Java / Microservices / API design / LLMs / AI / Claude Code / Copilot

Role: Senior Software Engineer

Company: Financial Services

Location: London - Hybrid 3 days per week

Salary: up to £120,000

Join a Service Modernisation team driving AI-first software development in financial services. This is a hands-on role modernising high-impact legacy services while building AI-powered engineering workflows.

What You’ll Do

• Modernise critical legacy Java services using AI-driven analysis and refactoring
• Apply migration patterns (e.g. strangler fig) to deliver clean, modern APIs
• Ship improvements in fast cycles with measurable gains in performance and reliability
• Build AI-powered tooling, including MCP servers and AI-assisted CI/CD pipelines
• Demonstrate how AI transforms developer productivity and code quality

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years’ backend engineering experience (Java)
• Proven experience modernising production systems at scale
• Hands-on use of AI development tools (e.g. Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, LLMs)
• Experience with MCP, AI automation, or agentic AI systems
• Strong understanding of microservices and API design

Java / Microservices / API design / LLMs / AI / Claude Code / Copilot

AI/ML Engineer
London Hybrid
£100k to £140k DOE
SC Clearance is non-negotiable

We’re looking for experienced Software Engineers with a proven track record of delivering real-world impact. As an AI Engineer, you’ll thrive in ambiguity taking complex, loosely defined customer problems and turning them into high-impact technical solutions.

This is a hands-on, highly collaborative role where communication is just as important as coding. You’ll regularly engage with customers/internal teams, translating technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for a wide range of audiences.

AI Engineers sit at the heart of the product feedback loop. You’ll surface customer insights directly to product teams while also building tailored solutions that address real-world needs.

Your work will span a wide technical spectrum, including:

• Developing data pipelines
• Building custom Back End services
• Creating new UI components
• Installing and configuring hardware

The primary stack includes Python, Rust, and TypeScript on Linux. While this is a hybrid role, being onsite with customers is essential for understanding their environments and ensuring successful deployments so you willing likely be on a 3:2 split.

If you’re interested, please do respond with your most up-to-date CV and I will be calling through applicants in order of receipt.

AI/ML Engineer
London Hybrid
£100k to £140k DOE
SC Clearance is non-negotiable

Data Engineer Newcastle (Hybrid)

Engineer scalable data platforms. Power analytics and AI at scale.

An established global consultancy is looking for a Data Engineer to join its Advanced Technology team. Youll play a key role in building robust, scalable data pipelines that underpin analytics and AI solutions.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with real-time data, distributed systems, and modern cloud architectures.

What youll be doing

• Design and build scalable data pipelines (batch & streaming)
• Work with technologies like Kafka, Flink, Spark, AWS services
• Develop real-time, event-driven data solutions
• Contribute to data architecture and modelling best practices
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code
• Collaborate with analytics and AI teams to deliver clean datasets

What were looking for

• Strong programming skills in Java (preferred) or Python
• Experience with streaming technologies (Kafka/Flink/Spark)
• Knowledge of distributed systems and large-scale data processing
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes)

The offer

• Hands-on exposure to modern data engineering at scale
• Work within a collaborative, innovation-led environment
• Clear progression and upskilling opportunities
• Hybrid working (Newcastle-based)

Requirements: 3+ years experience, eligibility for UK security clearance.

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

As a

Senior Developer , you will design, build, and scale an AI Operations platform supporting Sky and NBCUniversal. You will focus on alert ingestion, correlation, and intelligent automation using full-stack development, machine learning, and Generative AI (GenAI).

What you’ll do

Design, build and maintain full-stack software solutions using Golang and Python, spanning services, APIs and automation components Contribute to the architecture and evolution of Sky’s AI Operations platform, shaping intelligent automation and large-scale operational workflows Develop and operate cloud-native systems on AWS, including automated testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines and environment validation Build reliable alerting, correlation and automation capabilities that support high-scale streaming and live service environments Produce high-quality technical documentation, covering design decisions, configuration, deployment processes and operational runbooks Collaborate closely with engineers, product teams and operational stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable and observable systems Troubleshoot complex distributed systems, identifying root causes and driving continuous improvement across the platform Mentor engineers through code reviews, design discussions and technical guidance, supporting a culture of engineering excellence What you’ll bring

