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Senior Engineer
LANCESOFT LTD
London
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
  • Location: London

  • Days in the Office:2 days per week

  • Job Title:Senior Engineer

  • Key Skills:

  • Work embedded in a cross-functional team with software developers, technical product owners and testers all working together towards common goals to develop JVM applications using Test Driven Development and Pair Programming

  • Drive the design and implementation of our systems, knowing the context and why we are implementing what we are implementing, whilst always looking to improve our systems and ways of working

  • Mentor and coach other engineers

  • A willingness to pair program

Must-Haves:

  • Strong verbal communication and collaboration skills
  • In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in a cross-functional, agile development team
  • Enthusiasm for code development and education in this area

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Experience in pair programming
  • Proficiency in idiomatic Kotlin for application development

Experience:

  • Extensive knowledge of Java programming language (5 years+)
  • 5+ years practical experience in test driven development

AI Integration:

  • We have an AI special interest group and are adopting AI based on individual context
Senior Software Engineer
LANCESOFT LTD
London
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
  • Location:Brick Lane, London
  • Days in the Office:2 days per week
  • Job Title:Senior Engineer
  • Length of Contract:6 months, with potential extension

Key Skills:

  • Work embedded in a cross-functional team with software developers, technical product owners and testers all working together towards common goals to develop JVM applications using Test Driven Development and Pair Programming
  • Drive the design and implementation of our systems, knowing the context and why we are implementing what we are implementing, whilst always looking to improve our systems and ways of working
  • Mentor and coach other engineers
  • A willingness to pair program

Must-Haves:

  • Strong verbal communication and collaboration skills
  • In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in a cross-functional, agile development team
  • Enthusiasm for code development and education in this area

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Experience in pair programming
  • Proficiency in idiomatic Kotlin for application development

Experience:

  • Extensive knowledge of Java programming language (5 years+)
  • 5+ years practical experience in test driven development

AI Integration:

  • We have an AI special interest group and are adopting AI based on individual context
Assistant System and Software Developer
Bank of China (UK) Limited
London
Hybrid
Graduate - Junior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

IT Centre (Europe) (ITCE) oversees and manages the secure operations of IT applications and front-end systems used in all Bank of China (BOC) branches and representative offices located within Europe and Africa. The IT Project and Service Management Department (PSD) of ITCE is primarily responsible for software project management and application services across ITCE and EMEA Branches, providing the second-line maintenance for ITCE application systems. As an Assistant System and Software Developer, you will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of all functions within the department. This is a full time permanent position.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop, test, and maintain specialised application systems for branches across the Europe and Africa regions, leveraging foundational knowledge in open platform development environments
  • Serve as a key resource for troubleshooting and resolving application issues, providing expert technical support and answering application-related queries
  • Execute assigned technical projects while adhering to core organisational values and meeting established managerial and professional quality standards
  • Assist in formulating the annual departmental IT plan, detailing specific project goals, and actively supporting the supervision and execution of the plan’s implementation
  • Collaborate with various internal departments to ensure project alignment and successful achievement of overall goals established by the IT Centre
  • Work closely with the department to fulfil the IT Centre’s strategic mandate, actively contributing to the department’s growth into a fully functional and highly efficient organisation
  • Conduct necessary client site visits for assigned technical projects, providing essential on-site support for deployment and system integration when required
  • Support the functionality and security of developed applications

Requirements

  • Degree educated in Information Technology, Computing, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or other relevant subjects
  • Experience in project management
  • General knowledge of banking business, products and services
  • Experience in open platform development, including Java, Python and AI relevant frameworks
  • Solid database programming skills
  • Good analytical skills and problem solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Fluency in Mandarin would be advantageous
  • Team player who is able to work independently

Having a presence in the UK for more than 90 years, Bank of China London Branch has been providing an excellent financial service to the market and maintain its competitive edge as an international bank operated in the UK. It has employees in over 33 countries, and it is one of the most internationalised overseas branch in the Bank of China Group. The Bank values the diversity of its employees and aims to create an inclusive environment where everyone can speak up and enjoy the equal opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

Senior Software Engineer
Pioneer Selection Ltd
Multiple locations
Fully remote
Senior
£450/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Senior Software Engineer - (9 month contract)

Salary: Negotiable
Shift: Days Mon-Fri
Location: Remote - Can live anywhere

We are recruiting for an innovative market leader within the industry who are a major player in their field, miles ahead of the competition. This is an opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer to showcase their skills across multiple state-of-the-art automated facilities within the UK. You ll be based from home and will be focused on software development and JAVA development for highly automated distribution factories across the UK.
The Senior software engineer will be involved in some high level software development projects within automated warehouse environments.

Non Negotiable skills required for the Senior Software Engineer

  • 5 years minimum experience in JAVA development
  • Extensive software development experience
  • Understanding of distribution and automated warehouse environments
  • Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with site teams, colleagues, and management effectively.

The Senior Software Engineer will benefit from:

  • Competitive pay rate
  • Working for a highly reputable company
  • Remote working from anywhere in the UK

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Chris Bacchus at Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.

iOS Developer
Lorien
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

Hybrid Working - London

Mobile Banking

Lorien’s leading banking client is looking for an experienced iOS Developer with strong experience of working in Mobile Development in Swift UI, alongside testing teams.

This role is based in London.

This role will be Inside IR35 Via Umbrella

Working in a Hybrid Model of 1-2 days a month on site.

