Oscar Associates Ltd

Full Stack Software Developer - Hybrid (Manchester City Centre) £55,000 - £65,000 | PHP/Laravel/Vue.js/AWS | 1-2 Days in Office I'm recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking Manchester tech company that's growing fast - and we're looking for a talented Full Stack Software Developer to join a brilliant team making real impact. If you're passionate about crafting clean, scalable code and love working across the full stack, this role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge, autonomy, and progression. The Opportunity You'll be joining a tight-knit team of 10 , reporting directly into the Chief Technology Officer - someone who genuinely values collaboration, learning, and building things the right way. Expect to work on exciting new projects from the ground up, shape architecture decisions, and see your ideas come to life quickly. It's a role for someone who wants to build, not just maintain. Tech Stack We're working with a modern, well-balanced stack: PHP, Laravel Vue.js MySQL AWS Python (desirable, not essential) What You'll Be Doing Designing, developing, and maintaining full-stack web applications Collaborating closely with the CTO and wider team to shape technical direction Building new features, improving performance, and enhancing UX Sharing ideas and best practices across a collaborative, learning-focused environment Getting involved in everything from code reviews to infrastructure decisions What We're Looking For Strong commercial experience with PHP (Laravel) and Vue.js Solid understanding of MySQL and relational database design Exposure to AWS services and deployment pipelines A problem-solver who enjoys ownership and team collaboration Based within commuting distance of Manchester City Centre (1-2 days in office) What's in It for You You'll get a genuinely competitive package, including: £55,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience) 28 days annual leave + bank holidays Private healthcare Generous pension scheme Dedicated learning & development budget Annual company bonus Choose your own tech setup Hybrid working - 1-2 days in the Manchester office A collaborative culture with regular socials and a focus on growth 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.

AI Engineer | 6 Month Contract | Hybrid | £400-450 (IIR35) We're looking for an AI Engineer with deep expertise in data privacy to help us build safe, compliant, and intelligent systems. This role sits at the intersection of AI, data engineering, and regulatory compliance, ensuring our AI products align with frameworks like GDPR and CCPA while delivering real-world value. Location: London (3 days onsite) Contract: 6 months (extension very likely) Rate: £400-450 (IIR35) Start date: ASAP What you'll do: Build and deploy AI models (LLMs, NLP, image recognition, predictive analytics) into business workflows. Prototype privacy-first solutions using techniques such as federated learning, differential privacy, and secure multi-party computation. Implement safeguards across the ML life cycle: data security, access controls, and loss-prevention policies. Design monitoring and auditing frameworks to detect anomalies, leakage, or compliance risks. Collaborate with legal, product, and security teams to translate regulation into technical solutions. Develop assessment tools, stress-test models for vulnerabilities, and clearly communicate findings to non-technical audiences. Create documentation, training, and guidance to embed privacy-aware practices across teams. What we're looking for: Strong track record as an AI/ML or Privacy Engineer with end-to-end model development experience. Proficiency in Python, plus hands-on experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX. Skilled in cloud environments (GCP required; multi-cloud experience a plus). Knowledge of adversarial testing, model robustness, and data security best practices. Excellent communicator, able to simplify technical risks and privacy issues for broader teams. Experience mentoring or guiding peers on model training and AI deployment. If you're interested, apply now for immediate consideration. Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Business 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.