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Senior Java Developer - Multithreading/caching - sought by leading investment bank based in London - Contract inside IR35 - umbrella Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain high-performance backend services for complex data processing workloads. Design scalable architectures for large-volume calculations and data pipelines. Work closely with cross-functional teams to define and deliver new features. Ensure optimal performance, quality, and reliability across backend services. Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks and defects. Follow best-practice engineering standards, design patterns, and architectural principles. Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) in day-to-day development. Use static code analysis tools such as SonarQube to maintain clean, high-quality code. Work efficiently with SQL, data joins, and large/complex datasets. Leverage AI tooling to enhance productivity in coding and system design. Required Skills & Experience 8+ years ' experience in Java backend development (Java 17+). Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. Strong expertise in Java + Spring Boot / Spring Data / Spring Cloud . Excellent SQL knowledge and experience optimising queries and data models. Strong understanding of in-memory data loading and efficient join strategies. Deep familiarity with Java tooling (Maven/Gradle, testing frameworks, dependency management). Proven experience building data processing or data-intensive applications. Solid understanding of modern architectural patterns (Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture). Strong TDD skills and experience using static code analysis (e.g., SonarQube). Clear communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to varied audiences. Nice to Have Cloud experience: AWS / Azure / GCP . Containerisation: Docker, Kubernetes . Distributed processing: Apache Spark / Flink . Please apply within for further details - Matthew Holmes, Harvey Nash Always use these settings

DevOps Engineer Imagine a role where your expertise sets technical direction, influences engineering culture, and shapes how modern cloud platforms are built and operated. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where your experience, judgement, and leadership will have a lasting impact. As a DevOps Engineer , you will play a key role in defining and advancing the DevOps strategy across the organisation. Acting as a technical authority, you will partner closely with engineering, product, and architecture teams-both onshore and offshore-to implement best-in-class DevOps practices and evolve a modern, serverless AWS platform. You will have significant influence over tooling, architecture, and ways of working, helping to mature the DevOps function and embedding reliability, security, and automation at scale. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across DevOps and cloud engineering Influence architectural and technology decisions, particularly within AWS serverless ecosystems Design, build and evolve robust CI/CD pipelines to support rapid, reliable software delivery Partner with development teams to ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, and production-ready Champion reliability engineering practices, including monitoring, alerting, and incident response Drive high availability and operational excellence through proactive troubleshooting and optimisation Define and enforce Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Immutable Infrastructure standards Lead and contribute to design reviews, architectural discussions and code reviews Establish strong security practices, ensuring systems and data are protected by design Mentor and support engineers, fostering collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement Stay ahead of emerging DevOps and cloud technologies, introducing improvements where valuable What We're Looking For Significant experience in DevOps or Platform Engineering roles within cloud-native environments Strong software engineering background, preferably with hands-on development experience Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery A pragmatic, collaborative approach with excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills A platform-engineering mindset, with deep understanding of trade-offs and designing for failure Strong, hands-on AWS experience, including: Lambda, DynamoDB, AWS SAM Solid networking and security knowledge, including VPCs, security groups and VPNs Technologies You'll Work With AWS Cloud Services & AWS Developer Tools JavaScript / TypeScript & Node.js SQL Git Docker & ECS Serverless Framework Developer security platforms This is a senior-level opportunity to shape platforms, influence engineering standards, and play a central role in delivering high-quality, cloud-native solutions at scale. If you're ready to lead, influence, and build the future of DevOps, we'd love to hear from you.

Phoenix Community Housing is looking for a hands-on Solutions Developer to develop and maintain complex solutions that digitise, automate, and enable the integration of existing processes in line with our business needs. We are looking for someone who can transform business requirements into the best possible business solutions. Someone who can build end-to-end workflows, including integration with other MS services and third-party solutions. Are you able to design and build-out data structures, able to translate the operational requirements into robust solutions? Technically, you should be competent in writing, deciphering and manipulating code including JSON and PowerFX. Python and JavaScript would be advantageous here. If you have in-depth understanding of APIs in tandem with Power Automate - able to create dataflows and custom connectors - then this could be a role that would suit your ability, and we would love to hear from you. The application deadline for the role is Noon on Thursday 7 May with interviews scheduled in person on Friday, 15 May. About Phoenix Community Housing Phoenix is a housing organisation with a difference. We're led by our residents, with a tenant as our Chair and with residents as the largest group on our Board. Some housing associations talk about resident involvement. We live and breathe it every day. We believe this is our core strength and it's helped us achieve a wide range of accolades and awards. We're based in south Lewisham, London, and are proud to be building new homes in our area. We've grown as a housing association, taking on the management of 1,500 more homes in late 2021 to bring our total number of homes to around 7,800. Our new Corporate Plan will help us deliver on our vision of 'together building a better future for our Phoenix Community', supported by strategies to refresh our approach to resident involvement, customer service, sustainability and ensuring that all residents can enjoy good quality, safe and affordable homes. Our big ambitions apply to our staff too. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package, including our wellbeing programme, comprehensive learning and development and a culture of employee involvement. If you think you're the right person to help us make the next stage of our journey, then we'd love to hear from you. We strongly believe in a work-life balance so we'd be pleased to talk about part-time flexible working and job-sharing options. Phoenix is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER BARNSLEY UP TO £50,000 + GREAT CULTURE + BENEFITS The Opportunity: You'll be joining as an experienced developer, working on live systems, handling sensitive data, maintaining reliable workflows, and making sure the software does what users need it to do without getting in the way. This isn't a role where you just pick up tickets and move on. You'll be expected to think about how the system hangs together, improve existing code, and help keep things stable as changes are made. What We're Looking For Solid experience working with PHP at a mid or senior level Strong JavaScript skills, including working with APIs Good knowledge of MariaDB/MySQL, including database structure and performance Experience with AWS (e.g. hosting, deployments, or working with cloud-based services) Experience working on live systems, especially where data sensitivity matters Understanding of secure coding and data protection Able to work independently and make sensible technical decisions Experience dealing with older or existing codebases What You'll Be Doing Building and maintaining applications using PHP Developing front-end features with JavaScript to keep workflows simple and intuitive Managing and improving databases (MariaDB/MySQL), making sure data is accurate and performs well Keeping systems secure, stable, and easy to audit Investigating and fixing issues in live environments without causing disruption Writing clean, readable code that others can easily work with Getting involved in code reviews and general improvements Supporting less experienced developers when needed By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.

We are working with a well-established technology organisation to recruit a Senior Full Stack Developer to join their growing business. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a technically strong environment, delivering applications that support critical infrastructure and services across a range of sectors, with a particular focus on public sector. The Role As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of web-based applications and services. The role will involve working across the full development lifecycle, from gathering requirements through to deployment and ongoing support. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and technical teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions, while contributing to best practices and technical standards. Key responsibilities include: Developing and maintaining web applications, primarily using PHP (Symfony) Designing and implementing API integrations with internal and external systems Writing clean, maintainable, and secure code Troubleshooting and resolving application and integration issues Supporting and improving existing systems and services Participating in code reviews and contributing to development standards Writing and maintaining technical documentation Collaborating with stakeholders to define and refine requirements Mentoring junior team members where required TDD (test driven development) and knowledge / awareness of unit tests is required, though a minor part of the role. Skills & Experience We are interested in candidates with experience in the following areas: Strong PHP development experience, ideally with Symfony Experience with microservice design and API integration (RESTful services) Experience working with Python Frontend development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) Basic / working knowledge of SQL, including queries and joins Experience with version control systems such as Git Understanding of web security and performance best practices Strong problem-solving and analytical skills What's on Offer Bonus scheme Generous pension contribution 33 days annual leave Private medical cover Ongoing training and development opportunities Clear progression pathways within a growing organisation Additional Information Due to the nature of the end clients, successful candidates will be required to undergo background checks, including relevant security vetting. The role is hybrid - Willingness and ability to be on site in Manchester / the North West approx 2 days a week is essential. If you are an experienced Full Stack Developer with strong PHP, API integration, and Python skills, and are looking for your next opportunity, please apply for further information.

SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER BARNSLEY UP TO £50,000 + GREAT CULTURE + BENEFITS The Opportunity: You'll be joining as an experienced developer, working on live systems, handling sensitive data, maintaining reliable workflows, and making sure the software does what users need it to do without getting in the way. This isn't a role where you just pick up tickets and move on. You'll be expected to think about how the system hangs together, improve existing code, and help keep things stable as changes are made. What We're Looking For Solid experience working with PHP at a mid or senior level Strong JavaScript skills, including working with APIs Good knowledge of MariaDB/MySQL, including database structure and performance Experience with AWS (e.g. hosting, deployments, or working with cloud-based services) Experience working on live systems, especially where data sensitivity matters Understanding of secure coding and data protection Able to work independently and make sensible technical decisions Experience dealing with older or existing codebases What You'll Be Doing Building and maintaining applications using PHP Developing front-end features with JavaScript to keep workflows simple and intuitive Managing and improving databases (MariaDB/MySQL), making sure data is accurate and performs well Keeping systems secure, stable, and easy to audit Investigating and fixing issues in live environments without causing disruption Writing clean, readable code that others can easily work with Getting involved in code reviews and general improvements Supporting less experienced developers when needed By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.

Job Description Senior Front End Developer (React) Permanent UK-Based - West Midlands (Hybrid working) SC Clearance Eligible TXP is expanding its front-end engineering capability and is looking for an experienced Senior Front End Developer to join our growing delivery teams.This is an opportunity to work on complex, modern applications at scale, using contemporary front-end technologies within a collaborative, Agile environment. You'll play a key role in building high-quality, performant and accessible user interfaces while helping to maintain strong engineering standards across the team.As a Senior Front End Developer, you'll be hands-on across the full software development lifecycle, contributing to design, development, testing and deployment of React-based applications.You'll take ownership of technical delivery, support best practice, and work closely with other developers, testers and stakeholders to deliver robust, high-quality solutions. What You'll Be Doing Designing, developing and maintaining front-end applications using React and modern JavaScript frameworks Working across the full SDLC: design, coding, testing, defect resolution and deployment Ensuring work meets agreed quality, functionality and delivery timelines Participating fully in Agile, sprint-based delivery, including planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives Building user interfaces that consume and integrate REST APIs Applying best practice around code quality, performance, accessibility and progressive enhancement Supporting and mentoring junior developers and contractors where appropriate Collaborating with back-end engineers and QA to deliver well-rounded solutions Contributing to shared standards, patterns and continuous improvement across the team What We're Looking For Essential experience: Strong commercial experience with React Experience with modern JS frameworks including Remix and React Router In-depth knowledge of TypeScript and JavaScript Solid understanding of server-side rendering (SSR) and progressive enhancement Experience using the MUI React component library Strong experience building and consuming REST APIs Hands-on experience with end-to-end testing , ideally using Playwright Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams A good understanding of software design, implementation and deployment principles Desirable exposure: Accessibility and performance standards Cloud platforms ( Azure and/or AWS ) CI/CD pipelines Technical architecture concepts AI / LLM tooling About You An experienced senior developer with a strong track record of delivery Detail-driven, quality-focused and methodical in your approach to problem-solving Able to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team Well-organised, with strong time-management and prioritisation skills Proactive, enthusiastic and motivated to make a meaningful contribution Keen to support others and help build team capability Why TXP? At TXP, we pride ourselves on combining strong technical delivery with a supportive, people-first culture. You'll work alongside talented engineers, have opportunities to grow your skills, and be trusted to make a real impact. Benefits : • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). • An additional day of paid leave for your birthday (or Christmas eve). • Salary sacrifice, matched employer contributed pension (4%). • Life assurance (3x). • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). • Private medical insurance through our partner Aviva. • Cycle to work scheme. • Corporate eye-care vouchers. • Access to an independent financial advisor. • 2 x social value days per year to give back to local communities. Grow with us: Work on exciting new projects. If you want to avoid getting stuck with the mundane, you're in the right place. We work in many sectors with fantastic clients, so you'll always be working on something exciting and challenging. Career growth - we've got you! We recognise that you might have a career path planned out and you might need some support to help you move forward. We're here to support you and make the most out of your time with us, through challenging work, opportunities to grow and learning and development opportunities. Be part of the TXP growth journey. We are a high growth, fast paced environment. We currently have 200+ employees and work with clients across the UK. Joining TXP means you'll be part of that.

Senior Back End Developer - £60k Office based 5 days a week Permanent. We need a Senior PHP/Laravel Developer to join a business that is organically growing and building an exceptional team to expand and deliver the best possible services to their varied client base. Ideally, we want Senior Back End PHP Developers that can easily get to office near Aylesbury 5 days a week. We are looking for Senior PHP/Laravel Developers that are motivated, love coding and passionate about their work and want to progress their skillset and career. There is an opportunity to move into a tech lead role. Key skills required: Proven commercial experience. PHP Laravel HTML CSS JavaScript AWS MySQL It is essential that all Senior PHP Web Developers have first class communication skills - both written and verbal. Candidates will be very enthusiastic and have a desire to succeed. For more information, please contact Charles Jenson Recruitment.

Senior Java Fullstack Developer - VP level - Investment Technology / Finance An industry leading global financial and technology organisation are looking for Senior Java Software Engineers with 7+ years' experience, who have some experience in React or similar, plus modern JavaScript/TypeScript, who like to innovate and be part of a team creating next-generation investment finance technology. Based in London, you will be a key part of the team responsible for engineering a cloud-first Private Markets platform using a microservice architecture, supporting hundreds of client businesses, managing and analysing their portfolios. The team's focus is to design and implement authorisation and permissions management using RBAC and policy based approaches. The team owns permissions management capabilities (roles, entitlements, lifecycle changes) and drives integration with the central authentication platform to enable consistent access control across applications and environments. The team is very quickly moving to AI-enabled development, and you will be at the heart of that transformation. Responsibilities Work closely alongside the Engineering Lead to deliver the technical strategy for your team. Deliver high efficiency, high availability, concurrent and fault tolerant software systems using API-First principles. Design, develop, and implement secure, scalable, and reliable micro-services to deliver client-facing applications using a Java backend and React frontend. Optimize performance and reliability through continuous testing, debugging, and refinement. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge, with a particular focus on AI. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to more junior developers, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team. Ideal profile 7+ years of professional experience in Java development, with a focus on building client facing APIs or platforms Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience managing and mentoring diverse teams. Knowledge of building applications using AI tooling and frameworks (e.g. LLMs, prompt engineering, vector databases). Experience integrating AI/ML services into backend systems and APIs. Familiarity with AI driven development practices and tools for code generation and testing. Strong proficiency in Java and related frameworks (e.g. Spring Boot, Hibernate). Some experience in React or similar and modern JavaScript/TypeScript. Solid experience with object oriented design and applying standard design patterns Experience designing, building, and deploying scalable microservices using API first principles with REST and/or gRPC. Experience with API authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g. OAuth, JWT). Hands on experience with engineering tools such as Git, Maven, unit and integration testing frameworks, and mocking libraries. Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud services in an enterprise environment is beneficial. Experience with message brokers such as Kafka a plus. A friendly, positive, and can do attitude. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

PHP Developer (Drupal Experience Preferred) Location: Hybrid - It is essential you are located in a commutable distance of Cambridge for this role. Type: Full-time Experience: Mid-Senior level (flexible for the right candidate) The Role We're looking for a PHP-focused Developer to join our growing team and play a key role in building and maintaining robust, scalable web solutions for a range of clients. While PHP will be your core strength, experience with Drupal would be a big plus, particularly in an agency-style environment where no two projects are the same. You'll work closely with designers, project managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality work across multiple projects, balancing clean code with real-world deadlines. What You'll Be Doing Developing and maintaining PHP-based applications and websites Working with Drupal (custom modules, theming, configuration, updates) Collaborating within cross-functional teams in an agency-style workflow Contributing to technical decisions and best practices Maintaining and improving existing codebases Supporting deployments, updates, and ongoing improvements Communicating clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with PHP Solid understanding of modern PHP practices and frameworks Experience working with relational databases (MySQL/MariaDB) Comfortable working with Git and collaborative workflows Good understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively Nice to Have Drupal experience (Drupal 9/10 in particular) Previous agency experience, or experience working across multiple client projects Experience building or maintaining APIs Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and hosting environments Exposure to front-end frameworks or build tools What We're Looking For A pragmatic problem-solver who writes clean, maintainable code Someone comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment A team player who can also work independently Strong communication skills and attention to detail What We Offer Flexible working arrangements Opportunity to work on a variety of projects across different sectors Supportive, collaborative team culture Room to influence technical direction and grow your skill set Competitive salary based on experience

Join a leading global Capital Markets & Investment Group as a Senior Technical Business Analyst in London on a permanent basis. This role operates across a cross-regional environment spanning APAC, EMEA, and the Americas, with a focus on equities trading systems and the supporting technology stack. You will work closely with trading, technology, and operations teams on initiatives covering execution platforms, market connectivity, and trade lifecycle workflows. The position offers exposure to complex, high-volume trading environments and suits someone comfortable working across both business and technical domains. Key Responsibilities: Gather, analyse, and translate business requirements into effective technical solutions Work closely with stakeholders, developers, vendors, and QA teams across the project lifecycle Map and optimise business processes aligned to trading workflows Support system design, interface alignment, and scalable architecture initiatives Facilitate knowledge transfer and ensure smooth project delivery Drive quality assurance coordination and ensure robust testing standards Deliver high-quality, compliant solutions aligned with business and regulatory needs Key Requirements: Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field Proven experience as a Technical Business Analyst or Solution Lead in financial services Strong understanding of equities trading, including OMS/EMS and market connectivity Experience with system design and low-latency, high-performance applications (Java/C++) Familiarity with SDLC and CI/CD tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, Git, Jenkins) Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Job Description Lead Front End Developer Permanent UK-Based - West Midlands (Hybrid working) SC Clearance Eligible Are you a senior Front End Developer who enjoys staying hands-on while leading technical delivery? Do you want to shape high-quality digital solutions, mentor others, and work on meaningful projects for a range of customers?TXP is looking for a Lead Front End Developer to join us in a newly created internal role. This is an opportunity to take ownership of front-end delivery, influence technical direction, and play a key role in how we build modern, scalable applications using React and related technologies. What you'll be doing As a Lead Front End Developer at TXP, you'll combine technical leadership with hands-on development , working across internal initiatives and customer-facing projects.You'll: Lead the technical delivery of front-end components within agile, sprint-based programmes Act as a hands-on contributor across design, development, testing, defect resolution and deployment Provide guidance, mentoring and technical direction to other developers Work closely with Delivery Managers, Project Managers, Scrum Masters and customers to deliver agreed outcomes Help shape and uphold TXP's development standards, best practice and quality benchmarks Ensure work is delivered to agreed quality, functionality and timescales, escalating risks where appropriate Build strong, trusted relationships with both TXP colleagues and customer stakeholders Support the development of team capability through mentoring and knowledge sharing What you'll bring We're looking for someone who is technically strong, quality-focused and comfortable balancing leadership with delivery. Essential experience: Extensive hands-on experience with React , including Remix and React Router Strong knowledge of TypeScript and JavaScript Solid experience consuming and designing REST APIs Experience with server-side rendering (SSR) and progressive enhancement Significant experience using MUI (Material UI) Strong experience with end-to-end testing , particularly Playwright Experience working in Scrum-based Agile teams , including sprint planning and ceremonies A strong understanding of software design, development and deployment principles Proven focus on quality, with experience in reviewing and assuring front-end solutions Excellent time management and prioritisation skills Desirable experience: Exposure to AI / LLM tooling Understanding of technical or solution architecture Experience with Azure and/or AWS CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices About you You enjoy solving complex problems and care deeply about code quality You're comfortable explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences You're proactive, self-motivated and confident working to challenging deadlines You enjoy mentoring others and contributing to team success You bring strong emotional intelligence and communicate clearly and professionally You thrive in collaborative environments but can work independently when needed Why TXP? At TXP, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, people-centred technology solutions. You'll be part of a supportive consultancy where: Your technical voice is heard and valued You can shape how front-end development is done You'll work on varied and meaningful projects There's genuine investment in professional growth and development Collaboration, trust and quality delivery sit at the heart of what we do Benefits : • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). • An additional day of paid leave for your birthday (or Christmas eve). • Salary sacrifice, matched employer contributed pension (4%). • Life assurance (3x). • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). • Private medical insurance through our partner Aviva. • Cycle to work scheme. • Corporate eye-care vouchers. • Access to an independent financial advisor. • 2 x social value days per year to give back to local communities. Grow with us: Work on exciting new projects. If you want to avoid getting stuck with the mundane, you're in the right place. We work in many sectors with fantastic clients, so you'll always be working on something exciting and challenging. Career growth - we've got you! We recognise that you might have a career path planned out and you might need some support to help you move forward. We're here to support you and make the most out of your time with us, through challenging work, opportunities to grow and learning and development opportunities. Be part of the TXP growth journey. We are a high growth, fast paced environment. We currently have 200+ employees and work with clients across the UK. Joining TXP means you'll be part of that.

