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Senior Laravel Developer

United Grand Lodge of England

United Grand Lodge of England are looking to hire a Senior Laravel Developer for our IT department.BackgroundUGLE is the governing body of Freemasonry in England, Wales, the Channel Islands, the Isles of Man consisting of 48 Provinces roughly based on the old county boundaries and 32 Districts overseas. English Freemasonry is a membership organisation of175,000 people meeting in more than 7,000 Lodges across the globe. Membership is open to any man over the age of 18 irrespective of their background, race or religion, with students also able to join one of 87 University Scheme Lodges. The largest Province in UGLE is Metropolitan in London with many Lodges meeting at Freemasons Hall in Covent Garden which also serves as the Headquarters for English Freemasonry worldwide.Freemasons Hall is a unique art deco building which can date its origins back to 1769 when Freemasons first started meeting at this site. The current building was completed in 1933 as a memorial to those who died in the Great War. It houses 22 meeting rooms including some unique spaces regularly used for major international events and as film locations. The Hall itself provides a magnificent meeting place for UK and international masonic lodges. It is open to both Freemasons and the general public who are provided with both self-guided audio tours as well as guided tours of the facilities.The Museum of Freemasonry with one of the finest collections of masonic artefacts and archives in the world, is housed within the building.The United Grand Lodge of England is an equal opportunities employer.Purpose of the Job:This role is a key position within the development team, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining modern systems built using Laravel, PHP, Vue, TypeScript, MySQL, and associated AWS services. The role supports both innovation on new systems and the transition of legacy functionality into a modern, scalable architecture. The postholder will work across backend and frontend layers, contribute to architectural decisions, ensure best practices in testing and security, and support the wider team through technical leadership and mentoring.Key ResponsibilitiesCo-design the application architecture across clear, modular service layersLead the development and delivery of complex system featuresExpand automated testing and improve overall code reliabilityOptimise performance, deep caching, schema design, and query efficiencyEnsure robust security and apply awareness of penetration testing considerationsApply domain-driven design and well-architected application principlesLead technical discovery, scoping, and solution design activitiesPresent technical approaches and architectural decisions to stakeholdersMentor team members and support the development of engineering best practiceBuild and enhance Vue-based SPA and PWA interfaces using TypeScriptDevelop, document, and maintain high-quality APIsWork with AWS services including SES, SQS, and RDSOperate within a fully containerised, auto-scaling, multi-environment deployment architectureMaintain all development work within the corporate GitHub environment using branches, merges, and pull requestsMaintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant backend and frontend engineering practices, including performance, UX/UI considerations, and modern frameworksSkills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Salary:Competitive salary plus the following benefits package:Private medical coverPension (3.5% employee & 9% employer contributions increasing to 12% with length of service)Life AssuranceHoliday (25 days increasing to 30 days with length of service)Interest free season ticket loanGym membership (subsidised)Health and Wellbeing BenefitsFlexible workingHours:The successful applicant is required to work 35 hours per week Monday to Friday.Application details:To apply please send your CV and covering letter to: Rosey Hogan HR Officer - United Grand Lodge of EnglandPlease ensure that your CV/covering letter evidences the necessary skills and how your experience to date matches the requirements for the role.CVs received without a covering letter will not be considered.Closing date for applications is close of business (5pm) on Friday 30 January 2026.

Software Engineer - Database & Display

Stackstudio Digital Ltd.

Role:Software Engineer - Database and Display Key Skills- SCADA/EMS/DMS Developer, Database Design, Data Modeling, Historian Integration, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, SLD, Display Hands-on expertise preferably on XX PowerOn Reliance (XA21), AEMS Platform, GE eTerra, PowerOn Advantage Software, as well as SCADA / DMS/ EMS of any equivalent platforms from Siemens, OSI, ABB, Schneider etc.Proven experience working on databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MYSQL, or similar RDBMSDisplay & Visualization SLD creation, HMI development, real-time dashboards, operator displays, and reportsProgramming / Scripting C, C++, PERL, Java or equivalent for application interfacing and scriptingData Handling Real-time data acquisition, Historian integration, data replication, and loggingPerformance Tuning & Monitoring Query optimization, indexing, database health monitoringVersion control with Git, SVN, or equivalentDesign, develop and maintain databases and data models for real-time power system applications (EMS/DMS/SCADA)Develop, enhance, and maintain display applications, dashboards, and HMI interfaces/Station displays for operators and engineersEnsure high performance, reliability, and integrity of database system under real-time operational loadsPerform database tuning, indexing, query optimization, and performance monitoringDevelop and maintain scripts, APIs, and services to support data integration, replication, and reportingTroubleshoot and resolve database and display issues, performing root-cause analysis and corrective actionsMaintain documentation, including database schemas, display specificationsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsEffective communication and collaborationExperience in incident management, root-cause analysis, and troubleshooting production issuesTPBN1_UKTJ

MLOps Tech Lead

Stackstudio Digital Ltd.

