Azure Developer (.NET, Azure, DevOps) £60,000 Cloud-first projects Modern Azure stack You must be government SC (Security Check) clearable British Citizen with 5 years residence in the UK. Hybrid role - 1-2 days per week in the office. An Azure Developer (.NET, Azure, DevOps) is required by a leading Microsoft Partner delivering secure, cloud-based solutions using Microsoft technologies click apply for full job details
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Azure Developer (.NET, Azure, DevOps) £60,000 Cloud-first projects Modern Azure stack You must be government SC (Security Check) clearable British Citizen with 5 years residence in the UK. Hybrid role - 1-2 days per week in the office. An Azure Developer (.NET, Azure, DevOps) is required by a leading Microsoft Partner delivering secure, cloud-based solutions using Microsoft technologies click apply for full job details
Hybrid - Waterloo, London 12-month contract £600-£700 per day (Inside IR35) Templeton & Partners are urgently seeking a Senior Full-Stack React/Node Developer with 5+ years' experience building scalable applications and owning features end-to-end. If you're passionate about modern JavaScript development, clean architecture, and shipping high-quality code - we want to hear from you. Required Skills & Experience (Must Have) Full-stack development with strong understanding of end-to-end application architecture TypeScript - extensive hands-on experience React.js - building scalable, reusable UI components Node.js - developing Back End services & APIs Automated Testing - unit & integration testing Databases: Cosmos DB DocumentDB PostgreSQL (nice to have) Strong knowledge of REST APIs , application performance, and security best practices Ability to work independently and own features from design to delivery Experience with Azure and/or AWS Experience setting up or working with CI/CD pipelines Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test & maintain full-stack applications Own and deliver features with minimal supervision Collaborate with product managers, designers & engineers Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices Troubleshoot, debug & optimise application performance I nterested? Apply Now If you're a Senior Full-Stack Engineer ready for your next challenge, please send your CV or message me directly for a confidential chat.
Apr 03, 2026
Contractor
Hybrid - Waterloo, London 12-month contract £600-£700 per day (Inside IR35) Templeton & Partners are urgently seeking a Senior Full-Stack React/Node Developer with 5+ years' experience building scalable applications and owning features end-to-end. If you're passionate about modern JavaScript development, clean architecture, and shipping high-quality code - we want to hear from you. Required Skills & Experience (Must Have) Full-stack development with strong understanding of end-to-end application architecture TypeScript - extensive hands-on experience React.js - building scalable, reusable UI components Node.js - developing Back End services & APIs Automated Testing - unit & integration testing Databases: Cosmos DB DocumentDB PostgreSQL (nice to have) Strong knowledge of REST APIs , application performance, and security best practices Ability to work independently and own features from design to delivery Experience with Azure and/or AWS Experience setting up or working with CI/CD pipelines Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test & maintain full-stack applications Own and deliver features with minimal supervision Collaborate with product managers, designers & engineers Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices Troubleshoot, debug & optimise application performance I nterested? Apply Now If you're a Senior Full-Stack Engineer ready for your next challenge, please send your CV or message me directly for a confidential chat.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Job Title: Lead Software Engineer Salary: £73,000 - £80,000 GBP Location: Cambridge, UK Contract: Permanent, Full time 35 hours per week. Join our team at Cambridge University Press & Assessment and utilise your skills to make a real difference! As a full-stack web developer, you'll be adept and thrive in creating cutting-edge eLearning solutions with Typescript and ReactJS. Collaborate with a talented team of professionals to develop software that fits the unique business demands. By contributing to our platforms, you'll elevate our customers' experiences in meaningful ways. Take the opportunity to mentor up to two software engineers, nurturing their growth while propelling your own career forward within this organisation and innovate. 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 Proactively lead solutions and contribute to architectural principles, best practices and guidance within the English Engineering team. Actively develop and maintain complex, feature-rich web services and applications with different technologies but primarily Typescript. Design and develop solutions that maximize the use of our Amazon AWS partner agreement. Participate and lead paired programming activities. Engage, participate and lead in the code review process with a focus to ensure the highest quality of code is produced. Demonstrate agile development practices. Closely work within a cross-functional team including design, UX, Architects, Developers, QA, Product owners and Business stakeholders. Ensure all software produced is robust by contributing to a testing strategy. Participate as a lead member in the requirements gathering process focusing on technical requirements and generating requirements from a product vision. Advise and collaborate with other Lead Software Engineers and Engineering management to help develop and maintain our data products. About you 7+ years' or relative experience in full-stack development. JavaScript/Typescript is preferred but Python and Java are also desirable. A strong understanding of coding best practices, frameworks, code architecture, object orientation and new arising technologies. Experience in Agile development teams whether it be Scrum, Scrumban, Kanban or a scaled agile frameworks. Proactive and ability to think flexibly and quickly. Ability to research and learn new technologies and understand technical specifications. Natural problem solver. Good team player, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to stay open-minded, listen and learn from feedback across the business to enable continuous improvement and engineering excellence. 