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Principal / Lead Developer - 8B
Harvey Nash
Newcastle upon Tyne
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

Are you ready to lead from the front and define the future of software engineering?

This is your opportunity to join a UK-leading software house building innovative, scalable, high-performing applications - and they want a technical leader who can set the direction.

As Lead Developer, you’ll take full ownership of technical strategy, guide a team of two talented developers and drive engineering excellence across greenfield projects. No legacy code. No blockers. Just the freedom to innovate and deliver.

What You’ll Lead

  • Own the architecture for new platforms and services, shaping long-term technical direction.
  • Drive engineering best practice, influencing coding standards, design patterns and development processes.
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing development team, supporting growth and ensuring technical quality.
  • Architect and build modern RESTful APIs, microservices, and modular monolith solutions.
  • Deliver robust, scalable software using .NET or full-stack technologies.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate product goals into actionable technical plans.

What You Bring

  • Significant experience as a Senior or Lead Developer in .NET or full-stack environments.
  • Proven expertise designing RESTful APIs, microservices, or modular monolith architectures.
  • Strong leadership qualities - mentoring, guiding, and raising technical standards.
  • A passion for clean code, scalable systems, and modern engineering practices.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence architectural decisions.

Why This Role?

  • Lead development for a UK-leading, innovation-driven organisation.
  • Work on greenfield projects with complete architectural freedom.
  • Hybrid working: just 2 days per week in the office.
  • Supportive culture where your voice matters and your decisions shape the future.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you want to make high-level technical decisions, elevate a development team and build exceptional software from the ground up - we’d love to hear from you.

Backend Software Engineer C# .Net - FinTech
client server
Newcastle upon Tyne
In office
Junior - Mid
£100,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Backend Software Engineer / Developer (C# .Net Core) *Newcastle onsite* to £130k+

Are you a backend focussed Software Engineer with a first class education looking for an opportunity to progress your career, working on complex and interesting systems in an impactful role?

You could be joining a FinTech scale-up that has secure backing, an established Hedge Fund client as a partner and ambitious growth plans.

What’s in it for you:

  • Salary (to £130k, negotiable) + Bonus
  • 25 days holiday
  • Bupa healthcare
  • Generous pension contribution
  • Continuous career development opportunities
  • Social team atmosphere with a range of events and early finish for drinks on Fridays

Your role:

As a Backend Software Engineer you will collaborate with a small, talented team to deliver the core platform within a Microsoft environment using the latest versions of C# .Net to produce high quality code. You’ll take ownership of technical projects, working across the full development lifecycle to understand business needs.

The company has ambitious growth plans, this is a great opportunity to be involved from the ground up and progress your career.

Location:

You’ll join colleagues in brand new Central Newcastle offices on a full-time basis (Monday to Friday), working hours 0900-1800 with some flexibility. The offices are well equipped and offer fantastic views across the City and the local countryside, many employees walk or cycle in (onsite showers available!).

About you:

  • You have achieved a minimum 2.1 BSc in Computer Science or similar technical discipline from a top tier / Russel Group university, backed by A’s at A-level
  • You’re a technologist who enjoys collaborating and problem solving, working on complex, distributed systems
  • You have expertise with modern C# .Net Core, Python skills would also be of benefit
  • You have a strong knowledge of modern software engineering best practices and have experience across the full software development lifecycle
  • You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns, Algorithms
  • You’re excited to join a start-up in a role that you can shape and influence

Apply now to find out more about this Backend Software Engineer / Developer (C# .Net Core) opportunity.

At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We’re an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

Software Engineer
Belcan Technical Recruiting (UK) Ltd
Newcastle upon Tyne
Hybrid
Mid
£70/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

Location:Newcastle (60% onsite)

Contract:12 Months with strong likelihood of extension

Hours:35 per week (4.5-day week between 7am-7pm, business discretion)

IR35:Inside of IR35

Pay:£52.32 p/h PAYE / £70 p/h Umbrella

Our Client, a leader in advanced technology solutions within the Defence & Space sector, is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join their innovative and collaborative Agile Scrum team. Working with cutting-edge cloud technologies and geospatial software, you will contribute to every stage of the development lifecycle-from design through to deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop high-quality, readable, and maintainable code using Java and modern cloud-based technologies.

Create scalable and reusable software patterns to support ongoing development velocity.

Participate in production of unit and automated tests to ensure robust software delivery.

