About The Role
Team UK Application Engineering
Working Pattern - Hybrid 2days per week in the Vitality Bournemouth, London or Stockport Office.Full time, 37.5 hours per week.
We are happy to discuss flexible working!

Top 3 skills needed for this role:

• Enterprise system ownership
• Technical & architectural leadership
• Integrated cloud platforms

What this role is all about:
At Vitality, our Software Engineers power the technology behind our brilliant products and seamless customer experiences. Youll build and maintain high-quality software that supports a fully integrated, modern business, delivered with pace and precision.
As a Principal Software Engineer, youll lead development across large or multiple teams, setting technical direction and raising engineering standards. Youll bring deep expertise in your core specialism, strong capability in a second, and be developing a third. This role has real influence, guiding teams, shaping architectural decisions, and working with senior stakeholders and third-party partners in line with Vitalitys standards and governance.
Key Actions

• Lead the full software development lifecycle, delivering high-quality, user-focused solutions from build through to release and support
• Solve complex, business-critical technical problems, owning root cause analysis and driving effective, scalable solutions
• Provide technical leadership and architectural expertise, influencing designs, patterns and enterprise-level decisions
• Take ownership of releases and the ongoing technical performance and stability of the systems you own
• Champion engineering standards and best practice, ensuring solutions meet Vitality and industry expectations
• Design and deliver integrated solutions across multiple systems and teams, with a strong focus on security, performance and reliability
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders and third-party partners to shape requirements and deliver successful outcomes
• Coach, mentor and develop engineers, driving continuous improvement in skills, processes and engineering capability.

What do you need to thrive?

• Strong hands-on expertise designing, building, testing and deploying Java/JEE applications across the full development lifecycle
• Practical experience with front-end and supporting technologies, including CSS, HTML and/or JQuery
• Solid database capability using PostgreSQL, with strong proficiency in SQL
• Experience working with AWS technologies such as S3, Redis caching and similar cloud services
• Proven understanding of authentication and security methods, including certificates, LDAP or equivalent approaches
• Experience with messaging and streaming technologies such as AMQP or Kafka
• Exposure to modern DevOps tooling and practices, including Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience integrating disparate systems and technologies using Java, underpinned by strong object-oriented design and SOLID principles

So, whats in it for you?

• Bonus Schemes A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performance
• A pension of up to 12% We will match your contributions up to 6% of your salary
• Our award-winning Vitality health insurance With its own set of rewards and benefits
• Life Assurance Four times annual salary

These are just some of the many perks that we offer! To view the extensive range of benefits we offer, please visit our careers page.Fantastic Benefits. Exciting rewards. Great career opportunities!
If you are successfulin your application and join us at Vitality, this is our promise to you, we will:

• Help you to be the healthiest youve ever been
• Create an environment that embraces you as you are and enables you to be your best self
• Give you flexibility on how, where and when you work
• Help you advance your career by playing you to your strengths
• Give you a voice to help our business grow and make Vitality a great place to be
• Give you the space to try, fail and learn
• Provide a healthy balance of challenge and support
• Recognise and reward you with a competitive salary and amazing benefits
• Be there for you when you need us
• Provide opportunities for you to be a force for good in society

We commit to all these things because we want you to feel that you belong, and are supported to be happy and healthy.

About The Company
Were incredibly proud to be recognised for the culture we’ve created recently being named one of Glassdoors Best Places to Work 2026, and in 2024 we were delighted to be awarded Top 10 Places to Work in the Sunday Times Awards.
Weve been a purpose and values-driven business from day 1- long before it became fashionable. Our core purpose is to make people healthier and enhance protect their lives. Vitality pioneered shared-value insurance. We incentivise people to live healthier longer lives they benefit, our business benefits, and society benefits. Were successful because we attract, develop, and retain the best people and because we care. Plus, you get to join our 1.7+ million members with access to our unique health insurance and healthy living programme. Just to make sure you know our products inside and out.

Diversity & Inclusion
At Vitality, were committed to diversity and inclusion because its good for our employees, for our business, and for society. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Vitality Sustainability
Vitality is a business that drives positive change. We reward people for making and sustaining healthier choices. But healthy people also need a healthy environment. To learn more please visit our Careers page.

Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) | Manchester, Hybrid | £55,000 - £65,000 Overview We're supporting a growing, tech company in their search for a Senior Software Engineer to help drive the evolution of their platform. This role suits someone who enjoys building robust applications, influencing technical direction, and working closely with cross-functional teams. The Role You'll play a key role in maintaining and improving a modern web platform, ensuring it is secure, scalable, and built to a high standard. Working alongside product and design, you'll contribute to technical decisions and help deliver new features in a structured, efficient way. Key Responsibilities Maintain high standards across the codebase, focusing on performance, security, and maintainability Collaborate with designers and product teams to deliver technically sound solutions Contribute to architectural improvements and technical direction Support delivery of complex features from planning through to deployment Ensure systems are well-tested, monitored, and reliable in production Take ownership of your work and support continuous improvement Mentor and support other engineers within the team Actively contribute within an Agile/SCRUM environment Essential Skills & Experience Strong TypeScript & Node.js skills Strong experience with React Proven experience in API development AWS Experience Experience building single-page applications (SPA) and applying progressive enhancement principles Strong CSS knowledge Strong understanding of secure coding practices Experience working with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) Experience working within a cross-functional product development team Benefits Flexible working hours 25 days holiday + bank holidays Pension scheme New tech provided Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) | Manchester, Hybrid | £55,000 - £65,000 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

Our client is a UK-based organisation operating in the medtech industry, with a team of around 200 people. They design and manufacture bespoke solutions that improve patients quality of life.