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 13th April. Interviews will take place during the campaign and it will be closed then successful person is met in this time. 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 - Lead Software Engineer - UK.pdf (115.86 KB)
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Lead Software Engineer Salary: £73,000 - £80,000 GBP Location: Cambridge, UK Contract: Permanent, Full time 35 hours per week. Join our team at Cambridge University Press & Assessment and utilise your skills to make a real difference! As a full-stack web developer, you'll be adept and thrive in creating cutting-edge eLearning solutions with Typescript and ReactJS. Collaborate with a talented team of professionals to develop software that fits the unique business demands. By contributing to our platforms, you'll elevate our customers' experiences in meaningful ways. Take the opportunity to mentor up to two software engineers, nurturing their growth while propelling your own career forward within this organisation and innovate. 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 Proactively lead solutions and contribute to architectural principles, best practices and guidance within the English Engineering team. Actively develop and maintain complex, feature-rich web services and applications with different technologies but primarily Typescript. Design and develop solutions that maximize the use of our Amazon AWS partner agreement. Participate and lead paired programming activities. Engage, participate and lead in the code review process with a focus to ensure the highest quality of code is produced. Demonstrate agile development practices. Closely work within a cross-functional team including design, UX, Architects, Developers, QA, Product owners and Business stakeholders. Ensure all software produced is robust by contributing to a testing strategy. Participate as a lead member in the requirements gathering process focusing on technical requirements and generating requirements from a product vision. Advise and collaborate with other Lead Software Engineers and Engineering management to help develop and maintain our data products. About you 7+ years' or relative experience in full-stack development. JavaScript/Typescript is preferred but Python and Java are also desirable. A strong understanding of coding best practices, frameworks, code architecture, object orientation and new arising technologies. Experience in Agile development teams whether it be Scrum, Scrumban, Kanban or a scaled agile frameworks. Proactive and ability to think flexibly and quickly. Ability to research and learn new technologies and understand technical specifications. Natural problem solver. Good team player, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to stay open-minded, listen and learn from feedback across the business to enable continuous improvement and engineering excellence. 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 13th April. Interviews will take place during the campaign and it will be closed then successful person is met in this time. 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 - Lead Software Engineer - UK.pdf (115.86 KB)
SysOps Engineer Bath (Hybrid) £40,000+ DOE The role This isn't a ticket-chasing SysOps job. You'll be joining a small, sharp engineering team in a health-tech company whose platform is used by real patients, real clinicians and makes a measurable difference to care outcomes. You'll own infrastructure, shape how environments are built and run, and work side-by-side with developers to keep things fast, secure and reliable. If you're used to being siloed, you'll enjoy the freedom here. If you like improving systems rather than just maintaining them, you'll fit in. What you'll be doing Improving and supporting AWS environments (EC2, VPC, networking, security) Building infrastructure properly through Terraform and Ansible Automating deployments, tightening reliability, and removing manual pain points Monitoring environments and responding to incidents when they matter Working directly with engineers across product, backend and frontend teams Being part of an engineering culture where your voice and ideas actually shape the platform Tech stack AWS, Linux, Terraform, Ansible, Bash/Python, PHP, MySQL What they're looking for Around 3-5 years in a SysOps / DevOps / Cloud engineering role Strong AWS experience (multi-environment, secure, production workloads) Terraform or similar IaC Good Linux fundamentals Comfortable scripting (Bash or Python) Why this is worth your time Genuine tech-for-good work (your work impacts patient care, not advertising metrics) A team that values learning, curiosity and autonomy L&D budget for courses, certs and time to grow Private healthcare + enhanced benefits A modern engineering culture with proper collaboration, not red tape Interested? Contact Jack Winder for a chat. 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!
