Software Engineer
9 days ago
Manchester
For one of our leading public sector clients, we are searching for experienced freelance Software Engineers (SC Cleared) to support a major digital transformation programme within the UK Government. You'll join a newly formed team responsible for building and delivering a critical service that enables the secure exchange of tax information. This is a hands‑on full stack engineering role focused on AWS-based development, API integration and production delivery. • Design, develop and deploy secure, scalable cloud-native applications using AWS services, • Build and enhance services that enable the exchange of tax information between systems, • Develop backend services, APIs and integrations using Java and AWS technologies, • Contribute across the full software development lifecycle from design through to production deployment, • Work closely with Test Engineers to ensure high levels of quality, automation and service reliability, • Collaborate with platform, connectivity and legacy system teams to deliver integrated solutions, • Work within agile, multidisciplinary teams delivering services into Beta and Live environments, • Proven experience as a Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer or Software Developer within complex technology environments, • Strong AWS development experience across cloud-native architectures and services, • Commercial experience developing applications using Java, • Experience designing, building and integrating REST APIs and API Gateway solutions, • Front‑end development experience using HTML5 and modern web technologies, • Strong understanding of software testing, automation and quality engineering principles, • Experience working within Agile delivery teams and modern engineering practices, • Experience delivering secure, high‑availability production services, • Previous public sector, government or highly regulated industry experience is desirable, • Location: Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle (supplier offices can be utilised), • Working Pattern: Hybrid working with 60% office attendance expected, • Delivery Phase: Beta/Live, • Clearance: Active SC Clearance, • Contract: Freelance / Contract, • SFIA Level: SFIA 4 #J-18808-Ljbffr