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If you are a Software Engineer looking for your next career move, then Manchester is the place to be.  From entry level positions, to Director level roles, the City’s technology businesses are growing and always looking for new recruits.

Software engineering is a dynamic and ever-evolving field that plays a crucial role in shaping the digital world we live in today. With our Membership including both Technology companies and Agencies on the look out for Software Engineers, we have a great range of roles to consider. Here you can browse jobs listed by Manchester Digital members for Software Engineers, view their employer profiles, and apply directly.

Current Software Engineer vacancies

Software Engineer (AI, React, Typescript, AWS Lambda, Microservices, IaC)
Manchester

A bit about EM Code...EM Code, formerly Code Computerlove, is a trusted partner in customer experience, AI and innovation. For over 25 years, EM Code has shaped some of the UK’s leading brands and businesses. We are renowned for our human-centred thinking, brand-led creativity, human-centred design and software engineering practices. Our eclectic client base includes big organisations like the BBC, fast-moving start-ups like LightSpeed Broadband, and local heroes like Manchester Pride. We even launched a global number-one app, The Higher Lower Game.Recognising the need for constant evolution, our agency is structured to help our clients and partners adapt to rapidly changing customer and market needs. Our approach is agile, collaborative and flexible. We start where we can deliver the biggest results, then test, learn, and improve before moving on to the next goal.We're part of something bigger...Since 2017, we have been part of EssenceMediacom North. Together, we reside at the vibrant WPP Manchester Campus, located in the heart of Spinningfields. Here, we collaborate with over 500 talented creatives and marketers, all contributing to WPP's esteemed global advertising and media network.Being part of EssenceMediacom North provides us with access to world-leading enterprise tools and resources. This enhances our extensive capabilities in communications, media, insights, customer experience, AI, and cutting-edge technology, allowing us to craft truly integrated solutions.

EM Code
Intermediate Java Engineer (AWS Expertise Preferred)
Stockport

CDL has established its position as a market leader in the highly competitive retail insurance sector by consistently creating powerful software solutions that deliver competitive and innovative advantage to our customers.We have consistently anticipated market trends that have changed the face of insurance retail, developing technologies that enable our customers to capitalise on them. From price comparison sites to online self-service and telematics-based insurance products to the connected home.CDL is highly regarded as an independent, financially stable and trusted partner. It works closely with customers to ensure our technologies match their needs and support highly efficient retail operations. It is this approach that has led to an unrivalled track record in working with industry leading insurance retailers.As a software house, our business is based on innovation and the creativity and teamwork involved in creating cutting-edge technology solutions for big brands.Our agile approach to software development, a regular cycle of releases and a blue sky culture of creative thinking combine to enable us to spot opportunities early. We act quickly to deliver innovative working software, in line with customer requirements.We have 3 purpose built offices next to the old Co-Op Pyramid near Stockport - Find Us At SK4 2HDDriving InnovationThe UK's biggest insurance retailers rely on CDL's trend setting solutions to drive success and growth. Our ambition and commitment has produced a track record of delivering exactly that. The result is a client base that includes some of the most profitable insurance operations in the UK.Connected TechnologyCDL supports full automation for telematics and connected home devices, and data enrichment from a range of sources gives retailers powerful real-time pricing capability.InsurTechXInsurTechX is CDL's InsurTech initiative focused on simplifying insurance products and transactions. ITX applies technologies such as machine learning, AI and big data to chat and voice interfaces, transforming the insurance shopping experience to meet the expectations of today's digital consumer.CDL is expanding. Rapidly. Don't miss out. Click here for our live vacancies.Making The Next Best ThingNone of these innovative solutions would be possible without the dedication of the team at CDL. We value their commitment to our mission and we match that by investing in new people and continuous R&D. We don't want our team to wait for the next big thing, we want them to make it.Why Work at CDL?Top EmployerWe pride ourselves on providing a positive and rewarding environment for our people. But don't just take our word for it; we've been awarded the exclusive Top Employers certification in recognition of our outstanding workplace culture. Watch the video and find out why CDL is a great place to work.RewardPowerful partnerships work two ways. It's the people that make CDL and that have got us where we are today. And we like to say thank you.That means competitive salaries, generous holidays and a great working environment. It also means supporting people to do well themselves and excel in their careers.RecognitionWe foster a culture of recognition, where good work, in line with our values, is recognised both within teams and across the wider company.We have a number of initiatives to support this, from instant messaging memos to publicly thank colleagues for their contributions to monthly awards for outstanding achievements.Personal DevelopmentEveryone working at CDL is supported to develop their skills and talents through internal and external training to support their professional objectives. This is identified through appraisals and development reviews, within our values framework.There are significant opportunities for career progression with CDL and we actively support people to achieve their ambitions and potential.FlexibilityWe get how important the work- life balance is. CDL offers flexible working hours, childcare schemes, as well as health and family friendly policies.BenefitsTop employer for 8th year runningFlexible hoursHybrid Working (2+ days in the campus)Excellent training and development platformOpportunities for career progressionHealth and Wellbeing programmeMental Health First AidersVirtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups.25 days holiday to startLife and health assurancePension schemeCommunity projectsDress down policyCampus Benefits:On-site free parkingOpen plan modern officesShuttle bus to and from the stationSubsidised restaurantGames room and chill out zoneSocial activities, regular social events through our social group Xtra, including a summer bbq, competitions, bowling, go-karting, football games, Winter party and much more!Car wash, barber, yoga classes, boot camp and massage services all on siteCycle to work schemeShower and dry roomsFancy a slice of the cake? CDL is expanding. Rapidly. Don't miss out. Click here for our live vacancies.