They are investing significantly in technology and automation to support their next phase of growth. A key initiative is the development of a new digital platform that connects prescription workflows, manufacturing processes, and patient outcomes into a single integrated system.

The role

This is a hands-on lead role suited to someone who works agentically- using AI systems to plan, scaffold, and deliver complex development tasks, while applying strong engineering judgement to review and refine outputs.

As the first dedicated developer on this platform, you will work closely with senior leadership from initial concept through to production delivery, playing a central role in shaping both the system and the future team.

Our client is looking for someone entrepreneurial and highly proactive, who is comfortable engaging directly with clinicians and operational teams to understand real-world problems before building solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Direct AI coding agents across complex, multi-step development tasks, structuring context and taking full ownership of outputs
• Translate requirements, user journeys, and wireframes into working software
• Develop across the full stack: front-end interfaces, APIs, data models, and integrations
• Contribute to architectural decisions (data models, authentication, hosting, security) using senior-level judgement
• Maintain strong version control and deployment practices (Git, branching, code review, CI/CD)
• Work closely with clinical, operational, and manufacturing teams to inform product development
• Support the growth and shaping of the technical team over time

Planned technology stack:

• Front-end: React + TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui
• Mobile: Capacitor (shared codebase across web and mobile)
• Offline capability: Progressive Web App (PWA)
• Backend: Node.js with a single API and multiple front-end clients
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Hosting: AWS or Azure with infrastructure-as-code
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions with per-PR environments
• Deployment: Docker-based containerisation
• Authentication: Auth0 or Clerk (TBC)

What our client is looking for:

• Strong full-stack development experience (React, TypeScript, Node.js)
• Experience designing REST APIs and working with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL)
• Practical cloud experience (AWS or Azure), including deployment and CI/CD pipelines
• Proven ability to work in an agentic way with AI development tools structuring problems and critically evaluating outputs
• Strong understanding of authentication, authorisation, data modelling, security, and edge cases
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable working autonomously within a small, high-impact team

Whats on offer:

• Scope to shape a growing platform and team
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Flexible hybrid working
• Budget for AI tooling and productivity tools

Interested? Please Click Apply Now

We are particularly interested in hearing about:

• Projects delivered using AI-assisted development workflows
• Tools you use regularly
• How your development approach has evolved alongside AI advancements

Agentic Software Engineer

Are you passionate about bridging development and operations to deliver seamless software solutions?

Do you thrive in creating automated CI/CD pipelines and managing cloud infrastructure?

What are the benefits?

* Competitive salary

* Career development opportunities

* Become a member of an Employee-owned trus

* Cycle to work scheme

* Option to buy additional leave

What are your key responsibilities?

* Design, build, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for rapid and reliable releases

* Develop scripts and tools (e.g., Ansible) to automate operational tasks and infrastructure provisioning

* Implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure application health and performance

* Manage infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments (AWS, Azure)

* Ensure security compliance and implement best practices for applications and infrastructure

* Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to streamline development and deployment

* Troubleshoot technical issues and provide support during incidents

* Continuously improve processes and adopt DevOps best practices

What are we looking for?

* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

* 3+ years of experience in DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering

* Strong Linux system administration and networking skills

* Experience with Docker and containerised deployments

* Familiarity with PostgreSQL database management and performance tuning

* Knowledge of backup/DR, load testing, and server hardening

Apply now to be part of our growing team

Technical Support Engineer - Service Management

We are looking for a skilled and customer-focused Technical Support Engineer to join our Service Management team. You’ll be at the forefront of customer interaction-delivering exceptional support experiences through a combination of technical expertise, communication, and empathy.

Hybrid working

Inside IR35

Experience & Technical Skills

• 2-4+ years of customer-facing technical support experience
• Strong understanding of web application architecture
• Experience with one or more of the following:
  • JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML
• Experience with relational databases (eg MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, PostgreSQL)
• Ability to write or debug JavaScript or other object-oriented code
• Hands-on experience with browser developer/debugging tools (eg Chrome DevTools, Edge/IE tools, Firebug)

Key responsibilities

• Troubleshoot unexpected behaviours and provide clear, effective solutions
• Deliver support multiple channels including web, chat, email, case systems, and phone
• Build trust with customers through strong communication and a customer-first mindset
• Use diagnostic tools to identify root causes of technical issues
• Manage and prioritise your case workload efficiently
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve complex or escalated issues
• Contribute insights and feedback to improve products, processes, and customer experience

Core Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to explain complex technical issues clearly
• High level of professionalism when handling customer issues
• Strong commitment to customer service and quality
• Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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Trading since 1989, e.surv Chartered Surveyors is the UK’s number one residential surveyor and the largest provider of property risk expertise and residential surveying services. To put it into numbers, we complete more than one property inspection every 12 seconds and employ over 600 surveyors from Lands End to John OGroats and Northern Ireland. This gives us the flexibility to offer nationwide coverage combined with invaluable local knowledge.

We’re part of the LSL Property Services Group PLC which includes household names Your Move and Reeds Rains as well as the mortgage network PRIMIS. We work with lenders, intermediaries, social housing entities and estate agents in addition to private customers.

We are currently recruiting for anSenior Software developer

Role Purposes

The role is to leads the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications, provides technical leadership, and collaborates with stakeholders to meet business needs

Main Accountabilities

• Application Development - 3 years + experience with creating Python, Django, ReactJS applications
• Experience in administering Microsoft SQL servers, PostgreSQL and other relational database management systems, maintenance plans, database user and security audit with a proven track record on how to achieve maximum database performance by analysing execution plans, indexes, query performance tuning and other SQL best practices.
• Proven and demonstrable experience in web programming using the Django framework
• Experience using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript, to create web apps from scratch, with strong attention to detail
• A solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices
• Full understanding of the OWASP framework. Enforcement of the framework throughout all coding
• Create, maintain and coordinate backup mechanisms for the purposes of business continuity while maintaining a high level of data availability, in line with IT processes and procedures.
• Maintain/update current applications, always ensuring that change and release processes are followed.
• Work with BAs to ensure that solutions are fit-for-purpose and will deliver the expected benefits.
• Ensure that code is well documented, and that knowledge is shared wherever possible. Provide ongoing support for all code written.
• Provide application support for all related applications.
• Create and maintain application documentation.Adhere to Quality Management guidelines, as directed, in line with the framework of ISO 9001.Ensure own H&S, and that of colleagues by complying with both legal and policy requirements.
  To cover the full development lifecycle from design and planning through to development, testing and deliver

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential:

• Strong working knowledge of programming (Swift, ReactJS, Docker, Django, Python, HTML 5) and techniques thereof
• Excellent working knowledge of relational database management systems including SQL.
• Expertise in provision, implementation, maintenance and evolution of the e.surv data warehouse, databases and associated technology whilst also ensuring maximum performance from systems.
• Good working knowledge of the Linux and Windows command line interfaces.
• Good working knowledge of user interface design technologies.
• Ability to coach junior team members and help them develop
• Able to work appropriately with confidential and sensitive information
• Working using TDD or BDD
• Unit testing

Desirable:

• Azure DevOps
• Experience of working with Scrum or Kanban, PSM, PSD
• Knowledge and full grasp of concepts surrounding data integrity and security in all aspects of development
• ITIL principles
• Knowledge of software development processes SDLC
• ML experience

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree or equivalent.
• 5 years experience as a software developer

Apply

If you feel you match our requirements and are looking for your next career challenge, or for a confidential discussion on the full details of this role please contactAlka Tarafdar

In your Application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (for example, she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs)

e.surv is an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all abilities and backgrounds, and we do not discriminate based on disability or individual needs. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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Ruby on Rails Developer

Hybrid work 2/3 days onsite per month

We are seeking an experienced Ruby on Rails Developer to join our clients growing engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate developer who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys solving complex technical challenges. You will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining high-performing, scalable applications that directly impact our customers and business operations.

In this role, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to develop new features, enhance existing systems, and ensure our platform remains stable and efficient. Your deep understanding of Rails architecture, PostgreSQL optimisation, and API design will be essential as you contribute to ongoing development projects.

If you enjoy collaborating in Agile/Scrum environments, value clean code, and are eager to work with modern tooling, cloud services, and containerised deployments, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Skills

• 4+ years’ experience with Ruby on Rails
• Strong understanding of OOP & Rails architecture
• Extensive experience with PostgreSQL (performance tuning, complex queries)
• Background job processing with Sidekiq & Redis
• Expertise in RESTful APIs, JSON, JWT, SSO
• Experience with AWS & Docker
• Production system support & troubleshooting
• Strong communication skills & Agile/Scrum experience

Ruby on Rails Developer

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation

We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

Agentic Software Engineer Our client is a UK-based organisation operating in the medtech industry, with a team of around 200 people. They design and manufacture bespoke solutions that improve patients quality of life.

They are investing significantly in technology and automation to support their next phase of growth. A key initiative is the development of a new digital platform that connects prescription workflows, manufacturing processes, and patient outcomes into a single integrated system.

The role This is a hands-on lead role suited to someone who works agentically- using AI systems to plan, scaffold, and deliver complex development tasks, while applying strong engineering judgement to review and refine outputs.

As the first dedicated developer on this platform, you will work closely with senior leadership from initial concept through to production delivery, playing a central role in shaping both the system and the future team.

Our client is looking for someone entrepreneurial and highly proactive, who is comfortable engaging directly with clinicians and operational teams to understand real-world problems before building solutions.

