Subject - Technical Lead - Full Stack - AWS - Microservices - East Kilbride/Hybrid (4 DPW On-Site) - £50-60K Per Annum Job Title: Engineering Technical Lead Location: East Kilbride Salary: £50-60K Per Annum Benefits: Discretionary bonus, healthcare, pension, life assurance, hybrid working, career development, and regular team events The Client: We're partnering with a well-established, product-led technology business delivering large-scale, high-impact software solutions used across the UK. Their platforms process billions of transactions annually and support critical, real-world systems used by millions of people every day. With a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and customer delivery, they are continuing to invest in modern, cloud-native technologies and are expanding their engineering capability to support new product development and market growth. The Candidate: This role would suit a highly capable full-stack engineer who enjoys working across the entire technology stack and taking ownership of end-to-end solutions. You will be technically strong and comfortable leading from the front, mentoring others, and influencing technical direction. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges while driving best practices across a team. The Role: This is a hands-on Engineering Technical Lead position, where you will play a key role in designing and delivering modern, cloud-native applications. You will work across a cutting-edge stack, including TypeScript and AWS (CDK), within a microservices architecture, contributing to both Back End services and Front End applications. Alongside development, you will provide technical leadership, helping to shape architecture, improve engineering standards, and support the growth of the wider team. Key Duties: Lead by example through hands-on development and problem solving. Drive architectural and technical decisions across projects. Build and deliver scalable, secure, cloud-native solutions. Develop and maintain systems using TypeScript and AWS (CDK). Champion best practices in code quality, testing, and security. Mentor and support engineers, contributing to team development. Collaborate with Product, Architecture, and DevOps teams. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Ensure systems are designed for scalability, resilience, and observability. Requirements: Strong experience as a full-stack developer (not purely Front End or Back End). Proven expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript. Experience delivering solutions in AWS, ideally using AWS CDK. Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD practices. Experience working with microservices architectures. Ability to design and build secure, scalable, and resilient systems. Strong understanding of software engineering best practices. Experience mentoring or supporting other developers. Comfortable working in Agile environments. Nice to have: (not essential) Experience working within payments or regulated environments. Exposure to banking or financial systems. Experience managing or working with third-party suppliers or offshore teams. To apply for this Technical Lead permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
03/04/2026
Full time
Subject - Technical Lead - Full Stack - AWS - Microservices - East Kilbride/Hybrid (4 DPW On-Site) - £50-60K Per Annum Job Title: Engineering Technical Lead Location: East Kilbride Salary: £50-60K Per Annum Benefits: Discretionary bonus, healthcare, pension, life assurance, hybrid working, career development, and regular team events The Client: We're partnering with a well-established, product-led technology business delivering large-scale, high-impact software solutions used across the UK. Their platforms process billions of transactions annually and support critical, real-world systems used by millions of people every day. With a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and customer delivery, they are continuing to invest in modern, cloud-native technologies and are expanding their engineering capability to support new product development and market growth. The Candidate: This role would suit a highly capable full-stack engineer who enjoys working across the entire technology stack and taking ownership of end-to-end solutions. You will be technically strong and comfortable leading from the front, mentoring others, and influencing technical direction. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges while driving best practices across a team. The Role: This is a hands-on Engineering Technical Lead position, where you will play a key role in designing and delivering modern, cloud-native applications. You will work across a cutting-edge stack, including TypeScript and AWS (CDK), within a microservices architecture, contributing to both Back End services and Front End applications. Alongside development, you will provide technical leadership, helping to shape architecture, improve engineering standards, and support the growth of the wider team. Key Duties: Lead by example through hands-on development and problem solving. Drive architectural and technical decisions across projects. Build and deliver scalable, secure, cloud-native solutions. Develop and maintain systems using TypeScript and AWS (CDK). Champion best practices in code quality, testing, and security. Mentor and support engineers, contributing to team development. Collaborate with Product, Architecture, and DevOps teams. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Ensure systems are designed for scalability, resilience, and observability. Requirements: Strong experience as a full-stack developer (not purely Front End or Back End). Proven expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript. Experience delivering solutions in AWS, ideally using AWS CDK. Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD practices. Experience working with microservices architectures. Ability to design and build secure, scalable, and resilient systems. Strong understanding of software engineering best practices. Experience mentoring or supporting other developers. Comfortable working in Agile environments. Nice to have: (not essential) Experience working within payments or regulated environments. Exposure to banking or financial systems. Experience managing or working with third-party suppliers or offshore teams. To apply for this Technical Lead permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
I am searching for a talented Database Developer / SQL Developer to join our client on a full-time and permanent basis. The role requires you in the office 2-days per week so you will need to live within a commutable distance of Exeter to be considered for the role or you will be in a position to relocate to the area. As a Database Developer / SQL Developer you will design, develop and test high-quality database applications that support both internal systems and external business solutions. You will be responsible for improving processes, solving complex problems whilst working collaboratively and supporting other team members. Working in an agile environment, you will follow SCRUM and SOLID principles - you will take part in testing, including TDD, design reviews, code walkthroughs and inspections, and you will contribute to continuous improvement. You will work with internal and external customers to capture requirements, and you will be communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences. You will be supporting a 24/7 production environment ensuring systems continue to meet the needs of new and existing platforms. Additionally, you will: - Mentor colleagues in database design and coding. - Utilise AI agentic tools within software development to enhance productivity and efficiency About You To be a success in this role you will need experience in the following key areas: - Relational database analysis and design experience Experience with performance tuning Data experience, including warehousing analytics and visualisation platform development e.g. Power BI/Tableau Evidence of high-level participation in database-orientated commercial projects Proficient T-SQL development skills in Microsoft SQL Server from version 2016 Proficient in SSIS, SSRS and SSAS Development Experience in using agentic AI environments i.e. Cline, Copilot or Gemini (or similar) Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, both external and internal, for example, during agile ceremonies, writing updates for internal and external users I am looking to speak with good communicators who like to work collaboratively with a diverse range of technical experts within a highly effective technology team. The role comes with a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package which includes an enhanced pension, medical and healthcare, a bonus, good holiday allowance and much, much more! Please note, to be considered for this role you will MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship. Our customer is not able to sponsor candidates for this opportunity. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
03/04/2026
Full time
I am searching for a talented Database Developer / SQL Developer to join our client on a full-time and permanent basis. The role requires you in the office 2-days per week so you will need to live within a commutable distance of Exeter to be considered for the role or you will be in a position to relocate to the area. As a Database Developer / SQL Developer you will design, develop and test high-quality database applications that support both internal systems and external business solutions. You will be responsible for improving processes, solving complex problems whilst working collaboratively and supporting other team members. Working in an agile environment, you will follow SCRUM and SOLID principles - you will take part in testing, including TDD, design reviews, code walkthroughs and inspections, and you will contribute to continuous improvement. You will work with internal and external customers to capture requirements, and you will be communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences. You will be supporting a 24/7 production environment ensuring systems continue to meet the needs of new and existing platforms. Additionally, you will: - Mentor colleagues in database design and coding. - Utilise AI agentic tools within software development to enhance productivity and efficiency About You To be a success in this role you will need experience in the following key areas: - Relational database analysis and design experience Experience with performance tuning Data experience, including warehousing analytics and visualisation platform development e.g. Power BI/Tableau Evidence of high-level participation in database-orientated commercial projects Proficient T-SQL development skills in Microsoft SQL Server from version 2016 Proficient in SSIS, SSRS and SSAS Development Experience in using agentic AI environments i.e. Cline, Copilot or Gemini (or similar) Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, both external and internal, for example, during agile ceremonies, writing updates for internal and external users I am looking to speak with good communicators who like to work collaboratively with a diverse range of technical experts within a highly effective technology team. The role comes with a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package which includes an enhanced pension, medical and healthcare, a bonus, good holiday allowance and much, much more! Please note, to be considered for this role you will MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship. Our customer is not able to sponsor candidates for this opportunity. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
