Senior Software Engineer – Finance Tech, Real‑Time Systems

Switch Tech Talent; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Switch Tech Talent in Newcastle is seeking experienced Software Engineers to join a technology-driven consultancy. You will work with engineers, researchers and quantitative professionals on critical systems powering real-time decision making.

The role involves ownership from day one, delivering high-quality end-to-end software, and collaborating with client teams to build scalable platforms in fast-paced data environments.

Qualifications

• Strong full-stack or backend development experience.
• Familiarity with modern web technologies and cloud platforms.
• Understanding of software engineering best practices.
• Backend development in languages such as C#, Python, C++, Rust, Java, Typescript or other.
• Designing and building RESTful APIs.
• Frontend development using React and TypeScript.
• Working with SQL databases and modern web frameworks.
• Deploying applications to cloud environments (AWS/Azure).

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with users, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to identify requirements, applying sound judgement to design and deliver pragmatic, effective solutions.
• Take on early responsibility for high-quality end-to-end software delivery.
• Partner with client teams to deliver products and projects collaboratively.
• Challenge current systems and processes to achieve common goals through technical excellence and innovation.
• Keep abreast of industry and technology trends that will keep us at the forefront of what is possible.

Skills

Full-stack development

Backend development

RESTful APIs

React

TypeScript

Cloud platforms

SQL databases

Software engineering best practices

Education

STEM degree 2:1 or better

Job description

Switch Tech Talent in Newcastle is seeking experienced Software Engineers to join a technology-driven consultancy. You will work with engineers, researchers and quantitative professionals on critical systems powering real-time decision making.

The role involves ownership from day one, delivering high-quality end-to-end software, and collaborating with client teams to build scalable platforms in fast-paced data environments.