Java Full stack Developer with Pega Experience

Location: Manchester, UK – 4-5 Days a month travel to Office

Active SC or SC Eligible Candidate

Key Responsibilities

* Pega Development: Design and implement BPM solutions, case types, workflows, and rule components (rulesets, classes, flows) using Pega 8.x.

* Java Backend Development: Develop custom Java components for complex business logic, and interact with middleware services such as Hazelcast (IMDG, caching).

* Integration: Build and consume REST/SOAP connectors, MQ/JMS, and integrate with relational databases (SQL, Oracle) or mainframe systems (DB2, CICS).

* Front-end Development: Create user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript frameworks (ReactJS/Angular).

* Troubleshooting: Analyze and debug high-severity production issues, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and optimize performance.

* Agile Collaboration: Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and work with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Required Experience & Qualifications

* Experience: 8-10 + years of total software development experience.

* Pega Experience: Minimum 2–3+ years of hands-on experience specifically in Pega development

Full Stack Java Developer – Government Client Active SC Clearance/Eligible A unique development opportunity to work on a Public Sector Based Large Scale programme with an innovative market leader as a Java Developer.

Require a Full Stack Java developer with strong back end Java experience to develop new features for our portfolio of Government Clients. You will join a team that prides itself on collaboration and engineering the best possible Java code.

Must Have Skills:

 Experience with Java 8, Java 11, Spring Framework, Spring Boot

 Solid understanding of JavaScript: Angular and NodeJS preferred

 Practical Micro services development experience

 Practical Relational Database development experience (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)  Agile development – Scrum, Kanban, TDD, BDD

Nice to have Skills:

 Good understanding of Docker and Kubernetes 

Experience in large scale integration projects involving messaging, web services and distributed systems

 Workflow/Business Process Management tools (Pega)

Senior Backend Engineer

London - 4 days on site

Up to £110k + benefits

We’re hiring for one of the UK’s fastest growing fintech scale-ups. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be deeply hands-on designing, building, deploying and operating scalable infrastructure services as part of a platform team. This is a role for someone who enjoys solving hard distributed systems problems and building robust foundations that others depend on.

Responsibilities:

Design, build, deploy, and operate secure, scalable infrastructure and automation

Improve and develop tools that make infrastructure easier for engineers to use

Research and adopt modern cloud-native technologies and best practices

Promote high engineering standards across code quality, testing, and automation

Skills:

Strong backend engineering capability (Golang, Java, or .NET)

Strong hands-on experience building and operating distributed systems in cloud environments (AWS or GCP)

Kubernetes and container orchestration experience

Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform, Pulumi, Crossplane or similar)

Proven track record leading platform or reliability transformations

Ability to influence across teams without formal authority

If you want to work on a product used by over 100,000 customers this is the role for you.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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

Location:Newcastle (60% onsite)

Contract:12 Months with strong likelihood of extension

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

IR35:Inside of IR35

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

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

Key Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essential Skills

Strong experience with Java

Cloud services development

Unit testing and automated testing practices

Desirable Skills

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

Experience with Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes

Experience using the Quarkus framework

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

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

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

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

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Lead Software Engineer - Digital & Technology Consulting A leading global innovation and transformation consultancy is looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join its growing technology practice. This role suits someone who enjoys solving complex problems, leading engineering teams, and delivering high-impact digital solutions across diverse industries. What youll be doing as a Lead Software Engineer : Leading the technical delivery of complex, cloud-based solutions Acting as a hands-on technical authority across architecture, development and troubleshooting Mentoring engineers and promoting modern engineering best practices Working closely with clients to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions Driving continuous improvement across the full software delivery lifecycle What they are looking for in a Lead Software Engineer: Proven experience as a Technical Lead or Senior engineer Strong software engineering and system design background Experience delivering enterprise applications on AWS, Azure or GCP Proficiency in JavaScript, Java or .NET Agile delivery experience (Scrum / Kanban) Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code and modern testing practices Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Whats on offer: Flexible working with autonomy over schedule Competitive salary and performance-related bonus 25 days annual leave plus buy options Excellent pension, healthcare and wellbeing benefits Purpose-led work with clear career progression Ok I'm in what's next? Apply now with your latest CV. TPBN1\_UKTJ

At The Stepstone Group, we have a simple yet very important mission: The right job for everyone. Using our data, platform, and technology, we create opportunities for jobseekers and companies around the world to find a perfect match in fair and equitable way. With over 20 brands across 30+ countries, we strive for fair and unbiased hiring.