I am searching for a number of experienced C# / .NET Software Developers who can use their development skills and expertise to produce high quality, innovative solutions for a wide range of customers. You will work openly and collaboratively with a diverse range of technical and subject matter experts within the technology department and throughout the whole business. Please note, these roles are offered on a hybrid-working basis. These are NOT remote positions, and you are required in the office two (2 days) per week. Therefore, you MUST live within a commutable distance of Exeter, Devon, or you will be able to relocate to the area in order to be considered for the roles. In this role you will be responsible be: - Using Agile methodologies for the design, development and acceptance of software solutions. Working collaboratively with the Product Owner to understand the customer requirements and gain an understanding of implementation to inform solution scoping. You will perform critical assessments, challenge assumptions and identify most appropriate acceptance criteria that mitigate potential risk. You will be responsible for requirements analysis, scoping, specification definition, data analysis and project management as required to meet the needs of the solutions. Creating production code and performing code reviews with the team, you will be equally comfortable working alone or in pairs or mob. Please note - experience of pair programming or mob programming is not required to be considered for the role but you MUST be open and prepared to work this way as TDD and pairing accounts for 85% of the day! You will comprehend and use established design patterns and best practices, taking responsibility and holding self to account for high quality and maximal efficiency of deliverables. You will be eager to learn and research solutions and share findings with others, playing an active, positive collaborative role with colleagues and customers. You will be utilising AI implementing software development using AI agentic to enhance productivity and efficiency through intelligent task management, seamless communication, and adaptive learning. Please note, AI is used as a tool but not for coding purposes. Integrate sustainable practices into software development processes to minimise environmental impact, enhance resource efficiency, and promote long-term sustainability. To be a success in this role you require in-depth commercial experience in the following key areas: - Analysis and Design C# MVC .NET framework SOLID Principles A desire to work in a Pair Programming / Mob Programming environment. TSQL / SQL Test Automation TDD Refactoring Unit Testing / Mocking JavaScript frameworks such as React (or similar) Experience with using ORM (e.g. Entity Framework) Agile & Scrum development methodologies Able to present self verbally in a presentation or meeting situation. We are looking to speak with candidates who are good communicators, both verbal and written, candidates who can communicate with external stakeholders and internal team members, for example, during agile ceremonies. You will ideally be Educated to University standard with an IT-related degree. Any experience with BDD , DDD , PowerShell , Azure / AWS and using agentic AI environments, i.e. Cline, Copilot, Gemini, is highly desirable. The role comes with an excellent benefits package including, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, ability to purchase extra holidays, bonus scheme, life assurance, flexible Health cash-back scheme, health and wellbeing allowance, health insurance with long-term sickness, electric car scheme, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity, flexible working, excellent company culture, training and education opportunities, free car parking, values-led business and much more! Please note, to be considered for this opportunity you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship as our client is not looking to sponsor candidates for these vacancies. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
03/04/2026
Full time
I am searching for a number of experienced C# / .NET Software Developers who can use their development skills and expertise to produce high quality, innovative solutions for a wide range of customers. You will work openly and collaboratively with a diverse range of technical and subject matter experts within the technology department and throughout the whole business. Please note, these roles are offered on a hybrid-working basis. These are NOT remote positions, and you are required in the office two (2 days) per week. Therefore, you MUST live within a commutable distance of Exeter, Devon, or you will be able to relocate to the area in order to be considered for the roles. In this role you will be responsible be: - Using Agile methodologies for the design, development and acceptance of software solutions. Working collaboratively with the Product Owner to understand the customer requirements and gain an understanding of implementation to inform solution scoping. You will perform critical assessments, challenge assumptions and identify most appropriate acceptance criteria that mitigate potential risk. You will be responsible for requirements analysis, scoping, specification definition, data analysis and project management as required to meet the needs of the solutions. Creating production code and performing code reviews with the team, you will be equally comfortable working alone or in pairs or mob. Please note - experience of pair programming or mob programming is not required to be considered for the role but you MUST be open and prepared to work this way as TDD and pairing accounts for 85% of the day! You will comprehend and use established design patterns and best practices, taking responsibility and holding self to account for high quality and maximal efficiency of deliverables. You will be eager to learn and research solutions and share findings with others, playing an active, positive collaborative role with colleagues and customers. You will be utilising AI implementing software development using AI agentic to enhance productivity and efficiency through intelligent task management, seamless communication, and adaptive learning. Please note, AI is used as a tool but not for coding purposes. Integrate sustainable practices into software development processes to minimise environmental impact, enhance resource efficiency, and promote long-term sustainability. To be a success in this role you require in-depth commercial experience in the following key areas: - Analysis and Design C# MVC .NET framework SOLID Principles A desire to work in a Pair Programming / Mob Programming environment. TSQL / SQL Test Automation TDD Refactoring Unit Testing / Mocking JavaScript frameworks such as React (or similar) Experience with using ORM (e.g. Entity Framework) Agile & Scrum development methodologies Able to present self verbally in a presentation or meeting situation. We are looking to speak with candidates who are good communicators, both verbal and written, candidates who can communicate with external stakeholders and internal team members, for example, during agile ceremonies. You will ideally be Educated to University standard with an IT-related degree. Any experience with BDD , DDD , PowerShell , Azure / AWS and using agentic AI environments, i.e. Cline, Copilot, Gemini, is highly desirable. The role comes with an excellent benefits package including, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, ability to purchase extra holidays, bonus scheme, life assurance, flexible Health cash-back scheme, health and wellbeing allowance, health insurance with long-term sickness, electric car scheme, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity, flexible working, excellent company culture, training and education opportunities, free car parking, values-led business and much more! Please note, to be considered for this opportunity you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship as our client is not looking to sponsor candidates for these vacancies. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Software Developer Bath Up to £60,000 DOE Hybrid We're working with a growing software company building applications that genuinely make a difference in people's lives, particularly within mental health services. This is a developer role in a highly collaborative team where pair programming, whiteboarding and shared ownership are part of everyday work. If you enjoy working closely with others and care about clean, well-designed software, this environment will suit you. The Role Build and improve web applications used across healthcare services Work in an agile Scrum team delivering value in regular sprints Collaborate closely with developers, product owners and wider teams Contribute to code reviews, architecture discussions and best practices Work in a team that values shared ownership rather than hierarchy Tech Environment JavaScript, React, PHP, MySQL MVC frameworks and modern frontend frameworks Git, testing frameworks and clean coding practices What We're Looking For Commercial software development experience Experience with modern frameworks (frontend or backend) Understanding of MVC patterns and/or modern JavaScript frameworks Comfortable working in agile environments Strong collaboration and communication skills Nice to Have Accessibility best practices (WCAG) Testing frameworks Software design principles Why Join? Work on products that have a real impact on people's lives Join a collaborative, supportive engineering culture Be part of a team that values learning, development and shared success Ready to Apply? Contact Jack Winder to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role.Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
03/04/2026
Full time
Software Developer Bath Up to £60,000 DOE Hybrid We're working with a growing software company building applications that genuinely make a difference in people's lives, particularly within mental health services. This is a developer role in a highly collaborative team where pair programming, whiteboarding and shared ownership are part of everyday work. If you enjoy working closely with others and care about clean, well-designed software, this environment will suit you. The Role Build and improve web applications used across healthcare services Work in an agile Scrum team delivering value in regular sprints Collaborate closely with developers, product owners and wider teams Contribute to code reviews, architecture discussions and best practices Work in a team that values shared ownership rather than hierarchy Tech Environment JavaScript, React, PHP, MySQL MVC frameworks and modern frontend frameworks Git, testing frameworks and clean coding practices What We're Looking For Commercial software development experience Experience with modern frameworks (frontend or backend) Understanding of MVC patterns and/or modern JavaScript frameworks Comfortable working in agile environments Strong collaboration and communication skills Nice to Have Accessibility best practices (WCAG) Testing frameworks Software design principles Why Join? Work on products that have a real impact on people's lives Join a collaborative, supportive engineering culture Be part of a team that values learning, development and shared success Ready to Apply? Contact Jack Winder to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role.Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities!