Key skills and Experience:

  • Mobile app development - developing in Java/Kotlin programming language which is used to develop the applications for the iOS devices.
  • Strong experience in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose and iOS development.
  • A background of designing, developing, and implementing high quality user interfaces that meet accessibility standards.
  • A good knowledge of iOS, Swift, Swift UI, JIRA, and UI Kit.
  • A good knowledge of Unit testing.
  • These individuals execute their work as part of Agile Self-organising Scrum Teams with a proven track record for delivery based on their Technical & Functional exposure & experience.

Tech Skills

  • Swift and Swift UI
  • Swift Kit
  • UI Kit
  • Kotlin
  • Jetpack Compose
  • Java
  • JIRA
  • Confluence

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Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Low Latency Developer
CMC Markets
London
In office
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

CMC Markets is seeking a Senior Low Latency Java Developer to join our Quantitative Strategies team within Pricing & Risk, working on our high-performance, high-frequency trading platform.

This is a hands-on role at the core of our market-making technology stack, where nanoseconds matter and engineering excellence is critical. You’ll design and build ultra-low latency pricing and risk systems that directly power our global trading operations.

If you thrive in performance-critical environments and want your work to have real market impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Ultra-Low Latency Engineering

  • Develop and optimise high-performance Java (21+) systems for pricing, risk and trading.
  • Build and enhance components within a low latency, high-throughput trading architecture.
  • Apply advanced concurrency, memory management and performance tuning techniques.

System Design & Ownership

  • Take responsibility for designing scalable, resilient and maintainable systems.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions across the trading and risk platform.
  • Build tooling to improve monitoring, maintenance and performance diagnostics.

Trading-Focused Collaboration

  • Work closely with Quants, Financial Engineering, Front Office and Business Operations.
  • Support live trading systems, troubleshooting time-critical production issues.
  • Contribute to the continuous evolution of our electronic trading infrastructure.

Mentorship & Technical Leadership

  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
  • Champion engineering best practices, clean code principles and robust design patterns.

What You’ll Bring

  • Strong hands-on Java development experience within low latency financial systems.
  • Deep understanding of performance optimisation, concurrency and JVM internals.
  • Experience working on pricing, risk or electronic trading platforms.
  • Knowledge of FIX protocol, order routing and broker connectivity highly beneficial.
  • Strong mathematical and problem-solving mindset.
  • Experience across asset classes such as FX, Equities, Commodities or Derivatives preferred.
  • Ability to operate calmly in a fast-paced, front-office trading environment.
  • Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction.
  • Minimum 2:1 degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or another numerate discipline.

Why Join CMC Markets?

  • Direct impact on global trading and risk systems.
  • Close proximity to the trading floor and real-time market operations.
  • High-visibility role within a performance-driven engineering culture.
  • Strong focus on continuous learning and technical excellence.
  • Clear progression opportunities into senior technical and leadership roles.

CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Senior Software Development Engineer - Services
Capital One
London
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Senior Software Development Engineer - Services

About this role

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who can walk in the shoes of our users, communicate & collaborate with teams in Business, Technology and Operations, bringing a passion for using software and technology to create impactful solutions.

To be successful in this role, you will have an understanding of the benefits of business processes automation to enable user efficiency, the importance of well-governed solution development, and how to balance these needs to produce easy-to-use software.

You are able to seamlessly switch from deep diving users’ needs and technical challenges, to discussing solutions and prioritisation. You’re not afraid to question stakeholder expectations, using your fantastic influencing skills to drive consensus on requirements, bringing it all together into an achievable, impactful solution that creates business value.

What you’ll do

  • Design, develop, test and maintain a range of internal facing software products and solutions that automate Business processes
  • Work to achieve the goals and vision shared by Product Management and your team Leadership
  • Be an advocate for governance, documentation and process, ensuring that everything we build meets our high standards whilst providing a frictionless user experience
  • Make recommendations to stakeholders and drive a consensus of agreement for your solutions. You’ll also be great at keeping them in the loop
  • Provide technical leadership and innovate within your team.

What we’re looking for

  • A passion for software engineering and a track record of delivering solutions in an efficient and maintainable manner
  • Exceptional programming skills and knowledge of building APIs using modern OO languages preferably Java, SOLID principles, SOA, HTTP and REST
  • Demonstrable knowledge of creating architectural designs that meet the business need
  • Proven experience in technical leadership, with a passion for mentoring and nurturing engineers
  • You bring a user focussed mindset. An ability to capture process requirements in order to rapidly refine a solution
  • You’re able to effectively communicate and work together across engineering to maximise inner-sourcing opportunities and reduce waste
  • Experience and knowledge in Cloud/AWS technologies.

What you’ll get to learn (any previous experience would be advantageous)

  • Solving real world problems and being comfortable working in a complex regulated environment
  • Gain the opportunity to become an expert in writing and optimising code with the power of AI code assistants (GitHub Copilot).

Where and how you’ll work

This is a permanent position based in our London office.

We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home.

We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

What’s in it for you

  • Bring us all this and you’ll be rewarded with a role contributing to the product roadmap for an organisation committed to transformation
  • We’re continuing our journey into the public cloud and have problems of scale, security, availability and performance for you to help solve
  • We love continuous learning and that’s why we give you 10% of your time to work on cutting edge innovative projects that shape the way we will work in the future
  • We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)
  • Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave
  • Open-plan workspaces and facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.

