Remote Distributed Systems Jobs in Central London

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Distributed Systems Engineer

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Stanford Black Limited
Distributed Systems Engineer - Global Quant Trading Firm | Up to £400k TC A globally recognised and fast-growing quantitative trading firm are searching for a Distributed Systems Engineer to help design and optimise their distributed computing environment. You’ll be working in a highly complex and … technical environment, contributing to the performance and scalability of large-scale systems that underpin the firm's quantitative research and trading platforms. The team has a deep engineering culture, flat structure, and a strong focus on technical excellence. Below I have included a breakdown of the role, company, and … share your CV! Role: Architect and optimise large-scale compute-intensive workloads spanning significant numbers of nodes and concurrent tasks Design, build, and manage systems with tools like Ray and YellowDog Optimise application performance on distributed platforms Provide architectural guidance on distributed computing design and development Drive More ❯
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Distributed Systems Software Engineer - Up to £190k + Bonus

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hunter Bond
Role: Distributed Systems Software Engineer - Up to £190k + Bonus Salary: Up to £190k + Bonus Location: London (Hybrid) Skills: Language agnostic, just need to be a keen technologist (Ideally experienced in Rust, Python or C++) This firm is an elite company with high tech standards who have … find the best team to suit your skillset/interests but you could be working on: • Designing and developing scalable, tested and production grade distributed systems • R&D work for functional programming; either pre-existing languages (such as Rust and Erlang), or purpose-built languages similar to OCaml More ❯
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.NET Software Engineer - Fully Remote

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Oliver Bernard
the next generation of financial infrastructure technology. The position involves building core services, enhancing platform components, and contributing to the development of robust, scalable systems capable of supporting global operations. Candidate Profile: Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of delivering high … quality software in complex environments. Experience with distributed systems and ownership of the full development lifecycle—from design through deployment and monitoring—is essential. Senior Engineers will also be expected to provide mentorship and technical leadership within their teams. Key Requirements: Professional experience with C# (.NET) Expertise in … in Azure cloud services (e.g. Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Functions, Container Apps) Experience with microservices, event-driven architectures, and automated testing Familiarity with messaging systems such as Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, or Event Hub Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and Bicep Excellent communication skills More ❯
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.NET Software Engineer - Fully Remote

Central London / West End, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Oliver Bernard
the next generation of financial infrastructure technology. The position involves building core services, enhancing platform components, and contributing to the development of robust, scalable systems capable of supporting global operations. Candidate Profile: Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of delivering high … quality software in complex environments. Experience with distributed systems and ownership of the full development lifecycle—from design through deployment and monitoring—is essential. Senior Engineers will also be expected to provide mentorship and technical leadership within their teams. Key Requirements: Professional experience with C# (.NET) Expertise in … in Azure cloud services (e.g. Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Functions, Container Apps) Experience with microservices, event-driven architectures, and automated testing Familiarity with messaging systems such as Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, or Event Hub Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and Bicep Excellent communication skills More ❯
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Python Software Engineer, Python, AWS | Python, TDD & BDD, Monitoring | Household Name | £650 - 750pd Outside IR35 | 6-month contract | Fully Remote (UK)

Central London, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
Owen Thomas | Pending B Corp™
Outside IR35 | 6-month contract | Fully Remote (UK) Design and deploy scalable, high-performance software aligned with long-term business goals. Monitor and optimize distributed systems for reliability, uptime, and efficiency. Automate configuration, provisioning, and deployment to reduce manual effort and streamline operations. Implement and uphold security standards … DevOps practices. Proficient in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), with a focus on Python. Skilled in TDD and BDD, primarily using Python. Deep understanding of distributed systems, networking, storage, and compute management. Strong troubleshooting skills, with experience in root cause analysis and timely resolution. Knowledge of security standards (ISO27001 More ❯
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Python Software Engineer, Python, AWS | Python, TDD & BDD, Monitoring | Household Name | £650 - 750pd Outside IR35 | 6-month contract | Fully Remote (UK)

