Uniting Ambition

14 job(s) at Uniting Ambition

Uniting Ambition City, Manchester
Aug 07, 2025
Full time
AI Applications Engineer Remote (Quarterly onsite) Full-time Permanent £50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits This is an opportunity to join a scaling AI consultancy firm looking to enhance their capabilities further across Data Science, GenAI and Machine Learning. You ll be focused on the vision, design, and deployment of high-impact AI solutions, while also working across a range of real-world use cases and getting hands-on with the integration into production environments. Role Overview You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end AI solutions, from technical design and development to deployment and optimisation. Your work will involve integrating advanced AI models (including GenAI and reasoning-based models) into user-facing applications using modern full-stack technologies. Key Responsibilities Develop and deploy AI-powered features into production systems. Build and optimise automation pipelines for scalable delivery. Implement RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and reasoning models into customer-facing applications. Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to translate technical concepts into real-world tools. Build full-stack applications using the MERN stack and integrate Python-based AI services via APIs. Maintain clean, scalable, and testable code with attention to performance and reliability. Engage directly with clients to understand requirements, present technical solutions and support project delivery. Core Skills & Experience JavaScript/TypeScript, with experience in MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js or similar ) Strong proficiency in Python, particularly for AI and ML applications. Hands-on experience with PyTorch, GenAI, and reasoning models. Experience implementing RAG architectures in production environments. Solid understanding of both SQL and NoSQL databases Experience building and consuming APIs; familiarity with CI/CD practices. Nice to Have Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) Knowledge of automation tools (UIPath, Power Automate or similar ) Familiarity with automation pipelines and business workflows. If you're passionate about applying AI in real-world settings, enjoy the pace of a scale up environment and enjoy working across the stack to bring intelligent products to life, this could be an interesting role for you to explore.
Uniting Ambition City, Manchester
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Software Development Team Leader Hybrid (Manchester 2days) £60,000 - £75,000 + bens Are you a natural leader with a strong software development background and a passion for building high-performing teams? We re looking for a Software Development Team Leader who s ready to own delivery, mentor top talent, and help shape the future of a high-impact platform built for scale, speed, and resilience. You'll be guiding a team that plays a mission-critical role in enabling compliance and operational excellence across multiple fast-moving environments. This isn t just about writing great code it's about orchestrating delivery, ensuring technical quality, and empowering engineers to thrive. If you're excited by dynamic environments, large-scale systems, and cutting-edge technologies, this is your opportunity to make your mark in technical leadership. What You ll Be Doing Leading a team of talented developers to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure solutions Planning, prioritising, and tracking work across the full Software Development Life Cycle Collaborating with senior engineers and tech leads to shape robust, modern architectures Proactively identifying and resolving blockers technical and operational Acting as a key escalation point for high-impact issues and production bugs Championing best practices, clean code, and agile delivery principles Providing mentorship, performance feedback, and career growth opportunities for your team Running team meetings, 1:1s, and contributing to strategic appraisals and planning What You Bring Proven experience in software development leadership team management, delivery ownership, and mentoring Strong hands-on knowledge in at least one backend language or tech stack (e.g. .Net, Python, Java, Golang, etc.) Experience working with microservices, and modern cloud-based architectures A passion for process improvement, automation, and efficiency Familiarity with version control systems, code repositories, and DevOps best practices A background in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience What Makes You Stand Out You're forward thinking and challenge the status quo to drive innovation You thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments You understand the balance between technical excellence and business value You lead with empathy, support knowledge sharing, and lift others around you Apply now and lead the way forward.
