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Full Stack Java Developer

Permanent Hybrid full Stack Java developer with SC clearance security clearance needed for a greenfield project Leeds, onsite 2-3 days paying £80,000 to £85,000 plus benefits. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of overall experience with the following skills and experience. Good communication and collaboration skills as key for working in DevOps culture with security clearance.Essential Skills: - Core AWS Services: Proficiency / understanding of key AWS services listed below: -S3- Athena- Glue- Lambda- DynamoDB- OpenSearch- CloudFormation- API Gateway- ECS- CloudWatch.Programming and Core Services, Fluency in Kotlin/Java, NodeJS, TypeScript, SQLDatabases Experience with SQL, and NoSQL databases such as DynamoDBSecurity strong understanding of security principles within the AWS environment, including RBAC and the principle of least privilege, storing credentials securely using Secrets Manager/KMS, and handling sensitive data such as email addresses and tokens securely.CI/CD Building and managing continuous integration and delivery pipelines is a key skill. Experience with Git and GitHub ActionsOther Skills Workflow Management Understanding of services like Amazon Step Functions to implement complex workflows Containers experience of working with Docker and ECS Monitoring and debugging familiarity with tools like Datadog Good understanding of DevOps / DevSecOps concepts Familiarity with Angular frameworkThis is an urgent role, and I have interview slots open for this week, please send your CV asap.

Senior Python Engineer x 2

OverviewThis is a hands-on senior engineering role for someone who wants to stay technical while working on a complex, production-critical platform.You’ll be joining an established product team during a major v1 ? v2 re-platforming phase, focused on scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability.The work is backend-heavy, pragmatic, and delivery-focused.What you’ll be working on

Python-based backend services and APIs (Flask)

ETL pipelines ingesting high-volume data

PostgreSQL data persistence and Elasticsearch search/indexing

Contributing to a large-scale product rewrite

Building reliable, production-ready systems used in real legal cases

What they’re looking for

Strong commercial Python experience

Solid backend engineering fundamentals

Comfortable working autonomously in a remote-first team

Clear communicator who flags risks early

Not a people-management role - this stays technical

Nice to have

Elasticsearch experience

Exposure to Kubernetes or containerised environments

The appeal

Real product, real users, real scale

High trust and autonomy

Clear roadmap and long-term technical investment

Salary: £60k - £90k Location: Remote UK (Leeds optional)

Software Engineer

Sanderson Government and Defence

Location: CheltenhamBusiness Unit: Central Government, Law Enforcement and National SecurityLevel: Mid-SeniorEmployment Type: PermanentClearance: Must hold active UK Security ClearanceAbout the OpportunityWe are partnering with a leading Engineering business seeking experienced Java Software Engineers to help deliver mission-critical capabilities that protect the UK’s security and prosperity. You will work at the intersection of advanced engineering and real-world problem-solving, developing cutting-edge products that counter evolving threats.Our teams work with leading technologies across AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering, supporting customers across the National Security, Defence and Intelligence community. With long-term programmes secured, this is an opportunity to join a high-growth environment with genuine impact.What You’ll Be Doing

Designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable Java applications and microservices using Spring Boot.

Translating technical designs into clean, test-driven, production-ready code aligned with engineering best practices.

Building and maintaining RESTful APIs and integrating them with databases, messaging systems, and external services.

Supporting and evolving core architectural components, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability.

Collaborating with product, architecture, and engineering teams to deliver solutions aligned with user and business needs.

Participating in Agile ceremonies and contributing to technical strategy, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Key Skills & Experience

Strong commercial experience with Java and Spring Boot in enterprise or microservices environments.

Solid understanding of RESTful API design, service-oriented architectures, and integration patterns.

Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases and ORM frameworks such as JPA/Hibernate.

Proficiency with automated testing frameworks and Test-Driven Development (TDD).

Familiarity with Maven or Gradle and working across application, service, and data layers.

Strong documentation and design discipline, with a curiosity for emerging Java and backend technologies.

