Lead the engineering standards behind a High-Growth UK SaaS platform

Software Development Manager

• NestJS / NodeJS, Vue: .NET backgrounds welcome
• Manchester (Hybrid: 1 day per week onsite)
• Up to 100,000 + benefits

If you’re a technically strong engineering leader who built your career on solid engineering foundations (whether in C# / .NET or modern JavaScript frameworks) and still care deeply about code quality, DevOps maturity, and scalable systems, this is a genuinely exciting opportunity.

We’re partnered with a high-growth UK SaaS technology company building data-driven digital products that help commercial teams better understand and engage their customers. As they scale their customer-facing platforms, they’re looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to shape engineering standards and lead the next phase of platform evolution.

The Tech Environment

The company’s stack has evolved. Originally built on a Microsoft / C# / .NET foundation, the platform has transitioned to a more modern stack including: NestJS / NodeJS, Vue, Redis, SQL Server, Snowflake.

They are open to candidates from a strong .NET background who have since gained experience in modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems. Or who can demonstrate the adaptability and technical depth to operate in this environment.

What matters most is engineering quality, architectural thinking, and leadership credibility, not a rigid checklist of frameworks.

You’ll balance people leadership, technical direction, and delivery performance, ensuring teams build maintainable, secure, and high-performing systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience in a SaaS or product-led environment
• Strong previous experience as a hands-on software engineer (C#/.NET or modern JS/TS stacks)
• Proven leadership of engineering teams
• Experience building and operating systems at scale
• A solid understanding of automated testing and QA practices
• Familiarity with modern DevOps approaches
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• The ability to quickly pick up new tools and solve complex problems

Interested?

If you’re a strong engineering leader who wants to influence platform direction without stepping away from technical depth, this role offers real impact in a growing SaaS business.

Apply now or contact us for more details: (url removed)

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Lead Java Engineer (Hands-On) 80% Coding | Technical Leadership | Modern Platform Remote First (office visit once a month) - You must live within 1 hr 30 of South Manchester £70,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits \*\*My client is not able to provide Visa sponsorship We're working with a long-established tech company who are building modern platforms within a complex and meaningful domain. They've embedded Agile and XP practices across engineering, and they're now hiring a hands-on Principal Java Engineer to help lead delivery, raise standards, and support the growth of their teams. This is not an 'architect who doesn't code' role. The expectation is that you'll be around 80% hands-on, building software alongside the team. The Opportunity You'll work as part of a Scrum team delivering real product outcomes, while also contributing to the broader engineering direction. The hands-off element of the role includes: \*\*helping lead Scrum ceremonies and delivery \*\*mentoring and coaching engineers \*\*collaborating with other Principals and the Development Manager \*\*contributing to architectural decisions and technical direction It's a role for someone who still loves coding, but also enjoys influencing how teams work and how systems evolve. Tech Stack & Practices \*\*Java, Spring Boot \*\*TDD, pairing, strong automated testing culture \*\*CI/CD, continuous delivery mindset \*\*AWS (with a mix of approaches including serverless) \*\*Docker, Kubernetes \*\*Terraform / DevOps tooling AWS and DevOps exposure is very beneficial at Principal level - but they're not looking for a pure DevOps engineer. The core of the role is still Java engineering. What They're Looking For \*\*Deep, hands-on Java experience with strong engineering judgement \*\*Proven ability to influence standards and mentor engineers \*\*Comfortable balancing delivery with technical leadership \*\*Strong understanding of building maintainable, scalable systems \*\*Experience working in Agile teams with modern practices \*\*Bonus points for AWS, containerisation, IaC, etc. What's In It For You? \*\*Remote-first working with minimal office travel \*\*Clear scope: still hands-on, but with meaningful technical influence \*\*Strong salary, bonus and excellent benefits \*\*A collaborative, mature engineering culture \*\*Complex systems, long-term platform work, and real impact Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. Even if you're not actively looking, it's a great time to explore what they're building. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Visualfiles Developer - Remote Working

Visualfiles Developer with experience in Visualfiles is required by a leading UK law firm. You can be based anywhere in the UK, as they will allow remote working.

You will be responsible for the delivery of application development to help their users and clients drive improvement within the firm through dynamic case management applications. It is a key role in the business, and you will have a lot of autonomy in the role.

Experience required:

• Development background with at least 3 years’ experience of designing, developing and delivering bespoke business applications
• Prior VisualFiles development experience and knowledge of Legal workflows.
• Commercial awareness and inquisitiveness allow you to understand the challenges faced by the firm and its clients and develop solutions to match.
• Ability to quickly identify projects that may be at risk, communicating early to manage expectations accordingly.
• Has an innovative mind-set, with the willingness to experiment and explore new ways of delivering technology solutions.
• Develops applications with security in mind, protecting data at all times.
• C#, VB, SQL Server, SSRS, SSIS would be desirable.
• Willingness to learn new methods and techniques.

The main duties of the role would include:

• Technical development - responsible for developing business solutions that interface with the line of business applications of the firm as well as customising and configuring off the shelf software;
• Develop the case management system in order to ensure continual optimisation of business efficiency and procedures;
• Support the integration of VisualFiles with other firm-wide packages including the practice management system;
• Propose, design and implement new and innovative systems and analyse existing systems to determine opportunities for streamlining and performance enhancement;
• When required, assist with business process analysis with a view to further enhancing and developing workflow processes;
• Work closely with the Projects team with a view to mapping out projects
• Workflow and integration development - building process improvement workflows across the line of business application stack using the platforms available. Assisting others to integrate workflows into line of business applications;
• Database development - designing data structures and access methods to support any custom development;

They are looking to pay a starting salary of between £40,000 - £55,000 + Benefits including home working + Bonus. To apply please send your CV to matthew.leach @ circlerecruitment.com or call me on 0161 877 9200 for more information.

Keywords: Visualfiles / Developer / Home based / London / Manchester / Leeds / Bristol / Liverpool / Cambridge / Nottingham / Birmingham / Newcastle / Glasgow / Cardiff

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Senior Java Engineer Modern Stack | TDD & CI/CD | Complex Systems Remote First (office visit once a month) - you must live within 1hr 30 of South Manchester £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits \*\*my client is not able to provide sponsorship We're working with a long-established tech company who are continuing to modernise a complex platform within a highly regulated domain. They've built a strong engineering culture around Agile and XP practices, and they're now looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join one of their Scrum teams. This is a role for someone who is genuinely hands-on, enjoys solving tricky problems, and cares about building software the right way - clean code, testing, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Opportunity You'll join a cross-functional team working on large-scale systems that have real-world impact. Engineering standards are taken seriously here, but it's not dogmatic - it's practical, delivery-focused, and built around doing things sustainably. The Senior role is almost entirely hands-on, but they're looking for someone with the experience and maturity to: \*\*mentor other engineers \*\*lead by example \*\*contribute to good engineering practices \*\*help the team deliver reliably Tech Stack & Practices The core platform is Java-based, supported by a modern mix of tooling: \*\*Java, Spring Boot \*\*TDD / automated testing \*\*CI/CD and modern delivery pipelines \*\*AWS (including serverless approaches in places) \*\*Docker, Kubernetes \*\*Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.) You don't need to tick every box - strong Java + good engineering habits are the priority. Exposure to AWS and DevOps tooling is a nice bonus. What They're Looking For \*\*Strong experience building backend systems with Java & Spring Boot \*\*Comfortable working with TDD and modern engineering practices \*\*Experience delivering production software in Agile teams \*\*Someone who enjoys mentoring and helping others grow \*\*Collaborative mindset - pairing, code reviews, shared ownership \*\*Bonus points for AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, Terraform, etc. What's In It For You? \*\*Remote-first working with minimal office travel \*\*Strong salary, bonus and excellent benefits \*\*A genuinely good engineering culture (not just "Agile" on paper) \*\*Meaningful work, complex systems, and long-term platform thinking \*\*Plenty of room to learn and grow Interested? Apply now or get in touch for more info - even if you don't have a CV ready, we're happy to chat. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Senior Java Engineer Modern Stack | TDD & CI/CD | Complex Systems Remote First (office visit once a month) - you must live within 1hr 30 of South Manchester £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits \*my client is not able to provide sponsorship We're working with a long-established tech company who are continuing to modernise a complex platform within a highly regulated domain. They've built a strong engineering culture around Agile and XP practices, and they're now looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join one of their Scrum teams. This is a role for someone who is genuinely hands-on, enjoys solving tricky problems, and cares about building software the right way - clean code, testing, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Opportunity You'll join a cross-functional team working on large-scale systems that have real-world impact. Engineering standards are taken seriously here, but it's not dogmatic - it's practical, delivery-focused, and built around doing things sustainably. The Senior role is almost entirely hands-on, but they're looking for someone with the experience and maturity to: \*mentor other engineers \*lead by example \*contribute to good engineering practices \*help the team deliver reliably Tech Stack & Practices The core platform is Java-based, supported by a modern mix of tooling: \*Java, Spring Boot \*TDD/automated testing \*CI/CD and modern delivery pipelines \*AWS (including serverless approaches in places) \*Docker, Kubernetes \*Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.) You don't need to tick every box - strong Java + good engineering habits are the priority. Exposure to AWS and DevOps tooling is a nice bonus. What They're Looking For \*Strong experience building Back End systems with Java & Spring Boot \*Comfortable working with TDD and modern engineering practices \*Experience delivering production software in Agile teams \*Someone who enjoys mentoring and helping others grow \*Collaborative mindset - pairing, code reviews, shared ownership \*Bonus points for AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, Terraform, etc. What's In It For You? \*Remote-first working with minimal office travel \*Strong salary, bonus and excellent benefits \*A genuinely good engineering culture (not just "Agile" on paper) \*Meaningful work, complex systems, and long-term platform thinking \*Plenty of room to learn and grow Interested? Apply now or get in touch for more info - even if you don't have a CV ready, we're happy to chat. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Java Engineer Modern Stack | TDD & CI/CD | Complex Systems Remote First (office visit once a month) - you must live within 1hr 30 of South Manchester £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits \*\*my client is not able to provide sponsorship We're working with a long-established tech company who are continuing to modernise a complex platform within a highly regulated domain. They've built a strong engineering culture around Agile and XP practices, and they're now looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join one of their Scrum teams. This is a role for someone who is genuinely hands-on, enjoys solving tricky problems, and cares about building software the right way - clean code, testing, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Opportunity You'll join a cross-functional team working on large-scale systems that have real-world impact. Engineering standards are taken seriously here, but it's not dogmatic - it's practical, delivery-focused, and built around doing things sustainably. The Senior role is almost entirely hands-on, but they're looking for someone with the experience and maturity to: \*\*mentor other engineers \*\*lead by example \*\*contribute to good engineering practices \*\*help the team deliver reliably Tech Stack & Practices The core platform is Java-based, supported by a modern mix of tooling: \*\*Java, Spring Boot \*\*TDD / automated testing \*\*CI/CD and modern delivery pipelines \*\*AWS (including serverless approaches in places) \*\*Docker, Kubernetes \*\*Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.) You don't need to tick every box - strong Java + good engineering habits are the priority. Exposure to AWS and DevOps tooling is a nice bonus. What They're Looking For \*\*Strong experience building backend systems with Java & Spring Boot \*\*Comfortable working with TDD and modern engineering practices \*\*Experience delivering production software in Agile teams \*\*Someone who enjoys mentoring and helping others grow \*\*Collaborative mindset - pairing, code reviews, shared ownership \*\*Bonus points for AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, Terraform, etc. What's In It For You? \*\*Remote-first working with minimal office travel \*\*Strong salary, bonus and excellent benefits \*\*A genuinely good engineering culture (not just "Agile" on paper) \*\*Meaningful work, complex systems, and long-term platform thinking \*\*Plenty of room to learn and grow Interested? Apply now or get in touch for more info - even if you don't have a CV ready, we're happy to chat. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Proclaim Developer - Manchester

