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Penguin Recruitment

Job Title: Senior Full Stack Systems Developer (Environment)Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)KLocation: Based near LondonSalary: 80,000 - 85,000 This is an incredible opportunity to join my client, an industry-leading, eco-conscious Technology Company, renowned for lending their expertise to Water Quality and Infrastructure projects. They are actively seeking an experienced, capable Senior Full Stack Systems Developer with a knowledge and passion for the environment, willing to take on a variety of challenging projects alongside an established team of professionals, based just north of the thriving, multicultural Capital City of London. Benefits for the role of Senior Full Stack Systems Developer include (but are not limited to):<ul><li>A highly-competitive salary (commensurate with experience)</li><li>Performance-related bonuses</li><li>Contributory Pension Scheme (7% company contribution)</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Private Medical Insurance Scheme</li><li>Electric Vehicle (EV) Salary Sacrifice Scheme</li></ul> Responsibilities for the role of Senior Full Stack Systems Developer include:<ul><li>Overseeing a team of technological experts</li><li>Leading the production and deployment of the company's software products and services across the environmental sector</li><li>Monitoring the continued maintenance of the company's core products and services</li><li>Taking responsibility for the long-term quality and security of the Source Code</li></ul> Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Full Stack Systems Developer include:<ul><li>A Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar, relevant discipline</li><li>Extensive experience of working as a Full Stack Developer</li><li>Excellent working knowledge of the full Software System Lifecycle, including front-end and back-end aspects</li><li>Experience of working with software systems/programmes specifically within an environmental setting</li><li>Demonstrable experience with Java Middleware</li><li>Outstanding knowledge of Performance and Security in Enterprise Systems</li><li>Experience of working with networks: LAN & WAN/Internet and Security</li><li>Prior experience of Database Access Design and Application Optimisation</li><li>Demonstrable experience of working with Human Computer Interaction (HCI) in Software Systems, including Machine-to-Machine Automation Technologies</li><li>Highly-proficient in Software System Design, Development, Testing, and Deployment Strategies for High Availability</li></ul> Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Full Stack Systems Developer include:<ul><li>Experience of developing software products for use within a Water/Hydrological Environment (e.g. rivers, flood risk, etc.)</li><li>Prior experience with some of the following methodologies: - Containerisation: Docker - MQTT, RESTful URL Data Integration - Deep Learning Neural Network Platforms</li><li>Previous experience with Enterprise Linux Platforms</li><li>Experience of leading/mentoring a team of developers</li></ul> If you are interested in the role of Senior Full Stack Systems Developer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?ArXQWHzQuHjX4MwQzBXRQkok1%2fiZdX%2bna" width="0" height="0" />

Senior Full Stack Systems Developer

amber labs

Lead Full Stack Developer (SC Cleared)Location: RemoteThe Company:At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is centred around collaboration, where all colleagues, regardless of their role, work together to minimise risk and shorten delivery times. Our team consists of highly-skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff.Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Lead Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team. You'll spearhead the development and enhancement of web applications using React, Next.js, Node.js, and Python Flask. You'll oversee the cloud infrastructure on Azure, ensuring scalability and reliability. Additionally, you'll design and maintain databases and integrate authentication and messaging.Your role includes designing secure, high-performance API endpoints and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. We're looking for a proactive individual passionate about technology and continuous learning, who can stay updated with industry trends and contribute to a variety of projects.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Design and Develop: Create, design, and maintain robust and scalable web applications using React, Next.js, Node.js, and Python Flask.</li><li>Cloud Services: Implement and manage cloud-based solutions using Azure.</li><li>Data Management: Design and maintain database systems using Postgres and Typescript ORMJS.</li><li>API Development: Design and implement API endpoints, ensuring they are secure, reliable, and efficient.</li><li>Integration: Integrate various systems and services, ensuring seamless communication using Keycloak for authentication and KUBEMQ for messaging.</li><li>Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other team members, including front-end developers, back-end developers, and QA engineers.</li><li>Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to continually improve the development process.</li></ul>Experience:Technical Skills:<ul><li>Leadership experience</li><li>Proficiency with Azure for cloud services.</li><li>Strong knowledge of React, Next.js, and Node.js.</li><li>Experience with Splink and Python Flask.</li><li>Expertise in Postgres and Typescript ORMJS.</li><li>Knowledge of Keycloak for authentication and KUBEMQ for messaging.</li><li>Proficient in API endpoint design and implementation.</li></ul>Why Join Us?Be part of a dynamic and innovative team, with opportunities for professional growth and development.Competitive salary and benefits package.Opportunity to shape and influence asset management strategy in a fast-paced environment.Benefits:<ul><li>Join a rapidly expanding start-up where personal growth is a part of our DNA.</li><li>Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes.</li><li>Receive private medical insurance through Aviva.</li><li>Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest.</li><li>25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays.</li><li>Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources.</li><li>Participate in a generous employee referral program.</li><li>A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement.</li><li>Be encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation.</li><li>Choose your preferred device, PC or Mac.</li></ul>Diversity & Inclusion:Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes:<ul><li>Valuing the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all employees and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued.</li><li>Prohibiting all forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation and promoting a culture of dignity and respect for all.</li><li>Educating all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensuring they are aware of their rights and responsibilities to create a safe and inclusive workplace.</li></ul>All employees must hold current active SC Clearance. Please be advised that, at this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type.What Happens Next?Our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to advise you on the next steps. We have a two-stage interview process for most of our consultants. In certain cases, we may include a third and final stage, which is a conversation with the company Partners. This will only be considered if deemed necessary.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?CY95c1eotczwmkn8SrsXvuZ7QRuetK8Td" width="0" height="0" />

Lead Full Stack Developer

Bloomberg L.P.

Senior Software Engineer - MOCALocationLondonBusiness AreaEngineering and CTORef #Description & RequirementsThe Market and Order Data Analytics (MODA) platform is essential to Bloomberg's trading automation and execution systems by providing scalable shared infrastructure for the normalization, distribution, and storage of trading data.We build and own the APIs that express the platform's data model, along with the infrastructure systems that validate and distribute the data through our network and to our consumers. We provide our clients with a platform that allows engineers across Bloomberg to enrich and combine data sources, enabling the definition of complex heuristics that are critical to our clients' trading decisions.What are we looking for?We are looking for an experienced, self-driven full-stack engineer to help us in our mission to unlock the power of trading data. We're looking for someone who takes initiative, thrives in cross-functional environments, and can independently lead projects from concept to delivery. Because our work touches so many teams, you'll collaborate closely with product owners and engineers across multiple organizations.Our Tech Stack<ul><li>Languages: Our engineers spend around 70% of their time writing C++, with the rest of the time spent building and enhancing UI components in TypeScript/JavaScript</li><li>Tools: A mix of open-source and custom-built software</li><li>Focus: High-performance, scalable, and maintainable infrastructure</li></ul>What's in it for you?<ul><li>A chance to work at the intersection of infrastructure and application development</li><li>Ownership of high-visibility projects that directly impact client trading experiences</li><li>A unique opportunity to shape the future of Bloomberg's data platform as it scales to new users and use cases</li></ul>You will need to have<ul><li>Demonstrated experience in system design and architecture</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills in large, interconnected systems</li><li>Proficiency in C++ development</li><li>The ability to collaborate with our stakeholders and turn their ideas into fully scoped out projects</li></ul>We'd love to see<ul><li>A passion for data driven systems</li><li>A strong sense of ownership</li><li>TypeScript/JavaScript experience</li></ul>Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law.Bloomberg is a disability inclusive employer. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?3T4Xc8xAqRnPLwUcn7ac7LGb9WtMdJjEp" width="0" height="0" />

