183 jobs found in Stockport

Solution Architect Location: Manchester - Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite Start Day: ASAP Contract Rate: £515 per day inside IR35 Duration: 6 to 12 months initially Role Overview Our client is seeking a Solution Architect to lead the design of robust, scalable, and secure end‑to‑end technology solutions. This role supports complex transformation programmes, bridging business requirements and technical delivery while providing architectural leadership across modern and legacy platforms. Key Responsibilities * Design end‑to‑end solutions across applications, data, integration, security, and infrastructure * Produce high‑level and detailed architecture designs, diagrams, and interface specifications * Ensure solutions align with enterprise standards, security, and scalability requirements * Evaluate technology options and define optimal architectural approaches * Collaborate with senior stakeholders, product owners, and engineering teams * Provide...

UX Product Designer - 3 Month Contract - Hybrid/Manchester We are seeking an experienced UX / Product Designer for a rolling 3-month assignment. You will be involved in building responsive, accessible interfaces and scalable design systems that align seamlessly with brand storytelling. You will own the design of complex features, the user experience from discovery to delivery. Type: 3 Month Contract Day Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35) Location: Manchester/Hybrid Start: ASAP Skills - Strong experience within a Product Design role, focused on user research, utilising a traditional UX centric approach for SaaS Platforms -Figma is the foundation of our work, so advanced fluency in Variables and Dev Mode is essential. -Strong Design approach, produce user-centred design solutions, transform product ideas from concept through to production. - Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to articulate design decisions clearly. Please apply now to be considered for...

Role Title: Senior Database Administrator (Terraform & DevOps Focus) Duration: contract to run until 31/08/2026 Location: Manchester, Hybrid 1 day per month. The client may ask to visit Coventry's office at Birmingham in future for only 1 day per month depending on the business needs Rate: up to £441.60 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary We are seeking a hands-on Senior Database Administrator with immediate production experience in PostgreSQL (Essential), MySQL, and MongoDB, alongside strong Terraform and DevOps practices. This is a delivery-critical role-ideal for a candidate who thrives in fast-paced environments and can own database infrastructure end-to-end, from provisioning to CI/CD integration. This role is not suitable for upskilling or learning; we require proven expertise in cloud-based database administration, automation, and infrastructure-as-code. Key Responsibilities Database Administration: Own installation, upgrades, performance tuning,...

Senior Software Engineer in Test  Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our globally renowned brand for a Senior Software Engineer in Test. This is a temporary contract inside IR35 initially until March 2027 working a couple of days onsite per month in Manchester for meet ups. We’re seeking Engineers who can offer demonstrable experience in developing and testing bespoke cloud-native applications; programming with Java, Python (or another OO language) utilising quality tools like SonarQube, with proven experience of automated software testing. If you embrace quality-first coding and want to work on real projects alongside experienced engineers with iterative and agile processes, please apply! Key Responsibilities Define and implement testing for cloud systems (platform and APIs) in an agile manner Implement testing frameworks; utilising automation tools where possible. Support the investigate and resolution of issues. Work closely with the SRE team to develop...

Our client is in the Legal Sector and this role is Outside IR35 for circa 8 weeks. We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Consultant / Senior Salesforce Developer to complete and stabilise an existing Salesforce CRM implementation. This is a short, focused engagement (circa four weeks) requiring someone who can rapidly assess an in‑flight build, align it to Salesforce best practice. Client Details Our client is in the Legal Sector and this role is Outside IR35 for circa 8 weeks. We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Consultant / Senior Salesforce Developer to complete and stabilise an existing Salesforce CRM implementation. This is a short, focused engagement (circa four weeks) requiring someone who can rapidly assess an in‑flight build, align it to Salesforce best practice, and deliver key remaining functionality to bring the platform into operational use. Description Rapidly assess the current Salesforce build, including configuration, data model and customisations...

My client based just outside Manchester are looking for 2 x Python Developers with good SQL skills. 6 month contract, immediate starts, Outside IR35, 2 days a week in office. Key requirements * 3+ years of Python in production environments * Strong AWS experience across core services * Strong SQL skills for querying, transformation, and optimisation * Experience with Apache Spark or serverless architectures Core responsibilities and skills * Build and maintain real-time and batch ETL pipelines using Python on large, complex datasets * Write clean, scalable Python code for data ingestion, transformation, and processing * Design and optimise SQL queries for performance, cost, and reliability across large data volumes * Model and transform data into well-structured, reusable datasets for downstream use * Work with distributed data processing tools such as Apache Spark to handle high-volume workloads * Improve existing pipelines by identifying...

Full Stack Developer x2 | Financial Services Client £465 per day (Inside IR35) | 3 months rolling contracts We are working with a leading financial services client who are looking to engage two experienced Full Stack Developers to support ongoing change and transformation across their digital platforms. Location Knutsford, Cheshire The role is expected to be office based 2 days per week; however, the client may be able to flex on office attendance depending on individual circumstances and business needs. The Role You will join a collaborative technology team delivering secure, high‑quality software solutions within a regulated financial environment. The role requires strong technical capability alongside the ability to adapt, learn, and contribute to strategic digital initiatives. Tech Stack Backend: Java / Spring Frontend: ReactThe client is looking for candidates with strong expertise in Java/Spring or React, along with at least basic working knowledge of the other, and...

Role Title: Cryptography SME Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026 Location: Knutsford, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £374.26 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary Undertake all team activities in line with client wider strategy, Crypto strategy and departmental goals. Ensure the integrity and availability of cryptographic and key management services to business functions and applications. Maintain accurate environment documentation, process and device categorisation. Provide ongoing assurance that risk and compliance requirements are being conducted to a satisfactory level & are evidenced to a required level. Generation of Key Components across various platforms (including IBM, Tandem, Unix) together with management of Cryptographic infrastructure. SSH Key Management. Certificate management HSM configuration/installation/support Incident management Change management ITIL Ensure the integrity and availability of cryptographic and key management...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a SAP Security Support Administrator Subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role can be based from either the companies Stevenage or Bolton site, depending on your preference.  The role will be predominantly working from home.   Rate: £22.63ph (Umbrella) Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage or Bolton depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be predominantly working from home… one day per week onsite.  Also, a condensed 4 day working week of Monday to Thursday is OK too. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   SAP Security Support Administrator Job Description: The SAP Security Support Administrator plays a key role in supporting documentation, refinement and execution of General IT Controls...

A well-established UK organisation is looking for an Interim IT Business Systems Lead to take ownership of its core business systems while a permanent appointment is made. This is a hands-on systems manager role focused on ERP, document management and business reporting, working closely with senior stakeholders to drive usability, consistency and continuous improvement across the UK operation. The role (what you will be doing): You will own the day-to-day performance, administration and improvement roadmap for the organisation's key business platforms, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement and practical delivery. Key areas include: ERP ownership and optimisation - administration, configuration, user access and continuous improvement of the ERP platform, with a focus on process efficiency and operational performance. SQL and data management - working with the ERP database (MS SQL) including T-SQL, views and stored procedures to support improvements, reporting and...

Senior AI / ML Engineer - Digital Modernisation (Contract) Location: Alderley Park, Cheshire (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite / 2-3 days remote) Duration: May 2026 - May 2027 Rate: Competitive We are delivering Phase 2 of a Progressive Digital Modernisation programme, focused on the design, development, and deployment of scalable AI/ML and Generative AI solutions on Azure. This programme centres on modernising applications using cloud‑native AI services and enabling enterprise‑scale adoption of advanced AI capabilities. We are seeking an experienced Senior AI / ML Engineer to help deliver production‑grade AI solutions across this transformation initiative. Role Overview You will be responsible for designing, building, and deploying end‑to‑end AI/ML and Generative AI solutions for production environments. The role will focus on Agentic AI solutions, RAG pipelines, LLM integrations, and cloud‑native AI architecture, working closely with engineering, data, and business stakeholders....

API Developer (Golang/Python) – Financial Services * Inside IR35 * Sheffield (1–2 days/month onsite) A leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced API Developer to join their team on a contract basis. This is a great opportunity to work on modern, scalable systems within a highly regulated and fast-paced environment. This role would suit a developer who enjoys working on backend systems but is comfortable contributing to full-stack solutions when needed. If you’re looking to make an impact within a major financial organisation, this could be a strong fit. Role Overview You’ll be responsible for designing, building, and integrating high-performance APIs, with a strong focus on Golang (preferred) or Python. You’ll also collaborate with front-end teams, contributing to web-facing components using technologies such as React or Node.js. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs * Ensure seamless integration across internal...

Role : Specialist Engineer Location Sheffield UK Type : Hybrid 3-days in a weekJob Description: Primary skill Automation Engineer Service Lifecycle Management Oversee the design implementation operation and improvement of IT services Stakeholder Collaboration Engage with business and technical stakeholders to ensure service alignment with organizational needs Service Strategy Develop and implement service strategies places and processes to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction Performance Monitoring Monitor service performance using key matrices and KPIs and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain service quality Capacity Management Effectively manage service capacity to ensure seamless operations and avoid disruptions due to capacity constraints Ensure sufficient capacity is available to meet current and future demands Continuous Improvement Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service efficiency reliability and customer satisfaction...

