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Backend Software Engineer - Python

Hiring Organisation
Opus Resourcing Ltd
Location
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 50,000 - 75,000 Annual
part of the team. Salary Circa £50-75k + Bens + Stock Key skills required for the Software Engineer role - Python/Distributed Systems Strong commercial experience Circa 2-5 years developing performant Back End systems in Python OR C OR C++ OR Rust Experience … strong interest in asynchronous and network programming Exposure to some of distributed systems, networking and Client Server architectures Comfortable working in Linux-based development environments Interest in learning systems programming languages such as C, C++ or Rust Familiarity with virtualisation platforms (VMware, KVM, Hyper-V) and/ ...

esearch (Systems) Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Microtech Global Ltd
Location
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
seeking Systems Research Engineers with a strong interest in computer systems, distributed AI infrastructure, and performance optimization. These roles are ideal for recent PhD graduates or exceptional BSc/MSc engineers looking to build research-driven engineering experience in areas such as operating systems, distributed systems, AI model serving, and machine learning infrastructure. You will work closely with senior architects on real-world projects, helping to prototype and optimize next-generation AI infrastructure. Required Qualifications and Skills: Bachelors or Masters degree inComputer Science,Electrical Engineering, or related field. Strong knowledge of distributed ...

Software Engineer – C# / .NET (Automation & Distributed Systems)

Hiring Organisation
Avanti
Location
East London, London, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£50,000 per annum
Software Engineer – C#/.NET (Automation & Distributed Systems) Fully Remote | £50,000 | London Meetups Every 2 Months We are working with a fast-growing automation and AI-driven software company building backend systems that automate real operational workflows for clients in sectors such as automotive and financial … services. This is not a front-end heavy role. It is backend, systems-focused engineering. The team build long-running background services, distributed processing systems and automation workflows that move data between platforms and trigger real-world business actions. What You’ll Be Doing Building and maintaining ...

Senior Software Engineer – C# / .NET (Automation & Distributed Systems)

Hiring Organisation
Avanti
Location
East London, London, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£60,000 - £65,000 per annum
Senior Software Engineer – C#/.NET (Automation & Distributed Systems) Fully Remote | £60,000–£65,000 | London Meetups Every 2 Months We are working with a fast-growing automation and AI-driven software company building backend systems that automate real operational workflows for clients in sectors such … automotive and financial services. This is not a front-end heavy role. It is backend, systems-focused engineering. The team build long-running background services, distributed processing systems and automation workflows that move data between platforms and trigger real-world business actions. What You’ll Be Doing ...

Backend Software Engineer Junior-Mid Level - Programmatic

Hiring Organisation
Mobkoi
Location
City of London, London, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
Competitive salary
Programmatic, you will contribute to the development and evolution of MOBKOI’s programmatic advertising platform. You will work closely with experienced engineers on backend systems that power real-time bidding (RTB), campaign delivery, and large-scale integrations with SSPs and DSPs.This role is well suited to engineers early … their career who want to deepen their expertise in distributed systems, low-latency services, and cloud-based infrastructure, while gaining exposure to the programmatic advertising ecosystem. You will be supported through mentorship, code reviews, and progressive ownership of backend components. RESPONSIBILITIES • Contribute to the development and improvement ...

Backend Software Engineer (JuniorMid Level) Programmatic

Hiring Organisation
Mobkoi
Location
City of London, London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Level) Programmatic, you will contribute to the development and evolution of MOBKOIs programmatic advertising platform. You will work closely with experienced engineers on backend systems that power real-time bidding (RTB), campaign delivery, and large-scale integrations with SSPs and DSPs. This role is well suited to engineers early … their career who want to deepen their expertise in distributed systems, low-latency services, and cloud-based infrastructure, while gaining exposure to the programmatic advertising ecosystem. You will be supported through mentorship, code reviews, and progressive ownership of backend components. RESPONSIBILITIES Contribute to the development and improvement ...

