Software Engineer

Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable software solutions primarily using C++.Collaborate with senior engineers to implement data models and relational database designs using PostgreSQL. Work heavily within…

Pay rate £300 – £400/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 5 October 2026

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Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable software solutions primarily using C++.Collaborate with senior engineers to implement data models and relational database designs using PostgreSQL.
Work heavily within Linux/Unix environments to ensure smooth deployment and operation of services.
Utilize modern containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes) to deploy and scale applications.

Apply core networking and security fundamentals to ensure systems meet strict banking compliance and performance standards.Gain exposure to (or utilize existing skills in) Go/Golang for specific microservices and system components.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

* Education / Experience: A strong academic background (BSc, MSc, or equivalent) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. We welcome applications from high-achieving recent graduates or junior engineers with a few years of commercial experience.

* Core Programming: Strong, demonstrable coding skills in C++. (Python and Java knowledge are a bonus).

* Databases: Solid understanding of relational databases, specifically PostgreSQL, including data modelling and schema design.

* OS / Environment: Comfort and capability working within a Linux/Unix environment.

* Infrastructure & DevOps: Familiarity or hands-on experience with container runtimes and orchestration (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes).

* Security & Networking: A good grasp of underlying networking protocols and application security fundamentals

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