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Job Details Role / Job Title: MLOps Tech Lead Work Location: London, UK Office Requirement (Hybrid): 2 days per week Key Responsibilities (High-Level) Data Pipeline Development: Lead the technical direction of projects and ensure the use of Sainsbury’s best practices to the best quality.Data Integration: Lead and provide expertise on Integrate data from various sources, ensuring data consistency, integrity, and quality across the entire data lifecycle.Infrastructure Management: Provide guidance for the junior & Mid Data Engineers on the best practices when building and managing data infrastructure, including data lakes, warehouses, and distributed processing systems (e.g., PySpark, Hadoop). The Role As a Tech Lead , you will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure that enable the development and deployment of machine learning models and drive engineering excellence. You will collaborate closely with data scientists, and lead ML engineers, and software engineers to ensure data is clean, accessible, and optimised for large-scale processing and analysis. Your Responsibilities Data Pipeline Development: Lead the technical direction of projects and ensure the use of Sainsbury’s best practices to the best quality.Data Integration: Lead and provide expertise on Integrate data from various sources, ensuring data consistency, integrity, and quality across the entire data lifecycle.Infrastructure Management: Provide guidance for the junior & Mid Data Engineers on the best practices when building and managing data infrastructure, including data lakes, warehouses, and distributed processing systems (e.g., PySpark, Hadoop).Data Preparation: Collaborate with data scientists to prepare and transform raw data into formats suitable for machine learning, including feature engineering and data augmentation.Automation: Implement automation tools and frameworks (CI/CD) to streamline the deployment and monitoring of machine learning models in production.Performance Optimisation: Optimise data processing workflows and storage solutions to improve performance and reduce costs.Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data science, engineering, and product management, to deliver data solutions that meet business needs.Mentorship: junior and mid-level data engineers and provide technical guidance on best practices and emerging technologies in data engineering and machine learning and helping to enhance their skills and career growth.Knowledge Sharing and Empowerment: Promote a culture of knowledge sharing within the engineering teams by organising regular technical workshops, brown bag sessions, and code reviews.Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages continuous learning and improvement. Your Profile Essential Skills / Knowledge / Experience Knowledge of machine learning frameworks (e.g., PySpark, PyTorch) and model deployment tools (e.g., MLflow, TensorFlow Serving).Strong experience with data processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Flink).Expertise in SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and their data services (e.g., Snowflake, S3, BigQuery, Redshift).Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines. Desirable Skills / Knowledge / Experience Certifications: AWS Certified Big Data Specialty, Google Professional Data Engineer, or equivalent. Soft Skills:o Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.o Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.o Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Leadership and Communication Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide team.Lead scrum ceremonies as and when needed (Standup, Planning, and grooming sessions).Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts.Creating a safe and inclusive environment where all team members feel that their input is valued and are never dissuaded from speaking up or asking questions. Collaborative Attitude Strong team player with a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams within the Media Agency.Open to feedback and willing to provide constructive criticism to others.Be available for the team, responding within a reasonable time frame and if not possible clearly sign positing alternative contacts who can guide.Building a community across Media Agency.Contribute to a positive and inclusive atmosphere within the team. Knowledge Sharing and Empowerment Commitment to fostering a learning culture within the team and ensuring knowledge transfer across all levels.Support and mentor C3s and C4s engineers by providing them opportunities to lead initiatives and contribute to the technical roadmap.TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Laravel Developer

Rise Technical Recruitment

London - Hybrid 55,000 - 65,000 + Private Medical + Good Pension + Life Assurance + 25 days holiday + Gym + Flexible Working + More This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Laravel Developer to join a forward-thinking organisation’s IT and development team, working on modern, scalable systems that support a large and diverse user base.You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining applications built using Laravel, PHP, Vue, TypeScript, MySQL, and AWS services. The position combines hands-on development with technical leadership, contributing to architectural decisions, modernisation of legacy systems, and mentoring of other developers.This role is ideal for an experienced full-stack developer who enjoys working across backend and frontend technologies, driving best practice, and helping shape the technical direction of a growing digital platform. The Role:

Design and develop modern, scalable applications using Laravel, Vue, TypeScript, and MySQL

Lead the delivery of complex features and contribute to system architecture and technical decision-making

Improve automated testing, performance, security, and overall code quality

Build and maintain high-quality APIs and frontend SPA/PWA interfaces

Mentor developers and support best practice across the engineering team The Person:

Strong experience with Laravel, PHP, and modern JavaScript frameworks such as Vue and TypeScript

Solid understanding of application architecture, performance optimisation, and secure coding practices

