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been exclusively retained by our client, a well loved household name, known for their award winning delivery in the B2C2B space, to help them with their search for a Principal Engineer. We re supporting their appointment this key technical authority for a mission critical area of their business that is transactionally high throughput and performance-wise low latency. This … is mission critical software for this business. At the crux of the successful Principal Software Engineer is a tech savvy, pragmatic, authentic and compassionate technology leader who sees programming languages as a tools to address a challenges, rather than being hung up on the tooling itself. In order to build empathy with your team, there is an expectation … that you will have risen into your current position from a foundation of hands on OO programming. We re hoping to find an innovative Principal for this client, a change maker who can spot opportunities to improve the status quo and support this business continued successes at scale. The company continues on a rapid trajectory of fast growth. Essential 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 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 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 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 More ❯

Principal Platform Engineer | Fintech | London | Up to £200k + Equity | London (Min 4 days per week in office) Maze is partnering with a stealth-mode startup that's rebuilding core banking from the ground up. They’re creating the world’s first open-source, AI-native "Thin Ledger"—set to replace legacy infrastructure at Tier 1 banks. We … re looking for a Principal Platform Engineer to drive the infrastructure behind mission-critical systems: think active-active, five-nines uptime, and real-time observability at global scale. What You'll Do: Own platform architecture for our next-gen ledger infrastructure Scale multi-region Kubernetes environments across cloud & on-prem Harden distributed systems (Kafka, Redis, CockroachDB) for global More ❯

Principal Platform Engineer | Fintech | London | Up to £200k + Equity | London (Min 4 days per week in office) Maze is partnering with a stealth-mode startup that's rebuilding core banking from the ground up. They’re creating the world’s first open-source, AI-native "Thin Ledger"—set to replace legacy infrastructure at Tier 1 banks. We … re looking for a Principal Platform Engineer to drive the infrastructure behind mission-critical systems: think active-active, five-nines uptime, and real-time observability at global scale. What You'll Do: Own platform architecture for our next-gen ledger infrastructure Scale multi-region Kubernetes environments across cloud & on-prem Harden distributed systems (Kafka, Redis, CockroachDB) for global More ❯

Principal Platform Engineer | Fintech | London | Up to £200k + Equity | London (Min 4 days per week in office) Maze is partnering with a stealth-mode startup that's rebuilding core banking from the ground up. They’re creating the world’s first open-source, AI-native "Thin Ledger"—set to replace legacy infrastructure at Tier 1 banks. We … re looking for a Principal Platform Engineer to drive the infrastructure behind mission-critical systems: think active-active, five-nines uptime, and real-time observability at global scale. What You'll Do: Own platform architecture for our next-gen ledger infrastructure Scale multi-region Kubernetes environments across cloud & on-prem Harden distributed systems (Kafka, Redis, CockroachDB) for global More ❯

Principal Platform Engineer | Fintech | London | Up to £200k + Equity | London (Min 4 days per week in office) Maze is partnering with a stealth-mode startup that's rebuilding core banking from the ground up. They’re creating the world’s first open-source, AI-native "Thin Ledger"—set to replace legacy infrastructure at Tier 1 banks. We … re looking for a Principal Platform Engineer to drive the infrastructure behind mission-critical systems: think active-active, five-nines uptime, and real-time observability at global scale. What You'll Do: Own platform architecture for our next-gen ledger infrastructure Scale multi-region Kubernetes environments across cloud & on-prem Harden distributed systems (Kafka, Redis, CockroachDB) for global More ❯

About The Role Deadline for applications: 11:59pm on 31st October 2025 Were looking for a Principal Software Engineer to shape the technical direction of high-profile projects and lead the delivery of modern, scalable software. We use technology to create impactful, human-centred solutions that make a difference to users and organisations. We believe great engineering happens … project risks, helping teams navigate complex technical challenges. About You Professional knowledge and experience Essential Extensive experience in software engineering, with a focus on large-scale, complex systems. Polyglot engineer comfortable working across multiple languages and frameworks (weve used Python, Java, Kotlin, Node.js, C#, JavaScript, Express, React and Next.js to name a few). Passion for learning new technologies More ❯

