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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Morgan McKinley
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Salary:** £156,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Encodings, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, Integration Frameworks
- **Published:** August 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gb1774d246fa6846ab92b68841e0d49154/eaa

## About the Role

* Strong commercial experience as a Software Engineer / Software Developer.
 * Strong Java development experience.
 * Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud-based architectures.
 * Strong understanding of system-level thinking and distributed systems.
 * Experience working with third-party integrations, APIs and external systems.
 * Strong knowledge of automated testing and robust test frameworks.
 * Experience working with or embedding AI/ML capabilities into software products or platforms.
 * Strong understanding of software architecture, scalability, reliability and performance.
 * Comfortable working in complex, fast-paced technology environments.
 * Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex, modern technology within a cloud-first environment, with exposure to AWS, Java, third-party integrations and emerging AI capabilities.
If you're a hands-on Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and thinking beyond individual applications to the wider system, we'd like to hear from you.

## Description

We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join a high-performing technology team on an initial 6-month contract, working on complex, scalable software solutions with a strong focus on AWS, Java and AI-enabled technology.
This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working at system level, solving complex technical problems and building robust, reliable solutions within a modern cloud environment., * Design, develop and maintain scalable software solutions using Java and AWS.

 * Take a system-level approach to software engineering, understanding how applications, platforms and services interact.
 * Work across complex third-party integrations, APIs and external platforms.
 * Develop and maintain robust automated testing frameworks to ensure high-quality and reliable software.
 * Contribute to the integration and embedding of AI capabilities into existing and new technology solutions.
 * Work closely with architects, engineers, product teams and other stakeholders to deliver technical solutions.
 * Identify technical risks and opportunities for improving system performance, scalability and resilience.
 * Troubleshoot complex issues across distributed systems and production environments.
 * Contribute to engineering best practices, coding standards and continuous improvement.


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