Join our team of 3,000+ employees and be part of reshaping the labour market and becoming the worlds leading job platform.

Job Description

We have an opportunity for a Salesforce Engineer to join our thriving development community at Stepstone. You will be responsible for developing solutions that support our global Commercial strategy.

Working in the CRM function, you will be working with our internal stakeholders and product managers to understand their needs and work with your colleagues to create innovative solutions to drive our business systems forward.

You will play a vital role as we reimagine the labour market to make it work for everybody.

Your responsibilities:

• Apex, Aura/LWC, Visualforce development and tools such as Salesforce, Lightning (Aura &Web Component)
• Use Salesforce APIs to integrate with other systems used in the organization
• Adhere to Salesforce best practices, maintain code documentation, and write / maintain test classes for all custom development and assist/take ownership with each release cycle to implement and deploy new/updates to existing applications and code
• Drive initiatives, help the team deliver, translate non technical jargon into technical tasks and be responsible for having discussion with business stakeholders and product
• Work with the following tech/tools/methodology; Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, TDD, Agile, pair programming, Bitbucket, Bamboo

Qualifications

• Experience in the Salesforce platform
• Apex, Aura/LWC, Visualforce development with a strong understanding of development best practices
• Knowledge in JavaScript, HTML, CSS and understanding of CI/CD, REST API
• Experience working with Salesforce CPQ, Salesforce Billing, Revenue Recognition
• Certinia Financial Management and Accounting(Desirable)

Additional Information

Were a community here that cares as much about your life outside work as how you feel when youre with us. Because your job shouldnt take over your life, it should enrich it. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• 29 days holiday allowance + bank holidays
• Private medical and dental healthcare
• Matching pension contribution of 4 or 5% (after 3 years of service up to 10%)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance Cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hybrid working model (3 days working fromthe office)
• Volunteering days
• and you can bring your dog to the office onMondays and Fridays!

Our commitment

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at The Stepstone Group are critical to our success as a global company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

As a global business we further our DEI and sustainability progress by working with national and international bodies and are proud to have been recognised for our work - both locally and internationally, including:

• Armed Forces Covenant: SilverAward, Employer Recognition Scheme
• EcoVadis: Bronze Award
• Fertility Friendly Employer, accredited by Fertility Matters at Work
• RIDI (Recruitment Industry Disability) Awards: Inclusive Technology Award 2024
• Stonewall: Gold Award
• Stonewall: Top 100 Workplace Equality Index (85)

Principal Engineer (Cloud) Consultancy -AWS Azure Terraform Kubernetes

Leeds City Centre with Hybrid Working (2 days a week in the office)

£80,000£90,000 + Benefits

WRK digital is exclusively partnering with a leading digital consultancy to recruit aPrincipal

Engineer (Cloud) a hands-on technical leader who sets engineering standards and drives cloud excellence across major client engagements.

Youll shape technical direction, architect modern cloud platforms, mentor engineers, and contribute to high-impact digital transformation projects across a wide range of industries.

The Role

Youll lead architecture and technical strategy while remaining hands-on across cloud platform engineering, infrastructure automation, and high-quality software development. Youll guide engineering teams, collaborate closely with delivery leaders and product teams, and ensure complex cloud solutions are reliable, secure, scalable, and cost-effective.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cloud architecture and technical decision-making across major projects
• Design and build cloud-native platforms using AWS, Azure, Terraform, Kubernetes, and serverless technologies
• Write and review high-quality, production-ready code across the full stack
• Champion best practices in security, testing, CI/CD, observability, and operational excellence
• Implement monitoring, metrics, and tracing solutions to ensure reliability and performance
• Mentor engineers and help shape engineering standards and modern practices
• Contribute to presales activities including proposals, estimates, and technical pitches
• Facilitate architecture workshops and collaborative engineering sessions

What Youll Need

• Deep experience with AWS and/or Azure
• Strong expertise in Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, ECS, and cloud-native tooling
• Excellent understanding of cloud security, IAM, and zero-trust principles
• Strong backend engineering skills (C#, Python, Node.js, Java)
• Good working knowledge of front-end frameworks such as React and TypeScript
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines and modern automation
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven experience mentoring engineers and leading technical discussions

Nice to Have:GCP experience, public sector background, accessibility awareness, or use of AI-assisted engineering tools.