Senior Technical Architect

Hiring Organisation
Nicoll Curtin
Location
United Kingdom
Enterprise Architect (Hands-On) – C#/.NET Core | Azure | Distributed Systems | Global SaaS - Fully Remote We are looking for a highly technical, hands-on Enterprise Architect to help shape and scale a global technology platform following continued international growth, including expansion into North America. This … 30pm UK time) The Role -Own and evolve the enterprise architecture framework aligned to business growth -Design scalable, secure, high-performance distributed systems -Lead monolith → microservices modernisation -Drive event-driven and clean architecture principles -Work hands-on with engineering on architecture and system design -Establish architectural standards, governance ...

Engineering Lead - VMWare/Openshift

Hiring Organisation
Square One Resources
Location
Nationwide, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£400 - £485/day
Type: 10-month contract (Inside IR35) Company Introduction: We are currently recruiting for an Engineering Lead with experience in large-scale IT infrastructure & distributed systems to join our tier-1 banking client on an exciting long-term contract. Role overview The role is part of the Virtualisation Engineering … Team within Distributed Compute in CTO Enterprise Services. A VMware Engineering POD Lead is responsible for guiding the development and delivery of VMware products, ensuring they meet business needs and customer expectations. Responsible for VMware Products Vision and Strategy with a focus on automation, availability, reliability, performance, and scale. ...

Principal Python Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Ncounter
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£170,000 - £200,000 per annum
internal compute frameworks that underpin their trading and research platforms. This is a high-impact role, working at the intersection of software engineering and distributed systems, with the opportunity to build scalable tools and frameworks used across the business. What you’ll do: Design, develop, and maintain performant … tools and platforms that streamline workflows across investment and technology teams Contribute to code reviews and best practices, improving overall development quality Work across distributed systems, containers, and automation pipelines to deliver scalable solutions What we’re looking for: 6+ years’ professional software development experience Strong proficiency ...

Systems Research Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Project People
Location
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Systems Research Engineer About the Company Our client is seeking a Systems Research Engineer to join their AI team in Edinburgh. This is a full-time, permanent role focused on building the next generation of AI-native infrastructure and "Agentic Serving" architectures. Working at the cutting edge … workloads and distributed systems, you will be supported by world-class experts in a high-growth environment. This is a unique opportunity to enter the AI sector, offering an exceptional career path and long-term growth potential. Junior-level candidates are welcome to apply. About the Role ...

Principal Architect – Robotics & Hardware (Glasgow)

Hiring Organisation
Chemify Limited
Location
England, United Kingdom
improve quality of life and extend the reach of humanity. Our newly opened Chemifarm facility in Glasgow operates a growing fleet of advanced robotic systems that automate synthesis, optimisation, and library generation. As we scale up to globally distributed facilities, we are undertaking a foundational transformation … within the Office of the CTO, you will act as the architectural bridge between Hardware Engineering and Software Engineering, shaping how our robots, control systems, and cloud services work together as a coherent whole. Your mission is to define a robust Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) that enables our universal ...

Senior Software Engineer - Front End

Hiring Organisation
mkodo
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
wherever business needs require. Core areas of depth may include one or more of: Web/Front-end engineering Java/AWS backend and distributed systems React Native Android (Kotlin) iOS (Swift) Successful candidates demonstrate deep expertise in at least one of these areas while maintaining practical experience … across others. This role suits engineers who are highly autonomous, delivery-focused, and capable of owning technical design and execution for complex features and systems, while contributing to team growth and technical direction. What you’ll do: Engineering delivery & technical ownership Design, build, and deliver high-quality software across ...

esearch (Systems) Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Microtech Global Ltd
Location
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 100,000 Annual
seeking Systems Research Engineers with a strong interest in computer systems, distributed AI infrastructure, and performance optimization. These roles are ideal for recent PhD graduates or exceptional BSc/MSc engineers looking to build research-driven engineering experience in areas such as operating systems, distributed systems, AI model serving, and machine learning infrastructure click apply for full job details ...

