The Role We are partnering with a global tech and media giant to hire a Senior Data Engineer. You will build and scale the massive data pipelines that track how millions of users interact with the platform across smart TVs, gaming consoles, and major social media apps. What You’ll Do Architect, build, and maintain complex, high-volume data pipelines.
Act as a technical leader to set engineering standards and best practices.
Partner with Product Managers and Data Scientists to turn business requests into reliable data models.
Mentor junior engineers and optimize cloud infrastructure for cost and performance.What You Need Heavy, hands-on coding experience with Scala, SQL, and dbt.
Deep expertise in GCP (Google Cloud Platform) and cloud-based data architecture.
Proven ability to build systems that can process massive amounts of data efficiently.
Strong communication skills to lead projects and align with cross-functional teams.Logistics Location: 100% Remote within the UK.
Hours: Must align with Central European (CET) or GMT working hours.Apply: If you are interested then please apply or share your updated CV on yogeshwari .sen @randstad digital .com with your availability and I will give you a call back to discuss the role further. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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 Leadership & Delivery: Provide strategic and technical leadership across the Software Development team, ensuring the successful deliver of high-quality software and services.
• Architecture & Technical Strategy: Define and evolve the technical architecture to ensure the platform remains scalable, maintainable, and resilient.
• Infrastructure, Platform & Reliability: Oversee the reliability, performance, and scalability of the company’s infrastructure and systems.
• AI Innovation & Technology Adoption: Drive the exploration and responsible adoption of AI and emerging technologies.
• Integrations & Platform Ecosystem: Support the development of reliable integrations and scalable platform capabilities.

Technical Skills:

• C# / .NET
• Microsoft SQL Server
• CI/CD pipelines
• Docker
• Angular
• RabbitMQ
• AI Development Tools

Nice to have:

• Redis
• MongoDB
• REST API Design
• Azure
• Unit Testing Frameworks

Benefits Package:

• Competitive base salary - £65k - £75k (DOE)
• Career Progression
• Flexi-Hours
• Onsite parking
• Exciting, and unique projects

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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Our client is in the Financial Sector and is looking to grow the team with a new Senior Developer. This role can be done remote with weekly meet ups in Central London on a Wednesday. The technology function is around 80 people total and you will work in an Agile team of 8.

Client Details

Our client is in the Financial Sector and is looking to grow the team with a new Senior Developer. This role can be done remote with weekly meet ups in Central London on a Wednesday. The technology function is around 80 people total and you will work in an Agile team of 8.

Description

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications to meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions in a timely manner.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality standards are met.
• Analyse and resolve technical issues, providing effective solutions when required.
• Contribute to the improvement of development processes and methodologies.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in the professional services industry.
• Mentor junior developers and share best practices within the team.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company guidelines in all development tasks.

Profile

This role is a largely hands on coding but there will be an element of mentoring juniors, helping to review code, working with Business Analysts and Product Managers to understand business requirements

Must haves:

• C#
• Azure
• SQL
• Angular
• Mentoring experience
• UK work experience

Nice to haves:

• Certifications
• K8s
• Docker
• Azure Service Bus, Logic Apps, Functions Apps

Job Offer

• Car allowance of 5k
• Private medical
• 25 days + BHS
• Option to buy 10 more holidays
• Matched pension
• Life assurance

