Permanent
Manchester (Hybrid)
£65,000- £70,000 + Benefits

Java Full Stack Developer needed with NodeJS strongly preferred who are SC eligible (Lived worked UK 5 or more years) or ideally have active SC Security Clearance. Start ideally May.

Working on a ‘hybrid remote’ basis from either Manchester. Working 5-7 days/month on-site with the option to work remotely for rest of the time.

A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business on a large-scale IT modernisation programmes for Government clients.

• Experience with Java 8, Java 11, Spring Framework, Spring Boot
• Solid understanding of JavaScript: Angular and NodeJS strongly preferred
• Practical Micro services development experience
• Practical Relational Database development experience (e.g. 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
• Desirable:
  • Active SC Clearance is desirable for this role.
  • Central Government / GOV.UK sector experience ideally
• Benefits include - Annual Bonus (10%) + Pension + Healthcare + Death in Service + More.

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

As a Senior Developer, you will design, build, and scale an AI Operations platform supporting Sky and NBCUniversal. You will focus on alert ingestion, correlation, and intelligent automation using full-stack development, machine learning, and Generative AI (GenAI).

What you’ll do

• Design, build and maintain full-stack software solutions using Golang and Python, spanning services, APIs and automation components
• Contribute to the architecture and evolution of Sky’s AI Operations platform, shaping intelligent automation and large-scale operational workflows
• Develop and operate cloud-native systems on AWS, including automated testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines and environment validation
• Build reliable alerting, correlation and automation capabilities that support high-scale streaming and live service environments
• Produce high-quality technical documentation, covering design decisions, configuration, deployment processes and operational runbooks
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product teams and operational stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable and observable systems
• Troubleshoot complex distributed systems, identifying root causes and driving continuous improvement across the platform
• Mentor engineers through code reviews, design discussions and technical guidance, supporting a culture of engineering excellence

What you’ll bring

• Strong experience in software engineering within cloud or platform environments, ideally with exposure to IaC, observability and automation tooling
• Proficiency with Golang and/or Python, alongside experience building APIs, backend services and distributed systems
• Solid understanding of data technologies such as MongoDB or Postgres, including schema design, optimisation and operational considerations
• Experience applying AI, ML or algorithmic techniques within software platforms, automation pipelines or operational tooling
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design, integration patterns and modern automation approaches (including low-code/no-code tools)
• Ability to create and maintain clear technical documentation and architectural artefacts, supporting knowledge-sharing and change management
• A track record of solving complex engineering challenges, introducing innovative ideas and influencing technical direction within a team or platform

Team overview

You’ll join a globally distributed engineering team working across Sky and NBCUniversal platforms, supporting services used by millions of customers worldwide.

The team operates at the intersection of software engineering, platform reliability, and AI-assisted operations. We build systems that help engineering and operations teams detect issues earlier, respond faster, and continuously improve platform resilience and operational outcomes. Collaboration across regions, disciplines, and time zones is a core part of how we work.

Global Streaming Technology

Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world’s best entertainment, news and sport.

The rewards

There’s one thing people can’t stop talking about when it comes to : the perks . Here’s a taster:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

• A generous pension package

• Private healthcare

• Discounted mobile and broadband

• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Inclusion & how you’ll work

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate . Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Your office space

Osterley

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose . You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Leeds

Leeds is home to two Sky offices; our contact centre and digital tech hub at Whitehall, and our Central Square customer sales centre right at the heart of the city. Our modern spaces, with subsidised cafes and dedicated break-out spaces, provide a balance for our hybrid working teams. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, or stay fit with local gym discounts

We’d love to hear from you

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if , how far, and what next .

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

As a Senior Developer, you will design, build, and scale an AI Operations platform supporting Sky and NBCUniversal. You will focus on alert ingestion, correlation, and intelligent automation using full-stack development, machine learning, and Generative AI (GenAI).