Principal Platform Engineer | Fintech | London | Up to 200k + Equity | London (Min 4 days per week in office) Maze is partnering with a stealth-mode startup that's rebuilding core banking from the ground up. Theyre creating the worlds first open-source, AI-native Thin Ledgerset to replace legacy infrastructure at Tier 1 banks. We're looking for … a Principal Platform Engineer to drive the infrastructure behind mission-critical systems: think active-active, five-nines uptime, and real-time observability at global scale. What You'll Do: Own platform architecture for our next-gen ledger infrastructure Scale multi-region Kubernetes environments across cloud & on-prem Harden distributed systems (Kafka, Redis, CockroachDB) for global banking workloads Lead More ❯

Principal Software Engineer | High-growth, Purpose-Led and A* funded Fintech | Hybrid – London **Python, TypeScript, React** A leading fintech scale-up is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join its high-performing engineering organisation in London. This is an opportunity to contribute to a platform designed to improve finance globally — with real impact at scale. The company … first platform. Backed by leading venture capital and impact investors, the organisation is entering a new phase of growth, with engineering at the core. The Opportunity As a Senior Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and delivering scalable, reliable systems that handle significant volumes of real-time data and transactions. You'll collaborate with product, data … and platform teams to deliver high-impact features that directly improve user financial wellbeing. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who values clean architecture, measurable outcomes, and meaningful user impact. What You’ll Do: Design and implement distributed systems that are resilient, scalable, and secure. Own technical decision-making across architecture and implementation — selecting the right More ❯

Principal Software Engineer | High-growth, Purpose-Led and A* funded Fintech | Hybrid – London **Python, TypeScript, React** A leading fintech scale-up is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join its high-performing engineering organisation in London. This is an opportunity to contribute to a platform designed to improve finance globally — with real impact at scale. The company … first platform. Backed by leading venture capital and impact investors, the organisation is entering a new phase of growth, with engineering at the core. The Opportunity As a Senior Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and delivering scalable, reliable systems that handle significant volumes of real-time data and transactions. You'll collaborate with product, data … and platform teams to deliver high-impact features that directly improve user financial wellbeing. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who values clean architecture, measurable outcomes, and meaningful user impact. What You’ll Do: Design and implement distributed systems that are resilient, scalable, and secure. Own technical decision-making across architecture and implementation — selecting the right More ❯

Principal Software Engineer | High-growth, Purpose-Led and A* funded Fintech | Hybrid – London **Python, TypeScript, React** A leading fintech scale-up is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join its high-performing engineering organisation in London. This is an opportunity to contribute to a platform designed to improve finance globally — with real impact at scale. The company … first platform. Backed by leading venture capital and impact investors, the organisation is entering a new phase of growth, with engineering at the core. The Opportunity As a Senior Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and delivering scalable, reliable systems that handle significant volumes of real-time data and transactions. You'll collaborate with product, data … and platform teams to deliver high-impact features that directly improve user financial wellbeing. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who values clean architecture, measurable outcomes, and meaningful user impact. What You’ll Do: Design and implement distributed systems that are resilient, scalable, and secure. Own technical decision-making across architecture and implementation — selecting the right More ❯

Principal Software Engineer | High-growth, Purpose-Led and A* funded Fintech | Hybrid – London **Python, TypeScript, React** A leading fintech scale-up is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join its high-performing engineering organisation in London. This is an opportunity to contribute to a platform designed to improve finance globally — with real impact at scale. The company … first platform. Backed by leading venture capital and impact investors, the organisation is entering a new phase of growth, with engineering at the core. The Opportunity As a Senior Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and delivering scalable, reliable systems that handle significant volumes of real-time data and transactions. You'll collaborate with product, data … and platform teams to deliver high-impact features that directly improve user financial wellbeing. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who values clean architecture, measurable outcomes, and meaningful user impact. What You’ll Do: Design and implement distributed systems that are resilient, scalable, and secure. Own technical decision-making across architecture and implementation — selecting the right More ❯

