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About the Role: We are seeking a highly experienced and versatile Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise across quantitative development, infrastructure engineering, and full-stack development, to join and lead a high-performance team. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of finance and technology, has led engineering teams, and has built and maintained robust trading systems and developer tooling … across cloud-native architectures. Location: Remote | Dubai | London Key Responsibilities: Lead architecture, design, and development of scalable trading platforms and internal developer tools. Collaborate with quant researchers, traders, and infrastructure teams to deliver performant solutions. Maintain and optimize trading infrastructure (low-latency systems, data pipelines, monitoring, etc.). Manage a team of software engineers, mentor junior developers, and drive best More ❯

Reporting Technical Delivery Lead (Data/DevOps) Banking Hybrid in London: 3-4 days per week onsite 6 months+ £800 - £900 per day In short: We're building a new, systematic data platform with repeatable capability using DevOps principles and we need a Technical Lead to deliver this. Having technical experience with data and devops is essential and so is … the ability to deliver, report and manage the team. In full: We are seeking a seasoned and hands-on Reporting Technical Delivery Lead to drive the delivery of our strategic reporting and analytics platforms across our EMEA division. This role is critical in enabling front-office, risk, compliance, and operations teams to make data-driven decisions with speed and confidence. … You will lead a team of delivery resources and BI developers, within a wider data and analytics platforms team, ensuring the timely execution of complex reporting initiatives in a highly regulated, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in robust enterprise delivery of reporting/data visualisation platforms, project management, and leadership skills to drive the More ❯

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and visionary Technical Lead with deep expertise in Java Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and solution design to lead the backend engineering efforts of our enterprise platforms. This role requires strong architectural acumen, hands-on coding capability, and a leadership mindset to guide teams across the full software development lifecycle. Exposure to mobile … product stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions. Key Responsibilities: • Design and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, and modern architectural practices. • Lead development of RESTful APIs and microservices along with mobile platforms, ensuring consistency and alignment with business and UX goals. • Drive integration with API Gateway technologies (e.g., Kong, Apigee, AWS API More ❯

Engineering Lead - B2B SaaS Rules Engine | InsurTech London - Hybrid - 2 days a week in the office Up to £120,000 per annum plus 10% bonus and excellent benefits including pension and private health Java | Spring Boot | AWS | Kubernetes Are you an Engineering Lead passionate about driving impactful software delivery and building high-performing engineering teams? Engineering Lead - A growing SaaS … InsurTech, backed by a global financial services group, is seeking an Engineering Lead to lead and grow a cross-functional development team working on a mission-critical Rules Engine platform as part of a major tech transformation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of people leadership, delivery execution and technical strategy. The Engineering Lead will … join a company that's transforming how life insurance is bought and underwritten - building modern, cloud-native solutions used by insurers and advisors around the world. As Engineering Lead, you'll focus on enabling your team to deliver high-quality software, foster a culture of technical excellence and collaboration as well as contributing to the company's broader engineering leadership. More ❯

Base Salary: Up to £140,000 per annum + Equity Location: London (Farringdon), Hybrid in office 1 day a month We are seeking a talented Technical Lead to join a pioneering AI start up automating the legal side of property transactions worldwide. Our mission is to leverage the latest in Generative AI and Large Language Models, placing us at the … forefront of advanced technology in this field. As a Technical Lead, you’ll guide a talented team of AI engineers and software engineers, own the end-to-end development of new features, collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute directly to a product that transforms the way property is transacted globally. Ideal candidates will have: 5+ years in a leadership … role such as Technical Lead or hands-on Engineering Manager, ideally within AI/ML, software development, or SaaS startups. Passionate about Generative AI and LLMs with a strong grasp of cutting-edge algorithms and technologies (e.g., NLP, computer vision, predictive analytics). Extensive experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure), microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps/ More ❯

Technical Lead – Java Spring Boot – Must have Mobile App Development/Modernisation Location: Hybrid, 1 day a week in London office A leading enterprise organisation that specialises in AI-First solutions is seeking a seasoned Technical Lead with deep expertise in Java Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and solution design to drive the backend engineering strategy for its platform engineering function. … with API gateways and mobile app development/modernisation Key Responsibilities: Design and develop high-performance, secure, and scalable backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, and modern architectural patterns. Lead the development of RESTful APIs and microservices, ensuring alignment with mobile platforms and business objectives. Integrate with API Gateway solutions (e.g., Kong, Apigee, AWS API Gateway) to enforce access control More ❯