Keywords: Proclaim Developer, SQL, Case management developer

My client is an established law firm based in Manchester, and is currently recruiting for a mid-level or experienced Proclaim Developer to join their I.T Team which is expanding. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with 12months + years experience of Proclaim Developement within a law firm. This would offer you the chance to take the next step in your career, to move in to a role where you will be given more responsibility and the chance to take ownership of the Proclaim case management system.

Working within a small team, you shall be the go to person for all Proclaim matters (with the emphasis on Development) you shall take responsibility for:

• Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain the case management system
  • Develop and maintain workflows
  • Produce reports
  • Implement changes throughout the business
  • Task server maintenance
  • Building linked actions
  • Document templates
  • IT support

  Essential Skills:

  • Proclaim SQL experience
  • Creating and developing workflows
  • Troubleshooting experience
  • Imports, exports
  • Advanced reports
  • Database Maintenance

We are looking for a candidate with experience as a Proclaim case management developer.

This is a great opportunity to work in a role which will provide you with a challenge and a variety of work on a day to day basis. The role is working within a small team, so offers you the chance to take on a variety of tasks and take ownership of the Proclaim system.

For further details and to apply, please send your CV to Jon Brass at Circle Recruitment or message me at jon.brass @ circlerecruitment .com

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C# Software Engineer X 3 Manchester As a C# Software Engineer , youll design and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions across our clients platform. Youll take ownership of key features, contribute to architectural decisions, and support a culture of technical excellence.

What Youll Do Develop, enhance, and support high-performing, scalable solutions built in C#

Partner closely with Product and fellow engineers to turn business needs into effective technical implementations

Play an active role in shaping system design and influencing the future technical roadmap

Promote high standards across development, including clean code, thorough testing, and clear documentation

Conduct peer reviews, troubleshoot complex issues, and proactively address legacy or inefficient code

Provide guidance and knowledge-sharing to help other engineers grow and succeed

Skills and Experience: 3 years+ commercial experience in software development

Solid hands-on expertise with C# and TypeScript , applying modern engineering standards and practices

Demonstrated track record of building and deploying reliable, scalable systems in live environments

Familiarity with automated build, deployment, and release processes within a CI/CD setup

Analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems and communicate solutions clearly

Thrives in a fast-moving, agile team where collaboration and shared ownership are key

Benefits Private medical & dental insurance

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Regular team events

Interested? Please Apply Now! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

C# Software Engineer X 3 Manchester

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Lead Software Engineer - MongoDB / Node.js / JavaScript As a Lead Engineer, youll play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of the product. Youll guide a talented squad of engineers, drive architectural decisions, and deliver scalable backend systems that directly impact thousands of users.

