Software Engineer
  • England,London,City of London
  • Full Time, Contract
  • Salary negotiable
Job Description:
Senior Software Engineer - Java / Python/ AWS

Location: London, Victoria Embankment (5 days onsite)
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Day rate: Circa £750 per day (Inside IR35)


A leading global financial services organisation is seeking a Senior Java / Python Engineer to join a high-performing Asset Management Research Technology team in London. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative cloud and AI-driven platforms within a fast-paced agile engineering environment.
You will play a key role in developing scalable, secure, and cloud-native applications while contributing to cutting-edge AI initiatives, including RAG-based semantic search and LLM workflows.


Required Skills & Experience
*Strong commercial experience with Java and Python development
*Advanced knowledge of AWS cloud services and cloud-native architecture
*Experience designing, building, testing, and supporting enterprise-scale applications
*Hands-on expertise developing secure, high-quality production code
*Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and SDLC
*Experience working within Agile engineering teams
*Knowledge of AI/ML technologies and intelligent application development
*Experience with RAG-based semantic search and LLM inference workflows
*Exposure to OpenAI and Claude models
*Ability to independently solve complex technical and design challenges
*Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
*Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical discipline


Preferred Experience
*Proven experience owning solutions end-to-end in an individual contributor role
*Ability to influence technical direction and engineering decisions
*Passion for emerging technologies and continuous improvement


This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation delivering market-leading technology solutions within financial services.


Please note, this role is 100% onsite working.


If interested, please apply today!


McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
Job number 3722508

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Company Details:
McGregor Boyall
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Established in 1987, McGregor Boyall is a global recruitment consultancy providing permanent and contract / interim professionals across a wide variet...
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