GCP Technical Lead will be responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of GCP-based solutions. This position requires a highly skilled individual with expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure management, and application development using Google Cloud technologies. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and efficient cloud solutions that meet business requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead More ❯

Lead Java Developer – FX/Trading! 💹💰 Salary: £120,000 - £130,000 + bonus (previously 25-40%) + benefits📍 Location: 3 days onsite, City of London Do you enjoy writing Java code day-to-day as well as line-managing your own team? Do you have a few years of commercial experience as a Software Engineering leader working with different stakeholders … leading Asian FX trading firm and work on cutting-edge trading solutions! This highly respected financial institution is expanding its London office and is on the lookout for a Lead Java Developer to guide one of the teams working on an App in the Cloud product. As the Lead Java Developer, you will:Be a hands-on leader and write … knowledge of the finance world and trading industry This is an exceptional opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to a leading trading platform. If you are an Engineering Leader/Manager who also enjoys being hands-on with writing code daily, this one is for you! Ready to help guide a passionate and strong team? Apply now and be More ❯

Lead Data Scientist - Optimisation Location: Hybrid (1 day a week in Reading or Central London) Salary: £80,000-£110,000+ £6K Car Allowance + 10% Bonus + Excellent Benefits We’re recruiting on behalf of one of the UK’s largest and most influential automotive groups for a Lead Data Scientist . This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced … data scientist and people leader to shape operational strategy using cutting-edge optimisation techniques across a high-impact, data-rich organisation. With a remit covering everything from vehicle logistics to refurbishment optimisation , this role is perfect for someone who’s passionate about delivering measurable business value through advanced modelling and hands-on leadership. The Role As Lead Data Scientist for … the Operations team , you will lead a growing group of data scientists focused on solving real-world operational challenges. Your team will design and deploy advanced models, applying advanced mathematical optimisation techniques (e.g., Linear Programming , Scheduling , Graph Theory ) to complex business problems, with the goal of improving supply chain efficiency, optimise vehicle movement, and enhance operational workflows across the organisation. More ❯

Software Engineering Lead/Technical Lead/Principal Software Engineer/Lead Software Engineer I've worked in the recruitment sector for over 15 years and this is one of the most interesting opportunities I've worked on in Software Engineering. If you are passionate, curious, hungry and seeking an opportunity to make your mark on Fintech in the United … leading global VCs, and brings together seasoned, experienced payment, banking and tech industry professionals who are aiming to redefine the market that they operate in. Job Description Software Engineering Lead/Technical Lead/Principal Software Enginer/Lead Software Engineer for Backend services you will be responsible for a range of backend systems such as Software applications that include … through system enhancements and maintenance. Ensuring high availability in production systems is a critical responsibility of this role. To excel in this role, you should be: A people-oriented leader who is easy to work with, adaptable and flexible while maintaining high standards. Supported by global teams of engineers, QAs, SREs, and DevOps professionals. Comfortable managing a mix of direct More ❯

Lead Java Software Engineer with around 7-10 years of experience, including relevant Financial Markets knowledge, sought to Co-Lead a team of 12 for a Multi-Award-Winning $5BN+ AUM Systematic Hedge Fund. My client is one of the original Systematic Investment firms and is proud of its genuinely collegiate, friendly and supportive culture, with an enviably low staff … preferred. Excellent academic record with a minimum of a good Bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject, preferably Computer Science/Computing. This is an excellent opportunity for a Lead Java Developer to grow the career in a world-class Systematic Trading environment with a genuinely friendly and supportive culture. This firm operates a three-day-per-week office-based More ❯

A leading AWS Premier Consulting Partner is seeking a Lead Full Stack Engineer to join its growing technical team. As a key member of this cloud-native consultancy, you'll work on innovative digital solutions for a diverse range of clients – from fast-growing start-ups to established enterprises. You’ll bring technical leadership, strong coding skills, and a proactive … approach to delivering secure, scalable applications using AWS technologies. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Guide and mentor junior developers within the team. Lead architecture design and technical planning discussions. Ensure coding standards, security best practices, and high-quality code reviews. Promote continuous improvement in development practices and processes. Advocate for a “security by design” mindset in all engineering activities. Software Development More ❯