Why Join?You’ll be part of a trusted engineering organisation with over 60 years of heritage in sensors, communications, cyber, AI and ML. They solve complex challenges that make a tangible difference protecting people, platforms and missions, today and for the future.Reasonable Adjustments:Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Senior Full-Stack Engineer (R&D & Core Platform)

Location: Leeds (City Centre) Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 remote) Salary: Up to £70,000The PitchWe are AUDITSU. We are building the engine that automates accessibility testing for the enterprise.We aren’t looking for a ticket-mover. We are looking for a Foundational Engineer.This is a role for an engineer who is tired of moving buttons 3 pixels to the left. If you want to solve graph traversal problems, handle raw mobile device streams, and architect a system from “ambiguous experiment” to “stable product,” this is for you.We have the infrastructure (Django, Redis, Appium, Next.js). We have the funding. We have 1100+ clients on our waitlist. Now, we are rebuilding our core proprietary technology: a traversal engine that can autonomously navigate, interact with, and map complex Android applications.The Role: High Agency, Pure EngineeringYou will act as the bridge between R&D concepts and production reality. You wont be buried in a squad; you will work directly with the Founder and CTO with high autonomy.How we work: We operate on a clear partnership model: Product-Led, Engineering-Solved. The Founder defines the “What” (Top-Down product concepts and user goals), and you own the “How” (Bottom-Up architectural strategy and execution). We don’t hand you tickets; we hand you problems, and we trust you to think critically to engineer the solution.The Scope: We need someone who is “full stack” in the truest sense. You must be comfortable diving into low-level Appium automation scripts, designing the Postgres schema that maps the data, and shipping the React UI that visualizes it.Your Mission (The First 3 Months)You are not here to maintain legacy code; you are here to build the “Brain” of the platform.

Architect the State Engine: Mobile accessibility testing fails because it lacks context. Your first challenge is to build a system that turns raw, noisy device streams into a deterministic, queryable graph of the application.

Solve the “View” Problem: Mobile viewports only show a slice of the application. You need to engineer a method to capture, normalize, and reconstruct a complete “map” of a screens state, overcoming the limitations of scrolling and dynamic loading.

Build the Decision Logic: Prototype the intelligence that drives the bot. You will determine how the engine handles loop prevention, detects screen changes, and decides whether to tap, scroll, or back out.

Production Integration: Ensure this new engine isn’t a silo. It needs to speak fluently to our existing FastAPI/Django backend and stream results to the Next.js dashboard in real-time.

The Tech StackCurrent platform stack (whats already live)

Python 3.11, Django (DRF), FastAPI

Postgres, Redis, Celery

Next.js 14, TypeScript, Tailwind

Appium (Android)

DigitalOcean today, likely moving towards GCP

Traversal engine

Rebuilt from scratch. Youll help choose the right approach and tools, then integrate it into the platform above.

Who You Are

You are a First-Principles Thinker: You don’t just glue libraries together. You understand why things work. Whether you write the code yourself or review what an LLM generated, you can spot the race condition in the database lock or the inefficiency in the HTTP request immediately.

You treat AI as a Force Multiplier: We don’t care if you use Copilot/Cursor to write the boilerplate. In fact, we expect you to leverage AI to move faster. But you aren’t a “vibe-coder”, you have the deep expertise to audit the output, refactor the architecture, and own the final implementation.

You ship complexity: You have experience taking a messy, complex problem (like video streaming, large-scale scraping, or automation) and turning it into a clean, stable API.

You value “Done” over “Perfect”: You can prototype fast (with or without AI assistance) to validate a hypothesis, then ruthlessly refactor to harden it for production.

You are language-agnostic but Python-native: You produce clean, typed, testable Python. You are comfortable jumping into TypeScript/React to build the tools you need, focusing on the outcome rather than the syntax.

Nice-to-Haves (But we hire for aptitude, not just keywords)

Experience with Appium, Selenium, or UIAutomator2.

Experience with Computer Vision (OpenCV, stitching logic).

Background in Graph Theory or state machine design.

You have experimented with Android development

The ProcessWe respect your time. We don’t do whiteboard leetcode.

Intro Call: A human conversation about what you want to build next.

Technical Deep Dive: We discuss systems youve built and the scars you earned building them.

Paid Assessment: A realistic, time-boxed task relevant to the job. We pay you for this because your work has value.

On-site Session: Meet the team in Leeds and discuss forward direction.

Greetings We are Hiring Java AWS developer Position in Leeds, UK: Permanent employmentSalary Expectation:Interested to work with my client as a Permanent Full time employment:Interested to work 3 days Onsite in Leeds, UK:Brief description on your experience as per JDDeveloperSkills 5-7 years of overall experience with the following skills and experience. Good communication and collaboration skills as key for working in DevOps culture. Growth mindset.Essential Skills Core AWS Services: Proficiency / understanding of key AWS services listed below:- S3- Athena- Glue- Lambda- DynamoDB- OpenSearch- CloudFormation- API Gateway- ECS- CloudWatchProgramming and Core Services Fluency in Kotlin/Java, NodeJS, TypeScript SQLDatabases Experience with SQL, and NoSQL databases such as DynamoDBSecurity strong understanding of security principles within the AWS environment, including RBAC and the principle of least privilege, storing credentials securely using Secrets Manager/KMS, and handling sensitive data such as email addresses and tokens securely.it is Java front end with AWSlook at the JD3days a week onsite is compulsary

