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Java Team Lead/Engineering Manager - Java, AWS, MySQL, NoSql, REST APIs, Microservices, Artificial intelligence (Hybrid) Description for the Java Team Lead/Software Engineering Manager role:- You will be joining a fast-growing, small to medium sized Saas Company based in London. The Software Engineering Manager will be managing a very bright, talented team … products moving forward. This position will manage initially 10-15 engineers and will be working with the latest technologies including AI and ML. Core skills/Experience for the Software Engineering Manager role: 8yrs+ in Development roles 3yrs+ Managing Software Engineering teams Full Stack development experience including strong Java, Microservices and AWS Happy to still be … or interest in AI/Machine Learning Likely to have experience in a Saas based company, ideally start up or early stage company going through growth. Salary for the Software Engineering Manager will depend on experience, but expect between £110,000 and £130,000 + Pension + competitve benefits Software Engineering Manager/Java Team Lead More ❯

Software Engineering Manager – Deep Tech – London AI meets physical engineering. Algorithms meet real-world constraints. Theory meets industrial-scale impact. This Deep Tech scale up is using AI to transform how things get made in the physical world. They are solving genuinely hard problems where computer science meets engineering physics, with real constraints and tangible outcomes. The … technology is deployed in production environments globally, making a measurable difference to how people work. As the successful Software Engineering Manager you will bring clarity, energy, and direction to a high-performing engineering group. Someone who blends technical depth with exceptional leadership, and who cares as much about people as they do about elegant architecture and delivery … to turn complex customer needs into elegant technical solutions. You’ll also have knowledge of Agile, OKRs, DevOps and CI/CD. You should apply if: You've led software engineering teams before and know how to get the best out of talented people. You can talk architecture and algorithms, but you also understand delivery, stakeholder management, and More ❯

Head of Software Engineering | Full Stack | Global Asset Manager, London We’re partnering with a leading global investment & asset management firm to hire a Head of Engineering to lead a high-performing full-stack engineering group building business-critical systems in C#, .NET, and modern web technologies . If you’re a hands-on technical leader … who still enjoys getting close to the code while setting strategy, shaping architecture and growing strong engineering teams, this will be a big, visible role. The Opportunity You’ll own engineering for a key area of the business, working closely with product, quant, data and senior stakeholders to deliver platforms that directly support investment teams and commercial growth. … London City, hybrid working, close to Liverpool Street and Bank Stations 💷Highly competitive Salary + Benefits + Bonus 📆Permanent Role You’ll be responsible for: Owning the engineering strategy for a suite of full-stack applications used across the business Leading and mentoring multiple engineering teams (senior/lead engineers, developers, QA) Defining and driving modern architecture – microservices More ❯

Director of Software Engineering – Backend (Financial Services) Location: London (Hybrid – 2–3 days per week in office) Salary: £150,000 base + bonus + benefits Employment: Permanent | Full-time (UK-based) Tech Ninjas Consultants are partnering with a leading UK digital financial services organisation to hire a Director of Software Engineering . You’ll lead multiple … and architecture strategy , and stay close to the code while delivering secure, resilient services that power everyday banking for millions of customers. What you’ll do Lead several backend engineering teams delivering high-availability, cloud-hosted services across payments, identity, onboarding, lending, fraud and core banking. Define and evolve backend technical strategy, architecture, and engineering standards. Design and … deliver distributed, event-driven and microservices-based solutions on public cloud. Ensure systems are observable, operable, performant, and straightforward to maintain. Drive a strong engineering culture around automated testing (unit, integration, end-to-end, performance). Champion secure-by-design principles and protect platforms from malicious actors. Eliminate single points of failure and design for resilience, scale and zero More ❯

Software Engineering Technical Lead - Series A/B FinTech Scale-Up This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing, well-funded fintech and be part of our journey as we continue to develop and scale our distributed financial risk platform. Location : London (Hybrid – 5-minute walk from London Bridge Station) About BondAval Founded in 2020, BondAval … Tom Blomfield (founder of Monzo) and Carlos Cadenas (Index Ventures, GoCardless, Skyscanner). The Role: Technical Lead We are looking for a Technical Lead to join our high-calibre software engineering team. You will design, build, and maintain the core services and APIs that power our proprietary platform, with opportunities to contribute to both back-end and front … customers' needs. Embrace and implement AI tools and workflows, using AI to enhance your productivity and the quality of your work. What We're Looking For 6+ years of software engineering experience. Strong proficiency in a back-end server-side language (Go preferred, Python or Java applicable). You will have built and designed distributed systems and scalable More ❯

