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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Full-Stack Engineer - **Company:** Hackajob Ltd - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Architectural Patterns, Automation of Tests, Code Review, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Systems, Groovy, IntelliJ IDEA, Junit, Apache Maven, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Private Cloud Environment, Data Logging, Technical Debt, Spock, Gitlab, Git, AngularJS, Api Design, Splunk, Appdynamics, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/full-stack-engineer/hackajob-ltd-job107752343 ## About the Role * Proven leadership of software engineering teams building distributed systems and microservices in agile environments (Scrum/Kanban). * Deep Java experience (Spring), architectural patterns for scalable, observable, testable systems; strong API design. * Strong DevOps practices: CI/CD (e.g., GitLab), automated testing (JUnit/Spock), code reviews, telemetry/observability (Splunk, AppDynamics), containers (Docker), and cloud. * Hands-on AI development using modern tools and IDEs (e.g., Windsurf) and experience integrating AI into product workflows. * Excellent communication and stakeholder influence; ability to simplify complexity, make evidence-based decisions and drive continuous improvement. * Corporate Actions domain experience is strongly preferred. * Groovy/Spock and JavaScript/TypeScript with Angular for full-stack contexts preferred * Financial services background with risk and controls in regulated environments preferred How We Work * Agile (Scrum/Kanban) tailored by teams for flow and outcomes; full product lifecycle ownership (build, test, deploy, monitor, iterate); growth mindset with continuous learning and knowledge sharing. * Code: Java 17/21 (Spring, Maven), Groovy, JavaScript/TypeScript (Angular) * Testing: JUnit, Spock * Architecture: Microservices * Deployment: Private Cloud (VMs/containers) * Tooling: GitLab (git and CI/CD), IntelliJ, Windsurf, Docker, Splunk, AppDynamics ## Description BNY is seeking a Vice President, Software Engineering to lead high-impact teams. This role encompasses end-to-end delivery ownership, elevating engineering standards, nurturing talent, and collaborating closely with product and business stakeholders. The aim is to create secure, resilient, and scalable systems. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on leader who excels in agile environments and transforms complex business challenges into elegant, dependable solutions. 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