Job summary 1. The service and interaction design lead is a key part of the user centred design team within the digital directorate, an expert practitioner responsible for providing professional leadership to ensure the most appropriate service design and interaction design decisions are taken for service users. In this role, you will … be responsible for: 2. leading our design community, demonstrating a range of leadership and management skills, guidance and supportive approaches for the activities required in the HRA's journey to develop its digital services for the research community 3. working with the Head of User Centred Design and the product team undertake strategic planning through service … development process. Experience Essential Onboarding of new staff within a user centred design team or professional community Identifying design needs, creating new designpatterns and components where needed and ensuring they are captured and implemented as part of a project and across the government design system. Desirable Experience of successfully leading More ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Whitehall Resources Ltd
Technical/Integration/Solution Architect to design end to end high scalable, robust, and complex solution. Using C4 and SOLID Principles and several designpatterns such as Singleton, Factory, Abstract Factory, Builder, Command, Chain of Responsibility, MVC, Template and Façade, by following Agile and waterfall development methodology. . Ensure adherence to architectural principles and … and databases (eg, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB). . Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS & GCP). . Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). . Knowledge of designpatterns, OOP principles, and clean code practices. . Experience with Git, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines & Terraform. . Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. . Excellent communication and stakeholder management … . Exposure to message brokers like SQS/SNS. . Certifications in cloud technologies or architecture (AWS/Azure Architect, TOGAF, etc.). . Experience/Understanding about integration patterns etc. . Proficient in Java versions: JDK 17/21 with strong background OOP concept by working on various stages of System Development Life Cycle. Tech Stack: . Java More ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Hamilton Barnes
Java Technical Architect with strong expertise in designing and delivering scalable, high-performance solutions within cloud and microservices environments. You will play a pivotal role in leading technical design, mentoring teams, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Key Details: Location : Manchester/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate : Up to £575 Per day - Inside IR35 Duration … months - Extension scope Key Responsibilities: Architect and design secure, scalable Back End systems using Java and Spring Boot. Lead technical discussions, code reviews, and provide mentorship to development teams. Collaborate with senior leadership, product owners, and stakeholders to translate business needs into architectural solutions. Design and implement microservices and event-driven architectures on AWS/GCP. … Step Functions) and GCP. Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools (Git, Jenkins, Terraform). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong understanding of designpatterns, SOLID principles, and clean coding practices. Desirable Skills (Not essential): Certifications in cloud/architecture (AWS Architect, TOGAF, etc.). Experience with asynchronous programming and message brokers (SNS/ More ❯