Our client based in Manchester City Centre is currently looking for an experienced Java engineer to join our growing team as a Lead Full Stack Engineer, helping to shape and deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions across their platform.

This is a key role where youll act as the bridge between our Java/Spring backend and Vue.js frontend, taking ownership of feature development from concept through to delivery. Youll play a central part in ensuring seamless integration across the stack, maintaining architectural consistency, and driving best practices across the engineering team.

Alongside hands-on development, youll mentor junior engineers and help elevate the overall technical capability of the team.

What youll be doing

Youll be working across the full stack, leading the design and delivery of new features while ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability. The role requires someone who can take high-level requirements and translate them into clear technical solutions, working closely with both product and engineering teams.

Technical environment

Youll bring deep expertise in Vue.js and modern frontend development, paired with strong backend experience in Java and the Spring Boot ecosystem (including Data, Security, and MVC). A solid understanding of RESTful API design, SQL/database design, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS is essential.

What were looking for

Were looking for someone with 8+ years of experience in software engineering who has a proven track record of leading technical initiatives and mentoring others. Youll be a strong problem-solver and critical thinker, comfortable working from broad requirements and shaping them into robust, scalable solutions.

A security-first mindset would be highly beneficial, and any background in cybersecurity would be a significant advantage given the nature of our work.

Location & flexibility

Preference for candidates based in the North West, but were open to fully remote candidates. The role includes one week per quarter in our Manchester office to collaborate with the wider team.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Potential share options

Interested? Please click Apply Now!Lead Full Stack Engineer (Java / Vue.js)

Senior Java Engineer Modern Stack | TDD & CI/CD | Complex Systems Remote First (office visit once a month) - you must live within 1hr 30 of South Manchester £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits \*\*my client is not able to provide sponsorship We're working with a long-established tech company who are continuing to modernise a complex platform within a highly regulated domain. They've built a strong engineering culture around Agile and XP practices, and they're now looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join one of their Scrum teams. This is a role for someone who is genuinely hands-on, enjoys solving tricky problems, and cares about building software the right way - clean code, testing, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Opportunity You'll join a cross-functional team working on large-scale systems that have real-world impact. Engineering standards are taken seriously here, but it's not dogmatic - it's practical, delivery-focused, and built around doing things sustainably. The Senior role is almost entirely hands-on, but they're looking for someone with the experience and maturity to: \*\*mentor other engineers \*\*lead by example \*\*contribute to good engineering practices \*\*help the team deliver reliably Tech Stack & Practices The core platform is Java-based, supported by a modern mix of tooling: \*\*Java, Spring Boot \*\*TDD / automated testing \*\*CI/CD and modern delivery pipelines \*\*AWS (including serverless approaches in places) \*\*Docker, Kubernetes \*\*Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.) You don't need to tick every box - strong Java + good engineering habits are the priority. Exposure to AWS and DevOps tooling is a nice bonus. What They're Looking For \*\*Strong experience building backend systems with Java & Spring Boot \*\*Comfortable working with TDD and modern engineering practices \*\*Experience delivering production software in Agile teams \*\*Someone who enjoys mentoring and helping others grow \*\*Collaborative mindset - pairing, code reviews, shared ownership \*\*Bonus points for AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, Terraform, etc. What's In It For You? \*\*Remote-first working with minimal office travel \*\*Strong salary, bonus and excellent benefits \*\*A genuinely good engineering culture (not just "Agile" on paper) \*\*Meaningful work, complex systems, and long-term platform thinking \*\*Plenty of room to learn and grow Interested? Apply now or get in touch for more info - even if you don't have a CV ready, we're happy to chat. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Technical Lead Engineer (Full Stack – Java / Vue.js) Our client based in Manchester City Centre is currently looking for an experienced Java Technical Lead Engineer to join our growing team, helping to shape and deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions across their platform. This is a key role where you’ll act as the bridge between our Java/Spring backend and Vue.js frontend, taking ownership of feature development from concept through to delivery. You’ll play a central part in ensuring seamless integration across the stack, maintaining architectural consistency, and driving best practices across the engineering team. Alongside hands-on development, you’ll mentor junior engineers and help elevate the overall technical capability of the team. What you’ll be doing: You’ll be working across the full stack, leading the design and delivery of new features while ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability. The role requires someone who can take high-level requirements and translate them into clear technical solutions, working closely with both product and engineering teams. Technical environment You’ll bring deep expertise in Vue.js and modern frontend development, paired with strong backend experience in Java and the Spring Boot ecosystem (including Data, Security, and MVC). A solid understanding of RESTful API design, SQL/database design, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS is essential. What we’re looking for We’re looking for someone with 8+ years of experience in software engineering who has a proven track record of leading technical initiatives and mentoring others. You’ll be a strong problem-solver and critical thinker, comfortable working from broad requirements and shaping them into robust, scalable solutions. A security-first mindset would be highly beneficial, and any background in cybersecurity would be a significant advantage given the nature of our work. Location & flexibility Preference for candidates based in the North West, but we’re open to fully remote candidates. The role includes one week per quarter in our Manchester office to collaborate with the wider team. Benefits: Flexible working Potential share options Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Technical Lead Engineer (Full Stack – Java / Vue.js)

