Principal Cloud Platform Engineer - Contract

Location: Hybrid (60% office / 40% remote)
Rate: £580 - £618 per day - Inside IR35
Engagement: PAYE via Umbrella Company only

Role Overview

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

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

Key Responsibilities

Drive cloud infrastructure enhancements aligned to strategic and budgetary objectives.

Collaborate with engineering teams on the design, build, and delivery of scalable cloud services.

Enable stakeholders to adopt modern cloud-native architectures and best practices.

Ensure cloud platforms adhere to security, compliance, and software lifecycle standards.

Automate operational workflows, incident remediation, and escalation processes.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience in cloud engineering with professional certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred).

Ability to translate High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) into implementable solutions.

Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, and Python or Java.

Deep experience with CI/CD pipelines and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Knowledge of SIEM, cloud security controls, and cloud security tooling.

Experience with incident, problem, and change management processes.

Hands-on experience with Wiz (Wiz Cloud, Wiz Defend).

Strong containerisation expertise (Docker, Kubernetes).

Experience with Windows and Red Hat Linux environments.

Automation experience using Chef or similar configuration management tools.

GCP-Focused Experience (Highly Desirable)

Infrastructure automation using Deployment Manager or Terraform.

IAM roles, Service Accounts, and Organization Policies.

CI/CD tooling including Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, and Cloud Deploy.

GCP Networking (VPC, firewall rules, load balancing).

Observability and security tooling (Cloud Logging, Monitoring, Security Command Centre).

Experience with GKE and container orchestration.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience within financial services or other regulated environments.

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant technical discipline.

CISSP or equivalent security certification

Contract: 6 months (likely extension)

Rate: £476 per day (Inside IR35)

Location: Manchester 1 day per week onsite

Start Date: 1st April

Interview Process: 2 stages

Project: Large-scale public sector programme

Overview We are looking for experienced Java Software Developers to support a major digital transformation programme within the public sector. The role involves building secure, scalable services and contributing to a high-performing Agile delivery team.

Key Responsibilities Develop, enhance, and maintain Java-based applications and microservices.

Work within cross-functional Agile teams (Developers, BAs, QAs, DevOps).

Contribute to API development, integration, and backend service build.

Deliver clean, testable, maintainable code aligned with best practices.

Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and continuous improvement.

Collaborate closely with architects and technical leads to ensure robust designs.

Support release processes and CI/CD pipelines.

Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience in Java (8 or 11+) .

Hands-on experience with Spring / Spring Boot frameworks.

Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.

Good understanding of AWS, Azure, or similar cloud platforms .

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, etc.).

Experience with TDD/BDD and unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).

Background in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.

Ability to work within secure, complex, large-scale government / enterprise settings.

Desirable Skills Experience with public sector or GDS-aligned projects.

Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or containerised environments.

Exposure to messaging technologies (Kafka, SNS/SQS, RabbitMQ).

Understanding of monitoring/logging tools (ELK, Grafana, Prometheus).

Additional Information Role is Inside IR35 payable via umbrella.

Onsite requirement: 1 day per week in Manchester .

Must be eligible to work in the UK and pass standard BPSS checks.

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

About Sparta Global

Embark on a transformative career journey with Sparta Global, where diversity, innovation, and passion for technology converge. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, offering not just jobs, but dynamic careers in the tech industry. You’ll work alongside enthusiastic professionals, receiving top-tier training and mentorship to hone your skills for success in both public and private sectors. Our commitment to designing impactful careers and coaching future leaders is evident in our over 10 prestigious awards in Learning & Development and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. As a Top 20 Employer for Social Mobility and a proud B-Corp certified organisation, we’re not just advancing careers; we’re fostering a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive tech landscape. Join us in shaping the future of technology - where your growth is our mission, and your success, our pride. Apply now to be part of our award-winning team at Sparta Global.

About this role

You’ll develop your skills in the most exciting industry ready technology available today.

You’ll be working closely with other developers, designers, analysts and testers to create, maintain and modify systems to meet the demands of the client.

You will creatively solve complex problems during dynamic and meaningful projects.

You will write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, troubleshoot and debug issues with existing software, participate in code reviews and provide feedback and new ideas, ironing out the project requirements or planning on how to tackle challenges.

Discover, research and learn new technologies to stay up to date with the latest trends in the industry.

We’re not expecting you to have the proficiencies right away - that’s where our award-winning Academy comes in. We are the experts in building skills and confidence in a fun and supportive environment that will not only challenge you but also develop your specialist capabilities ready to work on our clients’ projects.

What we’re looking for.

To be successful for this role you will demonstrate a level of ability in C#, Java or similar. You will be passionate about technology and eager to learn full stack programme development to an advanced level.

We’re seeking candidates who can exemplify our values:

Empathy and Diversity: Integrity, respect, and a commitment to inclusivity.

Drive: A goal-oriented mindset with pride in exceeding targets.

Collaboration: A team-focused approach, fostering positive relationships.

Innovation: Curiosity, creativity, and openness to diverse ideas.

Flexibility: Adaptability and composure in the face of change.

As a national organisation with clients across the UK, we require all candidates to have the flexibility and willingness to relocate post training for deployment to client site. Remote working cannot be guaranteed. You must have eligibility to work in the UK for the duration of your contract with Sparta Global (British or Irish Citizenship, EU Settled Status, or Permanent Visa Holder). We do not offer visa sponsorships or accept Graduate or PSW Visas due to time limitations.

Why you should apply:

Our environment is designed to nurture your talents and skills, your hard work and progress are not just appreciated - they’re tangibly rewarded. We conduct performance-based reviews every six months, offering you the chance to increase your earning potential twice a year. This regular appraisal system is our way of ensuring that your efforts and achievements are consistently recognised and rewarded.

We also provide:

20 days annual leave + bank holidays.

An extra day off for your birthday.

Pension.

Eye care.

Death in service cover.

Cycle to work scheme.

Season ticket loan.

Employee assistance program.

Yearly budget for personal development.

Access to alumni and community networks.

Opportunities to be brand ambassadors.

Being employed by Sparta Global is an investment in your future that pays dividends along the way. We give you breadth of experience and skills, along with increasing opportunities to develop further and earn more. No two career paths look the same at Sparta.

Our Recruitment Process:

Begin your journey by applying online and our team will review your application. If you pass our initial screening, you’ll be invited to complete our online assessments and first stage interview. If successful, the final stage is a competency-based interview, here you’ll have the opportunity to impress us with your ability to communicate effectively and exhibit behavioural competencies through relevant examples. We’re looking for candidates who can demonstrate a collaborative spirit and a growth mindset.

The Talent Team will be there to support and answer any questions you have. You can also visit our YouTube channel to gain valuable insights and expert advice on virtual interviews, strategies to manage nerves, and tips on nonverbal communication.

We look forward to receiving your application - good luck!

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Role:Mobile Backend Developer - Kotlin and javaDuration: 6 MonthsLocation:Manchester, UK (3 days Hybrid)

The Role

Seeking a Senior Application Engineer ( Backend cloud based application development) with deep technical expertise and thought leadership. You will drive strategy for your area of expertise across teams and foster a developer community within your domain. The role involves mentoring junior staff, ensuring high-quality deliverables, promoting best practices like TDD and BDD, and leading engineering practices across the SDLC.

Your responsibilities:

• Provide advanced technical expertise in Backend Development, supporting the team with effective solutions and practical insights.
• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
• Demonstrate a commitment to keeping up with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, actively applying them in your work.
• Contribute new ideas, tools, and methodologies to help foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
• Share knowledge and mentor peers and junior engineers, supporting their growth and skills development.
• Collaborate with technical leads, IT teams, and business stakeholders to understand project requirements, implications, and dependencies.
• Review and provide feedback on technical documentation, suggesting improvements where appropriate.
• Promote and practice best development approaches such as Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) to deliver high-quality, maintainable code.
• Apply design patterns to address complex problems, ensuring code is efficient, readable, and reusable.
• Adhere to IT and Information Security policies and procedures in all engineering activities.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• Preferred - Experience of building distributed scalable microservices using Java/Kotlin, Spring Boot, OAuth 2.0, Secure API design
• Understanding of API design for mobile application with event driven architecture
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of the financial services industry
• Other technologies/areas: AWS, API Design, Automation testing

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

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to

take ownership of end-to-end solution architecture across application and data

domains. You will collaborate with engineering, product, and data specialists

to define scalable architectures, guide design decisions, and ensure alignment

across distributed teams.