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Owen Thomas | Pending B Corp™
Outside IR35 | 6-month contract | Fully Remote (UK) Design and deploy scalable, high-performance software aligned with long-term business goals. Monitor and optimize distributed systems for reliability, uptime, and efficiency. Automate configuration, provisioning, and deployment to reduce manual effort and streamline operations. Implement and uphold security standards … DevOps practices. Proficient in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), with a focus on Python. Skilled in TDD and BDD, primarily using Python. Deep understanding of distributed systems, networking, storage, and compute management. Strong troubleshooting skills, with experience in root cause analysis and timely resolution. Knowledge of security standards (ISO27001 More ❯
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Python Software Engineer, Python, AWS | Python, TDD & BDD, Monitoring | Household Name | £650 - 750p

City of London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Owen Thomas | Pending B Corp™
Outside IR35 | 6-month contract | Fully Remote (UK) Design and deploy scalable, high-performance software aligned with long-term business goals. Monitor and optimize distributed systems for reliability, uptime, and efficiency. Automate configuration, provisioning, and deployment to reduce manual effort and streamline operations. Implement and uphold security standards … DevOps practices. Proficient in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), with a focus on Python. Skilled in TDD and BDD, primarily using Python. Deep understanding of distributed systems, networking, storage, and compute management. Strong troubleshooting skills, with experience in root cause analysis and timely resolution. Knowledge of security standards (ISO27001 More ❯
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Python Software Engineer, Python, AWS | Python, TDD & BDD, Monitoring | Household Name | £650 - 750pd Outside IR35 | 6-month contract | Fully Remote (UK)

Central London / West End, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Owen Thomas | Pending B Corp™
Outside IR35 | 6-month contract | Fully Remote (UK) Design and deploy scalable, high-performance software aligned with long-term business goals. Monitor and optimize distributed systems for reliability, uptime, and efficiency. Automate configuration, provisioning, and deployment to reduce manual effort and streamline operations. Implement and uphold security standards … DevOps practices. Proficient in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), with a focus on Python. Skilled in TDD and BDD, primarily using Python. Deep understanding of distributed systems, networking, storage, and compute management. Strong troubleshooting skills, with experience in root cause analysis and timely resolution. Knowledge of security standards (ISO27001 More ❯
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Python Software Engineer, Python, AWS | Python, TDD & BDD, Monitoring | Household Name | £650 - 750p

West End of London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Owen Thomas | Pending B Corp™
Outside IR35 | 6-month contract | Fully Remote (UK) Design and deploy scalable, high-performance software aligned with long-term business goals. Monitor and optimize distributed systems for reliability, uptime, and efficiency. Automate configuration, provisioning, and deployment to reduce manual effort and streamline operations. Implement and uphold security standards … DevOps practices. Proficient in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), with a focus on Python. Skilled in TDD and BDD, primarily using Python. Deep understanding of distributed systems, networking, storage, and compute management. Strong troubleshooting skills, with experience in root cause analysis and timely resolution. Knowledge of security standards (ISO27001 More ❯
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Full Stack Engineer | Python | Typescript | React | AWS | Hybrid, London

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Enigma
DOM. You are comfortable operating across the stack, with strong knowledge of relational databases, web security best practices, and authentication. You have experience architecting distributed systems and deploying to cloud services using tools like Kubernetes and AWS. Bonus Points Experience with 3D rendering (e.g., WebGL). Deep knowledge … and support analytical workflows. Implement robust testing infrastructure across unit, functional, and load testing. Collaborate with infrastructure and DevOps teams to streamline deployments. Debug distributed systems running in cloud environments. Address technical debt and continually refactor for maintainability and performance. What We Offer Competitive compensation and benefits Private More ❯
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Senior Java Software Engineer

