DevOps Lead - AI-Enabled Software Engineering Location: Reading (Hybrid) Permanent We are seeking an experienced and hands-on DevOps Lead to join a leading digital infrastructure organisation undergoing significant technology transformation. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing software engineering team while driving the adoption of AI-assisted development practices across the software delivery lifecycle. As DevOps Lead, you will be responsible for setting the technical direction, owning the engineering roadmap, and ensuring the successful delivery and ongoing support of bespoke cloud-based applications. You will combine strong leadership capabilities with hands-on software development experience, leveraging modern AI-powered engineering tools to improve delivery speed, quality, and developer productivity. The Opportunity You will lead an Agile software development team comprising engineers, analysts, and QA specialists responsible for building and maintaining business-critical applications for internal users, customers, and external partners. This role offers the opportunity to shape engineering best practices, modernise development processes, and drive innovation through AI-enabled software delivery. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Delivery Lead and mentor a cross-functional software development team in an Agile environment. Define and execute the technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Drive the successful delivery of cloud-based applications and digital initiatives. Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to manage priorities, expectations, risks, and dependencies. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard of quality. Technical Ownership Own the end-to-end technology stack including frontend, backend, APIs, databases, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines. Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, scalability, performance, and security standards. Champion DevOps best practices including automation, monitoring, observability, and operational excellence. Maintain robust security controls, vulnerability management, and compliance standards. AI-Assisted Engineering Act as a hands-on contributor to software development activities. Drive adoption of AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and code generation platforms. Establish best practices for safe, secure, and effective AI-assisted development. Embed AI-enabled workflows across design, coding, testing, documentation, and knowledge management. Ensure AI-generated outputs meet engineering, security, and architectural standards. Evaluate emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities to enhance engineering productivity and delivery capability. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience leading software engineering or DevOps teams. Strong background delivering cloud-native applications within Agile environments. Experience with public cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP. Strong understanding of full-stack development, APIs, databases, and software architecture. Expertise with source control, CI/CD automation, and DevOps tooling such as Git, Jenkins, Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar technologies. Experience implementing monitoring, observability, and operational support practices. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted development tools and integrating them into engineering workflows. Desirable Experience Experience establishing AI governance and secure AI development standards. Exposure to integrating AI tooling into CI/CD pipelines and software delivery processes. Understanding of prompt engineering, code validation, and AI risk management. Experience working within highly regulated or security-conscious environments. Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Systems, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of software engineering within a technology-driven organisation. You'll have the autonomy to influence technical strategy, lead a talented team, and drive the adoption of cutting-edge AI-assisted development practices while delivering solutions that have a significant business impact. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Jul 04, 2026
Full time
DevOps Lead - AI-Enabled Software Engineering Location: Reading (Hybrid) Permanent We are seeking an experienced and hands-on DevOps Lead to join a leading digital infrastructure organisation undergoing significant technology transformation. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing software engineering team while driving the adoption of AI-assisted development practices across the software delivery lifecycle. As DevOps Lead, you will be responsible for setting the technical direction, owning the engineering roadmap, and ensuring the successful delivery and ongoing support of bespoke cloud-based applications. You will combine strong leadership capabilities with hands-on software development experience, leveraging modern AI-powered engineering tools to improve delivery speed, quality, and developer productivity. The Opportunity You will lead an Agile software development team comprising engineers, analysts, and QA specialists responsible for building and maintaining business-critical applications for internal users, customers, and external partners. This role offers the opportunity to shape engineering best practices, modernise development processes, and drive innovation through AI-enabled software delivery. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Delivery Lead and mentor a cross-functional software development team in an Agile environment. Define and execute the technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Drive the successful delivery of cloud-based applications and digital initiatives. Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to manage priorities, expectations, risks, and dependencies. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard of quality. Technical Ownership Own the end-to-end technology stack including frontend, backend, APIs, databases, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines. Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, scalability, performance, and security standards. Champion DevOps best practices including automation, monitoring, observability, and operational excellence. Maintain robust security controls, vulnerability management, and compliance standards. AI-Assisted Engineering Act as a hands-on contributor to software development activities. Drive adoption of AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and code generation platforms. Establish best practices for safe, secure, and effective AI-assisted development. Embed AI-enabled workflows across design, coding, testing, documentation, and knowledge management. Ensure AI-generated outputs meet engineering, security, and architectural standards. Evaluate emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities to enhance engineering productivity and delivery capability. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience leading software engineering or DevOps teams. Strong background delivering cloud-native applications within Agile environments. Experience with public cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP. Strong understanding of full-stack development, APIs, databases, and software architecture. Expertise with source control, CI/CD automation, and DevOps tooling such as Git, Jenkins, Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar technologies. Experience implementing monitoring, observability, and operational support practices. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted development tools and integrating them into engineering workflows. Desirable Experience Experience establishing AI governance and secure AI development standards. Exposure to integrating AI tooling into CI/CD pipelines and software delivery processes. Understanding of prompt engineering, code validation, and AI risk management. Experience working within highly regulated or security-conscious environments. Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Systems, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of software engineering within a technology-driven organisation. You'll have the autonomy to influence technical strategy, lead a talented team, and drive the adoption of cutting-edge AI-assisted development practices while delivering solutions that have a significant business impact. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe
Forest Hall, Tyne And Wear
We re AND-E one of the fastest-growing insurance companies. And we re proud of our warm and inclusive culture. We re building a diverse community, with a unique blend of strengths, to take our business to the next level. As a DevOps Engineer, you ll be at the heart of our platforms, helping keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes while we deliver for our customers. You ll get hands-on with AWS, working across monitoring, incident response, automation, and CI/CD all the good stuff that keeps modern platforms fast, reliable, and scalable. This isn t a role where you ll just keep the lights on. You ll be solving real problems, reducing manual effort, and helping shape how we build and run our systems going forward. You ll work closely with experienced engineers, share ideas, and continuously look for smarter, better ways of doing things. Your work will directly support the systems that power our business, making sure they re ready when our customers need them most. If you re curious, collaborative, and enjoy solving meaningful technical challenges, this could be your next move join us and take your career further. CHALLENGED NOW AND-EXPERT NEXT. This role is based in the UK and requires candidates to have the right to work in the UK. Responsibilities Manage and support AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, networking), while driving automation using Shell, Python, and AWS-native solutions to improve efficiency and reliability. Assist in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as AWS CodePipeline and Jenkins. Support cloud-based deployment, monitoring, and operational tooling across application environments. Maintain platform availability, resilience, and disaster recovery capabilities, contributing to service reliability improvements (SLIs/SLOs). Participate in deployments, releases, and day-to-day operational support across multiple applications. Monitor system health, including application environments, scheduled jobs, integrations, and message queues, and contribute to logging and alerting standards. Support incident management activities, including triage, troubleshooting, escalation, root cause analysis (RCA), and continuous improvement based on incident trends. Assist with routine maintenance tasks such as data validation, fixes, and batch/integration support. Support containerisation using Docker and follow best practices for image creation and management. Assist with infrastructure and system administration tasks across Linux and Windows environments. Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using Terraform. Follow DevOps best practices, including branching strategies and source control using Git and Bitbucket. Contribute to technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures using Confluence and Bitbucket. Collaborate in Agile ceremonies with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, infrastructure teams, and third-party vendors. Support planned out-of-hours changes and incidents where required. Participate in cost-awareness and optimisation activities within AWS environments. Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications Essential • Experience in IT support and systems administration. • Basic understanding of ITIL, DevOps, Agile, and Kanban principles. • Exposure to Linux administration and troubleshooting. • Hands-on exposure to AWS core services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch). • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. • Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools. • Awareness of application platforms and middleware such as Java, Tomcat, Apache, and NodeJS. • Experience using Git and collaborative development workflows. • Basic scripting skills using Shell or Python. • Understanding of containerisation concepts using Docker. • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Good communication and interpersonal skills. • Willingness to learn and develop within a fast-paced technical environment. • Understanding of incident management and production support environments. • Awareness of security best practices (IAM roles, secrets management). Desirable • Exposure to Guidewire applications. • Exposure to Terraform or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling. • Knowledge of AWS Lambda, serverless, and event-driven architecture. • Experience within insurance or financial services environments. • Experience with EKS / container orchestration (or strong Docker usage). • Experience working in 24/7 production environments, ideally within regulated settings. • Understanding of release management and change controls in regulated environments. Why Join Us? We're all about helping you grow, with plenty of support to develop in your current role whilst also creating opportunities to explore new ones and advance your career. We realise that we need to be a good fit for you above all else so here s what you can enjoy about AND-E: Recognised as the Best Large Insurance Employer: We are proud to have been named the Best Large Insurance Employer for 2023 at the prestigious British Insurance Awards. Unmatched Work-Life Balance. Competitive Salaries and Benefits Package: We offer competitive salaries that recognise your skills and expertise. We champion choice, flexibility, and balance in both work and home life. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures everyone feels valued and supported including embracing neurodiversity and providing the tools needed to thrive. We like to think our benefits package is one of the best, focusing on colleagues health, wealth, and lifestyle. We offer: Up to 28 Days annual leave with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday 7.5% Discretionary Annual Bonus Healix Private Medical Insurance Options 3 x Annual Salary Life Assurance A range of health, wellbeing, and financial support benefits, including money back on health expenses, Employee Assistance Programme, Flu Jab voucher, Virtual GP service, and driving lessons for you and your family. Additional perks such as a pension advisory service, family-friendly policies, season ticket loan , cycle scheme , and financial flexibility through Wagestream . Subject to company performance and completion of probation Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Employees and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics) At AND-E, equal opportunity is more than a policy it s a promise. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments: If you require any adjustments to support you during our recruitment process, please let us know. We re committed to making the process accessible and are happy to help.
