13 of 13 Remote/Hybrid Contract Distributed Systems Jobs

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 ...

mandatory) Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal SRE/Platform Engineer to lead platform-first initiatives focused on scalability, reliability, and performance across distributed systems. This role requires strong DevOps expertise and the ability to design and maintain resilient cloud-based infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Lead platform-first engineering … initiatives to enhance scalability and reliability Design, build, and maintain resilient infrastructure for distributed systems Implement monitoring and alerting solutions to ensure high availability Collaborate with engineering teams to improve system reliability and mitigate risks Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support efficient deployments Recommend ongoing ...

leading organisation undergoing major investment in its data and engineering capabilities is looking for a Senior Automation QA Engineer to strengthen quality across complex, distributed systems. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering and data engineering, supporting the delivery of high‑quality services and reliable data products … DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI). Experience working with Git‑based version control. Exposure to cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture. This contract is inside IR35. You will be required to work through an umbrella company for the duration ...

scalable data platforms and integrating Generative AI capabilities into enterprise systems. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines using PySpark, Python and distributed computing frameworks Architect and optimise AWS-based data and AI infrastructure for secure, high-performance data processing Develop, fine-tune, benchmark and evaluate GenAI … evaluation and GenAI operations Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate GenAI solutions into production environments Ensure data quality, governance and operational reliability across systems Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience with PySpark and large-scale distributed data processing (ETL/ELT pipelines) Advanced SQL expertise, including schema design ...

development. Develop cloud-native solutions using AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, ECS, S3, and others. Contribute to microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and distributed design patterns. Implement CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodePipeline. Work with containerisation technologies … Gateway, DynamoDB, ECS, S3, etc.). Solid understanding of RESTful API design and exposure to GraphQL. Experience with microservices, event-driven architectures, and distributed systems. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Knowledge of Docker and container orchestration fundamentals (ECS, EKS). Experience with unit testing, integration ...

live, transaction-driven platform as it scales internationally. This is an initial 6-month, Inside IR35 contract, focused on building and scaling core backend systems that support global commerce, real-time interactions, and the integration of newly acquired platform capabilities. Responsibilities: Owning and evolving backend services within a high … scale, real-time environment Designing and scaling systems to support multi-currency and cross-border transactions Building and extending a shared transaction and ledger layer used across multiple platforms Supporting the integration of newly acquired products and capabilities into the core platform Designing and exposing APIs for frontend, mobile ...

PRINCE2, Agile, PMI, MSP, etc.) Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills Experience with service transitions and operational handovers Broad technical experience including: Networks, servers, distributed systems, SQL Windows and Linux environments ITIL disciplines Personal Attributes Confident communicator at all levels Highly organised with strong attention to detail Able ...

Python development skills (Java exposure beneficial but not core) Experience with electronic trading strategies and market microstructure Knowledge of European equities markets Exposure to distributed systems and large-scale data analysis desirable Excellent communication skills; able to work with global teams and clients High-frequency trading experience advantageous ...

commerce fundamentals such as checkout, pricing, promotions, order lifecycle, and refunds Comfortable owning products built on backend and platform services, APIs, and distributed systems Experience operating across multiple regions, currencies, and regulatory environments Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, particularly with senior engineering and architecture teams Contract Details ...

Product Management (Backend/DevEx focus). Communication: Ability to bridge the gap between business goals and engineering constraints. Technical Skills: Deep understanding of distributed systems, API design (RESTful), and event-driven architecture. Mindset: Data-driven, analytical, and comfortable in ambiguous environments. Strategy: Proven ability to align roadmaps ...

Product Management (Backend/DevEx focus). Communication: Ability to bridge the gap between business goals and engineering constraints. Technical Skills: Deep understanding of distributed systems, API design (RESTful), and event-driven architecture. Mindset: Data-driven, analytical, and comfortable in ambiguous environments. Strategy: Proven ability to align roadmaps ...

Entrust, Gemalto Key management : Centralised, HSM backed, full lifecycle PKI : Enterprise PKI, certificate and SSH key management Crypto scope : Application, database, platform, legacy and distributed systems Automation : Python/scripting expected for HSM and crypto ops Governance : CISO owned, audit heavy, risk driven, on site controls Key skills ...

Full ownership of the enterprise architecture strategy for a large-scale transformation of customer, billing and revenue platforms Lead the move away from legacy systems into a modern, cloud-first environment that improves performance, scalability, and customer experience Define the target architecture and set a clear, deliverable roadmap from … Solution Architect ready to step up, with ownership of architecture across complex environments A strong track record designing end-to-end architecture for large, distributed systems. Demonstrable experience of shaping and delivering technical strategy including defining target architecture and roadmaps Strong exposure to billing, revenue, or large-scale customer ...