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Niche Configuration Analyst
VIQU IT
Warwick
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £600/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Niche Configuration Analyst Warwickshire / Hybrid Outside IR35

A well-established public-sector organisation in Warwickshire is undertaking a major records management system transformation, migrating to Niche RMS. They are seeking an experienced Niche Configuration Analyst to support the technical onboarding and configuration of the platform as part of a wider programme.

This role is focused on hands-on backend configuration, working directly within Niche to configure workflows, processes, and system logic in line with operational requirements.

Key Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience configuring Niche RMS, specifically backend workflows and process logic
  • Strong understanding of Niche configuration, system administration, and operational setup
  • Experience implementing workflow, role, permission, and process changes within RMS platforms
  • Background working in policing, justice, or other highly regulated environments
  • Ability to interpret requirements and execute configuration changes independently
  • Experience supporting system onboarding and early-phase implementations

Contract Details:

  • Role: Niche Configuration Analyst
  • Rate: £500 £600 per day (Outside IR35)
  • Duration: Initial 12 months (likely extension)
  • Location: Hybrid up to 2 days per week on-site in Warwickshire
  • Start Date: February 2026 (flexible)
  • Security: NPPV3 clearance required or ability to obtain

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Suzie Stone via the VIQU IT website.

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Senior Full Stack Developer
StackStudio.digital
London
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
+1

Mode of working: London- 3 days onsite
Type of Employment:Permanent

Interview Format: 1. Live coding+ 2 interview rounds.

The Senior Full Stack Developer Role

As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will design and deliver end-to-end application solutions using cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or GCP, alongside modern technologies including NoSQL databases, Python, React, TypeScript and DevOps tooling. You will work on cutting-edge projects, develop scalable applications and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Senior Full Stack Developer Key Responsibilities:

  • Own the end-to-end architecture across front-end, back-end, APIs, data and system integrations.
  • Define reference architectures, technology standards and design principles for development teams.
  • Make strategic technical decisions balancing scalability, security, cost efficiency and delivery speed.
  • Design and develop accessible, secure and scalable front-end applications using React and TypeScript.
  • Establish standards for state management, authentication flows and UI/UX consistency.
  • Architect back-end services using Node.js or Python, including REST APIs and event-driven patterns.
  • Apply microservices principles, resiliency patterns and fault-tolerant design.
  • Model and manage relational and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and Postgres, including caching and data access strategies.
  • Architect cloud-native solutions on AWS, Azure or GCP, incorporating CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code.
  • Build for high availability, disaster recovery, cost optimisation and embedded observability.
  • Apply secure coding practices and design robust authentication, authorisation and data-protection models.
  • Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies and regulatory standards.

Senior Full Stack Developer Essential skills / knowledge / experience:

  • Hands-on experience in software development and solution architecture.
  • Deep expertise in Azure, AWS or GCP cloud services.
  • Strong background in backend development (TypeScript, React, Node.js, Python), REST APIs and microservices.
  • Experience working with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Postgres.
  • Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML integration and secure cloud architecture is an advantage.
Java DevOps Engineer
Meritus
Guildford
Hybrid
Mid
£65/hour - £70/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

Software Engineer
Geospatial Cloud Platforms
Newcastle based Hybrid

We are hiring a Software Engineer to join a modern Agile Scrum team building cloud native geospatial software used in real world, mission critical environments.

This role offers genuine end to end engineering ownership. You will be involved from initial design through development, testing and deployment, working on scalable, resilient cloud based services using current technologies.

The position is Newcastle based with flexible working in place. The team works in the office three days per week, with two days from home.

What you’ll be doing

Designing and building high quality, maintainable Java based services
Developing reusable patterns that improve delivery speed and engineering standards
Writing unit and automated tests to support robust, production ready software
Taking part in design and code reviews with a focus on security, scalability and long term maintainability
Documenting solutions clearly and sharing knowledge across the team
Working closely with the Scrum team to meet sprint commitments
Participating fully in sprint planning, stand ups and reviews in a true Agile environment

You’ll be expected to operate with a strong sense of integrity and awareness of compliance requirements, as the software supports sensitive and high value use cases.

What we’re looking for

Essential experience

Strong Java development experience
Building and deploying cloud based services
Unit testing and automated testing practices

Desirable experience

DevSecOps exposure using tools such as Tekton, ArgoCD or SonarQube
Container platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift
Quarkus framework
Front end development with Angular

Security clearance

This role requires the ability to obtain or already hold SC clearance. Candidates must be eligible to go through the clearance process.