ABOUT USWith 30 years of industry expertise, Apogee supports organisations of all sizes and sectors by streamlining their IT needs through a single point of contact. As an independent subsidiary of HP Inc, we have the advantage of being part of one of the world’s leading technology companies, with instant access to the latest innovation all supported by our market leading service operations. Our core values - Integrity, Passion, Courtesy & Respect, Inclusivity, Knowledge, People, and Flexibility - shape our culture and guide our actions. We prioritise ethical business practices, fostering relationships and promoting diversity and inclusion. Our culture allows you to innovate and develop your career with the support of an expanding corporate and progressive organisation. We are looking for inspiring and pioneering individuals, who want to make a difference in their careers as well as in the world around them. We are proud of all our employees, who are at the heart of what we do. If you become part of our journey, everything is possible, and the opportunities are endless. At Apogee Corporation, we believe that true innovation flourishes when everyone is free to be their authentic selves. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every unique perspective is valued and celebrated. We draw on the richness of our differences—across age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, and beliefs—because we know that our collective strength lies in our diversity. Here, your individuality drives our shared success, and we actively encourage you to bring your whole self to Apogee. Please take the time to look at our excellent Trustpilot reviews We have been awarded “Customer Experience Foundation Membership” showing our commitment to excellent customer service. JOB DETAILSHours of work: Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm on a rota basis, HYBRID 2 days home, 3 office - after training As a key member of our Helpdesk team, you’ll provide advanced remote support across print, network, and software services. You’ll take ownership of complex technical issues, collaborate with specialist teams, and ensure clients receive a reliable, high quality support experience. Troubleshoot and resolve advanced technical issues using remote-access tools, covering software, print/scan workflows, networking, and service‑related challenges.
Lead the response to Priority 1 (P1) outages, working within defined SLAs.
Produce clear, structured Major Incident (MI) reports following P1 events.
Act as an escalation point for Level 2 technicians, guiding them through complex cases and progressing issues that require deeper technical investigation.
Mentor Level 2 team members, supporting their development and providing structured feedback on escalations.
Work closely with Professional Services and other specialist teams to resolve multi‑layered or infrastructure‑related incidents.
Ensure clients are kept fully informed throughout the incident lifecycle, including progress updates and planned changes or outages.
Escalate requests that fall outside of scope or SLA commitments.
Contribute to our technical knowledge base, particularly in infrastructure, networking, and solution best‑practice.SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Strong analytical mindset with a natural ability to troubleshoot unfamiliar or complex issues.
Understanding of solution architecture concepts (e.g., load balancing, queue distribution).
Solid networking knowledge (IP addressing, DNS, SMTP, SNMP, IPv4, SMB, WAN, VPN).
Experience with advanced features of print management or output solutions (PaperCut, Equitrac, SafeQ, HA/Clustering). (advantageous).
Confident supporting both Windows and macOS environments.
Ability to research and learn new technologies independently when required.
Background in Document Management Services or similar technical support disciplines such as application support.
Understanding of virtual servers and cloud‑hosted environments.
Familiarity with Microsoft SQL (advantageous).
Comfortable communicating with senior technical stakeholders, including leading remote customer sessions. BENEFITS
Flexible working options
33 days holiday including bank holidays
Holiday purchase scheme
Enhanced family friendly benefits (maternity, adoption, paternity and IVF)
2 paid days off per year for voluntary work to support our local communities
Staff Reward Scheme
Pension scheme
Life assurance 4 x salary
Sponsorship for professional development and memberships
Employee Assistance Programme, including access to a virtual GP and financial wellbeing support
Mental health first aider support programme
Cycle2work scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Eye care voucher scheme
Free flu vaccinations
Employee social events and recognition activities throughout the year
HP Employee discount programmes
Mobile phone discounts Apogee Corporation is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements. We actively support work-life balance and encourage candidates to share any flexibility requirements, which we will do our best to accommodate where possible within the needs of the role and the business. If flexibility is important to you, please include this information in the salary section of your application, after stating your salary expectations, so we can discuss it early in the process. If you have a disability or health condition and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please contact us on

About Matalan

From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here.

We know as a team, we are stronger together we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.

We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please dont hesitate to let us know.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

About the role

Youll be a key member of our Customer Analytics team, using rich data from both digital and physical touchpoints to shape how we engage, retain and reward our customers.

This is a highly visible role where youll act as a confident voice in the business - translating complex data into clear, commercial insight that drives real impact. Youll work closely with CRM, Marketing and Customer teams, helping to deliver more personalised and profitable customer experiences.

Youll also take on a leadership element, guiding analytical direction, influencing stakeholders at all levels, and supporting the development of more junior analysts.

What youll be doing:

• Turning business challenges into analytical solutions, delivering insight that shapes strategy
• Building and automating dashboards and pipelines (Power BI), working closely with Data Engineering
• Using advanced analytics (e.g. causal inference, test & learn) to measure marketing and customer impact
• Driving customer segmentation in collaboration with Data Science and Customer Insight teams
• Leading analytical projects end-to-end, from scoping through to delivery and storytelling
• Building strong stakeholder relationships confidently challenging and influencing to ensure focus on high-impact work
• Mentoring and supporting junior analysts, sharing best practice and developing capability across the team
• Producing clear, well-structured documentation to support reuse and scalability

About You

Youre not just technically strong youre confident, credible and comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels. You know how to bring data to life, influence decisions, and challenge constructively when needed.

You enjoy working in a fast-paced, commercial environment and are passionate about using data to improve customer experience and drive business performance.

Youll bring:

• Strong stakeholder skills confident presenting, influencing and building relationships across the business
• Expert SQL skills, with the ability to write and optimise complex queries
• Experience in customer analytics within B2C retail or e-commerce
• Advanced analytical capability, including causal analysis and test & learn approaches
• Experience with Python (or similar) for more advanced analysis and automation
• Strong data visualisation skills able to tell clear, compelling stories (Power BI preferred)
• Familiarity with web analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics, Amplitude)
• Commercial awareness able to link data directly to revenue and business outcomes
• A collaborative mindset, with a passion for mentoring and developing others
• A genuine interest in customer behaviour and using insight to drive better decisions

Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:

• 20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
• Thrive Recognition Scheme
• Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
• Life Assurance
• Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
• Pension Scheme
• Access to a wide range of career development
• Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join our Data team.

As a leading UK life and pensions mutual insurer with a proud history dating back to 1843, we exist to help people live financially confident lives – protecting their income while they work and maximising it when they stop. Today, over one million members and customers trust us to look after their futures, families and finances.

Joining us means becoming part of a team that puts our members, customers and advisers at the heart of everything we do.
We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive. We are proud to have built a workplace where our colleagues feel welcomed, respected, supported and valued – reflected in our recognition as one of the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.
We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger, so bring your true self and help shape the future of LV=.

