Senior Software Engineer (Java / Python / Cloud & AI) We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-performing technology team building scalable, cloud-native applications and AI-powered solutions within a fast-paced enterprise environment. You'll work as part of an agile engineering team responsible for designing, developing, and improving critical platforms used across a large global organisation. This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll contribute across architecture, development, optimisation, and operational excellence while helping shape the future direction of modern AI-enabled systems. What you'll be doing Designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable backend applications using Java and Python. Building and optimising cloud-native services and distributed systems within AWS environments. Developing intelligent search and AI-driven workflows, including semantic search and large language model integrations. Collaborating with engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to deliver robust technical solutions. Contributing to architectural decisions, engineering standards, and best practices across the software development lifecycle. Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical challenges across multiple systems and technologies. Mentoring engineers and promoting a collaborative, inclusive engineering culture. Evaluating and introducing emerging technologies where they can add measurable business value. What we're looking for Strong commercial experience developing applications in Java and/or Python. Experience building and deploying cloud-native applications, ideally within AWS. Solid understanding of software engineering principles, system design, testing, and operational best practices. Experience working with scalable distributed systems and APIs. Knowledge of AI/ML technologies and modern intelligent application patterns. Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical delivery from concept through to production. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex technical environments. Nice to have Experience working with semantic search, vector databases, or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architectures. Exposure to large language models and AI platforms. Background working within large-scale enterprise or highly regulated environments. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline. The opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to work on modern cloud and AI initiatives within a collaborative engineering environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. You'll have the chance to work on impactful projects at scale while contributing to the adoption of next-generation technologies.