What you’ll do

• Design, build and maintain full-stack software solutions using Golang and Python, spanning services, APIs and automation components
• Contribute to the architecture and evolution of Sky’s AI Operations platform, shaping intelligent automation and large-scale operational workflows
• Develop and operate cloud-native systems on AWS, including automated testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines and environment validation
• Build reliable alerting, correlation and automation capabilities that support high-scale streaming and live service environments
• Produce high-quality technical documentation, covering design decisions, configuration, deployment processes and operational runbooks
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product teams and operational stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable and observable systems
• Troubleshoot complex distributed systems, identifying root causes and driving continuous improvement across the platform
• Mentor engineers through code reviews, design discussions and technical guidance, supporting a culture of engineering excellence

What you’ll bring

• Strong experience in software engineering within cloud or platform environments, ideally with exposure to IaC, observability and automation tooling
• Proficiency with Golang and/or Python, alongside experience building APIs, backend services and distributed systems
• Solid understanding of data technologies such as MongoDB or Postgres, including schema design, optimisation and operational considerations
• Experience applying AI, ML or algorithmic techniques within software platforms, automation pipelines or operational tooling
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design, integration patterns and modern automation approaches (including low-code/no-code tools)
• Ability to create and maintain clear technical documentation and architectural artefacts, supporting knowledge-sharing and change management
• A track record of solving complex engineering challenges, introducing innovative ideas and influencing technical direction within a team or platform

Team overview

You’ll join a globally distributed engineering team working across Sky and NBCUniversal platforms, supporting services used by millions of customers worldwide.

The team operates at the intersection of software engineering, platform reliability, and AI-assisted operations. We build systems that help engineering and operations teams detect issues earlier, respond faster, and continuously improve platform resilience and operational outcomes. Collaboration across regions, disciplines, and time zones is a core part of how we work.

Global Streaming Technology

Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world’s best entertainment, news and sport.

The rewards

There’s one thing people can’t stop talking about when it comes to : the perks . Here’s a taster:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

• A generous pension package

• Private healthcare

• Discounted mobile and broadband

• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Inclusion & how you’ll work

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate . Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Your office space

Osterley

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose . You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Leeds

Leeds is home to two Sky offices; our contact centre and digital tech hub at Whitehall, and our Central Square customer sales centre right at the heart of the city. Our modern spaces, with subsidised cafes and dedicated break-out spaces, provide a balance for our hybrid working teams. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, or stay fit with local gym discounts

We’d love to hear from you

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if , how far, and what next .

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

Senior Infrastructure Engineer Certain Advantage are hiring for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer based in either Manchester, Blackpool, Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham. This role is on an initial contract till the end of March 2027. We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design, build, and evolve large-scale enterprise network platforms, with a strong focus on modern, automated, and cloud-integrated infrastructure. Your responsibilities: Design, implement, and enhance enterprise network infrastructure across data centre, hybrid, and cloud environments
Engineer and implement network traffic flows to support business-critical services
Build and maintain secure hybrid connectivity across Azure, AWS, and OCI
Implement and manage Palo Alto firewall policies across on-prem and cloud environments, aligned to Zero Trust principles
Design and operate high-availability network services, including routing, segmentation, and resilience
Develop and maintain network automation using tools such as Python, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code
Collaborate with architecture and platform teams to ensure solutions align with engineering standards and strategic direction
Contribute immediately to delivery work, demonstrating the ability to operate with minimal ramp up
Document designs and changes clearly and consistently, supporting maintainability and knowledge sharing The individual: Strong hands-on experience in enterprise networking (OSPF, BGP, secure traffic design)
Deep knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls and Zero Trust security principles
Experience with data centre technologies (VXLAN/EVPN, VRF, multi-site fabrics, load balancing)
Proven network automation skills (Python, Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD)
Solid cloud and hybrid networking experience (Azure, AWS, or OCI)
Background delivering engineering solutions in large-scale, complex environments
Able to work across multiple priorities with minimal ramp-up
Active SC Clearance Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today. Working with Certain Advantage
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Salary:

Responsible for leading and coordinating deliveries and designs for medium to large features or engineering problems in the Cloud and Developer Experience space. Works confidently and effectively, and persists when faced with uncertainty or ambiguity. Pulls in support from around the company where needed, including from internal customers and stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