You will play a critical role in shaping and implementing enterprise-scale data platforms that support advanced analytics, reporting, and data governance.

This role is offered on a permanent basis with a requirement for regular presence in our Bournemouth office.

Key Responsibilities

•Utilise cloud technologies and programming languages to develop and maintain centralised data platforms that support the business’s operational and strategic needs.

•Collaborate with stakeholders to translate data requirements into actionable requests or build solutions.

•Collaborate with the project manager to coordinate the prioritisation of data requests to meet business needs in the most appropriate and controlled manner.

•Lead the development and improvement of technical data standards and ensure the development of data products are compliant.

•Act as the Data Workstream Lead for change portfolios to provide technical knowledge and design steer to ensure that the proposed solutions fit within our data strategy and design standards.

•Manage and review the work of assigned engineers and offshore partners, mentoring and sharing best practices.

•Ensure all data processes and reports are accurately and appropriately documented and that all data governance and quality processes are followed and continuously improved.

About You

•Strong working knowledge of data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes and programming languages (SQL, Python, PySpark ).

•Experience on Cloud based BI/MI methodology, such as use of Azure, DataBricks , Azure Data Factory and Fabric.

•Proven experience of taking a development lead on work streams within a data centric or technical project.

•Demonstrated ability to apply tools and processes for data security, quality, and accuracy, while implementing best-practice data management, governance, and quality standards

•Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate technical data to a non-technical audience

•Ability to work accurately under pressure in fast-paced environments and prioritise tasks to stay responsive to business needs

•Experience of proactively building and maintaining relationships both externally and internally

Desirable

•Previous experience of working in the insurance/financial services sector

Rewards & Benefits

This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure.

At LV= Life and Pensions, you’ll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We’ll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes:

•30 days’ holiday.

•The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days of holiday.

•An annual bonus scheme based on company and personal performance.

•Single-cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover).

•Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance.

•Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double-match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements).

•Group Life Assurance of four times your basic pay to your dependents (you’ll have the option to increase this to 8 x cover).

•Group Income Protection, if you enrol into the pension scheme and reach 5 years of service.

•Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service for support when you need it.

•Virtual GP service.

•Shared parental leave.

•Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family.

Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold.

Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered.

We’re proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal-opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it’s right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen.

About the Role

We have a new opportunity for a proactive and technical Senior BI Engineer to join our highly skilled Data team.

As a leading UK life and pensions mutual insurer with a proud history dating back to 1843, we exist to help people live financially confident lives – protecting their income while they work and maximising it when they stop. Today, over one million members and customers trust us to look after their futures, families and finances.

Joining us means becoming part of a team that puts our members, customers and advisers at the heart of everything we do.
We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive. We are proud to have built a workplace where our colleagues feel welcomed, respected, supported and valued – reflected in our recognition as one of the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.
We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger, so bring your true self and help shape the future of LV=.

You will lead stakeholder engagement and deliver cloud-based BI solutions by transforming raw data into actionable insights to enable more effective strategic and operational decision-making.

This role is offered on a permanent basis with a requirement for regular presence in our Bournemouth office.

Key Responsibilities

•Lead the BI workstream for change portfolios, providing technical expertise and design guidance to ensure solutions align with the data strategy and comply with design standards.

•Utilise cloud technologies and programming languages to develop and maintain centralised data platforms that support the business’s operational and strategic needs.

•Ensure all BI processes and reports are accurately and appropriately documented and that all data governance and quality processes are followed and continuously improved.

•Collaborate with stakeholders to translate data requirements into actionable requests or build solutions.

•Plan and coordinate the prioritisation of data requests to meet business needs in the most appropriate and controlled manner.

•Manage and review the work of developers, mentoring and sharing best practices.

•Contribute to the development and improvement of technical data standards and ensure the development of data products are compliant.

About You

•Extensive experience in BI development and business intelligence and proficient in SQL, Python, DAX, Power Query (M Language)

•Demonstrated understanding of data warehousing, data modeling (Star Schema, Snowflake), and ETL/ELT processes

•Strong business-facing skills with expertise in business modeling and translating processes into data models, combined with advanced performance tuning for large datasets

•Demonstrated ability to apply tools and processes for data security, quality, and accuracy, while implementing best-practice data management, governance, and quality standards

•Proven experience of taking a development lead on work streams within a data centric or technical project

•Exceptional communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholders and translate technical data to a non-technical audience

•Ability to work in an agile, fast-paced environment whilst prioritising tasks to stay responsive to business needs

•Experience of proactively building and maintaining relationships both externally and internally

•Collaborate with end users to review testing outcomes, provide recommendations, and address data quality feedback

Desirable

•Previous experience of working in the insurance/financial services sector

Rewards & Benefits

This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure.

At LV= Life and Pensions, you’ll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We’ll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes:

•30 days’ holiday.

•The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days of holiday.

•An annual bonus scheme based on company and personal performance.

