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Junior C++ Developer Manchester Digital Betting Technology Platform 2 days per week in office, flexible working hours A digital betting technology business in Manchester is hiring a Junior C++ Developer to work on customer-facing terminal software used in live retail environments. They are not looking for a finished expert. The main thing is attitude, curiosity and evidence of C++ project work, whether that is from university, internships, freelance work, personal projects or GitHub. This is a good step for someone early in their career who wants proper commercial C++ experience. You'll be learning around software that runs in the real world, where debugging, reliability, performance and hardware interaction actually matter. What you'll be doing • Working on C++ software used across customer-facing terminal systems, • Learning from experienced engineers in a commercial team, • Supporting debugging, testing and improvements to existing software, • Getting exposure to Windows development, Visual Studio and production codebases, • Some experience with C++, • Evidence of C++ projects or genuine hands-on interest, • Comfortable with, or keen to improve around, OOP, debugging, pointers, memory management and STL, • Any exposure to Visual Studio, Windows, Unreal/C++, hardware or networking would be useful This is a strong bridge from C++ project work into a proper commercial engineering role. You do not need to be the finished article. If you enjoy C++, like solving technical problems and want to build real software used in live environments. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Fully Remote (UK) | Education Projects | Unique Opportunity via Grõ Careers At Grõ Careers, we spend a large part of our time speaking with architects who feel caught between two frustrations: • wanting exposure to better projects and stronger studios, • but no longer wanting the rigidity of traditional office culture The reality is, genuinely flexible architectural roles within respected design-led environments are still surprisingly rare. Most “hybrid” roles quickly become 3-5 days in the office. This opportunity is different. We are currently supporting a globally recognised architectural studio looking to appoint both… • Experienced / Senior Architect (£45,000 - £55,000), • Experienced Part II / Qualified Architect (£35,000 - £42,500) … to support the delivery of significant UK education projects. The business operates internationally across major sectors including education, transport, commercial and complex mixed-use environments and has developed a strong reputation for delivering technically sophisticated, design-led work. Importantly, they have also built a genuinely successful remote-first working culture. Whilst the role is technically aligned to their London studio, the team currently operates fully remotely. Employees may occasionally be asked to attend the office when required, meaning candidates do need to be within a commutable distance of London, however there are currently no signs of a return to office-based working. For many architects, this creates a genuinely rare balance… serious projects, strong studio pedigree and meaningful flexibility. The Projects… The successful candidates will initially support the delivery of UK education schemes, including a major school project. The wider education portfolio includes highly collaborative, technically ambitious learning environments designed around sustainability, flexibility and long-term community impact. A good reference point for the type of work delivered by the studio is large-scale contemporary education and research environments that include award-winning buildings. Projects often combine advanced learning, technical and research spaces within a highly sustainable and collaborative architectural environment. This is not repetitive volume housing or production-led delivery work. The projects are thoughtful, technically considered and stakeholder-heavy environments requiring architects who enjoy coordination, problem solving and meaningful project involvement. What The Role Will Feel Like… This is the kind of environment where individuals are trusted. The studio is looking for architects who are proactive, collaborative and capable of taking ownership within a remote working structure. Depending on level, responsibilities are likely to include… • Leading and coordinating project packages, • Working across multiple RIBA stages, • Producing and managing Revit-based information, • Coordinating consultants and wider stakeholders, • Supporting technical delivery and design development, • Contributing to project communication and team coordination The studio ideally values broad RIBA Stage exposure (0 to 7), however they are open-minded toward architects whose experience is weighted either toward early design or technical delivery stages, provided they are motivated to broaden their experience. What They Are Looking For… For Experienced / Senior Architects… • Strong UK project experience, • Proven coordination and project leadership ability, • Experience across multiple RIBA stages, • Strong Revit capability, • Collaborative and proactive mindset, • Education sector experience is essential For experienced Part II / Qualified Architects… • Strong project involvement and growing ownership, • Confident Revit user, • Technical awareness and coordination ability, • Desire to develop across all project stages, • Team-oriented and organised approach Important Considerations… Due to the remote nature of the role, candidates will need: • A suitable home working setup, • Strong internet connection, • The ability to work effectively remotely, • To be within a commutable distance of London Why We Think This Is Worth Exploring We work on a lot of architectural opportunities across the market. Very few combine… • genuine remote flexibility, • strong project quality, • international studio pedigree, • genuinely interesting work, • long-term progression potential, • broad RIBA stage exposure …in the way this opportunity currently does. For architects who want to continue developing their career without returning to a heavily office-centric working model, this is a genuinely interesting position to explore. To find out more, apply with your CV today to Grõ Careers to arrange a confidential conversation.

