Technical Lead - Northampton (On-site) - £75k (DOE)
We have partnered exclusively with a Northampton based client who are currently looking to grow their team with a Technical Lead. This is a hands-on technical role, which will be focused on leading key projects, making architectural decisions, managing integrations, and improving product development.
A key part of the role is to actively drive the adoption of AI across the entire software development lifecycle. For this reason, you are expected to have experience using AI-powered coding assistants, and AI-development tools.
You will be working closely with developers, senior stakeholders, and product teams to ensure secure, and scalable delivery of their internal systems, and customer facing products.
Key responsibilities:
Technical Skills:
Nice to have:
Benefits Package:
If you are a Technical Lead / Lead Developer who’s experienced with the technologies listed above, and you are looking to join a growing company offering a great benefits package, as well as clear progression into technical management, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Please apply now to be immediately considered.
Many thanks,
Elliot
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Within your role asSenior Software Engineerno two days will look the same; with a variety of projects theres always something new to learn. You will be joining an already established and talented team, which is currently 150 strong and comprised of Apprentice Engineers through to Solution Architects. You will be provided a clear, individual career path with full training, support and mentorship as required to ensure you are reaching your full potential.
You will be involved in a variety of projects within the Software Engineering team such as regular stand ups, fixing bugs, project, and design, and supporting junior members of the team. Additionally, you will also be part of sprint reviews and demos, product release cycles and reports, to name a few of your responsibilities.
At Microlise we know the importance of a good work/life balance, so offer flexible working opportunities with a low overtime culture; theres a reason our average length of service is 7+ years! If you are looking for a new challenge and have a strong technical background then we want to hear from you!
Ways of Working:
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Why Microlise?
Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years, and recently became a Publicly Listed Company with shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people.
Recruitment Process
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Lancashire – Permanent – Hybrid
Competitive Salary
VIQU have partnered with a leading organisation seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their Data and Platform Engineering team during an exciting period of cloud and data platform transformation. In this hands-on role, you will design, build, and deliver modern data platforms within a cloud-first, Data Mesh environment, work closely with product managers, architects, and engineers, take ownership of your projects, and mentor junior colleagues, making a real impact on both the technology and the team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the design, development, and delivery of cloud-based data platforms and data products as a Senior Data Engineer.
• Own the full data product lifecycle, from initial design through to decommissioning.
• Build and maintain robust ETL / ELT pipelines using SQL, Python, and modern tooling.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and engineers to solve complex technical and business challenges.
• Act as the go-to technical expert for junior engineers, providing mentorship, code reviews, and quality assurance.
• Produce clear, well-documented solutions for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support CI/CD, environment control (dev/test/prod), and effective change management practices.
• Contribute to cloud platform development, with a strong preference for GCP (BigQuery), within a Data Mesh architecture.
Key Requirements:
• 5+ years’ experience as a Data Engineer with a strong focus on ETL / ELT.
• Advanced SQL and Python development skills.
• Hands-on experience with DBT, GIT, Terraform, Docker, IAM, and Airflow (Composer).
• Proven experience working on cloud platforms – ideally GCP (BigQuery), but Azure or AWS also considered.
• Strong understanding of Data Mesh, Test Driven Design, and Agile delivery.
• Experience with documentation, CI/CD pipelines, and multi-environment controls.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead by example within engineering teams.
• Experience supporting mergers, integrations, or large-scale organisational change is highly desirable.
Senior GCP Data Engineer
London – Permanent – Hybrid
Competitive Salary
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Technical Staffing Resources (TSR) are the in-house agency and master vendor for KBR who are aleading global engineering, construction, and services company.
KBR support the hydrocarbon and government services markets on six continents. Serving their customers through diverse business units, KBR offer challenging assignments on some of the world’s largest and most complex projects.
We are seeking aData Warehouse Technical Leadfor a 12-month assignment, based in Leatherhead, Surrey
On Offer
NB.We can only consider candidateswiththe right to live and work in the UK
Purpose of the Role
For an experienced Data Warehouse Technical Lead to develop, support and evolve a critical on-premise common data environment (CDE) within a wider integrated solution.
