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Role: Backend Systems DeveloperSalary: £40,000 – £60,000Location: LiverpoolWorking Pattern: HybridWe're working with an ambitious, technology-led organisation that is continuing to invest significantly in its engineering function. They're looking for an experienced Backend Systems Developer to join the team and play a key role in developing and improving the integrations that underpin their digital platform.This is a great opportunity to work on business-critical systems where performance, scalability and reliability are essential. You'll be responsible for developing backend services that connect customer-facing applications with warehouse, ERP, finance and wider operational platforms, supporting the accurate and efficient movement of millions of data points every day.If you enjoy working on complex integrations, developing robust backend services and solving technical challenges, this could be an excellent opportunity to take you forward.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop and maintain backend integrations between digital platforms and core business systems, including warehouse, ERP and finance solutions.Build scalable middleware to support order processing, inventory synchronisation and real-time data exchange.Create and maintain REST APIs and event-driven integrations across multiple systems.Implement queue-based processing to support high-volume asynchronous workloads.Improve system resilience through retry mechanisms, circuit breakers and fault-tolerant design.Work closely with engineers, product teams and operational stakeholders to deliver high-quality technical solutions.Contribute to engineering standards and best practice through code reviews, mentoring and knowledge sharing.Develop modern, cloud-ready services using clean, maintainable and scalable architecture.Monitor system performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, scalability and efficiency.Essentials4+ years' commercial experience in backend software development using a strongly typed programming language.Experience integrating business-critical systems with ERP, warehouse management or finance platforms.Strong SQL skills, including database design and performance optimisation.Good understanding of software architecture principles, including SOLID, Clean Architecture and Domain-Driven Design.Experience with modern development practices including CI/CD, automated testing and Git.Hands-on experience with Docker and containerised applications.Experience working with message queues and event-driven architectures.Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.DesirablesExperience working with AWS or another cloud platform.Knowledge of Kubernetes or container orchestration.Exposure to GraphQL.Experience using AI-assisted development tools.Understanding of secure software development and data protection best practices.Previous experience working within high-transaction, high-availability or fast-paced environments.TPBN1_UKTJ

Manpower are currently seeking an interim Packaging Engineer to work with our global FMCG client, Elida Beauty, renowned for brands such as TIGI, VO5, Toni & Guy, and Brylcreem, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.The position is based in Liverpool. This is a full-time temporary role for 6 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying between £32,000 - 38,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.Position SummaryThe Packaging Engineer will work closely with all internal experts (R&D, Marketing, Supply Management, Supply Chain) and external suppliers to cover all aspects of the development and testing of new packaging to support the portfolio of Elida Beauty brands. This is a Hybrid role with the expectation to be in the office 3 Days a week and where required travel to suppliers both in the UK and occasionally abroad.Main Purpose of the jobLead packaging development for projects across primary and secondary pack components.A diverse packaging portfolio led by rigid plastics and aerosols, complemented by glass EDT and flexible formats, offering broad exposure to packaging innovation and technologies.Work as part of the project team to coordinate and manage the testing of all elements of packaging through 3Ps and suppliersInput broader packaging thinking to x-functional team, such as claims opportunities, cost opportunities and new trend space identificationRole AccountabilitiesLead the packaging development activities. including providing technical guidance to design agencies, suppliers and marketing. Responsibility for all packaging elements throughout complete supply chain - including primary and secondary development.Develop new, or modify existing, packaging which is compatible with supply chain, formulation, consumer and brand requirements and safety and regulatory needs. Ensure the pack will function as expected and has been demonstrated as such via relevant testing and interpretation of results, and creation of relevant specifications.Understand environmental footprint and impact of packaging options.Lead delivery of packaging related project elements through proactive input into x-functional teams - ensuring risks are identified, understood and mitigated. Ensure timings, risks and expectations of packaging related activities are both ambitious and correctly recognised within project plans.Manage and lead technical relationships with suppliers to deliver new hardware designs, component qualifications, colour developments and artwork approaches. Maintain necessary intellectual property rights of all parties.Critical CompetenciesMinimum 3 years' experience in developing and delivering packaging solutions to market as part of savings and/or