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Job Title: Technical Lead Location: Liverpool City Centre HQ / Hybrid (3 days in office) Salary: 70,000 - 85,000 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday We're looking for a Tech Lead to guide a talented, cross-functional squad as they design, build and deliver products that make a real difference for our customers. You'll lead a team made up of backend and frontend developers, QA and automation testers, designers, product managers and business analysts. Together, you'll create and evolve high-quality software using modern engineering practices and a microservice architecture built on Azure. As Tech Lead, you'll be hands-on with the code while supporting others to grow. You'll set technical direction, drive standards and help shape how your squad works, with real autonomy and trust. You'll collaborate closely with the Architecture Team to ensure your services fit seamlessly into our broader platform and long-term technical strategy. We work together in our Liverpool HQ three days a week because collaboration, quick feedback and creative problem-solving are key to how we deliver. Your Impact: The systems you'll design, and lead will power key parts of our products, used by thousands of customers every day. Your technical decisions will directly influence product quality, performance and customer experience. You'll help your team deliver features that are reliable, scalable and genuinely improve how people interact with our services. What You'll Do: Lead a multidisciplinary squad to deliver high-quality, production-ready software Design and build scalable microservices in .NET and Azure Contribute to the evolution of our microservice architecture and integration patterns Collaborate with frontend developers working in React and Next.js to deliver seamless user experiences Partner with product managers, BAs and designers to translate customer needs into clear technical plans Work closely with QA and automation testers to ensure quality and reliability are built in from the start Stay hands-on with code while mentoring developers and promoting best practices Drive technical discussions, champion clean architecture and improve our engineering standards Contribute to wider engineering initiatives, including developer experience and shared tooling Our Tech Stack: Backend: C#, .NET 8.0, Redis, MongoDb, SQL Server, Entity Framework, MassTransit, Mediator Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript Infrastructure: Azure, Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), Nginx, RabbitMQ Architecture: Microservices, Event-driven patterns, Clean Architecture Observability and Monitoring: Grafana, Loki, Sentry, PostHog Tooling and Practices: Git, CI/CD pipelines, Agile methodologies What We're Looking For: Proven experience leading software delivery within a microservice-based environment Strong technical background in .NET and Azure Comfortable working across the stack, with deeper expertise in backend systems Experience mentoring and guiding developers in a collaborative, agile setup Product-focused mindset with an understanding of trade-offs between speed, scalability and user experience Excellent communicator who brings clarity and empathy to technical discussions Passion for clean, maintainable code and continuous improvement Curious and proactive, always looking for better ways to build, measure and deliver Why Join Us: Real autonomy to shape how your squad designs, builds and delivers software A modern, cloud-native architecture that encourages experimentation and ownership Work with talented developers, designers, testers and product professionals who care about what they build Influence technical decisions that shape the direction of our products and platforms Opportunities to grow into staff, principal or architecture-focused leadership roles A supportive, transparent culture where craftsmanship, curiosity and learning are celebrated Regular opportunities for professional development, conferences and innovation time A Few Things to Know Before You Apply Checks & Clearances All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard. Visa Requirements Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Technical Lead, Technical Team Lead, Technical Engineering Lead, Lead Programmer, Lead Software Engineer, Technical Architect, Solutions Architect, Technical Project Manager, Technical Manager may also be considered for this role.

