Role Details Role/Job Title: Automation Engineer

Work Location: Belfast, UK

Mode of Working: Onsite

Duration of Assignment: 06 Months

The Role

Industrial Automation Engineer for a Aircraft Manufacturer in UK

Your Responsibilities The designated service will execute the following work packages:

Incident Management & Coordination: o Serve as the single point of contact (SPOC) for all Automation hardware outages.

o Identify necessary technical actions and mobilize the appropriate teams immediately upon incident report.

o Facilitate real-time communication between all parties to prevent create silo.

Asset & Strategy Intelligence: o Conduct detailing of all the assets in the plant which are part of the Industrial Automation layer

o Develop and maintain a comprehensive Industrial Asset Database.

o Map typical failure modes and hardware-specific outage triggers.

o Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and pre-defined response plans for each asset class.

Governance & Accountability: o Design and implement a RASCI Model to eliminate ambiguity in decision-making and hardware provision

The RASCI Framework To ensure a proactive approach, the coordinator will define the following roles for every major asset category:

Responsible: The party tasked with the physical repair or technical resolution and/or the provision and procurement of replacement hardware and components.

Accountable: The individual who owns the final decision and the “stop/go” authority.

Support: Those providing the tools, data, or secondary labor to assist the Responsible party.

Consulted: Subject matter experts (SMEs) whose opinions are sought before actions are finalized.

Informed: Parties who must be kept up-to-date on progress (e.g., leadership, end-users).

Deliverables Industrial Asset Registry: A digital database of all hardware under scope (single source of truth).

Outage Response Playbook: Step-by-step guides for common hardware failures.

Belfast RASCI Matrix: A signed-off document defining inter-departmental duties and provisioning roles.

Hardware Procurement Logs: Documentation of hardware provision and lead times for critical spares.

Incident Log & Post-Mortem Reports: Documentation of every outage to drive continuous improvement.

Your Profile Essential Skills / Knowledge / Experience: Good understanding of Industrial Automation Layer

Understanding of different PLC’s and connectivity with different devices on the shop floor

Manufacturing industry knowledge, Aero industry knowledge is an added advantage

Working knowledge of OPC and different IT solutions used for PLC communication

Strong stakeholder management skills

Working knowledge of any industrial standard SCADA platform

Desirable Skills / Knowledge / Experience: Good to have below skills (additionally with essential skills)

SQL DB

Python

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Role Details

Role/Job Title: Automation Engineer
Work Location: Belfast, UK
Mode of Working: Onsite
Duration of Assignment: 06 Months

The Role

Industrial Automation Engineer for a Aircraft Manufacturer in UK

Your Responsibilities

The designated service will execute the following work packages:

Incident Management & Coordination:

o Serve as the single point of contact (SPOC) for all Automation hardware outages.
o Identify necessary technical actions and mobilize the appropriate teams immediately upon incident report.
o Facilitate real-time communication between all parties to prevent create silo.

Asset & Strategy Intelligence:

o Conduct detailing of all the assets in the plant which are part of the Industrial Automation layer
o Develop and maintain a comprehensive Industrial Asset Database.
o Map typical failure modes and hardware-specific outage triggers.
o Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and pre-defined response plans for each asset class.

Governance & Accountability:

o Design and implement a RASCI Model to eliminate ambiguity in decision-making and hardware provision

The RASCI Framework

To ensure a proactive approach, the coordinator will define the following roles for every major asset category:

Responsible: The party tasked with the physical repair or technical resolution and/or the provision and procurement of replacement hardware and components.
Accountable: The individual who owns the final decision and the “stop/go” authority.
Support: Those providing the tools, data, or secondary labor to assist the Responsible party.
Consulted: Subject matter experts (SMEs) whose opinions are sought before actions are finalized.
Informed: Parties who must be kept up-to-date on progress (e.g., leadership, end-users).