Experience working with AWS services and containerised deployment environments

Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly

A collaborative team player with experience supporting and mentoring other developers

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Full Stack PHP/React Developer (Fully Remote)

A fantastic, fully remote opportunity! Are you an experienced Full Stack PHP Developer with React?This well-established SaaS platform used by businesses across the UK prides itself on providing a stable, reliable, and feature-rich service to its large portfolio of clients. They foster a collaborative, supportive, and fully remote working environment where talented developers can really thrive.The Role: We are seeking a talented and experienced Full Stack PHP Developer to join their dedicated development team. You will play a crucial role in the ongoing development, maintenance, and enhancement of their core SaaS platform. Working across the full stack, you’ll be involved in building new features, optimising existing code, and ensuring the scalability and reliability of their application.This is an excellent opportunity to contribute significantly to a great product within a stable company environment, utilising modern PHP practices and front-end technologies like React.Key Responsibilities:

Develop, test, and deploy robust backend features using PHP and frameworks like Slim4.

Build and maintain responsive and engaging user interfaces using React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other developers to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Write clean, maintainable, well-documented, and testable code.

Optimise application performance and ensure scalability.

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across the stack.

Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical discussions and architectural decisions.

Work with relational databases (e.g., MySQL/PostgreSQL) to design schemas and write efficient queries.

Maintain and improve the codebase and development practices.

Required Skills & Experience:

Proven commercial experience as a Full Stack PHP Developer.

Strong proficiency in modern PHP

Significant commercial experience with at least one major PHP MVC framework

Solid commercial experience developing front-end applications using React.

Ideally an understanding of React Native (even with personal projects)

Proficiency in front-end fundamentals: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+).

Experience working with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and writing complex SQL queries.

Proficient with version control systems, particularly Git.

Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote team.

Eligibility Requirement: Must be currently based in the United Kingdom and possess the full, unrestricted right to work in the UK.

What they offer:

Competitive salary package.

Fully remote working arrangement within the UK.

Opportunity to work on a successful, established SaaS product with a stable company.

A collaborative and supportive team environment.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

For immediate consideration, apply with your CV or feel free to call for more details.

Lead Software Engineer

PHP Engineering Lead Working Hours: Full time,Permanent Location: Hybrid: minimum 2 days per week at our clients Elstree / Kings Cross officesAbout the Company:Our client is a forward-thinking technology organisation reshaping how creative products are produced and delivered. Their platform connects a global network of industry partners while empowering independent artists with scalable, accessible tools. As demand grows, the company is rapidly expanding its platform and infrastructure to support increasing global scale.About the role:Our client is seeking a PHP Engineering Lead to balance approximately 50% hands-on engineering with 50% leadership, architecture, and team development. This role requires someone who can bring structure, clarity, and technical direction to a growing engineering function. Youll be responsible for shaping technical decisions, guiding delivery, mentoring engineers, and contributing hands-on where it has the most impact. Strong communication, a collaborative mindset, and solid product instincts are essential.Key Responsibilities: Engineering Leadership, Delivery & Team DevelopmentArchitect, design, and deliver scalable, high-performance full-stack solutions.Lead complex feature development across PHP (Symfony/Laravel), JavaScript (Vue.js or React.js or Node.js), and AWS.Own technical direction, architecture decisions, and engineering standards.Manage end-to-end delivery of features from discovery and planning through deployment and iteration.Lead, mentor, and develop a team of five engineers (one senior, four mid-level).Conduct code reviews, guide technical approaches, and raise engineering standards.Support team growth through coaching, pairing, and knowledge sharing.Collaborate closely with the CEO and senior stakeholders on product and engineering strategy.Identify and address technical debt to support long-term platform growth.Platform, Infrastructure & ReliabilityBuild and maintain APIs, microservices, backend systems, and third-party integrations.Ensure platform security, performance, reliability, and scalability.Manage cloud-native workflows using AWS, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.Work with distributed systems and messaging technologies (e.g. SQS, RabbitMQ).Drive strong testing practices, monitoring, observability, and production readiness.Essential Technical Experience: Significant full-stack engineering experience, particularly with PHP (Symfony or Laravel).Strong experience with JavaScript (Vue.js, React.js, and/or Node.js).Solid database expertise across MySQL and PostgreSQL.Hands-on experience with AWS architecture, Docker, and CI/CD automation.Experience building APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.Familiarity with messaging systems such as SQS or RabbitMQ.Strong testing mindset using frameworks such as PHPUnit, Vitest, or equivalents.Proven ability to deliver features end-to-end from concept to production.Excellent communication skills and ability to balance technical depth with delivery.Desirable Experience: Previous experience leading engineering teams or acting as a technical lead.Interest in progressing further into people leadership.Exposure to automation systems, industrial software, or production workflows.Familiarity with manufacturing or factory-adjacent technology environments.Experience with Node.js.Benefits: Highly competitive salary package25 days annual leavePension schemePrivate medical insuranceModern, technology-focused office environmentWhy Join Our Client: Take on a pivotal leadership role influencing the technical direction of a rapidly scaling platform.Work directly with senior leadership on engineering strategy and product evolution.Lead and mentor a growing development team, shaping culture and standards.Contribute hands-on and architecturally to a platform with strong industry visibility and creative impact.Be part of a visionary company pushing innovation in physical media and creator technology.TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Software Engineer