Key responsibilities: Direct AI coding agents across complex, multi-step development tasks, structuring context and taking full ownership of outputs

Translate requirements, user journeys, and wireframes into working software

Develop across the full stack: front-end interfaces, APIs, data models, and integrations

Contribute to architectural decisions (data models, authentication, hosting, security) using senior-level judgement

Maintain strong version control and deployment practices (Git, branching, code review, CI/CD)

Work closely with clinical, operational, and manufacturing teams to inform product development

Support the growth and shaping of the technical team over time

Planned technology stack: Front-end: React + TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui

Mobile: Capacitor (shared codebase across web and mobile)

Offline capability: Progressive Web App (PWA)

Backend: Node.js with a single API and multiple front-end clients

Database: PostgreSQL

Hosting: AWS or Azure with infrastructure-as-code

CI/CD: GitHub Actions with per-PR environments

Deployment: Docker-based containerisation

Authentication: Auth0 or Clerk (TBC)

What our client is looking for: Strong full-stack development experience (React, TypeScript, Node.js)

Experience designing REST APIs and working with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL)

Practical cloud experience (AWS or Azure), including deployment and CI/CD pipelines

Proven ability to work in an agentic way with AI development tools structuring problems and critically evaluating outputs

Strong understanding of authentication, authorisation, data modelling, security, and edge cases

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders

A self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable working autonomously within a small, high-impact team

Whats on offer: Scope to shape a growing platform and team

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Flexible hybrid working

Budget for AI tooling and productivity tools

Interested? Please Click Apply Now We are particularly interested in hearing about:

Projects delivered using AI-assisted development workflows

Tools you use regularly

How your development approach has evolved alongside AI advancements

Agentic Software Engineer

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Package Description: Lead Software Developer

Remote (UK-based) | Occasional travel to Ashford, Kent (approximately twice a year)

Full-time | Permanent | 37.5 hours per week

About CLEO Systems

CLEO Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of Integrated Care 24 (IC24) , the UKs leading not-for-profit social enterprise delivering innovative, patient-focused primary care services.

Our mission is Clinical Excellence Online (CLEO) using technology to improve access to health and social care, reduce pressure on secondary care, and put patients first, not paperwork.IC24 supports over 6 million patients nationwide across NHS 111, GP out-of-hours, primary care, and secondary care services.

With over 20 years of software expertise , we work in close collaboration with the NHS to deliver solutions across secondary care outpatients, integrated urgent care, community services, urgent treatment centres, and pharmacy settings.

Our Ethos

Integrity We do the right thing

Creativity We find the best solutions

Collaboration We work together to deliver

The Role

As a Lead Software Developer , youll lead the design, development, and optimisation of CLEO Systems mission-critical software solutions.Youll mentor and manage a team of developers while playing a key role in architectural decision-making and delivery of high-performance, scalable applications that directly support patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Technical Design Authority to propose and implement architectural improvements

Design and develop complex backend systems using modern cloud technologies

Optimise application performance while maintaining data integrity and high-quality standards

Ensure seamless integration with databases, APIs, and third-party systems

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing software development team

Drive innovation and ensure delivery aligns with CLEO Systems strategic goals

Essential Criteria

A minimum of 6 years experience as a Software Developer

Strong experience with Golang , including TDD and unit testing

Hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda)

Proficiency with ALM tools such as JIRA and GitHub

Strong SQL skills including schema design and scripting (MSSQL & PostgreSQL)

Experience integrating third-party solutions via APIs, messaging, or web services

Solid understanding of web technologies, including HTML5 and JavaScript

Whats In It for You?

Salary up to £75,000 (dependent on experience)

Additional £3,000 on-call allowance

Generous annual leave including bank holidays

6% employer pension contribution (NEST)

Private medical insurance via Benenden Health (option to add family cover available)

Laptop and full home-working kit provided

Heartbeat wellbeing programme with discounts and resources

Free, confidential 24/7 counselling service

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Interview Process

We believe interviews should be a two-way conversation. Our process typically includes:

Introductory call (45 minutes) with our Principal Software Architect

Technical stage a Go coding challenge

Final interview discussion of the challenge and further questions

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory basic DBS disclosure and two references.

For a job description and person specification please see attached

Closing date: Friday 17th April 2026

This advert may close sooner if sufficient applications are received

At CLEO Systems , we celebrate brave ideas and brave people.

Learn more at www.cleosystems.com

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all people and we particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities, applicants with a disability and those from other under-represented groups.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team on

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Software Engineer | Java | Bristol | Hybrid We're supporting one of our best Tech for Impact clients who are making a genuine difference to people's lives and their Engineering team is a big part of how they do it. With around 65 engineers across Bristol and London, they're building smart, scalable software that keeps hundreds of thousands of customers moving, and they are the nicest people ever! The role We're supporting the hire of a mid-level Software Engineer (3-5 years ish experience) to join an established, cross-functional product team. You'll work in a genuinely agile environment, shipping real software, embracing TDD, and caring about the quality of what you build + doing some really cool stuff with AI! Stack: Java, Spring Boot microservices, React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Kafka, ActiveMQ, Kubernetes, AWS - and they're actively embracing AI tooling in day-to-day engineering. What they're looking for Solid Java background, ideally with Spring Boot or microservices experience Passion for clean code, great testing, and CI/CD best practice A collaborative mindset - the team really does matter here Curiosity and a willingness to keep learningWhat you'll get Salary up to £70k 35hr week 15% non-contributory pension Private healthcare 27 days holiday + bank holidays Life assurance (4x salary) Discretionary bonus (typically 10-15%) Hybrid working (3 days in office) Genuine investment in your development and wellbeingIf you're a good person who writes great code and actually cares about what you build get in touch

Junior Developer role - Top UK Digital Analytics Company Portsmouth - Salary to £35k

We are delighted to be recruiting for an award-winning UK Digital Analytics who provide innovative digital analytics solutions for public and event spaces. They are looking for a Junior Developer in their development team.