Uniting Ambition City, Manchester
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Senior / Principal Software Engineer Location: Hybrid (Manchester Area) Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level by shaping mission critical software in a massive, modernisation programme? We're looking for Senior and Principal Software Engineers to help lead the evolution of a next-generation cloud platform powering globally distributed, high-impact technology solutions. This is more than a software role. It s an opportunity to build resilient, scalable cloud services that are used by teams and organisations around the world all contributing to tech-for-good initiatives that genuinely make a difference. Your decisions will help drive a strategic transformation at scale. Why This Opportunity Stands Out Be part of a high-investment programme modernising a global technology platform Build cloud-native applications that serve tens of thousands of users across 100+ countries Work in an agile, DevOps-first environment with real autonomy and purpose Tackle complex engineering challenges with modern tools, scalable architecture, and continuous delivery Collaborate with a passionate team of engineers, architects, and product leaders driving real-world impact What You'll Be Doing Whether you re a Senior ready for more ownership or a Principal keen to lead technically, you ll: Design, build, and scale distributed microservices using C# / .NET on AWS Deliver reliable, secure, and high-performance APIs that support critical global workflows Help shape engineering practices, define architectural patterns, and embed quality from the ground up Guide and mentor other engineers, fostering continuous improvement and technical growth Contribute to shared platform services such as tenancy management, notifications, monitoring, and access control What You Bring Proven experience in cloud-first software engineering roles (ideally 5+ years for Senior level) Deep knowledge of C# / .NET, and experience building RESTful APIs and microservices Hands-on expertise with AWS and modern engineering practices (CI/CD, TDD, SOLID, Agile) A problem-solving mindset with the ability to design scalable, maintainable systems Strong collaboration and communication skills and a passion for building better together Nice to Have (We ll Support Learning Too) Frontend development experience (especially with Angular) Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, GitHub Actions, or Datadog Familiarity with BDD (Gherkin, SpecFlow), observability tooling, and secure development practices Experience working in highly regulated or enterprise-scale environments What s In It for You Be at the forefront of a massive platform transformation with freedom to innovate Enjoy a hybrid working model, flexible hours, and a people-first culture Competitive salary and benefits, including private healthcare, 25 days holiday, pension, gym subsidy, and more A clear path for technical progression and dedicated time for personal development Ready to build technology that reaches around the world and makes it better? Apply now and play a leading role in a global transformation journey driven by purpose, scale, and smart engineering.
Uniting Ambition
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Software Developer Hybrid (Manchester 2 days) £40,000 - £65,000 + bens Are you a software developer who thrives on scale, speed, and solving real-time challenges? Join the team and help power one of the most advanced, high performance products in the UK, a platform built for speed, seamless user experience, and massive transactional volume. We're on the lookout for a Software Developer to help evolve and support a flagship solution a powerful tool enabling real-time, multi-faceted interactions for users around the globe. Engineered for low latency and high throughput, this platform is designed to perform under pressure and scale with demand. As part of this team, you ll work at the heart of a high impact system. You ll be immersed in the full development lifecycle, delivering innovative backend features while contributing to platform stability, scalability, and operational excellence. What You Bring to the Table Hands-on experience with server-side development (services, messaging, middleware) Comfortable with functional or OOP Java, Python, .Net, Golang, Erlang, C++, Haskell, Scala, or similar Understanding of distributed system architecture, microservices and client-server design Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (or any cloud provider) Comfortable working in Linux environments, using GNU tools and shell commands Solid problem-solving ability and a passion for clean, efficient code Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset Degree in Computer Science or relevant experience in the field What You ll Be Doing Developing low-latency, highly available, and scalable backend components Building concurrent, distributed systems designed to perform at scale Enhancing and supporting our high-traffic platform running on Linux and open-source tools Collaborating closely with other developers, testers, and product stakeholders Proactively identifying improvements and areas for optimisation Participating in solution design, effort estimation, and delivery planning Supporting and maintaining existing systems diagnosing issues, fixing bugs, and ensuring uptime Bonus If You Have experience working in high-throughput transactional systems Understand real-time data processing and performance optimisation Love working in a fast-paced environment where innovation is encouraged Enjoy team-driven development and knowledge sharing Apply now and help shape the future of high-performance digital platforms.