The role will involve designing, building, testing, supporting and evolving the CDE, ensuring it receives data from multiple KBR system and Client System sources
Experience and Skills:
Essential:
Desirable:
Core Responsibilities and Duties
Working within the FMI ITIM Team:
Working with the FMI BI/MI Lead
Working with the FMI Technical Product Owner
If the above opportunity describes you, then I would love to speak with you, get in touch 01372 862020
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Machine Learning Ops Engineer
Location: Erskine, Newcastle, Farnborough or London
Candidates must be eligible for clearance
Are you passionate about bringing machine learning solutions into real-world production environments? Do you enjoy collaborating with others to build scalable, reliable systems? We are looking for a Machine Learning Ops Engineer to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working cross-functionally, and continuously developing their technical expertise in a supportive environment. If you dont meet every single requirement listed below, we still encourage you to apply. We value potential, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
Key Responsibilities
Key Skills & Experience
Why Join Us
London / Hybrid Contract SaaS / Product-Led Environment
I’m currently supporting a fast-growing SaaS business with an urgent requirement for an experienced Lead Analytics Engineer / Senior Data Contractor to help drive and stabilise their analytics capability.
This is a highly hands-on role,ideal for someone who enjoys working across data engineering,analytics,and commercial insight ,with strong exposure to modern cloud data stacks and stakeholder-facing delivery.
You’ll be joining a fast-paced environment where data is central to product,commercial,finance,and leadership decision-making.
The Role
You’ll take ownership of analytics delivery across the business,helping to ensure data is trusted,accessible,and directly supports strategic decisions.
Key responsibilities include:
Designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines and analytical datasets
Building and refining SQL / dbt transformation logic
Developing robust semantic models and business metrics frameworks
Delivering high-quality Power BI dashboards and reporting
Supporting cloud data warehouse environments such as Redshift,Snowflake,Databricks,or similar
Driving data quality,validation,and testing best practice
Working closely with product,commercial,finance,and leadership teams
Translating complex data into clear,decision-ready insight
Required Experience
We’re looking for someone with strong hands-on capability across:
Advanced SQL
dbt
Python
Power BI
Cloud warehouse experience ( Redshift / Snowflake / Databricks / Fabric / AWS )
Strong data modelling and semantic layer design
KPI / metrics ownership
Experience in SaaS,product-led,fintech,or scale-up environments
Ideal Background
This role would suit someone currently working as a:
Lead Analytics Engineer
Senior Analytics Engineer
Senior Data Engineer
Data & Analytics Lead
BI / Analytics Contractor
Location
London / hybrid working.
If this sounds relevant,please apply or get in touch directly for more information.
In office working in Whiteley offices - salary to 30k
Stratospherec are proud to be recruitng a new Technical Support / Help Desk role for a top UK Fintech Software company working in their offices in Whiteley, Hants.
This job is working Monday to Friday UK office hours in amazing offices in Whiteley and paying a basic salary up to 30k plus an excellent benefits scheme.
Our client have experienced massive growth across their UK and European customer base so they are looking to expand their Technical Support team who look after their Fintech payments platform.
They are looking for a person with a love of customer service and with an interest in technology, software systems and customer support. No Prior IT experience is necessary but a background in Customer Service and a real interest in IT is!
You will play a key role in supporting their software solutions, helping customers resolve technical issues and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
They will train you on payment technologies, APIs, and operational processes, with the opportunity to progress into a mid-level position as your technical expertise and ownership grow.
Job Responsibilities:
What you will bring to this job:
Desirable
Career Progression Opportunities:
You will be supported through:
If this exciting technical support role is of interest, then please apply with your CV for immediate interview?
Job Title: Technical Operations Manager
Location: EMEA (Stockholm / London preferred) Flexible / Remote
The Role We are looking for a highly motivated Technical Operations Manager to be the linchpin of our creator payment systems.
What You’ll Do
What You Bring
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Data Architect? Visual Storyteller? Power BI Expert?
6Months Contract
London/Sheffield
Hybrid.
Our client-a leading organization within the Operations sector-is looking for a high-caliber Contract Power BI Developer to join their Data Intelligence & Analytics team.
The Mission
You will take full ownership of the Power BI lifecycle, translating complex business needs into high-performance, user-focused solutions. Operating in an agile, fast-paced environment, you will bridge the gap between technical data engineering and executive insights.