They are looking for a Developer with some experience with Ruby on Rails or Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, MYSQL or PostgreSQL, and Git

My client is well respected for the training and mentoring they provide to their developers, and they use real-world code on real tasks while supplementing theory with popular training courses, books, and websites.

Skills

• Some experience with Ruby on Rails or Knowledge of Python
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Knowledge of MySQL, SQL or PostgreSQL
• Good Communication skills
• Experience using Github
• A person who has the drive to, and is willing to, learn new things and grow as a developer and team member

My client work from their lovely office in central Portsmouth, so they would like you to come in to their office on a full-time basis.

This role pays up to £35k with a good benefits package. You will also have the opportunity to work overtime to earn more.

Please apply with your CV!

Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office

Java, PostgreSQL, API

We are looking for an experienced Back End Developer with excellent Java, PostgreSQL and API skills due to software development moving from an outsourced model to in-house.

Working alongside the development team you will:

• Be highly involved with knowledge transfer, including code walkthroughs, pairing sessions, and documentation reviews with the outgoing external team.
• Gain understanding of the current Java application architecture - service boundaries, dependency injection patterns, build system, and deployment configuration.
• Design and implement new back-end features, enhancements, and bug fixes in Java, following agreed coding standards and architectural principles.
• PostgreSQL data model - schema design, migration management (Flyway/Liquibase), indexing strategy, and query optimisation.
• Design, document, and maintain RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs, ensuring consistency, versioning, and thorough OpenAPI/Swagger documentation.
• Identify, catalogue, and systematically address technical debt in collaboration with the wider

Your background and experience will include

• Great communication skills, able to contribute to future roadmaps for the products
• Excellent Java development experience (Java 11+) in a production environment - including Spring Boot, dependency injection, and RESTful API design.
• PostgreSQL skills: schema design, complex query writing, index optimisation, and migration tooling (Flyway or Liquibase).
• Experience designing and documenting APIs using OpenAPI/Swagger
• Proficiency with build tools - Maven or Gradle - and a modern Java development workflow.
• Understanding of software design principles (SOLID, DRY, Clean Architecture)
• Familiarity with containerised deployment environments (Docker, Kubernetes) from a developer perspective.
• Understanding and interest in AI coding assistants - Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or equivalent

Location: Leeds, Hybrid Salary: Up-to (phone number removed) + Excellent Benefits Progression: Formal training + opportunity to expand the development team

A global business is growing its software development team and is currently looking for a Software Development Lead .NET to join the team.

This is a hands-on role combining development and technical leadership, working across an exciting, diverse range of projects including web platforms, applications and public sector systems.

The Role

• Lead and mentor developers while remaining hands-on
• Develop applications using .NET and/or Python
• Build and deploy solutions on AWS or Azure
• Work with Docker, APIs and modern architectures
• Contribute to solution design, code reviews, and technical delivery
• Collaborate with stakeholders and support project proposals/bids

Key Skills

• .NET or Python
• AWS or Azure
• SQL Server or PostgreSQL)
• Docker
• CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
• Leadership or mentoring experience

This is a great opportunity if you’re looking for a Software Development Lead role where you can work on impactful projects while shaping technical delivery within a growing team.

Apply now or get in touch to learn more.

Software Development Lead .NET / Software Lead / Development Lead / Software Team Lead / Technical Lead / .NET Developer

Job Title: CRM Full-Stack Software Engineer/Developer

Location: Remote (UK)

Contract: Full-Time

Salary: (Apply online only) per day

Overview

We are seeking a talented CRM Full-Stack Software Engineer to support the development and scaling of our modern customer relationship management (CRM) platform. This role involves building and maintaining high-performance, secure, and scalable CRM features across both frontend and backend systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with TypeScript, Node.js, React, and cloud-based architectures, along with experience working in microservices environments, building APIs, and managing customer-centric data systems.

This position is offered as a remote full-time contract with potential for extension depending on performance and project needs.

