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About the Role: We are seeking a highly experienced and versatile Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise across quantitative development, infrastructure engineering, and full-stack development, to join and lead a high-performance team. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of finance and technology, has led engineering teams, and has built and maintained robust trading systems … and developer tooling across cloud-native architectures. Location: Remote | Dubai | London Key Responsibilities: Lead architecture, design, and development of scalable trading platforms and internal developer tools. Collaborate with quant researchers, traders, and infrastructure teams to deliver performant solutions. Maintain and optimize trading infrastructure (low-latency systems, data pipelines, monitoring, etc.). Manage a team of software engineers, mentor … internal tools and external integrations. Work with data at scale (market data ingestion, real-time analytics, historical storage). Required Skills & Experience: Core Engineering: 5+ years of experience in software development, with exposure to both backend and frontend stacks. Strong programming proficiency in Python, C++, and Java (Quant/Trading grade codebases). Expertise in modern web development with 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/Technical Lead – SC Cleared Location: London (Hybrid – 2-3 days onsite per week) Salary: £55,000 – £80,000 Clearance: SC to start – Must be eligible for Enhanced SC We're looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer/Technical Lead to join a specialist team in London, helping … to shape and deliver critical defence capabilities. This is your chance to work within a collaborative, agile environment delivering high-impact software that directly contributes to national safety and intelligence efforts. If you thrive in mission-focused teams, enjoy mentoring engineers, and want to stay close to code while leading the charge technically, this is your next move. Role … Overview As a Technical Lead, you will: Guide a high-performing team building secure, end-to-end applications and services. Shape technical architecture and delivery strategy on a range of greenfield and enhancement projects. Work in close contact with end-users, solving real-world challenges in close-to-operational systems. Define and enforce coding standards, perform code reviews, and More ❯

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-world infrastructure at scale? We’re recruiting for … a Lead Software Engineer on behalf of a fast-growing technology company whose platform is relied upon across thousands of physical locations in the UK and internationally. Known for their innovative approach and people-first culture, our client offers the chance to take ownership of meaningful projects in a collaborative, supportive environment. This role combines team leadership … with technical direction, ideal for someone who enjoys working across the full product 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 More ❯

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 tools that support real-world infrastructure at scale … We’re recruiting for a Lead Software Engineer on behalf of a fast-growing technology company whose platform is relied upon across thousands of physical locations in the UK and internationally. Known for their innovative approach and people-first culture, our client offers the chance to take ownership of meaningful projects in a collaborative, supportive environment. This … role combines team leadership with technical direction, ideal for someone who enjoys working across the full product 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 More ❯

Manatal is an HRTech software service (B2B SaaS) company headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. Manatal is one of the fastest-growing start-ups in the region and is backed by Surge and Sequoia Capital. Manatal has a global presence and is trusted by thousands of businesses in over 135 countries and is recognized by Forbes as Best Recruiting Software … to offer the best-in-class AI-powered technologies to empower small, medium, and large businesses in their staffing & recruitment transformation. Role Overview We seek a passionate and experienced Lead Full Stack Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate is a seasoned software engineer who excels in designing and building complex software applications … projects and technical initiatives rather than people management. We are looking for someone eager to learn, be proactive, and energetic and understand the importance of making an impact. The Lead Full Stack Engineer will be responsible for both frontend and backend development, ensuring seamless integration and high performance of web applications. Responsibilities Lead technical initiatives and projects More ❯

growing, successful scale-up, and are looking for talented and highly motivated individuals who are ready to help take us to the next level. We are looking for a Lead C# .NET Developer to join our Bookable Services squad, to improve the tenant-experience of leading commercial real-estate. This includes meeting rooms, catering, car park, desks, and amenities … into the CTO Required Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration skills Proven experience delivering complex projects with C#.NET, SQL, and Mongo (or similar) TDD/BDD approach Strong knowledge of software and system design patterns More than 8 years industry experience Desirable Skills: Specific experience working on large-scale booking systems Team leadership experience/stakeholder management Cloud-native development More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Technical Lead | TypeScript | Node | React | AWS | AI London | Hybrid (2 days/week in-office) Up to £105,000 (DOE) + Bonus Tech Stack: TypeScript, Node, React, AWS, Kubernetes. We are currently working with a global travel business who have a number of exciting projects planned. Following a successful system upgrade, theyre now … investing heavily in innovation and theyre looking for multiple hands-on Lead Software Engineers. As a Lead Engineer, you'll be embedded within a tight-knit squad of 5-7 TypeScript software engineers, working on the development of key customer-facing and internal platforms. You'll be the technical authority in your team, guiding architecture … Leading the design and development of scalable, high-traffic systems Championing engineering best practices across the team Building full-stack applications in TypeScript (Node & React) Shipping resilient, cloud-first software on AWS with Kubernetes Mentoring and supporting engineers at all levels Working closely with product and architecture teams to deliver top-tier solutions You Should Have: 5+ years as More ❯