Workflow Developer - SQL, Data
Lynx Recruitment Ltd
Not Specified
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£65,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Lynx Recruitment is seeking a skilled Workflow Developer to design, develop, and improve workflows, automations, and system integrations that support business operations. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders to translate operational needs into secure, reliable, and well-documented technical solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with modern hybrid working policies, collaborative teams, and exposure to cutting-edge business systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain workflows, automations, and system integrations across core business systems.
  • Create and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and data routines to support workflow logic and reporting.
  • Develop integrations using APIs, REST services, and approved low-code or integration tools.
  • Gather, analyse, and translate business requirements into technical specifications with clear acceptance criteria.
  • Maintain technical documentation and support stakeholders through training, prototyping, and change adoption.
  • Ensure all solutions follow governance, security, and compliance standards.
  • Contribute to projects including testing, release planning, and handover to IT support.
  • Collaborate with external vendors where needed to resolve issues and implement enhancements.

Essential Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in workflow development, systems customisation, or similar technical roles.
  • Hands-on experience building CRMs, practice management systems, or other business management systems.
  • Strong SQL skills, including queries, stored procedures, and performance troubleshooting.
  • Experience designing workflows, automations, and system integrations.
  • Understanding of data flows and information architecture.
  • Ability to analyse complex requirements and produce structured technical solutions.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Experience creating and maintaining clear technical documentation.
  • Collaborative working style and strong problem-solving skills.
AI Developer - Perm £50k
Lorien
London
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£50,000
RECENTLY POSTED

AI Developer/AI Engineer - Digital Agency

Hybrid - London (3 days in office)
£50,000 p.a.

An award-winning digital and technology consultancy is looking for an AI Developer to join a highly collaborative engineering team focused on the practical, production-ready application of AI.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll design and deliver agentic AI solutions, working closely with engineers, designers and strategists to build brand-safe, high-quality AI features used by real clients.

What you’ll be doing

  • Designing and implementing agent-based workflows and prompt strategies
  • Building RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) systems using client-specific data
  • Optimising AI performance across latency, token usage and response quality
  • Deploying AI services into production using Python
  • Benchmarking and validating AI outputs against quality and safety guardrails
  • Translating emerging AI capabilities into stable, shippable product features

What we’re looking for

  • Strong software engineering fundamentals, with solid Python experience
  • Hands-on experience working with LLM APIs and AI orchestration
  • Experience taking AI features from concept to production
  • A pragmatic, engineering-led approach to applied AI

Nice to have

  • Python for data processing or model evaluation
  • Experience with collaboration platforms or Embedded messaging tools
  • Exposure to C#/.NET
  • Front End knowledge for conversational or prototype UIs
  • Previous Digital Agency experience

Working pattern & benefits

  • Hybrid working: London office Tuesday-Thursday, remote Mondays and Fridays
  • Flexible working hours and a strong work-life balance culture
  • Competitive benefits package including private medical cover, pension, income protection and enhanced parental leave
  • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure)
  • Ongoing training, development and a genuinely collaborative environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an AI-focused engineer who wants to work on real-world AI implementations, not experimentation in isolation.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Software Engineer
Hudson Shribman
Not Specified
In office
Senior
£65,000 - £70,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+2