For technical support or questions about Capital One’s recruiting process, please send an email to

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Who We AreAt Capital One, we’re building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

Software Engineering Manager - Services
Capital One
London
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Software Engineering Manager - Services

About this role

Capital One is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join us in our London office. You will have previous experience of leading a Software Engineering team and be passionate about people and technical leadership.

What you’ll do

  • Be a differential people leader. Literally. We expect you to coach and nurture your engineers and make a material positive difference to their careers and impact on the business.
  • Bring technical leadership to your team. We don’t require you to code, but we do expect you to stay close to your team’s work, set a high bar for engineering, understand technical risks and influence architectural thinking and decisions.
  • Bring context and purpose to your team. You will ensure your team understands the why behind the work they do, and you will be intentional about how you own and shape culture.
  • Own ways of working and deliveries, partnering with your Product Owner and Change Delivery Lead to shape roadmaps and lead frequent delivery of high quality software in a complex regulatory environment
  • Own one or more business applications, keeping them well-managed and compliant with the high bar set by the business
  • Be a manager for the business, elevating your thinking beyond your immediate team. You’ll represent the interests and context of the business to your engineers, and help make the environment beyond your immediate team a better place.

What we’re looking for

An approachable and inquisitive problem-solving leader, with a focus on the why, and a passion for growing people, nurturing culture and leading technical delivery to help us get things done and make things better in a complex, regulatory environment.

We are looking for:

  • Previous experience in leading teams, growing engineers and dealing with conflict, constructively and collaboratively
  • Previous experience of having been an experienced software engineer, and somebody who remains comfortable with technology, architectural decisions and technical trade-offs
  • Previous experience in our backend tech stack - Java, Spring, AWS and who is a strong advocate of tight feedback loops through mechanisms including, but not limited to automated tests, CI/CD pipelines and frequent releases
  • A balance of self-reflection and bias for action
  • Strong ownership and excellent communication
  • A drive for positive, proactive impact

We understand that great engineering managers may not have everything listed here, and that is OK. If you believe you can make a difference, lead a happy & high-performing engineering team and you have the drive to make a positive impact on the business, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s in it for you:

  • A people and technical leadership role in an engineering organisation that actively values excellence and doing the right thing, in a business that cares for its associates and has interesting problems to solve around growth, security, availability and performance in a highly regulated space.
  • A learning environment with access to many excellent resources including online technical courses and in-person leadership training
  • A competitive salary and immediate access to core benefits including salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% company contribution, bonus, generous holiday entitlement, private medical insurance and flexible benefits including season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave
  • Open-plan workspace and facilities designed to inspire and support you. In our (quite beautiful) London office, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café

What you’ll get to learn (any previous experience would be advantageous)

  • Solve real world problems, navigate ambiguity and deliver on the public cloud (AWS) to drive growth and operational efficiencies in an ambitious and growing UK business
  • Influence change in a complex regulated environment

Where and how you’ll work

This is a permanent position based in our London office.

We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home.

We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

What you should know about how we recruit

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages.

We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:

  • REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies
  • OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates
  • Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all
  • Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech
  • EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry
  • Enabled - focused on supporting associates with disabilities and neurodiversity

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.

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Lead Software Development Engineer - Services
Capital One
London
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Lead Software Development Engineer - Services

About this role

Capital One’s mission is to change banking for good by bringing humanity, ingenuity and simplicity to banking. Sitting at the core of such values is our Software Engineering department whose primary role is to be an enabler of our ambitions.

Capital One is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to join a backend team, based in our London office on a hybrid basis.

Our Engineers are people who lead by example, build strong and valuable relationships and have the confidence to influence at all levels. We are proud of who we are and what we do and want you to join us at this particularly exciting time at Capital One.

What you’ll do

  • You will lead a team or cross-functional squad in the delivery of complex and ambiguous projects that support a broader business outcome
  • You will take end-to-end responsibility for technical design, implementation, and operational considerations
  • Collaborate with engineers, architects, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes
  • You will play a crucial role in supporting the elevation of engineering enablement, excellence, and experience across the broader engineering community
  • You will collaborate and contribute to the development and dissemination of standardised and sustainable best practices, tools, patterns, and frameworks that enhance the productivity and quality of engineering efforts business-wide
  • Your focus is on a major portion of existing or new team software (e.g., significant component, set of features, mid-size application or service)
  • You’ll work to achieve the goals and vision shared by Product Management and your Tribe Leadership
  • Innovate within your team, initiative area and contribute within your technical domain

What we’re looking for

  • Proven experience in technical leadership, including leading a team or cross-functional squad
  • Proven experience working in both backend services and mobile technologies
  • Exceptional programming skills and knowledge of building APIs using modern OO languages preferably Java, SOLID principles, SOA, HTTP and REST
  • Experience with AWS and strong understanding of cloud-based development
  • Extensive, demonstrable knowledge of designing architectures that are secure and perform at scale
  • You’re able to effectively communicate and work collaboratively across engineering to maximise inner-sourcing opportunities and reduce waste
  • Proven experience ability to deliver high quality applications at scale
  • An advocate for quality and the ability to support the team, leveraging approaches such as Pair Programming, TDD and BDD

Where and how you’ll work

This is a permanent position and will be based in our London office.

We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home.

