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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.

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

Software Development Manager (Contract) - Data & AI Transformation Location: London (Hybrid - 1 day onsite) Contract: Day Rate We're working with a global investment-focused organisation delivering a major transformation programme, replacing a legacy platform with a modern, cloud-based ecosystem. They're looking for a senior Software Development Manager to lead a key workstream focused on data migration and application modernisation. This is a player/coach role combining hands-on technical input with team leadership and delivery ownership. The environment is built around React, Python and AWS, with growing adoption of Databricks and AI-driven tooling. The role You'll lead a small, high-performing team, driving delivery of key milestones as part of a wider transformation programme. The focus is on migrating and modernising data and applications into a new cloud-based platform, while improving user experience and engineering capability. You'll also work closely with teams in the US, so some flexibility in working hours is required. Key responsibilities Lead and manage a cross-functional engineering team (full stack, data and junior engineers) Champion the adoption of AI tools and practices, including automation, developer productivity and AI-driven solutions (e.g. chatbots, Copilot/LLMs) Own delivery of key milestones across data migration and platform modernisation Provide hands-on technical guidance, particularly across front-end (React) and user experience Translate business requirements into clear technical delivery plans Drive engineering best practice, team performance and delivery standards Oversee knowledge transfer from legacy system SMEs into the wider team (without direct ownership of the legacy platform) What we're looking for Proven experience in a Software Development Manager / Technical Lead role Strong background delivering large-scale transformation or migration programmes Hands-on experience with React, Python and AWS Experience working with Databricks or similar modern data platforms Strong understanding of front-end development and user experience Experience leading and developing engineering teams Exposure to AI/ML, LLMs or modern developer tooling is highly desirable Comfortable working in global, fast-paced environments Why apply High-impact role within a major transformation programme Exposure to modern cloud, data and AI technologies Strong stakeholder visibility in a global organisation Opportunity to shape both delivery and engineering capability

Technical Skills - Solution Area: Security Level of Technical Knowledge: Senior Description of Role Key technical resource for the customer. Focused on delivering proactive services such as education workshops, assessments and providing expert guidance. Join a highly motivated team of leading industry experts. Gain early access to emerging technologies ahead of industry peers and acquire insights on leveraging them effectively. Visit customers to train them and share industry and development expertise (travel may be expected for onsite deliveries). Be part of a thriving developer community that's constantly looking for ways to improve our customers' experience, software development goals and use of technology. Build strong customer relationships and ensure deliveries align with customer projects and milestones. Gain access to expertise and support from Microsoft's consulting practice and product groups. Continually learn and grow professionally. Analyse problems. Maintain, extend accreditations and certifications, assist in developing best practices for key technologies and products to support technical team readiness. Exhibit excellent communication abilities and consistently cultivate strategic, long-term relationships with customers to earn their trust. Required Skills & Capabilities Microsoft Purview Audit Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager Microsoft Purview eDiscovery Microsoft Purview Information Protection Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention Microsoft Purview Data Governance Microsoft Purview for M365 Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management Microsoft Purview Information Governance Microsoft Purview Data Security Posture Management Technical Experience Deep understanding of Microsoft Purview (E3/E5), including deployment, integration, and advanced configuration. Experience with Microsoft Purview's advanced capabilities. Track record of supporting customer digital transformation through proactive services, workshops, and technical assessments. Role Requirements Fluent English oral and written communication. Strong technical writing, presentation and training skills. Security Clearance.

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.

