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Jun 09, 2026
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Fractional Senior Full-Stack Engineer/Technical Lead at Simply Done, Manchester, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Manchester, UK
Contract: Initial paid technical audit, followed by 2 days per week for 3 months Location: Remote (UK-based candidates only, UK timezone required) Start date: ASAP Day rate: Please provide your expected UK contractor day rate We are seeking a Fractional Senior Full-Stack Engineer / Technical Lead to help prepare an established UK-facing B2B SaaS platform for commercial launch. The product is already substantially built and is not a greenfield project. The immediate focus is to understand the existing codebase, assess production readiness, identify critical risks, and support the final hardening, testing, and stabilisation of the platform ahead of launch. This role is suited to a senior UK-based contractor comfortable working within large existing systems, navigating unfamiliar codebases, and making pragmatic, high-impact technical decisions under time pressure. Engagement Structure The engagement will begin with a short, paid technical audit. The audit will assess:...
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Jun 05, 2026
Duration not stated
Expert Lead Azure Databricks Engineer at A2 Consultancy, Manchester, £400-£500 per day
£400 - £500 per day
Contract Spy Manchester, UK
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Lead Azure Databricks Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and leading complex data engineering solutions within the Azure cloud environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge data projects, optimise data workflows, and mentor junior team members. The ideal applicant will possess extensive expertise in Azure Databricks, big data processing, and cloud architecture, ensuring the delivery of scalable and efficient data solutions that support strategic business objectives. Duties Lead the design and implementation of large-scale data pipelines using Azure Databricks, ensuring optimal performance and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to develop integrated data solutions. Architect and optimise cloud-based data workflows,...
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Jun 02, 2026
Duration not stated
Fractional Senior Full-Stack Engineer/Technical Lead at Simply Done, Manchester, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Manchester, UK
Contract: Initial paid technical audit, followed by 2 days per week for 3 months Location: Remote (UK-based candidates only, UK timezone required) Start date: ASAP Day rate: Please provide your expected UK contractor day rate We are seeking a Fractional Senior Full-Stack Engineer / Technical Lead to help prepare an established UK-facing B2B SaaS platform for commercial launch. The product is already substantially built and is not a greenfield project. The immediate focus is to understand the existing codebase, assess production readiness, identify critical risks, and support the final hardening, testing, and stabilisation of the platform ahead of launch. This role is suited to a senior UK-based contractor comfortable working within large existing systems, navigating unfamiliar codebases, and making pragmatic, high-impact technical decisions under time pressure. Engagement Structure The engagement will begin with a short, paid technical audit. The audit will assess:...
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Jun 02, 2026
Duration not stated
DevOps/Infrastructure Contractor (UK SaaS Launch) at Simply Done, Manchester, £Contractor Rate
Contract Spy Manchester, UK
Contract: Fixed-scope production infrastructure setup, with optional ongoing monthly support Location: Remote (UK-based contractors only, UK timezone required) Start date: ASAP Budget: Please provide a fixed UK project quote or contractor day rate We are seeking a DevOps / Infrastructure Contractor to prepare an established UK-facing B2B SaaS platform for production launch. The application is already built. The focus of this engagement is to design and implement a secure, reliable, and maintainable production infrastructure before the platform goes live to UK and potentially EU-based customers. This is a fixed-scope engagement focused on deployment, security, backups, monitoring, and operational readiness in line with modern UK production standards. Engagement Structure: The initial engagement is a short, fixed-scope infrastructure project. Key focus areas include: Git-based deployment workflows Staging and production environments Automated backups with off-site...