Strong experience in software engineering within cloud or platform environments, ideally with exposure to IaC, observability and automation tooling Proficiency with

Golang and/or Python , alongside experience building APIs, backend services and distributed systems Solid understanding of data technologies such as MongoDB or Postgres, including schema design, optimisation and operational considerations Experience applying

AI, ML or algorithmic techniques

within software platforms, automation pipelines or operational tooling Strong knowledge of RESTful API design, integration patterns and modern automation approaches (including low-code/no-code tools) Ability to create and maintain clear technical documentation and architectural artefacts, supporting knowledge-sharing and change management A track record of solving complex engineering challenges, introducing innovative ideas and influencing technical direction within a team or platform Team overview

You’ll join a globally distributed engineering team working across Sky and NBCUniversal platforms, supporting services used by millions of customers worldwide.

The team operates at the intersection of software engineering, platform reliability, and AI-assisted operations. We build systems that help engineering and operations teams detect issues earlier, respond faster, and continuously improve platform resilience and operational outcomes. Collaboration across regions, disciplines, and time zones is a core part of how we work.

Global Streaming Technology

Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world’s best entertainment, news and sport.

The rewards

There’s one thing people can’t stop talking about when it comes to

#LifeAtSky

: the perks . Here’s a taster:

Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you’ll work

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate . Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Your office space

Osterley

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose . You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Leeds

Leeds is home to two Sky offices; our contact centre and digital tech hub at Whitehall, and our Central Square customer sales centre right at the heart of the city. Our modern spaces, with subsidised cafes and dedicated break-out spaces, provide a balance for our hybrid working teams. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, or stay fit with local gym discounts

We’d love to hear from you

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if , how far, and what next .

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

Software Developer - SC cleared Permanent | Hybrid (willing to travel to Newcastle) | Python | AI | BPSS We are looking for Software Developers with strong Python and AI experience to work at an early stage alongside enterprise architects and senior engineers. You will help research, design and prototype the foundations of a new service, with particular emphasis on automation, integration and intelligent workflows. You will join Peregrine who are supporting a large public sector organisation, starting an ambitious transformation programme focused on modernising how financial support services are delivered. The aim is to explore whether multiple existing approaches can be consolidated into a single, streamlined service. This work is at Alpha stage, with a strong focus on research, prototyping and proving technical and architectural options. This is a hands-on role suited to engineers who enjoy shaping solutions from first principles and working in exploratory delivery phases. The role is primarily remote, however travel to Newcastle may be required for sprint ceremonies and key workshops. Responsibilities: Engineers will contribute to research and development across: Workflow orchestration and process design Web portal options and user interaction patterns Data models and schema design Automation and AI, including AI assisted software development approaches Skills & Experience: Strong experience with Python Experience applying AI or machine learning in practical solutions Focus on automation and system integration Comfortable working in early stage, fast evolving environments (Alpha project experience) AWS Services Active BPSS, SC clearance or eligible for clearance Desirable skills: Experience supporting AI or data driven platforms Knowledge of cyber security or fraud prevention domains Experience working within government or critical national infrastructure environments About Peregrine We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team thats focused on growth, both yours, our clients, and the sectors we support. Youll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary. How Specialist Talent Works As a permanent employee at Peregrine, youll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means youll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. Youll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. Youre not a contractor - youre a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community. Find out more: peregrine.global or check out our LinkedIn page: peregrine-resourcing

Job Title: Solutions Architect (AI and Automation)
Location: Remote (occasional travel to London required)
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 (Depending on location)

Would you like to work for an organisation plays a pivotal role in safeguarding and improving the quality of health and social care services across England. My client plays a vital role in improving outcomes across health and social care by using data, technology, and insight to drive meaningful change. With a strong focus on innovation and digital transformation, they are investing in modern cloud platforms, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to become a truly intelligence-led regulator.

Solutions Architect Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure, and ethical AI and data solutions using Microsoft Azure technologies.
• Translate business requirements into end-to-end solution architecture across AI, machine learning, and data platforms.
• Maintain architectural blueprints ensuring interoperability, resilience, governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead architecture design reviews and provide technical leadership to delivery teams using Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
• Mentor technical teams and promote responsible AI practices, including transparency, fairness, and security.

