Full Stack Engineer

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.

If you’re a Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and building systems that matter, this role offers a genuine chance to make an impact in a world-class organisation.