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TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD
Manchester
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£60,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Job Description:

Senior Business Central Developer

Looking for your next big challenge in Business Central? We’ve got a brand-new senior developer role up for grabs! You’ll be leading development on key projects and BAU enhancements, working closely with a tight-knit team of senior developers, and helping mentor junior devs. This isn’t just a coding job, it’s a chance to shape how the team works, learn new technologies, and get stuck into some serious AL and legacy NAV CAL work.

What you’ll be doing

  • Lead development across multiple Business Central projects, including customisations, extensions, and upgrades.
  • Build and maintain AL-based solutions, hitting high standards for quality, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Mentor junior developers and collaborate with three senior colleagues in an agile environment (three-week sprints!).
  • Use Azure DevOps and source control for release management, CI/CD, and project organisation.
  • Help with NAV to Business Central upgrades and improve processes across the team.
  • Occasionally dip into .Net, React, Typescript, or SQL where needed, but AL and BC expertise comes first.

What we’re looking for

  • Passionate, curious, and self-starting - someone who loves learning and getting hands-on.
  • 7-10 years’ experience preferred, but strong mid-level candidates (~5 years) considered if you’re a quick learner.
  • Deep experience in AL development and legacy NAV CAL.
  • Comfortable juggling multiple projects, working with functional specs, and planning your own workload.
  • Solid understanding of source control, DevOps, and modern development workflows.

Why this role rocks

  • Fully hybrid, mostly remote, but Manchester office induction and occasional visits.
  • £65k-£75k salary, depending on experience.
  • Critical illness cover, life insurance (4x salary), BUPA healthcare, plus a tech bonus around £900-£1,000.
  • Annual trip to the BC Tech Days conference in Antwerp for learning, networking, and inspiration.
  • Join a supportive, collaborative team where your input matters and your career growth is a priority.

£ 67500/year

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C++ Developer
Anson McCade
Multiple locations
In office
Mid - Senior
£50,000 - £65,000
RECENTLY POSTED

£50000 - 65000 GBP
Bonus Scheme, Pension
Onsite WORKING
Location: Gloucester, South West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

C++ Developer

Gloucester

SC Eligible (5 Years UK Residency)

Permanent - Up to £65,000 (On-Site)

Looking for a role where your work actually matters ? Join a leading UK tech and security innovator working on projects that genuinely make a national impact. You’ll be part of a trusted engineering environment known for high standards, smart solutions, and a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and ownership.

What you’ll do as a C++ Developer

• Own the technical relationship with key customers, acting as their trusted point of contact from deployment through to ongoing support.

• Work closely with internal engineering teams to translate customer needs into clear technical requirements and practical solutions.

• Engage hands-on with C++ and Linux-based systems, supporting integration, troubleshooting, and performance improvements.

• Navigate hardware and firmware-level considerations, helping customers resolve real-world, low-level technical challenges.

• Feed customer insights back into engineering and product teams to influence future development and capability.

About the Candidate

The following experience for a C++ Developer is essential for this role:

  • Strong C++ development experience
  • Solid background working in Linux environments
  • Exposure to hardware and/or firmware-level systems
  • Ability to engage confidently with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice to have

  • Embedded systems experience (not purely embedded)
  • Networking or low-level systems knowledge
  • Experience supporting or managing technical customer accounts
  • Familiarity with agile delivery environments

If you don’t tick every box beyond the essentials, you’ll be supported to grow.

What’s in it for you?

• £50,000-£65,000

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Strong pension & optional health benefits
  • Long-term career development within a high-impact, secure environment

To hear more about the C++ Developer role contact Daire McIlhatton at

Reference: AMC/DMI/C+

Postcode: GL1 1RY

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Senior C++ Developer
Anson McCade
Manchester
In office
Senior
£60,000 - £75,000
RECENTLY POSTED

£60000-75000 GBP
Bonus Scheme, Pension
Onsite WORKING
Location: Manchester, North West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Senior C++ Developer

Manchester

SC Eligible (5 Years UK Residency)

Permanent - Up to £75,000 (On-Site)

Looking for a role where your work actually matters? Join a leading UK tech and security innovator working on projects that genuinely make a national impact. You’ll be part of a trusted engineering environment known for high standards, smart solutions, and a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and ownership.