• Own large technical components.
• Write high-quality code (appropriate style, patterns, organisation, comments, testability) with feedback and support.
• Follow well-known principles when appropriate e.g. KISS, DRY, SOLID.
• Test code thoroughly and proactively, and use good practices with feedback and support.
• Create small and manageable pull requests.
• Build loosely coupled components.
• Able to design and implement systems that comprise of multiple technical components for a given set of features
• Actively participate in requirements gathering and solution design. Communicate engineering choices/concerns.
• Consider non-functional requirements, and promote good resilience, performance, security, observability, and auditability practices to help other engineers deepen their knowledge.
• Document and share designs. Ensure the designs are peer-reviewed and/or reviewed as part of the appropriate forums, including through Technology Design Authority (TDA) when appropriate.
• Understand continuous integration and the value of integrating small chunks of code into the main branch frequently
• Proactively communicate progress to your team. Use your experience to unblock yourself on time. Rely on documentation, forums, and technical knowledge to resolve blockers.
• Clearly and confidently articulate the risk of technical problems to non-technical stakeholders (e.g. legal, compliance).
• Consider the impact that your work has on the product, business or customer.
• Demonstrate detailed -SME- knowledge in several domains.
• Actively engage in the roadmap development with your team.
• Use your understanding of system functionality to identify large limitations and impactful enhancements.
• Lead discussions on new or existing tools, technologies, automation, and engineering practices while being pragmatic in what can be changed or introduced vs what needs to be delivered.
• Demonstrate tools/frameworks, and new practices to the wider software engineering chapter (community of practice).
• Take part in initiatives to improve the practices of the engineering discipline.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong experience with AWS, Terraform and GtiHub Actions (or similar tooling).
• Strong understanding of cloud architectures with a focus on efficiency, automation, resilience and auditability.
• Ability to write tests and testable code.
• Ability to write concise and precise documentation.
• Strong experience with distributed version control systems (e.g. Git).
• Experience in building and maintaining infrastructure as code and shared Platform tooling.
• Experience working with and cultivating an Agile approach.
• Experience of practical FinOps and cloud cost control.
• Experience of Azure cloud.
• Advanced numerate degree

Technology Stack

Git and GitHub
Postman Slack/Email 
JIRA/Confluence 
VPN 
PyCharm / VS Code

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday PLUS your BIRTHDAY off
• Pension contribution with Royal London
• Life Assurance
• Private medical, dental and optical health insurance with Axa
• Hybrid working – Wrexham
• Free breakfast available

About Chetwood Bank

We’re a UK-based digital bank dedicated to getting the basics right and offering straightforward savings and mortgages

Data Protection

We anticipate that we will retain your data as part of the recruitment process for no longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected unless we have sought your consent to keep your data for future suitable job vacancies.Cifas The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by Bank does not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from Recruitment Agencies. Any unsolicited CVs received will be treated as the property of Chetwood Bank and Terms & Conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be considered null and void.

Salary:

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months
You will assume responsibility for the automation of either UI or back end services using python. You will need to come from a testing background and be able to review stories and create test cases based on the business requirements. You will assist in the delivery of projects and to share knowledge to other testers on approaches, how to test particular areas of functionality and help enhance the test automation frameworks. You will be responsible for creating and executing tests and raising defects to allow for the quality of technology to be measured against defined corporate objectives through implementation of effective testing metrics and controls with full traceability of tests.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts their testing in accordance with the corporate test policy and test strategy.
• Follows the standard test process across all phases of testing that they are involved with.
• Documents test results for traceability.
• Configures test environments to execute tests.
• Escalates risks and blockers to the test manager.
• Ensure that their tests are picked up in Standard Reports and Closure reports.
• Provide support and guidance on the automation of new features and functionality.
• Extend existing automation tests and develop new tests as required.
• Continually monitor and improve maintenance overhead of automation test execution.
• Definition of test data and providing insight into data management and tooling.
• Development of additional system stubs and test harnesses to facilitate specific types & levels of testing.
• Raising, triaging and resolving issues alongside deep dive issue investigation and replication.
• Generating new and updating existing system and engineering documentation.
• Creating a variety of test related reports for varying stakeholders and audiences.
• Assist in regular reviews of existing processes with the aim of improvement and efficiency.
• Monitor and control deployments into QA environments as part of the CI/CD process.
• Focus on becoming an SME on specific business functionality.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Degree/Advanced degree and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with various aspects of systems testing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of software testing process, methodology and good practices.
• Good understanding of testing methodologies and their application within an agile delivery framework.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience with Python is preferred.
• Experience with AWS services and automated test tools is beneficial.
• Ability to draw in and coordinate resources from across the business in order to address issues.
• Experience managing small to mid-sized technical team.
• Motivated to solve quality problems, being pragmatic and results focused.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday PLUS your BIRTHDAY off
• Pension contribution with Royal London
• Life Assurance
• Private medical, dental and optical health insurance with Axa
• Hybrid working
• Free breakfast available

