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Apr 17, 2026
Duration not stated
System Engineer at Matchtech, London Area, £Contract Rate
Outside Spy London Area, United Kingdom
Systems Engineer – Aviation Technology Contract Outside IR35 Remote (UK) Regular travel to Manchester & London Are you a Systems Engineer who thrives in fast‑paced, mission‑critical environments? Do you want to work on cutting‑edge technology that directly improves the safety, security, and efficiency of airport operations worldwide? We’re recruiting a Systems Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team delivering innovative Digital Airport and Remote Tower solutions at the forefront of aviation technology. This is a high‑energy role where technical excellence, ownership, and collaboration are key. The Role Reporting to the Engineering Lead (Europe), you’ll work closely with senior technical and operational leaders to design, deploy, and support complex systems used in live airport environments. You’ll be involved end‑to‑end — from requirements and design through installation, testing, optimisation, and continuous improvement. Key...
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Apr 17, 2026
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Senior Backend Engineer, Go (Contract) | C# to Go Large-Scale Migration, AWS, SQL, Distributed Systems | £400-450/day | Outside IR35 | Fully Remote (UK) | 6-Month Contract at Owen Thomas | B Corp™, United Kingdom, £400-£450 per day
£400 - £450 per day
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Senior Backend Engineer, Go (Contract) | C# to Go Large-Scale Migration, AWS, SQL, Distributed Systems | £400-450/day | Outside IR35 | Fully Remote (UK) | 6-Month Contract We’re hiring multiple Senior Go Backend Engineers (contractors) to join a large-scale public sector transformation programme delivered by a highly regarded product consultancy. This work is focused on moving critical systems away from a legacy C# ecosystem into a modern, scalable, cloud-native architecture. You’ll be joining cross-functional teams responsible for building resilient backend services that support high-impact, user-facing products used at national scale. This is a 6-month initial contract, ideal for engineers who enjoy working on meaningful systems, solving complex migration challenges, and delivering production-grade backend services, fast. The Role | Senior Backend Engineer, Go (Contract) | C# to Go Large-Scale Migration, AWS, SQL, Distributed Systems | £400-450/day |...
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Apr 16, 2026
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Senior Backend Engineer, Go (Contract) | C# to Go Large-Scale Migration, AWS, SQL, Distributed Systems | £400-450/day | Outside IR35 | Fully Remote (UK) | 6-Month Contract at Owen Thomas | B Corp™, United Kingdom, £400-£450 per day
£400 - £450 per day
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Senior Backend Engineer, Go (Contract) | C# to Go Large-Scale Migration, AWS, SQL, Distributed Systems | £400-450/day | Outside IR35 | Fully Remote (UK) | 6-Month Contract We’re hiring multiple Senior Go Backend Engineers (contractors) to join a large-scale public sector transformation programme delivered by a highly regarded product consultancy. This work is focused on moving critical systems away from a legacy C# ecosystem into a modern, scalable, cloud-native architecture. You’ll be joining cross-functional teams responsible for building resilient backend services that support high-impact, user-facing products used at national scale. This is a 6-month initial contract, ideal for engineers who enjoy working on meaningful systems, solving complex migration challenges, and delivering production-grade backend services, fast. The Role | Senior Backend Engineer, Go (Contract) | C# to Go Large-Scale Migration, AWS, SQL, Distributed Systems | £400-450/day |...
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Apr 15, 2026
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Senior Backend Engineer, Go (Contract) | C# to Go Large-Scale Migration, AWS, SQL, Distributed Systems | £400-450/day | Outside IR35 | Fully Remote (UK) | 6-Month Contract at Owen Thomas | B Corp™, United Kingdom, £400-£450 per day
£400 - £450 per day
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Senior Backend Engineer, Go (Contract) | C# to Go Large-Scale Migration, AWS, SQL, Distributed Systems | £400-450/day | Outside IR35 | Fully Remote (UK) | 6-Month Contract We’re hiring multiple Senior Go Backend Engineers (contractors) to join a large-scale public sector transformation programme delivered by a highly regarded product consultancy. This work is focused on moving critical systems away from a legacy C# ecosystem into a modern, scalable, cloud-native architecture. You’ll be joining cross-functional teams responsible for building resilient backend services that support high-impact, user-facing products used at national scale. This is a 6-month initial contract, ideal for engineers who enjoy working on meaningful systems, solving complex migration challenges, and delivering production-grade backend services, fast. The Role | Senior Backend Engineer, Go (Contract) | C# to Go Large-Scale Migration, AWS, SQL, Distributed Systems | £400-450/day |...
