As a Technical Lead, you’ll work directly with the founder to shape the technical vision and execution of a high-growth startup backed by a larger, established group. You’ll lead a talented engineering squad, drive architectural decisions, and deliver scalable backend systems that support thousands of users-all while influencing the strategic direction of the product.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll combine deep technical expertise with mentorship, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-moving startup environment.

The Role

Technical Strategy & Leadership

Work alongside the founder to define and evolve the technical roadmap

Lead architectural design and critical technology decisions

Champion engineering best practices, code quality, and technical excellence

Mentor, coach, and grow engineers at all levels

Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and innovation

Backend Architecture & Development

Architect, build, and scale backend services and RESTful APIs

Design, optimise, and maintain MongoDB database solutions

Improve system reliability, performance, and scalability

Resolve complex production issues with robust solutions

Implement microservices and modern backend patterns

Collaboration & Delivery

Partner with Product, Design, and the founder to deliver high-impact outcomes

Participate in hiring and technical interviews to grow the engineering team

Drive improvements in processes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices

Ensure effective planning, estimation, and execution across initiatives

Core Technical Expertise

You’ll thrive in this role if you have strong experience with:

MongoDB (data modelling, indexing, aggregation pipelines, performance tuning)

Node.js and the wider JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem

Express.js and/or Fastify

RESTful API design and distributed systems

AWS or similar cloud platforms

Microservices architecture

Testing frameworks (Vitest, Jest, Mocha, etc.)

CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices

GitHub workflows

Observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog)

Docker and Kubernetes

Tech Stack

You’ll be working with:

Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript

Express.js, Fastify

MongoDB

AWS

Vue.js, Nuxt.js

Nice to Have – AI Experience

Not essential, but highly desirable:

Integrating AI/ML models into production systems

Working with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)

Prompt engineering

AI workflow tools (LangChain, Flowise)

Building internal AI-powered automation tools

Why This Role is Exciting

Work directly with the founder on a startup backed by a larger, established group

Influence the technical and product direction from the ground up

Hands-on leadership in a fast-moving, high-impact environment

Benefits

We genuinely invest in our people. You’ll enjoy:

Remote-first working (offices in London and Manchester)

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 2 Christmas shutdown days

Option to purchase an additional week of leave

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Technical Lead - TypeScript / Node.js

Hybrid - Ruddington (Nottingham) | Up to £110,000 + Benefits

About the Role

We’re looking for a Principal Angular Engineer to provide technical leadership across multiple product teams (up to 8) within a stable, growing SaaS business. This is a hands-on, strategic role: you’ll influence architecture, scalability, and engineering standards while delivering key frontend features.

You’ll drive proof-of-concepts, improve frontend processes, mentor engineers, and help shape the long-term technical vision. This is ideal for someone passionate about technical excellence, mentoring, and cross-team influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead Angular frontend architecture and strategy across multiple teams
• Deliver high-quality, scalable, and performant frontend solutions
• Drive proof-of-concept initiatives and future-facing technology exploration
• Mentor and guide senior and mid-level engineers
• Improve frontend processes, CI/CD, and engineering standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence platform direction

Technical Requirements

• Expert Angular experience (v21 or recent versions)
• Strong frontend architecture and scalability experience
• Proficient in JavaScript and modern frontend frameworks
• Experience with CI/CD and best engineering practices
• Interest in emerging tech and AI is a plus

Who We’re Looking For

• Engineers who influence beyond their immediate team
• Strategic thinkers who balance delivery with long-term vision
• Collaborative mentors with strong technical credibility
• Curious about emerging technologies and AI

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to £110,000 + up to 10% performance bonus
• 5% matched pension
• Private medical & dental
• 25 days holiday + buy/sell up to 3 days
• EV scheme, free parking & EV charging
• Learning & development: in-house training, certifications, conferences
• Hybrid working: ideally 3 days/week on-site, flexibility for the right candidate

Please apply if this role sounds interesting.

HL is the UK’s largest direct-to-consumer savings and investment platform, trusted by over 2 million clients and administering more than £172 billion in assets. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Bristol, our purpose is to help people achieve financial freedom by providing a single, secure home for their savings and investments.

We continue to accelerate its digital transformation leveraging data, cloud driven technologies, AI, and modern technology to deliver personalised, world-class financial experiences at scale. With over 40 years of industry leadership and an award-winning service, we remain a market-leading financial services innovator committed to empowering clients to save and invest with confidence.

Role Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the development of our mobile applications, ensuring they are reliable, secure, scalable, and delightful to use. You’ll collaborate with product managers, designers, backend engineers, QA automation engineers to support a part of the HL platform.

