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Software Engineering

At the beating heart of every technology-based company is their development team. They can shape the way a business is perceived and have a huge impact on the profits that it can achieve, making them vital part of every company.

Development engineers are tasked with building everything from complex backend systems to the visuals that are first displayed when logging on to a website. They do this using a huge array of programming languages and tools that are ever changing to keep up with global demands and trends.

With technology moving at its fastest pace ever , engineers must keep up with following every technological advancement, keep ahead of the market and adapt and expand their skill so as not be left behind.

Example roles we've recruited for:
Lead Frontend Developer | Senior Backend Developer | Full Stack Engineer | Head of engineering | Software developer in Test | Quantitative Developer | Quantitative Analyst

Case Studies
Full stack Engineer
Health techstart up business
Salary: £85,000

Engineering Manager
Fintech business
Salary: £140,000

Lead frontend developer
FTSE 100 business
Salary: £110,000

Active jobs

Senior Software Engineer – Rust, Python, Low-Latency Systems

London
London
Up to £200,000 per annum plus bonus
Work with a global commodity trading firm on greenfield, high-performance systems using Rust and Python. You'll architect low-latency, distributed infrastructure with full autonomy and clear revenue impact. Ideal for systems-level engineers who understand how code runs under the hood and want to lead impactful technical work.
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.NET Developer

London
London
Up to £160,000 per annum plus bonus
Join a top-tier commodity trading firm building the next-gen trading platform. You'll design and develop high-performance .NET 6+ services, contribute to distributed system architecture, and deliver production-grade APIs. Ideal for engineers with strong backend skills and a passion for building scalable, event-driven systems.
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Blockchain Infrastructure Engineer – Crypto, Rust, Distributed Systems

London
London
Up to £250,000 per annum plus equity and profit share
Join a leading crypto infrastructure team in London, expanding high-performance block building systems across L1s/L2s. You'll work on low-latency, distributed services in Rust, driving greenfield development and maintaining critical infrastructure. Ideal for engineers with systems-level experience and a passion for decentralised technologies.
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Software Engineer – Low-Latency, Blockchain Systems

London
London
Up to £250,000 per annum Plus equity and profit share
Join a fast-moving crypto infrastructure startup in London, building high-performance trading and MEV systems on Ethereum. You'll work with a top-tier team on low-latency, distributed systems in Rust, owning core components from day one. Ideal for engineers with strong programming fundamentals, interest in crypto, and a desire to shape cutting-edge decentralised finance infrastructure.
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Technical Business Analyst - Beacon - Energy Trading

City of London
London
£100,000 - £130,000 per annum + 20% bonus
Technical Business Analyst - Beacon Platform - Risk - Energy & Commodities My client is a Power Trading business based in London; they are looking to hire a Technical Business Analyst with Beacon Platform experience to join the Risk Trading Technology team. You will need to have a Python Developer/Python Technical Analyst background as there is a focus on improving automation and process efficiency including the continuous improvement of risk reporting.
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Senior ETRM Architect

Düsseldorf
Germany
Up to €140,000 per annum + 15% bonus
Senior ETRM Architect – Endur – Power & Gas – Dusseldorf My client, a global Trading Firm based in Dusseldorf, are seeking a Senior Endur ETRM Architect who has worked within the EU Power and Gas markets. The role is hybrid with 2 days in the office. You will have a development background with experience of AVS/Connex Frameworks and .NET. Endur skills are preferred but not essential.
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