Software Engineering Manager – C++/Embedded Systems | London | Hybrid Join a pioneering start-up that’s transforming how the world experiences sound. Their AI-driven audio technology is already used across global communications, media, and mission-critical environments and they’re now looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead a talented team of C++ and … Embedded Software Engineers. In this role, you’ll oversee the design and delivery of a cutting-edge, cross-platform SDK that brings real-time AI audio processing to developers worldwide. You’ll set the technical direction, mentor engineers, and ensure high engineering standards across the full development lifecycle. What you’ll be doing: Leading, mentoring, and growing a … team of C++ and Embedded Software Engineers Defining SDK architecture and delivery strategy for high-performance, cross-platform systems Driving excellence in code quality, testing, and CI/CD practices Partnering with AI researchers and product teams Engaging with external developers and partners to support SDK adoption and integration What we’re looking for: Proven experience as a line More ❯

Software Engineering Lead Permanent opportunity Hybrid role 2-3 days a week in London Competitive Salary (+ Performance related bonuses) *Please note this role requires you to gain a Security Clearance Job Description This role is for an experienced technical leader who can combine hands-on engineering expertise with strategic guidance. You’ll lead cross-functional teams … to design, build, and deliver high-quality software solutions, guiding technical direction, ensuring best practices, and driving digital transformation for clients. The position suits someone who enjoys solving complex challenges, mentoring engineers, and shaping modern, scalable systems using a variety of technologies and cloud platforms. Our Tech Stack Languages: JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C# Frameworks: Vue, Angular, React, Node … CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure Bicep AI: Pragmatic and safe integration through the SDLC Essential Requirements Proven experience managing and technically leading software engineering teams. Strong client-facing communication and credibility in technology delivery. Deep understanding of end-to-end software delivery, from development to deployment and operations. Proficiency in More ❯

Software Engineering Manager (AI Agent Team) - London - Conversational AI Platform Package: Up to £280k base + equity A leading conversational AI platform, enabling companies to build, optimise, and scale advanced AI agents, are looking to hire a an Engineering Manager to help build them build a new project from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity … by top-tier investors, shaping the future of enterprise-grade AI agents used across finance, healthcare, hospitality and more. What you’ll do Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team responsible for deploying cutting-edge conversational AI agents used by millions. Work hands-on across Python, TypeScript and asynchronous systems to design, build and iterate on AI agents … that solve complex customer problems. Collaborate closely with product, design, research and enterprise customers to translate real-world pain points into robust AI solutions. Help drive engineering strategy, influence platform evolution, and contribute to a world-class agent development environment. What you bring 2+ years of engineering management experience and 7+ years of commercial software engineering More ❯

We're hiring an experienced Technical Program Manager to drive the delivery of complex, cross-functional software programs for a global technology leader developing next-generation virtual experiences. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role for someone who's confident managing end-to-end technical programs, from definition to launch, across distributed engineering teams in the UK … inside IR35 PAYE - through Principle HR - 6 Months (Until May 2026) Fully remote within the UK (occasional London meetings) Not suitable for: Release managers, hardware program managers, or non-engineering backgrounds. Eligibility: Candidates must be based in the UK with a valid right to work. No visa sponsorship available. What we're looking for Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar Minimum 2 years as a Technical Program Manager in a software engineering environment Strong technical foundation - able to partner with engineering teams Experience managing large-scale, multi-platform software delivery Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Interested? Apply now to take ownership of high-impact software delivery programs shaping the More ❯

computing. Security, including cryptography and post-quantum security, usable security and human factors, security for AI and AI for security, blockchain and distributed ledger technologies, systems and network security, software and malware security, privacy. Software Engineering, including AI-assisted software development, software architecture and design, formal methods, testing, empirical software engineering, human factors … and software evolution. Computer Architecture, including neuromorphic computing, processor and memory system design, new computer architectures for efficiency and scalability, parallel and multi-core systems, domain-specific accelerators (e.g., for AI, graphics and vision), and quantum computing hardware. Theoretical Computer Science, including algorithms and data structures, complexity theory, cryptography and information theory, quantum algorithms, and theory of quantum computation. More ❯

computing. Security, including cryptography and post-quantum security, usable security and human factors, security for AI and AI for security, blockchain and distributed ledger technologies, systems and network security, software and malware security, privacy. Software Engineering, including AI-assisted software development, software architecture and design, formal methods, testing, empirical software engineering, human factors … and software evolution. Computer Architecture, including neuromorphic computing, processor and memory system design, new computer architectures for efficiency and scalability, parallel and multi-core systems, domain-specific accelerators (e.g., for AI, graphics and vision), and quantum computing hardware. Theoretical Computer Science, including algorithms and data structures, complexity theory, cryptography and information theory, quantum algorithms, and theory of quantum computation. More ❯

