Job Title: Software EngineerManchester, UK Hybrid (once/week)6month contract with Potential ExtensionDay rate - 56GBP/Hour Inside IR35Software EngineerWe are looking for a mid-level Software Engineer who builds with a "Full-Ownership" mindset. In this role, you aren't just writing code; you're managing the entire lifecycle of global-scale services.What You'll DoBuild & Refactor: Write reusable code using standard design patterns. We value test automation as much as production code.Own the Stack: Manage services end-to-end, monitoring health metrics and automating deployments via CI/CD.Design & Advise: Evaluate architectural trade-offs (cost/performance) and guide product teams on system scalability.Solve & Improve: Lead incident response (RCA) and identify structural improvements to boost system performance.The Requirements5 Years of broad software engineering experience.Proficient in building applications with a focus on data security and integrity.Experienced in System Design and Production Operations (Incident Management/On-call).Collaborative: Strong communication skills to influence stakeholders and mentor peers.Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.System Design: Ability to design, deploy, and operate services in a production environment.Incident Management: Skilled in root cause analysis and maintaining system health.Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.This is an urgent vacancy where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it manisha. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.