Job Title: Senior QA Automation Engineer Location: Liverpool City Centre HQ / Hybrid (3 days in office) Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer who is driving for excellence with a passion for their craft, who will have an amazing opportunity to manage the day-to-day squad's quality assurance activities for a customer facing motor insurance product, making sure to drive the automation strategy and implementation across web and mobile platforms, You will have the chance to own the squads test automation roadmap, champion mobile automation practices and mentor junior team members ensuring high quality, timely delivery of quote-to-buy journeys, mobile applications and customer portal functionality. What you will be doing: Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using Playwright (web) and Maestro (mobile) Define and implement the automation framework architecture aligned with squad needs and wider QA standards Identify high-value automation opportunities across quote, buy, and portal journeys Integrate automated tests into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing Develop and maintain API test automation to validate backend services and third-party integrations Mobile Testing Leadership Lead mobile automation initiatives using Maestro, establishing best practices for the wider QA team Manage mobile testing across iOS and Android using BrowserStack, TestFlight, and Intune Ensure comprehensive test coverage for native mobile app functionality, including offline behaviour, push notifications, and device-specific scenarios Quality Assurance Delivery Own end-to-end quality for squad deliverables, including functional, regression, integration, and cross-browser testing Collaborate with developers, product owners and Business Analysts to ensure requirements are testable and understood Execute exploratory testing and risk-based testing for new features and complex changes Validate integrations with payment gateways, enrichment services, and external data providers Mentoring & Collaboration Mentor and upskill junior QA team members, supporting their growth in automation and testing best practices Conduct test case and automation code reviews to ensure quality and maintainability Define and track quality metrics (defect leakage, automation coverage, test execution times) with inputs from QA lead to maintain consistency across squads Proactively identify process improvements and implement them within the squad What we are looking for: Experienced user of Automated test suites e.g. Playright (web) and Maestro (mobile) Knowledge of BrowserStack, Testflight, and Intune for mobile testing would be desirable Demonstrable knowledge of Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipelines Abitlity to work within cross functional teams Proven ability to mentor junior QA team members Skilled in Functional, Regression, Integration and cross-browser testing Experience in defining and tracking quality metrics Grow with Acorn At Acorn Insurance, we're proud of our Liverpool roots - and even prouder of how far we've come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone 750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024. Benefits: A maximum of 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more A Few Things to Know Before You Apply We're really excited that you're considering joining Acorn! To help everything go smoothly, here are a couple of things to keep in mind: Checks & Clearances All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard. Visa Requirements Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Software Development Engineer, Senior Test Automation Engineer, Senior Test Engineer, QA Automation Lead, Test Automation Lead may also be considered for this role.

Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared Senior Full Stack Develope r for one of our local clients: 550 p/d Inside IR35 6 month+ contract Remote Must be SC Cleared We are seeking a Senior Developer to join a business-critical engineering team, providing technical leadership across the development lifecycle while supporting the delivery, enhancement and operation of platform services. Key Responsibilities - Develop and maintain applications using C#, .NET, React, Vue.js and REST APIs. - Design and build microservice-based solutions in cloud environments. - Lead delivery of complex development work packages and software changes. - Conduct code reviews and promote engineering best practices. - Support solution design and technical architecture decisions. - Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes. - Mentor developers and provide technical guidance across Agile teams. - Investigate and resolve complex application and platform issues. - Support service improvement, operational resilience and incident resolution activities. Essential Skills - C#, .NET and Entity Framework - REST APIs and Microservices - React and JavaScript (Vue.js desirable) - AWS cloud services - Docker and CI/CD pipelines - Jenkins, GitLab or equivalent DevOps tooling - PostgreSQL - SOLID principles and secure coding practices - Experience leading development teams, code reviews and mentoring engineers Desirable Skills - Elastic / Kibana - WPF - Infrastructure as Code - Monitoring and observability tooling - Experience supporting production systems and on-call services If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or please send a copy to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Full Stack Developer (CMS & Digital Platforms) Next.js and Node.js Remote 55K-65K + Bonus We're recruiting on behalf of a FTSE 100 housebuilder who are looking for x2 Full Stack Developers to join their growing technology team, delivering modern digital platforms, customer-facing websites and integrated web solutions. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building scalable web applications and working across the full development lifecycle. You'll have broad full stack exposure, with a particular focus on Headless CMS platforms, APIs, content integrations and cloud-based tech. You'll help develop and enhance websites, digital content platforms, DAM capabilities and integrations, while contributing to the ongoing evolution of a modern technology landscape. What we're looking for Strong commercial experience as a Full Stack Developer, Software Engineer or Web Developer Excellent knowledge of Modern JavaScript technologies such as React, Next.js and Node.js Strong experience with REST APIs and GraphQL Experience with Headless CMS platforms such as Contentful, Sitecore XM Cloud, Contentstack, Builder.io, Strapi, Sanity or similar Understanding of content modelling, CMS configuration and content delivery Experience with DAM platforms, media libraries or enterprise content systems Knowledge of CDNs and web performance optimisation Experience integrating CMS platforms with business systems and third-party services Experience with Azure, AWS or GCP Understanding of modern development practices including CI/CD, DevOps and Agile Salary and Benefits: 55,000 - 65,000 up to 12% bonus Remote Private healthcare + more We're particularly interested in developers who have worked on content-driven websites, digital experience platforms, eCommerce solutions or customer-facing web applications. Experience with personalisation engines, rules-based content delivery, PIM platforms or large-scale digital ecosystems would be a significant advantage

Full Stack Software Engineer London (Hybrid: Tue-Thu in office, WFH Monday & Friday) Permanent £ Our client has built a comparison service for the UK wealth industry - it's live and working - and they're now expanding their tech stack considerably. They're hiring a mid-level developer to join the core build, working directly with the CTO. They're looking for someone with the fundamentals to build on their stack who is a fanatic user of AI coding tools. What you'll be doing You'll work directly with the CTO on the platform behind everything they do. Day to day, that means: Designing, building and shipping features end-to-end across the platform Expanding the stack: new services, new integrations, and LLM-powered features built into the product itself Using AI development tools as standard practice - and helping shape how the team gets the most from them Contributing to architecture decisions as the platform scales Writing clean, well-tested code and reviewing others' work with care Debugging, profiling and improving performance, reliability and security What we're looking for You'll need: The fundamentals to build on the client's tech stack - TypeScript, React/Next.js, Node, PostgreSQL and AWS Strong coding fundamentals - data structures, API design, testing, version control, and the judgement to know when to be rigorous and when to ship To be a fanatic user of AI coding tools: they're part of how you work every day, you follow the space closely, and you have opinions about what works Experience building with or integrating LLM APIs (Anthropic, OpenAI, etc.) - or personal projects that prove the interest is real The ability to thrive in a small team where you'll wear more than one hat Comfort being in the London office Tuesday to Thursday Nice to have: Experience in fintech, financial services or other regulated environments Familiarity with RAG pipelines, embeddings, prompt engineering or agentic frameworks Cloud platform experience (AWS/GCP/Azure), CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Open-source contributions or a portfolio of side projects - especially AI-related Startup or scale-up experience What you'll get Direct mentorship from and daily collaboration with the CTO Real influence over technical direction - the platform is live, but the expansion is just beginning Budget for AI tools, hardware, and learning & development Hybrid working: Tuesday-Thursday in the London office, Monday and Friday from home 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme 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.

Backend Engineer UK Fintech | £90k | London The Role We're representing a UK fintech whose technology is used by businesses across the payments and financial-services space. They're now looking to add a Backend Engineer to a growing engineering function. This is an opportunity to join a team where Back End engineering is central to the product, you'll be working on systems that need to be fast, resilient, secure and capable of handling increasingly sophisticated workloads. The environment is particularly suited to an engineer who enjoys modern cloud engineering rather than traditional application development. We're looking for roughly 6+ years of relevant commercial experience, but depth of experience matters more than a particular number. You could come from fintech, SaaS, payments, platforms or another technically demanding environment. This role would suit someone who has moved beyond simply being a developer who can build features. The core stack includes: Python | Go | TypeScript GCP | Kubernetes | ArgoCD | GitHub Actions PostgreSQL | BigQuery | Vector Databases | Blob Storage REST | GraphQL | gRPC Pub/Sub | Vertex AI Prometheus | Grafana | Sentry What matters is that you've already worked on serious Back End systems and that the technology above is the kind of environment you want to move into. In particular, experience with Python/Go, Kubernetes, GCP, PostgreSQL and distributed systems would put you in a strong position. Role Responsibilities: Building New services, APIs and Back End capabilities across Python, Go and TypeScript. Designing Working out how systems should interact, where data should live and how services should behave under load or failure. Scaling Making systems more performant and resilient as usage and complexity increase. Operating Getting involved in the real-world side of engineering - deployments, monitoring, incidents, observability and production performance. Evolving Improving existing architecture rather than accepting technical debt as inevitable. Experimenting Using AI and new engineering tools to find better and faster ways of solving problems. Essential Skills Required: Backend development using Python, Go, TypeScript or similar REST, GraphQL or gRPC APIs Kubernetes and cloud platforms PostgreSQL and strong SQL Event-driven or asynchronous architectures Queues, retries and distributed processing System design and architectural decision-making Automated testing Monitoring and observability Performance optimisation Secure application development CI/CD and modern deployment practices We're looking for roughly 3+ years of relevant commercial experience, but depth of experience matters more than a particular number. You could come from fintech, SaaS, payments, platforms or another technically demanding environment.