Oscar Associates (UK) Limited

Senior Software Engineer - Hybrid - Salary £70K (DOE)We’re currently working with a growing SaaS company based in Oxford that have an exciting job opening for a Senior Software Engineer skilled with C# .NET, Angular, and SQL.You will be guiding architectural decisions, ensuring the development of scalable, maintainable, and high-performance solutions using their core stack (.NET & Angular). This role will be focused on the development of their payroll product, that is soon to be rolled out nationally.Part of this position will involve driving the adoption and effective use of emerging AI-assisted development tools and AI Software in the development life cycle (e.g., Cursor, v0) to enhance team productivity and innovation.Essential Experience:Proven experienced leading/mentoring software engineering teams in an Agile EnvironmentExperience using C# / ASP.NET (Core & Framework)Modern JavaScript Frameworks such as Angular (v8+)Solid understanding of relational databases - MySQL is preferred.Expertise in version control systems such as GitImplementing testing strategies (Unite, Integration, E2E)Ability to communicate with technical, and non-technical stakeholdersDesired:Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)Experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium or PlaywrightCloud platforms such as Azure & AWSFamiliarity with containerisation technologies such as DockerSaaS Industry ExperienceBenefits:Competitive Base SalaryHybrid WorkingPrivate HealthcareLife Assurance33 Days Holiday plus bank holidays37.5 Hour work weeks - flexi-hoursThis is a great opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer skilled with C# .NET and Angular, to join a great company offering an incredible benefits package, with the opportunity for further career progression.Please apply for immediate consideration!Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.TPBN1_UKTJ

Lead Software Engineer (Founding Team)

Location: London (Canary Wharf), E14 5RE (Hybrid) Company: BroadbandUK Job Type: Full-Time Were BroadbandUK. We help millions each year make better broadband decisions, because fast, reliable connectivity improves everyday lives. Weve already launched the UKs first address-level price comparison service and a speed test used by over 1 million people. We are profitable, privately funded, and have partnered with brands such as Openreach, Currys, and The Telegraph. But were just getting started. Were growing rapidly and entering an exciting new phase: making accurate broadband data universally accessible, whether checking speeds, switching providers, or moving house. Accurate broadband data is critical when moving home, yet it is notably absent from property listings. Solving this is our next major challenge. We are working at an industry level to ensure broadband becomes a standard for every property listing, defining the data structures that will make this possible. To achieve this, we are transitioning into an AI-first technology company. You will leverage large language models and automated workflows to intelligently match complex datasets, streamline our operations, and give homebuyers the clarity they need to make life-changing decisions. We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to take ownership of our technical vision and transition into the CTO role. This is a rare opportunity to help build a company from the ground up and become a household name that touches the lives of millions. Be part of a close-knit, ambitious team where youll learn quickly and work on challenges that matter. We hope youll enjoy the journey as much as we do. What youll do As Lead Software Engineer and co-founder, youll play a critical role in shaping the future of BroadbandUK. Youll work directly with the CEO and co-founders to: Mentor a growing team of engineers, guiding graduates and interns as they level up their skills. Shape the architecture and technical direction of our products, balancing scalability with speed of delivery. Design and integrate AI models and algorithms that unlock insights from national connectivity data to tackle real-world challenges. Leverage unique datasets from Ofcom, Openreach, independent networks and ISPs to uncover problems that directly impact how the UK connects. Advance the use of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), combining LLMs with vector search, to push the boundaries of how AI can be applied to connectivity challenges. Our stack Backend: PHP (Laravel), Python (for AI/ML workflows) Frontend: React, Next.js (preferred), with flexibility for other modern frameworks Infrastructure: AWS (including Lambda, S3, DynamoDB), DigitalOcean Data: MySQL, Redis, NoSQL stores Dev tools: GitHub, CI/CD, Docker AI & Automation: LLM APIs, vector databases, agentic workflow tools, n8n, Claude Code, Cursor Who We Are Looking For We know no one ticks every box, but proven experience in leading engineering teams and building and scaling real-world products is essential . Experience: 5-10+ years of professional software engineering, with a track record of building and scaling real-world products. Strong leadership skills: Guiding teams and setting technical direction. An ownership mindset: You thrive in startup environments, enjoy solving real problems, and learn quickly. Proven impact: Youve built and scaled products, led projects that made a difference, contributed to open-source, or delivered results that truly moved the needle. Why youll love it here Impact from day one: Your work goes live quickly and matters immediately. End-to-end ownership: You own the roadmap and technical direction, not just execution. Big challenges, close-knit team: Complex, national-scale connectivity challenges that stretch you and help you grow fast. Freedom to innovate: We are privately funded and profitable. No VC noise, just product signal. Growth and mentorship: A genuine path to senior leadership, working closely with the founders. We see our team like a world-class orchestra; each person a virtuoso in their craft, together creating impact greater than the sum of our parts. Join us today! If youre looking for the autonomy of a founder with the stability of a profitable business, come and build it with us. If you are tired of red tape and want to ship code that impacts millions of people, send us your CV. Lets build the future of connectivity together. BroadbandUK is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Tags/Skills: Lead Software Engineer, Laravel, React, Python, AWS, AI/ML, n8n, Claude Code, Cursor, Docker, Startups, DevOps TPBN1_UKTJ

