Head of Engineering / Software Development Manager - up to £70k base with great benefits

Remote working set up with occasional travel to Head Office in Glasgow

PHP/ Symfony / Azure / Power Apps

We are looking for a strategic, hands-on Head of Engineering / Software Development Manager to lead and scale our software engineering function. This senior leadership role will focus heavily on software engineering excellence across full-stack development, system design, architecture, and software delivery processes - while also overseeing our data engineering, cloud infrastructure, and security functions.

You will be responsible for setting the technical direction, improving engineering velocity and quality, establishing modern practices across the SDLC, and growing a high-performing team capable of building and maintaining complex, scalable systems. You must have a proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade applications and services, with deep experience in both legacy and modern technology stacks.

Key Responsibilities

Software Engineering Leadership

Set and own the technical roadmap, ensuring architectural scalability, security, performance, and maintainability of all software systems.

Oversee full lifecycle software development - from requirements, technical design, development, testing, deployment, to post-release monitoring and maintenance.

Establish, enforce, and continuously evolve software engineering best practices (e.g., SOLID principles, domain-driven design, clean architecture, modular monoliths vs microservices).

Drive consistency in coding standards, code review rigor, and software craftsmanship.

Lead critical system architecture decisions, including technology stack evolution, refactoring legacy components, and designing future-state systems.

Ensure integration patterns and service contracts across internal and external APIs are robust, secure, and scalable.

System Integration & Platform Ownership

Oversee integration between business systems using APIs, middleware, and ETL pipelines, including Salesforce, Power Platform (PowerApps, PowerAutomate, LogicApps), SharePoint, and custom web applications.

Lead optimization and governance around API design (RESTful services, rate limiting, versioning, monitoring, etc.).

Ensure high data consistency, operational integrity, and well-documented interface contracts between services.

Software Delivery, CI/CD & DevOps

Define and implement scalable CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tooling, including automated build, test, deploy, and rollback strategies.

Champion continuous delivery practices with robust unit, integration, contract, and end-to-end testing frameworks.

Drive metrics around deployment frequency, lead time, change failure rate, and mean time to recovery (MTTR).

Collaborate with cloud engineers to align infrastructure strategy with software delivery needs.

Cloud-Native Engineering (Azure)

Lead the development of scalable cloud-native applications and services using Microsoft Azure , including Azure Functions, LogicApps, and container-based services.

Drive cost-effective use of cloud services and performance optimization across environments.

Ensure cloud architectures support observability, fault tolerance, and high availability.

Data Engineering & Intelligent Systems

Guide the engineering team in data modelling, data access patterns, and efficient use of databases (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL).

Work with data engineers to enable secure, efficient data movement between systems, including real-time and batch processing pipelines.

Support analytics and reporting needs through the engineering of clean, reliable data sources and APIs.

Security Engineering & Governance

Partner with security engineers to integrate security throughout the software lifecycle (shift-left security, secure coding, threat modelling).

Own the implementation of secure authentication/authorization practices, audit logging, encryption at rest/in transit, and other application security standards.

Ensure software and infrastructure meet organizational security and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, OWASP Top 10).

Team Management & Culture

Build and scale high-performance engineering teams, including backend, frontend, full-stack, data, and security engineers.

Define and track KPIs for engineering productivity, quality, and performance.

Promote an engineering culture grounded in ownership, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

Provide technical mentoring and career growth paths for engineers at all levels.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience

Significant experience of software engineering with some previous exposure in an engineering leadership role.

Proven experience designing and delivering complex, scalable, multi-tier web applications.

Strong history of transforming monoliths to modular or microservice architectures.

Hands-on experience with modern CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and infrastructure-as-code.

Experience managing and integrating with third-party systems and platforms such as Salesforce , Azure , SharePoint , and Power Platform .

Experience working with secure, data-driven applications and distributed systems.

Technical Skills

Frontend : HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Node.js, browser frameworks)

Backend : PHP (Symfony, Smarty), C# (.NET Core), Azure Functions (Node.js / PowerShell), PowerShell

Database : MSSQL, PostgreSQL (including JSON), MySQL/MariaDB

Integration : REST APIs, ETL, Azure Data Factory

DevOps/Infra : CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps), containerization, Azure PaaS

Security : Secure development lifecycle, OWASP, authentication/authorization protocols

Leadership Attributes

Technically credible leader with the ability to deep-dive on architecture and code when necessary.

Strong decision-making skills backed by analytical rigor and a data-driven mindset.

Passionate about growing talent and building healthy, inclusive engineering teams.

Adept at working across stakeholders in product, business, security, and operations to deliver cross-functional value.

Highly effective communicator and change agent capable of aligning engineering initiatives with business strategy.

We are looking for an experienced Systems Development Manager looking to take the next step into a Head of Engineering role with a thriving organisation

Please reach out with your latest CV to have an informal chat about this role. The client is keen to start interviewing next week for interested candidates.

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A leading retailer are building a brand-new development team and are looking for accomplished Solution Lead (JavaScript, C#, Azure) to help shape the future of their offering.

Having a passion for new tech and industry trends the Solution Lead (JavaScript, C#, Azure) will be responsible for every solution is strategically aligned, technically coherent, and practically implementable. This involves translating complex business requirements into actionable designs that can be efficiently delivered by the development squads, while enabling informed decision-making and effective risk management by proactively identifying and communicating any risks or constraints at an early stage.

This role operates at the intersection of business and technology, engaging directly with senior stakeholders to understand strategic priorities, and working collaboratively with development teams to ensure that solutions are not only clearly defined and feasible, but also fully aligned with high standards regarding performance, security, and customer experience.

Skills and Experience

* Solid foundation from previous hands-on experience in full stack development (e.g., .NET, modern front-end frameworks such as Vue, React, Nuxt, TypeScript, HTML, CSS)
* Strong understanding of how front-end applications integrate with back-end APIs, including state management, asynchronous operations, and authentication flows, with the ability to assess design options and advise teams on integration approaches rather than implementing directly
* Familiarity with RESTful and GraphQL API consumption and integration, including security considerations and cloud-native architectures (Azure preferred)
* Working knowledge of architecture patterns, performance optimisation strategies, and security best practices
* Awareness of content delivery approaches, accessibility standards, and regulatory compliance requirements (GDPR & PECR), ensuring solutions are designed responsibly.
* Experience with analytics and tag management platforms (Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager), A/B testing tools, personalisation engines, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing frameworks. Able to incorporate these capabilities into solution designs and advise on their role in delivery
* Extensive experience in designing solutions within the ecommerce sector, translating complex requirements into actionable designs for delivery teams. Proven ability to balance commercial priorities with technical feasibility
* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts in non-technical terms to senior stakeholders
* Skilled in facilitating workshops, design reviews, and solution walkthroughs, ensuring clarity and alignment across business and technical teams.
* Strong stakeholder management skills, balancing commercial priorities with technical rigor.

If you are a Solution Lead (JavaScript, C#, Azure) looking for a chance to push boundaries, elevate design systems, and contribute to a site where performance, polish, and precision truly matter, then send your CV along with your availability.

Head of Engineering/Software Development Manager - up to £70k base with great benefits

Remote working set up with occasional travel to Head Office in Glasgow

PHP/Symfony/Azure/Power Apps

We are looking for a strategic, hands-on Head of Engineering/Software Development Manager to lead and scale our software engineering function. This senior leadership role will focus heavily on software engineering excellence across full-stack development, system design, architecture, and software delivery processes - while also overseeing our data engineering, cloud infrastructure, and security functions.

You will be responsible for setting the technical direction, improving engineering velocity and quality, establishing modern practices across the SDLC, and growing a high-performing team capable of building and maintaining complex, scalable systems. You must have a proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade applications and services, with deep experience in both Legacy and modern technology stacks.

Key Responsibilities

Software Engineering Leadership

• Set and own the technical roadmap, ensuring architectural scalability, security, performance, and maintainability of all software systems.
• Oversee full life cycle software development - from requirements, technical design, development, testing, deployment, to post-release monitoring and maintenance.
• Establish, enforce, and continuously evolve software engineering best practices (eg, SOLID principles, domain-driven design, clean architecture, modular monoliths vs microservices).
• Drive consistency in coding standards, code review rigor, and software craftsmanship.
• Lead critical system architecture decisions, including technology stack evolution, refactoring Legacy components, and designing future-state systems.
• Ensure integration patterns and service contracts across internal and external APIs are robust, secure, and scalable.

System Integration & Platform Ownership

• Oversee integration between business systems using APIs, Middleware, and ETL pipelines, including Salesforce, Power Platform (PowerApps, PowerAutomate, LogicApps), SharePoint, and custom web applications.
• Lead optimization and governance around API design (RESTful services, rate limiting, versioning, monitoring, etc.).
• Ensure high data consistency, operational integrity, and well-documented interface contracts between services.

Software Delivery, CI/CD & DevOps

• Define and implement scalable CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tooling, including automated build, test, deploy, and rollback strategies.
• Champion continuous delivery practices with robust unit, integration, contract, and end-to-end testing frameworks.
• Drive metrics around deployment frequency, lead time, change failure rate, and mean time to recovery (MTTR).
• Collaborate with cloud engineers to align infrastructure strategy with software delivery needs.

Cloud-Native Engineering (Azure)

• Lead the development of scalable cloud-native applications and services using Microsoft Azure, including Azure Functions, LogicApps, and container-based services.
• Drive cost-effective use of cloud services and performance optimization across environments.
• Ensure cloud architectures support observability, fault tolerance, and high availability.

Data Engineering & Intelligent Systems

• Guide the engineering team in data modelling, data access patterns, and efficient use of databases (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Work with data engineers to enable secure, efficient data movement between systems, including Real Time and batch processing pipelines.
• Support analytics and reporting needs through the engineering of clean, reliable data sources and APIs.

Security Engineering & Governance

• Partner with security engineers to integrate security throughout the software life cycle (shift-left security, secure coding, threat modelling).
• Own the implementation of secure authentication/authorization practices, audit logging, encryption at rest/in transit, and other application security standards.
• Ensure software and infrastructure meet organizational security and compliance requirements (eg, GDPR, ISO 27001, OWASP Top 10).

Team Management & Culture

• Build and scale high-performance engineering teams, including Back End, Front End, full-stack, data, and security engineers.
• Define and track KPIs for engineering productivity, quality, and performance.
• Promote an engineering culture grounded in ownership, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Provide technical mentoring and career growth paths for engineers at all levels.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience

• Significant experience of software engineering with some previous exposure in an engineering leadership role.
• Proven experience designing and delivering complex, scalable, multi-tier web applications.
• Strong history of transforming monoliths to modular or microservice architectures.
• Hands-on experience with modern CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Experience managing and integrating with third-party systems and platforms such as Salesforce, Azure, SharePoint, and Power Platform.
• Experience working with secure, data-driven applications and distributed systems.

Technical Skills

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Node.js, browser frameworks)
• Backend: PHP (Symfony, Smarty), C# (.NET Core), Azure Functions (Node.js/PowerShell), PowerShell
• Database: MSSQL, PostgreSQL (including JSON), MySQL/MariaDB
• Integration: REST APIs, ETL, Azure Data Factory
• DevOps/Infra: CI/CD pipelines (eg, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps), containerization, Azure PaaS
• Security: Secure development life cycle, OWASP, authentication/authorization protocols

Leadership Attributes

• Technically credible leader with the ability to deep-dive on architecture and code when necessary.
• Strong decision-making skills backed by analytical rigor and a data-driven mindset.
• Passionate about growing talent and building healthy, inclusive engineering teams.
• Adept at working across stakeholders in product, business, security, and operations to deliver cross-functional value.
• Highly effective communicator and change agent capable of aligning engineering initiatives with business strategy.

We are looking for an experienced Systems Development Manager looking to take the next step into a Head of Engineering role with a thriving organisation

Please reach out with your latest CV to have an informal chat about this role. The client is keen to start interviewing next week for interested candidates.