Solution Architect - Cloud | Serverless | Distributed Systems | AWS/Azure/GCP

Hiring Organisation
Scope AT Limited
Location
Knutsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP Annual
Solution Architect - Cloud | Serverless | Distributed Systems | AWS/Azure/GCP Location: Knutsford or Northampton (Hybrid) Join a leading tech-driven organisation as a Solution Architect , shaping and delivering modern, scalable systems that drive innovation and business transformation. What you'll do: Design and implement secure, resilient … cloud and distributed solutions. Leverage AWS/Azure/GCP , containerisation, and serverless technologies. Balance business needs, risk, and technical trade-offs to deliver real value. Collaborate with stakeholders to define strategy and architectural direction. Guide and mentor teams, driving best practice and technical excellence. What you'll bring ...

Product Owner

Hiring Organisation
Square One Resources
Location
Nationwide, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£400 - £485/day
stakeholders; ensure products are updated and compliant with supported versions; communicate CVEs promptly Provide technical direction and leadership, ensuring best practices in VMware products, distributed systems, servers, and storage Handle crisis situations efficiently, representing the team in major incident calls and providing technical expertise Implement robust monitoring … alerting systems to proactively manage platform health Ensure system availability and performance, meeting defined SLAs and SLOs Plan for future Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: 15+ Years of total IT experience with large scale IT Infrastructure and 12+ year of experience with Distributed ...

Low Latency Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Harrington Starr
Location
City of London, London, United Kingdom
looking for a high-calibre Solution Engineer with a passion for performance and capital markets technology to deliver complex, front-office trading systems for leading global investment banks, asset managers, fintechs and exchanges. This role sits at the intersection of engineering excellence, client engagement, and strategic delivery — working hands … latency trading solutions in capital markets environments Contributing directly to the codebase on the most technically challenging aspects of client deliveries Architecting performant, resilient distributed systems informed by deep domain knowledge Building solutions across OMS, EMS, Smart Order Routing, Matching Engines, FIX gateways and Risk platforms Working with ...

Lead .NET/Full Stack Developer - Hybrid - Up to £700/day Outside IR35 | C# | Azure | Event Driven Systems | Payments | API Driven

Hiring Organisation
VirtueTech Recruitment Group
Location
London Area, United Kingdom
Lead .NET/Full Stack Developer - Hybrid - £700/day Outside IR35 | C# | Azure | Event Driven Systems | Payments | API Driven We have a unique opportunity for a Lead .NET/Full Stack Developer to join a payments company. As the Lead .NET/Full Stack Developer , you’ll play … closely with Product, Data, Risk, and Platform teams , you’ll help evolve the platform architecture and ensure the delivery of secure, scalable, and resilient distributed systems within a regulated fintech environment. 📍 2–3 days per week in the office – City of London 💰 Up to £700/day Outside ...

Back End Developer

Hiring Organisation
Prism Digital
Location
City of London, London, United Kingdom
Founding Backend Engineer | PostgreSQL, GCP & Distributed Systems | AI Music Creation Platform Salary: £60,000-£100,000 Location: Victoria, London The Role You’ll join a small founding team building a browser-based platform designed to make creating music as universal as listening. The product already has 100,000+ … users and over 1M songs created. As the Founding Backend Engineer, you’ll own the backend systems powering payments, collaboration, and media infrastructure as the platform scales to millions of users. What They’re Looking For (Non-Negotiables) You’re a backend engineer who enjoys designing systems properly ...

esearch (Systems) Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Microtech Global Ltd
Location
Edinburgh, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
seeking Systems Research Engineers with a strong interest in computer systems, distributed AI infrastructure, and performance optimization. These roles are ideal for recent PhD graduates or exceptional BSc/MSc engineers looking to build research-driven engineering experience in areas such as operating systems, xxuwjjq distributed systems, AI model serving, and machine learning infrastructure. You w... Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out. ...

