Company Description

Detectronic, based in Nelson, Lancashire, is a UK specialist in wastewater and sewer network monitoring systems. The company designs, manufactures, and installs flow, level, and water-quality monitoring equipment used by water utilities and industrial customers to prevent flooding, reduce pollution, and improve environmental compliance

Job Description

Software Development Lead
Hybrid with Travel to Nelson
Permanent, full-time
Competitive salary, Bonus plus benefits

We are seeking an experiencedSoftware Development Lead with deep expertise in IoT systems, cloud-native development on AWS, data ingestion pipelines, and API development. You will design and build the backend services that support our connected IoT devices-managing secure device communication, high-volume data ingress, and the APIs that power our applications and customer experiences.

This role is ideal for an engineer passionate about building scalable systems that bridge the physical and digital worlds.

More about the role:

IoT Platform Engineering

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services that support large fleets of IoT devices.
• Work extensively with AWS IoT Core, MQTT messaging, Device Shadow, and secure device provisioning.
• Build and optimise IoT communication flows including telemetry, event handling, command/control, and device state management.

Data Ingress & Telemetry Pipelines

• Architect and operate real-time IoT data ingestion pipelines handling telemetry, logs, and events from thousands of devices.
• Implement processing workflows using Kinesis, Lambda, SQS, Kafka, Step Functions, or similar.
• Ensure data quality, schema governance, and reliability across ingestion and downstream data consumers.

API Development

• Build and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs supporting device management, device data retrieval, and user-facing features.
• Ensure APIs are secure, highly available, and performant at scale.
• Define API standards and patterns for internal and external consumers.

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Design cloud-native systems using AWS services such as API Gateway, DynamoDB, Timestream, S3, ECS/EKS, and CloudFormation/CDK.
• Implement observability across all IoT workloads using CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry, or related tools.
• Drive cost optimisation and reliability across IoT cloud infrastructure.

Security & Device Trust

• Implement strong IoT security practices including certificate-based auth, encryption, least-privilege IAM, and secure onboarding flows.
• Support secure OTA updates, fleet management, and device lifecycle operations.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead architecture discussions and mentor mid-level and junior engineers.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and cross-functional roadmap planning.
• Collaborate closely with product, firmware/embedded teams, and data engineering.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• Backend or platform engineering experience, ideally with IoT or distributed systems.
• Strong expertise in AWS, especially AWS IoT Core, Lambda, DynamoDB, Kinesis, SQS, API Gateway.
• Proficiency in languages such as Python, Node.js, Go, or Java.
• Hands-on experience with MQTT and event-driven IoT architectures.
• Proven ability to build and scale data ingestion pipelines.
• Experience building secure, high-performance APIs for internal and external use.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, cloud design patterns, and microservices.

Nice to Have

• Experience with edge/embedded integrations (e.g., AWS Greengrass).
• Familiarity with time-series databases (Timestream, InfluxDB, Timescale).
• Knowledge of digital twins, device simulation, or industrial IoT protocols.
• Containerization experience with Docker, ECS, or Kubernetes/EKS.
• Exposure to OTA update workflows, remote diagnostics, or fleet management tools.

Additional Information

What we can offer you:

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave
• Company pension
• Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)
• Medicare Cash Plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants
• Refer a friend scheme
• Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support)
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and career progression opportunities

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.

Prestigious opportunity with a world leading Global Investment Management company for a Technical Lead for our Applications Engineering - Marketing Technology area. Key to the development and running of the European websites, onboarding and servicing of our professional investors, we are inviting you to join our success story, based in our Manchester office 3 days a week.

As our Technical Lead, you will work with exciting and leading technologies within a microservice architecture including Angular, Node JS, HTML, JavaScript, Java, CSS and infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS), CI/CD best practices and an incline towards test driven development (TDD).

You will be responsible for:-

• Providing expert level technical direction for complex MarTech projects involving AEM, AEP, Adobe Target, and related integrations.
• Leading design, development, and implementation efforts across multiple platforms.
• Leading services and direction, providing technical expertise and completing complex development, design, implementation, architecture design specification, and maintenance activities.
• Ensuring the viability of IT deliverables.
• Identifying potential solutions and approving technical solutions proposed by team members.
• Working closely with marketing teams, consultants, and technology partners to deliver scalable solutions.
• Creating and maintaining detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, integration guides, and operational procedures. Ensure documentation is clear, accurate, and accessible
• Identifying opportunities to enhance marketing technology capabilities through new tools, methodologies, and automation
• Conducting code reviews, testing, and validation to ensure functionality, security, and compliance with IT and Information Security policies

If you possess a combination of the following skills, then LETS TALK!