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and a year ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. The Engine technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. Our technologists are at the very heart of Engine and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Engine is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, and discovering to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling - Engine careers page - We're looking for Engineers who can lead and inspire teams, collaborating to spearhead the development of the Engine platform for clients all over the world. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear more from the team in some case studies, below, and our work with Women in Tech . Running a Backend Team Day in the Life of a Software Engineer Check out our shiny new Engineering careers page As a Staff Engineer you will: Coach, mentor, and grow a high-performing team, ensuring their well-being as they work on high-impact solutions that bring value to Engine and our customers. Have the opportunity to lead multiple complex projects from inception through to run Get hands-on when needed, using your strong system design skills to help the team make smart architectural decisions and unblock complex challenges. Take ownership of technical challenges critical to the success of the business Identify where existing tooling, applications, or processes can be enhanced and deliver innovative change Collaborate with clients, solution architects, product owners, and other engineers to help meet the client goals Obtain a wide and varied understanding of how banks operate around the world Shape the future capabilities of Engine, including our approach, tooling, automation and architecture. Lead by example in your contributions to the codebase, setting a high bar for others to aim for Champion a healthy engineering culture built on continuous improvement, technical excellence, and a focus on the customer. As an Engineer you will: Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, but you need not be an expert when you join us! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis. As a Staff Engineer you will bring the below experience or knowledge: Proven experience leading and mentoring high-performing engineering teams. Delivering change to critical systems in a distributed environment Be a highly proficient developer, maintaining a high standard for technical and coding excellence in the collective, through your own work Good understanding of DevOps practices Delivering complex outcomes across multiple domains and teams Working cross-functionally with technologists from other specialties, and non-technical stakeholders across the business Coaching and mentoring members of a team to upskill and develop them in their career Leading the technical delivery on large scale projects to successful completion The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with a Staff or Principal Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical & Leadership interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO / Engineering Director / Principal Engineer 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information. Requirements Benefits
03/04/2026
Full time
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and a year ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. The Engine technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. Our technologists are at the very heart of Engine and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Engine is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, and discovering to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling - Engine careers page - We're looking for Engineers who can lead and inspire teams, collaborating to spearhead the development of the Engine platform for clients all over the world. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear more from the team in some case studies, below, and our work with Women in Tech . Running a Backend Team Day in the Life of a Software Engineer Check out our shiny new Engineering careers page As a Staff Engineer you will: Coach, mentor, and grow a high-performing team, ensuring their well-being as they work on high-impact solutions that bring value to Engine and our customers. Have the opportunity to lead multiple complex projects from inception through to run Get hands-on when needed, using your strong system design skills to help the team make smart architectural decisions and unblock complex challenges. Take ownership of technical challenges critical to the success of the business Identify where existing tooling, applications, or processes can be enhanced and deliver innovative change Collaborate with clients, solution architects, product owners, and other engineers to help meet the client goals Obtain a wide and varied understanding of how banks operate around the world Shape the future capabilities of Engine, including our approach, tooling, automation and architecture. Lead by example in your contributions to the codebase, setting a high bar for others to aim for Champion a healthy engineering culture built on continuous improvement, technical excellence, and a focus on the customer. As an Engineer you will: Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, but you need not be an expert when you join us! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis. As a Staff Engineer you will bring the below experience or knowledge: Proven experience leading and mentoring high-performing engineering teams. Delivering change to critical systems in a distributed environment Be a highly proficient developer, maintaining a high standard for technical and coding excellence in the collective, through your own work Good understanding of DevOps practices Delivering complex outcomes across multiple domains and teams Working cross-functionally with technologists from other specialties, and non-technical stakeholders across the business Coaching and mentoring members of a team to upskill and develop them in their career Leading the technical delivery on large scale projects to successful completion The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with a Staff or Principal Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical & Leadership interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO / Engineering Director / Principal Engineer 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information. Requirements Benefits
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essential experience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Documents Job-Description - Principal Developer Team Lead V01.00 .pdf (117.42 KB)
03/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essential experience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Documents Job-Description - Principal Developer Team Lead V01.00 .pdf (117.42 KB)
Job Title: Trainee Proclaim Developer Location: Sharston, Manchester, M22 4SN Salary : Up to £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 64 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 8,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business. The Role: Express is currently looking to appoint a Trainee Proclaim Developer, who will be responsible for assisting in the development and day to day administration of the Proclaim case management system. Access Legal Proclaim - Case management for today's UK law firms The role will be working with our Development Manager, nine other developers and where necessary third parties, in particular Access Legal Systems to ensure that all identified improvements to the system can be integrated efficiently and with minimal impact to end users. The role will mainly involve developing and modifying the Proclaim case management system based on business needs through a combination of coding using the built in language editor and screen design and using built in developer tools. In addition to development, the role will encompass the day-to-day administration of the Proclaim system and you would also be expected to support users of Proclaim with any issues. There may be opportunities to use other coding languages where required to integrate Proclaim with third party applications. You will need a great deal of co-operation with the general IT department and Operations department. Full training in the maintenance, administration, and development of Proclaim will be provided - the successful candidate must bring a strong work ethic, analytical approach and display the ability to apply a common-sense approach to problem solving. Person Specification: Essential: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication skills. A methodical approach to working on large projects. Ability to clearly document planned and completed work. Excellent organisation and time management skills. Ability to work as part of a team in the delivery of projects. Ability to work under pressure to deadlines. Must understand the concept of internal customers and ensure that internal stakeholders remain confident in the ability of Proclaim to suit the needs of the business Desired: Programming experience/qualification or equivalent academic qualification. General understanding of common database programming and query languages. Working with data in software eg: Microsoft Excel Salary & Hours Salary of up to £30,000, dependent on experience Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. It may on occasion be necessary to perform maintenance outside of core hours and therefore a flexible approach is required. Benefits: Hybrid Working - 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation. 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement. Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme. Looking After Your Well-being- 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Junior Proclaim Developer, Trainee Case Management Developer, Trainee Proclaim Developer, IT Developer, Web Designer SQL Queries, Proclaim Accounts may also be considered for this role.
02/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Trainee Proclaim Developer Location: Sharston, Manchester, M22 4SN Salary : Up to £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 64 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 8,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business. The Role: Express is currently looking to appoint a Trainee Proclaim Developer, who will be responsible for assisting in the development and day to day administration of the Proclaim case management system. Access Legal Proclaim - Case management for today's UK law firms The role will be working with our Development Manager, nine other developers and where necessary third parties, in particular Access Legal Systems to ensure that all identified improvements to the system can be integrated efficiently and with minimal impact to end users. The role will mainly involve developing and modifying the Proclaim case management system based on business needs through a combination of coding using the built in language editor and screen design and using built in developer tools. In addition to development, the role will encompass the day-to-day administration of the Proclaim system and you would also be expected to support users of Proclaim with any issues. There may be opportunities to use other coding languages where required to integrate Proclaim with third party applications. You will need a great deal of co-operation with the general IT department and Operations department. Full training in the maintenance, administration, and development of Proclaim will be provided - the successful candidate must bring a strong work ethic, analytical approach and display the ability to apply a common-sense approach to problem solving. Person Specification: Essential: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication skills. A methodical approach to working on large projects. Ability to clearly document planned and completed work. Excellent organisation and time management skills. Ability to work as part of a team in the delivery of projects. Ability to work under pressure to deadlines. Must understand the concept of internal customers and ensure that internal stakeholders remain confident in the ability of Proclaim to suit the needs of the business Desired: Programming experience/qualification or equivalent academic qualification. General understanding of common database programming and query languages. Working with data in software eg: Microsoft Excel Salary & Hours Salary of up to £30,000, dependent on experience Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. It may on occasion be necessary to perform maintenance outside of core hours and therefore a flexible approach is required. Benefits: Hybrid Working - 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation. 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement. Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme. Looking After Your Well-being- 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Junior Proclaim Developer, Trainee Case Management Developer, Trainee Proclaim Developer, IT Developer, Web Designer SQL Queries, Proclaim Accounts may also be considered for this role.
Senior Software Developer (Contract) 6 Months Outside IR35 Up to 475/day Hybrid (London / Ipswich) We're working with a fast-growing SaaS business looking for a Senior Software Developer to join their agile team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a hands-on role with real influence across architecture, engineering standards, and product delivery. You'll be building and enhancing scalable, cloud-based applications while mentoring others and driving best practices across the team. Key skills: Strong C# / .NET (Framework & Core) TypeScript, HTML, CSS + React or Vue Solid AWS experience (serverless/Lambda ideal) CI/CD pipelines & Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CDK) Strong focus on clean architecture, SOLID principles & code quality API integrations & secure coding (OWASP) The role: Full lifecycle development in a modern tech environment Collaborating with product, QA, and engineering leads Code reviews, mentorship, and technical leadership Supporting live systems & continuous improvement Nice to have: TDD/BDD, PCI/ISO knowledge, VoIP, Python/AI exposure Hybrid working with occasional travel to London or Ipswich (roughly once per month). Great opportunity to join a high-performing team delivering secure, scalable SaaS products.
02/04/2026
Contractor
Senior Software Developer (Contract) 6 Months Outside IR35 Up to 475/day Hybrid (London / Ipswich) We're working with a fast-growing SaaS business looking for a Senior Software Developer to join their agile team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a hands-on role with real influence across architecture, engineering standards, and product delivery. You'll be building and enhancing scalable, cloud-based applications while mentoring others and driving best practices across the team. Key skills: Strong C# / .NET (Framework & Core) TypeScript, HTML, CSS + React or Vue Solid AWS experience (serverless/Lambda ideal) CI/CD pipelines & Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CDK) Strong focus on clean architecture, SOLID principles & code quality API integrations & secure coding (OWASP) The role: Full lifecycle development in a modern tech environment Collaborating with product, QA, and engineering leads Code reviews, mentorship, and technical leadership Supporting live systems & continuous improvement Nice to have: TDD/BDD, PCI/ISO knowledge, VoIP, Python/AI exposure Hybrid working with occasional travel to London or Ipswich (roughly once per month). Great opportunity to join a high-performing team delivering secure, scalable SaaS products.
Software Engineer (Golang / AWS) Our client based in Greater Manchester is currently looking for skilled Golang Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain secure, high-performance software solutions in AWS. You will work closely with architects, front-end developers, QA, and product teams to deliver scalable services. This includes developing microservices, RESTful APIs, and leveraging serverless technologies while applying engineering best practices. Key Responsibilities: Build and maintain robust, scalable backend solutions using Go. Develop serverless applications in AWS (Lambda, SST). Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks. Build and document APIs using OpenAPI standards. Work with NoSQL data stores, including DynamoDB. Apply strong security principles in all software design. Collaborate in Agile squads to deliver solutions efficiently. Explore GenAI tools to accelerate development. Skills & Experience: Proven experience developing software using Go. Experience with AWS serverless architecture. CI/CD and automated testing expertise. RESTful API and microservices development. Familiarity with DynamoDB or similar NoSQL databases. Comfortable communicating complex technical issues clearly. Knowledge of Agile/Lean methodologies. What We Offer: Hybrid working to balance remote and on-site time. Career growth opportunities in a high-impact fintech environment. Competitive benefits including pension, days holiday, wellness and charity days, birthday and wedding leave. Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Software Engineer (Golang / AWS)
02/04/2026
Full time
Software Engineer (Golang / AWS) Our client based in Greater Manchester is currently looking for skilled Golang Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain secure, high-performance software solutions in AWS. You will work closely with architects, front-end developers, QA, and product teams to deliver scalable services. This includes developing microservices, RESTful APIs, and leveraging serverless technologies while applying engineering best practices. Key Responsibilities: Build and maintain robust, scalable backend solutions using Go. Develop serverless applications in AWS (Lambda, SST). Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks. Build and document APIs using OpenAPI standards. Work with NoSQL data stores, including DynamoDB. Apply strong security principles in all software design. Collaborate in Agile squads to deliver solutions efficiently. Explore GenAI tools to accelerate development. Skills & Experience: Proven experience developing software using Go. Experience with AWS serverless architecture. CI/CD and automated testing expertise. RESTful API and microservices development. Familiarity with DynamoDB or similar NoSQL databases. Comfortable communicating complex technical issues clearly. Knowledge of Agile/Lean methodologies. What We Offer: Hybrid working to balance remote and on-site time. Career growth opportunities in a high-impact fintech environment. Competitive benefits including pension, days holiday, wellness and charity days, birthday and wedding leave. Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Software Engineer (Golang / AWS)
We're looking for a Senior-level Software Engineer with strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills and experience across modern web stacks. You'll be instrumental in our transition away from Drupal as we modernise and scale our platform. Tech Stack: At least 6-8 years commercial experience with Node, JavaScript or TypeScript Exposure of Laravel and/or Python (Django or Flask a plus) Familiarity with Drupal and some knowledge of modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue, etc.) What You'll Do: Build scalable applications using modern frameworks and clean architecture Contribute to backend services and APIs (Python or Laravel-based) Help re-platform and migrate to a modern stack Collaborate cross-functionally with UX, Product, and DevOps What We Offer: A supportive environment that encourages professional growth and continuous learning. An inclusive, collaborative culture within one of the UK's leading business services providers. A competitive salary and benefits package. 49904MSR1 INDLON The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
02/04/2026
Full time
We're looking for a Senior-level Software Engineer with strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills and experience across modern web stacks. You'll be instrumental in our transition away from Drupal as we modernise and scale our platform. Tech Stack: At least 6-8 years commercial experience with Node, JavaScript or TypeScript Exposure of Laravel and/or Python (Django or Flask a plus) Familiarity with Drupal and some knowledge of modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue, etc.) What You'll Do: Build scalable applications using modern frameworks and clean architecture Contribute to backend services and APIs (Python or Laravel-based) Help re-platform and migrate to a modern stack Collaborate cross-functionally with UX, Product, and DevOps What We Offer: A supportive environment that encourages professional growth and continuous learning. An inclusive, collaborative culture within one of the UK's leading business services providers. A competitive salary and benefits package. 49904MSR1 INDLON The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
Lead PHP Developer - PHP Laravel/Symfony/CodeIgniter; HTML, CSS, SQL/MySQL, AWS inc AI Search; Javascript Vue.js, React.js; Full Stack/Full Lice Cycle, Professional Services/Finance Systems. Permanent, London (Hybrid 2/3), £130k - £150k (On Experience) +Benefits Lead PHP Developer/Senior Web Developer/Team Lead required by global professional services company. Working on both internal systems integrating with 3rd party systems as well as customer facing web-based systems built in PHP and associated frameworks, you will lead development initiatives within the full life cycle. Working with an internationally dispersed team the Lead PHP Developer/Senior Web Developer will: Work with both Project Managers and Data Scientists to define, manage and deliver projects Play a lead role in the architecture and design of web-based systems Develop code within the full life cycle: >>>DevelopmentTestingDeploymentRefactor Develop integrations with internal and external system via APIs Undertake code reviews across PHP, Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter, Go/Golang (to a lesser degree), SQL/MySQL, HTML, CSS and Javascript (inc React.js and Vue.js) Architect, build, and deploy scalable, cloud-native, AI-powered data-driven products in AWS Drive the integration of AI, automation, agents, and modern tooling (including model context protocol capabilities) to enhance developer productivity and delivery pipelines Lead and develop team members across software, data, platform, and AI We are open to applications from across industry and varying levels of experience in terms of leadership and project delivery; any experience working within Agile/Scrum would be beneficial. You will however: Possess Senior level, hands-on PHP development experience with both raw OOPHP and at least one main contemporary framework such as Laravel/Symfony, CodeIgniter etc Work within the full stack of web development inc PHP, Javascript, HTML, CSS Be confident in use of various Javascript Frameworks inc Vue.js, React.js (or others) Possess strong database design skills for web-based systems utilising SQL/MySQL Be comfortable deploying enterprise applications within the AWS environment Apply microservices architecture, database design, and rigorous security standards Possess experience working with internal AI platforms as well as (ideally) AWS AI Search Demonstrate experience working within the full life cycle from design to delivery Be capable of leading diverse teams across development, DevOps, AI, Data Science This is an excellent opportunity to join a business at an exciting time of international development and play a key role in the future of its core business systems. Excellent benefits and flexible Hybrid (2 days in office) working conditions offered.
