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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 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 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.

Senior Software Developer - Java - Remote First
Cathcart Associates
Manchester
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 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.

Lead Software Engineer (MongoDB / Node.js / JavaScript)
Adria Solutions
Manchester
Remote or hybrid
Senior
£75,000
+7

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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Technical Lead - TypeScript / Node.js
Adria Solutions
Manchester
Remote or hybrid
Senior
£80,000
+7

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

Engineering Manager - C#/Azure - Financial Services
Morson Edge
UK
Remote or hybrid
Senior - Leader
£95,000 - £100,000
+2

Skills and Knowledge

  • Extensive experience as a Senior Engineer, Technical Lead, or Architect with a strong record of successful delivery.
  • Proven leadership of engineering teams, combining strategic oversight with hands-on involvement in architecture and implementation.
  • Deep understanding of CI/CD, automation, DevOps practices, and observability maturity models.
  • Strong ownership of delivery outcomes, including resource planning, capacity management, and accountability for results.
  • Demonstrated success improving engineering standards, governance, and technical best practices.
  • Experience driving adoption of new tools, frameworks, and processes across multiple teams.
  • Solid background in agile software delivery, with clear responsibility for sprint outcomes, technical quality, and stakeholder alignment.

Technical Expertise Languages & Frameworks

  • C#/.NET (Framework & Core)
  • React

Platforms & Infrastructure

  • Microsoft Azure
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Docker
  • Windows Server (on-premises)
  • SQL Server
  • MongoDB
Geospatial Software Engineer
Bright Purple Resourcing
Bath
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
£420/day

Geospatial Data Engineer - Contract
Remote UK
£420 per day
12 Months - the entirety of 2026 into 2027
Deemed Outside IR35 (pending QDOS assessment)
This Contract Geospatial Data role is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting edge data problems at a leading environmental risk consultancy. The position has arisen due to the success and growth of Bright Purple’s impressive established client. They are a leading player in their field with a powerful and highly regarded platform built using the latest technologies.
You will be working in a team of software and data engineers supporting data workflow & orchestration, within an AWS environment and must have experience of RASTER data sets.
In this role, you will be:

  • Developing ETL pipelines - Raster, Vector, Tabular data
  • Configuring CI/CD pipelines
  • Managing data storage within an AWS environment
  • Improving data automation, workflow and efficiency
  • Developing Python based ML pipelines

Key skills for this role include:

  • Good knowledge of Python programming
  • Experience in cloud computing (ideally AWS)
  • Strong experience across industries in both Geospatial and non-Geospatial domains
  • Experience with Machine Learning (sci-kit learn, tensorflow, metaflow, MLOps)

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience with frameworks like Metaflow, Prefect, etc.
  • Experience with geospatial libraries i.e. Raster, Geo-pandas, Vector databases

Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.

Senior Software Developer - Golang
Intec Select Ltd
London
Fully remote
Senior
£70,000 - £75,000
+1

Senior Software Developer - Golang | £70,000 + £3k on call | Fully Remote Overview: An innovative and fast-growing healthcare technology organisation is seeking a Senior Software Developer to play a key role in building and maintaining high-performance backend services that power clinical applications. In this role, you will design, develop, and optimise scalable, secure, cloud-based systems using Go (Golang), PostgreSQL, Redis, RabbitMQ, and Docker. You will contribute to architecture discussions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help ensure the delivery of reliable, high-quality features. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to work in a collaborative, fast-moving environment while shaping the technical direction of critical healthcare systems. Role and Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Go (Golang) Build and manage messaging patterns and asynchronous workflows with Redis and RabbitMQ Develop efficient, scalable database schemas and queries in PostgreSQL Build clean, well-documented RESTful APIs and service integrations Contribute to containerised environments using Docker and maintain cloud-native services on AWS Participate in architecture discussions, CI/CD pipelines, and quality assurance processes Mentor peers, share knowledge, and promote best practices in backend developmentSkills and Experience: 5+ years’ experience in backend development roles Strong proficiency in Golang, including concurrency models and thread-safe coding Proven experience with Redis (caching & Pub/Sub) and RabbitMQ (messaging) Strong experience with PostgreSQL and libraries such as sqlx and gorm Solid understanding of Docker and containerised development Experience building RESTful APIs and integrating services Desirable: AWS services (Lambda, EventBridge, SQS), microservices architecture, CI/CD tooling, event-driven systemsPackage: £70,000 + £3K on call bonus Fully Remote role + Benefits PackageSenior Software Developer - Golang | £70,000 + £3k on call | Fully Remote