innovation programmes.Formal packaging qualification is preferredExperience of beyond rigid plastic development is idealExperience on aerosol format is a plus given the importance of this category within our portfolio.Experience and knowledge of key processes in both primary and secondary pack development, selection and qualificationInclude creation and validation of specificationsA creative, logical and analytical mind to generate innovative design solutions to technical design problems.Ability to apply business leadership skills understanding and prioritise the impact of design decisions on cost, consumer and environment.You will need to be enthusiastic and self-motivated with good verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate design and engineering principles to people at all levels of the business, across different functions.Experience of working in partnership with x-functional partners beneficial, especially Supply Chain and qualityWe are looking for someone who can combine the technical knowledge of a Packaging Engineer, with an entrepreneurial mindset and considerations of a complete product developer - to constantly keep one-step ahead with competitive and game-changing innovations.You are a change maker:You are constantly looking to improve the world and consumer experiences through package development, and create new ways to deliver more value to Elida Beauty's business growth.You are a born leader:By combining technical knowledge with a passion for creative problem-solving, you never hesitate to act when faced project obstacles.You love to win, and have fun doing it:An infectious passion for success is a must. You are detail-orientated with an ability to manage multiple fast-track projects in a collaborative team environment.You are a story teller:You communicate technical packaging successes by translating into a business impact message. You adapt to an audience and influence direction across project functions and categories.On going packaging development projects and cross-functional collaboration.The role supports daily packaging projects, supplier engagement, packaging specification development, and collaboration with marketing, technical, and project teams.Prior experience with the internal packaging specification system is not required, as training will be providedKey Responsibilities Attend and contribute to project meetings. Support packaging development initiatives. Engage with suppliers to assess capabilities and development opportunities. Work across marketing, technical, and project leadership teams. Create and maintain packaging specifications. Provide technical direction relating to packaging solutions. Support project delivery and stakeholder alignment.Required Skills & ExperienceMust-Haves Packaging engineering experience. Exposure to packaging development projects. Strong stakeholder management capability. Ability to work cross-functionally. Project coordination/project management awareness. Experience creating packaging specificationsPreferred Experience with rigid packaging ('rigidity' mentioned within the discussion/job description context).* Understanding of packaging systems and technical documentation workflowsIf you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.TPBN1_UKTJ

Manpower are currently seeking an interim Packaging Engineer to work with our global FMCG client, Elida Beauty, renowned for brands such as TIGI, VO5, Toni & Guy, and Brylcreem, and become an integral part of their fast-paced Scientific FMCG environment. The position is based in the Knowledge Quarter in Liverpool City Centre (L3), accessible by train, bus and car. This is a full-time temporary role for 6 months requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying between £32,000 – £38,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience. The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements. Position Summary The Packaging Engineer will work closely with all internal experts (R&D, Marketing, Supply Management, Supply Chain) and external suppliers to cover all aspects of the development and testing of new packaging to support the portfolio of Elida Beauty brands. This is a Hybrid role with the expectation to be in the office 3 Days a week and where required travel to suppliers both in the UK and occasionally abroad. Main Purpose of the job • Lead packaging development for projects across primary and secondary pack components., • A diverse packaging portfolio led by rigid plastics and aerosols, complemented by glass EDT and flexible formats, offering broad exposure to packaging innovation and technologies., • Work as part of the project team to coordinate and manage the testing of all elements of packaging through 3Ps and suppliers, • Input broader packaging thinking to x-functional team, such as claims opportunities, cost opportunities and new trend space identification Role Accountabilities • Lead the packaging development activities. including providing technical guidance to design agencies, suppliers and marketing. Responsibility for all packaging elements throughout complete supply chain – including primary and secondary development., • Develop new, or modify existing, packaging which is compatible with supply chain, formulation, consumer and brand requirements and safety and regulatory needs. Ensure the pack will function as expected and has been demonstrated as such via relevant testing and interpretation of results, and creation of relevant specifications., • Understand environmental footprint and impact of packaging options., • Lead delivery of packaging related project elements through proactive input into x-functional teams – ensuring risks are identified, understood and mitigated .Ensure timings, risks and