We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

What’s in it for you

  • Bring us all this - and you’ll be handsomely rewarded with a role contributing to the product roadmap for an organisation committed to transformation
  • We’re continuing our journey into the public cloud and have problems of scale, security, availability and performance for you to help solve
  • We love continuous learning and that’s why we give you 10% of your time to work on cutting edge innovative projects that shape the way we will work in the future
  • We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)
  • Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave
  • Open-plan workspaces and facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café

What you should know about how we recruit

We are committed to creating a level playing field and seek to create teams that are representative of our customers and the communities we serve. We’d love to hear from you if you identify with a typically under-represented group in our industry and are particularly keen to hear from women and ethnic minority candidates.

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages.

We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:

  • REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies
  • OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates
  • Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all
  • Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech
  • EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.

For technical support or questions about Capital One’s recruiting process, please send an email to

Staff Software Engineer - Back End
Capital One
London
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Staff Software Engineer - Back End

About this role

Do you love shaping the technical landscape and driving innovation across the organisation?

Are you passionate about solving complex business problems and supporting multiple teams toward a shared technical vision?

At Capital One, you’ll be part of a community of technical leaders who drive engineering excellence, foster innovation, and deliver impactful solutions that meet real customer needs.

What You’ll Do

  • Own and drive the technical strategy for a significant business outcome or technology domain, spanning multiple teams and influencing the overall technical direction
  • Lead and coordinate the efforts of multiple teams, ensuring their collective work aligns with broader business objectives and technology strategy
  • Proactively identify emerging patterns, define and evangelise best practices, and establish reusable frameworks that enhance engineering productivity
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, product owners, and architects
  • Represent Capital One in external technical forums, contributing to vendor/industry discussions
  • Drive service quality standards and practices for your domain, guiding complex incident resolution
  • Develop and advocate for strategies to proactively manage technical debt across multiple teams
  • Actively mentor and develop engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning

What we’re looking for

  • Deep expertise in Java
  • Deep expertise in system design and distributed architectures
  • Track record of leading technical initiatives across multiple teams
  • Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Proven experience setting a multi-team technical vision and strategy
  • Strong track record of technical leadership and influence without authority
  • Experience driving engineering standards and best practices across organisations
  • Experience of steering Communities of Practice or technical forums
  • Strong business acumen and ability to translate technical concepts for various audiences

Where and how you’ll work

This is a permanent position based in our London office.

We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our office and from home.

We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

What’s in it for you

  • Bring us all this - and you’ll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation
  • We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)
  • Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave
  • Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café

What you should know about how we recruit

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages.

We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:

  • REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies
  • OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates
  • Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all
  • Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech
  • EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry
  • Enabled - focused on supporting associates with disabilities and neurodiversity

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.

For technical support or questions about Capital One’s recruiting process, please send an email to

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Who We AreAt Capital One, we’re building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to b

Senior Java Engineer Risk & Compliance
Sanderson
London
Hybrid
Senior
£110,000 - £140,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Role: Lead Java Engineer - Risk & Compliance PlatformLocation: London (hybrid)Salary: £125,000 - £150,000 + Bonus

Are you an exceptional Java engineer ready to step into a true leadership role within one of the most critical platforms in global banking?

We’re working with a top-tier financial institution who are expanding their Risk & Compliance Platform Team and are looking for a Lead Engineer to help shape and deliver large-scale, business-critical systems across Market and Credit Risk.

You’ll be responsible for designing, building, testing and implementing high-quality software across the full system lifecycle, while working closely with senior engineering leadership, architects and key business stakeholders to influence technical direction and platform strategy.

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a technically strong Lead Engineer with deep server-side expertise and a passion for building resilient, scalable systems. You’ll be comfortable leading complex engineering initiatives, influencing design decisions, and mentoring other engineers within the team.

You’ll bring strong experience in:

  • Core Java, with a deep understanding of multithreading and concurrency
  • Grid Computing
  • Cloud-native development, ideally on GCP
  • Kubernetes and containerised environments
  • Designing and delivering systems that operate at scale with high availability and resilience

Experience within Market Risk or Credit Risk is highly desirable, and candidates with exposure in this domain will be prioritised.

You’ll also be capable of translating complex business and regulatory requirements into robust technical solutions, while maintaining a strong focus on performance, security and operational excellence.

If this sounds of interest, get in touch and we can arrange a confidential discussion at a time that suits you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Senior DevOps Engineer (DV Cleared)
Revybe IT Recruitment Ltd
London
Hybrid
Senior
£80,000 - £100,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+4

Location: Central London (Hybrid - 1 day per week in office)

Salary: Up to £100,000 + benefits

Clearance:Active DV clearance required

We’re looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer with active DV clearance to join a high-impact engineering team working on mission-critical, secure systems.

You’ll be operating in a modern, cloud-native environment with a strong focus on AWS, Kubernetes, automation, and engineering excellence. This is a hands-on role where you’ll shape the platform, not just maintain it.