Cloud Application Developer

Sanderson Recruitment

Sanderson Government and Defence are supporting a commercial supplier to government in their search for a Cloud Application Developer to work out of either London, Manchester or Gloucestershire. This client, aside from offering a very strong package, offer an excellent development programme, with a real willingness to support both financially and otherwise.Tech wise, we have requirement for both Java and Python backend languages, and cloud experience would also be very helpful indeed. AWS is by far the most prevalent, but we will look at individuals with transferable experience in this area.Role Responsibilities

Collaborate with project stakeholders to develop a strong understanding of the business environment, technical landscape, and organisational strategic objectives.

Advise customers on emerging technologies and best-practice methodologies, designing and delivering innovative, automated solutions to complex challenges.

Interpret and apply security policies, ensuring all implemented solutions meet required security standards.

Design and implement highly available, scalable, and resilient systems.

Desirable Skills and Technologies

Proven experience with cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and Azure Virtual Desktop.

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, React, and Go.

Experience deploying applications within cloud architectures,

Hands-on experience with web application services.

Familiarity with Test-Driven Development and Behaviour-Driven Development

Experience in API design, development, and integration.

Knowledge of monitoring and observability systems.

Understanding of modern digital delivery processes and agile methodologies.

Working knowledge of the Atlassian toolset.

Experience with JavaScript front-end frameworks and core front-end technologies.

Strong understanding of asynchronous programming concepts and associated design considerations.

Knowledge of database schema design and query languages.

Experience with source control and version management systems.

Understanding of deploying and configuring AWS components in environments with strict security requirements.

Awareness of identity, access management, and authentication mechanisms and related security tools.

This role will require you to be willing and eligible to undergo a high level of UK security clearance.If you’re interested in the above, apply or reach out toReasonable Adjustments:Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Java Full Stack Software Engineer

Sanderson Government and Defence

Full Stack Software Engineer Join a trusted supplier delivering mission-critical solutions in the defence and national security sector. You will work on leading-edge technologies across AI/Data Science, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering, developing solutions that protect people, platforms, and information against constantly evolving threats.The RoleAs a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain mission-critical softwares. You will work on novel products that combine physical and digital systems, collaborate closely with clients to define strategy, and explore emerging technologies.Key responsibilities include:

Writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach

Producing reusable and maintainable code

Translating logical designs into physical designs and detailed specifications

Documenting work using appropriate standards and tools, including prototyping where needed

Working with emerging and well-understood technologies, identifying suitable design patterns

Integrating APIs and UI components with existing data stores and services

Maintaining and developing architectural components including data ingest, storage, and REST APIs

Participating in Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, demos, and epic decomposition

Collaborating with user researchers and internal stakeholders to represent user needs

Required Skills

Java Enterprise development and Spring Boot

Front-end frameworks such as React, VueJS, or AngularJS

Experience with appropriate testing frameworks

Technologically curious with the ability and willingness to learn new tools and technologies

Security ClearanceCandidates must be eligible to obtain DV security clearance due to the nature of this work.Reasonable Adjustments:Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Lead Fullstack Engineer

Key skills - Node, TypeScript, AWS, JavaScriptLocation: Remote - 1 day a month in the office near Leeds.Are you a developer who loves solving complex technical challenges, designing elegant systems, and leading a small, high-performing team? Here’s your chance to shape the next generation of a major digital platform.What you’ll do:

Lead software projects from concept through to delivery, taking ownership of key initiatives.

Design scalable, high-performance architectures that keep critical systems running smoothly.

Mentor and support developers, helping the team grow technically and professionally.

Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Build clean integration patterns connecting cloud services, APIs, and data workflows.

What we’re looking for:

Strong leadership skills - you enjoy guiding a team and fostering collaboration.

Hands-on experience with TypeScript, Node.js, and serverless cloud-native solutions (AWS preferred).

Solid understanding of back-end services, data flows, and system integration.

Nice to have:

Familiarity with cloud platforms, complex data pipelines, or API design.

Why join?

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible hours and hybrid working

Collaborative culture where your ideas make a real impact

If you’re passionate about clean code, clever architecture, and building systems that scale, this role gives you the space to leave your mark.Please send your CV or get in touch with jon.brass @ circlerecruitment.comCircle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter - @Circle_Rec and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.

