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Platform Development Engineer - (phone number removed) - £33.99/hr - Umbrella Rate Division: Software Architecture Contract Position based at: Digital Product Platform, Manchester Role Overview Platform Development Engineer role within a leading global automotive engineering organisation s digital product and connected vehicle software division, working on next-generation software-defined vehicle platforms and premium in-car digital experiences. Position Description Currently seeking to recruit a Platform Development Engineer for our high-tech Software Development centre in the heart of Manchester. Working alongside our Pioneering Hub to integrate connected technologies in our next generation vehicles to create premium, in car experiences. The Centre is home to Software, IT and Engineering teams and is focused on developing mobile apps and our data analytics capabilities in a culture that is open and innovative. Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Proven experience (ideally 4+ years) in Unix OS and ideally recent experience in container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, etc) and a scripting language (e.g. Python, Bash) Proven experience (ideally 4+ years) of at least one major cloud provider (GCP, AWS, Azure) and Kubernetes experience Strong experience of Site Reliability Engineering practices and principles Strong experience in operational monitoring and dash-boarding for applications (ELK, SonarQube, Prometheus, Grafana) Experience with containers and orchestration frameworks (Docker, k8s) Experience with source code management and version control (Git/GitHub/GitLab) Experience with modern CI/CD tools and techniques Previous involvement in all stages of the software delivery lifecycle Passion for mentoring and technical coaching of engineers Excellent verbal and written communication skills Collaborative skills - being open to pair programming and working closely with engineers in cross functional teams Infrastructure provisioning tools e.g. Terraform, Ansible Good automation skills, including experience with unit testing and automated testing tools Experience of operating enterprise scale production systems alongside monitoring and telemetry practices (SonarQube, Prometheus, Grafana) Solid understanding of networking concepts, technologies, and protocols (TCP/IP, IPSec, HTTP, FTP, DHCP, and DNS) Desirable: Experience of Software Engineering with Go, Java, JavaScript or another language Knowledge of Microservices architectures, RESTful APIs and message queues Experience operating bespoke built enterprise scale cloud-native microservice applications Experience with database technologies such as MySQL or NoSQL technologies (e.g. MongoDB) Additional Information THIS POSITION IS CONFIRMED INSIDE IR35 Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Senior Applied AI Engineer (.NET) We re looking for a Senior Applied AI Engineer to design and deliver production-grade AI-powered features within a modern .NET product environment. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on applying AI in real systems not training models. You ll work with commercial AI platforms such as Anthropic Claude, AWS Bedrock, and OpenAI to build reliable, scalable, and observable features that ship to users. You ll also play a key role in shaping how AI is adopted across the engineering team setting standards, introducing tooling, and leading by example through high-quality, AI-assisted development practices. This role suits someone who has already successfully integrated AI into production products and can bring proven patterns into a growing team. What You ll Do Design and build AI-powered product features within a C# / .NET ecosystem Integrate commercial AI APIs into production systems with a focus on reliability, scalability, and cost control Establish and promote best practices for applied AI engineering across the codebase Lead by example using AI-assisted development workflows Support and mentor engineers adopting tools such as Claude Code or Cursor Build systems with strong observability, logging, and guardrails Contribute to clean, well-structured, and versioned RESTful APIs Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to deliver user-facing AI capabilities Must Have 5+ years of commercial software engineering experience Strong C# / .NET (Core) experience Proven experience designing and shipping AI integrations in production Strong experience integrating paid AI APIs (e.g. OpenAI, Anthropic, Bedrock) Demonstrated ability to set patterns and standards adopted by other engineers Hands-on experience introducing AI-assisted development tools into a team Strong REST API design skills (clean, versioned, observable) Solid SQL experience (MariaDB or MySQL) A strong focus on quality, resilience, and maintainability Nice to Have Experience with AWS (EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3, Bedrock) Practical experience with prompt design, iteration, and evaluation Familiarity with structured outputs, tool use, or function calling Frontend exposure (JavaScript, Vue, Nuxt 3) Experience working in microservices or distributed systems Familiarity with Shape Up methodology Awareness of secure-by-design principles (e.g. ISO 27001) Not the Right Fit If You Focus on training or fine-tuning models rather than applying them Come from a purely data science or research background Prefer Python-heavy environments and don t want to work in .NET Are sceptical of AI-assisted development workflows Haven t worked with commercial AI APIs in production Are looking for a strategy-only or non-hands-on role Why Join Us Work on real-world AI features used in production Be part of a team where AI is treated as an engineering discipline, not a buzzword Influence how AI is adopted across the organisation Hybrid working (2 days in the office) Dedicated training and development budget Clear opportunities for career progression If you want to build high-quality, production AI systems and help shape how modern engineering teams apply AI in practice, we d love to hear from you. Senior Applied AI Engineer (.NET)

