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Feb 20, 2026
Duration not stated
Lead Developer - UpdraftPlus at TeamUpdraft, Remote, £Contract Rate
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Here’s who we are: At Team Updraft our DNA is in world-leading software for WordPress that helps our customers to backup, restore, clone, secure and optimize their WordPress websites. Our global team is behind some of the most popular WordPress plugins in the world! Used by more than 5 million WordPress website owners, our plugins have a reputation for being reliable and powerful. We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Developer to join us, to be successful in this role you will have deep knowledge and experience of developing WordPress plugins. You will have the option to choose your own hours from 32 up to 40 per week, and you can work remotely from anywhere in the world, we simply ask that you have 4 hours of crossover with UK working hours per day. ————————————————————– Lead Developer - WordPress Competitive Salary (depending on experience) Fully Remote We have an exciting opportunity for a Web Developer with excellent PHP, JS and...
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Feb 13, 2026
Duration not stated
Lead Developer - UpdraftPlus at TeamUpdraft, Remote, £Contract Rate
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Here’s who we are: At Team Updraft our DNA is in world-leading software for WordPress that helps our customers to backup, restore, clone, secure and optimize their WordPress websites. Our global team is behind some of the most popular WordPress plugins in the world! Used by more than 5 million WordPress website owners, our plugins have a reputation for being reliable and powerful. We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Developer to join us, to be successful in this role you will have deep knowledge and experience of developing WordPress plugins. You will have the option to choose your own hours from 32 up to 40 per week, and you can work remotely from anywhere in the world, we simply ask that you have 4 hours of crossover with UK working hours per day. ————————————————————– Lead Developer - WordPress Competitive Salary (depending on experience) Fully Remote We have an exciting opportunity for a Web Developer with excellent PHP, JS and...
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Feb 13, 2026
Duration not stated
Lead Developer (all-in-one-security) - WordPress at TeamUpdraft, Remote, £Contract Rate
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Here’s who we are: At Team Updraft our DNA is in world-leading software for WordPress that helps our customers to backup, restore, clone, secure and optimize their WordPress websites. Our global team is behind some of the most popular WordPress plugins in the world! Used by more than 5 million WordPress website owners, our plugins have a reputation for being reliable and powerful. We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Developer to join us, to be successful in this role you will have deep knowledge and experience developing WordPress , and a passion for security with demonstrable experience in this area. You will have the option to choose your own hours from 32 up to 40 per week, and you can work remotely from anywhere in the world, we simply ask that you have 4 hours of crossover with UK working hours per day. ————————————————————– Lead Developer (all-in-one-security) Competitive Salary (depending on experience) Fully Remote We have an...
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Feb 06, 2026
Duration not stated
Lead Developer (all-in-one-security) - WordPress at TeamUpdraft, Remote, £Contract Rate
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Here’s who we are: At Team Updraft our DNA is in world-leading software for WordPress that helps our customers to backup, restore, clone, secure and optimize their WordPress websites. Our global team is behind some of the most popular WordPress plugins in the world! Used by more than 5 million WordPress website owners, our plugins have a reputation for being reliable and powerful. We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Developer to join us, to be successful in this role you will have deep knowledge and experience developing WordPress , and a passion for security with demonstrable experience in this area. You will have the option to choose your own hours from 32 up to 40 per week, and you can work remotely from anywhere in the world, we simply ask that you have 4 hours of crossover with UK working hours per day. ————————————————————– Lead Developer (all-in-one-security) Competitive Salary (depending on experience) Fully Remote We have an...
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Feb 06, 2026
Duration not stated
Lead Developer - UpdraftPlus at TeamUpdraft, Remote, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Remote
Here’s who we are: At Team Updraft our DNA is in world-leading software for WordPress that helps our customers to backup, restore, clone, secure and optimize their WordPress websites. Our global team is behind some of the most popular WordPress plugins in the world! Used by more than 5 million WordPress website owners, our plugins have a reputation for being reliable and powerful. We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Developer to join us, to be successful in this role you will have deep knowledge and experience of developing WordPress plugins. You will have the option to choose your own hours from 32 up to 40 per week, and you can work remotely from anywhere in the world, we simply ask that you have 4 hours of crossover with UK working hours per day. ————————————————————– Lead Developer - WordPress Competitive Salary (depending on experience) Fully Remote We have an exciting opportunity for a Web Developer with excellent PHP, JS and...
