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Dev Team Lead (£80k + benefits)
Dev Team Lead (£80k + benefits)
InterQuest Group (UK) Limited
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£70k - 80k per year + benefits
Great opportunity for a Dev Team Lead to join a SaaS scale-up in Manchester. Since their inception in 2015 this company has grown from start-up to scale-up, they now employ almost 200 people and have over 50,000 clients using their software around the world. The technology department is made up of product teams responsible for developing a suite of cloud based, web and mobile apps. Each team is cross-functional and works in a truly agile way, delivering small increments of value to their customers very frequently. This role sits in the team responsible for developing their flagship software platform and as a Dev Team Lead, you’ll be given the opportunity to lead a team that build, test and ship super-fast in an environment where people value engineering best practice, pairing and continuous improvement. * C#, .NET, REST APIs * TypeScript, React
Great opportunity for a Dev Team Lead to join a SaaS scale-up in Manchester. Since their inception in 2015 this company has grown from start-up to scale-up, they now employ almost 200 people and have over 50,000 clients using their software around the world. The technology department is made up of product teams responsible for developing a suite of cloud based, web and mobile apps. Each team is cross-functional and works in a truly agile way, delivering small increments of value to their customers very frequently. This role sits in the team responsible for developing their flagship software platform and as a Dev Team Lead, you’ll be given the opportunity to lead a team that build, test and ship super-fast in an environment where people value engineering best practice, pairing and continuous improvement. * C#, .NET, REST APIs * TypeScript, React
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Principal Back-End Developer - Manchester City Centre
Principal Back-End Developer - Manchester City Centre
Searchability (UK) Ltd
M1, Manchester
£70000 - £80000 per annum + Pension, 25 days holiday, Profit Share
Join a developer-led culture where innovation meets impact. Our client is looking for a visionary Principal Back-End Developer to help shape the future of their SaaS platform. You'll set the technical direction, drive cutting-edge development, and mentor a talented team-all while delivering high-quality, resilient services that make a real difference. * Lead back-end architecture and strategy, aligning tech with business goals. * Build and deliver scalable, high-performing SaaS products. * Mentor and grow a passionate development team. * Refine processes and explore tools that boost efficiency. * Mastery of C# (.NET 6+), SQL Server, and TDD (NUnit). * Expertise in RESTful & GraphQL APIs, Git, and SOLID principles. * Strategic thinking, strong communication, and a love for collaboration. * Bonus: Experience with Azure, DevOps, Entity Framework, and observability practi
Join a developer-led culture where innovation meets impact. Our client is looking for a visionary Principal Back-End Developer to help shape the future of their SaaS platform. You'll set the technical direction, drive cutting-edge development, and mentor a talented team-all while delivering high-quality, resilient services that make a real difference. * Lead back-end architecture and strategy, aligning tech with business goals. * Build and deliver scalable, high-performing SaaS products. * Mentor and grow a passionate development team. * Refine processes and explore tools that boost efficiency. * Mastery of C# (.NET 6+), SQL Server, and TDD (NUnit). * Expertise in RESTful & GraphQL APIs, Git, and SOLID principles. * Strategic thinking, strong communication, and a love for collaboration. * Bonus: Experience with Azure, DevOps, Entity Framework, and observability practi
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Senior Full Stack Engineer
Senior Full Stack Engineer
Daniel James Resourcing Ltd
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
£65000 - £70000 per annum, Benefits 5-10% Bonus
Our client, a highly profitable enterprise SaaS business at the very heart of industry innovation, is assembling a brand-new greenfield engineering team to drive a major technical transformation. With an ambitious target of uplifting senior engineering capability by 50%, this is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their platforms. This is not just another developer role its a genuine career-defining moment to contribute to enterprise-scale SaaS products, solve complex engineering challenges, and help unlock the next phase of growth. Why apply? * Be part of a greenfield team within an already profitable enterprise. * Deliver next-generation SaaS solutions in a highly scalable cloud-first environment. * Work with cutting-edge technologies .NET 8, C# 14, Azure, React, SQL Server, Microservices, CI/CD pipelines.