We're Hiring: Staff Engineer (ML-Native/Software Engineering) – Remote Hi everyone! 👋 I’m currently hiring for a Staff Engineer to join a global tech company that’s shaping the future of online safety and digital experiences. This role is ideal for someone who lives at the intersection of machine learning and strong software engineering … scalable systems—from ML pipelines to microservices and APIs Owning full lifecycle delivery: from research notebooks or rough concepts to clean, robust, and reliable production code Collaborating across teams—engineering, product, data, and more Leading by example as a senior individual contributor, mentoring others and setting technical direction Working with cloud infrastructure (GCP preferred), security-first architecture, and modern … dev practices 🌟 What They’re Looking For: A builder’s mindset : you thrive on solving problems end-to-end, not just prototyping Deep backend/software engineering experience (we use modern cloud platforms, containers, APIs, etc.) ML-native thinking: you're excited by ML, know when (and when not) to apply it, and can scale it pragmatically Strong More ❯

Role: Engineering Lead/Engineering Manager Location: Hybrid – London Salary: Up to £130,000 + benefits About the Company We’re an award-winning technology company building cutting-edge products that power the future of audience engagement, insight, and brand intelligence. Our platform leverages AI, data analytics, and beautifully designed digital experiences to help global brands understand, connect … with, and activate their communities. We’re now looking for an Engineering Lead/Manager to guide our growing engineering team, drive technical excellence, and help shape the future of our platform as we scale. The Role As Engineering Lead, you’ll be both a hands-on technical leader and a strategic manager , responsible for guiding a … ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance of the platform. Collaborate closely with Product and Design teams to deliver new features and improve existing systems. Drive adoption of best practices in software engineering, including testing, CI/CD, and agile development. Contribute to hands-on coding, particularly in complex or critical areas. Manage technical roadmaps, resource allocation, and project delivery More ❯

then building bespoke agentic AI solutions that automate processes, improve speed, and enhance decision-making. Role Responsibilities As a Senior AI Applied Engineer, you will: Build & Deploy AI-Driven Software Solutions You'll blend software engineering and AI expertise to develop scalable, production-grade systems leveraging generative AI and agentic automation. Own Project-Based Work Across Diverse … translating client needs into technical solutions, requiring strong communication and stakeholder-facing capabilities. Leverage Generative AI Expertise Utilise your hands-on experience with generative AI tools or workflows, prompt engineering, LLM integration, or similar, but the emphasis is on engineering implementation and delivery. Who We're Looking For Essential Qualifications & Experience Strong software engineering background with … deep experience deploying scalable systems At least some commercial experience using Generative AI exposure (e.g., LLMs, agentic interfaces, prompt engineering) but primarily strong engineering fluency Comfortable with project-based, delivery-focused work, even if no prior consultancy experience Confident in client-facing situations and able to collaborate effectively with non-technical stakeholders Reliable, consistent work history; this is More ❯

Senior Software Engineer 📍 Location: Onsite, London, United Kingdom ⌛ Type: Full-time 💰 Compensation: Negotiable (Competitive salary + equity) About Ontik Ontik is an ambitious, early-stage B2B financial operations platform designed to streamline and simplify complex financial workflows for heavy duty industries. We’re scaling rapidly and looking for top-tier engineers to join our team. You’ll have the … chance to work in a high-performance, ownership-driven environment, where you can make a direct impact on the product and help shape its future. Role overview As a Software Engineer (Full-Stack) at Ontik, you’ll play a pivotal role in building and scaling our financial operations platform. This is a hands-on, high-impact position where you … and contribute to the overall architecture of our platform. We’re looking for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces ownership, and is passionate about building software that makes a real difference. If you enjoy working with cutting-edge technologies, solving challenging problems, and iterating quickly in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from More ❯

eFX Software Engineer - Permanent Location: London, United Kingdom Remote First working model - Minimum 2 Days a month in office Salary: Highly competitive Market Rate on offer - DoE Paritas is working with a Tier-1 Financial institution who are looking to add a senior hire to their Digital team in the shape of an eFX Software Engineer. It is … essential for candidates to poccess significant experience in Software Engineering, Software or Database Design & Architecture alongside exposure to software development within a DevOps & Agile Framework. This role will also require expert understanding of the latest market trends, technologies and tools with expert knowledge in FX products. Within this position you will create great customer outcomes via … engineering and innovative solutions to existing and new challenges, and technology designs which are innovative, customer centric, high performance, secure and robust. Alongside this, leading some significant, complex and technically challenging assignments, coordinating multiple feature teams, making sure that their technical journeys support realisation of the targets and deliver value to the wider business. You will need to have More ❯