Solutions Architect Requirements

• Extensive experience delivering solutions on the Microsoft Azure Data Platform (Synapse Analytics, Data Lake, Databricks, Azure ML, Power BI).
• Expertise in modern data engineering approaches such as ETL/ELT pipelines, streaming, APIs, and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures, microservices, and SaaS integrations.
• Knowledge of data governance, information security, and AI ethics within regulated industries.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Backend Python Developer (Azure AI) Location: Remote / Hybrid
Type: Full-time Our client is a fast-growing consulting business building an AI-driven platform on native Microsoft Azure services. They are looking for a strong Backend Python Developer to join their team and play a key role in delivering scalable, AI-first solutions used for business automation, workflows, and intelligent agents. This is an opportunity to work in a lean, high-impact environment where speed, quality, and innovation matter. The Role The successful candidate will: * Design, build, and maintain backend services in Python, writing clean, maintainable, production-grade code. * Develop and deploy AI-powered features using Azure-native services including Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Search, Cosmos DB, Docker, and AKS. * Architect and implement scalable, cloud-native solutions. * Work within tight development cycles — branch, commit, test, and ship via GitHub-based CI/CD pipelines. * Write comprehensive unit tests and contribute to high code quality standards. * Collaborate within agile sprints and contribute to technical design decisions. The Ideal Candidate Our client is seeking someone with: * Strong commercial experience in Python backend development. * Experience building APIs and working with cloud-native architectures. * Solid understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and scalable distributed systems. * Experience using GitHub for version control, pull requests, and CI/CD workflows. * An agile mindset and the confidence to work in a fast-paced, iterative environment. Desirable Experience * Exposure to Azure’s AI ecosystem (AI Foundry, AI Search, Cosmos DB, AKS). * Experience integrating AI/LLM-based services into production systems. * Familiarity with modern development tooling such as VS Code and AI-assisted coding tools. Why Apply? * Work on a genuinely AI-first product with real-world commercial impact. * Join a collaborative, technically strong team with minimal red tape. * Remote flexibility with a culture focused on delivery, ownership, and innovation. If you are a backend Python developer who enjoys building intelligent, scalable systems in Azure and wants to work at the forefront of applied AI, this opportunity is worth exploring

IntaPeople are hiring for a mid-senior level Data Engineer to join a growing digital engineering team working on modern technology platforms. You’ll work alongside an established BI &Data to play a role in an active phase of platform modernisation. The successful candidate will join a small, collaborative team of data engineers and analysts delivering work across the full data lifecycle, from extraction and transformation through to data modelling and reporting. This role sits at the heart of a growing data engineering capability in Cardiff. You’ll be actively involved in delivering high‑quality data solutions, while acting as a trusted reference point for best practice across the team. From shaping and delivering ETL workflows to collaborating directly with stakeholders, your work will help ensure data platforms evolve in line with the organisation’s expanding requirements. You will be working primarily within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, including Azure SQL Server, Azure Data Factory, and Azure DevOps. Required Skills Strong Python experience for data engineering Strong experience working with SQL Server Strong experience working with Azure Data Factory and Azure DevOps Hands-on experience with data lake platforms, Azure Synapse, Databricks, or equivalent experience/skills Experience with tooling’s such as CI/CD pipelines and version control. The ability to lead feature specifications and working closely with key business stakeholders Adopting an AI-first approach to development and being inquisitive to it’s benefits and features Key Responsibilities Reporting into the Director of Data Engineering and working closely with other Data Engineers and Analysts within the business You will be responsible for the Design, build, and maintenance of Python-based ETL pipelines Accounting and leading the SQL development Data lake development within Azure Synapse, working to the organisations architecture standards Meeting with business stakeholders to define requirements and translate them into solution designs Keeping stakeholders informed on the status of data initiatives Producing technical documentation: solution designs, data dictionaries, and engineering runbooks Reviewing and guiding the work of less experienced members of the team Contributing to solution design discussions and architecture decisions Role overview Senior Data Engineer Starting Salary of £55,000 - £60,000 Annual bonus scheme between 10%-20% 25 days holiday allowance (which increases with service) Central Cardiff office location True Flexible working hours Hybrid working setup – expectations are typically 2-3 days per week Private Medical care Company wide trips Group Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness cover Matched pension contribution Cycle to work scheme If you're an experienced Data Engineer looking to make an impact in a modern, forward-thinking team, this is a great opportunity. Please not we do not have the ability to provide sponsorship and candidates must only apply who have the ability to work without restriction within the UK. Interested? Click apply now with your CV or call (phone number removed) for a chat