Deliverables

1. Industrial Asset Registry: A digital database of all hardware under scope (single source of truth).
2. Outage Response Playbook: Step-by-step guides for common hardware failures.
3. Belfast RASCI Matrix: A signed-off document defining inter-departmental duties and provisioning roles.
4. Hardware Procurement Logs: Documentation of hardware provision and lead times for critical spares.
5. Incident Log & Post-Mortem Reports: Documentation of every outage to drive continuous improvement.

Your ProfileEssential Skills / Knowledge / Experience:

Good understanding of Industrial Automation Layer
Understanding of different PLC’s and connectivity with different devices on the shop floor
Manufacturing industry knowledge, Aero industry knowledge is an added advantage
Working knowledge of OPC and different IT solutions used for PLC communication
Strong stakeholder management skills
Working knowledge of any industrial standard SCADA platform

Desirable Skills / Knowledge / Experience:

Good to have below skills (additionally with essential skills)
SQL DB
Python

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Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first data analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.
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Complete this 10-week online training with just 10-15 hours per week of study time. You’ll learn industry-standard tools, including Excel, SQL, Python, and Power BI, while building a professional portfolio with workplace projects. The programme includes earning BCS and CompTIA certifications recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, and dedicated job placement support with CV help, interview preparation, and direct employer introductions.
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Starting salaries: £28,000 – £38,000
Who This Is For
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*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.
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Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first data analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.
The Programme
Complete this 10-week online training with just 10-15 hours per week of study time. You’ll learn industry-standard tools, including Excel, SQL, Python, and Power BI, while building a professional portfolio with workplace projects. The programme includes earning BCS and CompTIA certifications recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, and dedicated job placement support with CV help, interview preparation, and direct employer introductions.
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Starting salaries: £28,000 – £38,000
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The programme is completely beginner friendly, so no experience needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.
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Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first data analyst role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.
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Are you a .NET Software Engineer looking to build robust, high-quality systems within fintech and continue developing your technical skill set? My client is a fintech organisation developing scalable, business-critical platforms used in a fast-paced environment. They are seeking a .NET Software Engineer with around 3-4 years of commercial experience who enjoys writing clean code, working on meaningful problems, and contributing to well-designed systems. The Role In this role, you will: Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using C# and .NET Work on platforms processing high volumes of data and transactions Collaborate with engineers, product managers and QA to deliver new features Produce clean, maintainable, well-tested code Take part in code reviews and technical design discussions Help support and improve live systems, with a focus on performance and reliability What You'll Bring 3-4 years' experience building software with C#/.NET Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and core design principles Experience building RESTful APIs and backend services Good working knowledge of SQL databases Experience using Git in a team-based environment Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS is advantageous Previous experience in fintech or financial services is beneficial, but not required Nice to Have Experience with modern .NET (.NET Core / .NET 6+) Familiarity with messaging systems or event-driven architectures Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing Interest in system performance, scalability and resilience Why Join? Opportunity to work in a fintech environment with a strong engineering focus Clear scope for technical growth and increased responsibility Supportive, collaborative team culture Competitive salary and benefits If you have any further questions on the role, please feel free to reach out to Brendan McCrory directly.

MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing global technology company expanding its presence into Belfast and is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join their brand-new R&D site. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a high-impact team at the start of an exciting new chapter in the city's tech scene. About the Role As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll work with large, complex datasets to build machine learning models, predictive analytics, and data-driven solutions that directly influence business decisions. You'll collaborate closely with engineering, analytics, and product teams to design scalable and reliable data pipelines, develop models in production, and drive insights across the business. What We're Looking For 5+ years' experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Data Engineering Focus on LLMs, GenAI, and real-world AI systems Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, and relevant ML frameworks Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern data pipelines Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights Strong collaboration and communication skills Why Join Be part of a brand-new FDI into Belfast and shape the team from the ground up Work on cutting-edge AI and ML projects with global impact Hybrid working, flexible benefits, and a supportive, innovative culture Opportunity for career growth in a fast-scaling tech company If you're passionate about data and excited by the chance to make a real impact in Belfast's tech ecosystem, we'd love to hear from you. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Rachael Walker, Principal IT Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group or click the apply button below. If this position is not right for you, we have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs or give us a call . All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Skills: data scientist ML Engineer machine learning AI ML Data senior data scientist Benefits: Work From Home

Staff Software Engineer | .NET, AWS | Belfast (Hybrid 3 Days)

Location: Belfast
Type: Permanent

About the Opportunity:

This role sits within a high-scale payments engineering environment responsible for processing large volumes of real-time transactions. Systems are built for performance, resilience, and continuous availability.

As a Staff Engineer, you will operate as a technical leader within the team, driving delivery across complex systems while mentoring engineers and shaping engineering standards.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Lead the design and delivery of scalable backend services using C# and .NET
• Provide technical leadership across a team of engineers at varying levels
• Contribute to architecture decisions across high-throughput, distributed systems
• Design and build secure, resilient services aligned to industry standards
• Guide teams on best practices across coding, testing, and system design
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and support release and deployment processes
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues
• Provide accurate estimates across projects and technical initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver product roadmap features
• Mentor engineers through code reviews, coaching, and knowledge sharing

What Youll Bring:

• 6+ years commercial software engineering experience
• Strong experience with C# and .NET in backend environments
• Experience building scalable web services and distributed systems
• Strong understanding of relational databases such as SQL Server
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
• Experience with automated testing approaches
• Strong understanding of software design principles and patterns
• Experience working in Agile, Scrum, or Lean environments
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Nice to Have:

• Experience working within payments or regulated environments
• Understanding of PCI or security-focused development practices
• Exposure to frontend technologies such as HTML and CSS

Why Join:

• Work on high-scale, real-time systems with real-world impact
• Opportunity to step into a true technical leadership role
• Strong engineering culture with focus on quality and ownership
• Flexible working model with hybrid options
• Clear progression within a growing engineering function

If you’re interested or have any further questions on the role, please feel free to reach out to Eve Geddis directly on LinkedIn.

Skills:
.Net AWS Sql Server CICD

Benefits:
WFH Allowance Pension Fund Medical Aid / Health Care

Company Overview

MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a well-established, profitable software company based in Northern Ireland is building cloud platforms used across regulated industries including animal health. Their products replace legacy systems with modern, scalable solutions and are actively used by government bodies and commercial organisations across the US, Canada, Australia, and Europe.

The business is self-funded, stable, and growing steadily, with engineering teams across NI, the US, and Europe.

The Role

You’ll join a product-focused engineering team working on a live, customer-facing platform used by regulated organisations globally. This is a full lifecycle role - from feature design through to production releases - with real ownership and impact.

You’ll work closely with a Dev Manager, Senior Engineers, and offshore developers to deliver quarterly releases, manage complex change requests, and continuously improve a mission-critical system.

Tech Stack

• Ruby on Rails
• SQL / MySQL
• AWS

What They’re Looking For

• 3-5+ years’ experience in Ruby on Rails (or strong backend experience with willingness to cross-train from python)
• Solid commercial software engineering background
• Comfortable owning features end-to-end and working in production environments
• Interested in mentoring others and growing within a stable product team
• Looking for a long-term role rather than short-term contracts

Why Join?

• Profitable, self-funded business with long-term product vision
• Challenging, real-world customer problems
• Opportunity to influence product direction and mentor junior engineers
• Stable team with strong engineering culture
• Profit-share scheme
• Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 remote

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Rachael Walker, IT Recruitment Manager at MCS Group or click the apply button below.

If this position is not right for you, we have others that are.

Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs or give us a call .

All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Skills:
ruby developer ruby on rails developer ruby python ruby engineer software developer

Benefits:
Work From Home

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a a growing consultancy as they build out a new team in Belfast. Our client is a high-growth cloud, data, and AI engineering consultancy delivering mission-critical solutions for enterprise and scaling clients.You’ll join a team that embeds directly with clients to design and build modern, production-grade systems across web, API, and data platforms on Google Cloud.The RoleAs a Full Stack Engineer, you’ll work across modern TypeScript-based frontend and backend systems, building scalable applications powered by cloud-native and data-driven architectures.You’ll play a key role in shaping solutions that combine web applications, APIs, and AI-powered data processing.What you’ll be doingBuild end-to-end features using TypeScript across frontend (React + Vite) and backend (NestJS)Design and develop GraphQL APIs and scalable backend servicesDeploy and run applications on Google Cloud Platform Work with Cloud SQL , BigQuery, and Cloud StorageIntegrate AI-powered document processing Develop infrastructure using Terraform and DockerCollaborate closely with client teams in a high-impact, delivery-focused environmentContribute to architecture decisions and best engineering practicesWhat you’ll bringStrong experience building full stack applications with TypeScriptCommercial experience with React Backend experience with Node.js frameworks Experience designing and working with GraphQL APIsHands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (or similar cloud platforms)Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databasesExperience with containerisation (Docker) and infrastructure as code (Terraform)Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or similar)Interest or experience in data platforms, analytics, or AI/ML (e.g. document processing)What’s in it for youJoin at an early stage of a fast-growing, high-impact engineering teamWork with modern technologies across cloud, data, and AIGain exposure to enterprise-scale, real-world systemsInfluence architecture and technical directionHybrid working modelCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefitsA collaborative, engineering-led culture where you’ll have real ownership and impact

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Matthew Rainey at m.rainey@mcsgroup.jobs

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current and exclusive roles www.mcsgroup.jobs

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

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Senior Software Engineer | Java, Microservices, Cloud | Belfast (Hybrid)

Location: Belfast
Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

About the Opportunity:

This role sits within a core backend engineering team responsible for building and evolving services that handle high volumes of data and user-generated content. These systems are critical to product capability, reliability, and scale.

You will work in a collaborative, engineering-led environment focused on clean architecture, modern microservices, and continuous delivery.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Design, build, and evolve scalable backend services using Java or Kotlin
• Contribute to the decomposition of monolithic systems into modern microservices
• Develop secure, high-quality APIs with a strong focus on reliability and performance
• Write well-tested code using TDD and BDD practices
• Participate in code reviews and drive engineering best practices
• Collaborate closely with senior, staff, and principal engineers
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across live systems
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability across services
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and improve deployment processes
• Mentor and support junior engineers within the team
• Participate in on-call rotation

What Youll Bring:

• 5+ years commercial experience in backend software engineering
• Strong experience with Java or Kotlin
• Experience building and scaling microservices architectures
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design
• Experience working in cloud-native environments
• Strong knowledge of software design principles including SOLID
• Experience with relational databases such as MySQL
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins or similar
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Why Join:

• Opportunity to work on systems that operate at scale
• Strong engineering culture with emphasis on quality and ownership
• Collaborative team environment with experienced engineers
• Exposure to modern architecture and cloud technologies
• Real influence on technical direction and system design

If you’re interested or have any further questions on the role, please feel free to reach out to Eve Geddis directly on LinkedIn.

Skills:
Java Kotlin AWS CICD Microservices SQL

Benefits:
Pension Fund Medical Aid / Health Care

Job description.
Staff Data Engineer
Location: Belfast (Hybrid)
Contract: Full-time, permanent

Eligibility: UK work authorisation required

We’re looking for a Staff Data Engineer to join a growing engineering team building large-scale, data-driven platforms. This is a senior role with real scope to influence how data systems are designed, scaled and used across the business.

You’ll work closely with engineering, product and analytics teams, helping turn complex data requirements into reliable, high-performing solutions.