Full Stack Developer Join an Iconic Global Brand Undergoing Digital Transformation We are a globally recognised multimedia organisation with a rich heritage and an exciting future. As we continue a significant programme of digital transformation, we're looking for a talented Full Stack Developer to help build and enhance the digital products, platforms, and integrations that power our global audience and internal operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a developer who enjoys working across the full technology stack and thrives in a collaborative, agile environment. You'll be involved in a wide variety of projects spanning web applications, cloud technologies, APIs, Salesforce integrations, and business-critical systems. The Role As a Full Stack Developer, you will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and improving a range of digital platforms and services. You'll work closely with developers, designers, and business stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional user experiences. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain React applications and user-facing digital platforms.Build, support, and enhance APIs and backend services using .NET/C# and Node.js. Work with AWS Lambda and API Gateway to support serverless application development. Develop and maintain integrations between Salesforce and internal systems using Celigo. Write, optimise, and troubleshoot SQL queries, stored procedures, and database processes. Support Salesforce development using Apex and Aura Components. Deliver responsive, accessible, and high-performing front-end experiences. Implement designs from internal and external creative teams. Create and maintain HTML email templates for both B2C and B2B communications. Integrate third-party services and social media platforms via APIs. Lead technical SEO implementation and optimisation initiatives. Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and collaborative development activities. Improve the usability, accessibility, and performance of internal web-based applications. About You You are a creative problem solver with a passion for technology and continuous learning. You enjoy working across multiple technologies, taking ownership of solutions, and contributing to projects that make a real impact. Essential Skills & Experience Minimum 3 years' experience in a Full Stack Development role. Strong understanding of software development principles and object-oriented programming. Commercial experience with: React / .NET / C# RESTful API development AWS, including Lambda and API Gateway SQL Server (T-SQL, Stored Procedures and Views) HTML5, CSS, LESS and SASS JavaScript and jQuery Experience working with server-side MVC applications. Understanding of responsive design, accessibility, and web performance best practices. Experience developing HTML email templates. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Why Join Us? Work on a diverse range of exciting digital products and platforms. Be part of an ambitious digital transformation programme. Gain exposure to modern technologies and cloud-based solutions. Collaborate with a passionate and supportive team. Enjoy excellent opportunities for professional growth and development. Apply Today If you're an experienced Full Stack Developer looking for your next challenge and want to work on high-profile digital products used by audiences around the world, we'd love to hear from you.

Full Stack Engineer - Python, AWS, React 500/day Inside IR35 Until March 2027 1x/Month in Leeds ROLE OVERVIEW Brio Digital are supporting a consultancy who are looking for an experienced Full Stack Software Engineer with strong React and Python skills and a solid understanding of cloud-native architectures. You'll design, build, test and operate scalable applications, contributing across the full development lifecycle from solution design through to deployment, monitoring and operational support, alongside the AWS infrastructure and CI/CD platforms that support them. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Design, develop and maintain React-based Micro Frontend applications using Module Federation Design, develop and maintain Python backend services Build and operate cloud-native solutions using AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, CloudFront, WAF, DynamoDB, S3 and CloudWatch Develop infrastructure and application deployments using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test and deployment processes Implement automated unit and integration testing and contribute to code quality and security practices Collaborate with product, architecture and delivery teams to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions Monitor application and platform health, troubleshoot incidents and drive continuous improvement KEY REQUIREMENTS Strong hands-on experience with React Hands-on experience developing Micro Frontend applications, with practical experience of Module Federation Strong hands-on experience with Python Practical experience of AWS cloud services and cloud-native architecture, particularly Lambda, API Gateway, CloudFront, WAF, DynamoDB and S3 Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and using Git/GitHub Experience with automated testing and modern software engineering practices DESIRABLE SKILLS Familiarity with Micro Frontend and Single Page Application design patterns, best practices and performance optimisation Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent collaboration and communication skills Apply now or email for more information