.NET Software Engineer - Leeds (Hybrid) - Up to £60k

Are you an experienced .NET Software Engineer looking to take your career to the next level? We’re seeking a .NET Software Engineer to join a dynamic team in Leeds, with a hybrid working model (once a week or so).What You’ll Be Doing:

Developing and enhancing C#/.NET applications to improve the functionality of their core product

Collaborating with stakeholders to understand and refine requirements

Taking responsibility for specific functions of the software

What We’re Looking For:

Proven experience in C# and .NET for Back End development

Proven experience of JavaScript or TypeScript, and React or similar frameworks such as Angular or Vue

SQL expertise, including database design and query optimization

Use of GIT and Azure DevOps

Ability to work independently and solve complex technical challenges

Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving

4+ years’ commercial experience in a software engineering role

What’s in It for You?

Competitive salary of up to £60k Dependent on experience

Flexible hybrid working

Opportunities for professional growth and skill development

Collaborative and supportive work environment

If you’re a .NET, JavaScript and SQL expert within commuting distance of Leeds, we’d love to hear from you!Please note - You must be currently based in the UK, and unfortunately sponsorship is not available.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Leeds - 2x a week Salary: Up to £70k D.O.E + BenefitsFruition IT are working with a well-established tech-first business who are embarking on a complete technical transformation. This client is looking to bring in a Backend Staff Software Engineer to shape the architecture and technical direction of new projects alongside being deeply hands on.You will be responsible for working on Back End services, focusing on platform engineering and building CI/CD pipelines. You will be developing in Node.js and Typescript, and will have a strong focus on AWS Services, such as EKS, Dynamo DB and S3.What will I be doing?

Own and evolve the Back End architecture for a large-scale software platform.

Working across multiple teams to ensure alignment and scalability throughout the business.

Set technical direction and contribute to key design decisions across teams.

Lead by example, writing high-quality, maintainable code in Node.js and TypeScript.

Design and optimise CI/CD pipelines, improving automation, observability, and release processes.

Collaborate cross-functionally with product and platform teams to deliver robust services.

Mentor and coach engineers, helping to raise the overall bar for Back End development.

Drive best practices in platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, and API design.

Key requirements:

5+ years’ experience in Back End or platform engineering roles, with recent experience at senior Level.

Deep hands-on expertise with Node.js and TypeScript in production environments.

Strong experience designing and deploying microservices and RESTful APIs.

Proven experience with AWS (EKS, DynamoDB, S3, Lambda, Terraform).

Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps principles, and Infrastructure as Code.

Experience leading or influencing technical direction across multiple teams.

Familiarity with Front End technologies (React, TypeScript) beneficial but not essential.

If this role sounds of interest, please apply and someone will be in touch regarding the role.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.

Fullstack Developer £400pd (Inside IR35) 3 days p/w onsite (Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham) Government experience is essentialWere looking for an experienced Full-Stack Developer to join a long-term delivery programme. Youll work in an agile environment (Scrum with some Kanban) to support and enhance a Public Beta service, including contributing to third-line support when needed.Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with product owners, engineers, and architects to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and contribute to DevOps practices.

Ensure high standards of code quality, security, and performance through best practices and automated testing.

Troubleshoot, optimise, and support existing systems.

Follow security, accessibility, and data protection standards.

Participate in agile ceremonies and work effectively within cross-functional teams.

Help design reusable components and contribute to technical strategy.

Support infrastructure issue resolution and provide occasional out-of-hours third-line support.

Share knowledge and promote good engineering practices within the wider community.

Technical Skills

Experience building cloud services with Java and Node.js.

Background in microservices and event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka).

Strong knowledge of AWS, Docker, and Terraform.

Experience with MongoDB, other NoSQL stores, and SQL databases.

Skilled in GitLab CI, TDD, and agile ways of working.

C# Software Developer

Software Developer West Yorkshire (hybrid) PermanentAbout the ClientThis organisation is a prominent and rapidly expanding leader within the wholesale distribution sector, operating an extensive network across the UK and Europe. They pride themselves on a collaborative culture that values technical innovation and continuous professional development for all team members.The RoleCollaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into high-quality software solutions from initial design through to implementation. Maintain and enhance established desktop WinForms applications while playing a central role in modernising core systems into contemporary web-based platforms. Engage in the full development lifecycle by conducting peer code reviews, performing thorough testing, and producing comprehensive technical documentation for all projects.RequirementsProven experience in a professional software development role focusing on C# .NET and .NET Core within n-tier architectures. Demonstrable expertise in SQL database management alongside proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks, specifically React.js. Solid background in developing and maintaining ERP or financial software systems using Git for version control and Jira for project management. A full UK driving licence and the ability to manage time effectively while working under pressure to meet project deadlines.Good to HaveExperience designing and implementing RESTful APIs or web services for multi-user environments. Previous involvement in the migration of legacy desktop applications to AWS cloud-based platforms. Familiarity with DevExpress UI components or a degree-level qualification in a relevant technical field.Why ApplyThis is an exceptional time to join a thriving business as they embark on a significant digital transformation, offering you the chance to influence their future technology stack. The role provides a clear path for career progression and the opportunity to master modern web technologies in a fast-paced, supportive environment where your contributions are immediately visible.