Lead Architect

Hiring Organisation
Accelerant
Location
United Kingdom
clearly communicated, understood, and consistently applied Design and Innovation Define and maintain architectural patterns across backend services, APIs, data platforms, and front end systems Design scalable, resilient systems for analytics, workflow orchestration, and intelligence features Guide decomposition of legacy systems into well defined services and domains Evaluate … technologies and data stores, favoring open standards and long term maintainability Architect distributed systems with focus on reliability, fault tolerance, and scalability Standards & Governance Establish API design standards ensuring consistency, discoverability, and ease of integration Define front end standards prioritizing web platform capabilities, progressive enhancement, and accessibility (WCAG ...

Software Architect

Hiring Organisation
Akkodis
Location
Cheadle, England, United Kingdom
Software Architect – Safety‐Critical Systems The Role We are looking for an accomplished Software Architect to design, develop, integrate, and assure complex distributed software systems within a safety‐critical or safety‐related environment. You’ll work across the full software lifecycle, collaborating with architects, engineering teams … deliver secure, high‐integrity solutions on Linux and Windows platforms within a regulated defence setting. Key Responsibilities Design and develop software for large distributed systems using C/C++, Java, and Python . Apply robust software architectures and model‐driven development approaches. Translate mathematical or theoretical models into ...

Senior Software Engineer, Trading Systems

Hiring Organisation
Ripple
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
responsibility from Day 1. You will be an integral part of the Ripple Trading and Markets Team, building scalable, resilient and performant trading systems in a constantly evolving and fast paced environment. You will have real impact and have the opportunity to drive the architectural roadmap, whilst looking … breadth of trading strategies and products. Building towards an event-driven architecture to connect the logical building blocks and provide integrated communication between trading systems and to other partners. Continuing to support and complement Ripple’s Payments, Custody and Stablecoin business units WHAT YOU’LL DO: Be an ambitious ...

Software Engineer (Python)

Hiring Organisation
Autonomai Recruitment
Location
London Area, United Kingdom
Role: Software Engineer — Clearing & Post‐Trade Systems Skills: Python, Distributed Systems, Databases, Financial Infrastructure Location: London Compensation: £500K TC Overview Join a high‐impact engineering group building next‐generation clearing and post‐trade systems that support large‐scale algorithmic trading. You’ll design and implement core … latency‐sensitive performance across global trading infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Build, scale, and maintain Python services that manage trade capture, clearing, and settlement processes. Design distributed systems to ensure data integrity and fault tolerance across trading and back‐office pipelines. Work closely with trading, operations, and risk teams ...

Senior Java Engineer – Reactive

Hiring Organisation
Fynity
Location
City of London, London, United Kingdom
week onsite) Are you a senior, hands-on Engineer who thrives in event-driven, asynchronous environments? Do you enjoy building low-latency, high-throughput distributed systems where correctness, resilience, and performance really matter? This is an opportunity to work at the core of real-time payments infrastructure, helping … scale. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll play a senior individual-contributor role within a high-performing engineering team, building asynchronous, message-driven systems designed for scale, resilience, and near-zero downtime. Design and implement high-throughput, low-latency systems processing millions of real-time payment events ...

Principal Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Verifone
Location
City of London, London, United Kingdom
electronic payment technology industry. Verifone has one of the leading electronic payment solutions brands and is one of the largest providers of electronic payment systems worldwide. Verifone has a diverse, dynamic and fast paced work environment in which employees are focused on results and have opportunities to excel. … Verifone employees are leading the payments industry through experience, innovation, and an ambitious spirit. Whether it’s developing the next platform of secure payment systems or searching for new ways to bring electronic payments to new markets, the team at Verifone is dedicated to the success of our customers ...