Job Title: Software Engineer (AI HealthTech) Client: AI HealthTech Scale-Up – Backed by Top-Tier Investors, Led by World-Class Engineers Salary: Up to £100k + Bonus + Equity Location: Remote (UK-based) with an optional Holborn office Sells: Work on cutting-edge AI systems that power healthcare innovation at scale. Full remote flexibility across the UK, total ownership … greenfield projects, modern tech stack (Python/FastAPI/Cloud), and a culture that rewards curiosity, autonomy, and clean engineering. An AI HealthTech company is expanding its high-calibre engineering team and looking for Software Engineers who thrive on building elegant, scalable systems from the ground up. You’ll be joining a small, world-class team working on … distributed backend platforms, data-driven AI tools, and core infrastructure supporting advanced medical technologies. This is a true software engineering role where you'll be designing, building, and scaling complex systems that solve real problems in healthcare. Role Design and build production-grade backend systems using Python and FastAPI Develop distributed, high-performance services and APIs for AI More ❯

Job Title: Software Engineer (AI HealthTech) Client: AI HealthTech Scale-Up – Backed by Top-Tier Investors, Led by World-Class Engineers Salary: Up to £100k + Bonus + Equity Location: Remote (UK-based) with an optional Holborn office Sells: Work on cutting-edge AI systems that power healthcare innovation at scale. Full remote flexibility across the UK, total ownership … greenfield projects, modern tech stack (Python/FastAPI/Cloud), and a culture that rewards curiosity, autonomy, and clean engineering. An AI HealthTech company is expanding its high-calibre engineering team and looking for Software Engineers who thrive on building elegant, scalable systems from the ground up. You’ll be joining a small, world-class team working on … distributed backend platforms, data-driven AI tools, and core infrastructure supporting advanced medical technologies. This is a true software engineering role where you'll be designing, building, and scaling complex systems that solve real problems in healthcare. Role Design and build production-grade backend systems using Python and FastAPI Develop distributed, high-performance services and APIs for AI More ❯

Job Title: Software Engineer (AI HealthTech) Client: AI HealthTech Scale-Up – Backed by Top-Tier Investors, Led by World-Class Engineers Salary: Up to £100k + Bonus + Equity Location: Remote (UK-based) with an optional Holborn office Sells: Work on cutting-edge AI systems that power healthcare innovation at scale. Full remote flexibility across the UK, total ownership … greenfield projects, modern tech stack (Python/FastAPI/Cloud), and a culture that rewards curiosity, autonomy, and clean engineering. An AI HealthTech company is expanding its high-calibre engineering team and looking for Software Engineers who thrive on building elegant, scalable systems from the ground up. You’ll be joining a small, world-class team working on … distributed backend platforms, data-driven AI tools, and core infrastructure supporting advanced medical technologies. This is a true software engineering role where you'll be designing, building, and scaling complex systems that solve real problems in healthcare. Role Design and build production-grade backend systems using Python and FastAPI Develop distributed, high-performance services and APIs for AI More ❯

Technical Lead/Engineering Lead Location: London Salary: £90,000 – £107,000 + 15% bonus About the Role We are seeking a Technical Lead to play a key role in delivering innovative, high-impact digital solutions across diverse industries including Government, Financial Services, Energy, Health, and Manufacturing. As a senior member of the engineering community, you’ll guide … cross-functional teams through the full software development lifecycle — from shaping technical strategy and architecture to hands-on delivery and mentoring. You’ll work in a collaborative, agile environment where creativity, curiosity, and technical excellence are valued. What You’ll Do Lead and mentor software engineering teams, providing technical direction and hands-on guidance. Shape and deliver … end-to-end software solutions across varied tech stacks and cloud platforms. Drive continuous improvement across development, testing, deployment, and operations. Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code for scalable delivery. Optimise application performance using caching, load testing, and database tuning. Ensure modern engineering standards such as TDD , contract testing , and secure coding are More ❯

s fastest growing cross-media measurement footprint, underpinned by versatility, scale, technology and expertise, to drive long-term business growth for our clients and partners. Job Title: Director of Software Development – TGI Location: London, Grays Inn Road Work pattern: Full time/Permanent/Hybrid working Role Description: Kantar Media is a global leader in media research, helping the … expertise in audience measurement, consumer insights (TGI), targeting, and advertising intelligence powers smarter strategies across the media landscape. To support our mission, we are seeking a visionary and experienced Software Development Director to lead the TGI Technology unit — the powerhouse behind the technology that fuels our global consumer profiling solutions. This is a high-impact leadership role at the … intersection of data, software innovation, and business transformation. You’ll lead a diverse, talented team of engineers, managers, and QA professionals to deliver best-in-class solutions that support the evolution of Kantar Media’s TGI platform. With a focus on innovation, scalability, and quality, you’ll be instrumental in defining the future of how global consumer data is More ❯

Senior Engineer (AI Engineering | Product) | Full-time | London (On site) | SAAS Salary : Up to £130,000 + share options + 8% pension + private healthcare Location : London (On site) Sector : Cyber Secruity Skills : Software Engineering (Java/Python/Ruby/Go/Kotlin/.NET etc), AI Literacy, Best Practices, Product This is a chance to … join a team where engineering and product thinking go hand in hand. As a Software Engineer here, you won’t just be writing code — you’ll be shaping how the product works, solving complex problems, and contributing to decisions that influence millions of users. From day one, you’ll have genuine ownership and the freedom to experiment, explore … teams Use AI tools (LLMs, copilots, agents) to improve developer experience and product capabilities Prototype fast, iterate often, and contribute to product strategy What We’re Looking For Strong software engineering fundamentals and sound architectural judgment Experience delivering user-ready, maintainable codebases Curiosity about users, not just code — you think like a product person Growth mindset: you seek More ❯

HL are looking for an experienced and talented Software Engineering Manager to lead a Unified Client Experience (UCX) product development team in building market-leading solutions for our clients. About HL and the opportunity. We're building the next generation platform for one of the UK's largest financial services companies, trusted by over 2 million clients and … of the whole organisation, transforming client journeys and delivering on HL's vision to give people financial freedom. You will work with like-minded people from business, product and engineering functions to develop and refine client journeys covering onboarding, KYC, account management and investment workflows in a secure and compliant environment. By joining us, you'll help deliver innovative … Be part of HL's future. Be part of the future of investing. Shape it with us. What You'll Be Doing Building and deploying scalable, secure, and compliant software at pace. Integrating HL web and mobile apps with existing and new systems to deliver a seamless client experience across a range of products and services. Delivering value iteratively More ❯

Technical Lead/Engineering Manager Location: London - Hybrid (2+ days per week on client site or in office) Salary: Up to £107,000 + 15% bonus About Us We’re a team of over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists united by one purpose: to help organizations adapt, transform, and achieve enduring results. … and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. About the Role We’re looking for an experienced Technical Lead/Engineering Manager to guide high-performing teams through complex technical challenges and drive successful digital transformations for our clients. You’ll lead from the front — architecting modern solutions, mentoring engineers … and industries. As a trusted technical partner, you’ll help shape our clients’ journeys toward scalable, secure, and innovative digital ecosystems. What You’ll Do Lead and mentor multidisciplinary software engineering teams, fostering continuous improvement and technical excellence Drive end-to-end software delivery, from development and testing to deployment and operations Work closely with clients and More ❯

Software Engineer | Java Microservices | London (1 day per week on-site) | £63,000 – £74,000 We’re partnering with a leading UK financial services organisation to recruit a Software Engineer with strong Java and microservices experience. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take on a meaningful technical challenge within a highly reputable institution undergoing significant … digital transformation. The Role As a Software Engineer, you’ll join a dedicated feature team responsible for designing, engineering and maintaining high-performance, secure and robust software solutions. You’ll work closely with engineers, architects and business analysts across the platform to deliver high-quality, customer-centric products. This position offers the chance to expand your technical … expertise while working in a collaborative, agile environment. Key Responsibilities Engineering high-quality, production-ready software that delivers real business value Contributing to the full engineering lifecycle: requirements, design, build, test, deployment and continual optimisation Working as part of a permanent feature team with end-to-end ownership of services Designing, building, testing and implementing microservices-based More ❯