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Senior Automation Engineer Playwright, Typescript, UI Testing, Java Hybrid Working, Southampton. 2 Days a week onsite. Applicants must be eligible for Security Clearance 60,000 - 70,000 + Bonus & Benefits About the Role We're looking for an experienced Senior Lead Automation Engineer to join a large-scale project focused on onboarding a major public sector client and delivering highly secure communication services. The Senior Automation Engineer will help deliver high-quality, reliable software. You'll play a key role in defining test strategy, driving automation, and ensuring quality throughout the software development lifecycle in a collaborative Agile environment. Responsibilities Lead QA activities within the development team and champion quality. Design and execute test strategies for new products and features. Review solution designs to identify quality risks and recommend improvements. Develop and maintain end-to-end automated tests using Playwright. Perform manual and automated testing across UI and API layers. Monitor test and production environments and support defect resolution. Continuously improve test coverage, QA processes, and automation frameworks. Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality releases. Skills Required Strong experience in Automation Testing. Hands-on experience with UI and API automation testing. Strong knowledge of test design, automation, and QA best practices. Experience with Playwright and Java, JavaScript, or another object-oriented language. Experience writing SQL queries. Experience working with AWS and SaaS products. A solid understanding of Agile development practices. If you're passionate about automation testing, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to help shape the quality of a growing software platform, then please send your CV to (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Software Technical Lead Up to £85,000 p/annum Primarily Remote (Regional Offices plus B-weekly visit to London - fully expensed) Security Clearance: Candidates must be eligible for security clearance due to the nature of the project. CPS Group are supporting a leading IT Consultancy in the recruitment of multiple experienced Software Technical Leads to join a growing team delivering secure, technically complex projects across the public sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Software Engineer or Technical Lead with strong Full Stack and Java experience to take technical ownership across projects and provide direction to engineering teams. As a Software Technical Lead, you'll work as part of an Agile team, contributing across the full software development life cycle while working closely with customers and technical stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: * Providing technical leadership and direction across software development projects * Designing, developing and testing bespoke software solutions using Java, React, JavaScript and TypeScript * Supporting solution architecture, technical design and technology decisions * Working across a range of open-source technologies and libraries * Developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab * Deploying applications across AWS, Azure and private cloud environments * Contributing across the full software life cycle, from requirements and architecture through to implementation, delivery and ongoing support * Working directly with customers to understand requirements and deliver practical technical solutions * Leading, mentoring and supporting engineering teams * Taking ownership of technical challenges and driving solutions through to delivery Key Skills: * Strong commercial Full Stack development experience * Excellent Java development experience * Strong knowledge of JavaScript, React and TypeScript * Experience working with AWS/Azure * Strong understanding of software architecture and technical design * Experience providing technical leadership or leading engineering teams * Experience working within Agile environments * Excellent customer-facing and stakeholder management skills * Previous consultancy experience would be advantageous but isn't essential. Benefits: * Up to £85,000 p/annum * Annual performance bonus * Opportunity to join a long-term public sector transformation programme. * Technical ownership across complex and challenging projects. * Continuous training and development. If interested, please apply for the role, and set up a call with Sam John (CPS Group). By applying to this advert you are giving CPS Group (UK) Ltd authority to hold and process your data for this specific role and any other roles we may deem suitable to you over time. We will not pass your data to any third party without your verbal or written permission to do so. All incoming and outgoing calls are recorded for training and compliance purposes. CPS Group (UK) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our new privacy policy can be found on our website

Software Engineer Contract (Java, Kotlin, Typescript) | Gov Project | 3-Month+ | £460 (Inside IR35) | UK-Based Role (Please note: As this is a time sensitive contract hire, we're only able to consider candidates that are available to start within the next 4 weeks) Job: Senior Software Engineer (Java, Kotlin, Typescript) Rate: £460 p.d (Inside IR35) Client: Ministerial Dept of UK Government Location: Remote with 1 day per month in office (UK-wide, location may change monthly) Clearance: Must be eligible for SC Duration: Initial 3-month contract with likely extension Futureheads is partnered with a leading tech consultancy that specializes in delivering complex and high-impact projects within central government. They're looking for a Senior Software Engineer with prior gov experience; somebody who can hit the ground running and join a significant ongoing programme of work with one of their biggest clients. Essential Requirements: Software Engineer with Java, Kotlin and Typescript experience Senior or Lead level TDD advocate Consultancy mindset with excellent communication skills & stakeholder management experience Able to set technical standards and upskill team members where needed Comfortable with pair programming Prior gov/public sector project experience Eligible for SC clearance If you're an available Software Engineer with the relevant skills and public sector experience contract, please get in touch ASAP.

Senior Front End Engineer - USA Tech Team Overall Ambition Solve some of today's most complex hospitality challenges by building intuitive, high-performing digital experiences using modern frontend technologies. Help shape the technical direction of our customer-facing applications whilst delivering exceptional experiences across the USA. What We're Looking For We're looking for a Senior Front End Engineer to join our passionate, lean, agile, fast-growing and evolving technology team on a permanent basis. You'll be an experienced frontend engineer who enjoys solving complex user experience challenges, building scalable web applications and helping those around you become better engineers. You'll be comfortable owning large frontend initiatives from design through to production, influencing technical direction and driving engineering excellence across multiple teams. You'll remain hands-on whilst acting as a trusted technical leader within the team. Living the Nando's Values As a Nandoca, you'll embody the values that make Nando's unique. We're looking for people who demonstrate: Pride - Take ownership of complex technical challenges, maintain high engineering standards and consistently deliver high-quality software. Passion - Bring curiosity, enthusiasm and a continuous learning mindset to solving customer problems and improving engineering practices. Courage - Challenge existing approaches, embrace change and confidently make informed technical decisions. Integrity - Act with honesty, transparency and accountability in every interaction and technical decision. Family - Support, mentor and collaborate with teammates, helping create an inclusive culture where everyone can do their best work. These values shape how we work together, make decisions and build technology that moves Nando's forward. The Role As a Senior Front End Engineer, you'll design, build, deploy and operate modern, high-quality web applications that power the Nando's digital experience across the USA. You'll partner closely with Technical Leads, Product Managers, UX Designers and fellow engineers to create fast, accessible and engaging customer experiences whilst helping shape the frontend architecture across our digital platform. You'll be trusted to independently lead complex frontend initiatives, mentor engineers across the team and champion engineering best practice. You'll also: Lead frontend technical discovery and solution design for complex initiatives. Build reusable, scalable and accessible component libraries. Translate UX designs into responsive, high-quality user interfaces. Drive engineering quality through code reviews, testing strategies and frontend standards. Coach and mentor engineers through pairing, technical guidance and knowledge sharing. Own frontend applications throughout their lifecycle using a "You build it, you run it" mindset. Improve performance, accessibility, security and developer experience across our applications. Contribute to frontend architecture and engineering strategy alongside Technical Leads and Principal Engineers. Champion the effective use of AI-assisted engineering tools to improve delivery whilst maintaining engineering quality. About the USA Tech Team Our team's objective is to bring the same high-quality digital experience that customers enjoy in the UK and Ireland to customers across the USA. To achieve this, we build and evolve the services powering our customer journeys across: Locate Menu Payments Orders Loyalty Identity Web & Mobile Applications As a Senior Front End Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing and delivering the customer-facing experiences across these domains. You'll work closely with backend engineers, Product Managers and Designers to build intuitive, responsive and accessible applications that delight customers while remaining scalable, resilient and easy to evolve. You'll collaborate with other engineering teams across Customer Digital, helping align frontend standards, improve shared libraries and continually enhance our engineering ecosystem. Responsibilities Our Senior Front End Engineers are technical leaders who remain close to the code whilst helping the wider engineering organisation succeed. You'll: Design and build modern, scalable and accessible frontend applications. Lead technical implementation of complex frontend initiatives from discovery through production. Develop reusable UI components and shared design system capabilities. Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, Technical Leads and backend engineers to deliver outstanding customer experiences. Mentor engineers through pairing, coaching and constructive code reviews. Drive improvements to frontend engineering standards, tooling and development practices. Contribute to frontend architecture and technical roadmaps. Build comprehensive automated testing and continuously improve test coverage. Optimise application performance, responsiveness and Core Web Vitals. Own frontend services in production, including monitoring, observability and continuous improvement. Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines for frontend applications. Support incident response, root cause analysis and ongoing service improvements. Champion accessibility (WCAG), usability and responsive design best practices. Continuously explore emerging technologies, including AI-assisted software development, to improve engineering effectiveness. Skills Required Essential Significant commercial experience building large-scale frontend applications. Expert proficiency with TypeScript , React and modern JavaScript. Strong experience with React ecosystem tools such as React Query, Redux Toolkit or equivalent state management solutions. Deep understanding of HTML5, CSS3 and responsive web design. Strong knowledge of frontend architecture, component-based design and scalable application patterns. Experience integrating RESTful APIs and backend services. Experience building performant, accessible and responsive user interfaces. Strong experience with automated frontend testing (Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright or Cypress). Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-hosted frontend deployments. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction. Strong understanding of Agile software delivery. Experience using AI effectively as part of the software development lifecycle. Highly Desirable React Native Next.js Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Kubernetes Design Systems Storybook GraphQL Micro Frontends Performance optimisation and Core Web Vitals Accessibility (WCAG) Observability platforms and frontend monitoring Everyone is Welcome At Nando's, everyone is welcome. Inspired by our Southern African heritage, we know and value the richness that diversity brings to Nando's. We're committed to creating an inclusive and respectful culture for all, including our existing and future Nandocas, partners, suppliers, customers and the communities we serve. We work hard to create an environment where every individual is valued, respected and can flourish regardless of who they are, their background or outlook on life. We welcome applications from a diverse range of individuals and will consider any reasonable adjustments to enable candidates to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process.

Senior Software Engineer Up to £65,000 p/annum Primarily Remote (Regional Offices plus B-weekly visit to London - fully expensed) Security Clearance: Candidates must be eligible for security clearance due to the nature of the project. CPS Group are supporting a leading IT Consultancy in the recruitment of multiple Senior Software Engineers to join a growing team delivering secure, technically complex projects across the public sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Full Stack Software Engineer with strong Java experience. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll work as part of an Agile team, contributing across the full software development life cycle. Key Responsibilities: * Designing, developing and testing bespoke software solutions in Java, React JavaScript, and TypeScript * Working across a range of open-source technologies and libraries * Developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab * Deploying applications across AWS * Contributing to architecture, technical design and solution development * Working across the full software life cycle, from requirements through to delivery and ongoing support * Working collaboratively with customers and wider technical teams * Taking technical ownership and mentoring or leading others where appropriate Key Skills: * Strong commercial experience with Java * Hands-on Full Stack development experience * Experience with React, JavaScript and TypeScript * Experience working with AWS and/or Azure * Strong understanding of software development best practices * Experience working within Agile environments * Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills * Previous consultancy experience would be advantageous but isn't essential. Benefits: * Opportunity to join a long-term public sector transformation programme. * Mentorship and support from an experienced Senior Leadership team. * Continuous training and development. * Hybrid working environment with a collaborative delivery team. If interested, please apply for the role, and set up a call with Sam John (CPS Group). By applying to this advert you are giving CPS Group (UK) Ltd authority to hold and process your data for this specific role and any other roles we may deem suitable to you over time. We will not pass your data to any third party without your verbal or written permission to do so. All incoming and outgoing calls are recorded for training and compliance purposes. CPS Group (UK) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our new privacy policy can be found on our website

Location: London, Southampton, Cardiff, Manchester At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling We're looking for Backend Software Engineers to work on the Engine Platform and make our existing features work for banks all over the world as well as building new features from scratch that Starling hasn't released in the UK market. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. We are looking for engineers at all levels to join the team. We value people being engaged and caring about customers, caring about the code they write and the contribution they can make to banking around the world. People with a broad ability to apply themselves to a multitude of problems and challenges, who can work across teams do great things here at Engine, to continue changing banking for good. As a Senior Engineer you will: Have the opportunity to lead projects or functional areas/domains within the Engine team and platform As an Engineer you will: Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, but you need not be an expert when you join us! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis. The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with an Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.

Technical Lead 6-Month Contract (Outside IR35) 500 day rate / Hybrid (Edinburgh / Glasgow) Parity Network is recruiting on behalf of a public sector organisation seeking an experienced Technical Lead for an initial 6-month contract . This is a hybrid role, with team collaboration taking place in Edinburgh or Glasgow as required. About the Role As an experienced Technical Lead / Senior Software Engineer you will join an agile development team working within the Housing Management Registers domain. This is a hands-on technical leadership role requiring strong commercial experience with Java, Spring Boot and OpenShift . You will lead technical solutions, support architectural decision-making and help ensure the development team delivers secure, scalable and maintainable digital services. You will also act as a link between the development team and architecture stakeholders, helping to establish best practices, technical standards and engineering principles. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership to a cross-functional agile development team. Design and implement robust, scalable software solutions. Lead technical improvements and help address technical debt. Contribute to architecture decisions and represent the team at technical governance forums. Ensure solutions meet security, accessibility, performance and maintainability standards. Work closely with Product, Service Design and Operations teams. Support DevSecOps, CI/CD and continuous delivery practices. Troubleshoot development and production issues. Coach and mentor other developers. Contribute to disaster recovery and service resilience activities. Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with Java 11+ Spring Boot, Spring MVC and Spring Web Flow REST APIs Thymeleaf JavaScript / Node.js / Vue React, Next.js and TypeScript Strong HTML / CSS and accessibility awareness OpenShift and Docker Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines Modern DevOps practices Experience technically leading development teams. Strong software architecture and solution design experience. Experience working within Agile delivery environments. Experience with automated testing and quality engineering. Infrastructure as Code experience. Experience with monitoring/telemetry tools such as Grafana. Strong stakeholder communication skills. Experience coaching and mentoring developers. Desirable AWS Aurora / PostgreSQL Strong SQL and data modelling experience. Human-centred and inclusive design practices. Service and event-based architectures. If you are an experienced Technical Lead with strong Java, Spring Boot and OpenShift experience, we'd love to hear from you. Parity - Better Decisions: Better People Parity Group plc acts in the capacity of an Employment Agency when providing contract recruitment services. We welcome applications from all sections of society and applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the position At Parity, we are committed to protecting your privacy, we will process and hold your CV and use the information you have provided lawfully and in accordance with our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy which can be found at (url removed)

hackajob is collaborating with Raytheon to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Raytheon UK have a full time, permanent opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team on our Manchester or Gloucester sites. You'll be part of our experienced software dev function, working in a cross-functional team, delivering and deploying critical software across a variety of business areas. Due to the interesting work we do and the sector this team is working in, we require all candidates to be willing and eligible to hold SC and eDV clearance. In this area of the business we prove DevSecOps at scale, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, cyber and geospatial intelligence capabilities to support the defence, intelligence and cyber sectors. Collaborating with customers and suppliers to deliver secure, mission critical systems using the latest technologies and innovations. Responsibilities Design and build software using industry best practice Collaborate with stakeholders and other engineers Contribute to the completion of milestones associated with your project Contribute to continuous improvement within your team Collaborate with your peers on technical direction within your team Desired Skills and Experience Core Software Engineering JavaScript frameworks (React, NextJS) TypeScript Python Java REST API development OpenAPI / Swagger Cloud & Infrastructure Cloud services (AWS or Azure) Containerisation & Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) Data & Search Technologies Relational Databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) Elasticsearch / Opensearch Testing & Quality Unit testing and automation Testing frameworks (e.g. Mocha, Jest, Cypress) Delivery & Collaboration Experience working in an Agile delivery team Use of code repositories (e.g. GitLab); familiarity with branching strategies, pull requests and merge processes

A global friction welding manufacturer is looking for a Control Systems Engineer to join their team based in the Birmingham area The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and adaptable Engineer with a strong design background. Operating at the Birmingham site, you will be responsible for the design and technical support of industrial control panels and more This is a fantastic opportunity with a multi-national welding company who supply to some the biggest names in the world Role: Control Systems Engineer Office Location: Birmingham Salary: 55,000 - 60,000 The key responsibilities of the Control Systems Engineer role will be: Design, develop, and implement software for industrial control systems within automation, robotics, and machinery environments. Program PLCs, HMIs, and real-time motion control systems for both hydraulic and electric drive applications. Integrate systems across multiple devices and communication protocols (e.g. industrial Ethernet networks). Produce comprehensive technical documentation, including specifications, design details, and test procedures. Support commissioning activities at customer sites, including occasional international travel and short-notice assignments. Contribute to the full software lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, testing, and deployment. Assist with additional tasks as required to support overall project delivery and team objectives. The key requirements of the Control Systems Engineer will be: Strong experience with industrial PLC and HMI programming platforms (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley or similar). Experience integrating motion control and drive systems. Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, or similar. Knowledge of IEC 61131-based programming. Experience with additional programming languages (e.g. C++, C#, JavaScript) is advantageous. Exposure to real-time or embedded control systems is desirable. Ability to produce clear, structured technical documentation across the software lifecycle. Please apply online or contact (url removed) for a confidential conversation Executive Network Group, encompassing Technical Network, Network HR, HSE Network & Procurement People, sourcing mid to senior level management for automotive, aerospace, engineering and manufacturing industrial sectors, with a portfolio of services including executive search, advertising, MRO for permanent and interim contract recruitment services

About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, working at the forefront of user-centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services that genuinely make a difference. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Developer with strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot to design, develop, and maintain scalable Back End systems. The ideal candidate combines solid software engineering fundamentals with the ability to effectively leverage AI-powered development tools and coding assistants to accelerate delivery, improve code quality, and enhance engineering productivity. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable Back End services using Java (8/11/17+) and Spring Boot Build, optimize, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices-based applications Collaborate with Front End, DevOps, product, and AI engineering teams Use AI-assisted development tools (eg, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) to accelerate development, debugging, testing, and documentation Review, validate, and refine AI-generated code to ensure maintainability, security, and performance Design robust system architectures and contribute to technical decision-making Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes Monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system reliability Conduct code reviews and mentor team members on engineering best practices and AI-assisted development workflows Document technical solutions and architecture using AI-assisted productivity tools where appropriate Required Skills & Qualifications 5+ years of hands-on Back End development experience Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot Solid understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems Experience designing and developing REST APIs Strong knowledge of Hibernate/JPA and relational database design Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Experience with Docker and Kubernetes Strong database experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar technologies Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development practices Understanding of application security, secure coding practices, and performance optimization Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted software development tools in daily engineering workflows Ability to critically evaluate, test, and improve AI-generated code and technical solutions Preferred Qualifications Experience building AI-powered applications or integrating LLM APIs Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, embeddings, and AI agent architectures Experience integrating services from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, or similar AI platforms Experience working in regulated, standards-driven, or public sector environments Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.) Relevant certifications in Java, cloud technologies, or AI engineering Experience measuring and improving engineering productivity through AI-assisted development practices Strong Back End engineering fundamentals Quality and maintainability of delivered code Effective use of AI tools to increase productivity without compromising quality System design and architectural thinking Problem-solving and debugging capabilities Ability to mentor others in AI-assisted software engineering practices Our interview process We keep things straightforward. Following an initial CV review, successful candidates will be invited to a short screening call with our recruitment team, followed by a two-stage process comprising a technical assessment and a values-based interview with the hiring team. We aim to move quickly and will keep you informed at every stage. Equal Opportunities Scrumconnect Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.

hackajob is collaborating with Wise to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Company Description Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world's money. Min fees. Max ease. Full speed. Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money. As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money. For everyone, everywhere. More about our mission and what we offer . Job Description The Contacts team is a core team at Wise, dedicated to making adding, finding, and managing your recipients as easy as possible. We own this experience end-to-end: from the scalable platform securing tens of millions of bank accounts customers send to, to the intelligent search algorithms and local integrations (like Pix) that power discovery, all the way to the customer-facing screens where users interact with their counterparties. The team is integral to Wise's day-to-day operations - if our services go down, Wise goes down. How we work We work in an agile fashion, with engineers closely collaborating with designers, the product manager, and the analyst. The team operates across our Tallinn and London offices. What will you be working on? You will be part of an autonomous team, driving the technical vision for the backend solution powering the recipient's user experience. You will help us scale-up and build a world class recipient management product. Qualifications What do you need? We are fully aware that it is uncommon for a candidate to have all skills required and we fully support everyone in learning new skills with us. So if you have some of those listed below and are eager to learn more, we do want to hear from you! You get things done You have experience working with large scale distributed systems You have Java knowledge You have experience working with relational and non-relational databases, query optimisation and designing schemas You have a strong product mindset and passion for customer experience, you prioritise work with the customers in mind and make data-driven decisions to fix customer pain-points You enjoy collaborating with others and bringing people together to solve a problem You have experience in designing, deploying and maintaining clean RESTful APIs You believe in and follow best coding practices, code reviews and open feedback You enjoy writing testable code and believe in Test Driven Development Nice to have: You have experience with Spring boot You have worked with BFFs (Backend-for-Frontends) Additional Information Interested? Find out more: How we work - a practical guide Wise Tech Stack (2025 update) See what it's like to work at Wise London Our engineering career map Wise Engineering - What do we offer: Starting salary: £87,000 - £111,000 + RSUs Wise Benefits For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders - without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive. We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences. Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers. If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs. Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram. For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders - without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive. We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences. Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers. If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs. Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Senior Software Engineer Senior Software Engineer with proven product engineering skills in full stack JavaScript, AI tooling and AWS in production is sought by a market-leading PaaS organisation based in central Manchester. With recent investment, this Senior Software Engineer will play a crucial lead role in new product development and AI innovation, working closely with the CTO to 5x engineering efficiency using AI tooling. As a primary contributor, you will help move the dial on engineering output. This role would suit a Staff or Senior Engineer with at least eight years' experience who is looking for the autonomy to set the technical direction of this high-growth, PE-backed company, while benefiting financially from the company's growth journey over the coming years. The company offers a genuine commitment to a healthy work-life balance, with hybrid and flexible working alongside a collaborative, autonomous team culture. This Senior Software Engineer should have most of the following: - Full stack TypeScript and JavaScript experience (ideally Next.js, React and Node.js) - Hands-on product engineering experience, ideally operating at Staff or Lead Engineer level within a product-focused environment - Strong AWS production experience - Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience using Terraform, CDK, CloudFormation or similar - Cloud-native architecture and design skills - Strong AI tooling experience - A genuine delivery mindset - able to ship software as well as design solutions - Experience working within a Product or PaaS environment This Senior Software Engineer position offers: - £90,000 - £95,000 starting salary (depending on experience) - Bonus scheme - Short working week with flexible working hours - Hybrid working (three days per week in the office) - Excellent progression opportunities - 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays - Private healthcare - Regular salary reviews - Well-structured training programme with external certifications If you are a Senior Software Engineer looking to play a leading role in shaping the technical direction of a successful, scaling organisation, please apply now to be considered or contact us for further information. Location: Manchester

Software Engineering Tech Lead / Manager - Java, Javascript, ETL Up to 700 per day (Inside IR35) London / Hybrid (3 days per week on-site) This is a contract resource, so all candidates must come from a contracting background. My client is a high profile organisation who are recruiting for a Software Engineering Tech Lead / Manager with experience of leading, coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers. This role will oversee the Development and maintenance of Technology products, with deep technical expertise across a range of technologies (Java, Javascript and Azure / GCP for example) and a proven track record of delivery and building high performing Software Engineering teams. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Software Engineering Tech Lead / Manager in large, complex organisations A track record of building, leading, coaching and supporting high performing Software Engineering teams A hands-on background, with deep technical expertise across a range of technologies (Java, Javascript and Azure / GCP for example) including building distributed systems Ability to simplify complex data challenges in areas such as 'match and merge', and 'enhance-transform & load' (ETL) through tooling and navigating the inherent quality, scale, and dependency issues that come with large datasets Previous experience of designing Software architectures for scalability, reliability and performance Demonstrable experience of building a product from concept to prototype and implementation Proven knowledge and experience of Agile delivery processes Excellent stakeholder management skills, with stakeholders across the organisation including users, Product teams, technical and non-technical audiences, as well as senior management to describe and discuss Software Product features, technical designs, and Product strategy Exceptional communication skills Flexible approach towards hybrid working (3 days per week) Nice to have: Degree / Masters in Computer Science (or related field) Strong understanding of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem solving and complexity analysis Immediate availability 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)

Physicists/Software Engineers will be developing modelling tools/software in C++, C#, Python, Java, Matlab or other Mathematical languages. Ideal applicants will be qualified Physicists (MPhys, MSc or PhD) or Computational Physicist or Scientist/Engineer with an interest in Software Development/Modelling using C, C++, Java, Python or Matlab We are looking for exceptional physicist or applied mathematician to join the software development team. Responsibilities will include project developing simulation tools for the design of active and passive components. The role will involve the development of both algorithms and professional graphical interfaces to the algorithms. This is a very challenging role and you will need to be able to think creatively to solve numerical, mathematical and programmatic problems. An exceptionally capable candidate would have the opportunity to advance to a senior role in the company and take on substantial product responsibilities. Requirements: some experience at graduate level or beyond in either C, C++, C#, Java, Python or Matlab You will will have an excellent first degree in Physics or Maths (1st/2.1) A PhD in a computational physics/electronics or related discipline will be advantageous. Proven object oriented software skills in C++ or more years of postdoc or commercial experience in numerical techniques will be advantageous Specific knowledge of electromagnetism, semiconductor device physics experience will be useful.

Developing clever embedded C and C++ software to support national security applications Based in Tewksbury, this established consultancy provides broad technical expertise in disciplines such as algorithm development, signal processing, RF systems design, FPGA development, and software development for data capture and hardware control. Their clients are typically the UK Government or small companies needing specialist knowledge to complete their own projects. The work is varied and cross-disciplinary in nature. Software is typically developed in C or C++ under Linux, with HTML and TypeScript/JavaScript being used for user interfaces. As a senior consultant, you will be involved throughout the project lifecycle with a high degree of client contact and autonomy over your work. This role would likely suit an experienced C++ developer from the defence sector seeking interesting work without a big-company corporate culture or drawn out project time frames. This role is a great opportunity to build experience and learn new skills while working as part of a supportive and collaborative team. You will need: A 1st or 2.1 in a numerate STEM discipline and strong pre-university grades (A or A at A-levels, or equivalent). A relevant Master's or PhD would be advantageous Excellent communications skills: being confident discussing complex technical concepts with clients and colleagues and proficiency in authoring technical documentation Software engineering skills in C or C++ and Linux. Familiarity with common software engineering tools and best practice are essential. Front end development skills in TypeScript/JavaScript and HTML would be useful. Full right to work in the UK and ability to obtain a higher level UK security clearance. Typically this will require you to have British nationality and to have been resident in the UK for 10 years This role is fully office-based due to the nature of projects, but there is some flexibility on working hours to allow for employees circumstances. A highly competitive salary is on offer to the successful candidate and the benefits package includes a performance-based bonus and an excellent pension scheme. Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call (phone number removed) or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: CV27663 ) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.

Junior Prompt Engineer / Developer Chirk, Wrexham Full-Time, Permanent Kronospan is one of the world's leading manufacturers of wood-based panels, with over 40 production sites across four continents. Our Chirk facility in Wrexham, Wales is one of the largest and most advanced wood panel manufacturing plants in the UK. As we continue to invest in technology and digital transformation, we are creating new roles to harness the power of artificial intelligence and drive operational excellence. Job Description This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for a technically minded individual to join Kronospan's growing digital capability. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Junior Prompt Engineer / Developer will play a hands-on role in designing, testing, and refining AI prompt solutions that improve business processes across finance, operations, and administration. You will work at the intersection of language, logic, and technology, helping the organisation unlock real value from large language models (LLMs) and AI tools. Key Responsibilities Include Prompt Design and Development: Design, write, and iterate on prompts for LLM-based tools and internal AI assistants. Build and maintain a prompt library to standardise best practices across the business. Develop prompt templates for recurring business tasks such as report summarisation, data extraction, and document drafting. Test prompt performance systematically and document outcomes. AI Tool Integration and Support: Support the deployment and configuration of AI tools integrated into business workflows. Collaborate with finance, operations, and IT teams to identify use cases for AI automation. Assist in building lightweight prototypes and proofs of concept using AI APIs (e.g. OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI). Contribute to the development of internal tools and dashboards that surface AI outputs. Research and Continuous Improvement: Stay current with developments in generative AI, LLMs, and prompt engineering techniques. Evaluate new AI tools and models for potential business application. Document learnings and share knowledge with the wider team. Reporting and Communication: Provide regular progress updates and demonstrations to the CFO and other stakeholders. Produce clear documentation for all prompts, workflows, and AI implementations. Assist in preparing briefings and reports on AI initiatives for senior leadership. Qualifications Essential Skills and Experience: A degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Linguistics, or a related field OR demonstrable equivalent practical experience. Genuine interest in and working knowledge of large language models and generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot). Solid written English skills able to craft precise, structured instructions and documentation. Logical, analytical mindset with a methodical approach to problem-solving. Basic programming or scripting experience (Python, JavaScript, or similar) sufficient to work with APIs and automate simple tasks. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. Desirable Skills and Experience: Hands-on experience with AI / LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Azure OpenAI, Hugging Face, etc.). Familiarity with prompt engineering techniques such as chain-of-thought, few-shot prompting, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), or system prompt design. Experience with version control (Git) and structured documentation practices. Exposure to business intelligence or data tools (Power BI, Excel, SQL). Understanding of manufacturing, finance, or industrial business processes. Experience building simple web applications, internal tools, or automation workflows. Awareness of AI ethics, data governance, and responsible AI principles. Personal Attributes: Curious and self-motivated someone who keeps up with a fast-moving field. Clear communicator, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Proactive in spotting opportunities for improvement and willing to suggest ideas. Reliable and professional, suited to a structured Monday Friday onsite environment. A collaborative team player who is comfortable working cross-functionally. Additional Information: A unique opportunity to shape AI adoption at a global manufacturing leader. Direct visibility and mentorship from the CFO and senior leadership team. On-the-job learning in a complex, fast-paced industrial environment. Competitive junior salary with potential for rapid progression as the AI function grows. Stable, full-time onsite role with a clear Monday Friday schedule. Access to the latest AI tools and technologies. When you click apply you will be taken to our careers page to complete your application.

A leading technology organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a team responsible for developing and supporting critical software applications used to monitor, analyse, and optimise large-scale operational systems. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineer to work on real-time data platforms, operational tooling, and service assurance solutions that provide valuable insights into complex network environments. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining software that supports business-critical operations, working closely with engineering teams, product stakeholders, and operational users. The role combines software development, system integration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and delivering reliable, scalable solutions. Key Responsibilities Develop, enhance, and support software applications used within operational environments. Design and implement new features based on user and business requirements. Work closely with engineering teams to understand system architectures and ensure effective monitoring and data collection capabilities. Analyse system performance, troubleshoot issues, and support operational teams with fault diagnosis. Participate in software design, code reviews, testing, and documentation activities. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, product teams, and third-party suppliers to deliver effective solutions. Support the ongoing maintenance and improvement of operational systems. Identify opportunities to improve processes, tooling, and software reliability. Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering through to deployment and support. Provide technical support for live operational systems, including occasional on-call responsibilities. Experience Required Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Strong hands-on experience developing software using Java within a real-time operational environment. Strong experience with JavaScript and Node.js development. Experience working with both Windows and Linux operating systems. Good understanding of IP networking and experience troubleshooting network issues using tools such as Wireshark or similar. Experience working with event streaming technologies such as Kafka. Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle. Experience producing high-quality, maintainable, and reusable software within a collaborative engineering environment. Understanding of object-oriented analysis, design principles, and common design patterns. Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Awareness of software and network security best practices. Experience producing clear technical documentation to support ongoing development and operational support. Desirable Experience Real-time monitoring or service assurance platforms. Large-scale distributed systems. Data analysis and operational dashboards. Network management or telecommunications environments. Supporting production systems within a 24/7 operational environment. The Ideal Candidate You will be a proactive and curious engineer who enjoys understanding complex systems, identifying improvements, and developing practical solutions. You will have strong technical ownership, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across engineering and operational teams. This is an opportunity to contribute to highly visible software platforms that support critical services while working within a technically challenging and collaborative engineering environment. Benefits Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including annual bonus. Pension scheme and private healthcare. Professional development and training opportunities. Opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite technologies. Collaborative engineering culture with exposure to complex international programmes. TT