Uniting Ambition City, Manchester
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Golang or Erlang Software Engineer (Junior, Senior & Lead Opportunities Available) Hybrid North West & Midlands Remote Options Available Are you passionate about building robust APIs and scalable microservices? We're hiring backend engineers to work on a modern platform powering large-scale systems. Whether you're experienced in Golang or Erlang , or coming from another backend language (C#, Java, Python, TypeScript) and want to make the move, this is a chance to join a high-performing engineering team solving real-world problems at scale. Our systems are built around a microservices architecture, driven by performance, reliability, and clean service-to-service communication. You'll help design, develop, and optimise APIs that are integral to the platform s continued growth and evolution. What You ll Be Doing: Designing and developing high-performance RESTful and event-driven APIs . Building scalable microservices using Golang or Erlang (training available if you're transitioning). Working on distributed systems that require resilience, speed, and clean code practices. Contributing to architecture decisions and backend design patterns. Collaborating with product and DevOps teams across the full software lifecycle. What You ll Bring: Solid backend development experience with a modern language (Golang, Erlang, C#, Java, Python, TypeScript, etc.). Experience (or strong interest) in building microservices and APIs . Familiarity with distributed system design and asynchronous communication. Exposure to containerised environments and CI/CD pipelines is a plus. Strong problem-solving skills and a team-first mindset. Why Join: Be part of a forward-thinking team focused on scalable, service-based architecture. Gain hands-on experience with Golang or Erlang, with full support to upskill. A culture focused on clean code, technical excellence, and team collaboration. Flexible working options,hybrid (North West or Midlands) or fully remote. Join at junior, mid, or senior/lead level clear pathways to grow. If you're excited by backend engineering, APIs, and microservices and want to work in an environment that values quality and innovation,this could be your next great move. Let s have a conversation.
Uniting Ambition City, Manchester
Jul 29, 2025
Full time
Data Architect Uniting Ambition Manchester Area, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Data Solutions Architect Up to £90,000 + Benefits Are you a seasoned Data Solutions Architect with deep expertise in both cloud-based and on-premises data architecture? Do you thrive in complex, regulated environments and enjoy crafting robust, scalable data solutions while driving governance and reducing technical debt? If so, we want to hear from you. Experience working within Regulated Industries (Finance, Utilities, Healthcare, etc.) would be very beneficial. About the Role We are seeking a strategic and technically astute Data Solutions Architect to lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of our enterprise-grade data platforms. You ll play a key role in enabling business success through modern, compliant, and well-architected data systems aligned to frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman. Key Responsibilities Design and implement hybrid data architectures (cloud and on-prem) to support business strategy. Lead data governance initiatives, including metadata management, data quality, and policy enforcement. Identify and address areas of technical debt within data systems, driving long-term sustainability and agility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and enforce architectural and data standards. Provide architectural oversight during project delivery and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks. Translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in data architecture and governance. Skills & Experience Proven experience in data architecture across cloud (e.g. Azure, AWS) and on-prem environments. Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman. Experience implementing data governance frameworks, including data stewardship and data cataloguing. A track record of identifying and removing technical debt from legacy systems and data environments. Background in regulated industries (e.g. financial services, energy, healthcare). Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with both technical and business stakeholders. If this sounds like you and you'd like to know more details, please apply now.
Uniting Ambition City, Manchester
Jul 29, 2025
Full time
Software Technical Lead Shape the Future of a High-Scale Platform Kafka, SQL, c# , .Net, Golang , Typescript, £70 75k + Excellent Benefits Are you ready to take the lead on a major platform transformation that will support millions of transactions per second and fuel international expansion? We re building a high-impact engineering team to drive a full systems rewrite of a critical, large-scale platform backed by significant investment and ambitious growth plans. This is not just another coding role. We re looking for a Software Technical Lead with a strong grasp of solution design and architecture to help define the long-term technical strategy and guide the engineering direction from the ground up. What You ll Do: Lead architectural design and technical planning for a high-volume, mission-critical platform Collaborate with product and engineering teams to shape scalable, resilient systems Guide development best practices and technical standards across teams Influence the future of a platform undergoing complete modernization What We re Looking For: Proven experience in designing and architecting complex systems at scale Commercial experience within web clients or server-side development Knowledge of Kafka, SQL, c# , .Net, Golang or Typescript, though expertise in similar or alternative technologies is welcome. Strong leadership and communication skills Deep understanding of performance, scalability, and system design principles Experience leading or contributing to platform rebuilds or system migrations is a bonus Why Join Us? £70 75k salary + excellent benefits Hybrid working with offices in Manchester or Staffordshire Real ownership and influence over technical decisions Be part of a high-growth journey with international ambitions If you're ready to step into a strategic, high-impact role and help build the backbone of a fast-scaling tech business, we d love to hear from you.