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Jan 30, 2026
Duration not stated
Lead Developer (all-in-one-security) - WordPress at TeamUpdraft, Remote, £Contract Rate
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Here’s who we are: At Team Updraft our DNA is in world-leading software for WordPress that helps our customers to backup, restore, clone, secure and optimize their WordPress websites. Our global team is behind some of the most popular WordPress plugins in the world! Used by more than 5 million WordPress website owners, our plugins have a reputation for being reliable and powerful. We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Developer to join us, to be successful in this role you will have deep knowledge and experience developing WordPress , and a passion for security with demonstrable experience in this area. You will have the option to choose your own hours from 32 up to 40 per week, and you can work remotely from anywhere in the world, we simply ask that you have 4 hours of crossover with UK working hours per day. ————————————————————– Lead Developer (all-in-one-security) Competitive Salary (depending on experience) Fully Remote We have an...
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Jan 30, 2026
Duration not stated
Lead Developer - UpdraftPlus at TeamUpdraft, Newport, £Contract Option
Contract Spy Newport, UK
  Here’s who we are: At Team Updraft our DNA is in world-leading software for WordPress that helps our customers to backup, restore, clone, secure and optimize their WordPress websites.   Our global team is behind some of the most popular WordPress plugins in the world!   Used by more than 5 million WordPress website owners, our plugins have a reputation for being reliable and powerful.   We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Developer to join us, to be successful in this role you will have deep knowledge and experience of developing WordPress plugins.   You will have the option to choose your own hours from 32 up to 40 per week, and you can work remotely from anywhere in the world, we simply ask that you have 4 hours of crossover with UK working hours per day. ————————————————————–...
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Jan 30, 2026
Duration not stated
Lead Developer - UpdraftPlus at TeamUpdraft, Remote, £Contract Option
Contract Spy Remote
  Here’s who we are: At Team Updraft our DNA is in world-leading software for WordPress that helps our customers to backup, restore, clone, secure and optimize their WordPress websites.   Our global team is behind some of the most popular WordPress plugins in the world!   Used by more than 5 million WordPress website owners, our plugins have a reputation for being reliable and powerful.   We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Developer to join us, to be successful in this role you will have deep knowledge and experience of developing WordPress plugins.   You will have the option to choose your own hours from 32 up to 40 per week, and you can work remotely from anywhere in the world, we simply ask that you have 4 hours of crossover with UK working hours per day. ————————————————————–...
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Feb 09, 2026
Duration not stated
Lead Backend Developer at Waracle, UK Office/Remote, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Hybrid (United Kingdom)
Waracle is looking for a Lead Backend Developer for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation.   We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations.   This role is open to permanent or contract (Inside IR35) candidates and is a hybrid working role based from any Waracle office (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee or London).   Are you a technical expert who enjoys solving complex puzzles and helping others grow? We are looking for a Lead Developer who values collaboration and technical excellence in equal measure. Whether...
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Feb 12, 2026
Duration not stated
Lead Java Developer at Inspired Thinking Group (ITG), UK, £Contract Rate
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Our Digital Engineering team at ITG are responsible for building world class, enterprise grade digital applications for high profile brands. We pride ourselves in working with mature Agile methodologies and make use of the latest versions of technology. Our teams are structured in such a way that gives every employee the opportunity to learn new skills, work on various projects over time and see the results of your efforts in the online consumer marketplace. Joining the Digital Engineering function would see you work as part of a cross-functional, product style team, generally consisting of a Business Analyst, Scrum Master / Project Manager, Solution Architect, Lead Developers (FE and BE), Developers, and Testers (Manual and Automated). You live and breathe development. Java is your bag and you 're a real perfectionist. You 'll have a background in hands-on software delivery, will be passionate about everything Java and driven by the world of tech. Operating right at the...