This is a hands-on leadership role where youll balance technical excellence with mentorship, collaboration, and strategic thinking.

What Youll Be DoingTechnical Leadership Set the technical direction and lead architectural decision-making

Mentor and support junior and senior engineers

Conduct code reviews and uphold engineering best practices

Backend Engineering Build and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs

Design and optimise MongoDB database solutions

Improve and maintain existing backend infrastructure

Troubleshoot production issues and implement robust solutions

Collaboration & Delivery Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful customer outcomes

Participate in technical interviews and help grow the engineering team

Drive improvements in processes, tooling, and development practices

Core Technical Skills Youll thrive if you have experience with:

MongoDB (data modelling, indexing, aggregation, performance tuning)

Node.js and the wider JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem

Express.js and/or Fastify

RESTful API design

AWS or similar cloud platforms

Microservices architecture

Testing frameworks (Vitest, Jest, Mocha, etc.)

CI/CD pipelines & DevOps practices

GitHub workflows

Observability tools (e.g., DataDog)

Docker / Kubernetes

Tech Stack Youll Be Working With Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript

Express.js, Fastify

MongoDB

AWS

Vue.js, Nuxt.js

Nice to Have AI Experience Not essential, but a big bonus:

Integrating AI/ML models

Working with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)

Prompt engineering

AI workflow tools (LangChain, Flowise)

Building internal AI automation tools

Benefits This company genuinely invests in its people. Youll enjoy:

Remote-first working with offices in London, Manchester

Flexible hours

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 2 Christmas shutdown days

Option to purchase an extra week off

Interested? Please Click Apply Now!

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As a Technical Lead, youll work directly with the founder to shape the technical vision and execution of a high-growth startup backed by a larger, established group. Youll lead a talented engineering squad, drive architectural decisions, and deliver scalable backend systems that support thousands of users-all while influencing the strategic direction of the product.

This is a hands-on leadership role where youll combine deep technical expertise with mentorship, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-moving startup environment.

The RoleTechnical Strategy & Leadership

• Work alongside the founder to define and evolve the technical roadmap
• Lead architectural design and critical technology decisions
• Champion engineering best practices, code quality, and technical excellence
• Mentor, coach, and grow engineers at all levels
• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and innovation

Backend Architecture & Development

• Architect, build, and scale backend services and RESTful APIs
• Design, optimise, and maintain MongoDB database solutions
• Improve system reliability, performance, and scalability
• Resolve complex production issues with robust solutions
• Implement microservices and modern backend patterns

Collaboration & Delivery

• Partner with Product, Design, and the founder to deliver high-impact outcomes
• Participate in hiring and technical interviews to grow the engineering team
• Drive improvements in processes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
• Ensure effective planning, estimation, and execution across initiatives

Core Technical Expertise

Youll thrive in this role if you have strong experience with:

• MongoDB (data modelling, indexing, aggregation pipelines, performance tuning)
• Node.js and the wider JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem
• Express.js and/or Fastify
• RESTful API design and distributed systems
• AWS or similar cloud platforms
• Microservices architecture
• Testing frameworks (Vitest, Jest, Mocha, etc.)
• CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices
• GitHub workflows
• Observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog)
• Docker and Kubernetes

Tech Stack

Youll be working with:

• Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Express.js, Fastify
• MongoDB
• AWS
• Vue.js, Nuxt.js

Nice to Have AI Experience

Not essential, but highly desirable:

• Integrating AI/ML models into production systems
• Working with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
• Prompt engineering
• AI workflow tools (LangChain, Flowise)
• Building internal AI-powered automation tools

Why This Role is Exciting

• Work directly with the founder on a startup backed by a larger, established group
• Influence the technical and product direction from the ground up
• Hands-on leadership in a fast-moving, high-impact environment

Benefits

We genuinely invest in our people. Youll enjoy:

• Remote-first working (offices in London and Manchester)
• Flexible working hours
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 2 Christmas shutdown days
• Option to purchase an additional week of leave

Interested? Please Click Apply Now!Technical Lead - TypeScript / Node.js

Lead AI Automation Engineer £55,000 - £75,000 DOE | Warrington (Hybrid)

Permanent

BD Talent is partnering with a newly launched AI & automation consultancy that helps operationally intensive organisations reduce cost, increase speed and remove friction through pragmatic automation and applied AI.

This is a first technical hire opportunity, offering genuine influence over engineering direction, delivery approach and technology choices from day one.