Senior Software Engineer - MOCA London, GBR Posted today

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd

Overview Position: Planner / Senior Planner (Town Planner) - Molesey Salary: £35k - £55k plus package Location: Molesey Region: Surrey Housing Developer urgently require a Planner / Senior Town Planner for their busy office in Molesey. The company is long established, well funded and builds a good product. They are very in tune with villages and towns throughout the south and will vary their product and layouts to fit in with the locations of proposed developments which helps them to secure planning permission on their schemes. Sites will be between 60 - 200 units and they are still buying land, getting permissions and building out. This role will report into the Senior Planning Manager / Head of Planning and will suit someone with a minimum of 2 years post graduate experience that has worked as a Town Planner with either a Planning Consultancy, Local Authority or Residential Developer. This is a progressive role that will lead to a Planning Manager role and further as they have a track record of promotion from within and developing their staff to become the best. The role will be to support the developer in driving through planning applications for the various sites they have by using the list of Planning Consultants they utilise; you will still be doing a planning function in addition so will still develop your own planning skills in addition to managing planning consultants. You will need to have the relevant Planning qualifications in addition to a practical planning work experience and in return you can expect to have a very good, progressive career with a company that values its staff and has a fantastic team environment. There will be elements of working from home in addition to being in the office. Please contact at your earliest opportunity to find out more.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?HuNA3DPAJ8vCrY3JhPy%2fjxTwZRrDl3TGm" width="0" height="0" />

Planner / Senior Planner (Town Planner) Molesey

MariaDB Corporation

Overview MariaDB is making an impact on the world. MariaDB powers applications used every day by individuals and organizations, including 75% of the Fortune 500. MariaDB is positioned as the leading database for modern application development through Linux distributions, enterprise deployments, and public clouds. About the Role Modern applications demand a data foundation that is fast, reliable, intelligent, and scalable. At MariaDB, we are building the data platform that powers mission-critical systems. We are seeking a technical and customer-focused Product Manager to drive the strategy and execution for the core of our platform: our distributed database engine, integrated AI capabilities, and high-availability solutions.This role sits at the intersection of distributed systems, OLTP, high availability, and open-source innovation. You will contribute to the product direction for our scalable distributed architecture, our core MariaDB-based OLTP server, and our synchronous high-availability offerings powered by Galera Cluster. You will be the voice of the developer and the enterprise architect, translating complex challenges into a product roadmap that pushes the boundaries of what a database can do. You will collaborate with the open-source community and provide key product support for our core MariaDB-based OLTP server. Your work will empower organizations worldwide to build resilient, high-performance applications. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Product Strategy & Vision: Contribute to and communicate a compelling product strategy for our distributed database, OLTP systems, and high-availability solutions, grounded in market research, competitive analysis, and direct customer engagement.</li><li>Roadmap & Backlog Management: Manage and prioritize the product backlog for your areas of ownership, work with senior product leaders on the overall roadmap, and make data-driven trade-off decisions to balance new feature development, architectural improvements, and technical debt.</li><li>Technical Specification: Collaborate closely with engineering teams to translate the product vision into detailed technical requirements, user stories, and product specifications for distributed architectures, OLTP systems, and HA mechanisms.</li><li>Go-to-Market Collaboration: Partner with Product Marketing to support positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies. Create technical content, product demos, and sales enablement materials that clearly articulate our value proposition.</li><li>Community & Ecosystem Collaboration: Serve as a technical product expert. Collaborate with developer relations to support our open-source community, gathering feedback and representing their needs to inform the product roadmap.</li><li>Cross-Functional Alignment: Ensure alignment across engineering, marketing, sales, and support, communicating progress and dependencies to all stakeholders.</li></ul> Required Qualifications <ul><li>5-7 years of product management experience, with a focus on deeply technical products such as database internals, distributed systems, and data infrastructure.</li><li>A strong technical background, demonstrated by a BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.</li><li>Strong understanding of distributed database architectures (e.g., CAP theorem, sharding, consensus protocols, replication) and OLTP systems.</li><li>Proven track record of launching successful enterprise software or SaaS products from concept to market adoption.</li><li>Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both engineering teams and business stakeholders.</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Direct experience with the MariaDB or MySQL database ecosystems.</li><li>Hands-on experience with high-availability and clustering technologies, particularly Galera Cluster.</li><li>Experience engaging with an open-source software community.</li><li>Experience with major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their data services.</li><li>An advanced degree (MS in Computer Science), MBA or a related field.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of OLTP workload optimization, including indexing strategies, query planning, and performance tuning.</li><li>Expertise in distributed database systems, such as handling data partitioning, replication models, and fault-tolerant consensus algorithms.</li><li>Proficiency in database security practices, including encryption, access controls, and compliance standards for high-availability environments.</li><li>Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning in distributed OLTP databases.</li></ul> Location Remote / Hybrid - London (Hybrid) or UK (Remote) How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please submit your application along with your CV/Resume through our ATS Greenhouse on our MariaDB Careers site.<ul><li>MariaDB is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone.</li><li>MariaDB does not sponsor work visas or relocation.</li><li>MariaDB is committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.</li></ul><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?vX6ucqYYTOaOor6%2baAlscE1t46yZUPnzv" width="0" height="0" />

Senior Product Manager

Chainalysis Inc.

The engineering team at Chainalysis is inspired by solving the hardest technical challenges and creating products that build trust in cryptocurrencies. We're a global organization with teams in Denmark, UK, Canada, the USA who thrive on the challenging work we do and doing it with other exceptionally talented teammates. Our industry changes every day and our job is to create user facing products supported by a flexible and scalable data platform allowing us to adapt to those rapid changes and bring value to our customers.Chainalysis has become known as the leader in blockchain investigation and compliance software. Our products have built trust in blockchains by taking down terrorist financing campaigns , disrupting major ransomware operations , identifying the Twitter hackers , and more. We are building the data platform for blockchain, cryptocurrency, and web3. We're looking to bring onboard experienced Senior Software Engineers who execute high-impact projects and are excited about building at a significant scale!In this role, you'll:<ul><li>Build cloud-native data ingest and aggregation processes that intake gigabytes of data per day</li><li>Add features to our product suite that detect activities for market manipulation, fraud, behavioral patterning, and more</li><li>Build and improve batch based application as well as streaming pipelines</li><li>Build scalable API services on AWS that handle 1,000's requests per second</li><li>Help the team to modernise our stack to operate at 10x current capacity</li><li>Debug production issues across multiple systems and microservices</li></ul>We're looking for candidates who have:<ul><li>Experience in designing and implementing cloud-native microservices-based distributed systems in a major cloud provider like AWS or GCP</li><li>You have a bias to ship and iterate alongside product management and design partners</li><li>Experience with object-oriented programming languages. We mostly use Java but appreciate a variety of languages!</li><li>Strong technical background with extensive experience working directly on backend systems/ projects</li><li>You take pride in materializing product ideas into production</li><li>Exposure to or interest in the cryptocurrency technology ecosystem</li><li>Experience mentoring other engineers, leading cross-team projects, and driving design and technology decisions is a plus</li><li>Experience with Terraform and Kubernetes is a plus!</li><li>A genuine excitement for significantly scaling large data systems</li></ul>Technologies we use (experience not required):<ul><li>AWS serverless architectures</li><li>Kubernetes</li><li>Spark</li><li>Flink</li><li>Databricks</li><li>Parquet. Iceberg, Delta lake, Paimon</li><li>Terraform</li><li>Github including Github Actions</li><li>Java</li><li>PostgreSQL</li></ul>About ChainalysisBlockchain technology is powering a growing wave of innovation. Businesses and governments around the world are using blockchains to make banking more efficient, connect with their customers, and investigate criminal cases. As adoption of blockchain technology grows, more and more organizations seek access to all this ecosystem has to offer. That's where Chainalysis comes in. We provide complete knowledge of what's happening on blockchains through our data, services, and solutions. With Chainalysis, organizations can navigate blockchains safely and with confidence.You belong here.At Chainalysis, we believe that diversity of experience and thought makes us stronger. With both customers and employees around the world, we are committed to ensuring our team reflects the unique communities around us. We're ensuring we keep learning by committing to continually revisit and reevaluate our diversity culture.We encourage applicants across any race, ethnicity, gender/gender expression, age, spirituality, ability, experience and more. If you need any accommodations to make our interview process more accessible to you due to a disability, don't hesitate to let us know. You can learn more here . We can't wait to meet you.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?h%2fEKyPWqydM7cfahqkt8hIK7KFGho%2b3%2bq" width="0" height="0" />

Senior Software Engineer, Exposure

Faculty

About Faculty At Faculty, we transform organisational performance through safe, impactful and human-centric AI.With more than a decade of experience, we provide over 350 global customers with software, bespoke AI consultancy , and Fellows from our award winning Fellowship programme .Our expert team brings together leaders from across government, academia and global tech giants to solve the biggest challenges in applied AI.Should you join us, you'll have the chance to work with, and learn from, some of the brilliant minds who are bringing Frontier AI to the frontlines of the world.This is a new, senior-level position created due to rapid growth and increased demand. The ideal candidate will be an established technology leader with a strong background in AI and machine learning, particularly within the financial services sector.You will balance technical expertise with commercial and strategic leadership, driving the development and delivery of high-caliber AI solutions for our clients, which include banks, asset managers, insurers, and law firms. Your role will be to lead and mentor a team of world-class data scientists and machine learning engineers, and you will work with the business unit leadership to develop a differentiated technical vision for the business unit. What you'll do: Technical Leadership and Delivery <ul><li>Provide hands-on technical guidance for complex, high-priority projects (40% of your time).</li><li>Lead the development and delivery of advanced AI solutions and ensure technical excellence across the business unit.</li><li>Advise on solution architecture, advanced modelling and engineering best practices.</li><li>Identify and implement new tools and processes to enhance delivery quality.</li></ul>Team Leadership and Strategy<ul><li>Define and champion the technical vision for our professional and financial services clients.</li><li>Lead recruiting, team structure, and professional development for technical staff.</li><li>Collaborate with the Business Unit Director on commercial strategy and project resourcing.</li></ul>Business Development<ul><li>Act as a technical authority in client meetings to secure and expand market opportunities.</li><li>Create and share technical thought leadership through conferences, articles, and other media.</li><li>Identify new market opportunities and technologies.</li></ul> Who we're looking for <ul><li>An experienced technology leader with a track record of successfully leading AI/ML strategy and project delivery.</li><li>Strong understanding of MLOps, with experience deploying commercially valuable AI applications in financial services.</li><li>Experience leading full-stack technology teams, with a solid grasp of systems architecture and engineering fundamentals.</li><li>Knowledge of the financial services landscape, including commercial drivers and the ability to articulate how AI can accelerate business outcomes.</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical information to both internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>A proven interest in and ability to mentor and develop team members.</li><li>A pragmatic and outcome-focused mindset, balancing big-picture strategy with real-world execution. </li></ul> What we can offer you: The Faculty team is diverse and distinctive, and we all come from different personal, professional and organisational backgrounds. We all have one thing in common: we are driven by a deep intellectual curiosity that powers us forward each day. Faculty is the professional challenge of a lifetime. You'll be surrounded by an impressive group of brilliant minds working to achieve our collective goals. Our consultants, product developers, business development specialists, operations professionals and more all bring something unique to Faculty, and you'll learn something new from everyone you meet.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?BrmZWvLiuv71d2ZuPy2i0u26jgRaeR9gs" width="0" height="0" />

Director, AI Engineering, Professional & Financial Services

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