Maxwell Bond

Contract Data Engineer 3 month initial contract (with good chance of extension) Manchester, 2 days per week on-site Outside IR35 Start before Christmas Overview My client are a well knwon organsation just outside Manchester looking for a contract Data Engineer. You will review and improve a live Google Cloud data platform. You will lead ingestion, transformation, quality, and reporting enablement. You will work with data colleagues on shared standards and delivery. Key Responsibilities Review the central data platform architecture, pipelines, and code standards Improve scalability, performance, monitoring, and disaster recovery Audit all data sources across the business Build secure ingestion pipelines for new sources Design and build reporting tables for business dashboards Support Looker dashboard development Define and implement a single customer view Build automated matching, deduplication, and cleansing pipelines Embed automated data quality checks across all pipelines Implement monitoring and alerting for data failures and anomalies Apply GDPR, encryption, access control, and data masking standards Run regular status check-ins with internal data colleagues Own data definitions, glossary, and metric governance Transform data using Python as the core language Load processed data into GCP test and production environments Provide access to data via Tableau, Google Sheets, and Python scripts Produce full documentation and an entity diagram Core Skills Strong hands-on Data Engineering experience Advanced Python for data transformation Google Cloud Platform production experience Data pipeline design and optimisation Data quality automation and monitoring Customer data and identity matching GDPR and data governance delivery Stakeholder communication in agile teams Looker or Tableau exposure BigQuery data modelling Experience building single customer views

Lead Developer (Contract, AI-Driven Environment, Node.JS) We re looking for an experienced backend senior developer to support API development and backend delivery for a high-traffic consumer platform. You ll work alongside front-end engineers to build scalable, secure, and performant systems using modern tools and AI-assisted development. 6 month, fully remote contract. Outsdie IR35 You ll be a good fit if you: Deliver production-ready APIs fast and independently Have proven experience with consumer-facing platforms Use AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, or similar) to speed up development Make confident technical decisions with minimal guidance Follow clear architectural standards and established development patterns Understand backend performance, scalability, and security at production scale Build reliable, maintainable APIs and data systems Collaborate effectively with front-end developers to design and implement seamless integrations Apply caching and optimization techniques for high-traffic environments We re not looking for: Developers needing extensive supervision or mentoring Anyone without production experience in consumer-facing systems Those who avoid AI coding tools Core Technical Requirements: Node.js (extensive production experience) - this is key, you must have RESTful API design and development (production experience) Database design and optimization (SQL and/or NoSQL) Authentication, authorization, and security best practices AI coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar) Nice to Have: React JS / Next.js (for full stack capability) Payload CMS Azure Microservices architecture

Mid-Level Software Developer .NET Azure Cheshire You ve got a couple of years of solid .NET experience under your belt. You re comfortable with Azure, APIs, and building things the right way. Now you re ready for that next step with bigger projects, better tech, and a clear path to senior. That s exactly what this role is about. We re building a brand-new squad and want you right in the middle of it. You ll work on modern .NET and Azure projects that make an impact, like integrations with Amazon and Deliveroo, developing microservices, and exploring how ML and AI can transform stock and inventory systems. This isn t a role where you re hidden in the corner cranking out tickets. You ll be involved in decision-making, collaborating with senior engineers, and mentoring junior devs as you build the skills to step up to senior. Here s the tech you ll be working with: C#.NET Core/6 Azure Functions (everything runs through Azure) Terraform (IaC) Microservice architecture API integrations And because culture matters: Cheshire office twice a week with free parking Salary around £50 55k depending on experience Benefits include staff discount, gym membership, enhanced maternity and paternity, regular team events, and even an onsite Michelin Star Chef If you re a mid-level dev who wants to grow, tackle real engineering challenges, and get closer to senior level, this is your move.

Trainee Recruitment consultant Tootal Building, Oxford Road, Manchester. Salary: £25,000 OTE year 1 £35k - £40k OTE year 2 - £50k - £75k+ We are hiring at Maxwell Bond for a trainee recruitment consultant in Manchester in our beautifully crafted, city centre offices. They are arguably the best recruitment offices in the UK and help us create a high performing environment and which are well supported with brilliant transport links close in all directions via tram, train, car or bus. Why work for Maxwell Bond as a recruitment consultant? Award recognised Training & Development Fast track management career with clear route to progression from Trainee up to Director level. Uncapped commission structure with up to 30% Working with the latest & greatest rectech. No expenses spared with everyone having a Microsoft surface book laptops & best tools at their disposal Lunch Clubs & Quarterly incentive trips to Ibiza, Portugal, Italy etc. Known for personal development with No experience needed Regular social events & charitable contributions Maxwell Bond are a multiple-award winning recruitment business who are known as the go to tech, digital & renewables recruiters in the UK. At Maxwell Bond, we will provide full access to recruitment tools and automations as well as provide training and support to rapidly progress your career. We have a reputation as being the best recruitment consultancy in Manchester because of our training, environment and people. If you re looking to join the top performing recruitment consultancy in Manchester, you ve found the place. Trainee / Graduate Recruitment Consultant day to day duties Phone calls to candidates and clients to help build long term relationships & generate new clients & vacancies. Headhunting key talent to engage them with our clients Business development to prospective, new and existing clients to win clients & projects of work. Working the full 360 recruitment lifecycle from qualification calls, taking job briefs, booking interviews and managing offers What would you make you great at this recruitment consultant role? 6+ months sales experience ideally Drive to be the best, learn from the best and have a willingness to develop yourself inside & outside of work. Resilience & good communication skills with a willingness to ring candidate and clients to build relationships. If you d like to find out further information please get in touch and click apply now