The Business Our client works with organisations where complexity, manual processes and scale create inefficiency and where automation delivers immediate, measurable impact.

Founded by a highly experienced technology and operations leader with 25+ years experience delivering large-scale, mission-critical programmes, the business combines deep technical credibility with commercial discipline. Lead engineers will work directly with a founder who understands engineering, values quality, and has a strong track record of turning ideas into sustained operational outcomes.

The business already has:

Live and imminent client engagements

Strong demand across multiple sectors

Early-stage financial stability

This role sits at the centre of the technical platform that will underpin future growth.

The Opportunity Youll join at the very start and work closely with the founder to:

Design and deliver automation and AI solutions for clients

Build reusable components and internal frameworks

Define engineering standards, tooling and delivery patterns

Shape how the consultancy scales technically

This role offers meaningful ownership , autonomy and the chance to build something distinctive in a fast-growing market.

What Youll Do

Identify and deliver high-impact automation and AI opportunities

Build solutions using automation platforms, APIs, data tooling and LLMs

Translate complex operational problems into pragmatic technical solutions

Engage directly with clients and stakeholders

Contribute to the evolving technical roadmap and delivery model

Experience Were Looking For Experience across several of the following:

Workflow automation platforms (Make, n8n, Zapier, Workato)

Python, JavaScript or similar

API integration and system orchestration

Applied AI / LLM use cases

Cloud or serverless environments

Just as important is a builder mindset pragmatic, curious, delivery-focused and comfortable shaping clarity in ambiguity.

Package & Benefits Hybrid working from Warrington

Flexible working hours

High autonomy and clear progression into a senior leadership role as the business scales

Excited by this opportunity and challenge? Apply now.

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Ready to architect platforms that operate at serious scale?

Software Architect - NestJS, NodeJS, Vue - .NET backgrounds welcome

• Manchester (Hybrid - 1-2 days per week onsite)
• Up to 110,000 + benefits

We’re partnered with a fast-scaling UK SaaS company building high-performance, data-driven platforms used by commercial teams to better understand and engage their customers.

They’re now looking for a Software Architect to shape the next generation of their customer-facing systems; designing scalable, cloud-first solutions capable of handling high data throughput and large data sets.

The Environment

The platform has evolved from a Microsoft / C# / .NET foundation into a modern stack including:

• NestJS, NodeJS, Vue
• Redis, SQL Server & Snowflake
• AWS (cloud-first architecture)

Strong .NET Architects who’ve worked in modern cloud and micro-services environments, or who can operate confidently across Node/TypeScript ecosystems, are absolutely encouraged to apply.

What matters most is architectural depth, SaaS scalability experience, and strong engineering principles.

The Role

This is ideal for someone who has progressed from hands-on engineering into architecture and still understands what great code and great systems look like.

You’ll:

• Design large-scale, high-performance SaaS architectures
• Lead microservices and event-driven design initiatives
• Champion DevOps-aligned architecture patterns
• Work across distributed/offshore teams
• Operate comfortably at both strategic and deep technical levels
• Influence AI architecture and modern data practices

What We’re Looking For

• 3-5+ years in a Software Architect role
• Strong engineering background (C#/.NET or modern JS/TS stacks)
• Experience within mature B2B SaaS environments
• Deep knowledge of cloud architecture (ideally AWS)
• Experience with microservices, event-driven systems
• Strong understanding of OLAP, OLTP, ETL & data warehousing
• DevOps-first mindset
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills

Interested?

If you’re an Architect who wants real influence in a scaling SaaS environment - without being boxed into one technology - this is a strong opportunity.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion: (url removed)

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Role Title: PostgreSQL DBA

Location: Manchester Hybrid 3 days on site

Duration: 31/08/2026

Rate - 441

MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA

Role Description:

Primary Skills:

• Must have hands on experience as Database Administration specifically with MongoDB, PostgreSQL / Oracle.
• Managing a oracle team
• Working with database software to find ways to store, organise and manage data
• Expert knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL data stores and working with a variety of structures including JSON and XML
• Experience of software development with distributed data processing technologies including Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
• Experience in keeping databases up to date, troubleshooting, helping with database design & development, and managing database access.
• Experience in designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation.
• Liaising with programmers, applications/operational staff, IT project managers and other technical staff
• Managing database security/integrity and backup procedures, implementing security measures.

Secondary Skills:

• Writing reports, documentation, and operating manuals
• Testing and modifying databases to ensure that they operate reliably
• Writing disaster recovery plans and archiving/housekeeping data.
• Knowledge of Cloud platforms, serverless architecture preferable
• Good understanding of software patterns and when/how to apply them
• Knowledge of Kafka will be advantageous
• Experience of working in an Agile/DevOps software development environment
• Have ability to help with mentoring tasks.
• Have experience in working on Support activities.