You’ll have the opportunity to influence architectural decisions, mentor other Engineers, and drive best practices across our mobile engineering discipline.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain a high-quality React Native application.
• Architect scalable mobile solutions that meet the demands of financial applications (security, performance, reliability).
• Integrate with RESTful and GraphQL APIs and collaborate closely with backend teams.
• Optimize app performance, including memory usage, load times, and smooth UI interactions.
• Implement high-security standards such as encryption, biometrics, and secure data storage.
• Lead code reviews, share best practices, and mentor junior developers.
• Work cross-functionally with designers, PMs, and QA to deliver features end-to-end.
• Stay up to date with the latest in React Native and mobile technologies.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of professional mobile development experience, with 5+ years using React Native.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript, ES6+ features, and modern React patterns.
• Experience integrating third-party libraries, analytics tools, and mobile SDKs.
• Strong understanding of secure mobile development, especially within financial or regulated environments.
• Familiarity with state management.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for mobile apps.
• Strong debugging skills, including performance profiling and memory optimization.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in agile environments.

Nice to Have

• Experience with native iOS (Swift) or Android (Kotlin/Java).
• Experience in fintech or banking applications.
• Familiarity with feature driven modular architecture.
• Experience working with feature flags.
• UI automation testing experience.

Interview Process

Stage 1 - Discussion with our Hiring Manager (30 mins)

A brief conversation to explore your background, motivations, and fit for the team and role.

Stage 2 - Technical Interview (60-90 mins)

A hands-on deep dive into your React Native expertise, covering coding, architecture, and problem-solving.

Stage 3 - System Design (60-90 mins)

A high-level design discussion where you outline how you’d architect and scale a complex mobile feature or system.

Package

We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, alongside a generous performance-based bonus scheme.

Your total reward package includes:

• ?? Up to 19% pension contribution - helping you plan confidently for the future
• ?? Private medical insurance - giving you peace of mind and access to top-tier healthcare
• ?? A wide range of excellent benefits, from lifestyle perks to wellbeing support, designed to help you thrive both in and out of work

We believe in recognising and rewarding the impact you make - and ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.

Working Schedule

We’re based in the stunning Paddington Central offices at 4 Kingdom Street, a modern workspace designed to energise your day and elevate collaboration.

What Makes It Special?

• ?? Landscaped rooftop gardens - perfect for a breath of fresh air or informal catch-ups.
• ?? London’s highest rooftop basketball court - yes, really!
• ??? Wellness amenities including showers, lockers, hairdryers, and fresh towels.
• ?? Cyclist-friendly with secure bike storage and drying rooms.
• ??? Stylish lounge areas, booths, and breakout spaces for focused work or relaxed chats.
• ?? Canalside location near Little Venice, with floating restaurants, coffee shops, and a seasonal pop-up garden bar.
• ?? Unbeatable transport links - just steps from Paddington Station and the Elizabeth Line.

We embrace a hybrid working model that gives you the best of both worlds:

• 1-2 days a week in the office to connect, collaborate, and enjoy everything the space has to offer.
• Remote flexibility for deep focus, work-life balance, and personal productivity.

This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities for this position.

Contract Lead Software Engineer Cloud / Serverless (Outside IR35) Hybrid Nottingham (max 2 days per month onsite) 6 Months Initial Contract We are currently supporting a leading UK digital transformation consultancy on the search for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join a high-performing delivery team on an enterprise-scale programme. This role will focus on the design and development of cloud-native, serverless solutions within Microsoft Azure, contributing to secure, scalable and resilient enterprise platforms. The Role: You will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining cloud-native applications using Azure Functions, Azure Storage (Blob, Table, Queue) and Azure Service Bus. The work will involve building event-driven architectures and contributing to modern, serverless solutions within a secure enterprise environment. You will develop high-quality, maintainable code using Node.js, TypeScript and JavaScript, and where required, contribute to front-end development using HTML and JavaScript. Working within a collaborative, Agile delivery team, you will partner with architects, product owners and DevOps engineers to deliver enterprise-grade solutions. Youll contribute to code reviews, adhere to established architectural patterns, support testing activities, and ensure best practice security and cloud governance standards are met. There is a requirement to travel to client offices in Nottingham up to two days per month. Essential Experience: Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, particularly: Azure Functions Azure Storage (Blob, Table, Queue) Azure Service Bus Proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript and JavaScript Experience building event-driven and serverless applications Understanding of RESTful APIs and integration patterns Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Knowledge of secure coding and cloud security principles Experience using Git-based version control systems Experience contributing to enterprise-level software delivery D esirable Experience: Microsoft Dataverse Microsoft Power Platform Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM, Terraform) Azure monitoring tools (Application Insights, Azure Monitor) Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments Experience delivering solutions for external clients This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established digital consultancy delivering meaningful transformation programmes, working with modern Azure technologies in a collaborative and technically strong environment. If this sounds like you, please apply with your latest CV to be considered. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Salary: Area Commander *GBP*67,792 - *GBP*74,360 (plus 20% FDS allowance, plus locally agreed *GBP*13k ARA for Strategic Operational Commander role).  SOC rota subject to review.   Basis: Full timePackage: Contractual Hours: Region: Job Category: Operations

Job Description:

Area Commander Promotion Gateway -  Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

Post: Area Commander B

Closing Date:          11 March 2026, 23. 59 hours

Salary:                      Area Commander £67,792 - £74,360 (plus 20% FDS allowance, plus locally agreed £13k ARA for Strategic Operational Commander role).  SOC rota subject to review.

Location:                  Bedfordshire

If you are looking for a leadership opportunity in a fire and rescue service with a great reputation and a strong track record of visible leadership and delivering positive outcomes for our communities then Bedfordshire could be for you. Join our Service, to play a vital role building upon our successes to date and striving to deliver on our Mission working together to keep Bedfordshire safe.

The service is seeking to expand our Area Commander talent pool.

This is an exciting time to be joining our senior team, who will help shape and deliver on our ambitious plans for the future. As part of our succession planning, the Service is opening a gateway process for Area Commander.  We and inviting applications to create a talent pool eligible for temporary or substantive appointment to Area Commander vacancies expected to arise over the next 6-12 months.

There has never been a better time to join us.

Why Bedfordshire

Bedfordshire covers an area of 480 square miles and has a growing and diverse population currently estimated around 655,000. Growth projections indicate this will grow by up to a third in the next decade or so.

There has been significant investment in the County recently, and Bedfordshire has undergone significant expansion in terms of housing, and industrial and commercial sites.  Universal Studios planning has been granted approval and also the East West Rail project brings exciting new development to the area.  Our challenge is to align our resources to support this exciting growth and continue to keep our communities safe.

About Us

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is made up of an engaged and dedicated team of around 600 talented and diverse individuals.

Our employees are our greatest asset and without them, we couldn’t achieve all we do for the communities of Bedfordshire. We continue to invest in ensuring we have an agile, motivated and highly capable workforce, reflective of the diverse communities we serve.

Beyond our fire service duties, we are proud to say we offer much more to our communities. As part of our blue light collaboration strategic partnership we are working with Bedfordshire Police and The East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) on a number of projects.

About the role

You will lead, develop and support the Service in delivering on its Mission working together to keep Bedfordshire safe .

You will demonstrate excellent leadership qualities that align with the NFCC Leadership Framework, the Core Code of Ethics, our professional behaviours and our Service Values:

• We are Accountable
• We’ve got your Back
• Every Contact counts
• We Dare to be Different.

The Service is seeking dynamic individuals, with visionary leadership and the capability to make things happen.  The role will be responsible for strategic planning, direction and guidance to ensure the Service’s vision, values and objectives are achieved.

To be successful, you will have a thorough understanding of the challenges faced by the Service and the Sector locally, regionally and nationally.  You will possess high levels of resilience, and demonstrate exceptional experience in leading and motivating diverse teams and services.

The role requires sound knowledge and experience of fire and rescue service delivery, operational command at all levels, integrated risk management planning, business, financial and succession planning, performance and people management and partnership working.

With a proven trck record of leading teams, managing performance underpinned by a well-developed strategic awarenss, you will enable the effective design and delivery of strategic objectives.  Our Area Cmmanders wil need the ability to operate as a Project Executive working across a range of internal and external programmes.

Through a collaborative approach, applicants must have the ability to lead, build and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders to attain strategic goals.  You will have the ability to challenge, promote and advance equality and diversity and inclusion, and build a positive culture for a forward thinking Service.

The role is conditioned to the Flexible Duty System (FDS) and postholders are required to provide a response base in an area approved by the Chief Fire Officer which will enable them to undertake their operational command duties when on-call.  Basic salary in development is £67,792 per annum (rising to £74,360 upon achieving competent Area Manager B) plus a 20% flexible duty supplement.  There is an additional payment of £13,381 per annum for carrying out Strategic Operational Commander (SOC) duties, which is under review.

Relocation assistance may be available to successful candidates (details available on request).

Eligibility

We welcome applications from

• Substantive Area Commanders serving with a UK Fire Authority fire and rescue service, holding valid ICL3/ICL4 (application on transfer)
• Substantive and fully competent Group Managers with a minimum of 12 months experience in role, serving with a UK Fire Authority fire and rescue service (application on promotion)
• Personnel that have passed the BFRS Group Manager promotion gateway and hold a place in the GM talent pool or serving in a GM role (internal applicants only) (application on promotion)

Internal applicants must be deemed ready for progression at appraisal.

Applicants on promotion must be assessed as competent to operate as an ICL3 Advanced Incident Commander, with proven relevant experience managing operational incidents at this level.  They must be able to demonstrate experience of operating effectively at strategic level,and have a track record of achievement.

Internal applicants meeting the eligibility criteria to apply, that do not currently meet the full criteria for the AC role, may still be shortlisted and be eligible to join a development pool if successful at gateway.

To Apply

Applicants will need to complete an application form  which includes a supporting statement. This will enable you to demonstrate how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification.

The Selection Process

Candidates will have the opportunity to join an engagement forum hosted by Andrew Hopkinson, our Chief Fire Officer to discuss what we have to offer, and an opportunity to visit our HQ site.

Candidates successful at shortlist will be invited to attend our Area Commander selection process. This will include an assessment stage, an interview stage and an Incident Command L3 assessment.

Successful applicants at the gateway process will enter a talent pool, eligible for consideration for Area Commander posts as they arise.  The pool will remain live for 12-18 months.  They will be required to serve at any location in the Service, and appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an Enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance and pass a Service Medical and Fitness Test before appointment will be offered.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a probationary period of 6 months and those successful on promotion will also be required to satisfactorily complete the Area Manager Development Programme.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Further details can be obtained from the Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service website, where the gateway process will be published under the Careers section:

Promotion Gateways | Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

Applications should be made via Current Vacancies area.  This is found on the BFRS website for external applicants.  Internal applicants should access the current vacancies site via the Employee Self Service ESS portal on the BFRS intranet Sharepoint site.

Closing date:  23.59 hours 11 March 2026

For further information please contact Juliet Ormerod, Assessment and Selection Co-ordinator via email

All candidates can request an informal 1-2-1 discussion with our Chief Fire Officer, Andrew Hopkinson, which we will seek to accommodate, subject to availability of all parties.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  This is a public-facing role and it is essential to have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act.

Appointment will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance, at the level required for the role.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safer recruitment, and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

To understand how we might use your information during the recruitment process, please refer to the Applicant Privacy Notice (attachment above).

At Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, we’re not all the same. And that’s our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we’ve experienced, and how we think. Because to provide a service that serves everyone, we believe in including everyone.

Be bold, be unique, be you, dare to be different!

Lead Software Engineer - MongoDB / Node.js / JavaScript As a Lead Engineer, youll play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of the product. Youll guide a talented squad of engineers, drive architectural decisions, and deliver scalable backend systems that directly impact thousands of users.

This is a hands-on leadership role where youll balance technical excellence with mentorship, collaboration, and strategic thinking.

What Youll Be DoingTechnical Leadership Set the technical direction and lead architectural decision-making

Mentor and support junior and senior engineers

Conduct code reviews and uphold engineering best practices

Backend Engineering Build and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs

Design and optimise MongoDB database solutions

Improve and maintain existing backend infrastructure

Troubleshoot production issues and implement robust solutions

Collaboration & Delivery Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful customer outcomes

Participate in technical interviews and help grow the engineering team

Drive improvements in processes, tooling, and development practices

Core Technical Skills Youll thrive if you have experience with:

MongoDB (data modelling, indexing, aggregation, performance tuning)

Node.js and the wider JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem

Express.js and/or Fastify

RESTful API design

AWS or similar cloud platforms

Microservices architecture

Testing frameworks (Vitest, Jest, Mocha, etc.)

CI/CD pipelines & DevOps practices

GitHub workflows

Observability tools (e.g., DataDog)

Docker / Kubernetes

Tech Stack Youll Be Working With Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript

Express.js, Fastify

MongoDB

AWS

Vue.js, Nuxt.js

Nice to Have AI Experience Not essential, but a big bonus:

Integrating AI/ML models

Working with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)

Prompt engineering

AI workflow tools (LangChain, Flowise)

Building internal AI automation tools

Benefits This company genuinely invests in its people. Youll enjoy:

Remote-first working with offices in London, Manchester

Flexible hours

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 2 Christmas shutdown days

Option to purchase an extra week off

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Technical Lead Full Stack Developer

(TypeScript, JavaScript, Node)

Location: Hybrid working within Hampshire / West Sussex
Salary: Competitive + benefits

We’re working with a fast-growing UK SaaS technology company that builds data-driven digital products used by commercial teams to better understand and engage with their customers. They are now looking for an experienced technical lead full stack developer to play a key role in shaping and delivering their next generation of customer-facing platforms.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you’ll be involved from early design through to production delivery, working with a modern cloud-based stack and deploying to live environments on a daily basis.