For one of our leading public sector clients, we are searching for experienced freelance Software Engineers (SC Cleared) to support a major digital transformation programme within the UK Government. You'll join a newly formed team responsible for building and delivering a critical service that enables the secure exchange of tax information. This is a hands-on full stack engineering role focused on AWS-based development, API integration and production delivery. Role Responsibilities: Design, develop and deploy secure, scalable cloud-native applications using AWS services Build and enhance services that enable the exchange of tax information between systems Develop backend services, APIs and integrations using Java and AWS technologies Contribute across the full software development lifecycle from design through to production deployment Work closely with Test Engineers to ensure high levels of quality, automation and service reliability Collaborate with platform, connectivity and legacy system teams to deliver integrated solutions Work within agile, multidisciplinary teams delivering services into Beta and Live environments Requirements Proven experience as a Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer or Software Developer within complex technology environments Strong AWS development experience across cloud-native architectures and services Commercial experience developing applications using Java Experience designing, building and integrating REST APIs and API Gateway solutions Front-end development experience using HTML5 and modern web technologies Strong understanding of software testing, automation and quality engineering principles Experience working within Agile delivery teams and modern engineering practices Experience delivering secure, high-availability production services Previous public sector, government or highly regulated industry experience is desirable Role Details Location: Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle (supplier offices can be utilised) Working Pattern: Hybrid working with 60% office attendance expected Delivery Phase: Beta/Live Clearance: Active SC Clearance Contract: Freelance / Contract SFIA Level: SFIA 4

12 Month Contract £750/day Umbrella- Inside IR35 Hybrid 60% office- Locations: Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham SC eligibility essential The Opportunity We re looking for experienced Java Developers to join a major digital programme delivering large-scale, citizen-facing services. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Java engineer to work with a modern technology stack including Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kafka and MongoDB, while contributing to the development of highly scalable, secure and resilient digital services. You ll work as part of a multidisciplinary Agile team, collaborating with engineers, architects and delivery professionals to turn complex requirements into reliable, production-ready software. What You ll Be Working With Java & Spring Boot AWS Apache Kafka MongoDB Microservices & REST APIs Automated testing JUnit & integration testing Git & version control CI/CD Agile delivery and modern engineering practices Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain high-quality Java applications and services. Build scalable and resilient microservices using Spring Boot. Develop RESTful APIs and integrations with other systems. Work with Kafka and event-driven architectures. Develop and maintain cloud-based solutions using AWS. Work with MongoDB and NoSQL technologies. Write robust automated unit and integration tests. Troubleshoot defects and complex technical issues. Contribute to the performance, resilience and operational stability of live services. Participate throughout the full software development lifecycle. Contribute to Agile ceremonies, code reviews and technical discussions. Collaborate with Software Engineers, Technical Architects and other delivery professionals. Contribute to engineering standards, documentation and continuous improvement. Support production services and participate in 3rd-line support when required. What We re Looking For You ll be a proactive and collaborative Software Engineer with strong commercial experience in Java and Spring Boot. You should be comfortable working in an Agile environment and have experience developing modern, production-grade software. We re particularly interested in developers with experience of: Building scalable and resilient distributed systems. Event-driven architecture and messaging. AWS cloud technologies. Microservices and API development. Automated testing and CI/CD. Production support and troubleshooting. Monitoring, logging and application performance. Docker and/or Kubernetes. Large-scale digital services. Experience within government or public-sector digital programmes would be advantageous, but isn t essential. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to work on high-impact digital services at significant scale, using modern cloud and distributed technologies. You ll be part of an experienced engineering environment where you can make a genuine contribution to software quality, resilience, automation and continuous improvement. Security Requirements candidates must be eligible to obtain SC clearance . Apply Now If you're an experienced Java Developer with strong Spring Boot, AWS, Kafka and MongoDB experience, we'd love to hear from you.

I'm working with a global electronic market maker hiring a low-latency Java developer in London, joining the team that builds and owns their client-facing trading infrastructure. What the role covers: Designing and maintaining proprietary low-latency trading systems, front-to-back Order management, exchange connectivity, smart order routing, internalisation and clearing Building tools on top of a high-performance platform used by hundreds of clients Scalability and performance work across the stack A mix of projects - Front End-facing through to Back End infrastructure, in different languages What they're looking for: Strong experience in Java, Go or C++ building distributed, scalable systems Roughly 2 - 7 years shipping and maintaining highly optimised code Python, high-concurrency systems, low-latency or high-transaction environments, relational databases - all useful, none essential CS, Computer Engineering or equivalent background Communication skills that hold up in technical debate Worth knowing: flat hierarchy, meritocratic, fast-paced. No finance knowledge expected - they teach it. 26 days annual leave, private health/dental/optical, income protection, pension, gym subsidy, catered lunch daily. This suits an engineer who wants ownership early, likes performance-critical problems, and would rather learn the market from the inside than sit in a large corporate engineering function. If that sounds like your kind of environment, feel free to apply with your latest CV.

