126 to 150 of 175 Distributed Systems Jobs in Central London

full software development lifecycle — from design through delivery. Collaborate directly with end users to refine requirements and deliver high-performing features. Write clean, testable, and maintainable code within a distributed system architecture. Engage in daily scrums, peer reviews, and cross-functional design sessions. 📍London City, UK 💷Highly competitive salary + benefits package Requirements: Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or More ❯

and with 1M+ monthly users and $16M Series A funding , they’re scaling globally. We’re hiring a Principal Software Engineer (backend-focused) to help build and scale the systems powering millions of learners. You’ll own backend architecture, work with AI features, and ship production-grade code that directly impacts the product experience. 💡 Why it’s worth your … deeply about product quality. Backed by top-tier investors and led by an exceptional founding team. You’ll bring: Strong experience in Python + PostgreSQL Familiarity with TypeScript and distributed systems (BigQuery, Redis, RabbitMQ etc.) Clear communicator who enjoys solving complex problems collaboratively Start-up mindset, adaptable, ambitious, and product-driven 💰 Up to but not limited to £150K … base + equity 📍 Hybrid London (4 days in office) If you want to build backend systems that power meaningful, human-centred AI products, and work with one of the smartest teams in London, this one’s hard to top More ❯

investing. This isn’t a research support role — it’s about building the ML infrastructure that directly drives trading strategies and PnL. The Opportunity Key Responsibilities Design and implement distributed training pipelines handling high-volume data and complex model architectures Develop low-latency inference systems providing real-time, high-accuracy predictions in production Optimise and extend machine learning … Assess and integrate emerging open-source tools to enhance ML development and deployment Skills and Experience 5+ years’ experience in machine learning with a focus on training and inference systems Strong programming expertise in Python and C++ or CUDA Proficiency with PyTorch, TensorFlow or JAX Hands-on experience with GPU acceleration and distributed training (Horovod, NCCL or similar … Background in real-time, low-latency ML pipelines Familiarity with cloud and orchestration technologies Contributions to open-source ML or distributed systems projects are advantageous Why This Firm? Direct impact: your work feeds into live trading strategies, not just experiments. Buy-side edge : fewer layers, faster decisions, more ownership. Top-of-market comp: £140,000 - £190,000 + More ❯

stack including TypeScript, Python, Next.js, GCP, Docker/K8s, PostgreSQL/Redis. Why this role is exciting Founding-level ownership over architecture, product, and engineering standards. Real impact - your systems power live operations for real businesses. Fast learning & autonomy - direct collaboration with founders. What you bring 3–8 years building and shipping production systems. Experience across backend, frontend, and … cloud infrastructure. Strong fundamentals and a bias for learning fast. Bonus: early-stage experience, distributed systems, workflow engines, OCR/LLMs, or supply-chain/CPG exposure. How you operate You enjoy building from zero, simplify complex problems, make pragmatic decisions, communicate clearly, and take full ownership of outcomes. Apply today for immediate consideration! Founding Engineer - AI Ops More ❯

Startups to Watch” lists. They’re expanding their engineering team to scale the platform and shape the next generation of cloud security tech. You’ll work on high-performance distributed systems, large-scale data pipelines, and real-time detection engines - all built to make the internet a safer place. You’ll thrive here if you: Have strong OOP … experience (Python, Java, Go, or Rust - core stack: C#, and they’ll support you ramping up) Enjoy turning complex systems into clean, elegant solutions Like working in a fast-paced environment with real ownership and visible impact 📍 London | Onsite (5 days) Curious to learn more? Apply now More ❯

to help shape the core product, scale the platform, and push the limits of cloud security tech. You’ll join a world-class team solving complex engineering challenges - from distributed systems and large-scale data pipelines to real-time detection and automation. Every line of code you write will have real impact. 💡 They’re after someone who: Has … solid OOP experience (Python, Java, Go, or Rust — core stack: C# , and they’ll help you get up to speed) Loves simplifying complex systems into clean, scalable solutions Thrives in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment where you can truly make your mark 📍 London | Hybrid (2–3 days onsite) Interested? Apply now More ❯