MLOps Tech Lead

Stackstudio Digital Ltd.

Job DetailsRole / Job Title:MLOps Tech LeadWork Location:London, UKOffice Requirement (Hybrid):2 days per weekKey Responsibilities (High-Level) Data Pipeline Development: Lead the technical direction of projects and ensure the use of Sainsbury’s best practices to the best quality. Data Integration: Lead and provide expertise on Integrate data from various sources, ensuring data consistency, integrity, and quality across the entire data lifecycle. Infrastructure Management: Provide guidance for the junior & Mid Data Engineers on the best practices when building and managing data infrastructure, including data lakes, warehouses, and distributed processing systems (e.g., PySpark, Hadoop).The RoleAs a Tech Lead, you will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure that enable the development and deployment of machine learning models and drive engineering excellence. You will collaborate closely with data scientists, and lead ML engineers, and software engineers to ensure data is clean, accessible, and optimised for large-scale processing and analysis.Your Responsibilities Data Pipeline Development: Lead the technical direction of projects and ensure the use of Sainsbury’s best practices to the best quality. Data Integration: Lead and provide expertise on Integrate data from various sources, ensuring data consistency, integrity, and quality across the entire data lifecycle. Infrastructure Management: Provide guidance for the junior & Mid Data Engineers on the best practices when building and managing data infrastructure, including data lakes, warehouses, and distributed processing systems (e.g., PySpark, Hadoop). Data Preparation: Collaborate with data scientists to prepare and transform raw data into formats suitable for machine learning, including feature engineering and data augmentation. Automation: Implement automation tools and frameworks (CI/CD) to streamline the deployment and monitoring of machine learning models in production. Performance Optimisation: Optimise data processing workflows and storage solutions to improve performance and reduce costs. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data science, engineering, and product management, to deliver data solutions that meet business needs. Mentorship: junior and mid-level data engineers and provide technical guidance on best practices and emerging technologies in data engineering and machine learning and helping to enhance their skills and career growth. Knowledge Sharing and Empowerment: Promote a culture of knowledge sharing within the engineering teams by organising regular technical workshops, brown bag sessions, and code reviews. Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages continuous learning and improvement.Your ProfileEssential Skills / Knowledge / Experience Knowledge of machine learning frameworks (e.g., PySpark, PyTorch) and model deployment tools (e.g., MLflow, TensorFlow Serving). Strong experience with data processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Flink). Expertise in SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra). Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and their data services (e.g., Snowflake, S3, BigQuery, Redshift). Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.Desirable Skills / Knowledge / Experience Certifications: AWS Certified Big Data Specialty, Google Professional Data Engineer, or equivalent.Soft Skills: o Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. o Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. o Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.Leadership and Communication Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide team. Lead scrum ceremonies as and when needed (Standup, Planning, and grooming sessions). Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts. Creating a safe and inclusive environment where all team members feel that their input is valued and are never dissuaded from speaking up or asking questions.Collaborative Attitude Strong team player with a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams within the Media Agency. Open to feedback and willing to provide constructive criticism to others. Be available for the team, responding within a reasonable time frame and if not possible clearly sign positing alternative contacts who can guide. Building a community across Media Agency. Contribute to a positive and inclusive atmosphere within the team.Knowledge Sharing and Empowerment Commitment to fostering a learning culture within the team and ensuring knowledge transfer across all levels. Support and mentor C3s and C4s engineers by providing them opportunities to lead initiatives and contribute to the technical roadmap.