Java AWS Developer/Sr. Developer(SC Eligible)

Thrive IT Systems Ltd

We have one open position of Java AWS Developer/Sr. Developer with one of our client based at Leeds, UK. This is a Permanent/Fulltime position. Below is the job description for your reference. Please share your application once you are interested.Role: Java AWS Developer/Senior Developer(SC Eligible)Mode: Fulltime/PermanentLocation: Leeds, UKHybrid, 3 Days work from officeJob Description:Senior developer with the following skills and experience. Strong communication and collaboration skills key for working in DevOps culture with ability to guide team members, when needed. Growth mindset.Essential SkillsCore AWS ServicesProficiency/understanding of key AWS services listed below:-

Programming and Core Services

Fluency in Kotlin/Java, NodeJS, TypeScript SQL

Databases Experience with SQL, and NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB

Security - strong understanding of security principles within the AWS environment, including RBAC and the principle of least privilege, storing credentials securely using Secrets Manager/KMS, and handling sensitive data such as email addresses and tokens securely.

CI/CD - Building and managing continuous integration and delivery pipelines is a key skill. Experience with Git and GitHub Actions Workflow Management - Understanding of services like Amazon Step Functions to implement complex workflows - Desirable Containers - experience of working with Docker and ECS Good understanding of DevOps/DevSecOps concepts

Understanding of services like Amazon Step Functions to implement complex workflows Containers - experience of working with Docker and ECS Monitoring and debugging - familiarity with tools like Datadog Good understanding of DevOps/DevSecOps concepts Familiarity with Angular framework

Staff Software Engineer

Staff Software Engineer - Backend Leeds - 2x a week Salary: Up to £85k D.O.E + BenefitsFruition IT are working with a well-established tech-first business who are embarking on a complete technical transformation. This client is looking to bring in a Backend Staff Software Engineer to shape the architecture and technical direction of new projects alongside being deeply hands on.You will be responsible for working on Back End services, focusing on platform engineering and building CI/CD pipelines. You will be developing in Node.js and Typescript, and will have a strong focus on AWS Services, such as EKS, Dynamo DB and S3.What will I be doing?

Own and evolve the Back End architecture for a large-scale software platform.

Working across multiple teams to ensure alignment and scalability throughout the business.

Set technical direction and contribute to key design decisions across teams.

Lead by example, writing high-quality, maintainable code in Node.js and TypeScript.

Design and optimise CI/CD pipelines, improving automation, observability, and release processes.

Collaborate cross-functionally with product and platform teams to deliver robust services.

Mentor and coach engineers, helping to raise the overall bar for Back End development.

Drive best practices in platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, and API design.

Key requirements:

7+ years’ experience in Back End or platform engineering roles, with recent experience at senior/staff level.

Deep hands-on expertise with Node.js and TypeScript in production environments.

Strong experience designing and deploying microservices and RESTful APIs.

Proven experience with AWS (EKS, DynamoDB, S3, Lambda, Terraform).

Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps principles, and Infrastructure as Code.

Experience leading or influencing technical direction across multiple teams.

Familiarity with Front End technologies (React, TypeScript) beneficial but not essential.

Founding Full-Stack Senior Engineer

£70k £90k 0.5% 2.0% Fully Remote MUST be based in the UKWe are an AI-driven Hospitality Tech platform helping vacation rental owners automate their revenue on Booking.com.Unlike most “early-stage” startups, we are already at £100k ARR, growing month-on-month and have investment from angels. We have a product customers love, a validated business model, and we are now preparing to expand to Airbnb and Expedia.We are a lean team of two founders looking for a Founding Engineer. You will be the technical lead, working directly with us to brainstorm ideas, architecture and ship code quickly.This is a Backend-First role (70/30 split). You will spend most of your time in Python/Django, but you must be willing to jump into React/Tailwind to ship complete featuresWe have interesting technical challenges involving high-volume data and browser automation (MCP/AI)

Scale the Backend: Build and ship features using Python (Django) and Postgres.

High-Volume Scraping: Manage enterprise-level scraping (1,000s of requests/second) and reverse-engineering of public data sources.

Chrome Extension: Maintain and expand our extension that bridges our platform with customer accounts.

