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Mar 27, 2026
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Senior Backend Developer at Well Played Games, Leamington Spa, £Contractor Option
Contract Spy Royal Leamington Spa, UK
  Well Played Games is a small studio based in Leamington Spa, UK with a strong track record of collaborating with world-class IP. Founded in 2017, our aim is to build live free-to-play video games across multiple platforms. We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer to join our team and take ownership of development across our live mobile titles. The Role As part of the project’s code team, you will be responsible for the support of the live game, the design and development of new features. You will take full ownership of the backend of a live product and work closely with the whole team to deliver new, major features safely. You will be responsible for the design and development of services to support new game features. You will also be involved in and manage the rest of the team’s backend work by providing technical oversight, support and code reviews. As a senior developer, you will be encouraged to contribute to the analysis and pragmatic...
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Mar 20, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Backend Developer at Well Played Games, Leamington Spa, £Contractor Option
Contract Spy Royal Leamington Spa, UK
  Well Played Games is a small studio based in Leamington Spa, UK with a strong track record of collaborating with world-class IP. Founded in 2017, our aim is to build live free-to-play video games across multiple platforms. We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer to join our team and take ownership of development across our live mobile titles. The Role As part of the project’s code team, you will be responsible for the support of the live game, the design and development of new features. You will take full ownership of the backend of a live product and work closely with the whole team to deliver new, major features safely. You will be responsible for the design and development of services to support new game features. You will also be involved in and manage the rest of the team’s backend work by providing technical oversight, support and code reviews. As a senior developer, you will be encouraged to contribute to the analysis and pragmatic...
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Mar 13, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Backend Developer at Well Played Games, Leamington Spa, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Royal Leamington Spa, UK
Well Played Games is a small studio based in Leamington Spa, UK with a strong track record of collaborating with world-class IP. Founded in 2017, our aim is to build live free-to-play video games across multiple platforms. We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer to join our team and take ownership of development across our live mobile titles. The Role As part of the project’s code team, you will be responsible for the support of the live game, the design and development of new features. You will take full ownership of the backend of a live product and work closely with the whole team to deliver new, major features safely. You will be responsible for the design and development of services to support new game features. You will also be involved in and manage the rest of the team’s backend work by providing technical oversight, support and code reviews. As a senior developer, you will be encouraged to contribute to the analysis and pragmatic selection of...
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Mar 31, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior BackEnd Developer - Cyber at Methods, Ledbury, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Ledbury, England, United Kingdom
Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and...
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Mar 31, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior BackEnd Developer - Cyber at Methods, Gloucester, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Gloucester, England, United Kingdom
Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and...
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Mar 31, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior BackEnd Developer - Cyber at Methods, Great Malvern, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Great Malvern, England, United Kingdom
Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and...
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Mar 31, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior BackEnd Developer - Cyber at Methods, Ross-On-Wye, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Ross-On-Wye, England, United Kingdom
Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and...
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Mar 16, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior BackEnd Developer - Cyber at Methods, Ledbury, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Ledbury, England, United Kingdom
Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and...
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Mar 09, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior BackEnd Developer - Cyber (Contract) at methods, Ledbury, £Competitive Rate
Contract Spy Ledbury HR8, UK
.    Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid...
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Apr 01, 2026
Duration not stated
QA Software Engineer - Code Review Expert at YO IT CONSULTING, Remote, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Remote
Partnering with a top AI research organization to evaluate and improve how coding assistants reason, act, and communicate during development workflows. We’re seeking technically sharp experts (especially those with experience in code review, testing, or documentation) to assess full transcripts of user–AI coding conversations. This short-term engagement helps shape the future of developer-assisting AI systems. Key Responsibilities Review long-form transcripts between users and AI coding assistants Analyze the AI’s logic, execution, and stated actions in detail Score each transcript using a 10-point rubric across multiple criteria Optionally write brief justifications citing examples from the dialogue Detect mismatches between claims and actions (e.g., saying “I’ll run tests” but not doing so) Ideal Qualifications Top choices: Senior or Staff Engineers with deep code review experience and execution insight QA Engineers...