•Single-cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover).

•Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance.

•Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double-match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements).

•Group Life Assurance of four times your basic pay to your dependents (you’ll have the option to increase this to 8 x cover).

•Group Income Protection, if you enrol into the pension scheme and reach 5 years of service.

•Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service for support when you need it.

•Virtual GP service.

•Shared parental leave.

•Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family.

Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold.

Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered.

We’re proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal-opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it’s right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen.

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Job Title: Java Software Engineer - Public Wifi Platforms

Duration: Initial 3 months with a possibility of extension

Location: Ipswich, 3 days onsite a week

Job description:

About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join the team that develops and operates the UK’s largest Public Wifi network

Our client is seeking a self-starting Java Software Engineer to build and support both new and existing applications, and to play a pivotal role in transforming to a new platform You will work within an agile environment, making a real and immediate impact while collaborating closely with network and architecture teams

Key Responsibilities

Design & Develop: Build new applications and microservices while consistently applying security best practices

Maintain & Upgrade: Manage existing Java applications to ensure security compliance, including upgrading PCI-compliant applications that support credit card and ApplePay transactions

Testing & CI/CD: Build pipelines, develop automated tests, and utilize test-driven development (TDD) techniques to support application code

DevOps & Deployment: Plan and deploy changes to the Public Wifi platform, ensure service availability, monitor systems, and resolve any in-life operational issues or bugs identified during testing

Note: On occasion, this will require some overnight working alongside the test teams

Agile Collaboration: Take part in daily stand-ups, break down work into manageable user stories, and work alongside architects and systems/server teams to dimension and realize production services

Required Skills & Experience

We are looking for a passionate individual who enjoys learning, sharing knowledge, and continuously improving on best practices. You must have a strong desire to deliver excellent operational performance along with

• Strong knowledge of Java 17+ and Springboot 4 frameworks
• Version control using Git
• Gitlab Continuous Integration and Pipelines
• Ansible Automation and Gradle
• Use of Containers and Containerisation

Advantageous / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Understanding of IP networking and RADIUS
• Proficiency in using SQL for Database queries
• Experience with various automation frameworks

If you feel that you are the one for this role then apply today at Prasanna com

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

Joining the team at SC Johnson Professional makes you part of a family company with a deep history in the professional market as a leading manufacturer of skincare, cleaning and hygiene products, and smart technologies. We provide solutions to Healthcare, Clean Industrial, Industrial, Office & Institutional, Hospitality & Travel, and Retail & Entertainment markets.

SC Johnson Professional is a business unit within SC Johnson, a family-owned and led company and leading manufacturer of quality, trusted products since 1886.

Location: Denby, Derbyshire
Function: RD&E
Internal Job Title: Senior Associate, Data Analyst, Sustainability

What s in it for you as our Data Analyst?

• Competitive salary plus bonus
• Company pension scheme (up to 6% employer contributions)
• Life assurance (4 your salary)
• Enhanced parental leave policy
• Free optical & hearing test vouchers
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Remote work available once a week for eligible employees
• Summer office hours: early Friday finish at 1:00 PM
• Employee benefits platform with discounts & wellbeing perks
• Access to employee assistance programmes
• Complimentary fresh fruit & hot drinks
• Subsidised on-site canteen
• Discounted products at our staff shop
• Free parking
• EV charging points at our Denby site (powered by our own renewable electricity!)
• Cycle-to-work scheme plus bicycle storage area
• Save a Space £200 monthly prize draw (earn a ticket every day you car share or don t use a parking space!)
• And so much more!

About the Data Analyst Role:

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the development, maintenance, and ongoing enhancement of the SC Johnson Professional Sustainability Databank and reporting systems. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of sustainability data across key focus areas including Plastics, Chemistry, Carbon, Deforestation, and Waste, enabling informed decision-making and progress against sustainability ambitions.

The role also contributes to the preparation of sustainability reports and data submissions, supporting transparent, credible communication of performance, progress, and impact across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain sustainability data sources to ensure integrity and alignment with evolving business requirements.
• Develop and manage the Sustainability Databank (Product & Product packaging data) and other repositories (e.g., Competitor Sustainability analysis).
• Ensure data availability and applicability to meet the needs of key stakeholders (RD&E, Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance).
• Support project sponsors/managers by delivering project-specific sustainability data requirements.
• Provide input into the creation of the Reporting Portal with self-serve formats and dashboards for easy stakeholder access to sustainability data
• Provide data as directed to meet the needs of corporate, regulatory, and regional requirements
• Maintain analytics tools that provide data for use in insight generation

Experience you ll bring as our Data Analyst:

• Experience in SQL, Excel, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Familiarity with product analytics platforms
• Ability to translate technical data, regulatory requirements, etc into business insights and opportunities
• Bachelor s degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively, translating data analytics outputs into actionable directions

Behaviours you ll need as our Data Analyst:

• Strong attention to detail, with a consistent focus on data accuracy, quality, and integrity.
• A proactive, structured approach to managing complex data sets and evolving requirements.
• Curiosity and problem?solving mindset, with the ability to explore data to uncover insights and opportunities.