Our client, a highly profitable enterprise SaaS business at the very heart of industry innovation, is assembling a brand-new greenfield engineering team to drive a major technical transformation. With an ambitious target of uplifting senior engineering capability by 50%, this is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their platforms. This is not just another developer role its a genuine career-defining moment to contribute to enterprise-scale SaaS products, solve complex engineering challenges, and help unlock the next phase of growth. Why apply? * Be part of a greenfield team within an already profitable enterprise. * Deliver next-generation SaaS solutions in a highly scalable cloud-first environment. * Work with cutting-edge technologies .NET 8, C# 14, Azure, React, SQL Server, Microservices, CI/CD pipelines.
SnapLogic Integration Analyst
SnapLogic Integration Analyst
InterQuest Group (UK) Limited
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£50k - 55k per year + Bonus
Job Opportunity: SnapLogic Integration Analyst - Location: Manchester Hybrid - Salary: Up to £55,000 + Bonus - About the Role - This genuine flagship organiation is seeking a skilled SnapLogic Integration Analyst to join their large and growing technology team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with expertise in integration platforms and data flows who is eager to make an impact by driving seamless connectivity across business systems. As their SnapLogic Integration Analyst, you will design, build, and maintain integrations across multiple platforms, ensuring robust, efficient, and scalable data flows that support business operations and decision-making. Key Responsibilities * Develop, configure, and maintain integrations using the SnapLogic Intelligent Integration Platform. * Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs
Job Opportunity: SnapLogic Integration Analyst - Location: Manchester Hybrid - Salary: Up to £55,000 + Bonus - About the Role - This genuine flagship organiation is seeking a skilled SnapLogic Integration Analyst to join their large and growing technology team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with expertise in integration platforms and data flows who is eager to make an impact by driving seamless connectivity across business systems. As their SnapLogic Integration Analyst, you will design, build, and maintain integrations across multiple platforms, ensuring robust, efficient, and scalable data flows that support business operations and decision-making. Key Responsibilities * Develop, configure, and maintain integrations using the SnapLogic Intelligent Integration Platform. * Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs
Senior .NET Developer- Up to £65,000 - Were working with a growing technology business who are investing heavily in their engineering teams. They are now looking for a Senior .NET Developer to join their team and play a key role in building and supporting business-critical systems. What youll be doing * Designing and developing high-quality, scalable software solutions using the Microsoft stack * Building and maintaining APIs, services, and integrations * Working with databases and ensuring data-driven systems are efficient and reliable * Contributing to system improvements and helping modernise legacy applications * Collaborating with product managers, testers, and fellow engineers in an Agile environment * Supporting and mentoring other developers, and sharing best practices - What were looking for * Strong background in C# / .NET development (Framework and/or Core)
Senior .NET Developer- Up to £65,000 - Were working with a growing technology business who are investing heavily in their engineering teams. They are now looking for a Senior .NET Developer to join their team and play a key role in building and supporting business-critical systems. What youll be doing * Designing and developing high-quality, scalable software solutions using the Microsoft stack * Building and maintaining APIs, services, and integrations * Working with databases and ensuring data-driven systems are efficient and reliable * Contributing to system improvements and helping modernise legacy applications * Collaborating with product managers, testers, and fellow engineers in an Agile environment * Supporting and mentoring other developers, and sharing best practices - What were looking for * Strong background in C# / .NET development (Framework and/or Core)
A growing technology business is looking for a Software Developer with experience in the Tridium Niagara Framework to join their team. This role will suit someone who enjoys working with Java, developing custom modules, and integrating systems into wider technology platforms. * Design, develop, and maintain software solutions within the Niagara Framework * Build and extend modules, drivers, and service components using Java * Integrate systems with APIs, microservices, and wider technology platforms * Contribute to innovation across new and existing projects in a collaborative team environment * Strong commercial experience in Java development * Hands-on experience with the Niagara Framework (Niagara 4 preferred) * Understanding of APIs, services, and modern development practices (Git, CI/CD, etc.) * Problem-solving mindset and a passion for developing new technologie
A growing technology business is looking for a Software Developer with experience in the Tridium Niagara Framework to join their team. This role will suit someone who enjoys working with Java, developing custom modules, and integrating systems into wider technology platforms. * Design, develop, and maintain software solutions within the Niagara Framework * Build and extend modules, drivers, and service components using Java * Integrate systems with APIs, microservices, and wider technology platforms * Contribute to innovation across new and existing projects in a collaborative team environment * Strong commercial experience in Java development * Hands-on experience with the Niagara Framework (Niagara 4 preferred) * Understanding of APIs, services, and modern development practices (Git, CI/CD, etc.) * Problem-solving mindset and a passion for developing new technologie
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C# Senior Software Developer - Greater Manchester - £50-65K - My client is a boutique firm based in Greater Manchester, operating in a regulated sector and offering innovative, tech-driven solutions. With a growing commitment to internal software development, they are seeking a talented Senior Software Developer to join their agile team and help shape the future of their platforms. Youll be a key contributor, working on full-stack applications using .NET, Angular, Docker, and AWS. This hands-on role combines technical leadership, product influence, and close collaboration with stakeholders-including senior leadership. * Design, develop, and maintain internal and client-facing applications using .NET and Angular * Build new features using modern tools like Docker and AWS ECS * Mentor and support a junior developer through code reviews and best practices
C# Senior Software Developer - Greater Manchester - £50-65K - My client is a boutique firm based in Greater Manchester, operating in a regulated sector and offering innovative, tech-driven solutions. With a growing commitment to internal software development, they are seeking a talented Senior Software Developer to join their agile team and help shape the future of their platforms. Youll be a key contributor, working on full-stack applications using .NET, Angular, Docker, and AWS. This hands-on role combines technical leadership, product influence, and close collaboration with stakeholders-including senior leadership. * Design, develop, and maintain internal and client-facing applications using .NET and Angular * Build new features using modern tools like Docker and AWS ECS * Mentor and support a junior developer through code reviews and best practices
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My Client is hiring a skilled Frontend Developer with strong proficiency in React and TypeScript to build engaging, responsive web interfaces. Youll collaborate with backend developers and designers to turn complex requirements into elegant user experiences. * Develop and maintain web applications using React and TypeScript * Work closely with UX/UI designers to deliver pixel-perfect interfaces * Build reusable components and manage application state * Optimise performance and ensure accessibility best practices * Write clean, testable code and participate in peer reviews * Strong experience with React, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript * Familiarity with frontend tooling (Vite, Webpack, ESLint, Prettier) * Understanding of REST APIs and client-side state management (Redux, TanStack Query) * Responsive design, accessibility (WCAG), and cross-browser compatibility
My Client is hiring a skilled Frontend Developer with strong proficiency in React and TypeScript to build engaging, responsive web interfaces. Youll collaborate with backend developers and designers to turn complex requirements into elegant user experiences. * Develop and maintain web applications using React and TypeScript * Work closely with UX/UI designers to deliver pixel-perfect interfaces * Build reusable components and manage application state * Optimise performance and ensure accessibility best practices * Write clean, testable code and participate in peer reviews * Strong experience with React, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript * Familiarity with frontend tooling (Vite, Webpack, ESLint, Prettier) * Understanding of REST APIs and client-side state management (Redux, TanStack Query) * Responsive design, accessibility (WCAG), and cross-browser compatibility
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On behalf of our growing client based in Manchester, we are recruiting a talented React Native Developer. As React Native Developer, you will work on a greenfield project, where you will shape and define the future of our clients mobile apps while sharing your experience with the rest of the team. * Take responsibility for the entire lifecycle of delivery from idea to operation * Understand and maintain software quality for features built (Test Driven Development, Pairing, Peer Review) * Understand and maintain good engineering practices * Support the product owner and technical lead in the provisioning of estimates that are at an appropriate level of fidelity for the phase in the development lifecycle * Make realistic commitments that you are confident of meeting and strive to do so * Support the BA in the elaboration of requirements
On behalf of our growing client based in Manchester, we are recruiting a talented React Native Developer. As React Native Developer, you will work on a greenfield project, where you will shape and define the future of our clients mobile apps while sharing your experience with the rest of the team. * Take responsibility for the entire lifecycle of delivery from idea to operation * Understand and maintain software quality for features built (Test Driven Development, Pairing, Peer Review) * Understand and maintain good engineering practices * Support the product owner and technical lead in the provisioning of estimates that are at an appropriate level of fidelity for the phase in the development lifecycle * Make realistic commitments that you are confident of meeting and strive to do so * Support the BA in the elaboration of requirements