What you’ll do as a Senior C++ Developer

  • Build and evolve performance critical software using modern C++, with a strong focus on reliability and scalability.
  • Develop and debug software on Linux platforms, working across the full build and runtime lifecycle.
  • Play a key role in strengthening and extending secure, mission critical platforms
  • Work closely with other engineers in agile teams, influencing technical decisions and improving quality through collaboration.
  • Investigate and resolve complex technical issues, including supporting systems deployed in live environments.

About the Candidate

The following experience for a Senior C++ Developer is essential for this role:

  • Professional C++ development, including modern standards and performance focused design
  • Developing and debugging within Linux environments
  • Working on complex, long lived systems where stability and quality matter
  • Agile ways of working and collaborative engineering practices
  • Diagnosing and resolving issues in production or operational systems

Additional experience with networking concepts, concurrency, or scripting (Python/Bash) is beneficial but not required.

  • Must be SC eligible (typically 5+ years UK residency).

What’s in it for you?

  • £60,000-£75,000
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Strong pension & optional health benefits
  • Long term career development within a high impact, secure environment

To hear more about the Senior C++ Developer role contact Daire McIlhatton at

Reference: AMC/DMI/SCD

Postcode: M17 8AA

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.NET Developer
Noir
Multiple locations
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
£50,000 - £70,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+6

.NET Developer - Basingstoke

(Tech stack: .NET Developer, .NET 10.0, ASP.NET Core, C# 14, Azure DevOps, Agile, Blazor, JavaScript, React, Multithreading, RESTful, ML.NET, Azure AI, Programmer, Full Stack Engineer, Architect, .NET Developer)

Since 2006 our client’s revolutionary marketing software platform has been helping businesses all over the world to attract, engage, and delight customers by delivering inbound experiences that are relevant, helpful, and personalized. Having recently launched in the UK, they looking to hire .NET Developer (ASP.NET, C#) to become a part of their ever growing family.

They believe that individual .NET Developer are in the best position to make decisions about what should be created, and how it should be built. Within their setup those decisions are made by small teams of three or four .NET Developer who own each piece of their product. This autonomy allows them to deploy 200+ times each day. They believe that problems are solved with technology and experience, not process, and that mistakes are a normal part of learning.

.NET Developer applicants should be experienced in: .NET, .NET Core, C# and Azure SQL. You will receive training in all aspects of: .NET 10.0, ASP.NET Core, C# 14, Azure DevOps, Agile, Blazor, JavaScript, React, Multithreading, RESTful, ML.NET, Azure AI and MongoDB.

At the centre of our client’s culture is freedom and openness which takes a lot of people by surprise. But the good kind of surprise, like a birthday party!

Their benefits include the following:

  • Private medial healthcare (family plan included).
  • Bonus (12%).
  • Student loan reimbursement. They will pay £5’000 per year towards the outstanding balance of your student loan, assuming you have one.
  • Unlimited holiday allowance.
  • Company pension.
  • Free books and beers, and a 24/7 snack wall!

Our client is building a company people love. A company that will stand the test of time. So they invest in their people, and optimize for your long term happiness. If you would like to explore the possibility of joining their family can you please send your CV without delay.

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK / Remote Working

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits

Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK even though remote working is available.

Noir continues to be the leading Microsoft recruitment agency; we can help you make the right career decisions!

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.NET Developer
Noir
Multiple locations
Remote or hybrid
Junior - Mid
£45,000 - £65,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+7

.NET Developer, .NET 10.0, C# 14, Azure, JavaScript, Agile - Hereford

(Tech stack: .NET Developer, .NET 10.0, ASP.NET Core, C# 14, Blazor, JavaScript, React, Microservices, Azure, ASP.NET Core Web API, Agile, Azure SQL, Programmer, Full Stack Engineer, Architect, .NET Developer)Be the first of your friends to declare, “I love where I work!” and actually mean it. Laugh hard and work hard with some of the best and brightest in the tech industry. Our client has created the world’s first marketplace for live experiences by developing the technology that lets anyone create, share and find new things to do. Currently 180 countries host events using their platform, with over 1.5 million events taking place every year and 5 million tickets being processed every month!

They are looking for .NET Developer to help them dramatically expand and improve their set of products while simultaneously supporting a massive increase in the capacity of their systems. They have been extremely picky about assembling a team of smart, humble people who are passionate about creating amazing products. They work in an agile manner and believe strongly that small cross-functional teams empowered to make decisions and move fast is the best way to work. This is an unbeatable opportunity for .NET Developer who hope to work on and deliver world class software in a friendly, fun, and innovative environment.

The ideal .NET Developer candidates should have strong experience with: .NET, .NET Core, C# and Azure SQL. Our client will provide you with industry recognised training into: .NET 10.0, C# 14, Blazor, JavaScript, React, Microservices, Azure, ASP.NET Core Web API, Agile, Azure SQL, Node.js, Elasticsearch, Agile, TDD, BDD, Scrum, Kanban and MongoDB.

Their benefits include the following:

  • Bonus (15%).
  • Generous stock option plan.
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance.
  • Company pension.
  • Choice of computer and gear.
  • All the coffee delivered to your desk you can order!
  • Snack filled kitchen.
  • Awesome work environment at a company with a huge vision.
  • Killer office with an onsite gym and games room!

Location: Hereford, Herefordshire, UK / Remote Working

Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits

Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK even though remote working is available.

Noir continues to be the leading Microsoft recruitment agency; we can help you make the right career decisions!

NOIRUKNETRECNOIRUKREC

NC/NET/HERET

Technical Lead Engineer (Full Stack – Java / Vue.js)
Adria Solutions Ltd
Manchester
Hybrid
Senior
£90,000 - £110,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Technical Lead Engineer (Full Stack – Java / Vue.js) Our client based in Manchester City Centre is currently looking for an experienced Java Technical Lead Engineer to join our growing team, helping to shape and deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions across their platform. This is a key role where you’ll act as the bridge between our Java/Spring backend and Vue.js frontend, taking ownership of feature development from concept through to delivery. You’ll play a central part in ensuring seamless integration across the stack, maintaining architectural consistency, and driving best practices across the engineering team. Alongside hands-on development, you’ll mentor junior engineers and help elevate the overall technical capability of the team. What you’ll be doing: You’ll be working across the full stack, leading the design and delivery of new features while ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability. The role requires someone who can take high-level requirements and translate them into clear technical solutions, working closely with both product and engineering teams. Technical environment You’ll bring deep expertise in Vue.js and modern frontend development, paired with strong backend experience in Java and the Spring Boot ecosystem (including Data, Security, and MVC). A solid understanding of RESTful API design, SQL/database design, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS is essential. What we’re looking for We’re looking for someone with 8+ years of experience in software engineering who has a proven track record of leading technical initiatives and mentoring others. You’ll be a strong problem-solver and critical thinker, comfortable working from broad requirements and shaping them into robust, scalable solutions. A security-first mindset would be highly beneficial, and any background in cybersecurity would be a significant advantage given the nature of our work. Location & flexibility Preference for candidates based in the North West, but we’re open to fully remote candidates. The role includes one week per quarter in our Manchester office to collaborate with the wider team. Benefits: Flexible working Potential share options Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Technical Lead Engineer (Full Stack – Java / Vue.js)

.NET Developer
Noir
Multiple locations
Remote or hybrid
Junior - Mid
£40,000 - £60,000
RECENTLY POSTED

.NET Developer, C# 14, WPF - Manchester (Tech stack: .NET Developer, .NET 10.0, C# 14, WPF, Azure SQL, MVVM, Prism, TDD, Agile, Programmer, Engineer, Architect, .NET Developer) In just over three years our client's community has grown to over 150 million people. They enable their users to share photos and videos on a variety of social networking services such as Facebook and Twitter. Having recently opened a R&D centre in Manchester they are looking to hire .NET Developer at all levels. You will be working on the development of a revolutionary new product that will have a dramatic impact on the company's growth. .NET Developer applicants should have a skill set that includes: .NET, C#, WPF and SQL Server. Our client will give you the opportunity to work on enterprise level software development projects and provide training into: .NET 10.0, C# 14, Azure SQL, MVVM, Prism, TDD, Agile, MongoDB, continuous integration, dependency injection (Ninject / Spring.net etc), IoC (Unity, etc), TDD (NUnit / MSTest etc) and Agile (Scrum / Kanban). This is a once in a life time opportunity to work on a product that will change the world for the better. Our client offers the unique combination of a fun and vibrant startup environment with the financial backing of a stable global brand. Location: Manchester, UK / Remote Working Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK even though remote working is available. Noir continues to be the leading Microsoft recruitment agency; we can help you make the right career decisions! NOIRUKNETRECNOIRUKREC NC/NET/142