Agentic Software Engineer Our client is a UK-based organisation operating in the medtech industry, with a team of around 200 people. They design and manufacture bespoke solutions that improve patients' quality of life. They are investing significantly in technology and automation to support their next phase of growth. A key initiative is the development of a new digital platform that connects prescription workflows, manufacturing processes, and patient outcomes into a single integrated system. The role This is a hands-on lead role suited to someone who works agentically- using AI systems to plan, scaffold, and deliver complex development tasks, while applying strong engineering judgement to review and refine outputs. As the first dedicated developer on this platform, you will work closely with senior leadership from initial concept through to production delivery, playing a central role in shaping both the system and the future team. Our client is looking for someone entrepreneurial and highly proactive, who is comfortable engaging directly with clinicians and operational teams to understand real-world problems before building solutions. Key responsibilities: Direct AI coding agents across complex, multi-step development tasks, structuring context and taking full ownership of outputs Translate requirements, user journeys, and wireframes into working software Develop across the full stack: front-end interfaces, APIs, data models, and integrations Contribute to architectural decisions (data models, authentication, hosting, security) using senior-level judgement Maintain strong version control and deployment practices (Git, branching, code review, CI/CD) Work closely with clinical, operational, and manufacturing teams to inform product development Support the growth and shaping of the technical team over time Planned technology stack: Front-end: React + TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui Mobile: Capacitor (shared codebase across web and mobile) Offline capability: Progressive Web App (PWA) Backend: Node.js with a single API and multiple front-end clients Database: PostgreSQL Hosting: AWS or Azure with infrastructure-as-code CI/CD: GitHub Actions with per-PR environments Deployment: Docker-based containerisation Authentication: Auth0 or Clerk (TBC) What our client is looking for: Strong full-stack development experience (React, TypeScript, Node.js) Experience designing REST APIs and working with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) Practical cloud experience (AWS or Azure), including deployment and CI/CD pipelines Proven ability to work in an agentic way with AI development tools - structuring problems and critically evaluating outputs Strong understanding of authentication, authorisation, data modelling, security, and edge cases Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders A self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable working autonomously within a small, high-impact team What's on offer: Scope to shape a growing platform and team 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Flexible hybrid working Budget for AI tooling and productivity tools Interested? Please Click Apply Now We are particularly interested in hearing about: Projects delivered using AI-assisted development workflows Tools you use regularly How your development approach has evolved alongside AI advancements Agentic Software Engineer

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

Agentic Software Engineer Our client is a UK-based organisation operating in the medtech industry, with a team of around 200 people. They design and manufacture bespoke solutions that improve patients' quality of life. They are investing significantly in technology and automation to support their next phase of growth. A key initiative is the development of a new digital platform that connects prescription workflows, manufacturing processes, and patient outcomes into a single integrated system. The role This is a hands-on lead role suited to someone who works agentically- using AI systems to plan, scaffold, and deliver complex development tasks, while applying strong engineering judgement to review and refine outputs. As the first dedicated developer on this platform, you will work closely with senior leadership from initial concept through to production delivery, playing a central role in shaping both the system and the future team. Our client is looking for someone entrepreneurial and highly proactive, who is comfortable engaging directly with clinicians and operational teams to understand real-world problems before building solutions. Key responsibilities: Direct AI coding agents across complex, multi-step development tasks, structuring context and taking full ownership of outputs Translate requirements, user journeys, and wireframes into working software Develop across the full stack: front-end interfaces, APIs, data models, and integrations Contribute to architectural decisions (data models, authentication, hosting, security) using senior-level judgement Maintain strong version control and deployment practices (Git, branching, code review, CI/CD) Work closely with clinical, operational, and manufacturing teams to inform product development Support the growth and shaping of the technical team over time Planned technology stack: Front-end: React + TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui Mobile: Capacitor (shared codebase across web and mobile) Offline capability: Progressive Web App (PWA) Backend: Node.js with a single API and multiple front-end clients Database: PostgreSQL Hosting: AWS or Azure with infrastructure-as-code CI/CD: GitHub Actions with per-PR environments Deployment: Docker-based containerisation Authentication: Auth0 or Clerk (TBC) What our client is looking for: Strong full-stack development experience (React, TypeScript, Node.js) Experience designing REST APIs and working with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) Practical cloud experience (AWS or Azure), including deployment and CI/CD pipelines Proven ability to work in an agentic way with AI development tools - structuring problems and critically evaluating outputs Strong understanding of authentication, authorisation, data modelling, security, and edge cases Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders A self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable working autonomously within a small, high-impact team What's on offer: Scope to shape a growing platform and team 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Flexible hybrid working Budget for AI tooling and productivity tools Interested? Please Click Apply Now We are particularly interested in hearing about: Projects delivered using AI-assisted development workflows Tools you use regularly How your development approach has evolved alongside AI advancements Agentic Software Engineer

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.

About The Role Team - UK Application Engineering Working Pattern - Hybrid - 2 days per week in the Vitality Bournemouth, London or Stockport Office. Full time, 37.5 hours per week. We are happy to discuss flexible working! Top 3 skills needed for this role: End-to-end test leadership Test strategy & quality influence Stakeholder & team leadership What this role is all about: At Vitality, our Test Engineers work at the heart of our engineering teams, embedding quality from ideation through to release. As a Principal Test Engineer, you'll influence how we test at scale, modernise automation frameworks, and guide teams towards industry-leading standards. Key Actions Lead and implement the end-to-end software test lifecycle across large and complex initiatives, ensuring high-quality outcomes through effective test analysis, estimation, planning, execution, defect management and reporting Provide technical leadership as a recognised testing expert, offering guidance, assurance and oversight across selected testing specialisms, including test automation Design and maintain robust manual and automated testing approaches that support full system integration, continuous integration pipelines, and minimise technical debt through adherence to automation standards and KPIs Produce accurate test estimations and comprehensive test plans for complex, multi-system deliveries, coordinating testing activities and securing appropriate stakeholder sign-off Own test execution and defect triage across multiple projects, ensuring timely progress tracking, transparent reporting and clear communication of test outcomes and risks Champion and enforce Group testing standards, contributing to the evolution of in-house and third-party testing standards, and ensuring alignment with industry best practice Build strong stakeholder relationships and develop testing capability by collaborating across teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and coaching test engineers to strengthen skills, knowledge and future readiness What do you need to thrive? Extensive experience leading the full software test lifecycle across large, complex programmes, including test analysis and design, estimation, planning, execution, defect management and reporting in multi-system environments Proven technical expertise in test engineering, with deep knowledge in at least two testing specialisms (one being automation) and hands-on experience designing, maintaining and governing test automation frameworks and CI pipelines Strong experience producing accurate test estimates and test plans for large-scale, high-risk deliveries, coordinating multiple dependencies and assuring quality outcomes across teams Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders, architects, developers, product owners and third parties to align testing strategy with business and delivery objectives Experience defining, championing and evolving testing standards and governance, with strong awareness of industry best practice and modern test engineering approaches A proven track record of coaching and mentoring senior test engineers, building capability within teams, and contributing to knowledge-sharing communities or centres of excellence So, what's in it for you? Bonus Schemes - A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performance A pension of up to 12%- We will match your contributions up to 6% of your salary Our award-winning Vitality health insurance - With its own set of rewards and benefits Life Assurance - Four times annual salary These are just some of the many perks that we offer! To view the extensive range of benefits we offer, please visit our careers page. If you are successful in your application and join us at Vitality, this is our promise to you, w e will: Help you to be the healthiest you've ever been Create an environment that embraces you as you are and enables you to be your best self Give you flexibility on how, where and when you work Help you advance your career by playing you to your strengths Give you a voice to help our business grow and make Vitality a great place to be Give you the space to try, fail and learn Provide a healthy balance of challenge and support Recognise and reward you with a competitive salary and amazing benefits Be there for you when you need us Provide opportunities for you to be a force for good in society About The CompanyWe're incredibly proud to be recognised for the culture we've created - recently being named one of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2026 , and in 2024 we were delighted to be awarded Top 10 Places to Work in the Sunday Times Awards. We've been a purpose and values-driven business from day 1- long before it became fashionable. Our core purpose is to make people healthier and enhance protect their lives. Vitality pioneered shared-value insurance. We incentivise people to live healthier longer lives - they benefit, our business benefits, and society benefits. We're successful because we attract, develop, and retain the best people - and because we care. Plus, you get to join our 1.7+ million members with access to our unique health insurance and healthy living programme. Diversity & Inclusion At Vitality, we're committed to diversity and inclusion because it's good for our employees, for our business, and for society. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Vitality Sustainability Vitality is a business that drives positive change. We reward people for making and sustaining healthier choices. But healthy people also need a healthy environment. To learn more please visit our Careers page.

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

Lead Software Engineer Why? Lead a Greenfield web and mobile project Tech - Python, Ruby on Rails, React, Next, React Native, AWS We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer who wants more than just an average dev job. You'll own features end-to-end, working closely with product owners, shaping architecture, and mentoring others while working with a modern, cloud-native stack. Great engineering is a team sport. Beyond strong technical skills, we're looking for someone who communicates openly, collaborates naturally, and helps create an environment where everyone can do their best work. You'll join a product-focused engineering team where your ideas matter, your code ships fast, and your work has real business impact. Lead Software Engineer Responsibilities Own features from concept to production; collaborate and co-own product and design to shape solutions Translate product strategy into technical and architectural solutions Actively communication with stakeholders to support product roadmaps Build and scale modern web and mobile applications Lead engineers on this project and help grow a strong culture Lead Software Engineer Requirements Full-stack development experience Python or Ruby on Rails + React/Next.js or React Native) Prior experience liaising with product teams and business stakeholders Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and automated testing Ability to design and deliver complex features from scratch and communicate them to non-technical stakeholders Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail For more information, please contact Katie at Matched Group. Senior Software Engineer / Senior Software Developer / Ruby-on-Rails / Python

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.

Are you a Senior C++ Software Developer? Are you passionate about mentoring fellow developers? If yes, then read on, and let us tell you why Synertec is adding real value into the Public and Commercial Sectors. Location: Cribbs Causeway, Bristol Salary: £51,680.11 - £63,165.43 DOE Core Benefits: Hybrid Working Policy, 25 days holiday rising to 30 (plus Bank Holidays), Company Pension Scheme (8% employer contribution) Health Cash Plan (after completion of Probationary Period) How Synertec will set you up for success as a Senior C++ Software Developer: Embark on your journey with confidence through our Comprehensive Induction and Training Program. We invest in your professional development from day one, providing the tools and knowledge to excel in your role. Join us and experience a workplace that values your individuality and prioritises your well-being. Now let us tell you a little more about us: Synertec strives to be the supplier of choice for patient and customer communication management into the Public and Commercial Sectors - join our dynamic team as a Senior C++ Software Developer and become the driving force behind our company's innovative software solutions.Synertec is the UK's leading provider of electronic and paper document distribution services: providing our service to the NHS, Local Government, and a wide range of Commercial organisations. We make a real difference to patients, citizens, and businesses through our innovative use of communication technology, evidenced by 2024 being our 25th year of business, our Somerset Large Business of the Year nomination, and being featured as an official partner of the NHS' 75th Anniversary. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join the Research and Development Team in a rapidly growing company.Synertec is part of Restore PLC, a leading UK information management group. This gives you the best of both worlds: the pace and impact of a growing specialist business, backed by the stability, investment and career opportunities of a PLC-listed organisation. You'll benefit from access to wider expertise, and clear opportunities to grow your career within a trusted, established group. About your role as a Senior C++ Software Developer: You pride yourself on innovation and embracing change and new ideas. you will be building and maintaining releases of our core customer facing and internal applications, working closely with the Product & Testing teams to get applications to full release status. You will work closely with the existing complement of software developers to share your knowledge and mentor them, fostering a collaborative environment. A key aim of this role is to champion the adoption of best practices and support continuous skill development within the team.The roles & responsibilities for this position will evolve over time as you gain more experience, eventually progressing to becoming a key driver of our modernisation strategy in AWS after achieving a solid foundation with our applications. The Essentials for You : 25 days holiday, rising to 30, plus Bank Holidays Generous Company Pension Scheme, featuring an impressive 8% employer contribution. Your commitment deserves recognition Benefits Portal and Employee Assistance Program, designed to enhance your overall well-being. From discounts on shopping, travel, and entertainment to professional guidance for personal challenges, we've got you covered Following a successful probationary period, you will be enrolled into our Health Cash Plan, where you can access optical, dental and other medical benefits Prioritise your mental and physical health with our Flexible Weekly Wellbeing Time Everyone's invited Synertec are committed to engaging a diverse workforce and would like to strongly encourage applications from all social backgrounds, genders, and neurodiversity's. If you'd like to find out more about our inclusion commitment, please reach out to us. Ok I'm in! Where do I sign? Click apply now or visit our website to join our team and become part of our promise to our customers, our suppliers, and our people: living by our values of Ambition, Excellence, Integrity, Openness and Unity. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role REF-

