Software Engineer

Software Developer | Java, C#, Rust, Python | Newcastle upon Tyne | £80,000 – £180,000 Base – salary is genuinely open for the right person at any level – multiple positions available Your gateway into Capital Markets - no industry background needed. Are you the kind of person who finished top of your class without really trying? Who gets restless doing the same thing twice? Who wants a career that pays like the City, while living in the North East? This is that role. My client, a fast-growing technology joint venture between a global management consulting leader and a global alternative investment fund manager, is hiring multiple exceptional Software Developers to join their technology team, building bespoke systems across banking, financial services, private capital and defence. Salaries range from £80,000 to £180,000+ - markedly above the standard Newcastle rate - with rapid growth behind fast-tracked progression. Newcastle upon Tyne, office-based, with some UK travel. Already in the North East, or ready to relocate? Either way, you get a genuinely exceptional salary against Newcastle's cost of living - city-centre culture, a short commute, coastline and countryside on your doorstep. Why this is different: Capital Markets, without the CV gatekeeping - Investment Banking, Fintech and Investment Management experience is a serious bonus, but if you don't have it, this is one of the few genuine ways inReal ownership from day one – you will work directly with users, stakeholders and subject matter experts, taking early responsibility for high-quality, end-to-end deliveryPay that reflects your ability, not your postcodeA tech bench that's building, not maintaining - high-stakes, high-visibility work from the outsetA route to specialise - standout performers can move toward Quant Developer or Desk Developer work, embedded with Front Office teamsWhat you'll be doing: Engaging directly with clients, stakeholders and subject matter experts to define requirements and design pragmatic, effective solutionsTaking early ownership of end-to-end software deliveryPartnering with client teams and challenging existing systems and processes to drive technical excellenceBuilding genuine domain expertise in Capital Markets and financial services as you goWho we're looking for: An outstanding academic track record - this client hires on raw academic power first Strong, hands-on skills in Java, C#/.NET, Rust or PythonA genuinely entrepreneurial streak - you take ownership, run towards problems, and don't wait to be told what to doAn appetite to build commercial and market knowledge, not just technical skillSharp communication - equally comfortable in front of a client or pairing with a teammateInvestment Banking, Capital Markets, Fintech or Financial Services experience is a strong plus, but not required If you're used to being the smartest person in the room and want a career that finally matches that, apply now. Multiple positions available.