About Chetwood Bank

We’re a UK-based digital bank dedicated to getting the basics right and offering straightforward savings and mortgages

Data Protection

We anticipate that we will retain your data as part of the recruitment process for no longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected unless we have sought your consent to keep your data for future suitable job vacancies.Cifas The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by Bank does not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from Recruitment Agencies. Any unsolicited CVs received will be treated as the property of Chetwood Bank and Terms & Conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be considered null and void.

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 GCP Data Engineer
London – Permanent – Hybrid
Competitive Salary

Apply today to speak with VIQU in confidence or contact Belle Hegarty at .
Know someone exceptional for this position? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply).
Follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment for more exciting opportunities.

Software Engineer - Cloud Migration (Java/Spring Boot/AWS)

• Manchester (Hybrid 1-2 days per week in office)- Initial 3 month contract to start ASAP, with likely extension for a further 6-9 months- £500-600pd inside IR35

We’re supporting a major cloud transformation programme and are looking for Software Engineers to join a high-performing engineering team delivering large-scale migrations into a modern cloud environment.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on moving product stacks, databases and frameworks into AWS, with engineers taking ownership of migration delivery, production readiness and system reliability. Roughly 80% of the focus is cloud migration, so prior migration experience is essential.

You’ll join a team of 4-5 engineers, working closely with senior stakeholders to design pragmatic solutions, deliver safe migrations and support a broader platform modernisation agenda.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and delivering service migrations into AWS cloud environments
• Building and enhancing Java/Spring Boot services supporting migration activity
• Supporting database, framework and platform migrations across a complex product stack
• Contributing to infrastructure automation, deployment readiness and production stability
• Troubleshooting issues, improving resilience and supporting operational excellence
• Using modern engineering practices, including exposure to AI-assisted coding tools (e.g Claude Code)

What we’re looking for:

• Strong Java and Spring Boot engineering background
• Hands-on AWS experience
• Proven cloud migration experience (critical)
• Experience working on production systems, modernisation or large infrastructure change
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across technical teams
• Exposure to AI coding tools or an eagerness to learn
• Experience in high-scale, complex engineering environments

Nice to have:

• Data migration or schema evolution experience
• CI/CD or infrastructure-as-code exposure
• Containerised or cloud-native environments
• Experience in highly regulated or large enterprise platforms

Manchester Hybrid, 3 days a week in the office. Commutable from Stockport, Wigan, Bolton, Rochdale, Bury, Sale, Liverpool, Warrington, and Runcorn. Up to £90,000 + benefits Were partnered exclusively with a Fintech business in Manchester, who have been building their very own SaaS suite of products over the last 10 years. They have recently been through a cloud migration, and security is at the forefront of their digital transformation. With this being said, theyre looking for a Cloud Security Architect to join the rapidly growing team, in a time where the business is thriving, and the team is in high spirits. The successful architect will have strong application security experience, as well as implementing container security within Kubernetes or similar tooling, and more. Key skills needed: Strong experience across AWS, Azure, or GCP. Background in cloud security and application security, ideally within SaaS environments Experience with container security, whether thats implementing it, or supporting dev teams with implementing it. Solid understanding of auth and access control (OAuth, OIDC, SAML, JWT, RBAC/ABAC) Experience designing secure multi-tenant systems and data isolation Familiar with AI/ML systems and the security risks around them Able to communicate security decisions clearly to engineers and stakeholders This role is for a security minded architect/engineer who is looking for a challenge. This is a big role, within a thriving Fintech business. They want go-getters, and people who arent afraid to get their hands dirty. Click APPLY now to be considered for this role! Cloud Security Architect Manchester Hybrid, 3 days a week in the office. Commutable from Stockport, Wigan, Bolton, Rochdale, Bury, Sale, Liverpool, Warrington, and Runcorn. Up to £90,000 + benefits