Senior Software Engineer (C++ / Windows Desktop)

Warrington
Full-Time
48,000- 52,000 + Bonus

About The Company

We’re partnered with an organisation who design and manufacture high-performance systems used in cutting-edge scientific and industrial research.
They are a medium-sized organisation with a collaborative, close-knit culture. The software team is small (currently four engineers), highly skilled and plays a central role in delivering mission-critical systems that scientists rely on every day.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in C++ Windows desktop development to take a leading role in their flagship scientific application.
This is not a maintenance-only role. You will:

• Lead development of a Windows desktop application written in C++
• Control and interface with highly specialised scientific instrumentation
• Develop features that enable scientists to configure experiments, acquire data and perform analysis
• Optimise performance, improve security, and resolve complex technical issues
• Help ensure compliance as we expand into new global markets

You’ll be stepping into a key position within the team. With upcoming succession planning over the next 12 months, this role offers the opportunity to take increasing technical ownership and leadership responsibility.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, develop and maintain Windows desktop applications in C++
• Enhance GUI functionality and user experience (RAD Studio preferred; Visual Studio also considered)
• Collaborate closely with scientists and engineers to implement data acquisition and analysis features
• Troubleshoot software issues, including critical release fixes where sound technical judgement is essential
• Contribute to compliance, performance optimisation and security improvements
• Provide occasional technical support input where required
• Produce clear documentation to support long-term maintainability

This is effectively a full-stack desktop role - spanning UI design, application logic and system-level integration.

About the Team

• 4-person software team
• Embedded developers supporting hardware integration
• A collaborative engineering environment within a manufacturing setting
• Strong knowledge-sharing culture
• Opportunity to learn from senior team members ahead of planned retirement transitions

You’ll be someone the team can trust, particularly when making technical decisions during high-pressure release situations.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience developing Windows desktop applications in C++
• Strong experience in desktop GUI development
• Experience with RAD Studio (desirable) or Visual Studio
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience leading or taking ownership of software projects
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Desirable Experience

• Scientific, research, or manufacturing environments
• Developing GUI applications for scientific users
• Data acquisition or statistical data analysis
• APIs and inter-process communication
• Exposure to vacuum systems or laboratory equipment
• Understanding of compliance requirements for regulated markets
• BSc (or higher) in Computer Science or related discipline

Working Arrangements

• Full-time, permanent
• 36.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Early finish on Fridays
• Initially on-site (5 days per week)
• Potential for ad hoc flexibility after probation (by discussion)

Salary & Benefits

• 48,000- 52,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Annual company performance bonus
• Christmas bonus
• Annual July salary review (consistently awarded over the past 10 years)
• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing up to 29 days + bank holidays)
• Private healthcare after two years’ service
• Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Professional development opportunities

Interview Process

1. Initial Zoom interview with Hiring Manager
2. On-site technical interview with senior team members and Director
3. Final commercial discussion

Who This Role Suits

This position is ideal for an experienced C++ desktop engineer who:

• Enjoys building robust, high-performance software
• Is confident taking technical ownership and leading projects
• Wants to work on meaningful scientific applications
• Values stability, long-term progression and technical depth over short-term churn

If you’re ready to play a key role in shaping mission-critical scientific software, we’d love to hear from you.

If you want to push the boundaries of machine learning on cutting edge computing hardware, this role offers a rare chance to do exactly that. You ll join a small, high impact team working at the forefront of next generation architectures, developing ML models and techniques that go beyond what s possible on conventional systems.

We are working exclusively with a pioneering deep tech organisation whose technology is used by leading global research institutions and industry innovators. Their multidisciplinary team is exploring new frontiers in generative modelling, hybrid neural network approaches, and advanced hardware accelerated ML.

As a Machine Learning Research Engineer, you ll design and benchmark new algorithms, experiment with novel architectures, and contribute directly to the company s software stack, research output, and technical roadmap. You ll collaborate with internal experts, customers, and research partners to turn complex real world problems into high performance ML solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and benchmark ML algorithms for novel computing hardware
• Work on generative models (flow, diffusion, GANs) and hybrid quantum classical architectures
• Translate customer and partner problems into hardware ready ML solutions
• Contribute new algorithms and examples to the user facing software stack
• Publish research and support IP protection activities

What You ll Bring

Required:

• Strong experience developing and benchmarking ML algorithms
• Expertise with generative models (flow, diffusion, and/or GANs)
• Experience with heterogeneous computing hardware (HPC, NPUs, ASICs, quantum, etc.)
• Excellent Python/PyTorch programming skills
• Master s or PhD in a relevant field

Desirable:

• Multi GPU model experience
• Publication track record
• Customer facing experience
• Interest or knowledge in quantum computing

Personal Fit:

• Startup mentality: proactive, hands on, adaptable
• Strong communicator
• Curious, growth oriented, excited by emerging tech

We re managing this role exclusively. If this sounds like your next challenge, apply now, and we ll be in touch.