Ship Fast: We use ChatGPT/Copilot heavily to speed up boilerplate code so we can focus on the complex logic.

Frontend (Light): We use React/Tailwind. You don’t need to be a frontend expert, but you should be willing to jump in and tweak UI when needed.

The Logistics One founder is in Leeds, the other in London. We’d like to meet up occasionally to brainstorm &speed up onboarding as well in person. Salary: £70k - £90k (depending on experience).Equity: Up to 2% options (4-year vesting). We are aiming for a £5-10m valuation in our next raise, join now to get in at the ground floor.Who You Are

A Builder: You have startup experience (founder or early employee). You care about solving problems, not just writing code.

Python Expert: You have deep experience with Python.

Data Scraper: You understand the nuances of web scraping, proxies, and browser automation (Playwright).

Pragmatic: You know when to build for scale and when to ship a “hacky” fix to unblock a customer.

Autonomy: You want direct responsibility. You hate micromanagement and love taking a ticket from “idea” to “deployed.”

Interview process

30 min non technical call with myself.

1 hour technical pair programming challenge (not leetcode but real-life problems)

Meet up in person with both founders

Offer

Why This Role?

Real Revenue: We aren’t just an MVP, we have customers who have been with us for months earning more revenue with 0% churn.

High Equity: 2% is a good chunk for our stage, it should be worth a significant amount within a years time as we raise at higher valuations.

Hard Problems: If you get bored building standard CRUD apps, our scraping, MCP & automation challenges will keep you engaged.

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 Hours: 39 per week | 8:00am – 4:30pm | Early Finish FridaysA leading national organisation within the UK housing and renewable energy sector is seeking an ERP Developer to join its in-house development team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, technology-enabled environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are genuinely valued.The OpportunityYou will play a key role in enhancing and supporting a large-scale ERP platform, designing and developing new functionality, improving system performance, and ensuring the platform continues to support a busy, fast-paced operation.If you thrive on solving real-world business challenges through intelligent system development and want to see the tangible impact of your work, this role offers excellent scope to do exactly that.Key Responsibilities• Design, develop and test ERP modules, features and integrations • Customise and extend the ERP to support evolving business needs • Ensure developments integrate effectively into the overall system architecture • Write clean, efficient and well-documented code • Troubleshoot ERP system issues and implement effective solutions • Work collaboratively with developers, IT colleagues and business stakeholders • Contribute ideas, innovation and best-practice improvements • Support continuous improvement of systems and development processesAbout You• Minimum 2 years’ software development experience • Strong SQL skills • Experience with ERP platforms or similar business systems • Solid understanding of development principles and coding standards • Logical, analytical and detail-focused mindset • Able to evaluate problems from multiple perspectives and identify smart solutions • Curious, proactive and solutions-driven with a positive approach • Strong team player with excellent communication skills • Python or JavaScript experience beneficial (not essential) • Knowledge of Priority ERP beneficial (training can be provided)Benefits• 24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service) • Option to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days • Company pension scheme • Life assurance • Discounted gym membership • 24/7 confidential support helpline • In-house wellbeing support • Free on-site parking • Refreshments and fresh fruit provided • Early Finish Fridays • Summer and Christmas social eventsPlease send your cv in confidence for immediate considerationCOM1

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Software Developer - Consultant

Check out this brand new role!Ready for a new challenge?Are you looking for work that makes a difference? Do you want to work with people who learn and grow together?If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions for our clients in government and business.The roleSoftware developers at Opencast care about building products right and combine their own experience and approach with our company values. They are tech agnostic, have expertise in agile methodologies, eXtreme programming practices and use industry-leading programming languages to deliver agile transformation.Our approach to software development is collaborative, focused on keeping things simple, and we use test driven development and pair programming as best practice.Working with clients and key stakeholders is a crucial part of a consultancy role. Our developers are inclusive team players that listen, collaborate, can positively challenge and manage expectations when needed but most of all are always willing to teach and help others. Leaving a client with improved ways of working, working technology and a good experience from discovery through to live is the priority.The role is varied, technical, never confined to any one provider or solution and there are always opportunities for learning and development.UK Security Clearance (existing SC clearance or eligibility) is a requirement for our current permanent opportunities.Experience in delivering digital services for the UK government is highly valuable for many of our projects. Therefore, familiarity with the GDS toolkit will be essential.Technical Skills

Expertise in Java is preferred

Experience in other languages such as Scala, Kotlin or Ruby is also valuable

Understanding of Object Oriented Programming

In depth knowledge of concepts and uses of testing

Knowledge or experience of delivering complex services to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards is required

Being comfortable with new technology, t-shaped and comfortable with ongoing learning and development is key to success