Conduct and contribute to design and code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices, security standards, and maintainability guidelines.

Document developed solutions and share technical knowledge with the wider team.

Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews.

Work collaboratively with the Scrum team to meet sprint objectives and delivery commitments.

Maintain awareness of compliance risks and uphold integrity in all work activities.

Essential Skills

Strong experience with Java

Cloud services development

Unit testing and automated testing practices

Desirable Skills

DevSecOps tools and pipelines (e.g., Tekton, ArgoCD, SonarQube)

Experience with Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes

Experience using the Quarkus framework

Front-end development skills (e.g., Angular)

Given the role’s nature, the selected candidate will undergo BPSS clearance before commencing and will subsequently obtain SC clearance.

If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on 07732 694 243 or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

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Graduate Software Engineer - Fintech
client server
Newcastle upon Tyne
In office
Graduate
£30,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Graduate Software Engineer / Developer *Newcastle onsite* £33k+

Are you a bright, ambitious technologist with a top class education looking for an opportunity to join a tech start-up?

You could be progressing your career at a rapidly growing Fintech that have secure backing and an established Hedge Fund client as a partner, gaining valuable financial trading systems experience.

As a Graduate Software Engineer you will collaborate with a small, talented team to deliver the core trading platform within a Microsoft environment using the latest versions of C# .Net to produce high quality code. You’ll be problem solving and working on complex, challenging systems with continual learning and self-development opportunities.

Location:

You’ll join colleagues in brand new Central Newcastle offices on a full-time basis (Monday to Friday), working hours 0900-1800 with some flexibility. The offices are well equipped and offer fantastic views across the City and the local countryside, many employees walk or cycle in (onsite showers available!).

About you:

  • You have achieved a minimum 1st class degree BSc in Computer Science (or similar discipline e.g. Physics, Mathematics) from a top 10 Russel Group (or top World) university, backed by A* and A’s at A-level
  • You have coding skills with modern programming languages, e.g. C#, .Net Core, Python, C++, Java
  • You’re a technologist who enjoys collaborating and problem solving
  • You have a good knowledge of modern software engineering best practices across the full software development lifecycle
  • You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns, Algorithms
  • You’re excited to join a start-up in a role that you can shape and influence

What’s in it for you:

As a Graduate Software Engineer / Developer you will earn a competitive bonus and benefits package:

  • Starting salary of £33,000
  • Bonus
  • 25 days holiday
  • Bupa healthcare
  • Generous pension contribution
  • Continuous career development opportunities
  • Social team atmosphere with a range of events and early finish for drinks on Fridays at the onsite bar

Apply now to find out more about this Graduate Software Engineer / Developer (Computer Science C# .Net) opportunity.

At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We’re an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

Principle Software Developer
Harvey Nash Plc
Newcastle upon Tyne
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£65,000 - £70,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping cutting-edge software solutions?

This opportunity to join a UK-leading software house on a mission to deliver innovative, scalable, and high-performing applications, and we want YOU to be part of it.

As a Principal Developer, you’ll play a fundamental role in guiding a team of six skilled developers, driving technical excellence, and influencing architectural decisions. This is your chance to work on greenfield projects that influence modern technologies and best practices, no Legacy code, just fresh innovation.

What You’ll Do

  • Take ownership of technical architecture and design for new projects.
  • Build and optimise RESTful APIs, microservices, and modular monolith architectures.
  • Contribute to strategic technical decisions and ensure best practices across the team.
  • Design and implement robust solutions using .NET or full-stack technologies.

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong experience in .NET or full-stack development.
  • Proven track record with RESTful APIs, microservices, and modular monolith design.
  • A passion for clean, scalable code and modern software architecture.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Why Join?

  • Work for a UK-leading organisation with a reputation for innovation.
  • Hybrid flexibility, up to 2 days per week in the office.
  • A supportive, collaborative environment where your ideas matter.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Greenfield projects, be part of building something new from the ground up.

Ready to make an impact?
Apply today and help us build the future of software solutions.