If you feel you have what it takes to become our Data Analyst, then please click apply now!

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe Inclusion and Diversity is more than a program. We embed inclusive practices in our day-to-day work, the way we relate to our colleagues, collaborate and make decisions.

We value the collective richness of the differences people bring to the organization, including style, personality, thoughts, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and disability that enables all to bring their full contributions to the organization.

We are looking for a hands-on data professional with expert-level SQL skills to support data extraction, migration, and reporting activity across financial and enterprise systems.

The role will focus on writing complex SQL queries to interrogate, validate, and transform data as part of data migration and integration initiatives. Experience working with financial systems is strongly preferred, with exposure to Workday, Oracle, and Higher Education environments highly desirable.

While experience across multiple systems is ideal, expert SQL capability is essential, as the role cannot be performed without it.

Contract duration: 3- 6 months
location: remote
Duration: 3-6 months
IR35: Outside IR35

Experience requrired:

SQL (expert level)
Financial systems
Data migration

Desirable experience
Workday
Higher Education (HE)
Oracle

Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.

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Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

Senior Automation Engineer
Location: Outskirts of Edinburgh (flexible work pattern and compressed week)
Contract: 12 Month FTC
Hours: 37 hours per week

Overview
We are working with a leading advanced manufacturing and defence organisation seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to deliver innovative automation solutions across complex production environments.

This role offers the opportunity to lead end-to-end automation projects, driving improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety within highly regulated industries.

The Role
You will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of automated manufacturing systems, supporting projects from concept through to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated systems including PLCs, robotics, and SCADA
• Lead full lifecycle automation projects to improve cycle time, cost, and safety
• Program and optimise PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley), robots (Fanuc, ABB, Kuka), and HMI/SCADA systems
• Commission robotic cells and assembly systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g. ISO 9001 / AS9100)
• Integrate shop-floor systems with MES and ERP platforms
• Develop automated workflows and manufacturing recipes (ISA-88 / ISA-95)
• Support data-driven manufacturing through KPI dashboards and reporting
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls or similar)
• Proven experience in industrial automation within manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens S7 / TIA Portal preferred) and robotics
• Experience integrating MES (e.g. Syncade, Opcenter) and ERP systems
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g. OPC UA, Ethernet/IP)
• Experience working in regulated industries such as Life Sciences, Aerospace & Defence, or FMCG

Desirable

• Programming/scripting skills (Python, Java, C++, PowerShell or Bash)
• Experience with SQL, XML, or database systems
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code or modern automation tooling

Job Title: Senior Full Stack Developer (React & C#.NET)
Contract Length: 12 Months
Location: London - 3 Days a week
Daily Rate: Circa 650/Day (Inside IR35)

About the Role
Join our dynamic team as a Senior Full Stack Developer, where your expertise in React JS and C# .NET Core will shine! We are looking for a tech-savvy professional with a passion for building scalable applications within the financial sector. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cloud-native architectures and cutting-edge technologies. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Technical Skills

• Front-end: Strong proficiency in React.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, Redux/RTK, and modern UI patterns, develop framework is essential
• Back-end: Expertise in C# .NET Core, REST APIs, and microservices-based development is essential
• Python (pyspark): Experience with data pipelines and analytics is a plus.
• Power BI: Familiarity with developing dashboards and data models.
• Architecture: Knowledge of microservices, API design, and event-driven architectures.
• DevOps/CI/CD: Experience with Azure DevOps, GitLab, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
• Cloud Platforms: Proficient in Azure or AWS (Azure preferred).
• Databases: Strong skills in SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or other relational databases.
• containerisation: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Develop: Create and maintain full stack applications using React JS and C#.NET Core.
• Build Services: Develop high-performance backend services and RESTful APIs with a focus on scalability and resilience.
• Create UI Components: Craft responsive and modular UI components using React JS and modern JavaScript/TypeScript patterns.
• Collaboration: Work closely with business stakeholders and domain experts in Risk, Regulatory Reporting, and Finance.
• Power BI Expertise: utilise your knowledge of Power BI to develop dashboards and analytical reports.
• CI/CD Implementation: Collaborate with DevSecOps to optimise CI/CD pipelines, ensuring automated testing and deployment.
• Architecture Contribution: Contribute to event-driven and distributed system designs using technologies like Kafka or Event Hub.
• Mentorship: Guide junior developers and foster a collaborative atmosphere within a cross-functional agile team.

Soft Skills

• A strong engineering mindset with a relentless curiosity.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication skills to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• An agile mindset with experience in Scrum/Agile environments.
• Ability to work independently and lead technical solutions from start to finish.

Why Join Us?

• Work on innovative projects that make a difference in the financial sector.
• Collaborate with a talented team in a vibrant environment.
• Enjoy a competitive daily rate and flexible working arrangements.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to exciting projects, apply now! We can’t wait to meet you!

