Distributed Systems Jobs in the North West

26 to 50 of 65 Distributed Systems Jobs in the North West

Python software engineer - Remote work

Bury, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
with an exciting AI startup who are turning complex video into searchable insights - they're looking for a Software Engineer to work on the backend. You ll design scalable systems, build APIs, and deploy AI models turning cutting-edge research into a production-ready platform. Remote : UK Salary : Up to £50k + 1% Equity What You ll Do … AI researchers to integrate models into production Take a product-first approach to engineering What You ll Need 2-4 years experience with Python (FastAPI/Flask) Experience with distributed systems and cloud platforms Proficiency in database design (e.g. PostgreSQL) Familiarity with Docker, IaC tools (Terraform), and monitoring stacks Start-up mindset Bonus: Experience with AI/ML More ❯
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Software Engineer - 2-4 years Python - Remote UK - AI Start Up - £50k + Generous Equity!

Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Engineer to work on the backend. You could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply. You ll design scalable systems, build APIs, and deploy AI models turning cutting-edge research into a production-ready platform. Remote : UK Salary : Up to £50k + 1% Equity What You ll Do … AI researchers to integrate models into production Take a product-first approach to engineering What You ll Need 2-4 years experience with Python (FastAPI/Flask) Experience with distributed systems and cloud platforms Proficiency in database design (e.g. PostgreSQL) Familiarity with Docker, IaC tools (Terraform), and monitoring stacks Start-up mindset Bonus: Experience with AI/ML More ❯
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Lead Software Engineer

Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
djr
software is treated as a craft — a place where technical excellence, automation, and scalability are embedded in everything they do. This is a company where your decisions directly influence systems serving millions of transactions and users across multiple regions. The Opportunity As a Lead Engineer , you’ll take ownership of a mission-critical logistics platform — a sophisticated marketplace used … QAs, setting the technical vision, delivering high-performance cloud solutions, and driving engineering excellence throughout. You’ll be hands-on: designing, coding, mentoring, and shaping architecture for large-scale distributed systems built on .NET, Azure, React, and modern cloud-native technologies. This is the kind of role where technical leadership truly matters — where decisions around architecture, security, and … team of engineers, embedding a culture of innovation, quality, and delivery excellence. Define and execute the technical roadmap in collaboration with product and architecture teams. Deliver scalable, high-performing systems built with .NET, Azure, and modern front-end frameworks. Architect event-driven, microservice-based solutions capable of handling enterprise-level data throughput. Champion cloud-native engineering, CI/CD More ❯
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Lead Software Engineer

bolton, greater manchester, north west england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
djr
software is treated as a craft — a place where technical excellence, automation, and scalability are embedded in everything they do. This is a company where your decisions directly influence systems serving millions of transactions and users across multiple regions. The Opportunity As a Lead Engineer , you’ll take ownership of a mission-critical logistics platform — a sophisticated marketplace used … QAs, setting the technical vision, delivering high-performance cloud solutions, and driving engineering excellence throughout. You’ll be hands-on: designing, coding, mentoring, and shaping architecture for large-scale distributed systems built on .NET, Azure, React, and modern cloud-native technologies. This is the kind of role where technical leadership truly matters — where decisions around architecture, security, and … team of engineers, embedding a culture of innovation, quality, and delivery excellence. Define and execute the technical roadmap in collaboration with product and architecture teams. Deliver scalable, high-performing systems built with .NET, Azure, and modern front-end frameworks. Architect event-driven, microservice-based solutions capable of handling enterprise-level data throughput. Champion cloud-native engineering, CI/CD More ❯
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Lead Software Engineer