What you’ll be doing

  • Designing, building, and operating secure AWS-based platforms
  • Building and running Kubernetes clusters and containerised workloads
  • Driving an automation-first approach across infrastructure, CI/CD, and operations
  • Developing tooling and platform services using Python and/or Java
  • Owning and improving CI/CD pipelines and release processes
  • Implementing Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / CloudFormation or similar)
  • Improving reliability, observability, and resilience across critical systems
  • Working closely with software engineers, security, and platform teams
  • Contributing to architecture decisions and setting engineering best practices
  • Mentoring engineers and raising the bar for DevOps and platform engineering

What we’re looking for

  • Active DV clearance (essential)
  • Strong experience as a Senior DevOps / Platform / SRE Engineer
  • Hands-on AWS experience in production environments
  • Strong Kubernetes experience (deploying, operating, scaling clusters)
  • Solid programming experience with Python and/or Java
  • Strong focus on automation across infrastructure, delivery, and operations
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, etc.)
  • CI/CD experience (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.)
  • Good Linux knowledge and scripting skills
  • Experience working in secure, regulated, or high-assurance environments
  • A pragmatic, engineering-led mindset with strong ownership

Nice to have

  • Experience in defence, government, or highly regulated sectors
  • Software, DevOps, SRE or platform engineering background
  • Knowledge of secure networking, zero-trust, or compliance-driven architectures
  • Experience operating systems at scale

Why join?

  • Work on high-impact, genuinely meaningful systems
  • Hybrid working - only 1 day per week in the London office
  • Salary up to £100,000 depending on experience
  • Strong engineering culture with real technical ownership
  • Long-term, stable programmes with modern cloud and platform tech

Are you a DV Cleared DevOps Engineer that’s looking for something new and exciting? Apply Now.

Follow ReVybe IT Recruitment on LinkedIn to stay updated with all the latest openings.

DV Cleared, AWS, Kubernetes, Python, Java, Automation, Terraform, SQL, DevOps

Senior DevOps Engineer (DV Cleared)

Java Developer - Financial Services
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
London
Hybrid
Senior
£600/day - £650/day
RECENTLY POSTED

I am currently working with a London-based financial services client who are actively multiple a senior Java Developers to work on a brand-new business-critical project.What you’ll need to succeed:

  • 5+ years’ Java Development experience in financial services.
  • Extensive experience with SpringBoot, Spring MVC, and Spring Security.
  • Strong experience in distributed programming.
  • Extensive microservices development experience with RESTful services.
  • Strong cloud experience.

What you’ll get in return:

  • Up to £650pd Umbrella.
  • London-based hybrid working.
  • Initial 6-month contract with extensions.

What you need to do now:If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Software Developer (Java + Angular/React)
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£50,000 - £65,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Software Developer

Surrey - Hybrid (3 Days in Office, Every Two Weeks)

£50,000 to £65,000.

A great opportunity to join a growing consultancy where you will build full stack software used across aviation, defence and public sector environments. You will work on varied, meaningful projects while enjoying autonomy, flexibility and strong technical standards.

The Company

They are a specialist consulting organisation delivering end-to-end software products that solve complex problems for their customers. They focus on innovation, quality and collaborative engineering, offering a supportive environment where you can rotate between challenging projects and contribute to real impact.

The Role

Deliver full stack software using Java and a modern frontend framework.

Contribute across design, development and cloud deployment.

Write high-quality, maintainable code and follow best practices.

Work closely with developers and data scientists on varied projects.

Help shape engineering standards and contribute to a positive team culture.

Your Skills and Experience

Strong commercial experience with Java and Spring.

Skilled in Angular or another modern frontend framework.

Familiarity with cloud environments, ideally Azure, plus tools such as Terraform.

Confident working full stack and across the SDLC.

Able to work independently and collaborate effectively.

Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

What They Offer

£50,000 to £65,000 depending on experience.

Hybrid working with 1.5 days per week onsite.

25 days holiday plus bank holidays and option to buy 5 more.

Pension matched to 5 percent.

Five training days and five charity days per year.

One month per year working remotely abroad.

Annual performance-based pay review and bonus.

Senior Java Software Engineer - API - CI/CD - AI - Hybrid
Tech Talent ID
London
Hybrid
Senior
£100,000 - £120,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Senior Software Engineers are required by this FS leader as they continue their modernisation across software engineering approaches. Are you an experienced engineers who wants to contribute to the future of AI-led software development, working alongside liked-minded engineers really challenging what is possible in production.

In this role, you’ll work as part of a small team on the modernisation of high-value Legacy services using advanced AI tooling, shipping improvements in rapid cycles and demonstrating measurable gains in performance, reliability, and delivery speed. You’ll work on complex systems that directly unblock organisational velocity, using AI to analyse codebases, extract clean APIs, refactor safely, and deliver fully tested, production-ready services.
Alongside modernisation, you’ll build the AI-powered development infrastructure of the future: MCP-based service discovery, AI-assisted CI/CD pipelines, automated code review and test generation, and reusable tooling that elevates engineering productivity across the organisation.
This team is senior, and outcome-driven-ideal for engineers who love writing code, solving hard problems, and proving impact through shipped work.

Ideally you will be able to demonstrate -

  • An extensive history of Back End engineering experience (Java, microservices, large-scale systems)
  • A track record modernising production systems
  • Ideally, hands-on experience with LLMs, MCP, Copilot/Claude Code, or AI-powered automation
  • Evidence of real productivity gains achieved through AI in your workflow
  • An inquisitive nature, looking to challenge where applicable and push technical boundaries

This is an exciting opportunity to really push boundaries, please contact me for a full job spec and detailed conversation about the organisation and what they are looking to achieve. Please note, this is a hybrid position with time expected in their central London office weekly.

Software Engineer Mid-Level
Michael James Associates
London
Remote or hybrid
Junior - Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
+1

I am partnered with an InsurTech start-up at a time of growth due to success. My client is looking for an up-and-coming engineer - someone with a couple of years of real-world experience who’s ready to take ownership of their work and grow within a supportive, pragmatic team.

