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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Full Stack Engineer - **Company:** James Adams - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £20,800.0 - £31,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Data Migration, Relational Databases, DevOps, PostgreSQL, Scaled Agile Framework, Software Engineering, ReactJS, Real Time Data, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815180103-full-stack-engineer ## About the Role * 5+ years' experience as a Software Engineer or Full-Stack Developer. * Strong knowledge of Java and React. * Proven experience with data migrations and relational database design. * Working knowledge of PostgreSQL and real-time data management systems. * Solid understanding of software development principles and Agile methods. * Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Nice to Have * Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Docker and Kubernetes (EKS). * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and microservices architecture. * Interest in financial systems or data-centric software. * A passion for collaborative, inclusive, and high-quality engineering. ## Description Software Engineer (Full-Stack Applications) Manchester (2 days per week in office) Up to £75,000 + 10% pension + 10-15% bonus James Adams is recruiting on behalf of a leading global financial information services company that's growing its engineering hub in Manchester. The team is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to help build and maintain data-driven applications that power critical analytics across their global business. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact, data-heavy systems using Java, and React while contributing to projects involving data migration, relational databases, and real-time data management. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering culture where your voice and ideas will genuinely shape the direction of the platform. The Role You'll join a cross-functional Agile engineering team responsible for designing and developing scalable software solutions used across the organisation. The work involves: * Developing and maintaining full-stack applications using Java and React. * Designing robust, maintainable, and scalable solutions for complex data projects. * Leading data migration initiatives and managing real-time data integrations. * Collaborating closely with product and QA teams to deliver high-quality software on time. * Contributing to coding standards, tools, and best practices across the team. What We're Looking For * 5+ years' experience as a Software Engineer or Full-Stack Developer. * Strong knowledge of Java and React. * Proven experience with data migrations and relational database design. * Working knowledge of PostgreSQL and real-time data management systems. * Solid understanding of software development principles and Agile methods. * Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Nice to Have * Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Docker and Kubernetes (EKS). * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and microservices architecture. * Interest in financial systems or data-centric software. * A passion for collaborative, inclusive, and high-quality engineering. Why Apply? * Competitive salary up to £75,000, plus 10% pension and 10-15% annual bonus. * Flexible hybrid model - 2 days per week in a modern Central Manchester office. * Work within a global engineering team that values innovation, openness, and learning. * Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development. 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