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core component of success for the team. Believe there are multiple ways to solve most technical problems and are willing to debate the trade-offs. Have become a stronger engineer by making mistakes and learning from them. Are a doer, someone who wants to grow their career and gain experience across technologies and business functions. We Continuously invest in … activities that benefit your career while delivering impactful technology solutions. Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Developer to join our Legal & Compliance technology team as a lead engineer in our London office. In this role, you will manage a global team and be responsible for overseeing the development and enhancement of our suite of real … time applications embedded within our trading workflows focused on legal and compliance. Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of developers and business analysts, providing guidance and support to ensure successful project delivery Design, implement, and monitor mission-critical real-time applications integrated into trading workflows, specifically focused on legal and compliance Oversee several applications that evaluate trading constraints related More ❯

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate and Investment Banking Payments Technology, you play a crucial role in an agile team that is dedicated to improving, creating, and delivering trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable manner. As a key technical contributor, you are tasked with implementing vital technology … solutions across numerous technical areas within various business functions to support the firm's business goals. Job responsibilities Lead the strategy for our UI estate, driving best practices on UX, architecture and integration with our Back end components Execute creative software solutions, design, develop and innovate across a full stack suite of applications. Think beyond routine or conventional … build solutions or break down technical problems Engage directly with our Product Owners and stakeholders to drive the delivery of novel solutions Mentor and guide the next generation of software engineers Develop secure high-quality production code, and collaborate with peers to review and debug code Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall More ❯

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer – C#/.NET (Manager Level) Location: Leeds (Hybrid – 3 days per week in office) Clearance Requirement: Must be eligible for UK National Security Vetting About the Role We are building a new digital capability focused on high-quality software delivery, and we're doing things differently. This is an opportunity to … using modern technologies. This role is deeply technical and delivery-focused. You will not be client-facing. Instead, you will be part of a team working on secure, scalable software solutions in the background for high-impact clients across government and regulated sectors. This is not a consulting role. It's a hands-on engineering position for someone who … wants to build, lead, and innovate with technology. What You’ll Do Deliver secure, high-quality software using C# and .NET in a collaborative agile environment Act as a subject matter expert for back-end development, with some exposure to front-end technologies preferred (JavaScript/TypeScript) Lead technical design and take ownership of system architecture and More ❯

JOB TITLE: Lead Software Engineer LOCATION(S): London HOURS: Full-time WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, in our London office About this opportunity We're looking to recruit a Lead Software Engineer to be part of our Payments … securely! Your role will be part of a cross-disciplinary feature team in addition to being an experienced member of our wider Lloyds engineering team delivering change. As a lead software engineer within the Domestic Payments Lab, you'll be expected to demonstrate and apply outstanding software engineering practices and skills, whilst working in a collaborative … and agile environment. You will be responsible for design, build and manage the application and infrastructure on cloud services. You'll learn new skills, technologies and approaches to software development as well as benefiting from a culture that celebrates diversity, equal opportunity and provides opportunities for flexible working. As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll: Work More ❯

agencies, and with our customers, to develop and scale our DCO platform, a leading digital advertising optimization suite that delivers amazing outcomes for brands and audiences. As a Senior Engineer you will work side by side with a Product Manager, a Design Lead, and your engineering team to design, build, deliver and operate purposeful solutions. The role is … WPP Media's shared core values: Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust . Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise . Lead an engineering team, overseeing and participating in all stages of development, delivery and operations, together with … ML/AI highly desirable. Proven experience contributing to product strategy development with Product Management teams. Experience in SaaS product engineering and operations highly desirable. Proven experience in modern software development and testing practices and implementing these in teams, with a willingness to share, partner and coach engineers, product people, and operations through pragmatic and effective development and delivery More ❯

Lead Software Engineer/Developer (.Net Azure React) to £80k Are you a skilled Lead Software Engineer with strong C# .Net Core experience combined with a good knowledge of CQRS and Event Sourcing? You could be progressing your career at a financial services tech consultancy that specialise in solutions for Pensions and Investment Managers … continually learning and progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role. As a Lead Software Engineer you will remain hands-on, working across the full development lifecycle with involvement from requirements and planning through to development, testing, implementation, DevOps and support whilst also providing project leadership and technical guidance to a small team. You'll be … and are using front end frameworks such as React and Redux; you'll have a focus on backend development but with exposure to the front end too. As the Lead Software Engineer you'll play a pivotal role in technical discussions, architecture and design decisions as well as overall product strategy, collaborating with the CTO and other More ❯

