Digital Skills ltd

About the Company

Digital Skills is a digital agency and consultancy based in the UK

We work with Global Brands, Niche Technologies, Technical Disruptors, Consultancies and Government organisations.

Our mission is to deliver the most diverse pool of Digital Specialists, Leaders, Analysts, Marketeers and Technologists, proving market leading CX and Delivering excellent projects.

Why work with us?:

We take a fully Inclusive, ‘end-to-end’ approach to the process of delivering Digital Projects, Outcomes and Experiences. We have our eye on the future and the long-term by ensuring that we understand trends and analytics, we find untapped mould this in to deliverables that elevate our clients Digital capability.

Rather than short-term fixes, we provide long-term solutions for digital success.

From an individual contributor for a short term project to a specialist team for a long term strategy; Digital Skills has the networks, technical understanding and excellence in delivery that will get all Digital projects off to the right start; and keep it on track once underway.

Contact Digital Skills

To find out about our solutions, call us on 01628 762751 or email info@digitalskills.com.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Digital Skills ltd

Job Title

Frontend Developer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Frontend Developer (React/TypeScript/Node.js) – Contract **Role Summary:** Seasoned Front End Engineer to design, develop, and deliver high‑performance, customer‑facing web applications for a large‑scale travel search platform. The role balances front‑end UI work with occasional back‑end contributions in a fast‑moving, data‑driven agile team. **Expectations:** - Minimum 3 years professional software development experience. - Proven commercial expertise in React and TypeScript. - Solid hands‑on experience with Node.js. - Ability to ship production‑grade features end‑to‑end, maintain code quality, and collaborate across product, design, and back‑end teams. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design and implement responsive UI components using React and TypeScript. - Build end‑to‑end features spanning front‑end and Node.js back‑end services. - Optimize applications for performance, accessibility, and reliability. - Participate in agile ceremonies and data‑driven decision making. - Write and maintain unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests. - Contribute to back‑end APIs or services when required, with exposure to cloud environments. **Required Skills:** - React, TypeScript, modern front‑end architecture, state management. - Node.js development and basic back‑end concepts. - Production‑grade application development, debugging, and monitoring. - Testing frameworks (unit, integration, e2e). - Performance profiling and reliability metrics. - Strong written and verbal communication. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field *or* equivalent professional experience. - No specific certifications required.

Manchester, United kingdom

Hybrid

Junior

15-01-2026

Company Name

Digital Skills ltd

Job Title

Project Manager

Job Description

**Job Title** Project Manager (Professional) **Role Summary** Lead the initial customer onboarding phase for Professional Services projects, engaging clients, reviewing contracts, coordinating transition meetings, managing documentation, tracking progress, and ensuring smooth handover to project managers in a hybrid contract environment. **Expactations** - 3–5 years of professional project management experience. - Proficiency with document management systems and Microsoft 365. - Familiarity with Pagero’s product suite is preferred. **Key Responsibilities** - Facilitate client onboarding and early engagement activities. - Review and negotiate contracts, ensuring alignment with project scope and timelines. - Organize and conduct transition meetings between client teams and internal stakeholders. - Maintain accurate documentation, including project plans, status reports, and knowledge transfer materials. - Coordinate internal resources, manage timelines, and track progress across multiple onboarding processes. - Share knowledge and lessons learned with the wider project management community. - Ensure a seamless handover to senior project managers upon completion of the onboarding phase. **Required Skills** - Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. - Effective written and verbal communication skills. - Proficient use of Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams). - Experience with document management tools and processes. - Ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and manage expectations. - Adaptability to work in hybrid/wireless settings. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field. - Professional project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is preferred but not mandatory.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Junior

11-02-2026

Company Name

Digital Skills ltd

Job Title

Java Software Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Java Software Engineer Role Summary: Develop and maintain back‑end finance and payment systems using Java Spring Boot in an agile environment. Build and deploy services on AWS, applying DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code with AWS CDK. Work within a regulated payment platform, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) requirements. Collaborate with a small remote team, optionally travelling to on‑site locations as needed. Expactations: * Deliver clean, testable Java code that integrates with existing payment workflows. * Use CI/CD pipelines and IaC to provision and manage AWS resources. * Apply Kubernetes for container orchestration and scaling. * Maintain SOX‑compliant logging, monitoring, and audit trails. * Communicate progress and blockers clearly to team members and stakeholders. * Stay current with best practices in Java, cloud architecture, and payment industry regulations. Key Responsibilities: * Design, code, test, and deploy microservices using Java and Spring Boot. * Develop and manage AWS infrastructure via AWS CDK and TypeScript. * Configure and maintain Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability and scalability. * Implement secure payment processing flows, integrating with external financial partners. * Perform code reviews, unit and integration testing, and continuous integration. * Monitor application health, troubleshoot incidents, and enforce SOX compliance controls. * Collaborate with product owners, QA, and operations to meet sprint goals. Required Skills: * Proficient in Java (8+), Spring Boot, and related frameworks. * Experienced with AWS DevOps – EC2, ECS/EKS, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, etc. * Hands‑on with Kubernetes and container orchestration. * Strong IaC skills using TypeScript and AWS CDK. * Understanding of Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance in payment systems. * Good verbal and written communication. * (Nice to have) Python, Node.js, and Spark data processing experience. Required Education & Certifications: * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. * AWS certifications (Developer, Solutions Architect, or DevOps Engineer) are preferred. * Knowledge of SOX compliance frameworks or related certifications is a plus.

Manchester, United kingdom

Remote

02-03-2026

Company Name

Digital Skills ltd

Job Title

Data Engineer (Platform)

Job Description

Job Title: Data Engineer (Platform) Role Summary: Provide hands‑on support for a large‑scale data platform built on Cloudera Data Platform (CDP) on AWS. Maintain platform stability, security, and performance while collaborating with stakeholders and performing routine operational tasks. Expectations: • 3‑month contract, hourly compensation £80–£100 • Hands‑on engineering in production environments • Strong problem‑solving and communication skills Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with platform team to meet security, compliance, and customer requirements - Diagnose and resolve production issues across the data platform - Execute upgrades, patching, and routine maintenance activities - Respond promptly to internal user and team requests - Participate in Agile ceremonies, technical discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives Required Skills: - Experience with Cloudera Data Platform (CDP) on AWS or equivalent Hadoop administration - Solid AWS administration expertise - Proficiency in at least one of the following: Apache Ranger, Impala, Spark, Airflow, AWS CDK - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Git workflows - Agile (Scrum) experience using tools such as Jira and Slack - Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication abilities Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience) - Certifications in Cloudera or AWS technologies preferred (e.g., Cloudera Certified Professional, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)

Manchester, United kingdom

Remote

09-03-2026