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May 29, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior QA Engineer at SEFE, Manchester, £Contractor Rate
Contract Spy Manchester, UK
Job Title:  Senior QA Engineer Job Country:  United Kingdom Job Location:  Manchester, United Kingdom Posting Start Date:  28/05/2026 Business Function:  Information Technology Contract Type:  Contractor   IN SHORT A Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer plays a crucial role in the software development process, ensuring that products meet certain thresholds of acceptability. They will focus on systematic monitoring and evaluation of the various aspects of a project, service, or facility to ensure that standards of quality are being met.  WHAT WILL YOU DO Test Cases Designing, Executing, Automating: Creating detailed, comprehensive, and wellstructured test plans and test cases, and executing these tests to identify any issues or defects. Identifying...
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May 29, 2026
Duration not stated
Expert Lead Azure Databricks Engineer at A2 Consultancy, Manchester, £400-£500 per day
£400 - £500 per day
Contract Spy Manchester, UK
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Lead Azure Databricks Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and leading complex data engineering solutions within the Azure cloud environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge data projects, optimise data workflows, and mentor junior team members. The ideal applicant will possess extensive expertise in Azure Databricks, big data processing, and cloud architecture, ensuring the delivery of scalable and efficient data solutions that support strategic business objectives. Duties Lead the design and implementation of large-scale data pipelines using Azure Databricks, ensuring optimal performance and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to develop integrated data solutions. Architect and optimise cloud-based data workflows,...
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May 26, 2026
Duration not stated
HPC AI Cloud Engineer at WWT EMEA UK LIMITED, Manchester, 6 Months, £77 per hour
Contract Spy Manchester, UK
World Wide Technology (WWT) is a global technology integrator and supply chain solutions provider. Through our culture of innovation, we inspire, build, and deliver business results, from idea to outcome.   World Wide Technology UK is looking for a hands-on Cloud Engineer with strong expertise in HPC and AI/ML performance workloads on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The role focuses on benchmarking, optimizing, and validating performance across advanced accelerator platforms including NVIDIA GPUs, AMD GPUs, and Google TPUs.   This is a contract Role & Inside IR35 HPC AI Cloud Engineer Contract Duration :  6 months! Location:   Manchester,  United Kingdom (Hybrid with 2-3 days a week to onsite)   Job Description: Key Responsibilities Design and execute HPC & AI performance benchmarks (training, inference, scientific workloads) Provision and optimize GPU/TPU-based infrastructure on GCP...
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May 28, 2026
Duration not stated
Software Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services, Manchester Area, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Manchester Area, United Kingdom
If you need support in completing the application or if you require a different format of this document, please get in touch with at UKI.recruitment@tcs.com or call TCS London Office number 02031552100 with the subject line: “Application Support Request”. Role: SDET Engineer (AI-enabled Testing) Job Type: Contracting Location: Manchester Number of hours: 40 hours per week – full time Are you looking to combine software testing expertise with AI‑driven approaches to improve quality and efficiency in modern engineering environments? We have an exciting opportunity for you – SDET Engineer (AI‑enabled Testing)! Careers at TCS: It means more TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the...
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Jun 10, 2026
Duration not stated
Digital Project Manager at Great British Energy, Warrington, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Warrington, England, United Kingdom
Originally named, Great British Nuclear, Great British Energy - Nuclear is an arm’s length body of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, dedicated to supporting the development and deployment of new nuclear technologies in Great Britain. We play a crucial role in advancing nuclear new build, ensuring the UK’s energy security and achieving net-zero carbon emissions. Great British Energy - Nuclear focuses on fostering innovation, facilitating investment, and coordinating efforts across the nuclear industry to build a resilient and sustainable energy future.   Great British Energy - Nuclear’s first step was to start the technology selection process for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in 2023. SMRs can potentially be quicker to deploy and less expensive to build than traditional nuclear power plants because they are smaller, have factory based modular manufacturing and more flexible deployment options. In June 2025, Great British Energy -...