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
CipherTek Recruitment
knowledge: Strong understanding of FIC markets Experience with FIX protocol , SBE Market Data Feeds (e.g., Refinitiv, Bloomberg), and LP connectivity . Real time Messaging Systems: Experience with low-latency messaging technologies such as Solace . Linux based systems, CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, MyBatis, Maven Advanced experience … with FIX Engines/Routers (Raptor, Catalyst, Chronicle, or similar tools). Distributed Systems: Experience with distributed computing , clustering , and scalability strategies . Soft Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with both business and technology teams. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high More ❯
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Lead Software Engineer - 95% Remote - £85k - ID41216

Central London, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
Humand Talent
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 … 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 … Building for maintainability, performance and clear documentation Experience or interest in the following would also be valuable: Managing or supporting connected devices or remote systems Working with Linux-based systems CI/CD, Docker or Kubernetes Internal tooling, API design and service orchestration Frontend technologies such as React More ❯
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Lead Software Engineer - 95% Remote - £85k - ID41216

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Humand Talent
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 … 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 … Building for maintainability, performance and clear documentation Experience or interest in the following would also be valuable: Managing or supporting connected devices or remote systems Working with Linux-based systems CI/CD, Docker or Kubernetes Internal tooling, API design and service orchestration Frontend technologies such as React More ❯
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Lead Software Engineer - 95% Remote - £85k - ID41216

Central London / West End, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Humand Talent
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 … 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 … Building for maintainability, performance and clear documentation Experience or interest in the following would also be valuable: Managing or supporting connected devices or remote systems Working with Linux-based systems CI/CD, Docker or Kubernetes Internal tooling, API design and service orchestration Frontend technologies such as React More ❯
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Lead Software Engineer (Scalability and API Design) - 95% Remote - £85k - ID41216

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Humand Talent
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 … 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 … Building for maintainability, performance and clear documentation Experience or interest in the following would also be valuable: Managing or supporting connected devices or remote systems Working with Linux-based systems CI/CD, Docker or Kubernetes Internal tooling, API design and service orchestration Frontend technologies such as React More ❯
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Lead Software Engineer (Scalability and API Design) - 95% Remote - £85k - ID41216

Central London / West End, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Humand Talent
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 … 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 … Building for maintainability, performance and clear documentation Experience or interest in the following would also be valuable: Managing or supporting connected devices or remote systems Working with Linux-based systems CI/CD, Docker or Kubernetes Internal tooling, API design and service orchestration Frontend technologies such as React More ❯
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Senior Backend Game Engineer

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Langham Recruitment
scale multiplayer titles. They specialise in overcoming the toughest technical challenges in scalability, player density, and backend architecture — all in a fully remote, globally distributed setup. They’re now looking for a Senior Backend Game Engineer to help design and build scalable systems that power seamless multiplayer experiences. … client studio, working alongside talented engineers, designers, and DevOps teams to bring ambitious projects to life. What you’ll do: Architect and build backend systems for multiplayer online games — authentication, matchmaking, lobbies, orchestration, and more Develop high-performance backend services using C++, C#, Go, or Node.js Collaborate across gameplay … and network engineering to deliver smooth, low-latency experiences Optimise backend systems for scalability, cost-efficiency, and reliability Build and maintain APIs, microservices, and real-time networking components Ensure clean documentation and support accurate planning with time estimates and reporting What you’ll need: 5+ years' backend development experience More ❯
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Senior Software Engineer

City of London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Velocity Tech
worldwide — from AI-driven video and photo tools to an influencer platform that monetizes creativity. What you’ll do: Build and maintain scalable backend systems for next-gen video creation Work with Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and deployment pipelines Optimize performance and reliability across distributed systems Collaborate with More ❯
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Senior Software Engineer - Golang

City of London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
JR United Kingdom
software stack that enables seamless communication across satellites, aircraft, and other high-mobility platforms. What You’ll Do Design and develop highly scalable backend systems to support real-time, distributed networking Build and optimize software for cloud, on-prem, and hybrid deployments Work with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud … for backend development 7-10 years of experience working in backend software 5+ years of experience working within Networking or Satellite Communications Knowledge of distributed systems, networking protocols, and cloud platforms Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration Passion for tackling complex engineering challenges in a fast-paced More ❯
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Senior Software Engineer