IntaPeople are hiring for a Low code / Power Platform Developer to join a growing digital engineering team working on modern technology platforms. You’ll join a small, multidisciplinary technology team responsible for designing and evolving the platforms the business runs on. Working closely with a senior low‑code lead, you’ll take end‑to‑end responsibility for features across Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, from initial handover through to release. This is not a ticket‑driven or build‑only position. Each feature you own is yours to shape, from understanding the business problem, through technical design and build, to stakeholder communication and delivery. Strong communication is just as important as technical capability. You’ll regularly translate technical decisions into plain language, run walkthroughs, and keep non‑technical stakeholders aligned throughout the lifecycle of your work. The team is also actively expanding its use of AI tooling, and this role will play a hands‑on part in using AI to improve delivery speed, quality, and ways of working. What you’ll be doing Owning features end‑to‑end, including requirements clarification, technical design, build, testing, and release Working directly with business stakeholders to turn unstructured conversations into clear specifications and user stories Designing and building solutions across Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate Writing and maintaining C# plugins and JavaScript where custom logic is required Producing clear technical designs and documentation that others can confidently build on Collaborating with internal and external contributors to coordinate delivery across workstreams Reusing patterns and components where possible to improve consistency and maintainability Using AI tools to accelerate analysis, design, build, and documentation What we’re looking for Around 2-4+ years’ hands‑on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM Experience with customisation, configuration, Business Process Flows, and security roles Strong Power Automate experience, including integrations with external systems Experience building Power Apps (Canvas and Model‑Driven) Ability to read and write C# and JavaScript in a Dynamics 365 context Comfortable working directly with business stakeholders Able to explain technical concepts clearly to non‑technical audiences An AI‑first mindset, you already use AI tools to think, build, and solve problems effectively Nice to have Azure DevOps (or similar work management tools) Deeper experience using AI tools beyond basic prompting Background in financial services or professional services environments Role overview Low code Engineer / Power Platform Developer Starting Salary of £50,000 - £60,000 DOE Annual bonus scheme between 10%-20% 25 days holiday allowance (which increases with service) Central Cardiff office location True Flexible working hours Hybrid working setup – expectations are typically 2-3 days per week Private Medical care Company wide trips Group Life Assurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness cover Matched pension contribution Cycle to work scheme If you're an experienced Data Engineer looking to make an impact in a modern, forward-thinking team, this is a great opportunity. Please not we do not have the ability to provide sponsorship and candidates must only apply who have the ability to work without restriction within the UK. Interested? Click apply now with your CV or call (phone number removed) for a chat

When you get the opportunity to work in a growing and exciting company, grab it with both hands! This is an opportunity to be real integral on the frontend, working with a small team of like minded people. The roadmap is already set but there is plenty of opportunity to put forward your input into the development.

An ability to develop web applications using updated versions of angular (18+) will be required and the ability to work with a senior .net developer. So much cutting edge technology to get involved with!

Key Benefits:

• Full time Permanent
• 1-2 days a week in the office in Central Newcastle
• Salary from £50-65k
• Good pension and holidays

Responsibilities/Requirements:

• Strong angular or typescript and SQL Server skills
• Ideally some react native or mobile development skills
• An interest in AI and looking to utilise AI in development
• Unit testing and integration testing

If you would like to work for a company who strive to offer the best service to clients and their own employees email me (url removed) or apply online today!

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a specialist in operations and technology solutions for utility-scale renewable energy assets across the UK and Europe. We are recruiting for a Lead Developer to shape the technical direction, architecture, and AI strategy of a next-generation operational platform supporting large-scale solar and energy assets.

The role offers a salary of up to 70k depending on experience, along with the opportunity to work in a highly experienced and growing team within a stable and expanding renewable energy sector.