Jul 04, 2026
Full time
We re AND-E one of the fastest-growing insurance companies. And we re proud of our warm and inclusive culture. We re building a diverse community, with a unique blend of strengths, to take our business to the next level. As a DevOps Engineer, you ll be at the heart of our platforms, helping keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes while we deliver for our customers. You ll get hands-on with AWS, working across monitoring, incident response, automation, and CI/CD all the good stuff that keeps modern platforms fast, reliable, and scalable. This isn t a role where you ll just keep the lights on. You ll be solving real problems, reducing manual effort, and helping shape how we build and run our systems going forward. You ll work closely with experienced engineers, share ideas, and continuously look for smarter, better ways of doing things. Your work will directly support the systems that power our business, making sure they re ready when our customers need them most. If you re curious, collaborative, and enjoy solving meaningful technical challenges, this could be your next move join us and take your career further. CHALLENGED NOW AND-EXPERT NEXT. This role is based in the UK and requires candidates to have the right to work in the UK. Responsibilities Manage and support AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, networking), while driving automation using Shell, Python, and AWS-native solutions to improve efficiency and reliability. Assist in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as AWS CodePipeline and Jenkins. Support cloud-based deployment, monitoring, and operational tooling across application environments. Maintain platform availability, resilience, and disaster recovery capabilities, contributing to service reliability improvements (SLIs/SLOs). Participate in deployments, releases, and day-to-day operational support across multiple applications. Monitor system health, including application environments, scheduled jobs, integrations, and message queues, and contribute to logging and alerting standards. Support incident management activities, including triage, troubleshooting, escalation, root cause analysis (RCA), and continuous improvement based on incident trends. Assist with routine maintenance tasks such as data validation, fixes, and batch/integration support. Support containerisation using Docker and follow best practices for image creation and management. Assist with infrastructure and system administration tasks across Linux and Windows environments. Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using Terraform. Follow DevOps best practices, including branching strategies and source control using Git and Bitbucket. Contribute to technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures using Confluence and Bitbucket. Collaborate in Agile ceremonies with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, infrastructure teams, and third-party vendors. Support planned out-of-hours changes and incidents where required. Participate in cost-awareness and optimisation activities within AWS environments. Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications Essential • Experience in IT support and systems administration. • Basic understanding of ITIL, DevOps, Agile, and Kanban principles. • Exposure to Linux administration and troubleshooting. • Hands-on exposure to AWS core services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch). • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. • Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools. • Awareness of application platforms and middleware such as Java, Tomcat, Apache, and NodeJS. • Experience using Git and collaborative development workflows. • Basic scripting skills using Shell or Python. • Understanding of containerisation concepts using Docker. • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Good communication and interpersonal skills. • Willingness to learn and develop within a fast-paced technical environment. • Understanding of incident management and production support environments. • Awareness of security best practices (IAM roles, secrets management). Desirable • Exposure to Guidewire applications. • Exposure to Terraform or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling. • Knowledge of AWS Lambda, serverless, and event-driven architecture. • Experience within insurance or financial services environments. • Experience with EKS / container orchestration (or strong Docker usage). • Experience working in 24/7 production environments, ideally within regulated settings. • Understanding of release management and change controls in regulated environments. Why Join Us? We're all about helping you grow, with plenty of support to develop in your current role whilst also creating opportunities to explore new ones and advance your career. We realise that we need to be a good fit for you above all else so here s what you can enjoy about AND-E: Recognised as the Best Large Insurance Employer: We are proud to have been named the Best Large Insurance Employer for 2023 at the prestigious British Insurance Awards. Unmatched Work-Life Balance. Competitive Salaries and Benefits Package: We offer competitive salaries that recognise your skills and expertise. We champion choice, flexibility, and balance in both work and home life. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures everyone feels valued and supported including embracing neurodiversity and providing the tools needed to thrive. We like to think our benefits package is one of the best, focusing on colleagues health, wealth, and lifestyle. We offer: Up to 28 Days annual leave with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday 7.5% Discretionary Annual Bonus Healix Private Medical Insurance Options 3 x Annual Salary Life Assurance A range of health, wellbeing, and financial support benefits, including money back on health expenses, Employee Assistance Programme, Flu Jab voucher, Virtual GP service, and driving lessons for you and your family. Additional perks such as a pension advisory service, family-friendly policies, season ticket loan , cycle scheme , and financial flexibility through Wagestream . Subject to company performance and completion of probation Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Employees and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics) At AND-E, equal opportunity is more than a policy it s a promise. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments: If you require any adjustments to support you during our recruitment process, please let us know. We re committed to making the process accessible and are happy to help.
Overview Provide technical leadership across development teams to ensure the design and delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions. The role combines hands-on development expertise with leadership responsibilities, translating business requirements into robust technical solutions while driving engineering excellence, delivery consistency, and collaboration across onshore and offshore teams. Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Solution Delivery Lead the design and development of key features, components, and services across the application stack Provide hands-on guidance in building scalable applications using React, Node.js, and TypeScript Own critical technical decisions, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and long-term scalability goals Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical challenges and design issues Solution Design & Requirement Translation Translate business and functional requirements into technical designs and implementation plans Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to refine requirements and define solution approaches Produce and review technical design documentation, API specifications, and architectural artefacts Engineering Excellence & Governance Define and enforce coding standards, development best practices, and quality benchmarks Conduct code reviews to ensure maintainability, performance, and security compliance Ensure adherence to DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and secure coding Monitor and improve non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, reliability, and resilience Team Leadership & Offshore Coordination Guide and mentor offshore and distributed development teams, ensuring alignment to delivery standards Allocate tasks, oversee progress, and provide regular technical direction to team members Facilitate knowledge transfer, technical upskilling, and team capability development Ensure effective coordination between onshore and offshore teams, managing dependencies and delivery risks Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with architects, QA teams, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders Participate in and contribute to design reviews, sprint planning, and governance forums Communicate technical decisions, risks, and progress clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Delivery & Agile Execution Support Agile delivery processes including backlog refinement, sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives Ensure timely and predictable delivery of features aligned with sprint and programme objectives Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience Essential skills Core Technologies Front-end: React.js, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript Back-end: Node.js (Express.js/NestJS) API Development: RESTful services, microservices architecture Databases: SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) Architecture & Design Strong understanding of software architecture patterns (microservices, layered architecture, event-driven systems) Experience with scalable and cloud-native solution design Knowledge of system integration patterns and API design principles DevOps & Cloud Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP) Exposure to containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) Engineering Practices Strong grounding in clean code principles and design patterns (SOLID, DRY) Experience with test automation, code quality tools, and static analysis Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements Experience Overall experience with strong hands-on development background Proven experience in technical leadership or senior development roles Experience delivering enterprise-scale applications in Agile environments Exposure to distributed delivery models (onshore/offshore teams) Non-Functional Expectations Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management capabilities Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to balance technical depth with delivery and business priorities Proactive problem-solving and decision-making mindset High level of accountability and ownership Expected Outcomes & Success Measures Solution Quality & Delivery Delivery of high-quality, scalable, and production-ready solutions aligned with business requirements Strong alignment between functional requirements and technical implementation Reduction in defects and improved system stability Team Performance & Coordination Efficient coordination between onshore and offshore teams, resulting in predictable delivery outcomes Improved team productivity, technical capability, and adherence to standards Engineering Excellence Consistent enforcement of coding standards, architecture principles, and best practices Measurable improvements in code quality, test coverage, and deployment reliability Stakeholder Value Positive stakeholder feedback on solution quality, responsiveness, and collaboration Contribution to successful delivery of programme and release milestones Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "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". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.
Jul 04, 2026
Full time
Overview Provide technical leadership across development teams to ensure the design and delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions. The role combines hands-on development expertise with leadership responsibilities, translating business requirements into robust technical solutions while driving engineering excellence, delivery consistency, and collaboration across onshore and offshore teams. Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Solution Delivery Lead the design and development of key features, components, and services across the application stack Provide hands-on guidance in building scalable applications using React, Node.js, and TypeScript Own critical technical decisions, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and long-term scalability goals Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical challenges and design issues Solution Design & Requirement Translation Translate business and functional requirements into technical designs and implementation plans Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to refine requirements and define solution approaches Produce and review technical design documentation, API specifications, and architectural artefacts Engineering Excellence & Governance Define and enforce coding standards, development best practices, and quality benchmarks Conduct code reviews to ensure maintainability, performance, and security compliance Ensure adherence to DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and secure coding Monitor and improve non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, reliability, and resilience Team Leadership & Offshore Coordination Guide and mentor offshore and distributed development teams, ensuring alignment to delivery standards Allocate tasks, oversee progress, and provide regular technical direction to team members Facilitate knowledge transfer, technical upskilling, and team capability development Ensure effective coordination between onshore and offshore teams, managing dependencies and delivery risks Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with architects, QA teams, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders Participate in and contribute to design reviews, sprint planning, and governance forums Communicate technical decisions, risks, and progress clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Delivery & Agile Execution Support Agile delivery processes including backlog refinement, sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives Ensure timely and predictable delivery of features aligned with sprint and programme objectives Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience Essential skills Core Technologies Front-end: React.js, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript Back-end: Node.js (Express.js/NestJS) API Development: RESTful services, microservices architecture Databases: SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) Architecture & Design Strong understanding of software architecture patterns (microservices, layered architecture, event-driven systems) Experience with scalable and cloud-native solution design Knowledge of system integration patterns and API design principles DevOps & Cloud Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP) Exposure to containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) Engineering Practices Strong grounding in clean code principles and design patterns (SOLID, DRY) Experience with test automation, code quality tools, and static analysis Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements Experience Overall experience with strong hands-on development background Proven experience in technical leadership or senior development roles Experience delivering enterprise-scale applications in Agile environments Exposure to distributed delivery models (onshore/offshore teams) Non-Functional Expectations Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management capabilities Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to balance technical depth with delivery and business priorities Proactive problem-solving and decision-making mindset High level of accountability and ownership Expected Outcomes & Success Measures Solution Quality & Delivery Delivery of high-quality, scalable, and production-ready solutions aligned with business requirements Strong alignment between functional requirements and technical implementation Reduction in defects and improved system stability Team Performance & Coordination Efficient coordination between onshore and offshore teams, resulting in predictable delivery outcomes Improved team productivity, technical capability, and adherence to standards Engineering Excellence Consistent enforcement of coding standards, architecture principles, and best practices Measurable improvements in code quality, test coverage, and deployment reliability Stakeholder Value Positive stakeholder feedback on solution quality, responsiveness, and collaboration Contribution to successful delivery of programme and release milestones Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "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". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.
