Data Engineer (Contract)
9+ Month Contract based in Sheffield
395 - 442 per day InsideIR35
BPSS clearance required - candidates must be eligible

My client is seeking a Data Engineer to design and operate large-scale telemetry and observability data pipelines within a modern OpenShift and Kafka ecosystem. This role is central to enabling proactive, Level 4 observability, delivering high-quality metrics, logs, and traces to support platform reliability, operational insight, and automation.

Responsibilities:

Design, implement and maintain scalable data pipelines to ingest and process
OpenShift telemetry (metrics, logs, traces)
Stream telemetry through Kafka (producers, topics, schemas) and build resilient
consumer services for enrichment and transformation
Engineer multi-tenant observability data models, ensuring data lineage, quality
controls and SLAs across streaming layers
Integrate processed telemetry into Splunk for dashboards, analytics, alerting and
operational insights
Implement schema management and governance using Avro/Protobuf, including versioning
and compatibility strategies
Build automated validation, replay and backfill mechanisms to ensure data
reliability and recovery
Instrument services using OpenTelemetry, standardising tracing, metrics and
structured logging
Apply LLMs to enhance observability, such as query assistance, anomaly summarisation
and runbook generation
Collaborate with Platform, SRE and Application teams to align telemetry, alerts and
SLOs
Ensure pipelines meet security, compliance and best-practice standards
Produce clear documentation covering data flows, schemas, dashboards and operational
runbooks

Skills & Experience:
Strong hands-on experience building streaming data pipelines with Kafka
(producers/consumers, schema registry, Kafka Connect, KSQL/KStreams)
Experience with OpenShift / Kubernetes telemetry, including OpenTelemetry and
Prometheus
Proven capability integrating telemetry into Splunk
(HEC, Universal Forwarders, sourcetypes, CIM, dashboards, alerting)
Solid data engineering skills in Python (or similar) for ETL/ELT, enrichment and
validation

Please apply for immediate interview!

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Skills: OCP, Ansible, IaC

We are seeking an experienced OpenShift Architecture and Migration Design Specialist to lead the design, planning, and execution of OpenShift architectures and migration strategies. The ideal candidate will have expertise in designing robust, scalable, and secure OpenShift environments, as well as creating and implementing migration plans for transitioning workloads and applications to OpenShift. Experience with VMware and Pure Storage is essential to ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure.________________________________________Key Responsibilities:1.Architecture Design:oDesign the target architecture for OpenShift, including cluster topology, networking, and storage solutions.oDefine and implement best practices for OpenShift cluster setup, including multi-zone and multi-region deployments.oEnsure the architecture supports high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery.2.Migration Design and Optimization:oAssess existing infrastructure, applications, and workloads to determine migration readiness.oDevelop detailed migration plans, including strategies for containerization, workload transfer, and data migration.oImplement migration processes, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to business operations.oIdentify and mitigate risks associated with the migration process.3.VMware and Pure Storage Integration design:oDesign and implement OpenShift solutions that integrate seamlessly with VMware virtualized environments.oLeverage VMware tools (e.g., vSphere, vCenter, NSX) to optimize OpenShift deployments.oConfigure and manage Pure Storage solutions (e.g., FlashArray, FlashBlade) to provide high-performance, scalable storage for OpenShift workloads.oEnsure compatibility and performance optimization between OpenShift, VMware, and Pure Storage.4.CI/CD Pipelines and DevOps Workflows:oDesign and implement CI/CD pipelines tailored for the OpenShift environment.oIntegrate DevOps workflows with OpenShift-native tools and third-party solutions.oAutomate deployment, scaling, and monitoring processes to streamline application delivery.5.Scalability and Security:oEnsure the architecture and migration plans are scalable to meet future growth and workload demands.oImplement security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), network policies, and encryption.oConduct regular security assessments and audits to maintain compliance with organizational standards.6.Collaboration and Documentation:oWork closely with development, DevOps, and operations teams to align architecture and migration plans with business needs.oProvide detailed documentation of the architecture, migration strategies, workflows, and configurations.oOffer technical guidance and training to teams on OpenShift architecture, migration, and best practices.________________________________________Required Skills and Qualifications:Strong experience in designing and implementing OpenShift architectures and migration strategies.In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes, containerization, and orchestration.Expertise in VMware tools and technologies (e.g., vSphere, vCenter, NSX).Hands-on experience with Pure Storage solutions (e.g., FlashArray, FlashBlade).Expertise in networking concepts (e.g., ingress, load balancing, DNS) and storage solutions (e.g., persistent volumes, dynamic provisioning).Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Github, ArgoCD) and DevOps workflows.Strong understanding of high availability, scalability, and security principles in cloud-native environments.Proven experience in workload and application migration to OpenShift or similar platforms.Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform).Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.________________________________________Preferred Qualifications:OpenShift certifications (e.g., Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration).Experience with multi-cluster and hybrid cloud OpenShift deployments.Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., oTel, Grafana, Splunk stack).Knowledge of OpenShift Operators and Helm charts.Experience with large-scale migration projects.