Job Title: DevOps Engineer

Location: Remote, UK

Salary: Circa £47,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week to cover core business hours (9-5, Mon-Fri)

Working for Affinity:

We understand the importance of flexibility, wellness, performance and satisfaction - it is part of our culture

We offer opportunities to take unpaid leave and will give you one extra day’s holiday for every year you’ve worked with us, for up to 8 years

We know working from home introduces opportunities for you to do more domestic chores during the day, e.g. picking up the children from school, taking pets to the vet, etc. We don’t mind this at all, as long as we are aware of what you are doing and the work gets done!

About the Role:

We are looking for someone who is passionate about technology and who is always looking for opportunities to improve the services we provide for clients, in areas such as efficiency, cost effectiveness, security and reliability.

You’ll be pivotal in knowledge sharing internally within the business, assisting others in their assigned projects and, where necessary, supporting more junior members of Affinity to help them learn and improve.

The right DevOps engineer will have the opportunity to help grow and shape this emerging function within the team, creating a long-term career path for themselves within Affinity, with an opportunity to progress upwards.

What will your typical day look like?

You will be working on projects, such as the Cabinet Office WordPress support contract, to keep our clients’ systems up-to-date, available, resilient, secure, performing well and cost effective.

Working to improve the efficiency of our infrastructure related processes

At times you’ll need to work together with clients’ own internal teams and with any external infrastructure teams that Affinity may partner with.

Putting together infrastructure design documents at the start of projects, with a view to getting these signed off by the client and then acting as the basis for infrastructure build.

Building infrastructure on new projects through the use of Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, etc. This will also include continuous integration processes, server provisioning, etc.

Imparting knowledge and experience to other Affinity team members, both verbally and also captured in tools such as Jira Confluence, where we would like to build up a repository of DevOps how-tos, best practices, etc.

Opportunity to work as a team lead where other Affinity team members are involved in DevOps.

Providing AWS and Azure thought leadership and mentoring in both advisory and delivery contexts.

Supporting out-of-hours rotas to provide support coverage for contracts in place with Affinity.

About you:

General requirements:

Willingness to provide on-call rota coverage of emergency support (24/7/365)

Ability to work flexible hours from time to time, for specific projects or tasks

UK based and resident in UK for last 3 years (given some client-driven security clearance requirements)

The role is fully remote, though visits to clients and to our office in Cornwall will occasionally be required

Technical must-haves:

Commercial experience of AWS, including services such as Amazon VPC, Amazon RDS, Amazon ElastiCache, Amazon EC2, Amazon ECS/EKS, Amazon EFS, AWS IAM, Amazon CloudFront, Amazon S3, AWS CodePipeline, Amazon GuardDuty, AWS Security Hub, AWS Cost Explorer, etc.

Commercial experience of Azure, including services such as Azure Networking, Azure Cache (Redis and Memcached), App Services (running WordPress and .NET applications), Front Doors (CDN), API Services, storage services (blob storage, file storage, etc.), Azure Database services, Azure Cost Management, etc.

Terraform and/or CloudFormation scripting

Linux, Apache/Nginx

Continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) experience including GitHub Actions

Familiarity with the AWS/Azure Well-Architected Framework and NCSC Cloud Security Principles

Security experience, including the resolution of issues found during penetration testing

Docker experience

Technical nice-to-haves:

System/server admin experience

Drupal, WordPress or Magento experience

PHP and Composer

Microsoft technologies, including .NET, Windows Server, IIS, Active Directory, MSSQL, etc.

AWS certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, DevOps Engineer - Professional, speciality certifications, e.g., Database, Security, etc.)

Microsoft certifications, including Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate, etc.

Load testing experience, including jMeter, Gatling, K6, etc.

Other HashiCorp tools, e.g., Packer, Vault, Vagrant, Consul, etc.

Provisioning tools, e.g., Puppet, Ansible, Chef, etc.

AWS Control Tower and/or Landing Zone

Experience with Google Cloud Platform

Experience with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates

Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Software Developer, Software Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, AWS, Infrastructure Engineer, AWS Systems Developer, Azure Software Development may also be considered for this role.

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

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

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

What You’ll Lead

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

What You Bring

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

Why This Role?

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

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

ICT - Driving Technological Transformation We have an exciting opportunity to join our ICT department on a 2-year contract, working in the Projects and Programmes function, delivering new solutions for Wiltshire Council. As a Senior .Net Developer, you will deliver systems essential to the council. Working alongside others in the team and the wider organisation, you will develop and deliver solutions using Azure DevOps, .Net C# within Visual Studio and other software systems. You will create and customise business process flows, forms, reports, and update configurations. You will work to diagnose and fix issues in the system, so good problem-solving skills will be essential. We are looking for a candidate with effective communication skills with experience working in an in-house development team. Previous experience of source control using GIT, and database development using Microsoft SQL Server, alongside an understanding of JavaScript, HTML, and CI/CD pipelines, will be essential. A solid understanding of other technologies, such as developing Blazor apps, working in YAML, and using MAUI for developing mobile applications, would be an advantage. The successful candidate will work within an Agile development team and should be able to work independently and with others effectively. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. While we welcome applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship, we are not able to issue a defined certificate of sponsorship due to limitations in our sponsorship capacity. We understand that AI tools can support candidates in preparing job applications. However, at Wiltshire Council we value authenticity and encourage applicants to ensure their submissions genuinely reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations.