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Mar 31, 2026
Duration not stated
Technical Team Lead at Xcelirate, London, £Contractor Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Who Are We? Xcelirate develops technologically-advanced platforms which are accessed by thousands of users every minute! We are proud to offer a workplace where the sharpest developers come together to strategically plan and swiftly execute practices which see us maintain our existing market dominance and attain global expansion. We owe our success to our customers who have seen us grow across a decade, and our talented team who have made that growth possible!   What are we looking for? You're a principal-level engineer first. The tech lead title is almost incidental. It just means you're the person the team orbits around, because that's what happens naturally when you're the one who understands the system most deeply and keeps the clearest head under pressure. The 10% that's people management fits inside your engineering work, not alongside it. You hire, you steer, you unblock, but you do it the way a strong engineer does everything: with good...
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Mar 30, 2026
Duration not stated
Software Test Engineer QA at YO IT CONSULTING, Remote, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Remote
Partnering with a top AI research organization to evaluate and improve how coding assistants reason, act, and communicate during development workflows. We’re seeking technically sharp experts (especially those with experience in code review, testing, or documentation) to assess full transcripts of user–AI coding conversations. This short-term engagement helps shape the future of developer-assisting AI systems. Key Responsibilities Review long-form transcripts between users and AI coding assistants Analyze the AI’s logic, execution, and stated actions in detail Score each transcript using a 10-point rubric across multiple criteria Optionally write brief justifications citing examples from the dialogue Detect mismatches between claims and actions (e.g., saying “I’ll run tests” but not doing so) Ideal Qualifications Top choices: Senior or Staff Engineers with deep code review experience and execution insight QA Engineers...
Contract Spy
Mar 30, 2026
Duration not stated
Software Test Engineer QA at YO IT CONSULTING, Remote, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Remote
Partnering with a top AI research organization to evaluate and improve how coding assistants reason, act, and communicate during development workflows. We’re seeking technically sharp experts (especially those with experience in code review, testing, or documentation) to assess full transcripts of user–AI coding conversations. This short-term engagement helps shape the future of developer-assisting AI systems. Key Responsibilities Review long-form transcripts between users and AI coding assistants Analyze the AI’s logic, execution, and stated actions in detail Score each transcript using a 10-point rubric across multiple criteria Optionally write brief justifications citing examples from the dialogue Detect mismatches between claims and actions (e.g., saying “I’ll run tests” but not doing so) Ideal Qualifications Top choices: Senior or Staff Engineers with deep code review experience and execution insight QA Engineers...
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Mar 27, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Android Developer at Scrumconnect Consulting, Staines-upon-Thames TW18, £400-£425 per day
£400 - £425 per day
Contract Spy Staines TW18, UK
400-425 inside ir 35 City Staines Province Surrey Country United Kingdom Postal Code TW18 Job Description About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, we continue to deliver innovative digital services that matter. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Android Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality native Android applications for a UK government client. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary agile team, delivering user-centred mobile experiences that meet Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and accessibility requirements. This is a hands-on technical role operating within...
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Mar 27, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior IOS Developer at Scrumconnect Consulting, Staines-upon-Thames TW18, £400-£425 per day
£400 - £425 per day
Contract Spy Staines TW18, UK
  400-425 inside ir 35 City Staines Province Surrey Country United Kingdom Postal Code TW18 Job Description About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, we continue to deliver innovative digital services that matter. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior iOS Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality native iOS applications for a UK government client. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary agile team, delivering user-centred mobile experiences that meet Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and accessibility requirements. This is a hands-on technical role operating within...
