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

​Matt joined Xcede through the merger with Etonwood in 2023 as a Director in our London office. He is responsible for Cyber Security and Networks with a focus on Financial Markets, FinTech and Data Science across the London and UAE markets (Contract and Perm). 

Matt O'Hare

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A leading financial services organisation requires an NAC Engineering Lead to deliver multiple, highly complex NAC solutions that form part of a global technology transformation. The incoming lead must be able to demonstrate SME level knowledge of NAC, specifically in relation to ForeScout and Cisco ISE. This is initially a six-month engagement, but with significant scope for a multi-year extension. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Leadership & People Management <ul><li>Lead, mentor, and coach a team of Network/Network Security Engineers across multiple enterprise-scale NAC projects</li><li>Promote and drive a culture of performance, collaboration, quality and innovation</li></ul></li><li>Technical Delivery <ul><li>Act as an individual contributor whilst overseeing the design, development, and deployment of NAC solutions</li><li>Ensure best practices in (NAC) engineering standards, security and deployment</li><li>Provide architectural guidance and technical direction to the engineering team (and adjacent technology teams)</li></ul></li><li>Project & Stakeholder Management <ul><li>Work closely with technology and business stakeholders to align NAC solutions with strategic goals</li><li>Manage project timelines, work packages, resource allocation, and delivery commitments</li><li>Translate business requirements into technical solutions that strike a balance between security, quality and scability</li></ul></li><li>Operational Excellence <ul><li>Implement metrics and KPIs to monitor delivery and performance</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tooling, and automation</li><li>Stay abreast of emerging NAC technologies and assess their potential impact </li></ul></li></ul>Required skils: <ul><li>Extensive hands-on network engineering/network security experience achieved in large-scale enterprises </li><li>Deep, SME level knowledge of the NAC space, including demonstrable experience of ForeScout and ideally Cisco ISE</li><li>Knowledge of security, compliance, or regulated environments (e.g., finance, healthcare)</li><li>Team leadership, engineering leadership experiences (essential)</li></ul>

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