Java Software Engineer

I’m looking for a Contract Java Software Engineer to join my client in their FinTech Business Unit. 6 month | Inside IR35 | Hybrid (1x week London) | £550 per day What you’ll do: Develop scalable, high-performance systems and microservices Solve complex technical challenges and advocate best practices Support compliance processes with advanced tooling and analyticsRequirements:

Java + least one additional server-side language (e.g., Python, Go, Scala, etc.)

Experience with multiple data storage technologies (e.g., MySQL, Hadoop, Cassandra)

Familiarity with AWS services (RDS, Step Functions, EC2, Kinesis)

Experience defining and upholding SLOs/KPIs and participating in architecture reviews

Skilled in testing (unit, integration, end-to-end) and defining SLOs/KPIs.

Understanding of security for authentication/authorization.

Experience with compliance, payments/FinTech, and products impacting large customer bases. Please get in apply if this suits you. 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

Great opportunity to join a leading logistical organisation in their expanding DevOps team where you will be scoping, developing, and implementing new systems as well as new features on existing web and desktop applications. You will be a self-starter who works well on individual and team related projects, with previous DevOps experience as well as demonstrable experience in Backend technologies, including SQL Server, MySQL & API Development, experience with 3rd Party API Integrations & complex server-side logic as well as NodeJS frameworks including ReactJS, NextJS, NestJS etc. You will have commercial experience in Frontend Web development technologies, including HTML, CSS & JavaScript/Typescript as well in using Git or related technologies. Ideally you will have TDD or BDD development experience as well as an understanding of DevOps tools and practices for CI/CD You will be used to working in an Agile environment, have great inter-personal skills and be happy to work in Hatfield (3 days per week) with 2 days remote – please note during early stages of the role you will be in Hatfield 5 days per week for training and development. The starting salary will be between £40,000 and £45,000 plus benefits and excellent career development prospects

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Software Developer - Consultant (Contract)

Check out this brand new role!Ready for a new challenge?Are you looking for contract work that makes a difference?If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions for our clients in government and business.The roleWe’re looking for Contractors in Software Development (consultant level) to help our major clients transform.Software developers at Opencast care about building products right and combine their own experience and approach with our company values. They are tech agnostic, have expertise in agile methodologies, extreme programming practices and use industry-leading programming languages to deliver agile transformation.Our approach to software development is collaborative, focused on keeping things simple, and we use test driven development and pair programming as best practice.Working with clients and key stakeholders is a crucial part of a consultancy role. Our developers are inclusive team players that listen, collaborate, can positively challenge and manage expectations when needed but most of all are always willing to teach and help others. Leaving a client with improved ways of working, working technology and a good experience from discovery through to live is the priority.Contractors at Opencast follow the same principles as permanent consultants. The roles are varied, technical, and never confined to any one provider or solution.UK Security Clearance (existing SC clearance or eligibility) is a requirement for our contracting opportunities.Experience in delivering digital services for the UK government is highly valuable for many of our projects. Therefore, familiarity with the GDS toolkit will be essential.Technical Skills

Expertise in Java and/or Scala is preferred

Experience with Springboot, Javascript, Typescript, Kotlin, Python or Ruby is also valuable

Understanding of Object Oriented Programming

In depth knowledge of concepts and uses of testing

Knowledge or experience of delivering complex services to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards is required

Being comfortable with new technology, t-shaped and comfortable with ongoing learning and development is key to success

Experience with agile methodology

A contractor in software development at Opencast is responsible for:

Delivering in the upkeep of their team’s backlog

Collaborating with the teams testing effort

Leading on the implementation of user stories

Embracing mobbing and pairing

Working with others in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment

SalaryUp to £450 per day (working inside IR35)Where you’ll workOur hybrid model means everyone at Opencast splits their time between multiple locations, including from our HQ and hub locations, client site or home. Travel is part of life at Opencast, and considers requirements of your work, our clients and your team.We include youWe welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all.InterviewJob interviews are on Microsoft Teams. We’ll make any adjustments to help you. The recruitment process for this role includes pair programming and a technical interview.Want to know more?Visit our website or email careers@opencastsoftware.com.