MERITUS are recruiting for a Technical Architect to join our client on a permanent basis, supporting the evolution of complex scientific and data-driven platforms within a highly advanced Central Government environment. TECHNICAL ARCHITECT - DIDCOT - 12 MONTH CONTRACT - £850 PER DAY (INSID IR35) - CENTRAL GOVERNMENT / SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGY As a Technical Architect, you will be responsible for reviewing and evolving an existing service-oriented architecture, helping define the next generation of scalable, resilient, and maintainable systems. You will work closely with engineering and delivery teams to establish architectural standards, improve integration patterns, and support the implementation of modern distributed technologies across complex environments. This role would suit an experienced architect with strong experience in enterprise architecture, microservices, messaging systems, API strategy, distributed data flows, and Java-based platforms. Key Responsibilities: Conduct a comprehensive review of the existing architecture, identifying strengths, technical debt, architectural risks, and opportunities for improvement. Assess current service-oriented architecture implementations, including core services, interfaces, and deployment models. Define and document scalable architectural solutions supporting long-term operational resilience, maintainability, and adaptability. Evaluate the use of message bus technologies and event-driven architecture patterns across distributed systems. Analyse and document complex system-wide data flows, including real-time data, metadata, configuration data, and processed experimental data. Assess the suitability of Graph-based API layers and integration models, including GraphQL and federated graph approaches where appropriate. Produce high-level and low-level architectural documentation, diagrams, standards, and technical roadmaps. Define architectural standards for APIs, messaging frameworks, configuration management, and data models. Support the development of hybrid solutions integrating modern services with existing Java-based applications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary development teams to ensure alignment with architectural strategy and best practice. Provide technical leadership and governance across software engineering and integration activities. Support incremental delivery approaches and continuous improvement initiatives. Review software requirements and ensure technical architecture supports future deployment and scalability needs. Drive best practice around service testing, integration testing, test data management, and service lifecycle management. Document key architectural decisions, technical trade-offs, and implementation rationale. Skills & Experience: Proven experience working as a Technical Architect within complex enterprise, government, scientific, defence, or highly regulated environments. Strong background in service-oriented architecture (SOA), distributed systems, and microservices architecture. Experience designing and governing large-scale API and integration strategies. Strong understanding of messaging technologies, message brokers, and event-driven architectures. Experience with GraphQL, graph-based architectures, or alternative API gateway and integration approaches. Strong understanding of real-time data flows, data processing pipelines, and distributed data management. Experience working with Java-based enterprise applications and hybrid legacy-modern integration. Knowledge of cloud-native architecture principles and modern deployment methodologies. Experience producing detailed architectural documentation, standards, and technical governance artefacts. Strong understanding of non-functional requirements including resilience, scalability, reliability, determinism, and maintainability. Experience working within Agile software delivery environments. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly. Experience supporting continuous delivery, DevOps practices, and automated testing strategies. Ability to provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams. Knowledge of secure system design and regulated environments. Got your attention? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for this Technical Architect opportunity, then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. For further information, please contact the MERITUS team today.

Android Developer Hybrid Working - London - 2 days a week on site. Financial Services Lorien's leading banking client is looking for a Android Developer to join them. You'll apply widely accepted software engineering principles and methodologies to design, develop, test, and maintain libraries and applications that support the delivery of native Android apps for the bank. You'll also oversee the quality of work, ensuring it meets exacting standards. This role is based in London. This role will be Via Umbrella. Working in a Hybrid Model of 2 days a week on site. Job Overview Creating prototypes, UI components, and reference demo apps for that will be used by Android teams across the bank. Writing software for automated CI/CD pipelines to automate and ensure controls are in place throughout the SDLC. We continuously deploy our design system libs to production, meaning automation is key in all our processes. Collaborating closely with colleagues from various disciplines, including web and iOS engineers, visual designers , and content and accessibility experts Supporting Android software engineers in other teams as they adopt design system components. Key Skills: Strong Experience working with Kotlin Strong Experience working with Jetpack Compose Strong Experience working with Java Experienced in working with User Interface standards. Knowledge of the key phases of the software delivery lifecycle and established software development methodologies. Extensive experience writing unit and integration tests, along with familiarity with automated code quality tools, visual regression tools, and test-driven development. A deep understanding of Android accessibility guidelines and both automated and manual accessibility testing tools and techniques. Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment, continuously delivering products and solving complex problems as part of a team, with strong written and verbal communication skills. IND_PC3 Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