Senior Developer | Senior Software Engineer C#, .Net, Typescript, JavaScript Hybrid, 1-2 days near Liverpool Street Salary, £85,000 to £95,000 + benefits If you enjoy solving complex engineering problems, learning from highly capable peers, and working on a product where your contribution genuinely matters, please read on. We're hiring for a growing, well-funded SaaS business building a sophisticated, data-driven platform that helps organisations understand and manage complex information at scale. The company is in an early investment phase with strong growth ambitions, offering real scope for progression and the chance to help shape both the product and engineering direction. You'll be part of a bright, collaborative team of talented software engineers and academically strong problem-solvers who value clean design and thoughtful architecture. The Role As a Full Stack Engineer, you'll design and deliver features across a modern stack, working on scalable backend services and intuitive front-end applications that present complex data clearly. Key Responsibilities: Building full-stack features using C#, .NET and TypeScript/React Developing scalable backend services for complex data workflows Creating responsive, user-friendly interfaces Exploring new technologies and contributing to technical improvements Working collaboratively in an agile engineering environment Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience as a Software Developer or Full Stack Engineer 5+ years experience with C# / .NET and modern JavaScript or Typescript (React preferred) Strong problem-solving ability and a collaborative mindset A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering. *\* 2.1 or above \ Why Join? Technically challenging, data-driven SaaS product Strong investment for growth Work alongside a highly capable and intellectually strong team Excellent learning opportunities and clear progression as the company grows If you're looking for a role where you can learn quickly, tackle interesting technical challenges, and grow with an ambitious product business, hit apply ! Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Senior Full Stack Engineer - UK (Remote) - £60k-£70k I'm working with a UK-based organisation that is building a secure, offline-capable property visiting platform using modern Microsoft technologies. They are looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to play a key role in delivering the first iteration of a strategic cloud platform that will expand under a 'fail fast' innovation model. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer who thrives in structured, security-focused environments and enjoys building clean, scalable systems from the ground up. The Opportunity You'll join a senior engineering team delivering a greenfield platform consisting of a .NET MAUI mobile application (iOS & Android), an Angular 21 web application, and Azure-hosted backend services built using clean architecture principles. Reporting into technical leadership, you'll contribute to architectural decisions while remaining hands-on across backend, frontend, cloud infrastructure, and mobile. This is a role for someone who thinks architecturally but delivers incrementally, maintaining high standards for quality, security, and performance. The initial programme will establish the engineering standards and cloud foundation that future products will be built upon. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for: Writing production-quality, well-tested, secure code across backend, web, and mobile Designing and building RESTful APIs using clean architecture principles Developing offline-first mobile functionality using .NET MAUI Building secure Angular 21 frontends using strict TypeScript and MSAL authentication Implementing Infrastructure as Code using Bicep Deploying and managing Azure-hosted services using enterprise DevOps practices Integrating Azure Entra ID authentication and role-based authorisation Collaborating closely with Product, UX (Figma), and QA teams Challenging ambiguity and proposing simple, robust solutions Contributing to architectural documentation and decision records Tech Stack & Experience Core technologies: .NET 10 / ASP.NET Core Web API Entity Framework Core with Azure SQL .NET MAUI (iOS & Android) - offline-first design Angular 21 (strict TypeScript) DevExpress DevExtreme (v25) Microsoft Azure (App Services, Azure SQL, Blob Storage, Key Vault, Application Insights) Infrastructure as Code (Bicep) Azure Entra ID (authentication & RBAC) NUnit (backend and mobile testing) Vitest & Playwright (frontend and E2E testing) Desirable Experience: Power BI report templating Azure Fabric / Data Lake familiarity Geospatial or mapping APIs (Google Maps preferred) iOS exposure (ARKit / LiDAR / sensor APIs) Experience in regulated or security-sensitive environments What They're Looking For At least 5 years' commercial software engineering experience Strong expertise in modern .NET Proven experience with modern Angular (v15+) Hands-on Azure architecture and deployment experience Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code Experience integrating Azure Entra ID Strong REST API design knowledge Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines Security-first mindset with strong attention to detail Ability to work independently within defined architectural standards Clear and confident communication skills Highly desirable: experience with DevExpress / DevExtreme. Why This Role? This is a rare opportunity to shape a foundational cloud platform from day one using the latest Microsoft stack. You'll work in a disciplined, enterprise-grade engineering culture where security, performance, and quality are non-negotiable - while also contributing to a wider innovation strategy that will evolve beyond the initial product. If you're open to a confidential discussion, apply now and I'll be in touch. Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Great opportunity for a Software Engineer to join a private equity backed tech company in Manchester as they scale in 2026.

You’d join a product-based squad within a larger engineering function and would be given the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the product you work on, from ideation through to deployment and maintenance.

Each squad decides the methodologies and practices they use, and the business has created an experimental culture, following a build, measure and learn approach to get quick feedback and deliver valuable increments.

The existing group are very open minded, they value teamwork over individual heroics and focus on engineering best practice like TDD and Pair Programming.

Skills:

C#, .NET Core, React

REST APIs, Microservices

AWS, Terraform, Docker

CI/CD, TDD, Pair Programming

The money is good too – up to £50k plus benefits including hybrid working (3 days per week in Manchester).

If you’re interested in this opportunity and would like to know more, please apply through this advert and I will contact you ASAP.

InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

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Our client is the leader in their field and with pipeline opportunities that would enable them to double their revenue by the end of 2028. To support this, they are in the early stages of a bold digital transformation to improve operational processes and procedures and to modernise systems and practices so that they can deliver quality at pace.

Currently the team are transitioning from traditional software application development using C#, Blazer and SQL Server integrating with Dynamics Business Central, and the Data team provide analytics and insights using SAS, MicroStrategy and Power BI.

The new model is to continue with a .NET tech stack, but the team will build and run so developing applications and deploying with DevSecOps. The Data team will also deploy solutions and will move to Fabric, Databricks or Snowflake.

With a Data Architect now in place, the focus is to recruit a Technical Lead to lead the software engineering function.

This role will formerly move towards a Head of Engineering & Platform position but will remain hands on. This is leading by doing and mentoring so you will still be building full stack C# applications and deploying with DevOps but leading others too. There are 7 Software Engineers, an Automation Tester, Scrum Master, DevOps, Infra Engineers and Service Desk Team.

You need to have experience of leading end to end software development including design, build, testing, deployment and support. The Service Desk team need to work closely with the build and deployment resources so that they can support products more effectively.

Key areas of responsibility:

Define and execute the engineering strategy across Azure cloud, integration, and legacy modernisation, aligned to the clients long-term digital roadmap.

Design and deliver cloud-native solutions that scale efficiently, perform reliably, and integrate seamlessly across business functions.