What You’ll Be Doing
Your Profile
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South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are looking for a Data Engineer to join our Strategy and Innovation Team.
In this role, you’ll be key to us being able to use our data to understand and improve our performance and integrate services. You’ll figure out data structures and transform that data for other operational purposes and for analytical reporting, working with officers across the Council who use those systems day to day or who need to understand how the services run.
You’ll work in a team advancing the Council’s ability to make the best use of its available data, supporting analysis that strengthens our decision-making, as well as the foundations that underpin them such as cataloguing, data quality management and supporting broader data governance developments.
What you’ll be doing
About You
We are looking for a candidate with a relevant degree or professional/vocational qualification in computer science, data engineering, data science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. You will have proven experience working in a data engineering role using Microsoft Fabric tools, along with the ability to apply a strong understanding of database management, data governance, data security, data quality assurance, and version control in a real-world environment.
The role requires hands-on experience of developing data warehouses, integrating new use cases, and working with Azure SQL or Microsoft Fabric tools, using Python and SQL. You will also bring experience in developing data models to support analytical applications and business requirements, including schema inference and the use of entity relationship and other data modelling diagramming tools. Strong skills in data integration, problem-solving, analytical thinking, and clear communication are essential to succeed in this role.
Closing date: 26th April 2026
Interviews: 28th & 30th April 2026
Why Join Us?
We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.
The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received.
South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Business Analyst
Grade: SO2
Contract: Fixed-term 6 months
Salary: 20.93 per hour
Location: Fareham
Working Pattern: 3 days in office 2 days WFH after initial training period
Vetting Level Required: MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN NPPV3
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join the Continuous Improvement Team. This role plays a vital part in delivering continuous improvement and transformational change across the organisation.
Working closely with operational teams, senior leaders, and external suppliers, you will identify process inefficiencies, gather and document requirements, and apply robust data analysis to support evidence-based decision-making. This is a high-impact role suited to someone who thrives in complex environments and enjoys working at pace on meaningful change initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
As a Business Analyst, you will:
Essential Criteria
Qualifications
Experience & Skills
Desirable
Additional Information
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The Senior Support Consultant will provide expert technical support and solutions for clients within the Technology & Telecoms industry. This role is based in Birmingham and requires a strong understanding of technology systems and customer-focused problem-solving skills.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established medium-sized organisation within the Technology & Telecoms sector. They specialise in delivering innovative and reliable technology solutions to their customers, ensuring high standards of service and technical expertise.
Description
Required Experience & Skills
Technical
Support Experience
Profile
A successful Senior Support Consultant should have:
Job Offer
If you are a skilled Senior Support Consultant looking for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply and become a valued part of this exciting team in Birmingham.
IntaPeople are currently seeking a Junior Data Analyst to join one of our large globally based clients who are expanding their Data team. This role plays a key part in building their centre of excellence for Data Governance, using modern tools, agile methodologies, and innovative approaches to deliver meaningful value across the organisation.
If you re passionate about data, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to help shape a best in class Data Governance function, we want to hear from you. You ll be responsible for building strong working relationships with key stakeholders, SMEs, and business partners whilst agreeing a clear deliverable timeline for Data Governance outputs.
Essential Skills
Key Responsibilities
This role suits someone who is analytical, detail oriented, and curious about how data flows through an organisation. You will thrive here if you enjoy partnering with the business, engineering practical solutions, and helping teams understand and trust their data.
You ll play a key part in shaping how they govern data, automate controls, and how they embed best practice across the entire organisation.
Role/benefits at a glance:
For more information, please call Nathan Handley on (phone number removed).
Please note we cannot offer sponsorship opportunities at this time.
This role is based in South Wales, candidates will need to work on site 3 days per week.
