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As part of the M&S Software Engineering team, you'll be joining a well-loved historic brand, working on solutions that serve millions of loyal customers and thousands of colleagues! With ethical values that run right through the company's core and technology leaders that truly understand software engineers and engineering, it's an exciting … time as we're redefining ourselves into a digital first and engineering-led organisation, with the quality of our engineering team being a key differentiator. We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager who will provide technical expertise, ship thoughtfully and operate with excellence to build the foundational platform for Identity across all M and S products. … customers while enabling internal teams to build on a robust Identity Platform. Being kind, creative, curious, and confident, you will be an integral part of our empowered, multi-disciplinary engineering teams - building resilient systems. You will be closely working with Principal engineers, product and delivery peers to drive the successful delivery of projects and features. What's in it More ❯

Software Engineering Manager/Software Team Lead Hybrid – Manchester We're working with a rapidly growing company seeking a hands-off Software Engineering Leader to guide and inspire a talented, multi-skilled engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead from the front, not by coding, but by setting vision, driving delivery, and … fostering a high-performance engineering culture. You’ll be responsible for leading a team of exceptional engineers building slick, scalable digital consumer products using modern and complex technology stacks. The systems need to be resilient, high-performing, and elegant, supporting both customers and internal teams alike. What You’ll Be Doing: Leading a high-calibre team of senior software engineers. Driving delivery, best practices, and engineering excellence. Championing modern development practices: TDD, automation, CI/CD, DevOps, and scalable architecture. Supporting the team’s growth, both technically and professionally. Influencing wider tech direction and fostering a strong engineering culture. What We’re Looking For: Proven experience in leading high-performing engineering teams. Solid technical background More ❯

Software Engineering Manager Our client is building secure, scalable, and user-focused digital platforms that make a real difference. Innovation, collaboration, and energy are at the heart of how we work. Our client is packed with talented engineers and creative thinkers who thrive in a supportive, ambitious environment. Were proud of what weve achieved so far-but were … just getting started. The Role Were looking for a Software Engineering Manager who can bring energy, passion, and excellent communication skills to inspire and guide our engineering teams. This is a hands-off leadership role focused on people, culture, and delivery rather than day-to-day coding. Youll empower engineers, influence technical direction, and partner with senior … stakeholders to shape the future of our platforms. The role is also a springboard into Head of Engineering, so if youre ambitious, visionary, and eager to step into senior leadership, this is the perfect opportunity. What Youll Do Lead and inspire high-performing engineering teams. Communicate with clarity and confidence across technical and non-technical audiences. Drive engineering More ❯

Senior IT Project Manager - Software Delivery - Preston A Senior IT Project Manager with excellent software delivery, Agile & project management experience is required by a leading company based in Preston. You must have a proven track record of running software delivery projects, working as part of a software development team in launching new web-based applications in … the cloud. Ideally, if you have PM experience of bringing old legacy systems into modern, cloud-based software, then this would be ideal They are a host of web application-based projects, including a revamp of a huge legacy system that is being redeveloped and is the cornerstone of the business moving forward. Experience required: At least 5+ years … as a Senior IT Project Manager in software delivery Have a portfolio of project software delivery experience in different project areas, and be comfortable working in a software engineering team Agile experience Working on Cloud & Web application-based projects Experience in Project Management through running complex projects with evidence of budget oversight Any experience of taking 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 ❯

Embedded Software Engineer/Software Developer An exciting opportunity for a skilled Embedded Software Engineer/Software Developer to design, develop and test embedded software solutions, supporting innovation and hardware integration projects within a growing engineering team. If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Firmware Developer … Software Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Hardware Integration Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Embedded Systems Engineer, Firmware Engineer SALARY: circa. £50,000 per annum + Benefits (includes 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, Group Healthcare, Employee Assistance Programme, Company Pension, Modern Collaborative Work Environment and Professional Development and Growth Opportunities, Free Onsite Parking) LOCATION: Manchester, North West England (M17) JOB TYPE … Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer/Software Developer with proven experience in firmware development and embedded systems. As an Embedded Software Engineer/Software Developer you will design, develop, and optimise embedded software for a range of microcontrollers and microprocessors, ensuring software More ❯

Embedded Software Engineer/Software Developer An exciting opportunity for a skilled Embedded Software Engineer/Software Developer to design, develop and test embedded software solutions, supporting innovation and hardware integration projects within a growing engineering team. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you … Firmware Developer, Software Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Hardware Integration Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Embedded Systems Engineer, Firmware Engineer SALARY: circa. £50,000 per annum + Benefits (includes 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, Group Healthcare, Employee Assistance Programme, Company Pension, Modern Collaborative Work Environment and Professional Development and Growth Opportunities, Free Onsite Parking) LOCATION: Manchester, North West England (M17 … JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer/Software Developer with proven experience in firmware development and embedded systems. As an Embedded Software Engineer/Software Developer you will design, develop, and optimise embedded software for a range of microcontrollers and microprocessors, ensuring More ❯

Software Engineering Manager Location: London, Manchester, or Hampshire (2 days per week in office) Package: £120,000 + benefits Build the Future of Financial Tech! We’re reimagining what’s possible in mortgage and banking technology — and we’re looking for a Software Engineering Manager to help lead the charge. This is not just another management … the Tech Leadership Team, you’ll report (dotted line) into the COO until our Director of Technology joins. You’ll be the strategic and hands-on force behind our engineering function - driving delivery, shaping partnerships, and setting new standards for what great looks like as well as ooze passion in the space. What You’ll Do: Lead and inspire … Manage a team of four talented engineers, guiding them to deliver robust, scalable software built primarily in Python. You’ll foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and technical excellence. Own supplier performance: Take the lead on managing our FINOVA supplier relationship, ensuring delivery quality, innovation, and partnership alignment. Be the bridge: Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across technology, operations More ❯

Software Engineering Manager Location: London, Manchester, or Hampshire (2 days per week in office) Package: £120,000 + benefits Build the Future of Financial Tech! We’re reimagining what’s possible in mortgage and banking technology — and we’re looking for a Software Engineering Manager to help lead the charge. This is not just another management … the Tech Leadership Team, you’ll report (dotted line) into the COO until our Director of Technology joins. You’ll be the strategic and hands-on force behind our engineering function - driving delivery, shaping partnerships, and setting new standards for what great looks like as well as ooze passion in the space. What You’ll Do: Lead and inspire … Manage a team of four talented engineers, guiding them to deliver robust, scalable software built primarily in Python. You’ll foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and technical excellence. Own supplier performance: Take the lead on managing our FINOVA supplier relationship, ensuring delivery quality, innovation, and partnership alignment. Be the bridge: Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across technology, operations More ❯

Software Engineering Manager Location: London, Manchester, or Hampshire (2 days per week in office) Package: £120,000 + benefits Build the Future of Financial Tech! We’re reimagining what’s possible in mortgage and banking technology — and we’re looking for a Software Engineering Manager to help lead the charge. This is not just another management … the Tech Leadership Team, you’ll report (dotted line) into the COO until our Director of Technology joins. You’ll be the strategic and hands-on force behind our engineering function - driving delivery, shaping partnerships, and setting new standards for what great looks like as well as ooze passion in the space. What You’ll Do: Lead and inspire … Manage a team of four talented engineers, guiding them to deliver robust, scalable software built primarily in Python. You’ll foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and technical excellence. Own supplier performance: Take the lead on managing our FINOVA supplier relationship, ensuring delivery quality, innovation, and partnership alignment. Be the bridge: Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across technology, operations More ❯

Software Engineering Manager – Front-End React Team Location: Manchester (Hybrid, 2 Days/Week Onsite) Drive Innovation in a Fast-Growing, Start-Up Inspired Environment We’re partnering with a fast-scaling global business looking for a Software Engineering Manager/Front-End Lead to lead their React/TypeScript squad. This is a chance to … end team of 6–8 engineers , responsible for building and maintaining complex, business-critical systems using React and TypeScript . End-to-end delivery of scalable, robust front-end software, from design to deployment. Fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and engineering excellence , with hands-on mentorship and team growth. Driving technical decisions, code quality, and best practices … ideally with a start-up or scale-up mindset. A passion for team development, mentoring, and delivering real-world impact. What’s on Offer: Lead a collaborative, ego-free engineering culture in a high-growth company. Influence front-end strategy during a pivotal period of international expansion. Competitive salary, benefits, and clear career progression . Hybrid working: 2 days More ❯

Software Engineering Manager – Front-End React Team Location: Manchester (Hybrid, 2 Days/Week Onsite) Drive Innovation in a Fast-Growing, Start-Up Inspired Environment We’re partnering with a fast-scaling global business looking for a Software Engineering Manager/Front-End Lead to lead their React/TypeScript squad. This is a chance to … end team of 6–8 engineers , responsible for building and maintaining complex, business-critical systems using React and TypeScript . End-to-end delivery of scalable, robust front-end software, from design to deployment. Fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and engineering excellence , with hands-on mentorship and team growth. Driving technical decisions, code quality, and best practices … ideally with a start-up or scale-up mindset. A passion for team development, mentoring, and delivering real-world impact. What’s on Offer: Lead a collaborative, ego-free engineering culture in a high-growth company. Influence front-end strategy during a pivotal period of international expansion. Competitive salary, benefits, and clear career progression . Hybrid working: 2 days More ❯

Software Engineering Manager – Front-End React Team Location: Manchester (Hybrid, 2 Days/Week Onsite) Drive Innovation in a Fast-Growing, Start-Up Inspired Environment We’re partnering with a fast-scaling global business looking for a Software Engineering Manager/Front-End Lead to lead their React/TypeScript squad. This is a chance to … end team of 6–8 engineers , responsible for building and maintaining complex, business-critical systems using React and TypeScript . End-to-end delivery of scalable, robust front-end software, from design to deployment. Fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and engineering excellence , with hands-on mentorship and team growth. Driving technical decisions, code quality, and best practices … ideally with a start-up or scale-up mindset. A passion for team development, mentoring, and delivering real-world impact. What’s on Offer: Lead a collaborative, ego-free engineering culture in a high-growth company. Influence front-end strategy during a pivotal period of international expansion. Competitive salary, benefits, and clear career progression . Hybrid working: 2 days 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 ❯

in our mission. So, join us and power the future of energy. About The Role Are you passionate about building technology that makes a real impact? As a Graduate Software Engineer, you'll join a collaborative team where innovation, learning, and problem-solving are at the heart of everything we do. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start … your career in software engineering, working on real projects that support National Grid's mission to deliver safe, secure, and sustainable energy. You'll be supported by experienced engineers as you develop your skills across the full software development lifecycle — from design and coding to testing and deployment. You'll work in an Agile environment, using modern … tools and technologies to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business needs. What You'll Be Doing Design and develop software using languages like Java, Python, or C++, contributing to applications that support millions of users. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver solutions aligned with business goals. Participate in code reviews, debugging More ❯

Backend Software Engineer/Developer (AI) Knutsford onsite to £130k Are you a technologist with a strong knowledge of AI and its practical uses within software engineering? You could be joining a Cybersecurity technology company and enjoying a huge range of perks and benefits from continual learning and self-development opportunities (including 'buy any book' policy) through … to health and well-being, enhanced paternity packages, generous holiday allowance, inclusive social events and much more. As a Backend Software Engineer you will drive the adoption of AI within the business, assessing how to effectively use AI to optimise production and then rolling out your recommendations across teams. You'll take ownership, working end-to-end on delivery … projects using a range of technology as you see fit. There's a culture of software engineering excellence, with a collaborative team environment that values knowledge sharing and continual improvement. Location: You'll join colleagues in amazing offices in Cheshire five days a week with a wide range of facilities and an array of perks including: Free lunch More ❯

Senior AI Engineer/Developer (AI) Knutsford onsite to £130k Are you a technologist with a strong knowledge of AI and its practical uses within software engineering? You could be joining a scaling Cyber Security technology company and enjoying a huge range of perks and benefits from continual learning and self-development opportunities (including "buy any book" policy … your recommendations across teams. You'll take ownership, working end-to-end on delivery projects using a range of technology as you see fit. There's a culture of software engineering excellence, with a collaborative team environment that values knowledge sharing and continual improvement. Location: You'll join colleagues in amazing offices in Cheshire five days a week … gym with trainer led classes including karate, yoga and sound bath, shower facilities and of course, all the latest kit to work with About you: You have strong backend software engineering experience with any OO programming languages e.g. Java, C#, C++, Python, Golang You have multi-agent AI experience within a commercial setting You have strong business acumen More ❯

The Opportunity Our client is a leading technology organisation in the centre of Manchester with sites across the UK - looking to bring in a Software Engineering Manager who can assist with the growth of their Digital Team. You will work closely with clients, project managers, and other developers to design, develop, and deliver software solutions that meet … The Why? (TOP 3 as we could put far more in there!) 100% hands off role - so for those who are passionate around people development, people leadership and taking software engineering teams from A to B then this one is for you. Fantastic B-Corp organisation to work for operatating within a unique sector Flexible working with More ❯

Engineering Team Lead – Distributed Systems/Data Platforms Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £75,000 + bonus (15–20%) + travel allowance & benefits Permanent, Full-time We are recruiting for an Engineering Team Lead to join a growing technology business and lead a team working on large-scale distributed data platforms. This is a hands-on leadership … technologies including Riak, Cassandra, Couchbase, DynamoDB, Aerospike, Redis and MongoDB. Direct experience with NoSQL datastores is a bonus, but not expected. We’re looking for someone with a strong software engineering or data engineering background who has led teams through data platform or backend engineering projects. You’ll be responsible for driving best practices, mentoring developers … and ensuring smooth delivery across multiple projects. A deep understanding of distributed systems, data storage and scalable architectures will be key. Key experience required: Proven experience leading a software or data engineering team Strong understanding of distributed systems and scalable architectures Experience with one or more NoSQL or key-value data stores (e.g. Cassandra, Couchbase, DynamoDB, Aerospike, Redis 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 ❯

Software Engineering Manager – Lead a Talented Tech Team | Hybrid – Manchester Are you ready to take the reins of a high-performing engineering team at a fast-growing, forward-thinking company? We're looking for a hands-off, people-focused Software Engineering Leader to inspire and guide a team of brilliant, multi-skilled engineers. You'll … of users. This isn’t your typical management role. We're seeking a true technical leader someone with the experience, empathy, and strategic vision to grow a top-tier engineering function. You’ll work alongside highly skilled senior engineers and help shape a tech culture built on trust, autonomy, and continuous improvement. We don’t expect you to code … out the best in engineers. You’ve led high-performing teams, built trust quickly, and created environments where engineers thrive. Technical Background – You’ve walked the path of a software or data engineer. You can speak the language of modern architecture, OOP, TDD, CI/CD, and cloud-native development (AWS ideally). Engineering Best Practices – You drive 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 ❯

Job Title : Software Engineer - (Python focused full stack) Location : North Cheshire, Hybrid/On-site working. Salary : up to £55,000 per annum + benefits Minimum Commercial Experience - 3 Years Looking for a Software Engineering position that hits a little different? I'm supporting an IOT Technology business based in North Cheshire looking to grow their experienced … Software Engineering team. Their innovative products use advanced analytics, predictive models and AI to develop novel Software Applications that out shine their competition. This role will suit a Mid-Senior level Software Engineer who is comfortable working autonomously within their technology stack. Working within their small team you'll be given the opportunity to contribute to … Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications for their cloud platform. Implement cloud infrastructure using GCP or AWS services Work closely with the hardware and firmware teams to integrate the Software into the IOT device Technical Skills and Current Tech Stack: Languages : Python (This would be the primary language used) Experience in front end and web worksuch as Angular, React More ❯

Were working with a growing tech-co, a UK leader within EDI solutions and part of a major global group. Were looking for a Head of Software Engineering to join the business as it embarks on the next phase of its journey, to drive the strategic evolution of the technology and its product development. The role will have … with daily operational challenges, and is passionate about building products that scale effectively. Key Responsibilities Deliver on current product and platform stabilisation initiative to reduce technical debt Drive the engineering, product development, and technical strategies to support business growth. Implement best in class tech stacks and processes Manage a team of developers, architects and dev-ops professionals Collaborate closely … with stakeholders across IT, Service, and Sales to ensure the product and platform roadmap is aligned to business objectives Establish and refine engineering best practices, DevOps processes, and software quality standards. Drive agile development methodologies and prioritize product roadmaps based on business objectives. Our ideal person? Were looking for a dynamic individual who thrives on challenges and wants More ❯

Were working with a growing tech-co, a UK leader within EDI solutions and part of a major global group. Were looking for a Head of Software Engineering to join the business as it embarks on the next phase of its journey, to drive the strategic evolution of the technology and its product development. The role will have … with daily operational challenges, and is passionate about building products that scale effectively. Key Responsibilities Deliver on current product and platform stabilisation initiative to reduce technical debt Drive the engineering, product development, and technical strategies to support business growth. Implement best in class tech stacks and processes Manage a team of developers, architects and dev-ops professionals Collaborate closely … with stakeholders across IT, Service, and Sales to ensure the product and platform roadmap is aligned to business objectives Establish and refine engineering best practices, DevOps processes, and software quality standards. Drive agile development methodologies and prioritize product roadmaps based on business objectives. Our ideal person? Were looking for a dynamic individual who thrives on challenges and wants More ❯