Lead by example in Azure DevSecOps: create and manage pipelines (YAML), infrastructure-as-code (Bicep, Terraform), and container orchestration (AKS, Docker).

Embed engineering best practice: implement CI/CD, code quality gates, automated testing, and observability from build to production.

Guide platform evolution: re-engineer legacy .NET and SQL systems into modular, API-driven architectures.

Build and empower teams: mentor full-stack, DevOps, and Automation Test engineers fostering autonomy, innovation, and accountability.

Champion security and reliability by design: integrate compliance, performance, and monitoring into every stage of delivery.

Collaborate widely: partner with Product, Data, and Infrastructure teams to ensure alignment between technology capability and commercial goals.

Drive innovation: pilot emerging technologies (AI, automation, data services) that improve efficiency and insight.

Tech Stack seeking:

Full Stack Developer; Design and Build with C#, JavaScript Library (React.js bonus), API Development, SQL Server/Backend Development including ETL/Integration

Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Boards, Artifacts, Test Plans),

CI/CD automation, gated releases, and environment governance

Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep, ARM, Terraform)

Containerisation (Docker, AKS) and serverless (Azure Functions)

Monitoring and observability (Application Insights, Log Analytics)

Secrets management and vulnerability scanning (Key Vault, SonarQube, OWASP)

Microservices and event-driven design (Service Bus, Event Grid, Kafka)

Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles

Overall experience:

8+ years in software engineering, with deep full-stack and cloud experience.

Proven record of leading end to end engineering teams through modernisation or platform rebuilds (Design, build, test, deploy, support)

Azure DevOps and enterprise-scale CI/CD. (DevSecOps a bonus)

Excellent architectural judgement; balancing delivery speed, stability, and cost efficiency. Good understanding of SOLID principles

Strong communication and leadership presence able to influence peers and executives alike. This role needs high energy and to take the team on a journey

A continuous learner, passionate about automation, clean code, and scalable design.

This is an exciting time to join a digital transformation in the early stages to lead and influence their transition to modern practices and systems to help them scale and grow at pace.

The role will ideally be Peterborough 2 days a week and 3 days remote. However this can also be based out of London (City) but with Peterborough for 2 days per month for 4 months then London 1 day a week and Peterborough 1 day some weeks. Travel from London + overnight stays in Peterborough will be paid.

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Role/Job title: DevOps Engineer

Mode of working Hybrid /office based: Office (Wokingham)

The Role We are looking for an experienced Azure .NET and React Full Stack Developer with strong automation skills to join our fast-growing team. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure applications on Microsoft Azure, ensuring high reliability and performance for large-scale data processing (terabyte level). You will collaborate closely with Architects, DevOps Engineers, and other developers to build a robust platform for next-generation applications. impact IT incidents that disrupt critical business services. Their job is to restore service as quickly and safely as possible while maintaining strong communication with technical teams and stakeholders. This role is for a UK based Utility company and hence demands a highly experienced Major Incident Manager. Your responsibilities: Application Development & Cloud Engineering Develop, enhance, and maintain backend services using .NET Core, C#, Entity Framework, and frontend applications using React.

Build and deploy applications using Azure DevOps and implement CI/CD pipelines.

Work extensively with Azure services including:

o AKS, App Service

o Azure SQL Database, Azure Storage (Blob, Queues, Tables)

o Azure Application Gateway, Azure Key Vault

o Azure Container Registry

o Application Insights, Log Analytics Workspace

o Azure Active Directory for authentication and security Automation & CI/CD Automate build, test, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and reliability.

Write unit test cases with 100% code coverage and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines.

Collaborate with DevOps engineers to maintain automated workflows. Performance, Optimization & Troubleshooting Diagnose root causes of production issues and implement effective resolutions.

Optimize application performance using Azure monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, App Insights).

Improve SQL query performance for applications and MLOps workflows.

Perform proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and enhancement of application functionality. Integration & Documentation Integrate third-party APIs/services ensuring seamless communication.

Document technical decisions, architectural flows, and implementation details in Confluence.

Use Azure Storage and data services efficiently to manage high-volume data workloads. Your Profile The ideal candidate is a seasoned Full Stack Developer with deep expertise in Azure Cloud, .NET Core, C#, and React, capable of building highly scalable, secure, and performant enterprise applications. They should have strong experience working with modern CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native architectures, and distributed systems handling large-scale data. The candidate must be proactive, analytical, and able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Architects, DevOps Engineers, and Data teams. A strong understanding of cloud automation, application security, API integration, and Azure-native services is essential. The individual should bring a problem-solving mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues in production environments while continuously improving system reliability and performance. Essential skills/knowledge/experience: 10+ Years Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: Experience 10 12 years of overall IT experience.

Strong expertise in:

o Azure Cloud Platform

o .NET Core, C#, Entity Framework

o REST APIs, React

o Azure SQL, NoSQL, Blob Storage

o AKS, App Service, Azure AD

o Python (as a secondary skill) Cloud & Security Skills Hands-on experience with Azure infrastructure & security services:

o Azure AD, IaaS, PaaS, Containers, Storage, Monitoring

Experience with authentication standards: SAML, OAuth, OIDC, MFA, RBAC.

Good knowledge of Microsoft Identity & Access Management including Azure AD & AD B2C. Tools & DevOps Proficiency with:

o Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Git

o ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform

o PowerShell scripting

o Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow

o Azure Log Analytics, Workbooks, App Insights Additional Skills Familiarity with data formats such as GRIB, NETCDF, Parquet, JSON is a plus.

Strong communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Experience supporting production applications.

Ability to anticipate problems and propose robust solutions.

Azure Developer Certification (AZ-204) is a plus.

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Senior Software Engineer Salary: £75k-£110k (plus attractive bonus on top) Location: London or Leeds (relaxed about hybrid or remote working, if preferred) My client is a specialist provider of sports pricing and trading technology, developing advanced simulation-based models and risk tools that underpin the performance of major sports brands.