Lead Software Engineer – Hybrid, London, UK – Up to £90,000 + Excellent Benefits Uneek has partnered with a leading global provider of software solutions for utilities and energy suppliers to support them in their search for a Lead Software Engineer to join their growing product engineering organisation. This is a permanent role offering … with customer billing, market interaction, and operational efficiency. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, they help utilities embrace digital transformation and the journey to net zero. As Lead Software Engineer, you will take technical ownership of a cross-functional product team, guiding engineers through complex challenges while remaining hands-on with code. You’ll work … closely with Product Managers, Architects, and Engineering Managers to shape solutions that are scalable, secure, and aligned with business goals. This is a great opportunity for a senior engineer or established team lead looking to make a tangible impact in a high-growth environment. Key Details: Salary: Up to £90,000 + strong benefits package Location: London (Hybrid More ❯

Lead Engineer – NodeJS Developer Salary: Up to £100000 + Benefits + Bonus NodeJS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React Framework, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Digital Investments. SQL, Harrington Starr has partnered with an innovative Digital Currency Investment Platform Company that specialise in developing unique software systems for clients for invest into Digital Markets from Pensions, Investments and Fund Management. This is … ecosystem. This organisation are developing cutting edge web-systems, which are being used globally and are offering the opportunity for you to play a pivotal role within the full software development life cycle. We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Engineer with NodeJS, JavaScript, TypeScript and NodeJS and including cloud technologies. You will have a degree in … in Computer Science - Required A leader within their community and a specialist Development team already in place, due to recent success they are looking to further build out their Software Engineering team in their London Office. You will be working on cutting edge platforms for Trading and analytics for Digital Investments. If you feel you are ready to take More ❯

Social network you want to login/join with: Lead Software Engineer, London (City of London) col-narrow-left Client: Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Views: 1 Posted: 23.05.2025 Expiry Date: 07.07.2025 col-wide Job Description: Hybrid (1–2 days/week in … technical services to governments and private sector clients globally. The brand is well known for making a real-world difference. As we continue to expand, we’re hiring a Lead Software Engineer/Founding Engineer to lead a specialist engineering unit delivering microservice-based cloud and data solutions at scale. This is a hands-on … source flexibility Working with Databricks, Apache Iceberg, and Kubernetes in a cloud-agnostic environment Guiding architecture and implementation of large-scale data pipelines for structured and unstructured data Steering software stack decisions, best practices, and legacy tech modernisation Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team including intelligence analysts, researchers, and domain specialists Supporting clients in highly sensitive and secure environments Ideal More ❯

Lead Java Software Engineer with around 7-10 years of experience, including relevant Financial Markets knowledge, sought to Co-Lead a team of 12 for a Multi-Award-Winning $5BN+ AUM Systematic Hedge Fund. My client is one of the original Systematic Investment firms and is proud of its genuinely collegiate, friendly and supportive culture, with … an enviably low staff attrition. This team covers all software front-to-back, outside of Portfolio Management and Research systems, including Execution and Order Management systems, as well as Risk, Fund Accounting, Operations and Corporate Functions. Software is mainly written in Java but also the team also work with Python, MATLAB, SQL, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux and CI … and grow their careers through management and coaching, as well as engaging with the external Tech community through conferences and meetups. Requirements 7-10 years of experience as a software engineer in a professional environment, managing projects to take requirements from concept to production use. Financial experience and domain knowledge – especially Buy Side and/or Electronic Trading. More ❯

Engineering Lead/Technical Lead – Node.js | Python | TypeScript | AWS | Leadership We're hiring an Engineering Lead for a high-growth, AI-driven tech company. You’ll lead a small, agile team building scalable backend systems with Node.js , TypeScript , and AWS —delivering real impact, fast. This role is ideal for a senior engineer who loves hands … on coding, technical leadership, and solving tough problems in a fast-moving environment. What You’ll Do: Lead end-to-end delivery of features and infrastructure. Shape architecture, own code quality, and drive DevOps practices. Mentor a small team and embed AI/automation where it counts. What You’ll Bring: Strong technical background in TypeScript, Node.js , and ideally … curious, no-nonsense team solving real customer problems. 📍 UK-based | Hybrid (1 day a week, Liverpool Street) | Full-time If you’re a technical leader ready to build and lead with purpose, let’s talk. More ❯

VP/SVP/ED Lead Java Software Engineer - Investment Bank This range is provided by McGregor Boyall. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from McGregor Boyall Global Investment Banking firm seeks a VP/SVP/… ED/Principal Engineer Level Software Engineer. In this role, you will build the firm's next-generation cross-asset risk calculation system utilising a highly scalable Java Cloud-based architecture. Leading various engineering activities, including design decisions regarding the technical direction of the platform with short, medium, and long-term changes, with a key focus on public … more details and Full Job specifications. Hybrid Working Circa 3 Days a week in office. Additional Details Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology Industries: Software Development McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr More ❯

Social network you want to login/join with: VP/SVP/ED Lead Java Software Engineer - Investment Bank, London (City of London) Client: Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes Job Views: 4 Posted: 31.05.2025 Expiry Date: 15.07.2025 Job Description: Global Investment Banking firm seeks a VP …/SVP/ED/Principal Engineer Level Software Engineer. In this role, you will build the firm's next-generation cross-asset risk calculation system utilising a highly scalable Java Cloud-based architecture. Leading various engineering activities, including design decisions regarding the technical direction of the platform with short, medium, and long-term changes, with a key More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Location: London (hybrid 2 days onsite) Type: £800+ Per day (12 month Contract) We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer who is experienced within Payment Management and PCM. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team of talented engineers, guiding them in designing, developing, and maintaining cutting-edge software applications. Key Responsibilities: Lead the configurement, scripting, and reporting of software solutions that meet business requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring high availability and performance of applications. Mentor and support team members, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration. Requirements: Experience in software … swift and Java Proven experience in a leadership role, with the ability to motivate and guide a team. Solid understanding of payment management and payment messaging. Solid understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.). Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, etc.) and microservices architecture is a plus. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability More ❯

Lead Software Developer If you are a Lead Software Developer hoping to sharpen their skills in a highly-technical environment or a Senior Engineer hoping to take the jump to lead, one of the leading British brands and a pioneer in CyberSec is hiring. It’s an opportunity to act as a player coach … gaining or building on previous leadership experience while staying hands on. As a role the Lead Software Developer position lends itself to someone that wants to lead from the front- a technologist that wants the accountability and softer skill development of a lead role without sacrificing technical skills. The person- We’re searching for someone that … re approachable, eager to teach and willing to learn- certifications demonstrating investment into your skills will show the team you are someone to invest in. 6+ Years experience developing software, but we are flexible. The tech stack- The tech stack is broad and you are not expected to have everything. The more you have is a plus but what More ❯

Senior Lead Software Engineer, london (city of london) Client: Location: london (city of london), United Kingdom Job Category: Other Job training - EU work permit required: Yes Job Views: 3 Posted: 23.05.2025 Expiry Date: 07.07.2025 Job Description: Salary Range: Competitive Role Introduction: We are an award-winning, industry leading PropTech company, developing pioneering tech platforms for building management … scale-up, and are looking for talented and highly motivated individuals who are ready to help take us to the next level. Job training We are looking for a Lead C# .NET Developer to join our Bookable Services squad, to improve the tenant-experience of leading commercial real-estate. This includes meeting rooms, catering, car park, desks, and amenities … into the CTO Required Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration skills Proven experience delivering complex projects with C#.NET, SQL, and Mongo (or similar) TDD/BDD approach Strong knowledge of software and system design patterns More than 8 years industry experience Specific experience working on large-scale booking systems Team leadership experience/stakeholder management Proficiency with React and Typescript More ❯

Principal Front Office Developer - Trade Capture, Pricing, Risk, and STP You will be: Accountable for the successful software delivery from inception to deployment for the complete Front Office Derivatives Technology Stack Deliver key strategic business goals by identifying systems changes that support revenue generation and regulatory reporting for the Front Office businesses, focusing on Derivatives Markets Build the future … stack Responsible for the implementation of high priority, high value changes in close cooperation with Product Managers ensuring fast, stable, resilient and supportable systems within the approved budgetary framework. Lead the team of 15+ Front Office developers to deliver on their individual responsibilities and ensure that the Front Office desks are fully supported with a global system architecture. Responsibilities … Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Java-based software components for trade capture, pricing, risk calculation, payments, settlements, and regulatory reporting Develop scalable and accurate solutions to meet the evolving needs of our business Be a part of the global Level 3 support team, providing on-call support and responding to pager duty alerts Follow and improve established Software More ❯

Excellent opportunity to join a global defence organisation with a leading reputation for cyber security and intelligence services. This is a brand new opportunity brought about by astronomical growth in the sector. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy More ❯

months and we are now processing 1000+ hours of audio from caseworkers a week . This is just the beginning. The opportunity at Beam We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer, reporting to the CTO, with a product-mindset and a passion for AI to lead one of our product teams to help build the … bias-to-action. We want engineers who want to take responsibility for the product they are building and take part in every part of the product creation. As a Lead Engineer we are looking for someone who wants to grow in managing a team of engineers and lead the technical vision. We’re solving some hard problems … OpenAI & Claude for LLM interfacing We are not wedded to them and will rapidly evolve over the next 3-6 months with the right technologies Has worked in complex software systems - both front-end and back-end and understands the importance of good data structures, a scalable architecture and constantly evolving tech stack You care about the “right tool More ❯

Lead Software Engineer | Distributed Systems | Sustainable Cloud Native Platform 💸Up to £130,000 per annum plus bonus plus stock 🏠Central London office 🖱️Golang, Rust, C, Kubernetes, Linux, Cloud Native, Distributed systems... Are you a Lead Software Engineer with extensive knowledge of building distributed systems? Looking to join a company who are solving genuine problems … a real impact on projects? If so... I'm partnered with a very exciting Cloud scale-up who have received record Series A funding and are looking for innovative Lead Software Engineers to join their ambitious team! With a new VP of Engineering who has spent much of their career building out a world leading Cloud platform, the … to build out state-of-the-art, Greenfield code which can focus on being the worlds most accountable and sustainable cloud provider🌳 What they're looking for in a Lead Software Engineer: Tech agnostic but preferable experience working with Golang, Rust, Java and/or C/C++. In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, building solutions at More ❯

Lead Backend Software Engineer/Developer (Java Kafka SpringBoot) London/WFH to £120k Are you a skilled Backend Software Engineer with strong Java and real-time messaging experience combined with SC Clearance? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on Lead Backend Software Engineer position at a scale … up technology company with a successful workforce management solution used within the government, defence and other public sector clients. As a Lead Backend Software Engineer you will take a lead role in designing and developing secure, event driven, distributed backend systems for real-time operations, resilience and extensibility. You'll collaborate with engineers across the full … work from home most of the time, meeting up with colleagues in the London office once a week. About you: You have significant experience as a backend focussed Java software engineering with leadership responsibilities You have strong Spring Boot, Kafka and event driven microservices experience with high throughput You have leadership, mentoring and coaching skills You have a strong More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Tech Stack: C#, .NET, SQL, Azure, Docker, Bloomberg, Fidessa London - Onsite Salary Range: £80,000 - £135,000 Harrington Starr has partnered with a boutique Investment Bank, with decades of experience and exceptional performance. They are currently seeking to hire a Senior/Lead Engineer possessing strong experience developing front office applications and More ❯

Lead Python Software Engineer – London *Please note this role cannot sponsor. Please do not apply if you are seeking sponsorship* A Lead Python Engineer is required for an exciting and innovative Software sports betting company based in London. The successful candidate will be working closely with the quantitative researchers and alongside other extremely talented … current team consists of one developer with 10+ years of experience, specializing in Python backend development. The team will grow in 2025. Essential Skills 5+ years’ experience in a Software Development role, with some Python experience and a track record of building robust, high-quality solutions. 1+ year in a leadership position, with a history of successfully guiding teams … outcomes. Experience in designing and sustaining technical solutions that pragmatically address complex, real-world business challenges. Be hands-on: take on tasks, actively solve problems and contribute to delivery. Lead architecture decisions that align with company’s standards and ensure these are well understood across the team. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, quants, and traders, to improve More ❯