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Jun 12, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Delivery Manager - Financial Services at The Very Group, Liverpool, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Liverpool, UK
Senior Delivery Manager - Financial Services (Contract Role - Inside IR35) About us We are The Very Group , and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too—building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging, and wellbeing. About Financial Services Our Financial Services team helps customers say yes to the things they love by offering flexible and responsible ways to pay. From credit products to insurance and account management, we make sure every financial interaction is simple, transparent, and customer-focused. It’s a dynamic environment where data-driven decisions and regulatory compliance go hand...
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Jun 05, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Delivery Manager - Financial Services at The Very Group, Liverpool, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Liverpool, UK
About us We are The Very Group , and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too—building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging, and wellbeing. About Financial Services Our Financial Services team helps customers say yes to the things they love by offering flexible and responsible ways to pay. From credit products to insurance and account management, we make sure every financial interaction is simple, transparent, and customer-focused. It’s a dynamic environment where data-driven decisions and regulatory compliance go hand in hand with innovation—delivering fair outcomes and great experiences...
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Jun 01, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Solutions Architect - Customer Care at The Very Group, Liverpool, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Liverpool, UK
About us We’re the team behind digital retailer Very. Our purpose, helping families get more out of life, powers everything we do. And we want our people to get more out of life too! If you’re high-performing, ambitious and make the most of every opportunity, we want to hear from you. In return, you’ll enjoy heaps of flexibility, great perks and benefits, and the freedom to be yourself, keep learning and take your career wherever you want it to go. If you love making a difference, you’ll love making it sparkle for millions of Very customers. ✨ About the Team At The Very Group, customer care is at the heart of everything we do, combining knowledgeable, empathetic support with fast, reliable resolutions across all channels. The Customer Care (CC) Performance Unit is responsible for designing, building, changing and running technology across all our customer facing and supporting functions. It supports Customer Service Management,...
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May 29, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Delivery Manager - Financial Services at The Very Group, Liverpool, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Liverpool, UK
About us We are The Very Group , and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too—building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging, and wellbeing. About Financial Services Our Financial Services team helps customers say yes to the things they love by offering flexible and responsible ways to pay. From credit products to insurance and account management, we make sure every financial interaction is simple, transparent, and customer-focused. It’s a dynamic environment where data-driven decisions and regulatory compliance go hand in hand with innovation—delivering fair outcomes and great experiences...
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Jun 12, 2026
Duration not stated
GCP Cloud Engineer at Test Yantra Software Solutions Private Limited, Sheffield, £400-£500 per day
£400 - £500 per day
Contract Spy Sheffield, UK
Key Accountabilities Responsibilities will include: · Deploying, configuring and securing backend REST API services using CSP native services . · Deploying, configuring and securing containerised application runtimes using Infrastructure as Code . · Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps and Security teams, focusing on traceability and regulatory controls. · Managing, monitoring, and optimising cloud infrastructure across GCP , ensuring performance, resilience, cost-efficiency, and data security. · Collaborating closely with infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to meet internal risk, compliance, and governance requirements. · Supporting live systems, conducting root cause analysis, fixing bugs and implementing solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Qualifications and experience The ideal candidate for this role will have the below...
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Jun 12, 2026
Duration not stated
Golang - Software Engineer at Test Yantra Software Solutions Private Limited, Sheffield, £400-£500 per day
£400 - £500 per day
Contract Spy Sheffield, UK
Key Accountabilities Responsibilities will include: · Design, develop and maintain highly available, secure, and performant backend REST API services along with frontend client using Python , Golang, Docker and Cloud-Native services . · Implement and manage database schema changes using Liquibase , ensuring alignment with compliance and audit standards. · Collaborate closely with Architecture and DevOps teams to enhance, maintain and mature Product capabilities/features. · Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Qualifications and experience The ideal candidate for this role will have the below experience and qualifications: · Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience. · Comes from Software Engineering background with infrastructure experience. · 5+ years of development experience...
