I’m looking for a Lead Software Engineer to work on impactful, in-house platforms with a forward-thinking engineering team. My client is an established technology-driven company based in the North West of England, and are hiring a permanent .NET developer to help drive innovation and build robust software solutions that scale.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in developing and maintaining my clients internal software platforms, working across the full development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with backend technologies and a proactive approach to cloud-native development.

Location

This is a remote-first role, but we’re ideally looking for someone based within a commutable distance of the North West for occasional team collaboration days.

Tech Stack

• C# / .NET (Core and Framework)
• Azure cloud services
• Kubernetes (AKS)
• RESTful APIs & Microservices
• SQL & NoSQL databases
• CI/CD & modern DevOps practices

Experience

• Solid experience in .NET software engineering (C#)
• Team Lead experience
• Strong cloud experience, ideally with Azure
• Familiarity with containerisation & orchestration (Kubernetes preferred)
• Good understanding of software architecture and clean code principles
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Experience with performance tuning and high-availability systems
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Benefits

• £60,000-£70,000 DOE
• Remote working with flexible hours
• 25+ days holiday + bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Training & development budget
• Regular team meetups & events

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A leading Independent IT Infrastructure and Services Consultancy are looking for a Windows Engineer with PowerShell Scripting skills to support the automation of the migration of VMware workloads to Azure.

6-month contract
Based in Warrington (Hybrid/onsite first 3 weeks)
Inside IR35

Experience Required
Azure Cloud environments and a strong background in infrastructure engineering
Guiding complex infrastructure deployments and migrations for moving workloads from on-premises VMware environments to Azure environments.
Windows Automation with expertise in PowerShell, Infrastructure-as-Code and skills with Microsoft Infrastructure Platforms.
Automating everything with the ability to fix issues at the source. This includes using PowerShell Tooling and Multi-Function Modules.
PowerShell Scripting to streamline tasks and orchestrate deployment activities
Hands-on experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware, Azure Local (HyperV) and cloud such as Microsoft Azure.
A strong understanding of enterprise security and compliance requirements in modern Windows environments.

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Cyber Security EngineerUp to £58,000 plus excellent pension and holiday entitlementHybrid - 2 days on site - ManchesterAbout the RoleI’m working with a Manchester-based public sector organisation who are seeking a cyber security engineer to work alongside security architects and project teams on exciting projects, implementations and designs.This role comes with excellent training and progression opportunities, and is therefore a great opportunity for someone looking to take their security engineering skillset into the projects, design and architecture space.The ideal candidate will have an understanding of architecture and secure by design principles, and will have experience implementing security controls and integrating security engineering best practices and into agile and DevOps processes.Key Responsibilities

• Working alongside security architects and project teams to assess designs, uncover potential risks, and integrate security best practice
• Taking responsibility for deploying security controls across projects and operational environments
• Configuring assets across a multi-cloud environment
• Converting architectural designs into practical actions and processes
• Integrating security into agile and DevSecOps processes
• Ensuring projects and designs are secure by design, and being actively involved in creating and implementing the controls to ensure this is the case
• Monitor emerging trends and technologies, evaluating their potential for future adoption within the security strategy.
• Apply foundational security principles to new technologies and unconventional scenarios while enabling organisational objectives.

What We’re Looking For

• SIEM/SOAR: Proficiency in SIEM concepts, data source integration, and creating SOAR runbooks.
• Security Stack: Hands-on with EDR, XDR, WAF, and email security solutions.
• Preferred Vendors: Experience with Crowdstrike, Palo Alto, and the Microsoft Defender suite is highly beneficial.
• Emerging Tech: Awareness of AI security risks and familiarity with DevSecOps practices.
• Infrastructure & System Security: Proficient in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities within system hardware, software, and infrastructure components.
• Identity & Access Management (IAM): Practical expertise in PIM, PAM, RBAC, concepts and their real-world application.
• Network & Data Security: Proficiency in firewalls, encryption (data at rest and in transit), and how to defend against malware across enterprise services.
• Security Architecture & Design: Ability to translate high-level architectural designs into practical, low-level technical solutions while ensuring they are “secure by design”.
• Cloud & Endpoint Security: Developing expertise in cloud technologies and securing diverse platforms including Windows, Linux, and macOS.
• M365: Experience in improving Secure Score and recommending securing products like SharePoint Online.
• Assurance: Experience in assuring deployments met security design.