warrington, cheshire, north west england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
djr
software is treated as a craft — a place where technical excellence, automation, and scalability are embedded in everything they do. This is a company where your decisions directly influence systems serving millions of transactions and users across multiple regions. The Opportunity As a Lead Engineer , you’ll take ownership of a mission-critical logistics platform — a sophisticated marketplace used … QAs, setting the technical vision, delivering high-performance cloud solutions, and driving engineering excellence throughout. You’ll be hands-on: designing, coding, mentoring, and shaping architecture for large-scale distributed systems built on .NET, Azure, React, and modern cloud-native technologies. This is the kind of role where technical leadership truly matters — where decisions around architecture, security, and … team of engineers, embedding a culture of innovation, quality, and delivery excellence. Define and execute the technical roadmap in collaboration with product and architecture teams. Deliver scalable, high-performing systems built with .NET, Azure, and modern front-end frameworks. Architect event-driven, microservice-based solutions capable of handling enterprise-level data throughput. Champion cloud-native engineering, CI/CD More ❯
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Elastic Architect / Consultant

docker, north west england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
GIOS Technology
indexing, querying, performance tuning). Strong hands-on experience with Logstash, Beats, and Kibana. Experience with Elastic Security, APM, and Observability features is a strong plus. Solid understanding of distributed systems, data pipelines, and RESTful APIs. Proficiency with scripting (Python, Bash, etc.) and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP More ❯
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Technical Lead

Manchester, United Kingdom
Aspire Personnel Ltd
in cloud architecture and infrastructure , (AWS or Azure, Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD) Proven ability to re-architect or modernise platforms – ideally moving from legacy to cloud-native Built distributed systems on AWS or Azure Strong communicator – articulate, credible, and comfortable in client-facing or pre-sales conversations Can translate complex technical topics into clear business language Experience More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £70000 - £105000/annum 10% Bonus
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Technical Lead - Hybrid

Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Aspire Personnel Ltd
in cloud architecture and infrastructure , (AWS or Azure, Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD) Proven ability to re-architect or modernise platforms – ideally moving from legacy to cloud-native Built distributed systems on AWS or Azure Strong communicator – articulate, credible, and comfortable in client-facing or pre-sales conversations Can translate complex technical topics into clear business language Experience More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £70,000 - £105,000 per annum
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Embedded System Reliability Engineer

Capenhurst, Cheshire, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
EA Technology
flexible working/hybrid roles which is why so many of our employees stay with us long term. Due to continued growth and expansion, we're lookingfor an Embedded Systems Reliability Engineer to join our amazing CTO Development team. You'd be working with an exceptionally friendly group of people in a genuinely welcoming and positive environment. So, if … and on-site working (Capenhurst CH1 6ES) over the course of the year flexing as projects require*** About the role: This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Embedded Systems Reliability Engineer with proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or newer) to join us to: Investigate and resolve complex bugs across embedded and desktop systems, implementing fixes and systemic … or newer) for embedded and cross-platform desktop development Strong scripting experience in Python and Bash for tooling and test automation Experience with CMake, make, and CI/CD systems (e.g., GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines) Familiarity with Docker for embedded software builds and containerised testing Confident in debugging across firmware, OS and application layers Deep understanding of Embedded Linux More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Remote Senior Java Software Engineer - Crypto Fintech

Leigh, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
McGregor Boyall
surveillance technology. Their mission is to protect investors, enhance transparency, and ensure compliance in some of the world's most dynamic markets. Trusted by regulators and institutions worldwide, their systems monitor over a trillion events every single day. They are now seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Algos Team. In this role, you'll design and develop … the integrity of global financial and crypto markets. 🔹 What you'll do Build and optimize real-time and batch surveillance algorithms Contribute to the design of scalable, low-latency systems Collaborate with quants, data scientists, and compliance experts Enhance and maintain a mission-critical global codebase 🔹 What they're looking for 5+ years' software engineering experience (3+ in financial … markets/algos) Strong coding skills in Java, Kotlin, C#, or C++ (Python a plus) Hands-on experience with real-time data processing & distributed systems Strong understanding of software engineering and system architecture A proactive problem-solver with excellent collaboration skills 🌍 Why Join? Fully remote role with global collaboration Work at the intersection of finance and crypto innovation More ❯
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Remote Senior Java Software Engineer - Crypto Fintech

