Job Title: Software Engineer Location: Manchester Employment Type: Contract About the Role We are seeking a Software Engineer to join one of our major clients working on a critical project, contributing to the design and delivery of high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development experience, a collaborative mindset, and an enthusiasm for building scalable, maintainable systems. Key Skills and Experience (Required) We would expect candidates to demonstrate: Backend development experience using Java and Spring Boot. Proficiency with Git for version control and collaborative development. Familiarity with Docker for containerisation and environment consistency. An understanding of asynchronous messaging patterns and event-driven architectures. Awareness of CI/CD practices and deployment automation principles. Desirable Skills Exposure to Kubernetes (K8s) for container orchestration. Experience working with Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) for secure data exchange. Additional Information To be considered for this role, you must hold active SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain SC Clearance. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.