Apr 03, 2026
Full time
SysOps Engineer Bath (Hybrid) £40,000+ DOE The role This isn't a ticket-chasing SysOps job. You'll be joining a small, sharp engineering team in a health-tech company whose platform is used by real patients, real clinicians and makes a measurable difference to care outcomes. You'll own infrastructure, shape how environments are built and run, and work side-by-side with developers to keep things fast, secure and reliable. If you're used to being siloed, you'll enjoy the freedom here. If you like improving systems rather than just maintaining them, you'll fit in. What you'll be doing Improving and supporting AWS environments (EC2, VPC, networking, security) Building infrastructure properly through Terraform and Ansible Automating deployments, tightening reliability, and removing manual pain points Monitoring environments and responding to incidents when they matter Working directly with engineers across product, backend and frontend teams Being part of an engineering culture where your voice and ideas actually shape the platform Tech stack AWS, Linux, Terraform, Ansible, Bash/Python, PHP, MySQL What they're looking for Around 3-5 years in a SysOps / DevOps / Cloud engineering role Strong AWS experience (multi-environment, secure, production workloads) Terraform or similar IaC Good Linux fundamentals Comfortable scripting (Bash or Python) Why this is worth your time Genuine tech-for-good work (your work impacts patient care, not advertising metrics) A team that values learning, curiosity and autonomy L&D budget for courses, certs and time to grow Private healthcare + enhanced benefits A modern engineering culture with proper collaboration, not red tape Interested? Contact Jack Winder for a chat. 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!
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.
Apr 03, 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.
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
Apr 03, 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)
Apr 03, 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)
Full-Stack Developer (Node.js & React.js) Are you a budding full-stack developer with a passion for clean code and scalable systems? We're looking for a Junior Developer with experience in Node.js and React.js to join a growing tech team working on a cutting-edge, data-driven platform that's already making a big impact in its industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow within a company that's moved beyond start-up phase and is scaling fast. Their white-label solution is already used by hundreds of customers, and they're just getting started. You'll be: Developing and maintaining Back End services using Node.js Building clean, user-friendly Front End components with React.js Working with TypeScript and SQL to build reliable APIs and data flows Learning from a talented engineering team who value clean code, testing, and continuous improvement Contributing to new features across both the Front End and Back End Helping to improve system performance and user experience The company has a strong engineering culture with a test-first mindset, regular releases, and a commitment to doing things the right way. You'll receive mentoring and plenty of room to grow, along with the freedom to bring your own ideas to the table. While the role is remote-first, we're ideally looking for someone who can spend 3 days a week on-site at their East Sheffield HQ. Salary is up to £50,000 , with excellent opportunities to progress. Interested? Call Jake or drop a message for immediate consideration. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Full-Stack Developer (Node.js & React.js) Are you a budding full-stack developer with a passion for clean code and scalable systems? We're looking for a Junior Developer with experience in Node.js and React.js to join a growing tech team working on a cutting-edge, data-driven platform that's already making a big impact in its industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow within a company that's moved beyond start-up phase and is scaling fast. Their white-label solution is already used by hundreds of customers, and they're just getting started. You'll be: Developing and maintaining Back End services using Node.js Building clean, user-friendly Front End components with React.js Working with TypeScript and SQL to build reliable APIs and data flows Learning from a talented engineering team who value clean code, testing, and continuous improvement Contributing to new features across both the Front End and Back End Helping to improve system performance and user experience The company has a strong engineering culture with a test-first mindset, regular releases, and a commitment to doing things the right way. You'll receive mentoring and plenty of room to grow, along with the freedom to bring your own ideas to the table. While the role is remote-first, we're ideally looking for someone who can spend 3 days a week on-site at their East Sheffield HQ. Salary is up to £50,000 , with excellent opportunities to progress. Interested? Call Jake or drop a message for immediate consideration. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Hybrid - London £550 per day (inclusive) Contract - Immediate Start We are seeking an SC Cleared Java Full-Stack Developer to join a high-performing delivery team working on complex, mission-critical government programmes. This is a hands-on role within an enterprise-scale Agile environment, contributing to the design, build and delivery of secure, high-quality full-stack solutions. What you'll be doing: Developing and delivering full-stack solutions with Java at the core Working across Front End and Back End components within Agile teams Contributing to solution design and engineering best practice Supporting CI/CD pipelines and ensuring non-functional requirements (NFRs) are met Building resilient, scalable services within secure environments Tech stack includes: Java | React | PostgreSQL | Kafka | ElasticSearch | AWS | Ansible | REST APIs | Docker | API Gateways | JavaScript | MongoDB | SQL What we're looking for: Strong commercial experience as a Java Full-Stack Developer Experience delivering solutions within secure or government environments Comfortable working in enterprise Agile delivery teams Proactive, quality-driven engineering mindset Active SC Clearance (essential)
Apr 02, 2026
Contractor
Hybrid - London £550 per day (inclusive) Contract - Immediate Start We are seeking an SC Cleared Java Full-Stack Developer to join a high-performing delivery team working on complex, mission-critical government programmes. This is a hands-on role within an enterprise-scale Agile environment, contributing to the design, build and delivery of secure, high-quality full-stack solutions. What you'll be doing: Developing and delivering full-stack solutions with Java at the core Working across Front End and Back End components within Agile teams Contributing to solution design and engineering best practice Supporting CI/CD pipelines and ensuring non-functional requirements (NFRs) are met Building resilient, scalable services within secure environments Tech stack includes: Java | React | PostgreSQL | Kafka | ElasticSearch | AWS | Ansible | REST APIs | Docker | API Gateways | JavaScript | MongoDB | SQL What we're looking for: Strong commercial experience as a Java Full-Stack Developer Experience delivering solutions within secure or government environments Comfortable working in enterprise Agile delivery teams Proactive, quality-driven engineering mindset Active SC Clearance (essential)
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.
Apr 02, 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.
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.
Apr 02, 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.
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.
Apr 02, 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 Rate: Up to £570/day (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 months Location: Hybrid - 1 day per week in Manchester Clearance: SC Eligible Overview We're looking for up to 3 Lead Full Stack Developers (SFIA 5) to join a major DWP programme , delivering scalable, cloud-based services within a complex, multi-supplier environment. The role is primarily Back End-focused , but includes lightweight Front End development using GOV.UK tooling. Key Responsibilities Lead development of Java-based microservices using Spring Boot Build and deploy services in Dockerised environments Contribute across the full stack , including simple Front End components Collaborate with development, test, and delivery teams Apply best practices aligned to GDS standards Required Skills Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot Proven experience building microservices architectures Experience with Docker/containerisation Solid full stack capability with JavaScript and Node.js Experience working in complex enterprise or public sector environments Frontend Requirements (Lightweight) Experience with JavaScript and Node.js Exposure to templating tools such as NunJucks Ability to build simple, accessible UIs following GDS guidelines Nice to Have Experience with government/public sector clients (eg DWP, HMRC, Home Office) Familiarity with GDS design system Agile delivery experience Additional Info This is a true full stack role , but with a Back End bias Frontend work is straightforward and not design-heavy Not suitable for purely Front End-focused engineers
Apr 02, 2026
Contractor
Lead Full Stack Developer Rate: Up to £570/day (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 months Location: Hybrid - 1 day per week in Manchester Clearance: SC Eligible Overview We're looking for up to 3 Lead Full Stack Developers (SFIA 5) to join a major DWP programme , delivering scalable, cloud-based services within a complex, multi-supplier environment. The role is primarily Back End-focused , but includes lightweight Front End development using GOV.UK tooling. Key Responsibilities Lead development of Java-based microservices using Spring Boot Build and deploy services in Dockerised environments Contribute across the full stack , including simple Front End components Collaborate with development, test, and delivery teams Apply best practices aligned to GDS standards Required Skills Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot Proven experience building microservices architectures Experience with Docker/containerisation Solid full stack capability with JavaScript and Node.js Experience working in complex enterprise or public sector environments Frontend Requirements (Lightweight) Experience with JavaScript and Node.js Exposure to templating tools such as NunJucks Ability to build simple, accessible UIs following GDS guidelines Nice to Have Experience with government/public sector clients (eg DWP, HMRC, Home Office) Familiarity with GDS design system Agile delivery experience Additional Info This is a true full stack role , but with a Back End bias Frontend work is straightforward and not design-heavy Not suitable for purely Front End-focused engineers