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Apr 14, 2026
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Senior Backend Engineer, Go (Contract) | C# to Go Large-Scale Migration, AWS, SQL, Distributed Systems | £400-450/day | Outside IR35 | Fully Remote (UK) | 6-Month Contract at Owen Thomas | B Corp™, United Kingdom, £400-£450 per day
£400 - £450 per day
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Senior Backend Engineer, Go (Contract) | C# to Go Large-Scale Migration, AWS, SQL, Distributed Systems | £400-450/day | Outside IR35 | Fully Remote (UK) | 6-Month Contract We’re hiring multiple Senior Go Backend Engineers (contractors) to join a large-scale public sector transformation programme delivered by a highly regarded product consultancy. This work is focused on moving critical systems away from a legacy C# ecosystem into a modern, scalable, cloud-native architecture. You’ll be joining cross-functional teams responsible for building resilient backend services that support high-impact, user-facing products used at national scale. This is a 6-month initial contract, ideal for engineers who enjoy working on meaningful systems, solving complex migration challenges, and delivering production-grade backend services, fast. The Role | Senior Backend Engineer, Go (Contract) | C# to Go Large-Scale Migration, AWS, SQL, Distributed Systems | £400-450/day |...
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Apr 13, 2026
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Senior Backend Engineer, Go (Contract) | C# to Go Large-Scale Migration, AWS, SQL, Distributed Systems | £400-450/day | Outside IR35 | Fully Remote (UK) | 6-Month Contract at Owen Thomas | B Corp™, United Kingdom, £400-£450 per day
£400 - £450 per day
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Senior Backend Engineer, Go (Contract) | C# to Go Large-Scale Migration, AWS, SQL, Distributed Systems | £400-450/day | Outside IR35 | Fully Remote (UK) | 6-Month Contract We’re hiring multiple Senior Go Backend Engineers (contractors) to join a large-scale public sector transformation programme delivered by a highly regarded product consultancy. This work is focused on moving critical systems away from a legacy C# ecosystem into a modern, scalable, cloud-native architecture. You’ll be joining cross-functional teams responsible for building resilient backend services that support high-impact, user-facing products used at national scale. This is a 6-month initial contract, ideal for engineers who enjoy working on meaningful systems, solving complex migration challenges, and delivering production-grade backend services, fast. The Role | Senior Backend Engineer, Go (Contract) | C# to Go Large-Scale Migration, AWS, SQL, Distributed Systems | £400-450/day |...
Outside Spy
Apr 08, 2026
Duration not stated
Senior Backend Engineer, Go (Contract) | C# to Go Large-Scale Migration, AWS, SQL, Distributed Systems | £400-450/day | Outside IR35 | Fully Remote (UK) | 6-Month Contract at Owen Thomas | B Corp™, United Kingdom, £400-£450 per day
£400 - £450 per day
Outside Spy Remote (United Kingdom)
Senior Backend Engineer, Go (Contract) | C# to Go Large-Scale Migration, AWS, SQL, Distributed Systems | £400-450/day | Outside IR35 | Fully Remote (UK) | 6-Month Contract We’re hiring multiple Senior Go Backend Engineers (contractors) to join a large-scale public sector transformation programme delivered by a highly regarded product consultancy. This work is focused on moving critical systems away from a legacy C# ecosystem into a modern, scalable, cloud-native architecture. You’ll be joining cross-functional teams responsible for building resilient backend services that support high-impact, user-facing products used at national scale. This is a 6-month initial contract, ideal for engineers who enjoy working on meaningful systems, solving complex migration challenges, and delivering production-grade backend services, fast. The Role | Senior Backend Engineer, Go (Contract) | C# to Go Large-Scale Migration, AWS, SQL, Distributed Systems | £400-450/day |...
