Job Description:
Senior developer with the following skills and experience. Strong communication and collaboration skills key for working in DevOps culture with ability to guide team members, when needed. Growth mindset.
Essential Skills:
Core AWS Services: Proficiency / understanding of key AWS services listed below:-
S3
Athena
Glue- Lambda
DynamoDB
OpenSearch
CloudFormation
API Gateway
ECS
CloudWatch
Programming and Core Services
• Fluency in Kotlin/Java, NodeJS, TypeScript
• SQL
Databases:
Experience with SQL, and NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB
Security – strong understanding of security principles within the AWS environment,
including RBAC and the principle of least privilege, storing credentials securely using
Secrets Manager/KMS, and handling sensitive data such as email addresses and
tokens securely.
CI/CD – Building and managing continuous integration and delivery pipelines is a
key skill. Experience with Git and GitHub Actions
Workflow Management – Understanding of services like Amazon Step Functions to
implement complex workflows – Desirable
Containers – experience of working with Docker and ECS
Good understanding of DevOps / DevSecOps concepts
Other Skills
Monitoring and debugging – familiarity with tools like Datadog
Familiarity with Angular framework
Edinburgh Office - Ideally Hybrid model or open to reasonable compromises such as a few days spent in the Edinburgh office around once per month, etc.
Lorien’s client, a great Edinburgh based firm who started out in the SEO domain and have since grown and evolved to become a key name in the Digital Transformation and CRM space, is looking for a hands-on, technical Hubspot Integration Specialist to come on board and play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining integrations between Hubspot and the firm’s wider tech stack.
As well as hybrid/remote flexibilities (based in Edinburgh and ideally hybrid but open to further remote accommodations with occasional visits depending on your location, etc.), they also offer a comprehensive benefits package, ongoing supported opportunities for both upskilling and career progression, and a lot more.
Role Snapshot:
This post offers a great mix of CRM architecture, API development, strategic automation and systems thinking; ensuring seamless data flow, scalable automation and reliable system interoperability across the organisation’s marketing, sales, customer success, finance and product systems.
As the Hubspot Integration Specialist (Technical), you will be responsible for the following key duties:
What you’ll bring to the table:
There’s plenty more we can say about this fantastic firm and opportunity, so if this sounds like a great next step for you and you’re up to the challenge, let us know and pop your latest CV over for us to discuss!
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
AI Product Technology scale up hiring Tech Lead! Equity on offer, with amazing annual leave and the chance to future proof your career! MCS Group is partnering with a high-growth AI scale-up on a mission to build intelligent, scalable platforms powering next-gen products and agent-driven services.
They’re now looking for a Software Engineering Tech Lead to take ownership of a talented software engineering team and drive the development of high-performance APIs, microservices, and cloud-native systems.
This is a hands-on leadership role - ideal for someone who enjoys setting technical direction while still being close to the code.
What you’ll be doing:
What we’re looking for:
Nice to have:
Salary
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Skills:
Node.js Technical Lead Software Engineer Software Developer Principal
Benefits:
Work From Home
Our Suffolk based client is seeking an experienced Web Developer to join their expanding team.
The successful candidate will have with 2 years plus experience in Vue (preferred), React, or a similar JavaScript framework to help build and enhance modern web applications. You ll join an established development team delivering new features, improving core systems, and supporting live environments on an interesting & growing platform.
What you ll do:
Experience required:
Nice to have:
Package:
Up to 40k + Bonus + Flexibility with a REMOTE working model
Please apply asap for further details.
Technical Lead - Active SC, AWS, NodeJS, Java / Scala
Market rate
London / Remote (Must be UK Based)
My client is an International Consultancy who require a Technical Lead with Active Security Clearance (SC) and expertise across Typescript, NodeJS, AWS (Cloudwatch, Lambda, SQS, S3 etc), Terraform, PostgreSQL and Java / Scala to work closely with an end customer.
Key Requirements:
Nice to have:
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Senior Software Developer (Contract)
Rate: Up to 500 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: Initial 3-month contract (starting ASAP)
Location: Remote (UK-based)
A client of ours is seeking experienced Senior Software Developers to join their team on an initial 3-month contract.
Key Responsibilities
Required Skills & Experience
Additional Requirements
Contract Remote (occasional London travel) 450/day (inside IR35)
We’re recruiting on behalf of a major government technology programme for a senior software engineer to help design and evolve high-performance, cloud-based systems that support critical public services. This is a hands-on technical role with real influence - you’ll contribute to architecture decisions, mentor colleagues, and own complex integrations end-to-end.