The Role

Lead technical delivery across a high-performing development squad (10+)
Contribute to solution design, system architecture and domain modelling
Build proof-of-concepts and spike complex or uncertain areas of work
Break down requirements into deliverable epics and user stories alongside product and initiative managers
Develop and deliver production-ready code across the full stack
Ensure high standards of quality, maintainability, performance and security
Support and improve live systems once deployed
Influence technical direction, tooling and best practice across the wider engineering functionTech Environment

You’ll work with a modern stack including:

Node.js microservices
JavaScript & TypeScript
Vue.js
Redis, SQL Server & Snowflake
AWS cloud infrastructure
CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices About You

Strong full stack development experience (ideally 10+ years)
5+ years of JavaScript and TypeScript experience
Solid background in system design and scalable architectures
Experience building large, production SaaS platforms
A clean-code mindset (SOLID principles, design patterns, testable code)
Experience working in mature CI/CD and continuous deployment environments
A commercial mindset when designing and delivering software
Excellent collaboration skills and confidence working with stakeholders
Interest in using AI to accelerate and improve software development
A passion for performance, security and engineering best practice
Degree in Computer Science or equivalent real-world experienceWhat’s On Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid working (1 day per week in the Fareham office)
Opportunity to join a scaling UK SaaS business
Strong engineering culture with a focus on quality and continuous improvement
Supportive, collaborative working environment
Community and charity initiatives, including volunteer daysSend your CV across to me on email (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information.

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

Skills and Knowledge

• Extensive experience as a Senior Engineer, Technical Lead, or Architect with a strong record of successful delivery.
• Proven leadership of engineering teams, combining strategic oversight with hands-on involvement in architecture and implementation.
• Deep understanding of CI/CD, automation, DevOps practices, and observability maturity models.
• Strong ownership of delivery outcomes, including resource planning, capacity management, and accountability for results.
• Demonstrated success improving engineering standards, governance, and technical best practices.
• Experience driving adoption of new tools, frameworks, and processes across multiple teams.
• Solid background in agile software delivery, with clear responsibility for sprint outcomes, technical quality, and stakeholder alignment.

Technical Expertise Languages & Frameworks

• C#/.NET (Framework & Core)
• React

Platforms & Infrastructure

• Microsoft Azure
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Docker
• Windows Server (on-premises)
• SQL Server
• MongoDB

Lead AI Automation Engineer £55,000 - £75,000 DOE | Warrington (Hybrid)

Permanent

BD Talent is partnering with a newly launched AI & automation consultancy that helps operationally intensive organisations reduce cost, increase speed and remove friction through pragmatic automation and applied AI.

This is a first technical hire opportunity, offering genuine influence over engineering direction, delivery approach and technology choices from day one.

The Business Our client works with organisations where complexity, manual processes and scale create inefficiency and where automation delivers immediate, measurable impact.

Founded by a highly experienced technology and operations leader with 25+ years experience delivering large-scale, mission-critical programmes, the business combines deep technical credibility with commercial discipline. Lead engineers will work directly with a founder who understands engineering, values quality, and has a strong track record of turning ideas into sustained operational outcomes.

The business already has:

Live and imminent client engagements

Strong demand across multiple sectors

Early-stage financial stability

This role sits at the centre of the technical platform that will underpin future growth.

The Opportunity Youll join at the very start and work closely with the founder to:

Design and deliver automation and AI solutions for clients

Build reusable components and internal frameworks

Define engineering standards, tooling and delivery patterns

Shape how the consultancy scales technically

This role offers meaningful ownership , autonomy and the chance to build something distinctive in a fast-growing market.

What Youll Do

Identify and deliver high-impact automation and AI opportunities

Build solutions using automation platforms, APIs, data tooling and LLMs

Translate complex operational problems into pragmatic technical solutions

Engage directly with clients and stakeholders

Contribute to the evolving technical roadmap and delivery model

Experience Were Looking For Experience across several of the following:

Workflow automation platforms (Make, n8n, Zapier, Workato)

Python, JavaScript or similar

API integration and system orchestration

Applied AI / LLM use cases

Cloud or serverless environments

Just as important is a builder mindset pragmatic, curious, delivery-focused and comfortable shaping clarity in ambiguity.

Package & Benefits Hybrid working from Warrington

Flexible working hours

High autonomy and clear progression into a senior leadership role as the business scales

Excited by this opportunity and challenge? Apply now.

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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

Senior Software Developer - Golang | £70,000 + £3k on call | Fully Remote Overview: An innovative and fast-growing healthcare technology organisation is seeking a Senior Software Developer to play a key role in building and maintaining high-performance backend services that power clinical applications. In this role, you will design, develop, and optimise scalable, secure, cloud-based systems using Go (Golang), PostgreSQL, Redis, RabbitMQ, and Docker. You will contribute to architecture discussions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help ensure the delivery of reliable, high-quality features. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to work in a collaborative, fast-moving environment while shaping the technical direction of critical healthcare systems. Role and Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Go (Golang) Build and manage messaging patterns and asynchronous workflows with Redis and RabbitMQ Develop efficient, scalable database schemas and queries in PostgreSQL Build clean, well-documented RESTful APIs and service integrations Contribute to containerised environments using Docker and maintain cloud-native services on AWS Participate in architecture discussions, CI/CD pipelines, and quality assurance processes Mentor peers, share knowledge, and promote best practices in backend developmentSkills and Experience: 5+ years’ experience in backend development roles Strong proficiency in Golang, including concurrency models and thread-safe coding Proven experience with Redis (caching & Pub/Sub) and RabbitMQ (messaging) Strong experience with PostgreSQL and libraries such as sqlx and gorm Solid understanding of Docker and containerised development Experience building RESTful APIs and integrating services Desirable: AWS services (Lambda, EventBridge, SQS), microservices architecture, CI/CD tooling, event-driven systemsPackage: £70,000 + £3K on call bonus Fully Remote role + Benefits PackageSenior Software Developer - Golang | £70,000 + £3k on call | Fully Remote

