James Newbury

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James Newbury Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire
Feb 27, 2026
Contractor
If you are a versatile and highly skilled S enior Cloud & Full Stack Engineer ready to work, support and advance this UK leading companies modern application ecosystem, then please, do read on! This role requires strong expertise across cloud infrastructure, backend microservices, frontend development, and legacy system support. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive skills in all these areas, ensuring a well-rounded and robust contribution to our technology landscape. Duration : temporary contract for 3-6months or so This is a paid per hour PAYE temporary role Rate of Pay PH: 33-43ph plus holiday pay (circa 60-80,000 if salaried) Location: hybrid. Need to work in the office in Central Bedfordshire for meetings, reviews and handovers, which will be once a week or so. Hours : 35 hrs per week 9am-5pm (1 hr lunch) Days: Mon-Fri Benefits: - free parking - electric vehicle charge points - holiday pay accrual - wfh most of the time - pension after a qualifying period Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain AWS infrastructure-as-code deployments using Terraform and related tooling. Manage and optimize serverless microservices, including Lambda functions, API Gateway, and Amplify-hosted applications. Support and enhance Python-based Lambda microservices and Node.js backend components. Maintain and develop React-based front-end applications, including complex UI components and dynamic API integrations. Oversee database administration for MySQL/RDS Apply strong security best practices across infrastructure, applications, and data flows. Provide maintenance and incremental improvements to legacy .NET applications where required. Produce and maintain clear technical documentation for infrastructure, services, and processes. Collaborate effectively with cross functional teams through strong communication and teamwork. Core Technical Skills (Primary Focus & Essentials/Nice to have) AWS (essential) IaC & Terraform Python (essential) for Lambda microservices Node.js backend development (essential) MySQL/RDS administration (essential) React, HTML, CSS, and AG Grid API Gateway & dynamic API integrations Documentation and communication excellence ( essential) AWS Amplify workflows Legacy .NET application support Ideal Candidate Profile Comfortable working across cloud infrastructure, backend services, and front-end applications. Able to take ownership of systems end-to-end, from architecture to deployment. Strong documentation habits and the ability to communicate clearly with technical and non?technical stakeholders. A collaborative mindset with a focus on team alignment and shared problem?solving. Eager to learn new technologies and expand into unfamiliar areas. Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach. Proven relevant experience, 3 years or more. Eligibility to work in the UK on a full time basis (please, no student visas as it will not cover the duration of the hours/contract) Ideally, a driver as the location of the office is not close by any public transport links This is to start asap. So if you are this amazing, talented Cloud & Full Stack Engineer, then please send your cv to James Newbury Appointments for immediate review. If you do not hear back within 3 working days, unfortunately, you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion, however ,we would like to thank you for your interest and wish you all of the very best in your search.
James Newbury Luton, Bedfordshire
Feb 21, 2026
Full time
Due to promotion and expansion, we are looking for another buyer - is it you? Are you an experienced Buyer available for an immediate start in a temporary to permanent position; temping for approximately 3 months before, all being well, going permanent. Rate of Pay: circa 16ph Salary: circa 30-35k Days/ Hours: Mon-Fri 830am-5pm (1 hr lunch) (37.5hrs per week) Location: Luton, Beds Duration: asap for 3 months or so then perm Overview: working as a Buyer, you will be responsible for ensuring the control and planning of all stock levels, including quoting on customer orders. Your goal will be to ensure stock supplies arrive in a timely fashion as agreed and to the specifications required, negotiating the best prices where possible. Key Responsibilities and Duties: - Processing purchasing requisitions accurately and efficiently - dealing professionally and effectively with all suppliers across the UK and overseas ordering stock and agreeing schedules - working closely with the supply chain team with inventory management, reviewing levels and reporting on them to ensure enough stock is held / on order but not overstocked costing the company money - supporting the coordination of the inbound logistics and deliveries - great communication with all parties working closely with them, keeping them informed along the way of arrival of stock, delays, updates, checking order confirmations and uploading the orders onto the purchase management system - dealing with all order enquires via phone and email so excellent English verbal and written communication skills are a must - obtaining supplier approval in accordance with ISO9001 or other applicable QS - liaise with Accounts department re invoice/purchase issues - maintain stock levels constantly in the purchase system so it is always accurate and up to date - ad hoc support Personal Requirements - prove related experience in a buyers/procurement department - ideally you will have worked in a stock distribution environment so understand the supply chain of stock and orders - stock monitoring / forecasting experience would be ideal - commercial acumen of awareness of negotiating prices, best deals and best opportunities available - good MS Office knowledge - Word Excel and Outlook - ERP purchasing management systems experience or similar - accurate data skills - Excellent attention to detail - a self starter with initiative - Someone that can work in a fast paced environment and still keep organised - excellent English verbal and written communication skills - full rights to work in the UK (not a student visa as no sponsorship for this temp role) a great supportive team player this is a pretty unique company that offers a great working environment for its staff. So, if you want to be part of it for the next few months, then please send James Newbury Appointments your CV for review. If we do not respond within 3 working days, unfortunately, on this occasion you have not been shortlisted, though we do suggest you keep an eye for other potentially suitable roles as we would love to assist you if we can. Thank you for your interest.