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Based in newly refurbished offices in Guildford, this profitable software engineering company works with global corporations. Their software products allow users to develop sophisticated engineering models used within energy and renewables with future applications in banking and healthcare.

The software teams are highly educated (many with PhDs), and academic background is important in their technical recruitment approach.

Currently, they are looking to recruit a Software Development Engineer to join a nascent group to incorporate innovative AI / ML features into their software offerings. The focus is still on design, development and deployment of well-engineered scalable software solutions, the challenge is how to best utilise AI / ML into these software products.

Requirements:

- Strong academic background, minimally a Master’s in computer science, physics, engineering or similar, and ideally a PhD in a relevant subject area.- 

- Demonstrable experience developing desktop and web applications including production-grade software. This should include experience with software architecture and understanding how to support structured (SQL) and unstructured (RAG) data.

- Experience with Python and C++ / C# including how to integrate ML features.

The role does require relevant technical expertise, limited university / freelance projects are not sufficient.

On offer is an excellent remuneration package including a wide range of benefits. Successful candidates will need to undertake background checks and also work fully onsite to take up this role.

Keywords: Software Engineering, AI / ML Applications, Desktop / Web, Data Engineering Support, Python, C++, C#, Onsite, Guildford

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Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and - through their work - can make an impact on our industry. We're here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.
Sitting within our Product Delivery organisation, the full-stack Software Developer works as a member of a multi-disciplined Agile team to develop and deliver our proprietary travel products and platforms. Contributing to the development process, the Software Developer helps generate delivery ideas and solutions whilst encompassing the full spectrum of design, coding, manual and automated testing. Playing a pivotal role, the Software Developer ensures successful delivery of key strategic objectives through the development of high quality full-stack software and supporting documentation.
**What You'll Do on a Typical Day**
+ Develop secure, enterprise-level web and server-side applications using React and C# whilst following and improving upon coding style standards and guidelines.
+ Effectively use source control, write unit tests and liaise internally with software testers to support the delivery of high quality bug-free code.
+ Leverage existing knowledge to use the correct development approach, whilst adapting to the task at hand.
+ Follow best practices around .NET secure coding and PCI-DSS compliance.
+ Assist in the creation and progression of technical documentation for modules and features.
+ Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, work with JIRA and Confluence tools.
+ Work with key stakeholders to understand, develop and deliver customer requirements.
+ Share knowledge of modern development techniques, coach, and mentor other team members.
+ Use available technical and non-technical resources to develop and maintain a good understanding of the travel industry, our products, and services.
**What Technical Skills** **You'll** **Develop**
+ .NET 8+, C#, ASP.NET MVC
+ React, NextJS, Redux
+ Advanced Javascript, Typescript
+ Entity Framework Core
+ Web API, RESTful services
+ Unit testing (NUnit/XUnit)
+ Playwright test automation
+ HTML, CSS, JSON
+ T-SQL, SQL Server
**What We're Looking For**
+ Advanced coding ability in C# and React.
+ Experience designing and architecting secure, scalable applications.
+ Experience modernising complex legacy applications.
+ Knowledge of legacy technologies like: ASP.NET Webforms, Visual Basic, .Net Framework 4.5 - 4.8.
+ Able to understand and develop advanced SQL, Stored Procedures.
+ Experience working effectively in a collaborative Agile Scrum environment.
+ Very good understanding of software engineering fundamentals, Object Oriented Design, SOLID principles, common design patterns.
+ Experience with Git, CI/CD and Azure DevOps pipelines.
+ Knowledge of test automation would be an asset.
+ Knowledge of Microservice architectures would be an asset.
+ Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
+ Educated to A-Level.
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Job Summary:nThe Trading and Risk Management System (TRMS) team is responsible for developing, supporting and maintaining our front and back office trading web applications using Python, the proprietary Beacon Dependency Graph and Glint, the Beacon UI framework.nThe successful candidate will contribute to the growth of the platform, exercising an eye for detail across all aspects of the development lifecycle while maintaining organization and good code hygiene. This engineer should be able to effectively communicate both with internal teams and with clients.nThe successful candidate will help TRMS continue to grow, exercising an eye for detail across all aspects of the development lifecycle while maintaining organization and good code hygiene. This Principal Engineer should be able to effectively communicate both with internal teams and with clients. The successful candidate values teamwork and collaboration, as well as continuous learning and application of new technologies and trends. With progression in this track, the responsibilities expand to include leading teams, designing complex software systems, providing mentorship, and managing cross-functional integration.nResponsibilities:nDesign, build, deploy, and maintain quality code that is simple, well-structured, clear, and well-tested.nEffectively break down and solve complex problems that require research or collaboration.nCommunicate effectively, regardless of medium, audience, or timing.nWork with internal and external clients to gather and analyze requirements and product enhancementsnParticipate in code reviews and provide technical feedback to the teamnStrong command of multiple levels of automated testing (e.g., unit, integration, contract, end-to-end, etc.).nInitiate design and feature discussions, advocating for improvements in software performance, scalability, reliability, and security.nCoordinate with other teams to ensure the successful integration of software applications.nTroubleshoot and resolve production incidents quickly and effectively.nUnderstand, respond to, and address customer needs and issues with empathy and timeliness.nRequired Skills:nProficiency in Python or another typed, object-oriented programming language.nGood knowledge of software methodologies, tools, and typical architectural patterns.nExperience with trading and risk management solutions is preferred, but not essential.nExperience designing and building customer facing applications/componentsnSelf-starter who is enthusiastic for software work in a software-as-a-service company.nDriven by client satisfaction.nStrong teamwork skills.nAbility to manage own time and deliver expected results on time.nCommitment to continuous learning and improvement.nExceptional analytical skills.nStrong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.nExcellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills.nOutstanding verbal and written communication skills.nStrong organizational and interpersonal skills.nExceptional problem-solving abilities.nEducation and Experience:nDegree in Computer Science or related field.n2+ years of software development experience using Python or any other OOP languages.