We are looking for a skilled Java Full Stack Developer with expertise in modern web technologies, cloud infrastructure, and emerging Generative AI capabilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable applications using Java-based microservices and React-based frontends, while leveraging cloud-native and DevOps practices. Java Full Stack with React and Gen AI, Docker/Kubernetes, Terraform/Cloud Formatoin, MQ/Apache Kafka, Datadog/AppDynamics/Dynatrace. Required Skills Backend: Strong experience in Java , Spring Boot, and Microservices Knowledge of REST APIs, security (JWT, OAuth), and database design Frontend: Proficiency in React.js , JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, CSS Experience with state management (Redux or similar) Cloud & DevOps: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes Hands-on with Terraform or CloudFormation Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms Gen AI Messaging: Experience with Apache Kafka or other messaging systems Hybrid: 2/3 days in a week Onsite.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a skilled Java Full Stack Developer with expertise in modern web technologies, cloud infrastructure, and emerging Generative AI capabilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable applications using Java-based microservices and React-based frontends, while leveraging cloud-native and DevOps practices. Java Full Stack with React and Gen AI, Docker/Kubernetes, Terraform/Cloud Formatoin, MQ/Apache Kafka, Datadog/AppDynamics/Dynatrace. Required Skills Backend: Strong experience in Java , Spring Boot, and Microservices Knowledge of REST APIs, security (JWT, OAuth), and database design Frontend: Proficiency in React.js , JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, CSS Experience with state management (Redux or similar) Cloud & DevOps: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes Hands-on with Terraform or CloudFormation Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms Gen AI Messaging: Experience with Apache Kafka or other messaging systems Hybrid: 2/3 days in a week Onsite.
Full Stack Developer (React Native) | Brighton We're working with a leading organisation operating a high-volume, customer-facing digital platform, and they're looking to add a Full Stack Developer with React Native expertise to their growing tech team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a modern, scalable product used by thousands of users daily, while having real influence over technical direction and development practices. What you'll be doing: Building and enhancing mobile applications using React Native Developing end-to-end full stack solutions across web and mobile Collaborating with product and business teams to deliver impactful features Contributing to architecture, best practices, and continuous improvement Optimising performance across Front End and Back End systems What we're looking for: Strong experience with React & React Native (Expo beneficial) Solid knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript Experience with state management tools (Redux, React Query) Full stack development experience Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) A proactive mindset and passion for clean, scalable code Nice to have: Experience in high-traffic or E-commerce environments Familiarity with Jira/Confluence This role will be working two to three days a week in office, based in Brighton. Brighton, East Sussex Salary: £50k to £60k DOE plus bonus plus benefits
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Full Stack Developer (React Native) | Brighton We're working with a leading organisation operating a high-volume, customer-facing digital platform, and they're looking to add a Full Stack Developer with React Native expertise to their growing tech team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a modern, scalable product used by thousands of users daily, while having real influence over technical direction and development practices. What you'll be doing: Building and enhancing mobile applications using React Native Developing end-to-end full stack solutions across web and mobile Collaborating with product and business teams to deliver impactful features Contributing to architecture, best practices, and continuous improvement Optimising performance across Front End and Back End systems What we're looking for: Strong experience with React & React Native (Expo beneficial) Solid knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript Experience with state management tools (Redux, React Query) Full stack development experience Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) A proactive mindset and passion for clean, scalable code Nice to have: Experience in high-traffic or E-commerce environments Familiarity with Jira/Confluence This role will be working two to three days a week in office, based in Brighton. Brighton, East Sussex Salary: £50k to £60k DOE plus bonus plus benefits
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.
