Java Full Stack Developer Permanent Manchester (Hybrid) £65,000- £70,000 + Benefits Java Full Stack Developer needed with NodeJS strongly preferred who are SC eligible (Lived worked UK 5 or more years) or ideally have active SC Security Clearance. Start ideally May. Working on a 'hybrid remote' basis from either Manchester. Working 5-7 days/month on-site with the option to work remotely for rest of the time. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business on a large-scale IT modernisation programmes for Government clients. Experience with Java 8, Java 11, Spring Framework, Spring Boot Solid understanding of JavaScript: Angular and NodeJS strongly preferred Practical Micro services development experience Practical Relational Database development experience (e.g. PostgreSQL) REST APIs Strong understanding CI and DevOps technologies (Hands-on experience on Git, Jenkins, and Ansible preferred) Practical experience on AWS (ECS, EKS, API Gateway and Server less technologies Desirable: Active SC Clearance is desirable for this role. Central Government / (url removed) sector experience ideally Benefits include – Annual Bonus (10%) + Pension + Healthcare + Death in Service + More

Role: C#/.NET Full Stack Engineer Base Locations: London, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow Working Pattern: Hybrid, with flexibility for client assignments
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 = Bens,Perks,Pension Overview We are seeking experienced Full Stack Engineers to support the delivery of modern digital solutions across a range of transformation programmes. This role sits within a multi-disciplinary engineering and consulting environment, working closely with architects, designers, product teams and client stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Design and build applications using ASP.NET Core, C# and modern JavaScript frameworks Develop responsive, accessible front-end interfaces using React, Angular or Blazor/Razor Contribute to cloud-native architectures on AWS or Azure Implement modern DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing Collaborate within agile teams to deliver high-quality, scalable software Integrate with relational and non-relational databases where required Required Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with ASP.NET Core and C# Experience building front-end applications using modern frameworks Cloud experience (AWS/Azure) CI/CD (GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps or Jenkins) Proficiency with Git workflows Experience working in agile environments Desirable Experience Docker, Docker Compose Terraform or other IaC tools EF Core, relational DB experience NoSQL (MongoDB, Cosmos DB) Microservices in Java/JS/TS Experience with LLM/AI integration frameworks (e.g., LangChain) Familiarity with modern design systems Additional Information A flexible benefits package is available to tailor to personal needs Applicants must have valid UK work authorisation This role may require travel to client sites

Hiring: Manager - Platform Engineer (AI & Data Solutions) I'm currently working on an opportunity for a Manager level Platform Engineer to join a Technology & Transformation team, focused on delivering large-scale cloud and data platform solutions across complex enterprise environments. This role sits within AI & Data Solutions and is focused on leading the design, build, and delivery of scalable, cloud-native platforms that enable data-driven transformation across a range of clients. What you'll be doing:\* Leading the design, development, and delivery of cloud-based platforms and data pipelines\* Overseeing end-to-end software delivery across architecture, build, deploy, and operations\* Providing technical leadership and direction within cross-functional engineering teams\* Driving CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code best practices across programmes\* Supporting production systems, resolving complex issues, and ensuring platform reliability\* Engaging with stakeholders and translating business requirements into technical solutions\* Mentoring and guiding engineers while contributing to the wider engineering community Key experience:\* Strong experience designing and delivering platforms on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)\* Deep knowledge of GCP services (GKE, Compute Engine, IAM, VPC, Cloud Storage, etc.)\* Strong background in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar tools)\* CI/CD pipeline design and automation (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Cloud Build, etc.)\* Strong scripting ability (Python, Bash, or Go)\* Containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, GKE)\* Strong understanding of cloud security, networking, and identity management\* Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, GCP Operations Suite) Location: Manchester or Newcastle (hybrid working)Salary: up to £65,000 If you're interested, or know someone who may be a strong fit, feel free to reach out.

PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER- SC CLEARED PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER- Permanent opportunity for a Principal DevOps Engineer with SC Clearance. - Salary up to £110,000 DOE - Hybrid opportunity with London based offices - To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for DevOps Engineers at principal level to join a top consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading Public Sector and Defence clients. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an SC Clearance eligibility is required. THE PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER- Active SC Clearance or SC Clearance eligibility - London Based or ability to travel to London.- Experience as in a Senior/ Principal DevOps/ Platform engineering role PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Strong Linux expertise (RHEL/CentOS) with experience supporting production systems- Git for version control and collaborative development (GitHub / GitLab)- AWS cloud infrastructure, ideally with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform- Kubernetes and container technologies (Docker) for modern platform environments- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling (e.g. Jenkins, Bamboo)- Strong understanding of modern platform architecture, microservices and cloud-native systems- Good communication skills and ability to provide technical leadership. TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLSDEVOPS ENGINEER, DEVOPS, SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER, PLATFROM ENGINEER, PLATFROM, CLOUD, AWS, AWS CLOUD, AWS ENGINEER, ANSIBLE, TERRAFORM, CLOUD SUPPORT, CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, SC CLEARANCE, NSD

Our client is seeking a Senior Python Developer to join a growing consultancy delivering user-centred digital solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work within multidisciplinary Agile teams, designing and building scalable, secure, and high-quality software that delivers meaningful impact for end users. As a senior consultant, you will provide technical leadership, contribute to solution design, and play a key role in developing both client relationships and internal team capability. This position is ideal for an experienced developer looking to combine hands-on engineering with strategic input and mentorship. Responsibilities • Act as a subject matter expert, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, user-centred software aligned with business requirements. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver solutions to complex client challenges. • Design and manage development and deployment pipelines, proactively identifying and resolving risks and bottlenecks. • Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams, supporting successful project delivery. • Contribute to recruitment and mentor junior team members, supporting their professional development. • Represent the engineering function externally through thought leadership activities such as blogs, workshops, and events. Requirements • Extensive experience with Python and frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI. • Strong experience with AWS, including serverless architectures. • Proven experience across the full software development lifecycle in Agile environments. • Full-stack development capability, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. • Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g. React, Angular, Node.js) is advantageous. • Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes. • Strong understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs. • Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM). • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, AWS CodeBuild, or Azure DevOps. • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. • Experience working on public sector projects is desirable. Benefits • Competitive salary with structured progression opportunities. • Contributory pension scheme (6% employer contribution). • 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays. • Flexible benefits package, including private healthcare, dental cover, and additional holiday purchase. • Life assurance, critical illness cover, and wellbeing support. • Cycle-to-Work scheme and electric vehicle salary sacrifice options. • Access to discounts, financial wellbeing support, and volunteer days. Application Process To apply, please follow the application link provided by our client to access the full job details and submit your application.

Prestigious opportunity for a talented and experienced Senior Java Developer to join a fast growing technology and transformation team delivering innovative, large-scale engineering solutions.This role sits at the intersection of technology, data, and AI, working on some of the UK’s most ambitious digital programmes. You’ll play a key role in designing and building modern, scalable applications that help organisations make smarter, data driven decisions.Collaborating within mature, cross-functional teams, working alongside engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to create impactful, future ready solutions.
Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Java based applications
• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle
• Provide technical input into architecture and system design
• Build secure, scalable RESTful APIs
• Collaborate with engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to deliver solutions
• Write clean, maintainable, and well documented code
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues
• Continuously improve system performance, reliability, and security
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices

If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LET’S TALK!

• Strong experience in Java development (plus exposure to Kotlin or Scala)
• Deep understanding of OOP principles, SOLID design, and design patterns
• Hands on experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC)
• Experience designing and securing RESTful APIs
• Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bit bucket Pipelines)
• Strong experience with Git and version control strategies
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Ability to monitor, diagnose, and improve application performance
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices

Exposure to the following would be advantageous but not essential: -

• Messaging/streaming technologies (Kafka, SQS)
• Serverless technologies (e.g., AWS Lambda)
• Monitoring/logging tools (ELK, Splunk, Dynatrace)
• ORM technologies (JPA, Hibernate)
• API documentation tools (e.g., Swagger/OpenAPI)
• Test tools (Postman, Selenium, Axe)
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)

In return, you will be rewarded with a market leading benefits package and ongoing career development in a flexible, hybrid working environment.