America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, North America, and Africa to understand audiences and help the world’s leading organisations succeed and grow. Job Title: Software Development Team Lead (Java) Location: London, Grays Inn Road #LI-Hybrid #LI-EH2 #LI-KantarMedia Role Description We are seeking a Software Development Team Lead with a strong focus on developing production-grade … software, extensive experience with Azure services, and proficiency in Java and knowledge in python. As a team lead, you will manage a team of engineers and collaborate with a third-party vendor to deliver robust, scalable solutions. Role Responsibilities: Development: Lead the design and development of high-quality, production-grade software solutions using Java and python. Ensure code is optimized More ❯

Who we are United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning More ❯

Role: Tech Lead – Banking Experience Location: London (Hybrid) Job Type: Contract Job Summary: We are seeking a seasoned Technical Lead with strong experience in the banking and financial services sector to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable technology solutions. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in enterprise architecture, microservices, and cloud technologies, with hands-on experience … delivering mission-critical banking applications. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions. Key Responsibilities: Lead a cross-functional engineering team in the design, development, testing, and deployment of secure and scalable banking applications. Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, and stakeholders to define system requirements and functional specifications. Provide … Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 7+ years of software development experience with at least 2–3 years in a Tech Lead or Senior Engineer role. Proven experience delivering technology solutions within retail, investment, or digital banking environments. Strong hands-on experience with one or more of the following: Java, .NET, Python More ❯

Location: London, UK (3 days in office) SC Cleared: Required Job Type: Full-Time Experience: 8+ years Job Description: We are seeking an experienced and diligent Automation Test Lead with extensive knowledge in functional and automation testing in the banking and financial sector. The ideal candidate will have a deep experience and understanding of test automation frameworks, and an understanding … of COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) products and experience in Data Modernization/Transformation programmes. As an Automation Test Lead, you will be responsible for designing and executing test plans, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the quality of our software applications. You will also organise and manage the test automation team. Key Responsibilities: Plan, schedule, coordinate (in-sprint … around data inputs, outputs and data source-target comparisons Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field Proven experience as an Automation Test Lead, with at least 5 years of experience and automation testing in the banking and financial sector Experience with cloud technologies, such as Azure Data Factory In depth experience, knowledge and More ❯

you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world. Visit us at UST.com. You Are: A visionary and highly experienced Lead Infrastructure Architect to lead the enterprise-wide technology architecture across all infrastructure domains. With over 20+ years of proven expertise, the ideal candidate will shape the strategy, design, and transformation … of complex infrastructure landscapes—including Wintel, Linux, Network, Voice, Collaboration, Mobility, Observability, End-User Computing, End-User Services, and Service Desk. You will lead and drive architecture review boards and provide strategic direction. This role acts as a key advisor to senior leadership and ensures that infrastructure investments align with organizational goals, operational resilience, scalability, and innovation. Hybrid working model … days in the office. The Opportunity : Key Responsibilities: Define and lead the end-to-end infrastructure architecture strategy for enterprise systems, ensuring alignment with digital transformation goals. Design scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions across multiple domains: Wintel & Linux platforms Network (LAN/WAN/SD-WAN, Wireless, Firewalls) Unified Communication/Voice/Collaboration (Cisco, MS Teams) Mobility & Endpoint More ❯

at CLS and define and shape a supportive and inclusive working environment in which everyone is encouraged to be open and forward-thinking. Your Role The Oracle Cloud Support Lead will provide technical leadership and expertise in supporting and maintaining the Oracle Cloud ERP/EPM application, specifically within the Finance and Procurement domains. This role requires a deep understanding … of Oracle Cloud architecture, performance optimisation, integration, security, and operational best practices. The support lead will provide advanced technical support, trouble shoot complex issues, manage a team of support engineers and will work closely with functional and technical teams to resolve high-impact issues while maintaining stability and security of the Oracle Cloud platform. Your responsibilities Technical Oversight & Support : Provide … and maintaining security measures in compliance with relevant policies and regulations. Manage the environment strategies for EPM and ERP environments and administer access to those environments. Incident & Problem Management: Lead technical investigations into complex problems, working with other teams to identify root causes and implement permanent solutions. Take the lead during critical incidents and outages, managing communication with internal stakeholders More ❯