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Software Engineer
Belcan Technical Recruiting Ltd
Newcastle upon Tyne
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£70/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

Location:Newcastle (60% onsite)

Contract:12 Months with strong likelihood of extension

Hours:35 per week (4.5-day week between 7am-7pm, business discretion)

IR35:Inside of IR35
Pay:£52.32 p/h PAYE / £70 p/h Umbrella

Our Client, a leader in advanced technology solutions within the Defence & Space sector, is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join their innovative and collaborative Agile Scrum team. Working with cutting-edge cloud technologies and geospatial software, you will contribute to every stage of the development lifecycle-from design through to deployment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop high-quality, readable, and maintainable code using Java and modern cloud-based technologies.
  • Create scalable and reusable software patterns to support ongoing development velocity.
  • Participate in production of unit and automated tests to ensure robust software delivery.
  • Conduct and contribute to design and code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices, security standards, and maintainability guidelines.
  • Document developed solutions and share technical knowledge with the wider team.
  • Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews.
  • Work collaboratively with the Scrum team to meet sprint objectives and delivery commitments.
  • Maintain awareness of compliance risks and uphold integrity in all work activities.

Essential Skills

  • Strong experience with Java
  • Cloud services development
  • Unit testing and automated testing practices

Desirable Skills

  • DevSecOps tools and pipelines (e.g., Tekton, ArgoCD, SonarQube)
  • Experience with Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes
  • Experience using the Quarkus framework
  • Front-end development skills (e.g., Angular)

Given the role’s nature, the selected candidate will undergo BPSS clearance before commencing and will subsequently obtain SC clearance.

If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on 07732 694 243 or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Java Developer
Anson McCade
Newcastle upon Tyne
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£60,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+1

£Up to £60,000 GBP
Competitive Bonus
Hybrid WORKING
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Java Developer - Newcastle
Our client is a leading technology consultancy, ranked No. 1 in its industry and included for over 20 years on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies.

As a Java Developer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and delivering secure, scalable solutions for enterprise clients. Working within multi-skilled agile teams, you will develop modular microservices, collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams, and ensure solutions meet enterprise standards and client requirements.

This is a client-facing, delivery-focused role suited to experienced Java developers who are comfortable operating in dynamic environments, advocating best practices, and collaborating across functional and technical teams. You will support the end-to-end lifecycle from functional decomposition to deployment and testing, contributing to high-quality, maintainable software solutions.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Design and build microservices using Java (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot
  • Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy secure, scalable solutions
  • Apply best practices including TDD/BDD, coding standards, CI/CD, and automated testing
  • Support the separation of functional components into microservices and integration flows
  • Work closely with technical leads and test automation engineers to ensure quality delivery
  • Contribute actively in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives

Your Responsibilities:

  • Develop enterprise-grade Java applications aligned to modular, maintainable service architectures
  • Build integrations using enterprise middleware platforms such as WebLogic Server and CAS SDK
  • Collaborate with cloud teams to deploy services into secure public cloud environments (e.g., AWS) using containers
  • Follow development best practices, including consistent branching strategy, coding standards, and automated testing
  • Support functional decomposition and end-to-end integration of microservices
  • Participate in Scrum ceremonies and contribute to backlog refinement, planning, and estimation
  • Work closely with peers to maintain high-quality code and operational readiness

Key Requirements:

  • Proven experience in Java development (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot for enterprise applications
  • Experience with enterprise middleware platforms such as WebLogic Server and CAS SDK
  • Strong understanding of microservices design and end-to-end integration
  • Exposure to cloud deployment in public cloud environments (e.g., AWS) using containers
  • Hands-on experience with TDD/BDD approaches and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube)
  • Ability to work collaboratively within agile teams and participate in Scrum ceremonies
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across functional and technical teams

You will gain exposure with:

  • Secure, scalable enterprise applications deployed in cloud environments
  • Microservices architecture, integration patterns, and middleware platforms
  • Agile delivery practices and test automation
  • Modern development best practices, including CI/CD, TDD/BDD, and code quality tools

Why Join?:

  • Work on high-profile, enterprise-scale programmes delivering real-world impact
  • Develop your career as a Java Developer in a leading, admired technology consultancy
  • Collaborate with multi-skilled teams across cloud, infrastructure, and application development
  • Benefit from structured learning, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
  • Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and ambitious consulting culture

Interested? Apply Now!

