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The infrastructure landscape is evolving rapidly as organisations seek greater standardisation, automation, and strategic guidance on their journey to the cloud. At Capgemini, our Cloud Infrastructure Services (CIS) team is at the forefront of this transformation-helping clients navigate complexity More ❯

Job Description The Touch team is developing a next generation investment platform. We want to use technology to improve the way consumers access financial advice and manage their investments. The majority of existing platforms are still reliant on software and More ❯

Job Title: Technical Lead/Staff Software Engineer//Engineering Lead/Technical Director/Chief Engineer Salary: £60,000 - £103,000 Location: Manchester Our client is seeking enthusiastic and proactive individuals to join their growing team. Working in a busy but dynamic environment, you will Join our clients Digital & Data team working alongside product, design and a wide More ❯

Java Developer/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. As a Java Developer/… Team Lead 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 opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys balancing technical delivery with team development and collaboration, with approximately a 50/50 split between hands-on architecture and coding and … of software engineering best practices You're collaborative and pragmatic with great communication and stakeholder management skills What's in it for you: As a Java Developer/Team Lead you will earn a competitive package: Salary to £80k Personalised training budget Pension Healthcare including dental and optical Various wellness experiences, gym subsidy, cycle to work scheme, volunteer days and 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 in it … dental 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 … opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys balancing technical delivery with team development and collaboration, with approximately a 50/50 split between hands-on architecture and coding and people management (coaching, mentoring). 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 More ❯

Lead Development Specialist - Hybrid Manchester Location : Manchester - 3 Days in the office Per Week Salary : £80,000 Overview: Lead and guide a development team in designing and delivering insurance-based solutions using the Microsoft technology stack (.NET Framework, .NET Core, MVC, Web APIs, SOA). This role focuses on translating business needs into high-quality, scalable applications while driving best … practices and technical excellence. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development team in implementing modern, efficient, and secure solutions aligned with company strategy. Design and document technical specifications, contribute to IT roadmap initiatives, and ensure quality delivery through code reviews and testing. Collaborate with Business Relationship Directors, Architecture, Security, and Infrastructure teams to design and support business-critical applications. Evaluate business requirements More ❯

Lead Software Engineer – .NET/AWS/Databricks .NET, C#, Python, SQL, Databricks, AWS, Azure, Microservices, APIs, Cloud Security Salary up to £85k Hybrid – Greater Manchester Excellent progression and leadership opportunities Who We Are We’re an established technology-driven organisation focused on building secure, scalable, and high-performing digital platforms. Our engineering culture promotes innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. … As we expand our technical capabilities, we’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to help shape the future of our engineering function. Who We’re Seeking We’re searching for an experienced technical leader to own and drive our back-end and data strategy. You’ll lead teams responsible for designing, developing, and optimising cloud-based systems, data pipelines … You’ll work closely with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions, fostering a high-performance culture within the engineering team. What You’ll Be Doing Lead the design, development, and implementation of .NET back-end systems and data workflows using Databricks . Oversee the build and optimisation of data pipelines within AWS . Drive engineering excellence More ❯

Lead Data Scientist – Azure Data Stack – Very Attractive Base + Bonus – Manchester City Centre A rapidly growing software house in the heart of Manchester is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to spearhead innovation within their Data & Analytics function. If you're a seasoned data science professional looking for a role where you can have significant impact, mentor a developing team More ❯

for pricing and policy documents, alongside Microsoft .NET Framework, MVC, and .NET Core for web development, as well as Web APIs and service-oriented architecture for system integrations. The Lead Developer will collaborate closely with multiple teams—including Business Requirements, Actuarial, Architecture, Security, and Infrastructure—to design, build, and support applications that meet business objectives. This is a hands-on … with particular exposure to pricing systems such as Rulebook, and will work closely with actuarial and pricing teams to ensure technical alignment with business logic and models. Key Responsibilities Lead the development team in implementing the company’s technology vision, applying modern development practices and frameworks. Design, plan, and document comprehensive technical specifications for system solutions; contribute to the IT More ❯

Technical Lead – Software Engineering (National Security Projects) Location: Manchester (2–3 days on-site per week) Salary: £65,000 – £82,000 + excellent benefits Clearance: SC clearable (current SC clearance preferred) Interview Process: 1 stage We’re looking for an experienced and hands-on Technical Lead to head up a newly formed engineering team delivering secure, high-impact solutions for … join a project at inception, giving you the chance to help shape the technical direction, ways of working, and delivery culture from the ground up. What You’ll Do Lead a multidisciplinary Scrum team of AWS, platform, and software engineers (8–9 people) Remain hands-on with the technology, with a focus on Java and AWS Own the technical design More ❯

Lead Delivery Manager | Competitive salary | Hybrid | Manchester or London About the Role SR2 are partnering with a growing digital consultancy who’ve recently secured several major public sector projects - and they’re looking for an experienced Lead Delivery Manager to help shape and drive delivery excellence across their portfolio. You’ll be responsible for end-to-end delivery of large … smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standard. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on collaboration, knows how to balance people and process, and has the confidence to lead delivery from the front. Key Requirements: Strong experience delivering complex, enterprise-level technical solutions Strong technical acumen with the ability to engage confidently with engineering teams Proven track record working … that values autonomy, trust, and collaboration - giving you the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how digital services are delivered across the public sector. If you’re a Lead delivery leader who enjoys owning outcomes, building teams, and shaping best practice - apply now More ❯

Lead Engineer – Enterprise Logistics Platform Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Reports to: Head of Engineering Team Size: 8 (6 direct reports) About Our Client Our client is a global SaaS leader operating at true enterprise scale, delivering complex, cloud-native software platforms that power some of the largest digital ecosystems in the world. With a focus on innovation, resilience, and performance, they … are embedded in everything they do. This is a company where your decisions directly influence systems serving millions of transactions and users across multiple regions. The Opportunity As a Lead Engineer , you’ll take ownership of a mission-critical logistics platform — a sophisticated marketplace used by thousands of partners and service providers every day. You’ll lead a talented team … cloud-native technologies. This is the kind of role where technical leadership truly matters — where decisions around architecture, security, and performance have visible, far-reaching business impact. Key Responsibilities Lead and inspire a team of engineers, embedding a culture of innovation, quality, and delivery excellence. Define and execute the technical roadmap in collaboration with product and architecture teams. Deliver scalable More ❯

challenges, love building high-performing teams, and have the technical expertise to back it all up? If so, we'd love for you to get in touch. As Technical Lead, you'll be working for one of the most successful global IT services. You'll be the driving force behind innovative solutions, steering technical teams through complex challenges and guiding … towards successful digital transformations. What you’ll be doing: Collaborate with clients to develop solutions that address their unique challenges, bridging the gap between business objectives and technical capabilities Lead technical teams in the delivery of complex solutions, providing mentorship to engineers and fostering an environment of continuous improvement Be ready to roll up your sleeves when needed. Whether debugging … troubleshooting, or guiding architecture decisions, you’ll lead from the front Drive our internal growth by leading recruitment efforts, designing and delivering training, and actively participating in our communities of practices Leverage your technical expertise to shape solutions and contribute insights to help win new projects The brief in short: Tech Lead/Engineering Lead experience – leading pods of around More ❯

challenges, love building high-performing teams, and have the technical expertise to back it all up? If so, we'd love for you to get in touch. As Technical Lead, you'll be working for one of the most successful global IT services. You'll be the driving force behind innovative solutions, steering technical teams through complex challenges and guiding … towards successful digital transformations. What you’ll be doing: Collaborate with clients to develop solutions that address their unique challenges, bridging the gap between business objectives and technical capabilities Lead technical teams in the delivery of complex solutions, providing mentorship to engineers and fostering an environment of continuous improvement Be ready to roll up your sleeves when needed. Whether debugging … troubleshooting, or guiding architecture decisions, you’ll lead from the front Drive our internal growth by leading recruitment efforts, designing and delivering training, and actively participating in our communities of practices Leverage your technical expertise to shape solutions and contribute insights to help win new projects The brief in short: Tech Lead/Engineering Lead experience – leading pods of around More ❯

Lead Development Specialist - Hybrid Manchester Location : Manchester - 3 Days in the office Per WeekSalary : £80,000About the RoleAs part of a strategic shift from vendor dependency to in-house development, we are seeking a Lead Development Specialist to take technical ownership of core financial systems. You will technically lead a small but growing team, bringing critical applications and integrations back … closely with the enterprise architect and architecture team to ensure robust design and delivery of scalable, high-performing systems.Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across development, integration, and analysis functions. Lead Technically and mentor a team of 4 (1 BA, 3 Developers) and support their ongoing development. Own and enhance in-house financial and insurance data systems, previously supported by vendors. 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, ensuring scalability and maintainability. Collaborate with Enterprise Data and Architecture More ❯

Lead Development Specialist - Hybrid Manchester Location : Manchester - 3 Days in the office Per Week Salary : £80,000 About the Role As part of a strategic shift from vendor dependency to in-house development, we are seeking a Lead Development Specialist to take technical ownership of core financial systems. You will technically lead a small but growing team, bringing critical applications … with the enterprise architect and architecture team to ensure robust design and delivery of scalable, high-performing systems. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across development, integration, and analysis functions. Lead Technically and mentor a team of 4 (1 BA, 3 Developers) and support their ongoing development. Own and enhance in-house financial and insurance data systems, previously supported by vendors. More ❯

Job Title: Data Analytics Lead Location: Manchester (hybrid working) Role Overview Markerstudy Group are looking for an experienced Data Analytics Lead to help drive strategic use of data to support both Insurer Relations and Marketing teams. Sitting within the Analytics & Enrichment team, you will lead a team of analysts to deliver customer insight, selection models and performance analytics that inform … understand their analytical needs and inspire with the art of the possible. Solve complex business problems: Apply creative approaches to tackle challenges and unlock insights. Manage and coach analysts: Lead by example, fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Own and optimise marketing selection models: Ensure models and processes are continuously refined for maximum effectiveness. Champion data quality … and governance: Uphold high standards of data integrity, compliance, and governance across all analytical initiatives. Design and enhance reporting tools: Lead the development and optimisation of reporting tools which keep an eye on key KPIs. Key Skills and Experience: Proven experience in analytics, data science, or a related field, ideally within insurance or financial services. Demonstrable leadership experience, with a More ❯

Delivery Lead – Greenfield SaaS Transformation Hybrid | Central Manchester (2 Day On-Site) Up to £60,000 + Exceptional Benefits Lead the Change. Deliver What’s Next. We’re partnering with a pioneering enterprise technology organisation that is redefining the future of SaaS. This is a genuine Greenfield opportunity for a Delivery Lead to take ownership of delivering next-generation, customer … agile environments and knows how to turn complex ideas into high-performing software delivery, this is the role for you. Why This Role Stands Out High Impact You’ll lead the delivery of high-profile digital transformation projects, driving outcomes that directly shape how customers interact with the platform. Innovation at the Core Work in a culture built around autonomy … class software. Flexibility with Purpose Enjoy a remote-first model with 1-2 days per week on-site in Manchester for collaboration and planning. What You’ll Be Doing • Lead end-to-end delivery across multiple agile software teams • Manage dependencies, risks, and delivery timelines while maintaining strategic alignment • Drive continuous improvement using Agile and Lean principles (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe More ❯

Job Description Purpose of the Role As the Service Desk Team Leader, you will lead and develop the Service Desk team, reporting directly to the Service Desk Manager. You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality technical support and excellent customer service. Your responsibilities will include implementing and refining effective processes and workflows to More ❯

DevOps Lead - Multi Cloud environment Must be SC Cleared & available to start on 10th November Hybrid in either Manchester or Lancashire.Outside IR35 - Rate negotiable I'm on the hunt for a cracking DevOps Lead to support a large-scale Workspaces IaC Automation project, driving the design and delivery of automated cloud infrastructure pipelines across AWS and Azure.My client operates a … multi-cloud environment and is expanding its DevOps capability to standardise and automate infrastructure provisioning across multiple digital work spaces and services.Joining at initial discovery stage, you will then lead key work streams to assess and enhance existing DevOps practices, implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) pipelines, and enable internal teams to adopt sustainable DevOps ways of working. In this role … you will... Lead the design, development, and implementation of automated IaC pipelines and repositories. Assess current DevOps maturity, toolchains, and automation opportunities. Develop reusable modules using Terraform, CloudFormation, and ARM templates. Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and AWS CodePipeline. Integrate configuration management (Ansible) and monitoring solutions. Produce detailed documentation and deliver knowledge transfer More ❯

Consultant, Agile Transformation Lead, Delivery, Defence & Security Basic information Location Bristol, London, Manchester Business Line Job Type Permanent/FTC Date published 30-Jun-2025 19603 Connect to your Industry Do you want to be at the heart of some of the biggest and most ambitious programmes undertaken to keep our country safe? We are proud of the impact we … approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, whereverwe arein the world, we lead the way , serve with integrity , take care of each other , fosterinclusion , and collaborate for measurable impact . These five shared values lead every decision wemake and action we take, guiding … a team where you will have responsibility for: Helping teams improve their ways of working towards better value sooner, safer, happier by adopting various coaching, facilitation and delivery stances. Lead and guide cross-functional teams in adopting agile principles and practices, promoting a culture of collaboration and transparency. Facilitation of team self-organisation and delivery events as invited. Working with More ❯

We are looking for an experienced Lead Development Specialist to join a growing IT Development team in Manchester in the Insurance space. This role will suit a highly skilled developer with strong leadership qualities, keen to guide a team in delivering high-quality solutions within the Microsoft technology stack. As the Lead Developer, you will provide technical expertise, mentor junior … developers (including offshore colleagues), and play a key role in designing and delivering enterprise-level applications across a diverse range of projects. Key Responsibilities Lead the team in implementing technical solutions using modern development practices. Define and deliver system designs, contributing to IT roadmaps and transformation initiatives. Write scalable, testable, and efficient code while setting quality standards for the team. More ❯

Prestigious opportunity with a Global Investment giant for a Technical Lead for our AWS Engineering team. Following a period of significant growth and the expansion of our Manchester operation, we are inviting you to join our success story! As our Technical Lead for the AWS Engineering team, you will be responsible for:- Leading the design, development, and deployment of a … excellence, where engineers feel empowered to take ownership and grow. If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LETS TALK! Proven experience as a Technical Lead or Senior Engineer in designing and delivering complex, high-impact systems within a cross-functional environment. Experience in line management or team leadership, with a track record of developing and More ❯

Prestigious opportunity with a Global Investment giant for a Technical Lead for our AWS Engineering team. Following a period of significant growth and the expansion of our Manchester operation, we are inviting you to join our success story! As our Technical Lead for the AWS Engineering team, you will be responsible for:- Leading the design, development, and deployment of a … excellence, where engineers feel empowered to take ownership and grow. If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LETS TALK! Proven experience as a Technical Lead or Senior Engineer in designing and delivering complex, high-impact systems within a cross-functional environment. Experience in line management or team leadership, with a track record of developing and More ❯