02/04/2026
Full time
Lead PHP Developer - PHP Laravel/Symfony/CodeIgniter; HTML, CSS, SQL/MySQL, AWS inc AI Search; Javascript Vue.js, React.js; Full Stack/Full Lice Cycle, Professional Services/Finance Systems. Permanent, London (Hybrid 2/3), £130k - £150k (On Experience) +Benefits Lead PHP Developer/Senior Web Developer/Team Lead required by global professional services company. Working on both internal systems integrating with 3rd party systems as well as customer facing web-based systems built in PHP and associated frameworks, you will lead development initiatives within the full life cycle. Working with an internationally dispersed team the Lead PHP Developer/Senior Web Developer will: Work with both Project Managers and Data Scientists to define, manage and deliver projects Play a lead role in the architecture and design of web-based systems Develop code within the full life cycle: >>>DevelopmentTestingDeploymentRefactor Develop integrations with internal and external system via APIs Undertake code reviews across PHP, Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter, Go/Golang (to a lesser degree), SQL/MySQL, HTML, CSS and Javascript (inc React.js and Vue.js) Architect, build, and deploy scalable, cloud-native, AI-powered data-driven products in AWS Drive the integration of AI, automation, agents, and modern tooling (including model context protocol capabilities) to enhance developer productivity and delivery pipelines Lead and develop team members across software, data, platform, and AI We are open to applications from across industry and varying levels of experience in terms of leadership and project delivery; any experience working within Agile/Scrum would be beneficial. You will however: Possess Senior level, hands-on PHP development experience with both raw OOPHP and at least one main contemporary framework such as Laravel/Symfony, CodeIgniter etc Work within the full stack of web development inc PHP, Javascript, HTML, CSS Be confident in use of various Javascript Frameworks inc Vue.js, React.js (or others) Possess strong database design skills for web-based systems utilising SQL/MySQL Be comfortable deploying enterprise applications within the AWS environment Apply microservices architecture, database design, and rigorous security standards Possess experience working with internal AI platforms as well as (ideally) AWS AI Search Demonstrate experience working within the full life cycle from design to delivery Be capable of leading diverse teams across development, DevOps, AI, Data Science This is an excellent opportunity to join a business at an exciting time of international development and play a key role in the future of its core business systems. Excellent benefits and flexible Hybrid (2 days in office) working conditions offered.
Lead Full Stack Developer (React | TypeScript | Java | Spring) | Leeds City Centre, 4 days p/week in office | £60,000 - £75,000 I'm currently partnered with a global software provider delivering data-driven, high-performance web applications. They're looking for a Lead Web Developer to take ownership of a major Front End modernisation project and help guide the next phase of their product development. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced developer who thrives in a technical leadership role - someone who enjoys setting architectural direction, mentoring engineers, and remaining hands-on with code. The role: Lead the design and development of full stack web applications using React and TypeScript on the Front End, and Java/Spring on the Back End. Drive a key Front End migration project to deliver a cleaner, faster, and more scalable user experience. Define and uphold best engineering practices, performing code reviews and ensuring high-quality, maintainable code. Mentor and support junior and mid-level developers, fostering collaboration and growth across the team. Ensure performance, scalability, and security across all deployed applications. About you: 7+ years' commercial full stack development experience 2+ years in a senior or technical leadership capacity Strong experience with React, TypeScript, Java, Spring, and Hibernate Knowledge of RESTful APIs, SQL, and Front End tooling (Redux, React Query, testing frameworks) A passion for clean architecture, reusable code, and exceptional user experience Why join: You'll be joining an established technology business operating on a global scale, working with a highly skilled engineering team who value collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence. This is a great opportunity to make a real impact - owning architecture, guiding modernisation, and shaping product direction. Benefits include: 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid and flexible working options Private health insurance and life cover Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Sick pay Ongoing training and development support If you're a hands-on developer with a passion for modern web technologies and technical leadership, APPLY NOW! Lead Full Stack Developer (React | TypeScript | Java | Spring) | Leeds City Centre, 4 days p/week in office |£60,000 - £75,000 Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
02/04/2026
Full time
Lead Full Stack Developer (React | TypeScript | Java | Spring) | Leeds City Centre, 4 days p/week in office | £60,000 - £75,000 I'm currently partnered with a global software provider delivering data-driven, high-performance web applications. They're looking for a Lead Web Developer to take ownership of a major Front End modernisation project and help guide the next phase of their product development. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced developer who thrives in a technical leadership role - someone who enjoys setting architectural direction, mentoring engineers, and remaining hands-on with code. The role: Lead the design and development of full stack web applications using React and TypeScript on the Front End, and Java/Spring on the Back End. Drive a key Front End migration project to deliver a cleaner, faster, and more scalable user experience. Define and uphold best engineering practices, performing code reviews and ensuring high-quality, maintainable code. Mentor and support junior and mid-level developers, fostering collaboration and growth across the team. Ensure performance, scalability, and security across all deployed applications. About you: 7+ years' commercial full stack development experience 2+ years in a senior or technical leadership capacity Strong experience with React, TypeScript, Java, Spring, and Hibernate Knowledge of RESTful APIs, SQL, and Front End tooling (Redux, React Query, testing frameworks) A passion for clean architecture, reusable code, and exceptional user experience Why join: You'll be joining an established technology business operating on a global scale, working with a highly skilled engineering team who value collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence. This is a great opportunity to make a real impact - owning architecture, guiding modernisation, and shaping product direction. Benefits include: 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid and flexible working options Private health insurance and life cover Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Sick pay Ongoing training and development support If you're a hands-on developer with a passion for modern web technologies and technical leadership, APPLY NOW! Lead Full Stack Developer (React | TypeScript | Java | Spring) | Leeds City Centre, 4 days p/week in office |£60,000 - £75,000 Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
A high-growth, award-winning specialist lender is seeking a Junior Software Developer to help build and implement a highly automated, bespoke lending platform. Having featured on the Financial Times 1000 fastest-growing companies in Europe for two consecutive years, this firm is now looking to transform its operating efficiency and scalability through in-house technology. Location : London Hybrid : 4 days on-site, 1 day remote Salary : £40,000 to £45,0000 This is a frontend-focused role with some backend requirements. You will join a small, agile team and work directly with the company s co-founders, playing a fundamental role in the evolution of their technology stack. Responsibilities Build and maintain modern web applications using React and Next.js . Develop clean, intuitive user interfaces with a strong focus on UI design and usability. Integrate frontend components with RESTful APIs and backend services. Work with Node.js and related development tools to support the full application lifecycle. Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines and ensure high-quality code through testing and TDD practices. Assist in the transition towards highly automated, data-driven lending processes. Requirements Proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript . Strong experience with React and Next.js. Experience using Node.js. Proven ability in UI development and CSS styling libraries. Working knowledge of RESTful APIs and frontend-backend integration. Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and testing practices (TDD). Desirable Skills Python and FastAPI for backend development. Experience with AI-assisted development tools and AI agents. Awareness of Model Context Protocol. Experience working with Figma or collaborating from design files. This role is ideal for a motivated and disciplined developer, whether self-taught, formally educated, or professionally experienced, who wants to see their code have a direct impact on a company s growth and operational success. Ripple Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. My client is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Due to high volumes of interest, we can only respond to shortlisted applicants.
02/04/2026
Full time
A high-growth, award-winning specialist lender is seeking a Junior Software Developer to help build and implement a highly automated, bespoke lending platform. Having featured on the Financial Times 1000 fastest-growing companies in Europe for two consecutive years, this firm is now looking to transform its operating efficiency and scalability through in-house technology. Location : London Hybrid : 4 days on-site, 1 day remote Salary : £40,000 to £45,0000 This is a frontend-focused role with some backend requirements. You will join a small, agile team and work directly with the company s co-founders, playing a fundamental role in the evolution of their technology stack. Responsibilities Build and maintain modern web applications using React and Next.js . Develop clean, intuitive user interfaces with a strong focus on UI design and usability. Integrate frontend components with RESTful APIs and backend services. Work with Node.js and related development tools to support the full application lifecycle. Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines and ensure high-quality code through testing and TDD practices. Assist in the transition towards highly automated, data-driven lending processes. Requirements Proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript . Strong experience with React and Next.js. Experience using Node.js. Proven ability in UI development and CSS styling libraries. Working knowledge of RESTful APIs and frontend-backend integration. Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and testing practices (TDD). Desirable Skills Python and FastAPI for backend development. Experience with AI-assisted development tools and AI agents. Awareness of Model Context Protocol. Experience working with Figma or collaborating from design files. This role is ideal for a motivated and disciplined developer, whether self-taught, formally educated, or professionally experienced, who wants to see their code have a direct impact on a company s growth and operational success. Ripple Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. My client is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Due to high volumes of interest, we can only respond to shortlisted applicants.
Application Support Manager - AS400 - Core Banking - International Bank Excellent opportunity opens up to join an International Bank as their new Application Support Manager. You will lead the design, implementation, integration, and ongoing support of the bank's applications, whilst taking ownership of day-to-day support and delivery planning as the bank goes through a large-scale digital transformation. Knowledge of Core Banking Systems and Core Banking Transformations, and experience working in AS400, iSeries and RPG environments are a big plus. Key Responsibilities Team Management Lead, mentor, and manage a team of developers and application support analysts Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement. Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide guidance on professional development. Change and Project Delivery Lead the planning, design, and implementation of new software applications and enhancements. Transition new applications from project into BAU standardised support models. Manage the delivery of small change and BAU enhancements Define delivery timelines and resource requirements, and manage development activities to meet deadlines. Work with the project team to manage team capacity, demand and change/project delivery. Application Support and Maintenance Ensure prompt and efficient support for applications, addressing any bugs, performance issues, or feature enhancements. Provide application support for supported business applications. Establish and monitor SLAs for application support and resolve any escalated issues with a focus on root cause analysis. Implement and oversee application monitoring, performance tuning, and optimisation strategies. Onboard support for existing and new applications to deliver a single and holistic application support model. Ensure all applications and services remain in support with 3rd party vendors Ensure resolution of identified application security vulnerabilities and assurance configuration/testing observations Coordinate upgrades, patches, and system maintenance with minimal operational disruption. Maintain application documentation, system configurations, and support procedures. Quality Assurance and Compliance Establish best practices for software development and testing, including code reviews, automated testing, and deployment processes. Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations, audit, security standards, and data protection requirements. Maintain business continuity and disaster recovery procedures for all supported applications. Collaboration and Communication Serve as a liaison between technical teams, business units, and external vendors to ensure clear communication and alignment of priorities. Provide regular status updates, reports, and presentations to IT Change Management and PMO on project progress and support metrics. Budget and Resource Management Manage the budget for small change, BAU enhancements and support activities, ensuring cost-effective use of resources. Make staffing and resourcing recommendations to meet project and support needs. Contribute to the annual budget cycle, ensuring applications are invested in and maintained. Recommend new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance the development process and improve operational efficiency. Qualification & Experience Proficiency in various programming languages and development frameworks Experience in application and development lifestyle management Experience in analysis and design, testing and documentation of software Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 4+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a managerial role. Strong understanding of application life cycle management, agile methodologies, and DevOps practices. Proven experience with application support and incident management in complex technical environments. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex technical issues. Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. Experience with cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure) Familiarity with ITIL or other service management frameworks. Certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master, or relevant technical certifications. Essential Competencies Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously Strong knowledge of Core Banking Systems and Core Banking Transformations Experience working in AS400, iSeries and RPG environments a big plus Interested? Please Apply! AS400 AS 400 iSeries IBMi IBM i5 I5 Core Banking Core Banking Transformation App Systems Application Systems Core Banking Application IT Application Change Core Banking Change System Change System Transformation
02/04/2026
Full time
Application Support Manager - AS400 - Core Banking - International Bank Excellent opportunity opens up to join an International Bank as their new Application Support Manager. You will lead the design, implementation, integration, and ongoing support of the bank's applications, whilst taking ownership of day-to-day support and delivery planning as the bank goes through a large-scale digital transformation. Knowledge of Core Banking Systems and Core Banking Transformations, and experience working in AS400, iSeries and RPG environments are a big plus. Key Responsibilities Team Management Lead, mentor, and manage a team of developers and application support analysts Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement. Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide guidance on professional development. Change and Project Delivery Lead the planning, design, and implementation of new software applications and enhancements. Transition new applications from project into BAU standardised support models. Manage the delivery of small change and BAU enhancements Define delivery timelines and resource requirements, and manage development activities to meet deadlines. Work with the project team to manage team capacity, demand and change/project delivery. Application Support and Maintenance Ensure prompt and efficient support for applications, addressing any bugs, performance issues, or feature enhancements. Provide application support for supported business applications. Establish and monitor SLAs for application support and resolve any escalated issues with a focus on root cause analysis. Implement and oversee application monitoring, performance tuning, and optimisation strategies. Onboard support for existing and new applications to deliver a single and holistic application support model. Ensure all applications and services remain in support with 3rd party vendors Ensure resolution of identified application security vulnerabilities and assurance configuration/testing observations Coordinate upgrades, patches, and system maintenance with minimal operational disruption. Maintain application documentation, system configurations, and support procedures. Quality Assurance and Compliance Establish best practices for software development and testing, including code reviews, automated testing, and deployment processes. Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations, audit, security standards, and data protection requirements. Maintain business continuity and disaster recovery procedures for all supported applications. Collaboration and Communication Serve as a liaison between technical teams, business units, and external vendors to ensure clear communication and alignment of priorities. Provide regular status updates, reports, and presentations to IT Change Management and PMO on project progress and support metrics. Budget and Resource Management Manage the budget for small change, BAU enhancements and support activities, ensuring cost-effective use of resources. Make staffing and resourcing recommendations to meet project and support needs. Contribute to the annual budget cycle, ensuring applications are invested in and maintained. Recommend new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance the development process and improve operational efficiency. Qualification & Experience Proficiency in various programming languages and development frameworks Experience in application and development lifestyle management Experience in analysis and design, testing and documentation of software Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 4+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a managerial role. Strong understanding of application life cycle management, agile methodologies, and DevOps practices. Proven experience with application support and incident management in complex technical environments. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex technical issues. Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. Experience with cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure) Familiarity with ITIL or other service management frameworks. Certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master, or relevant technical certifications. Essential Competencies Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously Strong knowledge of Core Banking Systems and Core Banking Transformations Experience working in AS400, iSeries and RPG environments a big plus Interested? Please Apply! AS400 AS 400 iSeries IBMi IBM i5 I5 Core Banking Core Banking Transformation App Systems Application Systems Core Banking Application IT Application Change Core Banking Change System Change System Transformation
