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# software engineer.

- **Company:** Randstad UK
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Salary:** £135,200.0 - £151,840.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Data Transformation, Distributed Systems, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Systems Integration, Data Ingestion, Spring-boot, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Rate Limiting, Containerization, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Serverless Computing
- **Published:** August 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.randstad.co.uk/jobs/software-engineer_manchester_47290411/

## About the Role

* Strong backend engineering background with proven expertise in Java and Spring / Spring Boot.
 * Hands-on experience developing cloud-native services on AWS.
 * Experience deploying and operating services on Kubernetes or similar container platforms.
 * Solid understanding of Kafka or comparable event-streaming/messaging technologies.
 * Extensive experience designing and integrating HTTP APIs with external systems.
 * Deep understanding of distributed systems fundamentals (e.g., idempotency, retries, rate limiting) and CI/CD pipelines.
 * Strong problem-solving skills with a collaborative, communicative approach.

Nice to Have

 * Experience with marketplaces, travel, e-commerce, or external partner integrations.
 * Familiarity with data transformation pipelines, schema evolution, and infrastructure-as-code.

## Description

We are looking for three highly skilled Software Engineer Contractors with immense experience working in product based industries to join the Attractions Connectivity team of a global e-commerce brand. In this hands-on role, you will design, build, and operate the cloud-native backend services that connect the platform to third-party attraction providers. You will focus on scaling partner integrations, data ingestion, and building highly resilient distributed systems., * Design, build, and maintain cloud-native backend services, utilizing event-driven patterns where appropriate.

 * Own the end-to-end delivery lifecycle: clarify requirements, implement and test solutions, deploy safely, and monitor in production.
 * Develop robust capabilities for partner integrations, data ingestion, and reliable communication.
 * Ensure system resilience, scalability, security, and observability using logs, metrics, and tracing.
 * Collaborate with product managers, data specialists, and engineering teams to deliver incremental business value.


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