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. 

Shakir Muhammad

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Data Engineer  6-month contract Hybrid  Remote with some ad-hoc travel EU We are seeking a Data Engineer to support our Core Banking Unit within the Engineering Core Platform Department. This role will focus on designing, building, and optimising data solutions that drive regulatory, operational, and analytical capabilities across multiple banking areas. As a contractor, you will play a key part in modernising legacy systems, enabling migration to a unified data platform, and ensuring high standards of quality, security, and performance. You will work within a cross-functional Agile team in a international environment, collaborating with analysts, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver impactful data solutions. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Design and implement systems for data ingestion, processing, storage, and sharing</li><li>Build scalable, reliable, high-performance data architectures</li><li>Develop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines for regulatory, operational, and analytical needs</li><li>Modernise legacy systems and support platform migration initiatives</li><li>Maintain high data quality, security, availability, and performance standards</li><li>Perform code reviews, troubleshoot, and resolve defects</li><li>Implement monitoring and alerting for data workflows</li><li>Collaborate across teams to deliver business-driven solutions</li></ul>Required Skills & Experience<ul><li>Strong hands-on experience with SQL and Python (Java is a plus)</li><li>Cloud expertise (AWS, Azure, or GCP)</li><li>Container orchestration skills (Kubernetes, Docker)</li><li>Knowledge of streaming platforms (Kafka, Spark, Flink)</li><li>Familiarity with pipeline/orchestration tools (Airflow, dbt)</li><li>Experience with modern data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)</li><li>Working knowledge of enterprise platforms (Oracle DB, SAP IQ, SAP Data Services, SAP Business Objects) and Power BI</li><li>Experience with integration patterns (real-time, event-driven, bridging legacy to modern platforms)</li><li>SQL and NoSQL database expertise</li><li>Exposure to DevOps practices (infrastructure as code, test automation, security best practice)</li><li>Fluent English (spoken and written)</li></ul>

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