Reference: AON/AMC/PGJavaDeveloper

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.NET Developer
Argo Recruit
Multiple locations
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
£50,000 - £60,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+4

An exciting role has opened for a senior .NET Developer to work with one of the UK's leading online survey platforms within the SaaS space. Working with different web applications my clients preference is that you have at least five years experience working with .NET with a major focus in C# / .NET core. You will also have a history of building .NET applications in Docker and be able to coordinate changes across multiple applications and systems. This role also involves working with Vue.js - but my client would consider experience in React or Angular. Whilst not essential, but beneficial, as a .NET Developer you will also have worked on CI/CD with DevOps and some experience with Microservices with Kubernetes. Again it would be advantageous, but not a must, to have worked with SQL Server or PostgreSQL and some experience working with Cloud deployments. This is the perfect role for someone who enjoys taking responsibility for their own work and being proactive in reaching into different technologies to help advance themselves, as well as the company, technically. You will be encouraged to push forward with your development skillset as well as have an input into architecture. A fantastic company offering great flexibility and a top benefits package - including a top level pension. If this is the role for you - then please send your CV, along with your contact details - so we can organise a confidential chat.

Senior Software Developer
Focus Cloud
Newcastle upon Tyne
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

Title: Software Developer
Location: North East England – Office Based (some flexibility)
Salary: Competitive + bonus
Type: Permanent

About the Role: We are supporting a UK-based organisation looking to hire an experienced Software Developer to join a growing internal IT team. The role focuses on developing and supporting business-critical applications, delivering new solutions, and improving existing systems.
You will work across the full development lifecycle, contribute to integration projects across enterprise platforms, and gain exposure to AWS cloud applications.
Key Responsibilities:

* Develop and enhance existing applications and deliver new solutions

* Support websites, Windows applications, and serverless cloud applications

* Build integrations between ERP, HRIS, CRM, and other business systems

* Write SQL queries, reports, and SSRS reports

* Support deployments and improve development and release processes

* Identify opportunities to improve systems and processes

Required Skills & Experience:

* Commercial experience as a Software Developer

* Strong SQL and reporting capability

* Full-stack experience (C#, .NET, JavaScript, HTML, CSS; Angular/Node.js desirable)

* Experience working with APIs and system integrations

* Background in a fast-paced commercial environment preferred

Benefits & Working Model:

* Primarily office based with some flexibility

* Competitive salary, bonus, and pension

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Additional benefits including gym access, life assurance, and employee schemes

Lead Software Developer / Tech Lead
True North Group
Newcastle upon Tyne
Hybrid
Senior
£60,000 - £70,000
RECENTLY POSTED

TrueNorth are exclusively working with a well known brand who are looking to add a Lead Software Developer / Tech Lead to their very well respected team - there are few organisations doing development and engineering to the level and scale as this team. Having known this organisation for many years, they pride themselves on a very high bar in terms of quality of development and innovation when it comes to their engineering and architecture that supports their products both internally and externally. A lead developer / tech lead for this organisation has the benefit of deciding how they run their product team and how the role looks - for example you could be 20% hands on and 80% leadership activity, or can be more 50/50 - it's up to you. It would be important to note that lead developers while they wont be coding every day, will be involved in discussions around architecture, code reviews and driving the overall engineering agenda in their product team, as well as in discussions with delivery managers and product managers - so its essential the tech lead is from a hands on background and still maintains enough current knowledge in that space. The tech stack in simple terms is: C# .Net Core, Microservices, Azure, and Vue.JS - for these roles specifically we do need the back end skills as a minimum in C# .Net Core Microservices and Azure - ideally however, you would be a full stack developer who enjoys continuous learning and development We have a starting salary up to and around £70,000 for the role, dependant on experience - these roles also come with an impressive bonus and benefits package. The team are working on a 3 days per week hybrid pattern, with their offices being just outside Newcastle City Centre (north) with onsite parking a good transport links. Get in touch for more information.

Senior Software Developers
True North Group
Newcastle upon Tyne
Hybrid
Senior
£50,000 - £70,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+1

TrueNorth are exclusively working with a well known brand who are looking to add multiple Senior Software Developers to their very well respected team - there are few organisations doing development and engineering to the level and scale as this team.

Having known this organisation for many years, they pride themselves on a very high bar in terms of quality of development and innovation when it comes to their engineering and architecture that supports their products both internally and externally.

The tech stack in simple terms is: C# .Net Core, Microservices, Azure, and Vue.JS - for these roles specifically we do need the back end skills as a minimum in C# .Net Core Microservices and Azure - ideally however, you would be a full stack developer who enjoys continuous learning and development

Key skills and experience needed:

  • C# .Net Core
  • RESTful APIs
  • Microservices
  • Azure and Azure services things like (Azure Kubernetes, Container Registry, Service Bus, Cosmos DB, Key Vault, Synapse etc)
  • Event driven architecture

We have a starting salary range between £50,000 and £70,000 for the roles, dependant on experience - these roles also come with an impressive bonus and benefits package.