Lead Software Developer - Full Stack | £72,000 + £3K on call | Remote Overview: An innovative and fast-growing healthcare technology organisation is seeking a Lead Software Developer to drive the evolution of its mission-critical clinical software platforms. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in enhancing complex clinical systems, contributing to architectural improvements, and optimising secure, cloud-based platforms that support primary care services nationwide. You will adopt modern technologies and best practices to deliver scalable, high-performing features, while mentoring a team and helping drive innovation across the platform. Role and Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and optimisation of high-performance, cloud-based software solutions Partner with Technical Design Authority to shape system architecture, APIs, and data models Ensure secure, scalable integration with databases, third-party APIs, and messaging services Drive performance optimisation, reliability, and robust data integrity standards Mentor developers, promote Agile best practice, and elevate engineering standards Participate in on-call rota and act as escalation point for critical incidentsSkills and Experience: 5+ years’ software development experience with 2+ years in a senior or leadership role Solid AWS experience (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) and cloud-native architecture Proficient in SQL (MSSQL & PostgreSQL) and API integrations Experience with CI/CD, Git, Jira, and modern DevOps practices Strong understanding of secure coding principles (OWASP) and performance optimisation Desirable: OAuth/OpenID, CloudFormation, React or Vue.js, healthcare interoperability standards (HL7, SNOMED, DM&D)Package: £72,000 + £3K on call Great benefits package Fully remoteLead Software Developer - Full Stack | £72,000 + £3K on call | Remote

Lead Java Engineer (Hands-On) 80% Coding | Technical Leadership | Modern Platform Remote First (office visit once a month) - You must live within 1 hr 30 of South Manchester £70,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits \*\*My client is not able to provide Visa sponsorship We're working with a long-established tech company who are building modern platforms within a complex and meaningful domain. They've embedded Agile and XP practices across engineering, and they're now hiring a hands-on Principal Java Engineer to help lead delivery, raise standards, and support the growth of their teams. This is not an 'architect who doesn't code' role. The expectation is that you'll be around 80% hands-on, building software alongside the team. The Opportunity You'll work as part of a Scrum team delivering real product outcomes, while also contributing to the broader engineering direction. The hands-off element of the role includes: \*\*helping lead Scrum ceremonies and delivery \*\*mentoring and coaching engineers \*\*collaborating with other Principals and the Development Manager \*\*contributing to architectural decisions and technical direction It's a role for someone who still loves coding, but also enjoys influencing how teams work and how systems evolve. Tech Stack & Practices \*\*Java, Spring Boot \*\*TDD, pairing, strong automated testing culture \*\*CI/CD, continuous delivery mindset \*\*AWS (with a mix of approaches including serverless) \*\*Docker, Kubernetes \*\*Terraform / DevOps tooling AWS and DevOps exposure is very beneficial at Principal level - but they're not looking for a pure DevOps engineer. The core of the role is still Java engineering. What They're Looking For \*\*Deep, hands-on Java experience with strong engineering judgement \*\*Proven ability to influence standards and mentor engineers \*\*Comfortable balancing delivery with technical leadership \*\*Strong understanding of building maintainable, scalable systems \*\*Experience working in Agile teams with modern practices \*\*Bonus points for AWS, containerisation, IaC, etc. What's In It For You? \*\*Remote-first working with minimal office travel \*\*Clear scope: still hands-on, but with meaningful technical influence \*\*Strong salary, bonus and excellent benefits \*\*A collaborative, mature engineering culture \*\*Complex systems, long-term platform work, and real impact Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. Even if you're not actively looking, it's a great time to explore what they're building. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Description: Full Stack Engineer (Angular+Python+AI)

Location: London (Hybrid) Contract: 6 Months Client: Big Tech

The Mission

Join a high-velocity AI Accelerator team acting as an internal startup. We run 12-week sprints to build, prototype, and launch AI products that automate global business workflows.

Role Split

• 30% Innovation: Build new AI-driven tools from scratch in rapid sprints.
• 70% Evolution: Maintain, scale, and add high-impact features to existing AI products.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Ownership: Write production-ready code and lead advanced testing (performance, security, stress).
• System Design: Research emerging tech and design scalable architectures that balance speed with long-term health.
• End-to-End Delivery: Own the full lifecycle-from initial research and scoping to production deployment and monitoring.
• Collaboration: Act as the technical point of contact for partners and mentor team members.