No need to know it all, curiosity and willingness to learn go a long way!) 🧩 What You Bring to the Table 💪 15–20+ years of building top-notch software systems and loving the challenge 🧱 Master of architecture, system design, and bringing robust products to life ☁️ Deep experience with distributed systems, large-scale infrastructure, and cloud tech 🎯 Proven More ❯

you must be able to demonstrate strong TypeScript or Python coding during technical interviews. This is great opportunity to join a team working on real time, event based and distributed systems which enables customers to move money efficiently and securely. The ideal candidate will have worked in FinTech (not essential) and in a start-up or scale up More ❯

feed those insights into platform improvements. Qualifications 2+ years’ experience in software engineering. Strong competence with Python and TypeScript , including asynchronous programming. Ability to debug across deep technical stacks: distributed systems, latency, failure modes, data flows. A strong academic background (top university or equivalent). Curiosity, ownership, and a bias for rapid, high-quality execution in an in More ❯

Seniority: Proven track record (Senior, Staff, or Principal level) in designing and implementing complex, high-scale software architectures. Architectural Mastery: Deep, demonstrable knowledge of system architecture, design patterns, and distributed systems, verifiable through a rigorous technical assessment. Complex Problem Solver: A history of successfully solving problems that require advanced technical insight, going beyond standard implementation tasks. Code Quality More ❯

career paths for your engineers. Represent backend engineering across the business. Including stakeholder management. Experience: Passion for mentoring and growing technical teams. Experience designing, building and operating large-scale distributed systems. Extensive back end development experience with Java and Spring Boot. Ideally Java 21. Extensive experience designing and developing microservices-based architecture. Experience with AWS Services. Kubernetes (K8s) for More ❯

career paths for your engineers. Represent backend engineering across the business. Including stakeholder management. Experience: Passion for mentoring and growing technical teams. Experience designing, building and operating large-scale distributed systems. Extensive back end development experience with Java and Spring Boot. Ideally Java 21. Extensive experience designing and developing microservices-based architecture. Experience with AWS Services. Kubernetes (K8s) for More ❯

one. This is a rare chance to join a technical founding team with backgrounds in quant trading, HFT, and world-leading financial institutions. You’ll work on real-time systems where microseconds matter, write software that must never go down, and set the engineering standards that future hires will inherit. If you want to build something truly category-defining … this is it. What You’ll Need Proven experience with high-performance languages (Rust, C, C++) 3+ years working on real-time trading systems, exchanges, or HFT platforms Ideally a strong STEM degree from a top-ranked university (or equivalent academic excellence) Bonus Points Fintech, exchange, or low-latency engineering experience Expertise with Rust Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, infrastructure … as-code, or distributed systems More ❯

bringing technical insight to shape broader company strategy. Key Requirements: Experienced engineering leader with 6+ years leading multiple teams in product-driven environments. Strong technical background in cloud and distributed systems (experience with JVM languages like Java, Scala or Kotlin a bonus). Proven experience integrating AI/ML into live systems with measurable business outcomes. Excellent … architectural judgement and a pragmatic approach to scaling systems and teams. Comfortable challenging ideas and communicating trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiences. Known for building collaborative, high-performing cultures where people do their best work. This is a career defining Head of Engineering role with the potential to have a massive impact on the technology function More ❯

A fast-growing software startup is building next-generation tools for companies that certify complex hardware and software systems, industries like aerospace, healthcare, and energy. While software innovation moves quickly, these sectors are still held back by slow, manual processes. This company is changing that by creating a modern platform that accelerates certification and compliance. Recently, they’ve seen … take full ownership, and move fast. Ideal candidates have: 2+ years of experience delivering production-grade systems. Strong backend skills in Python, TypeScript, Go, or Rust. Solid understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and infrastructure (AWS + Pulumi a plus). A founder’s mindset: proactive, resourceful, and comfortable wearing multiple hats. Your First Month You’ll deploy to More ❯

Why this role? Build and deploy enterprise-grade AI solutions used by some of the world’s largest organisations. Work hands-on with large language models (LLMs) , microservices, and distributed systems. Hybrid working: 3 days a week in London , with flexibility the rest of the time. Salary up to £135,000 plus equity through EMIs — be part of the … looking for: 5+ years’ experience in software engineering, with hands-on delivery of production-grade solutions. Strong expertise in Python, data processing, and microservices . Experience with large-scale distributed systems and LLM applications. A blend of hands-on engineering and leadership skills — able to both build and guide. Excellent communicator with the ability to engage both technical More ❯