Your new company
Our client is a global leader in technology consulting, digital transformation, and engineering services. With a strong focus on innovation and cutting-edge solutions, they partner with major organisations across multiple sectors to solve complex challenges and drive sustainable growth. Known for their collaborative culture and commitment to continuous learning, they empower teams to experiment, create, and deliver impactful results. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that blends deep industry expertise with modern technology to shape the future of digital services

Your new role
We are seeking a Lead Data Engineering Consultant with proven experience in leading and developing data engineering platforms. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on expertise in the following areas:

• Extensive enterprise experience with Hadoop, Spark, and Splunk.
• Proficiency in object-oriented and functional scripting, particularly in Python.
• Skilled in handling raw, structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data (SQL and NoSQL).
• Experience integrating large, disparate datasets using modern tools and frameworks.
• Strong background in building and optimizing ETL/ELT data pipelines.
• Familiarity with source control and implementing Continuous Integration, Delivery, and Deployment via CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience supporting and collaborating with BI and Analytics teams in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to pair program and work effectively with other engineers.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban is a plus.
• Comfortable representing the team in standups and problem-solving sessions.
• Capable of driving the creation of technical test plans and maintaining records, including unit and integration tests, within automated test environments to ensure high code quality.
• Promote SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) culture by addressing challenges through data engineering.
• Ensure service resilience, sustainability, and adherence to recovery time objectives for all delivered software solutions.

What you need to do now

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Location: Sheffield / Rotherham

Salary: £16.50-£19.00 per hour (DOE) + Overtime + Door to Door pay

Hours: 40 hours per week (8am-5pm, 1 hour unpaid breaks)

Workshop & Field-Based Role

We are working with a well-established plant machinery business known for supplying and maintaining a wide range of heavy equipment across South Yorkshire. With strong long-term client relationships and a growing service department, they take pride in offering high-quality maintenance, breakdown support and efficient customer service.

Due to an upcoming retirement within the engineering team, we are now supporting them in the search for a Field Service / Breakdown Engineer. The role offers a varied mix of workshop-based repairs and field service work, primarily focused on rollers, with the opportunity to work on a broader range of heavy plant machinery.

Engineers are supported with a company vehicle, paid door-to-door when attending planned callouts, and a stable working environment with little to no on-call demand.

Role Overview

Carry out diagnosis, repair, and routine maintenance on rollers and other heavy plant machinery.
Work both in the workshop and out on customer sites using a fully equipped company van.
Respond to planned breakdowns and provide efficient on-site solutions.
Liaise with the service office and customers to ensure smooth job completion.
Maintain accurate service records and uphold high safety standards.
Represent the company positively on-site, providing reliable and professional support.
Occasional planned evening or night breakdown cover (rare - none within the last 8 months).
Travel to and from the workshop is permitted using the company van (no personal use).Requirements

Experience working on rollers and/or heavy plant machinery (essential).
Strong fault-finding and hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical diagnostic skills.
Ability to work independently and manage planned daily workloads.
Willingness to support additional hours/overtime when required (e.g., extended travel on long days).
Full UK driving licence.
Good communication skills and customer-focused attitude.Salary & Benefits

£16.50-£19.00 per hour, depending on experience.
40-hour week with overtime available.
Door-to-door pay for planned field service jobs.
Company vehicle for work use (including travel to/from workshop).
Long-term role with stable workload due to replacement of a retiring engineer.
Supportive team and a company known for retaining staff.
No on-call rota, just occasional planned cover when needed.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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Job Title: Resilience Vulnerability Management Lead
Contract Length: 10 months (initial)
Location: Sheffield Hybrid
Sector: Financial Services
IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Overview

We are working with a leading financial services organisation to recruit an experienced Resilience Vulnerability Management Lead for an initial 10-month contract. This role is critical to supporting the organisations Operational Resilience and Vulnerability Management objectives, ensuring Important Business Services (IBS) are resilient, well-governed, and compliant with internal standards and regulatory expectations.