Uniting Ambition
Jul 28, 2025
Full time
Software Engineering Manager / Software Team Lead Hybrid Manchester We're working with a rapidly growing company seeking a hands-off Software Engineering Leader to guide and inspire a talented, multi-skilled engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead from the front, not by coding, but by setting vision, driving delivery, and fostering a high-performance engineering culture. You ll be responsible for leading a team of exceptional engineers building slick, scalable digital consumer products using modern and complex technology stacks. The systems need to be resilient, high-performing, and elegant, supporting both customers and internal teams alike. What You ll Be Doing: Leading a high-calibre team of senior software engineers. Driving delivery, best practices, and engineering excellence. Championing modern development practices: TDD, automation, CI/CD, DevOps, and scalable architecture. Supporting the team s growth, both technically and professionally. Influencing wider tech direction and fostering a strong engineering culture. What We re Looking For: Proven experience in leading high-performing engineering teams. Solid technical background, ideally in software or data engineering. Deep understanding of modern engineering principles (TDD, CI/CD, OOP, cloud infrastructure). Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to inspire top talent. Company Culture: High standards with flexibility and trust Driven by innovation, quality, and continuous improvement Interested? If this sounds like the kind of environment where you'd thrive, get in touch in complete confidence.
Uniting Ambition Leicester, Leicestershire
Jul 26, 2025
Contractor
Test Analyst Oracle ERP Contract - Outside IR35 £360.00p/d 3 Months+ Leicester - Compulsory 2 days per week on-site (Consecutive days) ASAP Start - 1 stage interview process! UAT Phase heading into SIT Phase in December Key Responsibilities Carry out end-to-end manual testing of Oracle ERP modules primarily Finance (Fusion) Write detailed test cases, execute test scripts, and log/report defects Work closely with Business Analysts, Developers, and end users to understand requirements and translate them into test scenarios Validate integrations and workflows across Oracle modules and downstream systems Perform system and UAT support testing Ensure traceability of test scripts back to business requirements Provide testing expertise throughout the full test lifecycle Assist in triaging and re-testing of defects during sprints/releases Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Manual Test Analyst in an Oracle ERP environment (preferably Oracle Fusion although HCM will be considered) Strong understanding of Finance modules within Oracle ERP (e.g. General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Receivable, Fixed Assets) Experience working in complex enterprise environments Excellent test planning, execution, and defect management skills Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams including Finance SMEs and IT stakeholders Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines Excellent communication and documentation skills Test Analyst Oracle ERP
Uniting Ambition
Jul 23, 2025
Contractor
DevSecOps Engineer Contract Outside IR35 6 Months Initially (Extensions Likely) £625.00 p/d Remote Based (Adhoc London - Travel Expensed) ASAP Start The Role: In this role you will work closely with the clients Cyber Security team. In this role, you will ensure the security of products being released into production environments across containers, hosts, and APIs. You will play a part in identifying, remediating, and mitigating risks and vulnerabilities, integrating security into every stage of the development lifecycle. Responsbilities Work directly with Cyber Security and DevOps teams to embed security best practices into the CI/CD pipeline. Proactively identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities in applications and infrastructure (containers, hosts, APIs). Implement and manage static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST) tools and workflows. Support secure cloud deployments within AWS, ensuring compliance with internal and standards. Skills & Experience Strong experience in a DevSecOps or security-focused DevOps role. In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with SAST, DAST and API security testing Solid understanding of AWS and security configurations. Experience in securing Containerised environments Strong knowledge of vulnerability management tools and methodologies. Experience implementing automated deployments DevSecOps Engineer
Uniting Ambition Wilmslow, Cheshire
Jul 18, 2025
Contractor