Working within an Agile squad, you’ll lead technical design discussions, manage CI/CD pipelines, and play an active role in incident and change management, all within a modern Azure cloud environment.
What you’ll need
Job Description:
Senior developer with the following skills and experience. Strong communication and collaboration skills key for working in DevOps culture with ability to guide team members, when needed. Growth mindset.
Essential Skills:
Core AWS Services: Proficiency / understanding of key AWS services listed below:-
S3
Athena
Glue- Lambda
DynamoDB
OpenSearch
CloudFormation
API Gateway
ECS
CloudWatch
Programming and Core Services
• Fluency in Kotlin/Java, NodeJS, TypeScript
• SQL
Databases:
Experience with SQL, and NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB
Security strong understanding of security principles within the AWS environment,
including RBAC and the principle of least privilege, storing credentials securely using
Secrets Manager/KMS, and handling sensitive data such as email addresses and
tokens securely.
CI/CD Building and managing continuous integration and delivery pipelines is a
key skill. Experience with Git and GitHub Actions
Workflow Management Understanding of services like Amazon Step Functions to
implement complex workflows Desirable
Containers experience of working with Docker and ECS
Good understanding of DevOps / DevSecOps concepts
Other Skills
Monitoring and debugging familiarity with tools like Datadog
Familiarity with Angular framework
Location: Glasgow Office / Home-based / Remote (with occasional UK travel) Hours: Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:30 (37.5 hours per week) Reporting to: Director of Operations Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer with strong full-stack expertise to design, build, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-quality software solutions. The role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, mentoring, and contribution to architectural decisions. You will work closely with product owners, analysts, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions, while organising and managing your own workload independently. Responsibilities may evolve as the organisation grows, including opportunities for further technical leadership or specialisation. Funded training and professional development may be available. Key Responsibilities \* Design, develop, test, and deploy robust, secure, and maintainable software solutions \* Contribute to architectural decisions aligned with business and technical strategy \* Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, integrations, and front-end components where required \* Lead and participate in code reviews, promoting high standards of quality, testing, and documentation \* Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices \* Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across systems and environments \* Mentor and support junior developers, encouraging best practices and knowledge sharing \* Work collaboratively with Product, UX/UI, DevOps, and QA teams within an Agile environment \* Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders \* Recommend and implement improvements to systems, tools, and development processes \* Undertake ad-hoc duties and occasional flexible working (evenings/weekends) where required General Responsibilities \* Plan and organise workload across multiple projects to meet agreed objectives and timelines \* Provide specialist advice and guidance related to key work streams \* Maintain non-technical knowledge of systems in use or planned for deployment \* Contribute to continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives \* Comply with data protection, Caldicott recommendations, and IT security policies \* Ensure company-issued assets are handled securely Security, Travel and Compliance \* Full, clean UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle are required \* Travel to UK locations is expected \* DBS, NPPV Level 3, and HMPPS Cat A Security Clearance are mandatory and must be maintained \* Failure to obtain or maintain required vetting will result in termination of employment Person Specification Essential \* Significant hands-on full-stack development experience \* Strong knowledge of modern programming languages (e.g. Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript) \* Experience with backend frameworks (e.g. Spring Boot, Node.js, Flask/FastAPI) and React \* Experience working in Agile teams using version control (e.g. Git) \* Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and CI/CD pipelines \* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills \* Ability to work independently, take ownership, and mentor others \* Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience Desirable Experience in regulated environments (health, justice, or central government) Previous senior or lead developer experience Experience with microservices, Kubernetes, serverless, or large-scale system design
Office location: Manchester Hybrid role: 1-day a week in-office in Manchester if within a 1-hour commute | 1-day a month in-office if outside of a 1-hour commute Salary: up to £50k per annum dependent on experience Haystack has partnered with this client, a growing company, to find a talented and experienced Node Developer / Engineer to join their team in Manchester. You will be joining a full-time Node development team, working on a wide range of existing and new projects for their client base. About You We are looking for a professional who is passionate about their work, possesses an eye for detail, and has a zeal for well-crafted and tested code. You should be comfortable working on large-scale projects with challenging developments and be keen to learn and progress within a dynamic team. Key Skills and Experience Required - Proficient in Node.js - 2+ years of commercial experience - Experience with Apollo GraphQL - Strong understanding of JavaScript and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) - Comfortable working with JSON and creating back-end architectures - Experience with Git - Ideally, agency experience or comfort working in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects