Birchwell Associates is recruiting on behalf of a client seeking an experienced Data Warehouse Specialist to join a growing data function based in Benson. This role requires onsite presence at least three days per week.

Reporting to senior leadership, the successful candidate will take ownership of an existing data warehouse while leading its evolution, including the design and delivery of a new architecture and the structured management of its migration. Working closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders, you will deliver reliable, high-quality data solutions that support informed decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, optimise, and enhance the current data warehouse, ensuring strong data quality, performance, and governance.
• Design and implement a scalable data warehouse architecture, integrating multiple internal and external data sources via APIs and connectors.
• Maintain data integrity, security, and consistency across all reporting and analytics environments.
• Identify and resolve data model and performance issues, producing clear technical documentation.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective data solutions.
• Deliver data initiatives to agreed timelines and standards.
• Support additional data-related projects as required.

Key Requirements

• At least two years experience in data warehouse or database architecture roles, including semantic model or cube development.
• Strong SQL skills with proven experience in data modelling and transformation.
• Ability to analyse complex data and clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience with Microsoft data platforms, including Azure Fabric.
• Knowledge of DAX, Jet Analytics, or NAV is beneficial but not essential.

About The Role
Team Insights Manager
Working Pattern - Hybrid 2days per week in any of the Vitality offices (Bournemouth, London or Stockport).Full time hours.
We are happy to discuss flexible working!

Top 3 skills needed for this role:

• Advanced analytics and data solutions expertise
• Strategic insight and data storytelling
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management

What this role is all about:
As Customer Insights Manager, youll lead our Insights team to turn data into clear, actionable recommendations that shape strategy and drive meaningful change. Youll champion a customer-first mindset, translating complex analytics into insight that informs both day-to-day choices and long-term transformation.
Youll guide and develop a high-performing team, uphold quality standards, and work collaboratively across the business to embed insight-led choice making. Youll oversee the design, development, and maintenance of our research and data solutions including advanced SQL creating a robust 360 customer view that enables continuous improvement.
Youll present insight and direction to senior leaders, influence customer-driven strategies, and support major transformation initiatives. Youll also drive enhancements in customer experience measurement and market intelligence, ensuring our insight capabilities stay ahead of the curve.

Key Actions

• Lead, coach, and develop a multi-level analytics team
• Build and maintain robust data solutions (SQL, data models, integration pipelines) to support a 360 customer view
• Set the vision and strategy for customer insight aligned to business goals
• Deliver clear, contextualised, data-driven insights
• Ensure high-quality, reliable outputs across all deliverables
• Champion advanced analytics, visualisation, and compelling data storytelling
• Work cross-functionally to embed customer insight across the organisation
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and advise senior leaders
• Oversee reports, dashboards, and presentations
• Continuously enhance customer experience measurement and market intelligence
• Support customer journey development, VoC programmes, and survey design
• Contribute to change initiatives at all levels
• Front project planning, communication, and resource management

What do you need to thrive?

• Advanced analytical skills data modelling, manipulation, visualisation, and dashboarding (Power BI, SQL, Python/R)
• Experience designing and maintaining data architecture for integrated customer views
• Proven leadership in data-driven environments
• Strong commercial awareness and customer-centric strategic thinking
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to synthesise qualitative and quantitative data into actionable insight
• Strong prioritisation and time-management skills across multiple projects

So, whats in it for you?

• Bonus Schemes A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performance
• A pension of up to 12% We will match your contributions up to 6% of your salary
• Our award-winning Vitality health insurance With its own set of rewards and benefits
• Life Assurance Four times annual salary

These are just some of the many perks that we offer! To view the extensive range of benefits we offer, please visit our careers page.Fantastic Benefits. Exciting rewards. Great career opportunities!
If you are successfulin your application and join us at Vitality, this is our promise to you, we will:

• Help you to be the healthiest youve ever been.
• Create an environment that embraces you as you are and enables you to be your best self.
• Give you flexibility on how, where and when you work.
• Help you advance your career by playing you to your strengths.
• Give you a voice to help our business grow and make Vitality a great place to be.
• Give you the space to try, fail and learn.
• Provide a healthy balance of challenge and support.
• Recognise and reward you with a competitive salary and amazing benefits.
• Be there for you when you need us.
• Provide opportunities for you to be a force for good in society.

We commit to all these things because we want you to feel that you belong, and are supported to be happy and healthy.