Most of your time will be spent handling change requests and feature work for clients: everything from small bugfixes to full features in our underwriting platform. You’ll be trusted to take problems, understand them, then build, test and deploy solutions - with the backing of a senior team that wants you to learn and succeed.

This is a great fit if you enjoy variety, value autonomy, and want to make a direct impact without layers of bureaucracy.

What You’ll Do

  • Extend and improve our underwriting platform for new and existing clients
  • Work across the stack - from Front End (React) to Back End (Go/Postgres)
  • Write and test code with confidence, delivering real value iteratively
  • Collaborate with other developers, product managers, and QA to deliver features
  • Help maintain UI and UX consistency across our products
  • Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in production systems

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Able to communicate clearly, ask for help when stuck, and collaborate with the wider team
  • Curious, motivated, and proactive - someone who picks up tasks and sees them through
  • 1-3 years of professional software development experience
  • Comfortable working as a full-stack developer, covering Front End, Back End and databases
  • Practical experience with React
  • Experience with other
  • Professional experience with Golang
  • OR interested in learning Golang with experience in one or more of:
  • Node.js/TypeScript
  • Python
  • C#
  • Java
  • Comfortable working with RESTful APIs and CRUD-style Back End developmentF
  • Familiar with Git with a good understanding of source control
Principle Java Engineer
Profile 29
London
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£75,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+5

Principle Java Engineer

Salary to £70k + Company Options Scheme

Hybrid working between your home, their offices (London Vauxhall) & client sites.

NB: Please only apply if you are a UK National and able to achieve SC (ideally DV) clearance

i.e. you have at least 5 years residency in the UK with no more than a 3 month break outside the UK.

This company is a Workflow & AI Orchestration Specialist. They’re on a mission to modernise how public sector organisations manage casework, derive insight from data and deliver citizen services. Theyre growing fast and looking for bright, dynamic people to help build their business.

Role

Theyre looking for an experienced (Principle/Team Lead) Java Engineer to join their implementation team.

Youll work across Camunda BPMN/DMN process automation, API integration, and microservice orchestration helping their public-sector clients build secure, scalable, and resilient digital services.

Youll collaborate with solution architects, business analysts, and designers to translate workflows into elegant, maintainable code. Youll play a key part in defining technical standards, optimising runtime performance, and mentoring less- experienced engineers in workflow-centric delivery.

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys solving complex process problems through clean code, automation, and modern engineering practices.

The role involves visiting client sites; the company will cover travel expenses. Frequency is uncertain but candidates should be comfortable with that being 2-3 days per week. Client sites could be anywhere but will most likely be in & around London.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy Camunda-based process and decision automation solutions

Implement and integrate Java-based microservices, APIs, and connectors within orchestration flows

Translate BPMN and DMN models into executable workflows and reusable components

Collaborate closely with analysts and service designers to refine and iterate business processes

Develop and maintain automated test suites, CI/CD pipelines, and containerised deployments

Optimise Camunda engine performance and monitor workflow metrics for production environments

Participate in code reviews, peer testing, and technical design discussions

Contribute to their internal best-practice frameworks and automation accelerators

Essential

Eligible (have resided in the UK for the past 5 years) and prepared to go through UK SC Security Clearance

Strong experience in Java software engineering and object-oriented design

Strong Spring (Boot) experience

Experience with REST APIs, and microservice architectures

Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for containerisation and orchestration

Proficiency in Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks

Understanding of event-driven design and message brokers (e.g. Kafka, RabbitMQ)

Good knowledge of security, authentication, and integration patterns for enterprise systems

Experience working in agile teams within digital transformation or automation programmes

A willingness to learn BPMN and Camunda tooling

Some exposure to process automation or microservice orchestration

Desirable

Experience with Camunda 8 (Zeebe) clusters and Operate/Tasklist components

Experience implementing solutions using Camunda 7 or 8 (BPMN/DMN)

Familiarity with Camunda connectors, external task workers, and scripting extensions

Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Helm)

Experience integrating process automation with case-management or service-orchestration platforms

Understanding of agentic AI capabilities and how they can complement workflow automation

Experience mentoring developers or contributing to open-source Camunda extensions

Already holding UK security clearance (SC, DV, eDV)

Other Stuff

NB: Please only apply if you are a UK National and able to achieve SC or DV clearance.

i.e. you have at least 5 years residency in the UK with no more than a 3 month break outside the UK.

NB: for non-UK Citizens; we cannot accept applications from anyone requiring sponsorship (now or in the future) for UK permanent employment status. If you are utilising a work visa this must allow you to work in the UK unrestricted for at least the next 5 years.

Profile 29 recruitment keywords: Java software engineer object-oriented design OOD Camunda BPMN DMN Spring Boot REST API microservice architecture Docker Kubernetes containerisation orchestration Git CI/CD pipelines automated testing frameworks Kafka RabbitMQ Security authentication integration patterns enterprise systems agile digital transformation automation Java developer Camunda developer Zeebe Cloud AWS Azure GCP Terraform Helm process automation agentic AI artificial intelligence security clearance SC DV eDV London home based hybrid lead senior manager manage

Staff Software Engineer - Back End
Capital One UK
London
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, LondonStaff Software Engineer - Back End About this role

Do you love shaping the technical landscape and driving innovation across the organisation?