How to Apply

WRK digital is managing this recruitment process on behalf of our client.

To apply or discuss this opportunity confidentially, please contactCharlieat WRK digital.

Job Title: Technical LeadLocation: Leeds / Hybrid, 2x days per week
Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 + Benefits

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing, modern technology consultancy as a Technical Lead. In this fully customer-facing role, you’ll oversee architecture, engineering processes, and technical implementation across impactful client projects.

You’ll work at the forefront of modern cloud and software engineering practices, shaping scalable digital solutions while collaborating with highly skilled engineers. This role offers the perfect balance of hands-on technical delivery, strategic oversight, and leadership responsibility within a supportive and forward-thinking engineering community.

Technical Lead Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and technical design of scalable, modern digital solutions across client engagements.
• Oversee engineering processes, ensuring best practices in development, quality assurance, and delivery.
• Contribute hands-on to development using preferred tools and languages while maintaining accountability for overall solution quality.
• Establish and evolve engineering ecosystems that promote high-quality output, including CI/CD, automation, testing strategies, and developer environments.
• Shape effective ways of working, including requirements elaboration, pair programming, and robust QA approaches.
• Act as a technical authority for clients, building strong stakeholder relationships and providing clear technical direction.
• Lead and mentor engineering teams, ensuring collective ownership of delivery excellence.
• Participate in central technical forums and communities to continuously improve standards and leverage shared expertise.

Technical Lead Requirements

• Strong experience delivering modern technology stacks and cloud-based platforms.
• Proven capability across front-end technologies such as React, Vue, or Flutter.
• Proficiency in back-end languages such as C#, Java, Python, Node.js, or Go.
• Demonstrable ability to write maintainable, reliable, and testable code.
• Good knowledge of data storage solutions, architecture design patterns, and secure development practices.
• Broad experience with CI/CD pipelines and test automation tooling.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, service layers, and data management patterns.
• Passion for emerging technologies such as AI/ML, IoT, edge computing, or blockchain.
• Strong working knowledge of agile principles and modern delivery methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and teamwork skills.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to lead through complexity and uncertainty.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid working model supporting flexibility and work-life balance.
• Exposure to a broad range of technologies, industries, and complex delivery environments.
• Opportunity to shape architecture and engineering standards at a strategic level.
• Clear pathway for continued professional growth and leadership development.
• Supportive, collaborative engineering culture built around continuous learning and technical excellence.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

JobTitle:TechnicalLead/StaffSoftwareEngineer//EngineeringLead/TechnicalDirector/ChiefEngineer

Salary:£63,000-£103,000

Location:Bristol

Ourclientisseekingenthusiasticandproactiveindividualstojointheirgrowingteam.Workinginabusybutdynamicenvironment,youwillJoinourclientsDigital&Datateamworkingalongsideproduct,designandawiderangeofotherexpertsandcross-disciplinaryteamstobringideastolifethroughinnovativesoftwaresolutions.ThisisahybridrolewithtwodaysintheofficeinCentralLondon.

Ourclienthasover4,000strategists,innovators,designers,consultants,digitalexperts,scientists,engineers,andtechnologists.Andhaveadeepexpertiseinanumberofareasnotlimitedtobutincludingconsumerandmanufacturing,defencefinancialservicesandtransport.WithteamsthatoperategloballyfromofficesacrosstheUK,Ireland,theUS,Nordics,andNetherlands.

JobDescription

WhyconsiderjoiningtheDigital&Datacommunity

• Growaflexibleanduniquecareerwithinatrust-basedenvironmentthatvaluesexcellence,innovation,andcuriosity.Youhavetheoptiontoprogresswithusonatechnicalcareertrack.NoneedtogoontothePartnercareertrackifthisdoesntalignwithwhatyouwanttodo.
• Workonabroadvarietyofprojectsandtechstacksforclientsacrosssevensectors-noprojectiseverthesame

Techstackrequiredideally:

Whileweadvocateforusingtherighttechfortherighttask,youcanexpecttoworkwiththefollowingtechnologiestoensurescalable,high-performanceapplications:

• ProgrammingLanguages:JavaScript/TypeScript,Java,C#
• Frameworks:Vue/Angular/React/Node/Next,Spring/SpringBoot,.NET/ASP.NET
• Cloudplatforms:AWS,GCP,Azure
• CI/CD:Jenkins,GitHubActions,AzureDevOps
• IaC:Terraform,CloudFormation,AzureBicep
• PragmaticandsafeusageofAIthroughtheSDLC(e.g.usingMCPtocombinetoolsininterestingandeffectiveways)

Qualifications

Essentialrequirements

• Experienceinmanagingandtechnicallyleadingasoftwareengineeringteam
• Soft-skillstointeractwithclients,demonstratingcredibilityintechnologyandoveralldelivery
• Provencapabilityinshapingtheend-to-endsoftwaredeliverylifecycle,drivingimprovementsacrossdevelopment,testing,deployment,andoperationalphases.
• Abilitytoimplementinfrastructure-as-code,CI/CD,andefficientreleasemanagementstrategies.
• Enhancesystemperformanceusingloadtesting,caching,andoptimizingdatabasequeriesandapplicationlogicforbetterscalabilityandresponsetimes.
• ExpertiseinmodernengineeringstandardssuchasTDD,contracttesting,andsecurecoding,aswellasarchitecturalpatternslikeevent-drivenarchitectureandplatformmigration.
• Experienceprovidingtechnicalsubjectmatterexpertisetoshapebidsandclientproposals.Canpresentproposedapproachesanddiscusstechnicalimplementationwithprospectiveclientsduringthesalesprocess

YouarerequiredtobeabletoworkintheUKfulltimewithoutrestrictionandbeeligibleforSCclearance.Ifyoufeelyouhavetherelevantskillsandexperiencerequiredforthisrole,thenpleaseapplytoEvolveRecruitment,KingstonuponThamesformoreinformation.

Duetothehighvolumeofapplicationswereceiveitisnotalwayspossibletorespondtounsuccessfulapplicants.Therefore,ifwehavenotrespondedtoyourapplicationwithinfivedayspleaseassumethatonthisoccasionyourapplicationhasnotbeensuccessful.

Role / Job Title:Azure Cosmos DB DeveloperWork Location:LondonMode of Working:Hybrid

• Office Requirement: 1 day a week mandatory in office

The RoleThe role will be integral to realising the customer’s vision and strategy in transforming some of their critical application and data engineering components. As a global financial markets infrastructure and data provider, the customer keeps abreast of the latest cutting technologies enabling their core services and business requirements. The role is critical in this endeavour by the means of enabling the technical and quality assurance thought leadership and excellence required for the purpose.Your Responsibilities

• Develop cloud-native applications using Azure Cosmos DB (SQL API, Mongo API).
• Build reusable libraries and frameworks in C#/.NET or Node.js
• Establish robust CI/CD pipelines through GitLAB DevOps to streamline delivery and reduce operational overhead.
• Design efficient data models tailored to NoSQL principles and application requirements.
• Write and tune queries to minimize RU consumption and improve response times.
• Implement indexing strategies and partitioning schemes for optimal performance.
• Develop efficient queries using Cosmos DB SQL syntax.
• Implement automated testing and unit test frameworks.
• Collaborate with solution architects and DevOps teams to integrate Cosmos DB into microservices
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and data protection standards

Your ProfileEssential Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Hands-on experience with Azure Cosmos DB including query optimisation and throughput management
• Thorough understanding of Cosmos DB Change Data Feed (CDF) and integration and debugging of Spark with Cosmos CDF.
• High technical proficiency with Cosmos DB SDKs (e.g., .NET, Java, Python, Node.js)
• Thorough understanding of Spark distributed computing concepts.
• High technical proficiency in PySpark and Spark Concepts.
• Experience with concurrency patterns, CLR, and scalable application design.
• Deep understanding of Azure services including Azure Functions, App Services, AKS, and Logic Apps.
• Experience with SQL API and familiarity with other APIs.
• Strong understanding of partitioning, indexing, and consistency levels.
• Experience with Git, version control, and continuous integration tools.
• Strong goal-oriented outlook, problem solving capabilities, written and verbal communication skills, and collaborative mindset to work with internal and external stakeholders.