Senior Software Engineer up to 70k Base + Benefits

Ref: ABJ6501 Midlands Onsite: Perm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain a high-performance industrial control desktop application. This C#/.NET/WPF platform provides real-time monitoring, control, and reporting for complex systems. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will own the full application lifecycle from architecture through to release, working closely with cross-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver a robust, responsive interface.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain the software architecture of the desktop application built in C# 14 / .NET 10 and WPF using the MWM pattern (XAML), targeting real-time system responsiveness (* Develop and integrate Windows Service components for background processing, system monitoring, and service lifecycle management.
    • Build real-time data visualization and charting (ScottPlot WPF) for live telemetry at 4Hz+ sample rates, with consistent UI styling using Material Design Themes.
    • Develop batched I/O logging, structured telemetry, and compliance/certification reporting.
    • Manage encrypted local storage using SQLite and SQLite Cipher for configuration, calibration, and operational data.
    • Networking & Communication
    • Develop and optimize high-throughput, low-latency networking for simultaneous real-time communication with multiple industrial controllers.
    • Implement multicast and unicast packet handling across IPv4 and IPv6 networks, including asynchronous simultaneous dataframe processing.
    • Design and maintain failover and degraded-mode behavior to ensure system resilience under adverse conditions.
    • Design and maintain real-time data pipelines with a focus on algorithmic efficiency, fault tolerance, and graceful degradation.
    • Perform profiling and optimization using Visual Studio 2026, memory and CPU profiling tools, and network packet inspection.
    • Participate in code reviews and PR workflows following trunk-based development with semantic versioning.
    • Apply SOLID principles, Clean Architecture, and established design patterns (MWM, Factory, Observer, Strategy, Decorator, Dependency Injection) throughout the codebase.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Strong professional experience developing desktop applications in C# / .NET (6+), including WPF with MWM architecture.
  • Demonstrable expertise in real-time or high-throughput network programming: UDP/TCP sockets, asynchronous I/O, multicast/unicast, and concurrent data processing.
  • Understanding of SOLID principles, Clean Architecture, Dependency Injection, and common design patterns (Factory, Observer, Strategy, Decorator).
  • Experience with performance profiling and optimization of .NET applications (memory, CPU, network).
  • Proficiency with Git in a trunk-based development workflow using semantic versioning.
  • Experience with unit testing frameworks (xUnit/NUnit), TDD practices, and code coverage tooling.
  • Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus/TCP, serial interfaces) is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with Windows Service development, SQLite/encrypted storage, and installer technologies is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, collaborative mindset, and clear technical communication. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings is a plus.

Stable, established engineering business with strong technical reputation - Base + Benefits.

To Apply: Contact Alison Basson on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)

Email: Ref: ABJ6501

Java Developers x 2 (Newcastle)
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Newcastle upon Tyne
Hybrid
Mid
£500/day - £525/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Java Developer (x2) - SC Cleared
Guildford or Newcastle - 2/3 days per week onsite
525 per day (Inside IR35)
Active SC Clearance Required

Join a collaborative Agile Scrum team as a Java Developer, building innovative geospatial solutions using modern cloud technologies.

You’ll work across the full software development lifecycle, designing and developing scalable cloud-based applications, writing clean, maintainable code, and ensuring quality through testing and best practices.

Alongside contributing to code reviews and reusable solutions, you’ll collaborate closely with your team in Agile ceremonies to deliver impactful, high-quality software.

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong experience with Java

  • Experience in cloud services development

  • Solid understanding of unit testing frameworks and practices

  • DevSecOps awareness (e.g. Tekton, ArgoCD, SonarQube) (desirable)

  • Experience with Kubernetes or Red Hat OpenShift (desirable)

  • Familiarity with the Quarkus framework (desirable)

  • Front-end development experience with Angular (desirable)

If this Java Developer role is of interest, apply now!

Java Developers x 2 - SC Cleared
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£60/hour - £70/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

Java Developer - Cloud Services

  • 12 month initial contract

  • Hybrid working out of Newcastle

  • SC Cleared role

  • 70 p/h - Inside IR35

Key Skills:

  • Java Developer

  • Cloud Services

  • RedHat/Kubernetes

Role Overview -

The Software Engineer will join our collaborative, forward-thinking Agile Scrum team, working on innovative Geospatial software, using the latest cloud-based technologies. The engineer will be involved in every stage of the software development lifecycle, from initial design through development, testing, and deployment, delivering robust, scalable cloud-based services.

The role is based at our Newcastle office. Flexible working arrangements are in place for the team. The successful candidate is expected to be in the office 3 days a week, with the opportunity to work 2 days from home.

Responsibilities

  • Develop high-quality, readable, scalable and easily maintained code, using Java and related technologies, meeting requirements and coding standards.
  • Develop reusable patterns and encourage innovation that will enhance team velocity.
  • Contribute to quality assurance by writing unit and automated tests.
  • Conduct design and code reviews to ensure code developed meets coding best practices guidelines, unit testing, security, and scalability and maintainability guidelines
  • Ensure code is sufficiently documented and share knowledge of solutions implemented.
  • Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and daily stand-ups in a true Agile environment, contributing to agile based estimating.
  • Work with the scrum team to meet the sprint commitments

Essential

  • Java
  • Cloud Services development
  • Unit testing

Desirable

  • DevSecOps awareness using tools such as Tekton, ArgoCD, SonarQube
  • Red Hat Openshift container platform or Kubernetes
  • Quarkus Framework
  • Front end development using Angular
Senior Salesforce Developer
Gigaclear
Abingdon
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