• Full stack development background with Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL and modern frameworks
• Familiarity with microservice architecture, API design, and integration patterns
• Knowledge of AWS services and cloud-based deployment models
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub), OOP/SOLID, Agile methodologies, and test-driven development
• Excellent documentation skills and ability to create clear technical standards
• Preferred expertise in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Adobe Experience Platform (AEP), and Adobe Target
• Preferred experience in Python programming language
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities effectively

In return, you will be rewarded with an enviable working environment in our luxurious City Centre office, an extensive benefits package encompassing a 25% bonus and partnership payment.

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.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Great opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer to work for a retail company near Manchester at the beginning of a digital transformation.

You’d report to the Head of Engineering and would work as part of a team of Principal Software Engineers responsible for collaborating with Architects and Product Owners to lead the re-architecture of existing platforms to a cloud-native, event-driven, microservices architecture.

Whilst there is no line management, you’d have full technical overview for your product domain including technology vision, strategy, workload and quality governance of the squads within it.

Skills:

• TypeScript, Node, React
• AWS, Lambdas
• Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform
• Observability
• CI/CD

The money is good too - up to £90k plus benefits including 10% annual bonus, pension, private healthcare and flexible working.

If you’re interested in this opportunity and would like to know more, please apply through this advert and I will contact you ASAP.

Lead Full Stack Engineer (Java, AWS, Angular) (MarTech / Data Analytics)

Manchester, Hybrid (3 days onsite) | No sponsorship available

We’re partnering with a leading global investment organisation to find an experienced Lead Full Stack Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering next-generation digital and marketing technology platforms.

This is a hands-on leadership role-ideal for someone who still enjoys coding while leading from the front. You’ll combine deep technical expertise across Java, AWS, and modern JavaScript frameworks (Angular) with strong leadership capability and a passion for data-driven, customer-centric platforms.

Role Overview

• Lead design and delivery of full stack, microservices-based solutions (Java, Angular, AWS)
• Stay hands-on with coding while setting technical direction and standards
• Drive MarTech initiatives across Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Adobe Experience Platform (AEP), and Adobe Target
• Work closely with marketing and product teams to deliver data-driven, scalable solutions
• Own architecture, CI/CD, TDD, and engineering best practices
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical challenges

What We’re Looking For

• Current Lead Engineer with strong hands-on full stack experience
• Expertise in Java, JavaScript (Angular), and AWS
• Experience in microservices, APIs, and cloud-native architecture
• Exposure to Adobe MarTech stack (AEM, AEP, Target)
• Background in or strong interest in data analytics / data-driven platforms
• Strong communicator, comfortable leading cross-functional teams

Why This Role?

• True hands-on leadership-no stepping away from engineering
• Work with a modern tech stack in a cloud-first environment
• High visibility role with real impact on customer experience and digital transformation
• Opportunity to shape MarTech strategy and data capabilities
• Collaborative, mission-driven environment with strong engineering standards

Excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress in a hands on Leadership role.

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

Warrington / Hybrid
Circa £75,000

BD Talent has exclusively partnered with one of the most exciting tech start-ups to hit the North West.

Founded by an industry titan with over 25 years of experience in the tech sector, this is a superb opportunity to join the company at the beginning of their journey, playing a truly imperative role.

Joining now will mean you can shape and own the approach, tech stack and direction of the entire engineering function, building both the culture and a team around you. The autonomy, trust and backing youll get will be second to none.

This is a start up that will be using AI and tech for good working closely with clients to reduce costs and increase reliability in their day to day operations. Acting as true Consultants, you and the team will work with clients to improve workflows by identifying where automation and AI solutions can add real value.

As the tech Lead, your focus will be on:

• Designing and delivering automation and AI solutions for a range of SMEs
• Building out a library of reusable modules, components and internal frameworks
• Engaging directly with stakeholders to understand needs and to identify opportunities
• Solution architecture inc. defining solution patterns, approach and best practice
• Growing and leading a team of Engineers as the client base further grows
• Defining and documenting the technical roadmap, toolset, environment and processes

They are a secure start-up with:

• Multiple client engagements, ready to initiate
• Funding offers from external partners
• A solid reputation and lengthy contact list
• And a strong demand for their services

Tool agnostic: the exact tech stack is fluid and dependent on both this hire and the most suitable tool for each project.