Lead Software Developer - Full Stack
Intec Select Ltd
London
Fully remote
Senior
£70,000 - £75,000
+2

Lead Software Developer - Full Stack | £72,000 + £3K on call | Remote Overview: An innovative and fast-growing healthcare technology organisation is seeking a Lead Software Developer to drive the evolution of its mission-critical clinical software platforms. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in enhancing complex clinical systems, contributing to architectural improvements, and optimising secure, cloud-based platforms that support primary care services nationwide. You will adopt modern technologies and best practices to deliver scalable, high-performing features, while mentoring a team and helping drive innovation across the platform. Role and Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and optimisation of high-performance, cloud-based software solutions Partner with Technical Design Authority to shape system architecture, APIs, and data models Ensure secure, scalable integration with databases, third-party APIs, and messaging services Drive performance optimisation, reliability, and robust data integrity standards Mentor developers, promote Agile best practice, and elevate engineering standards Participate in on-call rota and act as escalation point for critical incidentsSkills and Experience: 5+ years’ software development experience with 2+ years in a senior or leadership role Solid AWS experience (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) and cloud-native architecture Proficient in SQL (MSSQL & PostgreSQL) and API integrations Experience with CI/CD, Git, Jira, and modern DevOps practices Strong understanding of secure coding principles (OWASP) and performance optimisation Desirable: OAuth/OpenID, CloudFormation, React or Vue.js, healthcare interoperability standards (HL7, SNOMED, DM&D)Package: £72,000 + £3K on call Great benefits package Fully remoteLead Software Developer - Full Stack | £72,000 + £3K on call | Remote

Senior .Net Developer - Remote - UK Based Only
Morris Sinclair Recruitment
London
Fully remote
Senior
£70,000 - £100,000

Candidates must be based in UK and eligible to work in UK.

Remote-Friendly Software Development Opportunity in Agricultural Technology
Join an award-winning agricultural analytics software company at the forefront of sustainable technology. We’re seeking exceptional Back-End Developers who can transform data into impactful solutions that enhance food production, farm economics, and environmental resilience.

Position Highlights:

  • Remote Work
  • London based head office
  • Cutting-Edge Agricultural Technology Platform
  • Opportunity to Drive Sustainability through Innovative Software Solutions

Candidate Assessment Process:

  • LeetCode-Style Coding Challenge
  • Designed to evaluate algorithmic problem-solving skills
  • Focus on efficient, optimised solutions
  • Challenges will test:
  • Data Structures
  • Algorithm Design
  • Computational Thinking
  • Performance Optimisation

Ideal Candidate Profile:
Academic and Professional Requirements:

  • Ideally PhD graduate but minimum qualification: Degree/Masters in Computing, Computer / Data Science, or Equivalent
  • Proven Commercial Experience as a Back-End Microsoft Developer
  • Strong Academic Background with Demonstrable Achievements
  • Proven ability to excel in time-constrained, algorithmic problem-solving

Technical Expertise:

  • Advanced Proficiency in:
  • C# and .NET Framework
  • Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform
  • SQL and SQL Server
  • Complex Data-Driven Software Development
  • Strong Algorithm and Data Structure Knowledge

Preferred Background:

  • Experience in FinTech or Similar Structured Data Environments
  • Demonstrated Ability to Scale Applications for Large User Base
  • Previous success in technical coding assessments

Personal Attributes:

  • Exceptional Attention to Detail
  • Strong Collaborative and Communication Skills
  • Creative Problem-Solving Approach
  • Quick Analytical Thinking
  • Ability to perform under time pressure
  • Passion for Technological Innovation in Sustainability

What We Offer:

  • Work with Respected Professionals
  • Cutting-Edge Technology Solutions
  • Meaningful Impact on Agricultural Sustainability
  • Opportunity to Develop Market-Leading Software
  • On top of the very competitive salary all employees are included in the company share scheme
Machine Learning Research Engineer
IntaPeople
Warrington
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

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 Appian Developer
Corecom Consulting
Manchester
Fully remote
Senior
£480/day - £530/day
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

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

IDAM Back-end Java Developer - SC Cleared
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
London
Fully remote
Senior
£500/day - £535/day

Rate: 500 - 535 a day

IR35: Inside IR35

Location: Remote within the UK

Duration: Initially 6 months

Clearance: Active SC Clearance required

You will join a global IT consultancy who are delivering digital transformation to public sector body. They are looking for a back-end Java Developer with proven IDAM (Identity and Access Management) experience. You will be part of a continuous improvement squad delivering enhancements and new features alongside BAU work (i.e. incidents and support maintenance activities). In addition, you will be involved in helping our client transform their IDAM service, re-platforming to Azure Kubernetes Service. You will have a solid understanding of modern deployment pipelines and DevOps principles. The role will require providing out of hours support (i.e. Monday to Saturday once per month).

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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect, develop, and enhance robust, scalable systems and services in a modern, cloud-based environment.
  • Lead or contribute to technical design discussions, translating business requirements into high-quality solutions.
  • Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
  • Guide and collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring best practices in coding, integration, and delivery are followed.

Essential

  • Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IDAM)
  • Experience in developing applications that interact with at least one IDAM platform (e.g., ForgeRock, One Identity, Okta, Azure AD, AuthO)
  • Java development
  • Jenkins
  • Reverse engineering
  • Working collaboratively in a close-knit team and being able to work independently on Jira tickets
Senior NetSuite Developer
Eclipse IT Recruitment
Not Specified
Remote or hybrid
Senior
£35,000 - £60,000
+1

Are you looking for your next challenge?

Do you want to make great money working at an amazing company then keep reading!

Our clients are looking for a experienced NetSuite Developer to join their team

Essential Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of JavaScript
  • Strong knowledge of Suite Script 2.x
  • Strong knowledge of NetSuite Advanced Pdf Development / Freemarker
  • Strong knowledge of NetSuite Workflow experience
  • Strong knowledge of JQuery
  • Strong knowledge of Html
  • Good knowledge of React.js
  • Good knowledge of Vue.js
  • Knowledge of Web Services
  • Knowledge of XML
  • Knowledge of SQL

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience with Netsuite or SAP Business ByDesign would be highly desirable
  • Linode
  • Unit Testing
  • Knowledge of Agile development methodologies
  • Knowledge of WebStorm
  • Knowledge of GitHub
  • Freemarker
  • PHP
  • AJAX

Other Skills/Abilities:

  • Must possess a qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a similar subject, ideally along with minimum 3+ years commercial experience
  • Familiarity with object oriented programming
  • Demonstrated ability to respond to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
  • Proven experience in Team Lead/Lead Developer capacity with the ability to guide, shape and mentor
  • The individual candidate must be able to work well in a team as well as independently
  • Experience of the full Software Development Life Cycle will be advantageous
  • Excellent English oral and written communication skills
ERP Developer
Eclipse IT Recruitment
Southampton
Fully remote
Junior - Mid
£35,000 - £65,000

Are you a Business Management Software specialist?

Do you have any of the following ERP systems experience?

ODOO, SAP, Salesforce, or NetSuite?

Our clients are now actively looking for a highly motivated person who is looking to get stuck in. These roles would be suitable to an individual wanting to take their next steps in an ERP systems career.