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What You’ll Do

Work across the stack: from designing clean, scalable APIs to crafting intuitive front-end features.nSolve hard, messy, and interesting technical problems around data integration, performance, and scalability.nOwn projects end-to-end, from idea to deploy, with plenty of room to make architectural decisions.nCollaborate closely with founders, customers, and teammates to ship fast, learn fast, and iterate.nBe “all hands on deck”—we’re early, which means you’ll wear many hats and have a direct impact on product, culture, and company direction.

What We’re Looking For

Strong coding fundamentals (language-agnostic, but we use TypeScript, Python, and SQL).nCuriosity and comfort with problem-solving in ambiguous situations—if something’s broken, you dive in until it’s fixed.nExperience (or excitement to learn) building with modern frameworks, cloud infra, and data pipelines.nA bias for action—you care more about solving the problem than being “perfect” on the first try.nSomeone who thrives in an early-stage startup environment: flexible, collaborative, and not afraid to get scrappy.

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You’ll join at the ground floor of a YC-backed company with strong product-market fit signals.nYour work won’t just be code—it’ll directly shape the product, customer experience, and trajectory of the company.nWe care deeply about building with our engineers, not just around them. You’ll have a voice in technical direction, culture, and strategy.nWe’re function-first but design-aware: building technology that’s powerful under the hood but simple for non-technical users.

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Job Summary:nThe Trading and Risk Management System (TRMS) team is responsible for developing, supporting and maintaining our front and back office trading web applications using Python, the proprietary Beacon Dependency Graph and Glint, the Beacon UI framework.nThe successful candidate will contribute to the growth of the platform, exercising an eye for detail across all aspects of the development lifecycle while maintaining organization and good code hygiene. This engineer should be able to effectively communicate both with internal teams and with clients.nThe successful candidate will help TRMS continue to grow, exercising an eye for detail across all aspects of the development lifecycle while maintaining organization and good code hygiene. This Principal Engineer should be able to effectively communicate both with internal teams and with clients. The successful candidate values teamwork and collaboration, as well as continuous learning and application of new technologies and trends. With progression in this track, the responsibilities expand to include leading teams, designing complex software systems, providing mentorship, and managing cross-functional integration.nResponsibilities:nDesign, build, deploy, and maintain quality code that is simple, well-structured, clear, and well-tested.nEffectively break down and solve complex problems that require research or collaboration.nCommunicate effectively, regardless of medium, audience, or timing.nWork with internal and external clients to gather and analyze requirements and product enhancementsnParticipate in code reviews and provide technical feedback to the teamnStrong command of multiple levels of automated testing (e.g., unit, integration, contract, end-to-end, etc.).nInitiate design and feature discussions, advocating for improvements in software performance, scalability, reliability, and security.nCoordinate with other teams to ensure the successful integration of software applications.nTroubleshoot and resolve production incidents quickly and effectively.nUnderstand, respond to, and address customer needs and issues with empathy and timeliness.nRequired Skills:nProficiency in Python or another typed, object-oriented programming language.nGood knowledge of software methodologies, tools, and typical architectural patterns.nExperience with trading and risk management solutions is preferred, but not essential.nExperience designing and building customer facing applications/componentsnSelf-starter who is enthusiastic for software work in a software-as-a-service company.nDriven by client satisfaction.nStrong teamwork skills.nAbility to manage own time and deliver expected results on time.nCommitment to continuous learning and improvement.nExceptional analytical skills.nStrong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.nExcellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills.nOutstanding verbal and written communication skills.nStrong organizational and interpersonal skills.nExceptional problem-solving abilities.nEducation and Experience:nDegree in Computer Science or related field.n2+ years of software development experience using Python or any other OOP languages.nSimilar Jobs (3)

