Principal Software Engineer – Kubernetes – Berlin/Remote – 150.000 EUR Location: Fully Remote (Europe preferred) Compensation: 150,000 EUR About the Company Join a high-growth, remote-first technology company that’s transforming how global enterprises automate and orchestrate complex processes. Our platform enables businesses to streamline operations across systems, people, and AI-driven agents — helping some of the world’s most innovative organisations accelerate time-to-value, improve efficiency, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Recognised as one of Europe’s most promising scale-ups and certified as a Great Place to Work, we’re expanding rapidly and looking for exceptional talent to shape the future of our cloud platform. The Role We’re seeking a Principal Software Engineer with deep expertise in Kubernetes to drive the evolution of our cloud-native platform. You’ll take ownership of designing and developing Kubernetes Operators and infrastructure automation tools that ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of our SaaS offering. This role offers a high level of technical autonomy and influence — ideal for an engineer who thrives on solving complex distributed systems challenges, mentoring others, and shaping the architecture of enterprise-grade cloud services. What You’ll Do <ul><li>Design, build, and maintain Kubernetes Operators and supporting automation for a large-scale SaaS platform. </li><li>Architect resilient systems across multi-region and multi-cloud environments (GCP and AWS). </li><li>Collaborate with product and platform teams to define requirements, deliver new features, and optimise reliability. </li><li>Continuously improve the codebase with a focus on performance, observability, and security. </li><li>Participate in on-call rotations and provide escalation support for critical production systems. </li><li>Mentor engineers and champion best practices in cloud-native design, infrastructure automation, and continuous delivery. </li></ul> What You Bring<ul><li>Strong experience in Go (or equivalent language for cloud-native systems). </li><li>Deep understanding of Kubernetes internals and experience building or maintaining Kubernetes Operators. </li><li>Proven track record working with cloud service providers (AWS, GCP, or Azure). </li><li>A pragmatic, hands-on mindset — balancing long-term architectural vision with day-to-day delivery. </li><li>A collaborative approach and genuine enthusiasm for mentoring and sharing knowledge. </li><li>Ownership mentality: “You build it, you run it.” </li></ul> Nice to Have <ul><li>Experience with Controller-Runtime, Kubebuilder, or Crossplane. </li><li>Knowledge of multi-region or multi-cloud deployments. </li><li>Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, observability tooling, and infrastructure as code. </li></ul> What’s on Offer<ul><li>Compensation: Competitive salary (150,000 EUR package depending on experience). </li><li>Flexibility: Work remotely from anywhere in Europe, with flexible hours and time off. </li><li>Learning & Development: Annual budget for courses, certifications, and books (€1,000+). </li><li>Wellbeing: Comprehensive health coverage, mental health support, and fitness reimbursement. </li><li>Connection: Annual global meetups and local team events to foster collaboration. </li><li>Growth: Work alongside experienced engineers solving meaningful, large-scale challenges. </li></ul> Why Join? You’ll be part of a globally distributed engineering team building one of the most sophisticated automation platforms in the market — one that powers mission-critical processes for leading enterprises. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on technology used at scale, while enjoying the freedom and flexibility of a remote-first culture.

Principal Software Engineer – Kubernetes – Berlin/Remote – 150.000 EUR

Head of Business Data Location: London Salary: £120k + bonus + benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Business Data to lead the commercial data strategy for a high-profile organisation. This role will oversee a multidisciplinary data team, managing the full fan data lifecycle — from third-party acquisition to activation across digital and physical environments. Must have a consumer/customer data background with all round experience across engineering, BI and analytics. Preferably worked within B2C/customer-centric data.  You’ll lead the development of a centralised data platform (GCP) or experience with AWS, Azure enhance the Customer Data Platform (Twilio Segment), and drive insight-led decision-making across the business. You'll also play a key role in embedding predictive models like CLV and propensity scoring into core systems and processes. We’re seeking a hands-on data leader with strong experience in cloud architecture, Data engineering, data governance, BI tooling (Power BI, Omni), and stakeholder engagement at a senior level, must be hands on with the detail.  What’s on offer: <ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>Private health insurance</li><li>Pension contribution</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>A collaborative, inclusive culture committed to data-driven innovation</li></ul>Please send me your cv to paul.culmer@xcede.com

