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    Software Engineer

    ManchesterContract£55k - £60k
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    Software Engineer

    Manchester Contract £55k - £60k

    Software Engineer

    About the job

    Software Engineer - 6-Month Contract

    Day Rate: £600 per day
    Contract Length: 6 months
    Location: Manchester/ Hybrid
    Start: ASAP

    The Role

    We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join a high-performing technology team on an initial 6-month contract, working on complex, scalable software solutions with a strong focus on AWS, Java and AI-enabled technology.

    This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working at system level, solving complex technical problems and building robust, reliable solutions within a modern cloud environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Design, develop and maintain scalable software solutions using Java and AWS.
    • Take a system-level approach to software engineering, understanding how applications, platforms and services interact.
    • Work across complex third-party integrations, APIs and external platforms.
    • Develop and maintain robust automated testing frameworks to ensure high-quality and reliable software.
    • Contribute to the integration and embedding of AI capabilities into existing and new technology solutions.
    • Work closely with architects, engineers, product teams and other stakeholders to deliver technical solutions.
    • Identify technical risks and opportunities for improving system performance, scalability and resilience.
    • Troubleshoot complex issues across distributed systems and production environments.
    • Contribute to engineering best practices, coding standards and continuous improvement.

    Key Skills & Experience

    • Strong commercial experience as a Software Engineer / Software Developer.
    • Strong Java development experience.
    • Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud-based architectures.
    • Strong understanding of system-level thinking and distributed systems.
    • Experience working with third-party integrations, APIs and external systems.
    • Strong knowledge of automated testing and robust test frameworks.
    • Experience working with or embedding AI/ML capabilities into software products or platforms.
    • Strong understanding of software architecture, scalability, reliability and performance.
    • Comfortable working in complex, fast-paced technology environments.
    • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

    Why Join?

    This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex, modern technology within a cloud-first environment, with exposure to AWS, Java, third-party integrations and emerging AI capabilities.

    If you're a hands-on Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and thinking beyond individual applications to the wider system, we'd like to hear from you.

    Apply now for immediate consideration.

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