Engineering Lead - Digital Tools & Partnerships Up to 500 p/d (Inside IR35) Hybrid Working 6 months initially My client is a leading consultancy seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to support the Digital Tools & Partnerships workstream within a large-scale enterprise transformation programme. You'll be responsible for providing technical leadership across multiple engineering teams, driving engineering standards, overseeing complex integrations, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable cloud-native solutions. Job Responsibilities: Provide engineering leadership and technical oversight across multiple delivery teams. Define, implement, and enforce engineering standards, development processes, and architecture best practices. Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex engineering challenges and critical production issues. Support the design and delivery of enterprise integrations involving Sage and other business-critical systems. Guide implementation of scalable integration patterns across APIs, middleware, event-driven platforms, and external systems. Collaborate with architects, product teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure successful solution delivery. Drive best practices across software engineering, DevOps, observability, resiliency, and operational excellence. Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical design assessments. Provide technical mentoring and hands-on guidance to engineering teams. Contribute directly to troubleshooting, prototyping, solution development, and implementation activities where required. Support engineering modernisation initiatives and continuous improvement across tooling and delivery practices. Key Requirements: Proven experience as an Engineering Lead, Technical Lead, Principal Engineer, or similar senior technical role. Strong background in backend software engineering and enterprise integration. Experience designing and implementing APIs, microservices, middleware solutions, and event-driven architectures. Experience integrating enterprise platforms such as Sage, ERP, finance, or business-critical systems. Strong knowledge of AWS and cloud-native architectures. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and DevOps practices. Experience with Python and/or other modern backend programming languages. Strong understanding of distributed systems, application resiliency, and operational support. Experience conducting architecture reviews, technical governance, and engineering quality assurance. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities. Ability to remain hands-on while leading multiple engineering teams. Desirable: Experience within Banking, Financial Services, or large-scale enterprise transformation programmes. Experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Knowledge of observability, monitoring, and site reliability practices. Experience supporting geographically distributed engineering teams. Exposure to AI-enabled engineering tools, automation frameworks, or developer productivity tooling. 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 Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Aug 07, 2026
Contractor
Engineering Lead - Digital Tools & Partnerships Up to 500 p/d (Inside IR35) Hybrid Working 6 months initially My client is a leading consultancy seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to support the Digital Tools & Partnerships workstream within a large-scale enterprise transformation programme. You'll be responsible for providing technical leadership across multiple engineering teams, driving engineering standards, overseeing complex integrations, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable cloud-native solutions. Job Responsibilities: Provide engineering leadership and technical oversight across multiple delivery teams. Define, implement, and enforce engineering standards, development processes, and architecture best practices. Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex engineering challenges and critical production issues. Support the design and delivery of enterprise integrations involving Sage and other business-critical systems. Guide implementation of scalable integration patterns across APIs, middleware, event-driven platforms, and external systems. Collaborate with architects, product teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure successful solution delivery. Drive best practices across software engineering, DevOps, observability, resiliency, and operational excellence. Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical design assessments. Provide technical mentoring and hands-on guidance to engineering teams. Contribute directly to troubleshooting, prototyping, solution development, and implementation activities where required. Support engineering modernisation initiatives and continuous improvement across tooling and delivery practices. Key Requirements: Proven experience as an Engineering Lead, Technical Lead, Principal Engineer, or similar senior technical role. Strong background in backend software engineering and enterprise integration. Experience designing and implementing APIs, microservices, middleware solutions, and event-driven architectures. Experience integrating enterprise platforms such as Sage, ERP, finance, or business-critical systems. Strong knowledge of AWS and cloud-native architectures. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and DevOps practices. Experience with Python and/or other modern backend programming languages. Strong understanding of distributed systems, application resiliency, and operational support. Experience conducting architecture reviews, technical governance, and engineering quality assurance. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities. Ability to remain hands-on while leading multiple engineering teams. Desirable: Experience within Banking, Financial Services, or large-scale enterprise transformation programmes. Experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Knowledge of observability, monitoring, and site reliability practices. Experience supporting geographically distributed engineering teams. Exposure to AI-enabled engineering tools, automation frameworks, or developer productivity tooling. 