Showcase and develop your Salesforce Industries experience, including OmniStudio, Vlocity, and Industries CPQ. We are looking for people with this background to become our subject matter experts as we bring more of our Salesforce capability in-house. You will be hands-on with development, but you will also help set the bar for engineering standards and gain satisfaction from seeing your approach to code quality embedded across the team, while mentoring and improving others. You will bring experience working with OmniStudio, Industries CPQ (Vlocity CPQ), and Enterprise Product Catalog (EPC), supporting the configuration of products, pricing, and commercial rules within Salesforce Industries. Experience working with Salesforce Industries in telecom or broadband environments would be highly beneficial. Gigaclear is a growing Fibre Broadband (FTTP / FTTH) company, developing our fibre-to-the-premises broadband infrastructure to some of the most difficult-to-reach areas of the UK, empowering those communities with broadband to rival any city.

Senior Software Engineer
Connells Group
Middlesbrough
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Group Technology team in Milton Keynes. In this role, you will help develop, support and enhance business systems and applications using .NET technologies and SQL Server.

We offer a hybrid working arrangement with one or two days per week in our Milton Keynes office.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Be up to date regarding best practices in software development and deployment
  • Implement best practice coding in relation to development coding standards
  • Use operational data to improve the stability and performance of the applications
  • Maintain documentation and release notes
  • Have awareness of application security considerations
  • Identify dependencies across the organization and work with teams to resolve them before they become an issue, and install preventative measures to mitigate repeat occurrences
  • Effectively handle risk, change, and uncertainty across the organization
  • Work alone or alongside other Software Engineers on projects where necessary
  • Create secure and high performing n-tier applications utilising best practices in the development of database applications using SQL
  • Contribute to improve the overall processes and methodologies followed by the wider team
  • Design and develop commercial/enterprise web applications
  • Ensure application performance, quality, and responsiveness
  • Work with all teams to recommend solutions that are in accordance with accepted testing frameworks

Experience and Skills Required:

  • Modern web application development architectures and frameworks such as React JS
  • Web applications experience using C#, ASP.NET, MVC
  • Excellent skills in SQL Server
  • Experience with Scrum/Agile methodologies and working in that environment
  • Knowledge of Webforms
  • Familiarity with REST API and Soap Services
  • Developing and maintaining multiple connected software solutions
  • Skilled in software testing methodologies including TDD
  • Ability to select and use the most appropriate tools, technologies, and languages for the job
  • Team-oriented, with a willingness to work as part of a collaborative environment
  • Strong knowledge of object-oriented design and development skills

Highly Desirable:

  • Experience with Terraform and Azure
  • Experience with concurrent programming techniques, parallelism, and threading
  • Experience working with distributed systems and microservice architectures
  • Experience with high-scalability projects involving cloud-based infrastructure design and implementation
  • Microsoft certified status

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

CF00745

Software Developer - SC Cleared - Remote - £400 - £500 pd
Damia Group Ltd
London
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
£400/day - £500/day
RECENTLY POSTED
+1

Senior Software Developer - Backend Development -SC cleared - £400 - £500 per day - Remote

As a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on Back End development, you will play a key role in designing, building, and evolving high-performance, Server Side applications. Your responsibilities will extend beyond coding to include technical leadership, mentoring, and strategic input on technology decisions.

Senior Software Developer - Backend Development -SC cleared - £400 - £500 per day - Remote

Key Responsibilities:
-Architect, develop, and enhance robust, scalable Back End systems and services in a modern, cloud-based environment.
-Lead or contribute to technical design discussions, translating business requirements into high-quality solutions.
-Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
-Guide and collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring best practices in coding, integration, and delivery are followed.
-Own and manage the integration of large-scale components within web application ecosystems
-Play a proactive role in incident and change management, helping to maintain high system reliability and responsiveness.
-Contribute to and influence technical decision-making and process improvements that drive long-term team success

Senior Software Developer - Backend Development -SC cleared - £400 - £500 per day - Remote

Key Skills:
Angular - Solid experience with modern Angular frameworks, component architecture, and state management.
Node.js - Deep understanding of asynchronous programming, API development, and Back End services.
Azure - Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing scalable cloud infrastructure.
Terraform - Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code, particularly in cloud provisioning and environment automation.
Jenkins - Expertise in CI/CD pipelines and automated testing integration.
GIT - Proficient in branching strategies, version control, and collaboration workflows.
JIRA & Confluence - Comfortable managing work in agile environments and documenting processes clearly and efficiently.

