37 jobs found in Darwen

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid of working from home and being onsite 2 days per week (flexibility on this).    Please Note – this role requires a very strong Electronics background or a background of working on electronic focused/biased projects.  The position will be managing detailed design of electronics product / engineering development   Job Title: Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager Number of positions: 2 Rate: £60.00 per hour Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol – depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week onsite (flexibility on this) Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager Job Description: We are Electronics Engineering. We are...

Business Analyst Fixed Term Contract Manchester £55k Business Analyst required for one of our not for profit organisations based in Manchester. The Business Analyst wil work with the Director of Transformation on delivering a programme of change and will be supporting the organisation wide transformation programme. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of this programme of change, translating strategic ambition into actionable change by collaborating with colleagues across the organisation. Duties & Responsibilities; Leading the evaluation of current business processes, operations, products, services, and software to identify areas for improvement. Undertake gap analysis between current and future organisational processes to understand problems, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement. Investigate root causes of business problems, or opportunities, identifying where a particular business need exists and shaping the project to address this need....

Front End Developer - Vue.js - Outside IR35 Front End Developer required on a 6-month contract by a leading data-driven software and analytics organisation based in Manchester. Your new role: You'll be joining a highly collaborative development team within a global organisation recognised for delivering advanced digital products used across the insurance and risk-analysis sectors. They're continuing a major transformation of their customer-facing platforms, and you'll play a key part in building fast, modern, and scalable frontend applications. You'll lead the frontend development stream, bringing strong commercial experience with Vue 3 and TypeScript. You'll be heavily involved in requirements gathering, architectural discussions, development, and delivery. Close collaboration with designers, backend engineers, project leadership, and business stakeholders will be essential to ensure successful delivery against tight deadlines. You'll need a strong background in building...

JavaScript Developer £450 p/d (Outside IR35) Manchester Hybrid - Tuesday and Thursday are office days. We are seeking a contract JavaScript Developer at lead level for a role in Manchester. Think full stack Vue.js and Node.js and taking full ownership of architecture and code. TypeScript is a must and insurance experience would be a huge help. Essential skills needed: TypeScript an absolute must Vue 3 needed as mainly frontend Node needed to complete the tech stack Real-world API experience: authentication, REST, RPC, GraphQL, tRPC Desired skills: Server Side Rendering and Edge Rendering chops Testing experience: Unit, Component, Automation (Cypress, Playwright – the usual suspects) Design tool competency (Figma / Adobe XD) If you’re into modern JavaScript, clean architecture, and delivering amazing Vue, Node and TypeScript solutions then this role is for you. If you are keen APPLY NOW as this opportunity will move fast! Bright Purple is an equal opportunities...

Learning Designer – Adaptive Learning / AI-Driven Digital Pedagogy Rate: Up to £600/day (Inside IR35) Start: ASAP Length: 6 months Location: Remote-first, with travel to Manchester once per week We are supporting a consultancy delivering a high-profile adaptive learning programme for an end-client in the digital content and media space. We are seeking experienced Learning Designers who specialise in designing adaptive, AI-enabled learning products, rather than traditional e-learning modules. You will work closely with Learning Science, UX and Product teams to shape pedagogically rigorous learning experiences that dynamically adapt to user behaviour, performance and progression. Key Responsibilities Design adaptive learning experiences, pathways and interactions informed by AI/ML models Apply advanced learning theory (e.g., Bloom’s Taxonomy, Constructivism, digital pedagogy) Collaborate closely with UX Designers to align learning mechanics with product flows,...

Solution Architect: 3 Month Contract: Manchester/Hybrid We are seeking a contract Solutions Architect for a project (Outside IR35.) You will work closely with senior stakeholders and the wider team on both high and low level solution design to provide improvements on existing systems. Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and align with business objectives and technology strategy. Your role will also involve risk management, to identify potential technical risks and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure solutions are designed with security, performance, and reliability. Type: 3 Month Contract Day Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35) Location: Manchester/Hybrid Start: ASAP Skills Previous Solutions Architecture experience designing and implementing complex enterprise solutions. Strong background in software development and system integration. Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google...

Contract Front-End Developer 🌍 Location: Manchester 📆 Duration: 6-Month Contract ✅ IR35: Outside IR35 💰 Rate: £400pd – £500pd Opus is partnering with a data analytics business on a major digital transformation project kicking off this month. They’re building next-generation web applications and are looking for an experienced Frontend Developer to join their elite engineering team. If you have strong commercial experience with TypeScript, modern frameworks like Vue 3, Nuxt 3+ or React, and are confident working with APIs, this is your chance to make an impact from day one. 🛠️ Tech Stack: ⚡ TypeScript 🖥️ Vue 3 / Nuxt 3+ or React 🔗 Node, Deno or Bun 🌐 APIs (Authentication, REST, RPC, GraphQL, tRPC) 📩 Interested? Click Apply with an updated copy of your CV

We are seeking a talented Website Development Specialist to join a not-for-profit organisation in Manchester. The ideal candidate will bring their expertise in web development to support the marketing and agency department on a temporary basis. Client Details The organisation is a not-for-profit entity with a significant presence in Manchester. It operates within a collaborative and innovative environment, focusing on impactful projects that align with its mission. Description Develop, maintain, and enhance the organisation's website to meet user needs and organisational objectives. Ensure the website is optimised for performance, accessibility, and user experience. Collaborate with the marketing and agency team to integrate content and campaigns effectively. Manage website updates, including content uploads and design changes. Implement SEO best practices to improve website visibility and search rankings. Monitor website performance and troubleshoot any technical issues...

Are you an experienced Change Manager adept at leading Business Readiness in major transformation programmes? Do you have previous experience of delivering adoption framework for technological change specifically in relation to ERP or SaaS systems implementation? Let Informed Recruitment help you to achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity for a Business Readiness Change Manager to work as part of team in a customer focused company in the North-West. As a specialist provider of resource to the Property and Technology markets, we are delighted to be partnering with a social enterprise offering you the opportunity to make a difference and gain experience as part of a modern digital environment within a company that is investing and developing within itself and its employees. The role is initially offered as a 3-month contract and inside of IR35. The purpose of your role will be to both plan and drive the delivery of change adoption and business readiness strategies as...

IT Support Analyst Manchester (On site) £(Apply online only) per day An IT Support Analyst is required for our client who are based in Manchester. The successful candidate will join the IT Operations team and will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of IT systems, providing high-quality support to end users, and contributing to ongoing IT initiatives. This role requires hands-on troubleshooting, excellent customer service, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Technical Skills Proficiency with Microsoft Windows 10/11, including troubleshooting, patching, and deployment. Hands-on experience with Active Directory, Office 365, and both on-premises and cloud environments. Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and other client-side applications. Understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, and telecommunication fundamentals.Key Accountabilities End-User Support Respond to Service Requests via ticketing system and escalations and...

Software Engineer - 11 Month Contract - Inside IR35 - Hybrid Manchester- ASAP start I'm looking for a Java Software Engineer to build scalable backend systems and delivering high-quality solutions for a client. ✅ Must-Have Skills Java Spring Boot REST APIs Unit Testing ✨ Nice-to-Have Clean Architecture, Dependency Injection, TDD Kubernetes, GitLab CI, Coroutines, Grafana About the Role As a Software Engineer, you'll own technical execution across the tech stack, delivering robust solutions aligned with business requirements. You'll ensure high-quality code and test automation, collaborate across teams, and contribute to architectural decisions. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain software applications using best practices and design patterns Ensure code quality through testing and refactoring Own services end-to-end, monitor performance, and manage deployments Resolve production issues and improve system reliability Provide architectural guidance and design scalable...

Backend Engineer We are seeking a Backend Engineer with strong Java (Spring Boot) expertise to build scalable services. Core Tech Kotlin (+ Java), Spring Boot, Gradle, IntelliJ Coroutines, Kubernetes, Gitlab CI, Harness, Sonar OpenTelemetry, Grafana We Look For High Autonomy and ownership of projects. Experience with large, multi-module codebases. Data-driven decisions (experimentation/feature toggles). Collaboration with Product/UX/Test stakeholders. Examples of past projects and implementing for accessibility. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

2x Senior .NET Developers - Public Health Job Title: .NET Developer Location: 1x/Month in Leeds Day Rate: £500/day Inside IR35 Duration: Until March 2026 NHS or Central Government experience is ESSENTIAL Brio Digital are supporting a HealthTech consultancy who are currently looking for 2x .NET Software Engineers. You'll be working on a national-level programme supporting an ongoing digital transformation project. What You'll Do Build and maintain robust APIs and web applications using .NET and React Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver modern, Azure-hosted solutions Develop clean, testable, and maintainable code across the full stack Integrate with complex healthcare data systems and APIs Support continuous improvement across architecture, tooling, and CI/CD pipelines Participate in design reviews and mentoring within an agile delivery team What You'll Bring Solid C#/.NET Core experience in production systems Proficiency with React and TypeScript Strong...

Our client, an IT global Consulting Company is looking to hire an IT Data Centre Stock Take Lead to manage their inventory audits and stock reconciliation activities across their data centre environments. This is a 6 month hybrid contract based at the company's Wakefield and Barnsley's Data Centres, commencement date March 2026. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in IT hardware inventory management and a strong understanding of data centre operations. Key Responsibilities include: * Lead stock-taking activities at their sites within the specified timelines. * Perform comprehensive stock audits to ensure accurate inventory records. * Create and maintain detailed inventory documentation and asset records. * Identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions to maintain data integrity. * Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of stock-taking processes. Required Skills & Experience: * Prior experience working in a data centre...

Design Quality Engineer Flintshire - Onsite 12 Month Contract £26.00 PAYE - £34.76 Umbrella A vacancy has arisen for a Design Quality Engineer for a large Manufacturing Company within Aerospace Industry based at our client’s site in Flintshire. This is a great opportunity to interface with Engineering teams and suppliers around different locations in Europe, America and Asia. The Role The role involves the resolution of quality issues and continuous improvement projects by setting the measurement standards and identifying/facilitating improvements to increase process performance and product adherence to standards, reliability of processes, and repeatability of processes at initial design phase, before any process changes are made and continuously through the life of a product. Responsibilities  The Quality Engineering team is accountable for the deployment of the Quality Strategy within the Engineering organisations. This strategy is deployed via the implementation of...

Role Title: IAM Tester Location: Sheffield/hybrid (3 days per week in the office) Duration: 12 months Rate: £355 per day inside ir35 Responsibilities: Produce test estimates and work closely with the Project Manager to ensure project work is delivered to required timescales and quality levels. Work alongside business analysts, scrum-masters and project managers to understand business goals/drivers and deliver testing artefacts to the required timescales. Implement, maintain, and improve test team principles and strategy that address all aspects of the Test process. Create Project level Automation Framework and ensure test automation is used effectively to minimise test cycle timescales while maintaining high quality standards. Define and manage regression test pack, ensuring it's kept up to date by the team Provide test completion certification to move into Release process. Ensure testing enables development projects to be delivered on time, meet business requirements, and...

Role Title: IAM Tester Location: Sheffield/hybrid (3 days per week in the office) Duration: 12 months Rate: £355 per day inside ir35 Responsibilities: Produce test estimates and work closely with the Project Manager to ensure project work is delivered to required timescales and quality levels. Work alongside business analysts, scrum-masters and project managers to understand business goals/drivers and deliver testing artefacts to the required timescales. Implement, maintain, and improve test team principles and strategy that address all aspects of the Test process. Create Project level Automation Framework and ensure test automation is used effectively to minimise test cycle timescales while maintaining high quality standards. Define and manage regression test pack, ensuring it's kept up to date by the team Provide test completion certification to move into Release process. Ensure testing enables development projects to be delivered on time, meet business requirements, and...

Hybrid Java/Python Developer (Sheffield, Finance) We are hiring a Hybrid Java/Python Developer in Sheffield to build high-performance applications for our financial clients. Key Requirements 5+ years in software development. Strong expertise in Java (e.g., Spring Boot) for back-end services. Proficiency in Python for scripting, data, and automation. Essential experience working within the financial services sector. Ability to work in a Hybrid setup from our Sheffield office. What You'll Do Develop, test, and deploy critical systems, ensuring robust performance and security compliant with financial industry standards Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Role Title: Lead Automation Test Engineer Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026 Location: Sheffield, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £482.30 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary This role is predominantly required to fulfil the role of Automation test lead, with occasional manual testing where required Solid experience of at least 5 years in the use of automation tooling and framework creation especially with Java and SQL Excellent verbal and written communications skills and stakeholder engagement at all levels Able to develop and execute test plans, test cases, test data, test scenarios, and other testing related plans and documentation based on the requirements and technical specifications Plan, develop, execute, maintain and improve Automated Test Frameworks and Automated Test Scripts for Web and Database applications Proven experience in writing automated test scripts using JavaScript Experience of using automation tools such as Selenium web...

Role Title: Automation Test Developer Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026 Location: Sheffield, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £383.03 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary This role is predominantly required to fulfil the role of Automation test engineer, with occasional manual testing where required Solid experience of at least 3 years in the use of automation tooling and framework creation especially with Java and SQL Excellent verbal and written communications skills and stakeholder engagement at all levels Able to develop and execute test plans, test cases, test data, test scenarios, and other testing related plans and documentation based on the requirements and technical specifications Plan, develop, execute, maintain and improve Automated Test Frameworks and Automated Test Scripts for Web and Database applications Proven experience in writing automated test scripts using JavaScript Experience of using automation tools such as Selenium web...