backend developer

Frontier Resourcing

<div><b>Locations: Gloucester, London or Manchester
</b>
<p></p><p>We&rsquo;re supporting a leading defence organisation delivering advanced technology solutions into the UK&rsquo;s defence and national security sector. Due to continued growth, they are looking for<b> eDV (Enhanced DV) Cleared </b>Full Stack Developers at multiple levels (up to Principal) to join their high-performing engineering teams.</p><p>
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<p>This is an opportunity to work on mission critical systems that make a real world impact, within a highly secure environment.
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<p></p><p><b>The Role
</b></p><p>As a Full Stack Software Developer, you&rsquo;ll be involved across the full development lifecycle, contributing to the design, development and integration of secure, scalable software solutions.
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<p>Responsibilities may include:
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<ul><li>Developing high-quality, maintainable code
</li><li>Contributing to system architecture and design decisions
</li><li>Working within Agile delivery teams
</li>
</ul><p></p><p><b>What We&rsquo;re Looking For
</b></p><p>Full stack experience within an agile team building enterprise‑grade web applications or backend services
</p>
<ul><li>Java development with Spring Boot
</li><li>Front‑end development using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue)
</li><li>Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
</li><li>Containerisation and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
</li><li>Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible or equivalent)
</li><li>Unit testing and test automation
</li><li>Use of code repositories (Git), including branching strategies, pull‑request workflows, and merge processes
</li><li>Experience with data visualisation tools or techniques
</li>
</ul><p></p><p><b>We appreciate you may not be an expert in every area above - we can support with training and development in some areas! Please do make an application and we will identify where we can best support your growth specific to your application.
</b></p><p></p><p><b>Clearance
</b></p><ul><li>The role is working on highly secure Government programmes so active <b>eDV Clearance is required
</b></li></ul><p>
</p><p><b>What&rsquo;s On Offer
</b></p><ul><li>Competitive salary with annual bonuses
</li><li>Additional eDV bonus
</li><li>Excellent pension and benefits
</li><li>Work on highly impactful, secure programmes
</li><li>Strong career development and progression opportunities
</li><li>Collaborative, engineering led environment</li></ul></div>

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (eDV)