expectations of packaging related activities are both ambitious and correctly recognised within project plans., • Manage and lead technical relationships with suppliers to deliver new hardware designs, component qualifications, colour developments and artwork approaches. Maintain necessary intellectual property rights of all parties. Critical Competencies • Minimum 3 years’ experience in developing and delivering packaging solutions to market as part of savings and/or innovation programmes., • Formal packaging qualification is preferred, • Experience of beyond rigid plastic development is ideal, • Experience on aerosol format is a plus given the importance of this category within our portfolio., • Experience and knowledge of key processes in both primary and secondary pack development, selection and qualification, • Include creation and validation of specifications, • A creative, logical and analytical mind to generate innovative design solutions to technical design problems., • Ability to apply business leadership skills understanding and prioritise the impact of design decisions on cost, consumer and environment., • You will need to be enthusiastic and self-motivated with good verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate design and engineering principles to people at all levels of the business, across different functions., • Experience of working in partnership with x-functional partners beneficial, especially Supply Chain and quality We are looking for someone who can combine the technical knowledge of a Packaging Engineer, with an entrepreneurial mindset and considerations of a complete product developer - to constantly keep one-step ahead with competitive and game-changing innovations. You are a change maker: You are constantly looking to improve the world and consumer experiences through package development, and create new ways to deliver more value to Elida Beauty’s business growth. You are a born leader: By combining technical knowledge with a passion for creative problem-solving, you never hesitate to act when faced project obstacles. You love to win, and have fun doing it: An infectious passion for success is a must. You are detail-orientated with an ability to manage multiple fast-track projects in a collaborative team environment. You are a story teller: You communicate technical packaging successes by translating into a business impact message. You adapt to an audience and influence direction across project functions and categories. The role supports daily packaging projects, supplier engagement, packaging specification development, and collaboration with marketing, technical, and project teams. Prior experience with the internal packaging specification system is not required, as training will be provided Key Responsibilities • Attend and contribute to project meetings., • Support packaging development initiatives., • Engage with suppliers to assess capabilities and development opportunities., • Work across marketing, technical, and project leadership teams., • Create and maintain packaging specifications., • Provide technical direction relating to packaging solutions., • Support project delivery and stakeholder alignment. Required Skills & Experience Must-Haves • Packaging engineering experience., • Exposure to packaging development projects., • Strong stakeholder management capability., • Ability to work cross-functionally., • Project coordination/project management awareness., • Experience creating packaging specifications Preferred • Experience with rigid packaging ("rigidity" mentioned within the discussion/job description context)., • Understanding of packaging systems and technical documentation workflows

Job Title: Technical Lead Location: Liverpool City Centre HQ / Hybrid (3 days in office) Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday We're looking for a Tech Lead to guide a talented, cross-functional squad as they design, build and deliver products that make a real difference for our customers. You'll lead a team made up of backend and frontend developers, QA and automation testers, designers, product managers and business analysts. Together, you'll create and evolve high-quality software using modern engineering practices and a microservice architecture built on Azure. As Tech Lead, you'll be hands-on with the code while supporting others to grow. You'll set technical direction, drive standards and help shape how your squad works, with real autonomy and trust. You'll collaborate closely with the Architecture Team to ensure your services fit seamlessly into our broader platform and long-term technical strategy. We work together in our Liverpool HQ three days a week because collaboration, quick feedback and creative problem-solving are key to how we deliver. Your Impact: The systems you'll design, and lead will power key parts of our products, used by thousands of customers every day. Your technical decisions will directly influence product quality, performance and customer experience. You'll help your team deliver features that are reliable, scalable and genuinely improve how people interact with our services. What You'll Do: • Lead a multidisciplinary squad to deliver high-quality, production-ready software, • Design and build scalable microservices in .NET and Azure, • Contribute to the evolution of our microservice architecture and integration patterns, • Collaborate with frontend developers working in React and Next.js to deliver seamless user experiences, • Partner with product managers, BAs and designers to translate customer needs into clear technical plans, • Work closely with QA and automation testers to ensure quality and reliability are built in from the start, • Stay hands-on with code while mentoring developers and promoting best practices, • Drive technical discussions, champion clean architecture and improve our engineering standards, • Contribute to wider engineering initiatives, including developer experience and shared tooling Our Tech Stack: • Backend: C#, .NET 8.0, Redis, MongoDb, SQL Server, Entity Framework, MassTransit, Mediator, • Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript, • Infrastructure: Azure, Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), Nginx, RabbitMQ, • Architecture: Microservices, Event-driven patterns, Clean Architecture, • Observability and Monitoring: Grafana, Loki, Sentry, PostHog, • Tooling and Practices: Git, CI/CD pipelines, Agile methodologies What We're Looking For: • Proven experience leading software delivery within a microservice-based environment, • Strong technical background in .NET and Azure, • Comfortable working across the stack, with deeper expertise in backend systems, • Experience mentoring and guiding developers in a collaborative, agile setup, • Product-focused mindset with an understanding of trade-offs between speed, scalability and user experience, • Excellent communicator who brings clarity and empathy to technical discussions, • Passion for clean, maintainable code and continuous improvement, • Curious and proactive, always looking for better ways to build, measure and deliver Why Join Us: • Real autonomy to shape how your squad designs, builds and delivers software, • A modern, cloud-native architecture that encourages experimentation and ownership, • Work with talented developers, designers, testers and product professionals who care about what they build, • Influence technical decisions that shape the direction of our products and platforms, • Opportunities to grow into staff, principal or architecture-focused leadership roles, • A supportive, transparent culture where craftsmanship, curiosity and learning are celebrated, • Regular opportunities for professional development, conferences and innovation time A Few Things to Know Before You Apply Checks & Clearances All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard. Visa Requirements Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Technical Lead, Technical Team Lead, Technical Engineering Lead, Lead Programmer, Lead Software Engineer, Technical Architect, Solutions Architect, Technical Project Manager, Technical Manager may also be considered for this role. JBRP1_UKTJ

We’re looking for a Senior Frontend Developer who loves building seamless, high-quality user experiences and has an eye for detail. You’ll play a key role in creating the next generation of our digital products, shaping how thousands of customers interact with our services every day. You’ll have the freedom to lead on technical decisions, the support to grow, and the chance to mentor others. We believe learning and sharing knowledge is what makes a team truly exceptional. We work together in our Liverpool HQ three days a week because collaboration, creativity and quick feedback make for better products and a stronger team. • Design and develop modern, responsive web applications using React, Next.js and TypeScript, • Build scalable, reusable frontend components with clean, maintainable code, • Work closely with designers who are part of your squad to bring ideas from concept to polished experiences, • Optimise for performance, accessibility and security, • Use Sentry and PostHog to monitor, measure and improve frontend performance, • Collaborate with backend engineers and product owners in an agile environment, • Mentor other developers and help shape our frontend standards and practices, • Share feedback, suggest improvements and help the team continuously level up Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript Monitoring and Analytics: Sentry, PostHog Experience with React Native is a bonus as we continue expanding our digital products into mobile. We take craftsmanship seriously and believe great products start with great engineering. • Testing, code reviews and maintainable architecture are part of our everyday practice, • Focus on performance, accessibility and clean design patterns, • Monitoring and observability with Sentry, PostHog and Grafana for insight into user experience and system health, • A culture of experimentation, learning and continuous improvement, • Proven experience building production-ready frontend applications, • Strong expertise in React, Next.js and TypeScript, • A solid understanding of frontend architecture, performance and security best practices, • Experience with Docker and Azure deployments, • A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills, • A passion for creating user-focused, beautifully crafted digital experiences, • Experience mentoring others and helping teams improve their craft, • Knowledge of modern state management such as Redux or Zustand, • Understanding of accessibility standards and WCAG guidelines, • Familiarity with web performance optimisation and web vitals, • Modern tech stack and a strong culture of engineering excellence, • Work closely with designers and product owners to shape the user experience, • Career progression into technical leadership or architecture, • Supportive environment with clear standards and room to innovate, • Top-tier tools and a workspace designed for creativity and collaboration You’ll join a squad that genuinely enjoys working together. Designers, engineers and product thinkers sit side by side, sharing ideas and solving problems as a team. We believe in ownership, curiosity and craftsmanship. Everyone has a voice, and we encourage ideas from across the squad. We share knowledge, celebrate success and support each other every step of the way. If you care about building great products and growing as part of a collaborative, design-led team, you’ll fit right in. At Acorn Insurance, we’re proud of our Liverpool roots — and even prouder of how far we’ve come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024. We’re growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: • We run through walls for our customers and each other, • We challenge the status quo, • We succeed when we help those around us succeed, • We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement, • A maximum of 35 days’ holiday (depending on role and tenure) including bank holidays, with additional buy/sell options, • 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available, • Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go!, • Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform, • Hybrid working optionsto support work-life balance and individual needs, • Recognition awards, social events & more These aren’t just words — they’re the principles we live by. And we’re proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: • Mindful Employer – championing mental health and wellbeing, • Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 – creating accessible, inclusive opportunities, • Menopause Friendly accredited – supporting every stage of life, • Armed Forces Covenant signatory – honouring those who serve, • Armed Forces Defence employer recognition scheme – Supporting those who serve, • Great Places to Work 2024/25 – fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture, • Best Place to Work for Development – proud to be investing in people’s future, • Best Place to Work for Women – breaking down barriers to women’s career progression If you’re looking for a company with a strong culture, real career progression, and a people-first approach — all rooted in the heart of Liverpool — Grow with Acorn. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process—or once you’re part of the team—just let us know. Whether it’s flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we’ll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. We’re really excited that you’re considering joining Acorn! To help everything go smoothly, here are a couple of things to keep in mind: If your application is successful, we will commence relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check. Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who haveat least one year remainingon their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr

hackajob is partnering directly with Rentokil Initial to hire for this role. As part of our Group AI Team, we are scaling our internal capabilities to deliver cutting-edge, production-grade AI solutions across our global operations. We are establishing an "Agentic Factory" - a dedicated, high-velocity delivery team focused on designing, building, and deploying genAI & ML solutions, multi-agent workflows, and automation systems to solve complex business problems. The primary goals of the team include: Leading the technical design and architecture of AI solutions, in addition to building and running an AI platform to deliver business-specific Use Case solutions. Collaborating with the Data Platform to team in ingesting and transforming data from multiple systems, modeling data, and engineering data marts to create reusable data assets, including developing and implementing machine learning models, genAI, and Agentic AI. Creating an operating a company wide agentic AI solution platform to help scale up AI capabilities across all functions and regions. Building AI models and a data science platform that enables Rentokil to derive significant value from AI, from machine learning to gen AI and beyond, and ensuring the quality and reliability of AI solutions deployed on the platform. Support, govern and enable company-wide adoption of emerging AI technologies. Purpose of the role We are seeking a pragmatic, highly technical individual to lead the engineering efforts within our Agentic Factory. Sitting directly alongside our AI Delivery Manager and AI Product Owner, you will bridge the gap between business requirements and technical execution. Together with the AI & Data Architect, you will provide architectural oversight, defining engineering best practices, and mentoring a talented team of AI engineers & Data Scientists, while remaining hands-on enough to solve complex engineering bottlenecks; You will support Use Case Design and feasibility assessments, ensuring opportunities explored are achievable and scalable. You will support the Head of Engineering as the execution arm for AI responsibilities, extending your focus beyond the AI team to support and enable other IT teams across the organisation. Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Engineering Design Agentic Systems: Design and scale robust, secure, and production-ready multi-agent workflows, orchestrations, and advanced RAG architectures, in collaboration with Enterprise Architecture principles. Drive delivery by designing and building agentic solutions, spanning from piloting to full implementation Define Engineering Excellence: Establish strict coding standards, code review processes, testing frameworks, and evaluation metrics for generative AI applications. Support and strictly enforce the standards set by the Head of Engineering and Technical Architect Cloud & Platform Integration: Partner closely with our GCP and Data Engineering teams to build seamless LLMOps/MLOps CI/CD pipelines, ensuring scalable and cost-effective model deployment via Vertex AI and containerized environments. Take ownership of building and maintaining robust LLMOps pipelines. AI Safety & Guardrails: Implement robust evaluation frameworks, latency monitoring, and automated guardrails to ensure enterprise-grade safety, security, and compliance. AI Safety & Guardrails: Implement robust evaluation frameworks, latency monitoring, and automated guardrails to ensure enterprise-grade safety, security, and compliance. Internal AI Enablement & Prompt Lifecycle: Manage the engineering workflows, CI/CD pipelines, version control, and evaluation frameworks for internal developer-facing AI assets, including prompt libraries and automated testing agents. Team Mentorship & Delivery Grow the team: Act as a technical mentor to a team of intermediate and junior AI Engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, clean code, and agility. Pragmatic Delivery: Collaborate with the AI Product Owner and Business Analysts to translate abstract business use cases into structured, achievable technical sprints. Drive MVP to Production: Shift the team's focus from sandboxed proof-of-concepts (PoCs) to reliable, resilient applications deployed to production for global users, leading AI engineering for AI team solutions and actively supporting junior engineers through this transition. Evolve AI Maturity Support the company's evolving AI strategy, providing an expert voice on Use Case identification, platform identification and tool selection. Advise the AI portfolio Lead in scaling impact and AI capability across the company, beyond the Group AI Team. Stay up to date on market trends, new opportunities, and the changing landscape of AI technologies. Requirements Experience AI Orchestration & Development: Expert-level experience building complex LLM-powered systems and multi-agent workflows using frameworks like LangGraph, LangChain, AutoGen, or ADK. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Deep practical understanding of machine learning algorithms, natural language processing (NLP) techniques, and the optimization of large language models for enterprise deployment. Data Engineering & Cloud Computing: Strong proficiency in designing optimized ELT/ETL pipelines and managing data lake/data warehouse architectures. Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services including Vertex AI, BigQuery, Cloud SQL, and Google Cloud Storage (GCS). MLOps/LLMOps Pipelines: Proven track record of architecting pipelines for model deployment, performance tracking, hyperparameter tuning, and containerized workflows using Docker and Kubernetes (GKE/Vertex AI Pipelines). Team Leadership & Mentorship: Extensive experience leading technical delivery, defining engineering milestones, running code reviews, and successfully mentoring junior or intermediate engineering talent. Knowledge & Skills Autonomy: Works with high autonomy under broad strategic guidance. Accountable for defining and meeting technical, architectural, and delivery goals, establishing milestones, and assigning tasks. Influence: Exerts major technical influence across the organization, partners, and peers. Partners with cross-functional business and product leaders, making key architectural decisions that affect budgets, timelines, and scalability. Complexity: Manages diverse, highly complex, and unpredictable technical challenges. Uses fundamental engineering principles to connect cutting-edge AI research with practical enterprise software. Business Skills: Advises executives on AI trends, risks, and tools. Bridges the gap between technical developers and business teams, showcasing strong leadership, creativity, and ethical problem-solving. Technical Expertise & Tools: Python: Advanced, production-grade proficiency (Pandas, NumPy, FastAPI/Flask) with an absolute focus on writing clean, modular, and highly testable code. SQL: Expert querying, database design, partitioning, and optimization strategies for large-scale BigQuery environments. Relevant Qualifications Desirable: Google Cloud Certified Cloud Engineer Google Cloud Certified Professional Data Engineer / Cloud AI Engineer Degree Qualification or Equivalent: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a highly quantitative field is desirable; however, a proven track record of architecting and shipping production-grade commercial AI systems is highly valued and may substitute for specific academic credentials. IT HNC/HND courses will also be accepted. Benefits • Competitive salary and bonus scheme, • Hybrid working, • Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme, • 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Death in service benefit, • Healthcare, • Free parking At Rentokil Initial, our customers and colleagues represent diverse backgrounds and experiences. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from individuals from all walks of life. Our belief is that everyone irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs, has the potential to thrive and contribute. We embrace the differences that make each of our colleagues unique, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves and feel a sense of belonging. To ensure that your journey with us is accessible if you have any individual requirements we invite you to communicate any specific needs or preferences you may have during any stage of the recruitment process. Our team is available to support you; feel free to reach out to () if you need anything Be Yourself in Your Application! At Rentokil Initial, we value innovation, but we want to see the real you! While AI can help with structure and grammar, make sure your application shows your true passion and understanding of the role. A personal touch will help you stand out. JBRP1_UKTJ

LEAD INFORMATION Job Title: Process Engineer / Process Developer Site Location: Broughton Responsible To: Engineering / Management Team Purpose of the Role: To develop, improve and support manufacturing processes across the business, supporting NPI, new customer projects, production efficiency, quality and continuous improvement. Client Brief: Due to continued growth and the recent acquisition of two major customers, the client is looking to strengthen their engineering team with a Process Engineer / Process Developer. The role will work alongside an experienced Process Engineer and will support increasing customer demand, new product introductions and ongoing production optimisation. KEY INFORMATION Reason for Vacancy: Business growth and acquisition of two major customers, creating increased demand and new projects. Contract: Permanent, full time Salary: £37,000–£40,000 depending on experience Overtime: 1.5x basic rate Mon-Sat, 2.0x Sunday Shifts: Monday–Thursday 7:45am–4:15pm / Friday 7:45am–12:45pm Holidays: 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Facilities: Excellent facilities on site, very well kept site and free parking available also RESPONSIBILITIES The Role Develop, implement and improve manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality and cost. Support NPI and new customer projects from introduction through to manufacture. Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions and SOPs. Drive continuous improvement and reduce waste. Investigate manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions. Carry out root cause analysis and structured problem solving. Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering and Management teams. Support tooling, fixture development, process validation and equipment improvements. Monitor process performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Ensure processes meet quality, customer and health & safety requirements. Provide technical support to production when required. Key Skills Required Previous experience in Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Process Development. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement. Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Good communication and organisational skills. Competent with Microsoft Office. Ideally experience within precision engineering, machining, fabrication, aerospace, automotive or similar manufacturing. Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or Kaizen would be beneficial. NPI experience desirable. HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent engineering experience desirable. Proactive, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities. Strong team player with a focus on continuous improvement. Serply Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity. TPBN1_UKTJ

Key responsibilities of the Senior Product Developer: Leading the full product development process, from concept through to production sign off Managing the critical path to ensure deadlines, costs, and quality targets are met Working closely with directors, designers, and product managers to shape

Seeking a Technical Product Developer with sportswear/fashion passion and tech pack experience to collaborate with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to create detailed tech packs and manage product development cycles.

Senior Java Developer Location: Liverpool (Hybrid - 1 day a week/fortnight in Liverpool) Salary: Up to £70,000 basic + Excellent Benefits At Exalto Consulting, we partner with innovative organisations that are investing heavily in technology, modern engineering practices, and digital transformation. We're currently looking for a Senior Developer to join a highly collaborative engineering team building scalable web and mobile solutions used by millions of customers. This is more than just another development role. It's an opportunity to influence architecture, contribute to technical strategy, mentor others, and play a key role in creating high quality products that have a genuine impact on end users. As a Senior Developer, you'll work across the full software development lifecycle, helping to design, build, and enhance customer facing applications and services. You'll collaborate with Product, Design, QA, and fellow engineers to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable digital experiences. You'll be: Building and maintaining modern web and mobile applications using Java and React Native. Contributing to architectural decisions and technical direction. Developing high quality APIs and backend services. Championing engineering best practice, clean code, and SOLID principles. Driving automated testing, CI/CD, and continuous improvement initiatives. Mentoring developers and supporting a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing. Solving complex technical challenges across web, mobile, and backend systems. We're keen to speak with developers who enjoy taking ownership, influencing technical decisions, and delivering high quality software. This role offers a genuinely exciting opportunity to join a business where engineering is valued, ideas are encouraged, and developers are empowered to make a difference. You'll work alongside talented professionals, tackle interesting technical challenges, and have clear opportunities to grow your career while contributing to products with significant scale and reach. If you're a Senior Developer looking for a role where you can combine hands on engineering with technical influence and career progression, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Exalto Consulting for a confidential discussion