The team are working on a 3 days per week hybrid pattern, with their offices being just outside Newcastle City Centre (north) with onsite parking a good transport links.

Get in touch for more information.

Software Developer - Umbraco CMS
Reed
Sunderland
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£45,000 - £50,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Umbraco Developer

Are you a passionate Software Developer who loves building beautiful, performant web experiences in Umbraco? If so, this is your chance to join a fast-growing digital team at a UK powerhouse known for innovation, stability, and exceptional culture.

About the company / team

  • If you love technology- you’ll fit right in! Their HQ is host to a fast-growing Technology & IT team driving digital projects like a new customer app and modern web platforms-plus hands-on roles across engineering, delivery, and ERP.
  • Expect agile squads, modern tooling, and career opportunities from leadership to digital delivery-all within a culture that backs ideas and invests in your growth
  • The IT / Tech team has an excellent gender balance, which contributes to varied perspectives and a more inclusive working atmosphere

Why is this role available?

  • Thanks to major growth within the Software Development function, driven by ongoing investment in technology and digital capability.
  • With a 30% increase in headcount over the last 12 months-and plans to repeat that scale of growth again this year-you’ll be joining at an exciting moment where momentum, investment, and ambition are all rising fast.

The day to day of the role

  • You’ll play a part in shaping future-ready digital solutions used by millions of customers.
  • This will include brand-new greenfield projects, building modern internal systems designed to remove reliance on third-party platforms and give the business greater control, agility, and innovation.
  • It’s the perfect environment for developers who want ownership, impact and the freedom to build solutions from the ground up.

Technology you’ll be using and need experience in

  • This role focuses on building secure, scalable, high-performance web applications using C#, ASP.NET (MVC/Core), Razor, and core front-end tech including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+).
  • Umbraco CMS
  • You’ll work with RESTful APIs, JSON, Azure-hosted solutions, and use CI/CD pipelines and source control as part of modern delivery.
  • The role also involves contributing to code quality, accessibility, and continuous improvement within an Agile/Scrum environment.

Benefits Package

  • Up to £50,000 salary
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Holiday buy and sell options
  • Private medical insurance
  • Company pension scheme + more!

How they work

  • Hybrid: 3 days/week in Sunderland
  • Core hours 10am-3pm

Growth & learning

  • L&D budget + learning day, conference tickets, meet ups & internal talks.
  • Clear progression framework, mentorship and tech leadership opportunities.

Hiring process

  • 1st stage - 30-45 min intro over teams with the Software Development Manager
  • 2nd and Final stage -1 hour in person conversation where you’ll meet the Software Development Manager and CTO
  • Decision within 3 business days
  • Equal opportunity employer. They value diverse perspectives and offer adjustments throughout the process.

ApplyApply to the advert or drop me a message on LinkedIn at “Jessica Blackburn” for a confidential chat and to find our about any other Software Development opportunities available.

Senior .NET Developer
Ronald James
Newcastle upon Tyne
Remote or hybrid
Senior
£40,000 - £60,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+1

We’re a growing SaaS business building a modern, cloud-native platform used by customers every day - and we’re looking for an experienced .NET Developer to help us scale, evolve and push the product forward.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll work on core services, design scalable systems, and influence how our platform runs in the cloud. You’ll be part of a collaborative engineering team that values clean code, smart architecture and shipping quality software at pace.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, working with modern cloud tech, and seeing your work make a real impact - this one’s for you.

What you’ll be doing

  • Designing, building and maintaining backend services using .NET / C#
  • Developing cloud-native solutions running on Azure or AWS
  • Building and consuming APIs that power a modern SaaS platform
  • Improving scalability, performance, resilience and security
  • Working with cloud services such as storage, messaging and background processing
  • Collaborating closely with product, frontend and DevOps teams
  • Contributing to architectural decisions and technical best practices
  • Supporting CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments

What we’re looking for

  • Strong commercial experience with .NET / C#
  • Experience building and maintaining cloud-hosted applications
  • Solid understanding of REST APIs and service-based architectures
  • Experience with relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc.)
  • Comfortable working in a SaaS or product-led environment
  • A mindset focused on quality, scalability and continuous improvement
  • Someone who enjoys ownership and solving real-world problems

Nice to have (but not essential)

  • Experience with Azure services (App Services, Functions, Service Bus, etc.)
  • Containerisation and orchestration experience (Docker / Kubernetes)
  • Infrastructure as Code exposure (Bicep, ARM, Terraform)
  • Event-driven or microservices architectures
  • Automated testing and CI/CD experience

Why join us?