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Overview Our client, a leading international technology and consulting organization, is seeking an experienced Senior Systems PEGA Architect to join their growing digital transformation team based in Stuttgart, Germany. This hybrid position offers a balance of remote flexibility and on-site collaboration, enabling the successful candidate to drive enterprise-level PEGA BPM initiatives that streamline operations and enhance customer experiences across diverse industries. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the end-to-end design and architecture of complex PEGA-based solutions.</li><li>Partner with business analysts, developers, and key stakeholders to define scalable PEGA application frameworks and integrations.</li><li>Deliver high-performance, secure, and maintainable PEGA BPM applications aligned with business requirements.</li><li>Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and project teams.</li><li>Conduct code reviews, system performance analysis, and optimization.</li><li>Integrate PEGA applications with external systems using REST, SOAP, and database connectors.</li><li>Support project estimation, documentation, and architecture governance.</li><li>Stay up to date with PEGA platform advancements and emerging best practices.</li></ul>Required Skills & Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of PEGA development and architecture experience.</li><li>Current PEGA Certified Senior System Architect (CSSA) or Lead System Architect (CLSA) certification.</li><li>Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale PEGA solutions (v8.x or higher).</li><li>Strong understanding of BPM, case management, workflow automation, and decisioning.</li><li>Proficiency with Java, SQL, APIs (REST/SOAP), and system integrations.</li><li>Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Fluent in English; German language proficiency is a plus.</li></ul>What Our Client Offers<ul><li>Competitive compensation and attractive bonus structure.</li><li>Flexible hybrid working model (remote and on-site in Stuttgart).</li><li>Exposure to international, high-impact PEGA transformation projects.</li><li>Continuous learning opportunities and PEGA certification support.</li><li>A collaborative, multicultural environment that fosters innovation and professional growth.</li></ul>

Freelance Senior Systems Pega Architect - Hybrid, Germany (1-2 days in Stuttgart)

Senior Solutions Engineer - AI Powered FinTech Innovator - Munich - 80.000 EUR Location: Munich, Germany (Onsite) Salary: €80,000 per year Employment Type: Full-time About the Role We are seeking a skilled Senior Solutions Engineer to join a dynamic AI-driven financial technology company. In this role, you will: <ul><li>Collaborate closely with sales, product, and engineering teams to design and implement tailored solutions for prospective clients. </li><li>Lead technical discussions and deliver customised demonstrations to showcase the value of our AI-powered financial tools. </li><li>Develop and present technical proposals, including scopes of work and project plans, to align with client requirements. </li><li>Act as the primary technical liaison during the pre-sales phase, ensuring a seamless transition to the implementation team. </li><li>Provide ongoing technical support and guidance to clients post-implementation to ensure successful adoption and satisfaction. </li></ul>What We’re Looking For<ul><li>Proven experience in a solutions engineering or technical consulting role, preferably within the FinTech or SaaS industry. </li><li>Strong technical background with the ability to understand and communicate complex AI and software solutions. </li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to design solutions that meet client needs. </li><li>Fluent in German and English, with strong communication skills in both languages. </li><li>Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. </li><li>Willingness to travel as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events. </li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>Be part of a mission-driven company revolutionising financial operations through AI. </li><li>Work in a collaborative and inclusive onsite culture in Munich. </li><li>Competitive compensation up to €80,000. </li><li>Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities. </li></ul> If you’re passionate about leveraging AI to transform financial processes and meet the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.

Senior Solutions Engineer - AI Powered FinTech Innovator - Munich - 80.000 EUR

​Shakir joined Xcede in 2020, he is a skilled Senior Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the staffing and recruiting industry across the IT space. As his role is delivery focused, Shakir supports the Xcede team on a variety of urgent roles. His primary focus is on contract technology positions across the UK. 

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Automation Engineer (Chef) 6-month contract Outside IR35 Remote working Must be based in the EU We are seeking an Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Chef InSpec, AWS, and Windows, you will play a key role in designing, automating, and securing enterprise infrastructure. The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of Chef cookbooks, InSpec profiles, and CI/CD automation to enhance cyber resilience and compliance across hybrid environments. Key Responsibilites  <ul><li>Deliver engineering solutions aligned with the Cyber Resilient Framework across global Windows and AWS environments.</li><li>Develop and maintain Chef cookbooks and InSpec profiles to enforce compliance, configuration, and security baselines.</li><li>Integrate InSpec compliance testing within CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitHub Actions, etc.).</li><li>Automate server build, configuration, and deployment processes for Windows and AWS infrastructure.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Windows, Linux, Cloud, Security) to ensure consistent engineering and automation standards.</li><li>Research and implement emerging automation, cloud, and security technologies to improve operational resilience.</li></ul>Essential Skills / Basic Qualifications <ul><li>Advanced experience with Chef DSL, cookbook development, and Chef InSpec profile creation.</li><li>Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, Systems Manager, Config, Security Hub, IAM).</li><li>Proven ability to integrate automation and compliance tests into CI/CD pipelines.</li><li>Scripting proficiency in Ruby, PowerShell, or Python.</li><li>Deep understanding of server build, deployment, desired state configuration (DSC), and security hardening.</li><li>Practical experience with automation and configuration tools (Chef, Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, etc.).</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, working effectively in globally distributed teams.</li></ul>

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