Apr 02, 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.
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.
Apr 02, 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.
Senior Full Stack JavaScript Developer Salary: £80,000 - £88,000 pa (depending on experience) plus benefits, perks and healthcare options Location: Hybrid / 2 x days per week - Travel to London Job Type: Permanent Security Clearance: This role is exclusively open to UK sole nationals who either hold or are eligible for Security Clearance (SC). We are on the lookout for a talented and motivated Full Stack JavaScript Developer to join a dynamic Engineering team. If you're passionate about creating innovative web and mobile applications while ensuring high performance and scalability, this is your opportunity to make an impact! Your Role: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of developers, guiding them through collaboration, innovation and facilitation to ensure best practices and high-quality code. Design, develop, and maintain both front-end components of web and mobile applications using React, Angular, TypeScript, Bootstrap 5, HTML, CSS Apply Test Driven Development (TDD) practices using tools such as Karma to ensure robust and reliable code. Leverage AI-augmented development tools like GitHub Copilot to accelerate coding, improve consistency, and reduce boilerplate. Collaborate with architects and other developers to design robust, scalable, and secure architectures for new projects and enhancements to existing systems. Continuously improve our teams' development processes, tools, and techniques to enhance productivity and product quality. Work closely with clients and internal teams to understand requirements, provide technical guidance, and deliver solutions that exceed expectations. Your skills and experience Design, develop, and maintain both front-end and back-end components of web and mobile applications using JavaScript, Node.js, and modern frameworks and libraries such as React, Angular, or Vue.js. Proven experience in full stack JavaScript development, with a strong focus on Node.js and server-side development. Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot) to enhance productivity and code quality. Experience of at least one leading Node framework (Express.js, Nest.js, Hapi.js) Expertise in at least one modern front-end framework (Nest.js, Remix.js). A track record in a lead or senior developer role, with experience of mentoring and guiding development teams. Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+). Security Clearance Requirements: You must be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance. Applicants must have resided continuously in the UK for the past 5 years. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want to hear from you!
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Senior Full Stack JavaScript Developer Salary: £80,000 - £88,000 pa (depending on experience) plus benefits, perks and healthcare options Location: Hybrid / 2 x days per week - Travel to London Job Type: Permanent Security Clearance: This role is exclusively open to UK sole nationals who either hold or are eligible for Security Clearance (SC). We are on the lookout for a talented and motivated Full Stack JavaScript Developer to join a dynamic Engineering team. If you're passionate about creating innovative web and mobile applications while ensuring high performance and scalability, this is your opportunity to make an impact! Your Role: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of developers, guiding them through collaboration, innovation and facilitation to ensure best practices and high-quality code. Design, develop, and maintain both front-end components of web and mobile applications using React, Angular, TypeScript, Bootstrap 5, HTML, CSS Apply Test Driven Development (TDD) practices using tools such as Karma to ensure robust and reliable code. Leverage AI-augmented development tools like GitHub Copilot to accelerate coding, improve consistency, and reduce boilerplate. Collaborate with architects and other developers to design robust, scalable, and secure architectures for new projects and enhancements to existing systems. Continuously improve our teams' development processes, tools, and techniques to enhance productivity and product quality. Work closely with clients and internal teams to understand requirements, provide technical guidance, and deliver solutions that exceed expectations. Your skills and experience Design, develop, and maintain both front-end and back-end components of web and mobile applications using JavaScript, Node.js, and modern frameworks and libraries such as React, Angular, or Vue.js. Proven experience in full stack JavaScript development, with a strong focus on Node.js and server-side development. Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot) to enhance productivity and code quality. Experience of at least one leading Node framework (Express.js, Nest.js, Hapi.js) Expertise in at least one modern front-end framework (Nest.js, Remix.js). A track record in a lead or senior developer role, with experience of mentoring and guiding development teams. Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+). Security Clearance Requirements: You must be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance. Applicants must have resided continuously in the UK for the past 5 years. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want to hear from you!