  • Real ownership over systems, services and technical direction
  • Modern cloud stack with time to build things properly
  • A supportive, collaborative engineering culture
  • Clear progression as the product and platform scale
  • Flexible working with a strong focus on balance and sustainability
Python Web Scraping Engineer
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Multiple locations
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
£60,000 - £70,000
RECENTLY POSTED

£60,000 - £70,000

Remote (UK-based)

Are you a highly experienced Web Scraper who can scrape from heavily defended sites for a leading platform in AI-driven Search Intelligence? If so, this may the next exciting step in your career.

THE COMPANY

This leading company is at the forefront of using AI to power its Search Intelligence Platform.

THE ROLE

As a Python Web Scraping Engineer, you will scrape data from heavily defended sites using Python.

Specifically, you can expect to be involved in the following:

  • Using browser automation tools (Playwright, Selenium, Puppeteer or similar)
  • HTML parsing and data extraction
  • Handling bot detection systems
  • Cloud-based scraping at scale

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful Python Web Scraping Engineer will have the following skills and experience:

  • Anti-bot detection and evasion
  • Browser fingerprinting techniques
  • CAPTCHA solving and handling
  • Proxy management and IP rotation

BENEFITS

The successful Python Web Scraping Engineer will receive the following:

  • Salary between £60,000 - £70,000 - depending on experience
  • Competitive benefits

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your resume to Majid Latif via the Apply link on this page.

Software Engineer
Anson McCade
Newcastle upon Tyne
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£40,000 - £60,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+3

£40000-60000 GBP
Hybrid WORKING
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Java Developer

Newcastle - 3 days on site

£40,000 - £60,000 + bonus

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Java Developer to join a growing engineering function delivering secure, scalable services for major public sector and enterprise programmes. This is a hands on development role suited to someone with strong Java fundamentals and a desire to build high quality software in a highly regulated environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and developing Java services using JDK 11+ and Spring Boot

• Building modular, maintainable microservices aligned to enterprise and security standards

• Working with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, and SonarQube

• Collaborating with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy into secure cloud environments

• Applying software engineering best practices (TDD/BDD, branching strategy, code quality)

• Contributing to agile ceremonies and working closely with technical leads and testers

Key Skills & Experience

• 2+ years’ experience as a Java Developer (5+ f

• Strong Java (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot development skills

• Exposure to microservices, modern APIs, and cloud based delivery

• Understanding of secure engineering principles and modern DevOps practices

• Ability to operate in agile, collaborative engineering teams

• Must be SC Clearable (minimum 5 years continuous UK residency)

• Experience with AWS or other public cloud platforms

• Exposure to containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)

The Package:

• £40,000 - £60,000 base salary

• Bonus scheme

• Pension

• Medical cover

To hear more about the Java Developer opportunity, get in touch with Connor Smyth at Anson McCade.

Reference: AMC/CSM/JVD

Postcode: NE1 1AD

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Java Developer
Anson McCade
Newcastle upon Tyne
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£45,000 - £60,000
RECENTLY POSTED

£45,000 to 60,000 GBP
Bonus
Hybrid WORKING
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Java Engineer - Newcastle (Hybrid)

Salary: £45k-£60k + bonus
Hybrid: 3 days per week in Newcastle

We are looking for mid to senior Java engineers to join a vibrant, technically-focused delivery team in Newcastle. This is a great opportunity to work on modern backend systems in a collaborative environment with fast career progression and strong learning opportunities.

