Software Engineer - Morgan McKinley

eFinancialCareers; Manchester; On-site; 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

Software Engineer - 6-Month Contract

Day Rate: £600 per day
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: Manchester/ Hybrid
Start: ASAP

The Role

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.

Key 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.

Key Skills & Experience

• 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.