CreateFuture

About the Company

CreateFuture was built to take action. With our 500-strong team of software engineering, strategy and design experts, across Edinburgh, Leeds, London and Manchester, we’re determined to get you exactly what you need.

As with our past clients, we get to the root of your challenge and do everything it takes to create positive solutions by building digital products and services that solve problems.

With years of experience helping catalyse major organisations into action, our rapid growth has been driven by people who seek to understand before they solve. We care about our craft. We challenge each other by asking, “Why not?”. And we’re proud to collaborate and partner with the likes of PayPal, adidas, FanDuel, Money Saving Expert, Penguin Random House, Yorkshire Building Society and more.

With CreateFuture, our people are at the forefront of every outcome and we know that a strong team dynamic is critical to success, so we’ll be there for you every step of the way. We draw on their unique skills for problem-solving – and helping your teams unleash their potential too. Put simply, we want to be an organisation that people want to work for and want to work with.

You don’t need to have all the answers. Share your problem and we’ll go from there. Let’s create something incredible, together, today.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

CreateFuture

Job Title

Cloud Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Cloud Engineer Role Summary: Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud solutions for external and internal stakeholders, ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable infrastructure across AWS, with future expansion to Azure and GCP. Expectations: - Provide expert guidance on cloud strategy and architecture. - Deliver end‑to‑end solutions using IaC and configuration management. - Champion best practices in coding, testing, security, and documentation. - Collaborate across cross‑functional teams, influencing roadmap and technical direction. Key Responsibilities: - Design and deploy AWS environments using Terraform, CDK, or CloudFormation. - Implement configuration management with Ansible, Chef, or Puppet. - Build, maintain, and automate CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI). - Create blue/green and canary deployment workflows. - Integrate cloud services with on‑premise or multi‑cloud systems. - Apply security-by-design principles in IaC and pipeline development. - Produce clear architecture and operational documentation for clients. - Develop reusable solution templates for future projects. - Mentor teammates and disseminate knowledge across the engineering organization. Required Skills: - Proficiency with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, etc.). - Strong IaC experience (Terraform, CDK, CloudFormation). - Experience with configuration management (Ansible, Chef, Puppet). - CI/CD expertise (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI). - Knowledge of blue/green and rolling deployment strategies. - Solid understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements. - Excellent communication and documentation skills. - Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). - AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional (preferred). - Additional certifications in DevOps, Terraform, or configuration management are advantageous.

Leeds, United kingdom

On site

07-09-2025

Company Name

CreateFuture

Job Title

Software Engineer (Java)

Job Description

**Job Title:** Software Engineer (Java) **Role Summary** Develop and maintain enterprise-level Java-based applications and RESTful APIs for clients across multiple industries. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable, and well-documented solutions. **Expectations** Demonstrate expertise in Java API development, cloud-native practices, and agile workflows. Advocate for engineering excellence and mentor peers to drive team growth. **Key Responsibilities** - Design and implement RESTful Java APIs with a focus on maintainability and testability. - Integrate third-party APIs (e.g., payment gateways) and ensure seamless system interoperability. - Collaborate with QA, Product, and client teams to resolve technical and functional challenges. - Optimize software delivery processes by identifying and removing blockers. - Manage client communications and technical issues professionally. - Identify knowledge gaps and facilitate team training/mentoring. **Required Skills** - Proficiency in Java API development (Java 8+) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate). - Experience with RESTful API design, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud services (AWS). - Strong problem-solving skills and familiarity with agile methodologies. - Active collaboration and communication abilities for client and team interactions. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s or higher in Computer Science or equivalent technical field. - No specific certifications required; relevant industry certifications preferred (e.g., AWS).

Edinburgh, United kingdom

On site

23-09-2025

Company Name

CreateFuture

Job Title

Lead Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Lead Engineer **Role Summary:** Engineering leader providing technical expertise, consulting, and mentorship in client-facing digital product development, specializing in data integration, front-end solutions, and cloud infrastructure automation. **Expectations:** Hands-on delivery of high-impact projects in Paid Marketing/Audience Experience, combining leadership in technical strategy with collaboration across stakeholders. Ability to work 2 days/week on-site. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design and maintain Google Tag Manager integrations for compliant data collection. - Develop front-end features in React, ensuring performance, accessibility, and maintainability. - Automate infrastructure using Terraform and Kubernetes for deployment pipelines. - Advise stakeholders on technical solutions, balancing business goals and feasibility. - Represent the organization in client workshops, architecture reviews, and technical discussions. - Provide technical mentorship to foster engineering best practices and innovation. **Required Skills:** - Proficiency in Google Tag Manager configuration, debugging, and optimization. - Expertise in React and modern front-end frameworks. - Understanding of consent management platforms (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). - Experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure automation. - Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills. - Problem-solving agility in ambiguous environments. **Required Education & Certifications:** Not specified.

London, United kingdom

On site

Senior

25-09-2025

Company Name

CreateFuture

Job Title

Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Job Description

**Job Title:** Senior Software Engineer (Java) **Role Summary:** Lead the design, development, and delivery of high‑quality RESTful Java APIs for diverse client projects within an agile, cross‑functional team. Drive technical excellence, mentor peers, and ensure scalable, maintainable solutions across backend services and cloud environments. **Expectations:** - Deliver clean, well‑tested code that meets functional and performance requirements. - Actively participate in code reviews, pair programming, and continuous improvement initiatives. - Communicate effectively with product, QA, and client stakeholders to resolve issues and define technical scope. - Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of knowledge sharing. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, implement, and maintain RESTful Java APIs, integrating with databases via ORM. - Develop and test third‑party integrations (e.g., payment gateways). - Collaborate with business analysts, QA, and client teams to define solutions and scope. - Identify and eliminate bottlenecks in the software delivery pipeline. - Manage technical implementation of client projects and oversee architecture decisions. - Facilitate knowledge transfer and mentor team members on best practices. **Required Skills:** - Strong Java proficiency with experience in API development and ORM (e.g., Hibernate). - Hands‑on experience building RESTful services, writing unit/integration tests, and performing code reviews. - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud services (AWS preferred). - Understanding of software design patterns, performance optimization, and secure coding practices. - Excellent communication skills for client interaction and cross‑team collaboration. - Proven ability to mentor and influence engineering culture. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. - Optional certifications: AWS Certified Developer, Java SE Programmer, or equivalent.

Leeds, United kingdom

On site

Senior

01-10-2025