Security Clearance SC - Security Clearance
NATIONAL SECURITY CLEARANCE must be active and transferable. Please make sure before submitting your candidate.
Clearance remains valid providing the following criteria are met:
Security clearances must not be more than 10 years old or 7 years for DV; and it must have more than a year remaining before expiry - ideally 18 months
Candidate has taken up post within 6 months of the clearance being granted.
The individual must have worked on a government contract or for a government department/Police Force in a role requiring NSV clearance within the last 12 months;
The individual must not have resided overseas for more than 6 months during the break in service between government contracts.

  • SOLE BRITISH NATIONAL
    Candidate must only hold a UK/British passport. No dual nationality. If not born here they must hold the right level of clearance specified above and have renounced any rights to previous citizenships. No Dual Nationality including: NO OCI or national identity cards eg NICOP

This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance

More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here:

United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK

List of national security vetting clearance levels with guidance on who requires clearance and what checks are completed.

Senior Software Developer - Backend Development -SC cleared - £400 - £500 per day - Remote

Damia Group 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 our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

Software Engineering Manager
CV-Library Ltd
Fleet
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

At CV-Library, we have a simple vision: to help the world to work and we are looking for exceptional and talented people to help us realise this vision in both UK and overseas markets.

We are in a period of accelerated growth, following a year of key strategic acquisitions and significant investment across all parts of the business from Tech and Data to People and HR, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us or a better place to grow your career!

The Role

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:30
Location: Fleet, Hampshire
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per quarter on site

As an Engineering Manager, your focus is on building high-performing teams by fostering growth, accountability and continuous improvement. You’ll ensure engineers are developing in the right direction - both for themselves and the business - while driving delivery, quality and performance. You create an environment where honest conversations, strong feedback loops and a culture of mentoring and coaching help teams thrive and deliver at pace.

Responsibilities:

  • Driving delivery, quality and performance by removing roadblocks and ensuring smooth project execution
  • Providing mentoring and coaching, helping engineers grow in their careers
  • Creating strong feedback loops to support continuous learning and development
  • Encouraging honest conversations that lead to better team dynamics and problem-solving
  • Ensuring teams take accountability and responsibility for the delivery and quality of their work
  • Guiding teams in risk assessment to make informed decisions and take action
  • Upholding best practices in software development, methodologies and technical excellence
  • Conducting performance reviews and career development discussions
  • Identifying training needs and ensuring the right skills are in place

What we’re looking for

  • Experience with Golang, Next.js or React
  • Proven experience leading and managing multiple development teams within an organisation
  • Strong mentoring and coaching skills
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication abilities
  • A passion for developing people and helping them grow
  • Ability to foster a culture of accountability, responsibility and continuous improvement

We are actively committed to promoting a fully diverse and inclusive workforce and we welcome applications for this role from all candidates who meet the key requirements.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any reasonable adjustments to assist with your application.

Java Engineer - Newcastle & Remote - £70 per hour umbrella - CONTRACT
Click
Newcastle upon Tyne
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
£70/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

We are recruiting for a Software Java Engineer on contract to work for a leading Defence organisation. The role can be based in their Newcastle offices 3 days per week and remote for 2.

Role Overview

The Software Engineer will join our collaborative, forward-thinking Agile Scrum team, working on innovative Geospatial software, using the latest cloud-based technologies. The engineer will be involved in every stage of the software development life cycle, from initial design through development, testing, and deployment, delivering robust, scalable cloud-based services.

Responsibilities

  • Develop high-quality, readable, scalable and easily maintained code, using Java and related technologies, meeting requirements and coding standards.
  • Develop reusable patterns and encourage innovation that will enhance team velocity.
  • Contribute to quality assurance by writing unit and automated tests.
  • Conduct design and code reviews to ensure code developed meets coding best practices guidelines, unit testing, security, and scalability and maintainability guidelines
  • Ensure code is sufficiently documented and share knowledge of solutions implemented.
  • Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and daily stand-ups in a true Agile environment, contributing to agile based estimating.
  • Work with the scrum team to meet the sprint commitments

Skill Set

Essential

  • Java
  • Cloud Services development
  • Unit testing

Desirable

  • DevSecOps awareness using tools such as Tekton, ArgoCD, SonarQube
  • Red Hat Openshift container platform or Kubernetes
  • Quarkus Framework
  • Front End development using Angular

IMPORTANT NOTE: The candidate will also need to be able to achieve or have SC clearance.