Senior Data Engineer London, Hybrid, 3 days in the office each week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) £70,000 to 80,000 depending on experience Ref: J13073 A growing AI SaaS business, where data sits at the centre of everything they build, is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to take ownership of the pipelines that power their platform. This is an opportunity to work with real world, complex data and turn it into reliable, decision ready datasets used across product, analytics and machine learning. Python and SQL sit at the heart of the role. The Opportunity ·You will design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines that support a fast moving AI platform. You will work closely with product, analytics and machine learning teams to ensure data is accurate, accessible and trusted. ·The business works with large volumes of imperfect and inconsistent data, so you will need to be comfortable handling edge cases, improving data quality and solving complex data challenges. ·The environment is modern and cloud based, with exposure to technologies such as Spark, Snowflake and BigQuery across AWS, GCP and Azure. ·You will also have the opportunity to support and mentor other engineers through collaboration, code reviews and sharing best practice. ·The team is supportive, highly collaborative and values different perspectives. ·Engineers are given the space to contribute ideas, challenge thinking and have a genuine impact on the direction of the platform. Key Responsibilities ·Design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines ·Own data pipelines from source through to production ·Work with messy, incomplete and complex datasets to create clean, reliable outputs ·Improve data quality, performance and reliability as the platform scales ·Collaborate closely with product, analytics and machine learning teams ·Contribute to code reviews, engineering standards and best practice ·Support and mentor other engineers within the team What We Are Looking For ·Strong Python and SQL expertise gained within large scale production environments ·Experience delivering complex data transformation projects end to end ·Experience with Spark, Snowflake, BigQuery or similar technologies ·Exposure to cloud environments such as AWS, GCP or Azure ·Comfortable working with large, messy and evolving datasets ·Experience taking ownership of pipelines and data engineering solutions from design through to deployment ·A collaborative approach with experience mentoring or supporting other engineers If you enjoy building the data foundations behind AI products and want to join a business where you can have real impact, this could be an excellent fit. To find out more, please get in touch. Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. If you know someone who may be interested, referrals are always welcome. For every successful placement, you will be eligible for our referral reward scheme. Datatech is one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies specialising in Data, Analytics, AI and Technology recruitment, and is the host of the Women in Data event
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Application Support Analyst to join a company based in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire which specialises in providing comprehensive workforce management solutions to the Service industry.
The company develops, supplies, and implements workforce management software which includes software to communicate remotely with a field-based workforce using handheld devices, speeding up paperwork and reducing time delays and costs. The company and the software solution it supplies has grown since it started, and this would be an exciting time to join a growing company.
As Application Support Analyst, your duties will include:
The ideal Application Support Analyst will hold the following skills and experiences:
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Role: Application Support Engineer
Location: Fareham (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £28,000 £32,000
Tech Ops Environment | Application Support | API & Software Exposure
Were working with an innovative technology company based in Fareham that develops advanced software solutions for clients across the financial services sector. Due to continued growth, theyre now looking for an Application Support Engineer to join their Tech Ops team.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys troubleshooting complex application issues and working closely with developers to deliver technical solutions. Youll act as a key point of contact for client support requests, ensuring issues are investigated, tracked, and resolved efficiently while maintaining excellent communication with stakeholders.
Youll also have the opportunity to work alongside developers and business analysts on software improvements, testing, and application deployments, giving you exposure to modern development tools and technologies. This makes the role perfect for someone who wants to build deeper experience in software support, APIs, and application infrastructure.
Required Skills:
Nice to Have (Not Essential):
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Overview
We’re hiring a 1st Line Application Support Engineer to join a FinTech product team supporting a high-volume, business-critical financial platform used by global clients. This role sits at the front line of support, handling incidents and service requests, ensuring issues are triaged effectively and progressed in line with SLAs.
The company in question are well-regarded and have been operating in the UK for over 30 years. They believe in giving people space to grow and learn, so this is a great opportunity to leverage your existing expertise whilst learning new skills in a commercial environment.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Required Experience
Nice to have
Benefits
Reasonable Adjustments:
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Hybrid Working with 2 days in Preston, Lancashire or Remote with Travel (Minimum 4 office days) for candidates living 50+ miles from our offices in Preston.
£55-60k DOE + Bonus & benefits - 37 hours a week
A glance at the Role:
The Insights Lead provides expert analytical insight across the Planning & Insights function, transforming operational, forecasting and performance data into actionable intelligence, whilst managing performance and delivery through your team.
The role elevates data maturity, ensures high-quality insight for operational decision making, and acts as the analytical lead for both strategic and tactical initiatives. The ability to tell a story with Data is essential.