Experience with agile methodology

A consultant in software development at Opencast is responsible for:

Delivering in the upkeep of their team’s backlog

Collaborating with the teams testing effort

Leading on the implementation of user stories

Embracing mobbing and pairing

Working with others in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment

Contributing to Opencast’s communities of practice

Salary£44,001 - £59,000What our offer includesCompetitive pension, healthcare, share options and discretionary bonus.Flexible hours and 25 days’ holiday.People to support you every step of the way.Where you’ll workOur hybrid model means everyone at Opencast splits their time between multiple locations, including from our HQ and hub locations, client site or home. Travel is part of life at Opencast, and considers requirements of your work, our clients and your team.We include youWe welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all.InterviewJob interviews are on Microsoft Teams. We’ll make any adjustments to help you. The recruitment process for this role includes pair programming, a values interview, and a technical interview.Want to know more?Visit our website or email careers@opencastsoftware.com.We’re not working with recruitment agencies on this vacancy. If you are interested in this position, please apply directly with Opencast.

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Software Developer - Consultant (Contract)

Check out this brand new role!Ready for a new challenge?Are you looking for contract work that makes a difference?If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions for our clients in government and business.The roleWe’re looking for Contractors in Software Development (consultant level) to help our major clients transform.Software developers at Opencast care about building products right and combine their own experience and approach with our company values. They are tech agnostic, have expertise in agile methodologies, extreme programming practices and use industry-leading programming languages to deliver agile transformation.Our approach to software development is collaborative, focused on keeping things simple, and we use test driven development and pair programming as best practice.Working with clients and key stakeholders is a crucial part of a consultancy role. Our developers are inclusive team players that listen, collaborate, can positively challenge and manage expectations when needed but most of all are always willing to teach and help others. Leaving a client with improved ways of working, working technology and a good experience from discovery through to live is the priority.Contractors at Opencast follow the same principles as permanent consultants. The roles are varied, technical, and never confined to any one provider or solution.UK Security Clearance (existing SC clearance or eligibility) is a requirement for our contracting opportunities.Experience in delivering digital services for the UK government is highly valuable for many of our projects. Therefore, familiarity with the GDS toolkit will be essential.Technical Skills

Expertise in Java and/or Scala is preferred

Experience with Springboot, Javascript, Typescript, Kotlin, Python or Ruby is also valuable

Understanding of Object Oriented Programming

In depth knowledge of concepts and uses of testing

Knowledge or experience of delivering complex services to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards is required

Being comfortable with new technology, t-shaped and comfortable with ongoing learning and development is key to success

Experience with agile methodology

A contractor in software development at Opencast is responsible for:

Delivering in the upkeep of their team’s backlog

Collaborating with the teams testing effort

Leading on the implementation of user stories

Embracing mobbing and pairing

Working with others in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment

SalaryUp to £450 per day (working inside IR35)Where you’ll workOur hybrid model means everyone at Opencast splits their time between multiple locations, including from our HQ and hub locations, client site or home. Travel is part of life at Opencast, and considers requirements of your work, our clients and your team.We include youWe welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all.InterviewJob interviews are on Microsoft Teams. We’ll make any adjustments to help you. The recruitment process for this role includes pair programming and a technical interview.Want to know more?Visit our website or email careers@opencastsoftware.com.

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Software Developer - Senior Consultant

Check out this new role!Ready for a new challenge?Are you looking for work that makes a difference? Do you want to work with people who learn and grow together?If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions for our clients in government and business.The roleSoftware developers at Opencast care about building products right and combine their own experience and approach with our company values. They are tech agnostic, have expertise in agile methodologies, extreme programming practices and use industry-leading programming languages to deliver agile transformation.Our approach to software development is collaborative, focused on keeping things simple, and we use test driven development and pair programming as best practice.Working with clients and key stakeholders is a crucial part of a consultancy role. Our developers are inclusive team players that listen, collaborate, can positively challenge and manage expectations when needed but most of all are always willing to teach and help others. Leaving a client with improved ways of working, working technology and a good experience from discovery through to live is the priority.The role is varied, technical, never confined to any one provider or solution and there are always opportunities for learning and development.UK Security Clearance (existing SC clearance or eligibility) is a requirement for our current permanent opportunities.Experience in delivering digital services for the UK government is highly valuable for many of our projects. Therefore, familiarity with the GDS toolkit will be essential.Technical Skills

Expertise in Java is preferred

Experience in other languages such as Scala, Kotlin or Ruby is also valuable

Deep understanding of programming paradigm, code design, testing, accessibility, performance and security

Proven ability to apply different testing tools and methods in practice

Knowledge or experience of delivering complex services to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards is required

Being comfortable with new technology, t-shaped and comfortable with ongoing learning and development is key to success.