Role Overview Were looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Modelling & Data Engineering group at a rapidly expanding sports-technology business. This is a hands-on role in a fast-moving environment where youll help shape new modelling tools, improve existing systems, and contribute to the technical foundations that support the companys growth.

What youll be working on Developing high-quality, maintainable software using .NET technologies.

Taking ownership of greenfield initiatives, designing and building internal tools that support the companys modelling capabilities.

Helping to gather, process and structure the data that powers the modelling pipeline.

Introducing new technologies, improving architectural patterns and reducing technical debt to enhance performance and maintainability.

Collaborating closely with colleagues across the Modelling & Data Engineering function to manage the full lifecycle of internal tooling.

Qualifications Essential A degree in a STEM discipline (Computer Science preferred), or equivalent demonstrable programming ability.

Certifications or training aligned with the companys core tech stack (e.g., .NET, AWS).

Strong programming fundamentals, including data structures, performance-focused development, design patterns and SOLID principles.

Commercial experience working with .NET (ideally .NET 5+).

Good SQL knowledge and at least one year working with relational databases.

Experience with distributed streaming platforms such as Kafka.

Familiarity with in-memory storage solutions like Redis.

Hands-on experience with AWS services such as S3, Athena, ECS, CloudFormation, Lambda and CloudWatch.

Confident using Git in a multi-developer environment.

Background in systems integration, including APIs, networking and data migration.

A commitment to producing clean, well-documented, reproducible systems.

Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving ability.

Desirable Interest in US sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAAB, NCAAF), Cricket, Tennis or Football.

Experience collaborating with Data Scientists or Data Engineers.

Comfort with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistics and matrix operations.

Additional notes While experience with C# is preferred, candidates with a strong Java background and relevant industry exposure - or a clear personal interest in betting, gaming or US sports - will also be considered.

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C# .NET £75,000 + bonus + benefits Hybrid working Not every .NET role is the same. This is an opportunity to build and operate software that sits behind critical, real world infrastructure. High reliability. High scale. Proper engineering standards. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong C# and .NET experience to join a growing engineering function delivering complex, production grade systems. This is a hands on senior individual contributor role. No line management. Real ownership. What you will be doing \* Designing and delivering scalable, reliable software \* Owning complex backlog items from design through to production \* Writing clean, maintainable code aligned to strong engineering standards \* Contributing to technical direction and best practice \* Working closely with Product, Architecture and Engineering leadership \* Ensuring systems are observable, testable and production ready What we are looking for \* Strong C# and .NET experience \* Experience building scalable applications in complex environments \* Solid understanding of TDD and software quality practices \* Comfortable operating in CI CD driven environments \* Confident working across system design, implementation and production support Exposure to Python is a bonus but not essential. This role would suit a senior engineer who enjoys building robust systems rather than churning out features, and who wants genuine ownership without moving into people management. Salary £75,000 plus bonus and benefits. RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Eastbourne

£45,000 to £55,000 + Training + Progression + Company Benefits

Are you a Software Developer that wants to work in an industry leading team solving complex and technical challenges daily?

Do you want the chance to be part of an established and successful business, with the chance of progression or increased responsibility while furthering your developer skills and experience?

On offer is the opportunity to join an established and growing business, has an enviable reputation in the e-commerce industry, growing your skills and knowledge, part of a close-knit team, where they look after their staff and allow for personal and career development.

The ideal candidate is a Software Developer with strong PHP, .NET or similar technologies skills, while being proficient with front-end.

The Role

Web Developer responsibilities

Learn from senior developers how to code in Adobe ColdFusion

Help plan and map the SDLC

Write clean code in both front end and back end languages

The Person

Commercial web development experience

Full right to work in the UK

Commutable to Eastbourne

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The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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I'm looking for an experienced C++ Engineer / Software Engineer, with experience designing and developing high-availability software - to join a 6 month contract, working on a hybrid basis. This contract has been deemed Inside IR35. The Role The C++ Engineer / Software Engineer will work with C++17 to design & develop key software, working closely with the firmware and hardware engineers. You will work across the full-project lifecycle, participate in code reviews and create high-assurance, testable code. What's required of the C++ Engineer? Commercial experience developing software using C++ Sound knowledge of OO programming Experience of cross-platform development - working with both Windows & Linux Any further experience of C# & .NET FE development would be highly advantageous What's Next? If you're an experienced C++ Engineer / Software Engineer available to start your next contract immediately, please apply today to learn more! Software Engineer, C++ Engineer, 6-month contract, hybrid, Cambridge, Inside IR35 Corriculo Ltd acts as an employment agency and an employment business #MR TPBN1\_UKTJ

Lead Developer - C# .NET - Remote Working Lead Software Developer with C# .NET and Azure experience is needed for one of my clients, who is a global finance consultancy. The Lead Developer, managing a team of 4, is required to go into the office 1 day a month in central London. You must also show that you have led on software development projects and be able to demonstrate what you have delivered (ideally in a Greenfield environment) This role for the Lead Developer is to be 60% hands on and 40% hands off Key skills: 5 years' experience in Full Stack Development, C#.NET, JavaScript & Azure, building solutions as a Senior or Lead Experience with Azure functionalities, including Azure DevOps Serverless/PaaS focus, some container work in AI Labs Azure PaaS (Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Cosmos DB, Azure App Service, ARM/Bicep templates) DevOps & Agile experience Greenfield development experience, including translating loose requirements into solutions Low-level design work is expected before coding Generative AI coding tools Team lead / People management experience This is a great opportunity for any Senior Developer looking to move into a lead role or a current Lead Developer wanting to work in a Greenfield environment. You will be mentoring 4 software developers and be part of a wider software engineering team of 25 Responsibilities: Leading a team of Developers to drive innovation and lead on some brand-new greenfield software solution development projects: Role sits within a Labs team (greenfield development) Three key responsibilities: Technical development & Software solution delivery - full stack C#/.NET, JavaScript (React), Azure serverless etc. Looking at Strategic initiatives - i.e. security tooling, hackathons, standard libraries etc People management - 4 direct reports Coding split: ~3 days hands-on per 5-day week Matrix management structure - capability vs delivery teams Lead on creating new solutions and be at the forefront of introducing new coding ideas, techniques and technology (especially around AI) Develop software using .Net platform and Azure Manage code updates and ensure the quality of the codebase Provide technical guidance and support to other developers This role is paying between £80,000 - £90,000 + Private Medical + Excellent Pension + Mostly Remote working If you think you have the right skills to flourish in this role or know someone who will fit the role, please send over your CV to matthew.leach @ circlerecruitment.com or click apply, and I will be in touch soon. Alternatively, please call 0161 877 9200 for further information The interviews will commence ASAP Keywords: C# / .Net / Lead Developer / Lead Software Engineer / React / Azure / DevOps / AI / London / Birmingham / Manchester / Nottingham / Bristol / Cambridge / UK Wide / Remote Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter - @Circle\_Rec and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Senior Software Engineer
Fully Remote – UK
Golang / GCP / Terraform
£75,000-£85,000