If you’re a senior developer or technical lead looking to step into a strategic role with real influence over architecture, product direction, and AI adoption, please read on and apply below.

Responsibilities and Duties

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will

• Define and own the platform architecture, technical standards, and system design approach
• Set and manage the technical roadmap in line with operational and business priorities
• Translate business and operational needs into clear, scalable technical solutions
• Lead technical delivery across APIs, data models, integrations, and cloud infrastructure
• Drive the use of AI across the platform, including predictive analytics and asset intelligence
• Ensure AI solutions are secure, reliable, explainable, and fit for operational use
• Lead and coordinate offshore development teams, including task allocation and technical guidance
• Review technical outputs and act as escalation point for complex engineering issues
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD, testing, and releases
• Ensure strong governance across documentation, system reliability, security, and compliance

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following

• At least 3 years’ software development experience, progressing into senior or lead-level roles
• Strong full-stack development skills (e.g. React, Angular, Node.js, Python, Java, APIs)
• Strong understanding of relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL or similar)
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools
• Background in energy, engineering, or asset-heavy industries would be an advantage

Personal skills

We are looking for someone with the following

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to mentor and guide technical teams
• Strong problem-solving ability in complex systems
• Confident decision-maker with attention to quality and detail
• Strong stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical teams

Salary and benefits of the Lead Developer role

• Salary up to 70k depending on experience
• Discretionary Company Bonus
• 25 days Holiday (Plus Bank Holidays)
• Company Pension
• Other company Benefits

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Our client is a UK-based organisation operating in the medtech industry, with a team of around 200 people. They design and manufacture bespoke solutions that improve patients’ quality of life. They are investing significantly in technology and automation to support their next phase of growth. A key initiative is the development of a new digital platform that connects prescription workflows, manufacturing processes, and patient outcomes into a single integrated system. The role This is a hands-on lead role suited to someone who works agentically- using AI systems to plan, scaffold, and deliver complex development tasks, while applying strong engineering judgement to review and refine outputs. As the first dedicated developer on this platform, you will work closely with senior leadership from initial concept through to production delivery, playing a central role in shaping both the system and the future team. Our client is looking for someone entrepreneurial and highly proactive, who is comfortable engaging directly with clinicians and operational teams to understand real-world problems before building solutions. Key responsibilities: Direct AI coding agents across complex, multi-step development tasks, structuring context and taking full ownership of outputs Translate requirements, user journeys, and wireframes into working software Develop across the full stack: front-end interfaces, APIs, data models, and integrations Contribute to architectural decisions (data models, authentication, hosting, security) using senior-level judgement Maintain strong version control and deployment practices (Git, branching, code review, CI/CD) Work closely with clinical, operational, and manufacturing teams to inform product development Support the growth and shaping of the technical team over time Planned technology stack: Front-end: React + TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui Mobile: Capacitor (shared codebase across web and mobile) Offline capability: Progressive Web App (PWA) Backend: Node.js with a single API and multiple front-end clients Database: PostgreSQL Hosting: AWS or Azure with infrastructure-as-code CI/CD: GitHub Actions with per-PR environments Deployment: Docker-based containerisation Authentication: Auth0 or Clerk (TBC) What our client is looking for: Strong full-stack development experience (React, TypeScript, Node.js) Experience designing REST APIs and working with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) Practical cloud experience (AWS or Azure), including deployment and CI/CD pipelines Proven ability to work in an agentic way with AI development tools — structuring problems and critically evaluating outputs Strong understanding of authentication, authorisation, data modelling, security, and edge cases Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders A self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable working autonomously within a small, high-impact team What’s on offer: Scope to shape a growing platform and team 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Flexible hybrid working Budget for AI tooling and productivity tools Interested? Please Click Apply Now We are particularly interested in hearing about: Projects delivered using AI-assisted development workflows Tools you use regularly How your development approach has evolved alongside AI advancements Agentic Software Engineer

£70,000 to £80,000 basic salary per annumplus an excellent benefits package including bonus, pension, 25 days holiday (can buy up to 10 additional days), two wellness days, two volunteering days, healthcare scheme, excellent career development plans (courses & certifications), hybrid working (12 days per week in the office), and more.