Role: Lead Software Developer Location: Bury St Edmunds Salary: DOE + Benefits package including 10% pension and more I'm currently working with a well-established organisation that is investing heavily in its technology and looking to appoint an experienced Lead Software Developer to join a collaborative, forward-thinking development team. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys writing high-quality code while also mentoring developers, influencing engineering standards and driving best practice across the software development lifecycle. Working within an established development team, you'll take ownership of a suite of business-critical applications while helping shape the technical direction of the team. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development and support of business-critical software applications. Develop robust full stack solutions using Python and modern web technologies. Mentor and support other developers through code reviews, knowledge sharing and technical guidance. Contribute to software architecture, system design and integration across multiple applications. Help define and promote development standards, best practices and engineering processes. Work closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions. Support release management, CI/CD pipelines and application deployments. Drive continuous improvement across development, support and delivery processes. What We're Looking For Commercial experience developing applications with Python. Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL/SQL and relational databases. Experience with JavaScript, with React exposure desirable. Experience developing RESTful APIs and system integrations. Familiarity with Git and modern CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps or Jenkins. Understanding of software architecture, secure development principles and modern engineering practices. Experience working within Agile development environments. Previous experience mentoring developers or providing technical leadership. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation where you'll remain hands-on technically while playing a key role in shaping development practices, mentoring colleagues and influencing the future direction of a growing software function. If you're looking for your next technical leadership challenge, I'd love to hear from you.

Job description Waracle are looking for a Senior Developer for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation. We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations. This is a Hybrid role working from the London office 2 days a week. As a Senior Developer at Waracle, you will play a pivotal role in shaping robust, scalable systems while fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you love solving complex technical puzzles, supporting peers through thoughtful mentorship, and balancing innovation with code quality, we would love to welcome you to our team. Key aspects of the role include Architectural Delivery: Designing and building end-to-end backend subsystems using Go, ensuring our codebases remain modular, maintainable, and built to scale. Quality & Security: Championing engineering excellence through constructive peer reviews and proactive defensive security measures. Technical Guidance & Testing Strategy: Guiding unit, integration, and service-level testing strategies while exploring and introducing fresh industry ideas to our practice. Consulting & Collaboration: Translating complex technical choices into clear, accessible language for client stakeholders and presenting confident, engaging solution demos. Mentorship & Practice Growth: Mentoring and coaching colleagues to support their growth, sharing lessons learned, and continuously enriching Waracle's collective knowledge. Balanced Delivery: Evaluating trade-offs thoughtfully between delivery pace and system health, taking shared accountability for successful feature launches. Research shows that underrepresented groups including women tend to only apply for roles if they believe they meet 100% of the criteria. At Waracle, we want to buck that trend! We hire for passion, potential, and mindset as much as credentials. If you think you'd be incredible in the role, then apply even if you don't tick every single box. Job requirements What you'll bring Core Backend Expertise: Proven hands-on experience building, scaling, and troubleshooting secure Go (Golang) systems and microservices in high-traffic environments. Polyglot Mindset: Experience working with at least one other major programming language, giving you the flexibility to contribute across varied tech stacks and architecture patterns. Cloud-Native Knowledge: Practical proficiency with Kubernetes and Helm to deploy and manage resilient, containerised applications. Agile Execution: Strong experience navigating full Agile delivery lifecycles, turning designs into clean code, and working with Continuous Delivery (CD) pipelines. Supportive Leadership: A passion for clean code, comprehensive testing, and uplifting colleagues through empathetic code reviews and ongoing mentorship. Thoughtful Problem Solving: The ability to weigh technical trade-offs, balancing feature momentum with long-term system maintainability and performance. Bonus if you have experience in Kubernetes, deployments with helm, Java Development, SQL databases and monitoring tools like SPLUNK What to expect from our hiring process 1. First Hello: An informal chat with your dedicated Talent Attraction Partner to talk about Waracle, what you want out of your next move, salary, benefits, and office hybrid working model. 2. Talking Impact: A collaborative deep dive into how you solve problems, work with others, and raise the bar, guided by our core values and competency framework. 3. Craft Showcase: A chance to demonstrate your real-world expertise. Depending on the role, this will be a practical presentation. Your Talent Attraction Partner will be in your corner through every step right up to your Welcome Ritual on day one Our Benefits We believe in supporting our team, inside and outside of work. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect: Rest & Recharge: You'll receive 27 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, totaling 35 days of holiday to unwind and pursue your passions. Financial Future & Security: Plan for retirement with our company-matched 5% pension contribution. For added peace of mind, we also offer a Death in Service benefit, providing 2 x your annual salary for your loved ones. Health & Wellness: Our Medicash Health Cash Plans help cover everyday healthcare costs, complemented by an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support, and Group Sickness Cover for peace of mind. Flexible Working: We champion hybrid working, providing a home office setup budget to ensure you're comfortable and productive wherever you are. Learning & Development: Invest in yourself with access to Udemy Business and a dedicated learning and development budget for continuous growth. Lifestyle Perks: Make the most of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and enjoy exclusive gym and retail discounts. Family First: Our enhanced parental leave policies include support for fertility journeys, recognising diverse family needs. Community & Connection: We foster a vibrant culture with regular fun meet-ups and lunch on us in the office once a month. You'll also have the opportunity to make a local impact through Spirit of Waracle, our initiative for getting involved in charitable causes locally, building strong team bonds and giving back. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Senior Software Developer North West England | C#/.NET | Advanced Analytics | AI & Data If you're a Senior Software Developer looking for something beyond standard application development, this could be an opportunity worth exploring. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, advanced analytics, data science and next-generation manufacturing technology. You'll be working on complex systems that turn real-world production data into software-driven insight, while helping shape and evolve a platform that is central to how advanced manufacturing operations are run. The Role You'll take a senior role within a highly technical development environment, building and evolving sophisticated software across analytics, production, quality and process optimisation. Rather than being restricted to one area of the stack, you'll have the freedom to work across the full development life cycle. Understanding complex problems, designing solutions, writing code, testing, deploying and seeing your work used in a real operational environment. There's also genuine scope to explore new technologies, prototype ideas and investigate emerging approaches to solving technical problems. Role Responsibilities: Build and enhance sophisticated software using C# and .NET. Design, develop and optimise MS SQL databases and T-SQL. Work with large and complex datasets generated from production and R&D environments. Develop applications across advanced analytics, production, quality control and process data. Work with modern Front End technologies including React and JavaScript. Use Python where appropriate for data, analytics and technical projects. Contribute to architecture, design patterns, CI/CD and engineering best practice. Work closely with technical and operational teams to turn complex requirements into high-quality software. Mentor less experienced developers and contribute to the wider technical direction. Investigate emerging technologies and develop prototypes that could influence future products and platforms. The Technical Challenge The role has a particularly interesting data and analytical dimension. You'll be working alongside concepts including: Machine Learning Data Science Bayesian Methods Gaussian Processes Probability Statistics You don't need to be a Data Scientist, but experience in these areas would give you an excellent opportunity to apply your knowledge within a highly practical software engineering environment. Essential Skills: Significant commercial C#/.NET experience. Strong MS SQL/T-SQL development and database design skills. Experience building robust Back End software and business-critical applications. Knowledge of React, JavaScript, Python, CI/CD and software design patterns. Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail. A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Engineering or a related discipline. The ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideally, exposure to ML, statistics, Bayesian modelling or probabilistic methods. This is a role for someone who wants technical depth, variety and ownership. You'll be solving genuinely complex problems, working with advanced data and analytics, influencing technical decisions and seeing your software operate in a real-world environment. If you're a C# developer who enjoys challenging engineering problems and wants to move closer to AI, analytics and advanced technology, this is a particularly strong opportunity.

Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain enterprise applications using C# and .NET. Build and support RESTful APIs and backend services. Develop and maintain Azure-based solutions including Azure Functions and Azure Service Bus. Work with event-driven and microservices architectures. Develop and enhance React-based user interfaces where required. Create and maintain integrations between internal and third-party systems. Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical design decisions. Write clean, maintainable and well-tested code. Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues. Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects and other Developers within an Agile delivery environment. Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with C# and .NET/.NET Core. Experience developing REST APIs and backend services. Good experience with Microsoft Azure. Experience with Azure Functions. Experience with Azure Service Bus. Experience building and consuming APIs. Experience working with event-driven architectures and messaging technologies. Knowledge of microservices design principles. Experience with React. Experience with SQL Server or other relational databases. Experience with Git source control. Experience working within Agile/Scrum teams. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Senior Developer Hybrid Manchester 50k - 70k We're hiring a Senior Developer to join a collaborative engineering team building innovative, large-scale software solutions used by a growing customer base. This is an opportunity to work in an environment where engineers have a genuine voice, influence technical decisions, and solve complex problems using modern technologies and practices. What you'll be doing: Designing and developing high-quality software solutions Working within Agile Scrum teams alongside Product, UX and QA specialists Contributing to architecture, technical direction and engineering best practices Mentoring colleagues and sharing knowledge across the team Tackling complex technical challenges and driving continuous improvement Tech stack includes: Java SQL React & TypeScript AWS Docker Kubernetes Terraform CI/CD & automated testing We'd love to hear from you if you: Have strong commercial Java development experience Enjoy working collaboratively and solving complex problems Advocate for Agile, TDD, pair programming and engineering best practices Have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Are passionate about learning, mentoring and continuous improvement Why join? Interesting technical challenges Modern engineering culture Supportive, collaborative team Career development and learning opportunities Opportunity to influence products, technology and ways of working Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Technical Lead Full Stack Developer (TypeScript, JavaScript, Node) Location: Hybrid working within Hampshire Salary: Competitive + benefits We're working with a fast-growing UK SaaS technology company that builds data-driven digital products used by commercial teams to better understand and engage with their customers. They are now looking for an experienced technical lead full stack developer to play a key role in shaping and delivering their next generation of customer-facing platforms. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll be involved from early design through to production delivery, working with a modern cloud-based stack and deploying to live environments on a daily basis. The Role Lead technical delivery across a high-performing development squad (10+) Contribute to solution design, system architecture and domain modelling Build proof-of-concepts and spike complex or uncertain areas of work Break down requirements into deliverable epics and user stories alongside product and initiative managers Develop and deliver production-ready code across the full stack Ensure high standards of quality, maintainability, performance and security Support and improve live systems once deployed Influence technical direction, tooling and best practice across the wider engineering function Tech Environment You'll work with a modern stack including: Node.js microservices JavaScript & TypeScript Vue.js Redis, SQL Server & Snowflake AWS cloud infrastructure CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices About You Strong full stack development experience (ideally 10+ years) 5+ years of JavaScript and TypeScript experience Solid background in system design and scalable architectures Experience building large, production SaaS platforms A clean-code mindset (SOLID principles, design patterns, testable code) Experience working in mature CI/CD and continuous deployment environments A commercial mindset when designing and delivering software Excellent collaboration skills and confidence working with stakeholders Interest in using AI to accelerate and improve software development A passion for performance, security and engineering best practice Degree in Computer Science or equivalent real-world experience What's On Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working (1 day per week in the Fareham office) Opportunity to join a scaling UK SaaS business Strong engineering culture with a focus on quality and continuous improvement Supportive, collaborative working environment Community and charity initiatives, including volunteer days Send your CV across to me on email (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Lead the engineering standards behind a High-Growth UK SaaS platform Software Development Manager NestJS / NodeJS, VueJS: .NET backgrounds welcome Leading a team of AI driven developers Hybrid / remote working Up to 100,000 + benefits If you're a technically strong engineering leader who built your career on solid engineering foundations (whether in C# / .NET or modern JavaScript frameworks) and still care deeply about code quality, DevOps maturity, and scalable systems, this is a genuinely exciting opportunity. We're partnered with a high-growth UK SaaS technology company building data-driven digital products that help commercial teams better understand and engage their customers. As they scale their customer-facing platforms, they're looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to shape engineering standards and lead the next phase of platform evolution. The Tech Environment The company's stack has evolved. Originally built on a Microsoft / C# / .NET foundation, the platform has transitioned to a more modern stack including: NestJS / NodeJS, Vue, Redis, SQL Server, Snowflake. They are open to candidates from a strong .NET background who have since gained experience in modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems. Or who can demonstrate the adaptability and technical depth to operate in this environment. What matters most is engineering quality, architectural thinking, and leadership credibility, not a rigid checklist of frameworks. You'll balance people leadership, technical direction, and delivery performance, ensuring teams build maintainable, secure, and high-performing systems. What We're Looking For Significant experience in a SaaS or product-led environment Strong previous experience as a hands-on software engineer (C#/.NET or modern JS/TS stacks) Proven leadership of engineering teams using AI Experience building and operating systems at scale A solid understanding of automated testing and QA practices Familiarity with modern DevOps approaches Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills The ability to quickly pick up new tools and solve complex problems Interested? If you're a strong engineering leader who wants to influence platform direction without stepping away from technical depth, this role offers real impact in a growing SaaS business. Apply now or contact us for more details: (url removed) / (phone number removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.