Senior Student Systems (SITS) Analyst Developer Fixed Term Contract vacancy in a University based in Bedfordshire Salary £48,760 - £ days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible hybrid working policy, generous 14.5% employer pension contribution and other generous benefits The Opportunity: Hays Technology is working in partnership with a well-established higher education organisation to recruit a Senior Student Systems Analyst Developer on a fixed-term contract basis until July 2027. This is a key role within a central IT function, supporting and enhancing core student information systems used across the full student lifecycle.You will take technical ownership of system development, configuration, integration and optimisation, working closely with stakeholders to improve data quality, automate processes and deliver robust, secure solutions aligned with organisational strategy. Key Responsibilities: Lead systems analysis and development activities across complex student systems initiatives Plan, estimate and deliver development work to agreed timelines, quality standards and budgets Provide hands-on development and configuration of Tribal SITS:Vision and Maytas Drive software lifecycle best practice, including Agile and iterative delivery approaches Manage system enhancements, upgrades and vendor releases Develop and maintain integrations, including StuTalk processing Provide expert-level application support, issue resolution and performance monitoring Contribute to product roadmaps, standards, documentation and continuous improvement Ensure security, data integrity, privacy and compliance standards are embedded throughout In order to apply, you must have the following skills & experience: Significant hands-on development experience with Tribal SITS:Vision Strong understanding of the HE student administration lifecycle Experience delivering complex system solutions in a higher education environment Advanced technical skills including SITS SRL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, jQuery, Bootstrap Strong SQL skills (Oracle preferred) and experience with complex relational databases Demonstrable technical project leadership or delivery experience Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders If you have the relevant experience and would like to apply, please submit your CV. 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

SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER £85,000 GUILDFORD This is an opportunity to join an innovation-led software consultancy working on complex, real-world engineering problems. The role offers high levels of autonomy, technically challenging work, and exposure to a wide variety of short-to-mid-term projects. THE COMPANY Our client is a specialist software consultancy delivering bespoke products for organisations operating in highly constrained, problem-heavy environments. They focus on technical excellence, innovation and delivery quality, offering engineers the chance to work on challenging systems rather than repetitive product features. THE ROLE Design and build end-to-end software solutions Work as a senior full-stack engineer (backend-leaning) Own delivery of complex technical problems Build, deploy and support cloud-based systems Collaborate with engineers and data specialists on production solutions Contribute to technical decisions and coding standards YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 5+ years commercial software development experience Strong Java and Spring / Spring Boot background Frontend experience with Angular (React or Vue also acceptable) Experience building microservices and APIs Cloud experience (Azure preferred, AWS acceptable) Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision LOCATION & WORKING PATTERN Hybrid working Office within 30 minutes commute from London Waterloo SALARY AND BENEFITS Up to £80,000 base salary Pension contribution 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy more) Paid training days and charity days Option to work remotely from abroad for part of the year SECURITY REQUIREMENTS Must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance No sponsorship available HOW TO APPLY Please submit your CV to Harry Lack for review through the ' apply' link.