Lead Technical Architect (SC Clearance Preferred)
Adecco
Manchester
Hybrid
Senior
£700/day - £750/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Contract | Inside IR35 | 6 months Location: Manchester preferred (hybrid, flexibility offered) Security clearance SC clearance is required
Active SC is preferred, though candidates with lapsed but transferable SC may be consideredThe opportunity We’re looking for a hands‑on Lead Technical Architect with a strong engineering background to help design, build and evolve cloud‑native platforms used by other developers. This is not a strategy‑only architecture role. You’ll work closely with engineers, contribute to codebases, and lead architectural decisions by building and delivering real systems. If you’re an engineer at heart who’s progressed into architecture - or a technical architect who still codes - this role is likely to suit you well. What you’ll be doing Designing and building scalable, secure, cloud‑native platforms on AWS
Working directly alongside engineers, writing and reviewing production code
Defining and implementing serverless architectures in large, multi‑account AWS environments
Using Infrastructure as Code, particularly AWS CDK, to shape platform foundations
Designing and evolving authentication and authorisation solutions (OAuth2 / OIDC)
Communicating architectural vision clearly to engineers and non‑technical stakeholders
Building internal tooling and shared platforms, where your primary users are other developersWhat we’re looking for You’ll be a strong fit if you have: A strong engineering background, with hands‑on delivery experience
Commercial experience with JavaScript / TypeScript and Node.js
Deep practical experience with AWS, particularly serverless services
Experience designing and operating production systems at scale
Knowledge of OAuth2 / OIDC or similar web‑based authentication mechanisms
Confidence working in collaborative, multi‑disciplinary teams
The ability to explain complex technical decisions clearly and pragmaticallyAWS certification is desirable but not essential. Ideal background We’re particularly interested in candidates who have: Progressed from software engineer → senior/lead engineer → technical architect
Built and operated platforms or internal developer tooling
Remained close to code rather than moving into purely enterprise or governance rolesThis role is not suited to enterprise architects or architecture‑only profiles without recent hands‑on development experience. Location & working pattern Manchester is the preferred base location, as most of the team is based there
Hybrid working is expected (approx. 2 days per week in the office, with flexibility)
Occasional travel to other UK locations may be required for cross‑team collaboration

Technical Lead: 6 Month Contract - Stockport/Hybrid
Adecco
Stockport
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
+5

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and innovative Technical Lead to join our vibrant team! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love leading tech initiatives, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Type:6 Month Contract
Day Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35)
Location: Stockport/Hybrid
Start: ASAP

What You’ll Do:

As our Technical Lead, you will be at the forefront of our tech projects. Your expertise will drive our development teams to new heights. Here’s what you can expect:

*Lead with Passion: Inspire and motivate your team to achieve outstanding results while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
*Architect Solutions: Design and implement scalable, high-performance systems that meet our clients’ needs.
*Collaborate: Work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and developers to bring ideas to life.
*Mentor: Share your knowledge and experience with team members, helping them grow and succeed in their roles.
*Stay Ahead: Keep up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends, ensuring our solutions remain cutting-edge.

What We’re Looking For:

*Experience in software development with previous experiences in a leadership role.
*Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Java, Spring Framework, Spring MVC, Spring/Boot, Tomcat, Hibernate, Git, BitBucket, and Jenkins. Good experiences in AWS, Docker, Kubernetes
*Strong Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex technical concepts in a clear manner.

Please apply now to be considered for this position

Senior Software Developer - Java - Remote First
Cathcart Technology
Altrincham
Fully remote
Senior
£60,000 - £70,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+1

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.

AI Agentic Engineer X 3
Adria Solutions Ltd
Multiple locations
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
£50,000 - £85,000
RECENTLY POSTED

AI Agentic Engineer (MedTech)

We re partnering with an innovative MedTech company in North of England that is building next-generation intelligent healthcare solutions. They are now looking for an number of AI Agentic Engineer to help design, build, and deploy autonomous AI systems that will directly support clinical and operational decision-making.

This is a highly impactful role where you ll be working at the intersection of AI, software engineering, and healthcare innovation - developing agent-based systems that can reason, plan, and act within real-world medical workflows.

You ll be joining a forward-thinking engineering team that is scaling rapidly, with a strong focus on responsible AI, performance, and real-world application.