Contract Senior Appian Developer / North West (Fully Remote) / 530pd Outside IR35

Are you a Senior Appian Developer looking for a long-term contract with genuine project longevity and impact?

Our client, a well-established consultancy in the North West, has just secured a major Appian transformation programme and is looking for an experienced Appian Developer to play a key role in designing and delivering enterprise-grade solutions. This is an initial 6-month contract, Outside IR35, with strong likelihood of extension beyond 12 months due to an already secured project pipeline.

This is a fully remote role, offering flexibility while working on a high-profile, large-scale Appian implementation within a secure environment.

What do we need from you?

• 4+ years of hands-on Appian development experience
• Strong experience designing and building complex Appian applications
• Experience working across the full SDLC within Agile environments
• Ability to work closely with architects, BAs and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Strong understanding of Appian best practices, performance optimisation and scalable design
• Must be eligible for SC clearance, or currently hold active SC clearance (or higher)

The Role

You will join a growing Appian delivery team following a significant programme win. As the Senior Appian Developer, you will take ownership of core components within the platform and play a critical role in shaping the solution architecture and development standards.

You will:

• Develop and configure Appian applications, interfaces, and process models
• Lead on complex integrations and data modelling
• Contribute to solution design alongside senior stakeholders
• Support code reviews and promote development best practices
• Ensure performance, scalability, and security standards are met
• Collaborate within an Agile delivery team to meet key milestones

This is not a maintenance role - this is greenfield, enterprise-level development with long-term roadmap visibility.

Key Focus Areas

• End-to-end Appian solution development
• Secure, scalable architecture within SC-cleared environments
• Collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams
• High-quality, maintainable, and reusable code
• Supporting delivery of a major, high-value Appian programme

Contract Details

• Day Rate: Up to 530 per day
• Outside IR35
• Location: North West (Fully Remote)
• Initial 6 months
• Strong extension likelihood (12+ months total programme duration)
• Immediate start preferred

If you are interested, please send across a copy of your CV to Dominic Brown on

Contract Senior Appian Developer / North West (Fully Remote) / 530pd Outside IR35

Lead Java Engineer (Hands-On) 80% Coding | Technical Leadership | Modern Platform Remote First (office visit once a month) - You must live within 1 hr 30 of South Manchester £70,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits \*My client is not able to provide Visa sponsorship We're working with a long-established tech company who are building modern platforms within a complex and meaningful domain. They've Embedded Agile and XP practices across engineering, and they're now hiring a hands-on Principal Java Engineer to help lead delivery, raise standards, and support the growth of their teams. This is not an "architect who doesn't code" role. The expectation is that you'll be around 80% hands-on, building software alongside the team. The Opportunity You'll work as part of a Scrum team delivering real product outcomes, while also contributing to the broader engineering direction. The hands-off element of the role includes: \*helping lead Scrum ceremonies and delivery \*mentoring and coaching engineers \*collaborating with other Principals and the Development Manager \*contributing to architectural decisions and technical direction It's a role for someone who still loves coding, but also enjoys influencing how teams work and how systems evolve. Tech Stack & Practices \*Java, Spring Boot \*TDD, pairing, strong automated testing culture \*CI/CD, continuous delivery mindset \*AWS (with a mix of approaches including serverless) \*Docker, Kubernetes \*Terraform/DevOps tooling AWS and DevOps exposure is very beneficial at Principal level - but they're not looking for a pure DevOps engineer. The core of the role is still Java engineering. What They're Looking For \*Deep, hands-on Java experience with strong engineering judgement \*Proven ability to influence standards and mentor engineers \*Comfortable balancing delivery with technical leadership \*Strong understanding of building maintainable, scalable systems \*Experience working in Agile teams with modern practices \*Bonus points for AWS, containerisation, IaC, etc. What's In It For You? \*Remote-first working with minimal office travel \*Clear scope: still hands-on, but with meaningful technical influence \*Strong salary, bonus and excellent benefits \*A collaborative, mature engineering culture \*Complex systems, long-term platform work, and real impact Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. Even if you're not actively looking, it's a great time to explore what they're building. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

C# Software Engineer X 3 Manchester

As a C# Software Engineer, you ll design and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions across our clients platform. You ll take ownership of key features, contribute to architectural decisions, and support a culture of technical excellence.