Package

• Up to £58,000 per annum
• 29 days annual leave excluding bank holidays
• 21% pension
• Career development opportunities and access to accredited qualifications
• Additional benefits available

What to do nowIf you’re interested in this opportunity, click apply and send an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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Our client, a rapidly growing financial services organisation, is expanding their technology division and is looking for a talented Backend Software Engineer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on several key projects, helping shape the future of their technology platforms and cloud security services.

The Role:

Based in Manchester (3 days per week in office, Tuesday-Thursday), the successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining modern cloud-based systems. You will work across backend development, DevOps, and infrastructure as code, collaborating closely with global teams in Australia, the U.S., and locally in Manchester.

Key Responsibilities:

• Backend Development (50%)
• Design, develop, and enhance backend services using TypeScript and NestJS.
• Build scalable APIs and microservices-based architectures to support business-critical applications.
• Implement secure authentication mechanisms, including MFA and Passkeys.
• Integrate with identity providers such as Auth0, Transmit Security, and Ping Identity.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions in collaboration with Product Owners.
• DevOps / Cloud Operations (40%)
• Work with AWS to manage, optimise, and secure cloud infrastructure.
• Deploy and maintain services across development, testing, and production environments.
• Detect and prevent security threats, including account takeover attempts.
• Drive continuous improvement in technical standards, tools, and processes.
• Infrastructure as Code (10%)
• Deploy and manage infrastructure using Terraform and AWS CDK.
• Ensure cloud infrastructure is resilient, efficient, and secure, aligned with industry best practices.
• Collaborate with architects and global teams to implement reusable and maintainable infrastructure components.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong expertise in cloud computing and services (AWS experience preferred).
• Proficiency in TypeScript and REST API development; experience with NestJS preferred.
• Deep understanding of cloud security principles, including IAM, networking, and encryption.
• Experience with web services and microservices-based architectures.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of bridging technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies; experience with Scrum is a plus.
• Passion for continuous learning and professional development.

Why Join Our Client:

• Work on cutting-edge cloud security and financial technology solutions.
• Collaborate with a diverse, global team in the UK, Australia, and the U.S.
• Hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the Manchester office.
• Be part of a culture that values innovation, growth, and impact.

Location: Central London (Hybrid - 1 day per week in office)

Salary: Up to £100,000 + Benefits

Clearance:Active SC clearance required

We’re looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer with active SC clearance to join a high-impact engineering team working on secure, mission-critical systems.

You’ll be operating in a modern, cloud-native environment with a strong focus on AWS, Kubernetes, automation, and engineering excellence. This is a hands-on role where you’ll shape the platform, not just maintain it.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing, building, and operating secure AWS-based platforms
• Building and running Kubernetes clusters and containerised workloads
• Driving an automation-first approach across infrastructure, CI/CD, and operations
• Developing tooling and platform services using Python and/or Java
• Owning and improving CI/CD pipelines and release processes
• Implementing Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / CloudFormation or similar)
• Improving reliability, observability, and resilience across critical systems
• Working closely with software engineers, security, and platform teams
• Contributing to architecture decisions and setting engineering best practices
• Mentoring engineers and raising the bar for DevOps and platform engineering

What we’re looking for

• Active SC clearance (essential)
• Strong experience as a Senior DevOps / Platform / SRE Engineer
• Hands-on AWS experience in production environments
• Strong Kubernetes experience (deploying, operating, scaling clusters)
• Solid programming experience with Python and/or Java
• Strong focus on automation across infrastructure, delivery, and operations
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, etc.)
• CI/CD experience (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.)
• Good Linux knowledge and scripting skills
• Experience working in secure, regulated, or high-assurance environments
• A pragmatic, engineering-led mindset with strong ownership

Nice to have

• Experience in defence, government, or highly regulated sectors
• SRE or platform engineering background
• Knowledge of secure networking, zero-trust, or compliance-driven architectures
• Experience operating systems at scale

Why join?

• Work on high-impact, genuinely meaningful systems
• Hybrid working - only 1 day per week in the London office
• Salary up to £100,000 depending on experience
• Strong engineering culture with real technical ownership
• Long-term, stable programmes with modern cloud and platform tech

Are you an SC Cleared DevOps Engineer looking for something new and exciting? Apply now.

