Software Engineer – AWS/Java AI, 6-Month Contract

eFinancialCareers; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 107,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

eFinancialCareers is seeking a Software Engineer for an initial 6-month contract in Manchester, hybrid work arrangement. The role focuses on Java development in a cloud-first AWS environment, with opportunities to embed AI-enabled capabilities and work across complex integrations.

The ideal candidate has strong Java, AWS, and distributed systems experience, plus a track record of building reliable, scalable software and robust test frameworks in fast-paced teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Software Engineer using Java and AWS.
• Hands-on with cloud-based architectures and system-level thinking.
• Experience embedding AI/ML capabilities into software.
• Strong testing frameworks and reliability focus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Java development

AWS

System-level thinking

Distributed systems

APIs & integrations

Automated testing

AI/ML capabilities

Software architecture

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

eFinancialCareers is seeking a Software Engineer for an initial 6-month contract in Manchester, hybrid work arrangement. The role focuses on Java development in a cloud-first AWS environment, with opportunities to embed AI-enabled capabilities and work across complex integrations.

The ideal candidate has strong Java, AWS, and distributed systems experience, plus a track record of building reliable, scalable software and robust test frameworks in fast-paced teams.