Project Overview

You will contribute to the design and development of a scalable CRM platform used to:

• Manage customer lifecycle and engagement
• Store and process customer and organisation data
• Automate workflows and notifications
• Provide reporting dashboards and analytics
• Integrate with third-party services and APIs
• Support internal operational tools for teams

The platform is built using modern TypeScript-based full-stack technologies, microservices architecture, and cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain CRM platform features across the full stack
• Build scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript
• Develop modern user interfaces using React and Next.js
• Design and maintain relational and document databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Build secure and performant RESTful APIs
• Implement scalable backend services and microservices
• Optimise application performance and system reliability
• Implement automated tests using Jest, Cypress, and TDD practices
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, QA, and DevOps teams
• Participate in code reviews and maintain high engineering standards
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and containerised deployments using Docker
• Support cloud-based infrastructure and distributed services
• Candidate must provide their own equipment

Required Technical Skills

Programming Languages

• JavaScript / TypeScript
• Experience with Python is beneficial

Frontend

• React
• Next.js
• HTML5, CSS3
• Building responsive, accessible user interfaces

Backend

• Node.js
• Express.js
• API design and microservices architecture

Application Developer - Stock Management Application

Contract Length: 3 months
Rate: 400 per day (Outside IR35)
Location: Newark (1 day per week onsite)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Application Developer to support the development of a stock management application. You’ll work closely with the product and technical team to enhance functionality, improve performance, and help deliver a robust, scalable solution within a short-term contract.

This role suits a hands-on developer who is comfortable working across the full application stack and can contribute quickly in an agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain features for a stock management application
• Build responsive and performant user interfaces using React and Next.js
• Develop and integrate backend services using JavaScript
• Design, query, and optimise data models in PostgreSQL
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Participate in code reviews and ensure best practices are followed
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues
• Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing as required

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience with JavaScript
• Proven experience developing applications using React
• Hands-on experience with Next.js
• Solid experience working with PostgreSQL (schema design, queries, optimisation)
• Experience developing and supporting production applications
• Ability to work autonomously and deliver to agreed deadlines
• Familiarity with agile development practices

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Senior Full Stack Developer (React & C#.NET)
Contract Length: 12 Months
Location: London - 3 Days a week
Daily Rate: Circa 650/Day (Inside IR35)

About the Role
Join our dynamic team as a Senior Full Stack Developer, where your expertise in React JS and C# .NET Core will shine! We are looking for a tech-savvy professional with a passion for building scalable applications within the financial sector. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cloud-native architectures and cutting-edge technologies. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Technical Skills

• Front-end: Strong proficiency in React.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, Redux/RTK, and modern UI patterns, develop framework is essential
• Back-end: Expertise in C# .NET Core, REST APIs, and microservices-based development is essential
• Python (pyspark): Experience with data pipelines and analytics is a plus.
• Power BI: Familiarity with developing dashboards and data models.
• Architecture: Knowledge of microservices, API design, and event-driven architectures.
• DevOps/CI/CD: Experience with Azure DevOps, GitLab, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
• Cloud Platforms: Proficient in Azure or AWS (Azure preferred).
• Databases: Strong skills in SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or other relational databases.
• containerisation: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Develop: Create and maintain full stack applications using React JS and C#.NET Core.
• Build Services: Develop high-performance backend services and RESTful APIs with a focus on scalability and resilience.
• Create UI Components: Craft responsive and modular UI components using React JS and modern JavaScript/TypeScript patterns.
• Collaboration: Work closely with business stakeholders and domain experts in Risk, Regulatory Reporting, and Finance.
• Power BI Expertise: utilise your knowledge of Power BI to develop dashboards and analytical reports.
• CI/CD Implementation: Collaborate with DevSecOps to optimise CI/CD pipelines, ensuring automated testing and deployment.
• Architecture Contribution: Contribute to event-driven and distributed system designs using technologies like Kafka or Event Hub.
• Mentorship: Guide junior developers and foster a collaborative atmosphere within a cross-functional agile team.

Soft Skills

• A strong engineering mindset with a relentless curiosity.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication skills to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• An agile mindset with experience in Scrum/Agile environments.
• Ability to work independently and lead technical solutions from start to finish.

Why Join Us?

• Work on innovative projects that make a difference in the financial sector.
• Collaborate with a talented team in a vibrant environment.
• Enjoy a competitive daily rate and flexible working arrangements.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to exciting projects, apply now! We can’t wait to meet you!

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a specialist in operations and technology solutions for utility-scale renewable energy assets across the UK and Europe. We are recruiting for a Lead Developer to shape the technical direction, architecture, and AI strategy of a next-generation operational platform supporting large-scale solar and energy assets.

The role offers a salary of up to 70k depending on experience, along with the opportunity to work in a highly experienced and growing team within a stable and expanding renewable energy sector.

If you’re a senior developer or technical lead looking to step into a strategic role with real influence over architecture, product direction, and AI adoption, please read on and apply below.

Responsibilities and Duties

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will

• Define and own the platform architecture, technical standards, and system design approach
• Set and manage the technical roadmap in line with operational and business priorities
• Translate business and operational needs into clear, scalable technical solutions
• Lead technical delivery across APIs, data models, integrations, and cloud infrastructure
• Drive the use of AI across the platform, including predictive analytics and asset intelligence
• Ensure AI solutions are secure, reliable, explainable, and fit for operational use
• Lead and coordinate offshore development teams, including task allocation and technical guidance
• Review technical outputs and act as escalation point for complex engineering issues
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD, testing, and releases
• Ensure strong governance across documentation, system reliability, security, and compliance

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following

• At least 3 years’ software development experience, progressing into senior or lead-level roles
• Strong full-stack development skills (e.g. React, Angular, Node.js, Python, Java, APIs)
• Strong understanding of relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL or similar)
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools
• Background in energy, engineering, or asset-heavy industries would be an advantage

Personal skills

We are looking for someone with the following

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to mentor and guide technical teams
• Strong problem-solving ability in complex systems
• Confident decision-maker with attention to quality and detail
• Strong stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical teams

Salary and benefits of the Lead Developer role

• Salary up to 70k depending on experience
• Discretionary Company Bonus
• 25 days Holiday (Plus Bank Holidays)
• Company Pension
• Other company Benefits

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Our client is a UK-based organisation operating in the medtech industry, with a team of around 200 people. They design and manufacture bespoke solutions that improve patients’ quality of life. They are investing significantly in technology and automation to support their next phase of growth. A key initiative is the development of a new digital platform that connects prescription workflows, manufacturing processes, and patient outcomes into a single integrated system. The role This is a hands-on lead role suited to someone who works agentically- using AI systems to plan, scaffold, and deliver complex development tasks, while applying strong engineering judgement to review and refine outputs. As the first dedicated developer on this platform, you will work closely with senior leadership from initial concept through to production delivery, playing a central role in shaping both the system and the future team. Our client is looking for someone entrepreneurial and highly proactive, who is comfortable engaging directly with clinicians and operational teams to understand real-world problems before building solutions. Key responsibilities: Direct AI coding agents across complex, multi-step development tasks, structuring context and taking full ownership of outputs Translate requirements, user journeys, and wireframes into working software Develop across the full stack: front-end interfaces, APIs, data models, and integrations Contribute to architectural decisions (data models, authentication, hosting, security) using senior-level judgement Maintain strong version control and deployment practices (Git, branching, code review, CI/CD) Work closely with clinical, operational, and manufacturing teams to inform product development Support the growth and shaping of the technical team over time Planned technology stack: Front-end: React + TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui Mobile: Capacitor (shared codebase across web and mobile) Offline capability: Progressive Web App (PWA) Backend: Node.js with a single API and multiple front-end clients Database: PostgreSQL Hosting: AWS or Azure with infrastructure-as-code CI/CD: GitHub Actions with per-PR environments Deployment: Docker-based containerisation Authentication: Auth0 or Clerk (TBC) What our client is looking for: Strong full-stack development experience (React, TypeScript, Node.js) Experience designing REST APIs and working with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) Practical cloud experience (AWS or Azure), including deployment and CI/CD pipelines Proven ability to work in an agentic way with AI development tools — structuring problems and critically evaluating outputs Strong understanding of authentication, authorisation, data modelling, security, and edge cases Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders A self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable working autonomously within a small, high-impact team What’s on offer: Scope to shape a growing platform and team 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Flexible hybrid working Budget for AI tooling and productivity tools Interested? Please Click Apply Now We are particularly interested in hearing about: Projects delivered using AI-assisted development workflows Tools you use regularly How your development approach has evolved alongside AI advancements Agentic Software Engineer

Climate Tech Non-Profit

£90,000 to £112,000

The Role

Hands-on leadership role managing 20 engineers across multiple teams who are building a no-code energy systems modelling platform, transitioning to a PaaS model for external users. You’ll own architecture standards, drive delivery, and evolve cloud infrastructure, working closely with Product and the CTO.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team: 1:1s, career growth, performance, hiring
• Own backend architecture and design standards (DDD, clean APIs, open standards)
• Drive end-to-end delivery with a bias to shipping value incrementally
• Evolve cloud infrastructure for scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency
• Shape how the team uses AI tooling to raise, not lower, the bar

What You Bring

• 8+ years of software engineering experience; deep expertise in backend and distributed systems
• Proven engineering leadership: hiring, coaching, 1:1s, and team delivery
• Strong software design fundamentals: DDD, modularity, clean APIs, versioning
• PostgreSQL, ORMs, migrations, and performance optimisation
• Experience building developer platforms, multi-tenant systems, or public APIs
• Python (FastAPI/Flask), Docker, GitHub Actions, Cloud Run, CI/CD, containers
• Clear communicator across engineers, product managers, and senior stakeholders

My client is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with Palantir Foundry Experience.

What You Will Be Doing

You’ll sit at the core of their product, building the systems that make advanced AI usable in the real world. If you enjoy owning backend services end to end, care deeply about reliability and API quality, and want to work hands-on with Palantir Foundry in a high-impact environment, this role offers both autonomy and real impact.

RequirementsBackend Architecture & APIs (Primary Focus)

• Design and evolve scalable backend services in Python using FastAPI for high-availability, high-throughput workloads.
• Build well-versioned RESTful APIs aligned to OpenAPI/Swagger, with strong conventions for consistency, idempotency, and backward compatibility.
• Implement authentication and authorization using OAuth2/OIDC, session management, and fine-grained permissions.
• Design and maintain event-driven architectures and background processing pipelines (e.g. Celery, Redis Streams, Kafka) to enable scalable async workloads, retries, and fault-tolerant integrations.
• Design data models and optimise relational databases (PostgreSQL) for performance, partitioning, and horizontal scale.
• Introduce caching, rate limiting, and queuing to meet performance budgets and latency goals.
• Integrate with AI pipelines and model-serving endpoints, including streaming responses, async inference jobs, and robust error/retry semantics.

Palantir Foundry Integration

• Work with Palantir Foundry to build and maintain data pipelines, ontologies, and integrations that connect backend services to Foundry-based analytics and workflows.
• Leverage Foundry’s APIs and tooling to support data modelling, transformation, and secure data exchange across the platform.

Security & Reliability

• Write secure, well-tested code (unit, integration, end-to-end) and uphold coding standards through code reviews.
• Contribute to logging, metrics, and alerting (Prometheus/Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch) for the services you build.
• Support compliance readiness (ISO 27001, GDPR) through secure-by-default design.

Cross-Functional & Process

• Collaborate closely with the engineering team, product and leadership to scope, sequence, and deliver outcomes.
• Translate product requirements into technical plans, breaking work into milestones with measurable success criteria.
• Mentor engineers on backend design and API ergonomics.

Infrastructure Contributions (optional)

• Ship services via Docker containers with clean, minimal builds.
• Contribute to IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions/Argo CD) alongside the DevOps team.
• Support cloud operations with sensible defaults, cost awareness, and environment promotion across dev/staging/prod.

Required Skills & Experience

• SC Clearance or the ability to obtain SC (and later DV).
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong focus on backend development in Python and with event-driven architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry, including working with Foundry APIs, data pipelines, ontologies, or Foundry-based application development.
• Proven experience designing and operating production REST APIs with OpenAPI/Swagger.
• Deep understanding of relational database design, indexing, performance tuning, and migrations (PostgreSQL).
• Proficiency with containerisation (Docker) and Git-based workflows.
• Experience with API versioning, security, documentation strategies, and automated testing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with high ownership.

Soft Skills

• High-agency engineer who owns outcomes end to end.
• Pragmatic, research-driven approach with a bias to ship and iterate.
• Clear communicator who can talk to stakeholders of varying technical backgrounds.
• Comfortable defining SLAs, making trade-offs explicit, and operating production systems.

Benefits include:

Rapid career progression and personal growth

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing business

Hybrid working model

Company pension (NEST) with 4% employer contribution

Private Healthcare

29 days holiday + public holidays

Senior Backend Engineer (Java) Location: UK (Hybrid – 1–2 days per week, Welwyn Garden City) Permanent Role We are looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join a fast‑growing technology organisation that is redefining how modern software platforms are built and operated. This is an opportunity to work on scalable, backend systems that underpin data‑driven, event‑based products used by customers at scale. If you are passionate about building high‑quality backend services, enjoy taking ownership of systems in production, and want to work in a DevOps‑led environment, this role offers both technical challenge and long‑term growth. The role As a Senior Backend Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and owning backend services built primarily in Java (Spring Boot). You’ll work across the full lifecycle — from system design and development through deployment, monitoring, and ongoing optimisation in production. The environment follows DevOps principles, meaning engineers take responsibility for the reliability, performance, and maintainability of the services they build. You’ll collaborate closely with other engineers, platform teams, and product stakeholders to ensure systems are robust, scalable, and well documented. The platforms are event‑driven and data‑intensive, supporting real‑time processing and integrations across distributed services. You’ll be encouraged to propose improvements, influence engineering standards, and help evolve both systems and ways of working. What you’ll be doing Designing and developing high‑quality Java backend services, primarily using Spring Boot Building and operating event‑driven, microservices‑based architectures Taking ownership of services in production, including deployment, monitoring, and support Applying CI/CD best practices to enable reliable and frequent delivery Working with cloud infrastructure, primarily on Microsoft Azure Using Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) or developing the capability to do so Producing clear technical documentation to support system design and ongoing development Collaborating with engineers, platform teams, and stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions What we’re looking for Several years of experience delivering backend services in Java in production environments Strong hands‑on experience with Spring Boot and modern Java development practices A solid understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and reliability Experience working in a DevOps‑led environment, with ownership of live systems Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred, others acceptable) Exposure to CI/CD tooling such as GitHub Actions or similar Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases Strong problem‑solving skills and the confidence to take ownership of technical decisions Nice to have (but not required): Experience with Python in backend, data, or automation contexts Exposure to AI/ML or large language model‑based systems Kubernetes and container orchestration experience Tech environment Languages: Java (primary), other JVM languages welcome; Python a plus Frameworks: Spring Boot Architecture: Microservices, event‑driven systems Cloud: Microsoft Azure Infrastructure: Terraform (IaC) Databases: PostgreSQL and NoSQL solutions CI/CD: GitHub Actions Monitoring & alerting: New Relic, Splunk, xMatters (or similar) Tools: GitHub, Jira, Zendesk Why join Join an organisation experiencing triple‑digit growth Work in a multicultural, highly skilled engineering team Genuine ownership of systems, not just feature delivery Opportunities to upskill in DevOps, cloud, and platform engineering Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical insurance