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Feb 20, 2026
Duration not stated
Lead Java Developer at Inspired Thinking Group (ITG), Birmingham, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Birmingham, UK
Position Overview: Our Digital Engineering team at ITG are responsible for building world class, enterprise grade digital applications for high profile brands. We pride ourselves in working with mature Agile methodologies and make use of the latest versions of technology. Our teams are structured in such a way that gives every employee the opportunity to learn new skills, work on various projects over time and see the results of your efforts in the online consumer marketplace. Joining the Digital Engineering function would see you work as part of a cross-functional, product style team, generally consisting of a Business Analyst, Scrum Master / Project Manager, Solution Architect, Lead Developers (FE and BE), Developers, and Testers (Manual and Automated). You live and breathe development. Java is your bag and you're a real perfectionist. You'll have a background in hands-on software delivery, will be passionate about everything Java and driven by the world of tech....
Contract Spy
Feb 13, 2026
Duration not stated
Lead Java Developer at Inspired Thinking Group (ITG), Birmingham, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Birmingham, UK
Position Overview: Our Digital Engineering team at ITG are responsible for building world class, enterprise grade digital applications for high profile brands. We pride ourselves in working with mature Agile methodologies and make use of the latest versions of technology. Our teams are structured in such a way that gives every employee the opportunity to learn new skills, work on various projects over time and see the results of your efforts in the online consumer marketplace. Joining the Digital Engineering function would see you work as part of a cross-functional, product style team, generally consisting of a Business Analyst, Scrum Master / Project Manager, Solution Architect, Lead Developers (FE and BE), Developers, and Testers (Manual and Automated). You live and breathe development. Java is your bag and you're a real perfectionist. You'll have a background in hands-on software delivery, will be passionate about everything Java and driven by the world of tech....
Contract Spy
Feb 06, 2026
Duration not stated
Lead Java Developer at Inspired Thinking Group (ITG), Birmingham, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Birmingham, UK
Position Overview: Our Digital Engineering team at ITG are responsible for building world class, enterprise grade digital applications for high profile brands. We pride ourselves in working with mature Agile methodologies and make use of the latest versions of technology. Our teams are structured in such a way that gives every employee the opportunity to learn new skills, work on various projects over time and see the results of your efforts in the online consumer marketplace. Joining the Digital Engineering function would see you work as part of a cross-functional, product style team, generally consisting of a Business Analyst, Scrum Master / Project Manager, Solution Architect, Lead Developers (FE and BE), Developers, and Testers (Manual and Automated). You live and breathe development. Java is your bag and you're a real perfectionist. You'll have a background in hands-on software delivery, will be passionate about everything Java and driven by the world of tech....
Contract Spy
Jan 30, 2026
Duration not stated
Lead Java Developer at Inspired Thinking Group (ITG), Birmingham, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Birmingham, UK
Position Overview: Our Digital Engineering team at ITG are responsible for building world class, enterprise grade digital applications for high profile brands. We pride ourselves in working with mature Agile methodologies and make use of the latest versions of technology. Our teams are structured in such a way that gives every employee the opportunity to learn new skills, work on various projects over time and see the results of your efforts in the online consumer marketplace. Joining the Digital Engineering function would see you work as part of a cross-functional, product style team, generally consisting of a Business Analyst, Scrum Master / Project Manager, Solution Architect, Lead Developers (FE and BE), Developers, and Testers (Manual and Automated). You live and breathe development. Java is your bag and you're a real perfectionist. You'll have a background in hands-on software delivery, will be passionate about everything Java and driven by the world of tech....