Are you passionate about solving complex business problems and supporting multiple teams toward a shared technical vision?

At Capital One, you’ll be part of a community of technical leaders who drive engineering excellence, foster innovation, and deliver impactful solutions that meet real customer needs.

What You’ll Do

Own and drive the technical strategy for a significant business outcome or technology domain, spanning multiple teams and influencing the overall technical direction

Lead and coordinate the efforts of multiple teams, ensuring their collective work aligns with broader business objectives and technology strategy

Proactively identify emerging patterns, define and evangelise best practices, and establish reusable frameworks that enhance engineering productivity

Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, product owners, and architects

Represent Capital One in external technical forums, contributing to vendor/industry discussions

Drive service quality standards and practices for your domain, guiding complex incident resolution

Develop and advocate for strategies to proactively manage technical debt across multiple teams

Actively mentor and develop engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning

What we’re looking for

Deep expertise in Java

Deep expertise in system design and distributed architectures

Track record of leading technical initiatives across multiple teams

Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Proven experience setting a multi-team technical vision and strategy

Strong track record of technical leadership and influence without authority

Experience driving engineering standards and best practices across organisations

Experience of steering Communities of Practice or technical forums

Strong business acumen and ability to translate technical concepts for various audiences

Where and how you’ll work

This is a permanent position based in our London office.

We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our office and from home.

We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

What’s in it for you

Bring us all this - and you’ll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation

We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)

Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance – with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave

Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café

What you should know about how we recruit

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages.

We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:

REACH – Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies

OutFront – to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates

Mind Your Mind – signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all

Women in Tech – promoting an inclusive environment in tech

EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry

Enabled - focused on supporting associates with disabilities and neurodiversity

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.

For technical support or questions about Capital One’s recruiting process, please send an email to

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

Who We Are

At Capital One, we’re building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.

Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. xohmjla Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

Forward Deployed Engineer
VIQU IT Recruitment
London
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£80,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Forward Deployed Engineer (Palantir Foundry) – London – Salary Up To £80,000 per annum

Are you a visionary engineering leader with a passion for delivering high-impact AI solutions? A Palantir expert ready to shape technical strategy and guide large-scale delivery? Then Morela has the opportunity for you.

Morela are proud to be working with one of the UK’s most respected Palantir partners, now seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to lead major programmes, mentor engineering leaders, and shape the future of data-driven transformation across sectors. This is a rare opportunity to take on a top-tier leadership role in a fast-growing consultancy at the cutting edge of AI and data engineering.

You’ll be joining a company that delivers transformative solutions across public and private sectors—specialising in digital enablement, full-lifecycle engineering, and strategic advisory. As a Senior Managing Data Engineer, you’ll work directly with senior stakeholders (both client-side and internal), set technical and operational direction, and play a key role in defining how Palantir Foundry and broader AI ecosystems deliver real-world impact.

Core Responsibilities

  • Programme Leadership: Oversee multiple high-profile client engagements, ensuring successful delivery of complex, multi-stream Palantir Foundry projects.
  • Strategic Client Partnership: Build and maintain C-suite relationships, providing trusted guidance on long-term data and technology strategy.
  • Technical Oversight: Set and enforce best practices across architecture, engineering, security, and performance—ensuring robust and future-proof solutions.
  • Leadership & Mentorship: Coach Managing Engineers and senior delivery leads; build leadership capability within the organisation.
  • Business Impact: Contribute to business development efforts, helping shape proposals, win new work, and expand client accounts.
  • Innovation & Vision: Help define the consultancy’s technical roadmap, aligning emerging technology with client needs and long-term growth.
  • Governance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and technical quality across all programmes under your remit.
  • Thought Leadership: Represent the organisation externally—whether through industry events, publications, or strategic client discussions.

What We’re Looking For

  • Deep Experience: 10+ years in engineering, data platforms, or enterprise technology—at least 3–5 of which in leadership roles managing large-scale, client-facing programmes.
  • Palantir Expertise: Strong working knowledge of Palantir Foundry and its ecosystem, ideally having led one or more Foundry implementations at scale.
  • Technical Breadth: Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar languages, alongside strong knowledge of data architecture, DevOps, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Leadership Excellence: Demonstrated ability to manage senior engineering teams, set strategic direction, and deliver results across multiple concurrent initiatives.
  • Exceptional Communicator: Able to engage at all levels—from senior engineers to board-level stakeholders—with clarity and confidence.
  • Commercial Acumen: A strategic thinker who understands how to align technical delivery with client business outcomes.
  • Adaptable & Resilient: Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-stakes environments with multiple moving parts.
  • Travel Flexibility: Willing to travel occasionally (up to 25%) depending on client and project needs.

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you won’t just deliver projects you’ll shape them from inception to execution, influencing how some of the UK’s most critical institutions harness AI and data to make better decisions and achieve lasting transformation.

Please do not hesitate to reply and reach out to Morela today to find out more!

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer
VIQU IT Recruitment
London
Hybrid
Senior
£100,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Palantir Foundry) – London – Salary Up To £120,000 per annum

Are you a visionary engineering leader with a passion for delivering high-impact AI solutions? A Palantir expert ready to shape technical strategy and guide large-scale delivery? Then Morela has the opportunity for you.

Morela are proud to be working with one of the UK’s most respected Palantir partners, now seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer to lead major programmes, mentor engineering leaders, and shape the future of data-driven transformation across sectors. This is a rare opportunity to take on a top-tier leadership role in a fast-growing consultancy at the cutting edge of AI and data engineering.