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SC Cleared, AWS, Kubernetes, Python, Java, Automation, Terraform, SQL, DevOps

Senior DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared)

Job Description:

A unique development opportunity to work on a large-scale programme with an innovative market leader as a Java Developer. Require a Full Stack Java Developer with strong Back End Java experience to develop new features for our portfolio of clients.

Must Have Skills:

• Experience with Java 8, Java 11, Spring Framework, Spring Boot
• Solid understanding of JavaScript: Angular and NodeJS preferred
• Practical Micro services development experience
• Practical Relational Database development experience (eg PostgreSQL)
• REST APIs
• Strong understanding CI and DevOps technologies (Hands-on experience on Git, Jenkins, and
• Ansible preferred)
• Practical experience on AWS (ECS, EKS, API Gateway and Server less technologies)
• Agile development - Scrum, Kanban, TDD, BDD

Nice to have Skills:

• Good understanding of Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience in large scale integration projects involving messaging, web services and distributed
• systems
• Apache Camel and WSO2 Integrator (or similar products)
• ELK stack
• OpenStack platform
• Workflow/Business Process Management tools (Pega)
• Terraform
• Azure Cloud Platform

Software Engineer II
Hybrid: Manchester (1 day a week)
Inside IR35: £500
Duration: 6 months
Tech Stack: Java / Spring Boot, SQL Server, AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD. Node.js/Python and SSIS experience is a bonus.

A technology-driven team is seeking an experienced Software Engineer II to support the design, build and operation of backend services within a financial data environment. This role is ideal for someone who values strong engineering practices, autonomy, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will help develop and operate backend systems that deliver accurate, timely financial data to critical enterprise processes. The role includes hands-on development, production support, and ensuring compliance with key regulatory frameworks such as SOX and GDPR/PII.

• Java / Spring Boot
• Python & Node.js
• Microsoft SQL Server, SQL optimisation
• SSIS (bonus)
• AWS
• Kubernetes, Docker
• CI/CD tooling
• Infrastructure as Code (TypeScript, AWS CDK)
• Exposure to Apache Spark is a plus

If this sounds like you, please apply.

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Help build the future of fair hiring in the AI era. At Arctic Shores, were creating a world of work where potential matters more than experience. Our market-leading, task-based psychometric assessments help organisations like Amazon, Siemens and Jet2 make fair, evidence-based hiring decisions. Weve doubled ARR year-on-year for the past three years and are looking for a Head of Engineering to lead the next chapter. The opportunity This is a rare chance to lead engineering at a purpose-driven scale-up where technical excellence truly matters. Youll lead a small, high-calibre team of Software Developers and DevSecOps engineers working on a Scala microservice architecture running on Kubernetes in AWS. It’s built following strict functional design principles, TDD and CI/CD pipelines to automatically deploy to production. Youll combine people leadership with technical evolution of the platform through guiding team architecture discussions, balancing quality with pragmatism, and ensuring our platform remains secure, scalable, resilient and cost-efficient as we grow. Reporting to the Chief Product & Service Delivery Officer, youll partner closely with Product, Psychometric Innovation, Professional Services and Support to represent the engineering point of view in all strategy discussions. If youre excited by leading a team where you can genuinely shape the future of our platform and how it can evolve to support the business, this could be your role. Why this role might be a great fit for you You might already be a Head of Engineering looking for more autonomy and purpose. Or you might be an experienced Engineering Manager or Tech Lead ready for your first Head of role. Youll thrive here if you: Have a strong JVM background (Scala, Kotlin or Java) particularly using functional programming principles Possess a strong testing mindset with experience in TDD and CI/CD practices. Are experienced with AWS and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform). Have knowledge of event-driven architecture and API design. Feel confident to jump into different aspects of our code base, orient yourself and remove blockers for the team Are motivated to coach and develop engineers through regular 1:1s and collaboration Think about platform reliability, security, and cost efficiency as much as feature delivery Like solving complex problems collaboratively and pragmatically If most of that resonates (even if your path has been unconventional) wed love to hear from you. Our Stack Languages & Frameworks Scala, Kotlin, Typescript, Python Http4s, Http4k, Circe, Cats, Cats-Effect, Doobie, React, Exposed Testing Specs2, ScalaCheck Infrastructure & DevOps AWS (EKS, Lambda, RDS/Postgres, DynamoDB, SQS, Kinesis, S3, Cognito, Route53, VPC, EC2) Terraform, Kubernetes, Helm, Ansible, Puppet GitLab CI Observability & Data Prometheus, Grafana, OpenSearch Snowflake You dont need experience in every tool, but you should feel confident in modern cloud-native, infrastructure-as-code environments. Our Engineering Philosophy We follow functional programming principles We run Kanban and focus on the smallest effort that delivers meaningful impact We practice TDD and maintain comprehensive automated test suites Everything is automated and version-controlled We evolve our ways of working through team retrospectives We favour simple, maintainable architectures over unnecessary complexity What youll do Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team, aligning capacity to the roadmap and closing capability gaps. Shape technical direction championing best practice, guiding architecture and code quality, and aligning engineering with company strategy. Own delivery and reliability ensuring secure, scalable releases while optimising AWS costs. Partner cross-functionally with Product and customer-facing teams to deliver roadmap outcomes and ensure technical excellence. What youll get at Arctic Shores Competitive salary - £100k-£115k depending on experience. Share Options scheme 28 days holiday + public holidays (plus extra for length of service) Private medical and mental health cover 2 mental wellbeing days per year Aviva pension (3% employer / 5% employee) Hybrid working and core hours flexibility Enhanced parental leave Fertility support Company sick pay Own Days one day every month dedicated to your development Cycle2Work scheme Length of service awards Central Manchester office location A supportive team and a meaningful mission The closing date for applications is Monday 9th March 2026 Our values Make a difference - We cant change everything. But we can contribute to a world of work thats truly fair and inclusive. Grow together - We invest in our ability, learn from setbacks, and celebrate the people behind our progress. Explore, always - Curiosity, drive and bravery help us break new ground and rethink how potential is measured. Applying for the role If this role excites you but you dont tick every box - wed still love to hear from you. Our hiring process includes but is not limited to: Short application form Our task-based assessment (youll receive instant feedback) Get to know you conversations Technical test and/or technical interview Panel interview, incl. Leadership style questions Were interested in how you think, how you lead, and how you build, not just the logos on your CV. Using AI in your application Feel free to use AI tools to help structure your thinking or prepare but we want to see the real you. Equal Opportunities At Arctic Shores, giving people a fair chance is what we do and that starts with hiring. We welcome people of any background, gender identification, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, ability level, age, size, marital status, style, or music taste. If you need adjustments at any stage of the process, let us know well do everything we can to support you. 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Location: Hybrid 3 days on site in Knutsford
Duration: 31/03/2027
Rate 497
MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA

Role Description:
As part of the Cyber Enhancement Programme (CEP), the Tanium Technical SME will address critical capability and coverage gaps in the organisation’s current Tanium EDR and telemetry estate. These roles are required to ensure the organisation can prevent, detect, respond to, and contain cyber threats at speed and scale. Internal SME capacity is fully consumed, and no Tanium resources are currently available to deliver the 2026 CEP Book of Work, necessitating external specialist support.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead remediation of an agreed list of known Tanium EDR gaps across the estate.
• Activate, configure, and deploy Tanium Reactions aligned to containment and detection requirements.
• Support Tanium device discovery, improving asset visibility across hardware, software and telemetry.
• Integrate device data, software data, and extended telemetry into SIEM and wider detection tooling.
• Develop and implement CI/CD pipelines for Detection Engineering content deployed through Tanium.
• Conduct Tanium testing and validation cycles, including rollback procedures to support CI/CD and containment operations.
• Collaborate with Detection Engineering, Endpoint, and C2E workstreams to ensure readiness for platform go-live.
• Provide expert input into Tanium architecture, enhancements, integrations, and operational uplift.
• Produce documentation, operational runbooks, and configuration standards for long-term sustainability.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven expertise configuring, deploying, and operating the Tanium platform at enterprise scale.

• Strong experience in Tanium modules including:

• Tanium Threat Response

• Tanium Discover / Asset

• Tanium Deploy

• Tanium Signals & Reactions

• Deep knowledge of endpoint telemetry, EDR technologies, and cyber threat detection.

• Hands?on CI/CD experience, including automated content build, testing, and rollback.

• Experience integrating Tanium data into SIEM platforms and detection pipelines.

• Ability to troubleshoot complex endpoint, sensor, and configuration issues.

• Strong communication and documentation skills, with ability to influence multiple workstreams.