You will work in a hybrid model from Sheffield, collaborating closely with IT Service Owners, Service Sustainability Leads, and senior stakeholders across technology and the business.

Key ResponsibilitiesResilience Assessment (TRVA)

• Lead resilience assessments (TRVA) for multiple IBS applications across front-office and back-office environments
• Ensure alignment with internal operational resilience standards
• Review architecture documents and application artefacts, leveraging data from enterprise platforms
• Pre-fill vulnerability questionnaires, identify gaps or issues, and facilitate workshops with IT Service Owners to resolve findings
• Analyse metrics and operational data (e.g. incident logs) to identify resilience weaknesses and improvement opportunities
• Drive timely sign-off of assessments by all required stakeholders
• Consolidate findings into clear, comprehensive reports with actionable remediation recommendations
• Raise identified vulnerabilities in line with governance requirements
• Contribute to executive-level summaries and participate in stakeholder presentations

Vulnerability Management

• Manage the end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle, including:

  • Creation and approval
  • Tolerance assessments
  • Progress tracking and reporting
  • Remediation and closure governance
  • Closure pack preparation, QA, approval, and final closure

• Conduct control reviews outside standard assessments and raise vulnerabilities where required

• Work closely with IT Service Owners to capture risk, impact, severity, mitigation, and remediation plans

• Partner with Service Sustainability Leads and IT Service Owners to collect Evergreening details

• Ensure Impact Assessments are completed for all vulnerabilities and severity records are kept up to date

• Support other Lines of Business with tolerance assessments for MSS-owned applications

• Analyse weekly vulnerability reports to identify new risks impacting Important Business Services and drive them through assessment processes

• Ensure remediation actions are accurately reflected in golden source systems

• Prepare high-quality closure packs with supporting evidence

• Produce Risk & Control Management Meeting packs and stakeholder reports

• Represent the team in governance forums when required

• Contribute inputs to consolidated CIB-level reporting

• Participate in vulnerability portal feature testing, providing feedback and backlog requirements

• Actively contribute to daily and weekly Operational Resilience and Vulnerability Management forums

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience)

• Proven experience in operational resilience, risk management, or vulnerability management within a large financial institution

• Strong understanding of:

  • Operational resilience frameworks
  • Vulnerability lifecycle management
  • Regulatory and governance requirements

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex assessments across multiple applications and stakeholders

Key Capabilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• High attention to detail and strong commitment to quality
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment
• Confident stakeholder manager with experience driving cross-functional outcomes

Whats on Offer

• Competitive inside IR35 day rate
• Long initial contract (10 months) with potential extension
• Hybrid working model in Sheffield
• Opportunity to play a key role in strengthening operational resilience within a major financial services organisation

If you are an experienced Resilience or Vulnerability Management Lead looking for your next contract role, wed be keen to hear from you.

Job Title: OpenShift Architect
Location: Sheffield, UK (2-3 Days Onsite)
Job Type: Contract Inside IR35 Role

This is a hybrid architect/engineer role requiring deep, hands-on expertise across the OpenShift platform.
The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, building, and embedding enterprise solutions and business processes on our new OpenShift platform.
You will work closely with technical and business stakeholders to shape platform capabilities, enable application teams, and ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, architect, and implement enterprise-grade solutions on Red Hat OpenShift.
Lead the development and rollout of business and technical processes on the OpenShift platform.
Provide hands-on engineering support for platform build, configuration, and optimisation.
Define platform standards, patterns, and best practices. Support application onboarding, containerisation, and migration to OpenShift.
Design and implement CI/CD and GitOps pipelines. Implement security, governance, and compliance controls across the platform.
Optimise platform performance, availability, and scalability. Collaborate with product owners, developers, and operations teams.
Troubleshoot complex platform and infrastructure issues. Produce and maintain technical documentation and architecture artefacts.