Sole British National From Birth for this project

Oracle Fusion Cloud Developer/Technical Consultant (Inside IR35)
Apps IT Ltd
Midlands
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£525/day
RECENTLY POSTED

We are seeking an Oracle Developer with around 5 years’ experience to support a key data migration project in the East Midlands. This role will focus on designing and delivering ETL processes to migrate data from Oracle E-business Suite into Oracle Fusion Cloud.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and implement ETL processes for data migration
  • Extract, transform, and load data from E-business Suite into Fusion Cloud
  • Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency throughout the migration life cycle
  • Collaborate with functional and technical teams to map and validate data
  • Troubleshoot and resolve data and integration issues
  • Support testing phases and post-migration validation

Key Skills & Experience:

  • Approximately 5 years’ experience as an Oracle Developer
  • Strong experience with ETL development and data migration projects
  • Proven experience working with Oracle E-business Suite and Oracle Fusion Cloud
  • Solid SQL and PL/SQL skills
  • Experience with Oracle integration tools (eg ODI, OIC) desirable
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Additional Information:

  • 6-month initial contract with potential extensions
  • Based in the East Midlands (3 days per week on-site presence expected)

If you are an Oracle Developer with a strong ETL background and experience in cloud migration projects, we would like to hear from you.

Niche Configuration Analyst
VIQU Ltd
Warwickshire
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £600/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Niche Configuration Analyst - Warwickshire/Hybrid - Outside IR35

A well-established public-sector organisation in Warwickshire is undertaking a major records management system transformation, migrating to Niche RMS. They are seeking an experienced Niche Configuration Analyst to support the technical onboarding and configuration of the platform as part of a wider programme.

This role is focused on hands-on Back End configuration, working directly within Niche to configure workflows, processes, and system logic in line with operational requirements.

Key Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience configuring Niche RMS, specifically Back End workflows and process logic
  • Strong understanding of Niche configuration, system administration, and operational setup
  • Experience implementing workflow, role, permission, and process changes within RMS platforms
  • Background working in policing, justice, or other highly regulated environments
  • Ability to interpret requirements and execute configuration changes independently
  • Experience supporting system onboarding and early-phase implementations

Contract Details:

  • Role: Niche Configuration Analyst
  • Rate: £500-£600 per day (Outside IR35)
  • Duration: Initial 12 months (likely extension)
  • Location: Hybrid - up to 2 days per week on-site in Warwickshire
  • Start Date: February 2026 (flexible)
  • Security: NPPV3 clearance required or ability to obtain

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Suzie Stone via the VIQU IT website.

Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply).

Salesforce Developer
Fuel Recruitment
Newport
Fully remote
Mid
£500/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Salesforce Developer - 6-month contract - £500 per day (Outside IR35) - Remote

Apex Coding/API Integrations/Field Service Lightning/Financial Systems Integration/ITSM

Key Skills/Responsibilities:

  • Deliver Salesforce development tasks including configuration, Apex coding, and API integrations.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and IT teams to ensure alignment and continuity.
  • Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release management processes.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives.
  • Assist in the integration of Salesforce with external systems (eg, ERP, finance, invoicing).
  • Maintain and enhance documentation for solutions, processes, and field mappings.
  • Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business requirements.
  • Provide input into UAT and training plans for new features and releases.
  • Stay current with Salesforce platform updates and assess applicability to the organisation.
  • Support stakeholder engagement and feedback loops across global teams
  • Proven experience as a Salesforce Developer in a commercial environment.
  • Strong understanding of Salesforce configuration and Apex development.
  • Experience with REST/SOAP APIs and integration patterns.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automated testing frameworks.
  • Exposure to Agile methodologies and tools (eg, Jira).
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across distributed teams.

Desirable Qualifications & Certifications:

  • Salesforce Platform Developer I or II
  • Experience with Field Service Lightning (FSL)
  • Familiarity with financial systems integration
  • Exposure to ITSM processes and tools (eg, ServiceNow, Jira Service Management)

Our client is a leader in the telecoms industry, specifically within fixed line, 5G, and other innovative solutions. Fuel Recruitment are engaged in the search for 5 Salesforce Developers to join their team on an initial 6-month contract, to support both internal and customer programmes.

