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Jun 09, 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 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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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 21, 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 20, 2026
6 Months or more
Oracle DBA at Department for Work & Pensions, Manchester/Remote, 12 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Manchester, UK
About the role: We are looking for a Senior Oracle DBA to join DWP's HCS Database Platforms team. This team supports the database services that underpin some of the most critical systems in the UK, directly affecting the daily lives of millions of citizens. You'll support and enhance DWP's mission critical Oracle database platforms, including on prem and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). You'll be working alongside highly skilled Database Specialists and Engineers who ensure DWP services are designed, delivered and maintained to high standards, using agile methods and robust engineering practices.   As a Senior Oracle DBA your main responsibilities will be: Supporting highly available Oracle databases across Linux and AIX environments. Managing Oracle RAC, ASM, AFD, HANFS, and TAF. Implementing, automating and maintaining HA/DR solutions including Data Guard. Performing patching, upgrades, performance tuning and resilience improvements....
Contract Spy
May 18, 2026
up to 6 Months
B2B Consultancy Growth Lead - Embedded Software/Digital Transformation at Northcoders, Manchester/Remote, 3-6 Months, £Contract Rate (Outside IR35)
Contract Spy Hybrid (Manchester, UK)
Role: Marketing & Growth Lead (Contract) Salary: £4,000–£5,000 per month depending on experience Location: Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 Working Schedule: 4 days a week, 1-2x a week in office Contract: Start ASAP Contract Length: initially 3 months, could be extended to 6 months, outside IR35   Northcoders Group PLC are seeking a strategic and hands-on Marketing & Growth Lead (Contract) to lead integrated marketing activity across Counter and Northcoders.   Counter is the group’s challenger consultancy brand, supporting organisations with embedded software engineering and digital transformation capability. Northcoders is one of the UK’s leading technology training providers, delivering software engineering and data bootcamps.   This role will support Counter’s B2B consultancy growth while driving engagement, awareness, and commercial performance for Northcoders’ B2C and...
Contract Spy
May 18, 2026
6 Months or more
Senior Test Engineer at Department for Work & Pensions, Manchester, 12 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Manchester, UK
Core Purpose Join DWP's Digital Payment Services team on a major, multi-year transformation programme modernising one of the UK's largest and most critical payment platforms. As the UK's biggest payer, supporting over 22 million citizens and processing approximately £230 billion in payments annually, this programme is re-platforming core systems to improve resilience, scalability and future innovation across government services. As a Senior Test Engineer, you will play a key role within an Agile delivery team, leading testing activity across applications within AME Payments, working across primarily JavaScript-based projects. You will take ownership of automation strategy while mentoring and supporting a small team of Test Engineers, contributing to the reliability and performance of critical citizen-facing services.   As a Senior Test Engineer , your main responsibilities will be to: Lead testing across applications supporting critical citizen...
Contract Spy
May 14, 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,...
Contract Spy
Jun 09, 2026
6 Months or more
Senior Data Analyst - Product & Experimentation at Booking.com, Manchester/Remote, 8 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Hybrid (Manchester Area, United Kingdom)
Location: Manchester (Hybrid, 2 days a week in the office) Start date: 10/08/2026 Duration: We are planning the assignment until 9th April 2027. (8 months) Hours: 37.5 hours per week Rate: Inside IR35   At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere.   About Rides: From our hubs in Manchester, London & Amsterdam, Trips Business Unit exists to give our customers the best, seamless experience across their whole trip whether they’re booking a flight, renting a car, hailing a taxi or visiting an attraction. Our Rides business, which offers both Taxis and Rail, plays a key role in driving the Booking.com Connected Trip vision. Our mission in Rides is for every traveller, the easiest and most convenient way to travel for any ride on any trip, great experience every time, with airport pickups at our heart.   Role Description: We are looking for an enthusiastic...
Contract Spy
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...
Contract Spy
Jun 03, 2026
6 Months or more
Cloud Engineer (x4) at BAE Systems, Remote/Preston, 6 Months, £365 per day
£365 per day
Contract Spy Remote (Preston, UK)
Cloud Engineer - x 4 Defence 6 months £365 per day - Inside IR35 Mostly remote - 1-2 days per month in Preston (Flexible)     The Azure Engineer is responsible for building, operating, and optimising cloud infrastructure and platform services within Microsoft Azure. This role provides hands‑on engineering, operational support, and continuous improvement of Azure services to ensure secure, scalable, and resilient cloud delivery. The engineer works closely with architects, security teams, and application owners to implement solutions that follow best practice, automation standards, and governance controls   Deploy, configure, and maintain Azure infrastructure across compute, network, storage, and platform services. Implement Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) for consistent and automated environment provisioning. Apply Azure security and governance controls including RBAC, Policy, and network security rulesets....
Contract Spy
May 29, 2026
6 Months or more
Solutions Architect at BAE Systems, Preston/Remote, 7 Months, £96 per hour
Contract Spy Hybrid (Preston, UK)
Solutions Architect - On Prem Design 2 Positions Available 7 month contracts £96.36 per hour (Inside IR35) 2-3 Days a week - Preston   We are seeking a highly experienced architect to join a team to design and implement a complex on-premises solution within a defence environment. The ideal candidate would have experience delivering solutions involving virtualised environments spanning multiple countries, virtual desktop solutions, and enterprise collaboration applications from Microsoft and others.   Typical duties include : Architect & Design: Work within a team on the technical design and architecture of on-premises hosted VMWare-based platforms tailored for defence applications. Consultancy & Advisory: provide input to the lead architect on approaches for design and implementation of core elements of the solution, owning specific areas to create designs for those areas within a team of architects...
Contract Spy
May 13, 2026
6 Months or more
SAP Basis Consultant at BAE Systems, Remote/Preston, 6 Months, £678 per day
£678 per day
Contract Spy Remote (Preston, UK)
  SAP Basis BTP Devops Engineer £678.26 per day (Inside IR35) Occasional visits to Preston 6 month contract   We are seeking an experienced SAP Basis BTP DevOps Engineer to support and enhance our SAP landscape across on-premise and cloud environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for SAP Basis administration, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) operations, automation, DevOps practices, and cloud integration initiatives.   This role requires strong technical expertise in SAP systems administration, CI/CD automation, cloud-native technologies, and operational support for mission-critical SAP environments.   Key Responsibilities SAP Basis Administration Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain SAP systems including: SAP S/4HANA SAP ECC SAP NetWeaver SAP Solution Manager SAP HANA databases Perform system monitoring, tuning, troubleshooting, and performance...
Contract Spy
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...
Contract Spy
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...
Contract Spy
May 21, 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...
Contract Spy
May 14, 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...
Contract Spy
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...
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