We need someone senior level who would be comfortable working as the first and currently only tech specialist and someone with experience across:

• Workflow automation platforms (e.g., Make, n8n, Zapier, Workato)
• API design, integration, authentication
• Python, JavaScript or similar scripting languages
• AI/ML models (LLMs, embeddings, classification, summarisation)
• Data wrangling and ETL tools
• Cloud platforms and serverless architectures
• RPA or orchestration frameworks

They are in a great position, strong financially and with clients already signed up thats what makes this such a fantastic opportunity, especially for someone with a genuine interest in AI and Automation. Just imagine how content you could be in a role with masses of autonomy that requires you to challenge yourself and design solutions to help businesses operate better and in turn, overcome any market challenges they may face.

One for you? If so apply now, wed love to speak to you about this further.

*Applicants must be UK based and able to work from the Warrington office 50% of the week occasional UK travel may also be required*

Principal Cloud Engineer
Salary: £90,000 - £98,000 + Benefits + Unlimited Training Budget
Active SC Clearance is required for this role.

Principal Cloud Engineer
Salary: £90,000 - £98,000 + Benefits + Unlimited Training Budget
Active SC Clearance is required for this role.

Are you a Cloud Engineering leader ready to shape strategy, influence large-scale platforms, and drive engineering excellence? We’re seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer to lead the design and evolution of secure, enterprise-grade cloud environments for a major UK government programme in Manchester.

This hybrid role offers flexibility across home, office, and client site, while placing you at the centre of high-impact, mission-critical delivery.

The Opportunity

As a Principal Cloud Engineer, you’ll operate at the forefront of technical leadership-setting direction, defining standards, and guiding multiple Cloud Pods. You’ll combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, ensuring platforms are scalable, secure, and aligned with long-term organisational goals.

This role goes beyond delivery-you’ll influence architecture, mentor senior engineers, and play a key role in shaping the future of cloud engineering within the organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Defining and driving cloud architecture strategy across multiple teams and platforms
• Leading the design of scalable, secure, and reusable cloud solutions using a code-first approach
• Establishing best practices across Infrastructure as Code, DevOps, and platform engineering
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to senior and mid-level engineers
• Collaborating with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business and programme outcomes
• Driving innovation, continuous improvement, and adoption of emerging technologies
• Overseeing and enhancing CI/CD, automation, and cloud governance frameworks
• Acting as a key decision-maker on complex technical challenges and architecture

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive experience in Cloud / Platform Engineering, with time spent in a senior or principal capacity
• Deep expertise in AWS and/or Azure at an architectural level
• Advanced proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform strongly preferred)
• Strong experience with Git-based workflows (e.g. GitHub)
• Proven track record of designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices at scale
• Expertise in Kubernetes, containerisation, and automation tools such as Ansible
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and enterprise architecture principles
• Experience leading teams, influencing stakeholders, and setting technical direction
• Background working in Agile environments with cross-functional teams

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to operate at a principal level-where your decisions shape platforms, teams, and outcomes. You’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering culture that values innovation, leadership, and continuous growth.

If you’re ready to lead at scale and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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 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.

Prestigious opportunity with a world leading Global Investment Management company for a Technical Lead for our Applications Engineering - Marketing Technology area. Key to the development and running of the European websites, onboarding and servicing of our professional investors, we are inviting you to join our success story, based in our Manchester office 3 days a week. As our Technical Lead, you will work with exciting and leading technologies within a microservice architecture including Angular, Node JS, HTML, JavaScript, Java, CSS and infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS), CI/CD best practices and an incline towards test driven development (TDD). You will be responsible for:- Providing expert level technical direction for complex MarTech projects involving AEM, AEP, Adobe Target, and related integrations. Leading design, development, and implementation efforts across multiple platforms. Leading services and direction, providing technical expertise and completing complex development, design, implementation, architecture design specification, and maintenance activities. Ensuring the viability of IT deliverables. Identifying potential solutions and approving technical solutions proposed by team members. Working closely with marketing teams, consultants, and technology partners to deliver scalable solutions. Creating and maintaining detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, integration guides, and operational procedures. Ensure documentation is clear, accurate, and accessible Identifying opportunities to enhance marketing technology capabilities through new tools, methodologies, and automation Conducting code reviews, testing, and validation to ensure functionality, security, and compliance with IT and Information Security policies If you possess a combination of the following skills, then LETS TALK! Full stack development background with Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL and modern frameworks Familiarity with microservice architecture, API design, and integration patterns Knowledge of AWS services and cloud-based deployment models Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub), OOP/SOLID, Agile methodologies, and test-driven development Excellent documentation skills and ability to create clear technical standards Preferred expertise in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Adobe Experience Platform (AEP), and Adobe Target Preferred experience in Python programming language Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities effectively In return, you will be rewarded with an enviable working environment in our luxurious City Centre office, an extensive benefits package encompassing a 25% bonus and partnership payment. 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk TPBN1\_UKTJ