SC cleared Technical Architect - inside iR35 - API's and AWS
fortice
Not Specified
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
£450/day
RECENTLY POSTED

We are heading up a recruitment drive for a global consultancy that require an SC cleared Technical Architect to join them on a major government project that’s based remotely.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Significant experience as a technical or solution architect in complex digital or enterprise environments.
  • Strong software engineering foundation, with practical knowledge of modern application architectures (eg, microservices, APIs, distributed systems).
  • Proven ability to design and document architectures using visual modelling techniques such as C4, UML, and data flow diagrams.
  • Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider, ideally AWS, including Infrastructure as Code, platform services, networking, and security controls.
  • Deep understanding of secure and resilient system design, including authentication patterns, threat modelling, performance considerations, and observability.
  • Familiarity with Ruby, Python, or Java, and modern development practices such as CI/CD, TDD, and containerisation.
  • Experience guiding technology decisions, evaluating options, and influencing senior stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of data modelling, integration approaches, API design, messaging patterns, and interoperability challenges.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics and build consensus across diverse groups.
  • Ability to work across the full delivery life cycle, from discovery through implementation and service transition.

Desirable Skills & Experience

  • Experience with enterprise ERP platforms (eg, Oracle E-business Suite).
  • Knowledge of UK government digital service standards, architecture frameworks, and assurance processes.
  • Understanding of Domain-Driven Design or event-driven architectural approaches.
  • Exposure to SRE, platform engineering, or infrastructure architecture disciplines.
  • Experience contributing to architectural communities of practice or governance forums.
  • Prior consultancy experience working across multiple product teams or client environments.

Personal Attributes

  • Strong systems thinking and analytical capability, with the ability to understand complex environments quickly.
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguous or fast-changing environments while maintaining architectural clarity.
  • Collaborative, empathetic, and committed to building trust with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Dedicated to continuous learning, technical curiosity, and staying current with emerging technologies.
  • Pragmatic and outcome-focused, balancing long-term architectural quality with short-term delivery constraints.

Technical Environment

The assignment covers a diverse mix of modern cloud-native services and Legacy enterprise platforms.

Exposure to some of the following areas would be beneficial:

  • Modern languages and frameworks including Ruby, Java, and Python
  • AWS cloud services, Infrastructure as Code, platform as a service tooling
  • Engineering practices such as DDD, TDD, CI/CD, automated testing and Git workflows
  • Multi-tier platform strategies including centralised data and business logic layers
  • Enterprise Oracle software including ERP components
  • Mac-based development environments and public GitHub repositories
AWS Data Engineer
83zero Ltd
Shropshire
Hybrid
Senior
£55,000 - £70,000
RECENTLY POSTED

We are looking for experienced Data Engineers to join a long-standing, high-impact public sector partnership. This isn’t just about moving data; it’s about modernizing essential services and delivering secure, reliable data products at scale. You will play a pivotal role in shaping engineering design, mentoring talent, and helping our clients reimagine what’s possible through technology.

Data Engineer (AWS)

Location: Telford/Worthing Base Locations (Hybrid 2-3 days onsite)
Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 + Bens, Perks, Healthcare Options, Unlimited Training Budget
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC Clearance (5+ years UK residency)
Sector: Public Sector & Government Client

Build the Data Infrastructure That Powers the Public Sector

We are looking for experienced Data Engineers to join a long-standing, high-impact public sector partnership. This isn’t just about moving data; it’s about modernizing essential services and delivering secure, reliable data products at scale. You will play a pivotal role in shaping engineering design, mentoring talent, and helping our clients reimagine what’s possible through technology.

The Role

As a Senior member of our engineering team, you will:

  • Design & Implement: Create robust, secure, and performant data integration solutions (both batch and near-Real Time).
  • Build & Optimize: Develop and improve end-to-end data pipelines-from ingestion to curation-ensuring high availability through rigorous monitoring and alerting.
  • Collaborate: Work closely with product teams and client stakeholders to align technical decisions with cost, performance, and security requirements.
  • Innovate: Support incident resolution and contribute to our internal Engineering Communities of Practice.
  • Lead: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and mentor junior colleagues to grow our collective capability.

Your skills and experience:

  • Strong SQL and hands-on experience with data modelling.
  • Hands-on with ETL/ELT tooling (at least one of Talend, Pentaho DI, Informatica, AWS Glue, or SAS).
  • Experience with databases/data platforms (ideally Oracle or Cloudera)
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (ideally AWS)
  • Good experience with programming/Scripting languages (eg Python, Bash).
  • Strong grasp of data engineering fundamentals, including integration, transformation, orchestration, and version control.
  • Excellent client-facing and consultancy skills.

