Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer - Java / Python/ AWS
Location: London, Victoria Embankment (5 days onsite) Duration: 12-Month Contract Day rate: Circa £750 per day (Inside IR35)
A leading global financial services organisation is seeking a Senior Java / Python Engineer to join a high-performing Asset Management Research Technology team in London. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative cloud and AI-driven platforms within a fast-paced agile engineering environment.
You will play a key role in developing scalable, secure, and cloud-native applications while contributing to cutting-edge AI initiatives, including RAG-based semantic search and LLM workflows.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong commercial experience with Java and Python development
- Advanced knowledge of AWS cloud services and cloud-native architecture
- Experience designing, building, testing, and supporting enterprise-scale applications
- Hands-on expertise developing secure, high-quality production code
- Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and SDLC
- Experience working within Agile engineering teams
- Knowledge of AI/ML technologies and intelligent application development
- Experience with RAG-based semantic search and LLM inference workflows
- Exposure to OpenAI and Claude models
- Ability to independently solve complex technical and design challenges
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical discipline
Preferred Experience
- Proven experience owning solutions end-to-end in an individual contributor role
- Ability to influence technical direction and engineering decisions
- Passion for emerging technologies and continuous improvement
This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation delivering market-leading technology solutions within financial services.
Please note, this role is 100% onsite working.
If interested, please apply today!
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.