We have partnered with a fast-growing, cloud-native technology company delivering child safety & well-being solutions to clients across the UK and Europe. The platform is built on modern microservices architecture, leveraging Go (Golang) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to power high-performance systems that are used by thousands of customers daily.

Founded over 10 years ago, the company have grown into a global leader within their respective field who are now part of a wider group and now looking to expand their development team with new projects launching this year. The role is fully remote within the UK, and any successful candidate would need to be based in the UK. Sponsorship cannot be offered for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop and maintain backend services using Golang
Build and deploy scalable Cloud platforms on GCP – AWS or Azure is fine
Good experience with SQL and working with large datasets.
Confident on the Frontend, working with Typescript & React.
Contribute to system architecture and technical decision-making
Develop RESTful APIs and event-driven microservices
Work with cloud-native technologies including containers and serverless
Implement CI/CD pipelines, Terraform and infrastructure-as-code
Other non-essential skills include: Machine Learning, .Net, Testing.
Open to mentoring junior developers and leading on projects.
Salary: £75,000-£85,000
Benefits: Bonus, Share Scheme, 25 Days Holiday, 8% Pension, Private Medical.

If this role sounds of interest, please apply and I can give you a call.

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Head of Engineering / Software Development Manager - up to 70k base with great benefits

Remote working set up with occasional travel to Head Office in Glasgow

PHP/ Symfony / Azure / Power Apps

We are looking for a strategic, hands-on Head of Engineering / Software Development Manager to lead and scale our software engineering function. This senior leadership role will focus heavily on software engineering excellence across full-stack development, system design, architecture, and software delivery processes - while also overseeing our data engineering, cloud infrastructure, and security functions.

You will be responsible for setting the technical direction, improving engineering velocity and quality, establishing modern practices across the SDLC, and growing a high-performing team capable of building and maintaining complex, scalable systems. You must have a proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade applications and services, with deep experience in both legacy and modern technology stacks.

Key Responsibilities

Software Engineering Leadership

• Set and own the technical roadmap, ensuring architectural scalability, security, performance, and maintainability of all software systems.
• Oversee full lifecycle software development - from requirements, technical design, development, testing, deployment, to post-release monitoring and maintenance.
• Establish, enforce, and continuously evolve software engineering best practices (e.g., SOLID principles, domain-driven design, clean architecture, modular monoliths vs microservices).
• Drive consistency in coding standards, code review rigor, and software craftsmanship.
• Lead critical system architecture decisions, including technology stack evolution, refactoring legacy components, and designing future-state systems.
• Ensure integration patterns and service contracts across internal and external APIs are robust, secure, and scalable.

System Integration & Platform Ownership

• Oversee integration between business systems using APIs, middleware, and ETL pipelines, including Salesforce, Power Platform (PowerApps, PowerAutomate, LogicApps), SharePoint, and custom web applications.
• Lead optimization and governance around API design (RESTful services, rate limiting, versioning, monitoring, etc.).
• Ensure high data consistency, operational integrity, and well-documented interface contracts between services.

Software Delivery, CI/CD & DevOps

• Define and implement scalable CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tooling, including automated build, test, deploy, and rollback strategies.
• Champion continuous delivery practices with robust unit, integration, contract, and end-to-end testing frameworks.
• Drive metrics around deployment frequency, lead time, change failure rate, and mean time to recovery (MTTR).
• Collaborate with cloud engineers to align infrastructure strategy with software delivery needs.

Cloud-Native Engineering (Azure)

• Lead the development of scalable cloud-native applications and services using Microsoft Azure, including Azure Functions, LogicApps, and container-based services.
• Drive cost-effective use of cloud services and performance optimization across environments.
• Ensure cloud architectures support observability, fault tolerance, and high availability.

Data Engineering & Intelligent Systems

• Guide the engineering team in data modelling, data access patterns, and efficient use of databases (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Work with data engineers to enable secure, efficient data movement between systems, including real-time and batch processing pipelines.
• Support analytics and reporting needs through the engineering of clean, reliable data sources and APIs.

Security Engineering & Governance

• Partner with security engineers to integrate security throughout the software lifecycle (shift-left security, secure coding, threat modelling).
• Own the implementation of secure authentication/authorization practices, audit logging, encryption at rest/in transit, and other application security standards.
• Ensure software and infrastructure meet organizational security and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, OWASP Top 10).

Team Management & Culture

• Build and scale high-performance engineering teams, including backend, frontend, full-stack, data, and security engineers.
• Define and track KPIs for engineering productivity, quality, and performance.
• Promote an engineering culture grounded in ownership, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Provide technical mentoring and career growth paths for engineers at all levels.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience

• Significant experience of software engineering with some previous exposure in an engineering leadership role.
• Proven experience designing and delivering complex, scalable, multi-tier web applications.
• Strong history of transforming monoliths to modular or microservice architectures.
• Hands-on experience with modern CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Experience managing and integrating with third-party systems and platforms such as Salesforce, Azure, SharePoint, and Power Platform.
• Experience working with secure, data-driven applications and distributed systems.