Documentum ECM Developer Telford - onsite Salary: 30k - 70k SC Cleared or Eligible for SC Clearance. Role Summary The Documentum ECM Developer is a hands-on engineering role responsible for developing, enhancing, and supporting OpenText Documentum solutions in an AWS cloud environment. The role focuses on building scalable ECM features, contributing to cloud-based deployments, and applying DevOps best practices to deliver reliable and efficient solutions. Key Responsibilities Development & Engineering Design, develop, and maintain OpenText Documentum applications and integrations Build and enhance custom components using Java and Documentum frameworks (DFC, DFS, D2, xCP) Develop and consume REST APIs for ECM integrations and microservices-based solutions Troubleshoot and resolve defects, performance issues, and production incidents Contribute to solution design with a focus on maintainability and performance AWS & Cloud Implementation Develop and deploy ECM applications on AWS-based environments Work with AWS services such as compute, storage, IAM, and networking Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives by updating and refactoring existing solutions Follow established AWS architecture patterns and best practices DevOps & Automation Contribute to CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes Write and maintain deployment scripts using tools such as Terraform and Ansible (guided by architecture standards) Participate in version control and branching strategies using Git Support environment configuration and promote automation across development workflows Testing, Quality & Support Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability Participate in code reviews and apply feedback to improve code quality Support testing activities and deployments across environments Assist in monitoring and incident resolution using tools like Dynatrace Security & Best Practices Implement secure coding practices aligned with enterprise and AWS standards Work with authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms Ensure proper handling of sensitive data, encryption, and secrets management within applications Required Skills AWS & Cloud Hands-on experience developing applications on AWS Understanding of core AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, etc.) Familiarity with cloud-native development concepts and deployment models Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) ECM & OpenText Technologies Experience with OpenText Documentum Familiarity with: Content Server DFC / DFS D2 and/or xCP Experience developing ECM solutions or customizations Programming & Integration Strong Java development skills Experience working with REST APIs and system integrations Understanding of microservices architecture (preferred) DevOps, Databases & Observability Experience with Git and CI/CD tools Knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL) Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker Exposure to monitoring tools such as Dynatrace or similar Nice to Have Experience working in Agile delivery teams Exposure to performance tuning and optimization Understanding of enterprise application integration patterns If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jul 04, 2026
Full time
Documentum ECM Developer Telford - onsite Salary: 30k - 70k SC Cleared or Eligible for SC Clearance. Role Summary The Documentum ECM Developer is a hands-on engineering role responsible for developing, enhancing, and supporting OpenText Documentum solutions in an AWS cloud environment. The role focuses on building scalable ECM features, contributing to cloud-based deployments, and applying DevOps best practices to deliver reliable and efficient solutions. Key Responsibilities Development & Engineering Design, develop, and maintain OpenText Documentum applications and integrations Build and enhance custom components using Java and Documentum frameworks (DFC, DFS, D2, xCP) Develop and consume REST APIs for ECM integrations and microservices-based solutions Troubleshoot and resolve defects, performance issues, and production incidents Contribute to solution design with a focus on maintainability and performance AWS & Cloud Implementation Develop and deploy ECM applications on AWS-based environments Work with AWS services such as compute, storage, IAM, and networking Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives by updating and refactoring existing solutions Follow established AWS architecture patterns and best practices DevOps & Automation Contribute to CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes Write and maintain deployment scripts using tools such as Terraform and Ansible (guided by architecture standards) Participate in version control and branching strategies using Git Support environment configuration and promote automation across development workflows Testing, Quality & Support Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability Participate in code reviews and apply feedback to improve code quality Support testing activities and deployments across environments Assist in monitoring and incident resolution using tools like Dynatrace Security & Best Practices Implement secure coding practices aligned with enterprise and AWS standards Work with authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms Ensure proper handling of sensitive data, encryption, and secrets management within applications Required Skills AWS & Cloud Hands-on experience developing applications on AWS Understanding of core AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, etc.) Familiarity with cloud-native development concepts and deployment models Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) ECM & OpenText Technologies Experience with OpenText Documentum Familiarity with: Content Server DFC / DFS D2 and/or xCP Experience developing ECM solutions or customizations Programming & Integration Strong Java development skills Experience working with REST APIs and system integrations Understanding of microservices architecture (preferred) DevOps, Databases & Observability Experience with Git and CI/CD tools Knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL) Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker Exposure to monitoring tools such as Dynatrace or similar Nice to Have Experience working in Agile delivery teams Exposure to performance tuning and optimization Understanding of enterprise application integration patterns If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Senior AWS Data Platform Engineer (Fixed Term Contract) When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. We re looking for a Senior Data Platform Engineer to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract , to play a pivotal role in shaping and operating our next-generation data platform. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Microlise One Analytics & AI platform, where you ll help build a secure, scalable and governed data ecosystem that powers analytics, AI, and business-critical insights across the organisation. You ll blend platform engineering, cloud DevOps, and data governance, ensuring our platform is not only high-performing, but also compliant, reliable, and cost-efficient. Be part of a high-impact data and AI transformation programme, work on a modern, cloud-native platform with real business impact, influence how data, analytics and AI are delivered across the organisation, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering and data teams. What you ll be doing Designing, building and operating our AWS-based data platform using infrastructure as code Creating and managing CI/CD pipelines to enable safe, controlled deployments Supporting modern Lakehouse architecture, ingestion, processing and data serving layers Embedding security, governance and compliance controls across the platform Driving platform observability, monitoring, and performance optimisation Owning aspects of cost management (FinOps) and platform efficiency Collaborating with Data Engineers, Analytics & AI teams to deliver trusted data products What you ll bring - Strong experience in platform engineering, cloud engineering or DevOps within data-driven environments - Hands-on expertise in AWS, infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines - Experience building secure, scalable cloud environments - A solid understanding of data platforms, pipelines or analytics ecosystems - A mindset focused on reliability, observability and continuous improvement Technical skills: - AWS (compute, storage, IAM, networking) - Terraform and/or AWS CDK - CI/CD tooling and pipeline engineering - Observability, monitoring and operational tooling - SQL and strong systems thinking Desirable skills: - Lakehouse technologies (e.g. S3 / Iceberg) - Experience in regulated or data-sensitive environments - Multi-account or multi-tenant cloud architecture exposure Why Microlise? When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions has probably been used. Our solutions deliver value to many of the UK s leading grocery retailers and food logistics providers as well as to household names including JCB, Eddie Stobart, Carlsberg, Waitrose, and Royal Mail. Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years, and recently became a Publicly Listed Company with shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people. We believe in developing our staff and support our employees with their professional development goals 37.5 hour week with flexible working opportunities Access to our salary sacrifice EV Car Scheme - payments are made before tax and other contributions, so saving you money, whilst doing your bit for the environment! Great Place to Work certified We have been recognised by the global authority on workplace culture, so come be a part of our success! Private medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members such as: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership and many more! 25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays, increasing with service Invested in employee health and well-being with over 20 mental health first aiders in the business Employee Assistance Programmes Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other local discounts Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts and annual staff awards Executive Box at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Recruitment Process For successful candidates, interviews will take place whilst the advert is still live, via telephone and video conferencing; so don t delay getting your application in! Recruitment Agencies Whilst we make every effort to directly source candidates for our live roles, we do have a very small preferred supplier list on the occasion we may require additional support. We therefore do not accept speculative CVs and/or cold calls to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Managers.
Jul 04, 2026
Full time
Senior AWS Data Platform Engineer (Fixed Term Contract) When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. We re looking for a Senior Data Platform Engineer to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract , to play a pivotal role in shaping and operating our next-generation data platform. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Microlise One Analytics & AI platform, where you ll help build a secure, scalable and governed data ecosystem that powers analytics, AI, and business-critical insights across the organisation. You ll blend platform engineering, cloud DevOps, and data governance, ensuring our platform is not only high-performing, but also compliant, reliable, and cost-efficient. Be part of a high-impact data and AI transformation programme, work on a modern, cloud-native platform with real business impact, influence how data, analytics and AI are delivered across the organisation, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering and data teams. What you ll be doing Designing, building and operating our AWS-based data platform using infrastructure as code Creating and managing CI/CD pipelines to enable safe, controlled deployments Supporting modern Lakehouse architecture, ingestion, processing and data serving layers Embedding security, governance and compliance controls across the platform Driving platform observability, monitoring, and performance optimisation Owning aspects of cost management (FinOps) and platform efficiency Collaborating with Data Engineers, Analytics & AI teams to deliver trusted data products What you ll bring - Strong experience in platform engineering, cloud engineering or DevOps within data-driven environments - Hands-on expertise in AWS, infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines - Experience building secure, scalable cloud environments - A solid understanding of data platforms, pipelines or analytics ecosystems - A mindset focused on reliability, observability and continuous improvement Technical skills: - AWS (compute, storage, IAM, networking) - Terraform and/or AWS CDK - CI/CD tooling and pipeline engineering - Observability, monitoring and operational tooling - SQL and strong systems thinking Desirable skills: - Lakehouse technologies (e.g. S3 / Iceberg) - Experience in regulated or data-sensitive environments - Multi-account or multi-tenant cloud architecture exposure Why Microlise? When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions has probably been used. Our solutions deliver value to many of the UK s leading grocery retailers and food logistics providers as well as to household names including JCB, Eddie Stobart, Carlsberg, Waitrose, and Royal Mail. Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years, and recently became a Publicly Listed Company with shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people. We believe in developing our staff and support our employees with their professional development goals 37.5 hour week with flexible working opportunities Access to our salary sacrifice EV Car Scheme - payments are made before tax and other contributions, so saving you money, whilst doing your bit for the environment! Great Place to Work certified We have been recognised by the global authority on workplace culture, so come be a part of our success! Private medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members such as: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership and many more! 25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays, increasing with service Invested in employee health and well-being with over 20 mental health first aiders in the business Employee Assistance Programmes Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other local discounts Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts and annual staff awards Executive Box at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Recruitment Process For successful candidates, interviews will take place whilst the advert is still live, via telephone and video conferencing; so don t delay getting your application in! Recruitment Agencies Whilst we make every effort to directly source candidates for our live roles, we do have a very small preferred supplier list on the occasion we may require additional support. We therefore do not accept speculative CVs and/or cold calls to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Managers.
Systems Engineer 600 - 675 Inside IR35 Hybrid (2 days a week onsite in London office) 6 month initial contract Long term programme (extensions likely) Help deliver complex modelling and decision-support software used across defence, infrastructure, energy and government. SR2 is supporting a software consultancy to bring on an experienced Systems Engineer contractor to lead the design and delivery of scalable software solutions, working closely with customers, engineers and technical stakeholders. The role: Leading the technical delivery of customer projects Designing scalable, secure and resilient system architectures Translating customer requirements into practical technical solutions Working across cloud, integrations, data pipelines and distributed systems Providing technical leadership to multidisciplinary engineering teams Managing technical risk and driving engineering best practice Requirements: Systems Engineering, Solution Architecture or Technical Leadership Delivering complex enterprise software or distributed systems Cloud-native architectures and systems integration DevOps, CI/CD and modern engineering practices Working directly with customers and senior stakeholders Defence, government, infrastructure or other complex technical environments (desirable) Technology: AWS / Azure / GCP Distributed Systems & APIs SQL / NoSQL Databases Docker / Kubernetes CI/CD & Infrastructure as Code Security & Cloud Architecture Commercial overview: Long-term contract Hybrid working Flexible working hours Highly flexible annual leave policy Private medical and dental cover Cutting-edge AI and Digital Twin projects Competitive day rate Please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will contact you regarding next steps.
Jul 04, 2026
Contractor
Systems Engineer 600 - 675 Inside IR35 Hybrid (2 days a week onsite in London office) 6 month initial contract Long term programme (extensions likely) Help deliver complex modelling and decision-support software used across defence, infrastructure, energy and government. SR2 is supporting a software consultancy to bring on an experienced Systems Engineer contractor to lead the design and delivery of scalable software solutions, working closely with customers, engineers and technical stakeholders. The role: Leading the technical delivery of customer projects Designing scalable, secure and resilient system architectures Translating customer requirements into practical technical solutions Working across cloud, integrations, data pipelines and distributed systems Providing technical leadership to multidisciplinary engineering teams Managing technical risk and driving engineering best practice Requirements: Systems Engineering, Solution Architecture or Technical Leadership Delivering complex enterprise software or distributed systems Cloud-native architectures and systems integration DevOps, CI/CD and modern engineering practices Working directly with customers and senior stakeholders Defence, government, infrastructure or other complex technical environments (desirable) Technology: AWS / Azure / GCP Distributed Systems & APIs SQL / NoSQL Databases Docker / Kubernetes CI/CD & Infrastructure as Code Security & Cloud Architecture Commercial overview: Long-term contract Hybrid working Flexible working hours Highly flexible annual leave policy Private medical and dental cover Cutting-edge AI and Digital Twin projects Competitive day rate Please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will contact you regarding next steps.