What you ll be doing

You ll design and develop AI agent systems that can interact with tools, APIs, and data sources to complete complex tasks autonomously. You ll work closely with product and engineering teams to translate clinical and operational requirements into scalable AI-driven solutions, while ensuring safety, reliability, and interpretability are built into everything you deliver.

What we re looking for

We re looking for engineers with strong experience in AI/ML or software engineering who are excited by agentic AI systems and real-world applications.

Key skills and experience include:

  • Strong Python development experience
  • Hands-on experience with LLMs and agent frameworks (e.g. LangChain, LlamaIndex, AutoGen or similar)
  • Understanding of prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, and tool-using AI systems
  • Experience working with APIs, data pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals (testing, version control, scalable design)

Bonus experience:

  • Background in healthcare, life sciences, or regulated environments
  • Experience with AI safety, evaluation, or model monitoring
  • Familiarity with distributed systems or event-driven architectures

Location & working style

This role is based in Newcastle, with fully remote working available, plus occasional collaboration sessions with the team when required.

Why join?

This is a rare opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI systems in a mission-driven MedTech environment, where your work will have direct real-world impact. You ll be joining a highly technical team solving meaningful problems with modern AI approaches.

Interested? Please Click Apply Now!

AI Agentic Engineer (MedTech)

Technical Lead Engineer (Full Stack - Java / Vue.js)
Adria Solutions Ltd
Manchester
Hybrid
Senior
£90,000 - £110,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Technical Lead Engineer (Full Stack Java / Vue.js)

Our client based in Manchester City Centre is currently looking for an experienced Java Technical Lead Engineer to join our growing team, helping to shape and deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions across their platform.

This is a key role where you ll act as the bridge between our Java/Spring backend and Vue.js frontend, taking ownership of feature development from concept through to delivery. You ll play a central part in ensuring seamless integration across the stack, maintaining architectural consistency, and driving best practices across the engineering team.

Alongside hands-on development, you ll mentor junior engineers and help elevate the overall technical capability of the team.

What you ll be doing:

You ll be working across the full stack, leading the design and delivery of new features while ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability. The role requires someone who can take high-level requirements and translate them into clear technical solutions, working closely with both product and engineering teams.

Technical environment

You ll bring deep expertise in Vue.js and modern frontend development, paired with strong backend experience in Java and the Spring Boot ecosystem (including Data, Security, and MVC). A solid understanding of RESTful API design, SQL/database design, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS is essential.

What we re looking for

We re looking for someone with 8+ years of experience in software engineering who has a proven track record of leading technical initiatives and mentoring others. You ll be a strong problem-solver and critical thinker, comfortable working from broad requirements and shaping them into robust, scalable solutions.

A security-first mindset would be highly beneficial, and any background in cybersecurity would be a significant advantage given the nature of our work.

Location & flexibility

Preference for candidates based in the North West, but we re open to fully remote candidates. The role includes one week per quarter in our Manchester office to collaborate with the wider team.

Benefits:

  • Flexible working
  • Potential share options

Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Technical Lead Engineer (Full Stack Java / Vue.js)

Full Stack Developer
83zero Ltd
Manchester
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£55,000 - £70,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+6

GenAI Full Stack Engineer

  • Location: Manchester (Hybrid, 2 days per week in office)
  • Salary: £55,000 to £70,000 + Benefits
  • Type: Permanent

About the Company

We are partnering with a leading digital transformation and technology consultancy that helps organisations solve complex business challenges through cutting edge technology, AI and data driven solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team focused on building next generation GenAI applications and scalable full stack solutions.

The Role

As a GenAI Full Stack Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building and scaling AI powered applications. You will work across the full development life cycle from proof of concept through to production deployment.

You will build Generative AI proof of concepts using modern frameworks and tools and scale prototypes into production ready applications. You will design and develop full stack applications across both GenAI and traditional software projects.

Required Skills and Experience

  • Backend development using Python with FastAPI or TypeScript with Node.js or Express
  • Experience building microservices architectures
  • React and TypeScript Front End development experience
  • Familiarity with Next.js or Vite
  • Experience with Generative AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph or CrewAI
  • Experience working with Large Language Models such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Llama or Mistral
  • Exposure to Retrieval Augmented Generation or AI agents is beneficial
  • Experience with AWS or Azure
  • Docker and containerisation experience, Kubernetes beneficial
  • Experience with CI CD pipelines using GitHub, GitLab or Jenkins

Eligibility

  • Must be eligible to work in the UK
  • Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance

Apply now to learn more.

Senior Fullstack Developer (Python)
Robert Half
Manchester
Hybrid
Senior
£70,000 - £90,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Robert Half are currently working with an innovative client hiring a Senior Full Stack Developer to join a growing software business delivering automation solutions for public sector organisations, including councils, healthcare and emergency services.

This is a hands-on role for a strong engineer who can build end-to-end solutions across modern web applications and cloud-based infrastructure. The product suite focuses on workflow automation, form handling, booking systems, live chat and AI-assisted process improvement.

Key skills required:

  • Strong experience with Python and React
  • Good understanding of Azure cloud environments
  • Experience with infrastructure as code, ideally Bicep
  • Comfortable building full end-to-end systems, not just Front End or Back End components
  • Understanding of secure development practices, ideally within regulated or security-conscious environments
  • Experience with integrations, workflow/process automation, or systems such as CRMs, portals or booking platforms
  • Familiarity with Azure Durable Functions or similar state-managed cloud workflows is advantageous
  • Comfortable using modern AI-assisted development tools

What we’re looking for:

  • A highly capable software engineer rather than a pure AI specialist or DevOps engineer
  • Someone pragmatic, adaptable and comfortable in a small, fast-moving team
  • A developer who enjoys solving real-world process problems and can contribute ideas openly
  • GitHub examples or project work that demonstrate practical engineering capability will be highly valued

This role offers a hybrid working pattern

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Cyber Software Vulnerability Engineer
Forward Role
North West England
In office
Mid - Senior
£65,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+3

As part of our client’s expanding National Security division, you’ll contribute to high-impact missions across AI/Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud, DevOps, and Platform Engineering. We’re seeking inquisitive individuals who excel at dissecting technical systems, not just to understand how they work, but to identify weaknesses, assess risks, and develop mitigation strategies.

Cyber Software Vulnerability Engineer

Package - £45,000 - £65,000 (depending in experience level)

Benefits - DV Bonus plus excellent benefits

Clearance - Clearable to eDV level, MOD SC or DV required to start.

Location - Manchester

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Software analysis and reverse engineering of compiled or interpreted code that could be obfuscated or defensively structured
  • Reverse engineering a wide range of technologies to uncover vulnerabilities and improve security including operating systems and/or firmware internals, security architectures and hardware abstraction.
  • Engineering software from design to delivery in modern IDEs and languages, using Agile delivery.
  • Creating tested and testable code. Integrating with automated verification systems, CI and CD pipelines.
  • Working closely with cybersecurity teams to prioritize vulnerabilities and implement patching strategies.
  • Collaborating in Agile teams to deliver innovative, secure, and robust technical solutions.

What We’re Looking For

  • Proficiency in one or more of C, C++, Java or C#.
  • Familiarity with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, Powershell or Groovy.
  • Experience working with IDA Pro or Ghidra for reverse engineering
  • Experience working with Linux or Windows-based systems.
  • Awareness of secure coding practices and modern cybersecurity threats.
  • Knowledge of principles used in Agile environments.

Desirable exposure

Any exposure of AI, ML, Cloud or Virtualisation would be considered a plus.

Clearance required

Due to the nature of the clients’ work, you will either already hold or are required to go through the eDV security clearance process. MOD SC or DV required to start.

This is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of National Security innovation. If you’re naturally curious, thrive in high-stakes environments, and want to make a real impact, apply today!

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Senior C++ Developer - MCR
Anson McCade
Manchester
In office
Senior
£75,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Excellent opportunity for a Senior C++ Developer to take a leading role in delivering advanced software solutions within a highly technical and innovative environment. This position offers the chance to work on complex systems that support national security and defence, within a team that combines deep technical expertise with cutting-edge research.

The organisation operates with a start-up mindset while benefiting from significant backing, enabling ambitious and varied projects across domains such as space, defence, and secure communications. The role includes end-to-end ownership across the development lifecycle, mentoring opportunities, and involvement in shaping technical direction within agile teams.