An exciting opportunity awaits to join a global banking powerhouse as they seek to appoint an experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of high-performance, scalable software solutions that drive exceptional user experiences and support business growth. This role sits within a forward-thinking technology team focused on customer-centric platforms, working … with modern tools including React, Java, Golang, TypeScript, and AWS. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, customer-focused applications. Lead the end-to-end development of robust, scalable, and secure systems. Guide and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence. Uphold coding standards through code reviews, best practices, and technical … value effectively. Strategic thinking with the ability to design systems aligned with business goals. Comfort working across distributed systems and integrating diverse technologies. Preferred Skills & Experience: Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and secure coding practices. Hands-on experience with cloud services such as AWS , Azure , or Google Cloud , and CI/CD pipelines. Proficiency in SQL/ More ❯

A bit about us For over 16 years, ClearPoint has helped organisations succeed in a continually changing digital landscape. We are a trusted technology partner combining digital design, software engineering, data and insights, cloud and platforms, and consulting services to help organisations adapt to change. We pride ourselves on forming transformational collaborative partnerships that maximise value, deliver results and … got access to co-working spaces across New Zealand and Australia, to cater to some of our team and clients in different regions. The Role ClearPoint is seekingSenior and Lead Software Engineersto join our Microsoft Practice. As our capabilities continue to grow, we're partnering with clients on a range of exciting opportunities across multiple industries. As a … Software Engineer at ClearPoint, you will collaborate within cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain high-quality software solutions. Depending on your level of experience, your role will range from hands-on coding to architectural design and technical leadership. Our projects involve modern software engineering practices, cloud-native development, and scalable microservices architectures. We are More ❯

Tech Lead/Lead Software Engineer £up to £80,000 GBP Bonus Hybrid WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Role: Lead Software Engineer/Technical Lead Work Type & Location: Hybrid - London (2-3 days on-site per week) Role Type: Permanent, £55-80k Start Date: ASAP Must … A leading consultancy is partnering with a national security-focused client on high-impact digital projects supporting law enforcement and public safety missions. We are looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer/Technical Lead to join a multidisciplinary agile team and help design and build secure applications that make a difference on a national scale. … This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who's confident leading from the front-technically, strategically, and collaboratively-while mentoring and growing development teams. As a Lead Software Engineer/Technical Lead, you will: • Lead technical delivery across agile software teams, helping shape architecture and development practices • Engage directly with end-users and stakeholders More ❯

environment that nurtures skills and helps you realize your potential. Our team is key to our success. We're people-first. We value collaboration, curiosity and commitment. As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Accelerator Business in the Onboarding and KYC team, you are the heart of this venture, focused on getting smart ideas … This way, there's scope for you to make a huge difference - on us as a company, and on our clients and business partners around the world. Job responsibilities : Lead a team of 4 backend engineers with scope to increase Identify skill gaps and help grow the team as needed Drive greenfield projects and set standards for excellence in … technical work with business goals and break down product requirements into actionable technical tasks Provide operational support of production systems within a you-build-it-you-run-it culture Lead communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies Refine and improve development and deployment processes Add to team culture More ❯

on complex distributed systems and solve massive scale problems centered on new payment flows, business and data solutions, cyber security, and B2C platforms. The Opportunity: As a Senior Staff Software Engineer leading the Settlement & Offline Processing division in the Acceptance Solutions organization, you will be the driving force behind technological innovation and project execution. You'll spearhead the … ensure they are delivering quality and efficiently against project requirements Successful candidate will have a flair for out-of-box thinking and be passionate about mentoring and coaching junior software engineers. Candidate should also have passion for engineering excellence, reducing TCO and improving TTM. We do not expect that any single candidate would fulfill all of these characteristics. For … s Degree, Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) ora PhD, with relevant work experience. Preferred Qualifications: A wealth of hands-on experience and deep knowledge/expertise in software product development of following technologies/frameworks: Java/J2EE, Spring, Hibernate, RDBMS, NoSQL DB, Kafka, VertX, TC Server, Containers based Backend REST APIs Applications. Experience in designing/ 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 … Backed by 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 areas such as: Payment Gateway, Settlement, Transaction Fraud Monitoring, Datalake Service and the Core Banking System. You will oversee their deployment, development, enhancements and production operations. You should have extensive experience and skills in Software Engineering, DevOps, project management, incident management, team management and stakeholder management. Additionally, you should More ❯

Lead Software Engineer £70000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Role : Lead Software Engineer (C#/.NET) - Digital Tech Venture Location : Leeds (Hybrid - 2 days/week in office, flexible) Salary : Up to £70,000 + benefits Join a cutting-edge digital venture that's redefining how … want to work in a team that values deep technical expertise, then this is the place for you. What You'll Be Doing: Delivering secure, scalable, and high-quality software solutions for complex client challenges. Leading by example in engineering best practices, agile methodologies, and clean code. Collaborating with product managers to translate business needs into technical solutions. Mentoring More ❯

is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, in our London office About this opportunity We're looking to recruit a Lead Software Engineer to be part of our Payments Services Platform and help achieve our mission to provide compliant and efficient payments capabilities for the Group and drive … securely! Your role will be part of a cross-disciplinary feature team in addition to being an experienced member of our wider Lloyds engineering team delivering change. As a lead software engineer within the Domestic Payments Lab, you'll be expected to demonstrate and apply outstanding software engineering practices and skills, whilst working in a collaborative … and agile environment. You will be responsible for design, build and manage the application and infrastructure on cloud services. You'll learn new skills, technologies and approaches to software development as well as benefiting from a culture that celebrates diversity, equal opportunity and provides opportunities for flexible working. As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll: Work More ❯