We are currently recruiting an experienced TypeScript/Angular Developer to join a trading Technology team at a leading investment bank in London. This role will involve working on a greenfield initiative focused on re-engineering Legacy applications using a modern technology stack, enabling improved performance and the delivery of new features. You will be joining a newly formed team of highly skilled engineers, with the opportunity to take ownership of projects and drive development from a technical perspective. To be considered, candidates must demonstrate strong software engineering fundamentals and proven experience hand-writing code from scratch. Required Skills: TypeScript, Angular, and JavaScript Strong experience with Angular concepts (components, services, RxJS, state management) AG Grid, charting, and data visualisation Experience working on data-intensive trading applications Experience working within a trading environment at an investment bank For more info please submit your CV immediately in order to be considered for this role.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
We are currently recruiting an experienced TypeScript/Angular Developer to join a trading Technology team at a leading investment bank in London. This role will involve working on a greenfield initiative focused on re-engineering Legacy applications using a modern technology stack, enabling improved performance and the delivery of new features. You will be joining a newly formed team of highly skilled engineers, with the opportunity to take ownership of projects and drive development from a technical perspective. To be considered, candidates must demonstrate strong software engineering fundamentals and proven experience hand-writing code from scratch. Required Skills: TypeScript, Angular, and JavaScript Strong experience with Angular concepts (components, services, RxJS, state management) AG Grid, charting, and data visualisation Experience working on data-intensive trading applications Experience working within a trading environment at an investment bank For more info please submit your CV immediately in order to be considered for this role.
Python Developer - Fixed Income Trading Technology We are currently recruiting for a Python Developer to join the Fixed Income trading technology team within a leading international investment bank. This is a core software engineering role focused on building and enhancing production trading systems. Please note this is not a quant, data engineering or AI/ML role, we are looking for a core Python engineer who enjoys owning components, improving systems, and working closely with the business in a fast-paced trading environment. You will sit within Front Office Technology supporting Fixed Income trading desks. The team develops and maintains the core platforms that underpin trade capture, execution workflows, pricing distribution, and integration across the trading stack. You will: Take ownership of defined components and services Deliver enhancements and new functionalities Contribute to design discussions and technical improvements Partner directly with traders and senior technologists This role would suits someone with solid Python experience who is ready to step up in ownership and influence. Responsibilities Develop production grade Object Oriented Python applications Design scalable, resilient Back End services Improve system performance and reliability Participate in code reviews and engineering standards Contribute to testing, CI/CD, and release processes Provide 2nd/3rd line support where required Essential: Python development experience within a trading environment Strong OO production Python Experience building Back End or distributed systems Solid understanding of threading, concurrency, and performance optimisation Business knowledge of at least one: Fixed Income, FX, Rates, Crypto Please submit your CV immediately to be considered for this role
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Python Developer - Fixed Income Trading Technology We are currently recruiting for a Python Developer to join the Fixed Income trading technology team within a leading international investment bank. This is a core software engineering role focused on building and enhancing production trading systems. Please note this is not a quant, data engineering or AI/ML role, we are looking for a core Python engineer who enjoys owning components, improving systems, and working closely with the business in a fast-paced trading environment. You will sit within Front Office Technology supporting Fixed Income trading desks. The team develops and maintains the core platforms that underpin trade capture, execution workflows, pricing distribution, and integration across the trading stack. You will: Take ownership of defined components and services Deliver enhancements and new functionalities Contribute to design discussions and technical improvements Partner directly with traders and senior technologists This role would suits someone with solid Python experience who is ready to step up in ownership and influence. Responsibilities Develop production grade Object Oriented Python applications Design scalable, resilient Back End services Improve system performance and reliability Participate in code reviews and engineering standards Contribute to testing, CI/CD, and release processes Provide 2nd/3rd line support where required Essential: Python development experience within a trading environment Strong OO production Python Experience building Back End or distributed systems Solid understanding of threading, concurrency, and performance optimisation Business knowledge of at least one: Fixed Income, FX, Rates, Crypto Please submit your CV immediately to be considered for this role