Location:Newcastle (60% onsite)

Contract:12 Months with strong likelihood of extension

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities

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

Essential Skills

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

Desirable Skills

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

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

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

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Full Stack Software Engineer React Typescript Java Banking London

This is a new and exclusive opportunity for a Full Stack Software Engineer who is primarily front office focused with React (75%) and Java (25%) to join this thriving front office derivatives team in this investment bank

Role details

Title: Full Stack Software Engineer
Technical focus - React (75%) and Java (25%)
Employer: front office banking derivatives
Permanent role salary £85- £125,000 plus bonus and pension
Location: London City and home working hybrid 50/50%
Technical stack: primarily Front end React/ typescript node.JS focused with a java base

This is an VP Banking front office Full Stack Software Engineer which is primarily GUI focused on React, 70% and some back end with Java 30%

This is a front office derivatives investment bank, and you will be working with international teams on big front office trading projects

This role will be interviewed in December, and offer out in January

Position Description

Derivatives Front Office Full Stack Application

We’re looking for a Software Engineer for our front office suite of application supporting trading, marketing, trade analysis and research.

You will be a Hands-on Full Stack developer using React as front end and Java 21 as the primary language for back end

Work with other teams including Front office risk teams, trading desk, Quants, and DevOps to build state of the art front to back pricing and risk solution

This is an interesting role in a thriving area of the bank

For more information, and the chance to be considered, please do send through a CV- Good luck

React and java and full and stack and (bank or derivatives)

To find out more about Huxley, please visit

Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

Location:Newcastle (60% onsite)

Contract:12 Months with strong likelihood of extension

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities

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

Essential Skills

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

Desirable Skills

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

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

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

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Surrey - 5 days onsite
£50,000 £85,000 + benefits
UK Passport required - eligible for MOD clearance

Standard 8 is recruiting a Senior Java/C++ GUI Developer for a defence engineering team building real-time, high-data systems used in live operational environments.

This is not web apps. It s performance-heavy software, complex GUIs and systems that have to work first time.

The Job

You ll join an experienced Java team developing desktop applications for data-intensive, mathematically heavy systems.

Day to day:

• Building Java applications with JavaFX or Swing
• Working in Linux environments
• Contributing to real-time processing systems
• Getting stuck into C++ where needed
• Testing properly, not just hoping for the best

What You Need

• 5+ years Java background software engineering experience
• Solid GUI development using JavaFX or Swing
• Some C++ experience (at least a year)
• Experience with real-time or high-throughput systems
• Comfortable working on Linux

You ll need to be methodical, adaptable and take pride in your work. No hand-holding.

Nice to Have

• Linux optimisation and deployment experience
• Networking fundamentals (IP protocols, Ethernet configuration)
• Low-level Linux or driver interfacing
• DSP, signal or image processing knowledge

Non-Negotiables

• UK national with a valid UK passport
• Able to work onsite five days a week
• Relevant degree (or equivalent technical background)

If you re an experienced engineer who prefers serious technical work over corporate theatre, we should speak.

Job Requirements

Position description:

Responsible for architecting and implementing full end-to-end Teamcenter DevOps pipelines. The pipelines will deploy customized customer-specific solutions to running Teamcenter systems following industry-standard practices and innovative technology usage. The ideal candidate will have

1. Strong fundamental understanding of DevOps concepts and underlying core-components used in DevOps pipelines like Orchestrator, Artifact repository, Source code management etc.
2. Good familiarity and experience with DevOps pipeline orchestration tools like Jenkins, Bamboo, Azure DevOps etc.
3. General software architecture experience good understanding of software architectures, design-patterns, and standards. Familiarity with enterprise friendly software architecture aspects is another added advantage e.g. SSL, communications, firewalls, proxy usage etc.
4. Familiarity with Teamcenter software landscape and architectures is a must.
5. Experience with modern containerization technologies like Docker.
6. Experience with standard out-of-the-box DevOps tools like Nexus, JFrog, Maven, ANT etc.
7. Usage of command-line tools and automated/silent execution of DevOps tools.
8. Excellent scripting skills with modern scripting/programming languages, preferably Python or Ansible.
9. Prior experience with other TC DevOps solutions would be added advantage.

Work Experience

• Strong problem-solving skills and logical thinking ability.
• Good aptitude and motivation for learning, including self-learning technical concepts. Candidate must be good in reviewing and learning official technical documentation for industry standard tools.
• Familiarity and high level of confidence with at least one programming language, preferably Python or Java.
• Good understanding of software architectures and communication protocols.
• Good to have points:
• Understanding of background services and automation skills.
• Familiarity with command-line tools.
• Basic understanding of containerization technologies, for example: Docker.
• UK national with ability to get SC clearance

A leading global technology organisation is seeking a hands on Junior Architect to join a high performing engineering group building secure, scalable, cloud native platforms. You ll work on modern Azure and Java solutions that will underpin future AI driven capabilities, perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and shaping architecture within a large-scale environment.