Senior Software Engineer Hybrid working - 2 days onsite £60,000 to £75,000 + Benefits. An established organisation is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join a growing team delivering impactful, real-world solutions. If you enjoy solving complex problems, working closely with stakeholders, and having genuine influence over delivery and outcomes, this could be a great fit. What you'll be doing Leading and contributing to the design and delivery of high-quality solutions Collaborating with stakeholders to understand challenges and shape outcomes Mentoring and supporting less-experienced team members Championing best practices across delivery, quality, and ways of working What we're looking for Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer Proven technical background using C#, Java or Golang Strong technical background with React, or Angular and TypeScript Willingness to learn new skills - GCP and AI. Confidence working in stakeholder-facing environments Excellent communication and problem-solving skills What's on offer 15% bonus scheme 25 days holiday + BH Vaccine/Eye Care Schemes Travel Allowance Progression routes - Lead Developer/Technical Lead routes Interested? Drop me a message or apply to find out more.

Senior / Lead Full Stack Engineer (Java) - Financial Services Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits We're working with a global financial services organisation looking to hire a Senior / Lead Full Stack Engineer to join a high-impact engineering function delivering mission-critical systems. This is a hands-on leadership role, suited to someone who combines deep technical expertise in Java with the ability to lead teams, drive engineering standards, and deliver complex systems end-to-end. The role You'll take ownership of delivering scalable, secure, and resilient software solutions, working closely with product, design and operations teams. Alongside hands-on development, you'll play a key role in mentoring engineers and shaping best practices across the team. There is a strong emphasis on backend engineering using Java (Spring), alongside full stack exposure and involvement in modern engineering and AI-driven initiatives. Key responsibilities Lead and mentor engineering teams, supporting development, performance and growth Own end-to-end delivery across the full software lifecycle (design, build, test, deploy, support) Design and build scalable microservices and APIs using Java (Spring) Drive engineering best practices across code quality, testing, DevOps and automation Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions Contribute to architecture, system integration and modernisation initiatives Develop and integrate AI-driven capabilities into applications and workflows Ensure systems are secure, observable, and highly performant What we're looking for Strong Java development experience (Spring) within complex, enterprise environments Experience building distributed systems and microservices architectures Proven experience leading or mentoring engineering teams Strong understanding of DevOps practices (CI/CD, automation, testing) Experience with tools such as GitLab, Docker, Splunk, AppDynamics Exposure to frontend technologies (JavaScript / TypeScript) Experience working in agile environments (Scrum / Kanban) Experience or strong interest in AI development and integrating AI into products Financial services experience is beneficial Tech environment Backend: Java (Spring), Groovy Frontend: JavaScript / TypeScript Architecture: Microservices Testing: JUnit, Spock DevOps & tooling: GitLab, Docker, CI/CD pipelines Cloud & monitoring: Private cloud, Splunk, AppDynamics Why apply Join a globally recognised financial services organisation Work on large-scale, high-impact systems Opportunity to influence engineering standards and technical direction Exposure to AI-driven innovation Strong career progression within a structured environment

Senior Java Engineer Payments Location: London two days per week Contract Length: Minimum twelve months Pay: £525 - £625 per day An experienced Senior Java Engineer is required to support the delivery of large-scale enterprise payments platforms within a modern cloud-based architecture. This is a hands-on engineering role suited to someone who enjoys solving complex problems and working closely with senior technology and banking stakeholders. What you will be doing You will be designing and building robust Java based payment services using modern engineering practices. The work is delivery focused and will involve contributing to cloud native microservices handling high volume transactions within critical banking environments. Collaboration and communication are key as you will be working alongside engineers, architects and non-technical stakeholders. Essential experience Strong hands-on experience with Java eleven Spring Boot and microservices architecturesProven experience working within AWS cloud environmentsSolid experience using Apache Kafka and asynchronous messagingDeep understanding of payments processing and ISO 20022 standardsBetween five and ten years' experience as a Java engineerAt least three years hands on experience implementing ICON IPF within banking environmentsBackground working closely with major banking or financial services clientsConfident communicator able to engage with both technical and non-technical audiences Why apply This role offers long term stability challenging technical work and the opportunity to contribute to mission critical payment systems used at scale. Ideal for an experienced Java Engineer looking to apply their skills in a complex high impact payments environment.

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.