Your new companyA large UK public sector organisation responsible for delivering essential national services and supporting critical government operations. The organisation oversees a wide range of public-facing and internal functions, working across multiple departments to ensure effective service delivery, policy implementation, and operational support.Your new role

• Design, develop, and maintain SailPoint connectors, workflows, rules, and APIs for automated provisioning and de-provisioning.
• Lead configuration, integration, and deployment of SailPoint IdentityIQ or Identity Security Cloud solutions.
• Integrate SailPoint with systems such as Active Directory, Entra ID, HR systems, AWS, ServiceNow, LDAP directories, and cloud applications.
• Implement IAM governance functions including RBAC, access reviews, certification campaigns, and lifecycle policy enforcement.
• Develop custom rules, scripts, and extensions using Java, BeanShell, XML, and REST/SOAP APIs.
• Troubleshoot issues related to provisioning, connectors, access control, and integration failures.
• Build automation to support onboarding/offboarding, role assignment, and identity lifecycle events.
• Collaborate with InfoSec, DevOps, and Compliance teams to strengthen governance, audit readiness, and least-privilege access standards.
• Ensure solutions adhere to enterprise security, scalability, availability, and performance requirements.
• Support production operations, including incident response, triage, and continuous improvement.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Hands-on engineering experience with SailPoint
• Deep understanding of IAM principles: RBAC, least privilege, access certification, governance workflows.
• Integration experience with identity data sources: Active Directory, LDAP, HRIS, AWS, ServiceNow, databases.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across provisioning, connector issues, and identity lifecycle processes.

What you’ll get in returnYou will be offered a long-term (6 months) contract working in the city centre for a public sector organisation, offering hybrid working and a competitive day rate. What you need to do nowIf you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Location: Hybrid 3 days on site in Knutsford
Duration: 31/03/2027
Rate £497
MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA

Role Description:
As part of the Cyber Enhancement Programme (CEP), the Tanium Technical SME will address critical capability and coverage gaps in the organisation’s current Tanium EDR and telemetry estate. These roles are required to ensure the organisation can prevent, detect, respond to, and contain cyber threats at speed and scale. Internal SME capacity is fully consumed, and no Tanium resources are currently available to deliver the 2026 CEP Book of Work, necessitating external specialist support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead remediation of an agreed list of known Tanium EDR gaps across the estate.
• Activate, configure, and deploy Tanium Reactions aligned to containment and detection requirements.
• Support Tanium device discovery, improving asset visibility across hardware, software and telemetry.
• Integrate device data, software data, and extended telemetry into SIEM and wider detection tooling.
• Develop and implement CI/CD pipelines for Detection Engineering content deployed through Tanium.
• Conduct Tanium testing and validation cycles, including rollback procedures to support CI/CD and containment operations.
• Collaborate with Detection Engineering, Endpoint, and C2E workstreams to ensure readiness for platform go-live.
• Provide expert input into Tanium architecture, enhancements, integrations, and operational uplift.
• Produce documentation, operational runbooks, and configuration standards for long-term sustainability.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven expertise configuring, deploying, and operating the Tanium platform at enterprise scale.

Strong experience in Tanium modules including:

• Tanium Threat Response
• Tanium Discover/Asset
• Tanium Deploy
• Tanium Signals & Reactions
• Deep knowledge of endpoint telemetry, EDR technologies, and cyber threat detection.
• Hands on CI/CD experience, including automated content build, testing, and rollback.
• Experience integrating Tanium data into SIEM platforms and detection pipelines.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex endpoint, sensor, and configuration issues.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, with ability to influence multiple workstreams.

Cloud DevOps Engineer x 2 - Manchester (2 Days Onsite)

Up to £55,000 Up to £71,000 Hybrid Working

MUST have active SC clearance

We’re hiring two Cloud DevOps Engineers to join high-performing Cloud Pods delivering enterprise-grade AWS platforms across the UK.

If you enjoy building cloud platforms properly - automation-first, infrastructure-as-code driven, secure by design - this is for you.

The Role

You’ll be part of a focused Cloud Pod, working in agile teams to design, build and evolve modern AWS platforms.

Hands-on engineering across:

• AWS (enterprise environments)
• Terraform & Infrastructure as Code
• Kubernetes (EKS)
• Ansible
• GitLab & CI/CD pipelines
• AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA)
• Hybrid cloud (including AWS Outposts)

This isn’t ticket-based support work. It’s platform engineering with impact.

