I am searching for a number of experienced C# / .NET Software Developers who can use their development skills and expertise to produce high quality, innovative solutions for a wide range of customers. You will work openly and collaboratively with a diverse range of technical and subject matter experts within the technology department and throughout the whole business. Please note, these roles are offered on a hybrid-working basis. These are NOT remote positions, and you are required in the office two (2 days) per week. Therefore, you MUST live within a commutable distance of Exeter, Devon, or you will be able to relocate to the area in order to be considered for the roles. In this role you will be responsible be: - Using Agile methodologies for the design, development and acceptance of software solutions. Working collaboratively with the Product Owner to understand the customer requirements and gain an understanding of implementation to inform solution scoping. You will perform critical assessments, challenge assumptions and identify most appropriate acceptance criteria that mitigate potential risk. You will be responsible for requirements analysis, scoping, specification definition, data analysis and project management as required to meet the needs of the solutions. Creating production code and performing code reviews with the team, you will be equally comfortable working alone or in pairs or mob. Please note - experience of pair programming or mob programming is not required to be considered for the role but you MUST be open and prepared to work this way as TDD and pairing accounts for 85% of the day! You will comprehend and use established design patterns and best practices, taking responsibility and holding self to account for high quality and maximal efficiency of deliverables. You will be eager to learn and research solutions and share findings with others, playing an active, positive collaborative role with colleagues and customers. You will be utilising AI implementing software development using AI agentic to enhance productivity and efficiency through intelligent task management, seamless communication, and adaptive learning. Please note, AI is used as a tool but not for coding purposes. Integrate sustainable practices into software development processes to minimise environmental impact, enhance resource efficiency, and promote long-term sustainability.To be a success in this role you require in-depth commercial experience in the following key areas: - Analysis and Design C# MVC .NET framework SOLID Principles A desire to work in a Pair Programming / Mob Programming environment. TSQL / SQL Test Automation TDD Refactoring Unit Testing / Mocking JavaScript frameworks such as React (or similar) Experience with using ORM (e.g. Entity Framework) Agile & Scrum development methodologies Able to present self verbally in a presentation or meeting situation. We are looking to speak with candidates who are good communicators, both verbal and written, candidates who can communicate with external stakeholders and internal team members, for example, during agile ceremonies. You will ideally be Educated to University standard with an IT-related degree. Any experience with BDD, DDD, PowerShell, Azure / AWS and using agentic AI environments, i.e. Cline, Copilot, Gemini, is highly desirable. The role comes with an excellent benefits package including, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, ability to purchase extra holidays, bonus scheme, life assurance, flexible Health cash-back scheme, health and wellbeing allowance, health insurance with long-term sickness, electric car scheme, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity, flexible working, excellent company culture, training and education opportunities, free car parking, values-led business and much more! KEYWORDS Analysis and Design, C#, MVC, .NET framework, SOLID Principles, Pair Programming / Mob Programming, TSQL, SQL, Test Automation, TDD, Refactoring, Unit Testing, Mocking, JavaScript Frameworks, React or similar, ORM, Entity Framework, Agile, Scrum. Please note, to be considered for this opportunity you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship as our client is not looking to sponsor candidates for these vacancies. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and 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. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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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 with experienced analysts easily commanding salaries of 50k+. 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.

Below are current average salaries in the sector for lower-level positions and fully trained Data Analysts:

• Junior Data Analyst - 30,000
• Data Analyst - 50,000
• Business Data Analyst - 67,500
• Data Analytics Analyst - 80,000
• Business Analysts - 60,000

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.

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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.