Whats on offer

  • Salary: £60,000 £75,000
  • Fully onsite working in Manchester
  • Leadership opportunities within high-performing teams
  • Exposure to advanced R&D and complex engineering challenges
  • Varied project work across multiple sectors
  • Strong career progression and personal development pathways
  • Opportunity to work alongside highly skilled, multidisciplinary teams
  • Benefits Pack
  • Plus more

What you need

  • Extensive C++ development experience (modern standards)
  • Strong Linux development expertise
  • Deep understanding of networking protocols and systems
  • Experience designing high-performance, scalable solutions
  • Background working in Agile teams and mentoring others
  • Knowledge of complementary technologies (Python, Bash, etc.)
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Please note this role is subject to high level UK Security Clearance checks as such candidates must be willing and eligible
Software Engineer (Java - AWS) - Morgan McKinley
Morgan McKinley
Manchester
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £550/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Software Engineer (Java/AWS)

Manchester (flexible/hybrid) | Initial 6 month contract | £500-550pd inside IR35

We’re supporting a major transformation programme within a global business, building out a brand-new engineering team to modernise critical financial data systems. This is a key role sitting between data, finance and engineering, helping ensure data flowing into a new SAP environment is accurate, compliant and fit for purpose.

What you’ll be doing

  • Building and enhancing Java-based backend services supporting financial data flows
  • Designing and improving end-to-end data pipelines across multiple product domains
  • Ensuring data is correctly structured, validated and compliant before entering core finance systems
  • Working closely with product, data and compliance teams (SOX / GDPR considerations)
  • Contributing to a modern AWS-native engineering environment

What we’re looking for

  • Strong Java backend engineering experience
  • Experience working with data pipelines, ETL or data processing systems
  • Good knowledge of AWS/cloud-native development
  • Exposure to regulated environments (finance, banking, payments, SOX, GDPR) is highly beneficial
  • Solid understanding of APIs, microservices and system design
  • Strong communication skills, able to explain end-to-end data flows clearly

Nice to have:

  • Experience with event-driven architectures/streaming
  • Some exposure to DevOps/infrastructure
  • Node.js exposure

If you’re a backend engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of data, finance and modern cloud engineering, this is a great opportunity to get involved in a high-profile transformation.

Backend Software Engineer - Morgan McKinley
Morgan McKinley
Manchester
Hybrid
Mid
£500/day - £600/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Backend Software Engineer
Hybrid working 1-2 days per week onsite - Manchester
£500-600pd inside IR35 | Start ASAP

Please note: The interview will be held in-person therefore ability to commute to Manchester is essential.

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join a high-performing Revenue Platform engineering team within a global, product-led tech environment. This is a backend-focused role where you’ll help build and evolve core services that power large-scale pricing, revenue and transactional systems. You’ll be working in a small, collaborative team where ownership, quality and communication really matter.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Building and maintaining backend services and APIs
  • Working across a 50/50 Java and TypeScript stack
  • Designing and supporting cloud-based systems in AWS
  • Writing clean, testable, production-ready code
  • Collaborating closely with engineers through pair programming
  • Supporting system reliability, scalability and performance

What we’re looking for:

  • Strong backend engineering experience
  • Solid experience with Java and TypeScript
  • Strong API development and system integration skills
  • Experience working in AWS environments
  • Comfortable with TDD and collaborative engineering practices
  • Able to pick up new domains quickly and work in fast-paced teams

Nice to have:

  • React exposure (light front-end work)
  • DynamoDB / Elasticache strategy knowledge
  • Experience with distributed or high-scale systems

This is a great opportunity for a backend engineer who enjoys working in modern cloud environments, solving real-world scalability problems and collaborating closely with strong engineering peers.