About The Company
We’re really excited to announce that we have recently been awarded “Top 10 Best Places To Work” in The Sunday Times Awards 2024!
Vitality is a multi-award-winning UK insurance brand, here to make the world a healthier, happier place.
Our core purpose is to make people healthier and enhance protect their lives. Vitality pioneered shared-value insurance. Were successful because we attract, develop, and retain the best people and because we care.
Plus, you get to join our 1.7+ million members with access to our unique health insurance and healthy living programme. Just to make sure you know our products inside and out.

Diversity & Inclusion
At Vitality, were committed to diversity and inclusion because its good for our employees, for our business, and for society. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Vitalitys approach to sustainability
Vitality is a business that drives positive change. We reward people for making and sustaining healthier choices. But healthy people also need a healthy environment. To learn more please visit our Careers page.
If we are fortunate in receiving a high volume of quality applications we may need to close this vacancy early.

**Due to the customer requirements successful applicants must be eligible for high level UK Security clearance. *Must be sole UK national\

We are seeking an experienced Siemens Teamcenter PLM Developer to design, develop, and implement customized solutions.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Teamcenter configuration, customization, and integration with enterprise systems and manufacturing & design systems…

You will collaborate closely with business users, business analysts, architects, and engineering teams to deliver scalable and high-performance PLM solutions.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Develop, configure, and customize Teamcenter components including RAC, AWC, BMIDE, ITK, SOA, and Workflow.

Design and implement data models, business objects, and classification structures within Teamcenter.

Work on core Teamcenter modules such as PDM, Change Management, BOM Management, Document Management, and Workflow Design.

Develop custom extensions and integrations using ITK (C/C++), SOA, Java, JavaScript, and XML.

Customize and deploy Active Workspace Client (AWC) UI extensions, stylesheets, and configuration files.

Create and modify BMIDE templates, business rules, properties, and data model extensions.

Integrate Teamcenter with enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, NX, CATIA, SolidWorks) and other CAD tools.

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues in Teamcenter configurations and customizations.

Manage Teamcenter deployments, environment setup, and upgrades in collaboration with infrastructure teams.

Prepare technical documentation including design specs, configuration guides, and release notes.

Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and testing to ensure solution quality and maintainability.

Support production and post-deployment stabilization activities.

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Attributes:

Proficiency in Teamcenter ITK (C/C++), SOA, RAC (Java), and AWC (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Angular).

Strong knowledge of BMIDE (Business Modeler IDE) for data model customization and configuration.

Experience with Teamcenter workflows, handlers, and extensions.

Hands-on experience with custom reports, ACLs, groups, and role-based access control.

Working knowledge of TeamcenterCAD integrations (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks).

Good understanding of Teamcenter architecture (4-tier, 2-tier, thin client).

Familiarity with database concepts (Oracle, SQL Server) and PL/SQL scripting.

Experience with Deployment Center (DCP), environment setup, and patch management.

Knowledge of REST/SOAP web services, XML/XSLT, and integration frameworks.

Experience with version control tools (Git, SVN) and build tools (Ant, Maven).

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Attributes:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Experience with Teamcenter Unified Architecture (UA) and Active Workspace 5.x or higher.

Exposure to DevOps pipelines and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, Docker).

Knowledge of Scripting languages (Python, Shell, or Batch) for automation.

Understanding of Agile development methodologies.

Siemens Teamcenter certification

DXC as an Employer

As an award-winning, industry-leading, Technology firm we offer some of the best experiences for our employees and clients. We offer very competitive salaries coupled with an exciting benefits package including private medical insurance, gym membership discounts, pension contribution schemes and much more! We believe in nurturing an environment of continuous growth and development, with free training from our expansive upskilling library available to all our employees at any time.

We encourage applications from those who may require flexibility in their working life for whatever reason, and/or those who are returning to the workplace. Were committed to providing this flexibility on a long-term basis.

DXC Technology is committed to the development of a fully inclusive and sustainable workforce. All applications for employment are assessed purely on merit, against the capabilities and competencies required for the role. DXC Technology does not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, race, faith, or sexual orientation.

Brighton, East Sussex, £80 - £90k

Azure Data Architect is required by our client who are a fast-growing and technically advanced multi-award-winning company going through an extended period of growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain data architectures using Azure Databricks and Synapse.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and translate them into robust architectural solutions.
• Optimize data workflows and ensure seamless integration with various data sources.
• Implement data governance and security best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the development team.
• Conduct performance tuning and optimization of data processes.

Skills required:

• Proven experience as a Data Architect working within Azure.
• Expertise in Azure Databricks and Azure Synapse.
• Strong understanding of Datamodelling, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and other relevant programming languages.
• Experience with data governance, data quality, and data security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Worthing based hybrid opportunity, easily commutable from Portsmouth Hampshire, Guildford Surrey or Brighton, East Sussex.
Azure, Synapse, Databricks
Brighton, Hybrid (3 days in the office)

About The Role
Team Insights Lab
Working Pattern - Hybrid 2days per week in any of the Vitality offices.Full time hours.
We are happy to discuss flexible working!