Technical Skills

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Node.js, browser frameworks)
• Backend: PHP (Symfony, Smarty), C# (.NET Core), Azure Functions (Node.js / PowerShell), PowerShell
• Database: MSSQL, PostgreSQL (including JSON), MySQL/MariaDB
• Integration: REST APIs, ETL, Azure Data Factory
• DevOps/Infra: CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps), containerization, Azure PaaS
• Security: Secure development lifecycle, OWASP, authentication/authorization protocols

Leadership Attributes

• Technically credible leader with the ability to deep-dive on architecture and code when necessary.
• Strong decision-making skills backed by analytical rigor and a data-driven mindset.
• Passionate about growing talent and building healthy, inclusive engineering teams.
• Adept at working across stakeholders in product, business, security, and operations to deliver cross-functional value.
• Highly effective communicator and change agent capable of aligning engineering initiatives with business strategy.

We are looking for an experienced Systems Development Manager looking to take the next step into a Head of Engineering role with a thriving organisation

Please reach out with your latest CV to have an informal chat about this role. The client is keen to start interviewing next week for interested candidates.

Senior Developer Senior Software Engineer

• C#, .Net, Typescript, JavaScript
• Hybrid, 1-2 days near Liverpool Street
• Salary, 85,000 to 95,000 + benefits

If you enjoy solving complex engineering problems, learning from highly capable peers, and working on a product where your contribution genuinely matters, please read on.

We’re hiring for a growing, well-funded SaaS business building a sophisticated, data-driven platform that helps organisations understand and manage complex information at scale. The company is in an early investment phase with strong growth ambitions, offering real scope for progression and the chance to help shape both the product and engineering direction. You’ll be part of a bright, collaborative team of talented software engineers and academically strong problem-solvers who value clean design and thoughtful architecture.

The Role
As a Full Stack Engineer, you’ll design and deliver features across a modern stack, working on scalable backend services and intuitive front-end applications that present complex data clearly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Building full-stack features using C#, .NET and TypeScript/React
• Developing scalable backend services for complex data workflows
• Creating responsive, user-friendly interfaces
• Exploring new technologies and contributing to technical improvements
• Working collaboratively in an agile engineering environment

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience as a Software Developer or Full Stack Engineer
• 5+ years experience with C# / .NET and modern JavaScript or Typescript (React preferred)
• Strong problem-solving ability and a collaborative mindset
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering. 2.1 or above

Why Join?

• Technically challenging, data-driven SaaS product
• Strong investment for growth
• Work alongside a highly capable and intellectually strong team
• Excellent learning opportunities and clear progression as the company grows

If you’re looking for a role where you can learn quickly, tackle interesting technical challenges, and grow with an ambitious product business, hit apply !

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Role: Senior SQL Server DBA/Developer

Location: Norwich (onsite)

Salary: Up to 55k DOE

I’m working on behalf of a well-established UK organisation specialising in financial data and technology solutions, seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator to join its internal IT team. The business provides critical financial product data used by major banks, regulators and government bodies across the UK and has been a leader in financial data services for more than 30 years.

Reporting to the Software Development Manager, this role will focus on maintaining and developing database infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security and performance across key systems while supporting new product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and support existing SQL Server databases and infrastructure
• Develop database modules and software components to meet client requirements
• Design and propose database architecture and infrastructure improvements
• Produce and maintain technical documentation including standards and procedures
• Ensure development best practices including code reviews, testing and standards
• Mentor and support other members of the technical team

Experience & Skills Required

• Strong experience in a SQL Server DBA or similar role
• Proven experience with SQL Server (2014/2017) database development and management
• Solid understanding of database design and query optimisation
• Experience with C# .NET desktop development
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or within a team

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of VB6, VBA or web technologies
• Experience with reporting tools, data warehousing or data mining
• Experience working within Agile development environments
• Exposure to financial services or financial products

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with additional long service entitlement)
• Birthday day off
• Enhanced workplace pension
• Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 GP access
• Group life insurance
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Free onsite parking and electric vehicle charging points
• Locker rooms with showers
• Fully air-conditioned offices
• Staff perks including Monday treats and discounted local bus travel

Lead Developer - Hybrid - Worcester - C# .NET / Azure - £60,000 - £65,000

The Role

An established and innovative e-commerce company is seeking an experienced Lead Developer to help drive the evolution of their core platform and engineering team.

As Lead Developer, you will take ownership of the delivery and quality of key software projects while acting as a technical leader across the engineering team. You will mentor and guide other developers, ensuring best practices are applied, and contribute significantly to architectural decisions and development standards. A balance of hands-on coding and leadership will allow you to influence both product and process.

Reporting into senior leadership, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical roadmap, improving systems, and fostering an environment of learning and high performance. This role presents clear advancement opportunities for those looking to grow into wider technical leadership positions.

Requirements

Proven track record as a Senior/Lead Developer with strong experience in C# .NET, SQL and Azure technologies

Demonstrable leadership skills: mentoring, performing code reviews, structuring development workflows

Experience collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to convert business needs into scalable solutions

Ability to remain hands-on with code while driving team productivity and quality

Desirables

Experience within e-commerce, retail or logistics environments

Familiarity with microservices, CI/CD, and modern cloud practices in Azure

The Company

You will be joining a successful online retailer with a strong reputation across their sector. The business continues to grow year on year and invests heavily in its technology to power a high-traffic digital platform, utilising AI to move the business and development practices forward.

The tech team are empowered with rich tooling, autonomy, and a collaborative culture which values excellence and innovation. The company places emphasis on staff development, offering structured training and clear progression pathways. Stability is a highlight, the business has maintained its workforce even through challenging market cycles.

This position is hybrid based in Worcester (typically 3 days in office, 2 days remote) and offers a salary of £60,000 - £65,000 plus benefits such as an annual performance based bonus, 25 days holiday, pension contributions, healthcare plans, ongoing professional development, and more.

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If you’re ready to lead a talented development team while continuing to stay technically engaged, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Don’t miss out, click apply now!

Lead Developer - Hybrid - Worcester - C# .NET / Azure - £60,000 - £65,000

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