Why join?
* Senior, influential role with architectural ownership
* Work on modern data platforms operating at scale
* Hybrid working from a Belfast-based tech hub
* Strong engineering culture with a focus on quality and improvement
* Clear support for learning, growth and technical leadership

What you’ll be doing:
* Designing and evolving distributed data pipelines and platforms
* Ensuring data systems are reliable, scalable and performant
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand and deliver data needs
* Setting and promoting engineering best practices across the data function
* Providing technical leadership and mentoring to other engineers
* Troubleshooting complex issues and driving continuous improvement

What you’ll bring:
* Significant experience building and supporting production data systems
* Strong SQL skills and experience with modern data tooling and cloud platforms
* Hands-on knowledge of orchestration, transformation and analytics pipelines
* Understanding of event-driven and distributed architectures
* Solid software engineering fundamentals (testing, CI/CD, version control)
* The ability to influence, communicate clearly, and lead by example

Interested?
If you’re an experienced data engineer looking for a senior role with real impact and technical ownership contact Justin Donaldson for more information.

Skills:
Apache DBT SQL Kafka AWS Azure CI/CD

Job Description

My client, a global financial services organisation, is hiring a Data Ops Engineer to join their Technology team. This is a critical role focused on building and maintaining data pipelines that support both trade and communications surveillance systems across a highly regulated environment.

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working options
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, business-critical data platforms
• Strong career progression within a global organisation

You will be part of a cross-functional team responsible for delivering robust, scalable, and compliant data solutions across structured and unstructured datasets. The role sits at the intersection of data engineering and operations, ensuring data pipelines are reliable, auditable, and aligned with regulatory requirements.
As a Data Ops Engineer, you will design, build, and optimise end-to-end data pipelines across multiple data sources including transactional, reference, market, and communications data. You will implement data quality, validation, and reconciliation processes to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of data ingestion.
You will work closely with engineering, data, and compliance teams to ensure data governance, lineage, and auditability standards are met. The role also involves building cloud infrastructure, monitoring pipelines, resolving data issues, and supporting surveillance data initiatives including persisting alert data into data lake environments for analytics.

The Role

• Design, build, and maintain scalable end-to-end data pipelines (ETL/ELT)
• Implement data quality checks, validation rules, and reconciliation processes
• Ensure visibility of data completeness and processing issues
• Identify critical data elements and implement failover and recovery strategies
• Build and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/CDK)
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve data anomalies across pipelines
• Collaborate with analysts, developers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements
• Implement data governance, lineage, and auditability frameworks
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and security standards
• Optimise performance and cost in collaboration with cloud and infrastructure teams

The Person

• Strong experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT data pipelines
• Proficiency in Python or Java, and strong SQL skills
• Experience with data pipeline frameworks (e.g. Airflow, dbt, Spark)
• Hands-on experience with AWS ecosystem
• Strong understanding of CI/CD and software engineering best practices
• Experience working in Data Engineering or DataOps roles
• Excellent problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field

Desirable Experience

• Experience with event-driven and streaming architectures (Kafka, Kinesis)
• Knowledge of market data, trade/order systems, or financial services
• Experience with AWS services such as EKS, Lambda, S3, Glue, DynamoDB, Step Functions
• Familiarity with Terraform or CDK (Infrastructure-as-Code)
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g. Grafana)
• Experience with communications platforms (e.g. enterprise messaging systems)
• Understanding of data governance, security, and regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with tools such as GitLab, data cataloguing or BI platforms
• Relevant certifications in cloud or DataOps

Location: Belfast (Hybrid)
Eligibility: UK work authorisation required (no sponsorship available)

Are you a Lead Data Engineer who enjoys building data platforms at scale while leading teams and shaping best practice?

This is a hands on leadership role where you’ll design and deliver scalable data solutions, while mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction.

Why join?
* Lead delivery of large scale data platforms
* Combine hands on engineering with team leadership
* Work with modern cloud and data technologies
* Collaborative, high performing engineering environment

What you’ll be doing:
* Design and build data pipelines and processing systems
* Lead development quality, standards, and best practice
* Collaborate with architects on scalability and performance
* Support testing, deployment, and optimisation
* Troubleshoot and improve data workflows
* Mentor engineers and contribute to solution design

What you’ll bring:
* Experience leading delivery of data ntensive systems
* Strong Python, Java, or Scala skills
* Advanced SQL and data modelling expertise
* Experience with ETL/ELT tools (e.g. Databricks)
* Strong understanding of distributed data architectures
* Clear communication and stakeholder engagement

Nice to have:
* Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)
* Data warehousing or analytics platform experience
* Interest in AI or advanced data technologies

Interested?
Get in touch for a confidential chat.

Please note this is a training course and fees apply

Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Data Analysis?

If you are detail orientated, perceptive, organised, competent, analytical and can communicate well with those around you; you could have a truly rewarding future as a Data Analyst

We do this using our specialised Data Analyst career programme which looks to assist and place qualified candidates into a career pathway in Data Analysis.

Please note this career program is designed for entry level individuals with limited or no experience, so please do not apply if you are already an experience Data Analyst as we will be looking primarily at entry level roles.

Demand for Data Analysts has grown 20% year on year. All business decisions rely on data to ensure correct business decisions are made and therefore the role of the data analyst in the new digital world has become essential for business owners.

Using our experience in providing data analysis and business analysis training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we can provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in Data Analysis.

The courses in the package have been identified by our recruitment partners as industry standards for the UK/European and International Data Analysis sector.

Skills shortages across all sectors are increasing the demand for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers.

Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this job and recruitment package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in a few weeks. Your job and career goals are completed in 4 easy steps listed below.

Step 1 - CompTIA Data+ Qualification

The first step is completing the CompTIA Data+ Qualification accredited by CompTIA.

This professional international industry-recognised qualification teaches you the essential skills of a Data Analyst. You will cover skills such as data mining, manipulating data, visualising data, and reporting on data.

Study time for the qualification is approximately 30 hours and qualification is achieved by completing a 1-hour multiple choice exam.

The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools.

You will be provided with access to a tutor and a 1-hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam.

This qualification will set you on a route to becoming a data analyst.

Step 2 - Data Administration Training

Data is extracted using various method which are normally IT driven.

Therefore, we will provide you with access to the following additional courses to ensure you are suitably employable as a data analyst.

• Microsoft excel - to expert level.
• Learn SQL - the programming language used for extracting data from more complex databases.
• Learn Python 3 - Python 3 is a simple to use programming language used by many analysts.
• Learn Tableau - Tableu is a tool which analysts use to build visually appealing dashboards for complex data making it easier for stakeholders to comprehend.

Study time for these courses is approximately 30-60 hours and qualification is achieved through completion of the course with no exam.

Step 3 - Business Analysis Foundation

Business Analysts and Data Analysts often work very closely together and indeed many Data Analysts become Business Analysts and vice versa.

Adding a Business Analyst Foundation certificate will make you much more employable and enable you to cross over into business analyst roles and hybrid roles. Business Analysis Foundation accredited by the BCS (The British Computer Society also known as the Chartered Institute of IT).

Study time for this course is approximately 15 hours and qualification is achieved through an online BCS exam.

Step 4 - Recruitment Support

Now you are qualified for an entry level data analyst position our recruitment support team will now begin collaborating with you to help you secure your first a suitable role based on your new qualifications and any other experience you may have.

We have been helping candidates start and build careers in the project management industry since 2007 and have a 4.8 Trustscore on Trustpilot.

Our Recruitment Support team will help you work through job applications, interviews and provide you with a full cv review based around your new qualification and written to maximise your chances of obtaining a role in the project management sector.

They will provide you with guidance as to which roles our most suitable for you as an entry level project sector worker aiming to become a project manager. This will include mock job interviews as well as any help you feel you need.

Our money back guarantee

If after 1 year of passing your formal qualifications, we have been unable to help you secure a role, we will refund your study fees minus the cost of the exams.

However, we are normally able to help candidates find their first role within 6 months of qualifying and for locations based close to major cities this is often reduced to less than 3 months.