Top 3 skills needed for this role:

• Expertise indesign and integrate complex data architectures
• Experience in leading global organisational change
• Experience in leading through others and developing capability

What this role is all about:
This role heads the strategic enablement of the Insights Labbuilding the capability, infrastructure and frameworks that power actionable, scalable and self-service analytics across Vitality.
You will design a connected, 360 customer view by integrating diverse data sources and enabling the shift from reactive reporting to proactive, predictive insight. Youll lead advanced analytics, champion innovation, and ensure the business leverages cutting-edge techniques to drive transformation.
As part of the Insights Lab Leadership Team, youll translate complex analytics into clear, actionable strategies for senior leaders, mentor analytics talent and embed best practice across the organisationall while ensuring robust governance, data quality and trusted insight delivery.

Key Actions

• Lead and develop the Customer Insights function, converting strategy into scalable capability
• Build and maintain an integrated 360 customer view using internal and external data sources
• Develop modern data infrastructure, governance and self-service tools
• Create standardised frameworks and reusable assets for analytics and reporting
• Embed customer analytics best practice through coaching and enablement
• Link insight to business outcomes, supporting change and strategic decision-making
• Champion innovation, introducing new tools, methodologies and AI/ML approaches
• Generate strategic insights, identifying trends, risks and opportunities
• Present clear, actionable recommendations to senior leaders
• Partner across the business to drive adoption of high-quality, contextually relevant insights
• Contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives such as Consumer Duty and predictive modelling

What do you need to thrive?

• Expert in data architecture, integration, and connectivity across diverse sources (SQL, cloud platforms, APIs)
• Advanced skills in machine learning, AI, predictive modelling, and analytics frameworks
• Experience managing enterprise analytics initiatives and teams
• Experience designing and maintaining data architecture for integrated customer views
• Experience commanding teams in data-driven environments
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Proven ability to synthesize complex signals into actionable insights
• Expertise in customer experience, operational, and financial analytics
• Effective time management, prioritisation and coverage across multiple projects

So, whats in it for you?

• Bonus Schemes A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performance
• A pension of up to 12% We will match your contributions up to 6% of your salary
• Our award-winning Vitality health insurance With its own set of rewards and benefits
• Life Assurance Four times annual salary

These are just some of the many perks that we offer! To view the extensive range of benefits we offer, please visit our careers page.Fantastic Benefits. Exciting rewards. Great career opportunities!
If you are successfulin your application and join us at Vitality, this is our promise to you, we will:

• Help you to be the healthiest youve ever been.
• Create an environment that embraces you as you are and enables you to be your best self.
• Give you flexibility on how, where and when you work.
• Help you advance your career by playing you to your strengths.
• Give you a voice to help our business grow and make Vitality a great place to be.
• Give you the space to try, fail and learn.
• Provide a healthy balance of challenge and support.
• Recognise and reward you with a competitive salary and amazing benefits.
• Be there for you when you need us.
• Provide opportunities for you to be a force for good in society.

We commit to all these things because we want you to feel that you belong, and are supported to be happy and healthy.

About The Company
We’re really excited to announce that we have recently been awarded “Top 10 Best Places To Work” in The Sunday Times Awards 2024!
Vitality is a multi-award-winning UK insurance brand, here to make the world a healthier, happier place.
Weve been a purpose and values-driven business from day 1- long before it became fashionable. Our core purpose is to make people healthier and enhance protect their lives. Vitality pioneered shared-value insurance. Were successful because we attract, develop, and retain the best people and because we care.
Plus, you get to join our 1.7+ million members with access to our unique health insurance and healthy living programme.

Diversity & Inclusion
At Vitality, were committed to diversity and inclusion because its good for our employees, for our business, and for society. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Vitalitys approach to sustainability
Vitality is a business that drives positive change. We reward people for making and sustaining healthier choices. To learn more please visit our Careers page.
If we are fortunate in receiving a high volume of quality applications we may need to close this vacancy early.

Java Tech Lead / Architect with 10+ years experience is needed for an initial 6-month contract with further extensions up to 18 months paying £300 a day inside IR35 to drive the design and execution of high-scale, event-driven systems. This role is a hybrid of strategic architectural planning and hands-on engineering leadership. You will be responsible for defining technical roadmaps, mentoring a high-performing engineering team, and ensuring the delivery of robust microservices within a complex, long-term program.

