Software Engineer

Aries group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aries Global is building one of the world's truly exceptional software groups, fostering a high-performing culture where autonomous impact is valued. You will build production systems that matter, taking end-to-end ownership from architecture design to measurable impact, shipping code that drives revenue, retention, or product velocity.

You’ll collaborate with product and commercial teams to shape what gets built, not just how.

Qualifications

• Shipped real systems with measurable impact.
• Understand data modelling, API design, system trade-offs, testing and reliability.
• Able to move fast without compromising quality; strong in at least one modern stack.

Responsibilities

• Build production systems that matter, not tickets or side projects.
• Own end-to-end features from architecture design to measurable impact.
• Collaborate with product and commercial teams to shape what gets built.

Skills

End-to-end ownership

System design

Data modelling

Fast thinker

Strong communicator

Tools

Ruby

Python

TypeScript

React

Job description

Role Overview

At Aries Global, we're driven by a singular ambition - to build one of the world's truly exceptional software groups. A high-performing culture where we're able to deliver transformative value to our group, and a place where every team member can demonstrate autonomous impact in a highly collaborative environment .

Our mission is simple: we don't just acquire companies - we build enduring, AI-native software platforms. We partner with founders who have built great products and help them unlock their next chapter through our AI-native operating system, centralised GTM engine, and world-class execution capabilities.

We bring together exceptional operators, product builders, and leaders - people who insist on the highest standards and excel in a culture of fast pace, focused execution, and deep ownership. In return, you'll experience extraordinary growth, meaningful impact from day one, and a career trajectory far steeper than you thought possible.

The Role

You will build production systems that matter. Not tickets. Not side projects. Core product.
We're hiring at all levels: from early-career engineers to seasoned technical leaders. What matters is how you think, build, and ship.

You'll take end-to-end ownership of features from architecture design to measurable impact — shipping code that directly moves revenue, retention, or product velocity. You'll design clean abstractions in ambiguous environments, evolve systems into scalable AI-native platforms, and make strong trade-offs between velocity and durability.

• If you're backend-leaning: You'll use Ruby, Python, TypeScript to build and improve a high-performance platform — designing APIs, data models, and integrations that scale.

• If you're frontend-leaning: You'll use React and TypeScript to build smooth user experiences that handle real-time data.

Either way, you'll collaborate directly with product and commercial teams to shape what gets built, not just how.

We care about outcomes, not activity.

What We're Looking For

• You've built and shipped real systems. You understand data modelling, API design, system trade-offs, testing, and reliability. You know how to move fast without creating chaos. You're strong in at least one modern stack — full-stack ability is a big plus.

• You think fast and communicate clearly. You form mental models quickly, break down ambiguous problems, prioritise high-leverage work, and explain your reasoning concisely. You may come from a startup, a top-tier engineering team, or an analytically rigorous environment.

• You own the outcome. You don't wait to be told what to do. You don't hide behind ambiguity. You care about the result — and you act on it.

• You're AI-native. You're actively exploring LLM workflows, AI tooling, automation, or developer productivity improvements. You see AI as a force multiplier, not a buzzword.

Culture

High standards. Low ego. Direct feedback. Fast execution. Real accountability.

We value people who care deeply about the craft and the outcome.

Why Aries

• Work alongside unusually driven operators and builders

• Real ownership from day one

• Exposure to multiple software platforms and business models

• A growth curve far steeper than you thought possible

We set a high bar. We hire carefully. We invest heavily in those who clear it.