Cloud & Platform Lead Engineer required by a large, Manchester based SaaS provider where you'll serve as the team's cloud engineering authority. You'll join at a particularly interesting point in the company's evolution as it invests heavily in the modernisation of its software platforms and infrastructure. With a major digital transformation underway and AI becoming an increasingly important part of the technology strategy, the role offers the chance to help shape the future cloud and platform estate of a large SaaS business. The right candidate is likely to be a senior Site Reliability Engineer or Cloud, Platform or DevOps leader with a strong combination of Azure and AWS experience, already operating at the intersection of engineering, architecture and technology leadership, and who is comfortable bring hands-on while leading, defining standards, guiding investment decisions and delivering initiatives. In return, you'll join a stable and growing SaaS business offering an attractive salary and strong benefits package including an annual bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, enhanced pension contributions, flexible benefits, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and an initial 26 days holiday including your birthday off. Requirements: Experience in Site Reliability, Cloud, Platform or DevOps engineering roles, including technical leadership. Experience designing and supporting cloud native solutions across Azure and AWS environments. Experience defining cloud and platform architectures, Infrastructure as Code approaches, automation strategies and reusable engineering patterns. Experience working with senior technology and business stakeholders to shape technical direction and platform improvements. Experience building, maintaining and improving CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins or similar tooling. Experience with monitoring, observability and operational support using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana and Datadog. Experience managing cloud cost optimisation and governance. Experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes. Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash and PowerShell. Good understanding of cloud networking, security, secure coding practices and compliance requirements. If you're a Site Reliability Engineer, Cloud & Platform Engineer, hands on Platform Architect, Principal DevOps Engineer or Cloud Consultant, looking to play a key role at an early stage of a major technology transformation, apply now!
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
Cloud & Platform Lead Engineer required by a large, Manchester based SaaS provider where you'll serve as the team's cloud engineering authority. You'll join at a particularly interesting point in the company's evolution as it invests heavily in the modernisation of its software platforms and infrastructure. With a major digital transformation underway and AI becoming an increasingly important part of the technology strategy, the role offers the chance to help shape the future cloud and platform estate of a large SaaS business. The right candidate is likely to be a senior Site Reliability Engineer or Cloud, Platform or DevOps leader with a strong combination of Azure and AWS experience, already operating at the intersection of engineering, architecture and technology leadership, and who is comfortable bring hands-on while leading, defining standards, guiding investment decisions and delivering initiatives. In return, you'll join a stable and growing SaaS business offering an attractive salary and strong benefits package including an annual bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, enhanced pension contributions, flexible benefits, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and an initial 26 days holiday including your birthday off. Requirements: Experience in Site Reliability, Cloud, Platform or DevOps engineering roles, including technical leadership. Experience designing and supporting cloud native solutions across Azure and AWS environments. Experience defining cloud and platform architectures, Infrastructure as Code approaches, automation strategies and reusable engineering patterns. Experience working with senior technology and business stakeholders to shape technical direction and platform improvements. Experience building, maintaining and improving CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins or similar tooling. Experience with monitoring, observability and operational support using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana and Datadog. Experience managing cloud cost optimisation and governance. Experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes. Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash and PowerShell. Good understanding of cloud networking, security, secure coding practices and compliance requirements. If you're a Site Reliability Engineer, Cloud & Platform Engineer, hands on Platform Architect, Principal DevOps Engineer or Cloud Consultant, looking to play a key role at an early stage of a major technology transformation, apply now!
Principal Java Engineer (AWS/Microservices) Salary: Up to £105,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Coventry or Central London - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite) Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full time Job Type: Permanent A globally established organisation is seeking an experienced Principal Java Engineer to shape the future of large-scale digital platforms used by millions of customers. This role will focus on driving engineering excellence, defining technical standards and leading the design of scalable, high-availability systems across a modern cloud-native environment. Responsibilities for the Principal Java Engineer: Define and evolve engineering strategy, standards and best practices across your domain Lead technical direction across multiple engineering teams (on & offshore) and programmes Design and oversee delivery of large-scale, distributed systems using modern technologies Provide expert guidance on technical risk, architecture decisions and prioritisation Support Staff Engineers and development teams with deep technical leadership Drive adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, automation and modern engineering practices Leverage AI and intelligent automation to improve productivity and delivery outcomes Mentor engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture and community of practice Work closely with senior stakeholders to align technology with business goals Essential Skills for the Principal Java Engineer: Deep hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka and AWS Experience managing on and offshore teams Strong understanding of software architecture and scalable system design Experience leading development of high-performance distributed systems Experience defining and governing technical standards and engineering practices Strong leadership, mentoring and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Skills for the Principal Java Engineer: Strong advocate of Agile delivery and modern engineering ways of working Experience building collaborative engineering communities Comfortable making data-driven technical decisions at scale Experience working closely with senior engineering leadership teams If you are a senior Java engineering leader looking to shape modern platforms at scale while remaining close to technology, this role offers strong influence, complex challenges and long-term impact.
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
Principal Java Engineer (AWS/Microservices) Salary: Up to £105,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Coventry or Central London - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite) Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full time Job Type: Permanent A globally established organisation is seeking an experienced Principal Java Engineer to shape the future of large-scale digital platforms used by millions of customers. This role will focus on driving engineering excellence, defining technical standards and leading the design of scalable, high-availability systems across a modern cloud-native environment. Responsibilities for the Principal Java Engineer: Define and evolve engineering strategy, standards and best practices across your domain Lead technical direction across multiple engineering teams (on & offshore) and programmes Design and oversee delivery of large-scale, distributed systems using modern technologies Provide expert guidance on technical risk, architecture decisions and prioritisation Support Staff Engineers and development teams with deep technical leadership Drive adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, automation and modern engineering practices Leverage AI and intelligent automation to improve productivity and delivery outcomes Mentor engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture and community of practice Work closely with senior stakeholders to align technology with business goals Essential Skills for the Principal Java Engineer: Deep hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka and AWS Experience managing on and offshore teams Strong understanding of software architecture and scalable system design Experience leading development of high-performance distributed systems Experience defining and governing technical standards and engineering practices Strong leadership, mentoring and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Skills for the Principal Java Engineer: Strong advocate of Agile delivery and modern engineering ways of working Experience building collaborative engineering communities Comfortable making data-driven technical decisions at scale Experience working closely with senior engineering leadership teams If you are a senior Java engineering leader looking to shape modern platforms at scale while remaining close to technology, this role offers strong influence, complex challenges and long-term impact.
Principal Java Engineer (AWS/Microservices) Salary: Up to £105,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Coventry or Central London - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite) Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full time Job Type: Permanent A globally established organisation is seeking an experienced Principal Java Engineer to shape the future of large-scale digital platforms used by millions of customers. This role will focus on driving engineering excellence, defining technical standards and leading the design of scalable, high-availability systems across a modern cloud-native environment. Responsibilities for the Principal Java Engineer: Define and evolve engineering strategy, standards and best practices across your domain Lead technical direction across multiple engineering teams (on and offshore) and programmes Design and oversee delivery of large-scale, distributed systems using modern technologies Provide expert guidance on technical risk, architecture decisions and prioritisation Support Staff Engineers and development teams with deep technical leadership Drive adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, automation and modern engineering practices Leverage AI and intelligent automation to improve productivity and delivery outcomes Mentor engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture and community of practice Work closely with senior stakeholders to align technology with business goals Essential Skills for the Principal Java Engineer: Deep hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka and AWS Experience managing on and offshore teams Strong understanding of software architecture and scalable system design Experience leading development of high-performance distributed systems Experience defining and governing technical standards and engineering practices Strong leadership, mentoring and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Skills for the Principal Java Engineer: Strong advocate of Agile delivery and modern engineering ways of working Experience building collaborative engineering communities Comfortable making data-driven technical decisions at scale Experience working closely with senior engineering leadership teams If you are a senior Java engineering leader looking to shape modern platforms at scale while remaining close to technology, this role offers strong influence, complex challenges and long-term impact.
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
Principal Java Engineer (AWS/Microservices) Salary: Up to £105,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Coventry or Central London - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite) Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full time Job Type: Permanent A globally established organisation is seeking an experienced Principal Java Engineer to shape the future of large-scale digital platforms used by millions of customers. This role will focus on driving engineering excellence, defining technical standards and leading the design of scalable, high-availability systems across a modern cloud-native environment. Responsibilities for the Principal Java Engineer: Define and evolve engineering strategy, standards and best practices across your domain Lead technical direction across multiple engineering teams (on and offshore) and programmes Design and oversee delivery of large-scale, distributed systems using modern technologies Provide expert guidance on technical risk, architecture decisions and prioritisation Support Staff Engineers and development teams with deep technical leadership Drive adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, automation and modern engineering practices Leverage AI and intelligent automation to improve productivity and delivery outcomes Mentor engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture and community of practice Work closely with senior stakeholders to align technology with business goals Essential Skills for the Principal Java Engineer: Deep hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka and AWS Experience managing on and offshore teams Strong understanding of software architecture and scalable system design Experience leading development of high-performance distributed systems Experience defining and governing technical standards and engineering practices Strong leadership, mentoring and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Skills for the Principal Java Engineer: Strong advocate of Agile delivery and modern engineering ways of working Experience building collaborative engineering communities Comfortable making data-driven technical decisions at scale Experience working closely with senior engineering leadership teams If you are a senior Java engineering leader looking to shape modern platforms at scale while remaining close to technology, this role offers strong influence, complex challenges and long-term impact.
Moorepay is transforming. We are a trusted leader in UK Payroll and HR solutions, but we aren't resting on our history. We are embarking on a major digital transformation to redefine how businesses manage their most important asset: their people. The Cloud & Platform Engineering Lead will ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our engineering systems. Working closely with the Engineering Manager and Head of Engineering, the Platform Lead will identify priorities to remove friction from engineering teams, streamline processes, and enhance operational excellence. This role combines software engineering principles with systems administration to deliver robust, automated, cost-effective, and secure-by-design solutions. The Cloud & Platform Engineering Lead plays a critical role in ensuring that our AI-driven, cloud-native platform is reliable, observable, secure, and able to scale with the organisation's growth. As we adopt intelligent agents, autonomous workflows, and increasingly complex distributed systems, the Platform Lead ensures that resilience, performance, and operational excellence are built into everything we deliver. By partnering closely with Engineers, Architects, and the Engineering Manager, the SRE defines the patterns, tooling, and automation that enable fast, safe, and repeatable deployments. This role safeguards our production environment, drives continuous improvement across CI/CD and observability, and establishes reliability practices that empower autonomous squads to move quickly without compromising stability. The Platform Lead is essential to maintaining customer trust, supporting AI-first innovation, and ensuring our platform remains robust, secure, and highly available on a scale. Key Responsibilities Technical & Architectural Leadership Define and deliver cloud and platform architectures aligned with enterprise patterns and security frameworks. Produce Low-Level Designs and ensure alignment with High-Level Designs. Drive adoption of automation, Infrastructure as Code and reusable solution patterns. Provide expert guidance on cloud-native architectures, containerisation and modern engineering practices. Platform Engineering & Delivery Enablement Build, maintain and optimise CI/CD pipelines. Enhance observability through logging, alerting and monitoring. Ensure platform services scale with evolving business demands. Support operational readiness across all environments. Cost Optimisation Lead cost-efficient design, provisioning and operation of cloud and platform services. Implement tagging standards, usage reporting, budget alerts and governance controls. Identify and eliminate underutilised or unnecessary spend. Drive adoption of autoscaling, rightsizing, reserved instances and savings plans. Collaborate with Finance on forecasting and cost reviews. Cloud Capability Leadership Define and evolve the Cloud Delivery Roadmap. Maintain a Cloud Service Catalogue aligned to KPIs and SLAs. Embed continuous improvement across cloud and platform services. Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with Architecture, Group Technology, Service Management, Product and Portfolio teams. Communicate technical plans, risks and performance updates. Manage third-party cloud partners. People Leadership Lead, coach and develop a high-performing engineering team. Support career development and skills growth. Promote a collaborative and innovative team culture. Skills & Experience Proven experience in Cloud, Platform or DevOps engineering roles. Strong experience in Azure and AWS cloud environments. Proven expertise with CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins). Leadership experience, both through delivery and developing technical teams. Expertise in monitoring and observability platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog). Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell). Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Solid understanding of networking, security, and cost optimisation in cloud environments. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and compliance frameworks.
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
Moorepay is transforming. We are a trusted leader in UK Payroll and HR solutions, but we aren't resting on our history. We are embarking on a major digital transformation to redefine how businesses manage their most important asset: their people. The Cloud & Platform Engineering Lead will ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our engineering systems. Working closely with the Engineering Manager and Head of Engineering, the Platform Lead will identify priorities to remove friction from engineering teams, streamline processes, and enhance operational excellence. This role combines software engineering principles with systems administration to deliver robust, automated, cost-effective, and secure-by-design solutions. The Cloud & Platform Engineering Lead plays a critical role in ensuring that our AI-driven, cloud-native platform is reliable, observable, secure, and able to scale with the organisation's growth. As we adopt intelligent agents, autonomous workflows, and increasingly complex distributed systems, the Platform Lead ensures that resilience, performance, and operational excellence are built into everything we deliver. By partnering closely with Engineers, Architects, and the Engineering Manager, the SRE defines the patterns, tooling, and automation that enable fast, safe, and repeatable deployments. This role safeguards our production environment, drives continuous improvement across CI/CD and observability, and establishes reliability practices that empower autonomous squads to move quickly without compromising stability. The Platform Lead is essential to maintaining customer trust, supporting AI-first innovation, and ensuring our platform remains robust, secure, and highly available on a scale. Key Responsibilities Technical & Architectural Leadership Define and deliver cloud and platform architectures aligned with enterprise patterns and security frameworks. Produce Low-Level Designs and ensure alignment with High-Level Designs. Drive adoption of automation, Infrastructure as Code and reusable solution patterns. Provide expert guidance on cloud-native architectures, containerisation and modern engineering practices. Platform Engineering & Delivery Enablement Build, maintain and optimise CI/CD pipelines. Enhance observability through logging, alerting and monitoring. Ensure platform services scale with evolving business demands. Support operational readiness across all environments. Cost Optimisation Lead cost-efficient design, provisioning and operation of cloud and platform services. Implement tagging standards, usage reporting, budget alerts and governance controls. Identify and eliminate underutilised or unnecessary spend. Drive adoption of autoscaling, rightsizing, reserved instances and savings plans. Collaborate with Finance on forecasting and cost reviews. Cloud Capability Leadership Define and evolve the Cloud Delivery Roadmap. Maintain a Cloud Service Catalogue aligned to KPIs and SLAs. Embed continuous improvement across cloud and platform services. Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with Architecture, Group Technology, Service Management, Product and Portfolio teams. Communicate technical plans, risks and performance updates. Manage third-party cloud partners. People Leadership Lead, coach and develop a high-performing engineering team. Support career development and skills growth. Promote a collaborative and innovative team culture. Skills & Experience Proven experience in Cloud, Platform or DevOps engineering roles. Strong experience in Azure and AWS cloud environments. Proven expertise with CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins). Leadership experience, both through delivery and developing technical teams. Expertise in monitoring and observability platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog). Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell). Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Solid understanding of networking, security, and cost optimisation in cloud environments. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and compliance frameworks.
Senior Full Stack Engineers - Remote and Pilsworth, Bury - 4 months+ One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a number of Senior Full Stack Engineers. Please find some details below: Location: Pilsworth, Bury 3 days onsite per week Clearance required: BPSS Job Description: Role Summary We are supporting a leading global retailer in establishing dedicated Marketplace and Conversion Optimisation squads to accelerate digital commerce improvements ahead of Peak. We are seeking exceptional Senior/Principal Full Stack Engineers who combine deep technical expertise with strong product thinking and software craftsmanship. This is a hands-on engineering role. Successful candidates will spend the majority of their time designing, building and shipping production software while embedding modern engineering practices within the squad. These engineers are expected to act as Engineering Catalysts-leading by example, improving engineering quality, accelerating delivery and raising the capability of the wider team through day-to-day delivery. This is not a traditional senior developer role. We are looking for engineers who think beyond tickets, understand customer outcomes and help create high-performing engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Deliver Customer Outcomes: Design, build and deploy scalable, secure and cloud-native applications across Marketplace and Conversion domains. Work closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Data Analysts and QA to understand customer problems and translate them into technical solutions. Deliver customer-facing capabilities that improve conversion, customer experience and commercial outcomes. Take ownership of features from discovery through production. Lead Through Hands-on Engineering Lead technical delivery through hands-on software engineering. Build production-ready software every sprint. Pair programme with engineers to solve complex technical challenges. Drive pragmatic engineering decisions balancing speed, quality and maintainability. Own technical implementation across the SDLC. Embed Engineering Excellence: Champion software craftsmanship and clean code. Embed engineering standards and best practices into day-to-day delivery. Drive code quality through peer reviews and collaborative development. Promote reusable components, modular design and maintainable solutions. Embed automated testing and secure-by-default engineering. Mentor engineers through pairing and technical leadership. Accelerate Engineering Delivery: Adopt and improve standard CI/CD pipelines and engineering tooling. Remove engineering friction across build, test and deployment. Improve release quality, deployment confidence and delivery predictability. Drive automation across the engineering life cycle. Contribute reusable engineering assets, templates and patterns. Continuously improve developer experience. Build Quality into Every Release: Deliver production-ready software with quality built in. Embed automated testing, quality gates and security checks. Support progressive delivery using feature flags and safe deployment techniques. Ensure applications are observable, resilient and operationally ready. Improve build success rates and deployment reliability. Architecture & Engineering: Design solutions aligned to business domains and modern architecture principles. Build loosely coupled, scalable and maintainable services. Apply reusable architecture patterns and engineering guardrails. Collaborate with Architecture while maintaining delivery pace. Reduce technical debt through pragmatic engineering decisions. Continuous Improvement: Identify engineering bottlenecks and delivery inefficiencies. Improve developer productivity through automation and simplification. Contribute to engineering communities, playbooks and knowledge sharing. Create a culture of ownership and continuous improvement. Leave reusable engineering assets for future teams. AI-enabled Engineering: AI-assisted software development. Test generation and documentation. Code review support. Engineering knowledge retrieval. Root cause analysis and troubleshooting. Developer copilots where they improve productivity and quality. Technical Skills Essential: Strong Full Stack software engineering experience. React/Next.js. Node.js/TypeScript. Strong AWS cloud-native development experience. REST APIs and microservices. GitHub and modern Git workflows. CI/CD and continuous delivery. Automated testing. Agile product delivery. Desirable: CommerceTools or similar composable commerce platforms. Terraform/Infrastructure as Code. GitHub Actions. Docker/Kubernetes. Monorepo development. Event-driven architecture. Observability platforms. Feature flag frameworks. AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, Gemini Code Assist). Experience 8+ years commercial Full Stack software engineering experience. Proven delivery of cloud-native digital products. Experience working within cross-functional Agile product teams. Strong understanding of modern software engineering, DevOps and engineering best practices. Experience mentoring engineers through hands-on delivery. What We're Looking For Lead through hands-on delivery rather than governance. Think beyond individual features and understand customer and business outcomes. Demonstrate exceptional software craftsmanship. Challenge requirements constructively and contribute to product conversations. Raise engineering standards through practical delivery. Improve the engineering system as well as the software. Balance pragmatism with long-term engineering quality. Naturally mentor and elevate engineers around them. Embrace continuous learning and modern engineering practices. Success Measures Deliver measurable customer and commercial outcomes. Increase engineering velocity and deployment confidence. Improve software quality and engineering productivity. Reduce release risk through automation and engineering best practices. Increase reuse of engineering assets and patterns. Embed engineering excellence and software craftsmanship into everyday delivery. Leave the squad strong Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.
Jul 03, 2026
Contractor
Senior Full Stack Engineers - Remote and Pilsworth, Bury - 4 months+ One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a number of Senior Full Stack Engineers. Please find some details below: Location: Pilsworth, Bury 3 days onsite per week Clearance required: BPSS Job Description: Role Summary We are supporting a leading global retailer in establishing dedicated Marketplace and Conversion Optimisation squads to accelerate digital commerce improvements ahead of Peak. We are seeking exceptional Senior/Principal Full Stack Engineers who combine deep technical expertise with strong product thinking and software craftsmanship. This is a hands-on engineering role. Successful candidates will spend the majority of their time designing, building and shipping production software while embedding modern engineering practices within the squad. These engineers are expected to act as Engineering Catalysts-leading by example, improving engineering quality, accelerating delivery and raising the capability of the wider team through day-to-day delivery. This is not a traditional senior developer role. We are looking for engineers who think beyond tickets, understand customer outcomes and help create high-performing engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Deliver Customer Outcomes: Design, build and deploy scalable, secure and cloud-native applications across Marketplace and Conversion domains. Work closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Data Analysts and QA to understand customer problems and translate them into technical solutions. Deliver customer-facing capabilities that improve conversion, customer experience and commercial outcomes. Take ownership of features from discovery through production. Lead Through Hands-on Engineering Lead technical delivery through hands-on software engineering. Build production-ready software every sprint. Pair programme with engineers to solve complex technical challenges. Drive pragmatic engineering decisions balancing speed, quality and maintainability. Own technical implementation across the SDLC. Embed Engineering Excellence: Champion software craftsmanship and clean code. Embed engineering standards and best practices into day-to-day delivery. Drive code quality through peer reviews and collaborative development. Promote reusable components, modular design and maintainable solutions. Embed automated testing and secure-by-default engineering. Mentor engineers through pairing and technical leadership. Accelerate Engineering Delivery: Adopt and improve standard CI/CD pipelines and engineering tooling. Remove engineering friction across build, test and deployment. Improve release quality, deployment confidence and delivery predictability. Drive automation across the engineering life cycle. Contribute reusable engineering assets, templates and patterns. Continuously improve developer experience. Build Quality into Every Release: Deliver production-ready software with quality built in. Embed automated testing, quality gates and security checks. Support progressive delivery using feature flags and safe deployment techniques. Ensure applications are observable, resilient and operationally ready. Improve build success rates and deployment reliability. Architecture & Engineering: Design solutions aligned to business domains and modern architecture principles. Build loosely coupled, scalable and maintainable services. Apply reusable architecture patterns and engineering guardrails. Collaborate with Architecture while maintaining delivery pace. Reduce technical debt through pragmatic engineering decisions. Continuous Improvement: Identify engineering bottlenecks and delivery inefficiencies. Improve developer productivity through automation and simplification. Contribute to engineering communities, playbooks and knowledge sharing. Create a culture of ownership and continuous improvement. Leave reusable engineering assets for future teams. AI-enabled Engineering: AI-assisted software development. Test generation and documentation. Code review support. Engineering knowledge retrieval. Root cause analysis and troubleshooting. Developer copilots where they improve productivity and quality. Technical Skills Essential: Strong Full Stack software engineering experience. React/Next.js. Node.js/TypeScript. Strong AWS cloud-native development experience. REST APIs and microservices. GitHub and modern Git workflows. CI/CD and continuous delivery. Automated testing. Agile product delivery. Desirable: CommerceTools or similar composable commerce platforms. Terraform/Infrastructure as Code. GitHub Actions. Docker/Kubernetes. Monorepo development. Event-driven architecture. Observability platforms. Feature flag frameworks. AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, Gemini Code Assist). Experience 8+ years commercial Full Stack software engineering experience. Proven delivery of cloud-native digital products. Experience working within cross-functional Agile product teams. Strong understanding of modern software engineering, DevOps and engineering best practices. Experience mentoring engineers through hands-on delivery. What We're Looking For Lead through hands-on delivery rather than governance. Think beyond individual features and understand customer and business outcomes. Demonstrate exceptional software craftsmanship. Challenge requirements constructively and contribute to product conversations. Raise engineering standards through practical delivery. Improve the engineering system as well as the software. Balance pragmatism with long-term engineering quality. Naturally mentor and elevate engineers around them. Embrace continuous learning and modern engineering practices. Success Measures Deliver measurable customer and commercial outcomes. Increase engineering velocity and deployment confidence. Improve software quality and engineering productivity. Reduce release risk through automation and engineering best practices. Increase reuse of engineering assets and patterns. Embed engineering excellence and software craftsmanship into everyday delivery. Leave the squad strong Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.
About Scrumconnect Consulting At Scrumconnect Consulting, we help organisations deliver high-quality digital services through agile delivery, modern engineering practices, and user-centred design. Our teams work across a range of complex transformation programmes, building scalable, secure, and accessible solutions that create meaningful impact. We are looking for a highly experienced Principal Software Developer to provide technical leadership, shape engineering strategy, and drive the successful delivery of complex software solutions across multiple projects and teams. Role Overview As a Principal Software Developer, you will play a key role in defining technical direction, establishing engineering best practices, and mentoring development teams. You will collaborate with architects, product managers, delivery teams, and stakeholders to design and deliver robust, scalable, and secure software solutions. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to influence engineering decisions across an organisation. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across multiple projects and delivery teams. Define and drive software engineering standards, best practices, and development frameworks. Design scalable, resilient, secure, and maintainable software architectures. Lead the delivery of complex software solutions from concept through to production. Collaborate with product, delivery, architecture, and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with organisational objectives. Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical design sessions. Mentor and support software engineers, senior developers, and technical leads. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across development processes and tooling. Champion DevOps, CI/CD, cloud-native development, and automation practices. Identify and mitigate technical risks while ensuring high-quality delivery outcomes. Support recruitment, technical assessments, and capability development within engineering teams. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending improvements where appropriate. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive experience in software development and technical leadership roles. Strong expertise in one or more programming languages such as: Java JavaScript/TypeScript Node.js C# Python Go Experience designing and delivering large-scale distributed systems and microservices architectures. Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as: AWS Azure Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Strong knowledge of containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with API design, integration patterns, and event-driven architectures. Excellent understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and coding standards. Experience working within Agile delivery environments. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Proven experience mentoring and leading engineering teams. Desirable Skills Experience working within public sector or regulated environments. Knowledge of security, accessibility, and compliance requirements. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, etc.). Experience with data platforms, analytics, or AI-enabled solutions. Experience contributing to enterprise architecture and technology strategy. Relevant cloud, architecture, or engineering certifications. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work on impactful digital transformation programmes. Flexible and collaborative working environment. Professional development and learning opportunities. Access to a highly skilled community of engineers, architects, and delivery professionals. Career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy. Diversity & Inclusion Scrumconnect Consulting is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams and helps us build better solutions for our clients and communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
About Scrumconnect Consulting At Scrumconnect Consulting, we help organisations deliver high-quality digital services through agile delivery, modern engineering practices, and user-centred design. Our teams work across a range of complex transformation programmes, building scalable, secure, and accessible solutions that create meaningful impact. We are looking for a highly experienced Principal Software Developer to provide technical leadership, shape engineering strategy, and drive the successful delivery of complex software solutions across multiple projects and teams. Role Overview As a Principal Software Developer, you will play a key role in defining technical direction, establishing engineering best practices, and mentoring development teams. You will collaborate with architects, product managers, delivery teams, and stakeholders to design and deliver robust, scalable, and secure software solutions. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to influence engineering decisions across an organisation. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across multiple projects and delivery teams. Define and drive software engineering standards, best practices, and development frameworks. Design scalable, resilient, secure, and maintainable software architectures. Lead the delivery of complex software solutions from concept through to production. Collaborate with product, delivery, architecture, and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with organisational objectives. Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical design sessions. Mentor and support software engineers, senior developers, and technical leads. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across development processes and tooling. Champion DevOps, CI/CD, cloud-native development, and automation practices. Identify and mitigate technical risks while ensuring high-quality delivery outcomes. Support recruitment, technical assessments, and capability development within engineering teams. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending improvements where appropriate. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive experience in software development and technical leadership roles. Strong expertise in one or more programming languages such as: Java JavaScript/TypeScript Node.js C# Python Go Experience designing and delivering large-scale distributed systems and microservices architectures. Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as: AWS Azure Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Strong knowledge of containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with API design, integration patterns, and event-driven architectures. Excellent understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and coding standards. Experience working within Agile delivery environments. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Proven experience mentoring and leading engineering teams. Desirable Skills Experience working within public sector or regulated environments. Knowledge of security, accessibility, and compliance requirements. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, etc.). Experience with data platforms, analytics, or AI-enabled solutions. Experience contributing to enterprise architecture and technology strategy. Relevant cloud, architecture, or engineering certifications. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work on impactful digital transformation programmes. Flexible and collaborative working environment. Professional development and learning opportunities. Access to a highly skilled community of engineers, architects, and delivery professionals. Career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy. Diversity & Inclusion Scrumconnect Consulting is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams and helps us build better solutions for our clients and communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Senior Software Engineer (.NET / AWS) Location: Manchester / Hybrid Salary: Up to 75,000 + benefits The Role We are looking to hire experienced Senior Software Engineers to join a growing engineering function. You'll play a key role in designing and building scalable, cloud-native applications that support a rapidly evolving digital product suite. Working closely with the wider engineering team, product managers, and stakeholders, you'll contribute across the full development lifecycle - from architecture and design through to deployment and optimisation. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking, collaborative team with a strong engineering culture and modern tech stack. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain applications using .NET technologies (C#) Build and deploy scalable systems within AWS cloud environments Contribute to architecture and technical decision-making Work closely with Product and Engineering teams to deliver features Champion best practice, code quality, and mentoring within the team Improve system performance, reliability, and scalability Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes Required Experience Strong commercial experience with .NET / C# Hands-on experience with AWS (essential) Experience building scalable, distributed systems Strong understanding of APIs and microservices architecture Exposure to CI/CD and DevOps ways of working Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Desirable Skills Experience with Docker / Kubernetes Knowledge of event-driven systems Any frontend exposure (React / Angular) is a bonus Experience in a regulated environment (nice to have) What's on Offer Salary up to 75,000 Hybrid working in Manchester Strong engineering culture and collaborative team Opportunity to influence technical direction Clear progression opportunities Interested? Please submit your CV to Chrissie Rehman at DCS Recruitment via the link provided . Alternatively email me on (url removed) INDTECH DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer (.NET / AWS) Location: Manchester / Hybrid Salary: Up to 75,000 + benefits The Role We are looking to hire experienced Senior Software Engineers to join a growing engineering function. You'll play a key role in designing and building scalable, cloud-native applications that support a rapidly evolving digital product suite. Working closely with the wider engineering team, product managers, and stakeholders, you'll contribute across the full development lifecycle - from architecture and design through to deployment and optimisation. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking, collaborative team with a strong engineering culture and modern tech stack. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain applications using .NET technologies (C#) Build and deploy scalable systems within AWS cloud environments Contribute to architecture and technical decision-making Work closely with Product and Engineering teams to deliver features Champion best practice, code quality, and mentoring within the team Improve system performance, reliability, and scalability Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes Required Experience Strong commercial experience with .NET / C# Hands-on experience with AWS (essential) Experience building scalable, distributed systems Strong understanding of APIs and microservices architecture Exposure to CI/CD and DevOps ways of working Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Desirable Skills Experience with Docker / Kubernetes Knowledge of event-driven systems Any frontend exposure (React / Angular) is a bonus Experience in a regulated environment (nice to have) What's on Offer Salary up to 75,000 Hybrid working in Manchester Strong engineering culture and collaborative team Opportunity to influence technical direction Clear progression opportunities Interested? Please submit your CV to Chrissie Rehman at DCS Recruitment via the link provided . Alternatively email me on (url removed) INDTECH DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect Consulting is a UK-based digital transformation consultancy delivering agile, secure technology solutions for public and private sector clients. This is a fully remote role based in India, supporting our UK operations and client base. You will work closely with our UK leadership team and must be comfortable operating within UK regulatory and legal frameworks. About the role As a Senior Technical Architect, you will lead the design and assurance of technical architecture across digital services. You will work across multiple teams, ensuring solutions are aligned with agreed standards and principles. This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership - guiding teams through complex challenges, supporting architectural decision-making, and ensuring long-term sustainability of systems. Hybrid working Based in Newcastle upon Tyne with three days per week on-site. Remaining days may be worked remotely. Key responsibilities Architecture leadership Lead the design and assurance of technical architectures across services. Provide guidance on key architectural decisions and trade-offs. Standards & patterns Define and promote technical standards, patterns, and best practices to ensure consistency and reuse across systems. Mentoring & capability Mentor architects and senior engineers, helping to build technical capability across teams and the wider organisation. Risk & opportunity Identify cross-cutting risks and opportunities, ensuring alignment with organisational and programme-level strategy. Governance & assurance Support architectural governance, reviews, and assurance processes to ensure solutions meet long-term needs. Strategic alignment Ensure technical architecture aligns with broader organisational and digital strategy while driving continuous improvement Skills and experience required Strong experience in senior technical architecture roles (public sector preferred) Proven ability to design and govern complex technical solutions Deep understanding of modern application and integration architectures Experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) Ability to lead architectural decision-making across multiple teams Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Experience working in Agile delivery environments Prior public sector experience - essential Desirable Experience working across large or complex organisations Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud-native delivery models Experience contributing to architecture governance and assurance Ability to work effectively in a hybrid working environment Diversity and Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect Consulting is a UK-based digital transformation consultancy delivering agile, secure technology solutions for public and private sector clients. This is a fully remote role based in India, supporting our UK operations and client base. You will work closely with our UK leadership team and must be comfortable operating within UK regulatory and legal frameworks. About the role As a Senior Technical Architect, you will lead the design and assurance of technical architecture across digital services. You will work across multiple teams, ensuring solutions are aligned with agreed standards and principles. This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership - guiding teams through complex challenges, supporting architectural decision-making, and ensuring long-term sustainability of systems. Hybrid working Based in Newcastle upon Tyne with three days per week on-site. Remaining days may be worked remotely. Key responsibilities Architecture leadership Lead the design and assurance of technical architectures across services. Provide guidance on key architectural decisions and trade-offs. Standards & patterns Define and promote technical standards, patterns, and best practices to ensure consistency and reuse across systems. Mentoring & capability Mentor architects and senior engineers, helping to build technical capability across teams and the wider organisation. Risk & opportunity Identify cross-cutting risks and opportunities, ensuring alignment with organisational and programme-level strategy. Governance & assurance Support architectural governance, reviews, and assurance processes to ensure solutions meet long-term needs. Strategic alignment Ensure technical architecture aligns with broader organisational and digital strategy while driving continuous improvement Skills and experience required Strong experience in senior technical architecture roles (public sector preferred) Proven ability to design and govern complex technical solutions Deep understanding of modern application and integration architectures Experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) Ability to lead architectural decision-making across multiple teams Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Experience working in Agile delivery environments Prior public sector experience - essential Desirable Experience working across large or complex organisations Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud-native delivery models Experience contributing to architecture governance and assurance Ability to work effectively in a hybrid working environment Diversity and Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.
Technical Lead Job | East Kilbride/Hybrid | Permanent | JavaScript, TypeScript Location: East Kilbride/Glasgow (Hybrid) Salary: £70K - £80K PA Flexible, DOE About the Client: Our client is a well-established, product-led technology business delivering advanced software solutions within a highly transaction-driven environment. Operating across the UK and internationally, they specialise in building scalable platforms that power large-scale, real-world applications. With a strong reputation for innovation, technical excellence, and long-standing customer partnerships, the organisation continues to invest heavily in modern technologies, cloud-native solutions, and in-house engineering capability. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team where engineering plays a central role in driving business outcomes and product evolution. The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will be an experienced Technical Lead with a strong foundation in hands-on software engineering and a proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams. They will be confident making technical decisions, driving delivery, and improving engineering standards across the board. A proactive and solution-focused mindset is key, along with the ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively across product, QA, and DevOps functions. This individual will be equally comfortable contributing to code as they are shaping architecture, mentoring engineers, and ensuring best practices are consistently applied. Key Responsibilities & Requirements: Must Have: Strong commercial experience developing production-grade applications using JavaScript/TypeScript Solid background in Java and associated technologies (J2EE, JSP, etc.) Experience building modern web applications using React and Next.js Proven track record in a Technical Lead (or similar) role with team leadership responsibility Hands-on experience designing and delivering cloud-native solutions within AWS (including infrastructure deployment) Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment practices Ability to design scalable, secure, and resilient systems Experience producing and reviewing technical architecture and solution designs Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and full software development life cycle Experience driving code quality, testing, and best practice engineering standards Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills Desirable: Experience working with payment systems or within regulated environments 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.
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
Technical Lead Job | East Kilbride/Hybrid | Permanent | JavaScript, TypeScript Location: East Kilbride/Glasgow (Hybrid) Salary: £70K - £80K PA Flexible, DOE About the Client: Our client is a well-established, product-led technology business delivering advanced software solutions within a highly transaction-driven environment. Operating across the UK and internationally, they specialise in building scalable platforms that power large-scale, real-world applications. With a strong reputation for innovation, technical excellence, and long-standing customer partnerships, the organisation continues to invest heavily in modern technologies, cloud-native solutions, and in-house engineering capability. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team where engineering plays a central role in driving business outcomes and product evolution. The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will be an experienced Technical Lead with a strong foundation in hands-on software engineering and a proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams. They will be confident making technical decisions, driving delivery, and improving engineering standards across the board. A proactive and solution-focused mindset is key, along with the ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively across product, QA, and DevOps functions. This individual will be equally comfortable contributing to code as they are shaping architecture, mentoring engineers, and ensuring best practices are consistently applied. Key Responsibilities & Requirements: Must Have: Strong commercial experience developing production-grade applications using JavaScript/TypeScript Solid background in Java and associated technologies (J2EE, JSP, etc.) Experience building modern web applications using React and Next.js Proven track record in a Technical Lead (or similar) role with team leadership responsibility Hands-on experience designing and delivering cloud-native solutions within AWS (including infrastructure deployment) Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment practices Ability to design scalable, secure, and resilient systems Experience producing and reviewing technical architecture and solution designs Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and full software development life cycle Experience driving code quality, testing, and best practice engineering standards Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills Desirable: Experience working with payment systems or within regulated environments 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.
Platform Engineering Lead We're looking for an experienced Platform Engineering Lead to lead our platform capability and enable engineering teams to deliver secure, reliable and scalable software. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining people management with technical leadership. You'll manage a team of three Platform Engineers while acting as the technical lead for a wider team of five engineers, setting technical direction, coaching engineers and driving platform excellence. You'll have started your career as a software developer-ideally with a Java background-and progressed into Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) or Kubernetes-focused roles. You'll be passionate about treating infrastructure as a product, improving the developer experience and using automation to simplify software delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor and develop a team of three Platform Engineers. Provide technical leadership for a wider team of five engineers, defining standards and best practices. Design and evolve a secure, scalable cloud platform with a focus on developer experience. Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, GitOps and observability. Work closely with engineering teams to improve platform adoption, reliability and software delivery. Balance strategic planning with hands-on technical leadership where required. Essential Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience in Platform Engineering, SRE, DevOps or Cloud Infrastructure. Previous software development experience, ideally in Java or similar enterprise development environments. Experience leading engineering teams, including people management and technical leadership. Strong Kubernetes and container platform expertise. Deep experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with knowledge of Azure and/or AWS. Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or Ansible. Experience with CI/CD and GitOps tools such as Jenkins and ArgoCD. Knowledge of cloud-native architectures, microservices, networking and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana and OpenTelemetry. Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams. We believe in equal opportunity for all and actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Source Group International Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
Platform Engineering Lead We're looking for an experienced Platform Engineering Lead to lead our platform capability and enable engineering teams to deliver secure, reliable and scalable software. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining people management with technical leadership. You'll manage a team of three Platform Engineers while acting as the technical lead for a wider team of five engineers, setting technical direction, coaching engineers and driving platform excellence. You'll have started your career as a software developer-ideally with a Java background-and progressed into Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) or Kubernetes-focused roles. You'll be passionate about treating infrastructure as a product, improving the developer experience and using automation to simplify software delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor and develop a team of three Platform Engineers. Provide technical leadership for a wider team of five engineers, defining standards and best practices. Design and evolve a secure, scalable cloud platform with a focus on developer experience. Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, GitOps and observability. Work closely with engineering teams to improve platform adoption, reliability and software delivery. Balance strategic planning with hands-on technical leadership where required. Essential Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience in Platform Engineering, SRE, DevOps or Cloud Infrastructure. Previous software development experience, ideally in Java or similar enterprise development environments. Experience leading engineering teams, including people management and technical leadership. Strong Kubernetes and container platform expertise. Deep experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with knowledge of Azure and/or AWS. Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or Ansible. Experience with CI/CD and GitOps tools such as Jenkins and ArgoCD. Knowledge of cloud-native architectures, microservices, networking and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana and OpenTelemetry. Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams. We believe in equal opportunity for all and actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Source Group International Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Platform Engineer / Senior Platform Engineer AWS Kubernetes Terraform Linux - Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) - £75,000 - £110,000 (Dependant on experience and location) + excellent benefits! - Hybrid (upto 30% onsite, 70% working from home) - Multiple UK Locations Staffordshire, Shropshire, West Midlands, East Midlands We are working with one of the UK's leading technology companies who are looking to onboard a number of Platform Engineers and Senior Platform Engineers as part of a major expansion. You'll join a highly experienced engineering team designing, building and supporting enterprise cloud platforms used across large-scale, business-critical environments. This is an opportunity to work with modern cloud-native technologies while helping shape the future of platform engineering. The ideal candidate will have had prior experience building and owning enterprise platforms (ideally 100+ user base). What you'll be doing: - Designing and building AWS cloud platforms - Building and supporting Kubernetes environments (EKS/AKS) - Developing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform - Creating CI/CD pipelines and automation - Building Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) and self-service tooling - Improving observability, reliability and platform performance - Working closely with architects and engineering teams on large-scale transformation programmes To be suitable, you must have experience with most of the following: - AWS - Kubernetes - Terraform - Linux - Git - CI/CD - Infrastructure as Code - Platform Engineering or DevOps Desirable but not essential - Experience with GitOps, Observability (Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry), SRE or DevSecOps. What's on offer? - £75,000 - £110,000 depending on experience and location - Hybrid working (upto 30% onsite, 70% working from home) - Private healthcare - Excellent pension - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays - Ongoing technical training and certifications - Clear progression into Lead, Principal and Architect roles Due to the nature of some projects, applicants must hold SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain it (typically requiring five years' UK residency). So, if you're a Platform Engineer or DevOps Engineer that is eligible for Security Clearance and looking to work on enterprise-scale cloud platforms using the latest technologies, apply now to be considered!
Jul 02, 2026
Full time
Platform Engineer / Senior Platform Engineer AWS Kubernetes Terraform Linux - Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) - £75,000 - £110,000 (Dependant on experience and location) + excellent benefits! - Hybrid (upto 30% onsite, 70% working from home) - Multiple UK Locations Staffordshire, Shropshire, West Midlands, East Midlands We are working with one of the UK's leading technology companies who are looking to onboard a number of Platform Engineers and Senior Platform Engineers as part of a major expansion. You'll join a highly experienced engineering team designing, building and supporting enterprise cloud platforms used across large-scale, business-critical environments. This is an opportunity to work with modern cloud-native technologies while helping shape the future of platform engineering. The ideal candidate will have had prior experience building and owning enterprise platforms (ideally 100+ user base). What you'll be doing: - Designing and building AWS cloud platforms - Building and supporting Kubernetes environments (EKS/AKS) - Developing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform - Creating CI/CD pipelines and automation - Building Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) and self-service tooling - Improving observability, reliability and platform performance - Working closely with architects and engineering teams on large-scale transformation programmes To be suitable, you must have experience with most of the following: - AWS - Kubernetes - Terraform - Linux - Git - CI/CD - Infrastructure as Code - Platform Engineering or DevOps Desirable but not essential - Experience with GitOps, Observability (Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry), SRE or DevSecOps. What's on offer? - £75,000 - £110,000 depending on experience and location - Hybrid working (upto 30% onsite, 70% working from home) - Private healthcare - Excellent pension - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays - Ongoing technical training and certifications - Clear progression into Lead, Principal and Architect roles Due to the nature of some projects, applicants must hold SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain it (typically requiring five years' UK residency). So, if you're a Platform Engineer or DevOps Engineer that is eligible for Security Clearance and looking to work on enterprise-scale cloud platforms using the latest technologies, apply now to be considered!