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Location: Manchester, M1 3BN office based - Salary: circa 60k dependent on skills and experience + Benefits - Full time - Our client, a leader in bespoke cloud communication platforms, is seeking an experienced and inspiring Head of Customer Delivery to oversee the successful delivery of innovative software solutions while guiding and developing our talented technical team. In this pivotal role, youll combine strategic delivery leadership with hands-on mentoring, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards and that our customers receive an exceptional experience from onboarding through to go-live. You will play a key role in aligning technical execution with customer needs, driving quality, and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. * Lead, mentor, and support a high-performing team of developers, sharing technical insights and promoting bes
Location: Manchester, M1 3BN office based - Salary: circa 60k dependent on skills and experience + Benefits - Full time - Our client, a leader in bespoke cloud communication platforms, is seeking an experienced and inspiring Head of Customer Delivery to oversee the successful delivery of innovative software solutions while guiding and developing our talented technical team. In this pivotal role, youll combine strategic delivery leadership with hands-on mentoring, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards and that our customers receive an exceptional experience from onboarding through to go-live. You will play a key role in aligning technical execution with customer needs, driving quality, and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. * Lead, mentor, and support a high-performing team of developers, sharing technical insights and promoting bes
Software Engineer (£50k + benefits)
Software Engineer (£50k + benefits)
InterQuest Group (UK) Limited
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£40k - 50k per year + benefits
Great opportunity for a Software Engineer to join a private equity backed tech company in Manchester as they scale in 2025. You'd join a product-based squad within a larger engineering function and would be given the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the product you work on, from ideation through to deployment and maintenance. Each squad decides the methodologies and practices they use, and the business has created an experimental culture, following a build, measure and learn approach to get quick feedback and deliver valuable increments. The existing group are very open minded, they value teamwork over individual heroics and focus on engineering best practice like TDD and Pair Programming. * C#, .NET Core, React * REST APIs, Microservices * AWS, Terraform, Docker * CI/CD, TDD, Pair Programming
Great opportunity for a Software Engineer to join a private equity backed tech company in Manchester as they scale in 2025. You'd join a product-based squad within a larger engineering function and would be given the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the product you work on, from ideation through to deployment and maintenance. Each squad decides the methodologies and practices they use, and the business has created an experimental culture, following a build, measure and learn approach to get quick feedback and deliver valuable increments. The existing group are very open minded, they value teamwork over individual heroics and focus on engineering best practice like TDD and Pair Programming. * C#, .NET Core, React * REST APIs, Microservices * AWS, Terraform, Docker * CI/CD, TDD, Pair Programming
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Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript experience, strong AWS skills, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and experience with data platforms, high-volume processing, API development, and Terraform.
Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript experience, strong AWS skills, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and experience with data platforms, high-volume processing, API development, and Terraform.
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Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - Microsoft Dynamics 365
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - Microsoft Dynamics 365
Forward Role
Wigan, Greater Manchester
£40k - 46k per year
Azure technologies and API testing experience
Azure technologies and API testing experience
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Lead QA Automation Engineer, C#, Home Based
Lead QA Automation Engineer, C#, Home Based
Fdo Consulting Limited
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£55000 - £68000 per annum + home based + benefits
Strong Automation, API, C#, Selenium and mentoring / management skills required. * API Testing * Very strong API testing. This is a great role for a candidate who has very strong C#, API testing and automation.
Strong Automation, API, C#, Selenium and mentoring / management skills required. * API Testing * Very strong API testing. This is a great role for a candidate who has very strong C#, API testing and automation.
Youll play a key part in moving away from legacy components towards a clean, API-driven architecture.
Youll play a key part in moving away from legacy components towards a clean, API-driven architecture.
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Strong knowledge ofsystem architecture, cloud solutions, and API design
Strong knowledge ofsystem architecture, cloud solutions, and API design
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Azure technologies and API testing experience
Azure technologies and API testing experience
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Remote Senior Python Developer - 4 Day Week. AI SaaS Platform
Remote Senior Python Developer - 4 Day Week. AI SaaS Platform
Recruitment Revolution
M1, Manchester
£70,000 - £90,000 DOE + Benefits
This role is ideal for someone experienced in backend API development and working with modern data infrastructure. Your Expertise: Highly experienced Developer with experience of backend API development and working with modern data infrastructure. • API development with Falcon framework
This role is ideal for someone experienced in backend API development and working with modern data infrastructure. Your Expertise: Highly experienced Developer with experience of backend API development and working with modern data infrastructure. • API development with Falcon framework
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Principal Developer (C# and Azure Development)
Principal Developer (C# and Azure Development)
DCV Technologies Limited
Spring Gardens, M2
From £55,000 to £70,000 per annum
Azure AI Search, using API and designing indexes * Azure AD, Enterprise apps and interactions via Graph API * Data sources: via ODBC, RESTful API, Message-based Architectures
Azure AI Search, using API and designing indexes * Azure AD, Enterprise apps and interactions via Graph API * Data sources: via ODBC, RESTful API, Message-based Architectures
You will continuously enhance your team's capabilities by implementing best practices in areas such as API design, data modelling, MLOps, and DevOps * Has experience in Stripe API implementation
You will continuously enhance your team's capabilities by implementing best practices in areas such as API design, data modelling, MLOps, and DevOps * Has experience in Stripe API implementation
Who are we? At Embeddable, you can expect a very fast pace, ambitious goals and career-defining work. This is not your regular office job - we're looking for people who will live this product and give their best every day. This is just your default, without needing to be pushed. We launched in December 2023 and are already taking the developer world by storm! Like how Stripe enables developers to add payments to their platform and Unity enables you to build world-class games, Embeddable is the end-to-end developer platform for building seamless, lightning-fast customer-facing analytics directly into your product. As a developer, adding a couple of charts to your online platform is easy. Scaling analytics to tens of thousands of end-users, who all have differing data needs and data questions, is a hard problem.
Who are we? At Embeddable, you can expect a very fast pace, ambitious goals and career-defining work. This is not your regular office job - we're looking for people who will live this product and give their best every day. This is just your default, without needing to be pushed. We launched in December 2023 and are already taking the developer world by storm! Like how Stripe enables developers to add payments to their platform and Unity enables you to build world-class games, Embeddable is the end-to-end developer platform for building seamless, lightning-fast customer-facing analytics directly into your product. As a developer, adding a couple of charts to your online platform is easy. Scaling analytics to tens of thousands of end-users, who all have differing data needs and data questions, is a hard problem.
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Were looking for a Senior Magento Backend Developer who combines technical depth with excellent communication. Youll be hands-on building, optimising, and integrating Magento 2 solutions. Youll also be confident talking to clients, whether thats clarifying requirements, demoing your work, or explaining technical trade-offs in plain English. Why join us? * Work on ambitious ecommerce projects with Magento 2 and modern stacks. * Get real client exposure - youll be trusted as a technical voice in calls and demos. * Remote-first culture with flexibility and autonomy. What youll do * Build and maintain Magento 2 modules, integrations, and backend functionality. * Take part in client calls to gather requirements, demo features, and provide updates. * Translate business needs into clear technical solutions. * Debug and optimise backend systems for performance and security.
Were looking for a Senior Magento Backend Developer who combines technical depth with excellent communication. Youll be hands-on building, optimising, and integrating Magento 2 solutions. Youll also be confident talking to clients, whether thats clarifying requirements, demoing your work, or explaining technical trade-offs in plain English. Why join us? * Work on ambitious ecommerce projects with Magento 2 and modern stacks. * Get real client exposure - youll be trusted as a technical voice in calls and demos. * Remote-first culture with flexibility and autonomy. What youll do * Build and maintain Magento 2 modules, integrations, and backend functionality. * Take part in client calls to gather requirements, demo features, and provide updates. * Translate business needs into clear technical solutions. * Debug and optimise backend systems for performance and security.