Principal Software Engineer Cloud Platform Team Contract Inside IR35 Rate 600 P/D - 700 P/D 6 Months Initially Wilmslow Based 1 - 2 day a week onsite As a Principal Software Engineer, you will work in one of the Cloud platform teams, playing a key role in developing software which makes a real impact to peoples lives The team you'll join are currently completing the development of the suite of micro-services (e.g. Tenancy Admin, Notifications) written in C# and built on the AWS architecture that will comprise our first Cloud Platform, due live later in the year. Many other initiatives are being worked on to support the new platform, such as developing monitoring using DataDog, security hardening using GitHub Actions, introducing Playwright for our automation testing. Responsibilities As a Principal Software Engineer within the Cloud platform, you would be part of the Informatics group producing software that is used by people worldwide for specialist measurement and scientific analysis. Your main responsibilities would include: Designing, developing and/or maintaining all aspects of software developed within the Cloud platform team Collaborating with stakeholders on software and technical issues. Acting as technical expert for coding, process and best practices (e.g. adherence to Definition of Done) and effectively communicate this to the team Coaching and mentoring of more junior team members. We are looking for the following skills Extensive knowledge and proven experience as a software developer, with exposure to elements of our back-end technology stack (C#, .Net) Good experience working with Amazon Web Services, Microservices, API development Knowledge and application of software engineering practices (e.g. Unit testing, TDD, CI/CD, SOLID, BDD etc.) and experience working as part of an agile delivery team. Continuous delivery, with pipelines implemented in Kubernetes, Docker Front-End JavaScript Frameworks, especially Angular is advantageous Experience implementing and maintaining Datadog Experience using GitHub and GitHub Actions Behaviour Driven Development (BDD), with Gherkin & SpecFlow Atlassian Jira, Confluence & JFrog Artifactory Ideally some software security best practices and implementation (e.g. OWASP, PKI, X509 Certificates, TLS) Software development for regulated environments (e.g. IVD / Medical devices). Not essential. Principal Software Engineer Cloud Platform Team
Uniting Ambition Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire
Jul 17, 2025
Full time
Software Developer Frontend Hybrid / Stoke on Trent Join a high-impact tech team building fast, scalable, user-first systems. A leading tech company is looking for a passionate Frontend Software Developer to join their team . You'll be working on high-traffic, low-latency systems that power multiple products and deliver innovative features to millions of users worldwide. This is a hands-on, collaborative role within an agile team building solutions across Linux and cloud platforms , using TypeScript , React , and more. You ll also have the opportunity to train in Golang as part of your development. What you ll do: Build scalable, performance-driven frontend applications. Contribute to architecture decisions and developer tooling. Collaborate across teams to deliver seamless, high-quality user experiences. Work on backend-facing features supporting real-time, low-latency systems. What you bring: Commercial experience with TypeScript and frontend development. Exposure to React , JavaScript , HTML5 , CSS3 , and SQL . Experience working in Linux environments with a focus on scalability and performance. Clear communication skills and a willingness to mentor or lead where needed. You ll be part of a fast-growing tech team shaping products used by millions of users every day. Expect challenging work, high performance systems, and the freedom to grow technically while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working policy.
Uniting Ambition Etruria, Staffordshire
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
DevSecOps Engineer, Cheshire, £60,000 - £80,000 + benefits Are you looking for an opportunity to implement Cloud and DevOps security from scratch, set out the security, posture, direction and tooling and help deliver an enterprise cloud platform with security at the forefront. Ideally you will be able to leverage past experience within information and cyber security having worked within a existing cloud environment or at a company migrating to Cloud. If you want to shape the future of Cloud security within a enterprise business this could be the role for you. You will have: - Previously worked in with a public cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP). - Implemented cloud security best practices, and defined security posture for a business. - Extensive knowledge of security tooling. - Ideally come from a hands-on technical background with a strong understanding across infrastructure and networks. - Strong understanding of DevOps, IaC and CI/CD. You don t need to have everything, there will be training available for the right person. Sound interesting? Apply Now or contract removed) for more information. DevSecOps Engineer, Cheshire, £60,000 - £80,000 + benefits
Uniting Ambition Enderby, Leicestershire
Jan 29, 2025
Contractor
Programme Test Manager (Oracle Fusion Finance Implementation) Contract Outside IR35 £500.00 - £550.00p/d 12 Months+ 2-3 days on-site per week in Loughborough ASAP Start - 1 stage interview process My client is currently looking to engage a contract Programme Test Manager for up to 12 months to support them on the delivery of modernising Finance within the business. This role requires a contract Programme Test Manager that has experience in supporting the implementation of Oracle Fusion, along with a solid background in Finance. They are looking to have a Programme Test Manage with experience of: Previously supported an Oracle Fusion implementation. Defining the technical test coverage for the deliverables. Strong Vendor Management. Working with on-shore and off-shore teams. Defining / setting up Test Strategies. Risk Management. Stakeholder Engagement. Support UAT to identify the UAT coverage for the business users. Programme Test Manager (Oracle Fusion Finance)