Senior Software Engineer - Real-Time FinTech Systems

Switch Tech Talent; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Switch Tech Talent in Newcastle is seeking a Software Engineer to join a finance-focused consultancy delivering high-performance data-driven systems. You will work in small, highly technical teams to build and improve platforms powering real-time decision making.

The role emphasizes ownership from day one, strong problem-solving, and collaboration across frontend and backend work with modern web technologies and cloud deployments (AWS/Azure).

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.

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

AWS/Azure

SQL databases

Cloud platforms

Education

STEM degree 2:1 or better

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Switch Tech Talent in Newcastle is seeking a Software Engineer to join a finance-focused consultancy delivering high-performance data-driven systems. You will work in small, highly technical teams to build and improve platforms powering real-time decision making.

The role emphasizes ownership from day one, strong problem-solving, and collaboration across frontend and backend work with modern web technologies and cloud deployments (AWS/Azure).