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Jun 10, 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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Jun 03, 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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May 27, 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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Jun 02, 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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Jun 15, 2026
Duration not stated
Technical Team Lead, Contract at Xcelirate, London, £Competitive 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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Jun 15, 2026
6 Months or more
Senior AWS Connect Developer at Intelstack, Edinburgh, 6-12 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Job Title: Senior AWS Connect Developer Job Type: Contract · Inside IR35 Location: Edinburgh (Preferred)— Hybrid (2 to 3days) Duration: 6-12 months   The Role Translate business requirements into technical AWS Connect contact centre solutions Design complex IVR workflows, dynamic routing, skill-based queues, and agent hierarchies Configure routing profiles, hours of operation, fallback & failover strategies Develop and configure contact flows, routing logic, and agent experiences Build backend integrations using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3 Integrate Amazon Connect with CRM systems (Salesforce/ServiceNow), external APIs, and enterprise platforms Lead migration from legacy platforms (e.g., Avaya) to Amazon Connect Optimize call routing performance, system resilience, and availability Support production releases, testing, and stabilization phases   Your Profile Essential...
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Jun 12, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Software Developer at ONYX Insight, Nottingham, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Nottingham, UK
The Role Are you a senior backend engineer who thrives on distributed systems, clean architecture, and complex data problems? At ONYX Insight, we're looking for a Senior Software Developer (Contractor) to make an immediate impact on our core platform, a sophisticated distributed system processing data from wind turbines around the world. This is not a typical SaaS CRUD role. You'll work across a distributed architecture including asynchronous messaging, worker processes, and data ingestion pipelines. Frontend exposure is a bonus, not a requirement. Key Responsibilities: Backend Delivery: Implement robust, well-tested C# .NET services following clean architecture principles — domain logic, data access, messaging, and background processing. Distributed Systems: Contribute to service boundary design, asynchronous messaging flows, and worker processes within our modular monolith, with an eye on future decomposition. Data Pipelines: Build and...
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Jun 11, 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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Jun 11, 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 structured...
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Jun 10, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Developer at Scrumconnect, Taunton, £400-£425 per day (Outside IR35)
£400 - £425 per day
Contract Spy Hybrid (Taunton, UK)
£400-£425 Outside Ir35 City Taunton Province Somerset Country United Kingdom Postal Code TA1 Job Description   About Scrumconnect Consulting   Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter.   Role Purpose Join a blended agile delivery squad working on large-scale, secure digital services for a government client. As a Senior Developer, you will bring strong hands-on experience across both .NET...
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Jun 10, 2026
Duration not stated
Lead Technical Developer (.Net and Python) at Scrumconnect, Taunton, £450-£500 per day (Outside IR35)
£450 - £500 per day
Contract Spy Taunton, UK
£450-£500 Outside IR35 City Taunton Province Somerset Country United Kingdom Postal Code TA1 Job Description bout Scrumconnect Consulting   Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.   We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter.   Overview We are seeking an experienced Lead Technical Developer to provide hands-on technical leadership within a client delivery team. You will be responsible for driving engineering standards, code quality,...
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Jun 08, 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...
Contract Spy
Jun 05, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior/Lead Java Developer at Synechron, London, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy London, UK
Senior/Lead Java Developer 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. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior/Lead Java Developer with 10+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise application development. The ideal candidate must possess strong expertise in core Java fundamentals, concurrency, and distributed systems , along with exposure to AI/ML-driven solutions . This role demands a deep understanding of data structures, system design, performance optimization, and scalable architecture , along with the ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor teams. This role is Inside IR35 contract Job Locatio n: London (Hybrid - 3 days in the offi ce) Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and...
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Jun 04, 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 structured...
Contract Spy
Jun 04, 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...
Contract Spy
Jun 03, 2026
Duration not stated
Lead Technical Developer (.Net and Python) at Scrumconnect, Taunton, £450-£500 per day (Outside IR35)
£450 - £500 per day
Contract Spy Taunton, UK
Lead Technical Developer (.Net and Python) Taunton, United Kingdom | Posted on 02/06/2026 Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.   We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter.   Overview We are seeking an experienced Lead Technical Developer to provide hands-on technical leadership within a client delivery team. You will be responsible for driving engineering standards, code quality, and the technical direction of a work package, ensuring the delivery of secure, maintainable, and high-quality software aligned...
Contract Spy
Jun 03, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Developer at Scrumconnect, Taunton, £400-£425 per day (Outside IR35)
£400 - £425 per day
Contract Spy Taunton, UK
Senior Developer Taunton, United Kingdom | Posted on 02/06/2026 Job Description   About Scrumconnect Consulting   Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter.     Role Purpose Join a blended agile delivery squad working on large-scale, secure digital services for a government client. As a Senior Developer, you will bring strong hands-on experience across both .NET and Python, contributing to cloud-native API development, Legacy modernisation,...
Contract Spy
Jun 02, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Software Developer (Back-End) at ONYX Insight, Nottingham, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Nottingham, UK
The Role Are you a senior backend engineer who thrives on distributed systems, clean architecture, and complex data problems? At ONYX Insight, we're looking for a Senior Software Developer (Contractor) to make an immediate impact on our core platform, a sophisticated distributed system processing data from wind turbines around the world. This is not a typical SaaS CRUD role. You'll work across a distributed architecture including asynchronous messaging, worker processes, and data ingestion pipelines. Frontend exposure is a bonus, not a requirement. Key Responsibilities: Backend Delivery: Implement robust, well-tested C# .NET services following clean architecture principles — domain logic, data access, messaging, and background processing. Distributed Systems: Contribute to service boundary design, asynchronous messaging flows, and worker processes within our modular monolith, with an eye on future decomposition. Data Pipelines:...
Contract Spy
Jun 01, 2026
up to 6 Months
Senior Backend Engineer (Go) at CloudFactory, Remote, 4 Months, £Contract Rate
Contract Spy Remote
At CloudFactory, we are a mission-driven team passionate about unlocking the potential of AI to transform the world. By combining advanced technology with a global network of talented people, we make unusable data usable, driving real-world impact at scale. More than just a workplace, we're a global community founded on strong relationships and the belief that meaningful work transforms lives. Our commitment to earning, learning, and serving fuels everything we do as we strive to connect one million people to meaningful work and build leaders worth following. Our Culture At CloudFactory, we believe in building a workplace where everyone feels empowered, valued, and inspired to bring their authentic selves to work. We are: Mission-Driven: We focus on creating economic and social impact. People-Centric: We care deeply about our team's growth, well-being, and sense of belonging. Innovative: We embrace change and find better ways to do things together. Globally...
Contract Spy
Jun 01, 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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