£Up to £100,000 GBP
Transport Allowance
Onsite WORKING
Location: London; Manchester; Bristol, Manchester, North West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

The Role - Data Architect (DV Cleared)
Join a consultancy recognised as a UK Great Place to Work year after year - a distinction that reflects its commitment to inclusion, technical excellence, and delivering transformative outcomes across complex, high-impact programmes.

Our client is a globally respected digital, data and technology consultancy, combining strategy, innovation, and advanced engineering to solve some of the most challenging business problems. With over 4,000 experts across sectors including health, government, defence, financial services, and transport, the client delivers end-to-end data and AI transformations at scale.

As a Data Architect, you will define and drive the blueprint for complex data platforms, helping clients translate strategic business needs into scalable, resilient, and secure solutions. You will work across cloud and multi-platform architectures, ensuring data governance, security, observability, and cost efficiency are embedded into every design.

The Data Architect role is based in a hybrid model, with a minimum of two days per week in the office or on client site, aligned to programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities - Data Architect
As a Data Architect, you will:

• Define end-to-end data architecture for complex programmes, including ingestion, orchestration, governance, security, cost-optimisation, and observability
• Architect and implement multi-cloud, data lake, and data warehouse platforms
• Design scalable data pipelines, integration workflows, and analytics solutions
• Apply ML/AI frameworks, semantic models, and BI/visualisation tools to solve client challenges
• Operate as a strategic and technical leader across client engagements, guiding engineering teams and shaping delivery
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions that are secure, resilient, and high-performing
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, mentoring junior colleagues and championing best practice
• Contribute to business growth through bid support, opportunity identification, and thought leadership
• Establish architectural vision and ensure adherence to delivery methodologies across projects

The Data Architect will operate at the intersection of strategy, technology, and client delivery, ensuring that data solutions are both innovative and operationally robust.

Key Requirements

• You must hold Active DV Clearance (UK Developed Vetting)
• Proven experience as a Data Architect leading complex data and AI transformations
• Hands-on experience designing scalable, multi-cloud data platforms
• Strong understanding of data architecture methodologies, governance, and security best practices
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, or equivalent
• Experience with programming/scripting, data integration, ETL pipelines, and orchestration
• Knowledge of ML/AI frameworks, BI/analytics platforms, and semantic data modelling
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Leadership experience mentoring teams, promoting best practice, and driving delivery excellence
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills in complex, multi-stakeholder environments

Even if you don’t meet every requirement, applications are encouraged - the client hires across multiple levels within the Data Architect capability.

You Will Gain Exposure With

• Large-scale, multi-cloud data and AI transformation programmes
• Diverse projects across public and private sector clients
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration with strategists, engineers, designers, and technologists
• Architecting resilient, secure, and scalable platforms using the latest tools and technologies
• Structured learning budgets, certifications, and continuous professional development
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive technical community
• A clearly defined technical career track for ambitious Data Architects

Why Join?

• Join a consultancy consistently recognised as a top employer in the UK
• Work as a Data Architect shaping strategic data platforms and AI solutions
• Hybrid working model with flexibility aligned to client needs
• Access to private healthcare, generous pension, and performance bonus
• Share ownership opportunities
• Strong commitment to inclusion, equality, and diverse career progression
• Operate at the intersection of technical authority, client impact, and strategic leadership

This Data Architect opportunity offers the chance to influence large-scale data and AI transformations while developing deep technical expertise within a consultancy that combines engineering rigour with purpose-led, high-impact work.

Interested? Apply Now!
Or reach out directly to Aaron O’Neill | LinkedIn

Reference: AON/AMC/PGDataArchitect

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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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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)

Join us at Barclays as a Google Cloud Engineer as part of a team designing, building, and evolving our secure, scalable GCP landing zone. In this role you will develop, mature, and maintain the platform, ensuring it meets the needs of our business and customers.

Working closely with the engineering lead, product owners and technical teams, you will apply modern development practices to deliver a robust foundation for our cloud services, enabling innovation and efficiency across the bank.

To be successful as a Google Cloud Engineer, you should have:

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Implementation & Operations - Hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and operating GCP services at scale, including networking, IAM, monitoring, and resource management.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform - Proficient at writing, modularizing, and managing Terraform code for complex cloud environments, including state management and CI/CD integration.
• DevOps & CI/CD using GitLab - Experience setting up GitLab (or similar) pipelines for automated provisioning, testing, and deployment of cloud infrastructure

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Cloud Security & Compliance - Familiar with Cloud / GCP security best practices for landing zones.
• Agile Delivery - Experience delivering projects using Agile/Kanban methodologies.
• Multi-Cloud Experience (AWS and Azure) - Experience with AWS and Azure in addition to GCP, including networking, identity federation, and workload migration.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role will be based out of our Knutsford campus.