Our client, a leading UK law firm ranked as one of the best companies to work for in the country, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their growing AI team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative law firm where the utilisation of AI has become fundamental to their business strategy.

Reporting to the Head of AI & Innovation, and working with a small team of Data Engineers, you will play a key role in building a greenfield hybrid data platform to support firm-wide analytics and client-facing AI products (which the Senior Data Engineer will help to build). The successful Senior Data Engineer will have experience across cloud and on-prem technologies and a keen, demonstrable interest in working with AI.

Essential skills:

• A proven end-end project leader
• SQL
• Python
• Cloud data platforms (ideally Azure / Fabric)
• SQL Server
• Strong, demonstrable interest in AI

This is a rare opportunity to join a law firm where AI is a genuine strategic priority, working in a greenfield environment with the backing to build and shape a modern data platform from the ground up. This role will suit someone who enjoys variety in their day-to-day work and has ideally been involved in the build of a brand-new data platform previously.

If you are interested, please click the apply now button.

Add me on Linked In to stay up to date with new opportunities - searchOllie Cottrilland youll easily find me.

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Data & ML Architect Newcastle (Hybrid)

Shape enterprise AI strategy. Architect at scale. Drive real impact.

A leading global technology consultancy is looking for a Data & ML Architect to join its growing Advanced Technology team in Newcastle. This is a high-impact role where youll define and deliver enterprise-grade data and AI solutions for major public and private sector clients.

Youll sit at the intersection of strategy, architecture, and innovation, leading the design of scalable data platforms and advanced machine learning solutions.

What youll be doing

• Own the end-to-end architecture of data platforms and AI/ML solutions
• Define and influence data & AI strategy at enterprise level
• Design scalable solutions across cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Lead implementation of MLOps frameworks and model lifecycle management
• Architect advanced AI use cases (NLP, LLMs, Agentic AI)
• Drive best practice across data governance, modelling, and platform design
• Engage with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into technical roadmaps

What were looking for

• Strong experience in data architecture & large-scale systems design
• Expertise across Python, SQL, Spark, Scala
• Deep knowledge of AI/ML frameworks and modern data platforms
• Experience with cloud-native architecture and DevOps (Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD)
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and influence technical teams
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills in client-facing environments

The offer

• Work on cutting-edge AI and data transformation programmes
• Access to a global network of experts and training
• Hybrid working (Newcastle-based, 3 days onsite)
• Strong benefits package + career progression pathways

Note: Security clearance required (5+ years UK address history).

Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview
Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance - we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech.

What We do / The Team: Markets Operations Technology is going through an exciting phase of transformation in margin and collateral domain. We are re-engineering our technology estate to achieve world-leading performance and resiliency, enabling new capabilities in advanced execution, global market connectivity, and modernised post-trade, clearing and margin processes. Our ambition is to deliver a seamlessly integrated, highly automated platform that drives outstanding client outcomes and accelerates growth across our global franchise.

Role Overview/What will you do: As Senior Software Engineer in our global technology team, you will be working with a group of passionate engineers who build technical solutions to complex business problems. You will have an opportunity to participate in the whole spectrum of building software solutions, closely working with product teams and users. We expect you to contribute to our vision of building a strong engineering culture within our global teams.

This role is for someone who enjoys solving engineering challenges, has experience in building robust and high-quality solutions, has excellent communication skills and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Key Skills and Experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering field involving software programming or systems engineering
• Hands-on professional software development experience
• Proficiency in programming in mainly Java, React and/or Python
• Strong hands-on experience of building RESTful APIs using popular frameworks like Spring
• Experience of following TDD and clean code principles
• Proficiency with data structures, algorithms and SQL
• Able to independently work in fast paced and rapidly changing environment

Any Beneficial / Nice to have skills and experience:

• Experience of working in investment bank or financial services industry
• Experience of using cloud services such as AWS and distributed systems such as Kafka, Kubernetes, S3, DynamoDB, MongoDB or any other NoSQL database

What we’ll provide you:

By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.

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C++ Engineer - Low Latency Market Data (Greenfield Team)

We’re partnering with a top‑tier quantitative trading firm operating market‑making strategies across global electronic venues. The team is building a greenfield tick‑data and market‑data platform optimised for deterministic latency and extreme throughput.