Outside Spy
Apr 17, 2026
Duration not stated
Data Engineer/Analyst at Sush Talent Limited, Preston, £Contract Rate
Outside Spy Preston, England, United Kingdom
Job Title- Data Engineer/Analyst Client-Global Consulting Firm Day Rate-£300 (Outside IR35) Duration-3-6 months (extendable) Location-Preston (Hybrid, 2-3 days in the office) Our client (a distribution network operator utility company) is replacing its existing GIS applications with the ESRI ArcGIS suite and transitioning to the ESRI Utility Network model. As part of this programme, the Data Migration / Integration workstream requires an additional FME resource to provide dedicated focus on integrating the ArcGIS system with the client's wider estate of systems, ensuring the effective exchange and ongoing maintenance of GIS data. Essential skills and experience:   ·         Assist Data Work Stream Lead in the Design of the ArcGIS Interfaces o  Work with our ESRI Consultants to understand the ArcGIS mechanisms for reading from and writing to ArcGIS for interfacing with other SPENW systems o  Work with subject matter experts of SPENW systems ArcGIS will...
Outside Spy
Apr 17, 2026
Duration not stated
Solution Architect - SC Eligible at Scrumconnect, London, £650 per day Outside IR35
£650 per day
Outside Spy City of London, London, UK
Job Information Date Opened 16/04/2026 Job Type Contract Work Experience 5+ years Industry IT Services Salary 650 Outside IR35 City London Province Greater London Country United Kingdom Postal Code EC2P Job Description About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading digital transformation consultancy delivering user-centred, innovative solutions across the UK public and private sectors. We specialise in helping organisations design, build, and scale digital services that make a real impact. Our teams work closely with clients to solve complex challenges using modern technologies, agile methodologies, and a strong focus on user needs.   About the role You will act as an independent technical assessor and solution architect, reviewing digital products end-to-end — from codebase to architecture — and producing detailed,...
Outside Spy
Apr 17, 2026
Duration not stated
Desktop Support/Engineer, M365, AD, Win 11, Outside IR35 at Sanderson Recruitment, Wantage, £Contract Rate
Outside Spy Wantage OX12, UK
Desktop Engineer, Win 11, Active Directory, M365, Hardware support, Laptops, Printers 6 months Outside of IR35 Fully on-site The successful applicant for the Desktop Engineer vacancy will be responsible for ongoing BAU support for IT Desktop systems, both hardware and software. This is a fully on site role. Excellent communication and customer skills are essential. A background in hands-on 1st and 2nd line desktop support is essential. Skills & experience required: - Managing and configuring Windows OS and software applications Win 11 Print server admin Familiarity with network protocols, security concepts, and system administration. Experience working with Active Directory O365 Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of...
Outside Spy
Apr 17, 2026
Duration not stated
Contract Java Software Engineer Outside IR35 Fully Remote at Interact Consulting Limited, Manchester, £Contract Rate
Outside Spy Remote (Manchester, UK)
Contract Software Engineer (Java / Microservices / Azure / SQL) - HealthTech - Outside IR35 - £500-£550pd - Fully Remote - 6 Months Are you an experienced Backend Software Engineer looking for your next outside IR35 contract ? My client, an innovative HealthTech company , is seeking a talented Java Engineer to join their platform team on a fully remote, 6-month contract . Role Overview: You'll play a key role in enhancing and integrating core backend services that power a modern healthcare platform. The focus will be on Java-based microservices , API integrations , and Azure cloud infrastructure , ensuring a robust and scalable system that supports critical healthcare operations. Key Skills & Experience: Strong commercial experience with Java (8+) and microservices architecture Proven background in API and platform integration Solid understanding of Azure (Functions, App Services, Service Bus, etc.) Expertise in SQL and database performance tuning...
