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Senior Software Engineers Location : Manchester Salary: £48,782 to £58,194, including a concessionary payment of £2,658. The final amount depends on your skills and experience. You’ll also receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500, split into two payments: £1,750 on arrival and £1,750 after successfully completing probation. In the future, there may … from terrorism, cyber-attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ, you’ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasises teamwork. The role As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in solving mission-critical challenges. You’ll contribute to the architecture and design of both new and existing systems, establish and promote … best practices, and deliver high-quality software solutions. Drawing on your expertise in various software engineering methodologies, you’ll introduce fresh ideas and innovative approaches that make a real impact at the core of our mission: keeping the UK safe, both in the real world and online. This is a practical, impact-driven role with plenty of More ❯

Head of Software Engineering My client, a forward-thinking company, is seeking a visionary Head of Software Engineering to lead and evolve their engineering function. This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine impact on people's lives through accessible and inclusive technology solutions. We would also consider exceptional … candidates who have been an Engineering Manager or Principal Software Engineer and are now ready to take the next step into a senior leadership role. If you're a strategic and hands-on tech leader with strong energy, excellent communication skills , and a passion for driving innovation , challenging the status quo , and shaping the future of digital platforms … this role could be your perfect fit. As Head of Software Engineering , you’ll take ownership of the engineering function — shaping the technical vision, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality digital solutions. This role reports directly to the CTO and will see you working closely with the wider leadership More ❯

Head of Software Engineering My client, a forward-thinking financial company, is seeking a visionary Head of Software Engineering to lead and evolve their engineering function. This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine impact on people's lives through accessible and inclusive financial solutions. If you're a … on tech leader ready to drive innovation, challenge the status quo, and shape the future of digital platforms, this role could be your perfect fit. The Role: Head of Software Engineering As Head of Engineering, you’ll take ownership of the engineering function—shaping the technical vision, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring the delivery of … of technical excellence. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Lead and develop a talented team of engineers with a focus on growth, inclusion, and ownership. Define and deliver a forward-looking engineering roadmap aligned with business goals. Champion a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement. Technology Delivery Oversee the design and development of scalable and secure digital products. Implement best More ❯

Head of Software Engineering My client, a forward-thinking financial company, is seeking a visionary Head of Software Engineering to lead and evolve their engineering function. This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation making a genuine impact on people's lives through accessible and inclusive financial solutions. If you're a … on tech leader ready to drive innovation, challenge the status quo, and shape the future of digital platforms, this role could be your perfect fit. The Role: Head of Software Engineering As Head of Engineering, you’ll take ownership of the engineering function—shaping the technical vision, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring the delivery of … of technical excellence. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Lead and develop a talented team of engineers with a focus on growth, inclusion, and ownership. Define and deliver a forward-looking engineering roadmap aligned with business goals. Champion a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement. Technology Delivery Oversee the design and development of scalable and secure digital products. Implement best More ❯

from terrorism, cyber attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ, you'll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasises teamwork. The role As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in solving mission critical challenges. You'll contribute to the architecture and design of both new and existing systems, establish and promote … best practices, and deliver high quality software solutions. Drawing on your expertise in various software engineering methodologies, you'll introduce fresh ideas and innovative approaches that make a real impact at the core of our mission: keeping the UK safe, both in the real world and online. You'll bring a genuine enthusiasm for discovering and applying … new software engineering techniques. As part of a wider network of peers, you'll collaborate and learn from others. With your experience, you'll set the standard, introduce innovative ways of working, and identify new priorities. Whether leading and mentoring a team or acting as the technical expert within a high performing group, you'll apply your knowledge More ❯

Are you an experienced software engineer looking to lead a high-performing team, drive innovation, and shape the future of cutting-edge applications? A leading organisation in the financial services sector is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their team in Manchester. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £110,000 - £120,000, a 20% bonus … and an exceptional benefits package. About the Role As the Lead Software Engineer working with a team of Full Stack Software Engineers, you will oversee the strategic development and delivery of Java, React, and Python-based applications, ensuring their scalability, robustness, and performance. Working on-site three days per week, you’ll lead talented teams and play a … pivotal role in advancing software engineering practices, tools, and methodologies to support a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Key Responsibilities Define and execute the software engineering strategy, aligning with business objectives and priorities. Lead, mentor, and inspire software engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Drive the architecture and development of full-stack applications More ❯

There's a Musician in Every Human Being. Our purpose is to empower those who have not and cannot. Together, we are Music Tribe. DSP Software Engineering Leader Manchester, United Kingdom Job Title, Internal Innovation Software DSP Leader Full-time Our Values Our Culture The DSP Software Engineering Leader will lead and drive DSP software engineering initiatives for audio and musical instruments, ensuring superior sound quality, efficiency, and brand experience. Develop and implement cutting-edge DSP strategies, leveraging digital twin technologies, AI-driven enhancements, and automation to optimize performance and cost. - Strong Ownership and Execution Mindset: Demonstrate accountability for delivering impactful outcomes and driving the business forward. - Extreme Clarity of Thought: Exhibit the … distill complex challenges into clear, actionable strategies. - Concise Communication Ability : Deliver precise, effective communication across all stakeholders to inspire alignment and action. - Audio Experience Strategy: Define and implement DSP software strategies that enhance sound quality, user experience, and brand differentiation in musical instruments and pro audio. - Digital Twin & DFX Strategy: Utilize digital twin, simulation, and DFX methodologies to optimize More ❯

Are you passionate about engineering? Do you have an inquisitive mind? Are you looking for an employer who will sponsor you through a degree, whilst providing valuable and exciting on-the-job experience within a global, innovative and industry-leading organisation? If so, read on to see what Thales has to offer... Role You will be a key member … of a diverse team of software engineers, solving the complex challenges our Royal Navy and export customers face in keeping the world a safe and secure place. This will involve working with specialists from across the Thales global business and pushing the boundaries on topics such as Artificial Intelligence and novel computing architectures to enhance our products. You will … to own your development plan covering the technical and professional skills needed to meet your ambitions. You will be fully supported by your team to make this a reality. Software engineering has a varied career path and you will have opportunities to gain skills and further qualifications on topics such as architecture, design, coding and testing. You will More ❯

Software Engineering Manager London, Manchester or Hampshire (2 days per week) We're looking for a Software Engineering Manager for a long-standing client in the financial services industry. I'm looking for someone who's as passionate about building brilliant teams as they are about building great technology. In this role, you'll lead a … talented product engineering team, guiding them to deliver solutions that are reliable, secure, and beautifully designed. You'll be the bridge between vision and delivery, translating strategy into software that really makes a difference. This isn't just about technical delivery; it's about people, purpose, and progress. You'll coach and mentor 5 engineers to help them … culture that's curious, collaborative, and commercially smart. You'll partner closely with product, design, and third party suppliers to solve complex technical challenges, reduce technical debt, and deliver engineering excellence at pace. From shaping architectural discussions to embedding automation and quality standards, your leadership will make sure the team builds with scalability, performance, and security in mind. You More ❯

Owen Thomas Recruitment Senior/Principal Recruitment Consultant | Software Engineering | Fully Remote or Hybrid London If you’re reading this, chances are you’re not completely satisfied with where you are. Which for us, was enough to want to make a change. At Owen Thomas, we’re breaking away from the typical corporate approach and creating an environment … opportunities beyond what we’re already doing. Managing accounts with strategic thinking and a culture of trust. What We’re Looking For for the Senior/Principal Recruitment Consultant | Software Engineering | Fully Remote or Hybrid London Have at least 36-months Technology recruitment experience A Proven 360 Billings profile – Principal Consultants are expected to bill £250k+ ( new business … Someone who knows the London software engineering market inside out. Someone who wants a seat at the table of an ambitious, profitable early-stage startup Proven success within their niche and wants the opportunity for career growth whilst living a more flexible lifestyle Resilient & disciplined to stay consistent every single day Ambitious and self-motivated to be a More ❯

Owen Thomas Recruitment Senior/Principal Recruitment Consultant | Software Engineering | Fully Remote or Hybrid London If you’re reading this, chances are you’re not completely satisfied with where you are. Which for us, was enough to want to make a change. At Owen Thomas, we’re breaking away from the typical corporate approach and creating an environment … opportunities beyond what we’re already doing. Managing accounts with strategic thinking and a culture of trust. What We’re Looking For for the Senior/Principal Recruitment Consultant | Software Engineering | Fully Remote or Hybrid London Have at least 36-months Technology recruitment experience A Proven 360 Billings profile – Principal Consultants are expected to bill £250k+ ( new business … Someone who knows the London software engineering market inside out. Someone who wants a seat at the table of an ambitious, profitable early-stage startup Proven success within their niche and wants the opportunity for career growth whilst living a more flexible lifestyle Resilient & disciplined to stay consistent every single day Ambitious and self-motivated to be a More ❯

Owen Thomas Recruitment Senior/Principal Recruitment Consultant | Software Engineering | Fully Remote or Hybrid London If you’re reading this, chances are you’re not completely satisfied with where you are. Which for us, was enough to want to make a change. At Owen Thomas, we’re breaking away from the typical corporate approach and creating an environment … opportunities beyond what we’re already doing. Managing accounts with strategic thinking and a culture of trust. What We’re Looking For for the Senior/Principal Recruitment Consultant | Software Engineering | Fully Remote or Hybrid London Have at least 36-months Technology recruitment experience A Proven 360 Billings profile – Principal Consultants are expected to bill £250k+ ( new business … Someone who knows the London software engineering market inside out. Someone who wants a seat at the table of an ambitious, profitable early-stage startup Proven success within their niche and wants the opportunity for career growth whilst living a more flexible lifestyle Resilient & disciplined to stay consistent every single day Ambitious and self-motivated to be a More ❯

Owen Thomas Recruitment Senior/Principal Recruitment Consultant | Software Engineering | Fully Remote or Hybrid London If you’re reading this, chances are you’re not completely satisfied with where you are. Which for us, was enough to want to make a change. At Owen Thomas, we’re breaking away from the typical corporate approach and creating an environment … opportunities beyond what we’re already doing. Managing accounts with strategic thinking and a culture of trust. What We’re Looking For for the Senior/Principal Recruitment Consultant | Software Engineering | Fully Remote or Hybrid London Have at least 36-months Technology recruitment experience A Proven 360 Billings profile – Principal Consultants are expected to bill £250k+ ( new business … Someone who knows the London software engineering market inside out. Someone who wants a seat at the table of an ambitious, profitable early-stage startup Proven success within their niche and wants the opportunity for career growth whilst living a more flexible lifestyle Resilient & disciplined to stay consistent every single day Ambitious and self-motivated to be a More ❯

Owen Thomas Recruitment Senior/Principal Recruitment Consultant | Software Engineering | Fully Remote or Hybrid London If you’re reading this, chances are you’re not completely satisfied with where you are. Which for us, was enough to want to make a change. At Owen Thomas, we’re breaking away from the typical corporate approach and creating an environment … opportunities beyond what we’re already doing. Managing accounts with strategic thinking and a culture of trust. What We’re Looking For for the Senior/Principal Recruitment Consultant | Software Engineering | Fully Remote or Hybrid London Have at least 36-months Technology recruitment experience A Proven 360 Billings profile – Principal Consultants are expected to bill £250k+ ( new business … Someone who knows the London software engineering market inside out. Someone who wants a seat at the table of an ambitious, profitable early-stage startup Proven success within their niche and wants the opportunity for career growth whilst living a more flexible lifestyle Resilient & disciplined to stay consistent every single day Ambitious and self-motivated to be a More ❯

Software Engineering Manager (Hands Off Manager role) Manchester or London (Once a Fortnight) Up to £95,000 We are on the lookout for a people focused Engineering Manager to join a growing Tech business whose SaaS products have made a real impact to clients across the music and theatre industry. Their platforms are used globally and as … a business are investing heavily in the future of the product. Due to this continued investment, they are looking for an experienced people-focused Engineering Manager to help drive performance through fostering a great culture for the software engineering teams to thrive. What kind of things will you be doing as their Engineering Manager? This is … a purely people focused manager role, with no delivery or coding. You'll be working closely with the software engineers, tech lead and product owners. Really understanding what makes them tick, what tools and environment they need to thrive, what their career aspirations are. Encouraging the team to take risks and experiment, if they fail you should encourage them More ❯

Project Manager - Software Delivery - Manchester A Project Manager with strong software delivery & project management experience is required by a leading software company based in the North West. This role offers lots of flexible working, with only 1 day in the office per week. You must have experience in software delivery and implementing software for different … clients. Any experience with the Telco industry would be a bonus, but the main thing is a strong PM with a focus on software delivery to customers. This is a fantastic software project manager role who will cover mainly Software delivery (90%), with the odd IT infrastructure and business change project. A brand-new role, you will … run projects from start to finish, working with teams based in both the UK and globally Experience required: At least 4+ years as a Project Manager in software delivery Have a portfolio of project software delivery experience in different project areas, working with a range of customers and be comfortable working in a software engineering team More ❯

Technical Project Manager - Software Delivery - Manchester A Technical Project Manager with strong software delivery & project management experience is required by a leading software company based in the North West. This role offers lots of flexible working, with only 1 day in the office per week. You must have experience in software delivery and implementing software for different clients. Any experience with the Telco industry would be a bonus, but the main thing is a strong PM with a focus on software delivery to customers. This is a fantastic software project manager role who will cover mainly Software delivery (90%), with the odd IT infrastructure and business change project. A brand-new … will run projects from start to finish, working with teams based in both the UK and globally Experience required: At least 4+ years as a Technical Project Manager in software delivery Have a portfolio of project software delivery experience in different project areas, working with a range of customers and be comfortable working in a software engineering More ❯

benefits Secure hybrid model with three days onsite and two days remote Play a key role in high impact national security work as an Active Cyber Engineer Work across software engineering, research, and advanced cyber capability development ABOUT THE CLIENT Our client is a specialist organisation that delivers high assurance technology solutions to support national security programmes in … technical work THE ACTIVE CYBER ENGINEER ROLE As an Active Cyber Engineer, you will contribute to the full lifecycle of cyber capability development. You will design and develop bespoke software across a range of platforms, conduct exploratory research, assess vulnerabilities, and translate research output into proof-of-concept tooling and robust operational capabilities. You will also work within an … Agile environment, present findings to customers and stakeholders, and support planning, estimation, and engineering best practice. ACTIVE CYBER ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS Strong software engineering background Experience with one or more of the following: C, C Plus Plus, Python, Assembly, or C Sharp Understanding of vulnerability research or exploratory research environments Experience across at least one major platform More ❯

A 4-year programme for Software Apprentices to join the Software Engineering Team, whilst studying part time for a fully funded degree in Software Engineering at Weston College. Apprentices will develop the skills to effectively design, create, and test software on a range of platforms, including Linux and Windows. Role Through a combination of … on-the-job technical training and time studying at university, Software Apprentices will develop the skills to effectively design, create, and test software. Working closely with other teams and departments, you will work through a variety of stages in the software development process, covering anything from embedded systems to front end software. This software will be developed … of platforms, including Linux and Windows, utilising C/C++, LabView and Java. Training On this 4-year scheme you will study towards a BSc (Hons) Digital & Technology Solutions Software Engineer pathway at Manchester Met University, to align with the Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Apprenticeship Standard. Study will take place face to face at university More ❯

gain practical experience whilst you work towards a Bachelor of Science degree with Manchester Metropolitan University. Role During this four-year programme you will work in one of our software development teams. The software development teams at AJ Bell create and maintain the software that powers our investment platform. They design, build, test, and update the systems … that our customers and staff use. This includes everything from the website and mobile apps to the backend systems that handle transactions and data. They work to ensure the software is secure, reliable, and easy to use. As an apprentice in one of our software development teams, you will: Learn by Doing: Get hands-on experience writing simple … the team, and your work will help improve the tools and experiences we build for our users Fix Bugs: Investigate and help resolve minor bugs and assist in troubleshooting software issues Test to Build Confidence: Learn how to test your code to make sure it works correctly and doesn’t break other parts of the system, giving us confidence More ❯

Development Manager/Software Engineering Manager Northwest (Hybrid) Circa £100K-£115K Package We’re scaling fast — and we need a tech leader who can keep us ahead of the curve. Our software department is growing to 50+ engineers across multiple squads, and we’re looking for someone who’s not just about management, but about vision, impact … and engineering excellence. What You’ll Do Set the direction : Define the technical roadmap, shape architecture decisions, and keep us future-ready. Raise the bar : Champion clean code, robust engineering practices, and a culture of quality. Build & scale teams : You’ve grown engineering squads before and know how to create an environment where people thrive. Deliver at … pace : You’ll make sure we ship fast without compromising standards. Who You Are A proven engineering leader with a strong software background. Someone who’s scaled teams, driven delivery, and knows what “great” looks like. Equally comfortable in the code review as in the strategy room. Excited by growth, change, and building products that make a difference. More ❯

Technical Lead/Engineering Lead Location: Manchester Salary: £90,000 – £103,000 + 15% bonus About the Role We are seeking a Technical Lead to play a key role in delivering innovative, high-impact digital solutions across diverse industries including Government, Financial Services, Energy, Health, and Manufacturing. As a senior member of the engineering community, you’ll guide … cross-functional teams through the full software development lifecycle — from shaping technical strategy and architecture to hands-on delivery and mentoring. You’ll work in a collaborative, agile environment where creativity, curiosity, and technical excellence are valued. What You’ll Do Lead and mentor software engineering teams, providing technical direction and hands-on guidance. Shape and deliver … end-to-end software solutions across varied tech stacks and cloud platforms. Drive continuous improvement across development, testing, deployment, and operations. Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code for scalable delivery. Optimise application performance using caching, load testing, and database tuning. Ensure modern engineering standards such as TDD , contract testing , and secure coding are More ❯

Energy, we took them to become the biggest supplier in the UK, and now we power energy companies and utilities around the globe - in 10 countries and counting, licensing software to giants like Origin Energy in Australia and Tokyo Gas in Japan. We're on a mission to accelerate the renewable transition, and bring affordable green energy to the … controls more than half of the grid-scale batteries in the UK. We're driving the uptake of low carbon technologies like solar panels and heat pumps via our software for engineers in the field. Our platform allows our energy specialists to be the most productive in the industry, with our suite of AI tools making us pioneers in … understanding of diverse technologies and techniques to adapt LLMs to domains (like advanced RAG techniques, tool calling, finetuning and RL) Of particular interest are cutting-edge AI systems in software engineering, for example working on AI software copilots or autonomous software engineering bots 3+ years experience of traditional ML techniques including training and deploying non More ❯

Lead Software Engineer/Team Lead Manchester/WFH to £80k Are you a hands-on technical leader with strong Java skills? You could be working on complex and interesting systems using the latest technology within a diverse, supportive environment whilst enjoying a range of perks and continual learning opportunities at a global games software house. What's … and optical Various wellness experiences, gym subsidy, cycle to work scheme, volunteer days and much more Diverse, supportive environment with great career progression opportunities Your role: As a Lead Software Engineer you will play a key role in guiding and inspiring a small, high-performing development team, working on real-time in sports betting applications. This is an excellent … Collaborating closely with the Product Owner, you'll oversee the full delivery lifecycle, ensuring that the product backlog is delivered efficiently and to a high standard. You'll promote engineering excellence, encouraging best practices and contributing to continuous improvement across both team and wider organisation. A central part of this role will be creating a developer-friendly environment that More ❯

Role: Senior Software Engineer Locations: Gloucestershire | Manchester | London (Hybrid/Remote Options Available) Salary: £40,000 - £75,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Type: Full-time, Permanent PLEASE NOTE: This role requires UK citizenship and the ability to obtain high-level UK Security Clearance (typically requiring 10+ years of UK residency). Are you a skilled Software Engineer looking to … genuine impact on national security? On behalf of our client, a specialist UK technology company at the forefront of defence and cyber security innovation, we are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join their core team. This is an opportunity to work on innovative projects within a culture that blends enterprise-grade engineering with the agility of a … start-up. The Role: As a Software Engineer, you will be integral to the design, development, and maintenance of secure, scalable software platforms for government and defence clients. You'll work within multi-disciplinary teams, contributing to the entire software lifecycle while upholding the highest standards of engineering and security. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain More ❯