Senior Software Engineer (Java - Python)
Posted 6 days ago by Morgan McKinley
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
City of London
Summary: The Senior Software Engineer role focuses on developing scalable, cloud-native applications and AI solutions within a dynamic enterprise setting. The position involves hands-on engineering tasks, including architecture, development, and operational excellence. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to enhance critical platforms and contribute to the future of AI-enabled systems. This role is ideal for someone with strong Java and Python skills, looking to make a significant impact in a high-performing technology team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable backend applications using Java and Python.
- Building and optimising cloud-native services and distributed systems within AWS environments.
- Developing intelligent search and AI-driven workflows, including semantic search and large language model integrations.
- Collaborating with engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to deliver robust technical solutions.
- Contributing to architectural decisions, engineering standards, and best practices across the software development lifecycle.
- Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical challenges across multiple systems and technologies.
- Mentoring engineers and promoting a collaborative, inclusive engineering culture.
- Evaluating and introducing emerging technologies where they can add measurable business value.
Key Skills:
- Strong commercial experience developing applications in Java and/or Python.
- Experience building and deploying cloud-native applications, ideally within AWS.
- Solid understanding of software engineering principles, system design, testing, and operational best practices.
- Experience working with scalable distributed systems and APIs.
- Knowledge of AI/ML technologies and modern intelligent application patterns.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical delivery from concept through to production.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex technical environments.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: City of London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Senior Software Engineer (Java / Python / Cloud & AI)
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-performing technology team building scalable, cloud-native applications and AI-powered solutions within a fast-paced enterprise environment.
You'll work as part of an agile engineering team responsible for designing, developing, and improving critical platforms used across a large global organisation. This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll contribute across architecture, development, optimisation, and operational excellence while helping shape the future direction of modern AI-enabled systems.
What you'll be doing
- Designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable backend applications using Java and Python.
- Building and optimising cloud-native services and distributed systems within AWS environments.
- Developing intelligent search and AI-driven workflows, including semantic search and large language model integrations.
- Collaborating with engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to deliver robust technical solutions.
- Contributing to architectural decisions, engineering standards, and best practices across the software development lifecycle.
- Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical challenges across multiple systems and technologies.
- Mentoring engineers and promoting a collaborative, inclusive engineering culture.
- Evaluating and introducing emerging technologies where they can add measurable business value.
What we're looking for
- Strong commercial experience developing applications in Java and/or Python.
- Experience building and deploying cloud-native applications, ideally within AWS.
- Solid understanding of software engineering principles, system design, testing, and operational best practices.
- Experience working with scalable distributed systems and APIs.
- Knowledge of AI/ML technologies and modern intelligent application patterns.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical delivery from concept through to production.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex technical environments.
Nice to have
- Experience working with semantic search, vector databases, or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architectures.
- Exposure to large language models and AI platforms.
- Background working within large-scale enterprise or highly regulated environments.
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
The opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to work on modern cloud and AI initiatives within a collaborative engineering environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. You'll have the chance to work on impactful projects at scale while contributing to the adoption of next-generation technologies.