Manchester – Hybrid, 3 days a week in the office. Commutable from Stockport, Wigan, Bolton, Rochdale, Bury, Sale, Liverpool, Warrington, and Runcorn.

Up to £90,000 + benefits

We’re partnered exclusively with a Fintech business in Manchester, who have been building their very own SaaS suite of products over the last 10 years. They have recently been through a cloud migration, and security is at the forefront of their digital transformation.

With this being said, they’re looking for a Cloud Security Architect to join the rapidly growing team, in a time where the business is thriving, and the team is in high spirits. The successful architect will have strong application security experience, as well as implementing container security within Kubernetes or similar tooling, and more.

Key skills needed:

• Strong experience across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Background in cloud security and application security, ideally within SaaS environments
• Experience with container security, whether that’s implementing it, or supporting dev teams with implementing it.
• Solid understanding of auth and access control (OAuth, OIDC, SAML, JWT, RBAC/ABAC)
• Experience designing secure multi-tenant systems and data isolation
• Familiar with AI/ML systems and the security risks around them
• Able to communicate security decisions clearly to engineers and stakeholders

This role is for a security minded architect/engineer who is looking for a challenge. This is a big role, within a thriving Fintech business. They want go-getters, and people who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty.

Click “APPLY” now to be considered for this role!

Cloud Security Architect

Manchester – Hybrid, 3 days a week in the office. Commutable from Stockport, Wigan, Bolton, Rochdale, Bury, Sale, Liverpool, Warrington, and Runcorn.

Up to £90,000 + benefits

Central Manchester (3 days a week in-office)

Up to £90,000 + Generous Benefits

We’re currently supporting an exciting SaaS fintech that’s looking to bring on a Cloud Application Security Engineer to strengthen their growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the intersection of cloud, application security, and modern platform engineering, helping to design and secure scalable, multi-tenant systems in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

What you’ll be working with:

• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP)
• Application security across the full SDLC
• Designing and securing multi-tenant architectures
• AI/ML infrastructure and emerging security challenges
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with embedded security controls

What we’re looking for:

• Strong background in cloud architecture or security engineering with solid experience in application security within SaaS environments
• Deep understanding of application security principles - beyond just the basics, with the ability to think in terms of data flows, trust boundaries, and real-world attack paths
• Experience designing multi-tenant systems where security is a core architectural consideration, including tenant isolation at both application and data layers
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure or GCP
• Understanding to AI/ML platforms and infrastructure (e.g. model pipelines, serving layers, vector databases, LLM integrations)
• Strong knowledge of authentication and authorization patterns (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, JWT, RBAC/ABAC) and how to implement them at scale
• Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines (SAST, DAST, SCA, container scanning)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, Pulumi) and applying security policy as code

The company are very big on training and development and are considering candidates without all the required skills.

You’ll play a key role in driving secure-by-design principles, working closely with engineering teams to embed security into architecture, development, and deployment.

Apply now to be considered - Alternatively follow ReVybe IT Recruitment for similar jobs.