Purpose of the role

To build and maintain infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems, using hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing platforms as required with the aim of ensuring that the infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through the application of software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response.

Accountabilities

• Build Engineering: Development, delivery, and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure solutions to fulfil business requirements ensuring measurable reliability, performance, availability, and ease of use. Including the identification of the appropriate technologies and solutions to meet business, optimisation, and resourcing requirements.
• Incident Management: Monitoring of IT infrastructure and system performance to measure, identify, address, and resolve any potential issues, vulnerabilities, or outages. Use of data to drive down mean time to resolution.
• Automation: Development and implementation of automated tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention, utilising software scripting/coding disciplines.
• Security: Implementation of a secure configuration and measures to protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks, vulnerabilities, and other security threats, including protection of hardware, software, and data from unauthorised access.
• Teamwork: Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define IT Infrastructure requirements, devise solutions, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives via a data driven approach.
• Learning: Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. ‘Complex’ information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.

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 (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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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)

Company Description Ready to join a team that’s leading the way in reshaping the future of insurance? Here at esure Group, we are on a mission to revolutionise insurance for good! We’ve been providing Home and Motor Insurance since 2000, with over 2 million customers trusting us to keep them covered through our esure and Sheilas’ Wheels brands. With a bold dedication for digital innovation, we’re transforming the way the industry operates and putting customers at the heart of everything we do. Having completed our recent multi-year digital transformation, we’re now leveraging advanced technology and data-driven insights alongside exceptional service, to deliver personalised experiences that meet our customers ever-changing needs today and in the future. Job Description We are currently recruiting for a QA Engineer (Automation) to join our wider Digital and Technology team at esure. You’ll be a key member of a multi-disciplined, high-performing Agile team, supporting our ambitious digital transformation by delivering high-quality software services and championing a quality-first attitude throughout the development lifecycle. What you’ll do: Work within a cross-functional Agile team to deliver high-quality software solutions Be responsible for end-to-end project delivery from a Quality Assurance perspective Create and own comprehensive end-to-end test plans, ensuring quality objectives are met Design, develop and execute automated and manual tests, handling defects through to resolution Define test approaches, test plans and test scripts aligned to business and technical requirements Promote quality-first thinking, mentoring and guiding developers to embed quality into their work Drive continuous improvement by proactively reviewing processes and preventing defects Support test planning and QA oversight across all impacted esure systems throughout the delivery cycle Qualifications What we’d love you to bring: Strong background in software testing, including defining test strategies and approaches Experience writing and maintaining automated tests and working with automation tools Experience performing both automated and manual testing and handling defects effectively BDD experience, including writing and refining user stories Experience working in Agile / SCRUM / DevOps delivery environments Familiarity with tools such as JIRA and Confluence Experience testing in cloud environments such as AWS Experience with version control and CI tools such as GIT and Travis Additional Information What’s in it for you?: Competitive salary that reflects your skills, experience and potential. Discretionary bonus scheme that recognises your hard work and contributions to esure’s success. 25 days annual leave, plus 8 flexible days and the ability to buy and sell further holiday. Our flexible benefits platform is loaded with perks to choose from, so you can build a personal toolkit to support your health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and finances. Company funded private medical insurance for qualifying colleagues. Fantastic discounts on our insurance products! 50% off for yourself and spouse/partner and 10% off for direct family members. We’ll elevate your career with hands-on training, mentoring, access to our exclusive academies, regular career conversations, and expert partner resources. Driving good in the world couldn’t be more important to us. Our colleagues can use 2 volunteering days per year to support their local communities. Join our internal networks and communities to connect, learn, and share ideas with likeminded colleagues. We’re a proud supporter of the ABI’s ‘Make Flexible Work’ campaign and welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. Our hybrid working approach also puts you in the driving seat of how and where you do your best work. And much more; See a full overview of our benefits here

The Opportunity:

Our client is looking for a seasoned Lead Full Stack Software Engineer to provide end-to-end technical leadership across high-value mission-critical digital services within the public sector.

This is a senior level position where you will be involved in hands-on development as well as team management to steer multi-disciplinary development teams for large-scale digital transformation programmes.

Skills and Experience:

• Extensive experience leading Full Stack Engineering teams with advanced capabilities in .NET, Java, or Python, along with exposure to modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Proven track record mentoring engineers and elevating delivery quality through structured coaching.
• Strong client-facing acumen with the ability to advise on strategic technology direction.
• Delivery leadership within Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, TDD, etc.)
• Hands-on experience architecting scalable secure cloud solutions on AWS and/or Azure
• A consulting or software house background is also highly desirable

Role and Responsibilities:

• The Lead Full Stack Software Engineer to provide end-to-end technical leadership across high-value, mission-critical digital services within the public sector. This is a senior strategically influential role where you will take full accountability for complex solution architectures, steer multi-disciplinary delivery teams, and set the engineering agenda for large-scale digital transformation programmes
• Operating in a technology-agnostic environment you will leverage a broad modern tech stack across .NET, Java, Python, Node.js, AWS, Azure and contemporary JavaScript frameworks
• Provide coaching and leadership, supporting the long-term development of engineers across the business

Applications:

Please contact Edward here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology?

We are seeking an experienced Senior GCP Network Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise-grade network solutions with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
This role will act as the organisation’s GCP networking subject-matter expert, guiding and upskilling existing engineers who are primarily experienced in Azure and AWS, while ensuring secure, scalable, and highly available connectivity across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate GCP networking architectures, including VPC design, hybrid connectivity, and secure interconnects.
• Act as the technical authority for GCP networking, providing design guidance and peer reviews to the wider network team.
• Design and manage VPCs, subnets, routing, and Firewall rule & Cloud VPN (HA VPN) deployments

What You Will Ideally Bring

• GCP VPC architecture and design, Shared VPC and VPC peering,HA VPN implementations
• CCNP (Enterprise, Data Center, Service Provider) or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, Routing and switching concepts, Network security principles

Contract Details

• Duration: 6 months (with potential extension)
• Day Rate: ~£550-585 per day (Inside IR35)
• Location: Manchester - Hybrid
• Start Date: ASAP

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)

Lancashire Permanent Hybrid
Competitive Salary

VIQU have partnered with a leading organisation seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their Data and Platform Engineering team during an exciting period of cloud and data platform transformation. In this hands-on role, you will design, build, and deliver modern data platforms within a cloud-first, Data Mesh environment, work closely with product managers, architects, and engineers, take ownership of your projects, and mentor junior colleagues, making a real impact on both the technology and the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of cloud-based data platforms and data products as a Senior Data Engineer.
• Own the full data product lifecycle, from initial design through to decommissioning.
• Build and maintain robust ETL / ELT pipelines using SQL, Python, and modern tooling.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and engineers to solve complex technical and business challenges.
• Act as the go-to technical expert for junior engineers, providing mentorship, code reviews, and quality assurance.
• Produce clear, well-documented solutions for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support CI/CD, environment control (dev/test/prod), and effective change management practices.
• Contribute to cloud platform development, with a strong preference for GCP (BigQuery), within a Data Mesh architecture.

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years experience as a Data Engineer with a strong focus on ETL / ELT.
• Advanced SQL and Python development skills.
• Hands-on experience with DBT, GIT, Terraform, Docker, IAM, and Airflow (Composer).
• Proven experience working on cloud platforms ideally GCP (BigQuery), but Azure or AWS also considered.
• Strong understanding of Data Mesh, Test Driven Design, and Agile delivery.
• Experience with documentation, CI/CD pipelines, and multi-environment controls.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead by example within engineering teams.
• Experience supporting mergers, integrations, or large-scale organisational change is highly desirable.

Senior Data Engineer
London Permanent Hybrid
Competitive Salary

Apply today to speak with VIQU in confidence or contact Belle Hegarty at (url removed).
Know someone exceptional for this position? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply).
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Knutsford - Hybrid, 3 days on site

Contract - £700 - £750 per day (inside)

Our client is seeking an API Security Architect who will join the security team of a major organisation. You will have strong knowledge of enterprise-level API Security Architecture, as you will ensure that APIs are built securely, and align with organisational security and compliance requirements.

Technical Skills & Competencies:

• Proven experience in API security architecture within large-scale environments.
• Expertise in API gateways (Apigee, Azure API Management, Kong, Mulesoft).
• Strong knowledge of OAuth2.0, OIDC, JWT, mTLS, TLS, and Zero Trust principles.
• Deep understanding of OWASP API Security Top 10 and secure design patterns.
• Experience designing security controls in the cloud (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Ability to create architectural artefacts (HLDs, LLDs, security patterns).

Desirable:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working directly with senior leadership
• Problem-solver with a hands-on mindset
• Prior experience working with global banks or financial institutions
• Security certifications (CISSP, GIAC, SABSA, CCSP - preferred but not mandatory)

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SENIOR DATA ENGINEER

£75,000 + BENEFITS

MANCHESTER (Hybrid)

This is an opportunity to take real ownership of a modern data platform within a growing, technology-driven bank. You will join a collaborative data team, influence architectural direction, and shape the foundations that will support analytics, governance and future AI capabilities.

THE COMPANY:

I’m partnering with a fast-growing, UK-based financial services organisation that operates at the intersection of banking, technology and fintech enablement. Recently established as a fully licensed UK bank, they provide core banking infrastructure to hundreds of fintech and digital asset companies, alongside a growing SME lending operation.

THE ROLE:

• Design and maintain scalable ELT and ETL pipelines
• Own data warehousing architecture,
• Introduce and enhance governance tooling,
• Mentor a junior data engineer
• Collaborate closely with data, product, and operational stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong commercial experience as a Data Engineer working across AWS, Python, SQL, and Airflow.
• Hands-on expertise designing and delivering end-to-end pipelines
• Experience with data modelling, data warehousing, and architectural design.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks, lineage, quality, and best-practice engineering standards.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and version control tooling such as Terraform and GitHub.

THE BENEFITS:

You will receive a salary, dependent on experience. Salary is up to £75,000 On top of the salary there are some fantastic extra benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your CV to Molly Bird via the apply link on this page.

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.

Role: Senior Akamai Security Engineer
Location: Hybrid - 60% onsite / 40% remote - Knutsford, Cheshire
Contract Length: Until 30/11/2026
Rate: 550 to 600 per day Inside IR35

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Senior Akamai Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of Akamai security solutions across large-scale digital platforms.

This role sits at the sharp end of web security - protecting high-traffic environments from modern threats while improving performance and resilience. Expect real engineering challenges, complex environments, and zero room for checkbox security.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, configure, and optimise Akamai security solutions including Kona Site Defender, WAF, Bot Manager, and CDN
• Lead end-to-end implementation of Akamai security policies and custom rules
• Perform threat analysis, log monitoring, and security incident response for web traffic
• Implement and manage rate limiting, bot mitigation, DDoS protection, and zero-trust controls
• Partner with engineering and application teams to embed secure Akamai configurations into delivery pipelines
• Manage Akamai properties, edge redirects, certificates, and traffic routing rules
• Tune WAF policies to minimise false positives while maximising threat coverage
• Provide technical leadership, documentation, and best-practice guidance

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive hands-on experience with the Akamai platform: Kona Site Defender, WAF, Bot Manager, EdgeWorkers, CDN
• Strong understanding of web security fundamentals: OWASP Top 10, DDoS, bot protection, API security
• Deep knowledge of HTTP/S, TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, caching strategies, and CDN optimisation
• Experience supporting large-scale, high-traffic production environments
• Scripting and automation skills (Python, Shell, Akamai APIs)
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and performance-tuning capability

Nice to Have

• Akamai certifications (ACE, Akamai Security Architect)
• Cloud platform experience (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code
• Experience with SIEM platforms and security analytics

Principal Cloud Platform Engineer - Contract

Location: Hybrid (60% office / 40% remote)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal Cloud Platform Engineer to help shape the future of our cloud security and automation capabilities. You will play a key role in expanding our cloud product roadmap, automating remediation and escalation processes, and strengthening our security posture across enterprise platforms.

Working closely with engineering, security, and DevOps teams, you will apply modern cloud-native and CI/CD practices to solve real-world business challenges across multiple technology domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive cloud infrastructure enhancements aligned to strategic and budgetary objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on the design, build, and delivery of scalable cloud services.
• Enable stakeholders to adopt modern cloud-native architectures and best practices.
• Ensure cloud platforms adhere to security, compliance, and software lifecycle standards.
• Automate operational workflows, incident remediation, and escalation processes.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in cloud engineering with professional certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred).
• Ability to translate High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) into implementable solutions.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, and Python or Java.
• Deep experience with CI/CD pipelines and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of SIEM, cloud security controls, and cloud security tooling.
• Experience with incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Hands-on experience with Wiz (Wiz Cloud, Wiz Defend).
• Strong containerisation expertise (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with Windows and Red Hat Linux environments.
• Automation experience using Chef or similar configuration management tools.

