This is an opportunity for a Lead Java Backend Engineer to shape the Back End technical direction, bring teams together, and introduce modern engineering practices that support scalable, secure, and high-performing systems.

What You’ll Do

• Lead key engineering initiatives and introduce modern best practices (design patterns, new languages, modern architecture approaches)
• Guide Back End architecture and ensure high standards in performance, security, and reliability
• Support engineers through pair programming, technical guidance, and resolving high-priority issues
• Drive solution architecture and influence major technical and design decisions
• 30-40% hands-on, 60% leadership/strategy
• Mentor engineers, run design reviews, and foster continuous improvement

Top Priority Skills

• Java (11+)
• Spring Boot
• Solution architecture experience
• Strong communicator able to influence decisions

Tech Stack & Environment

• Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices
• Kafka & event-driven systems
• AWS (preferred), Kubernetes, containers
• SQL & NoSQL databases
• CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, modern deployment practices

This opportunity is paying up to £85,000 and will be hybrid working.
If this sounds like the right next step for you, get in touch today to find out more.

Freelance Digital Content Producer
250 per day Approx. 8 days per month Start ASAP 3 month contract

We are looking for a freelance Digital Content Producer to support a high profile regional tourism and events programme during a busy spring content period.

This is a hands on production role focused on creating engaging, social first content that showcases destinations, attractions and events across the region.

The role is ideal for someone who is confident filming on location, editing fast paced short form video and producing content that performs well across platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Shorts.

The role

• Film and edit short form video content for social platforms including Instagram Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts
• Produce 8-12 video assets per month aligned to key tourism moments and events
• Capture on location content across cities, attractions and events
• Repurpose blog or itinerary style content into engaging social formats
• Create supporting static and carousel assets where needed
• Deliver quick turnaround edits for reactive cultural or event moments
• Work to a defined monthly content plan alongside a digital marketing team

About you

• Proven experience producing short form social content for tourism, lifestyle, travel or place based brands
• Strong video filming and editing skills (Reels and TikTok style content essential)
• Comfortable filming on location using professional or high quality mobile equipment
• Strong understanding of short form social trends, hooks and storytelling
• Able to work independently and deliver content quickly to a brief

Contract details

• 250 per day
• Approx. 8 days per month
• Initial 3 month contract
• Start ASAP
• Hybrid with some travel required for on location filming

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Cardiff (Hybrid / Flexible Working)
Up to £55,000 + bonus + benefits

CPS Group are working with a financial technology company who are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong React experience to join their engineering team. This is an opportunity to work on modern digital lending platforms, building scalable software used by financial organisations across Europe.

You’ll be joining a collaborative engineering environment where developers are encouraged to challenge ideas, improve products and build new solutions from the ground up.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and developing modern applications within an Agile engineering team. You’ll contribute to both new product development and enhancement of existing platforms, helping deliver high-quality software solutions.

This role would particularly suit someone with strong React / TypeScript experience who enjoys working across the stack and contributing to engineering standards and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Develop high-quality software aligned with product and user requirements

Build and maintain modern front-end applications using React and TypeScript

Work closely with Product Owners and engineers to define and deliver new features

Develop and integrate APIs and backend services where required

Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborative planning

Contribute to automated testing and CI/CD pipelines

Support feature deployment and end-to-end delivery

Mentor junior engineers and promote strong engineering practices

Required Skills & Experience

Strong experience with React and TypeScript

Experience building or integrating with REST APIs

Solid understanding of Git-based version control workflows

Experience with automated testing (unit/integration)

Knowledge of SQL databases such as PostgreSQL or Oracle

Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins or similar)

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in Agile teams

Excellent communication skills

Desirable Experience

Java and Spring Boot backend development

Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP

Containerisation tools such as Docker

Frontend testing tools (WDIO, Selenium, etc.)

Financial services or fintech experience

Experience using AI tools within development workflows

Contact: Zach Bennett - CPS Group

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IntaPeople are partnered with a fintech scaleup in Cardiff city centre and are scaling up the engineering team with 2 Senior Java Engineers. This is a hybrid role with 3 days per week in the office.

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• The first role is focused on feature delivery within product engineering. We’re looking for an established Senior Engineer who coaches and mentors juniors and mid-level engineers, helping them develop their skills to progress within their careers.

• Ideally, you will be a full stack engineer (React/TypeScript on the front end and Java 8+ with Spring Boot on the back end) but a solid back end engineer will work well too.

• The second role is within a new, leaner team and will be leveraging AI to build new features from scratch. This role will be utilising Cursor for AI model development.

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• A background in financial services (specifically mortgages) would be ideal, however any experience or understanding of a highly regulated industry will be beneficial

• As a Senior Engineer, you will have worked commercially with Java (versions 8+) building APIs and microservices with Spring Boot

• Any cloud experience is a nice to have. They have an AWS cloud infrastructure but any interaction with AWS, GCP or Azure would be an advantage.

• You’re a hungry dev who wants to keep developing their skills, learning new things and collaborating with the wider team.

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Senior Java Developer / Backend Software Engineer (Java Spring Boot) London / WFH to £85k

Are you a Software Engineer looking for an opportunity where you can make an impact?

You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a growing US based tech company that provide a platform for gaming and gambling businesses to retain their customer base, as they expand their UK presence.

As a Senior Java Developer you will be instrumental in helping the company to bring all tech inhouse; you’ll design and develop new features and enhancements to the core platform as well as maintaining and supporting the current systems. You’ll be collaborating with the project team and wider organisation, contributing to technical discussions and taking direction from the CTO.

Location / WFH:

You’ll join the team in London three days a week with flexibility to work from home twice a week.

About you:

• You’re an experienced, backend focused, Software Engineer / Developer with a broad knowledge of building software products and associated architectures
• You have strong Java development skills including a good knowledge of Spring Boot and microservices
• You have experience with public cloud technologies, AWS preferred
• You have a good appreciation of front end technologies e.g. JavaScript / TypeScript, Angular, HTML, CSS
• You’re collaborative and pragmatic with excellent communication skills

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary, to £85k
• Continuous career growth and self-development opportunities
• Impactful role at a growing company

Apply now to find out more about this Senior Java Developer / Backend Software Engineer (Java Spring Boot) opportunity.

At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We’re an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

Pay up to £59,813, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work-life balance.

DWP Digital - Build services that matter

We’re hiring software engineers with skills in both Java and JavaScript.

You’ll join one of our agile product teams working in areas such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Authentication, Identity & Fraud, or Accessibility. These teams build, run and continually improve large-scale, mission-critical services that millions of citizens rely on every day.

Whether it’s strengthening how people securely prove who they are, improving the reliability of payments, or making our services more inclusive, you’ll be delivering meaningful change at national scale.

You’ll design, build and support modern microservices and user-facing applications using Java, JavaScript and cloud-first technologies. Working alongside engineers, product managers, architects and analysts, you’ll tackle complex technical problems, shape how our platforms evolve and contribute directly to the stability and performance of our services.

If you enjoy solving real engineering problems and want your work to make a genuine impact, this could be the perfect next step.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Experience building software using Java (Java 8 or above), including evidence of working on large-scale, distributed systems where performance and resilience matter.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservice design including how to build and consume them effectively.
• Experience with cloud environments such as AWS or Azure and familiarity with cloud-native principles.
• Ability to work with JavaScript and build accessible user interfaces that are reliable and easy to maintain.
• Experience using TDD/BDD to write clean, well-tested code that catches issues early.
• Knowledge of working with SQL or NoSQL databases such as Postgres, MySQL or MongoDB.
• Experience creating and maintaining automated test suites that support continuous integration and deployment.

You and your role

Our Senior Java Engineers to work with freedom and autonomy. We write code and make decisions which shape the future engineering landscape of DWP.

We develop, build and support products and applications as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams, alongside researchers, analysts, designers, architects, testers and more.

You’ll work across the full software lifecycle - from designing APIs to building user interfaces, to deploying and monitoring services in cloud environments. These aren’t small systems: you’ll be working with high-volume, mission-critical applications where performance, latency and security really matter.

You’ll join teams working in areas that play a critical role in supporting citizens securely and reliably. You can expect to be designing and building Spring Boot microservices, contributing to well-structured front-end applications and helping to shape patterns and reusable components that make our services consistent and robust.

This is a place where engineers own their services end-to-end and understand the real impact their work has. You’ll help maintain the operational stability pf the products you build, including working an in-hours support rota for troubleshooting issues or bug fixes.

You’ll succeed in this role if you enjoy solving complex technical problems, care about building great products and want to combine modern engineering practices with meaningful public-sector impact.

This role is more than ‘just writing code’. If you’re curious about how services behave in production, how to make them better, and how your decisions shape outcomes for millions of users then apply now and join our community.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You’ll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you’ll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer pay up to £59,813. That’s £46,547 salary plus a Digital Allowance of up to £13,266 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview

Pension: You’ll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £13,485 per year.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days and rising to 26 days after one year.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You’ll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with ‘I Can Be Me in DWP’
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it’s even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

And we have an award-winning environment and culture:

• DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards
• Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024
• Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025
• Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards

Process

We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages:

Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There’ll be full instructions when you click through.

Coding test: sent and completed remotely

Interview: a single stage interview online.

Click APPLYfor more information and to start your application.

Cardiff (Hybrid / Flexible Working) Up to £55,000 + bonus + benefits CPS Group are working with a financial technology company who are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong React experience to join their engineering team. This is an opportunity to work on modern digital lending platforms, building scalable software used by financial organisations across Europe. You'll be joining a collaborative engineering environment where developers are encouraged to challenge ideas, improve products and build new solutions from the ground up. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and developing modern applications within an Agile engineering team. You'll contribute to both new product development and enhancement of existing platforms, helping deliver high-quality software solutions. This role would particularly suit someone with strong React / TypeScript experience who enjoys working across the stack and contributing to engineering standards and best practices. Key Responsibilities Develop high-quality software aligned with product and user requirements Build and maintain modern front-end applications using React and TypeScript Work closely with Product Owners and engineers to define and deliver new features Develop and integrate APIs and backend services where required Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborative planning Contribute to automated testing and CI/CD pipelines Support feature deployment and end-to-end delivery Mentor junior engineers and promote strong engineering practices Required Skills & Experience Strong experience with React and TypeScript Experience building or integrating with REST APIs Solid understanding of Git-based version control workflows Experience with automated testing (unit/integration) Knowledge of SQL databases such as PostgreSQL or Oracle Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins or similar) Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in Agile teams Excellent communication skills Desirable Experience Java and Spring Boot backend development Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP Containerisation tools such as Docker Frontend testing tools (WDIO, Selenium, etc.) Financial services or fintech experience Experience using AI tools within development workflows Contact: Zach Bennett - CPS Group By applying to this advert you are giving CPS Group (UK) Ltd authority to hold and process your data for this specific role and any other roles we may deem suitable to you over time. We will not pass your data to any third party without your verbal or written permission to do so. All incoming and outgoing calls are recorded for training and compliance purposes. CPS Group (UK) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our new privacy policy can be found here (url removed)

Contract: 6 months (likely extension)

Rate: £476 per day (Inside IR35)

Location: Manchester 1 day per week onsite

Start Date: 1st April

Interview Process: 2 stages

Project: Large-scale public sector programme

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Support release processes and CI/CD pipelines.

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

Hands-on experience with Spring / Spring Boot frameworks.

Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.

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

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

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

Background in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.

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

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

Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or containerised environments.

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

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

Additional Information Role is Inside IR35 payable via umbrella.

Onsite requirement: 1 day per week in Manchester .

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

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

The Role

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

Your responsibilities:

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

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

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

Job Description

Job Title: TECHNICAL LEAD L1 City: Belfast State/Province: Belfast Posting Start Date: 3/5/26 Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit . Job Description: Job Description Your Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality full-stack applications

Work within an Agile delivery team to achieve sprint goals
Build scalable microservices and APIs using modern frameworks
Develop intuitive user interfaces using React and JavaScript
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Apply containerisation using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes
Collaborate with technical leadership and stakeholders
Identify and resolve complex technical issues
Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity
Mandatory Skills

• Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture

React, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS
Object-oriented design and data structures
RESTful API and event-driven services
CI/CD tools such as Git, Maven, Jenkins, and Docker
SQL and relational databases (Oracle preferred)
Messaging platforms such as Kafka or MQ
Desirable Skills

• Cloud platforms such as AWS

Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Kubernetes and OpenShift
Automated testing frameworks
Agile and Scrum methodologies
Mandatory Skills: Fullstack Java Enterprise .

Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.

£Up To £60,000 GBP
Sign-On Bonus
Hybrid WORKING
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Senior Java Developer - Newcastle (Hybrid)

Location: Newcastle, Cobalt Business Park

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite

Clearance Required: BPSS + SC (5 years continuous UK residency, no 30+ day periods abroad)

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to join our innovative and fast-growing technology team in Newcastle. You will work on high-impact projects across multiple industries, helping to deliver real-world solutions that transform organisations and communities.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, collaborate within cross-functional teams, and contribute directly to large-scale digital programmes. You’ll mentor junior developers, influence technical direction, and support the evolution of high-quality engineering practices.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Java Developer, you will:

• Champion best-practice engineering including TDD, Continuous Integration, consistent branching strategies, and high coding standards.
• Support technical leads in breaking down functionality into microservices and designing seamless end-to-end integration flows.
• Work closely with test automation engineers to ensure robust functional and non-functional testing.
• Participate fully in Scrum ceremonies-backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to feature delivery beyond pure coding, expanding your skillset across development and testing areas.
• Mentor and support junior developers, helping them grow into high-performing engineers.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Java (8 to 17)
• Proven background with Spring Boot, Spring, Spring MVC
• Proficiency with JavaScript
• Current commercial Java development experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to guide junior team members and support a collaborative, high-performance culture

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance
• 3 additional days’ paid leave per year for charitable work
• Excellent career development opportunities across diverse industries
• Exposure to large-scale enterprise projects and innovative technologies
• Flexible, mobile working model with opportunities to be onsite with clients

Reference: AMC/JWA/SJDNEW

Postcode: NE1

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Enso Recruitmentis delighted to be working with a brand new FDI organisation who are setting up a team in Belfast. As part of this exciting expansion, their first key technical hire will be the Software Engineering Manager (Site Lead).

This position is a classic hybrid of both a technical and operational leadership role. Candidates will need to come from a strong software engineering background and have the capacity to lead and grow a mid-sized engineering team in Northern Ireland.

This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up while remaining technically hands-on.

The Opportunity

Youll play a foundational role in establishing and scaling the Belfast engineering function, working closely with global leadership while shaping local culture, delivery standards, and technical direction.

This organisation delivers high-quality cloud, data, and API-driven systems for enterprise and high-growth clients. Youll operate as a player-coach; balancing hands-on technical contribution with team leadership, hiring, delivery oversight, and operational growth.

Youll have genuine influence across:

• Technical architecture and engineering standards
• Hiring and team scaling strategy
• Delivery methodology and client engagement
• Culture-building and long-term growth of the NI operation

Key Responsibilities

Team & Site Leadership

• Establish and grow the Belfast engineering function
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of backend and frontend engineers
• Conduct regular 1:1s, development planning, and performance reviews
• Drive hiring, onboarding, and capability building locally
• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and engineering excellence

Technical & Delivery Oversight

• Lead technical decision-making across client projects
• Contribute hands-on to backend services, APIs, and architectural design
• Ensure delivery of scalable, high-quality cloud-native systems
• Collaborate with product and client stakeholders to shape delivery roadmaps
• Uphold best practices across testing, CI/CD, deployment, and code quality

Operational & Strategic Impact

• Optimise agile delivery workflows and sprint processes
• Remove blockers and ensure delivery consistency
• Represent the Belfast site within the wider global organisation
• Build sustainable processes that support long-term team growth

About You

• 8+ years professional software engineering experience
• 2+ years in a technical leadership or people management role
• Strong backend expertise (Java, Python, and Spring)
• Experience working with modern frontend technologies (React, JavaScript)
• Solid understanding of system design, APIs, and scalable web architectures
• Experience working with relational and non-relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Comfortable leading projects end-to-end while remaining technically credible
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust across teams
• Experience operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments

Benefits

• Opportunity to be the foundational technical leader in a brand new Belfast FDI
• Hybrid working model
• Fantastic PTO and holidays
• Home office equipment provided
• Private healthcare including dental plan
• Regular social events and wellness activities

To find out more about this opportunity, hit Apply or reach out to a member of the Enso Recruitment team today!

Skills:
Java Python Spring React

A growing software business is hiring a Software Engineer to support continued growth and rising demand for its platform. Software Engineer Remote | Up to £60,000 | Java or Kotlin | Spring Boot This is a back-end focused role, ideal for an engineer who enjoys building reliable, scalable applications and wants to work on software used by well-known customers. You will be involved in the design, development and delivery of new features, as well as improving core products in a fast-moving environment. The role is fully remote , with the option to attend the Newbury office around once a month if desired. What you will be doing Developing back-end applications using Java or Kotlin Building software with Spring Boot Designing and delivering new features Enhancing existing products and platform capability Working across the full software development lifecycle Supporting QA and UAT feedback through to release Collaborating with project, account and delivery teams to understand requirements and turn them into practical solutions Writing clean, maintainable, high-quality code What they are looking for Strong commercial experience in software engineering Good hands-on experience with Java or Kotlin Strong experience with Spring Boot A back-end development background Experience building scalable systems in a modern development environment Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently in a remote setup Nice to have Microservices experience Docker or Kubernetes RabbitMQ or other messaging tools MongoDB or other NoSQL database experience Experience in telecoms, billing or transaction-led systems Package Up to £60,000 Remote working Optional monthly office time in Newbury 24 days holiday plus birthday off Private medical Life assurance Critical illness cover Employee assistance programme Contributory pension Apply now or contact Chris Lynes at Spectrum IT Recruitment Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Location: Hybrid - Newcastle office preferred. Other UK locations available including London. Start day: ASAP Contractor rate: £400 per day inside IR35 Duration: 6 months, initially Role Overview As a Senior Software Developer, you’ll design, build, and maintain full‑stack digital services that support citizen‑facing government platforms. Working within a multi‑disciplinary Agile team, you’ll contribute to solution design while ensuring the stability, security, and resilience of the products you deliver. You’ll work across modern cloud environments, develop scalable backend services, build high‑quality UIs, and support continuous delivery through strong engineering practices and automated testing. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain digital services and contribute to solution design • Build backend services using Java (8+), Node.js, and Spring Boot • Develop UI components with performance, usability, and security in mind • Build secure, scalable solutions using AWS or Azure • Work with APIs, RESTful services, and microservice architectures • Use Docker/Kubernetes for containerisation • Create automated test suites to support CI/CD • Follow engineering best practices and code quality standards • Collaborate across Agile ceremonies with BA/DevOps/QA teams • Ensure accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AAA) are met Skills & Experience Essential • Full‑stack development experience • Strong hands‑on Java (8+), Node.js, Spring Boot • Experience with AWS and/or Azure • Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases • Docker and Kubernetes experience • Strong CI/CD and automated testing capability • Experience with APIs and microservices • Understanding of accessibility standards • Strong Agile delivery experience Desirable • Event‑driven architecture (e.g., Kafka) • ETL or external systems integration • Experience with SonarQube or similar tools • Background in accessible digital services • Cloud‑native/serverless familiarity • Awareness of AI/ML‑enabled development • Strong communication and hybrid‑working collaboration skills

Belfast | Hybrid

MPA are partnering with an elite Canadian tech firm expanding into Belfast to hire a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead high-performing software teams delivering complex cloud and enterprise systems.

This is a player-coach role ideal for someone who enjoys developing engineers, driving delivery, and still contributing technically when needed.

The Role

Youll lead a team of backend and frontend engineers across active client projects, ensuring high-quality, scalable software delivery while fostering strong team culture and technical standards.

This is not a pure management role. Youll be expected to influence architecture, guide technical decisions, and stay close to the codebase.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers
• Conduct 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning
• Drive technical direction across backend services and APIs
• Contribute hands-on to system design and key architectural decisions
• Collaborate with product and design to shape roadmaps and delivery plans
• Lead agile ceremonies and improve team delivery processes
• Ensure strong engineering standards across testing, CI/CD, and deployments

Required Experience

• 8+ years in software engineering, including 2+ years in a leadership or people management role
• Strong backend development experience (Java and/or Python, ideally Spring)
• Experience with modern frontend technologies (React, JavaScript)
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, scalable system design, and web architecture
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases
• Proven ability to lead projects end-to-end while maintaining team engagement and morale
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Highly Desirable

• Experience in cloud-native or containerised environments
• Exposure to data tooling or workflow orchestration (e.g., Airflow, dbt)
• Experience scaling teams or improving engineering processes
• Experience mentoring early- to mid-career engineers

Why Consider This Role?

• Real ownership over both technical direction and team growth
• Influence hiring, architecture, and delivery standards
• Hybrid working model in Belfast
• High-autonomy, fast-paced engineering culture
• Competitive compensation and strong benefits

Skills:
Engineering Management Technical Engineering Software Engineering Management

Benefits:
Work From Home Work From Home hybrid Paid Holidays Performance Bonus wellness programme Laptop Pension Fund

A growing software business is hiring a Software Engineer to support continued growth and rising demand for its platform.

Software Engineer
Remote Up to 60,000 Java or Kotlin Spring Boot

This is a back-end focused role, ideal for an engineer who enjoys building reliable, scalable applications and wants to work on software used by well-known customers. You will be involved in the design, development and delivery of new features, as well as improving core products in a fast-moving environment.

The role is fully remote, with the option to attend the Newbury office around once a month if desired.

What you will be doing

• Developing back-end applications using Java or Kotlin
• Building software with Spring Boot
• Designing and delivering new features
• Enhancing existing products and platform capability
• Working across the full software development lifecycle
• Supporting QA and UAT feedback through to release
• Collaborating with project, account and delivery teams to understand requirements and turn them into practical solutions
• Writing clean, maintainable, high-quality code

What they are looking for

• Strong commercial experience in software engineering
• Good hands-on experience with Java or Kotlin
• Strong experience with Spring Boot
• A back-end development background
• Experience building scalable systems in a modern development environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a remote setup

Nice to have

• Microservices experience
• Docker or Kubernetes
• RabbitMQ or other messaging tools
• MongoDB or other NoSQL database experience
• Experience in telecoms, billing or transaction-led systems