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Software Developer - Senior Consultant (Contractor)

Check out this brand new role!Ready for a new challenge?Are you looking for work that makes a difference? Do you want to work with people who learn and grow together?If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions for our clients in government and business.The roleWe’re looking for Contractors in Software Development (Senior level or Technical Lead) to help our major clients transform.Software developers at Opencast care about building products right and combine their own experience and approach with our company values. They are tech agnostic, have expertise in agile methodologies, eXtreme programming practices and use industry-leading programming languages to deliver agile transformation.Our approach to software development is collaborative, focused on keeping things simple, and we use test driven development and pair programming as best practice.Working with clients and key stakeholders is a crucial part of a consultancy role. Our developers are inclusive team players that listen, collaborate, can positively challenge and manage expectations when needed but most of all are always willing to teach and help others. Leaving a client with improved ways of working, working technology and a good experience from discovery through to live is the priority.Contractors at Opencast follow the same principles as permanent consultants. The roles are varied, technical, never confined to any one provider or solution.UK Security Clearance (existing SC clearance or eligibility) is a requirement for our contracting opportunities.Experience in delivering digital services for the UK government is highly valuable for many of our projects. Therefore, familiarity with the GDS toolkit will be essential.Technical Skills

Expertise in Java and/or Scala is preferred

Experience in other languages such as Springboot, Javascript, Typescript, Kotlin, Python or Ruby is also valuable

Ability to lead other developers in tackling difficult programming challenges and drive the delivery of a backlog

Ability to contribute to architectural designs

Experience of setting testing strategies to match industry standards

Knowledge or experience of delivering complex services to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards, is beneficial

Being comfortable with new technology, t-shaped and comfortable with ongoing learning and development is key to success.

Experience with agile methodology

A contractor in software development at Opencast is responsible for:

Driving the elaboration of their team’s backlog

Setting testing strategies to match industry standards

Being a technical expert in their team (or acting as the team lead)

Leading the technical representation in a project discovery

Acting as a technical lead in the team, enabling them to achieve their full potential

Day Rate£450 - £600 per day (working inside IR35)Where you’ll workOur hybrid model means everyone at Opencast splits their time between multiple locations, including from our HQ and hub locations, client site or home. Travel is part of life at Opencast, and considers requirements of your work, our clients and your team.We include youWe welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all.InterviewJob interviews are on Microsoft Teams. We’ll make any adjustments to help you. The recruitment process for this role includes pair programming, a values interview, and a technical interview.Want to know more?Visit our website or email careers@opencastsoftware.com.

Senior Data Engineer

Tenth Revolution Group

Your RoleWork closely with the CTO & the Data and Reporting Manager to define and implement the short & the long-term strategies around Data & MI reports.Communicate effectively with internal customers and third parties.Analyse both large and complex reporting requirements.Collaborate effectively with Product Owners, Developers, Designers, DevOps Engineers, and the wider business.Hands-on development of MI & BI reports for the various business units.Work with four other Data Engineers / Reporting Developers, and the Data and Reporting Manager.Support, mentor and help the more junior members of the team.Test and cross validate reports for accuracy and integrity.Perform regular, technical reviews of your team’s work.Analyse and recommend enhancements to the MI reports, processes, and standards.Assist with resolution of support issues.Requirements4+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or on a similar role.Extensive experience with SQL, Amazon Redshift & ideally MySQL.Extensive experience with visualisation tools, ideally with Amazon QuickSight.Experience with AWS Glue and the ability to write Python scripts, e.g. for ETL.Excellent data modelling skills.Experience developing ETL & ELT processes from multiple data sources & types.Experience in dashboard design and development.Experience working in a collaborative Agile environment.Mentoring skills for the less experienced members of the team.Practical experience with JIRA & Confluence.Excellent communication skills.Self-motivated, proactive, independent thinker, with a “can do” mentality.Team player.Inquisitive with a desire to learn and use new technologies.Knowledge of SAP Business Objects would be helpful but not necessary - currently in use but in the process of migrating to Redshift & QuickSight

Lead Software Engineer

Engineering Leadership, Delivery & Team Development

Architect, design, and deliver scalable, high-performance full-stack solutions.

Lead complex feature development across PHP (Symfony/Laravel), JavaScript (Vue.js or React.js or Node.js), and AWS.

Own technical direction, architecture decisions, and engineering standards.

Manage end-to-end delivery of features from discovery and planning through deployment and iteration.

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of five engineers (one senior, four mid-level).

Conduct code reviews, guide technical approaches, and raise engineering standards.

Support team growth through coaching, pairing, and knowledge sharing.

Collaborate closely with the CEO and senior stakeholders on product and engineering strategy.

Identify and address technical debt to support long-term platform growth.

Platform, Infrastructure & Reliability

Build and maintain APIs, microservices, backend systems, and third-party integrations.

Ensure platform security, performance, reliability, and scalability.

Manage cloud-native workflows using AWS, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.

Work with distributed systems and messaging technologies (e.g. SQS, RabbitMQ).

Drive strong testing practices, monitoring, observability, and production readiness.

Essential Technical Experience:

Significant full-stack engineering experience, particularly with PHP (Symfony or Laravel).

Strong experience with JavaScript (Vue.js, React.js, and/or Node.js).

Solid database expertise across MySQL and PostgreSQL.

Hands-on experience with AWS architecture, Docker, and CI/CD automation.

Experience building APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.