A global friction welding manufacturer is looking for a Control Systems Engineer to join their team based in the Birmingham area The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and adaptable Engineer with a strong design background. Operating at the Birmingham site, you will be responsible for the design and technical support of industrial control panels and more This is a fantastic opportunity with a multi-national welding company who supply to some the biggest names in the world Role: Control Systems Engineer Office Location: Birmingham Salary: 55,000 - 60,000 The key responsibilities of the Control Systems Engineer role will be: Design, develop, and implement software for industrial control systems within automation, robotics, and machinery environments. Program PLCs, HMIs, and real-time motion control systems for both hydraulic and electric drive applications. Integrate systems across multiple devices and communication protocols (e.g. industrial Ethernet networks). Produce comprehensive technical documentation, including specifications, design details, and test procedures. Support commissioning activities at customer sites, including occasional international travel and short-notice assignments. Contribute to the full software lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, testing, and deployment. Assist with additional tasks as required to support overall project delivery and team objectives. The key requirements of the Control Systems Engineer will be: Strong experience with industrial PLC and HMI programming platforms (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley or similar). Experience integrating motion control and drive systems. Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, or similar. Knowledge of IEC 61131-based programming. Experience with additional programming languages (e.g. C++, C#, JavaScript) is advantageous. Exposure to real-time or embedded control systems is desirable. Ability to produce clear, structured technical documentation across the software lifecycle. Please apply online or contact (url removed) for a confidential conversation Executive Network Group, encompassing Technical Network, Network HR, HSE Network & Procurement People, sourcing mid to senior level management for automotive, aerospace, engineering and manufacturing industrial sectors, with a portfolio of services including executive search, advertising, MRO for permanent and interim contract recruitment services

Technical Lead - TypeScript / Node.js As a Technical Lead, you ll work directly with the founder to shape the technical vision and execution of a high-growth startup backed by a larger, established group. You ll lead a talented engineering squad, drive architectural decisions, and deliver scalable backend systems that support thousands of users-all while influencing the strategic direction of the product. This is a hands-on leadership role where you ll combine deep technical expertise with mentorship, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-moving startup environment. The Role Technical Strategy & Leadership Work alongside the founder to define and evolve the technical roadmap Lead architectural design and critical technology decisions Champion engineering best practices, code quality, and technical excellence Mentor, coach, and grow engineers at all levels Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and innovation Backend Architecture & Development Architect, build, and scale backend services and RESTful APIs Design, optimise, and maintain MongoDB database solutions Improve system reliability, performance, and scalability Resolve complex production issues with robust solutions Implement microservices and modern backend patterns Collaboration & Delivery Partner with Product, Design, and the founder to deliver high-impact outcomes Participate in hiring and technical interviews to grow the engineering team Drive improvements in processes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices Ensure effective planning, estimation, and execution across initiatives Core Technical Expertise You ll thrive in this role if you have strong experience with: MongoDB (data modelling, indexing, aggregation pipelines, performance tuning) Node.js and the wider JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem RESTful API design and distributed systems AWS or similar cloud platforms Microservices architecture CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices GitHub workflows Observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog) Docker and Kubernetes Tech Stack You ll be working with: Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript Express.js, Fastify MongoDB AWS Vue.js, Nuxt.js Nice to Have AI Experience Not essential, but highly desirable: Integrating AI/ML models into production systems Working with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) Prompt engineering AI workflow tools (LangChain, Flowise) Building internal AI-powered automation tools Why This Role is Exciting Work directly with the founder on a startup backed by a larger, established group Influence the technical and product direction from the ground up Hands-on leadership in a fast-moving, high-impact environment Benefits We genuinely invest in our people. You ll enjoy: Hybrid Working Flexible working hours 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 2 Christmas shutdown days Option to purchase an additional week of leave Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Technical Lead - TypeScript / Node.js