What We’re Looking For

• Core Stack: Expert-level Python (Backend) + Angular or React (Frontend).
• AI Knowledge: Practical experience with AI workflows, LLMs, or automation.
• Systems Mastery: Proven ability to build and debug large-scale, high-performance systems.
• Leadership: Strong skills in Agile methodologies, conflict resolution, and technical decision-making

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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.

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.

(TypeScript, Vue, Node)

Location: Hybrid - 1 day per week onsite
Salary: 90,000 - 100,000 + benefits

We’re working with a fast-growing UK SaaS technology company that builds data-driven digital products used by commercial teams to better understand and engage with their customers. They are now looking for an experienced Technical Lead Full Stack Developer to play a key role in shaping and delivering their next generation of customer-facing platforms.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you’ll be involved from early design through to production delivery, working with a modern cloud-based stack and deploying to live environments on a daily basis.

The Role

• Lead technical delivery across a high-performing development squad (10+)
• Contribute to solution design, system architecture and domain modelling
• Build proof-of-concepts and spike complex or uncertain areas of work
• Break down requirements into deliverable epics and user stories alongside product and initiative managers
• Develop and deliver production-ready code across the full stack
• Ensure high standards of quality, maintainability, performance and security
• Support and improve live systems once deployed
• Influence technical direction, tooling and best practice across the wider engineering function

Tech Environment
You’ll work with a modern stack including:

• TypeScript
• Node.js microservices
• Vue.js
• Redis, SQL Server & Snowflake
• AWS cloud infrastructure
• CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices

About You

• Strong full stack development experience (ideally 10+ years)
• 5+ years of TypeScript experience
• Solid Node.js Experience
• Background in system design and scalable architectures
• Experience building large, production SaaS platforms
• A clean-code mindset (SOLID principles, design patterns, testable code)
• Experience working in mature CI/CD and continuous deployment environments
• A commercial mindset when designing and delivering software
• Excellent collaboration skills and confidence working with stakeholders
• Interest in using AI to accelerate and improve software development
• A passion for performance, security and engineering best practice
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent real-world experience

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working (1 day per week in the office)
• Opportunity to join a scaling UK SaaS business
• Strong engineering culture with a focus on quality and continuous improvement
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Community and charity initiatives, including volunteer days

Interested in learning more?
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion about the role and company - (url removed)

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

Lead Java Engineer (Hands-On) 80% Coding | Technical Leadership | Modern Platform Remote First (office visit once a month) - You must live within 1 hr 30 of South Manchester £70,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits \*My client is not able to provide Visa sponsorship We're working with a long-established tech company who are building modern platforms within a complex and meaningful domain. They've Embedded Agile and XP practices across engineering, and they're now hiring a hands-on Principal Java Engineer to help lead delivery, raise standards, and support the growth of their teams. This is not an "architect who doesn't code" role. The expectation is that you'll be around 80% hands-on, building software alongside the team. The Opportunity You'll work as part of a Scrum team delivering real product outcomes, while also contributing to the broader engineering direction. The hands-off element of the role includes: \*helping lead Scrum ceremonies and delivery \*mentoring and coaching engineers \*collaborating with other Principals and the Development Manager \*contributing to architectural decisions and technical direction It's a role for someone who still loves coding, but also enjoys influencing how teams work and how systems evolve. Tech Stack & Practices \*Java, Spring Boot \*TDD, pairing, strong automated testing culture \*CI/CD, continuous delivery mindset \*AWS (with a mix of approaches including serverless) \*Docker, Kubernetes \*Terraform/DevOps tooling AWS and DevOps exposure is very beneficial at Principal level - but they're not looking for a pure DevOps engineer. The core of the role is still Java engineering. What They're Looking For \*Deep, hands-on Java experience with strong engineering judgement \*Proven ability to influence standards and mentor engineers \*Comfortable balancing delivery with technical leadership \*Strong understanding of building maintainable, scalable systems \*Experience working in Agile teams with modern practices \*Bonus points for AWS, containerisation, IaC, etc. What's In It For You? \*Remote-first working with minimal office travel \*Clear scope: still hands-on, but with meaningful technical influence \*Strong salary, bonus and excellent benefits \*A collaborative, mature engineering culture \*Complex systems, long-term platform work, and real impact Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. Even if you're not actively looking, it's a great time to explore what they're building. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

C# Software Engineer X 3 Manchester

As a C# Software Engineer, you ll design and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions across our clients platform. You ll take ownership of key features, contribute to architectural decisions, and support a culture of technical excellence.