What You’ll Do:

  • Develop modular, maintainable backend services using Java (8-17) and Spring Boot
  • Build and support microservices and end-to-end integrations
  • Collaborate with DevOps, testers, UX/UI designers, and cloud teams
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
  • Apply best engineering practices including Test Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD, coding standards, and version control (Git)
  • Mentor and support peers, contributing to technical guidance and team growth
  • Occasionally contribute to frontend development or system design discussions

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 3-7+ years’ experience in backend Java development
  • Strong experience with Spring Boot / Spring MVC
  • Proven delivery experience in software projects, ideally in enterprise or tech-driven environments
  • Experience with Agile/Waterfall delivery, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git)
  • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and containerized deployments is a plus
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Must be SC eligible (5+ years UK residency, no gaps longer than 30 days)

Nice-to-Have:

  • TDD/BDD experience
  • Exposure to enterprise middleware, secure integrations, or frontend technologies (JavaScript)
  • Experience with microservice architectures or large-scale software delivery

What’s on Offer:

  • Competitive salary with bonuses
  • Hybrid working: 3 days per week in Newcastle office
  • Access to training and upskilling, including AI-focused programs
  • Fast career progression for high performers in a supportive, technical culture
  • Work alongside a strong engineering community with shared best practices

This role is ideal for Java engineers passionate about backend development, seeking a collaborative team, modern engineering practices, and opportunities to grow technically and professionally.

Reference: AMCC-AQU-JDJEAN

Postcode: ne6 5sn

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Software Engineer
Belcan
Newcastle upon Tyne
Hybrid
Mid
£70/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

Location:Newcastle (60% onsite)

Contract:12 Months with strong likelihood of extension

Hours:35 per week (4.5‑day week between 7am-7pm, business discretion)

IR35:Inside of IR35
Pay:£52.32 p/h PAYE / £70 p/h Umbrella

Our Client, a leader in advanced technology solutions within the Defence & Space sector, is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join their innovative and collaborative Agile Scrum team. Working with cutting‑edge cloud technologies and geospatial software, you will contribute to every stage of the development lifecycle-from design through to deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop high‑quality, readable, and maintainable code using Java and modern cloud-based technologies.
Create scalable and reusable software patterns to support ongoing development velocity.
Participate in production of unit and automated tests to ensure robust software delivery.
Conduct and contribute to design and code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices, security standards, and maintainability guidelines.
Document developed solutions and share technical knowledge with the wider team.
Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews.
Work collaboratively with the Scrum team to meet sprint objectives and delivery commitments.
Maintain awareness of compliance risks and uphold integrity in all work activities.

Essential Skills

Strong experience with Java
Cloud services development
Unit testing and automated testing practices

Desirable Skills

DevSecOps tools and pipelines (e.g., Tekton, ArgoCD, SonarQube)
Experience with Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes
Experience using the Quarkus framework
Front‑end development skills (e.g., Angular)

Given the role’s nature, the selected candidate will undergo BPSS clearance before commencing and will subsequently obtain SC clearance.

If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on (phone number removed) or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

C# Developer
BMC Recruitment Group Ltd
Newcastle upon Tyne
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£50,000 - £65,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Do you enjoy having plenty of autonomy? Do you want to work for a small but growing organisation? Then this is the place to look

Job Description:
When you get the opportunity to work in a growing and exciting company, grab it with both hands This is an opportunity to be the lead developer, working with a small team of like minded people. The roadmap is already set but there is plenty of opportunity to put forward your input into the development. An ability to develop web applications in c# and ideally angular will be key and there is a chance to get your hands on the mobile applications. So much cutting edge technology to get involved with

Key Benefits:

  • Full time Permanent
  • 1-2 days a week in the office in Central Newcastle
  • Salary from £50-65k
  • Good pension and holidays

Responsibilities/Requirements:

  • Strong c# and angular or typescript and SQL Server skills
  • Ideally some react native or mobile development skills
  • An interest in AI and looking to utilise AI in development
  • Unit testing and integration testing

If you would like to work for a company who strive to offer the best service to clients and their own

Senior Software Engineer
DWP Digital
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Senior
£80,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+1

DWP. Digital with Purpose.
Join DWP as a Senior Java Engineer and help build modern, impactful services while growing your career in a collaborative community.

We’re using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives.

DWP is the UK’s largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We’d love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

  • Experience of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) practices and techniques.
  • Knowledge and experience of APIs, RESTful services and Microservice Architectures.
  • Expert knowledge and extensive experience of developing on cloud-based environments like AWS and Azure.
  • Knowledge and experience of SQL and NoSQL database applications such as Postgres, MySQL and MongoDB.
  • Experience and the skills required to build up a useful, robust automated test suite to support a continuous deployment environment.
  • Experience of leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, communicating with stakeholders, driving delivery, ensuring standards, ways of working and building supportive and collaborative culture.
  • Knowledge and extensive experience of modern Java technologies, frameworks, standards and design principles within large scale systems.

You and your role

Our Senior Java Engineers to work with freedom and autonomy. We write code and make decisions which shape the future engineering landscape of DWP.

We develop, build and support products and applications as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams, alongside researchers, analysts, designers, architects, testers and more.

Together we use the latest tools and technologies to build applications and products that work for millions of users.

You’ll need experience with modern Java, TDD/BDD, SQL/NoSQL databases, cloud-native engineering and delivering high-quality systems using open-source technologies.

You’ll design, build and maintain stable, resilient software using Java, microservices and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure. You’ll develop APIs, create accessible user interfaces and contribute to automated test suites.

As well as doing the hands-on stuff you love, you’ll be one of our expert leaders.

You’ll set best practice and build capability among our more junior devs and engineers, and across a supportive engineering community of over 200.

We’ll give you the tools and time to build your skills and learn new tricks - with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Hybrid Working: You’ll spend some time working at home (40%) and some time in a hub (60%).

Pay: We offer competitive pay of £57,946 - £80,664, based on our assessment of your skills and experience at interview.

Pension: You’ll get a pension with employer contributions of 28.97%.

Holidays: Starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time and the the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

  • Bring your authentic self to work with ‘I Can Be Me in DWP’
  • Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket.
  • Professional development, mentoring and progression opportunities.

And we have an award-winning environment and culture:

  • 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards.
  • Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024.
  • Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025.
  • Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards.

Process:

We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just three stages:

Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs.Coding Test: details will be sent when the exercise is issued.Interview: a single stage interview.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application

Software Engineer
Anson McCade
Newcastle upon Tyne
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£40,000 - £60,000
RECENTLY POSTED
+3

£40000-60000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Java Developer Newcastle - 3 days on site £40,000 - £60,000 + bonus A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Java Developer to join a growing engineering function delivering secure, scalable services for major public sector and enterprise programmes. This is a hands on development role suited to someone with strong Java fundamentals and a desire to build high quality software in a highly regulated environment. What you’ll be doing: • Designing and developing Java services using JDK 11+ and Spring Boot • Building modular, maintainable microservices aligned to enterprise and security standards • Working with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, and SonarQube • Collaborating with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy into secure cloud environments • Applying software engineering best practices (TDD/BDD, branching strategy, code quality) • Contributing to agile ceremonies and working closely with technical leads and testers Key Skills & Experience • 2+ years’ experience as a Java Developer (5+ f • Strong Java (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot development skills • Exposure to microservices, modern APIs, and cloud based delivery • Understanding of secure engineering principles and modern DevOps practices • Ability to operate in agile, collaborative engineering teams • Must be SC Clearable (minimum 5 years continuous UK residency) • Experience with AWS or other public cloud platforms • Exposure to containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) The Package: • £40,000 - £60,000 base salary • Bonus scheme • Pension • Medical cover To hear more about the Java Developer opportunity, get in touch with Connor Smyth at Anson McCade. Reference: AMC/CSM/JVD Postcode: NE1 1AD #cosm TPBN1_UKTJ

Java Developers
Fusion People Ltd
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£700/day - £750/day

Java Developers - Java21 min, TDD & BDD, West Yorkshire, 12 month contract - Inside IR35 - 750 /day Major Government client has superb opportunities for outstanding Java Developers with recent experience of Java21 or later. Working within a Team of Developers, Designers and Analysts, you will be an experienced Java Developer with a solid understanding of Agile, and on a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for designing, creating and improving new and existing products, platforms and transactions across government projects. Skills/ experience: You will have recent experience with Java 21 (or later), an excellent understanding of TDD and BDD, large microservice architectures, working in an Agile environment, be willing to work in a pair programming environment, have experience in implementing APIs for internal and external use along with the skills to build up a useful, robust automated test suite to support a continuous deployment environment. Additionally you will take part in 2nd-line support of applications and platforms, including occasional support outside of office hours, working knowledge of Unix-like operating systems such as Linux and/or Mac OS X coupled with understanding of the use of Responsive Web Design. Desirable skills include working knowledge of Jackson, JAX-RS, mocking frameworks such as Mockito, and messaging platforms such as ActiveMQ or Kafka, MongoDB or other document databases, building and scaling high-traffic websites and handling large data sets and scaling their handling and storage. Hybrid role, 60% in the office per week in Leeds Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.

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