SoCode Recruitment

About the Company

SoCode was created in April 2016 to address the significant demand level and skills shortages limiting growth levels within the Technology sector. Our business and team have grown exponentially ever since and are operating from Norwich and Cambridge.

With dedicated Consultants covering all specialist verticals within the technology sector, you can be safe in the knowledge that when partnering with SoCode; expertise, credibility and market knowledge come as standard.
www.socode.co.uk

SoCode is a global business, supporting companies across the UK, North America and EMEA. SoCode US was established to meet the unique demands of the North American market, while our international offering ensures we can deliver world-class talent solutions wherever you are.
www.socode.us

Listed Jobs

Company Name

SoCode Recruitment

Job Title

Head of Software Engineering

Job Description

**Job Title:** Head of Software Engineering **Role Summary:** Lead and scale the engineering organization within a regulated fintech/payments environment, blending strategic leadership with hands‑on technical involvement. Drive engineering excellence, architecture, and platform resilience while aligning with business and regulatory goals. **Expectations:** - Deliver engineering strategy that supports product roadmaps and regulatory compliance. - Build a high‑performance, accountable team culture. - Maintain credibility as a technical leader who actively contributes to architecture and complex problem‑solving (10–20% hands‑on). **Key Responsibilities:** - Own and evolve the software engineering strategy in partnership with CTO, CPO, and senior leadership. - Lead, mentor, and grow a high‑performing engineering team, fostering continuous improvement. - Set and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality metrics. - Conduct design reviews, architecture decisions, and critical code change assessments. - Act as technical escalation point for complex platform or production issues. - Shape the long‑term technical roadmap and platform evolution for high‑availability, distributed systems. **Required Skills:** - Senior engineering leadership experience (Head of Engineering, Engineering Manager, or Technical Director). - Deep proficiency in C#/.NET and hands‑on development (10–20% technical involvement). - Proven track record in payments/fintech/financial services or banking domains. - Expertise in scalable, distributed, cloud‑based system architecture. - Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities across technical and non‑technical audiences. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred). - Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer, Azure Architect, or similar) are a plus.

London, United kingdom

On site

21-01-2026

Company Name

SoCode Recruitment

Job Title

Security Architect

Job Description

**Job Title:** Security Architect **Role Summary:** Design and implement foundational security frameworks to support organizational transformation and business process development. **Expactations:** Candidate should be a security engineer seeking career advancement or an experienced architect joining a team initiating security transformation. **Key Responsibilities:** - Collaborate with leadership to define and build security processes aligned with organizational objectives. - Evaluate and integrate security solutions to ensure robust risk mitigation and compliance. - Develop architectural strategies to support scalable and secure business operations. - Partner with cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities and implement protective measures. **Required Skills:** - Expertise in security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), risk management, and threat modeling. - Proficiency in designing enterprise security architectures and solutions. - Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. - Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration skills. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, or related field. - Certifications in CISSP, CISA, or equivalent security architecture credentials preferred.

London, United kingdom

On site

06-02-2026

Company Name

SoCode Recruitment

Job Title

Senior Software Engineer in Test

Job Description

**Job Title:** Senior Software Engineer in Test **Role Summary:** Senior QA Engineer responsible for designing, building, and maintaining comprehensive automated test coverage for complex UI and API workflows in a fintech platform. Embedded alongside Java and React developers, the role emphasizes quality ownership, continuous integration, and rapid, reliable releases. **Expectations:** - Demonstrated engineering foundation with extensive hands‑on test automation experience. - Deep knowledge of Java or JavaScript/TypeScript automation tooling and modern UI/API testing practices. - Ability to operate effectively in environments without a dedicated QA function, owning quality collectively. - Strong problem‑solving and clear communication skills with engineers and stakeholders. - Must have right to work in the UK. **Key Responsibilities:** - Build and maintain end‑to‑end automated test suites covering APIs, user journeys, and UI interactions. - Evolve existing test frameworks to align with core engineering standards and evolving product requirements. - Collaborate closely with frontend (React) and backend (RESTful services, distributed architectures) engineers to identify and secure critical paths. - Participate in code and design reviews from a quality‑first perspective across the delivery lifecycle. - Conduct targeted exploratory testing for new features where automation lags. - Ensure automated tests are first‑class citizens within CI/CD pipelines, driving fast, reliable releases. - Validate business‑critical post‑trade and collateral workflows to guarantee correctness. **Required Skills:** - Proficient in test automation using Java or JavaScript/TypeScript. - Expertise in UI and API testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, REST Assured). - Experience with React front‑end, RESTful APIs, and distributed service architectures. - Familiarity with CI/CD processes and automated test orchestration. - Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication abilities. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Relevant technical education (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering) or equivalent professional experience. - No specific certifications required at minimum.

London, United kingdom

On site

Senior

10-02-2026

Company Name

SoCode Recruitment

Job Title

React Developer

Job Description

Job title: React Developer Role Summary: Contract frontend UI software engineer building, extending, and maintaining a modern web platform. Works autonomously within a cross‑functional team to deliver high‑quality UI features in a React/TypeScript environment. Expactations: 6‑month contract with high likelihood of extension; hybrid work (1/2 days in office). Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with engineers, QA, and product managers. - Design, develop, and maintain frontend functionality and services. - Deliver new features and enhancements across the web platform. - Prototype solutions, analyze requirements, contribute to technical design. - Produce clean, maintainable, well‑tested code aligned with best practices. - Participate in code and technical design reviews. - Take ownership of deliverables and work independently within the team. Required Skills: - React (preferred, 6+ years commercial UI development). - TypeScript, Webpack, REST APIs, JSON. - Containerization and deployment tools: Docker, Ansible. - Git and version control workflows. - Cross‑browser development, responsive design, mobile‑first approach. - Integration with APIs and microservices. - Familiarity with multiple delivery methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, SAFe). - QA standards, testing practices, and technical documentation. - Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline. ---

London, United kingdom

On site

Mid level

09-02-2026