Lead Software Engineer £70,000 GBP Bonus Hybrid WORKING Location: Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Role: Lead Software Engineer (C#/.NET - Full Stack Preferred) Work Type & Location: Leeds-Hybrid - Flexible Role Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP A leading technology venture within a global organisation is expanding its engineering team … and looking for experienced Lead Software Engineers to help deliver cutting-edge digital solutions for high-impact, security-sensitive projects. This startup-style unit is tech-first, operates independently, and has ambitious growth plans - aiming to double headcount by the end of the year. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will: Lead the design More ❯

Lead Full Stack Software Engineers with in depth knowledge of C#, .Net and modern front end frameworks are required by this major client, to lead their teams based in Glasgow. This is a major expansion of their teams as they expand their product range and build the next generation of AI based tools for their clients. To … be successful in securing one of these Lead Software Engineer roles you must come from a Software Development background and still be technically hands on with coding/scripting. You will also have good experience in client/stakeholder management, team leadership and organisational skills as well as being able to demonstrate the following experience: Be … incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI), using Large Language Models (LLM) such as Azure AI Services, CoPilot or ChatGPT would have an advantage in securing one of these roles. In this Lead Software Engineering role you will have the chance to work on a wide range of in house and client facing applications whilst leading a small team using the More ❯

Lead Full Stack Software Engineer £75000 GBP 4 day work week, 10% bonus and others Onsite WORKING Location: Gloucester, South West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Full Stack Software Engineer Salary : Up to £70,000 Location : Gloucester (4 day work week) Clearance Requirement : SC Cleared and willing to undergo Enhanced Developed Vetting (DV+) Industry : Defence About … at the forefront of innovation, combining deep technical expertise with a mission-driven mindset. Based in Gloucester, their work spans secure DevSecOps systems, next-gen cloud platforms, and secure software solutions for sensitive UK Government programmes. The Opportunity Our client is seeking ambitious Full Stack Software Engineers to contribute to high-impact projects across the national security and … central intelligence landscape. You'll be part of a collaborative team building modern, secure software systems that directly support the UK's national interest. Whether you're early in your career or operating at a senior level, this is an opportunity to make meaningful contributions in a fast-paced, agile environment. What You'll Be Doing Working with end More ❯

Lead Full Stack Software Engineer £75000 GBP 4 day work week, 10% bonus and others Onsite WORKING Location: Gloucester, South West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Full Stack Software Engineer Salary : Up to £70,000 Location : Gloucester (4 day work week) Clearance Requirement : SC Cleared and willing to undergo Enhanced Developed Vetting (DV+) Industry : Defence About … at the forefront of innovation, combining deep technical expertise with a mission-driven mindset. Based in Gloucester, their work spans secure DevSecOps systems, next-gen cloud platforms, and secure software solutions for sensitive UK Government programmes. The Opportunity Our client is seeking ambitious Full Stack Software Engineers to contribute to high-impact projects across the national security and … central intelligence landscape. You'll be part of a collaborative team building modern, secure software systems that directly support the UK's national interest. Whether you're early in your career or operating at a senior level, this is an opportunity to make meaningful contributions in a fast-paced, agile environment. What You'll Be Doing Working with end More ❯

Role Purpose We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will lead a product-focused engineering team, collaborating with a Product Owner, business stakeholders, and third-party partners. The position is crucial in IT Development, involving team leadership, solution delivery, and technical guidance, particularly in finance and operations systems. The ideal candidate is a technically skilled … leader, passionate about mentoring engineers, driving delivery, and working hands-on with a Microsoft-based technology stack. Key Responsibilities Lead a team of software engineers aligned to the Finance Automation team (Automation and Insights) product squad. Take ownership of technical delivery across both internal development and third-party suppliers, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with business goals. Collaborate … closely with business stakeholders across Finance, IT, and Operations. Ensure high standards of software design, development, testing, and deployment with a strong focus on security, resilience, and supportability. Contribute to technical decision-making, architecture discussions, and implementation plans. Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices and processes, including DevOps, agile delivery, and release management. Key Skills & Experience We are looking More ❯

building a better media ecosystem? Come and see why Fortune magazine consistently ranks The Trade Desk among the best small- to medium-sized workplaces globally. What we do Our Software Engineers are end-to-end owners who have the opportunity to participate in many aspects of designing, building, and delivering data-focused products for our stakeholders. At The Trade … not just about the challenge it represents. • You have a track record of leading and completing projects with a high level of technical ambiguity. • You have 10+ years of software development engineering experience and 1+ years of experience directly managing people. • You have a Bachelor's/Master's level degree in computer science or relevant engineering-related field … micro-services, operating systems and cloud, Kubernetes, Kafka, EMR, Spark. A variety of technical opportunities is one of the best things about working at The Trade Desk as a software engineer, which is why we do not expect you to know every technology we use when you start. What we care about is that you can learn quickly More ❯