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Mar 26, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Java Developer (AI-Focused) at Synechron, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
About Synechron: Synechron is a leading digital transformation consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative technology solutions within banking, financial services, and insurance. We thrive on engineering excellence, collaboration, and a passion for cutting-edge technologies. Job Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in the office) About the role: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Developer with over 10 years of hands-on Java development experience and extensive exposure to AI/ML-driven systems . The ideal candidate will design, build, and scale enterprise-grade applications while integrating modern AI capabilities such as machine learning models, generative AI, and intelligent automation into Back End systems. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable Java applications using modern frameworks. Architect and implement AI-enabled solutions , integrating ML/AI models into Java-based platforms....
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Mar 25, 2026
Duration not stated
QA Software Engineer - Code Review Expert at YO IT CONSULTING, Remote, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Remote
Partnering with a top AI research organization to evaluate and improve how coding assistants reason, act, and communicate during development workflows. We’re seeking technically sharp experts (especially those with experience in code review, testing, or documentation) to assess full transcripts of user–AI coding conversations. This short-term engagement helps shape the future of developer-assisting AI systems. Key Responsibilities Review long-form transcripts between users and AI coding assistants Analyze the AI’s logic, execution, and stated actions in detail Score each transcript using a 10-point rubric across multiple criteria Optionally write brief justifications citing examples from the dialogue Detect mismatches between claims and actions (e.g., saying “I’ll run tests” but not doing so) Ideal Qualifications Top choices: Senior or Staff Engineers with deep code review experience and execution insight QA Engineers...
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Mar 24, 2026
Duration not stated
Technical Team Lead, Contract at Xcelirate, London, £Contractor Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Who Are We? Xcelirate develops technologically-advanced platforms which are accessed by thousands of users every minute! We are proud to offer a workplace where the sharpest developers come together to strategically plan and swiftly execute practices which see us maintain our existing market dominance and attain global expansion. We owe our success to our customers who have seen us grow across a decade, and our talented team who have made that growth possible!   What are we looking for? You're a principal-level engineer first. The tech lead title is almost incidental. It just means you're the person the team orbits around, because that's what happens naturally when you're the one who understands the system most deeply and keeps the clearest head under pressure. The 10% that's people management fits inside your engineering work, not alongside it. You hire, you steer, you unblock, but you do it the way a strong engineer does everything: with good...
Contract Spy
Mar 23, 2026
Duration not stated
Software Test Engineer QA at YO IT CONSULTING, Remote, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Remote
Partnering with a top AI research organization to evaluate and improve how coding assistants reason, act, and communicate during development workflows. We’re seeking technically sharp experts (especially those with experience in code review, testing, or documentation) to assess full transcripts of user–AI coding conversations. This short-term engagement helps shape the future of developer-assisting AI systems. Key Responsibilities Review long-form transcripts between users and AI coding assistants Analyze the AI’s logic, execution, and stated actions in detail Score each transcript using a 10-point rubric across multiple criteria Optionally write brief justifications citing examples from the dialogue Detect mismatches between claims and actions (e.g., saying “I’ll run tests” but not doing so) Ideal Qualifications Top choices: Senior or Staff Engineers with deep code review experience and execution insight QA Engineers...
Contract Spy
Mar 23, 2026
Duration not stated
Software Test Engineer QA at YO IT CONSULTING, Remote, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Remote
Partnering with a top AI research organization to evaluate and improve how coding assistants reason, act, and communicate during development workflows. We’re seeking technically sharp experts (especially those with experience in code review, testing, or documentation) to assess full transcripts of user–AI coding conversations. This short-term engagement helps shape the future of developer-assisting AI systems. Key Responsibilities Review long-form transcripts between users and AI coding assistants Analyze the AI’s logic, execution, and stated actions in detail Score each transcript using a 10-point rubric across multiple criteria Optionally write brief justifications citing examples from the dialogue Detect mismatches between claims and actions (e.g., saying “I’ll run tests” but not doing so) Ideal Qualifications Top choices: Senior or Staff Engineers with deep code review experience and execution insight QA Engineers...
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