Turnitin, Llc

<div><b>Company Description</b><p><br>
When you join Turnitin, you'll be welcomed into a company that is a recognized innovator in global education. For over 25 years, Turnitin has partnered with educators and institutions to develop learning integrity solutions that recognize the enduring value of critical thinking in a rapidly changing world. Over 16,000 academic institutions, publishers, and corporations use our services in more than 185 countries around the world: Turnitin Feedback Studio, Clarity, Originality, Gradescope, ExamSoft, Similarity, and iThenticate. Protecting the value of an authentic education is at the heart of who we are.</p><p>
Experience a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in a way that best suits you, supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being. Our diverse community of colleagues are all unified by a shared desire to make a difference in education.</p><p>
Turnitin is a global organization with team members in over 35 countries including the United States, Mexico, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, India, and the Philippines.</p><b><br>
Job Description</b><p><br>
Turnitin is seeking a Principal Backend Engineer with a strong focus on backend development, particularly in Java and serverless architectures, combined with solid frontend experience. This role is ideal for engineers passionate about building scalable distributed systems, data modeling, and delivering high-performing, reliable software solutions for our award-winning educational platform.<br>
As a core contributor to our shared services team, you will play a key role in developing and enhancing the foundational systems that power both existing and new applications. This role is fully hands-on, requiring active involvement in coding, development, and implementation of technical solutions. You will also be called upon to lead more junior engineers and collaborate with other teams.</p><p><b>
Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Lead and design, development, and optimization of scalable backend services using Java and serverless technologies (e.g., AWS Lambda).</li><li>
Architect and implement RESTful APIs and event-driven systems to support high-performance, distributed applications.</li><li>
Provide technical leadership to the team, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and best practices.</li><li>
Contribute to the development and integration of user-facing frontend components when needed.</li><li>
Analyze and optimize existing services to enhance performance, scalability, and cost-effi ciency.</li><li>
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Architects, Product Managers, and engineering leads, to deliver innovative and impactful solutions.</li><li>
Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.</li><li>
Oversee the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines to ensure effi cient and reliable software delivery.</li><li>
Maintain high standards of code quality through rigorous peer reviews, comprehensive testing, and adherence to industry best practices.</li><li>
Create comprehensive documentation for the developed shared components, including usage guidelines and examples.</li></ul><br>
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Qualifications</b><p><b><br>
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge/Experience:</b></p><ul><li>
Over 10 years of experience in backend development with deep profi ciency in Java and extensive hands-on experience with serverless frameworks (e.g., AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions).</li><li>
Solid understanding of frontend technologies, including React and Web Components, with the ability to contribute when needed.</li><li>
Expertise in designing and managing distributed systems, ensuring scalability, and advanced data modeling techniques.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across multiple locations, including distributed teams in Europe and the USA, to deliver impactful, high-quality solutions.</li><li>
Practical expertise in cloud technologies, specifically developing serverless applications on AWS using services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, SNS/SQS, and EventBridge.</li><li>
Deep understanding of software development best practices, including design patterns, test-driven development (TDD), behavior-driven development (BDD), and clean code principles.</li><li>
Experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines for automated build, deployment, and testing.</li><li>
Familiarity with modern DevOps practices and infrastructure-as-code (IaC).</li><li>
Proven ability to conduct comprehensive system design reviews, ensuring architectural alignment, scalability, performance, and adherence to best practices.</li><li>
Proven experience as a Tech Lead, with a strong track record of mentoring and coaching junior engineers, promoting skill development, and driving adherence to best practices to ensure team growth and technical excellence.</li><li>
Exceptional collaboration skills, working effectively across cross-functional teams, including Product Managers, Architects, and other engineering leads.</li><li>
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>
Strong problem-solving skills, with a track record of troubleshooting and optimizing existing systems for performance, scalability, and cost effi ciency.</li><li>
Ability to make strategic technical decisions while balancing project deadlines and business goals.</li></ul><p><b>
Preferred Skills:</b></p><ul><li>
Experience with frontend technologies such as React, Angular, or Web Components is a plus.</li><li>
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., CloudWatch, New Relic, Datadog).</li><li>
Knowledge of data modeling and working with both NoSQL databases.</li><li>
Understanding of agile methodologies, including Scrum, XP and Kanban.</li><li>
Understanding or experience with AI/ML.</li></ul><br>
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Additional Information</b><p><b><br>
Total Rewards @ Turnitin</b><br>
At Turnitin, we believe Total Rewards go far beyond pay. While salary, bonus, or commission are important, they&rsquo;re only part of the value you receive in exchange for your work.</p><p>
Beyond compensation, you&rsquo;ll experience the intrinsic rewards of unleashing your potential and making a positive impact on global education. You&rsquo;ll also thrive in a culture free of politics, surrounded by humble, inclusive, and collaborative teammates.</p><p>
In addition, our extrinsic rewards include generous time off and health and wellness programs that provide choice, flexibility, and a safety net for life&rsquo;s challenges. You&rsquo;ll also enjoy a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in the way that suits you best, all supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being.</p><p><b>
Our Mission</b> is to ensure the integrity of global education and meaningfully improve learning outcomes.<br>
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<b>Our Values</b> underpin everything we do.</p><ul><li><b>
Customer Centric: </b>Our mission is focused on improving learning outcomes; we do this by putting educators and learners at the center of everything we do.</li><li><b>
Passion for Learning: </b>We are committed to our own learning and growth internally. And we support education and learning around the globe.</li><li><b>
Integrity: </b>Integrity is the heartbeat of Turnitin&mdash;it is the core of our products, the way we treat each other, and how we work with our customers and vendors.</li><li><b>
Action &amp; Ownership: </b>We have a bias for action. We act like owners. We are willing to change even when it&rsquo;s hard.</li><li><b>
One Team:</b> We strive to break down silos, collaborate effectively, and celebrate each others' successes.</li><li><b>
Global Mindset: </b>We consider different perspectives and celebrate diversity. We are one team. The work we do has an impact on the world.</li></ul><p><b>
Global Benefits</b></p><ul><li>
Remote First Culture</li><li>
Health Care Coverage*</li><li>
Education Reimbursement*</li><li>
Competitive Paid Time Off</li><li>
Self-Care Days</li><li>
National Holidays*</li><li>
2 Founder Days + Juneteenth Observed</li><li>
Paid Volunteer Time*</li><li>
Charitable contribution match*</li><li>
Monthly Wellness or Home Office Reimbursement/*</li><li>
Access to Modern Health (mental health platform)</li><li>
Parental Leave*</li><li>
Retirement Plan with match/contribution*</li><li>varies by country</li></ul><p><b>
Seeing Beyond the Job Ad</b><br>
At Turnitin, we recognize it&rsquo;s unrealistic for candidates to fulfill 100% of the criteria in a job ad. We encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of the requirements because we know that skills evolve over time. If you&rsquo;re willing to learn and unleash your potential alongside us, join our team!</p><p>
#LI-AP1</p></div>

Principal Software Engineer Backend Technologies, Platform (UK Remote)

Manchester Digital

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  Software Developer
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  Hybrid - London
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  Our talented people are creating the technology of the future
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 From scheduling to maintenance to keeping people safe, 2.7 million people are helped by our software daily. Technology makes it possible; people make it happen and you could be part of that.
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 The Tracsis Group has grown rapidly, diversifying into related transport technologies, and successfully executing a strategy that has seen it make a total of seventeen acquisitions.
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 Today Tracsis is a leading provider of software, hardware, data analytics/GIS and services for the rail, traffic data and wider transport industries. The Group has c.550 permanent employees serving its growing customer base from offices in the UK, Ireland and the US.
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 <strong>
  The Role
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 Join a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering team delivering technology that makes a real-world impact. As a Software Developer, you will play a key role in designing and building high-quality software solutions that support critical systems and services.
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 This is an opportunity to take ownership of features from concept through to deployment, working alongside experienced engineers to solve complex problems and continuously improve the way software is built and delivered. You&rsquo;ll contribute to scalable, secure and performant systems while continuing to develop your technical expertise in a supportive environment.
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  What You Will Do
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   Design, develop and maintain software applications using modern technologies and frameworks
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   Write clean, efficient and maintainable code aligned to engineering standards
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   Contribute to the design of scalable, secure and high-performing systems
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   Collaborate with team members through code reviews and shared best practices
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   Investigate and resolve technical issues and performance challenges
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   Translate business requirements into effective technical solutions
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   Develop and execute unit, integration and system tests
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   Contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing and team learning
  </li>
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   Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups and retrospectives
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  <li>
   Build and enhance deployment processes and CI/CD pipelines
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  </li>
 </ul>
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  Required Skills
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 <strong>
  What We&rsquo;re Looking For
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   Experience building Java applications
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   Familiarity with Java EE, Jakarta EE or the Spring Framework
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   Comfortable writing SQL queries and interacting with relational databases
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   Experience with Git (version control)
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   Strong understanding of software development principles, data structures and algorithms
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   Good knowledge of Agile methodologies and practices
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   Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
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   Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
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   Clear and effective communication skills
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  </li>
 </ul>
 Desirable Skills
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  <li>
   Maven
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  <li>
   Hibernate or other ORM frameworks
  </li>
  <li>
   TypeScript / JavaScript
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  <li>
   Angular
  </li>
  <li>
   CI/CD tools
  </li>
  <li>
   Docker / Kubernetes
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience working with distributed or cloud-based systems
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Ready to make an impact?
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  <br/>
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 Apply now to join a forward-thinking team shaping the future of Rail Technology and Services.
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 <strong>
  Benefits
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   Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
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   25 days holiday + bank holidays
  </li>
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   Competitive salary
  </li>
  <li>
   Udemy Licence for learning and development
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   Bupa Medical Health care
  </li>
  <li>
   Life assurance (3x basic salary)
  </li>
  <li>
   Enhanced Parental Leave
  </li>
  <li>
   2 volunteering days per year
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  <li>
   Tusker Car Scheme
  </li>
  <li>
   Cycle to work scheme
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Our Values
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 </strong>
 Our Values Guide How We Work Together And Make Decisions Every Day. We&rsquo;re Looking For People Who Demonstrate And Resonate With
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 Progression, Integrity, Collaboration, and Ownership.
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  Next Steps
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 Our TA team are committed to responding to all candidates within a reasonable timeframe.
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  The Process
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   Call with our Talent Acquisition Team
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   Technical Task and competency-based interview
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   Next Steps
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  </li>
 </ul>
 Our process is designed for us to understand your skills and experience and to give you the opportunity to find out more about the role, as well as the company.
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 We are committed to building a diverse workforce. Even if you do not tick all the boxes, we would still love to hear from you! If you require any adjustments or additional support during the application and interview process do not hesitate to get in touch.
</div>


Software Developer

DGI (Diversity Travel)

<p>Welcome to DGI!</p><p>With offices in Manchester, Ireland, Germany and the USA, DGI is a full-service Travel Management Company (TMC) specialising in the humanitarian, academic and not-for-profit sectors. We are proud, passionate and mindful in our work and about what we do, and we hold these as our Company Values.</p><p>As leaders in the Charity, Academic, Humanitarian, and Not-For-Profit sectors, we provide dedicated support to our clients to help them fulfil their missions to make a difference. Our DGI Study Trips (DST) division specialises in educational group travel, working in partnership with Colleges, Universities and other education providers, to tailor bespoke study experiences and travel itineraries to inspire students outside of the classroom.</p><p>It's an exciting time to come and join us!</p><p>We are currently looking for a Software Developer to join our IT/Features team. Our IT development team are at the forefront of creating cutting-edge travel management software and systems that empower organisations to carry out vital work across the globe. You will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of scalable cloud-based applications and solutions, working closely with the Senior Software Engineer, and also with cross-functional teams to support the delivery of high-performance, secure, and resilient applications.</p><p>Primary responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Develop robust and scalable data integrations within the Azure Cloud platform</li><li>Design and implement tools to subscribe and publish to/from Azure Service Bus messaging entities, APIs, and SQL databases</li><li>Deploy well-tested code that meets acceptance criteria within an Agile DevOps environment</li><li>Perform integration of applications both on-premises, private and public cloud infrastructures</li><li>Collaborate effectively with Data Engineers, Business Analysts, and Solution Analysts to design and implement reusable code</li></ul><p>Skills Required:</p><ul><li>Experience at mid-level in a Software Development role, with a focus on C#</li><li>Experience with Azure Functions and developing Restful APIs</li><li>Proficiency in SQL, Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Postman</li><li>In depth knowledge of Azure Integration Services including Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Azure API</li><li>Knowledge of CI/CD processes and implementations</li><li>Certification in Azure or related cloud technologies is desirable</li></ul><p>In return you&rsquo;ll receive:</p><ul><li>Salary range of &pound;35k to &pound;40k (pending experience)</li><li>23.5 days holiday (plus bank holidays), rising to 24.5 days after 12 months of service</li><li>Option to buy or sell additional annual leave</li><li>Healthcare Cash Plan</li><li>Pension</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Season ticket loan</li><li>Discounted staff travel</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Reward scheme and benefits platform</li><li>Enhanced Leave and Pay entitlements above Statutory Minimums</li><li>Please see more benefit details attached in the Supporting Document</li></ul><p>If you are interested in our role and meet the requirements above, then please do get in touch. Our hours of work are Monday &ndash; Friday, 8.45am &ndash; 5.30pm. Our office is based in Manchester City Centre, and we offer a hybrid working pattern of 3 days office and 2 days working from home (UK).</p><p>We are committed to supporting flexible working, where feasible, in alignment with the requirements of the role and the business.</p><p>Please visit our company LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/dgi-travel/ to learn more about us and what we do.</p><p><b>PASSIONATE</b> - We&rsquo;re driven to help make the world a better place, creating dynamic partnerships with our customers and an environment for our people to thrive.</p><p><b>BOLD</b> - We embrace innovation and challenge the status quo to deliver outstanding results.</p><p><b>MINDFUL</b> - We prioritise sustainability, ethical practices, and responsible travel, ensuring that our service leave a positive and lasting impression.</p><p>We are an inclusive, equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and value difference, and treat everyone with dignity and respect regardless of background.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: &pound;35,000.00-&pound;40,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Casual dress</li><li>Company events</li><li>Company pension</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Employee mentoring programme</li><li>Enhanced maternity leave</li><li>Health &amp; wellbeing programme</li><li>Referral programme</li></ul><p>Application question(s):</p><ul><li>What's your notice period</li><li>Please can you confirm your salary expectation for your next role</li><li>Do you hold a visa to work and live in the UK? If yes, please share more details of the type of visa and expiry date</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester M1 4LF</p>

BT Group

<div><div><div><div><div>Req ID: 59489
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Job Function: Software Engineering
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Posting Start Date: 02/07/2026
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Posting End Date: 05/07/2026
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Division: Networks
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Job Location: GBR-Manchester-New Bailey
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Advertised Salary: Competitive + Benefits
</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the role
</b></h2></div><div><p>We are driving the modernisation of Core Voice Network platforms, transforming legacy telephony systems into scalable, cloud-native, microservices-based architectures while also enabling next-generation Voice AI capabilities such as intelligent call handling, automation, and conversational services.</p><br>
<p></p><p>This role sits within a Software Engineering Development team focused on designing, developing, and evolving distributed applications that underpin call services and routing across BT&rsquo;s fixed voice estate. You will play a key role in building and shaping microservice architectures, leveraging technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Podman, and Kubernetes, and contributing to system design for high availability, scalability, and real-time processing. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will help deliver robust, production-grade solutions, mentor engineers, and continuously improve development practices.</p><br>
<p></p><p>This role is based at New Bailey, Manchester, UK with a hybrid working model of 3 days together, 2 days wherever.</p>
</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What you&rsquo;ll be doing
</b></h2></div><div><div><ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices-based applications using Java, Spring Boot, and containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Define and implement RESTful APIs aligned to OpenAPI (Swagger) standards to support digital and distributed systems</li></ul>
<ul><li>Lead by example through hands-on development, while reviewing code and mentoring engineers to ensure high-quality delivery</li></ul>
<ul><li>Adopt an AI-first engineering approach, leveraging AI tools and Voice AI capabilities to accelerate development, improve code quality, and enable intelligent call handling solutions</li></ul>
<ul><li>Collaborate with architects, product teams, analysts, and engineers to deliver solutions across component and end-to-end system levels</li></ul>
<ul><li>Contribute to system design and architecture, ensuring scalability, resilience, and performance for real-time, high-throughput platforms</li></ul>
<ul><li>Solve complex technical issues, performing coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting across the application stack</li></ul>
<ul><li>Conduct deep-dive analysis to identify bottlenecks, optimise performance, and reduce technical debt through continuous improvement</li></ul>
<ul><li>Contribute to and help shape the technical roadmap, aligning engineering deliverables with business objectives and innovation trends</li></ul>
<ul><li>Champion best practices and continuously share knowledge on emerging technologies, including AI-driven development approaches</li></ul>
<ul><li>Exposure to Core Voice platform development (e.g., OCCAS) including working with telecom protocols and tools such as SIP signalling, RTP media flows, traffic simulation (SIPP), and troubleshooting using tools like Wireshark is desirable but not mandatory</li></ul>
</div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Skills / Experience
</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>Strong experience in Java development with good working knowledge of Spring Boot, along with experience in designing and building production-ready APIs using OpenAPI (Swagger)</li>
<li>Good understanding of microservices architecture patterns, distributed system design, and experience working with relational databases (such as MYSQL/Timesten) for scalable solutions</li>
<li>Understanding of container technologies such as Docker, comfort working in Linux environments with basic Bash scripting, along with working knowledge in AI concepts and frameworks within software development</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Desirable Skills / Experience
</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>Experience using Git for version control. Awareness of continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) practices</li>
<li>Familiarity with tools like Consul and Prometheus for service discovery and monitoring</li>
<li>Strong foundational knowledge of Container as a Service, including its key components and how it supports scalable applications</li>
<li>Experience working in Agile teams, using tools such as Jira and Scrum practices</li>
<li>Familiarity with cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or OpenStack) and virtualised environments</li>
<li>Experience working with telecom or voice systems</li>
<li>Exposure to Core Voice platform development (e.g., OCCAS), including working with protocols and tools such as SIP signalling, RTP media flows, traffic simulation using SIPP, and troubleshooting with tools like Wireshark</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Our Package
</b></h2></div><div><p>Tailored benefits make a real difference. That&rsquo;s why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life.</p><br>
<p><br>
You can design the package to suit you and your lifestyle. Your core benefits include:
</p><ul><li>10% on target annual bonus
</li><li>Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family
</li><li>Market-leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off
</li><li>Equalized maternity, paternity, and adoption leave &ndash; 18 weeks&rsquo; full pay and 8 weeks&rsquo; half pay
</li><li>Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband
</li><li>Market leading Pension scheme &ndash; 5% from you and 10% from us
</li><li>Holiday purchase scheme</li></ul><br>
<p><br>
You can select additional benefits, including healthcare, dental, gym memberships and more when you&rsquo;re ready.<br>
</p><p><br>
Ready to connect for good and help shape the future? <b>Apply now.
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><p>BT Group is the UK&rsquo;s leading communications group and the holding company behind some of the country&rsquo;s most recognised brands &ndash; including BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet. Our purpose is as simple as it is ambitious: we connect for good. Our customers include consumers, small, medium and large businesses, public sector organisations and other communications providers.</p>
<p>BT Group&rsquo;s role is about setting direction, unlocking value and creating the conditions for our brands and businesses to thrive.</p>
<p>Having come through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, our focus now is on what comes next &ndash; simplifying how we operate, using technology and AI to work smarter, and organising ourselves to serve customers better and grow sustainably. Group teams shape strategy, policy, brand, capital allocation and transformation, helping the whole organisation perform at its best.</p>
<p>We have a singular culture that unites all our people: we are customer-first challengers, who are committed, clear and connected. These behaviours unite us as one team to deliver for our colleagues, our customers, our stakeholders and the country. Joining BT Group means working at the heart of a business that matters to the UK, with the opportunity to shape decisions, influence outcomes and help set the future course of one of the country&rsquo;s most important companies.</p></div></div></div></div></div>

Software Engineering Specialist

Betfred

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About Us</b></h2>
<p>Our mission is to dominate the betting and gaming industry on a global scale and we need the very best Tech talent to help us achieve this.</p>
<p>We recently migrated all of our customers onto our very own proprietary platform - so it's an exciting time to join us. With the help of our new platform, we're able to pioneer new products and drive more advanced, creative technologies. The result? Unrivalled experiences for millions of customers worldwide.</p>
<p>Betfred's Technology department is driven by innovation, and you'll be at the heart of unlocking our new platform's potential. So, if you want to help shape the future of betting and gaming, then it's to time to join us.</p><br>
<p></p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Purpose</b></h2>
<p>You will join one of our agile teams and be responsible for implementing sections of functionality or making updates to existing features, ensuring they are delivered on time with the correct approach and to the standards defined by the Lead Developers.</p>
<p>Our tech stack includes some of the latest design patterns and tools as well as established tech that needs additional features building on. For example, SQL, NoSQL, caching services, messaging services, C# Windows Services, WebAPI, WCF, WPF, Winforms, Microsoft Orleans&hellip; all used to build a platform that has integration to internal and external services.</p><br>
<p></p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Duties</b></h2>
<p>To work on the integration of web front ends with back-end services and third-party systems.</p>
<p>Apply software development best practices, architectures and patterns in collaboration with other developers and QA.</p>
<p>Implementing new features, writing clean, reusable code.</p>
<p>Owning developments all the way to production and supporting them once live.</p>
<p>Collaborate with the platform engineering team developing a true CI/CD process.</p>
<p>Ensuring everything you write is testable, whether this be unit, integration, UI or performance tests.</p><br>
<p></p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Knowledge, Skills and Experience</b></h2>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essentials:</b></h3>
<p>Significant commercial experience in .NET with C#</p>
<p>Experience with N-Tier architecture/SOA</p>
<p>Knowledge of relevant design patterns</p>
<p>Excellent understanding of OOP concepts</p>
<p>Demonstrable experience of building Web Services, WebAPI and WCF</p>
<p>Database experience, working with both SQL and NoSQL</p>
<p>Expertise in performance optimization</p>
<p>Source Control, must be confident using Git for all roles</p>
<p> Experience working in an Agile or Kanban environment</p>
<p>Knowledge of software and application design and architecture</p>
<p>An excellent communicator, both verbal and written</p>
<p>Hard working and willing to go above and beyond learning new skills</p>
<p>Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with others</p>
<p>An interest in troubleshooting and problem solving</p>
<p>Participate in releases, and/or out of hours on-call availability as needed</p><br>
<p></p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Desirables:</b></h3>
<p>Any history working with WinForms/WPF is extremely useful</p>
<p>Experience in the gaming industry is a significant advantage</p>
<p>Experience taking ownership of a system or sub-system is an advantage</p><br>
<p></p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What is in it for me?</b></h2>
<p>We offer a variety of competitive benefits, some of which vary depending on the role you&rsquo;re recruited to. Some of what you can expect in this role includes:</p>
<p>A competitive rate of pay and pension contribution ( &pound;50,000 -&pound;65,000)</p>
<p>Generous discretionary bonus schemes, incentives and competitions</p>
<p>An annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service</p>
<p>Access to an online GP 24/7, 365 days a year for you and your immediate family.</p>
<p>Employee wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme</p>
<p>Enhanced Maternity &amp; Paternity Pay</p>
<p>Long Service Recognition</p>
<p>Access to a pay day savings scheme, financial coach and up to 40% of your earned wage ahead of payday, through Wagestream.</p>
<p>For More information, visit our https://betfredcareers.com/why-join/</p></div>