GCP-Focused Experience (Highly Desirable)

• Infrastructure automation using Deployment Manager or Terraform.
• IAM roles, Service Accounts, and Organization Policies.
• CI/CD tooling including Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, and Cloud Deploy.
• GCP Networking (VPC, firewall rules, load balancing).
• Observability and security tooling (Cloud Logging, Monitoring, Security Command Center).
• Experience with GKE and container orchestration.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience within financial services or other regulated environments.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant technical discipline.
• CISSP or equivalent security certification.

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)

Role: Senior DevOps Integration Engineer
Location: Hybrid - 60% onsite/40% remote - Cheshire
Contract Length: Until 30/11/2026
Rate: £600 to £630 per day

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Senior DevOps Integration Engineer to take ownership of designing, automating, and integrating modern CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and platform tooling.

This is a hands-on technical role focused on building scalable, resilient DevOps solutions that improve deployment speed, platform reliability, and engineering efficiency across multiple teams. If you like solving complex automation problems and making pipelines purr rather than scream, you’ll feel at home here.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain enterprise-scale CI/CD pipelines across multi-service environments
• Integrate build, test, security scanning, and deployment workflows
• Automate cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
• Build and manage container platforms using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS/EKS/GKE)
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting integrations
• Collaborate with engineering, SRE, and security teams to embed DevOps best practices
• Troubleshoot pipeline failures, environment inconsistencies, and integration issues
• Drive continuous improvement, performance optimisation, and platform resilience
• Produce clear documentation, automation standards, and reusable tooling

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience building CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
• Solid cloud engineering experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Deep Infrastructure as Code expertise (Terraform highly preferred)
• Kubernetes and container orchestration experience
• Strong Scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Good understanding of DevSecOps practices (SAST, DAST, secrets management, code scanning)
• Excellent troubleshooting and systems integration skills

Nice to Have

• Cloud/DevOps certifications (Azure DevOps Engineer, AWS DevOps Pro, CKA)
• Experience with API integration, service automation, or event-driven pipelines
• Familiarity with monitoring stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk)
• Experience with GitOps tooling (ArgoCD, Flux)

Ready to architect platforms that operate at serious scale?

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

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

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

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

The Environment

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

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

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

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

The Role

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

You’ll:

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

What We’re Looking For

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

Interested?

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

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

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Want to own technical direction not just tickets?

Technical Lead Developer - Full Stack - JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js

• Manchester (Hybrid - 1 day per week onsite)
• Up to 100,000 + benefits

If you’re the kind of engineer who naturally sets technical standards, challenges architectural decisions, and raises the bar for everyone around you, this is your opportunity to lead from the front.

We’re partnered with a fast-scaling UK SaaS technology company building sophisticated, data-driven digital products used by commercial teams to better understand and engage their customers. As they evolve their next-generation customer-facing platforms, they’re looking for a Technical Lead to take ownership of technical delivery and architectural direction.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll be involved from early design through to production deployment, working in a modern cloud environment, where code ships to live environments daily.

Tech Environment

You’ll work with a modern stack including:

• TypeScript, JavaScript
• Microservices Architecture
• Redis, SQL Server & Snowflake
• AWS cloud infrastructure
• Mature CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices

It’s a fast-moving SaaS environment with continuous deployment and a strong emphasis on engineering quality.

About You

You’re a senior full stack engineer who has naturally evolved into technical leadership.

• 10+ years’ experience in full stack development
• 3+ years’ commercial TypeScript experience
• Strong Node.js expertise
• Proven background in system design and scalable architectures
• Experience building and operating large, production SaaS platforms
• A clean-code mindset (SOLID principles, design patterns, testable systems)
• Experience working within mature CI/CD environments
• Strong commercial awareness when designing solutions
• Confident communicator who collaborates effectively with stakeholders
• An interest in leveraging AI to improve and accelerate development
• Passion for performance, security, and engineering excellence
• Computer Science degree or equivalent real-world expertise

Interested?

If you’re ready to shape technical direction in a high-growth SaaS environment, without stepping away from hands-on engineering, this could be the move.

Apply now or contact me to talk: (url removed)

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.