Lead AI Engineer/Consultant - Greenfield Outside IR35 £600 - £750pd flexible for the right person RAG experience a must. About the Company Market leading SaaS organisation building out their AI function. About the Role This project is a greenfield build out of AI capabilities. They are starting with RAG use cases as a low bar, but are targeting a … rich Agentic implementation in the near term. The incumbent has an opportunity to work on the foundational architectural definition and implementation. Responsibilities Hands-on AI Engineer at principal/staff level to build an AI team to deliver an AI capability. Lead design, architecture, and delivery of advanced AI/ML and generative AI solutions, ensuring scalable, secure More ❯

Lead AI Engineer/Consultant - Greenfield Outside IR35 £600 - £750pd flexible for the right person RAG experience a must. About the Company Market leading SaaS organisation building out their AI function. About the Role This project is a greenfield build out of AI capabilities. They are starting with RAG use cases as a low bar, but are targeting a … rich Agentic implementation in the near term. The incumbent has an opportunity to work on the foundational architectural definition and implementation. Responsibilities Hands-on AI Engineer at principal/staff level to build an AI team to deliver an AI capability. Lead design, architecture, and delivery of advanced AI/ML and generative AI solutions, ensuring scalable, secure More ❯

Functional skills: Algorithmic/Electronic/Real Time Trading Systems. Working closely with the Electronic Market Making (EMM)/Trading Business to build the next generation electronic trading system. Track record of significant contribution to high-performance and sophisticated Algorithmic More ❯

About the Role We’re seeking a Principal AI Engineer to lead the design and implementation of advanced AI solutions across our product and business ecosystem. This is a unique opportunity to define and deliver an organisation-wide AI strategy — combining hands-on technical work with cross-functional influence to drive real impact. You’ll work closely with More ❯

About the Role We’re seeking a Principal AI Engineer to lead the design and implementation of advanced AI solutions across our product and business ecosystem. This is a unique opportunity to define and deliver an organisation-wide AI strategy — combining hands-on technical work with cross-functional influence to drive real impact. You’ll work closely with More ❯

About the Role We’re seeking a Principal AI Engineer to lead the design and implementation of advanced AI solutions across our product and business ecosystem. This is a unique opportunity to define and deliver an organisation-wide AI strategy — combining hands-on technical work with cross-functional influence to drive real impact. You’ll work closely with More ❯

About the Role We’re seeking a Principal AI Engineer to lead the design and implementation of advanced AI solutions across our product and business ecosystem. This is a unique opportunity to define and deliver an organisation-wide AI strategy — combining hands-on technical work with cross-functional influence to drive real impact. You’ll work closely with More ❯

As a Principal/Lead Full-Stack Engineer, you'll thrive if you're hands-on, grounded, and passionate about building with technology. This role is ideal for those looking to have a large impact and huge scope for growth, while still being hands on with technology. We aim to allow growth without becoming “post-technical” . Our … and decision-making Provide hands-on mentorship and technical guidance that encourages knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and innovation within your team Skills you’ll need: Demonstrated experience as a Principal or Lead Software Engineer Experience in leading architecture and design decisions, ensuring adherence to best practices in technology choices and system design Deep understanding of programming fundamentals and More ❯

As a Principal/Lead Full-Stack Engineer, you'll thrive if you're hands-on, grounded, and passionate about building with technology. This role is ideal for those looking to have a large impact and huge scope for growth, while still being hands on with technology. We aim to allow growth without becoming “post-technical” . Our … and decision-making Provide hands-on mentorship and technical guidance that encourages knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and innovation within your team Skills you’ll need: Demonstrated experience as a Principal or Lead Software Engineer Experience in leading architecture and design decisions, ensuring adherence to best practices in technology choices and system design Deep understanding of programming fundamentals and More ❯

As a Principal/Lead Full-Stack Engineer, you'll thrive if you're hands-on, grounded, and passionate about building with technology. This role is ideal for those looking to have a large impact and huge scope for growth, while still being hands on with technology. We aim to allow growth without becoming “post-technical” . Our … and decision-making Provide hands-on mentorship and technical guidance that encourages knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and innovation within your team Skills you’ll need: Demonstrated experience as a Principal or Lead Software Engineer Experience in leading architecture and design decisions, ensuring adherence to best practices in technology choices and system design Deep understanding of programming fundamentals and More ❯