I'm working with a client who are looking for an engineer with solid Java Spring Boot skills and hands‑on experience owning cloud migrations, primarily on AWS.

Key info:

Contract: Initial 3 months, with a strong likelihood of 6-9 months extension
Start date: ASAP
Day rate: £540
Inside IR35
Hybrid: Manchester (2 days per week in the office)
Team size: 4-5 engineers
Interview process:- 1st stage virtual (75 mins technical + 15 mins Q&A)

- 2nd stage in‑person (90 mins: migration knowledge + pairing exercise)

Role highlights:

Java & Spring Boot development
Owning and delivering cloud migrations
Migrating a full product stack to cloud services
Heavy focus on AWS (infrastructure, databases, frameworks, services)
Working closely with engineers and stakeholders across teams
Quickly learning existing systems and domain knowledge
Using AI tools to support development and delivery

Key skills they're looking for...