What You ll Do

• Develop, enhance, and support high-performing, scalable solutions built in C#
• Partner closely with Product and fellow engineers to turn business needs into effective technical implementations
• Play an active role in shaping system design and influencing the future technical roadmap
• Promote high standards across development, including clean code, thorough testing, and clear documentation
• Conduct peer reviews, troubleshoot complex issues, and proactively address legacy or inefficient code
• Provide guidance and knowledge-sharing to help other engineers grow and succeed

Skills and Experience:

• 3 years+ commercial experience in software development
• Solid hands-on expertise with C# and TypeScript, applying modern engineering standards and practices
• Demonstrated track record of building and deploying reliable, scalable systems in live environments
• Familiarity with automated build, deployment, and release processes within a CI/CD setup
• Analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems and communicate solutions clearly
• Thrives in a fast-moving, agile team where collaboration and shared ownership are key

Benefits

• Private medical & dental insurance
• Life assurance
• Employee discounts
• Regular team events

Interested? Please Apply Now!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

C# Software Engineer X 3 Manchester

As a Technical Lead, you ll work directly with the founder to shape the technical vision and execution of a high-growth startup backed by a larger, established group. You ll lead a talented engineering squad, drive architectural decisions, and deliver scalable backend systems that support thousands of users-all while influencing the strategic direction of the product.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you ll combine deep technical expertise with mentorship, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-moving startup environment.

The Role Technical Strategy & Leadership

• Work alongside the founder to define and evolve the technical roadmap
• Lead architectural design and critical technology decisions
• Champion engineering best practices, code quality, and technical excellence
• Mentor, coach, and grow engineers at all levels
• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and innovation

Backend Architecture & Development

• Architect, build, and scale backend services and RESTful APIs
• Design, optimise, and maintain MongoDB database solutions
• Improve system reliability, performance, and scalability
• Resolve complex production issues with robust solutions
• Implement microservices and modern backend patterns

Collaboration & Delivery

• Partner with Product, Design, and the founder to deliver high-impact outcomes
• Participate in hiring and technical interviews to grow the engineering team
• Drive improvements in processes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
• Ensure effective planning, estimation, and execution across initiatives

Core Technical Expertise

You ll thrive in this role if you have strong experience with:

• MongoDB (data modelling, indexing, aggregation pipelines, performance tuning)
• Node.js and the wider JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem
• Express.js and/or Fastify
• RESTful API design and distributed systems
• AWS or similar cloud platforms
• Microservices architecture
• Testing frameworks (Vitest, Jest, Mocha, etc.)
• CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices
• GitHub workflows
• Observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog)
• Docker and Kubernetes

Tech Stack

You ll be working with:

• Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Express.js, Fastify
• MongoDB
• AWS
• Vue.js, Nuxt.js

Nice to Have AI Experience

Not essential, but highly desirable:

• Integrating AI/ML models into production systems
• Working with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
• Prompt engineering
• AI workflow tools (LangChain, Flowise)
• Building internal AI-powered automation tools

Why This Role is Exciting

• Work directly with the founder on a startup backed by a larger, established group
• Influence the technical and product direction from the ground up
• Hands-on leadership in a fast-moving, high-impact environment

Benefits

We genuinely invest in our people. You ll enjoy:

• Remote-first working (offices in London and Manchester)
• Flexible working hours
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 2 Christmas shutdown days
• Option to purchase an additional week of leave

Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Technical Lead - TypeScript / Node.js

Principal Backend Developer (.NET) Manchester (Onsite) Up to 75,000

We’re looking for a Principal Backend Developer to join our Manchester-based team. This is a senior technical leadership role for an experienced .NET engineer who can drive backend architecture, scalability, and best practices.

Tech Stack

• .NET / .NET Core
• C#
• Web APIs
• SQL Server
• Azure (preferred)

The Role

• Lead backend architecture and technical direction
• Design and build scalable, high-performance APIs
• Champion clean code, testing, and engineering standards
• Mentor and support developers within the team
• Collaborate closely with product and frontend teams

What We’re Looking For

• Strong commercial experience with .NET / C#
• Proven experience in a senior or principal-level role
• Deep understanding of API design and backend architecture
• Experience mentoring and influencing technical decisions
• Strong communication and leadership skills

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Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

80,000- 90,000

Manchester or North Wales Hybrid

We’re supporting an exciting, fast-growing client who is building modern, cloud-native platforms and shaking up the way they do business. This is a rare chance to join a talented engineering team, work on scalable systems at scale, and have real influence over technical decisions while staying hands-on.

If you love solving complex problems, building high-quality software, and being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team, this role could be perfect for you.

What You’ll Do

• Design and build modern, scalable systems across multiple services
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Contribute to architecture and technical decisions that shape the future of the platform
• Champion best practices in performance, security, and resilience
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions

What We’re Looking For

• Strong Python experience
• Experience with relational or non-relational databases
• REST API and web services experience
• AWS experience (preferably)

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus your birthday off
• Pension, life assurance, private medical
• Hybrid working etc.

We’re open to candidates based in Manchester and North Wales who want to work with a high-performing team and have real ownership over what they build.

If you want to work on cutting-edge systems for an ambitious client while staying hands-on and growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.