Job Title: Photographer Location: Manchester Department: Studio Reports To: Reporting into Photography Manager, working closely alongside Photographers and Stylists Job Type: Full-time Company Overview Sumwon Studios is a fashion brand group, with an innovative and creative approach to developing & designing direct-to-consumer fashion brands for a diverse global customer base. The current brands we run are MISSGUIDED, SUMWON, AiiRZ and KIZN. Our team of talented designers, trend forecasters, and industry experts collaborate seamlessly to bring our vision to life. We leverage our expertise in market research, consumer insights, and design excellence to create brands that resonate with consumers. We are proud to have forged a strategic and exclusive relationship with one of the largest fashion retailers in the world. This partnership enables us to expand our reach and distribute our brands to a global audience of over 150 million customers. Where others perceive limits, we perceive opportunities. We're building our team ready to challenge everything and embrace bold, new-age thinking. We honour and celebrate individuality, building an international space where everyone can feel inspired and thrive. Role Summary We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Fashion ecommerce Photographer to join our creative team. You will be responsible for capturing high-quality, visually compelling images that reflect the brand’s identity and elevate its fashion collections. This role requires technical photography skills, a keen eye for fashion aesthetics, and the ability to work in a fast-paced studio environment. Key Responsibilities • Shoot ecommerce imagery across all group brands, daily, • Support Photography Manager with shooting for campaigns, creative content and social imagery, • Maintain photography standard for each brand, following proof of concept shoots, • Travel as and when needed for offsite shoots, • Work effectively with Photography team for shoot briefing and execution, • Ensure all imagery is driving KPI’s e.g. click through rate / overall look & feel, • Ensure photography guidelines for each brand are met and are consistently delivered, • Support Group Photography Lead with lighting setups, maintenance of photography equipment and any additional requirements, • Work with shoot team to maintain desired shoot targets to achieve cost per garment target, and reduce reshoot rates, • Drive set start times and productivity on shoots with Stylist, • Use initiatives and creative collaboration to propose new ways of working and creative ideas through retouch and AI, • Support with imagery admin and queries from across the business., • Ensure consistency in lighting, angles, and image selection for product photography across all e-commerce platforms., • Troubleshoot and resolve any technical image issues that arise during the shoot process, • Work with the photography team to troubleshoot creative or logistical challenges, offering solutions to ensure deadlines are met without compromising quality. Key Skills • 3 years of experience in ecommerce shoots, • Proven experience as a fashion photographer and a strong portfolio demonstrating relevant work, • Familiarity with studio environment is essential, • Proficiency in studio lighting setups and digital photography techniques, • Expert in post-production and image editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop), • Strong sense of fashion, composition, colour, and visual storytelling, • Ability to take creative direction and bring new ideas to the table, • Experience working in a collaborative studio environment, • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities is essential, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills What's on offer? • 25 working days of annual leave plus bank holidays, • Health Scheme, • 30% employee discount on all Sumwon Studios brands, • Company social events, • Creative work environment, • Competitive salary Sumwon Studios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Title: Senior Graphic Designer / Creative Lead Location: Remote (Greater Manchester, UK) Salary: £40,000 per annum Type: Full-time, permanent About Us Bordeaux & Burgundy, headquartered in New York, is a B2B SaaS, content-first marketing firm. We work with the world's most ambitious SaaS and technology brands. Building GTM engines, we help our clients clarify their positioning, learn their audience and generate demand through content marketing and channel distribution. To date, we've driven over $10bn in acquisitions, $2bn+ in pipeline and thousands of new customers for our client brands across the FinServ, Healthcare Tech, and AI industries. Where we stand apart from a sector increasingly dominated by volume promises and short-term tactics, is our belief that an agency partner develops B2B growth through long-term consistency – not in 5-step packages or false guarantees. We do not sell lead quotas, growth hacks, or templated playbooks. We build credible go-to-market engines designed to withstand scrutiny from founders, sales teams, and investors. We fundamentally believe in creating sustainable, compounding results over the long-term. Today, we're partnered with the world's most prestigious VC/PE investor firms, government organisations, and leading technology companies, and are continuously recognised by the leading industry bodies: Forbes, The Drum, Campaign, Adweek, BIMA and more. We're known for world-class marketing ideas and execution. Our team comprises multidisciplinary B2B marketing experts, known in their respective fields for elite expertise and mastery of sophisticated GTM models across channels. To join this elite team, we now seek a Creative Lead – an expert designer and creative representative of the firm, ideating and building the visual assets of our clients’ GTM programmes. The Role This is a senior, execution-heavy, creatively led role for a graphic designer who deeply understands B2B marketing and is as confident crafting visual systems as they are applying them across real GTM environments. This is not a production-only design role. It is a creative ownership and leadership position designed for a visual strategist who understands how design defines positioning, sharpens narrative clarity, performs across channels, and compounds value across a company’s go-to-market engine. You will own creative and design delivery across our B2B SaaS client portfolio – designing high-impact paid social assets for LinkedIn and Meta, long-form content systems (whitepapers, guides, eBooks), landing pages, sales and pitch materials, and campaign visual identities. You will be expected to design and maintain scalable template systems in Figma, establish efficient creative workflows, and set the standard for how work is produced, reviewed, and evolved. You will use AI thoughtfully and selectively – as a tool to enhance ideation and accelerate exploration, not as a substitute for judgement and craft. In many cases, you will be establishing brands from first principles – working with early-stage SaaS companies executing their first GTM motion. In others, you will be responsible for elevating and re-articulating existing brand systems to meet new commercial ambition. You will be expected to push creative boundaries when the brief demands it, set creative direction with confidence, and balance originality with logic, clarity, and performance. You will be treated as the firm’s subject-matter expert in B2B creative and design. You will lead creative decisions with conviction, defend them logically, and uphold an exceptionally high bar for craft, detail, and accuracy. Location & Working Pattern • Remote role – a hybrid model is likely to develop in Manchester as the business grows, • Must be based in the Greater Manchester area or commutable, • Regular in-person working with Manchester-based colleagues, • Occasional client meetings (UK, with occasional international travel) Before You Apply We respect your time. And once you join us, you’ll learn that we operate transparently and value getting to the point efficiently. As such… This role is not for you, if any of these ring true: • You are not based in, or within commutable distance of, Greater Manchester, • You have not worked in a B2B environment, • You have limited experience designing for LinkedIn Ads, Meta Ads, long-form PDF content, or landing pages, • You are not proficient in Figma – it is essential to this role, • You are uncomfortable owning creative decisions or defending them with logic to senior client stakeholders, • You require fully formed briefs to begin work – this role requires ideation and collaboration, • You find fast-paced agency environments stressful rather than motivating We are being deliberately transparent and upfront. The care we take of our team is of utmost importance to us, and every new member is held to the same high standards we expect of one another. Working at Bordeaux & Burgundy Honesty, integrity, logic and humour. If you value these in your workplace, you’ll fit in perfectly. We take marketing very seriously – and the quality of service our clients receive, even more so. But we don’t take ourselves seriously. You’ll find no egos here. Every teammate will help you solve challenges, respond quickly, treat you with respect, and support your professional growth. Our average employee tenure is 2.8 years and, as a four-year-old company, we’re proud of that. People stay because they own the work, share in long-term success, and are part of a genuinely game-changing professional experience. What You'll Do • Own creative and design delivery for multiple B2B SaaS clients, • Design high-quality assets across B2B formats: LinkedIn Ads, Meta Ads, long-form PDF content (whitepapers, guides, eBooks), landing pages, sales materials, and social content, • Develop and maintain visual systems and scalable template libraries in Figma aligned to each client’s brand and GTM strategy, • Lead creative direction on campaigns and major content initiatives, • Collaborate closely with content leads and GTM strategists on campaign ideation and execution, • Translate complex ideas into clear, compelling visual narratives, • Ensure consistency and quality across all visual outputs, • Review and refine creative concepts internally and with clients, • Support new business pitches with creative thinking and execution, • Communicate with clients on creative rationale, feedback, and approvals What You'll Bring • 5+ years’ experience in a marketing agency, design studio, or in-house B2B design role, • Significant experience designing for B2B SaaS or complex technology brands – this is non-negotiable, • Demonstrable experience across the core B2B design formats: LinkedIn Ads, Meta Ads, long-form PDF design, and landing pages, • Expert-level proficiency in Figma – including building and maintaining scalable template and component systems, • Familiarity with Figma Buzz is a strong advantage, • Strong portfolio demonstrating concept-led thinking and execution – applications without a portfolio will not be considered, • Confidence owning creative direction as well as hands-on design execution, • Experience designing for both UK and US B2B audiences, • Strong understanding of how creative performs across digital channels, • High attention to detail and commitment to craft, • SaaS experience strongly preferred; FinTech, AI, or Cybersecurity exposure advantageous We anticipate successful candidates will have held roles such as: • Graphic Designer (Mid-Senior), • Creative Lead, • Brand Designer, • Visual Designer (B2B / SaaS), • Art Director (B2B) Tools & Platforms • Figma (essential), • Figma Buzz (advantageous), • Adobe Creative Suite, • Notion, Monday.com or similar project management tools, • Paid media platforms (LinkedIn Ads, Meta Ads, Google Ads) Compensation and Benefits • £40,000 per annum, • 28 days’ holiday (plus UK bank holidays), • Discretionary company and individual performance bonuses, • Fully remote initially, with hybrid model expected over time, • Work-from-home equipment setup support, • Occasional UK and international travel Hiring Process To apply, please submit your CV and a link to your portfolio. Applications without a portfolio are unlikely to proceed. • CV and portfolio review, • 15-minute screening call, • 1-hour online interview with our Founder and Creative Director, • 30-minute in-person interview (Manchester) with our Head of Client Success Equal Opportunity Bordeaux & Burgundy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and working environment for all applicants and team members. Agency submissions will not be considered. This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Senior Architect to join a highly respected, design-led architectural practice in Manchester. Working across a diverse portfolio of education, residential, and mixed-use projects, this role offers the chance to contribute to high-profile schemes from concept through to completion. You’ll play a key role within a collaborative and creative team, leading design development, managing client relationships, and helping to deliver innovative, sustainable, and people-focused architecture. This position would suit an ambitious architect who enjoys both the design and delivery side of projects and is looking to progress within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead projects across multiple RIBA stages, from early concept design through to delivery, • Develop high-quality design proposals and technical solutions, • Manage client relationships and act as a key point of contact throughout projects, • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and external stakeholders, • Lead and contribute to presentations, workshops, and design reviews, • Oversee the production of technical drawing packages and project documentation, • Mentor and support junior team members, • Ensure projects are delivered to programme, budget, and quality standards, • Work collaboratively within BIM/Revit project environments, • Contribute to the continued growth and success of the wider team and studio Skills & Experience • ARB-registered Architect with strong post-qualification experience, • Experience working on residential, education, mixed-use, or large-scale projects, • Strong design, technical, and detailing ability, • Proven experience leading projects and coordinating teams, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Confident presenting design ideas both verbally and visually, • Strong understanding of UK planning policy and building regulations, • Proficiency in Revit/BIM workflows, • Ability to manage deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, • Collaborative, proactive, and design-focused approach Benefits • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, • Clear progression and career development opportunities, • Ongoing CPD, mentoring, and professional support, • Private healthcare and enhanced wellbeing initiatives, • Generous holiday allowance and additional lifestyle benefits, • Regular social, charitable, and team events

Here at Pentasia, we are currently assisting a key client of ours on a Crucial and exciting Head of Game Design role for a brand new studio based in Manchester. Responsibilities and requirements Design and deliver online slot games from concept to release, combining creative vision with mathematical rigour. Core responsibilities span: Game Design – Full documentation: mechanics, UX/UI flows, feature specs, and product requirements Maths & Simulation – Build C++/C# simulators to validate RTP, volatility, hit frequency; produce developer-ready maths docs Creative Leadership – Define game loops, design pillars, and creative vision in collaboration with Product and Art leads Iteration – Playtest, analyse live data, and optimise performance across the product lifecycle Communication – Align art, engineering, and production teams; support scope and delivery management Must-haves: 5+ years game design experience, hands-on slot maths and simulator development, strong C++/C#, Excel proficiency, agile experience, portfolio of released products. Nice-to-haves: Regulatory knowledge (UKGC/MGA/US/CA), Unity/Unreal, analytics tools, player psychology, live ops, AI tooling, mentoring experience.

Lead Gameplay Developer Location: Remote-first Type: Full-time Start: ASAP About Couch Heroes At Couch Heroes, we’re exploring new ground for the MMO genre. In a world where fantasy and ancient technology intertwine, players explore shattered realms, grapple across verticality, solve puzzles, and push back corruption, with progression driven by player expression and discovery. We envision bridging generations of gamers, creating a space where both coexist and journey together. We’re developing in Unreal Engine, in early production, with a team spanning multiple countries. We’re remote-first, based in the UK, and scaling to support a multi-year live-service roadmap. We value autonomy, curiosity, and collaborative ownership, and we’re looking for creators who want to help build something from the ground up. Sound like your kind of thing? We should talk. About the Job The systems that define how players interact with the world, each other, and the game’s core mechanics are built by gameplay engineers. We need a Lead Gameplay Developer who can own the technical implementation of our core gameplay systems and build the engineering team that delivers them. You will report to the CTO and manage a growing team of gameplay engineers. You will make technical design decisions, stay hands-on with implementation, and represent the gameplay engineering discipline across the studio in production planning, design reviews, and resourcing decisions. We are in early production. The studio has been running for three years, but core gameplay systems including combat, traversal, abilities, progression, and multiplayer interaction are still being architected and prototyped. You will be making foundational technical decisions that define how the game feels, scales, and evolves over years of live service. Your Role People Leadership and Team Development • Manage a growing team of gameplay engineers as the team scales through production: set priorities, assign work, balance workload, and run regular 1:1s focused on progress, career development, and honest feedback., • Lead performance reviews and goal setting aligned to production milestones and individual development plans. Identify skill gaps and address them through coaching, stretch assignments, or training., • Represent the gameplay engineering discipline in cross-discipline leads meetings, production planning, and resourcing conversations. Advocate for team needs and capacity., • Foster a team culture of technical rigour, clean code practices, and collaborative problem solving., • Support hiring as the team grows: contribute to job descriptions, design technical assessments, and participate in interview loops. Gameplay Systems and Implementation • Own the technical design and implementation of core gameplay systems in Unreal Engine 5, including combat, traversal, abilities, player interaction, and progression mechanics., • Architect gameplay systems for a persistent MMO context: server-authoritative logic, client prediction, ability replication, and state synchronisation across distributed server infrastructure., • Collaborate closely with game design and level design to translate design intent into robust, tuneable, and extensible gameplay code. Build systems that designers can iterate on without requiring engineering support for every change., • Stay hands-on with C++ and Blueprint implementation. Build, profile, and iterate alongside your engineers, establishing technical quality benchmarks and code architecture patterns., • Work with animation, VFX, and audio teams to integrate gameplay systems with presentation layers: ability visuals, hit feedback, audio cues, and UI responses. Technical Architecture and Performance • Define coding standards, architecture patterns, and review processes for gameplay code. Ensure the codebase remains maintainable and extensible as the team and feature set grow., • Profile and optimise gameplay systems for MMO-scale performance: tick budgets, replication bandwidth, ability processing in dense combat scenarios, and memory management., • Collaborate with online services and network engineering to ensure gameplay systems work reliably under real-world latency and server load conditions., • Work with production to manage scope, schedules, and task breakdowns for gameplay engineering work. Contribute to milestone planning, sprint scoping, and capacity forecasting., • Use playtesting observations and telemetry data to identify technical issues with gameplay feel, responsiveness, and fairness. Must-Haves • Proven experience in game development, with at least one shipped title in a gameplay engineering or gameplay lead role., • Proven experience of direct people management: running 1:1s, setting goals, conducting performance reviews, and developing team members., • Strong C++ proficiency with production experience in Unreal Engine, including Gameplay Ability System, replication, and Blueprint integration., • Experience building gameplay systems for multiplayer or online games, with a working understanding of server authority, client prediction, and state replication., • Demonstrated ability to translate game design concepts into well-architected, extensible, and performant code., • Strong communication and documentation skills, with proven experience collaborating across disciplines (design, art, animation, audio, network) to ship integrated gameplay features. Nice-to-Haves • Experience shipping at least one MMO or persistent online world from production through live service., • Experience with Unreal Engine’s Gameplay Ability System (GAS) at scale, including custom ability tasks, gameplay effects, and attribute sets., • Familiarity with AI systems for NPC behaviour, encounter scripting, or enemy design., • Experience with data-driven design approaches where designers author gameplay content through configuration rather than code changes., • Exposure to anti-cheat considerations and exploit mitigation in competitive or economy-driven multiplayer games. About You • You lead by investing in people. You find genuine satisfaction in watching your team grow and you actively develop the engineers around you., • You care about how systems feel to the player, not just whether they function correctly. Frame data, input responsiveness, and gameplay feel matter to you., • You are comfortable working through ambiguity. Early production means not everything is defined yet, and you see that as an opportunity to shape the right technical approach., • You balance technical elegance with delivery pragmatism. You know when to architect for the future and when to prototype quickly to validate design., • You work autonomously in a remote environment, proactively keeping your team aligned and your stakeholders informed., • We are committed to making our hiring process accessible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know. Couch Heroes have partnered with Skillsearch on this hire. Jack is leading the search directly with the studio leadership, so feel free to reach out to him at . He will be your point of contact throughout. Looking forward to connecting! Equal Opportunities Couch Heroes is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Privacy and data We process your personal data as part of the recruitment process. Couch Heroes and Skillsearch both act as data controllers in relation to your application. For details on how your information is collected, used, stored, and your rights under UK GDPR, please review the relevant Privacy Policies below: Couch Heroes: ___ Skillsearch: ___

As a Power Platform Engineer at Avanade, you will build complex, enterprise scale solutions using Microsoft Power Platform to solve our clients’ biggest problems. You will translate requirements into high quality, production ready applications and automations, working closely with architects, business analysts, testers and client stakeholders to deliver outcomes that matter. This is a hands on engineering role with a strong delivery focus. You will apply sound engineering practices across the full solution lifecycle including design, build, test, release and support, while ensuring robust application lifecycle management, security and data modelling. Experience with Copilot Studio is preferred; if you do not have this today, this role is a great opportunity to learn and get experience with Copilot Studio and the latest Microsoft AI technologies. Role Responsibilities • Build and enhance enterprise scale solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps (canvas and model driven), Power Automate, Dataverse and AI Builder., • Work with solution architects and technical leads to implement agreed designs and ensure alignment with security, governance, scalability and operational standards., • Collaborate with business analysts and client stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into functional, user friendly solutions., • Partner with testers and quality engineers to plan and execute testing, resolve defects and ensure solutions meet functional and non functional requirements., • Design and implement Dataverse data models, including tables, relationships, business rules and security roles appropriate for enterprise solutions., • Implement security best practices across the platform, including role based access, environment controls and data protection considerations., • Build integrations using standard, premium and custom connectors, and design API based integration patterns where required., • Where appropriate, use Azure services including Azure Functions to extend Power Platform solutions and support more complex integration or processing needs., • Apply application lifecycle management practices for Power Platform, including solution packaging, environment strategy, deployment approaches and release management., • Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and solutions, proposing pragmatic enhancements focused on quality, performance and maintainability., • Stay current with Power Platform capabilities and contribute to knowledge sharing within delivery teams and wider communities of practice., • Where required, support pre sales activities through technical input, demonstrations and proof of concept development. Required Skills and Experience • Hands on experience building solutions with Microsoft Power Platform., • Microsoft Power Platform certifications are desirable., • Experience working in consulting or professional services environments., • Experience considering performance, reliability and operational support for enterprise scale solutions., • Familiarity with enterprise governance approaches and Centre of Excellence patterns for Power Platform., • Experience with Copilot Studio is preferred. If not currently held, a willingness to upskill over time is expected. Preferred Skills and Experience • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical decisions and trade offs to both technical and non technical audiences., • Experience working collaboratively with architects, business analysts, testers and other engineers within multidisciplinary delivery teams., • Ability to work from requirements through to functional implementation, including configuration, build, testing and support., • Experience extending Power Platform solutions using Azure services such as Azure Functions where appropriate., • Experience integrating solutions using standard and premium connectors, and building and maintaining custom connectors where needed., • Experience implementing application lifecycle management practices for Power Platform, covering environments, solutions and deployment processes., • Experience using AI Builder to add intelligent capabilities to Power Platform solutions., • Experience working with Dataverse, including enterprise level data modelling and security roles., • Strong delivery experience with Power Apps (canvas and model driven) and Power Automate. Enjoy your career Some of the best things about working at Avanade • Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications), • Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally, • Collaborate with some of the brightest “Microsoft minds”, • Build your expertise, solve problems, learn, and develop Find out more about some of our benefits ___. A great place to work As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and our communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look! We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our ___ page. Create a future for our people that focuses on • Expanding your thinking • Experimenting courageously • Learning and pivoting Inspire greatness in our people by • Empowering every voice • Encouraging boldness • Celebrating progress Accelerate the impact of our people by • Amazing the client • Prioritizing what matters • Acting as one Learn more To learn more about the types of projects our Data Engineering team works on check out these case studies: Interested in knowing what’s going on inside Avanade? Check out our blogs:

Lead Full-Stack Developer Location: Remote-first Type: Full-time Start: ASAP About Couch Heroes At Couch Heroes, we’re exploring new ground for the MMO genre. In a world where fantasy and ancient technology intertwine, players explore shattered realms, grapple across verticality, solve puzzles, and push back corruption, with progression driven by player expression and discovery. We envision bridging generations of gamers, creating a space where both coexist and journey together. We’re developing in Unreal Engine, in early production, with a team spanning multiple countries. We’re remote-first, based in the UK, and scaling to support a multi-year live-service roadmap. We value autonomy, curiosity, and collaborative ownership, and we’re looking for creators who want to help build something from the ground up. Sound like your kind of thing? We should talk. About the Job The web and platform layer of an MMO is what players interact with outside the game client: account systems, social features, community tools, content delivery, and the services that tie the live experience together. We need a Lead Full-Stack Developer who can own the architecture of these systems and build the engineering team that delivers them. You will report to the CTO and manage a growing team of web and platform engineers. You will make architectural decisions, stay hands-on with code, and represent the web engineering discipline across the studio in production planning and resourcing decisions. We are in early production. The studio has been running for three years, and core platform infrastructure is being built alongside the game itself. You will be making foundational choices about stack architecture, service boundaries, deployment pipelines, and data models that the team builds on for years to come. This is not a maintenance role. You are building systems from the ground up. Your Role People Leadership and Team Development • Manage a growing team of engineers as the team scales through production: set priorities, assign work, balance workload, and run regular 1:1s focused on progress, career development, and honest feedback., • Lead performance reviews and goal setting aligned to production milestones and individual development plans. Identify skill gaps and address them through coaching, stretch assignments, or training., • Represent the web engineering discipline in cross-discipline leads meetings, production planning, and resourcing conversations. Advocate for team needs and capacity., • Foster a team culture of code quality, shared ownership, and continuous improvement., • Support hiring as the team grows: contribute to job descriptions, review technical submissions, and participate in interview loops. Technical Leadership and Architecture • Architect and lead the development of backend microservices using TypeScript, Node.js, and Express, with MongoDB for persistent storage and Redis for caching, session management, and pub/sub messaging., • Design scalable, well-bounded services that support the throughput and reliability demands of a live-service MMO: player accounts, social systems, marketplace, mail, inventory, and platform integrations., • Own CI/CD pipelines using Azure Pipelines, with Docker and Kubernetes on Azure for container orchestration and deployment. Establish deployment practices that support rapid iteration without compromising stability., • Make architectural decisions about service boundaries, data models, caching strategies, and API design that balance immediate delivery needs with long-term scalability., • Establish monitoring, alerting, and incident response practices using Grafana and Uptime Kuma or equivalent observability tools. Frontend Engineering • Build polished, responsive, and accessible interfaces using TypeScript, React, and Next.js, with Redux for state management and Zod for schema validation., • Collaborate with UI/UX design to ensure clean design-to-implementation handoff and user-centric workflows across platform features., • Ensure frontend systems are built for internationalisation, accessibility, and performance from the start. Platform Integration • Work with gameplay engineering and online services to define how web platform systems integrate with the game client: authentication, account management, social features, content delivery, and analytics., • Collaborate with production to manage scope, schedules, and task breakdowns for web engineering work. Contribute to milestone planning, sprint scoping, and capacity forecasting. Must-Haves • Proven experience in software development, with at least one shipped product or live service., • Proven experience in a senior or lead role with hands-on team leadership experience: running 1:1s, setting goals, conducting reviews, and developing team members., • Strong backend experience with TypeScript, Node.js, and Express for API development., • Production experience with MongoDB and Redis in a services environment., • Strong frontend experience with React and Next.js., • Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipeline design., • Experience with Azure Cloud services or equivalent cloud platform., • Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style, with proven experience making architectural decisions in cross-functional teams. Nice-to-Haves • Experience building backend services for games, social platforms, or real-time multiplayer applications., • Experience with Redux, Zod, or equivalent state management and validation libraries., • Familiarity with real-time communication systems: WebSocket at scale, pub/sub architectures, or event-driven service design., • Experience with Grafana, Uptime Kuma, or equivalent observability and monitoring tools., • Experience with OAuth2/JWT authentication flows and identity management., • Experience with Golang or additional backend languages., • Contributions to open-source projects or technical writing that demonstrates systems thinking. About You • You lead by example. You are hands-on when needed and empowering always., • You build systems that last and take pride in readable, maintainable code., • You are comfortable translating product vision into technical decisions and explaining technical constraints to non-technical stakeholders., • You are comfortable working through ambiguity. Early production means not everything is defined yet, and you see that as an opportunity to shape the right architecture., • You balance engineering ideals with delivery pragmatism. You know when to build for the future and when to ship what works., • You work autonomously in a remote environment, proactively keeping your team aligned and your stakeholders informed., • We are committed to making our hiring process accessible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know. Couch Heroes have partnered with Skillsearch on this hire. Jack is leading the search directly with the studio leadership, so feel free to reach out to him at . He will be your point of contact throughout. Looking forward to connecting! Equal Opportunities Couch Heroes is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Privacy and data We process your personal data as part of the recruitment process. Couch Heroes and Skillsearch both act as data controllers in relation to your application. For details on how your information is collected, used, stored, and your rights under UK GDPR, please review the relevant Privacy Policies below: Couch Heroes: ___ Skillsearch: ___

MEP Revit Technician - Manchester We are working with a progressive, multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy to appoint a CAD / BIM Technician for their Manchester studio. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and sustainability focused practice delivering projects across the built environment, with a strong emphasis on thoughtful, environmentally responsible design. The business works across a broad range of sectors and is recognised for its creative and technically driven approach to project delivery. You will be joining a growing team working closely with engineers, architects and wider project teams on projects from early concept through to construction. The Role - As a CAD / BIM Technician, you will play a key role in the production and coordination of technical drawings and BIM models across a range of projects. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will help translate design concepts into coordinated, accurate and buildable technical information while ensuring compliance with project standards and BIM processes. The role offers exposure to projects across multiple sectors and the opportunity to develop within a collaborative and design focused environment. Key responsibilities include • Producing 2D drawings and 3D BIM models using AutoCAD and Revit, • Updating and revising drawings in line with project requirements and design changes, • Supporting the preparation of drawings for planning, technical submissions and construction, • Coordinating with architects, engineers and project teams to ensure designs are fully coordinated, • Assisting with clash detection and model coordination processes, • Maintaining BIM standards, templates and drawing libraries, • Supporting document control, plotting and technical administration where required, • Ensuring all technical information complies with company and industry standards About You • Experience working as a CAD or BIM Technician within the built environment, • Proficiency using AutoCAD and Revit, • Good understanding of BIM processes and collaborative working practices, • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, • Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, • Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach, • Interest in sustainable design and the wider built environment What’s on Offer • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, • Early Friday finish and strong work life balance culture, • Enhanced annual leave and holiday purchase options, • Ongoing professional development and mentoring support, • Paid professional memberships and structured training opportunities, • Wellbeing and healthcare benefits, • Clear progression opportunities within a growing practice

🚨 Hiring: WebGL Developer / Creative Front-End Developer (Contract) 📍 Remote | Project-Based Contract Duration: 12 months We’re looking for a strong WebGL Developer to join a creative development team building immersive, animation-heavy digital experiences for major client campaigns. 🔴 Non-Negotiable Requirements: • Strong hands-on WebGL experience, • Advanced front-end development skills, • Experience with React + modern JavaScript ecosystems, • GSAP animation experience is essential, • Experience building interactive, motion-heavy web experiences, • Strong portfolio showcasing WebGL demos, creative coding, visual storytelling, or immersive microsites ⭐ Nice to Have: • AstroJS experience, • Agency / creative studio / campaign production background 🛠 What You’ll Be Doing: • Building highly polished single-page interactive experiences, • Developing animation-heavy interfaces, transitions, parallax effects, and motion-driven storytelling, • Turning provided designs into fast-working prototypes, • Collaborating through iterative feedback and revision cycles, • Delivering high-quality creative builds within fast-moving timelines ⚡ Ideal Candidate: • Fast prototyper with strong visual execution, • Comfortable with changing client timelines and project pauses, • Flexible, reliable, and experienced in agency-style workflows, • Able to work independently with ambiguity and async feedback cycles This is project-based initially, but strong contractors are regularly retained for future work. If interested, please send your portfolio + CV.

