Software Developer
Permanent | Highly Competitive Salary + Exceptional Benefits
Our client is a newly established technology venture backed by two global leaders in consulting and investment management. They’re building a world-class engineering hub in the North East to deliver complex, high-impact software systems that underpin global financial and strategic operations. This is an opportunity to join an elite team at the start of its journey, a group of highly capable engineers solving technically challenging problems that demand precision, pace, and creativity.
The Opportunity
You’ll work at the intersection of software engineering and business strategy, delivering innovative, high-performance systems that make a measurable difference. From day one, you’ll be trusted to take ownership, make decisions, and shape the technical direction of a fast-growing, high-calibre team.
Key Responsibilities
* Full ownership of technical products and end-to-end delivery.
* Partnering with business users to understand true needs beyond the written requirements.
* Challenging existing systems and processes to drive innovation and performance.
* Staying ahead of technology trends and bringing new ideas to the table.
* Writing clean, maintainable, production-grade code and delivering solutions that scale.
What We’re Looking For
* Exceptional programming ability in C#/.NET, or other OO languages such as Java or Python.
* Strong understanding of SQL databases and experience with Azure or AWS.
* A problem-solver with intellectual curiosity, creativity, and commercial awareness.
* Confident communicator - able to engage effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
* Entrepreneurial mindset: proactive, self-driven, and accountable.
* Minimum 2:1 degree in Computer Science (or closely related field) from a Russell Group University - this is a strict requirement.
* Financial services experience is advantageous but not essential.
Why Join?
* Highly competitive salary and benefits package designed to attract top-tier talent.
* Work on complex, globally relevant projects with tangible business impact.
* Collaborate with exceptionally talented engineers and thought leaders.
* Direct exposure to financial markets, trading systems, and real-time analytics.
* Be part of a founding team, shaping the culture, standards, and success of a new venture.
* Build deep technical and domain expertise in a world-class environment.
Interview Process
* Coding Challenge – online (Codility).
* Aptitude Test – timed reasoning assessment.
* Management Interviews – technical and cultural fit with senior technology leaders.
* Team Technical Interview – in-depth discussion with the engineering team.
Our client is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on excellence, integrity, and respect. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds, what matters most is capability, curiosity, and drive.