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**Job Summary:**The Trading and Risk Management System (TRMS) team is responsible for developing, supporting and maintaining our front and back office trading web applications using Python, the proprietary Beacon Dependency Graph and Glint, the Beacon UI framework.The successful candidate will contribute to the growth of the platform, exercising an eye for detail across all aspects of the development lifecycle while maintaining organization and good code hygiene. This engineer should be able to effectively communicate both with internal teams and with clients.The successful candidate will help TRMS continue to grow, exercising an eye for detail across all aspects of the development lifecycle while maintaining organization and good code hygiene. This Principal Engineer should be able to effectively communicate both with internal teams and with clients. The successful candidate values teamwork and collaboration, as well as continuous learning and application of new technologies and trends. With progression in this track, the responsibilities expand to include leading teams, designing complex software systems, providing mentorship, and managing cross-functional integration.**Responsibilities:*** Design, build, deploy, and maintain quality code that is simple, well-structured, clear, and well-tested.* Effectively break down and solve complex problems that require research or collaboration.* Communicate effectively, regardless of medium, audience, or timing.* Work with internal and external clients to gather and analyze requirements and product enhancements* Participate in code reviews and provide technical feedback to the team* Strong command of multiple levels of automated testing (e.g., unit, integration, contract, end-to-end, etc.).* Initiate design and feature discussions, advocating for improvements in software performance, scalability, reliability, and security.* Coordinate with other teams to ensure the successful integration of software applications.* Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents quickly and effectively.* Understand, respond to, and address customer needs and issues with empathy and timeliness.**Required Skills:*** Proficiency in Python or another typed, object-oriented programming language.* Good knowledge of software methodologies, tools, and typical architectural patterns.* Experience with trading and risk management solutions is preferred, but not essential.* Experience designing and building customer facing applications/components* Self-starter who is enthusiastic for software work in a software-as-a-service company.* Driven by client satisfaction.* Strong teamwork skills.* Ability to manage own time and deliver expected results on time.* Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.* Exceptional analytical skills.* Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.* Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills.* Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.* Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.* Exceptional problem-solving abilities.**Education and Experience:*** Degree in Computer Science or related field.* 2+ years of software development experience using Python or any other OOP languages.Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to still apply! You may be just what we're looking for.n#J-18808-Ljbffrn

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We are hiring an experienced Staff mobile engineer to join our Swift squad—a team of dedicated engineers working on the next version of our Apple Design Award winning iOS app, tvOS app, and macOS app. We enjoy a strong relationship with Apple, allowing us to push the boundaries of what we can build across our platforms. Our tech stack is designed to provide the best possible developer experience with a focus on performance, reliability, privacy, and security. We aim to quickly adopt Apple's latest tech including Swift 6 and SwiftUI.nSuccess in this role is shipping, maintaining and iterating on best-in-class iOS, tvOS, macOS apps that enable our customers to do their best work.