NOTE: This role requires Security Check (SC) clearance. To be eligible, you must have resided continuously in the UK for the last 5 years.

Interested? Apply now or send your CV

Fullstack Java Developer
Falcon Chase International
Yorkshire
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
+9

We are looking for a Java developer with Strong AWS exposure to work with one of our leading client. Please find the details below for your reference.

Note: This role does not require SC clearance. Candidates on dependent visas are eligible to apply, and visa sponsorship may be considered for exceptionally strong profiles.

Job Summary: Designs, runs and improves software that meets user needs. Competent Java developer with significant experience in AWS cloud services. Proficient in AngularJS, Jenkins, Karate, Gherkin and Cypress, Cloudformation, Jenkins, Groovy and deploying to native AWS services like ECS, S3, Lambda, SQS, Step Functions.

Certification: Expected to have AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional accreditation or above

Requirements:

  • Experience with Java (Springboot) and AWS cloud services (ECR, ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, Step Functions, Apigee)
  • Proficiency in AngularJS, Jenkins, Karate, Node 10, Groovy, Bash, Typescript.
  • Knowledge of Gherkin, Cypress, Jest
  • Tooling: Gitlab, Jenkins, CloudFormation, Maven, Docker, Fortify on Demand, SonarQube
  • AWS DevOps Engineer certification or above.
  • Understanding of software development life cycle.
  • Ability to apply secure coding practices.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
  • Knowledge of user-centered design principles.
  • ITIL certification will be desirable.
  • Experience of working in Agile teams
Graduate Full Stack Developer
IF Recruitment Ltd
Not Specified
Fully remote
Graduate
£150/day - £175/day
RECENTLY POSTED

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Full Stack Developer to join a growing software house on a three-month internship, with the potential of this role going permanent.

Our client is UK based AI transformation company pioneering a new category. This is combining AI Systems, modular software and strategic execution into deployable solutions for enterprise clients.

The Project:

Working on a greenfield build on Ms Azure, the successful candidate will focus on building a secure, scalable platform from the ground up. The system will support complex workflows, secure data management and multi - organisation collaboration within a regulated environment.

The team is intentionally small (architect + senior engineers), so we’re looking for developers who are comfortable taking ownership across the stack rather than working in highly siloed roles.

Responsibilities:

  • Strong full stack engineering capability (Back End-heavy preferred)
  • Build React frontends and Python (FastAPI) backends
  • Experience building APIs and scalable web platforms
  • Modern Front End frameworks (React or similar)
  • Create and manage PostgreSQL databases and containerised microservices
  • Cloud experience (Azure preferred, AWS acceptable)
  • Comfortable working in a small, fast-moving engineering team

Preferred Backgrounds:

  • Computer Science
  • Experience with programming in Python
  • Experience with creating and managing SQL & PostgreSQL databases.
  • Azure cloud experience advantageous.

This is an opportunity for engineers who enjoy building platforms from the ground up rather than maintaining Legacy

The client is offering interviews this week.

This role is fully remote.

Lead Software Engineer - Platform
Fruition Group
London
Hybrid
Senior
£110,000 - £140,000
RECENTLY POSTED

London - 4 days onsite (Paddington)

£110k - £140k + Benefits

We’re hiring for one of the UK’s fastest growing fintech scale-ups, where reliability is a competitive advantage not a luxury. As a Principal Software Engineer you will be providing deep technical leadership alongside being extremely hands on as part of a platform team. Lead Engineers will set technical directions, drive engineering standards and strategy while remaining deeply Embedded in implementation and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

  • Architect and implement highly available, multi-region infrastructure services
  • Define resilience patterns across services (failover, circuit breaking, back-pressure, etc.)
  • Lead large-scale refactoring or reliability improvement initiatives
  • Establish best practices in incident response, observability, and SLO management
  • Drive adoption of modern cloud-native and GitOps practices
  • Mentor senior engineers and influence engineering culture at scale

Skills Required:

  • Strong Back End engineering ability (Go, Java or .NET)
  • Extensive hands on expertise designing and operating high scale distributed systems
  • Deep expertise in cloud native architecture (GCP/AWS)
  • Advanced Kubernetes and container orchestration expertise
  • Proven track record of mentoring and technical leadership.

Why this role:

  • You’ll get the opportunity to influence architecture across a multi country product.
  • You’ll work in an engineering led organisation where technical excellence drives business success
  • Have the opportunity to remain hands on while shaping long term platform best practices.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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