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Leadership: Design and oversee the implementation of scalable microservices and event-based architectures using Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka.
• Team Steering: Act as the technical point of contact for the team; facilitate decision-making, sprint planning, and resource allocation.
• Quality Governance: Conduct rigorous code reviews, approve pull requests, and establish best practices for CI/CD and automated testing.
• Hands-on Delivery: Lead by example by contributing to mission-critical code and solving complex technical bottlenecks that require “Architect-level” troubleshooting.
• Stakeholder Management: Translate business requirements into technical blueprints and communicate progress/risks to program leadership.

Technical Requirements

10+ years of professional software development experience

Expert-level proficiency in Java (current versions) and Spring Boot.

Deep expertise in Kafka for event-driven architecture and streaming.

Proven track record in Microservices design patterns, API Gateway management, and Cloud-native development.

Previous experience leading engineering teams through the full SDLC in an Agile environment.

Preferred Attributes

Experience with Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).

Strong understanding of Database design (SQL and NoSQL).

Excellent communication skills, capable of bridging the gap between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.

Working Conditions

Hybrid Model: Candidates must be able to commute to West Sussex 3 days per week.

Stability: While the initial contract is 6 months, this is a multi-year program offering significant long-term potential.

Are you an experienced Lead Data Scientist looking to shape AI strategy, mentor a high-performing team, and work on cutting-edge LLM and generative AI projects? Our client, a growing data & AI consultancy, is hiring a technical leader to drive innovation and deliver high-impact solutions for customers across multiple industries.
This role includes leading a team of four and acting as deputy for the Engineering Manager when required.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work with advanced machine learning, generative AI, LLMs, and modern analytics technologies.
• Lead and develop a talented data science team.
• Blend hands-on technical delivery with strategic influence.
• Hybrid working, excellent benefits, and strong investment in your professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 4 data scientists, supporting skills’ development, career growth and project delivery.
• Deliver end-to-end data science and AI solutions across multiple client projects.
• Build and deploy machine learning models, including LLM-powered and generative AI applications.
• Run client workshops, gather requirements and translate business challenges into data-driven solutions.
• Review code, set best practices and drive high standards in model development and engineering.
• Contribute to technical roadmaps and product innovation.
• Act as stand-in for the Engineering Manager, supporting delivery governance and technical leadership.

Skills & Experience Needed

• Strong commercial experience in data science, machine learning and AI.
• Hands-on experience with LLMs, generative AI, NLP, or advanced modelling techniques.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL and modern data science libraries (eg, PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, HuggingFace).
• Experience mentoring or managing data scientists.
• Confident working in Agile environments with Git/version control.
• Strong communication skills, especially with non-technical customers.

Desirable (SEO-Optimised)

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Docker/Kubernetes & modern MLOps tooling.
• Experience across NLP, tabular modelling or computer vision.
• Exposure to LangChain, vector databases or AI-augmented development workflows.

Benefits

• 35 days leave, including public holidays.
• Optional additional unpaid leave.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Pension + private health insurance.
• Funding for training, learning resources and conferences.
• Regular knowledge-sharing sessions and team events.

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Software Engineer – Hardware / Test Systems Location: Kirkcaldy On-site: 5 days per week Contract: 12-month fixed-term (strong chance of permanent) Salary: Circa £45,000 + benefits An established global engineering business is hiring a hands-on Software Engineer to join a specialist team developing automated test systems used in real-world production environments. This role sits within a practical engineering team where software directly controls physical hardware. The systems developed are used to test and validate electronic devices before they are redeployed. The Role * Develop and maintain software applications used in automated test environments * Integrate software with physical hardware, including devices, interfaces, and actuators * Migrate existing applications onto newer hardware platforms * Support multiple test systems across European sites * Work closely with software and hardware engineers on-site This is a delivery-focused engineering role, not a leadership or architecture position. Tech Environment * C, C++, Python (core) * Some C# * Basic SQL * Device communication via SSH and Telnet * Hardware interaction using USB, single-board computers, and actuators About You * Junior to early mid-level Software Engineer * Around 1–3 years’ commercial experience * Experience integrating software with hardware is highly desirable * Comfortable learning new technologies in a practical environment * Not suitable for graduates Working Pattern * Fully on-site role in Kirkcaldy * Occasional short travel to European locations for system commissioning Package * 12-month fixed-term contract * Salary around £45,000 * Full employee benefits and annual leave * Strong potential to convert to permanent after 12 months This role suits someone who enjoys seeing their code control real-world systems and wants hands-on engineering experience in a stable, long-established environment

Lead Data Platform Specialist - Up to 85k + c.15% Bonus

Fully Remote - Condensed & flexible hours available (4 day working week available - 9 out of 10, etc.)