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Job Title: IT Support Assistant

Location: Acton

Salary: Competitive: on application, based on experience and skills

Job Type: Full time permanent - This role will suit candidates looking for long-term employment

About us:

Clearspring is a leading organic food company supplying customers both nationally and internationally. We are looking for an enthusiastic on-site IT support engineer with good communication skills.

About the role:

This position serves as an Assistant to the IT department. The main duties and specific roles include:

• 1st Line Office PC Hardware & Software Support
• Ad Hoc IT Related Project Work
• Candidates must be prepared to be flexible and work temporarily in other areas of the business when the need arises.

About you:

Candidates must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Training is provided for the right candidate. The following requirements are essential:

• A minimum of 18 months of working experience with the following requirements
• Any 1st and 2nd line PC support experience
• Microsoft Office (especially with Excel)
• Command/Shell scripting

Experience (or an active interest) in any of the following would be ideal:

• Excel workbook formula optimising and/or macro debugging
• Script Writing (e.g. JavaScript, Python, PowerShell, etc)
• SQL query writing

Useful skills and experience include:

• Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Oracle NetSuite, particularly SuiteScript
• Microsoft SQL Server administration and query writing
• JavaScript
• Freemarker

What we offer:

• 28 days of holidays (including bank holidays) increasing with service
• Purchase of Clearspring products at 50% discount from retail price
• Auto Enrolment Company Pension Plan
• A bonus may be paid to all team members annually, based on the profitability of the company.
• Cooking facility to prepare lunches

Additional Information:

• Probation Period: 6 months
• Starting Date: Immediate
• Location Note: Fully office-based at our Acton office (W3 7QE)
• Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 17:30 (1 hour unpaid lunch break)
• Reporting to: IT manager

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with experience of; 1st Line Support, 2nd Line Support, IT Desktop Support, ICT Technician, Helpdesk Analyst, Technical Support Assistant, or Junior IT Engineer may also be considered for this role.

Snowflake Data Engineer - 6 Months - Outside IR35 A leading tech company requires a data engineer for an initial 6-month contract. The position is hybrid, outside IR35, and will likely extend long-term due to the amount of work they have in the pipeline. The Role: You will be part of a rapidly growing data team helping to deliver their leading data platform, which is being used to drive key decision-making in renewable energy and its use around the world-tech for good, you could say! They are looking for a data engineer with demonstrable experience with Snowflake building complex systems to ingest and process large volumes of data. The main tools you will be using day to day are: Snowflake Python SQL DBT You: Our customer is looking for someone well-versed in the above tools/technologies. They also need someone who understands the principles of Data Engineering and is willing to roll up their sleeves, as this project is critical for them. As a Senior member of the team, you are expected to pick up their tooling quickly, work closely with other team members, and help build upon an already industry-leading product. Rate / Process: This role is based in Edinburgh City Centre. This is a hybrid role, and they are looking for someone on-site a couple of times a week. The interview process will include a short video call with the Head of Data. Interviews will be held this week and next, starting in the first week of May. Rate-wise, we have between 500 - 550 per day + VAT, depending on experience and availability. If this sounds interesting and relevant to you at this time, please apply straight away and call Andy Weir at Cathcart Technology. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We are looking for a skilled Support Developer with expertise in EMV and smart card technologies to join our team. This role involves supporting the development, configuration, certification, and troubleshooting of EMV chip profiles for both contact and contactless payment cards. You will play a key role in ensuring smooth card issuance, certification success, and ongoing technical support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and configure EMV chip profiles (contact and contactless)
• Perform chip profile validation and certification testing
• Prepare and submit certification documentation to payment schemes
• Analyse certification test results and resolve issues
• Work closely with card vendors, bureaus, and scheme representatives during certification
• Support key ceremonies, including data preparation and key injection validation
• Ensure compliance with scheme mandates and security standards
• Maintain documentation for chip profiles, test cases, and certification reports
• Assist in project timelines for new card product launches
• Troubleshoot card personalization and transaction issues, including customer support

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of Smart Card Life Cycle Management, including both Native and Java Card platforms
• Strong understanding of EMV specifications (Books 1 4)
• Experience with chip profile tools (e.g., CPS, CAP files, TLV structures)
• Familiarity with certification and testing tools such as Barnes, Collis, and CardInk
• Knowledge of contactless specifications (e.g., qVSDC, M/Chip)
• Experience with card personalization processes and card production software development
• Understanding of HSMs and key management, including symmetric and asymmetric cryptography
• Knowledge of ISO standards (e.g., ISO 7816, ISO 14443)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyse APDU-level transaction logs for root cause analysis
• High attention to detail in data configuration and validation
• Good knowledge of C++, C#, Entity Framework, SQL Server, stored procedures, and database management

Desirable Skills:

• Experience within financial services or payment schemes
• Understanding of end-to-end card issuance and transaction processing

What We Offer:

• Exposure to advanced payment and smart card technologies
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities for professional development

Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Support Developer (EMV / Smart Card)

We are supporting a rapidly growing financial services organisation that is investing heavily in its actuarial reporting and valuation capability. As part of this growth, they are seeking a Actuary Consultant with 2–3 years+’ experience to support key life assurance valuation and reporting activities on a contract basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a developing actuary to gain hands-on exposure to end-to-end valuation processes, financial reporting cycles, and actuarial modelling, within a flexible remote-first working environment.

You will be joining a team that includes highly experienced actuarial professionals with deep expertise across life assurance reporting, modelling, and transformation, providing strong support and learning opportunities.

The Role

You will support the actuarial function with a focus on life assurance valuation and reporting, contributing to both BAU reporting cycles and ongoing enhancements to processes and models.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting life assurance valuation processes, including reserves, assumptions, and results analysis
• Assisting in financial and regulatory reporting (including Solvency II outputs)
• Producing analysis of valuation movements and key financial drivers
• Supporting monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting cycles
• Assisting in development and maintenance of actuarial models (cashflow and projection models)
• Performing reconciliations across valuation bases and reporting frameworks
• Supporting model documentation, validation, and governance processes
• Contributing to improvements in reporting efficiency, controls, and automation
• Engaging with stakeholders to communicate and explain results

Key Focus: Life Assurance Valuation & Reporting

This role is centred on life insurance valuation and reporting, including:

• End-to-end valuation processes across life products (e.g. annuities, protection, unit-linked)
• Financial reporting under IFRS and Solvency II frameworks
• Analysis of movements and explanation of financial results
• Supporting assumption setting and experience analysis
• Ensuring consistency and accuracy across reporting outputs

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a candidate with:

• 2–3 years’ actuarial experience, ideally within life assurance valuation or reporting
• Progress towards qualification with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of life insurance products and valuation principles
• Experience supporting valuation and reporting processes
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly

Technical Skills

• Strong Excel & VBA skills
• Experience with Prophet (advantageous)
• Exposure to SQL, SAS, or similar tools (desirable)
• Familiarity with Power BI or Tableau (nice to have)
• Exposure to actuarial modelling systems such as Moses or similar (beneficial)

Soft Skills & Behaviours

• Strong ownership and commitment to delivery
• Ability to work effectively in a remote-first environment
• Collaborative team player with a proactive approach
• Adaptable and comfortable managing changing priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

What’s on Offer

• Outside IR35 contract with a competitive day rate
• 6-12 month initial engagement with strong extension potential
• Remote-first working model with flexibility
• Exposure to end-to-end life assurance valuation and reporting
• Opportunity to work within a high-growth financial services organisation
• Supportive team with strong actuarial expertise and mentorship

Required Skills & Experience 25 years of experience in OutSystems development (Traditional or Reactive Web / Mobile). Strong understanding of low-code application architecture and lifecycle. Experience with integrations (REST, SOAP, OAuth, SQL, message queues). Basic understanding of CSS, JavaScript, and relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle). Knowledge of application security, performance tuning, and scalable app design.
Job Description:Mandatory Skills: OutSystems
OutSystems Developer (Low-Code Orchestration)Role OverviewThe OutSystems Developer focuses on building scalable, secure, low code applications and workflow orchestrations using the OutSystems platform. The role blends business process understanding with application design, integrations, and front end/back end logic to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.________________________________________Key Responsibilities1. Application & Workflow Development Build responsive web and mobile applications using OutSystems Service Studio. Design workflow orchestrations, process automation, and data models. Develop logic, integrations, and reusable UI patterns and modules. Implement role-based access, security configurations, and performance optimisations.2. Integration & API Management Integrate with backend systems (REST/SOAP APIs, databases, SAP, CRM). Build and maintain integrations ensuring reliability and security. Design asynchronous flows, event-driven architectures, and external data connectors.3. Testing, Deployment & DevOps Conduct unit and integration testing. Troubleshoot performance issues and fix defects across environments. Support deployments using LifeTime, CICD pipelines, and environment promotions. Work with cross functional teams on release planning and hypercare.4. Governance, Documentation & Best Practices Document architecture, modules, APIs, and change logs. Ensure adherence to OutSystems development standards and performance guidelines. Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and solution workshopsGood to Have OutSystems certifications (Associate, Professional, Tech Lead). Knowledge of cloud-native deployments and microservices patterns. Experience in Agile / DevOps and CI/CD integration for OutSystems

Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer | Outside IR35 | £450–£550 per day | Hybrid Bristol | 6‑month initial contract We’re working with a well‑known global organisation that’s investing heavily in its commercial data capabilities. They’re looking for a contract Data Engineer to help shape and deliver a next‑generation analytics platform supporting sales and marketing decision‑making. This role is on a hybrid basis 2 days per week in the Bristol office. This assignment centres on building a scalable, cloud‑native data solution using Microsoft Fabric, aligned to a wider Azure landscape. You’ll play a key role within a delivery‑focused team, owning engineering outputs while partnering closely with analytics specialists and senior stakeholders to deliver at pace. Key Responsibilities Develop, enhance and maintain data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric Produce robust, business‑ready datasets that support downstream reporting and insight Introduce automation and agent‑assisted development techniques where they add value Work alongside Power BI developers to ensure high‑quality, analytics‑ready data Contribute to GitHub‑based development workflows, including CI/CD and release management Promote best practice across data modelling, performance, reliability, and governanceExperience & Skills Required Strong background delivering data engineering solutions within Azure environments Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Fabric in a production setting Advanced SQL capability with complementary Python skills Familiarity with GitHub‑driven development and collaboration practices Delivery‑oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively in multi‑disciplinary teams Be able to attend 2 days per week on site in the Bristol office.Technology Stack Microsoft Fabric Azure (including services such as Data Factory, Synapse and cloud storage) SQL & Python GitHub for version control and CI/CD If this is a role that suits your skillset, can work onsite 2 days per week in Bristol and immediately available then please apply for the job advert directly

My client are a data and analytics company who have delivered data driven insights to large global brands for over a decade. They need a contract Data Products Engineer to support the development and evolution of behavioural data products. 6 months Outside IR35 £400 per day 2 days a week in Manchester The role You work within the Data Products team. You turn raw signals from capture technologies into well defined, high quality datasets. You use SQL, Python, and internal tooling, including AI assisted tools. You define schemas, apply business logic, enforce quality checks, and deliver client ready data feeds. Key responsibilities • Design and evolve data product schemas and fields • Turn product requirements into structured datasets • Build and maintain data feeds using internal tools, SQL, and Python • Monitor and improve data quality using checks and diagnostics • Investigate issues across large datasets • Work with Product, Data Engineering, Apps, and ML teams • Maintain clear and up to date documentation • Follow internal policies on security, quality, and health and safety About you You enjoy working closely with data. You focus on representing real world digital behaviour in a clean and reliable way. You need • Strong SQL skills with large datasets • Experience with Python or another data focused language • High attention to detail • Strong focus on data quality and validation • Clear communication skills • Willingness to use AI to improve output and speed Nice to have • Experience with behavioural or event level data • Understanding of privacy and data governance • Exposure to AWS tools such as S3, EMR or Spark, Athena, Airflow or Azkaban

A Data Scientist with banking experience designs predictive models, analyzes financial data, and develops ML/NLP solutions for risk management, fraud detection, and customer analytics. Key responsibilities include building credit risk scorecards, automating data pipelines, and ensuring regulatory compliance, typically requiring 3–5+ years of experience with Python, SQL, and statistical modeling in financial institutions. Key Responsibilities \* Predictive Modeling & Analytics: Develop behavioural segments, credit risk scorecards, and predictive models for customer onboarding, cross-selling, and churn retention. \* Fraud & Risk Management: Utilize advanced analytics to identify anomalies and fraudulent activities in transaction data. Implement risk models (probability of default) and maintain regulatory compliance. \* Data Handling: Extract, clean, and analyze structured and unstructured data from internal/external sources. \* Technology & Tools: Write advanced SQL queries and Python/R scripts for data manipulation and build machine learning algorithms (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow). \* Stakeholder Communication: Translate complex analytical findings into actionable business insights for management. Required Experience & Skills \* Domain Expertise: 3+ years of experience in banking or financial services, specifically in credit risk, fraud strategy, or compliance. Need candidates with 3–8 years’ experience in GenAI/Data Science, strong in Python, LLMs (RAG/fine-tuning), NLP, ML model deployment (MLOps), and cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), with proven delivery in enterprise use cases

Senior Automation Engineer Location: Outskirts of Edinburgh (flexible work pattern and compressed week) Contract: 12 Month FTC Hours: 37 hours per week Overview We are working with a leading advanced manufacturing and defence organisation seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to deliver innovative automation solutions across complex production environments. This role offers the opportunity to lead end-to-end automation projects, driving improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety within highly regulated industries. The Role You will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of automated manufacturing systems, supporting projects from concept through to commissioning. Key Responsibilities \* Design and develop automated systems including PLCs, robotics, and SCADA \* Lead full lifecycle automation projects to improve cycle time, cost, and safety \* Program and optimise PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley), robots (Fanuc, ABB, Kuka), and HMI/SCADA systems \* Commission robotic cells and assembly systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g. ISO 9001 / AS9100) \* Integrate shop-floor systems with MES and ERP platforms \* Develop automated workflows and manufacturing recipes (ISA-88 / ISA-95) \* Support data-driven manufacturing through KPI dashboards and reporting \* Conduct root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement Skills & Experience \* Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls or similar) \* Proven experience in industrial automation within manufacturing environments \* Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens S7 / TIA Portal preferred) and robotics \* Experience integrating MES (e.g. Syncade, Opcenter) and ERP systems \* Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g. OPC UA, Ethernet/IP) \* Experience working in regulated industries such as Life Sciences, Aerospace & Defence, or FMCG Desirable \* Programming/scripting skills (Python, Java, C++, PowerShell or Bash) \* Experience with SQL, XML, or database systems \* Exposure to Infrastructure as Code or modern automation tooling