Role

• Design and implement ultra‑low‑latency market‑data pipelines from exchange feed‑handler to downstream consumers
• Hands‑on development in modern C++23 on performance‑critical hot paths
• Exchange connectivity, feed normalisation, sequencing, and recovery logic
• Deep involvement in latency profiling, optimisation, and systems architecture
• Close work with low‑latency engineers and quantitative teams

Requirements

• Professional experience writing C++23 in production trading systems
• Kernel‑bypass networking (e.g. DPDK, Solarflare/Onload, RDMA)
• Strong background in low‑latency / high‑performance systems
• Solid understanding of Linux internals, CPU architecture, cache behaviour, memory layout, and profiling tools

Nice to have

• Direct exposure to market data or HFT environments

If you’re passionate about microsecond‑level optimisation and market‑data engineering, apply for a confidential discussion.

A leading global investment bank in the City of London is looking to hire a Quant Developer – Credit on a contract basis. This is an initial 6-month contract with the option to extend, paying a day rate in the region of £800 to £925 per day. This role sits within a Quantitative Analytics function, initially aligned to a credit-focused programme supporting the development and improvement of risk models. The focus is on modernising existing models and improving how they are built, structured and maintained, rather than pure front office pricing. The business is going through a broader modernisation programme and is looking for someone to play a key role in that transition. There is also scope to gain exposure to other asset classes and areas of the business over time, as well as the opportunity to move into a permanent role if of interest. Key responsibilities 1. Redevelop and translate existing quantitative models into Python 2. Improve model structure, performance and maintainability 3. Work closely with quants and risk teams to understand model logic and outputs 4. Support testing, validation and deployment into production 5. Contribute to development best practices, including version control and testing Experience required 1. Strong Python development experience within a quant or risk environment 2. Experience working with credit risk, fixed income or similar asset classes 3. Good understanding of econometrics or time series modelling 4. Experience working within financial services, ideally banking 5. Comfortable working across the full development lifecycle Beneficial 1. Experience working with or translating R code 2. Exposure to C++ or working within mixed technology environments 3. Front office or desk facing exposure working with quants or traders 4. Knowledge of derivatives, XVA or broader risk modelling 5. Experience working with modern data platforms or cloud environments This is a strong opportunity to join a well-established team working on a high-priority programme within a global bank, with scope to broaden your exposure beyond credit over time. If you are a Quant Developer with the above experience, please respond with an up-to-date CV.

Software Developer - SC cleared

Permanent | Hybrid (willing to travel to Newcastle) | Python | AI | SC and BPSS

We are looking for Software Developers with strong Python and AI experience responsible to lead the design, development, and operation of data‑driven applications and pipelines in a collaborative Dev and DevOps environment.

The role focuses on writing and improving application code while working closely with DevOps engineers to support automated deployments, infrastructure management, system monitoring, reliability, and scaling. The post holder collaborates with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and users to translate business needs into robust technical solutions, operates and improves production services, analyses data and system issues to identify root causes, and champions engineering best practices. They also provide technical leadership through coaching and mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to continuous improvement across development, delivery, and operational processes.

Responsibilities:

Engineers will contribute to research, development and delivery across:

* Design, build, and operation of data ingest and publishing pipelines

* Workflow orchestration and task scheduling using managed services

* Collaboration with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and users to shape technical solutions

* Production support, monitoring, and continuous improvement of system resilience, stability, and performance

* Data analysis and investigation to identify root causes of defects and operational issues

* DevOps collaboration, including supporting automated deployments, infrastructure management, monitoring, and scaling

* Coaching and mentoring junior engineers and promoting engineering best practices

Skills & Experience:

* Strong experience with Python and SQL

* Experience with distributed data processing and analytics platforms

* Experience applying AI or machine learning in practical solutions

* Focus on automation and system integration

* Workflow orchestration experience (e.g. pipeline or job scheduling frameworks)

* Comfortable working in early stage, fast evolving environments (Alpha project experience)

* AWS Services

* Active BPSS, SC clearance or eligible for clearance

Desirable skills:

* Experience supporting AI or data driven platforms

* Knowledge of cyber security or fraud prevention domains

* Experience working within government or critical national infrastructure environments

About Peregrine

We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team that’s focused on growth, both yours, our clients’, and the sectors we support. You’ll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary.