A bit about us:
Local Pensions Partnership Administration (LPPA) is a multi-award-winning organisation and one of the UKs leading pension administration companies. We strive to deliver the best experience for over 1,500 employers and more than 700,000 members of Local Government, Police and Firefighter pension schemes, keeping them fully informed about their pensions whilst working closely with employers to continuously educate and support them.
What we can offer you:
Joining us means joining an organisation that puts people first.
Key Responsibilities
What you will bring
Nice to have
South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are looking for a Data Engineer to join our Strategy and Innovation Team. In this role, you'll be key to us being able to use our data to understand and improve our performance and integrate services. You'll figure out data structures and transform that data for other operational purposes and for analytical reporting, working with officers across the Council who use those systems day to day or who need to understand how the services run. You'll work in a team advancing the Council's ability to make the best use of its available data, supporting analysis that strengthens our decision-making, as well as the foundations that underpin them such as cataloguing, data quality management and supporting broader data governance developments. What you'll be doing Lead in the design, build and maintenance of scalable data architecture, including data lakes and data warehouses to ensure reliable data storage and accessibility. Integrate data from business systems and other sources to our data warehouse, using Microsoft Fabric, Axure SQL tools, respective Data Factory pipelines and on-premise gateways. Develop a robust data warehouse supporting an enterprise data model, including designing, implementing and maintaining medallion layer architecture and techniques such as managing slowly changing dimensions and leveraging change data capture. Extract or infer dataset schemas, communicating through structured language and data model diagrams, and convert datasets to alternative data standards, engaging relevant SMEs for input. Be able to translate business needs into the longer-term development of data engineering support, enabling these needs to be met. Provide advice and support to developing the One Team's data maturity, such as data governance developments and unstructured data management. About You We are looking for a candidate with a relevant degree or professional/vocational qualification in computer science, data engineering, data science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. You will have proven experience working in a data engineering role using Microsoft Fabric tools, along with the ability to apply a strong understanding of database management, data governance, data security, data quality assurance, and version control in a real-world environment. The role requires hands-on experience of developing data warehouses, integrating new use cases, and working with Azure SQL or Microsoft Fabric tools, using Python and SQL. You will also bring experience in developing data models to support analytical applications and business requirements, including schema inference and the use of entity relationship and other data modelling diagramming tools. Strong skills in data integration, problem-solving, analytical thinking, and clear communication are essential to succeed in this role. Closing date: 26th April 2026 Interviews: 28th & 30th April 2026 Why Join Us? We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received. South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service
Junior Data Engineer - Public Sector Contract: Initial 7 months (extension possible) Rate: £310 per day, Inside IR35 Location: Remote with travel to Waterloo (2-3 days per month) Security Clearance: SC‑eligible (5 years UK residency required) I am working with a key consultancy delivering a major UK public sector programme and are looking for a Junior Data Engineer / Scientist to join a mixed delivery team building and operating secure, reliable data platforms that support critical public services.This role is designed for someone early in their data career who wants to develop strong engineering fundamentals in a real production environment. The role - a junior, generalist data engineering position. This is an engineering‑led role, not a specialist or senior position. The team is ideally looking for a generalist in their first few years within data engineering or data science, who is building breadth across data platforms, pipelines and operations. You'll focus on: Designing, building and maintaining data pipelines Supporting the operation of data lakes and data warehouses Implementing and improving ETL / ELT processes Using Python and SQL to transform, validate and move data Working with analysts and developers to turn data requirements into technical solutions Monitoring data quality, documenting data models and lineage, and resolving issues Automating data workflows and operational tasks Participating in Agile delivery, sprint work and collaboration Supporting incidents and helping improve platform reliability over time Working within public sector data governance, security and privacy standardsThis role offers exposure to how data platforms are built, operated and supported in a regulated environment - forming the foundations of a long‑term data engineering career. What this role is not To avoid misalignment, it's important to be clear about what this role is not focused on: ❌ Not a Data Analyst role ❌ Not a Power BI / dashboard developer role ❌ Not an insight, reporting or MI position ❌ Not a modelling, ML or research‑focused role ❌ Not an LLM, AI or advanced data science roleWhile you may work alongside analysts and data scientists, this role does not