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Jun 12, 2026
Duration not stated
Kafka Architect at Test Yantra, Sheffield, £500-£580 per day
£500 - £580 per day
Contract Spy Sheffield, UK
Knowledge & Experience / Qualifications · Knowledge of Kafka data pipelines and messaging solutions to support critical business operations and enable real-time data processing. · Monitoring Kafka performance, enhancing decision making and operational efficiency · Collaborating with development teams to integrate Kafka applications and services. · Maintain an architectural library for Kafka deployment models and patterns · Helping developers to maintain Kafka connectors such as JDBC, MongoDB and S3 connectors, along with topics schemas, to streamline data ingestion from databases, NoSQL data stores and cloud storage, enabling faster data insight. Job Type: Freelance Pay: £500.00-£580.00 per day
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Jun 05, 2026
Duration not stated
GCP Cloud enginer at Test Yantra Software Solutions Private Limited, Sheffield, £400-£500 per day
£400 - £500 per day
Contract Spy Sheffield, UK
Key Accountabilities Responsibilities will include: · Deploying, configuring and securing backend REST API services using CSP native services . · Deploying, configuring and securing containerised application runtimes using Infrastructure as Code . · Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps and Security teams, focusing on traceability and regulatory controls. · Managing, monitoring, and optimising cloud infrastructure across GCP , ensuring performance, resilience, cost-efficiency, and data security. · Collaborating closely with infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to meet internal risk, compliance, and governance requirements. · Supporting live systems, conducting root cause analysis, fixing bugs and implementing solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Qualifications and experience The ideal candidate for this role will have the below...
Contract Spy
Jun 05, 2026
Duration not stated
Golang - Software Engineer at Test Yantra Software Solutions Private Limited, Sheffield, £400-£500 per day
£400 - £500 per day
Contract Spy Sheffield, UK
Key Accountabilities Responsibilities will include: · Design, develop and maintain highly available, secure, and performant backend REST API services along with frontend client using Python , Golang, Docker and Cloud-Native services . · Implement and manage database schema changes using Liquibase , ensuring alignment with compliance and audit standards. · Collaborate closely with Architecture and DevOps teams to enhance, maintain and mature Product capabilities/features. · Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Qualifications and experience The ideal candidate for this role will have the below experience and qualifications: · Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience. · Comes from Software Engineering background with infrastructure experience. · 5+ years of development experience...
Contract Spy
Jun 05, 2026
Duration not stated
Kafka Architect at Test Yantra, Sheffield, £500-£580 per day
£500 - £580 per day
Contract Spy Sheffield, UK
Knowledge & Experience / Qualifications · Knowledge of Kafka data pipelines and messaging solutions to support critical business operations and enable real-time data processing. · Monitoring Kafka performance, enhancing decision making and operational efficiency · Collaborating with development teams to integrate Kafka applications and services. · Maintain an architectural library for Kafka deployment models and patterns · Helping developers to maintain Kafka connectors such as JDBC, MongoDB and S3 connectors, along with topics schemas, to streamline data ingestion from databases, NoSQL data stores and cloud storage, enabling faster data insight. Job Type: Freelance Pay: £500.00-£580.00 per day
Contract Spy
Jun 05, 2026
Duration not stated
Test/Solution Architect - Large Data/Platform Migration at Resillion, Sheffield/Remote, 3 Months initial, £Contract Rate (Outside IR35)
Contract Spy Sheffield, UK
Company Description Help us to achieve our goal to be the global leader in total quality services. With your help we will achieve this by delivering Total Quality 360, a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge services which combine quality engineering, cyber security, conformance & interoperability and content quality to deliver end-to-end total quality solutions. Here at Resillion, our culture is based on an ‘if you see something, say something’ attitude where we take responsibility. It’s one where we expect to adapt and embrace change as the company grows. It’s based on recognising the individual worth of every one of our employees and developing their skills to keep us all at the forefront of our industry. Above all, it’s a culture where we’re passionate about what we do, and we’re committed to the greater good of the company. If you would like to be part of our journey, then this role may be the one...
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