API development and C# to join our data engineering team in a highly regulated industry. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in designing and building scalable, secure software systems that support seamless data movement between internal systems, third-party platforms, and cloud services. Your core focus will be developing and maintaining APIs and backend services that enable … years of relevant experience, a solid understanding of software system design, and a strong command of C# and modern API development patterns. A background in working with data systems, cloud integrations, and secure, large-scale applications will be highly advantageous. Core Responsibilities: •Design, develop, and maintain scalable APIs and backend services to facilitate data flow between systems. •Collaborate with … Strong experience with C# and .NET frameworks. •Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and programming principles. •Experience working with other relevant languages such as Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript. • Data Systems Knowledge: •Exposure to working in data-centric environments, supporting ETL/ELT pipelines or data processing services. •Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases. •Understanding of data privacy and security More ❯

ll be a senior in title, but operating as a tech lead in a flat structure. What they’re after: 5+ years’ experience building enterprise-grade software (Python, microservices, distributed systems) Proven track record deploying LLM-based applications Clear evidence of Software skills (CI/CD etc.) Ability to lead small teams, own solutions end-to-end, and More ❯

ll be a senior in title, but operating as a tech lead in a flat structure. What they’re after: 5+ years’ experience building enterprise-grade software (Python, microservices, distributed systems) Proven track record deploying LLM-based applications (Agents, LangChain) Clear evidence of Software skills (CI/CD etc.) Ability to lead small teams, own solutions end-to More ❯

experience - C#, .Net Core, AWS Comfort-ability contributing to the front end, ideally using React Proven experience building 3rd-party integrations (GoCardless, Stripe, or similar) Very good understanding of distributed systems and event driven architecture Clear, confident communication skills – able to engage directly with customers and internal stakeholders Startup experience – thrive in ambiguity, iterate quickly, and wear multiple More ❯

for a cloud-first, data-centric fintech platform. Lead a talented team of engineers and architects, building a culture of technical excellence and accountability. Oversee the modernisation of existing systems into a modular, scalable environment built for performance and compliance. Partner with product and business teams to accelerate innovation and experimentation in areas such as AI, automation, and data … infrastructure. What You’ll Bring Proven experience as a CTO or VP of Engineering in a fintech, SaaS, or high-growth product company. Strong grounding in cloud architecture (Azure, distributed systems, APIs, and DevOps) Experience leading engineering transformation and scaling teams in dynamic environments. A balance of strategic thinking and hands-on leadership - someone who can set direction More ❯

seeking a highly skilled Member of Technical Staff to lead the development of advanced agentic workflows that will transform how scientists interact with our platform. You will design autonomous systems capable of navigating complex scientific tasks — from retrieving structural biology data to designing molecular binders — entirely through natural language conversation. In this role, you will architect and deploy intelligent … group of experts in machine learning, life sciences, and software engineering. Our culture values interdisciplinary exchange, continuous learning, and collaboration. Regular team offsites foster trust and creativity across our distributed locations. We’re looking for innovators passionate about tackling complex challenges and driving global scientific progress. Who You Are: You are a strong software engineer with deep experience in … Python, API design, and distributed systems architecture. You have extensive experience in LLM orchestration, including hands-on use of major LLM APIs and frameworks such as LangChain or LlamaIndex, or you’ve built custom agent frameworks from scratch. You understand intelligent information retrieval, with experience in RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), vector databases, and embedding models for knowledge extraction. More ❯

the platform is scalable, maintainable, and operationally efficient for the long term. Requirements: Strong Core Java experience, with solid understanding of concurrency, collections, and object-oriented design. Familiarity with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and microservice frameworks. Experience working with real-time data. Exposure or an interest in front-end development More ❯

ready AI solutions . As a Applied AI Solution Engineer , you'll be at the forefront of this revolution. What you’ll do: ✅ Work hands-on with Python, microservices, distributed systems, and LLMs ✅ Shape AI strategy, mentor engineers , and drive innovation across multiple projects ✅ Engage directly with senior stakeholders, explaining complex AI concepts in clear terms What we More ❯

STEM subject degree from a top university or a 2:1 from Oxbridge Familiar with event driven design patterns and micro service architecture You’ve worked on large scale, distributed systems that operate with large volumes of data. An advocate of engineering best practice, you are focused on quality, deployment and in-life support as well as the More ❯