What you need to do now

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Prestigious opportunity for a talented and experienced Platform Engineer to join a rapidly growing digital engineering team delivering cutting edge solutions across a diverse portfolio of clients.This is hands on applying your deep engineering and architectural expertise to design, build, and evolve scalable platform solutions that drive digital transformation within some of the UK’s most exciting organisations.Collaborating closely with highly skilled, cross functional teams, you will work alongside engineers, architects, and product specialists to push boundaries and deliver impactful, high quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain robust cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines
• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle
• Provide technical leadership and input into system and architecture design
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.
• Write clean, well documented code and contribute to technical documentation
• Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues
• Continuously improve platform performance, security, and reliability
• Stay current with emerging technologies and drive innovation and adoption
• Communicate complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LET’S TALK!

• Strong experience designing and managing cloud native platforms on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Hands-on expertise with services such as:
• Compute Engine, GKE (Kubernetes), Cloud Storage
• VPC networking, IAM, Cloud Functions
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)
• Strong background in CI/CD pipeline design (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Cloud Build)
• Proficiency in scripting/programming (e.g., Python, Bash, Go)
• Experience with containerisation & orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Solid understanding of cloud networking, security, and identity management
• Experience with monitoring & observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or similar)
• Strong Git/version control experience

Exposure to the following skills is advantageous but not essential: -

• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, on-premise).
• Exposure to service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd) and configuration management tools (e.g., Chef, Puppet).
• Knowledge of site reliability engineering (SRE) principles and practices.
• Familiarity with GCP AI/ML services (AI Platform, AutoML).

In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing career development and a market leading benefits package in a flexible, hybrid working environment.

What you need to do now

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Prestigious opportunity for a talented and experienced Platform Engineer to join a rapidly growing digital engineering team delivering cutting edge solutions across a diverse portfolio of clients.This is hands on applying your deep engineering and architectural expertise to design, build, and evolve scalable platform solutions that drive digital transformation within some of the UK’s most exciting organisations.Collaborating closely with highly skilled, cross functional teams, you will work alongside engineers, architects, and product specialists to push boundaries and deliver impactful, high quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain robust cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines
• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle
• Provide technical leadership and input into system and architecture design
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.
• Write clean, well documented code and contribute to technical documentation
• Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues
• Continuously improve platform performance, security, and reliability
• Stay current with emerging technologies and drive innovation and adoption
• Communicate complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LET’S TALK!

• Strong experience designing and managing cloud native platforms on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Hands-on expertise with services such as:
• Compute Engine, GKE (Kubernetes), Cloud Storage
• VPC networking, IAM, Cloud Functions
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)
• Strong background in CI/CD pipeline design (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Cloud Build)
• Proficiency in scripting/programming (e.g., Python, Bash, Go)
• Experience with containerisation & orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Solid understanding of cloud networking, security, and identity management
• Experience with monitoring & observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or similar)
• Strong Git/version control experience

Exposure to the following skills is advantageous but not essential: -

• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, on-premise).
• Exposure to service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd) and configuration management tools (e.g., Chef, Puppet).
• Knowledge of site reliability engineering (SRE) principles and practices.
• Familiarity with GCP AI/ML services (AI Platform, AutoML).

In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing career development and a market leading benefits package in a flexible, hybrid working environment.

What you need to do now

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Prestigious opportunity for a talented and experienced Senior Java Developer to join a fast growing technology and transformation team delivering innovative, large-scale engineering solutions.This role sits at the intersection of technology, data, and AI, working on some of the UK’s most ambitious digital programmes. You’ll play a key role in designing and building modern, scalable applications that help organisations make smarter, data driven decisions.Collaborating within mature, cross-functional teams, working alongside engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to create impactful, future ready solutions.
Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Java based applications
• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle
• Provide technical input into architecture and system design
• Build secure, scalable RESTful APIs
• Collaborate with engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to deliver solutions
• Write clean, maintainable, and well documented code
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues
• Continuously improve system performance, reliability, and security
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices

If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LET’S TALK!

• Strong experience in Java development (plus exposure to Kotlin or Scala)
• Deep understanding of OOP principles, SOLID design, and design patterns
• Hands on experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC)
• Experience designing and securing RESTful APIs
• Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bit bucket Pipelines)
• Strong experience with Git and version control strategies
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Ability to monitor, diagnose, and improve application performance
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices

Exposure to the following would be advantageous but not essential: -

• Messaging/streaming technologies (Kafka, SQS)
• Serverless technologies (e.g., AWS Lambda)
• Monitoring/logging tools (ELK, Splunk, Dynatrace)
• ORM technologies (JPA, Hibernate)
• API documentation tools (e.g., Swagger/OpenAPI)
• Test tools (Postman, Selenium, Axe)
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)

In return, you will be rewarded with a market leading benefits package and ongoing career development in a flexible, hybrid working environment.

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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AWS Solution Architect Up to £95K + Bonus

Were working with a global technology consultancy delivering secure, large-scale digital transformation programmes across multiple industries.

Theyre looking for an AWS Solution Architect to join a growing engineering and architecture team, designing and delivering modern, cloud-based solutions across enterprise environments.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to shape cloud strategy, design scalable architectures, and work alongside senior engineers and technical leads on enterprise-scale AWS programmes.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Designing secure, scalable AWS architectures
• Defining cloud solutions across microservices, data, and integration layers
• Supporting migration and modernisation initiatives
• Working within Agile delivery teams
• Contributing to CI/CD and DevOps best practices
• Ensuring solutions meet security, governance, and compliance standards
• Collaborating with developers, DevOps engineers, and stakeholders

What Theyre Looking For:

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS solution design
• Experience architecting cloud-native solutions
• Understanding of microservices and modern application patterns
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Ability to translate business requirements into secure technical architectures
• Passion for cloud innovation and best practices

Nice to Have:

• AWS Associate or Professional certification
• Experience with containers (Docker/Kubernetes)
• CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab, etc.)
• Knowledge of security architecture and IAM
• Experience with data platforms or analytics solutions

Security Clearance Requirement:

Due to client project work, candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).

Why Apply?

• Work on large-scale enterprise cloud transformations
• Strong technical mentoring and career progression
• Hybrid working model
• Modern cloud-first engineering culture
• Excellent benefits package including private medical and additional volunteering leave

Ok, Im In Whats Next?

Please apply with your latest CV.

Portfolio’s clients are a Software provider based in the heart of Manchester, providing people solutions to over 100,000 clients worldwide and they’re looking for a Principal SDET specialising in Automation and with a background in Development!

Key Responsibilities/Skills:

• Knowledge of automation framework (cypress, playwright, typescript)
• Experience with API testing tools (Postman)
• Understanding of CICD (Jenkins, AWS, Azure)
• Displays experience of various testing techniques (Exploratory, Smoke, Regression)
• Understanding of Database management tools and how to query data required (SQL)
• Displays clear and precise communication skills
• Contributing to testing guild roadmap, providing technical direction and quality strategy.
• Establishing and maintaining testing best practices at a department level.
• Driving organisation-wide quality metrics, standards, and continuous improvement.
• Engagement with senior leadership in advancing quality and testing objectives.

If this looks like the right role for you- please apply below!

51538NB

INDMANS

The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Role: C#/.NET Full Stack Engineer

Base Locations: London, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow
Working Pattern: Hybrid, with flexibility for client assignments
Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 = Bens,Perks,Pension

Overview

We are seeking experienced Full Stack Engineers to support the delivery of modern digital solutions across a range of transformation programmes. This role sits within a multi-disciplinary engineering and consulting environment, working closely with architects, designers, product teams and client stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build applications using ASP.NET Core, C# and modern JavaScript frameworks
• Develop responsive, accessible front-end interfaces using React, Angular or Blazor/Razor
• Contribute to cloud-native architectures on AWS or Azure
• Implement modern DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
• Collaborate within agile teams to deliver high-quality, scalable software
• Integrate with relational and non-relational databases where required