What You’ll Do

Build our flagship iOS app and lead by creating fluid interfaces that remain smooth and responsive with large datasetsnDefine and refine architecture, technologies and development practices that will be used across the productnMentor a growing team of engineers on sustainable engineering practices balancing beauty, scale, and performancenReceive and offer technical feedback through pair programming and code reviewsnPromote engineering excellence with a focus on performance, scalability, and maintainabilitynCollaborate closely with design, product and leadership to understand future needs and align our technology roadmap to support that visionnPartner with web and backend teams to design effective cross-platform API contracts and dataflows

What You’ll Need To Succeed

An extensive portfolio of gorgeous mobile experiences which you owned from concept to launch, including substantial architecture design and contributionnA love of product design, polished interfaces, and exceptional productsnExperience building pixel-perfect, robust, and accessible user interfaces on iOSnTrack record of providing mentorship and helping senior engineers accelerate their growthnExperience balancing local and remote data representations to enable sophisticated real-time interface interactions with animation, orchestration and responsivenessnSwift fluency and experience with Combine, Concurrency, and GraphQLnExperience designing and developing features that fully take advantage of the device and OS features that are unique to native mobile apps, e.g. Live Activities, App Intents, CoreImage or similarnA dedication to learning and sharing ideas with your fellow engineersnMastery of breaking down, discussing, and communicating abstract technical concepts

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Software Development Manager required for a manufacturer of life saving electronic solutions products. Part of a global group, this company offers rewarding careers, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities to grow in a supportive, energetic workplace. Hybrid working options (6 out of 10 days in the Rochester office).

Benefits include - Bonus, Pension, Life Assurance, Eye care, Employee assistance programme, cycle2work scheme.

We are seeking a Software Development Manager  with strong people management, process leadership, and delivery governance skills.

In this role, you will:

·     Lead and develop the software team through a period of process evolution.

·     Maintain our proven Waterfall framework while incorporating Agile-inspired practices for improved planning, reporting, and visibility.

·     Drive process improvements and maximise our use of Atlassian tools for work breakdown structures, progress tracking, and actionable reporting.

·     Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to enhance build, integration, testing, and deployment workflows — ensuring faster delivery of high-quality, compliant software.

·     Collaborate closely with the Project Management Office and other R&D managers to integrate software development into the wider product delivery process.

·     Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and open communication.

Who you’ll report to: Director of Research and Development Responsibilities

Project & Delivery Management

·     Plan and prioritise software projects in collaboration with the Project Management Office.

·     Allocate resources, manage risks, and set clear milestones and timelines.

·     Oversee delivery of new products, features, bug fixes, and maintenance.

·     Introduce Agile-inspired practices (Scrum, Kanban) within the Waterfall framework.

·     Ensure Jira boards, sprint reports, and dashboards are accurate, up to date, and central to project governance.

Quality & Compliance

·     Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with the Software Quality team.

·     Align software development with regulatory, quality, and cybersecurity standards.

·     Promote best practices in documentation and traceability from requirements through testing.

·     Collaborate with other R&D managers to improve development workflows.

Team Leadership

·     Build and develop a high-performing software team.

·     Set clear objectives, conduct performance reviews, and ensure accountability.

·     Promote a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Process Improvement

·     Encourage retrospectives and turn lessons learned into actionable improvements.

·     Trial workflow, automation, and tool enhancements that benefit software and wider R&D.

·     Stay current with emerging practices in regulated software development and hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery models.

Stakeholder Communication

·     Provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.

·     Facilitate planning sessions, reviews, and retrospectives that deliver actionable outcomes.

·     Contribute to long-term product and technology roadmaps with structured, realistic delivery plans.

Qualifications·     Degree in Engineering (preferably with a Software focus) – desirable.Essential Experience 

·     Proven experience managing software development teams (10–15 engineers) delivering embedded (preferable), IoT, and cloud-enabled products.

·     Demonstrated success introducing process improvements and CI/CD pipelines that improved performance while maintaining compliance and timelines.

·     Experience leading cross-functional collaboration between software, hardware, and testing teams.

·     Background in adapting Agile methods (Scrum, Kanban) within Waterfall structures.

·     Practical experience using Atlassian tools (Jira, Bitbucket) for project tracking and reporting.

Knowledge/Skills 

Leadership & People Management

·     Strong track record as a people manager, including setting objectives, conducting reviews, and ensuring accountability.

·     Skilled in conflict resolution and building a collaborative team culture.

Process & Delivery

·     Expertise in SDLC management across both Waterfall and Agile-inspired practices.