You’ll be joining a company that delivers transformative solutions across public and private sectors—specialising in digital enablement, full-lifecycle engineering, and strategic advisory. As a Senior Managing Data Engineer, you’ll work directly with senior stakeholders (both client-side and internal), set technical and operational direction, and play a key role in defining how Palantir Foundry and broader AI ecosystems deliver real-world impact.

Core Responsibilities

  • Programme Leadership: Oversee multiple high-profile client engagements, ensuring successful delivery of complex, multi-stream Palantir Foundry projects.
  • Strategic Client Partnership: Build and maintain C-suite relationships, providing trusted guidance on long-term data and technology strategy.
  • Technical Oversight: Set and enforce best practices across architecture, engineering, security, and performance—ensuring robust and future-proof solutions.
  • Leadership & Mentorship: Coach Managing Engineers and senior delivery leads; build leadership capability within the organisation.
  • Business Impact: Contribute to business development efforts, helping shape proposals, win new work, and expand client accounts.
  • Innovation & Vision: Help define the consultancy’s technical roadmap, aligning emerging technology with client needs and long-term growth.
  • Governance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and technical quality across all programmes under your remit.
  • Thought Leadership: Represent the organisation externally—whether through industry events, publications, or strategic client discussions.

What We’re Looking For

  • Deep Experience: 10+ years in engineering, data platforms, or enterprise technology—at least 3–5 of which in leadership roles managing large-scale, client-facing programmes.
  • Palantir Expertise: Strong working knowledge of Palantir Foundry and its ecosystem, ideally having led one or more Foundry implementations at scale.
  • Technical Breadth: Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar languages, alongside strong knowledge of data architecture, DevOps, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Leadership Excellence: Demonstrated ability to manage senior engineering teams, set strategic direction, and deliver results across multiple concurrent initiatives.
  • Exceptional Communicator: Able to engage at all levels—from senior engineers to board-level stakeholders—with clarity and confidence.
  • Commercial Acumen: A strategic thinker who understands how to align technical delivery with client business outcomes.
  • Adaptable & Resilient: Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-stakes environments with multiple moving parts.
  • Travel Flexibility: Willing to travel occasionally (up to 25%) depending on client and project needs.

As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, you won’t just deliver projects you’ll shape them from inception to execution, influencing how some of the UK’s most critical institutions harness AI and data to make better decisions and achieve lasting transformation.

Please do not hesitate to reply and reach out to Morela today to find out more!

Staff Software Engineer - Back End
Capital One UK
London
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, LondonStaff Software Engineer - Back End

About this role

Do you love shaping the technical landscape and driving innovation across the organisation?

Are you passionate about solving complex business problems and supporting multiple teams toward a shared technical vision?

At Capital One, you’ll be part of a community of technical leaders who drive engineering excellence, foster innovation, and deliver impactful solutions that meet real customer needs.

What You’ll Do

  • Own and drive the technical strategy for a significant business outcome or technology domain, spanning multiple teams and influencing the overall technical direction
  • Lead and coordinate the efforts of multiple teams, ensuring their collective work aligns with broader business objectives and technology strategy
  • Proactively identify emerging patterns, define and evangelise best practices, and establish reusable frameworks that enhance engineering productivity
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, product owners, and architects
  • Represent Capital One in external technical forums, contributing to vendor/industry discussions
  • Drive service quality standards and practices for your domain, guiding complex incident resolution
  • Develop and advocate for strategies to proactively manage technical debt across multiple teams
  • Actively mentor and develop engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning

What we’re looking for

  • Deep expertise in Java
  • Deep expertise in system design and distributed architectures
  • Track record of leading technical initiatives across multiple teams
  • Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Proven experience setting a multi-team technical vision and strategy
  • Strong track record of technical leadership and influence without authority
  • Experience driving engineering standards and best practices across organisations
  • Experience of steering Communities of Practice or technical forums
  • Strong business acumen and ability to translate technical concepts for various audiences

Where and how you’ll work

This is a permanent position based in our London office.

We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our office and from home.

We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

What’s in it for you

  • Bring us all this - and you’ll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation
  • We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)
  • Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave
  • Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café

What you should know about how we recruit

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages.

We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:

  • REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies
  • OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates
  • Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all
  • Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech
  • EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry
  • Enabled - focused on supporting associates with disabilities and neurodiversity

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.

For technical support or questions about Capital One’s recruiting process, please send an email to

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Who We Are

At Capital One, we’re building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.

Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

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Frequently asked questions
You can find a variety of Java positions in London including Java Developer, Java Engineer, Backend Developer, Full Stack Developer with Java expertise, and Java Software Architect roles across different industries.
Many employers require candidates to have UK work authorization or a valid visa permitting employment. However, some companies sponsor visas for qualified Java professionals. Check each job listing for specific requirements.
Java job openings in London range from junior and entry-level positions to senior and lead roles. Job descriptions will specify the required years of experience, commonly from 1 year for junior roles up to 7+ years for senior positions.
Yes, several employers in London offer remote or hybrid working options for Java roles, reflecting the increasing demand for flexible work arrangements. Be sure to check the job details for remote work options.
To improve your chances, ensure your CV highlights strong Java skills and relevant project experience, gain knowledge of popular frameworks like Spring and Hibernate, prepare for technical interviews, and stay updated with the latest Java developments.