As an AI Engineer at Avanade, you will design, build, and deliver advanced agentic AI solutions using the latest Microsoft technologies. Working directly with clients, you will help solve complex business problems by applying strong engineering practices, deep Microsoft platform expertise, and a pragmatic approach to delivering measurable outcomes. This is a hands-on, client-facing engineering role, combining AI engineering, solution design, and delivery excellence. You will work as part of multi-disciplinary teams to translate ambiguity into secure, scalable, and production-ready AI solutions. Role Responsibilities • Collaborate with clients to understand business challenges and identify opportunities where agentic AI can drive meaningful value., • Design, develop, and deploy AI agents using the latest Microsoft technologies (including Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, and supporting Azure AI and Power Platform services)., • Integrate AI solutions with enterprise systems, data sources, and workflows using Microsoft Power Platform and Azure services., • Contribute to solution and technical design, ensuring alignment with security, governance, scalability, and operational standards., • Participate in client workshops, technical discussions, and solution shaping sessions., • Support pre-sales activities when required through technical input, solution design, and proof-of-concept development., • Develop reusable assets, patterns, and accelerators that strengthen Avanade’s AI and automation capabilities., • Stay current with emerging Microsoft AI technologies and contribute to internal AI & Data communities of practice. Required Skills and Experience • Hands-on experience delivering solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio., • Microsoft certifications in AI, Power Platform, or Azure (desirable)., • Awareness of governance, security, and responsible AI considerations in enterprise environments., • Experience working in consulting or professional services organisations., • Familiarity with Azure services commonly used in AI solutions, such as Azure OpenAI, Functions, Logic Apps, and API Management., • Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Dataverse)., • Experience working with Azure AI Foundry or equivalent AI development capabilities on Azure. Preferred Skills and Experience • Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders., • Strong engineering mindset with the ability to build, test, deploy, and support production-grade solutions., • Understanding of agentic AI concepts, orchestration patterns, and multi-agent solutions., • Experience designing and delivering AI-driven or automation solutions in a client-facing environment., • Strong expertise in prompt engineering, including optimisation, testing, evaluation, and guardrail design. Enjoy your career Some of the best things about working at Avanade • Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications), • Access to global Data & AI communities, accelerators, and subject‑matter experts, • The chance to work on complex, high‑impact initiatives across data governance, analytics, and AI, • Clear and supported career progression across Consultant and Senior Consultant levels Find out more about some of our benefits ___. A great place to work As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and our communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look! We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our ___ page. Create a future for our people that focuses on • Expanding your thinking • Experimenting courageously • Learning and pivoting Inspire greatness in our people by • Empowering every voice • Encouraging boldness • Celebrating progress Accelerate the impact of our people by • Amazing the client • Prioritizing what matters • Acting as one Learn more To learn more about the types of projects our Data Engineering team works on check out these case studies: Interested in knowing what’s going on inside Avanade? Check out our blogs:

As an AI Architect at Avanade, you will play a critical role in shaping our growing community of Agentic AI experts, defining how we design, build, and deliver agentic solutions at scale. Alongside this, you will lead the solutioning, architecture, and delivery of large, complex agentic AI solutions for clients using the latest Microsoft technologies. This role combines deep hands-on technical expertise with strong architectural leadership. You will influence Avanade’s technical direction in agentic AI, build capability across teams, and work closely with senior client stakeholders to shape requirements, define architectures, and deliver high-impact solutions. Role Responsibilities 1. Shaping Capability and Community • Act as a technical leader within the AI & Data practice, mentoring architects and senior engineers., • Stay ahead of Microsoft’s AI roadmap and emerging agentic patterns, translating these into practical guidance., • Help shape and grow Avanade’s Agentic AI community by establishing best practices, architectural patterns, standards, and reusable assets., • Contribute to thought leadership, internal enablement, and the evolution of Avanade’s agentic AI offerings. 2. Client Solutioning and Architecture • Lead solution shaping activities with clients to understand requirements and define solution direction., • Shape and own end-to-end architecture for complex agentic AI solutions from concept to production., • Design and deliver solutions using the latest Microsoft technologies including Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry., • Provide hands-on technical leadership across design, build, integration, and deployment., • Ensure solutions meet enterprise standards for security, governance, scalability, and operational readiness. 3. Leadership, Delivery, and Stakeholder Engagement • Lead delivery of large, complex AI programmes involving multiple workstreams and senior stakeholders., • Engage confidently with senior client audiences and act as a trusted technical advisor., • Support pre-sales activities including shaping propositions, contributing to proposals, and leading technical bids. Required Skills and Experience • Significant hands-on experience delivering solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio., • Deep technical expertise in designing and implementing agentic AI architectures., • Proven experience architecting and delivering large, complex AI solutions., • Strong experience working directly with clients to shape requirements and manage senior stakeholders., • Ability to operate across strategy, architecture, and hands-on delivery., • Experience working in consulting or professional services environments. Preferred Skills and Experience • Experience working with Azure AI Foundry or equivalent Azure-based AI platforms., • Experience with Azure services such as Azure OpenAI, Functions, Logic Apps, and API Management., • Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform integration patterns., • Knowledge of enterprise governance, security, and responsible AI frameworks., • Experience developing architects and senior engineers., • Microsoft certifications in AI, Azure, or Power Platform (desirable). Enjoy your career Some of the best things about working at Avanade • Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications), • Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally, • Collaborate with some of the brightest “Microsoft minds”, • Build your expertise, solve problems, learn, and develop Find out more about some of our benefits ___. A great place to work As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and our communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look! We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our ___ page. Create a future for our people that focuses on • Expanding your thinking • Experimenting courageously • Learning and pivoting Inspire greatness in our people by • Empowering every voice • Encouraging boldness • Celebrating progress Accelerate the impact of our people by • Amazing the client • Prioritizing what matters • Acting as one Learn more To learn more about the types of projects our Data Engineering team works on check out these case studies: Interested in knowing what’s going on inside Avanade? Check out our blogs:

Expert-level PLC/HMI development Siemens TIA PORTAL, experience in delivering machine control software is a must Our client is a leading designer and manufacturer of complex, bespoke automation machinery used across advanced manufacturing sectors. They deliver highly engineered, one‑off automated systems, integrating cutting-edge control technologies, robotics, and precision motion. Due to continued growth and increased project complexity, they are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead software delivery across major automation projects. ⭐ Role Overview As the Principal Software Engineer, you will act as the senior technical authority for software across complex automation projects. You will lead software design and implementation, validate Software Design Specifications (SDS), oversee Source Code Reviews (SCRs), and ensure software is delivered to the highest engineering standards. This role is central to successful delivery: you will guide engineers, resolve technical issues, manage task delegation, and ensure best practices are followed from design through commissioning. Key Responsibilities • Lead and oversee all software implementation for major automation projects., • Create, review, and validate Software Design Specifications (SDS) to ensure accuracy and completeness., • Delegate development tasks and maintain oversight of progress, quality, and compliance., • Lead Source Code Reviews (SCRs) across all major software modules., • Drive the software commissioning phase for large/complex systems, integrating software into wider commissioning activities., • Act as the senior engineering authority—troubleshooting, resolving issues, and guiding decision-making., • Mentor, coach, and develop engineers to elevate technical performance standards., • Ensure strict adherence to established development, documentation, and commissioning processes., • Collaborate closely across mechanical, electrical, production, commissioning, and project management functions. Outputs & Deliverables • Software systems delivered on time, to specification, and fully aligned with project standards., • Validated and compliant SCRs, SDS documents, and supporting technical documentation., • Fully commissioned automation systems with complete testing and documentation., • Clear task delegation and consistent technical leadership across software teams., • Occasional on-site support for commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer technical engagement. Required Experience & Skills Essential • Expert experience developing and delivering control software for automated machinery., • Proven leadership delivering major automation software projects end-to-end., • Deep understanding of SDS creation, validation, and project application., • Strong knowledge of automation safety, compliance, and system-level diagnostics., • Expert-level PLC/HMI development across multiple platforms (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, etc.)., • Strong competence managing commissioning processes and resolving complex issues., • Highly proficient in SCR methodologies and SDS interpretation., • Experience delivering multi‑disciplinary automation projects., • Technical expertise in robotics, vision systems, or motion control tuning., • Familiarity with functional safety standards, compliance frameworks, and software lifecycle management., • Degree in Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Collaboration & Reporting Works closely with: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Production & Build, Commissioning, Project Management, and Aftercare/Service Teams.

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MEP Revit Technician - Manchester We are working with a progressive, multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy to appoint a CAD / BIM Technician for their Manchester studio. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and sustainability focused practice delivering projects across the built environment, with a strong emphasis on thoughtful, environmentally responsible design. The business works across a broad range of sectors and is recognised for its creative and technically driven approach to project delivery. You will be joining a growing team working closely with engineers, architects and wider project teams on projects from early concept through to construction. The Role - As a CAD / BIM Technician, you will play a key role in the production and coordination of technical drawings and BIM models across a range of projects. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will help translate design concepts into coordinated, accurate and buildable technical information while ensuring compliance with project standards and BIM processes. The role offers exposure to projects across multiple sectors and the opportunity to develop within a collaborative and design focused environment. Key responsibilities include * Producing 2D drawings and 3D BIM models using AutoCAD and Revit * Updating and revising drawings in line with project requirements and design changes * Supporting the preparation of drawings for planning, technical submissions and construction * Coordinating with architects, engineers and project teams to ensure designs are fully coordinated * Assisting with clash detection and model coordination processes * Maintaining BIM standards, templates and drawing libraries * Supporting document control, plotting and technical administration where required * Ensuring all technical information complies with company and industry standards About You * Experience working as a CAD or BIM Technician within the built environment * Proficiency using AutoCAD and Revit * Good understanding of BIM processes and collaborative working practices * Strong attention to detail and organisational skills * Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams * Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach * Interest in sustainable design and the wider built environment What’s on Offer * Competitive salary and benefits package * Flexible and hybrid working arrangements * Early Friday finish and strong work life balance culture * Enhanced annual leave and holiday purchase options * Ongoing professional development and mentoring support * Paid professional memberships and structured training opportunities * Wellbeing and healthcare benefits * Clear progression opportunities within a growing practice