You ll collaborate closely with senior architects and engineering teams to design, build, and evolve cloud-native services on Azure. This is a highly technical role where you ll influence architectural decisions while remaining actively involved in coding, reviewing, and improving Java-based microservices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and delivering Azure-hosted Java microservices and platform components.
• Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub or Azure DevOps, ensuring high standards of quality, security, and observability.
• Performing complex Java development, code reviews, and mentoring developers on best practices.
• Modelling and optimising data flows, working closely with data engineering teams to ensure reliability and performance.
• Documenting architectures, supporting production readiness, and helping prevent incidents.
• Modernising legacy technologies and adapting to internal Java-based frameworks and toolsets.
• Contributing to the organisation s long-term AI readiness through data, service, and governance improvements.

What you’ll bring:

• 10+ years software engineering experience, including 4+ years in Azure/Java architecture or similar.
• Strong data engineering awareness: modelling, pipelines, performance tuning, SQL/NoSQL, and data governance familiarity.
• Deep Java expertise (Spring ecosystem) with the ability to design, develop, and review complex code.
• Solid experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with containers/Kubernetes (AKS), Git workflows, and DevSecOps practices.
• Flexibility to work with legacy stacks and internal frameworks.
• Experience with Cosmos DB or large-scale data migration projects is a bonus.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills within Agile teams.
• Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience.

You ll be joining a collaborative, international engineering environment with a clear roadmap toward AI enabled capabilities. This is a long term contract with strong potential for extension, offering full remote working with occasional travel (once a month or every other month) to London or Cardiff.

With interview slots planned for w/c 9 March 2026, early applications are encouraged. Send your CV for a confidential conversation today.

The Post

The Senior Developer plays a pivotal role in the design, development, delivery and ongoing maintenance of software systems that support the university’s strategic and operational needs. The postholder will lead development lifecycles, ensuring that software solutions are robust, secure, scalable and aligned with best practice.

Working in a rapidly evolving technological environment, the Senior Developer will take responsibility for creating, maintaining and improving systems, as well as diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues. The role requires close collaboration with stakeholders across the university, translating business requirements into effective technical solutions. As a subject matter expert, the post‑holder will also contribute to future planning, recommending improvements and innovations across the university’s digital ecosystem.

Description of Duties

• Lead the design, development, coding, security and installation of software solutions across a wide range of information systems
• Manage and oversee the full software development lifecycle of solutions
• Work with business customers to assess operational feasibility by analysing requirements, defining problems, evaluating options and proposing solutions
• Develop software solutions by engaging with stakeholders at all levels, understanding information needs, system flows, data usage and business processes
• Investigate and resolve complex problem areas across systems and integrations
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the software development lifecycle
• Produce high-quality documentation including flowcharts, diagrams, layouts, code comments and clear coding patterns to support maintainability
• Supervise external developers and contractors, ensuring adherence to university coding standards and lifecycle processes
• Support technical engagement with third-party suppliers and contract managers for cloud and on-premise systems
• Define and implement system specifications, standards and programming approaches
• Provide supervision, guidance and technical leadership to developers and other colleagues
• Conduct systems analysis and recommend improvements to processes, policies and procedures
• Use security-by-design to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and security of information and systems
• Ensure systems meet required accessibility standards and support inclusive digital experiences

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline
• Substantial professional software development experience

Knowledge & Experience

• Strong proficiency in Java development and use of APIs
• Experience of modern CI/CD including version control
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle, from conception and architecture through to delivery and maintenance
• Strong understanding of professional software engineering practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing and operational support
• Ability to ensure products and web services meet standards of security, reliability, cost‑effectiveness and scalability
• Experience developing and supporting large‑scale enterprise applications
• Experience working in cross‑functional teams and contributing to product and engineering decisions

Skills & Attributes

• A customer‑focused approach to service design, delivery and evaluation
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and advocacy skills
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise documentation
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work systematically in a busy environment
• Ability to gather, analyse and interpret information effectively
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong user‑centred approach to development
• Logical thinking and strong analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development

Desirable Criteria

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience working with student records systems such as Banner or SITS
• Experience of Git, Jenkins or other relevant devops tools
• Full‑stack development experience (frontend and backend)
• Knowledge of ITIL, Prince2 or Agile
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and containerisation/orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and Docker

Additional Information

*X2 positions available*

Full time

Fixed term for up to 2 years

The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 26 March 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 01 April 2026.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship depending on candidate circumstances under SOC code 2134.

The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.

For a full description of duties and essential/desirable criteria please click the apply button, which will take you directly to the University Website.

EV battery charging engineer

Overview

This role sits within the Powertrain Charging Systems team, in the Charging Validation & Verification organisational unit. The role will focus on delivering data from tests in support of design release activity or technology advancement of electric vehicle charging infrastructure compatibility.

The main activity for this role is to, as part of a team, prepare test facility or test parts with instrumentation which enables measurement of a wide range of charging system signals and variables, both on-board and external to the vehicle. In addition, this role will support the collection of data in a wide range of environments such as in a test facility, on public roads and proving grounds.

The key outcome of this role is to help create a modern luxury seamless & stress-free charging experience for our customers

Your responsibilities:

Identify and trace Charge Point Operators (CPOs).

Manage and update test vehicles with required hardware (HW) and software (SW) configurations for lab / road drive testing.

Develop detailed route maps to create comprehensive drive plans for interoperability testing.

Coordinate across multiple teams for test vehicle bookings/availability for drive test.

Ensure availability and alignment with cross-functional teams for smooth execution of test activities.

Conduct lab-based interoperability testing in line with industry standards and protocols. & Ensure compliance with ISO 15118, DIN 70121, IEC 61851, and OCPP specifications.

Identify compatibility issues between test vehicle and charging stations, using data visualization tools (i.e. Tableau, JIRA, Xray) during road drive testing.

After identifying the number one compatibility issue, start and be a key part of the problem-solving process with the support of the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Test Engineer(s);

Following the successful issue resolution, contribute to the teams FMA tracker (Failure Mode Avoidance) is up to date and contains at least one test case to prevent recurrence (the team will run the generated test case(s) on its charging station emulator for all future vehicles);

Build knowledge around Charging Stations OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and how they are developing their products.

Work towards improving our future electric vehicles at a software and electronics level.

Support preparation of test facility and/or test parts to enable effective and timely data delivery.

Offer technical advice and guidance on collection and measurement of data. To collate, manipulate and interpret data which will be used to inform engineering resolutions

Execute commissioning and acceptance testing of measurement equipment

Carry out data quality and performance reporting for measurement equipment and capability

To conduct studies regarding fault rectification to ensure minimum down-time

To support continuous improvement activity with the goal of improving test efficiency and/or product quality

To support all activities that result in a positive outcome from any audit, e.g. TS16949, OHSAS18001, ISO 14001

Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

Key Interactions

EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) Suppliers

Vehicle Engineering

Charging system, software & hardware teams

Quality colleagues

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

Good communication and negotiation skills

Strong organizational and planning skills

Eagerness to learn about Electric Vehicle Charging

Studying data and reporting test data.

Natural problem-solver with structured approach to problem solving in a technical environment.

The ability to validate, prepare and read documentation.

Knowledge of Health and Safety processes

Computer literate, including Microsoft Office competency to produce plans, presentations, graphs, process and Single Point Lesson (SPL) documents.

UK Class 2 & Class 3 Driving permit mandatory.

UK driving license with less than 6 penalty points, no disqualification, 2 years accident-free record.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:

Demonstrable software integration knowledge

Vehicle charging Systems and applications experience.

Demonstrable electronic hardware design & test knowledge

Awareness of existing charging Standards (e.g. CCS / COMBO, DIN 70121 and ISO15118)

Six Sigma, Black Belt and Green Belt Training and certification.

Experience with IATF16949 or ISO9001 standards and requirements

Experience and certification for conducting testing on proving grounds.

Knowledge of instrument calibration processes.

Proficient in the use and application of a programming / scripting language (C/C++, python, Java, or similar)

• Educated to Degree level in a Systems, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic or related field or equivalent.

Job Title: Technical Lead / Staff Software Engineer//Engineering Lead/Technical Director/Chief Engineer

Salary: £63,000 - £103,000

Location: Manchester

Our client is seeking enthusiastic and proactive individuals to join their growing team. Working in a busy but dynamic environment, you will Join our clients Digital & Data team working alongside product, design and a wide range of other experts and cross-disciplinary teams to bring ideas to life through innovative software solutions. This is a hybrid role with two days in the office in Central London.