Experience with agile methodology

A senior consultant in software development at Opencast is responsible for:

Driving the elaboration of their team’s backlog

Setting testing strategies to match industry standards

Being a technical expert in their team (or acting as the team lead)

Leading the technical representation in a project discovery

Mentoring and coaching others to help them achieve their full potential

Demonstrating leadership within Opencast communities of practice

Salary£59,001 - £78,000What our offer includesCompetitive pension, healthcare, share options and discretionary bonus.Flexible hours and 25 days’ holiday.People to support you every step of the way.Where you’ll workOur hybrid model means everyone at Opencast splits their time between multiple locations, including from our HQ and hub locations, client site or home. Travel is part of life at Opencast, and considers requirements of your work, our clients and your team.We include youWe welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all.InterviewJob interviews are on Microsoft Teams. We’ll make any adjustments to help you. The recruitment process for this role includes pair programming, a values interview, and a technical interview.Want to know more?Visit our website for more details.We’re not working with recruitment agencies on this vacancy. If you are interested in this position, please apply directly with Opencast.

Spotlight

Software Developer - Senior Consultant (Contractor)

Check out this brand new role!Ready for a new challenge?Are you looking for work that makes a difference? Do you want to work with people who learn and grow together?If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions for our clients in government and business.The roleWe’re looking for Contractors in Software Development (Senior level or Technical Lead) to help our major clients transform.Software developers at Opencast care about building products right and combine their own experience and approach with our company values. They are tech agnostic, have expertise in agile methodologies, eXtreme programming practices and use industry-leading programming languages to deliver agile transformation.Our approach to software development is collaborative, focused on keeping things simple, and we use test driven development and pair programming as best practice.Working with clients and key stakeholders is a crucial part of a consultancy role. Our developers are inclusive team players that listen, collaborate, can positively challenge and manage expectations when needed but most of all are always willing to teach and help others. Leaving a client with improved ways of working, working technology and a good experience from discovery through to live is the priority.Contractors at Opencast follow the same principles as permanent consultants. The roles are varied, technical, never confined to any one provider or solution.UK Security Clearance (existing SC clearance or eligibility) is a requirement for our contracting opportunities.Experience in delivering digital services for the UK government is highly valuable for many of our projects. Therefore, familiarity with the GDS toolkit will be essential.Technical Skills

Expertise in Java and/or Scala is preferred

Experience in other languages such as Springboot, Javascript, Typescript, Kotlin, Python or Ruby is also valuable

Ability to lead other developers in tackling difficult programming challenges and drive the delivery of a backlog

Ability to contribute to architectural designs

Experience of setting testing strategies to match industry standards

Knowledge or experience of delivering complex services to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards, is beneficial

Being comfortable with new technology, t-shaped and comfortable with ongoing learning and development is key to success.

Experience with agile methodology

A contractor in software development at Opencast is responsible for:

Driving the elaboration of their team’s backlog

Setting testing strategies to match industry standards

Being a technical expert in their team (or acting as the team lead)

Leading the technical representation in a project discovery

Acting as a technical lead in the team, enabling them to achieve their full potential

Day Rate£450 - £600 per day (working inside IR35)Where you’ll workOur hybrid model means everyone at Opencast splits their time between multiple locations, including from our HQ and hub locations, client site or home. Travel is part of life at Opencast, and considers requirements of your work, our clients and your team.We include youWe welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all.InterviewJob interviews are on Microsoft Teams. We’ll make any adjustments to help you. The recruitment process for this role includes pair programming, a values interview, and a technical interview.Want to know more?Visit our website or email careers@opencastsoftware.com.

Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer

Eligo Recruitment Ltd

We are looking to recruit an experienced Data Engineer who has experience working on the implementation and development of Microsoft Fabric. In addition you will need a wealth of SQL Experience including in a Cloud environment, ideally Azure using ADF and / or Data Bricks. To be a success in this role you will be able to show a wealth of knowledge and experience as a SQL Data Engineer ideally on a Cloud data platform using ADF or a similar product. The real key is that you have experience working with MS Fabric. This will enable you to add real value to the team and organisation during the implementation and ongoing exploitation of the Fabric functionality. You will have the opportunity to play a key role in improving data quality and data standards in an environment were effective data management is core to delivering real value. This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days per week in our client’s West Yorkshire offices. This is an opportunity to join an organisation with an excellent reputation as an employer who invest in the training and development of their people and will promote internally whenever possible. Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity

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