You’ll help drive: Reusable, standardised cloud platforms Secure landing zones (SCPs, CloudFormation, YAML) Monitoring, patching & lifecycle management DevOps best practice & automation Continuous improvement across architecture & engineering

What You’ll Bring

• Active SC clearance
• Strong hands-on AWS experience
• Terraform & automation mindset
• Kubernetes (EKS) knowledge
• CI/CD pipeline experience
• Solid infrastructure & networking fundamentals
• Experience working in agile environments
• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks

Bonus if you’ve worked with:

• Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA)
• Identity Manager
• Enterprise multi-account AWS environments

Why Join?

• Collaborative, supportive engineering culture
• Genuine investment in training & certifications
• Real enterprise cloud challenges
• Clear progression routes
• Hybrid working - 2 days per week in Manchester

Two Opportunities AvailableCloud DevOps Engineer - Up to £55kSenior Cloud DevOps Engineer - Up to £75k

RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Cloud Engineer Manchester Hybrid 80,000+

Are you a Senior Cloud Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering problems, shaping cloud platforms, and improving how teams build and deliver software?

We’re looking for an experienced engineer to play a key role in designing and delivering scalable cloud and Developer Experience solutions within a modern, engineering led environment. This is a hands on position offering real ownership across architecture, delivery and platform evolution.

You’ll work alongside talented engineers to build resilient, secure and highly automated cloud systems, helping development teams move faster through better tooling, infrastructure and engineering practices.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the design and delivery of cloud based solutions and platform capabilities
• Owning significant technical components from concept through to production
• Writing high quality, maintainable and testable code
• Designing scalable, loosely coupled systems across multiple services
• Driving best practice across performance, resilience, security and observability
• Contributing to solution design and technical decision making
• Supporting roadmap planning and identifying platform improvements
• Championing automation, modern tooling and engineering standards

What We’re Looking For

• Strong hands on experience with AWS
• Experience using Terraform for infrastructure as code
• CI/CD experience using GitHub Actions or similar tooling
• Solid understanding of cloud architecture and platform engineering principles
• Experience building and maintaining shared infrastructure or developer platforms
• Strong testing mindset and experience writing testable code
• Knowledge of Git and distributed version control
• Exposure to cloud cost optimisation and FinOps practices

Tech Environment

AWS Azure Terraform GitHub GitHub Actions Jira Confluence VS Code PyCharm

Why Apply?

• Genuine technical ownership and autonomy
• Opportunity to influence engineering direction and tooling
• Modern cloud first environment
• Collaborative engineering culture
• Complex, meaningful technical challenges

Software Engineer II

Hybrid : Manchester (1 day a week)

Inside IR35: £500

Duration: 6 months

Tech Stack: Java / Spring Boot, SQL Server, AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD. Node.js/Python and SSIS experience is a bonus.

A technology-driven team is seeking an experienced Software Engineer II to support the design, build and operation of backend services within a financial data environment. This role is ideal for someone who values strong engineering practices, autonomy, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will help develop and operate backend systems that deliver accurate, timely financial data to critical enterprise processes. The role includes hands-on development, production support, and ensuring compliance with key regulatory frameworks such as SOX and GDPR/PII.

Java / Spring Boot

Python & Node.js

Microsoft SQL Server , SQL optimisation

SSIS (bonus)

AWS

Kubernetes , Docker

CI/CD tooling

Infrastructure as Code (TypeScript, AWS CDK)

Exposure to Apache Spark is a plus

If this sounds like you, please apply.

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Software Engineer (Go, AWS) Our growing client based in Manchester is currently looking for Golang Software Engineer.

Youll take ownership of core backend systems, lead by example across technical delivery, and support the growth of the engineering team. Expect a hands-on role with real influence over architecture, tooling, and development standards.

Responsibilities: Designing and developing scalable backend services using Go

Building secure, cloud-native infrastructure on AWS

Collaborating with frontend engineers (React) for full-stack feature delivery

Driving engineering best practices and contributing to team rituals

Key Skills and Experience: Deep understanding of Go and backend systems architecture

Strong knowledge of AWS cloud services and DevOps principles

Understanding of frontend/backend collaboration (React experience a plus)

A mindset focused on quality, performance, and maintainability

Clear communication skills and a collaborative attitude

You will have; Modern technology stack: Go, AWS, microservices

A supportive, inclusive company culture with a real focus on impact

Flexible working - 1days in the Manchester office per week.