Job Title: AI Software Engineer Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire/Hybrid Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum + benefits Why Apply? A technology-led organisation is building a genuinely AI-native capability, embedding artificial intelligence into its products, platforms, and long-term strategy. This permanent, Full time Software Engineer (AI Focus) role offers the opportunity to build robust, scalable systems that integrate AI into real-world applications, not just proofs of concept. Software Engineer (AI Focus) Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable Back End systems and services Contribute to the development and evolution of a production-grade AI platform Build and integrate AI-powered features such as LLM-driven services, RAG pipelines, and agent-based workflows into core systems Apply modern software engineering best practices (clean code, testing, CI/CD, observability) to all solutions Develop internal tools and platforms to improve developer productivity and system efficiency Collaborate closely with product, data, and platform teams to deliver high-quality features Evaluate and adopt emerging tools, frameworks, and technologies where they add clear value Support the adoption of AI capabilities across the wider engineering ecosystem Software Engineer (AI Focus) Requirements Essential: Strong software engineering experience building and maintaining production systems Solid understanding of system design, scalability, and performance considerations Experience developing Back End services and APIs in modern tech stacks Exposure to, or strong interest in, AI technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs), including API integrations or prompt-based workflows Proficiency in at least two modern programming languages Experience with version control, testing practices, and CI/CD pipelines Strong collaboration skills and experience working in cross-functional teams Desirable: Experience integrating AI into production systems (eg chat interfaces, automation, intelligent search) Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, or embeddings Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) Awareness of emerging AI tooling (eg MCP, A2A, Threads or similar) Open-source contributions or side projects, particularly involving scalable systems or AI This role is best suited to software engineers who enjoy building reliable, scalable systems and are interested in applying AI to enhance real-world products and platforms. What's in it for me? Permanent, Full time Software Engineer (AI Focus) role Competitive salary (£70,000 - £90,000) Hybrid working model with remote flexibility Private healthcare Professional development and funded learning Opportunity to work on modern, AI-enabled systems at scale Clear progression within a growing engineering function This role offers a strong opportunity to shape how AI is Embedded within a modern, technology-led organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
02/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: AI Software Engineer Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire/Hybrid Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum + benefits Why Apply? A technology-led organisation is building a genuinely AI-native capability, embedding artificial intelligence into its products, platforms, and long-term strategy. This permanent, Full time Software Engineer (AI Focus) role offers the opportunity to build robust, scalable systems that integrate AI into real-world applications, not just proofs of concept. Software Engineer (AI Focus) Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable Back End systems and services Contribute to the development and evolution of a production-grade AI platform Build and integrate AI-powered features such as LLM-driven services, RAG pipelines, and agent-based workflows into core systems Apply modern software engineering best practices (clean code, testing, CI/CD, observability) to all solutions Develop internal tools and platforms to improve developer productivity and system efficiency Collaborate closely with product, data, and platform teams to deliver high-quality features Evaluate and adopt emerging tools, frameworks, and technologies where they add clear value Support the adoption of AI capabilities across the wider engineering ecosystem Software Engineer (AI Focus) Requirements Essential: Strong software engineering experience building and maintaining production systems Solid understanding of system design, scalability, and performance considerations Experience developing Back End services and APIs in modern tech stacks Exposure to, or strong interest in, AI technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs), including API integrations or prompt-based workflows Proficiency in at least two modern programming languages Experience with version control, testing practices, and CI/CD pipelines Strong collaboration skills and experience working in cross-functional teams Desirable: Experience integrating AI into production systems (eg chat interfaces, automation, intelligent search) Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, or embeddings Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) Awareness of emerging AI tooling (eg MCP, A2A, Threads or similar) Open-source contributions or side projects, particularly involving scalable systems or AI This role is best suited to software engineers who enjoy building reliable, scalable systems and are interested in applying AI to enhance real-world products and platforms. What's in it for me? Permanent, Full time Software Engineer (AI Focus) role Competitive salary (£70,000 - £90,000) Hybrid working model with remote flexibility Private healthcare Professional development and funded learning Opportunity to work on modern, AI-enabled systems at scale Clear progression within a growing engineering function This role offers a strong opportunity to shape how AI is Embedded within a modern, technology-led organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited
Bristol, Gloucestershire
Senior Firmware Engineer Location: Bristol; Hybrid Join our client as a Senior Firmware Engineer! Are you a passionate Firmware Engineer wanting to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech? Our client is looking for a dedicated individual to help improve the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our client s Senior Firmware Engineer, you will: Technical Project Delivery: Deliver multi disciplinary projects, meeting scope, time, budget and quality requirements, and coordinating others as needed. Firmware Architecture and Lifecycle: Develop reliable, portable firmware with a long-life cycle. Firmware Development: Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux, including board bring up, drivers and HALs. Code Quality and Standards: Set and uphold coding, documentation and review standards, ensuring best practices in architecture, modularity, fault tolerance and testability. Test strategy and Automation: Apply strong automated testing practices following the Test Pyramid, including unit, component, contract and hardware in the loop tests, with CI automation to prevent regressions. Test Software and Tooling: Build and maintain automated test harnesses, GUIs and utility tools (e.g. Python, C#) to support development, validation and manufacturing. Libraries and Developer Experience: Create libraries and demo applications in C compatible languages (C#, C++) to support subsystem validation and cross team integration. Verification and Validation: EAD verification through lab testing, user trials and real world use, ensuring documentation supports regulatory compliance. Quality Assurance: Analyse and resolve quality issues promptly, feeding insights back into designs and processes to drive continuous improvement. Technical Strategy: Contribute to strategy for reliable, mission critical firmware, clearly communicating trade offs and enabling strong decision making. Mentoring and Leadership: Mentor Engineers, provide coaching and support, and help foster a positive, collaborative team culture. Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience: Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering subject (Electronics, Computer Science, Software), Physics, Mathematics, or another scientific subject. 8+ years of experience in embedded software development in C. A strong knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis. A strong grounding in embedded software architecture, with a focus on maintainability, modularity, fault-tolerance and testability. Confident and experienced with automated testing, including unit, integration and system tests, mocking and automation frameworks. A strong understanding of API design and the creation of clear, stable abstractions for hardware / firmware interaction. Skilled at debugging in constrained environments and using hardware / software debugging tools. A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle. Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systems thinking across hardware, firmware and application layers. Experience with embedded platforms (for example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS). A passion and drive for excellence in software craftsmanship. Linux, Bash / shell, CI (Continuous integration) experience. Ability to read electronics schematics and collaborate effectively with Hardware Engineers during bring-up and debugging. Technical leadership through influence able to guide architecture and standards, mentor others, and improve team-wide practices. Practical, proactive mindset comfortable taking initiative and working through ambiguity in a fast-moving team. Proven experience in people or team management, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels. Proven ability to foster high performing, engaged, and collaborative teams. About Our Client They are a leader in assistive communication technology, with products used globally by people with diverse needs. Their values, passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change, guide everything they do. Our Client s Inclusive Culture They believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining them means joining a diverse, collaborative team and supporting a community that relies on their technology. Our Client s Commitment to Sustainability They prioritise sustainability, aiming to reduce their environmental impact. By joining them, you ll help support a more inclusive and sustainable future. Our Client s D&I Commitments They are a Disability Confident Employer and a Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. Their recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier free, with adjustments available throughout the process and your career. They believe in adding to their culture. Their diverse team shapes products that reflect their users. Rewards and Benefits Explore competitive salary, private medical insurance, hybrid working, wellness benefits and paid volunteering days. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, our client wishes to recruit directly and are not seeking agency support.