Engineering Manager (Golang) Lead High-Performing Golang Engineering Teams Our client, a fast-growing and innovative technology organisation based in Greater Manchester, is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager (Golang) to lead and develop high-performing Agile engineering teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader who still enjoys working with code, while also taking ownership of team delivery, technical direction, and engineering excellence within a modern cloud-native environment. You ll play a key role in shaping architecture, driving best practices, and supporting the delivery of scalable, secure backend systems used by customers at scale. The Role As Engineering Manager, you ll lead a team of Golang Software Engineers working across cloud-native microservices and distributed systems. You ll balance technical leadership with people management, ensuring high-quality delivery while mentoring and growing engineering talent. You ll collaborate closely with Product, Architecture, DevOps, QA and wider stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of Golang Software Engineers. Oversee the design, development and delivery of scalable backend services. Provide technical direction across microservices, APIs and cloud-native systems. Contribute to architecture decisions and engineering standards. Promote best practices in CI/CD, testing, and DevOps culture. Support hiring, onboarding and professional development of engineers. Work closely with Product Managers to define and deliver roadmaps. Ensure code quality, scalability, security and performance standards are met. Drive continuous improvement and engineering excellence across teams. Champion the use of modern tools, including AI-assisted development. About You You ll be an experienced engineering leader with a strong technical background in backend or distributed systems development, ideally using Golang. You ll bring: Strong commercial experience with Golang or similar backend technologies. Previous experience in a leadership, team lead or engineering management role. Strong understanding of microservices and distributed architectures. Experience working with AWS or other cloud platforms. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices. Experience working with SQL and/or NoSQL databases. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong problem-solving and technical decision-making ability. Experience working in Agile environments. Desirable Experience Serverless technologies (AWS Lambda). Docker and Kubernetes. Event-driven architectures and messaging systems. Background in fintech or regulated environments. Experience scaling engineering teams in high-growth organisations. What's on Offer? Competitive salary of £70,000 £100,000 depending on experience. Hybrid working (Greater Manchester). Opportunity to lead and shape a growing engineering function. Clear career progression into senior leadership roles. Modern, cloud-first technology stack. Collaborative and innovative engineering culture. Pension scheme. Additional benefits including birthday leave, wedding leave, charity days, and wellness initiatives. Opportunity to work with AI-driven engineering tools and modern development practices. Join the Team This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineering Manager who wants to combine technical leadership with hands-on influence, helping shape scalable systems and high-performing engineering teams in a fast-growing technology business. If you're passionate about Golang, cloud-native architecture and building strong engineering cultures, we'd love to hear from you.
Jul 02, 2026
Full time
Engineering Manager (Golang) Lead High-Performing Golang Engineering Teams Our client, a fast-growing and innovative technology organisation based in Greater Manchester, is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager (Golang) to lead and develop high-performing Agile engineering teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader who still enjoys working with code, while also taking ownership of team delivery, technical direction, and engineering excellence within a modern cloud-native environment. You ll play a key role in shaping architecture, driving best practices, and supporting the delivery of scalable, secure backend systems used by customers at scale. The Role As Engineering Manager, you ll lead a team of Golang Software Engineers working across cloud-native microservices and distributed systems. You ll balance technical leadership with people management, ensuring high-quality delivery while mentoring and growing engineering talent. You ll collaborate closely with Product, Architecture, DevOps, QA and wider stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of Golang Software Engineers. Oversee the design, development and delivery of scalable backend services. Provide technical direction across microservices, APIs and cloud-native systems. Contribute to architecture decisions and engineering standards. Promote best practices in CI/CD, testing, and DevOps culture. Support hiring, onboarding and professional development of engineers. Work closely with Product Managers to define and deliver roadmaps. Ensure code quality, scalability, security and performance standards are met. Drive continuous improvement and engineering excellence across teams. Champion the use of modern tools, including AI-assisted development. About You You ll be an experienced engineering leader with a strong technical background in backend or distributed systems development, ideally using Golang. You ll bring: Strong commercial experience with Golang or similar backend technologies. Previous experience in a leadership, team lead or engineering management role. Strong understanding of microservices and distributed architectures. Experience working with AWS or other cloud platforms. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices. Experience working with SQL and/or NoSQL databases. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong problem-solving and technical decision-making ability. Experience working in Agile environments. Desirable Experience Serverless technologies (AWS Lambda). Docker and Kubernetes. Event-driven architectures and messaging systems. Background in fintech or regulated environments. Experience scaling engineering teams in high-growth organisations. What's on Offer? Competitive salary of £70,000 £100,000 depending on experience. Hybrid working (Greater Manchester). Opportunity to lead and shape a growing engineering function. Clear career progression into senior leadership roles. Modern, cloud-first technology stack. Collaborative and innovative engineering culture. Pension scheme. Additional benefits including birthday leave, wedding leave, charity days, and wellness initiatives. Opportunity to work with AI-driven engineering tools and modern development practices. Join the Team This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineering Manager who wants to combine technical leadership with hands-on influence, helping shape scalable systems and high-performing engineering teams in a fast-growing technology business. If you're passionate about Golang, cloud-native architecture and building strong engineering cultures, we'd love to hear from you.
Your new company You will be joining a leading UK government-backed financial services organisation. The organisation is at the forefront of digital banking transformation, delivering secure, scalable, and compliant solutions aligned with Open Banking standards, PSD2 regulations, and (url removed) frameworks. You will work within a highly collaborative environment alongside experienced architects, engineers, and stakeholders driving innovation across modern banking platforms. Your New Role As a Banking Solution Architect, you will play a key role in designing and delivering enterprise-scale solutions across banking and financial services platforms. You will be responsible for defining architecture across microservices, APIs, and integration patterns, particularly within payment initiation services and multi-rail payment ecosystems (BACS, Faster Payments, SEPA). You will work closely with third-party vendors across product accounting, risk, and financial crime systems, ensuring seamless integration and regulatory compliance. The role also involves designing solutions across hybrid cloud and legacy environments, covering compute, storage, networking, security, and disaster recovery. Additionally, you will drive DevOps adoption using modern tooling such as Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing platforms. What You'll Need to Succeed To succeed in this role, you will have: Strong experience within banking and financial services architecture Deep knowledge of Open Banking, PSD2, and (url removed) standards Proven experience designing payment systems and API integrations across payment rails such as BACS, SEPA, or Faster Payments Expertise in microservices architecture and integration patterns Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and legacy data centre environments Knowledge of security frameworks, IAM, and Zero Trust models Hands-on experience with DevOps tools including Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub, ArgoCD, and Helm Experience working with third-party vendors across financial platforms such as risk engines, fraud detection, and accounting systems Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills within regulated environments What You'll Get in Return Flexible remote working model Opportunity to work on high-impact national banking transformation programmes Exposure to modern cloud-native and payment technologies A collaborative and forward-thinking environment with strong architectural governance Potential for contract extension based on performance What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Jul 02, 2026
Contractor
Your new company You will be joining a leading UK government-backed financial services organisation. The organisation is at the forefront of digital banking transformation, delivering secure, scalable, and compliant solutions aligned with Open Banking standards, PSD2 regulations, and (url removed) frameworks. You will work within a highly collaborative environment alongside experienced architects, engineers, and stakeholders driving innovation across modern banking platforms. Your New Role As a Banking Solution Architect, you will play a key role in designing and delivering enterprise-scale solutions across banking and financial services platforms. You will be responsible for defining architecture across microservices, APIs, and integration patterns, particularly within payment initiation services and multi-rail payment ecosystems (BACS, Faster Payments, SEPA). You will work closely with third-party vendors across product accounting, risk, and financial crime systems, ensuring seamless integration and regulatory compliance. The role also involves designing solutions across hybrid cloud and legacy environments, covering compute, storage, networking, security, and disaster recovery. Additionally, you will drive DevOps adoption using modern tooling such as Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing platforms. What You'll Need to Succeed To succeed in this role, you will have: Strong experience within banking and financial services architecture Deep knowledge of Open Banking, PSD2, and (url removed) standards Proven experience designing payment systems and API integrations across payment rails such as BACS, SEPA, or Faster Payments Expertise in microservices architecture and integration patterns Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and legacy data centre environments Knowledge of security frameworks, IAM, and Zero Trust models Hands-on experience with DevOps tools including Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub, ArgoCD, and Helm Experience working with third-party vendors across financial platforms such as risk engines, fraud detection, and accounting systems Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills within regulated environments What You'll Get in Return Flexible remote working model Opportunity to work on high-impact national banking transformation programmes Exposure to modern cloud-native and payment technologies A collaborative and forward-thinking environment with strong architectural governance Potential for contract extension based on performance What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Founding Engineer (React Native) Future Head of Engineering / CTO Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working) Salary: Competitive + Equity Potential We're partnering with an ambitious, high-growth startup that is looking for a Founding Engineer to help shape both the product and the future of the business. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced React Native Engineer who wants to move beyond being "just another developer" and play a pivotal role in building a company from the ground up. You'll work directly with the founders, influence technical strategy, and have a clear pathway to becoming Head of Engineering or CTO as the business scales. What You'll Be Doing Leading the development of a flagship mobile product using React Native. Making key architectural and technology decisions from day one. Building scalable, high-quality software across mobile and supporting backend services. Working closely with founders, product teams, and stakeholders to define the product roadmap. Establishing engineering best practices, processes, and culture. Recruiting, mentoring, and leading an engineering team as the company grows. Evolving into a senior leadership role with ownership of the technology function. What We're Looking For Strong commercial experience with React Native. Solid JavaScript/TypeScript expertise. Experience with modern frontend and mobile development practices. Knowledge of related technologies such as: React Node.js Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) APIs and microservices CI/CD and DevOps practices Comfortable working in a startup or fast-paced environment. Strong problem-solving skills and a product-focused mindset. Leadership potential and a desire to build and manage teams. Why Join? Genuine founding-level opportunity Clear route to Head of Engineering / CTO Significant influence over technology decisions Build and lead your own engineering team Hybrid working in Manchester High-growth environment with substantial career upside Competitive package Who This Would Suit This role is ideal for a senior React Native engineer, lead engineer, or technical architect who wants to take ownership, build something meaningful, and progress into executive-level leadership within a growing technology business. Interested? We'd love to speak with engineers who are excited by the challenge of building, scaling, and ultimately leading an engineering function from the ground up. Founding Engineer (React Native) Future Head of Engineering / CTO
Jul 02, 2026
Full time
Founding Engineer (React Native) Future Head of Engineering / CTO Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working) Salary: Competitive + Equity Potential We're partnering with an ambitious, high-growth startup that is looking for a Founding Engineer to help shape both the product and the future of the business. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced React Native Engineer who wants to move beyond being "just another developer" and play a pivotal role in building a company from the ground up. You'll work directly with the founders, influence technical strategy, and have a clear pathway to becoming Head of Engineering or CTO as the business scales. What You'll Be Doing Leading the development of a flagship mobile product using React Native. Making key architectural and technology decisions from day one. Building scalable, high-quality software across mobile and supporting backend services. Working closely with founders, product teams, and stakeholders to define the product roadmap. Establishing engineering best practices, processes, and culture. Recruiting, mentoring, and leading an engineering team as the company grows. Evolving into a senior leadership role with ownership of the technology function. What We're Looking For Strong commercial experience with React Native. Solid JavaScript/TypeScript expertise. Experience with modern frontend and mobile development practices. Knowledge of related technologies such as: React Node.js Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) APIs and microservices CI/CD and DevOps practices Comfortable working in a startup or fast-paced environment. Strong problem-solving skills and a product-focused mindset. Leadership potential and a desire to build and manage teams. Why Join? Genuine founding-level opportunity Clear route to Head of Engineering / CTO Significant influence over technology decisions Build and lead your own engineering team Hybrid working in Manchester High-growth environment with substantial career upside Competitive package Who This Would Suit This role is ideal for a senior React Native engineer, lead engineer, or technical architect who wants to take ownership, build something meaningful, and progress into executive-level leadership within a growing technology business. Interested? We'd love to speak with engineers who are excited by the challenge of building, scaling, and ultimately leading an engineering function from the ground up. Founding Engineer (React Native) Future Head of Engineering / CTO