6 month contract - Inside IR35 (Umbrella) - Investment Banking Location: London or Glasgow 50% office presence required The Candidate: Will be responsible for the full development lifecycle of a project from design, to deployment in production and post release supportability. Will ensure end-deliverables are clearly defined and communicated; ensure that stakeholders are kept informed of each deliverable's progress, issues and risks. Will pro-actively manage risk & issues - escalating where appropriate - ensuring delivery progress is maintained. Will work in projects with an agile methodology delivering incremental deliverables that improve the business functionality whilst limiting risk to Production systems Will work closely with the business, operations and development teams to design, deliver and implement future state architecture. Will partner with the architecture teams to ensure robust design and adherence to bank wide architectural goals. Will design solutions that align technology roadmaps to business strategy and conduct high- quality functional design, system, integration testing and UAT. Will work closely with Production Management APS to deliver a stable & reliable platform under all necessary controls Knowledge, Skill and Experience 8+ years' experience in commercial software development. Strong core Java and backend engineering skills, with experience designing, building and maintaining reliable, scalable applications. Good SQL skills and experience working with relational databases. Experience with test-driven development, delivery automation and good software engineering practices. Experience with message-driven architectures and event-driven systems would be beneficial. Experience with Kafka, Kafka Streams or Kafka Connect would also be beneficial. Experience working with applications deployed in Kubernetes environments would also be beneficial. Has experience working in Unix / Linux operation systems. Has experience working with SDLC tools: Jira, BitBucket, Artifactory, Jenkins, etc Has experience working in a global team, helping others through pair programming and knowledge sharing and helping the team improve their development practices. Shows excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Has a can-do attitude, can partner with others inside and outside of the development team to investigate issues, drive conversations to find and agree solutions and communicate those solutions to a diverse set of stakeholders. Will be able to partner with business, operations, developers, architects and infrastructure teams to help. Participate and involvement in shaping the future platform i.e. Design sessions Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in C++, Ada, Java, or Rust to join their dynamic Simulation Software Department. Key Responsibilities: Improving reliability and reducing technical debt within the Simulation Software Department Working in an agile manner closely with customers to understand and meet their needs Resolving complex issues and ensuring the reliability of Command-and-Control Systems Developing deep knowledge of the architecture to make the platform reliable and resilient Implementing durable fixes to identified root causes Working with CI/CD pipelines and writing Automated Test Scripts Job Requirements: Experience in Software Engineering Proficiency in C++, Java, or Rust with a willingness to learn and develop in Ada Understanding of key software development concepts within an Agile environment Experience of performance tuning and root-cause analysis Willingness to build deep system architecture understanding Desirable Skills: Prior experience with the Ada programming language Benefits: Company bonus Pension with a maximum total contribution of up to 14% Opportunity for paid overtime Up to 15 additional days of Flexi Leave Support for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking Healthcare Cash Plan If you are a skilled Software Engineer looking for an opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's expert team!

Senior Software Developer (Frontend) Contract: 3-month rolling contract Client: Government / Public Sector Rate: Up to £470 inside IR35, higher rates available for exceptional candidates Clearance: Active SC Start Date: ASAP Location Predominantly remote, with travel up to once per month . On-site locations may vary and can include Sheffield, Leeds, or London . Role Overview Frontend-focused Senior Software Developer to join the Technical Capability Team. This role will focus on building and maintaining high-quality user-facing services within a secure government environment, following modern engineering best practices. Key Skills & Experience Required Strong frontend development experience JavaScript and TypeScript Node.js Ruby Nunjucks Strong experience practicing Test-Driven Development (TDD) Desirable Experience Experience working within UK government or public sector environments Familiarity with modern agile delivery teams Working on scalable, user-centric digital services

Full Stack Engineer (TDD / C# / JavaScript) We are hiring a Full Stack Software Engineer with a strong test-driven development (TDD) background to help build the next generation of a mission-critical cybersecurity and communications platform used globally. This is a hands-on role focused on designing and delivering partner API integrations across a complex security ecosystem - including endpoint pro click apply for full job details

As a Software Engineer are you looking to join an organisation offering increased autonomy? You have the opportunity to join a global force with a Glasgow base boasting over 35 years of success in their field through their policy of nurturing and developing talent. Working across the full SDLC you will play an integral role within business critical projects utilizing your skills within Java and Spring while working within Microservices architecture. You will also gain further exposure to cutting edge and emerging UI/ web technologies most notably HTML, CSS, JavaScript and React. You will become part of the organisation at an exciting point of transformation and change joining a growing team which has been supported by a new Solutions Architect and Software Development Manager who have recently joined, bringing with them a wealth of technical expertise. This is a business who have successfully hired and onboarded numerous team members throughout the last year while operating fully remotely and plan to continue implementing flexible working options indefinitely. In addition to a competitive salary you will also receive a generous benefits package inclusive of annual bonus and company perks. Curious? Contact me for more details on , or message me directly on LinkedIn.