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 Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Agentic Software Engineer Our client is a UK-based organisation operating in the medtech industry, with a team of around 200 people. They design and manufacture bespoke solutions that improve patients quality of life. They are investing significantly in technology and automation to support their next phase of growth. A key initiative is the development of a new digital platform that connects prescription workflows, manufacturing processes, and patient outcomes into a single integrated system. The role This is a hands-on lead role suited to someone who works agentically- using AI systems to plan, scaffold, and deliver complex development tasks, while applying strong engineering judgement to review and refine outputs. As the first dedicated developer on this platform, you will work closely with senior leadership from initial concept through to production delivery, playing a central role in shaping both the system and the future team. Our client is looking for someone entrepreneurial and highly proactive, who is comfortable engaging directly with clinicians and operational teams to understand real-world problems before building solutions. Key responsibilities: Direct AI coding agents across complex, multi-step development tasks, structuring context and taking full ownership of outputs Translate requirements, user journeys, and wireframes into working software Develop across the full stack: front-end interfaces, APIs, data models, and integrations Contribute to architectural decisions (data models, authentication, hosting, security) using senior-level judgement Maintain strong version control and deployment practices (Git, branching, code review, CI/CD) Work closely with clinical, operational, and manufacturing teams to inform product development Support the growth and shaping of the technical team over time Planned technology stack: Front-end: React + TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui Mobile: Capacitor (shared codebase across web and mobile) Offline capability: Progressive Web App (PWA) Backend: Node.js with a single API and multiple front-end clients Database: PostgreSQL Hosting: AWS or Azure with infrastructure-as-code CI/CD: GitHub Actions with per-PR environments Deployment: Docker-based containerisation Authentication: Auth0 or Clerk (TBC) What our client is looking for: Strong full-stack development experience (React, TypeScript, Node.js) Experience designing REST APIs and working with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) Practical cloud experience (AWS or Azure), including deployment and CI/CD pipelines Proven ability to work in an agentic way with AI development tools structuring problems and critically evaluating outputs Strong understanding of authentication, authorisation, data modelling, security, and edge cases Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders A self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable working autonomously within a small, high-impact team What s on offer: Scope to shape a growing platform and team 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Flexible hybrid working Budget for AI tooling and productivity tools Interested? Please Click Apply Now We are particularly interested in hearing about: Projects delivered using AI-assisted development workflows Tools you use regularly How your development approach has evolved alongside AI advancements Agentic Software Engineer
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Agentic Software Engineer Our client is a UK-based organisation operating in the medtech industry, with a team of around 200 people. They design and manufacture bespoke solutions that improve patients quality of life. They are investing significantly in technology and automation to support their next phase of growth. A key initiative is the development of a new digital platform that connects prescription workflows, manufacturing processes, and patient outcomes into a single integrated system. The role This is a hands-on lead role suited to someone who works agentically- using AI systems to plan, scaffold, and deliver complex development tasks, while applying strong engineering judgement to review and refine outputs. As the first dedicated developer on this platform, you will work closely with senior leadership from initial concept through to production delivery, playing a central role in shaping both the system and the future team. Our client is looking for someone entrepreneurial and highly proactive, who is comfortable engaging directly with clinicians and operational teams to understand real-world problems before building solutions. Key responsibilities: Direct AI coding agents across complex, multi-step development tasks, structuring context and taking full ownership of outputs Translate requirements, user journeys, and wireframes into working software Develop across the full stack: front-end interfaces, APIs, data models, and integrations Contribute to architectural decisions (data models, authentication, hosting, security) using senior-level judgement Maintain strong version control and deployment practices (Git, branching, code review, CI/CD) Work closely with clinical, operational, and manufacturing teams to inform product development Support the growth and shaping of the technical team over time Planned technology stack: Front-end: React + TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui Mobile: Capacitor (shared codebase across web and mobile) Offline capability: Progressive Web App (PWA) Backend: Node.js with a single API and multiple front-end clients Database: PostgreSQL Hosting: AWS or Azure with infrastructure-as-code CI/CD: GitHub Actions with per-PR environments Deployment: Docker-based containerisation Authentication: Auth0 or Clerk (TBC) What our client is looking for: Strong full-stack development experience (React, TypeScript, Node.js) Experience designing REST APIs and working with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) Practical cloud experience (AWS or Azure), including deployment and CI/CD pipelines Proven ability to work in an agentic way with AI development tools structuring problems and critically evaluating outputs Strong understanding of authentication, authorisation, data modelling, security, and edge cases Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders A self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable working autonomously within a small, high-impact team What s on offer: Scope to shape a growing platform and team 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Flexible hybrid working Budget for AI tooling and productivity tools Interested? Please Click Apply Now We are particularly interested in hearing about: Projects delivered using AI-assisted development workflows Tools you use regularly How your development approach has evolved alongside AI advancements Agentic Software Engineer
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
City, Leeds
