Software Engineer

IFS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work opportunities

Job summary

IFS in London is seeking experienced software engineers who combine Domain-Driven Design and event-driven architecture with AI-native engineering practices to deliver enterprise-grade software.

You will analyse complex problems, design scalable backends, mentor colleagues, and collaborate with Product, Design and Engineering teams. This role emphasizes engineering excellence, customer value and responsible AI, with hybrid work options to support diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Experience shipping production-grade AI-native applications.
• Strong understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with Go and modern backend development.
• Experience with AWS/Azure and CI/CD.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and evolve modern enterprise software within the Enterprise Asset Management team.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with Product, Design and Engineering teams.
• Deliver scalable software with a focus on engineering excellence, customer value and responsible AI practices.

Skills

Domain-Driven Design

Event-driven architecture

Go

Kubernetes

Kafka

AWS

Azure

CI/CD

Communication

Mentoring

Job description

We are seeking experienced software engineers who combine Domain-Driven Design and event-driven architecture with AI-native engineering practices. You will analyse complex enterprise problems using DDD, design event-driven solutions, use specification-driven AI workflows throughout software development, and build production applications where native AI capabilities form an integral part of the customer experience. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience shipping production-grade AI-native applications and applying DDD and specification-driven development in complex environments. This role is part of the Enterprise Asset Management team and focuses on designing, building and evolving modern enterprise software with strong technical leadership, problem-solving and communication skills. You will work closely with Product, Design and Engineering teams to deliver scalable software and mentor engineers. The role emphasizes engineering excellence, customer value, and responsible AI practices. We offer hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles and a collaborative, inclusive workplace.

• Experience shipping production-grade AI-native applications
• Strong understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and event-driven architecture
• Experience with Go and modern backend development
• Experience with Kubernetes, Kafka or similar tools
• Experience with AWS/Azure and CI/CD
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills