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On behalf of DWP, we are looking for a Full Stack Lead Java Developer for a 12 Month (Inside IR35) Hybrid contract based up to 3 days per week in Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle or Blackpool. This role will support delivery within the Health Assessment Efficiencies (HAE) Workstream, which focuses on delivering measurable efficiency improvements in health assessments through service transformation, digital innovation, and process optimisation within a 12-18-month timeframe. The work includes mobilising and delivering a prioritised set of initiatives designed to reduce administrative burden and improve clinical/operational processes. This includes initiatives such as Write Up Assistant, Transcription & summarisation, Case summarisation, NHS data share, and audit/process optimisation (for example: "group/remove audit attributes," "automate/streamline amendments," and WCA intelligent audit). Delivery will be scaled based on evidence of outcomes and governance decisions. The work will be delivered via a multidisciplinary team using agile ways of working (clear prioritisation, sprint planning, reviews, and continuous improvement) with appropriate delegated decision-making to maintain pace and focus. As a Lead Full Stack Java Developer, you will be required to operate with significant autonomy, providing expert technical leadership and assurance across the engineering life cycle. This includes: . Setting technical direction for engineering work within the team and contributing to wider service architecture and delivery patterns. . Ensuring engineering quality, defining, and maintaining standards, patterns and principles that underpin delivery across HAS/PIP services. . Providing specialist technical advice to Product Managers, Delivery Managers, Architects, and teams, ensuring decisions align with broader programme goals. . Coaching and mentoring engineers, supporting capability development across software engineering, DevOps, testing, and secure delivery. . Leading on problem resolution, using judgement and expertise to manage complex technical risks, incidents, and architecture trade-offs. . Influencing multi-team delivery, ensuring consistent technical practice, and shaping the approach to creating scalable, reliable, and secure digital services Experience and Skills . Full-stack engineering expertise with hands-on experience delivering complex digital services using modern languages (Java, Node) and Front End frameworks (React, Angular, TypeScript/JavaScript). Able to design, build and maintain high-quality, reusable components and services aligned to DWP engineering standards. . Strong cloud engineering capability, particularly AWS. Able to design, configure and operate cloud-native services (compute, networking, IAM, VPC design, storage patterns), including secure-by-design practices. Experience with serverless patterns, microservices, and event-driven architectures. . AI-related engineering capability to support the innovation workstreams. Experience integrating LLM/ML services, validating model outputs, designing deterministic and non-deterministic test scenarios, managing prompt evaluation, and incorporating guardrails for responsible AI. Experience working with model-driven APIs (eg, Bedrock, OpenAI) is desirable and directly relevant to the workstream needs. . Infrastructure-as-Code delivery using Terraform or equivalent tooling, including modular environment provisioning, automated compliance, configuration management, and consistent environment replication. . DevOps and CI/CD engineering, including GitLab/Jenkins/GitHub Actions, automated build/test/deploy workflows, dependency security scanning, quality gates, and integration of controls required for operating in highly regulated environments. . Containerisation and platform engineering, including Docker and ideally, orchestration using Kubernetes/EKS. Ability to diagnose and mitigate platform issues, performance bottlenecks, and environment variations. . Testing and quality assurance leadership, with experience embedding shift-left practices in pipelines, including unit, integration, E2E, API/contract, load/performance, and security testing. Strong understanding of observability-driven validation, using logs, metrics, and traces to ensure service reliability. . Practical experience of engineering secure services in regulated environments, including authentication/authorisation patterns, encryption, audit, data minimisation, network restrictions, and secure operational workflows. . Strong software craftsmanship discipline, including code quality tooling (eg, SonarQube), automated dependency management, refactoring for maintainability, and promoting best-practice engineering habits across teams. . Excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills. Able to explain technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders, influence direction across multi-disciplinary teams, and work closely with Product, Architecture, QA, User-Centred Design and Operations. . Experience operating within multi-team, agile delivery environments, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, roadmap discussions, and continuous improvement. . Domain awareness of GOV.UK-based services or public-sector delivery environments, including secure data handling, auditability, resilience, and user-centred service delivery patterns. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".

Senior Full Stack Developer TypeScript, React, Node.js Contract 3 months initially Edinburgh (Hybrid) Rate: 400 - 450 a day Outside IR35 We're working with a well-established technology business to find a Senior Full Stack Developer for an immediate contract engagement. This is a capacity play, not a transformation project. A delivery team needs an experienced pair of hands to clear a backlog of well-defined, high-volume tickets and unblock broader progress. The work is scoped, the architecture is established, and the expectation is that you'll be contributing meaningfully within days of starting. The role You'll join an embedded product squad working across the full stack in TypeScript, React and Node.js (Express). The codebase runs on AWS with MongoDB, uses a MVC-style architecture, and leverages Bitbucket and Jenkins for CI/CD. Testing matters here - you'll write well-tested code and help raise the team's overall standard. AI-assisted development is part of the workflow, not a buzzword. If you're already using tools like Cursor or Claude day-to-day, you'll fit right in. What you'll need Strong full-stack background at mid to senior level TypeScript across the stack - React on the front, Node.js/Express on the back Practical AWS and MongoDB experience Comfortable with CI/CD pipelines (Bitbucket, Jenkins) Solid testing capability - TDD, unit and integration tests Used to working within established squads and switching context across small tickets Able to hit the ground running - this isn't a role for a slow ramp The detail 3-month initial contract, strong likelihood of extension based on delivery Edinburgh-based with hybrid working Immediate or very short notice preferred If this sounds like your kind of engagement, please apply below or contact Andy at Cathcart Technology directly - happy to share the full details before we go any further. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Full Stack Developer Hybrid (Client Site Visits in London) Inside IR35 6 months contract We are currently looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer to join a high-performing team delivering secure, scalable digital solutions for a government client. This is a hybrid role , with a mix of remote work and regular visits to client sites in London . This role is inside IR35 and requires active SC clearance (Security Check). Applicants without valid and current SC clearance cannot be considered, due to the time scale of the project. Role Overview: As a Full Stack Developer, you will contribute across the full development life cycle-designing, developing, and maintaining modern web applications. You will work in a collaborative environment alongside product owners, designers, and other developers, delivering high-quality software in a fast-paced, agile setting. Key Responsibilities: Develop scalable, high-performance web applications across the full stack. Create responsive, user-centric Front End interfaces using React and TypeScript . Build robust Back End services using Java and the Spring framework . Work with cloud-native microservices on Kubernetes , hosted on Red Hat OpenShift . Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and ArgoCD . Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, and UX. Maintain clean, well-documented, and tested code; conduct and participate in code reviews. Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies. Required Skills & Experience: Active SC Clearance (must be current). Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer in enterprise environments. Strong Front End expertise with React , JavaScript , TypeScript , HTML/CSS . Back End proficiency with Java (Spring Boot) and ideally Node.js . Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift . Familiarity with CI/CD practices using GitHub Actions , ArgoCD . Version control with Git . Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and Agile methodologies. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team collaboration skills. Nice to Have: Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases. Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Background in government or highly regulated sectors is a plus.

Role: Full Stack Developer Location: London Type: Contract (Hybrid) Comp: Up to £425 per day About the Role & Our Client: We're working with a well-established and forward-thinking company that is driving digital innovation across multiple platforms. Known for building highly scalable and performance-driven products, our client is now looking to add a talented Full Stack Developer to their technology team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a collaborative, agile environment where engineering quality, clean architecture, and modern frameworks are core to everything they do. If you're passionate about building reliable, user-friendly applications at scale-this one's for you. Role Highlights: Build and maintain highly resilient, scalable, and secure web applications. Develop modern Front End features using React, TypeScript, and component libraries. Experience with headless CMS frameworks to deliver seamless UX. Work within a cross-functional Agile team, contributing to the technical direction. Ensure solutions are well-tested, monitored, and deployed via CI/CD pipelines. What We're Looking For: Strong hands-on experience with React.js and Node.js (preferably using Fastify). Solid understanding of TypeScript, modern JavaScript (ES6+), and Front End tooling. Experience with headless CMS and E-commerce integrations (eg, AEM, Magento 2). Familiar with API-driven architecture, JWT authentication, and cloud-first deployment. Proven track record in delivering full-stack applications in a modern DevOps environment. If you're a proactive, hands-on developer looking to work with a high-performing team on exciting digital products, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.