Python Software Engineer months + +Remote - 1 day a month on site in Leeds +SC cleared - current active clearance is essential +Inside IR35 + 400 a day We're looking for an experienced Senior Python Software Engineer with a strong background in cloud platforms and platform engineering to join a nationally critical programme supporting the UK's healthcare infrastructure. You'll be working on a highly available, secure healthcare integration and messaging platform that forms part of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) . The platform enables the secure exchange of patient and workforce data between healthcare organisations and digital services, helping ensure vital healthcare systems remain resilient, secure and available. This is an opportunity to work on software that has a genuine impact on millions of people while helping shape engineering standards across a modern cloud-native platform. What You'll Be Doing As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll combine application development with platform engineering practices to build, improve and support a secure, cloud-native environment. Key responsibilities include: Developing high-quality, secure Python applications for complex distributed systems Maintaining and improving code quality across the platform Building, managing and monitoring CI/CD pipelines and code quality gates Ensuring deployments meet technical, security and governance standards Provisioning and supporting cloud-native infrastructure, primarily within AWS Collaborating with product teams to help build observable, reliable cloud-native services Supporting incident investigation and driving continuous platform improvements Embedding Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) principles throughout the development process Championing a "shift-left" approach to security through static and dynamic analysis, automation and best practice Essential Skills & Experience We're looking for engineers with experience in: Senior-level Python software development Developing secure software for complex systems AWS or other public cloud platforms Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) CI/CD tooling such as GitHub Actions (or similar) Observability and monitoring tools Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) principles Supporting production environments and incident investigation Building secure, reliable and scalable cloud-native applications Desirable Experience Promoting engineering and platform best practices across teams Building reusable Infrastructure as Code modules and CI/CD pipelines Enabling developer productivity through platform engineering Driving DevOps culture and automation Creating shared tooling and self-service capabilities for engineering teams If you'd like to discuss this Python Software Engineer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Aug 07, 2026
Contractor
Python Software Engineer months + +Remote - 1 day a month on site in Leeds +SC cleared - current active clearance is essential +Inside IR35 + 400 a day We're looking for an experienced Senior Python Software Engineer with a strong background in cloud platforms and platform engineering to join a nationally critical programme supporting the UK's healthcare infrastructure. You'll be working on a highly available, secure healthcare integration and messaging platform that forms part of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) . The platform enables the secure exchange of patient and workforce data between healthcare organisations and digital services, helping ensure vital healthcare systems remain resilient, secure and available. This is an opportunity to work on software that has a genuine impact on millions of people while helping shape engineering standards across a modern cloud-native platform. What You'll Be Doing As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll combine application development with platform engineering practices to build, improve and support a secure, cloud-native environment. Key responsibilities include: Developing high-quality, secure Python applications for complex distributed systems Maintaining and improving code quality across the platform Building, managing and monitoring CI/CD pipelines and code quality gates Ensuring deployments meet technical, security and governance standards Provisioning and supporting cloud-native infrastructure, primarily within AWS Collaborating with product teams to help build observable, reliable cloud-native services Supporting incident investigation and driving continuous platform improvements Embedding Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) principles throughout the development process Championing a "shift-left" approach to security through static and dynamic analysis, automation and best practice Essential Skills & Experience We're looking for engineers with experience in: Senior-level Python software development Developing secure software for complex systems AWS or other public cloud platforms Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) CI/CD tooling such as GitHub Actions (or similar) Observability and monitoring tools Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) principles Supporting production environments and incident investigation Building secure, reliable and scalable cloud-native applications Desirable Experience Promoting engineering and platform best practices across teams Building reusable Infrastructure as Code modules and CI/CD pipelines Enabling developer productivity through platform engineering Driving DevOps culture and automation Creating shared tooling and self-service capabilities for engineering teams If you'd like to discuss this Python Software Engineer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Entity Framework/EF core - SAAS Lead Developer - .NET - Azure - SAAS Azure AD B2B Summary of the Role: We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Lead Developer to join our dynamic development team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on hands-on coding, mentoring team members, and driving technical solutions from concept to implementation. The Lead Developer will oversee development processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure best practices to create scalable, high-quality software solutions. Key Responsibilities: Hands-on Development: a) Actively participate in coding, with a strong focus on Back End and Front End development using modern technologies. You will be directly involved in the design, coding, and testing of software components. b) Ensure high-quality, secure, maintainable code is delivered and continuously refactored to align with industry best practices. Technical Leadership and Guidance: a) Lead a team of developers, providing technical direction, mentorship, and guidance on best practices