Software Developer
Langham Recruitment
Multiple locations
Fully remote
Junior - Mid
£50,000
RECENTLY POSTED
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Full Stack Java Developer (Enterprise Web & Business Systems) Remote | £50,000 + 12% Bonus + £5,000 Car / Car Allowance My client is seeking a Software Developer to join their growing Digital team, working on enterprise‑grade web and business applications that support core internal operations and customer‑facing systems. This role is part of a wider digital transformation programme, modernising long‑standing platforms while continuing to deliver new web and mobile solutions across the business. What you’ll need Commercial experience as Developer (typically 2+ years) using Java, ideally Jakarta EE. Experience working on enterprise or business‑critical applications Good understanding of SQL and relational databases Experience building or supporting web applications backed by Java services Frontend experience using TypeScript with Angular (React or structured JavaScript also considered)Strongly preferred Experience with Jakarta EE / Java EE technologies (e.g. JAX‑RS, JPA, CDI, EJB) Experience working with application servers such as WildFly, Payara, WebLogic, WebSphere or TomEE Experience working in Linux‑based environmentsNice to have Mobile development experience (Ionic, Flutter, Cordova) Exposure to containers or modern deployment platforms (Docker / Podman / Kubernetes)The role You’ll work across the full development lifecycle — from understanding business requirements through to design, development, deployment, and ongoing support — collaborating closely with other Developers, Product Owners, UX, and QA teams. This is a role for someone who enjoys working on long‑lived, business‑focused systems, maintaining high standards of code quality and reliability. Package £50,000 basic salary 12% annual bonus £5,000 car allowance or company car Fully remote working Private healthcare and life assuranceThis Java Developer vacancy is being handled by Langham Recruitment Ltd, acting as an employment agency (reg (phone number removed))

Software Engineer
VRS-UK
Manchester
In office
Graduate - Mid
£42,000 - £48,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Our client, a leading OEM of specialist scientific instruments, is looking for a friendly and adaptable Software Engineer to join a team tasked with designing the next generation of scientific analysis and instrument control software. Programming mainly in C#, you will be designing and building desktop applications against existing technology platforms and designing and implementing extensions to underlying frameworks for scientific instrument control, data acquisition and data processing. The ideal candidate will have: \* You must have a proven industrial track record with software development, with a minimum of 1-5 years’ experience. \* Experience with C# .NET, developing desktop applications is essential \* Experience with PRISM, MVVM, WPF frameworks and MongoDB (NoSQL) OR SQL is highly desirable. Excellent communication skills and an Engineering/Software/Scientific background are a must. This is a full-time permanent position, and applications are welcomed from early career and mid-senior level Software Engineers. If this sounds like the role for you then apply now! VRS9428DT. Please note that by submitting your application to VRS Ltd your details will be registered with us so that we can contact you about suitable job opportunities now and in future. You may unsubscribe at any time by emailing us directly via our website

Software Engineer
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
Manchester
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£56/hour - £74/hour
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: Software Engineer
Manchester, UK Hybrid (once/week)
6month contract with Potential Extension
Day rate - 56GBP/Hour Inside IR35 Software Engineer We are looking for a mid-level Software Engineer who builds with a “Full-Ownership” mindset. In this role, you aren’t just writing code; you’re managing the entire lifecycle of global-scale services. What You’ll Do Build & Refactor: Write reusable code using standard design patterns. We value test automation as much as production code.
Own the Stack: Manage services end-to-end, monitoring health metrics and automating deployments via CI/CD.
Design & Advise: Evaluate architectural trade-offs (cost/performance) and guide product teams on system scalability.
Solve & Improve: Lead incident response (RCA) and identify structural improvements to boost system performance.The Requirements 5 Years of broad software engineering experience.
Proficient in building applications with a focus on data security and integrity.
Experienced in System Design and Production Operations (Incident Management/On-call).
Collaborative: Strong communication skills to influence stakeholders and mentor peers.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
System Design: Ability to design, deploy, and operate services in a production environment.
Incident Management: Skilled in root cause analysis and maintaining system health.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
This is an urgent vacancy where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it manisha. devaruppala @ randstaddigital .com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Frequently asked questions
Manchester offers a variety of Backend Engineer roles, including positions in startups, established tech companies, and large enterprises. Jobs typically involve working with languages such as Java, Python, Ruby, or Node.js, and focus on building scalable server-side applications and APIs.
Most Backend Engineer roles in Manchester require a degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with solid experience in backend development, knowledge of databases, and proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript. Familiarity with cloud services and DevOps tools is often preferred.
Yes, many companies in Manchester offer remote or flexible working arrangements for Backend Engineers, especially following the shift in work culture due to recent years. Job listings typically specify whether remote work is an option.
The average salary for Backend Engineers in Manchester typically ranges from £40,000 to £70,000 per year, depending on experience, company size, and specific technical skills. Senior positions or roles in leading tech firms may offer higher compensation.
To increase your chances, build a strong portfolio showcasing your backend projects, contribute to open-source software, stay updated with the latest technologies, and tailor your CV to highlight relevant experience. Networking through local tech meetups and engaging with hiring managers on platforms like Haystack can also help.