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
McGregor Boyall
surveillance technology. Their mission is to protect investors, enhance transparency, and ensure compliance in some of the world's most dynamic markets. Trusted by regulators and institutions worldwide, their systems monitor over a trillion events every single day. They are now seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Algos Team. In this role, you'll design and develop … the integrity of global financial and crypto markets. 🔹 What you'll do Build and optimize real-time and batch surveillance algorithms Contribute to the design of scalable, low-latency systems Collaborate with quants, data scientists, and compliance experts Enhance and maintain a mission-critical global codebase 🔹 What they're looking for 5+ years' software engineering experience (3+ in financial … markets/algos) Strong coding skills in Java, Kotlin, C#, or C++ (Python a plus) Hands-on experience with real-time data processing & distributed systems Strong understanding of software engineering and system architecture A proactive problem-solver with excellent collaboration skills 🌍 Why Join? Fully remote role with global collaboration Work at the intersection of finance and crypto innovation More ❯
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Remote Senior Java Software Engineer - Crypto Fintech

Bury, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
McGregor Boyall
surveillance technology. Their mission is to protect investors, enhance transparency, and ensure compliance in some of the world's most dynamic markets. Trusted by regulators and institutions worldwide, their systems monitor over a trillion events every single day. They are now seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Algos Team. In this role, you'll design and develop … the integrity of global financial and crypto markets. 🔹 What you'll do Build and optimize real-time and batch surveillance algorithms Contribute to the design of scalable, low-latency systems Collaborate with quants, data scientists, and compliance experts Enhance and maintain a mission-critical global codebase 🔹 What they're looking for 5+ years' software engineering experience (3+ in financial … markets/algos) Strong coding skills in Java, Kotlin, C#, or C++ (Python a plus) Hands-on experience with real-time data processing & distributed systems Strong understanding of software engineering and system architecture A proactive problem-solver with excellent collaboration skills 🌍 Why Join? Fully remote role with global collaboration Work at the intersection of finance and crypto innovation More ❯
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Remote Senior Java Software Engineer - Crypto Fintech

Altrincham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
McGregor Boyall
surveillance technology. Their mission is to protect investors, enhance transparency, and ensure compliance in some of the world's most dynamic markets. Trusted by regulators and institutions worldwide, their systems monitor over a trillion events every single day. They are now seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Algos Team. In this role, you'll design and develop … the integrity of global financial and crypto markets. 🔹 What you'll do Build and optimize real-time and batch surveillance algorithms Contribute to the design of scalable, low-latency systems Collaborate with quants, data scientists, and compliance experts Enhance and maintain a mission-critical global codebase 🔹 What they're looking for 5+ years' software engineering experience (3+ in financial … markets/algos) Strong coding skills in Java, Kotlin, C#, or C++ (Python a plus) Hands-on experience with real-time data processing & distributed systems Strong understanding of software engineering and system architecture A proactive problem-solver with excellent collaboration skills 🌍 Why Join? Fully remote role with global collaboration Work at the intersection of finance and crypto innovation More ❯
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Remote Senior Java Software Engineer - Crypto Fintech

Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
McGregor Boyall
surveillance technology. Their mission is to protect investors, enhance transparency, and ensure compliance in some of the world's most dynamic markets. Trusted by regulators and institutions worldwide, their systems monitor over a trillion events every single day. They are now seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Algos Team. In this role, you'll design and develop … the integrity of global financial and crypto markets. 🔹 What you'll do Build and optimize real-time and batch surveillance algorithms Contribute to the design of scalable, low-latency systems Collaborate with quants, data scientists, and compliance experts Enhance and maintain a mission-critical global codebase 🔹 What they're looking for 5+ years' software engineering experience (3+ in financial … markets/algos) Strong coding skills in Java, Kotlin, C#, or C++ (Python a plus) Hands-on experience with real-time data processing & distributed systems Strong understanding of software engineering and system architecture A proactive problem-solver with excellent collaboration skills 🌍 Why Join? Fully remote role with global collaboration Work at the intersection of finance and crypto innovation More ❯
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Engineering Manager

Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Suits Me
and delivering the next generation of Suits Me’s financial technology platform. You’ll blend technical leadership with people management, helping the team ship secure, reliable, and scalable backend systems that underpin our core financial services. You’ll guide engineers through architecture decisions, foster a high-performing engineering culture, and ensure we maintain strong operational and regulatory standards as … CD, testing, and documentation practices Driving adoption of best practices around API design, data modelling, and event-driven architectures Partnering with Product, Platform, and Security teams to ensure our systems are robust, scalable, and compliant Managing technical priorities, resource planning, and delivery schedules in line with strategic goals Contributing to longer-term technology strategy and roadmap evolution What you … or technically leading a backend or platform engineering team Strong foundation in modern backend technologies - ideally including Node.js/TypeScript, containers, and serverless architectures Deep understanding of system design, distributed systems, and operational reliability Familiarity with cloud-native development (AWS preferred) Excellent communication skills and the ability to align technical delivery with business objectives A collaborative, supportive leadership More ❯
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Engineering Manager

warrington, cheshire, north west england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Suits Me
and delivering the next generation of Suits Me’s financial technology platform. You’ll blend technical leadership with people management, helping the team ship secure, reliable, and scalable backend systems that underpin our core financial services. You’ll guide engineers through architecture decisions, foster a high-performing engineering culture, and ensure we maintain strong operational and regulatory standards as … CD, testing, and documentation practices Driving adoption of best practices around API design, data modelling, and event-driven architectures Partnering with Product, Platform, and Security teams to ensure our systems are robust, scalable, and compliant Managing technical priorities, resource planning, and delivery schedules in line with strategic goals Contributing to longer-term technology strategy and roadmap evolution What you … or technically leading a backend or platform engineering team Strong foundation in modern backend technologies - ideally including Node.js/TypeScript, containers, and serverless architectures Deep understanding of system design, distributed systems, and operational reliability Familiarity with cloud-native development (AWS preferred) Excellent communication skills and the ability to align technical delivery with business objectives A collaborative, supportive leadership More ❯
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Engineering Manager

bolton, greater manchester, north west england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Suits Me
and delivering the next generation of Suits Me’s financial technology platform. You’ll blend technical leadership with people management, helping the team ship secure, reliable, and scalable backend systems that underpin our core financial services. You’ll guide engineers through architecture decisions, foster a high-performing engineering culture, and ensure we maintain strong operational and regulatory standards as … CD, testing, and documentation practices Driving adoption of best practices around API design, data modelling, and event-driven architectures Partnering with Product, Platform, and Security teams to ensure our systems are robust, scalable, and compliant Managing technical priorities, resource planning, and delivery schedules in line with strategic goals Contributing to longer-term technology strategy and roadmap evolution What you … or technically leading a backend or platform engineering team Strong foundation in modern backend technologies - ideally including Node.js/TypeScript, containers, and serverless architectures Deep understanding of system design, distributed systems, and operational reliability Familiarity with cloud-native development (AWS preferred) Excellent communication skills and the ability to align technical delivery with business objectives A collaborative, supportive leadership More ❯
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Principal Full Stack Engineer

greater manchester, north west england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Autotrader
Our technology teams combine a diverse set of technologies to meet the needs of our users, handling millions of requests a day across over 600 systems. We build these systems with industry standard frameworks and tools, such as React and Angular on the front end and Java, Spring Boot, Cloud SQL and Apache Kafka on the back end. All … in a collaborative environment, and have a genuine curiosity about solving complex problems. What we're looking for: Strong experience working across the stack, from designing scalable back-end systems to developing responsive front-end applications You should be comfortable working with Java, Spring Boot and the Java ecosystem/JVM Ability to architect and design complex, distributed systems that are scalable, maintainable, and performant Experience with modern front-end technologies (e.g., React or Angular, TypeScript/Modern JavaScript), along with proficiency in building RESTful APIs and web services. Strong knowledge of relational databases (SQL), along with experience working with document-based storage solutions (e.g., MongoDB) Experience with Kafka or other event-driven architectures A structured More ❯
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Software Engineering Manager - Identity - Manchester

Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom
Marks & Spencer Plc
about through a dedicated day away from work. What you'll do Your key accountabilities will include: Software Development & Architecture: Responsible for design and architectural decisions, developing scalable and distributed systems, and driving legacy migrations. Focused on optimizing deployment pipelines to enhance efficiency and reliability. Quality, Stability & Standards: Establish quality standards to meet performance, reliability, and maintainability of … the systems. With a strong production-first mindset, drive observability, maintain Service Level Objectives (SLOs), and ensure efficient incident resolution. Oversee the maintenance of existing systems, ensuring continuous improvements and prompt resolution of issues. Agile Delivery & Collaboration: Working closely with product, design, and programme management, you will lead the engineering delivery aligning to the business objectives. Collaboration will be … hands-on lead software engineer Experience working on highly scalable software solutions across web or backend Extensive background in software engineering with several years' experience in a variety of systems and technologies Experience building and leading teams of highly skilled, senior software engineers that deliver high-quality software. Excellent understanding of system design, software architecture, cloud, and software engineering More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Engineering Manager

Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Awaze
ll lead five cross-functional product teams and engineering team of c. 30, responsible for the backbone of Awaze’s technology, everything from booking services, Search, payments, and availability systems to our internal pricing platforms that power guest and owner journeys. Day-to-day, you will: Lead, coach, and grow engineering managers and senior engineers across multiple teams. Drive … long-term capability building. You’ll likely bring: Experience leading multiple engineering teams (20+ engineers) in a modern, product-led organisation. A strong technical background, ideally with experience in distributed systems, APIs, cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred), and event-driven platforms. Proven ability to define and execute technical strategy across multiple domains. A track record of growing engineering More ❯
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Senior Engineering Manager

warrington, cheshire, north west england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Awaze
ll lead five cross-functional product teams and engineering team of c. 30, responsible for the backbone of Awaze’s technology, everything from booking services, Search, payments, and availability systems to our internal pricing platforms that power guest and owner journeys. Day-to-day, you will: Lead, coach, and grow engineering managers and senior engineers across multiple teams. Drive … long-term capability building. You’ll likely bring: Experience leading multiple engineering teams (20+ engineers) in a modern, product-led organisation. A strong technical background, ideally with experience in distributed systems, APIs, cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred), and event-driven platforms. Proven ability to define and execute technical strategy across multiple domains. A track record of growing engineering More ❯
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Senior Engineering Manager

bolton, greater manchester, north west england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Awaze
ll lead five cross-functional product teams and engineering team of c. 30, responsible for the backbone of Awaze’s technology, everything from booking services, Search, payments, and availability systems to our internal pricing platforms that power guest and owner journeys. Day-to-day, you will: Lead, coach, and grow engineering managers and senior engineers across multiple teams. Drive … long-term capability building. You’ll likely bring: Experience leading multiple engineering teams (20+ engineers) in a modern, product-led organisation. A strong technical background, ideally with experience in distributed systems, APIs, cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred), and event-driven platforms. Proven ability to define and execute technical strategy across multiple domains. A track record of growing engineering More ❯
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Software Architect

Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Uniting Ambition
teams to translate business needs into solid technical solutions Champion technical best practice, mentoring teams and setting standards across projects What you will bring: Strong background designing and delivering distributed systems and microservices Solid experience with Microsoft technologies (.NET Core, C#, SQL Server) Exposure to AWS or GCP cloud environments Understanding of AI/ML integration from an More ❯
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Software Engineer Golang

North West, United Kingdom
Uniting Ambition
third parties. Great in-built tooling for formatting, linting, testing and benchmarking. First-class error handling. High performance concurrency. Skills Server side development Exposure to functional programming. Experience of distributed systems. Complex event process/continuous query languages. Client/server development experience. Ability to problem solve. Excellent communication and team working skills. Strong academic background, ideally with a More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £40000 - £65000/annum
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Software Engineer Golang

Civic Centre, Wythenshawe, Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Uniting Ambition
third parties. Great in-built tooling for formatting, linting, testing and benchmarking. First-class error handling. High performance concurrency. Skills Server side development Exposure to functional programming. Experience of distributed systems. Complex event process/continuous query languages. Client/server development experience. Ability to problem solve. Excellent communication and team working skills. Strong academic background, ideally with a More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £40,000 - £65,000 per annum
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Distributed Systems
the North West
10th Percentile
£65,500
25th Percentile
£69,906
Median
£78,500
75th Percentile
£91,250
90th Percentile
£97,500