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer within a Manufacturing environment?

Do you hold a time served apprenticeship and 18th Edition?

Are you based in or around Wigan?

There is an opportunity for a Multi Skilled Engineer to join one of the world’s largest food processing companies. The successful applicant will be a mechanical and electrical biased Engineer who has sound experience within a Manufacturing environment. Only applicants with a time served apprenticeship and 18th edition qualification will be considered.

Role: Multi Skilled Engineer (mechanical and electrical bias)

Location: 5 Spring Rd, Kitt Green, Orrell, Wigan WN5 0JL

Salary: £22.13ph (basic)

£26.56ph. (double days)

£28.95ph (mid week GM)

£31ph (nights)

Shift Patterns: 3X rotating shift pattern.

Morning shift: 06:00-14:00 (Mon-Wed) 06:00-13:00 (Thu) and 07:00-15:00 (Fri)

Afternoon shift: 14:00-22:00 (Mon-Wed) 13:00-20:00 (Wed)

Nights shift: 22:00-06:00 (Mon-Wed) 22:00-07:00 (Thu)

Start: ASAP

Responsibilities:

• Working within the shift team to maintain assets within the operational areas
• Ensuring equipment delivers maximum volume at maximum quality
• Working with production and engineering managers and technicians to rapidly resolve line breakdown
• Identifying root cause analysis efficiently and in a timely manner to bring equipment back into use as soon as possible
• Seeking cost effective improvements to ensure reliability of equipment
• Conducting PPM and reactive maintenance using electrical control system, automation and mechanical skill
• Diagnosing faults on mechanical and electrical equipment
• Testing mechanical and electrical equipment
• Working to improve maintenance KPI’s
• Ensuring a high level of Health and Safety at all times as well as ensuring all activity is risk accessed
• Reporting maintenance tasks on SAP

A full list of responsibilities can be provided upon request

Essential requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (due to nature of site and shift timings)
• Time served engineering apprenticeship within an Engineering discipline
• NVQ level 3/HNC/ONC Mechanical or Electrical qualification
• 18th Edition qualified
• 5 years+ experience within Maintenance engineering
• Experience within a Manufacturing environment (2+years)
• Strong verbal and written communication skill
• Excellent knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
• Good level of IT literacy and engineering systems
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification (desirable)
• Previous experience using SAP (desirable)

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, Medical check and reference check.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Lead Test Engineer – 12 month – SC Cleared – ManchesterA highly reputable corporation that is delivering some of the countries most challenging tech projects offering service to millions of users is hiring a Lead Test Engineer with hands on automation experience using Java, Selenium and Rest Assured within AWS.You must have hands on technical leader who can set direction and coach a small team of testers within an agile environment.Our client is seeking a consultant with SC clearance, ability to travel to Manchester on a hybrid basis (3 days) and seeking up to £640 PD Inside IR 35 to start ASAP. We are only considering candidate who are located near Manchester.Test Strategy & Leadership • Define and implement an end-to-end test strategy aligned to microservices architecture • Establish standards, patterns, and best practices across multiple teams • Assess current testing approaches and drive continuous improvement • Embed testing strategy across teams, creating scalable frameworks and exemplarsHands-on Engineering • Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks • Work across different test levels: unit, integration, contract, system, and E2E • Lead automation efforts in Java-based environments • Support teams with implementation, not just directionKey Experience:

• SC cleared, with industry experience in Public Sector must have
• Strong experience delivering test strategies within microservices environments
• Hands-on automation expertise with Java, Selenium, Rest Assured, API, contract, and integration testing
• Experience across both monolith and microservices architectures
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Spring Boot applications, and performance testing fundamentals
• Strong understanding of contract testing, API testing, asynchronous messaging (Kafka), and non-functional testing
• Experience working with non-relational databases such as MongoDB
• Automation-first mindset with experience building scalable, reusable test frameworks

One stage interview process, to start ASAP.

SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER- EDV CLEARED SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER- Permanent opportunity for a Senior DevOps Engineer with active enhanced DV clearance. - Salary up to £85,000 DOE - Manchester based offices - To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for Senior DevOps Engineers to join a consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading National Security clients. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an active Enhanced DV clearance is essential. THE SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER- Active enhanced DV clearance. - Manchester based, or able to commute to Manchester.- Experience as a hands-on technical DevOps Engineer and experience coaching/ leading more junior team members SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Experience operating in an SRE/ DevOps environment - Experience in containerisation technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes, for example. - Experience with Infrastructure as code technologies like ansible or terraform. - Ideally a has a coding background, utilising languages such as Python, Java, Spring Boot- Strong communications abilities, with experience in stakeholder management. TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLSDEVOPS, SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER, PLATFROM ENGINEER, SENIOR DEVOPS, CI/CD, CONTAINERISATION, INFRASTRTCTURE AS CODE, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, NSD

LEAD/ PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER- EDV CLEARED PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER- Permanent opportunity for a Lead/ Principal DevOps Engineer with active enhanced DV clearance. - Salary up to £100,000 DOE + DV Bonus- Gloucestershire based offices - To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for Lead and Principal DevOps Engineers to join a consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading National Security clients. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an active Enhanced DV clearance is essential. THE PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER- Active enhanced DV clearance. - Gloucestershire based, or able to commute.- Experience as a hands-on technical DevOps Engineer and in a leadership role PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Strong experience operating in an SRE/ DevOps environment - Expertise in containerisation technologies such at Docker or Kubernetes, for example. - Experience with Infrastructure as code technologies like ansible or terraform. - Ideally a has a coding background, utilising languages such as Python, Java, Spring Boot- Strong communications abilities, with experience in leadership and stakeholder management. TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLSDEVOPS, LEAD DEVOPS, SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER, PLATFROM ENGINEER, PRINCIPAL DEVOPS, CI/CD, CONTAINERISATION, INFRASTRTCTURE AS CODE, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, NSD

Full Stack Developer x2 | Financial Services Client
£465 per day (Inside IR35) | 3 months rolling contracts

We are working with a leading financial services client who are looking to engage two experienced Full Stack Developers to support ongoing change and transformation across their digital platforms.

Location

Knutsford, Cheshire
The role is expected to be office based 2 days per week; however, the client may be able to flex on office attendance depending on individual circumstances and business needs.

The Role

You will join a collaborative technology team delivering secure, high-quality software solutions within a regulated financial environment. The role requires strong technical capability alongside the ability to adapt, learn, and contribute to strategic digital initiatives.

Tech Stack

• Backend: Java / Spring
• Frontend: React

The client is looking for candidates with strong expertise in Java/Spring or React, along with at least basic working knowledge of the other, and a genuine willingness to upskill. Ongoing learning will be supported by experienced colleagues within the team.

Key Skills & Experience

• Full stack software development experience
• Technical troubleshooting and problem solving
• Secure coding practices within regulated environments
• Software design and test automation
• Experience supporting change and transformation initiatives
• Understanding of risk, controls, and business acumen within financial services

DEVOPS ENGINEER- EDV CLEARED DEVOPS ENGINEER- Contract opportunity for a DevOps Engineer with active enhanced DV clearance. - Day rate up to £650/ day Inside IR35 DOE - Gloucestershire based offices - To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for DevOps Engineers to join a consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading National Security clients. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an active Enhanced DV clearance is essential. THE DEVOPS ENGINEER- Active enhanced DV clearance. - Gloucestershire based, or able to commute- Experience as a hands-on technical DevOps Engineer DEVOPS ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Experience operating in an SRE/ DevOps environment - Experience in containerisation technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes, for example. - Experience with Infrastructure as code technologies like ansible or terraform. - Ideally a has a coding background, utilising languages such as Python, Java, Spring Boot TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLSDEVOPS, SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER, PLATFROM ENGINEER, CI/CD, CONTAINERISATION, INFRASTRTCTURE AS CODE, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, NSD

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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The role sits within a collaborative, agile software development environment, where engineers apply strong technical capability and problem-solving skills to deliver innovative software solutions. Rather than focusing on consumer finance or transactional systems, the work centres on developing secure, mission-critical products that protect people, platforms, and information in the face of evolving threats. Responsibilities: Produce detailed logical and technical designs for software components Implement, document, and test software using a test-driven development approach Write clean, secure, maintainable code that is open by default and easy to reuse Translate logical designs into robust, working software Integrate API and UI components with existing data stores and external APIs Maintain and enhance existing architectural components, including data ingest, data stores, and REST APIs Work with both established and emerging technologies, selecting appropriate patterns and tools Participate in agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, epic decomposition, and demos Collaborate closely with engineers, stakeholders, and customers to solve complex problems Required skills and experience: Commercial experience with at least one of the following: Java Enterprise / Spring Boot Python Frontend development using ReactJS or VueJS Experience using language-appropriate testing frameworks Experience with CI pipelines, ideally GitLab CI Containerisation and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes Experience working with cloud platforms, particularly AWS Exposure to the full software development lifecycle Familiarity with agile delivery methods such as Scrum or Kanban Strong technical curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies 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. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Lead Full Stack Engineer (Java / Vue.js) Our client based in Manchester City Centre is currently looking for an experienced Java engineer to join our growing team as a Lead Full Stack Engineer, helping to shape and deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions across their platform. This is a key role where you’ll act as the bridge between our Java/Spring backend and Vue.js frontend, taking ownership of feature development from concept through to delivery. You’ll play a central part in ensuring seamless integration across the stack, maintaining architectural consistency, and driving best practices across the engineering team. Alongside hands-on development, you’ll mentor junior engineers and help elevate the overall technical capability of the team. What you’ll be doing You’ll be working across the full stack, leading the design and delivery of new features while ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability. The role requires someone who can take high-level requirements and translate them into clear technical solutions, working closely with both product and engineering teams. Technical environment You’ll bring deep expertise in Vue.js and modern frontend development, paired with strong backend experience in Java and the Spring Boot ecosystem (including Data, Security, and MVC). A solid understanding of RESTful API design, SQL/database design, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS is essential. What we’re looking for We’re looking for someone with 8+ years of experience in software engineering who has a proven track record of leading technical initiatives and mentoring others. You’ll be a strong problem-solver and critical thinker, comfortable working from broad requirements and shaping them into robust, scalable solutions. A security-first mindset would be highly beneficial, and any background in cybersecurity would be a significant advantage given the nature of our work. Location & flexibility Preference for candidates based in the North West, but we’re open to fully remote candidates. The role includes one week per quarter in our Manchester office to collaborate with the wider team. Benefits Flexible working Potential share options Interested? Please click Apply Now! Lead Full Stack Engineer (Java / Vue.js)

Software Engineer - Cloud Migration (Java/Spring Boot/AWS)

• Manchester (Hybrid 1-2 days per week in office)- Initial 3 month contract to start ASAP, with likely extension for a further 6-9 months- £500-600pd inside IR35

We’re supporting a major cloud transformation programme and are looking for Software Engineers to join a high-performing engineering team delivering large-scale migrations into a modern cloud environment.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on moving product stacks, databases and frameworks into AWS, with engineers taking ownership of migration delivery, production readiness and system reliability. Roughly 80% of the focus is cloud migration, so prior migration experience is essential.

You’ll join a team of 4-5 engineers, working closely with senior stakeholders to design pragmatic solutions, deliver safe migrations and support a broader platform modernisation agenda.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and delivering service migrations into AWS cloud environments
• Building and enhancing Java/Spring Boot services supporting migration activity
• Supporting database, framework and platform migrations across a complex product stack
• Contributing to infrastructure automation, deployment readiness and production stability
• Troubleshooting issues, improving resilience and supporting operational excellence
• Using modern engineering practices, including exposure to AI-assisted coding tools (e.g Claude Code)

What we’re looking for:

• Strong Java and Spring Boot engineering background
• Hands-on AWS experience
• Proven cloud migration experience (critical)
• Experience working on production systems, modernisation or large infrastructure change
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across technical teams
• Exposure to AI coding tools or an eagerness to learn
• Experience in high-scale, complex engineering environments

Nice to have:

• Data migration or schema evolution experience
• CI/CD or infrastructure-as-code exposure
• Containerised or cloud-native environments
• Experience in highly regulated or large enterprise platforms

Principal Engineer/Architect (Java, AI) - Greenfield Platform

Location: Manchester (hybrid) (4 days a week on site)

The role

Opportunity to join a greenfield build focused on a next-generation Corporate Actions platform within a global financial environment.

This is a hands-on Principal IC role with no line management, owning architecture and driving engineering direction across a large-scale distributed system.

What you’ll do

• Design and build Java (Spring Boot) microservices
• Architect event-driven systems (Kafka / messaging)
• Apply AI/ML to real-world business problems
• Work with modern development tooling, including AI-assisted environments
• Influence technical direction and engineering standards

What you’ll need

• Experience operating at Principal / Staff / Architect level
• Strong Java and distributed systems background
• Hands-on AI/ML experience (Python or similar)
• Experience with Kafka or MQ, SQL/Oracle, cloud and containerisation

Nice to have

• Financial services experience (post-trade, custody, corporate actions, trading)

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

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

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

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

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

The Opportunity

Join a global leader in the digital product space, building high-concurrency systems for millions of users. We are looking for a Senior Engineer to drive our back-end strategy and cloud deployment using a modern, best-in-class stack.

Key Requirements

• Java Mastery: 5+ years of experience (Java 17+ preferred) with a focus on performance tuning.
• Spring Ecosystem: Deep expertise in Spring Boot, Data, and Security.
• Cloud & DevOps: Strong AWS knowledge (ECS/Fargate, Lambda, RDS) and expert proficiency with Docker and CI/CD.

Highly Desirable (Full Stack)

• React.js: 3+ years of experience with complex SPAs.
• Micro Frontends: Practical experience with MFE architecture.

Apply now with your updated CV for immediate consideration.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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

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

What You’ll Do:

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

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

What We’re Looking For:

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

Please apply now to be considered for this position

Senior Java Engineer Modern Stack | TDD & CI/CD | Complex Systems Remote First (office visit once a month) - you must live within 1hr 30 of South Manchester £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits \*my client is not able to provide sponsorship We're working with a long-established tech company who are continuing to modernise a complex platform within a highly regulated domain. They've built a strong engineering culture around Agile and XP practices, and they're now looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join one of their Scrum teams. This is a role for someone who is genuinely hands-on, enjoys solving tricky problems, and cares about building software the right way - clean code, testing, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Opportunity You'll join a cross-functional team working on large-scale systems that have real-world impact. Engineering standards are taken seriously here, but it's not dogmatic - it's practical, delivery-focused, and built around doing things sustainably. The Senior role is almost entirely hands-on, but they're looking for someone with the experience and maturity to: \*mentor other engineers \*lead by example \*contribute to good engineering practices \*help the team deliver reliably Tech Stack & Practices The core platform is Java-based, supported by a modern mix of tooling: \*Java, Spring Boot \*TDD/automated testing \*CI/CD and modern delivery pipelines \*AWS (including serverless approaches in places) \*Docker, Kubernetes \*Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.) You don't need to tick every box - strong Java + good engineering habits are the priority. Exposure to AWS and DevOps tooling is a nice bonus. What They're Looking For \*Strong experience building Back End systems with Java & Spring Boot \*Comfortable working with TDD and modern engineering practices \*Experience delivering production software in Agile teams \*Someone who enjoys mentoring and helping others grow \*Collaborative mindset - pairing, code reviews, shared ownership \*Bonus points for AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, Terraform, etc. What's In It For You? \*Remote-first working with minimal office travel \*Strong salary, bonus and excellent benefits \*A genuinely good engineering culture (not just "Agile" on paper) \*Meaningful work, complex systems, and long-term platform thinking \*Plenty of room to learn and grow Interested? Apply now or get in touch for more info - even if you don't have a CV ready, we're happy to chat. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Technical Lead Engineer (Full Stack Java / Vue.js)