Required Skills:

Experience Strong experience as an OpenShift Architect or Senior OpenShift Engineer.
Deep knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift (OCP) architecture, installation, and operations. Strong hands-on Kubernetes expertise.
Experience designing and building enterprise container platforms.
Solid experience with CI/CD and GitOps tools (ArgoCD, Tekton, Jenkins, GitHub/GitLab). Experience with container technologies (Docker, Podman, Helm

Machine Learning Developer (Document AI & NLP)

Duration:6-month contract (FTC/Subcon) role

Hybrid 3 days onsite

Location:Sheffield

The Role

You will design and build Python-based ML and OCR components, taking ownership of the full lifecycle-from initial requirement gathering with stakeholders to deployment and production support.

Core Responsibilities

• Model Development: Build and iterate on models for content extraction and classification.
• End-to-End Delivery: Support the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including testing, deployment, and API resilience.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Product Managers and technical teams to translate business needs into scalable AI solutions.
• Innovation: Continuously test and improve existing features using traditional ML and Generative AI.

Technical Requirements

Mandatory Skills:

• Azure Machine Learning: Proven experience within the Azure ecosystem.
• Document AI: Strong background in Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) using both traditional and Generative AI (specifically open-source models).
• Python Expert: Deep proficiency in Python for production-level Machine Learning and NLP.

Frameworks & Tools:

• ML/DL: TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face.
• Processing: OpenCV, Spacy, Regex, and OCR technologies.
• DevOps/Security: Experience delivering secure, resilient code and managing APIs.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of PostgreSQL for data management.
• Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure CLI, and Azure DevOps.
• Experience in high-cadence production environments.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Your new company Working for a globally renowned bank. Your new role Lead the design, planning and execution of OpenShift architecture and migration strategies. This includes designing scalable, secure and resilient OpenShift platforms and planning migrations from existing infrastructure. Expertise with VMware and Pure Storage is essential. What you’ll need to succeed Strong experience delivering OpenShift architectures and migration programmes. Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, containerisation and orchestration. Hands-on VMware experience (vSphere, vCenter, NSX). Experience with Pure Storage products (FlashArray, FlashBlade). Expertise in networking, persistent storage and cluster operations. Strong CI/CD experience (Jenkins, GitHub, ArgoCD). Proficiency in automation/scripting (Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform). Strong communication and problem‑solving skilWhat you’ll get in return Flexible working options available. What you need to do now If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Data Engineer (Contract) 9+ Month Contract based in Sheffield £395 - £442 per day InsideIR35 BPSS clearance required - candidates must be eligible My client is seeking a Data Engineer to design and operate large-scale telemetry and observability data pipelines within a modern OpenShift and Kafka ecosystem. This role is central to enabling proactive, Level 4 observability, delivering high-quality metrics, logs, and traces to support platform reliability, operational insight, and automation. Responsibilities: * Design, implement and maintain scalable data pipelines to ingest and process OpenShift telemetry (metrics, logs, traces) * Stream telemetry through Kafka (producers, topics, schemas) and build resilient consumer services for enrichment and transformation * Engineer multi-tenant observability data models, ensuring data lineage, quality controls and SLAs across streaming layers * Integrate processed telemetry into Splunk for dashboards, analytics, alerting and operational insights * Implement schema management and governance using Avro/Protobuf, including versioning and compatibility strategies * Build automated validation, replay and backfill mechanisms to ensure data reliability and recovery * Instrument services using OpenTelemetry, standardising tracing, metrics and structured logging * Apply LLMs to enhance observability, such as query assistance, anomaly summarisation and runbook generation * Collaborate with Platform, SRE and Application teams to align telemetry, alerts and SLOs * Ensure pipelines meet security, compliance and best-practice standards * Produce clear documentation covering data flows, schemas, dashboards and operational runbooks Skills & Experience: * Strong hands-on experience building streaming data pipelines with Kafka (producers/consumers, schema registry, Kafka Connect, KSQL/KStreams) * Experience with OpenShift / Kubernetes telemetry, including OpenTelemetry and Prometheus * Proven capability integrating telemetry into Splunk (HEC, Universal Forwarders, sourcetypes, CIM, dashboards, alerting) * Solid data engineering skills in Python (or similar) for ETL/ELT, enrichment and validation Please apply for immediate interview! CBSbutler is operating and advertising as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for interim / contract / temporary positions. CBSbutler is an Equal Opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds

Job Title: Senior Generative AI Architect (Agentic AI & GCP) Location: Sheffield, UK (Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite/Week) Contract Duration: 6-9 Months Role Type: FTE or Contractor The Opportunity We are seeking a high-level AI Tech Lead / Architect to drive a major digital transformation for a Tier-1 Global Financial Institution. This is not a standard chatbot project. You will be responsible for architecting “Agentic AI” solutions-designing autonomous multi-agent systems that can orchestrate complex workflows, communicate with one another, and integrate securely with enterprise banking systems. Key Responsibilities Agentic AI Architecture: Architect end-to-end GenAI solutions using Google Cloud Platform (GCP), specifically leveraging Vertex AI APIs and the Agent Development Kit (ADK). Multi-Agent Ecosystems: Design architectures that support Agent-to-Agent (A2A) communication, orchestration, and collaboration across diverse business functions. LLM Strategy & RAG: Define model selection, fine-tuning strategies, and build Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines to ensure contextual accuracy and reduced hallucinations. Context Engineering: Establish frameworks for memory retention using embedding stores, Vector Databases, and persistence strategies. Integration: Architect prompt management and function-calling layers to seamlessly integrate AI agents with backend APIs, microservices, and UI/UX layers. Governance & Compliance: Implement strict observability and governance frameworks to ensure all GenAI deployments meet enterprise data security and regulatory standards. Skills & Requirements Mandatory: Proven experience in Application Architecture Tech Stack: Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Vertex AI, and Gemini Models. AI Frameworks: Strong hands-on experience with LangChain, Vector Databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, etc.), and LLMOps tools. Domain: Experience delivering AI/GenAI use cases within Banking or highly regulated industries is a significant pluWhy Apply? Work on the cutting edge of Agentic AI and Multi-agent orchestration. Lead the architectural strategy for a massive enterprise-scale deployment. Hybrid working model based in Sheffield. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Role Title: PMO Manager

Duration: contract to run until 27/11/2026

Location: Sheffield, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite

Rate: up to 407.64 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose / summary

PMO manager with experience of Business case support/definition

Background

• C-Suite level facing within the bank, MD level and above, working with this level of stakeholder is essential
• Must be able to demonstrate experience facing off against this level of stakeholder/ Delivery assurance
• Managed a portfolio/background of running small portfolio
• This is a portfolio level engagement, understanding and collating the ask and information is crucial
• Ask the tough questions
• Flag and manage risks issues, blockers/Escalation
• Strong Excel and reporting skills (VB / Macros experience)
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to work at pace
• Able to produce high quality work, the expectations of quality are very high
• Comfortable in an ever changing environment
• Strong Microsoft office skills, excel and powerpoint in particular
• Data Analysis: Strong ability to analyse project data, including performance metrics, financial data, and resource utilization.
• Report Generation: Expertise in creating detailed and high-quality reports that provide insights into project status, performance, and outcomes.
• Dashboard Development: Proficiency in using reporting tools and software to create interactive and visual dashboards for stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at c-suite level, understanding their needs and presenting information in a clear and concise manner.
• Presentation Skills: Skilled in presenting complex data and insights in an easily understandable way, tailored to different audiences. Be able to understand complex data that you are presenting in order to face questions/challenges from C-Suite level stakeholders.
• Documentation: Proficiency in documenting processes, methodologies, and project statuses in a clear and structured format

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

3 days a week in London
Initial 6-month Contract
600 - 700 p/day Inside IR35

We’re recruiting for a Global IT Services Provider seeking a Solution Architect to design end-to-end technical solutions aligned to operational resilience regulations and internal frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create resilience-focused HLDs/LLDs aligned with enterprise architecture and cloud strategy
• Translate Operational Resilience and DORA requirements into actionable designs
• Act as a design authority for resilience initiatives, reviewing and approving technical designs
• Provide architectural input into programmes including technology modernisation, cloud migration and system decommissioning
• Documentation & Reporting