Outside Spy
Apr 17, 2026
Duration not stated
Python Engineer at McGregor Boyall Associates Limited, Edinburgh, £Contract Rate
Outside Spy Edinburgh, UK
Python Engineer - AI/ML Automation Location - remote, with occasional trip to Edinburgh or Glasgow when required Duration - 6 months with possible extensions Day rate - circa £520 Outside ir35 We are looking for an experienced Python Engineer to join a forward-thinking agile team focused on building AI-driven automation solutions within a high-impact domain. Key Responsibilities Develop and enhance automation services using OCR, Object Detection, and Large Language Models (LLMs) Build scalable system components to process and analyse complex document and text data Design and maintain robust ETL pipelines and data processing workflows Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions into existing digital platforms Support production systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and continuous improvement Contribute to research and development of innovative AI/ML solutions Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best engineering...
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Apr 17, 2026
Duration not stated
Solution Architect - SC Eligible at SCRUMCONNECT LIMITED, Multiple Locations, £Contract Rate
Outside Spy United Kingdom
Job Information Date Opened 16/04/2026 Job Type Contract Work Experience 5+ years Industry IT Services Salary 650 Outside IR35 City London Province Greater London Country United Kingdom Postal Code EC2P About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading digital transformation consultancy delivering user-centred, innovative solutions across the UK public and private sectors. We specialise in helping organisations design, build, and scale digital services that make a real impact. Our teams work closely with clients to solve complex challenges using modern technologies, agile methodologies, and a strong focus on user needs. About the role You will act as an independent technical assessor and solution architect, reviewing digital products end-to-end — from codebase to architecture — and producing detailed, structured assessment reports that give stakeholders a clear, honest picture of where a product stands in 2026. This is not a delivery role. You...
Outside Spy
Apr 17, 2026
Duration not stated
Solution Architect - SC Eligible at Scrumconnect Consulting, London, £650 per day
£650 per day
Outside Spy City of London, London, UK
Full job description Job Information Date Opened 16/04/2026 Job Type Contract Work Experience 5+ years Industry IT Services Salary 650 Outside IR35 City London Province Greater London Country United Kingdom Postal Code EC2P About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect is a leading digital transformation consultancy delivering user-centred, innovative solutions across the UK public and private sectors. We specialise in helping organisations design, build, and scale digital services that make a real impact. Our teams work closely with clients to solve complex challenges using modern technologies, agile methodologies, and a strong focus on user needs.   About the role You will act as an independent technical assessor and solution architect, reviewing digital products end-to-end — from codebase to architecture — and producing...
Outside Spy
Apr 17, 2026
6 Months or more
Senior Backend Engineer - Golang at TechNET IT Recruitment Limited, United Kingdom/Europe, 6 Months, £Contract Rate
Outside Spy United Kingdom
Senior Backend Engineer - Golang 6 month contract initially, Outside IR35, Fully remote role (UK/Europe) A leading global consumer technology company is building products that prioritise safety, equity, and meaningful user experiences. They are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with strong technical judgment, a high sense of ownership, and the ability to drive work forward even when requirements are not fully defined. You'll work primarily with Golang and Google Cloud Platform, helping to design, build, and evolve Back End systems that support products used by millions of users worldwide. This role suits someone who thrives in ambiguity, executes with focus, and elevates teams through clarity, momentum, and example. What You'll Do Design, build, and operate reliable, scalable Back End services using Golang Own and evolve systems running on GCP, contributing to architecture, reliability, observability, and cost optimisation Take loosely defined problems and...
Outside Spy
Apr 17, 2026
6 Months or more
Python Engineer at McGregor Boyall, Edinburgh, 6 Months, £Contract Rate
Outside Spy Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Python Engineer - AI/ML Automation Location - remote, with occasional trip to Edinburgh or Glasgow when required Duration - 6 months with possible extensions Day rate - circa £520 Outside ir35 We are looking for an experienced Python Engineer to join a forward-thinking agile team focused on building AI-driven automation solutions within a high-impact domain. Key Responsibilities Develop and enhance automation services using OCR, Object Detection, and Large Language Models (LLMs) Build scalable system components to process and analyse complex document and text data Design and maintain robust ETL pipelines and data processing workflows Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions into existing digital platforms Support production systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and continuous improvement Contribute to research and development of innovative AI/ML solutions Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best engineering...