centre on: Building dashboards Producing insights or reports Statistical modelling Predictive or machine learning solutionsThe emphasis is on data engineering foundations and platform delivery. Ideal candidate profile This role is best suited to someone who: Is in their first few years of a data engineering or data science career Wants to build core engineering skills rather than specialise immediately Has hands‑on experience with SQL and Python Understands basic data modelling and ETL concepts Is comfortable learning through delivery in a production environment Is interested in how data platforms work end‑to‑end, including operations and support Is keen to grow within public sector data platforms Who this role is unlikely to suit This role is unlikely to be appropriate for candidates who: Are very senior data engineers or architects Have primarily worked in advanced ML, AI, or research‑focused roles Are specialised Power BI, reporting or MI developers Are looking for a role centred on analysis, insights or modelling Are seeking leadership, ownership of platform strategy, or advanced optimisation workApplications that demonstrate significant seniority or deep specialisation rather than junior‑to‑mid generalist experience may not be progressed. Required skills and experience Your CV should clearly demonstrate: A degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics or similar) Hands‑on experience with SQL Experience using Python, Java or Bash Understanding of ETL processes and data modelling fundamentals Experience with version control (e.g. Git) Comfort working in Agile / DevOps environments Awareness of data security and privacy Eligibility for UK SC clearance Nice to have (but not essential) Exposure to AWS, Azure or GCP Familiarity with tools such as Airflow, dbt, Spark Awareness of CI/CD pipelines or containerisation Experience in public sector or regulated environments Important note for applicants This role is deliberately positioned as a junior, generalist data engineering role. Please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates hands‑on data engineering fundamentals, rather than senior leadership, advanced AI/ML work, or analytics‑only experience. 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)
Senior Software Engineer | Start-up | Fintech | London About the Company Hyre AI is partnering with a fast-growing, well-funded fintech startup building critical infrastructure for modern payment systems. This is a business focused on one of the most pressing challenges in financial services today: helping institutions better understand and assess transactions in real time, reducing fraud, preventing scams, and enabling safer, faster payments without adding friction for genuine users. Their platform sits at the intersection of data, intelligence, and decisioning; combining real-time analysis, multiple data sources, and adaptive systems to bring greater clarity to complex payment journeys. They’ve already gained strong traction with major financial institutions and are now scaling both product and engineering. As part of that growth, they’re hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join a high-calibre team working across backend systems, infrastructure, and product. About the Role As a Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in building and scaling the core systems behind the platform. This is not a narrow feature delivery role. You’ll be working on backend services, APIs, and infrastructure that power real-time decision-making systems in a high-stakes environment. The work spans backend engineering, cloud infrastructure, and product development; ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems with real-world impact. You’ll be working on \* Building and maintaining high-performance backend services using Python \* Developing and integrating APIs that support real-time transaction analysis \* Contributing to scalable cloud infrastructure using GCP and Terraform \* Collaborating with front-end engineers to deliver user-facing features (TypeScript, React) \* Optimising data storage and query performance across SQL-based systems \* Improving system reliability, performance, and observability \* Working closely with product and engineering teams to ship meaningful features quickly This is the kind of role where you’ll gain strong ownership and exposure to both product and system design. Required Skills \* 4+ years of professional experience in software engineering \* Strong experience with Python, particularly in backend development \* Experience with TypeScript and/or React is beneficial \* Familiarity with cloud platforms (ideally GCP) and infrastructure as code (Terraform) \* Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL \* A proactive, problem-solving mindset and ability to work in fast-moving environments \* Curiosity, ownership, and a desire to build scalable, well-engineered systems Nice to Have \* Experience within fintech, payments, or data-heavy environments \* Exposure to microservices architecture and containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes) \* Experience with CI/CD pipelines and testing frameworks \* Awareness of security best practices in modern software development Compensation package \* Equity options \* Hybrid working (London-based, 3+ days in office) \* The opportunity to work closely with a high-performing, early-stage team Why Join This is a chance to work on a genuinely important problem with real-world impact. You’ll be joining a company tackling the growing complexity of modern payments; helping financial institutions better detect risk, reduce fraud, and build more intelligent transaction systems. If you’re looking to deepen your technical skills, work closely with experienced founders, and contribute to a product at an early and high-growth stage, this is a strong opportunity