipelines, REST APIs Are you the kind of engineer … enjoys working on systems where correctness, reliability, and real world impact matter and you're looking for your next career challenge? We’re working with a well-established but growing technology company building complex, data heavy software used in high stakes environments. This is not a greenfield startup chasing ...