Job Title: Technical Lead Location: Liverpool City Centre HQ / Hybrid (3 days in office) Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday We're looking for a Tech Lead to guide a talented, cross-functional squad as they design, build and deliver products that make a real difference for our customers. You'll lead a team made up of backend and frontend developers, QA and automation testers, designers, product managers and business analysts. Together, you'll create and evolve high-quality software using modern engineering practices and a microservice architecture built on Azure. As Tech Lead, you'll be hands-on with the code while supporting others to grow. You'll set technical direction, drive standards and help shape how your squad works, with real autonomy and trust. You'll collaborate closely with the Architecture Team to ensure your services fit seamlessly into our broader platform and long-term technical strategy. We work together in our Liverpool HQ three days a week because collaboration, quick feedback and creative problem-solving are key to how we deliver. Your Impact: The systems you'll design, and lead will power key parts of our products, used by thousands of customers every day. Your technical decisions will directly influence product quality, performance and customer experience. You'll help your team deliver features that are reliable, scalable and genuinely improve how people interact with our services. What You'll Do: Lead a multidisciplinary squad to deliver high-quality, production-ready software Design and build scalable microservices in .NET and Azure Contribute to the evolution of our microservice architecture and integration patterns Collaborate with frontend developers working in React and Next.js to deliver seamless user experiences Partner with product managers, BAs and designers to translate customer needs into clear technical plans Work closely with QA and automation testers to ensure quality and reliability are built in from the start Stay hands-on with code while mentoring developers and promoting best practices Drive technical discussions, champion clean architecture and improve our engineering standards Contribute to wider engineering initiatives, including developer experience and shared toolingOur Tech Stack: Backend: C#, .NET 8.0, Redis, MongoDb, SQL Server, Entity Framework, MassTransit, Mediator Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript Infrastructure: Azure, Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), Nginx, RabbitMQ Architecture: Microservices, Event-driven patterns, Clean Architecture Observability and Monitoring: Grafana, Loki, Sentry, PostHog Tooling and Practices: Git, CI/CD pipelines, Agile methodologiesWhat We're Looking For: Proven experience leading software delivery within a microservice-based environment Strong technical background in .NET and Azure Comfortable working across the stack, with deeper expertise in backend systems Experience mentoring and guiding developers in a collaborative, agile setup Product-focused mindset with an understanding of trade-offs between speed, scalability and user experience Excellent communicator who brings clarity and empathy to technical discussions Passion for clean, maintainable code and continuous improvement Curious and proactive, always looking for better ways to build, measure and deliverWhy Join Us: Real autonomy to shape how your squad designs, builds and delivers software A modern, cloud-native architecture that encourages experimentation and ownership Work with talented developers, designers, testers and product professionals who care about what they build Influence technical decisions that shape the direction of our products and platforms Opportunities to grow into staff, principal or architecture-focused leadership roles A supportive, transparent culture where craftsmanship, curiosity and learning are celebrated Regular opportunities for professional development, conferences and innovation timeA Few Things to Know Before You Apply Checks & Clearances All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard. Visa Requirements Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Technical Lead, Technical Team Lead, Technical Engineering Lead, Lead Programmer, Lead Software Engineer, Technical Architect, Solutions Architect, Technical Project Manager, Technical Manager may also be considered for this role

Senior Front End Developer TypeScript, React, Next.js Liverpool, Hybrid Working Up to £75,000 We’re working with a successful technology business in Liverpool that continues to grow year on year. They’re building a brand new engineering team to develop a new generation of customer-facing products. You’ll join at an early stage and play a key role in shaping the front end, working closely with Product and Design to create scalable, engaging user experiences. The engineering team follows modern development practices, with a strong focus on testing, TDD, observability, monitoring and DevOps. You’ll have the freedom to contribute to technical decisions and help establish best practices across the new platform. The role You’ll build scalable web applications using React, TypeScript and Next.js, working alongside experienced engineers across the wider product team. What we’re looking for • Strong commercial experience with React and TypeScript, • Solid experience with Next.js, • Experience building scalable, customer-facing web applications, • Experience working closely with Product and Design teams, • Understanding of cloud-first architecture and DevOps, • Experience with modern testing tools and practices What’s on offer • Up to £75,000, • Greenfield product development, • Genuine influence over technical direction, • Hybrid working from a new Liverpool City Centre office If you’re a Senior Front End Developer looking for the opportunity to work on a new product from the ground up, have genuine technical input and work within a modern engineering team, I’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat about the role