Familiarity with messaging systems such as SQS or RabbitMQ.

Strong testing mindset using frameworks such as PHPUnit, Vitest, or equivalents.

Proven ability to deliver features end-to-end from concept to production.

Excellent communication skills and ability to balance technical depth with delivery.

Desirable Experience:

Previous experience leading engineering teams or acting as a technical lead.

Interest in progressing further into people leadership.

Exposure to automation systems, industrial software, or production workflows.

Familiarity with manufacturing or factory-adjacent technology environments.

Experience with Node.js.

Benefits:

Highly competitive salary package

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Modern, technology-focused office environment

Why Join Our Client:

Take on a pivotal leadership role influencing the technical direction of a rapidly scaling platform.

Work directly with senior leadership on engineering strategy and product evolution.

Lead and mentor a growing development team, shaping culture and standards.

Contribute hands-on and architecturally to a platform with strong industry visibility and creative impact.

Be part of a visionary company pushing innovation in physical media and creator technology.

Lead Software Engineer (Founding Team)

Broadband (UK) Limited

Location: London (Canary Wharf), E14 5RE (Hybrid) Company: BroadbandUK Job Type: Full-Time We’re BroadbandUK. We help millions each year make better broadband decisions, because fast, reliable connectivity improves everyday lives. We’ve already launched the UK’s first address-level price comparison service and a speed test used by over 1 million people. We are profitable, privately funded, and have partnered with brands such as Openreach, Currys, and The Telegraph. But we’re just getting started. We’re growing rapidly and entering an exciting new phase: making accurate broadband data universally accessible, whether checking speeds, switching providers, or moving house. Accurate broadband data is critical when moving home, yet it is notably absent from property listings. Solving this is our next major challenge. We are working at an industry level to ensure broadband becomes a standard for every property listing, defining the data structures that will make this possible. To achieve this, we are transitioning into an AI-first technology company. You will leverage large language models and automated workflows to intelligently match complex datasets, streamline our operations, and give homebuyers the clarity they need to make life-changing decisions. We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to take ownership of our technical vision and transition into the CTO role. This is a rare opportunity to help build a company from the ground up and become a household name that touches the lives of millions. Be part of a close-knit, ambitious team where you’ll learn quickly and work on challenges that matter. We hope you’ll enjoy the journey as much as we do. What you’ll do As Lead Software Engineer and co-founder, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the future of BroadbandUK. You’ll work directly with the CEO and co-founders to: * Mentor a growing team of engineers, guiding graduates and interns as they level up their skills. * Shape the architecture and technical direction of our products, balancing scalability with speed of delivery. * Design and integrate AI models and algorithms that unlock insights from national connectivity data to tackle real-world challenges. * Leverage unique datasets from Ofcom, Openreach, independent networks and ISPs to uncover problems that directly impact how the UK connects. * Advance the use of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), combining LLMs with vector search, to push the boundaries of how AI can be applied to connectivity challenges. Our stack * Backend: PHP (Laravel), Python (for AI/ML workflows) * Frontend: React, Next.js (preferred), with flexibility for other modern frameworks * Infrastructure: AWS (including Lambda, S3, DynamoDB), DigitalOcean * Data: MySQL, Redis, NoSQL stores * Dev tools: GitHub, CI/CD, Docker * AI & Automation: LLM APIs, vector databases, agentic workflow tools, n8n, Claude Code, Cursor Who We Are Looking For We know no one ticks every box, but proven experience in leading engineering teams and building and scaling real-world products is essential. * Experience: 5-10+ years of professional software engineering, with a track record of building and scaling real-world products. * Strong leadership skills: Guiding teams and setting technical direction. * An ownership mindset: You thrive in startup environments, enjoy solving real problems, and learn quickly. * Proven impact: You’ve built and scaled products, led projects that made a difference, contributed to open-source, or delivered results that truly moved the needle. Why you’ll love it here * Impact from day one: Your work goes live quickly and matters immediately. * End-to-end ownership: You own the roadmap and technical direction, not just execution. * Big challenges, close-knit team: Complex, national-scale connectivity challenges that stretch you and help you grow fast. * Freedom to innovate: We are privately funded and profitable. No VC noise, just product signal. * Growth and mentorship: A genuine path to senior leadership, working closely with the founders. “We see our team like a world-class orchestra; each person a virtuoso in their craft, together creating impact greater than the sum of our parts.” Join us today! If you’re looking for the autonomy of a founder with the stability of a profitable business, come and build it with us. If you are tired of red tape and want to ship code that impacts millions of people, send us your CV. Let’s build the future of connectivity together. BroadbandUK is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Tags/Skills: Lead Software Engineer, Laravel, React, Python, AWS, AI/ML, n8n, Claude Code, Cursor, Docker, Startups, DevOps

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