This is a highly influential, client-facing role where you will shape the technical vision and act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain end-to-end solution architecture across enterprise applications and data platforms.
• Translate business and stakeholder requirements into scalable technical designs.
• Ensure alignment between frontend, backend, integration, and data components.
• Establish and enforce architectural governance, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with internal technical and data specialists (who handle deep implementation).
• Lead architecture discussions with client stakeholders and provide strategic technical guidance.
• Support long-term roadmap planning and capacity forecasting.
• Identify architectural risks, trade-offs, and opportunities for optimisation.
• Review solution designs and guide engineering teams across distributed locations.
• Communicate architectural decisions clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive Experience as a Solution Architect or similar senior architectural role.
• Strong background in designing enterprise or cloud-native architectures.
• Experience operating in multi-team, distributed delivery environments.
• Ability to balance technical depth with commercial and stakeholder alignment.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience aligning architecture across application and/or data platforms.
• Familiarity with API-driven and integration-based ecosystems.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with:
  • .NET, Java ecosystems
  • Modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue.js, etc.)
  • Integration of modern AI components, including Model Context Protocol (MCP)
• Understanding of data platform integration concepts.
• Experience contributing to longer-term product or technology roadmaps.
• background in regulated or large enterprise environments.

Tech Stack

• Backend: Java, .NET
• Frontend: React, Vue.js
• Data: Snowflake
• Scripting/ML/Automation: Python
• Cloud: AWS

Job Title: Solution Architect

Location: London, UK

Job Type: Contract

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

Senior Software Engineer - (9 month contract)

Salary: Negotiable
Shift: Days Mon-Fri
Location: Remote - Can live anywhere

We are recruiting for an innovative market leader within the industry who are a major player in their field, miles ahead of the competition. This is an opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer to showcase their skills across multiple state-of-the-art automated facilities within the UK. You ll be based from home and will be focused on software development and JAVA development for highly automated distribution factories across the UK.
The Senior software engineer will be involved in some high level software development projects within automated warehouse environments.

Non Negotiable skills required for the Senior Software Engineer

• 5 years minimum experience in JAVA development
• Extensive software development experience
• Understanding of distribution and automated warehouse environments
• Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with site teams, colleagues, and management effectively.

The Senior Software Engineer will benefit from:

• Competitive pay rate
• Working for a highly reputable company
• Remote working from anywhere in the UK

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Chris Bacchus at Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.

Our client is a leading specialist financial services provider currently building a technology hub in Manchester. They are seeking an experienced IT Systems Architect to provide technical leadership and architectural direction across key technology programmes.

About the Role

The IT Systems Architect holds overall technical authority for one or more programmes or Agile Release Trains, ensuring technical alignment, architectural governance, and successful delivery of business and technical outcomes. Working closely with other technology teams, you will ensure that architectural outcomes are withing required guardrails, shaping the Architectural Runway, guiding implementation, and championing best-practice architecture across the organisation.

This role requires deep expertise in SAFe/Agile architectural design, with the ability to operate flexibly within both Agile and Waterfall environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and continually refine the Architectural Runway, technical vision, and enabler epics for applications, data, and infrastructure.
• Influence programme roadmaps and backlogs, preparing architectural outputs for Program Increment planning.
• Promote and embed a scaled agility mindset, values, and practices across teams.
• Drive measurable delivery velocity, best-practice adoption, and effective implementation of new designs.
• Guide Developers, Engineers, BAs, BRDs, and Project Managers to ensure architectural alignment and technical coherence.
• Collaborate with Technical and Enterprise Architects to ensure adherence to technical standards, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Define and support requirements for system stability, technology upgrades, and pipeline improvements.
• Enforce technical guardrails through effective design governance.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Expert knowledge of enterprise workflow systems, distributed architecture, and communication architectures.
• Senior-level understanding of SDLC, architectural methodologies, and multi-platform environments
• Strong experience with web-based, service-based, and enterprise application architectures.
• Proven ability to manage code quality and ensure high technical standards.
• Deep understanding of SAFe/Agile, Waterfall delivery, and incremental architectural enablement.
• Excellent communication, coaching, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience defining architectural roadmaps.

Education & Technical Background

• Strong technical delivery experience, including architectural methodologies (eg, TOGAF).
• Architecture experience across platforms such as Java, .NET, Python, cloud environments, and tiered architectures.
• Experience with insurance or finance-based products preferred.
• Preferred certifications: ARCH, ASE, SDP.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and LucidSpark would be beneficial.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned IT Systems Architect to play a pivotal role in shaping enterprise-level solutions, driving architectural excellence, and contributing to the continued success of a global insurance organisation.

Senior Software Engineer - (9 month contract) Salary: Negotiable Shift: Days Mon-Fri Location: Remote - Can live anywhere We are recruiting for an innovative market leader within the industry who are a major player in their field, miles ahead of the competition. This is an opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer to showcase their skills across multiple state-of-the-art automated facilities within the UK. You'll be based from home and will be focused on software development and JAVA development for highly automated distribution factories across the UK. The Senior software engineer will be involved in some high level software development projects within automated warehouse environments. Non Negotiable skills required for the Senior Software Engineer 5 years minimum experience in JAVA development Extensive software development experience Understanding of distribution and automated warehouse environments Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with site teams, colleagues, and management effectively. The Senior Software Engineer will benefit from: Competitive pay rate Working for a highly reputable company Remote working from anywhere in the UK If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert. For further details contact Chris Bacchus at Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details. TPBN1\_UKTJ

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

Lead Software Developer - 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 aLead Software Developer:

• 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 Developer:

• 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.

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

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

What you’ll need to succeed

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

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

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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.

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

Java Developers - Java21 min, TDD & BDD, West Yorkshire, 12 month contract - Inside IR35 - 750 /day Major Government client has superb opportunities for outstanding Java Developers with recent experience of Java21 or later. Working within a Team of Developers, Designers and Analysts, you will be an experienced Java Developer with a solid understanding of Agile, and on a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for designing, creating and improving new and existing products, platforms and transactions across government projects. Skills/ experience: You will have recent experience with Java 21 (or later), an excellent understanding of TDD and BDD, large microservice architectures, working in an Agile environment, be willing to work in a pair programming environment, have experience in implementing APIs for internal and external use along with the skills to build up a useful, robust automated test suite to support a continuous deployment environment. Additionally you will take part in 2nd-line support of applications and platforms, including occasional support outside of office hours, working knowledge of Unix-like operating systems such as Linux and/or Mac OS X coupled with understanding of the use of Responsive Web Design. Desirable skills include working knowledge of Jackson, JAX-RS, mocking frameworks such as Mockito, and messaging platforms such as ActiveMQ or Kafka, MongoDB or other document databases, building and scaling high-traffic websites and handling large data sets and scaling their handling and storage. Hybrid role, 60% in the office per week in Leeds Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.

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

Product Focused

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

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

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

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

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

Why Join Senior Software Engineer (Java)

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

How to apply for Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Please send your CV to (url removed)

The Opportunity:

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

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

Skills and Experience:

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

Role and Responsibilities:

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

Applications:

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

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

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

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

About You Senior Software Engineer (Java)

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

What You’ll Do Senior Software Engineer (Java)

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

Why Join for Senior Software Engineer (Java)

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

How to apply for Senior Software Engineer (Java)

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

Lead Java Engineer (Hands-On) 80% Coding | Technical Leadership | Modern Platform Remote First (office visit once a month) - You must live within 1 hr 30 of South Manchester £70,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits \*My client is not able to provide Visa sponsorship We're working with a long-established tech company who are building modern platforms within a complex and meaningful domain. They've Embedded Agile and XP practices across engineering, and they're now hiring a hands-on Principal Java Engineer to help lead delivery, raise standards, and support the growth of their teams. This is not an "architect who doesn't code" role. The expectation is that you'll be around 80% hands-on, building software alongside the team. The Opportunity You'll work as part of a Scrum team delivering real product outcomes, while also contributing to the broader engineering direction. The hands-off element of the role includes: \*helping lead Scrum ceremonies and delivery \*mentoring and coaching engineers \*collaborating with other Principals and the Development Manager \*contributing to architectural decisions and technical direction It's a role for someone who still loves coding, but also enjoys influencing how teams work and how systems evolve. Tech Stack & Practices \*Java, Spring Boot \*TDD, pairing, strong automated testing culture \*CI/CD, continuous delivery mindset \*AWS (with a mix of approaches including serverless) \*Docker, Kubernetes \*Terraform/DevOps tooling AWS and DevOps exposure is very beneficial at Principal level - but they're not looking for a pure DevOps engineer. The core of the role is still Java engineering. What They're Looking For \*Deep, hands-on Java experience with strong engineering judgement \*Proven ability to influence standards and mentor engineers \*Comfortable balancing delivery with technical leadership \*Strong understanding of building maintainable, scalable systems \*Experience working in Agile teams with modern practices \*Bonus points for AWS, containerisation, IaC, etc. What's In It For You? \*Remote-first working with minimal office travel \*Clear scope: still hands-on, but with meaningful technical influence \*Strong salary, bonus and excellent benefits \*A collaborative, mature engineering culture \*Complex systems, long-term platform work, and real impact Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. Even if you're not actively looking, it's a great time to explore what they're building. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.