Our client has over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And have a deep expertise in a number of areas not limited to but including consumer and manufacturing, defence financial services and transport. With teams that operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, the US, Nordics, and Netherlands.

Job Description

Why consider joining the Digital & Data community

• Grow a flexible and unique career within a trust-based environment that values excellence, innovation, and curiosity. You have the option to progress with us on a technical career track. No need to go onto the Partner career track if this doesnt align with what you want to do.
• Work on a broad variety of projects and tech stacks for clients across seven sectors - no project is ever the same

Tech stack required ideally:

While we advocate for using the right tech for the right task, you can expect to work with the following technologies to ensure scalable, high-performance applications:

• Programming Languages: JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C#
• Frameworks: Vue/Angular/React/Node/Next, Spring/Spring Boot, .NET/ASP.NET
• Cloud platforms: AWS, GCP, Azure
• CI/CD:Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps
• IaC: Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure Bicep
• Pragmatic and safe usage of AI through the SDLC (e.g. using MCP to combine tools in interesting and effective ways)

Qualifications

Essential requirements

• Experience in managing and technically leading a software engineering team
• Soft-skills to interact with clients, demonstrating credibility in technology and overall delivery
• Proven capability in shaping the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle, driving improvements across development, testing, deployment, and operational phases.
• Ability to implement infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and efficient release management strategies.
• Enhance system performance using load testing, caching, and optimizing database queries and application logic for better scalability and response times.
• Expertise in modern engineering standards such as TDD, contract testing, and secure coding, as well as architectural patterns like event-driven architecture and platform migration.
• Experience providing technical subject matter expertise to shape bids and client proposals. Can present proposed approaches and discuss technical implementation with prospective clients during the sales process

You are required to be able to work in the UK full time without restriction and be eligible forSC clearance.If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience required for this role, then please apply to Evolve Recruitment, Kingston upon Thames for more information.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Permanent | Hybrid Working | South East England We are partnering with a leading organisation operating in a complex, real-time operational environment to recruit a Technical Lead within its Integrated Operations and Planning technology domain. This role sits at the heart of mission-critical systems that power operational planning and real-time control functions. The product suite underpins essential processes such as workforce planning, scheduling, disruption management and integrated control operations. You will shape the technical direction of these platforms, ensuring solutions are scalable, resilient and future-ready. Working closely with Product and Delivery leadership, you will balance business priorities with sound engineering decisions to deliver measurable operational value. Role Purpose - Provide technical leadership for a product team, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure and fit for purpose - Act as the technical authority across product, delivery and engineering collaboration - Guide and mentor engineers, promoting sustainable engineering practices across the full product lifecycle - Balance short-term delivery objectives with long-term maintainability, resilience and cost-effectiveness Key Responsibilities - Provide hands-on leadership, setting coding standards and reviewing designs to ensure best practice in security, performance and integration - Define and own technical architecture across operational planning and control products - Partner with Product Managers to translate business requirements into technical designs, effort estimates and roadmaps - Work with Delivery Leads to align technical feasibility with delivery timelines, identifying risks and dependencies early - Champion modern engineering practices including CI/CD, cloud-native design, API-first development and automated testing - Collaborate with enterprise architecture and governance forums to ensure alignment with broader technology strategy and standards - Act as a trusted advisor to operational stakeholders, clearly articulating technical trade-offs and outcomes - Mentor and develop engineers, fostering a high-performing, continuously improving team culture - Lead root cause analysis and resolution of critical production issues impacting live operations Experience & Skills Required - Proven experience as a Technical Lead or Principal Engineer within large-scale, mission-critical systems - Strong software engineering background with expertise in at least one major development stack (e.g. Java, .NET, Python or optimisation tooling) - Experience designing and delivering cloud-native solutions (AWS preferred), with strong knowledge of APIs, event-driven architecture and microservices - Familiarity with operational planning, scheduling or real-time control systems within transport or similarly complex environments (desirable) - Strong understanding of DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and observability - Experience working within Agile delivery environments and shaping effective team ways of working - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance time, cost and technical debt considerations - Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, translating technical concepts into clear business value - Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and building high-performing teams - Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent practical experience