Responsibilities will include Experience automating application build, configuration, and maintenance within a Windows environment Strong Ansible, PowerShell, Github and REST skills Strong Windows operating system experience knowledge Strong troubleshooting skills Proven experience of working in a global scale highly regulated environment with focus on security, resilience, and automation Strong skills in Windows operating systems and support of large infrastructures at a senior level Strong experience in developing with at least one scripting language Candidates should be self-motivated, able to work on tasks unsupervised and have strong communication skills Be a positive team player working as part of a large programme Be Accountable for deliverables and proven track record of delivering to the schedule Skills required (Previous Hands-on Experience) Creating PowerShell scripts from the start Managing code repositories within GitHub Building automation tasks to be deployed using...

Steeper Group is a true leader in the Orthotic, Prosthetic and Assistive Technology products. In the past 100 years we have grown to become one of the UK’s largest suppliers. Steeper’s vision is to create life’s turning points, together. We aim to do this by delivering innovative prosthetic, orthotic and assistive technology products and responsive clinical services. We have an exciting opportunity for an IT Support Technician to join our existing team at our Head Office in Leeds on a 4-month fixed term basis with a salary of £9,000 (£27,000 FTE) The Role: This is a full-time (Monday to Friday) role based on site at our Leeds headquarters, this role is ideal for an IT Support engineer with 1 to 2 years’ experience in desktop support, network and storage infrastructure, looking to develop their first- and second-line support skills. Responsibilities: To provide technical hands-on support, answering support queries either in person or via phone or ITSM system. To maintain a...

Python Full Stack Developer Leeds (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £(Apply online only)/day (Inside IR35) Python Full Stack Developer needed with Frontend development using Vue.js, JavaScript, CSS and HTML for a 6 Month Contract in Leeds (Hybrid). Start ASAP ideally May 2026. Hybrid Working – 3/4 days/week remote (WFH), and 1/2 days/week working on-site in the Leeds office. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects. Key experience, responsibilities + tasks: Leading the design + development of complex applications using Core Python, and web frameworks like Flask + Django. Strong Python development expertise, and strong lead skills, including the ability to drive development projects and mentor junior developers. Front-end development using Vue.js, JavaScript, CSS and HTML to create seamless user interfaces. Technical Environment: Full Stack, Python, Flask, Django, Vue.js, React, CSS, HTML, Agile methods,...

Senior Commercial Manager Leeds 6-month Contract £700 per day - Umbrella ARM have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial Manager on a 6 month contract in Leeds. The Role: Provide strategic commercial leadership across a high-profile digital programme Lead and support delivery model assessment at a programme/enterprise level Manage and influence senior stakeholders (Director level through to operational teams) Ensure strong programme governance, assurance, and compliance Support and oversee end-to-end procurement activity Work across cross-functional teams to drive alignment and delivery outcomes Operate effectively in a high-visibility, assurance-driven environment Requirements: HMT Green Book business cases (hands-on experience essential) Public Accounts (PA) 2023 exposure Working within large, complex public sector programmes End-to-end procurement and commercial lifecycle management Operating in high-assurance/governance environments Influencing and...

Azure Platform Engineer – ( Azure Migration – PostgreSQL ) Leeds (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £(Apply online only)/day (Inside IR35) Azure Platform Engineer – Azure Migration / PostgreSQL needed for a 6 Month Contract in Leeds (Hybrid). Start ASAP ideally May 2026. Hybrid Working – 3/4 days/week remote (WFH), and 1/2 days/week working on-site in the Leeds office. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects. Key experience, responsibilities + tasks: Platform Engineer is responsible for designing, deploying and managing large-scale migrations of on-premises PostgreSQL databases and associated application workloads to Microsoft Azure. Experience deploying Azure resources using Bicep and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Experience on Azure networking patterns, including Hub and Spoke, VWAN, VPN and firewall configurations. Advanced PostgreSQL administration skills in large production environments, including...

Role: Project Manager (Platform Migration) Outside IR35 Hybrid (near Leeds) 9 Month Contract We're hiring an experienced IT Project Manager to lead a major, business‑critical platform migration for a UK travel organisation. This is a high‑impact transformation project, requiring someone hands‑on, delivery‑focused, and confident managing complex stakeholders. The role You'll own delivery of a core platform migration, managing legacy system exit and readiness for a new platform implementation. This is not a reporting PM role - you'll be expected to steer, direct, and get things done. Skills Needed Proven IT Project Manager experience Platform / system migration background (end‑to‑end) ServiceNow Strong stakeholder management skills Comfortable working on‑site and driving delivery at pacePlease apply with an upto date CV if this is of interest

Sourcing Manager - Marketing Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Halifax or Leeds / Hybrid 6 months contract Salary from £65,000pa plus extensive benefits, details below - day rate option also available Pontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. My client powers businesses of all sizes to make, take and manage payments. They are a global leader in financial technology with unique capabilities to power omni-commerce. Whether online, in store or mobile, they are at the heart of great commerce experiences in 146 countries and across 135 currencies. They help our customers become more efficient, more secure and more successful....