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 GCP Data Engineer
London Permanent Hybrid
Competitive Salary

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

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

What You’ll Do:

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

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

What We’re Looking For:

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

Please apply now to be considered for this position

Senior Java Engineer Modern Stack | TDD & CI/CD | Complex Systems Remote First (office visit once a month) - you must live within 1hr 30 of South Manchester £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits \*my client is not able to provide sponsorship We're working with a long-established tech company who are continuing to modernise a complex platform within a highly regulated domain. They've built a strong engineering culture around Agile and XP practices, and they're now looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join one of their Scrum teams. This is a role for someone who is genuinely hands-on, enjoys solving tricky problems, and cares about building software the right way - clean code, testing, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Opportunity You'll join a cross-functional team working on large-scale systems that have real-world impact. Engineering standards are taken seriously here, but it's not dogmatic - it's practical, delivery-focused, and built around doing things sustainably. The Senior role is almost entirely hands-on, but they're looking for someone with the experience and maturity to: \*mentor other engineers \*lead by example \*contribute to good engineering practices \*help the team deliver reliably Tech Stack & Practices The core platform is Java-based, supported by a modern mix of tooling: \*Java, Spring Boot \*TDD/automated testing \*CI/CD and modern delivery pipelines \*AWS (including serverless approaches in places) \*Docker, Kubernetes \*Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.) You don't need to tick every box - strong Java + good engineering habits are the priority. Exposure to AWS and DevOps tooling is a nice bonus. What They're Looking For \*Strong experience building Back End systems with Java & Spring Boot \*Comfortable working with TDD and modern engineering practices \*Experience delivering production software in Agile teams \*Someone who enjoys mentoring and helping others grow \*Collaborative mindset - pairing, code reviews, shared ownership \*Bonus points for AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, Terraform, etc. What's In It For You? \*Remote-first working with minimal office travel \*Strong salary, bonus and excellent benefits \*A genuinely good engineering culture (not just "Agile" on paper) \*Meaningful work, complex systems, and long-term platform thinking \*Plenty of room to learn and grow Interested? Apply now or get in touch for more info - even if you don't have a CV ready, we're happy to chat. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

AI Agentic Engineer (MedTech)

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

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

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

What you ll be doing

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

What we re looking for

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

Key skills and experience include:

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

Bonus experience:

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

Location & working style

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

Why join?

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

Interested? Please Click Apply Now!

AI Agentic Engineer (MedTech)

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

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

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

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

What you ll be doing:

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

Technical environment

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

What we re looking for

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

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

Location & flexibility

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

Benefits:

• Flexible working
• Potential share options

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

GenAI Full Stack Engineer

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

About the Company

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

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

The Role

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

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

Required Skills and Experience

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

Eligibility

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

Apply now to learn more.

Senior GenAI Full Stack Engineer \* Location: Manchester (Hybrid, 2 days per week in office) \* Salary: £75,000 to £85,000 + £4,000 Bonus + Benefits \* Type: Permanent About the Company We are partnering with a leading digital transformation and technology consultancy that helps organisations solve complex business challenges through cutting edge technology, AI and data driven solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team focused on building next generation GenAI applications and scalable full stack solutions, working on complex client engagements and shaping enterprise level AI solutions. The Role As a Senior GenAI Full Stack Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building and scaling enterprise grade AI powered applications. You will work across the full development lifecycle from proof of concept through to production deployment, while providing technical leadership across projects. You will lead the development of Generative AI proof of concepts and scale prototypes into production ready solutions. You will design and develop full stack applications across both GenAI and traditional software projects, while influencing architecture decisions and engineering best practices. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, mentor junior engineers and contribute to shaping the wider GenAI capability within the team. Required Skills and Experience \* Strong backend development using Python with FastAPI or TypeScript with Node.js or Express \* Experience designing and building microservices architectures \* React and TypeScript front end development experience \* Experience with modern frameworks such as Next.js or Vite \* Strong experience with Generative AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph or CrewAI \* Experience working with Large Language Models such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Llama or Mistral \* Experience with Retrieval Augmented Generation, AI agents or similar GenAI architectures \* Experience working with AWS or Azure in production environments \* Docker and containerisation experience, Kubernetes desirable \* Experience building and maintaining CI CD pipelines using GitHub, GitLab or Jenkins \* Experience contributing to architecture decisions and technical design Eligibility \* Must be eligible to work in the UK \* Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance Apply now to learn more

Lynx Recruitment are partnered with a leading global consultancy to source an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join a high-performing cloud and cybersecurity team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on enterprise-scale cloud environments, driving security best practices and implementing cutting-edge cloud-native application protection solutions.