The Team: The Data Engineering team is positioned in the Delivery business unit of the IT function within the Data & Automation department sitting alongside the Report Engineering, Data Governance, Data Migrations and Automation teams. Data Engineering is a perfect blend of Data Engineers and QA Engineers that are renowned for their forward thinking and trail blazing. Exceptionally talented, supportive and personable, its an area thats challenging, provides excellent growth opportunities and rewarding. * Leading by example, through hands-on development and review of a quality Python and SQL codebase. * Contributing towards a productive team culture through the adoption of automated CI/CD and testing industry practices. * Inputting into planning and estimating work / delivery roadmap. * Keeping up to date with Databricks platform developments and maintaining tech curre
The Team: The Data Engineering team is positioned in the Delivery business unit of the IT function within the Data & Automation department sitting alongside the Report Engineering, Data Governance, Data Migrations and Automation teams. Data Engineering is a perfect blend of Data Engineers and QA Engineers that are renowned for their forward thinking and trail blazing. Exceptionally talented, supportive and personable, its an area thats challenging, provides excellent growth opportunities and rewarding. * Leading by example, through hands-on development and review of a quality Python and SQL codebase. * Contributing towards a productive team culture through the adoption of automated CI/CD and testing industry practices. * Inputting into planning and estimating work / delivery roadmap. * Keeping up to date with Databricks platform developments and maintaining tech curre
Overview of the role - Were looking for an experienced Product Manager to lead our App and Website portfolio within the Digital Product team. These platforms are the core of our patient and customer experience, spanning NHS prescriptions, private clinics, and eCommerce across multiple brands. Today, they run on a mix of Magento, BigCommerce, and React Native and youll help shape their evolution into a unified, composable healthcare ecosystem. This role sits at the heart of our transformation: guiding outsourced development squads, ensuring work aligns with business priorities, and championing patient-centred digital journeys. Alongside direct ownership of the app and website roadmap, youll also provide oversight of a second agency squad flagging risks, ensuring build approaches are sound, and keeping delivery aligned with the broader product strategy.
Overview of the role - Were looking for an experienced Product Manager to lead our App and Website portfolio within the Digital Product team. These platforms are the core of our patient and customer experience, spanning NHS prescriptions, private clinics, and eCommerce across multiple brands. Today, they run on a mix of Magento, BigCommerce, and React Native and youll help shape their evolution into a unified, composable healthcare ecosystem. This role sits at the heart of our transformation: guiding outsourced development squads, ensuring work aligns with business priorities, and championing patient-centred digital journeys. Alongside direct ownership of the app and website roadmap, youll also provide oversight of a second agency squad flagging risks, ensuring build approaches are sound, and keeping delivery aligned with the broader product strategy.
Are you a talented WordPress developer looking to deliver on public sector projects that make a real difference to young people across Greater Manchester? Are you passionate about building accessible, user-friendly digital services? As a WordPress Developer, you will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and optimizing WordPress websites to ensure our digital services are engaging, user-friendly, and accessible. You will work on a range of projects, designing and implementing new features and functionalities for our websites, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance and security. Collaboration will be key, as you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, content creators, and other developers, to ensure a cohesive and efficient web presence. Read on to find out more about the role and how to apply.
Are you a talented WordPress developer looking to deliver on public sector projects that make a real difference to young people across Greater Manchester? Are you passionate about building accessible, user-friendly digital services? As a WordPress Developer, you will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and optimizing WordPress websites to ensure our digital services are engaging, user-friendly, and accessible. You will work on a range of projects, designing and implementing new features and functionalities for our websites, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance and security. Collaboration will be key, as you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, content creators, and other developers, to ensure a cohesive and efficient web presence. Read on to find out more about the role and how to apply.