·     Skilled in structuring Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for design traceability.

·     Capable of driving reporting, forecasting, and transparency using Jira dashboards and metrics.

Communication

·     Excellent communication skills, able to convey technical and project information clearly to diverse stakeholders.

·     Experienced in facilitating planning sessions, reviews, and retrospectives.

·     Skilled at influencing change and promoting continuous improvement.

Quality & Compliance

·     Solid understanding of regulated software development practices (e.g., ISO9001, ISO27001, NIST).

·     Experience embedding secure development lifecycle practices and ensuring audit-readiness.

Software Development Manager required for a manufacturer of life saving electronic solutions products. Part of a global group, this company offers rewarding careers, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities to grow in a supportive, energetic workplace. Hybrid working options (6 out of 10 days in the Rochester office).

Benefits include - Bonus, Pension, Life Assurance, Eye care, Employee assistance programme, cycle2work scheme.

We are seeking a Software Development Manager  with strong people management, process leadership, and delivery governance skills.

In this role, you will:

·     Lead and develop the software team through a period of process evolution.

·     Maintain our proven Waterfall framework while incorporating Agile-inspired practices for improved planning, reporting, and visibility.

·     Drive process improvements and maximise our use of Atlassian tools for work breakdown structures, progress tracking, and actionable reporting.

·     Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to enhance build, integration, testing, and deployment workflows — ensuring faster delivery of high-quality, compliant software.

·     Collaborate closely with the Project Management Office and other R&D managers to integrate software development into the wider product delivery process.

·     Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and open communication.

Who you’ll report to: Director of Research and Development Responsibilities

Project & Delivery Management

·     Plan and prioritise software projects in collaboration with the Project Management Office.

·     Allocate resources, manage risks, and set clear milestones and timelines.

·     Oversee delivery of new products, features, bug fixes, and maintenance.

·     Introduce Agile-inspired practices (Scrum, Kanban) within the Waterfall framework.

·     Ensure Jira boards, sprint reports, and dashboards are accurate, up to date, and central to project governance.

Quality & Compliance

·     Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with the Software Quality team.

·     Align software development with regulatory, quality, and cybersecurity standards.

·     Promote best practices in documentation and traceability from requirements through testing.

·     Collaborate with other R&D managers to improve development workflows.

Team Leadership

·     Build and develop a high-performing software team.

·     Set clear objectives, conduct performance reviews, and ensure accountability.

·     Promote a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Process Improvement

·     Encourage retrospectives and turn lessons learned into actionable improvements.

·     Trial workflow, automation, and tool enhancements that benefit software and wider R&D.

·     Stay current with emerging practices in regulated software development and hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery models.

Stakeholder Communication

·     Provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.

·     Facilitate planning sessions, reviews, and retrospectives that deliver actionable outcomes.

·     Contribute to long-term product and technology roadmaps with structured, realistic delivery plans.

Qualifications·     Degree in Engineering (preferably with a Software focus) – desirable.Essential Experience 

·     Proven experience managing software development teams (10–15 engineers) delivering embedded (preferable), IoT, and cloud-enabled products.

·     Demonstrated success introducing process improvements and CI/CD pipelines that improved performance while maintaining compliance and timelines.

·     Experience leading cross-functional collaboration between software, hardware, and testing teams.

·     Background in adapting Agile methods (Scrum, Kanban) within Waterfall structures.

·     Practical experience using Atlassian tools (Jira, Bitbucket) for project tracking and reporting.

Knowledge/Skills 

Leadership & People Management

·     Strong track record as a people manager, including setting objectives, conducting reviews, and ensuring accountability.

·     Skilled in conflict resolution and building a collaborative team culture.

Process & Delivery

·     Expertise in SDLC management across both Waterfall and Agile-inspired practices.

·     Skilled in structuring Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for design traceability.

·     Capable of driving reporting, forecasting, and transparency using Jira dashboards and metrics.

Communication

·     Excellent communication skills, able to convey technical and project information clearly to diverse stakeholders.

·     Experienced in facilitating planning sessions, reviews, and retrospectives.

·     Skilled at influencing change and promoting continuous improvement.

Quality & Compliance

·     Solid understanding of regulated software development practices (e.g., ISO9001, ISO27001, NIST).

·     Experience embedding secure development lifecycle practices and ensuring audit-readiness.