Requirements:

• 6+ years as a Solution Architect with proven experience working in a large enterprise bank within the past 3 years’ (essential)
• Strong experience with hybrid cloud (AWS/Azure + on-prem), data centres, ServiceNow CMDB, and container platforms (OpenShift/Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of operational resilience frameworks, RTO/RPO, backup/DR, and dependency mapping.
• Knowledge of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is highly desirable
• TOGAF Certified

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Hybrid 60% office-40% Remote - Sheffield
Duration: 27/11/2026
Rate 349
MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA

Role Description:
Why join us? (Overview of Dept./Function) This role sits within a large financial services technology environment and will work closely with technology control owners, platforms, data and engineering teams to help design, build, and transform the Controls environment.
The Opportunity: (Brief Overview of the Role)
The role holder will be a vital link between control operators/teams (who will be driving new requirements), application engineering teams and, where required, appropriate clients architects.
We are looking for a highly effective delivery-focused contractor who can work autonomously, communicate effectively across teams, and operate comfortably within complex, regulated enterprise environments. Experience in delivering data focused and technical solutions would be highly beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Control Owners and Control Operators to gather, review and optimize business requirements.
• Support the production of detailed specifications to allow business requirements to be understood and delivered by the engineering team.
• Bridge and minimize the gap between non-technical teams, engineering and a variety of end users for the whole project life cycle, to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant internal control standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Acquire & maintain knowledge in various areas of Technology Controls and actively participate in knowledge sharing.
• Support delivery through the entire life cycle of the project.

What you will need to succeed in the role: (Minimum Qualification and Skills Required)

• Strong problem-solving and data analytical skills.
• Ability to understand complex data, relationships, and process logic
• Understanding of commonly used technologies (including databases, server infrastructure, user interface technologies and design)
• Initiative and proactiveness, particularly in problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly
• Courage and ability to challenge the status-quo.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Quick learning, team player and strong interpersonal/social skills to build and maintain cordial

What additional skills will be good to have? (List out good to have skills and certifications)

• Any experience with the following will be beneficial but is not critical:
• Previous exposure to technology risk and controls data, tools, or processes
• Basic knowledge on AGILE and Dev-Ops methodology.

3 days a week in London
Initial 6-month Contract
500 - 600 p/day Inside IR35

We’re recruiting for a Global IT Services Provider seeking a Business Analyst to support operational resilience initiatives within a large enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather, analyse, and document business requirements related to Operational Resilience and DORA.
• Support the identification of Important Business Services (IBS) and the mapping of supporting processes and dependencies.
• Work with business and technology stakeholders to assess resilience gaps and define improvement actions.
• Support resilience scenario testing and validation activities.
• Produce clear, governance-ready documentation for senior stakeholders and regulatory purposes.

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience as a Business Analyst with proven experience working in a large enterprise environment within the past 3 years (essential).
• Experience working on Operational Resilience, Business Continuity, or regulatory change initiatives.
• Knowledge of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is highly desirable
• Strong stakeholder engagement and documentation skills.

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: M365 Backup Design Architect

Location: Sheffield/Hybrid (3 days per week on site)

Rate: 558 per day inside ir35

Contract: 11 months+

I am looking for a M365 Backup Design Architect, you will be responsible for the overall architecture and strategy for Rubrik M365 backup implementation across HSBC’s enterprise tenant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define end-to-end backup architecture for Microsoft 365 workloads (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams).
• Design high-availability and recovery strategies.
• Ensure compliance with HSBC security and regulatory standards.
• Capacity planning for 350k users and petabyte-scale data.
• Integrate Rubrik with existing HSBC infrastructure and identity management.
• Provide technical leadership and governance throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Skills:

• 8-10+ years in Microsoft 365, with proven delivery of Tenant backups enterprise scale.
• Deep expertise in Rubrik Enterprise Backup solutions (or other tenant backup software).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 architecture and APIs.
• Experience with large-scale enterprise deployments.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (GDPR, financial regulations).
• Excellent stakeholder communication and documentation skills

If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to reply to this advert or call me on (phone number removed).