Package

• Up to 60,000

• Remote working

• Optional monthly office time in Newbury

• 24 days holiday plus birthday off

• Private medical

• Life assurance

• Critical illness cover

• Employee assistance programme

• Contributory pension

  Apply now or contact Chris Lynes at Spectrum IT Recruitment

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

A growing software business is hiring a Software Engineer to support continued growth and rising demand for its platform. Software Engineer Remote | Up to £60,000 | Java or Kotlin | Spring Boot This is a back-end focused role, ideal for an engineer who enjoys building reliable, scalable applications and wants to work on software used by well-known customers. You will be involved in the design, development and delivery of new features, as well as improving core products in a fast-moving environment. The role is fully remote, with the option to attend the Newbury office around once a month if desired. What you will be doing Developing back-end applications using Java or Kotlin Building software with Spring Boot Designing and delivering new features Enhancing existing products and platform capability Working across the full software development lifecycle Supporting QA and UAT feedback through to release Collaborating with project, account and delivery teams to understand requirements and turn them into practical solutions Writing clean, maintainable, high-quality code What they are looking for Strong commercial experience in software engineering Good hands-on experience with Java or Kotlin Strong experience with Spring Boot A back-end development background Experience building scalable systems in a modern development environment Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently in a remote setup Nice to have Microservices experience Docker or Kubernetes RabbitMQ or other messaging tools MongoDB or other NoSQL database experience Experience in telecoms, billing or transaction-led systems Package Up to £60,000 Remote working Optional monthly office time in Newbury 24 days holiday plus birthday off Private medical Life assurance Critical illness cover Employee assistance programme Contributory pension Apply now or contact Chris Lynes at Spectrum IT Recruitment Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Look towards the fuchsia and spring into action! It s Thyme to find a new role?

gap personnel are currently working in partnership with Thompson & Morgan, who are an internationally renowned supplier of Seeds, Plants, and gardening equipment operating from their site in Ipswich, Suffolk.

Customer Service Advisor

Type: Temporary Ongoing (February August)

Hours: Full time 09.(phone number removed)/7 days availability required

Pay: Basic hourly rate of £12.38 per hour

After 12 weeks, Overtime pay over 40 hours is paid at £18.57 per hour

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

The role of a Customer Service Advisor is to be the first point of contact for the business, taking orders and dealing with queries whilst ensuring an outstanding experience for the customer.

Working in a busy Contact Centre, you will join a vibrant team as they navigate their fast-paced horticultural season. The team are fully focused on delivering the highest level of customer service and every interaction is seen as an opportunity to shine.

This role is predominantly dealing with inbound contact. Whilst some soft selling will be expected, there is no cold calling involved.

As a Customer Service Advisor your duties will include but will not be limited to:

• To handle inbound customer contact via telephone, email, and social media.
• To process orders by post and telephone with accuracy and with attention to detail.
• To deliver effective solutions to customer queries and concerns with a commitment to ownership.
• Occasionally making outbound calls to customers with solutions to an earlier query.
• Introduce customers to weekly special offers and activate discount options on orders.
• Productivity expectation of 12+ customer calls to completion per hour.

Key for the role:

• Grade C or above in Maths and English
• Previous experience of Microsoft AX2012 (advantageous)
• Previous Customer Service experience within a face-to-face or office environment (desirable)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (essential)
• Ability to objection handling and appease any complaints should they arise (desirable)
• Work well under pressure (essential)
• Flexibility to work in different areas of the department.

Full comprehensive training provided. An interest in gardening is not essential but would be an advantage.

• Free tea & coffee (Bring your own mug)
• Generous staff discount available
• Site also has on-site canteen, a large car park, local amenities and accessible via public transport
• Work from home is not available within this role

To apply for this Customer Service Advisor position, send your updated CV to (url removed) or contact the team on (phone number removed)

Java Developer - multiple roles

£510/day Inside IR-35

6 month contract

Active SC required

Remote with occasional travel to London for client meetings only - expensable

We are looking for experienced fullstack Java Software Engineers to support projects across UK Government and Law Enforcement. You’ll work in multidisciplinary teams delivering secure, reliable and scalable systems. The role is hands-on and focused on building high quality software using modern engineering practices.

What you’ll do

You’ll design, build and maintain Java based microservices, applying test driven development and following established engineering standards. You’ll work with technologies including Java, Spring Boot, Postgres, Kafka, Docker, React and AWS. You’ll contribute to CI/CD pipelines, ensure non-functional requirements are met and collaborate with colleagues across engineering, analysis and design.

Essential experience

Java and Spring Boot

Building and maintaining microservice based systems

Postgres or other relational SQL databases

Test-driven development (JUnit, Mockito or similar)

Docker and containerisation

CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins or similar)

Working in agile, multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable experience

Kafka

Liquibase or similar migration tooling

Swagger/OpenAPI

Gradle

React

TypeScript

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Senior Application Engineer - Backend (Cloud)
Manchester, UK | Hybrid (Tue-Thu in office)

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Application Engineer with strong backend and cloud development expertise to help design and build scalable, secure services that power Internal Platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Design and build scalable backend services and APIs supporting mobile and event-driven architectures
• Contribute across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) from requirements through deployment and maintenance
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers within the team
• Promote best practices such as TDD, BDD, and secure API design
• Collaborate with technical leads, IT teams, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions
• Apply design patterns and engineering best practices to create maintainable, efficient systems
• Contribute to continuous improvement through new ideas, tools, and approaches

What We’re Looking For

• Strong backend engineering experience and problem-solving skills
• Experience designing APIs for mobile applications and event-driven architectures
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Preferred:

• Experience building distributed microservices using Java or Kotlin with Spring Boot
• Knowledge of OAuth 2.0 and secure API design
• Experience with AWS cloud services
• Familiarity with API design principles and automated testing

If you think you’d be a great fit for the role please apply below.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Contract:9 Months (Renewable)

Location: Essex (near Basildon and Brentwood) Office based 4 days a week

Rate: £500 per day Inside IR35

One of the worlds leading engineering companies and a household name is seeking a Software Engineer, Backend Engineer to play pivotal role in driving the technical success in our backend teams.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Software Engineer Back End Java, Spring, GCP

Architect scalable, resilient, and secure backend solutions and oversee the technical completion of critical development tasks, often in ambiguous situations.

Ensure backend code and architectural reviews are aligned with organisational goals, facilitating productive technical discussions, and making decisions to resolve complex backend engineering issues effectively.

Support the technical direction for backend development, offering guidance to team members and exemplifying technical excellence in backend practices.

Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and other engineering teams

Lead efforts to implement process improvements within backend development workflows, thereby enhancing productivity and output quality through innovation and collaboration.

Strong expertise in backend programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, Node.js) is essential, alongside responsibility for creating and reviewing technical designs for complex backend systems that meet both business goals and technical feasibility.

Manage relationships with key stakeholders, balancing their needs with technical constraints, and facilitating open technical communication are also crucial aspects of this role.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Software Engineer Back End Java, Spring, GCP

Extensive multi-year engineering experience specialising in designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend systems and services.

Expertise in version control systems (e.g., Git/GitHub) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Cloudbuild), including defining and optimising pipelines for backend deployments.

Proven proficiency with cloud platforms, particularly GCP, including experience with infrastructure as code and cloud-native services.

Demonstrated leadership and practical experience in architectural practices, including designing scalable, resilient, and secure backend solutions.

Customer-focused with a strong commitment to team collaboration and driving successful outcomes.

Strong drive for delivering high-quality, performant, and value-added results.

Demonstrated commitment to quality assurance and adherence to delivery timelines.

Ability to autonomously manage multiple complex assignments with minimal direction, providing guidance to junior team members.

Ability to thrive and contribute effectively within a highly regulated, financial environment.

Willingness to be flexible in terms of tasks and timings to meet project demands.

Significant experience performing and leading development reviews, ensuring code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.

Expertise in Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) methodologies for backend services.

Strong appreciation and practical application of architectural standards and processes essential in large-scale organisations.

Extensive experience or deep exposure to the following technologies:

o Java

o Spring Boot

o JUnit

o GCP (Google Cloud Platform)

o GitHub

o Jetbrains products (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA)

o Fossa (or similar open-source licence compliance tools)

o SonarQube (or similar code quality analysis tools)

o Checkmarx (or similar static application security testing tools)

o Cycode (or similar software supply chain security platforms)

Desirable (not essential) Skills:

Software Engineer Back End Java, Spring, GCP

~ Finance or consumer lending background

~ Experience with regulatory compliance requirements (FCA, PRA guidelines)