Your work location would be remote based.

Salary between 35000 to 65000 depending on your experience.

We are in search of a dynamic developers to join and contribute to the growth of the business. The chosen developers will be tasked with designing, creating, and maintaining solutions for their clients. Collaborating with a team of project managers and technical leads, the developer will play a key role in delivering high-quality solutions that align with client specifications, meeting deadlines, and staying within budget.

This presents an excellent chance for individuals seeking to immerse themselves in a new environment and industry.

The ideal candidate should possess a proactive mindset and exhibit entrepreneurial thinking. They should excel in adhering to strict timelines and objectives, providing insightful analysis on new initiatives. Ultimately, the candidate will contribute to ensuring our company’s success in achieving both immediate and long-term business goals.

Their team of subject matter experts customises each implementation to optimise results for their clients based on their unique business requirements.

Join them in this opportunity to be an integral part of our impactful journey.

In alignment with their daily activities and functions, this individual will be assigned specific responsibilities tailored to their skill set and expertise within their role, as well as the essential requirements and needs of the department.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Formulate, create, and uphold solutions
  • Contribute to the development of modules, extensions, and integrations
  • Play a role in the entire software development cycle
  • Collaborate with managers, technical leads, and fellow developers
  • Identify and resolve issues through troubleshooting and debugging
  • Stay informed about the latest feature releases
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices
  • Assist the implementation team
  • Support the exploration and development of ideas proposed by the Head of Services
  • Provide ongoing support and maintenance

Qualifications:

In addition to the roles and responsibilities integral to the position, candidates must meet the following requirements, showcasing skills and qualifications to confirm suitability for the role.

  • Minimum of two years’ experience in development
  • Profound knowledge of ERP platforms and their functionalities
  • Comprehensive understanding of ERP framework and its modules
  • Proficiency in Python and PostgreSQL
  • Solid grasp of data modeling and data management
  • Robust problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies is advantageous

Core Skills

The candidate must have the following soft-core skills to be a great fit for the role.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills (written & oral)
  • Critical thinking
  • Innovative, proactive and enthusiastic
  • Amazing organisation skills and detail-oriented
  • The ability to meet strict deadlines under pressure
  • Passionate about Odoo, and want to always deliver
  • Having the agility to multi-task across a given time period
  • An interest in technology
  • Can work both in a team or as an individual
  • Fluent in another language (not essential but desirable)
Technical Lead - TypeScript / Node.js
Adria Solutions Ltd
Multiple locations
Remote or hybrid
Senior
£60,000 - £80,000
+7

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

Orchestration SW Engineer - Python3/Linux
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Corsham
Remote or hybrid
Junior - Mid
£530/day - £575/day

Orchestration Software Engineer

  • 2 year contract working our of Corsham

  • Mainly remore working

  • 530 to 575 per day

  • SC Cleared

Key Skills:

  • Python

  • Linux RHCA or RHCE

We are looking for an Orchestration Software Engineer to help build and evolve a cutting-edge Infrastructure Automation platform supporting a major UK Defence programme.

You’ll be part of the Infrastructure Automation Engineering Service, designing and delivering robust, scalable automation solutions across complex enterprise environments. Translation: you’ll turn messy, manual, legacy build processes into slick, repeatable, automated deployments. And yes, some of it will fight back.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Designing, developing, and validating infrastructure automation components for the NSoIT(D) platform.

  • Writing production-grade automation using:

    • Python 3 (core automation logic)
    • Ansible (deployment)
    • Jenkins (CI/CD & build pipelines)
    • Bash & PowerShell (Linux & Windows automation)
  • Reverse-engineering existing applications and manual build processes into fully automated, zero-touch deployments.

  • Building automation for server, network, and storage platforms across multiple vendors.

  • Creating high-quality technical documentation and design artefacts.

  • Supporting system testing and resolving live service issues.