We are working with a small engineering business based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, developing software and hardware for professional audio systems used in live environments, touring, and installation. Due to ongoing development work, they are looking for a Java Developer to join their R&D team, contributing to a core application used in audio control and system configuration click apply for full job details

Description Role Overview A leading markets organisation is expanding its E-Trading and Algorithmic Execution capability and is seeking experienced server-side Java engineers to join a cross-asset execution technology team. The role supports low-latency trading and execution platforms across Fixed Income, FX, and Futures, operating in a front-office, market-facing environment click apply for full job details

Principal Software Engineer / Developer (Java SpringBoot AWS) London / WFH to £120k Are you an experienced Java focussed Software Engineer, with technical project leadership and client facing skills? You could be progressing your career at a global technology consultancy. As a Principal Software Engineer you will lead client projects, often long term technical transformations, designing, developing a click apply for full job details

Location Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, York. Existing CO staff can work in the their original contractual work location. Existing Civil Servants working in all other departments can work in Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle & York. External candidates can work in Bristol, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle & York. About the job Job summary We're seeking a Software Developer experienced in back end (with focus on data pipelines) as well as wider technologies. You can code in Python and have experience of ETL systems e.g., Apache Spark or similar. During the interview, it will be beneficial to share and walk the panel through any historic code you have written. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting project in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Automation and Data analysis The ideal candidate will be proactive and collaborative, with a passion for clean, maintainable code and modern development practices. They are familiar with AGILE methodology, but are equally able to take ownership for key deliverables and can deliver autonomously. Knowledge working with AI solution implementation is advantageous but not essential. Job description You will join the Cabinet Office Digital, Data, Insights and AI team as a Software Developer in a multidisciplinary Agile team, delivering services for a large data warehouse and analytics platform (GRID). As a software engineer, you will initially have a core focus on back-end development. You will: Lead development of data engineering requirements from requirement through to live support. Complete information assurance activities for data transfers containing sensitive data (e.g., Data Protection Impact Assessments, Privacy Notices). Carry out performance and incident monitoring to ensure the smooth running of data services. Support the wider team with broader priorities, including front-end design. Coach and mentor junior developers, sharing good engineering practices. The role responsibility may slowly change over time. Your main focus will be: Python and Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) processes. You will require knowledge of: PySpark (AWS Glue) to build scalable data pipelines. AWS Lake Formation to implement Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC). Apache Iceberg to store data and optimise query performance. Key broader technologies used by the wider team: Python as the primary programming language for general tasks. TypeScript to design front-end services using React. JavaScript/Node.js for backend services. YAML/JSON (CloudFormation) and Terraform (HCL) for infrastructure as code. Terraform, CodePipeline, and GitHub Actions for infrastructure deployment. Amazon Web Services (AWS) for hosting digital services. Kubernetes and Docker for containerisation. Apache Iceberg, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and Redis as databases. OpenSearch for vector stores used for storing and querying high-dimensional embeddings. Knowledge graphs, including the use of triplestores for storing and querying RDF data. Amazon Bedrock for hosting LLMs. GOV.UK Design System for interface design. Person specification This role is aligned with the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework, Software Developer role: Availability and capacity management You can (working knowledge): Manage service components to ensure they meet business needs and key performance indicators (KPIs). Development process optimisation You can (awareness): Explain the importance of developing process efficiency and the common ways in which processes are optimised Support specific activities to improve development processes Identify obvious deficiencies. Information security You can (practitioner): Design solutions and services with security controls included, specifically engineered to mitigate security threats. Modern development standards You can (practitioner): Apply modern development standards and support others in applying them. Programming and build (software engineering) You can (practitioner): Collaborate with others when necessary to review specifications Use the agreed specifications to design, code, test and document programs or scripts of medium-to-high complexity, using the right standards and tools. Prototyping: You can (practitioner): Approach prototyping as a team activity, actively soliciting prototypes and testing with others Establish design patterns and iterate them Use a variety of prototyping methods and choose the most appropriate. Service support You can (working knowledge): Help fix service faults following agreed procedures Carry out maintenance tasks on service support infrastructure. Systems design You can (working knowledge): Translate logical designs into physical designs Produce detailed designs Effectively document all work using required standards, methods and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate Design systems characterised by managed levels of risk, manageable business and technical complexity, and meaningful impact Work with well understood technology and identify appropriate patterns. Systems integration You can (working knowledge): Build and test simple interfaces between systems Work on more complex integration as part of a wider team. User focus You can (practitioner): Collaborate with user researchers and can represent users internally Explain the difference between user needs and the desires of the user Champion user research to focus on all users Prioritise and define approaches to understand the user story, guiding others in doing so Offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to use.

Location: London Use data engineering to help keep the UK safe We're looking for Data Engineers with hands on experience designing and building data solutions to join multidisciplinary product teams delivering secure, high impact systems at the heart of UK national security. The role As a Data Engineer, you'll sit within a multidisciplinary product team , working alongside software engineers, data scientists, product owners, business analysts and delivery managers. You'll design, build and operate secure data applications and products , using a mix of modern cloud technologies, on premise platforms and long established systems. You'll follow Agile and DevSecOps principles to deliver reliable solutions that support MI5's critical operations. What you'll be doing In this role, you will: Design and implement moderate to complex data pipelines and data flows Build and manage data integration solutions across multiple sources Support analytics, business intelligence and investigative capabilities Work closely with users to deliver new features and improve existing products Identify and fix defects, creating automated tests to maintain assurance Take ownership of complex problems, breaking them down and prioritising delivery Apply modern engineering approaches, including CI/CD and Agile practices Share knowledge, mentor colleagues and help define what good looks like Contribute to Communities of Practice and cross organisation initiatives The technology Our tech stacks vary by product and may include: SQL and NoSQL databases Commercial and bespoke platforms Data processing and integration tools such as AWS Glue, Apache Spark, Airbyte, NiFi, Fivetran or similar Programming languages including Python, Java, SQL, Scala, PL/SQL or SAS Data and analytics tools such as Jupyter, Kibana, SAS and AWS services You'll work with a wide range of data models and formats , from structured and unstructured data to geo enabled and graph based models. Who we're looking for You'll be someone who can demonstrate: Experience delivering data engineering solutions within a development team Confidence designing and implementing data integration and processing pipelines Comfort learning and using a wide range of technologies Experience working with Agile and CI/CD approaches An understanding of good design patterns and secure engineering practices Strong communication skills with both technical and non technical colleagues A willingness to support and mentor others in an inclusive environment Interested? Apply via Civil Service Jobs to see full details, including the selection process and security requirements.

Pay up to £92,522, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Are you ready to lead at scale - shaping how complex digital services are built, mentoring engineers and influencing senior leaders across one of the UK's largest technology organisations? As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll join our Engineering community, providing technical leadership across multiple agile teams delivering critical public services. You'll sit at the intersection of deep technical expertise and strategic leadership, helping define engineering direction while remaining close to the realities of delivery. You'll work on high profile, business critical services that support millions of citizens every day - from core benefit systems like Universal Credit and Working Age Services, to Digital Payments Services, which process around £230bn in payments annually. This is a rare opportunity to influence how modern software engineering is done at true national scale, within a complex, safety critical environment where quality, resilience and trust really matter. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience leading and influencing multiple engineering teams, setting direction and supporting engineers to do their best work Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non technical stakeholders, including senior leaders, and influence decisions at that level Strong, hands on knowledge of modern open source technologies, such as Java, JavaScript and Node.js Deep experience building and running systems in cloud environments (AWS or Azure), including APIs, RESTful services and microservice architectures Strong practical experience using Test Driven Development (TDD) to build reliable, maintainable software Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases, such as Postgres, MySQL or MongoDB You and your role As our Lead Software Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across a portfolio of teams and products, shaping how we design, build, test and run software across DWP Digital. You'll work closely with architects, product managers and delivery leaders to define medium to long term strategies for our services, ensuring they are resilient, secure and fit for the future. You'll be working on either: Working Age Services Digital -supporting some of the UK government's most high profile citizen facing services, including Universal Credit and the green field Jobs and Careers Service. Or Digital Payments Services - responsible for payment platforms that support 22 million citizens and handle roughly a third of the UK's BACS traffic. You'll guide teams through complex technical decisions, promote modern engineering practices, and help embed consistent standards across the wider engineering community. While this is a senior leadership role, it remains grounded in real delivery - you'll understand the systems, the trade offs and the day to day challenges facing engineering teams. This role will suit someone who enjoys complexity, cares deeply about quality and engineering excellence, and is motivated by purposeful work. Your decisions will shape how critical public services are delivered, ensuring they remain reliable, scalable and trusted by the people who depend on them. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer pay up to £92,522. That's £80,267 salary plus a Digital Allowance of up to £12,255 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.