My client, a nation-wide organisation with a reputation for excellence and a supportive, inclusive culture, is seeking a Lead Data Platform Engineer to join their Data Engineering and Machine Learning team. This is a high-impact, senior role, ideal for someone with deep experience in modern cloud data platforms, looking to shape and deliver a scalable, secure, and innovative data platform.

You need to have strong experience working with Databricks

You’ll play a pivotal role in designing, building, and optimising their Azure-based Data Lakehouse, with a focus on Databricks, PySpark, Spark SQL, and Azure Data Factory. This isn’t just about coding - you’ll also provide architectural guidance, mentor engineers, and ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs. Hands-on experience with CI/CD, automation, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, ARM templates) is essential. Experience in machine learning platforms or ML engineering is a bonus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain the Data Lakehouse platform in a secure Azure environment
• Develop automation for cluster management, integration runtimes, and networking
• Lead architectural design and ensure platform scalability, reliability, and governance
• Write efficient, maintainable code in PySpark, Python, and SQL
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure via Terraform/ARM
• Collaborate with data engineers, architects, and business stakeholders
• Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of learning and excellence

Essential Skills:

• Deep experience in Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Lakehouse architecture
• Strong solution architecture and data platform engineering skills
• DevOps and automation expertise, including CI/CD, monitoring, and code quality
• Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or ARM templates) for cloud resource provisioning
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills

It’s not often a role comes along in a team like this, where you get the chance to flex or condense hours, receive a strong salary with a bonus, potential for growth, independence and autonomy, and a clear pathway of progression. You’ll get Private medical options, 25 days holiday, plus bank holiday, and the chance to buy/sell holiday.

This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking team at a leading organisation, working fully remotely with flexibility and excellent benefits. You’ll be shaping the future of their data platform while collaborating with a talented and diverse team.

To apply, please submit your CV as we are looking to move quickly on this role.

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Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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Data Analyst - Engineering & ManufacturingLocation: Glasgow Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are hiring a commercially minded Data Analyst for a leading engineering client at their Glasgow site. You will turn MRP and operational data into actionable insights and intuitive Power BI reports, helping drive data-led decisions across manufacturing and engineering operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse MRP/ERP data: materials, production, inventory, demand, and capacity
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and meaningful reporting

Skills & Experience:

• Experience as a Data Analyst or BI role in manufacturing/engineering
• Strong Power BI and SQL skills
• Ability to translate complex data into clear insights
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems

Why Join?

• Permanent, full-time role, 40 hrs/week
• Salary c£45k.
• Competitive salary and benefits: pension, life insurance, private healthcare, retail discounts
• 33 days holiday per year including Christmas closure
• Stable, long-term role in a growing manufacturing business

Senior Software Developers specialising in trading systems required for an excellent client based in London.
The successful Software Developer will join a extremely talented development team and you will be exposed to creating and maintaining our client’s own applications based around a C#/.NET/SQL Server/ASP.NET universe. Many projects are greenfield projects and allow you to make your own mark on the development process early on.You will be given the opportunity to work with the some of the latest technologies possible and will be expected to produce excellent code for our clients in house software applications and trading platform.
Our client offers a very collaborative working environment with all of the development team coming from excellent educational backgrounds from across Europe.
This is predominantly an office-based role. As well as very competitive salaries, our client offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Skills required:

• C#
• Worked with the latest version of the .NET platform
• Database experience - SQL Server
• WPF
• Angular, TypeScript
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  Knowledge of working with trading platforms
• Modelling experience
• High level aptitude for technology
• Education to at least a BSc level or higher in Computer Science or Mathematics from a Russell Group University or equivalent.

Desirable skills:

• HTML5, CSS, JavaScript
• Multi-threaded application development
• Understanding of Windows technologies

If you feel you have the skills and experience required for this opportunity, please contact Oliver Wilson on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Role: Data Engineer (Python, PySpark, SQL)

Day rate: 475pd- 520pd (Inside IR35)

Contract: 6 months initial

We are currently recruiting for a Data Engineer to be part of a team on a Business Data Service Project, which is a Data Warehouse Replacement & Report simplification project. You will be responsible for ensuring all data products and solutions created in the business insights ecosystem are fit for purpose, resilient, robust and reliable.

You will play a pivotal role that builds, tests and deploys Data Warehouse solutions. This will cover the lifecycle for the planning, ingestion, transformation, consolidation and aggregation of data from source to target in the Data Warehouse environment.

