Software Engineer

Harrington Starr; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrington Starr in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking Software Engineers across multiple levels to work on complex fintech projects. You'll contribute to design, development and delivery of software with modern stacks (C#, Java, Rust, Python) in a collaborative engineering environment.

Join a rapidly growing technology business backed by major names in global financial services. You will own projects from concept through delivery and work onsite five days a week in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Qualifications

• Minimum AAA at A‑Level (three A grades).
• Must be willing to work five days per week onsite in Newcastle upon Tyne.
• Strong programming fundamentals and experience with at least one of C#, Java, Rust or Python.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing and delivering high‑quality software solutions.
• Working directly with stakeholders to understand business and technical requirements.
• Building and improving complex financial and technology systems.
• Taking ownership across the full software development lifecycle.
• Collaborating with engineers across different disciplines and experience levels.

Skills

C#

Java

Rust

Python

Education

AAA at A‑Level

Job description

Software Engineers – C# / Java / Rust / Python

Newcastle upon Tyne | Multiple Levels | Financial Technology

I'm working with a rapidly growing technology business, backed by major names in global financial services, looking to hire talented Software Engineers across multiple experience levels.

This is an opportunity to work on complex engineering challenges within financial services, combining the technical depth of a specialist engineering firm with the resources and exposure of an established global organisation.

You'll work alongside experienced engineers, collaborate directly with stakeholders and take ownership of technically challenging projects from initial concept through to delivery.

Please note that the following are firm requirements for this opportunity:

• Minimum AAA at A-Level (three A grades).
• Must be willing to work five days per week onsite in Newcastle upon Tyne.
• Strong programming fundamentals and experience with at least one of C#, Java, Rust or Python.

The opportunity

You're joining a collaborative, engineering-led environment where developers are encouraged to take ownership, challenge existing approaches and solve complex technical problems.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing, developing and delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Working directly with stakeholders to understand business and technical requirements.
• Building and improving complex financial and technology systems.
• Taking ownership across the full software development lifecycle.
• Collaborating with engineers across different disciplines and experience levels.

What we're looking for

We're interested in developers at multiple stages of their careers, from junior engineers through to more experienced professionals.

Beyond technical ability, we're looking for people who are intellectually curious, enjoy solving difficult problems and want to develop within a high-performing engineering environment.

Financial services experience is advantageous but not essential.

Why consider it?

• Technically challenging projects within financial services.
• Exposure to experienced engineers and industry specialists.
• Genuine ownership and responsibility.
• Opportunity to develop across different technologies and business areas.
• Career progression within an expanding international business.

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Working arrangement: Five days onsite

Academic requirement: Minimum AAA at A-Level – essential