CDL Software
Principal Software Development Engineer

About usAJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers, to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 561,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £89.5 billion . Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,450 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For’ for six consecutive years.At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles.Dale joined the Technology Department at AJ Bell in 2008 as a Test Analyst. Since then, he has been a member of a number of tech teams, including IT Service Desk and Data MI. He is now on the Business Intelligence Team, where he is responsible for nine developers.Dale’s story is typical of our Technology Department – it’s a place that’s always evolving, innovating and adapting to change, and these qualities have been absolutely crucial in AJ Bell’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. In this recent video chat, Dale explains how the department mobilised the business to work remotely when the pandemic first hit, whilst continuing to focus on driving forward new technologies for our customers.

AJ Bell
Lead Software Engineer

About UsInformed Solutions delivers digital data and technology solutions that help make the world a smarter, safer, greener, and healthier place.Founded in 1992, we are a successful, growing International digital transformation consultancy. We deliver multi-Queen’s Award for innovation winning platforms and services that support large-scale digital transformation. Our digital, data and technology solutions are used by globally recognised public and private sector brands operating in a variety of sectors including Civil Defence, Healthcare, Sustainable Environment and Land Asset Management, and Digital Democracy.Our purpose is to create economic and social value by helping to build a more inclusive, fair, and safe society through ethical use of technology and data and investing in digital skills.The multi-Queen’s Award-winning data and AI-powered platforms and services we develop support large-scale transformation of services that make a difference.  They are used by millions of people every day in a connected, converged world.The OpportunityMake a difference and advance your career by helping deliver some of the UK’s most important #tech4good projects.You’ll join a talented team of dynamic and driven professional problem solvers; creative thinkers and solutions builders who thrive on helping clients meet the most exciting digital transformation challenges.At a certified Great Place to Work® you’ll experience a dynamic and nurturing environment that rewards initiative and flexibility and enjoy a career path tailored to your own aspirations.CultureWe are proud to nurture a workplace culture that is diverse, inclusive, rewarding, and egalitarian.We strive to live up to our values of Innovation, Excellence, and Integrity by thinking about things differently, always doing our best, and acting in good faith at all times.We’re a team of passionate problem solvers. We take pride in helping our clients accelerate and de-risk digital business change so that we can collaborate and co-design world class digital services that solve complex business and safety critical problems, particularly where place, location or geography are important. Our workplace culture reflects how we go about our work, the type of work that we choose to do, and our commitment and contribution to the sustainable social, environmental, and economic development aims of the communities that we are part of.  We focus both on technical skills and equally importantly, on the cultural fit of prospective new colleagues. Our success relies on fostering an environment where creativity and collaboration produces great outcomes for our people, our clients, and our partners.Why We Work at InformedLearn more about life at Informed Solutions by going to Informed.com/Careers

Informed Solutions

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