  • Working in an Agile delivery environment using JIRA and Confluence.

  • Collaborating closely with infrastructure, service management, and security teams.

Essential Skills & Experience

You’ll need at least 12 months’ hands-on experience (within the last 3 years) in most of the following:

  • Advanced Python 3 development for production automation.
  • Configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
  • Bash and PowerShell scripting.
  • Automated deployment across server, network, and storage environments.
  • Large-scale infrastructure environments.
  • Troubleshooting complex hardware and software issues.
  • Agile development practices.

Plus:

  • Strong experience with advanced Python & PowerShell features (Workflows, DSC, Bare Metal Deployment).

  • At least one current professional certification, such as:

    • CCNP (or equivalent networking cert)
    • VMware VCP (or equivalent virtualisation cert)
    • RHCE / RHCA (Linux)
    • OCA or formal software development certification
  • Excellent communication skills - because automation still involves humans.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

  • Active SC Clearance (mandatory).

  • Solid MS Office skills.

Desirable Extras (Nice-to-Haves)

  • Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and Bamboo.
  • Background in UK Public Sector / Defence, ideally Defence Digital.
Full Stack Developer (Vue 3, .NET, Node.js, Google Cloud)
Additional Resources
Not Specified
Fully remote
Junior - Mid
£45,000 - £55,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full Stack Developer to join a well-established company providing a digital fundraising platform for charities and supporter engagement.

As a Full Stack Web Platform Developer, you will be a key player in the development of the organisation s core multi-tenant platform, which supports a large client base.

This is a fully remote role offering life insurance, salary range of £45,000 - £55,000 and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

  • Design and implement new platform-wide features in collaboration with the Technical Architect.
  • Extend front-end functionality with a focus on usability and performance using Vue 3.
  • Develop and maintain APIs and services in NodeJS and C#/.NET Core.
  • Deploy and support applications on cloud-native platforms, specifically Google Cloud (AWS or Azure experience is a plus).
  • Maintain shared platform functionality (e.g., donation flows, integrations, admin tools).
  • Work with payment providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, GoCardless) and integrate new payment options as required.
  • Contribute to technical decision-making and best practices across the platform

What We Are Looking For:

  • Previously worked as a Platform Developer, Full Stack Developer, Software Developer, Platform engineer, Cloud Engineer, Cloud Developer,SaaS Developer, Software Engineer or in a similar role.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with Node.js.
  • Experience with C#/.NET Core, Vue 3, payment platform integrations (e.g., Stripe), and developing or integrating REST APIs.
  • Experience with Google Cloud
  • Knowledge of cloud-native architecture, scalability, and cost considerations.
  • Background in building or maintaining platforms used by multiple clients.
  • Right to work in the UK.

Apply now for this fantastic opportunity for a Full Stack Web Platform Developer to join a dynamic and supportive team and take the next step in your professional journey.

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Senior Full-Stack Developer (JavaScript / Node.js)
Adria Solutions Ltd
Manchester
Fully remote
Senior
£50,000 - £70,000
+4

Senior Full-Stack Developer

My Client is a fast-growing technology company building high-performance, real-time digital products used at significant live and large-scale environments.

They are seeking a Senior Full-Stack Developer to play a key role in shaping and scaling their core platform.

This is a senior, hands-on position working closely with the CTO to architect, build and optimise systems that must perform reliably under substantial concurrent usage.

The Role

You will collaborate directly with the CTO (an experienced full-stack engineer) to design and deliver robust, scalable systems.