find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future. Role Summary The Product Data Lead is a critical role in the capturing and building of a single Product Taxonomy across SMBC within EMEA. This role will help SMBC to develop a deeper understanding of its … have over fifty members (permanent employees, contractors, and consultants) in less than 3 years, and is expected to grow further over the next 2-3 years. Accountabilities and Responsibilities Lead product vision and roadmap: Develop and implement a product roadmap designed to meet the needs of the organisation through a single taxonomy. Drive the aggregation of all product data through More ❯

you are an extraordinary developer and who loves to push the boundaries to solve complex business problems using creative solutions, then we wish to talk with you. As a Lead Architect (Azure), you will work in the Technology team that helps deliver our Data Engineering offerings at large scale to our Fortune clients worldwide. The role is responsible for innovating More ❯

you are an extraordinary developer and who loves to push the boundaries to solve complex business problems using creative solutions, then we wish to talk with you. As a Lead Architect (Azure), you will work in the Technology team that helps deliver our Data Engineering offerings at large scale to our Fortune clients worldwide. The role is responsible for innovating More ❯

Role Summary The Reference Data Lead is a very important role as part of the EMEA Division’s Data Governance and BCBS239 Programme. The ideal candidate must have knowledge of master and reference data management, including the implementation and support of master and reference data policies, standards, procedures & processes. The role will require working with stakeholders across all functions and More ❯

Lead Engineer – NodeJS Developer Salary: Up to £100000 + Benefits + Bonus NodeJS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React Framework, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Digital Investments. SQL, Harrington Starr has partnered with an innovative Digital Currency Investment Platform Company that specialise in developing unique software systems for clients for invest into Digital Markets from Pensions, Investments and Fund Management. This is an exciting opportunity … experience with JavaScript and TypeScript Experience with Azure Cloud Experience with Kubernetes and Docker. Any experience with Digital Investments. A 2:1 or above in Computer Science - Required A leader within their community and a specialist Development team already in place, due to recent success they are looking to further build out their Software Engineering team in their London Office. More ❯

Lead Software Engineer – UK Remote | £80,000 to £85,000 | Hands-on Leadership in Scalable Systems Are you a technical leader ready to guide a high-performing engineering team? Do you enjoy mentoring others while staying close to architecture and system design? Interested in shaping tools that support real-world infrastructure at scale? We’re recruiting for a Lead Software … environment. This role combines team leadership with technical direction, ideal for someone who enjoys working across the full product lifecycle while helping others grow. Why This Role is Great Lead a talented team delivering software that supports the installation, configuration and maintenance of distributed systems at scale Balance hands-on technical design with mentoring and team development Collaborate across product … from candidates with transferable skills or experience from different sectors. If you’ve solved similar challenges elsewhere, we’d love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing Lead a cross-functional engineering team focused on service reliability, deployment tooling and systems integration Shape the team’s approach to architecture, testing, delivery and support Mentor software engineers and contribute More ❯

Lead Software Engineer – UK Remote | £80,000 to £85,000 | Hands-on Leadership in Scalable Systems w/API Design Are you a technical leader ready to guide a high-performing engineering team? Do you enjoy mentoring others while staying close to architecture and system design? Interested in shaping tools that support real-world infrastructure at scale? We’re recruiting … for a Lead Software Engineer on behalf of a fast-growing technology company whose platform is relied upon across thousands of physical locations in the UK and internationally. Known for their innovative approach and people-first culture, our client offers the chance to take ownership of meaningful projects in a collaborative, supportive environment. This role combines team leadership with technical … direction, ideal for someone who enjoys working across the full product lifecycle while helping others grow. Why This Role is Great Lead a talented team delivering software that supports the installation, configuration and maintenance of distributed systems at scale Balance hands-on technical design with mentoring and team development Collaborate across product, cloud, QA and systems engineering to deliver robust More ❯