Find out more: peregrine.global or check out our LinkedIn page: peregrine-resourcing

Amass Technology are looking for a C++ Quant Engineer with strong capital markets experience to join a leading client of a Contract basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimise high-performance C++ systems within a capital markets environment
• Work closely with quantitative analysts and trading teams to implement complex financial models
• Enhance and maintain pricing, risk, and analytics components for Fixed Income and FX products
• Contribute to low-latency, high-throughput system architecture and performance tuning
• Collaborate with distributed teams, ensuring seamless integration into existing workflows
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production systems with a focus on stability and efficiency

Required Experience & Skills

• Strong expertise in modern C++
• Proven experience in capital markets, specifically Fixed Income and/or FX
• Demonstrated ability to work on quant-heavy systems, including pricing models and risk analytics
• Experience developing performance-critical, low-latency applications
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design for high-performance computing
• Experience working in a collaborative, fast-paced trading or financial engineering environment
• Ability to quickly integrate into existing teams and contribute effectively with minimal ramp-up

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with quantitative libraries and financial modelling frameworks
• Experience with Linux-based development environments
• Exposure to multi-threading, concurrency, and distributed systems
• Background in numerical methods or financial mathematics

\* Exeter, Devon (Hybrid-working minimum of x2 days in the office you must be based locally) \* c£55,000 per year \* Plus an excellent benefits package (including Pension, Bonus, Life Insurance, Healthcare, etc.) Skills and Experience: \* Expert proficiency in Python for data manipulation and automation is essential. You must be comfortable writing production-grade code, not just scripts. \* Advanced SQL skills for querying and transforming data from disparate sources. \* Hands-on experience with Spark (PySpark) or similar big data frameworks and working within distributed computing environments. \* Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably Azure (Data Lake, Databricks, Data Factory). \* Experience using Jupyter/Databricks Notebooks for analysis and VS Code for pipeline development. \* Experience working in an agile environment using Git for version control to manage codebases and collaborative workflows. \* Design and implement models and algorithms \* Replace manual Excel and VBA workflows with robust automated python pipelines. You will be responsible for producing insights to ensure they run reliably without manual intervention. \* Translate complex datasets into clear interactive narratives that drive strategic action across all departments. The Opportunity: My client based in the sustainability sector are currently on the lookout for a Data Scientist on a permanent basis. My client is seeking a technical and hands-on individual to drive the evolution of their analytics capabilities. They want someone to help them move beyond traditional reporting. You will be responsible for building reproducible and code-first data products that power their internal decision-making and customer facing features. Finally, you will play a central role in the transition to an Azure-native stack from legacy systems, and this new stack will be utilising Python, Spark and Cloud computing to automate complex workflows. Applications: Please contact John here at ISR to understand more about this great opportunity working as a Data Scientist at the heart of his client’s expansion plans as they undergo a period of continued expansion as a result of increased market share as they release new products and services

Job Title: SC CLEARED Copilot SME - Studio Agents (AI Agent Builder)

Location: Remote
Contract Type: 3-6 Month Contract (with possible extension)

Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Copilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a strong focus on designing, building, and optimizing Studio Agents. This role will lead the development of intelligent AI agents that enhance productivity, automate workflows, and deliver scalable business solutions using Microsoft Copilot technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy AI-powered Studio Agents using Microsoft Copilot and related platforms
• Act as the SME for Copilot capabilities, advising stakeholders on best practices and use cases
• Collaborate with business teams to identify automation opportunities and translate them into agent solutions
• Configure, test, and optimize conversational flows, prompts, and integrations
• Ensure governance, compliance, and security standards are applied to all Copilot solutions
• Provide training, documentation, and ongoing support to internal teams
• Stay current with emerging AI, Copilot, and agent-based technologies

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience with Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, or similar AI tools
• Strong understanding of AI agents, prompt engineering, and conversational design
• Experience integrating APIs, data sources, and enterprise systems
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Teams, SharePoint, Dynamics, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure AI services or OpenAI technologies
• Background in automation, RPA, or workflow orchestration
• Knowledge of governance and security best practices for AI solutions
• Certifications in Microsoft AI, Power Platform, or Azure