Outside Spy
Apr 17, 2026
Duration not stated
Contract Java Software Engineer Outside IR35 Fully Remote at InterAct Consulting, Manchester, £500-£550 per day
£500 - £550 per day
Outside Spy Remote (Manchester, Fully Remote, UK)
Contract Software Engineer (Java/Microservices/Azure/SQL) - HealthTech - Outside IR35 - £500-£550pd - Fully Remote - 6 months Are you an experienced Backend Software Engineer looking for your next outside IR35 contract ? My client, an innovative HealthTech company , is seeking a talented Java Engineer to join their platform team on a fully remote, 6-month contract . Role Overview: You'll play a key role in enhancing and integrating core Back End services that power a modern healthcare platform. The focus will be on Java-based microservices , API integrations , and Azure cloud infrastructure , ensuring a robust and scalable system that supports critical healthcare operations. Key Skills & Experience: Strong commercial experience with Java (8+) and microservices architecture Proven background in API and platform integration Solid understanding of Azure (Functions, App Services, Service Bus, etc.) Expertise in SQL and database performance tuning...
Outside Spy
Apr 17, 2026
Duration not stated
Contract Java Software Engineer Outside IR35 Fully Remote at interAct Consulting Limited, Manchester, £Contract Rate
Outside Spy Remote (Manchester, UK)
Contract Software Engineer (Java / Microservices / Azure / SQL) - HealthTech - Outside IR35 - £500- £550pd - Fully Remote - 6 Months Are you an experienced Backend Software Engineer looking for your next outside IR35 contract ? My client, an innovative HealthTech company , is seeking a talented Java Engineer to join their platform team on a fully remote, 6-month contract . Role Overview: You 'll play a key role in enhancing and integrating core backend services that power a modern healthcare platform. The focus will be on Java-based microservices , API integrations , and Azure cloud infrastructure , ensuring a robust and scalable system that supports critical healthcare operations. Key Skills & Experience: Strong commercial experience with Java (8+) and microservices architecture Proven background in API and platform integration Solid understanding of Azure (Functions, App Services, Service Bus, etc.)...
Outside Spy
Apr 17, 2026
Duration not stated
Desktop Support/Engineer, M365, AD, Win 11, Outside IR35 at Sanderson , Wantage, £Contract Rate
Outside Spy Wantage OX12, UK
Desktop Engineer, Win 11, Active Directory, M365, Hardware support, Laptops, Printers 6 months Outside of IR35 Fully on-site The successful applicant for the Desktop Engineer vacancy will be responsible for ongoing BAU support for IT Desktop systems, both hardware and software. This is a fully on site role. Excellent communication and customer skills are essential. A background in hands-on 1st and 2nd line desktop support is essential. Skills & experience required: - Managing and configuring Windows OS and software applications Win 11 Print server admin Familiarity with network protocols, security concepts, and system administration. Experience working with Active Directory O365 Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is...
Outside Spy
Apr 17, 2026
Duration not stated
Python Engineer at McGregor Boyall, Edinburgh, £Negotiable Rate
Outside Spy Edinburgh, UK
Python Engineer - AI/ML Automation Location - remote, with occasional trip to Edinburgh or Glasgow when required Duration - 6 months with possible extensions Day rate - circa £520 Outside ir35 We are looking for an experienced Python Engineer to join a forward-thinking agile team focused on building AI-driven automation solutions within a high-impact domain. Key Responsibilities Develop and enhance automation services using OCR, Object Detection, and Large Language Models (LLMs) Build scalable system components to process and analyse complex document and text data Design and maintain robust ETL pipelines and data processing workflows Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions into existing digital platforms Support production systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and continuous improvement Contribute to research and development of innovative AI/ML solutions Write clean, maintainable, and...
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