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience with ASP.NET Core and C#
• Experience building front-end applications using modern frameworks
• Cloud experience (AWS/Azure)
• CI/CD (GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps or Jenkins)
• Proficiency with Git workflows
• Experience working in agile environments

Desirable Experience

• Docker, Docker Compose
• Terraform or other IaC tools
• EF Core, relational DB experience
• NoSQL (MongoDB, Cosmos DB)
• Microservices in Java/JS/TS
• Experience with LLM/AI integration frameworks (e.g., LangChain)
• Familiarity with modern design systems

Additional Information

• A flexible benefits package is available to tailor to personal needs
• Applicants must have valid UK work authorisation
• This role may require travel to client sites

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

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

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

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

• Experience with Java 8, Java 11, Spring Framework, Spring Boot
• Solid understanding of JavaScript: Angular and NodeJS strongly preferred
• Practical Micro services development experience
• Practical Relational Database development experience (e.g. PostgreSQL)
• REST APIs
• Strong understanding CI and DevOps technologies (Hands-on experience on Git, Jenkins, and Ansible preferred)
• Practical experience on AWS (ECS, EKS, API Gateway and Server less technologies
• Desirable:
  • Active SC Clearance is desirable for this role.
  • Central Government / (url removed) sector experience ideally
• Benefits include Annual Bonus (10%) + Pension + Healthcare + Death in Service + More.

Portfolio are proud to be representing our clients who are a Software provider based in the heart of Manchester, providing people solutions to over 100,000 clients worldwide and they’re looking for a Software Engineer In Test

The role is paying up to £55,000 and is 5 days a week in the office.

Essential:

• Experience with API testing tools (Postman)
• Understanding of CICD (Jenkins, AWS, Azure)
• Displays experience of various testing techniques (Exploratory, Smoke, Regression)
• Understanding of Database management tools and how to query data required (SQL)
• Displays clear and precise communication skills

Desirable:

• Knowledge of automation tools (Selenium Web Driver, VS Code)
• Knowledge of automation framework (cypress, playwright, typescript)
• Knowledge of testing google analytics
• Knowledge of Mobile testing
• Browserstack

If you would be interested please apply below!

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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Full stack Senior & Lead Software Engineer

Hybrid Full time Manchester

50,000- 90,000

Overview

We are hiring across both Senior and Lead Full Stack Software Engineer levels to join high-performing engineering teams delivering complex digital transformation programmes across public sector projects.

These roles offer the opportunity to work on large-scale, cloud-based systems where you will help shape architecture, lead delivery, and build services that have real-world impact.

Both roles are hands-on engineering positions, with increasing levels of technical ownership, leadership, and architectural responsibility depending on level.

Senior vs Lead

Senior Software Engineer

• Own delivery of key services or components across the full lifecycle
• Contribute to architecture and design within a wider technical team
• Build and deliver scalable cloud-based applications
• Support planning, estimation, and technical problem solving
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team capability
• Strong hands-on engineering focus with growing technical leadership

Lead Software Engineer

• Own end-to-end architecture and delivery of complex services or systems
• Define technical direction and engineering standards
• Take accountability for system design, scalability, security, and performance
• Lead technical decision-making across teams or workstreams
• Provide technical assurance and guide engineering delivery quality
• Engage with stakeholders on technical solutions and strategy

Core Responsibilities (Both Levels)

• Design and deliver scalable, secure cloud-based systems
• Work across .NET, Java, Python, Node.js, and modern JavaScript frameworks
• Build microservices and serverless architectures
• Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines
• Work in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, TDD)
• Support continuous improvement of engineering standards
• Mentor and support engineers across the team
• Contribute to planning, estimation, and risk management

About You

Essential Experience

• Strong Full Stack Engineering background (5+ years)
• Experience delivering complex, scalable digital services
• Cloud experience
• Strong understanding of microservices and modern architecture patterns
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• CI/CD experience (Jenkins, Terraform)
• Experience mentoring or leading others (level dependent)

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

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

What You’ll Do:

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

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

What We’re Looking For:

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

Please apply now to be considered for this position

GenAI Full Stack Engineer

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

About the Company

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

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

The Role

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

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

Required Skills and Experience

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

Eligibility

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

Apply now to learn more.

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