Many thanks,

Machine Learning Developer (Document AI & NLP)

Duration:6-month contract (FTC/Subcon) role

Hybrid 3 days onsite

Location:Sheffield

The Role

You will design and build Python-based ML and OCR components, taking ownership of the full lifecycle-from initial requirement gathering with stakeholders to deployment and production support.

Core Responsibilities

• Model Development: Build and iterate on models for content extraction and classification.
• End-to-End Delivery: Support the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including testing, deployment, and API resilience.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Product Managers and technical teams to translate business needs into scalable AI solutions.
• Innovation: Continuously test and improve existing features using traditional ML and Generative AI.

Technical Requirements

Mandatory Skills:

• Azure Machine Learning: Proven experience within the Azure ecosystem.
• Document AI: Strong background in Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) using both traditional and Generative AI (specifically open-source models).
• Python Expert: Deep proficiency in Python for production-level Machine Learning and NLP.

Frameworks & Tools:

• ML/DL: TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face.
• Processing: OpenCV, Spacy, Regex, and OCR technologies.
• DevOps/Security: Experience delivering secure, resilient code and managing APIs.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of PostgreSQL for data management.
• Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure CLI, and Azure DevOps.
• Experience in high-cadence production environments.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Senior Generative AI Architect (Agentic AI & GCP)

Location: Sheffield, UK (Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite/Week)

Contract Duration: 6-9 Months

Role Type: FTE or Contractor

The Opportunity

We are seeking a high-level AI Tech Lead / Architect to drive a major digital transformation for a Tier-1 Global Financial Institution.

This is not a standard chatbot project. You will be responsible for architecting “Agentic AI” solutions-designing autonomous multi-agent systems that can orchestrate complex workflows, communicate with one another, and integrate securely with enterprise banking systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Agentic AI Architecture: Architect end-to-end GenAI solutions using Google Cloud Platform (GCP), specifically leveraging Vertex AI APIs and the Agent Development Kit (ADK).

• Multi-Agent Ecosystems: Design architectures that support Agent-to-Agent (A2A) communication, orchestration, and collaboration across diverse business functions.

• LLM Strategy & RAG: Define model selection, fine-tuning strategies, and build Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines to ensure contextual accuracy and reduced hallucinations.

• Context Engineering: Establish frameworks for memory retention using embedding stores, Vector Databases, and persistence strategies.

• Integration: Architect prompt management and function-calling layers to seamlessly integrate AI agents with backend APIs, microservices, and UI/UX layers.

• Governance & Compliance: Implement strict observability and governance frameworks to ensure all GenAI deployments meet enterprise data security and regulatory standards.

• Skills & Requirements

• Mandatory: Proven experience in Application Architecture

• Tech Stack: Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Vertex AI, and Gemini Models.

• AI Frameworks: Strong hands-on experience with LangChain, Vector Databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, etc.), and LLMOps tools.

• Domain: Experience delivering AI/GenAI use cases within Banking or highly regulated industries is a significant pluWhy Apply?

• Work on the cutting edge of Agentic AI and Multi-agent orchestration.

• Lead the architectural strategy for a massive enterprise-scale deployment.

• Hybrid working model based in Sheffield.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Oracle DBA - Sheffield - 6 months - Inside IR35

My client a leading Telecoms Company is looking for an Oracle DBA Administrator to join their Enterprise Cloud Services Infrastructure team. The successful candidate will be responsible for incident management and change implementation across key technical areas, with a focus on Oracle Database and MySQL Server technologies.This is a hybrid role with flexibility to work from either Birmingham or Sheffield.

You will play a critical role in delivering robust technical support to meet customer KPIs and SLAs, while actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives using CI methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert-level support for Oracle DB and MySQL Server within a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Manage and resolve incidents, implement changes, and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Ensure high availability and performance across Client’s database estate, which includes over 1000 databases hosted on 1500+ Servers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain and enhance Legacy and modern database systems.
• Apply CI (Continuous Improvement) practices to identify inefficiencies and drive operational enhancements.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong hands-on experience as an Oracle DBA, with a solid understanding of MySQL Server.
• Proven ability to own and resolve technical faults within enterprise cloud infrastructure.
• Familiarity with the latest versions of Oracle and a proactive approach to learning new database technologies.
• Experience working in large-scale environments with complex support structures.

If the role aligns with your experience please apply with your updated CV