Contract Spy
Feb 19, 2026
up to 6 Months
Lead Full Stack Developer - Health Technology Platform at OneCare Group Ltd, Remote, 3 Months, £250-£450 per day (Outside IR35)
£250 - £450 per day
Contract Spy Remote
Lead Full Stack Developer - Health Technology Platform   Remote   Potential contract extension or permanent CTO role (Outside IR35) Reports to: Founder, OneCare Group Ltd ABOUT ONECARE OneCare Healthcare Mall is a social enterprise creating the UK's first network of integrated community health hubs. Our vision is simple: a one-stop shop where patients can access blood tests, scans, physiotherapy, pharmacy, and same-day results interpretation—all in one visit. Job Overview We are seeking an exceptional Lead Full Stack Developer to design, build, and launch the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) of OneCareOS. You will be our first technical hire, working directly with the Founder to translate a bold vision into a working platform that will power our first 3,000 sq ft health hub. Desirable Experience working within healthcare or NHS systems Familiarity with FHIR / HL7 or healthcare data standards...
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Feb 19, 2026
Duration not stated
AI Developer/Lead – Azure at IIT Software, Leeds, £400 per day
£400 per day
Contract Spy Hybrid (Leeds, UK)
We are urgently looking for AI Developer / Lead – Azure Role: AI Developer / Lead – Azure Location: Leeds UK, 2 days per week in office Job Type: Contract Inside IR35, Rate based on profile. Experience Level: 7+ years Understanding of core AI concepts including LLMs, prompt engineering, automation, decision support and responsible AI. Experience assessing data quality, readiness, lineage and feasibility for AI‑enabled solutions. Ability to design end‑to‑end AI workflows including prompts, orchestration, guardrails and human‑in‑the‑loop models. Skilled in user research, facilitation, co‑design and requirements‑gathering workshops. Working knowledge of Copilot and Power Platform as well as Service Design/UX. Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including senior‑level engagement. Commercial awareness and a...
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Feb 18, 2026
Duration not stated
Lead Backend Developer at Waracle, London/Remote, £Contract Option
Contract Spy Hybrid (London, UK)
Waracle is looking for a Lead or Senior Backend Developer for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation. We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations. This role is open to permanent or contract (Inside IR35) candidates and is a hybrid working role based from any Waracle office (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee or London). Are you a technical expert who enjoys solving complex puzzles and helping others grow? We are looking for a Lead or Senior Developer who values collaboration and technical excellence in equal measure. Whether you are already...
Contract Spy
Feb 18, 2026
Duration not stated
Lead Backend Developer at Waracle, Glasgow/Remote, £Contract Option
Contract Spy Hybrid (Glasgow, UK)
Waracle is looking for a Lead or Senior Backend Developer for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation. We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations. This role is open to permanent or contract (Inside IR35) candidates and is a hybrid working role based from any Waracle office (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee or London). Are you a technical expert who enjoys solving complex puzzles and helping others grow? We are looking for a Lead or Senior Developer who values collaboration and technical excellence in equal measure. Whether you are already...
Contract Spy
Feb 18, 2026
Duration not stated
Lead Backend Developer at Waracle, Edinburgh/Remote, £Contract Option
Contract Spy Hybrid (Edinburgh, UK)
Waracle is looking for a Lead or Senior Backend Developer for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation. We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations. This role is open to permanent or contract (Inside IR35) candidates and is a hybrid working role based from any Waracle office (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee or London). Are you a technical expert who enjoys solving complex puzzles and helping others grow? We are looking for a Lead or Senior Developer who values collaboration and technical excellence in equal measure. Whether you are already...
Contract Spy
Feb 18, 2026
Duration not stated
Lead Backend Developer at Waracle, Dundee/Remote, £Contract Option
Contract Spy Hybrid (Dundee, UK)
Waracle is looking for a Lead or Senior Backend Developer for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation. We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations. This role is open to permanent or contract (Inside IR35) candidates and is a hybrid working role based from any Waracle office (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee or London). Are you a technical expert who enjoys solving complex puzzles and helping others grow? We are looking for a Lead or Senior Developer who values collaboration and technical excellence in equal measure. Whether you are already...
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