Lead C# Software Engineer Are you a proactive, self-driven engineer who thrives on solving complex problems and delivering high-quality software? Join our fast-growing fintech company and play a key leadership role in shaping the future of our innovative financial products. What Youll Be Doing: Leading the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise … using C#, .NET, and SQL Server Enhancing user experiences with modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks Driving product improvements through close collaboration with Product Managers, Designers, and other Engineers Ensuring software quality through code reviews, unit testing, and best development practices Contributing to architectural decisions and mentoring junior developers Supporting DevOps processes and cloud-based deployments (bonus if familiar with … Azure) Nice to Have: Experience with PHP and legacy codebases Previous work in the financial services or SaaS industry What Were Looking For: Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Developer working with C#/.NET Solid knowledge of SQL Server and performance optimization Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and front-end development Strong problem-solving skills and the More ❯

Lead C# Software Engineer Are you a proactive, self-driven engineer who thrives on solving complex problems and delivering high-quality software? Join our fast-growing fintech company and play a key leadership role in shaping the future of our innovative financial products. What Youll Be Doing: Leading the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise … using C#, .NET, and SQL Server Enhancing user experiences with modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks Driving product improvements through close collaboration with Product Managers, Designers, and other Engineers Ensuring software quality through code reviews, unit testing, and best development practices Contributing to architectural decisions and mentoring junior developers Supporting DevOps processes and cloud-based deployments (bonus if familiar with … Azure) Nice to Have: Experience with PHP and legacy codebases Previous work in the financial services or SaaS industry What Were Looking For: Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Developer working with C#/.NET Solid knowledge of SQL Server and performance optimization Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and front-end development Strong problem-solving skills and the More ❯

Job Title: Lead Python Software Engineer Location: Newcastle (Hybrid WFH Available) Salary: Up to £75,000 + benefits KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions is proud to partner with a leading innovator in the smart industrial automation sector. Due to sustained growth and exciting new projects, our client is expanding their software development team and is now seeking … a Lead Python Software Engineer to play a critical role in designing and delivering scalable, real-time software solutions. The Role: As a Lead Python Software Engineer, you will take ownership of core backend development efforts, leading a small, agile team. You will be instrumental in architecting and building software systems that … real-time data sources and power intelligent automation platforms. This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll balance technical delivery with mentorship and team coordination. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and deployment of robust, scalable backend systems using Python and microservices architecture Oversee code quality, testing, and DevOps practices to ensure continuous delivery Collaborate closely with More ❯

Lead Software Engineer 60,000 - £69,725 GBP Onsite WORKING Location: United Kingdom (Yorkshire and the Humber) Type: Permanent Lead Software Engineer - Tech Venture within a Global Professional Services Firm Leeds Hybrid (2-3 days per week in-office) Up to £69,725 + Paid Overtime + Learning Allowance Must be eligible for UK … deliver secure, modern platforms that underpin large-scale public and private sector systems - think data-intensive, always-on, and deeply impactful. They're scaling fast and now hiring multiple Lead Software Engineers to join their Leeds-based team. This is a hands-on role for experienced engineers who care about clean code, architecture, and delivery - not PowerPoints, not … client calls: What You'll Be Doing Take the lead on backend engineering using C#/.NET (full-stack experience welcomed). Architect, build, and deliver secure distributed systems at scale. Guide a team of engineers, mentoring and leading by example. Work across containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Stay engineering-focused More ❯

Lead Software Engineer £60,000 to 90,000 GBP Bonus Hybrid WORKING Location: Manchester, North West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Role: Software Engineer Work Type & Location: Hybrid - 2 days/week on-site just outside Manchester Role Type: Permanent Start Date: Immediate We're working with a leading global organisation that's driving cutting-edge … technology innovation across multiple sectors. They're currently looking for a Software Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team, helping design and build scalable, high-quality software solutions that power business operations and enhance customer experiences. This is a unique opportunity to take on a strategic technical role, contribute to architectural direction, and mentor engineers while … remaining hands-on with modern technologies. You'll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have the autonomy to shape and influence engineering best practices. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will: Deliver robust, scalable, and maintainable software using industry-leading tools and frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and translate business More ❯