Interested? Please Click Apply Now!Software Engineer (Go, AWS)

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Software Engineer II Hybrid: Manchester (1 day a week) Inside IR35: £500 Duration: 6 months Tech Stack: Java / Spring Boot, SQL Server, AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD. Node.js/Python and SSIS experience is a bonus. A technology‑driven team is seeking an experienced Software Engineer II to support the design, build and operation of backend services within a financial data environment. This role is ideal for someone who values strong engineering practices, autonomy, and cross‑functional collaboration. You will help develop and operate backend systems that deliver accurate, timely financial data to critical enterprise processes. The role includes hands-on development, production support, and ensuring compliance with key regulatory frameworks such as SOX and GDPR/PII. Java / Spring Boot Python & Node.js Microsoft SQL Server, SQL optimisation SSIS (bonus) AWS Kubernetes, Docker CI/CD tooling Infrastructure as Code (TypeScript, AWS CDK) Exposure to Apache Spark is a plusIf this sounds like you, please apply. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

Up to 58,000 plus excellent pension and holiday entitlement
Hybrid - 2 days on site - Manchester
About the Role

I’m working with a Manchester-based public sector organisation who are seeking a cyber security engineer to work alongside security architects and project teams on exciting projects, implementations and designs.

This role comes with excellent training and progression opportunities, and is therefore a great opportunity for someone looking to take their security engineering skillset into the projects, design and architecture space.

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of architecture and secure by design principles, and will have experience implementing security controls and integrating security engineering best practices and into agile and DevOps processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Working alongside security architects and project teams to assess designs, uncover potential risks, and integrate security best practice
• Taking responsibility for deploying security controls across projects and operational environments
• Configuring assets across a multi-cloud environment
• Converting architectural designs into practical actions and processes
• Integrating security into agile and DevSecOps processes
• Ensuring projects and designs are secure by design, and being actively involved in creating and implementing the controls to ensure this is the case
• Monitor emerging trends and technologies, evaluating their potential for future adoption within the security strategy.
• Apply foundational security principles to new technologies and unconventional scenarios while enabling organisational objectives.

What We’re Looking For

• SIEM/SOAR: Proficiency in SIEM concepts, data source integration, and creating SOAR runbooks.
• Security Stack: Hands-on with EDR, XDR, WAF, and email security solutions.
• Preferred Vendors: Experience with Crowdstrike, Palo Alto, and the Microsoft Defender suite is highly beneficial.
• Emerging Tech: Awareness of AI security risks and familiarity with DevSecOps practices.
• Infrastructure & System Security: Proficient in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities within system hardware, software, and infrastructure components.
• Identity & Access Management (IAM): Practical expertise in PIM, PAM, RBAC, concepts and their real-world application.
• Network & Data Security: Proficiency in firewalls, encryption (data at rest and in transit), and how to defend against malware across enterprise services.
• Security Architecture & Design: Ability to translate high-level architectural designs into practical, low-level technical solutions while ensuring they are “secure by design”.
• Cloud & Endpoint Security: Developing expertise in cloud technologies and securing diverse platforms including Windows, Linux, and macOS.
• M365: Experience in improving Secure Score and recommending securing products like SharePoint Online.
• Assurance: Experience in assuring deployments met security design.

Package

• Up to 58,000 per annum
• 29 days annual leave excluding bank holidays
• 21% pension
• Career development opportunities and access to accredited qualifications
• Additional benefits available

What to do now
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Senior Software Developer (Java, Springboot, AWS) - Manchester (Hybrid, 2 days onsite)
Salary: 60,000 - 80,000 plus excellent benefits.

Product Focused

We’re looking for multiple hands-on Senior Software Engineers to join a product-led organisation in Manchester (Spinningfields). You’ll own end-to-end delivery: writing, testing, deploying, monitoring, and maintaining production systems, with DevOps responsibilities included.

What You’ll Need to be our Senior Software Engineer (Java)

• Strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Serverless/Lambda, Node, and TypeScript
• Proven track record in full SDLC ownership
• Product-focused mindset, collaborative, and passionate about modern engineering practices

What You’ll Do as the Senior Software Engineer (Java)

• Lead feature delivery and collaborate with product and design teams
• Write, test, deploy, and maintain production systems with a focus on security and reliability
• Mentor team members and champion best practices (TDD, pairing, CI/CD)
• Use AI tools (Copilot/ChatGPT) to improve delivery and code quality

Why Join Senior Software Engineer (Java)

• Hybrid working: 2 days in-office, the rest remote
• Career growth with multiple squads and clear progression
• Inclusive, collaborative culture with hack days, socials, and innovation-focused events
• Competitive benefits: bonus, pension, enhanced parental leave, mental health support

How to apply for Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Please send your CV to (url removed)

Senior Software Engineer (Java) - Manchester (Hybrid, 2 days onsite)

Salary: 60,000- 80,000 (DOE)

We’re seeking Senior Software Engineers to join a product-led, AI-enabled engineering organisation in Manchester (Spinningfields). This is a hybrid role with 2 days per week onsite, focused on end-to-end ownership of software delivery - from writing code to testing, deploying, monitoring, and maintaining production systems, including DevOps responsibilities.

About You Senior Software Engineer (Java)

• Senior-level experience with Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Serverless/Lambda, Node, and TypeScript
• Experience in full SDLC ownership: design, code, test, deploy, monitor, and maintain
• Product-focused mindset, collaborative, and passionate about technology
• Already Senior or acting as Senior in a Mid-level role

What You’ll Do Senior Software Engineer (Java)

• Deliver features and drive technical strategy across your team
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers
• Write clean, maintainable code using Java, TypeScript, Node, AWS, and related technologies
• Ensure production systems are secure, performant, and maintained
• Mentor team members and champion best practices (TDD, pairing, CI/CD)
• Leverage AI tools like Copilot and ChatGPT to improve productivity

Why Join for Senior Software Engineer (Java)

• Hybrid working: 2 days in-office, rest remote
• Collaborative, inclusive culture with hack days, socials, and innovation events
• Career growth and learning opportunities across multiple squads
• Competitive benefits: 27-30 days holiday + bank holidays, bonus, pension, enhanced parental leave, mental health and financial wellbeing support
• Hiring Now: Immediate need for 3 engineers, with a 4th role also available.

How to apply for Senior Software Engineer (Java)

If you’re a Senior Software Engineer with a product mindset, passionate about modern engineering and AI-enabled delivery, we want to hear from you. Please email your CV to (url removed)

months+

+Inside IR35

• 425 - 466 a day

+Hybrid working in Knutsford

We are looking for an experienced Akamai Security Engineer to support the configuration, deployment, and ongoing optimisation of Akamai security solutions across enterprise web and API platforms. You will work closely with security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure secure, resilient, and high-performing digital services.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Akamai security tools including Kona Site Defender (KSD), WAF, and Bot Manager
• Implement and manage security policies, rulesets, and traffic routing configurations
• Monitor web traffic, identify threats, and support incident response activities
• Tune WAF and bot protection rules to minimise false positives and enhance effectiveness
• Support CDN configuration, caching strategies, and performance optimisation
• Manage certificates, edge redirects, property updates, and console changes
• Collaborate with application teams to ensure secure deployments and adherence to best practice
• Maintain documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of web security operations

Required Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience with Akamai technologies (KSD, WAF, CDN)
• Strong understanding of web security fundamentals (OWASP Top 10, DDoS mitigation, bot management)
• Solid knowledge of HTTP/S, DNS, TLS, caching, and content delivery networks
• Basic scripting or automation experience (Python, Shell, or Akamai APIs)
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• Akamai certification (ACE)
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Exposure to DevSecOps tooling, CI/CD pipelines, or Infrastructure as Code
• Experience working with SIEM or monitoring tools

This is an excellent long-term contract opportunity within a large-scale financial technology environment, offering hybrid flexibility and the chance to work on critical digital security initiatives.

If you’d like to discuss this Akamai Security Engineer in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Our growing client based in Manchester is currently looking for Golang Software Engineer.

You ll take ownership of core backend systems, lead by example across technical delivery, and support the growth of the engineering team. Expect a hands-on role with real influence over architecture, tooling, and development standards.

Responsibilities:

• Designing and developing scalable backend services using Go
• Building secure, cloud-native infrastructure on AWS
• Collaborating with frontend engineers (React) for full-stack feature delivery
• Driving engineering best practices and contributing to team rituals

Key Skills and Experience:

• Deep understanding of Go and backend systems architecture
• Strong knowledge of AWS cloud services and DevOps principles
• Understanding of frontend/backend collaboration (React experience a plus)
• A mindset focused on quality, performance, and maintainability
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative attitude

You will have;

• Modern technology stack: Go, AWS, microservices
• A supportive, inclusive company culture with a real focus on impact
• Flexible working - 1 days in the Manchester office per week.

Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Software Engineer (Go, AWS)