Our client based in Manchester City Centre is currently looking for an experienced Java Technical Lead Engineer to join our growing team, helping to shape and deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions across their platform.

This is a key role where you ll act as the bridge between our Java/Spring backend and Vue.js frontend, taking ownership of feature development from concept through to delivery. You ll play a central part in ensuring seamless integration across the stack, maintaining architectural consistency, and driving best practices across the engineering team.

Alongside hands-on development, you ll mentor junior engineers and help elevate the overall technical capability of the team.

What you ll be doing:

You ll be working across the full stack, leading the design and delivery of new features while ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability. The role requires someone who can take high-level requirements and translate them into clear technical solutions, working closely with both product and engineering teams.

Technical environment

You ll bring deep expertise in Vue.js and modern frontend development, paired with strong backend experience in Java and the Spring Boot ecosystem (including Data, Security, and MVC). A solid understanding of RESTful API design, SQL/database design, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS is essential.

What we re looking for

We re looking for someone with 8+ years of experience in software engineering who has a proven track record of leading technical initiatives and mentoring others. You ll be a strong problem-solver and critical thinker, comfortable working from broad requirements and shaping them into robust, scalable solutions.

A security-first mindset would be highly beneficial, and any background in cybersecurity would be a significant advantage given the nature of our work.

Location & flexibility

Preference for candidates based in the North West, but we re open to fully remote candidates. The role includes one week per quarter in our Manchester office to collaborate with the wider team.

Benefits:

• Flexible working
• Potential share options

Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Technical Lead Engineer (Full Stack Java / Vue.js)

Senior Java Engineer Modern Stack | TDD & CI/CD | Complex Systems Remote First (office visit once a month) - you must live within 1hr 30 of South Manchester £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits \*\*my client is not able to provide sponsorship We're working with a long-established tech company who are continuing to modernise a complex platform within a highly regulated domain. They've built a strong engineering culture around Agile and XP practices, and they're now looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join one of their Scrum teams. This is a role for someone who is genuinely hands-on, enjoys solving tricky problems, and cares about building software the right way - clean code, testing, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Opportunity You'll join a cross-functional team working on large-scale systems that have real-world impact. Engineering standards are taken seriously here, but it's not dogmatic - it's practical, delivery-focused, and built around doing things sustainably. The Senior role is almost entirely hands-on, but they're looking for someone with the experience and maturity to: \*\*mentor other engineers \*\*lead by example \*\*contribute to good engineering practices \*\*help the team deliver reliably Tech Stack & Practices The core platform is Java-based, supported by a modern mix of tooling: \*\*Java, Spring Boot \*\*TDD / automated testing \*\*CI/CD and modern delivery pipelines \*\*AWS (including serverless approaches in places) \*\*Docker, Kubernetes \*\*Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.) You don't need to tick every box - strong Java + good engineering habits are the priority. Exposure to AWS and DevOps tooling is a nice bonus. What They're Looking For \*\*Strong experience building backend systems with Java & Spring Boot \*\*Comfortable working with TDD and modern engineering practices \*\*Experience delivering production software in Agile teams \*\*Someone who enjoys mentoring and helping others grow \*\*Collaborative mindset - pairing, code reviews, shared ownership \*\*Bonus points for AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, Terraform, etc. What's In It For You? \*\*Remote-first working with minimal office travel \*\*Strong salary, bonus and excellent benefits \*\*A genuinely good engineering culture (not just "Agile" on paper) \*\*Meaningful work, complex systems, and long-term platform thinking \*\*Plenty of room to learn and grow Interested? Apply now or get in touch for more info - even if you don't have a CV ready, we're happy to chat. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.