Check our testimonials from the hundreds of candidates we have already helped.

What Now?

To accommodate candidates, the training element of the package is available on finance terms of up to 1 year. This enables you to get qualified and start in your new role without having to fund all the training costs up front.

Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step towards your Data Analyst Career aspirations.

Do you have an inquisitive mindset, enjoy problem solving, and have an interest in tech?

Our Technology Academy provides you with the opportunity to learn everything you need to build a successful career in IT, across a range of roles, without any previous experience or a specific degree. In fact, if you don’t have a degree we definitely want to hear from you!

Why choose CTA?

We are an inclusive and diverse technology academy committed to creating equitable opportunities for those looking to work in tech. Our academy pays a competitive salary, above the National Living Wage from day one while you train, before finding the ideal client project for you to work on using the skills you’ve gained.

About the role

It all starts with our introductory training courses, covering everything you need to know to get started in the world of consulting. Our in-depth training is full time and is delivered on a hybrid learning basis (classroom & and remote). You’ll learn a lot quite quickly - it will be fast-paced, but enjoyable and highly engaging!

After the training period you’ll have the opportunity to gain industry experience by working with our clients on their projects. For this specific role you’ll be working as part of a global consultancy’s specialist team who are involved in the end-to-end design and implementation of solutions that the business and technology teams use to manage work, products and programmes!

After a period of training you’ll have the opportunity to gain industry experience by working with one or more of our clients as a Test & Quality Engineer. While doing this you’ll get continued support from us and the client you work with.

What does our Academy offer?

• A route into the industry as a qualified Test & Quality Engineer
• A structured career path and ongoing progression opportunities within the first years of employment
• Training in a range of technologies and tools vital in the tech industry - Agile / Scrum, databases, SQL, websites, Web Services / APIs, programming, software testing, test automation
• A role with one of our industry leading clients on one or more projects so you can explore where you want your career to go
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including on the job training and ongoing support from our experienced trainers and consultants
• Access to a range of certifications covering various roles and technologies - including ISTQB, AWS, Azure, Scrum and more

About you

• A passion for technology and a willingness to learn
• A strong work ethic - you’re up for the challenge and ready to work hard for it
• Loves working in teams
• Strong communication skills
• Good organisational skills, both personally and as part of a team
• You have a degree, but it doesn’t have to be in CompSci or a STEM degree
• You don’t have a degree, but you have some recent work experience or you’ve been doing some upskilling in technology recently

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary - above the UK Living Wage as part of our commitment to the Living Wage Foundation
• 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays.
• 5% matched employer pension contributions.
• Access to Mintago, our financial wellbeing partner - Connect with a personal financial advisor for support with planning, mortgages, pension, and more!
• Virtual GP and Online Prescriptions - Say goodbye to long NHS wait times! (Your partners/kids can also access this).
• Employee Assistance Programming - Including 6 counselling sessions per life event with a BACP-accredited counsellor.
• Cycle to Work scheme - Purchase a bike through Bike2Work and spread the purchase across 12 months.
• Retail discounts - Save at 200+ UK brands, including supermarkets, cinemas, and restaurants.
  and more!

What Happens Next?
Apply - Submit your most recent CV below.
Short Video Interview - We’ll invite you to a 30-minute Teams video call to learn about you, discuss the role, and ask a few competency-based questions on problem-solving and time management.
Technical Aptitude test - You’ll be sent a short, online technical aptitude test.
In-Person Assessment Centre - It’s your time to shine! Successful candidates will be invited to our in-person assessment centre with the client. This assessment will take approximately 2 hours.
Offer - Both happy things are a good fit? We’ll offer you a place and send you joining instructions with course details, start date, and other important information.

Timelines
1st Stage Interviews - will commence across late March and early April
In-Person Assessment Centre - w/c 20th April 2026
Role start: approx. 11th May 2026
Please note these dates are subject to change

This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in the world of technology and join a growing Tech Academy & Consulting business who put you the employee first!