Senior Backend Developer (Java / Spring Boot / AWS)

Posted October 8, 2026
£500 - £600 per day
London - Infrequent on site requirement
Contract

Senior Backend Developer (Java / Spring Boot / AWS)

Rate: £500 – £600 Outside IR35
Location: London – 3 times on site a month
Duration: 6 months initial

The role:

I’m working with a financial services organisation that needs a Senior Backend Developer to build and maintain cloud-based services on AWS. The work is hands-on and includes code reviews and input into technical decisions.

Responsibilities:

Build REST and event-driven microservices in Java and Spring Boot
Deploy and support services on AWS (e.g. ECS/EKS, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS)
Own services from design through to production support
Maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation or CDK)
Review code and contribute to architecture decisions

Essential skills:

Commercial experience with Java 21 and Spring Boot
Building and running applications on AWS
Microservices and API design

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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AWS / TypeScript Integration Engineer

Posted
£550 - £600 per day
London, Hybrid
Contract

AWS / TypeScript Integration Engineer

Location: London (1-2 day per week onsite)
Day Rate: £595 per day Outside IR35
Duration: 6 Months – initial

We are currently supporting a leading FTSE 100 Wealth & Asset Management organisation in their search for an experienced AWS / TypeScript Integration Engineer to join a key integration and transformation programme.

This role is suited to a technically strong engineer with proven experience designing and delivering enterprise integrations within cloud-native environments. You will work closely with business stakeholders, third-party vendors, architects, and engineering teams to develop scalable, secure, and robust integration solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Gather and analyse integration requirements from business and third-party stakeholders.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define and agree integration patterns and approaches.
Design end-to-end integration solutions across multiple systems and platforms.
Work alongside the Integration Manager to coordinate and support integration delivery activities.
Present solutions within architecture review boards and technical governance forums.
Develop and maintain BDD test scenarios using Cucumber.
Support QA and end-to-end testing activities.
Define deployment, migration, release, and cutover strategies for integration components.
Ensure integration solutions align with enterprise architecture and security standards.

Required Technical Skills

Backend Development:TypeScript, Node.js
Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Terraform
AWS Services: API Gateway, Lambda, ECS, Kubernetes
Testing: Cucumber, Mockito

Experience & Attributes

Strong experience delivering enterprise integration solutions.
Proven solution design and technical architecture capability.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to engage effectively with both business and technical audiences.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience working within large and complex enterprise environments.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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Lead Data Architect / Modeller

Posted October 7, 2026
£700 - £750 per day
London / remote
Contract

Lead Data Architect / Modeller – Fintech

£700-750/day outside IR35

London-based

Short-term initial engagement – 3-months

Working with a Fintech who are looking for a Lead Data Architect / Modeller to ensure the platform’s data is structured correctly from the outset and can scale with business demand – this will be for someone to own the long-term data architecture and modelling between the engineering team who are focused on building and the analytics team who are consuming data.

Lead Data Architect / Modeller, responsibilities:

Define business-led conceptual data model across operational processes
Design / shape the operational data architecture
Ensure enterprise data models are scalable, consistent and reusable
Help define the semantic layer
Work closely with business stakeholders to understand how processes operate
Challenge requirements
Review existing direction and identify architectural or modelling issues

Lead Data Architect / Modeller, key skills:

Strong Data Architecture and Data Modelling background
Fintech background
Excellent conceptual and logical data modelling experience
Experience designing data structures supporting operational workflows / case management
Strong understanding of business requirements and the ability to translate them into scalable data models
Modern event-driven architecture experience
Strong stakeholder engagement and the confidence to challenge the business and engineering teams where appropriate
Able to operate at both business/conceptual level and technical architecture level

Lead Data Architect / Modeller, FinTech, Snowflake, outside IR35

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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Security Engineering Consultant

Posted
£550 - £650 per day
London / Bristol once a week on site - can be very remote
Contract

Security Engineer / Security Consultant (Application Security & Threat Modelling)

Rate – £550 – £650 Outside IR35
Duration – 6 months initial
Location – Bristol / London (once a week / remote)

Role overview:

A leading Financial Services is seeking an experienced Security Engineering Consultant on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be embedded within engineering tribes, providing security consultancy and guidance to development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

The primary focus of the role is threat modelling. The consultant will conduct threat models for new and existing products, identify risks at the design stage and work with developers to mitigate those threats during development, ensuring that products are secure by design.

Key responsibilities:

Conduct and document threat models across products and services, from initial design through to delivery
Work with development teams to mitigate identified threats during development
Provide security consultancy and guidance to engineers, product owners and architects
Embed secure development practices across the SDLC and support the adoption of DevSecOps
Support application security activities, including secure design reviews and security testing
Manage and improve vulnerability management processes, supporting teams with prioritisation and remediation
Produce threat modelling diagrams and supporting documentation for use by delivery teams
Support the development of security knowledge within engineering teams

Essential requirements:

Significant experience in threat modelling – experience using IriusRisk or comparable threat modelling tools
Experience in application security, with detailed knowledge of OWASP standards and web application security
Experience of DevSecOps practices, including integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines
Knowledge of the secure SDLC within agile delivery environments
Experience of vulnerability management
Working knowledge of Kubernetes and container security
The ability to communicate security risks clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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Software Systems Engineer

Posted
£55000 - £60000 per annum
Bridgend
Permanent

Software Systems Engineer

Location: Bridgend

Salary: £60,000

Employment: Permanent

We are looking for an experienced Software Systems Engineer to join a specialist engineering business developing software and control systems for complex automated machinery.

This is a hands-on engineering role sitting at the point where software meets physical hardware. You will take responsibility for the design, development, testing and ongoing maintenance of software used across both existing and future products.

A key part of the position will involve supporting and developing existing VB.NET control software, alongside contributing to future software projects using the most appropriate technologies.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and maintain software and control systems for automated machinery.
Analyse software requirements based on product specifications and customer requirements.
Develop software using VB.NET and other appropriate technologies.
Produce system specifications covering software design, interfaces and product requirements.
Develop test plans, procedures and supporting technical documentation.
Work closely with engineering, product development and production teams throughout the design, build and testing lifecycle.
Integrate software with physical hardware and machine control systems.
Investigate and resolve software and system issues across development, testing and live environments.
Implement bug fixes, system modifications and product enhancements.
Support the continued development and maintenance of existing VB.NET control systems.
Liaise with customers, contractors and other technical stakeholders where required.
Provide occasional support for installations at customer sites internationally.

Experience Required

5+ years’ commercial software development experience.
Strong experience developing software using VB.NET.
Previous software development experience within an engineering, manufacturing, automation or machine-control environment.
Experience or a strong understanding of software interacting with physical hardware.
An understanding of machine control and/or motion control systems.
HND, degree or equivalent experience within Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering or a related discipline.

About You

You will be comfortable working on complex engineering systems and taking ownership of software throughout the full development lifecycle.

You should be able to work independently while collaborating closely with software, engineering and production teams, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose issues involving both software and hardware.

This would suit a Software Engineer who enjoys working on real-world engineering products, where the software you develop directly controls and interacts with physical machinery.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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SC Cleared Lead AI Engineer - AI Adoption & Governance

Posted
£525 - £550 per day
London
Contract

SC Cleared Lead AI Engineer – AI Adoption & Governance

£550 per day | Inside IR35 | 6 Months | Mainly Remote

We’re seeking an experienced SC Cleared Lead AI Engineer to drive AI adoption, governance, and engineering best practice across a large-scale organisation. This is a senior technical leadership role focused on establishing standards, defining guardrails, and enabling teams to adopt AI technologies safely, effectively, and at scale.

You’ll combine hands-on AI engineering expertise with strategic influence, helping delivery teams integrate modern AI tooling while building sustainable communities of practice and adoption frameworks.

Active SC Clearance is essential and must be in place at the point of application.

Key Responsibilities

Lead AI adoption initiatives and establish engineering standards, guardrails, and best practices.
Evaluate emerging AI technologies and translate innovation into practical, reusable solutions.
Build and support communities of practice, champions networks, and knowledge-sharing forums.
Deliver coaching, mentoring, and targeted training to increase organisational AI capability.
Partner with stakeholders, suppliers, and technology providers to promote consistent approaches to AI implementation.
Identify and resolve barriers to AI adoption across governance, tooling, security, data, and delivery functions.
Design and run proofs of value, measuring outcomes against defined hypotheses and success criteria.
Work directly with engineering teams to embed AI capabilities into real-world delivery environments.
Provide expert guidance on AI risk, governance, security, quality, and maintainability considerations.

Essential Skills & Experience

Active SC Clearance (essential).
Strong hands-on experience building and deploying agentic AI solutions.
Expertise in model selection, prompt engineering, agent orchestration, and tool integration.
Experience applying AI across the Software Development Lifecycle, including code generation, testing, documentation, code review, and modernisation activities.
Practical exposure to AI engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Codex, Kiro, MCP, or similar technologies.
Proven track record defining and implementing engineering standards adopted across multiple teams or programmes.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.
Experience building capability through coaching, mentoring, training, or community leadership.

Desirable Experience

Software engineering background within complex enterprise environments.
Knowledge of Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, AI gateways, model routing, authentication, and cost optimisation.
Experience evaluating AI tools and techniques using structured assessment frameworks.
Understanding of AI evaluation methodologies, testing frameworks, and performance measurement.
Awareness of security, governance, privacy, and assurance considerations relating to AI adoption.

What’s on Offer?

£550 per day
Inside IR35
6-month contract
Mainly remote working
Active SC clearance required
Opportunity to shape AI adoption and engineering standards at scale
Work with cutting-edge AI technologies and emerging agentic frameworks

If you’re an SC-cleared AI Engineer with experience driving adoption, governance, and hands-on implementation of AI tooling at scale, we’d like to hear from you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Platform Engineer, AWS

Posted
£500 - £550 per day
South West, Hybrid
Contract

Platform Engineer, AWS

Role: Platform Engineer
Length: 6 Months
Rate: £550 per day
IR35: Outside IR35
Start: ASAP

We’re currently supporting a leading organisation in their search for an experienced Platform Engineer to join a high-performing cloud engineering team on an initial 6-month contract.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the design, automation and ongoing enhancement of a large-scale cloud platform, ensuring it remains secure, scalable, resilient and cost-effective. You’ll work closely with engineering, security and operations teams to deliver robust cloud infrastructure and improve platform capabilities through automation and Infrastructure as Code.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement and maintain core cloud platform services, networking and security controls.
Build and enhance Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and automation tooling.
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support efficient cloud delivery.
Monitor platform performance, security and availability, driving proactive improvements and issue resolution.
Support incident management and operational excellence across cloud environments.
Continually optimise platform scalability, resilience and cloud costs.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and security teams to improve cloud engineering practices.

Skills & Experience Required

Strong experience working within cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure or GCP).
Proven expertise with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
Strong scripting and automation skills, ideally Python.
Hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
Good understanding of cloud security, governance and best practices.
Experience supporting highly available, scalable cloud platforms.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.
Previous experience within regulated environments is advantageous.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Senior DevOps Engineer (DV)

Posted October 6, 2026
Up to £750 per day + Inside IR-35
Central London - 3 days per week on site
Contract

Senior DevOps Engineer

Active MoD/UKSV DV Mandatory

£750/day Inside IR-35 initially until the end of April 2027

Central London – 3 days/week

We are supporting a major programme within the UK Defence sector and are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to play a key role in the design, build and operation of secure, cloud-native platforms on AWS.

Working within a highly skilled engineering environment, you will help drive DevOps best practice, automate infrastructure and deployment pipelines, and support the delivery of critical services in a complex and security-conscious setting. This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer who can combine strong technical capability with leadership, mentoring and stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build and maintain scalable AWS cloud infrastructure.
Develop and enhance Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform.
Build, optimise and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support rapid and reliable delivery.
Champion DevOps culture, automation and engineering best practice across delivery teams.
Improve platform resilience, observability, security and operational performance.
Work closely with software engineers, architects and senior stakeholders to deliver platform capabilities.
Support containerised workloads and cloud-native deployments.
Lead technical discussions, provide guidance to engineers and contribute to strategic decisions around platform engineering.

Required Skills & Experience

Extensive hands-on DevOps or Platform Engineering experience within complex enterprise or government environments.
Strong AWS expertise across core services, networking, security and platform design.
Proven experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code methodologies.
Strong CI/CD experience using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions or similar.
Containerisation and orchestration experience, including Kubernetes and Docker.
Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash or similar.
Experience implementing monitoring, logging and observability solutions.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience operating in secure or regulated environments.

Desirable Experience

Previous Defence, MoD or National Security project experience.
Experience with AWS EKS and modern platform engineering practices.
Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and cloud security controls.
Familiarity with Agile delivery environments.
AWS certifications.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Service Designer (SC Essential | DV Desirable)

Posted
£600 - £800 per day
London
Contract

Service Designer (SC Essential | DV Desirable)

£600-£800 per day | Inside IR35 | 6 Months + Extensions | London (3 Days per Week) | SC Clearance Required

We’re seeking an experienced Service Designer to join a cutting-edge AI programme within the Defence sector, helping to shape complex services that support critical operational and strategic outcomes across Government and Defence.

This is an opportunity to work on a high-profile transformation initiative where User-Centred Design (UCD), Service Design and Artificial Intelligence are driving the future of service delivery. You’ll work within multidisciplinary teams to design end-to-end services that are intuitive, accessible and effective for a diverse range of users and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead service design activities across Discovery, Alpha, Beta and Live phases.
Map and improve complex end-to-end services, user journeys and organisational processes.
Apply User-Centred Design methodologies to understand user needs and pain points.
Create service blueprints, ecosystem maps, process maps and customer journeys.
Facilitate workshops, co-design sessions and stakeholder engagement activities.
Collaborate closely with User Researchers, UX Designers, Product Managers, Business Analysts and Technical Architects.
Translate research insights into actionable service improvements.
Design services that align with GDS Service Standards and Government best practice.
Support the delivery of AI-enabled services by ensuring they are usable, accessible and trusted by users.
Influence senior stakeholders and drive service transformation across complex environments.

Essential Experience

Proven experience as a Service Designer delivering large-scale digital transformation programmes.
Strong understanding of User-Centred Design (UCD) principles and practices.
Significant experience working within Central Government organisations.
Strong knowledge of GDS Service Standard and Government Digital delivery frameworks.
Experience creating service blueprints, journey maps and operating models.
Skilled in facilitating workshops and engaging diverse stakeholder groups.
Experience working in Agile multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Active SC Clearance is essential.

Highly Desirable

Current MOD DV Clearance.
Previous experience delivering within the Defence sector.
Experience supporting AI, Data or Emerging Technology programmes.
Knowledge of MOD, Defence Digital or wider National Security environments.
Experience working on complex transformation programmes involving multiple user groups and organisations.

Contract Details

Duration: 6 Months + Extensions
Location: London (3 days per week onsite)
IR35: Inside IR35
SC Cleared Rate: Up to £600 per day
DV Cleared Rate: Up to £800 per day
Clearance: Active SC Clearance required. MOD DV highly desirable.
Start Date: ASAP

This role is ideal for a Service Designer passionate about applying UCD, GDS principles and AI innovation to solve complex challenges within Defence and Government. You’ll play a key role in designing secure, effective and user-centred services that support critical national capabilities.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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UX/UI Designer (SC Essential | DV Desirable)

Posted
£550 - £800 per day
London
Contract

UX/UI Designer (SC Essential | DV Desirable)

£600-£800 per day | Inside IR35 | 6 Months + Extensions | London (3 Days per Week) | SC Clearance Required

We’re seeking an experienced UX/UI Designer to join a cutting-edge AI programme within the Defence sector, helping to shape the next generation of intelligent, user-centred digital services for critical government operations.

This is an opportunity to work on a high-profile transformation initiative where User-Centred Design, accessibility and emerging AI capabilities are at the heart of service delivery. You’ll work within multidisciplinary Agile teams alongside User Researchers, Service Designers, Product Managers, Architects and Engineers to deliver exceptional user experiences across complex Defence environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead UX and UI design activities across the full product lifecycle.
Create user journeys, service blueprints, wireframes, prototypes and high-fidelity designs.
Apply User-Centred Design (UCD) principles to solve complex user and business challenges.
Collaborate closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders across Defence and Government.
Plan and facilitate workshops, design reviews and stakeholder engagement sessions.
Conduct usability testing and iterate designs based on research findings.
Ensure all designs meet accessibility standards and best practice.
Contribute to and evolve design systems and reusable pattern libraries.
Support AI-enabled product development through intuitive and explainable user experiences.
Champion GDS standards and evidence-based design decision making.

Essential Experience

Proven experience as a UX/UI Designer delivering complex digital products and services.
Strong understanding of User-Centred Design (UCD) methodologies.
Experience working to GDS Service Standard and Government Digital principles.
Demonstrable experience delivering projects within Central Government.
Excellent skills in Figma, prototyping and interaction design.
Strong knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design standards.
Experience working within Agile multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
Active SC Clearance is essential.

Highly Desirable

Current MOD DV Clearance.
Previous experience delivering within the Defence sector.
Experience working on AI, Data or Emerging Technology programmes.
Knowledge of Defence Digital, MOD or wider National Security environments.
Experience supporting Discovery, Alpha, Beta and Live phases.

Contract Details

Duration: 6 Months + Extensions
Location: London (3 days per week onsite)
IR35: Inside IR35
SC Cleared Rate: Up to £600 per day
DV Cleared Rate: Up to £800 per day
Clearance: Active SC Clearance required. MOD DV highly desirable.
Start Date: ASAP

This role would suit a UX/UI professional passionate about applying UCD, GDS and AI innovation within a Defence environment, helping to deliver secure, accessible and impactful services that support critical national capabilities.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.