This role spans frontend, backend and infrastructure. It is ideal for someone who enjoys technical ownership, architectural input and solving complex engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable cloud-based architectures using Infrastructure as Code
  • Build and enhance high-performance, real-time web applications
  • Develop systems capable of handling high-throughput, concurrent usage
  • Improve performance, reliability and scalability across existing products
  • Build new web applications, services and supporting infrastructure
  • Implement comprehensive unit testing and conduct load/performance testing
  • Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines
  • Improve developer experience and streamline onboarding processes
  • Contribute to technical strategy and architectural decisions

About You

You are:

  • 5+ years experience in full-stack development
  • Strong in web fundamentals, networking concepts and security best practices
  • Comfortable moving between frontend, backend and infrastructure
  • Experienced designing and implementing AWS-based architectures using IaC
  • Confident building scalable, low-latency real-time systems (e.g. WebSockets, event-driven systems)
  • A collaborative team player who values paired programming and knowledge sharing
  • An articulate communicator with strong analytical thinking
  • Calm and solutions-focused when working under pressure

Tech Stack

You don t need experience in everything listed, but strong exposure to comparable technologies is expected.

Frontend: React, JavaScript/TypeScript, CSS

Backend: Node.js, Redis, DynamoDB, MySQL
AWS services such as CloudFront, ECS, Lambda, S3 and EC2

Tools & Practices: Git, Infrastructure as Code, Vite, Webpack, Docker, CI/CD, Unit Testing

Bonus: Terraform

Benefits:

  • MacBook Pro and modern equipment
  • Remote-first (UK-based)
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Flexible working (core hours 9:00 5:30)
  • Supportive, high-trust culture

Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Senior Full-Stack Developer

Lead Software Engineer (MongoDB / Node.js / JavaScript)
Adria Solutions Ltd
Manchester
Fully remote
Senior
£50,000 - £75,000
+7

Lead Software Engineer - MongoDB / Node.js / JavaScript

As a Lead Engineer, you ll play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of the product. You ll 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 you ll balance technical excellence with mentorship, collaboration, and strategic thinking.

What You ll Be Doing Technical 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

You ll 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 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 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. You ll 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!

Full-Stack Developer (React / TypeScript / Node.js)
Adria Solutions Ltd
Manchester
Fully remote
Junior - Mid
£45,000 - £60,000
+5

My Client is a growing technology company delivering high-performance, real-time digital products used in large-scale, high-traffic environments.

They re looking for an experienced Full-Stack Developer to join their small, collaborative team and contribute across the entire technology stack.

This is a hands-on role where you ll work on live production systems, help develop new platform capabilities, and ensure products perform reliably when it matters most.

The Role

You ll contribute across frontend, backend and infrastructure, working on a variety of projects including:

  • Enhancing and maintaining existing production systems
  • Contributing to the next generation of their real-time platform
  • Customising and adapting products for different use cases
  • Supporting live deployments and troubleshooting when required

You ll work closely with senior developers and the CTO, taking direction while contributing ideas and technical input.

About You

You are:

  • Comfortable working across frontend, backend and cloud infrastructure
  • Curious and eager to learn, particularly around scalable, real-time systems
  • Experienced with modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems
  • A collaborative team player who enjoys pairing and knowledge sharing

Tech Stack

The team spends most of their time within a modern JavaScript and AWS ecosystem. You don t need to know everything listed, but strong fundamentals are essential.

Must-Haves

  • React
  • JavaScript / TypeScript
  • Node.js
  • Git

Nice-to-Haves

  • Redis
  • DynamoDB
  • Postgres or MySQL
  • WebSockets
  • AWS services (CloudFront, ECS, Lambda, S3, EC2, ElastiCache)
  • Docker
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Unit testing
  • Infrastructure tooling (e.g. Pulumi)
  • Build tools such as Vite or Webpack
  • Occasional exposure to PHP

Key Responsibilities

  • Improve performance, reliability and scalability of existing products
  • Develop new features and services within the core platform
  • Support infrastructure and deployment workflows
  • Follow technical direction while contributing ideas and improvements
  • Assist with troubleshooting and resolving issues in time-sensitive environments
  • Learn from senior team members and actively contribute to a collaborative culture

Benefits

  • MacBook Pro and modern equipment
  • Remote-first (UK-based)
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Supportive, close-knit team

Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Full-Stack Developer (React / TypeScript / Node.js)

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