in development, design patterns, and frameworks. b) Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality and provide constructive feedback to developers. Project Ownership and Delivery: a) Collaborate closely with Product Managers, QA, and other stakeholders to define and prioritize project deliverables and timelines. b) Break down complex requirements into technical specifications and actionable tasks, ensuring accurate delivery and milestone achievement. Process Optimization and Quality Assurance: a) Champion agile development processes, CI/CD practices, and automated testing to improve productivity, code quality, and release efficiency. b) Actively participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement efforts. Innovation and Continuous Learning: a) Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends relevant to the tech stack and business needs. b) Propose new tools, libraries, and technologies that could improve development efficiency and scalability of the platform. Problem Solving and Troubleshooting: a) Quickly and effectively troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring minimal impact on end-users. b) Support production deployment, debugging, and ongoing maintenance as needed. Requirements and Key Skills: Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Technical Skills: Entity Framework/EF core - SAAS Experience developing large, multi-project solutions built in .NET 6+ & .NET Framework 4.7.2. Experience working with the full stack including Webforms, MVC, Razor Pages, Web API, EntityFramework/EntityFrameworkCore, Bootstrap, SQL Server 2022, git (AZDO/GitHub). Experience building interactive and responsive web applications using React & TypeScript Experience using Microsoft Azure especially PAAS services eg AppService, SqlDatabase. Experience of other Microsoft Azure services eg FrontDoor, Azure AD B2C is highly desirable. CI/CD with Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions. Experience evolving a monolith architecture to a modular monolith/vertical slices. Working with onshore/offshore teams Experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and serverless computing. Expertise in database design and management (both SQL and NoSQL databases). Experience: 5+ years of experience in software development with hands-on coding responsibilities. Prior experience in a lead or senior developer role, with a track record of delivering successful projects. Experience in working with agile development methodologies (eg, Scrum, Kanban). Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with an ability to analyze requirements and make informed decisions. Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. A strong mentoring mindset with the ability to develop team members' technical and professional skills.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Entity Framework/EF core - SAAS Lead Developer - .NET - Azure - SAAS Azure AD B2B Summary of the Role: We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Lead Developer to join our dynamic development team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on hands-on coding, mentoring team members, and driving technical solutions from concept to implementation. The Lead Developer will oversee development processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure best practices to create scalable, high-quality software solutions. Key Responsibilities: Hands-on Development: a) Actively participate in coding, with a strong focus on Back End and Front End development using modern technologies. You will be directly involved in the design, coding, and testing of software components. b) Ensure high-quality, secure, maintainable code is delivered and continuously refactored to align with industry best practices. Technical Leadership and Guidance: a) Lead a team of developers, providing technical direction, mentorship, and guidance on best practices in development, design patterns, and frameworks. b) Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality and provide constructive feedback to developers. Project Ownership and Delivery: a) Collaborate closely with Product Managers, QA, and other stakeholders to define and prioritize project deliverables and timelines. b) Break down complex requirements into technical specifications and actionable tasks, ensuring accurate delivery and milestone achievement. Process Optimization and Quality Assurance: a) Champion agile development processes, CI/CD practices, and automated testing to improve productivity, code quality, and release efficiency. b) Actively participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement efforts. Innovation and Continuous Learning: a) Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends relevant to the tech stack and business needs. b) Propose new tools, libraries, and technologies that could improve development efficiency and scalability of the platform. Problem Solving and Troubleshooting: a) Quickly and effectively troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring minimal impact on end-users. b) Support production deployment, debugging, and ongoing maintenance as needed. Requirements and Key Skills: Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Technical Skills: Entity Framework/EF core - SAAS Experience developing large, multi-project solutions built in .NET 6+ & .NET Framework 4.7.2. Experience working with the full stack including Webforms, MVC, Razor Pages, Web API, EntityFramework/EntityFrameworkCore, Bootstrap, SQL Server 2022, git (AZDO/GitHub). Experience building interactive and responsive web applications using React & TypeScript Experience using Microsoft Azure especially PAAS services eg AppService, SqlDatabase. Experience of other Microsoft Azure services eg FrontDoor, Azure AD B2C is highly desirable. CI/CD with Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions. Experience evolving a monolith architecture to a modular monolith/vertical slices. Working with onshore/offshore teams Experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and serverless computing. Expertise in database design and management (both SQL and NoSQL databases). Experience: 5+ years of experience in software development with hands-on coding responsibilities. Prior experience in a lead or senior developer role, with a track record of delivering successful projects. Experience in working with agile development methodologies (eg, Scrum, Kanban). Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with an ability to analyze requirements and make informed decisions. Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. A strong mentoring mindset with the ability to develop team members' technical and professional skills.