Skills and experience required:

• Strong experience developing ETL/ELT pipelines using PySpark and Python
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric lakehouse or similar cloud data platforms (Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks)
• Proficiency in working with Jupyter/Fabric Notebooks for data engineering workflows
• Solid understanding of data lakehouse architecture patterns and medallion architecture
• Experience working with Delta Lake or similar lakehouse storage formats
• Strong SQL skills for data manipulation, transformation, and quality validation

This is a role that will require 2/3 days per month onsite in Dudley, West Midlands. Please consider this when applying for the role.

If you are interested in the role and would like to apply, please click on the link for immediate consideration.

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Job title: Java Developer with SQL & GIT

Duration: Permanent

Location: London - Hybrid (3 days a week from office)

Job description:

We are seeking talented Senior Hands on Java Developers to join our core Fixed Income team in lead and support roles To help design develop and implement our applications to support front office and operations groups Work crossfunctionally with various stakeholders trading teams and technology departments to ensure our applications are running at optimal performance You will take a handson approach to understanding business workflows and the products we work with You will help reengineer and modernize our platform and drive our migration to a scalable microservice cloudbased architecture

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher degree in computer science engineering or a related discipline or equivalent work experience required
• 10 years of experience in software development required
• 5 years of experience working with Fixed Income Products and Associated Electronic Workflows
• Strong proficiency with Java SQL and Git
• Very good understanding of industry standard trading protocols like FIX FpML
• Proficiency with Data Standards Data Modelling
• Proficiency with textbased formats like XML JSON
• Strong Proficiency with messaging frameworks MQ Kafka
• Proficiency with Spring Spring Boot Spring Integration
• Familiarity with testing patterns and dev ops
• Familiarity with cloud containerization
• Comfortable in Windows and Linux environments

If you’re excited about application security, identity management, and creating robust, secure solutions for modern architectures, we want to hear from you!

Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it to Prasanna com and let’s start the conversation!

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Location: Finham (4 days per week onsite)
Contract Type: Contract
Rate: 396 per day
Initially 3 Months

We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer to join our team on a contract basis, working predominantly onsite in Finham. This role is ideal for someone comfortable working across both backend and frontend technologies, with strong experience in APIs, databases, and cloud-based deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full stack applications
• Build and integrate APIs and workflow automations
• Work with SQL databases and data integrations
• Collaborate within CI/CD environments to support efficient delivery

Must Have Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with Django and Flask
• Frontend development using React and Vanilla JavaScript
• Backend experience with Node.js
• API integration and workflow automation
• SQL and data integration experience
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD tools

Should Have

• SQL database management experience
• Azure cloud deployment
• Experience working with YAML pipelines

Hybrid role available

Are you an experienced Data Analyst with advanced Excel skills?

Job Title: Data Analyst

Location: Duxford, Essex

Salary: up to 32,000 DOE

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm / 37.5 hours per week Hybrid role (3 days in the office)

Contract Type: Full time, permanent

Our client based in Duxford is looking for a Data Analyst to join their team and provide an outstanding service to their customers.

As Data Analyst you will be responsible for:

• Dealing with large datasets
• Standardising incoming data
• Utilise SQL to retrieve data
• In-depth data analysis
• VBA scripts
• Liaising with other team members and departments to understand data requirements
• Communcating issues with data

An ideal candidate for the Data Analyst will have:

• SQL experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience dealing with large data sets
• Strong IT skills including advanced Excel.

Ideally you will have experience within a similar position. Interviews will take place in Newmarket, following a registration process by PureKat Consultancy Ltd. If we have not responded to your application within 3-5 days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but please feel free to contact us for other opportunities. PureKat Consultancy is acting as an Employment Agency for permanent vacancies and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.

Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire (5 days per week on-site)
Type: Permanent
Salary: 33k - 37k depending on experience

Are you ready to be at the heart of a data-driven transformation? This is a fantastic opportunity for you to step into a pivotal Business Systems Assistant role where your technical expertise, analytical mindset and communication skills will directly support smarter decision-making across the business.
You’ll be the vital link between business users, systems and data-providing hands-on IT support while helping to shape reporting, improve processes and unlock the value of management information. If you enjoy variety, responsibility and real visibility with senior stakeholders, this is a role you’ll want to apply for.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing day-to-day 2nd line support for Microsoft applications and general IT queries
• Managing users and devices across a Microsoft Server environment (AD, O365, RDS, printers)
• Acting as the subject matter expert for productivity software-diagnosing, replicating and resolving system issues
• Working closely with senior leadership and departments to develop accurate, meaningful reporting using SQL
• Supporting the Business Systems Manager with system improvements, process development and automation
• Gathering requirements from stakeholders and translating them into technical solutions
• Investigating and troubleshooting issues, liaising with third-party vendors where required
• Supporting testing, rollout and adoption of system upgrades and new solutions
• Assisting with training IT colleagues and wider business users