Senior Java Engineer IntaPeople are partnered with a fintech scaleup in Cardiff city centre and are scaling up the Product Engineering team with a Senior Java Engineer. About the roles: The role is focused on feature delivery within product engineering. We re looking for an established Senior Engineer who coaches and mentors juniors and mid-level engineers, helping them develop their skills to progress within their careers. You'll take on challenging problems your team faces, including designing solutions to complex features and writing the design documentation that others build from. You'll work within the technical direction set by your Lead Engineer and be one of the people they rely on to turn that direction into working software. The tech stack is React and TypeScript on the frontend, Java with Spring Boot on the backend, and PostgreSQL with schema-per-tenant multi-tenancy underneath, all cloud-hosted on AWS. You'll hold the quality bar for your team through code review, pairing and the example you set, and you'll lead the delivery of large features. This company offers a structured roadmap in terms of progression; they champion internal progression and as a company that a consistently growing, more senior roles become available. About you: A background in financial services (specifically mortgages) would be ideal, however any experience or understanding of a highly regulated industry will be beneficial You re a hungry dev who wants to keep developing their skills, learning new things and collaborating with the wider team. You enjoy knowledge sharing and helping lesser experienced engineers develop their skills, you will have the opportunity to influence the technical direction in this role. An interest in GenAI is desirable, they have some agentic workflows built in Claude but they are using AI as a tool rather than replacing the team s ability to code. For a confidential chat about the role, send a copy of your CV to (url removed) and we will set up a call

Senior C# Developer- SC Cleared Based at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices. Salary up to 65k, plus excellent company benefits. Given the nature of the work and timescales, candidates must hold an active SC clearance. About Us Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years' experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high-quality solutions that make a real difference to users, citizens and consumers. At Triad, collaboration thrives, knowledge is shared, and every voice matters. Our close-knit, supportive culture ensures you're valued from day one. Whether working with cutting-edge tech or shaping strategy for national-scale projects, you'll be trusted, challenged, and empowered to grow. We nurture learning through communities of practice and encourage creativity, autonomy, and innovation. If you're passionate about solving meaningful problems with smart and passionate people, Triad could be the place for you. Glassdoor score of 4.5 92% of our staff would recommend Triad to a friend 100% CEO approval See for yourself some of the work that makes us all so proud: Helping law enforcement with secure intelligence systems that keep the UK safe Supporting the UK's national meteorological service in leveraging supercomputers for next-level weather forecasting Assisting the British government department that is responsible for the safety of consumer products, with systems to track unsafe products Powering systems that help the government monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial transport Role Summary Triad Group Plc is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior C# Developer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications using .Net Core with associated web frameworks (React, Blazer, Angular). You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, propose solutions, and deliver high-quality code that meets our clients' needs. As a consultant at Triad, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape, defining, designing, and delivering digital solutions across public, private, and third sectors. Operating within a Company that values autonomy and creativity, you will be at the forefront of solving complex problems, contributing to a culture of innovation that has been the hallmark of Triad's 35-year success story. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain C# applications, components, and systems. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, product managers, and other developers to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality solutions. Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and provide constructive feedback to peers. Troubleshoot and debug software applications to resolve issues and optimise performance. Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in web development and software engineering. Document code and technical specifications. Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and methodologies. Skills and Experience: 8+ years of proven experience as a C# Developer or similar software development role. Proficiency in the C# programming language and the .NET Framework, including .NET Core Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles. Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile or Scrum. Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Entity Framework). Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Good communication and collaboration abilities. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Strong attention to detail and dedication to delivering high-quality work. Experience with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git is preferred). Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Claude, GitHub Copilot or similar to support coding, debugging, documentation and delivery, with an understanding of responsible and secure AI use. Qualifications & Certifications A degree or equivalent qualification related to the area you work in - Desirable Given the nature of the work and timescales, candidates must hold an active SC clearance. Triad's Commitment to You As a growing and ambitious company, Triad prioritises your development and well-being: Continuous Training & Development: Access to top-rated Udemy Business courses. Work Environment: Collaborative, creative, and free from discrimination. Benefits: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Matched pension contributions (5%). Private healthcare with Bupa Gym membership support or Lakeshore Fitness access. Perkbox membership. Cycle-to-work scheme. What Our Colleagues Have to Say Please see for yourself on Glassdoor and our "Day in the Life" videos at the bottom of our Careers Page. Our Selection Process After applying for the role, our in-house talent team will contact you to discuss Triad and the position. If shortlisted, you will be invited for: Initial call with the Internal Recruitment Team Technical test Technical interview with one of our Senior Developers and Technical Architects Interview with our CTO for career review and cultural fit We aim to complete interviews and progress candidates to the offer stage within 2-3 weeks of the initial conversation. Other information If this role is of interest to you or you would like further information, please submit your application now! Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. We are proud that our recruitment process has been recognised as inclusive and accessible to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for any role. We are a signatory to the Tech Talent Charter that aims to bring industries and organisations together to drive greater inclusion and diversity in technology roles, and we are a Disability Confident Leader.