Are you a Senior C++ Software Developer? Are you passionate about mentoring fellow developers? If yes, then read on, and let us tell you why Synertec is adding real value into the Public and Commercial Sectors. Location: Milton Keynes Salary: £51,680.11 - £63,165.43 DOE Core Benefits: Hybrid Working Policy, 25 days holiday rising to 30 (plus Bank Holidays), Company Pension Scheme (8% employer contribution) Health Cash Plan (after completion of Probationary Period) How Synertec will set you up for success as a Senior C++ Software Developer: Embark on your journey with confidence through our Comprehensive Induction and Training Program. We invest in your professional development from day one, providing the tools and knowledge to excel in your role. Join us and experience a workplace that values your individuality and prioritises your well-being. Now let us tell you a little more about us: Synertec strives to be the supplier of choice for patient and customer communication management into the Public and Commercial Sectors - join our dynamic team as a Senior C++ Software Developer and become the driving force behind our company's innovative software solutions.Synertec is the UK's leading provider of electronic and paper document distribution services: providing our service to the NHS, Local Government, and a wide range of Commercial organisations. We make a real difference to patients, citizens, and businesses through our innovative use of communication technology, evidenced by 2024 being our 25th year of business, our Somerset Large Business of the Year nomination, and being featured as an official partner of the NHS' 75th Anniversary. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join the Research and Development Team in a rapidly growing company.Synertec is part of Restore PLC, a leading UK information management group. This gives you the best of both worlds: the pace and impact of a growing specialist business, backed by the stability, investment and career opportunities of a PLC-listed organisation. You'll benefit from access to wider expertise, and clear opportunities to grow your career within a trusted, established group. About your role as a Senior C++ Software Developer: You pride yourself on innovation and embracing change and new ideas. you will be building and maintaining releases of our core customer facing and internal applications, working closely with the Product & Testing teams to get applications to full release status. You will work closely with the existing complement of software developers to share your knowledge and mentor them, fostering a collaborative environment. A key aim of this role is to champion the adoption of best practices and support continuous skill development within the team.The roles & responsibilities for this position will evolve over time as you gain more experience, eventually progressing to becoming a key driver of our modernisation strategy in AWS after achieving a solid foundation with our applications. The Essentials for You : 25 days holiday, rising to 30, plus Bank Holidays Generous Company Pension Scheme, featuring an impressive 8% employer contribution. Your commitment deserves recognition Benefits Portal and Employee Assistance Program, designed to enhance your overall well-being. From discounts on shopping, travel, and entertainment to professional guidance for personal challenges, we've got you covered Following a successful probationary period, you will be enrolled into our Health Cash Plan, where you can access optical, dental and other medical benefits Prioritise your mental and physical health with our Flexible Weekly Wellbeing Time Everyone's invited Synertec are committed to engaging a diverse workforce and would like to strongly encourage applications from all social backgrounds, genders, and neurodiversity's. If you'd like to find out more about our inclusion commitment, please reach out to us. Ok I'm in! Where do I sign? Click apply now or visit our website to join our team and become part of our promise to our customers, our suppliers, and our people: living by our values of Ambition, Excellence, Integrity, Openness and Unity. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role REF-