Senior .NET Developer

Maxwell Bond

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   AI Systems Engineer
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   The Opportunity
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  This is a great opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer with hands-on experience building AI-powered products and systems.
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  This is not a traditional Machine Learning or Data Science role. You won't be training foundation models or developing new LLM architectures. Instead, you'll be focused on designing and building the software systems that leverage modern AI technologies to solve real-world business problems.
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  You'll work on AI-native products, intelligent workflows, retrieval systems, agentic architectures and automation platforms, helping shape the next generation of AI-powered software.
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   What You'll Be Doing
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   Designing and building AI-powered applications and services
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   Developing intelligent workflows and agentic systems
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   Integrating LLMs into production software products
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   Building retrieval, context and memory systems
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   Designing robust APIs and backend services
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   Evaluating AI performance, reliability and quality
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   Implementing monitoring, testing and fallback mechanisms for AI-driven features
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   Working closely with engineering leadership to define best practices for AI-native development
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   Contributing to architectural decisions across a modern cloud-based platform
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   Experience and Skills
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   Strong commercial experience as a Software Engineer, Backend Engineer or Full Stack Engineer
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   Experience building applications that utilise Large Language Models (LLMs)
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   Experience designing and delivering production-grade software systems
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   Strong understanding of software architecture and system design principles
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   Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
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   Strong programming skills in TypeScript, Python or similar modern languages
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   Experience integrating external APIs and services
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   Ability to make pragmatic technical decisions and communicate trade-offs
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   Highly Desirable
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   Experience building AI agents or agentic workflows
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   Experience with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)
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   Experience working with vector databases and semantic search
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   Knowledge of context management and memory architectures
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   Experience evaluating and testing AI outputs in production environments
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   Experience designing AI-assisted automation systems
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   Exposure to frameworks and tooling within the modern AI ecosystem
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   Who This Will Suit
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  This role would suit someone who has moved beyond simply using AI tools in their development workflow and has experience building software products that actively leverage AI capabilities. You may currently be working as:
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   Senior Software Engineer
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   Backend Engineer
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   Full Stack Engineer
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   AI Systems Engineer
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   Applied AI Engineer
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   Platform Engineer with AI experience
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  Most importantly, you'll be excited by the challenge of building reliable, scalable software systems that incorporate AI as a core part of the product experience.
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   Why Apply?
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   Work on genuinely innovative AI-native products
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   Influence technical direction and architecture
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   Join a team investing heavily in modern AI technologies
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   Solve complex engineering challenges at scale
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   Opportunity to help shape the future of AI-enabled software development
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  They are committed to moving quickly on this with interview slots available.
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  Please apply today.
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