What You ll Do

• Develop, enhance, and support high-performing, scalable solutions built in C#
• Partner closely with Product and fellow engineers to turn business needs into effective technical implementations
• Play an active role in shaping system design and influencing the future technical roadmap
• Promote high standards across development, including clean code, thorough testing, and clear documentation
• Conduct peer reviews, troubleshoot complex issues, and proactively address legacy or inefficient code
• Provide guidance and knowledge-sharing to help other engineers grow and succeed

Skills and Experience:

• 3 years+ commercial experience in software development
• Solid hands-on expertise with C# and TypeScript, applying modern engineering standards and practices
• Demonstrated track record of building and deploying reliable, scalable systems in live environments
• Familiarity with automated build, deployment, and release processes within a CI/CD setup
• Analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems and communicate solutions clearly
• Thrives in a fast-moving, agile team where collaboration and shared ownership are key

Benefits

• Private medical & dental insurance
• Life assurance
• Employee discounts
• Regular team events

Interested? Please Apply Now!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

C# Software Engineer X 3 Manchester

(NestJS/NodeJS, Vue)

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire (Hybrid - 1 day per week onsite)
Salary: 90,000 - 100,000 + benefits

We’re working with a fast-growing UK SaaS technology company that builds data-driven digital products used by commercial teams to better understand and engage with their customers. They are now looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to play a key role in shaping and delivering their next generation of customer-facing platforms.

You will be working with our modern tech stack (NestJS/NodeJS, Vue, Redis, SQL Server and Snowflake), able to get down into the code when required to critique and drive the quality of the code created, as well as drive efficiencies in speed at which it is created.

This is a role that would suit someone with a very strong development background, with expertise in creating clean code, following DevOps practises and with strong interpersonal skills, who has moved into a management career path.

Skills & Experience:

• Significant experience in a SaaS environment of rapid and efficient software development with clean code, SOLID principals and design patterns, and building the competency for this in teams.

• Experience of monitoring engineering performance and driving continuous improvement of performance.

• A strong general aptitude for programming and problem solving. You’ll need to pick up new tools and techniques quickly and use them to solve problems.

• Significant previous experience as a hands on software engineer working with mature DevOps practises, and to have maintained the skills required to get down into the code when required.

• A strong understanding of what is required to create and operate maintainable systems.

• Experience with automated testing and quality assurance

• An understanding of how to build systems that perform well at scale

• Enthusiasm for building secure systems and implementing security best practices

• Experience of leading engineering teams building complex/distributed systems

• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills

Interested in learning more?
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion about the role and company - (url removed)

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

As a Technical Lead, you ll work directly with the founder to shape the technical vision and execution of a high-growth startup backed by a larger, established group. You ll lead a talented engineering squad, drive architectural decisions, and deliver scalable backend systems that support thousands of users-all while influencing the strategic direction of the product.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you ll combine deep technical expertise with mentorship, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-moving startup environment.

The Role Technical Strategy & Leadership

• Work alongside the founder to define and evolve the technical roadmap
• Lead architectural design and critical technology decisions
• Champion engineering best practices, code quality, and technical excellence
• Mentor, coach, and grow engineers at all levels
• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and innovation

Backend Architecture & Development

• Architect, build, and scale backend services and RESTful APIs
• Design, optimise, and maintain MongoDB database solutions
• Improve system reliability, performance, and scalability
• Resolve complex production issues with robust solutions
• Implement microservices and modern backend patterns

Collaboration & Delivery

• Partner with Product, Design, and the founder to deliver high-impact outcomes
• Participate in hiring and technical interviews to grow the engineering team
• Drive improvements in processes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
• Ensure effective planning, estimation, and execution across initiatives

Core Technical Expertise

You ll thrive in this role if you have strong experience with:

• MongoDB (data modelling, indexing, aggregation pipelines, performance tuning)
• Node.js and the wider JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem
• Express.js and/or Fastify
• RESTful API design and distributed systems
• AWS or similar cloud platforms
• Microservices architecture
• Testing frameworks (Vitest, Jest, Mocha, etc.)
• CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices
• GitHub workflows
• Observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog)
• Docker and Kubernetes

Tech Stack

You ll be working with:

• Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Express.js, Fastify
• MongoDB
• AWS
• Vue.js, Nuxt.js

Nice to Have AI Experience

Not essential, but highly desirable:

• Integrating AI/ML models into production systems
• Working with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
• Prompt engineering
• AI workflow tools (LangChain, Flowise)
• Building internal AI-powered automation tools

Why This Role is Exciting

• Work directly with the founder on a startup backed by a larger, established group
• Influence the technical and product direction from the ground up
• Hands-on leadership in a fast-moving, high-impact environment

Benefits

We genuinely invest in our people. You ll enjoy:

• Remote-first working (offices in London and Manchester)
• Flexible working hours
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 2 Christmas shutdown days
• Option to purchase an additional week of leave

Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Technical Lead - TypeScript / Node.js