C# Senior Software Developer - Onsite My client is seeking a talented C# Senior Software Developer to join their Preston-based team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead projects, mentor junior developers, and work on high-impact, secure banking solutions. You will be a key contributor to web portal and API development, ensuring performance, security, and reliability in a dynamic environment. This role is ideal for developers with strong technical expertise who are looking to grow into leadership or team management responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain web portals using ASP.NET MVC / .NET Core Design and integrate REST APIs with internal and third-party services Implement secure authentication mechanisms (JWT, OAuth2, API Keys) Connect applications to relational databases using Entity Framework Core (DbContext, LINQ, Migrations) Debug and trace request flows from UI Controller API Database Response Maintain and publish API documentation via Swagger / OpenAPI Ensure API security, reliability, and performance (error handling, retry logic, logging, timeouts, CORS) Collaborate with database, infrastructure, and QA teams for portal and API releases Participate in code reviews, version control, and CI/CD deployment workflows Required Technical Skills C# (strong proficiency) ASP.NET MVC or .NET Core Web API MVC concepts: Routing, Controllers, Filters, Middleware, Model Binding, Dependency Injection Entity Framework Core (DbContext, DbSet, OnModelCreating, LINQ) and ADO.NET/Raw SQL experience MS SQL Server or MySQL database experience HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript REST API expertise and integration (HttpClient, RestSharp, JSON serialization/deserialization, CORS, HTTPS, API security) Git version control and CI/CD workflows (Azure DevOps, GitLab CI preferred) Hosting experience with IIS or Kestrel Docker basics (preferred but not mandatory) Preferred/Bonus Skills Experience with fintech or payments API integration Cloud services (Azure, AWS) hosting basics Webhooks and event-based APIs Structured logging tools (Splunk, ELK, App Insights) Performance optimization and API rate-handling Why Join My Client Be part of a pioneering fintech/secure banking technology company Opportunity to mentor and lead junior developers Work in a supportive, collaborative, and technically driven environment Gain experience in high-security, mission-critical software projects Interested? Please Click Apply Now! C# Senior Software Developer

Would you like the opportunity to work with the latest technologies reaching 50 million users? DVLA are looking for Software Engineers with a passion for modern software development to become an integral part of a large, new programme of work and using cutting-edge tech to develop cloud-based software at scale. £44,241 - £58,997 plus 29% employer pension contribution and other benefits. Flexible, hybrid working from Swansea. About DVLA The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) deliver wide reaching digital services to the UK public and industry and maintain the national record of vehicles and drivers. If you have applied for a driving licence, changed vehicle, re-licensed your vehicle or completed a vehicle enquiry you would have used one of their services. You'll be supported with a high-spec MacBook and access to certifications in areas like AWS and Java, alongside the freedom to keep developing your skills. DVLA also actively encourages the use of AI coding tools, with a dedicated community focused on using them responsibly to improve how digital services are built. Job Description At the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), you'll work with modern technologies across both back-end and front-end development. On the back end, this includes Java, Spring Boot and tools like OpenAPI - but what matters most is your ability to build clean, secure applications using any object-oriented language. For front-end work, you'll use Ruby on Rails and React to create intuitive, accessible user interfaces. You will join one of the leading agile and cloud-focused technology teams in government, working with modern tools such as serverless, Docker and Kubernetes. You'll be part of the new electronic Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) programme, helping to modernise how vehicle tax is delivered digitally, within a friendly and stable engineering community that values innovation, security and a healthy work-life balance. Responsibilities Develop and maintain secure, scalable software solutions within an agile delivery team Contribute to the design and implementation of digital services, supporting technical decisions and improvements Collaborate with business analysts, delivery managers and other engineers to refine user stories and deliver against requirements Support live services, including troubleshooting, performance improvements and ongoing enhancements Mentor and support junior developers, contributing to best practice and continuous improvement within the team Essential skills Experience working as a software engineer across multiple teams or projects, using a range of modern technologies and tools Experience developing software using one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, Ruby, C#, JavaScript or similar Experience working with modern development practices, including CI/CD tooling and agile methodologies Interest or experience in back-end, front-end, security or serverless technologies Ability to communicate effectively with engineering peers and non-technical stakeholders across the business Desirable skills Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure Exposure to cloud-native architectures (e.g. serverless, containers) Experience contributing to improvements in team processes, tooling or engineering practices Understanding of API design and tools such as OpenAPI Exposure to public sector or working within GDS standards and accessibility guidelines Benefits Alongside your salary of £44,241 - £58,997, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency contributes £12,816 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Expect a planned, transparent progression with learning and development tailored to your role, an environment with flexible working options and a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity, long-term career progression plus the following benefits: A salary of £44,241 - £58,997, (inclusive of allowances) dependant on interview assessment Accreditations expensed with study days aside in areas such as AWS, Java and many more High spec laptop An environment with flexible and condensed hours working options Generous employer contribution of at least 28.9%, depending on rate of salary and chosen pension scheme. A great work-life balance 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 each year (up to 30) & 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King's birthday. Ability to buy and sell annual leave. Digital Communities On-site gym plus personal training available On-site nursery, restaurants, and coffee bar Range of staff groups to support all our colleagues. Free parking. Further information: This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 5 out of the past 5 years. Client does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. If you are a Software Developer looking to develop your skills and work with the latest technologies on large-scale software delivery projects, then contact of of the team members at Inspire People, or apply now.

PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER - DV CLEARED BRAND NEW PERMANENT JOB OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE WITHIN A LEADING SOFTWARE CONSULTANCY FOR A SOFTWARE TEAM LEAD WITH ENHANCED DV CLEARANCE Permanent job opportunity for a Software Team Lead Leading National Security consultancy Salary up to £100,000 + Benefits + Clearance Bonus London based organisation in an easily accessible location To apply please call / or email WHO WE ARE? We are recruiting a Software Team Lead to work with a leading consultancy in London. We support Central Government, Defence and Law Enforcement customers across the UK with Software, Digital and Data products and tools to help keep the UK safe. Due to the nature of the work and the customers, you must hold enhanced DV Security Clearance. WHAT WILL THE SOFTWARE TEAM LEAD BE DOING? As a Software Team Lead, you will act as a Lead Technologist and work hand in hand with the engineering and product teams, leading the design and development. It will you be your job to design and deliver scalable software both in the cloud, and on-premise. You'll play a pivotal role in the design and direction of our products, and you'll engage with key customers to understand their needs and shape them into an effective product and technology roadmap. WE NEED THE SOFTWARE TEAM LEAD TO HAVE . Current DV clearance (Enhanced) We're looking for deep and broad experience in building and designing software Natural Technical leadership skills Solid understanding and experience with modern DevOps methodology Experience working in the National Security domain Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Experience scaling, leading and mentoring development teams Experience with public cloud technologies Experience translating user requirements into technical requirements Must be able to use a wide variety of open-source technologies Experience with CI and analysis systems Experience with Bids and Tenders is preferred but not essential TO BE CONSIDERED . Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to For further information please call me on or . I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Dominic Barbet. I look forward to hearing from you. SOFTWARE TEAM LEAD - DV CLEARED KEY SKILLS: SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER / SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER / LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER / JAVA DEVELOPER / JAVA ENGINEER / LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER / SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER / DV CLEARED / DV CLEARANCE / DEVELOPPED VETTING / DEVELOPED VETTED / DEEP VETTING / DEEP VETTED / SC CLEARED / SC CLEARANCE / SECURITY CLEARED / SECURITY CLEARANCE

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER - eDV CLEARED NEW PERMANENT JOB OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE WITHIN A GLOBALLY LEADING NATIONAL SECURITY COMPANY FOR A SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER WITH eDV CLEARANCE Permanent job opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer Globally leading defence / cyber security company Salary up to £100,000 plus clearance bonus London based organisation in an easily accessible location Permanent Software Engineer To apply please call / or email WHO WE ARE? We are recruiting Senior and Lead Software Engineers to work with a multi-national, industry leading National Security client in central London. Due to the nature of the work you must hold enhanced DV Security Clearance. WHAT WILL THE SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER BE DOING? As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work with an experienced agile team to design and deliver packages of bespoke work, work development teams and liaise with customers. You will work through the entire software development life cycle from requirements capture to R&D, implementation to automation. WE NEED THE SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER TO HAVE . Current enhanced DV clearance Experience with at least one or more of the following: Java, Python, C++, .NET, C#, JavaScript, React Experience mentoring juniors or leading a team Experience / Knowledge of automation IT WOULD BE NICE FOR THE SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER TO HAVE . Cloud based experience Microservice architecture or server-less architecture Big Data / Messaging technologies such as Apache Nifi / MiNiFi / Kafka TO BE CONSIDERED . Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to For further information please call me on . I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Dominic Barbet. I look forward to hearing from you. SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER - DV CLEARED KEY SKILLS: SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER / SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER / JAVA DEVELOPER / JAVA ENGINEER / LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER / SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER / DV CLEARED / DV CLEARANCE / DEVELOPPED VETTING / DEVELOPED VETTED / DEEP VETTING / DEEP VETTED / SC CLEARED / SC CLEARANCE / SECURITY CLEARED / SECURITY CLEARANCE