The Role

You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing cloud security controls across large-scale AWS environments, with a strong focus on policy-as-code and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage CNAPP policies using Wiz for continuous cloud posture assessment and remediation
• Develop and maintain policy-as-code frameworks using OPA/Rego
• Integrate security controls into Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) workflows using Terraform
• Collaborate closely with DevOps and Cyber Security teams to remediate non-compliant resources
• Monitor and enhance cloud governance and policy effectiveness
• Embed security into the SDLC through CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab Runners), including vulnerability scanning and compliance checks

Key Requirements

• Strong experience with AWS (essential)
• Hands-on experience with Wiz (including custom rule development, graph rules, or configuration policies)
• Expertise in OPA/Rego for policy-as-code
• Proven experience with Terraform for infrastructure and security automation
• Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
• Experience working within DevSecOps environments and implementing shift-left security
• Degree in an IT or technology-related subject with a minimum of a 2:1 (or equivalent)

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We’re partnering with a top global insurer to recruit a Solution Architect into their Specialty - Global Markets team in Manchester.

This is a great opportunity to join a global organisation and play a key role in designing and delivering modern, scalable technology solutions across a range of transformation and innovation initiatives.

The Opportunity

You’ll work closely with both business and technical teams to shape architecture, guide delivery, and ensure solutions are aligned with enterprise standards. The role offers a strong mix of hands-on design, stakeholder engagement, and involvement in modernisation programmes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing end-to-end solutions across cloud and enterprise systems
• Supporting application transformation and modernisation initiatives
• Collaborating with stakeholders to define scalable and reusable architectures
• Contributing to architecture governance, standards, and best practices
• Supporting Agile and DevSecOps delivery approaches
• Driving integration strategies across APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems
• Reviewing designs, supporting development teams, and ensuring high-quality delivery
• Identifying and mitigating technical risks

What They’re Looking For

• Experience as a Solution / Technical / Application Architect
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or similar)
• Experience with APIs, microservices, and integration architectures
• Experience working across enterprise applications (e.g. ERP, portals, policy systems)
• Knowledge of Agile / DevOps environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) is beneficial
• Insurance or financial services experience is a plus (not essential)

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work with a globally recognised organisation
• Exposure to large-scale transformation and modernisation programmes
• Collaborative and forward-thinking technology environment
• Competitive salary, bonus, and strong benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working

Interested?

If you’re a Solution Architect looking for a role where you can influence design, work across modern technologies, and be part of meaningful transformation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for more information.

My client are a data and analytics company who have delivered data driven insights to large global brands for over a decade. They need a contract Data Products Engineer to support the development and evolution of behavioural data products. 6 months Outside IR35 £400 per day 2 days a week in Manchester The role You work within the Data Products team. You turn raw signals from capture technologies into well defined, high quality datasets. You use SQL, Python, and internal tooling, including AI assisted tools. You define schemas, apply business logic, enforce quality checks, and deliver client ready data feeds. Key responsibilities • Design and evolve data product schemas and fields • Turn product requirements into structured datasets • Build and maintain data feeds using internal tools, SQL, and Python • Monitor and improve data quality using checks and diagnostics • Investigate issues across large datasets • Work with Product, Data Engineering, Apps, and ML teams • Maintain clear and up to date documentation • Follow internal policies on security, quality, and health and safety About you You enjoy working closely with data. You focus on representing real world digital behaviour in a clean and reliable way. You need • Strong SQL skills with large datasets • Experience with Python or another data focused language • High attention to detail • Strong focus on data quality and validation • Clear communication skills • Willingness to use AI to improve output and speed Nice to have • Experience with behavioural or event level data • Understanding of privacy and data governance • Exposure to AWS tools such as S3, EMR or Spark, Athena, Airflow or Azkaban