What you’ll bring

• At least 1+ years’ experience in an IT or systems support role, providing 2nd line support
• Strong SQL skills with the ability to interrogate, manipulate and report on data
• Excellent analytical skills and a passion for improving and automating manual processes
• Confidence supporting users via phone and email, with a proactive and helpful approach
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• Solid experience with the Microsoft suite and server environments
• Desirable: Exposure to data visualisation tools and/or experience within the plant hire industry

What’s on offer

• A friendly, vibrant and supportive working environment
• 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance (4x salary)

If you’ve held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit:
Business Systems Assistant, IT Support Analyst, 2nd Line Support Analyst, Systems Support Analyst, Application Support Analyst, Management Information Analyst, SQL Reporting, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, O365, Business Systems Support.

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Lead Data Engineer (Azure Synapse) - Watford - 550- 600/day - Outside IR35

Global organisation in Watford is seeking a hands-on Lead Data Engineer to review and modernise their data engineering practice. You’ll consolidate pipelines, implement best practices, and lead a small team - while remaining actively involved in delivery.

3-month contract with a strong chance of extension.

What you’ll do:

• Build and optimise Azure Synapse pipelines and integrations
• Apply Lakehouse / ADLS Gen2 patterns and medallion architecture
• Lead and mentor engineers while delivering hands-on
• Ensure secure, scalable, production-ready engineering
• Coding across SQL, Python, CI/CD, DevOps

You’ll need:

• Experience in data engineering, including strong expertise in Azure Synapse
• Experience stabilising/modernising live platforms
• Strong SQL, Python, performance tuning, and security focus
• Exposure to multiple source systems (Finance, CRM, ERP)

Hybrid working (2-3 days onsite), competitive rate, outside IR35.

Apply now or contact Andy Weir at Cathcart Technology.

Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

I’m working with a Microsoft-centric technology consultancy who are scaling their Data team and looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join them in Edinburgh (hybrid). This is a brilliant opportunity to take ownership of high-impact projects, work with cutting-edge data platforms and lead technical delivery for a variety of ambitious clients.

About the Role:

You’ll be joining an established team where your contribution matters from day one. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with clients, shaping solutions and turning complex data challenges into scalable, production-ready platforms.

In this role, you’ll take a lead position in the design and delivery of modern data solutions across a range of client projects. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable, secure and high-performing data platforms, including Data Warehouses, Data Lakes and Lakehouse architectures. The role will involve building and maintaining robust ETL pipelines, producing clear technical documentation, and acting as a trusted technical voice within both the internal data team and with clients throughout the delivery lifecycle.

You’ll ideally have most of the following:

Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience engaging with clients to gather requirements and scope solutions

Solid background with Microsoft data technologies (ideally including Microsoft Fabric)

Strong SQL, data modelling and data engineering fundamentals

Coding experience in at least one language such as Python or R

Hands-on experience with Data warehouses, Data Lakes and Data Lakehouses

This is a chance to shape how organisations get value from their data using the latest Microsoft stack. You’ll work on a range of projects, directly with clients, and be part of a company that values quality, innovation and career development in a collaborative environment.

In return they’re offering a very competitive salary, great benefits and lots of scope to upskill and gain qualifications. The role is hybrid (1/2 days per month in their central Edinburgh office).

If you’d like to find out more, please apply or drop Matt MacAlpine a message via LinkedIn for an informal chat.

Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Lead PySpark Engineer (Cloud Migration)

Role Type: 5-Month Contract

Location: Remote (UK-Based)

Experience Level: Lead / Senior (5+ years PySpark)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Lead PySpark Engineer to drive a large-scale data modernisation project, transitioning legacy data workflows into a high-performance AWS cloud environment. This is a hands-on technical role focused on converting legacy SAS code into production-ready PySpark pipelines within a complex financial services landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Code Conversion: Lead the end-to-end migration of SAS code (Base SAS, Macros, DI Studio) to PySpark using automated tools (SAS2PY) and manual refactoring.
• Pipeline Engineering: Design, build, and troubleshoot complex ETL/ELT workflows and data marts on AWS.
• Performance Tuning: Optimise Spark workloads for execution efficiency, partitioning, and cost-effectiveness.
• Quality Assurance: Implement clean coding principles, modular design, and robust unit/comparative testing to ensure data accuracy throughout the migration.
• Engineering Excellence: Maintain Git-based workflows, CI/CD integration, and comprehensive technical documentation.

Technical Requirements

• PySpark (P3): 5+ years of hands-on experience writing scalable, production-grade PySpark/Spark SQL.
• AWS Data Stack (P3): Strong proficiency in EMR, Glue, S3, Athena, and Glue Workflows.
• SAS Knowledge (P1): Solid foundation in SAS to enable the understanding and debugging of legacy logic for conversion.
• Data Modeling: Expertise in ETL/ELT, dimensions, facts, SCDs, and data mart architecture.
• Engineering Quality: Experience with parameterisation, exception handling, and modular Python design.

Additional Details

• Industry: Financial Services experience is highly desirable.
• Working Pattern: Fully remote with internal team collaboration days.
• Benefits: 33 days holiday entitlement (pro-rata).

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

Hydrasun is a recognized market leader in fluid transfer, power, and control solutions for the global energy industries, offering innovative engineering and technology development. Our solutions ensure reliability and performance in both traditional and emerging energy sectors.

Our people are the heart of our success. Their dedication, expertise, and passion for innovation empower us to make a difference. They are committed to delivering outstanding service and creating a sustainable energy future for our customers and industry.

Role Description

Working as a senior member of the Business Systems team, you will ensure a high level of Business Systems availability and stability, act as an ERP focal point and provide related 2nd / 3rd line support.

As part of your role, you will: -

• Diagnose and resolve Business Systems issues, providing solutions in line with associated controls and procedures, including developing these further as required.
• Maintain key Business Systems by defining and applying relevant configuration, importing / exporting data, and delivering reports, including informing associated architecture and design.
• Contribute to delivery of an ongoing ERP upgrade via configuration, testing and feedback reporting, user training and process documentation ensuring a smooth transition between systems.
• Produce and maintain process documentation, use change control systems, and define and track issues to a high standard, being an exemplar of this within the team.
• Be a point of seniority / escalation for Business Systems Engineers.
• Attend process locations and Hydrasun sites as required.

This role requires a strong communicator capable of multi-tasking in respect of engaging with the organisation and Business Systems team to deliver and support key systems.

Qualifications and Experience - Essential

• Degree in suitable IT discipline
• Current UK Driving License
• Demonstrable experience in a similar Business Systems role
• Analysis, configuration, integration, maintenance, and support of Business Systems and ERP
• Documentation of Business Systems and ERP process / solutions
• Business Systems and ERP analysis, process design, configuration, deployment, and integration
• 2nd / 3rd line Business Systems and ERP support
• Strong interpersonal, documentation, presentation, and communication skills
• Planning and time management.

Qualifications and Experience - Desirable

• Experience in a similar senior
• Business Systems role
• Manufacturing, distribution, and sales Business Systems
• ERP upgrade projects
• Microsoft technology environments
• Understanding of, and experience within project management areas, in the context of implementing and executing improvement
• Syspro ERP System
• Microsoft SQL Server based reporting.

We respectfully request No Agency submissions or Enquiries.

Data Engineering Technical Lead
Global Investment Bank
London - Hybrid
Permanent - Excellent Package + Benefits

We are working with one of the world’s leading banking groups, who we have partnered with for 15 years. We are seeking an experienced Data Architect/EDM Developer/Data Engineering Lead to join their International Technology team in London.

You will be a key part of the Architecture, Middleware, Data & Enterprise Services (AMD) division, driving data engineering, integration and automation initiatives across our clients EMEA banking and securities entities. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining technical expertise with mentoring and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design and deliver enterprise-wide EDM and data solutions.
• Lead and mentor EDM developers, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective delivery.
• Drive data innovation, automation and best practices across EMEA.
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical designs.
• Ensure compliance with SDLC, governance, and risk policies.

Skills & Experience - Essential

• Strong SQL Server or Snowflake skills.
• Advanced knowledge of low-code/no-code data engineering/ETL tools - ideally Markit EDM (v19.2+) or similar (eg Informatica).
• Proven delivery experience in Financial Services/Banking sector.
• Deep understanding of SDLC, systems integration, and data warehousing.
• Ability to gather requirements and liaise effectively with business stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

• Cloud (AWS/Azure), Python, PowerShell, APIs.
• Data pipelines, lineage, automation.
• BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, SSRS).
• Modern data architectures (lakehouse, data mesh).
• CI/CD, GitHub, Control-M, dbt/Databricks.

This is an opportunity to join a global top-5 bank with long-term stability, world-class resources, and clear career progression routes.

Enterprise Data Architect, EDM Developer, Data Engineering Lead, Data Architect, ETL Developer, Data Solutions Architect, Senior Data Engineer (Financial Services).

Apply today for full details.

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn’t right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.