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Copello Global
software stack that enables seamless communication across satellites, aircraft, and other high-mobility platforms. What You’ll Do Design and develop highly scalable backend systems to support real-time, distributed networking Build and optimize software for cloud, on-prem, and hybrid deployments Work with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud … or Golang for backend development 7-10 years of experience working in backend software 5+ years of experience working within Satellite Communications. Knowledge of distributed systems, networking protocols, and cloud platforms Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration Passion for tackling complex engineering challenges in a fast-paced More ❯
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Senior AI Engineer

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Understanding Recruitment
millions of high-net-worth members and need talented engineers to drive this transformation. What will I be doing: Design, deploy, monitor scalable AI systems for millions of global members. Collaborate with product/data teams, embracing “you build it, you run it” DevOps mindset. Ensure quality via automated … testing; select cost-effective AI solutions. Key responsibilities: Build scalable AI systems including agentic chatbots and self-service platforms Develop internal AI copilot tools to enhance operational efficiency Create recommendation systems and search functionality Ensure reliability through automated testing and observability Make strategic technology decisions balancing cost and … prompt engineering, cost optimization) Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and infrastructure-as-code DevOps tooling (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes) and observability Distributed systems and datastores (SQL/NoSQL) What's in it for you: Salary of up to £85,000 dependent on experience Opportunity to More ❯
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Cloud Architect

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Talent Hero Ltd
future opportunities as well. This role is an excellent opportunity for cloud professionals with a strong architectural mindset and hands-on experience building scalable systems across AWS, Azure, or GCP. If youre skilled at turning business needs into technical cloud solutions we encourage you to apply. Remote cloud architecture … on adoption strategies Use tools like AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Ansible , and others Requirements Minimum Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or similar senior cloud infrastructure role (minimum 1 year ) Deep knowledge of cloud platforms … AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their core services Proficiency with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.) Experience designing and securing distributed systems at scale Familiarity with CI/CD , containerization , and cloud cost optimization strategies Bonus: Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert, or GCP More ❯
Employment Type: Contract, Work From Home
Rate: £75,000
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Lead Data Engineer

City of London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
twentyAI
teams. Key Responsibilities Lead architectural design and hands-on technical delivery for a major cloud transformation programme. Design scalable, secure, and high-performance data systems using Azure, Python, and Snowflake. Provide deep technical guidance across multiple teams, acting as the go-to expert for complex engineering decisions. Collaborate with … Establish and promote modern engineering practices including CI/CD, infrastructure as code, DevSecOps, and automated testing. Tackle deep technical debt and modernise legacy systems with a focus on scalability, modularity, and cloud alignment. Champion a culture of engineering excellence, documentation, and knowledge sharing. Ideal Candidate Profile 10+ years … Background in capital markets, financial services, or trading systems. Familiarity with Kubernetes, Terraform, and observability tools. Azure and/or Snowflake certifications. Experience in distributed systems or real-time data processing environments. What’s on Offer Highly competitive compensation package + bonus Hybrid working in a central London More ❯
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Staff AI/ML Engineer

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™
challenges like data quality, explainability, and robust infrastructure for ML. What You’ll Bring 7+ years of hands-on experience building ML/AI systems in production. 3+ years in a senior technical contributor or team lead role. Advanced Python skills with exposure to common ML frameworks and data … libraries. Solid experience working with cloud platforms (ideally AWS) and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform). Understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and modern software architecture. Hands-on experience with LLMs and generative AI models, including tuning and inference. Ability to set up CI/CD pipelines for More ❯
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Tech Lead- Backend (Go, Node.js)

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
InterQuest Group
of experience leading backend teams (5+ engineers) 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience with Go and Node.js Proven expertise in building microservices and distributed systems Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP), Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines Strong focus on writing clean, scalable, and secure More ❯
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Distributed Systems
Central London
25th Percentile
£56,250
Median
£62,500
75th Percentile
£110,000
90th Percentile
£119,000