02/04/2026
Full time
Senior Firmware Engineer Location: Bristol; Hybrid Join our client as a Senior Firmware Engineer! Are you a passionate Firmware Engineer wanting to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech? Our client is looking for a dedicated individual to help improve the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our client s Senior Firmware Engineer, you will: Technical Project Delivery: Deliver multi disciplinary projects, meeting scope, time, budget and quality requirements, and coordinating others as needed. Firmware Architecture and Lifecycle: Develop reliable, portable firmware with a long-life cycle. Firmware Development: Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux, including board bring up, drivers and HALs. Code Quality and Standards: Set and uphold coding, documentation and review standards, ensuring best practices in architecture, modularity, fault tolerance and testability. Test strategy and Automation: Apply strong automated testing practices following the Test Pyramid, including unit, component, contract and hardware in the loop tests, with CI automation to prevent regressions. Test Software and Tooling: Build and maintain automated test harnesses, GUIs and utility tools (e.g. Python, C#) to support development, validation and manufacturing. Libraries and Developer Experience: Create libraries and demo applications in C compatible languages (C#, C++) to support subsystem validation and cross team integration. Verification and Validation: EAD verification through lab testing, user trials and real world use, ensuring documentation supports regulatory compliance. Quality Assurance: Analyse and resolve quality issues promptly, feeding insights back into designs and processes to drive continuous improvement. Technical Strategy: Contribute to strategy for reliable, mission critical firmware, clearly communicating trade offs and enabling strong decision making. Mentoring and Leadership: Mentor Engineers, provide coaching and support, and help foster a positive, collaborative team culture. Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience: Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering subject (Electronics, Computer Science, Software), Physics, Mathematics, or another scientific subject. 8+ years of experience in embedded software development in C. A strong knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis. A strong grounding in embedded software architecture, with a focus on maintainability, modularity, fault-tolerance and testability. Confident and experienced with automated testing, including unit, integration and system tests, mocking and automation frameworks. A strong understanding of API design and the creation of clear, stable abstractions for hardware / firmware interaction. Skilled at debugging in constrained environments and using hardware / software debugging tools. A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle. Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systems thinking across hardware, firmware and application layers. Experience with embedded platforms (for example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS). A passion and drive for excellence in software craftsmanship. Linux, Bash / shell, CI (Continuous integration) experience. Ability to read electronics schematics and collaborate effectively with Hardware Engineers during bring-up and debugging. Technical leadership through influence able to guide architecture and standards, mentor others, and improve team-wide practices. Practical, proactive mindset comfortable taking initiative and working through ambiguity in a fast-moving team. Proven experience in people or team management, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels. Proven ability to foster high performing, engaged, and collaborative teams. About Our Client They are a leader in assistive communication technology, with products used globally by people with diverse needs. Their values, passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change, guide everything they do. Our Client s Inclusive Culture They believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining them means joining a diverse, collaborative team and supporting a community that relies on their technology. Our Client s Commitment to Sustainability They prioritise sustainability, aiming to reduce their environmental impact. By joining them, you ll help support a more inclusive and sustainable future. Our Client s D&I Commitments They are a Disability Confident Employer and a Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. Their recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier free, with adjustments available throughout the process and your career. They believe in adding to their culture. Their diverse team shapes products that reflect their users. Rewards and Benefits Explore competitive salary, private medical insurance, hybrid working, wellness benefits and paid volunteering days. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, our client wishes to recruit directly and are not seeking agency support.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essentialexperience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
02/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essentialexperience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
Network IT is currently recruiting for a Python Developer to design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions for our client in Milton Keynes. In this role, you will focus on building scalable, efficient, and maintainable applications while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful technical solutions. Our client is looking for someone with strong Python experience, along with Goland and C# / .net. This is a fully onsite role due to the work being carried out. You will need to be eligible for SC Clearance, and hold a British Passport. Role: Python Developer Duration: 6 Months Rate: 540 per day Status: Inside IR35 Location: Milton Keynes Working Pattern: Onsite Role Key Responsibilities Develop, enhance, and maintain Python-based applications and services Background with Golang and C# / .Net skills Write clean, efficient, reusable, and well-documented code Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and support Ensure code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and best practices Integrate systems with APIs, SOC environments, and third-party services as required Contribute to improving development processes, tools, and team standards Must be eligible for SC Clearance, and hold a British Passport
02/04/2026
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Network IT is currently recruiting for a Python Developer to design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions for our client in Milton Keynes. In this role, you will focus on building scalable, efficient, and maintainable applications while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful technical solutions. Our client is looking for someone with strong Python experience, along with Goland and C# / .net. This is a fully onsite role due to the work being carried out. You will need to be eligible for SC Clearance, and hold a British Passport. Role: Python Developer Duration: 6 Months Rate: 540 per day Status: Inside IR35 Location: Milton Keynes Working Pattern: Onsite Role Key Responsibilities Develop, enhance, and maintain Python-based applications and services Background with Golang and C# / .Net skills Write clean, efficient, reusable, and well-documented code Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and support Ensure code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and best practices Integrate systems with APIs, SOC environments, and third-party services as required Contribute to improving development processes, tools, and team standards Must be eligible for SC Clearance, and hold a British Passport
Java Developer Contract Daily Rate: Up to 700 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months Hybrid working - 3 days in Chester per week and 2 days remote working Are you an experienced Java Developer looking for an exciting opportunity to advance your career? Our client, a leading organisation in the financial sector, is seeking a skilled Java Developer to join their dynamic team. This is a temporary contract role that offers the flexibility of hybrid working, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance while contributing to innovative software solutions. Key Responsibilities: Develop, enhance, debug, support, maintain, and test software applications that align with business unit needs. Participate in the design, development, and implementation of complex applications, utilising new technologies. Provide technical direction and system architecture for projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables. Lead projects and coordinate activities of team members involved in special initiatives or operations. Manage project budgets and collaborate with external programmers to coordinate the delivery of software applications. Operate under minimal supervision, leveraging your extensive technical knowledge and capabilities. Qualifications: 7-9 years of relevant IT experience, preferably within a financial domain, with a strong understanding of SDLC methodologies (Waterfall/Agile). Extensive experience in Java/J2EE, Web Services, and SQL PL/SQL (Oracle). Proficient in XML, JSON, and their applications within API and Microservice implementations at scale. Familiar with Eclipse IDE, WebLogic Application Server, or JBoss. Strong background in Integration Technologies, particularly Mule ESB IDE or equivalent, with previous Middleware experience. Knowledge of Test-Driven Development and Unit Testing frameworks (Cucumber/Litmus, JUnit). Ability to contribute to automation, causal analysis, and the development of shared/common solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, team leadership, problem-solving abilities, and innovative thinking. Experience operating in a highly Agile continuous integration and continuous deployment environment. Bachelor's degree in a technical field; Mule certification is a plus. If you are ready to take on this challenging role and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this position. Join us in shaping the future of technology within the financial sector. Apply today! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
02/04/2026
Contractor
Java Developer Contract Daily Rate: Up to 700 (inside IR35 via umbrella) Contract Length: 12 months Hybrid working - 3 days in Chester per week and 2 days remote working Are you an experienced Java Developer looking for an exciting opportunity to advance your career? Our client, a leading organisation in the financial sector, is seeking a skilled Java Developer to join their dynamic team. This is a temporary contract role that offers the flexibility of hybrid working, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance while contributing to innovative software solutions. Key Responsibilities: Develop, enhance, debug, support, maintain, and test software applications that align with business unit needs. Participate in the design, development, and implementation of complex applications, utilising new technologies. Provide technical direction and system architecture for projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables. Lead projects and coordinate activities of team members involved in special initiatives or operations. Manage project budgets and collaborate with external programmers to coordinate the delivery of software applications. Operate under minimal supervision, leveraging your extensive technical knowledge and capabilities. Qualifications: 7-9 years of relevant IT experience, preferably within a financial domain, with a strong understanding of SDLC methodologies (Waterfall/Agile). Extensive experience in Java/J2EE, Web Services, and SQL PL/SQL (Oracle). Proficient in XML, JSON, and their applications within API and Microservice implementations at scale. Familiar with Eclipse IDE, WebLogic Application Server, or JBoss. Strong background in Integration Technologies, particularly Mule ESB IDE or equivalent, with previous Middleware experience. Knowledge of Test-Driven Development and Unit Testing frameworks (Cucumber/Litmus, JUnit). Ability to contribute to automation, causal analysis, and the development of shared/common solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, team leadership, problem-solving abilities, and innovative thinking. Experience operating in a highly Agile continuous integration and continuous deployment environment. Bachelor's degree in a technical field; Mule certification is a plus. If you are ready to take on this challenging role and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this position. Join us in shaping the future of technology within the financial sector. Apply today! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Senior Python Developer Summer-Browning Associates is currently assisting our Central Government client, who is looking for a Senior Python Developer for an initial six-month assignment. Location: Milton Keynes Essential Skills: The ideal candidate will hold active SC Clearance and have a proven background in software engineering, demonstrating the following skills and experience: Proficiency in developing production-grade applications utilising Python. Experience in designing scalable Back End services using Golang. Expertise in constructing enterprise-grade applications using C#/.NET. Competence in building RESTful APIs and managing microservices-based architectures. Strong familiarity with Git-based version control systems and CI/CD pipelines. Comprehensive understanding of Agile methodologies and security best practices. Familiarity with secure environments in the public sector or defence is highly advantageous. To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.
02/04/2026
Contractor
Senior Python Developer Summer-Browning Associates is currently assisting our Central Government client, who is looking for a Senior Python Developer for an initial six-month assignment. Location: Milton Keynes Essential Skills: The ideal candidate will hold active SC Clearance and have a proven background in software engineering, demonstrating the following skills and experience: Proficiency in developing production-grade applications utilising Python. Experience in designing scalable Back End services using Golang. Expertise in constructing enterprise-grade applications using C#/.NET. Competence in building RESTful APIs and managing microservices-based architectures. Strong familiarity with Git-based version control systems and CI/CD pipelines. Comprehensive understanding of Agile methodologies and security best practices. Familiarity with secure environments in the public sector or defence is highly advantageous. To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.