Software Engineer – AI & Full-Stack, Global Innovation Studio

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

Job summary

McKinsey’s QuantumBlack unit is seeking engineers who can build cutting-edge software products across frontend and backend stacks. You’ll work with a global network of technologists and strategists to transform client businesses through digital solutions, mentor client teams, and help shape engineering cultures while growing your expertise across industries.

You’ll collaborate with clients to deliver end-to-end software, leverage LLM frameworks and cloud platforms, and participate in Agile

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience developing full-stack applications.
• Experience collaborating with developers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency across frontend and backend stacks (TS/React; Python/Node.js; Java/Spring; C#/.NET).
• Experience with LLM frameworks, orchestration, agent frameworks, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), including Docker and CI/CD.
• Strong focus on automated testing, logging, monitoring, and reliability.
• Experience in Agile teams and sprint ceremonies.
• Experience pair programming with other developers.
• Excellent time management in autonomous environments.
• Business English fluency, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Develop software products and services from the ground up.
• Mentor client teams and share engineering best practices.
• Shape engineering cultures and contribute to digital strategies.
• Collaborate with clients to turn digital ambitions into reality.

Skills

Full-stack dev

Frontend dev

Backend dev

Cloud platforms

LLM frameworks

CI/CD

Agile

Education

Bachelor/Master degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL/NoSQL

Job description

McKinsey’s QuantumBlack unit is seeking engineers who can build cutting-edge software products across frontend and backend stacks. You’ll work with a global network of technologists and strategists to transform client businesses through digital solutions, mentor client teams, and help shape engineering cultures while growing your expertise across industries.

You’ll collaborate with clients to deliver end-to-end software, leverage LLM frameworks and cloud platforms, and participate in Agile