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I am searching for a number of Senior C# / .NET Software Developers who can use their development skills and expertise to produce high quality, innovative solutions for a wide range of customers. You will work openly and collaboratively with a diverse range of technical and subject matter experts within the technology department and throughout the whole business. Please note, these roles are offered on a hybrid-working basis. These are not remote positions, and you are required in the office two (2 days) per week. Therefore, you MUST live within a commutable distance of Exeter, or you will be able to relocate to the area in order to be considered by our client. In this role you will be responsible for: - Following and seeking to improve Agile methodologies for the design, development and acceptance of software solutions. You will work collaboratively with the Product Owner to understand the customer requirements and gain an understanding of implementation to inform solution scoping. You will perform critical assessments, challenge assumptions and identify most appropriate acceptance criteria that mitigate potential risk. You will be complete requirements analysis, scoping, specification definition, data analysis and project management as required to meet the needs of the solutions. You will be creating production code and performing code reviews with the team - equally comfortable working alone or in pairs or mob, guiding and coaching where appropriate. You will seek emerging trends and recommend adoption and use of design patterns and best practices. You will take responsibility and hold yourself to account for high quality and maximal efficiency of team deliverables. Eager to learn and research solutions and share findings with others, making suggestions for improvements, evidencing when challenged. Play an active, positive, collaborative role with colleagues and customers. Using agentic AI in software development to enhance productivity and efficiency through intelligent task management, seamless communication, and adaptive learning. Integrate sustainable practices into software development processes to minimise environmental impact, enhance resource efficiency, and promote long-term sustainability.To be a success in this role you require in-depth commercial experience in the following key areas: - Analysis and Design C# MVC .NET framework SOLID Principles A desire to work in a Pair Programming / Mob Programming environment TSQL/SQL Test Automation TDD DDD Refactoring Unit Testing / Mocking JavaScript frameworks such as React (or similar) Experience with using ORM (e.g. Entity Framework) Agile & Scrum development methodologies Able to present yourself well verbally in a presentation or meeting situation Good communicator - for internal and external meetings, for agile ceremonies, and for writing updates for internal and external users You will actively seek out and pursue opportunities for improvement and innovation You MUST be happy to coach and mentoring other team members You are confident to admit "I don't know" and will strive to fill knowledge gaps for yourself and for other people in the team You will have experience in using agentic AI environments i.e. Cline, Copilot, Gemini You will ideally be educated to University standard with an IT-related degree. You will be an active leader, someone who is open and honest in meetings. You will be a good problem solver who enjoys a challengeThe role comes with an excellent benefits package including, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, ability to purchase extra holidays, bonus scheme, life assurance, flexible Health cash-back scheme, health and wellbeing allowance, health insurance with long-term sickness, electric car scheme, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity, flexible working, excellent company culture, training and education opportunities, free car parking, values-led business and much more! KEYWORDS Analysis and Design, C#, MVC, .NET framework, SOLID Principles, Pair Programming / Mob Programming, TSQL, SQL, Test Automation, TDD, DDD, BDD, Refactoring, Unit Testing, Mocking, JavaScript Frameworks, React, ORM, Entity Framework, Agile, Scrum, Agentic AI Please note, to be considered for this opportunity you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship as our client is not looking to sponsor candidates for these vacancies. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and 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. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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We’re proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we’re working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.

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New opportunity for an Alarm Optimisation OT Technician based in Exeter on an initial 2-year fixed term contract from £33,500 per year plus benefits.

The role

As an OT Technician you will support the delivery of the Alarm Optimisation Project by implementing configuration changes on the Regional SCADA Telemetry System that improve the quality, accuracy, and effectiveness of operational alarms and telemetry signals across sewage pumping stations and sewage treatment works. The changes, submitted by the Project Team will require the reprioritising, labelling, and optimising configured alarms in line with the Alarm Philosophy and EEMUA standards.

Working closely with the Alarm Optimisation Technical Assistants, you will focus on actioning telemetry configuration change requests in support of the Alarm Optimisation Project. Key responsibilities include implementing these changes by adjusting existing telemetry outstation configuration parameters to ensure alarms and events are correctly configured, enabling telemetry data to provide clear, meaningful, and actionable information to support operational decision-making.

What you’ll be doing day to day

• Coordinate and maintain a forward schedule of telemetry configuration changes in collaboration with the Alarm Rationalisation Project Team.
• Configure new and edit existing telemetry signals, including smart alarms, logic, and sequence charts.
• Support the development and use of configuration templates and presets.
• Respond promptly to requests, including configuration status and alarm/signal configuration.
• Adhere to change and request governance processes and departmental information security policies.
• Suggest process improvements and support testing during implementation of new telemetry configuration parameters.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in IT or OT technology in medium to large organisations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Access, and knowledge of SQL Server.
• Strong focus on health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Committed to keeping skills, IT governance, and business knowledge up to date.
• Positive, flexible, and outcome-driven, with strong customer service focus.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage changing workloads.
• Understands and applies information security policies.
• 5 GCSEs (including Maths and English at Grade C or above).
• Ability to successfully complete UK Government SC clearance
• Ideally ITIL Foundation or similar service/change governance training or A-Level or BTEC Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, or related technical discipline.

Closing Date: 19th March 2026

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

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Retail Industrial Placement - Exeter, UK

About the Role

Ready to apply your skills to one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects? At EDF, Success is Personal. Join our Retail Industrial Placement and help shape the future of energy while building a career that’s unique to you.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join our Retail team, we’ve got a BIG ambition. We’re buzzing to have industrial placement opportunities to welcome into our Retail organisation - bringing energy and fresh ideas!

We’re offering a 12-month industrial placement, starting with 6 months learning the foundations of how we serve our Small Business or Residential customers, followed by 6 months in either marketing, commercial, technology or sales.

The Opportunity

As an Energy Specialist, for the first 6 months you’ll be working in a team of 10-15 people providing incredible end-to-end customer support to our Small Business or Residential customers.  You’ll connect with our customers over the phone and through digital channels such as text and email. We’ll train you in everything our customers need, so when it’s go-time, you’ll have all the answers, and nothing will faze you. So, if you’re an enthusiastic team player who’s resilient, loves problem solving with a curious nature and enjoys working under pressure, then you’ll love this experience!

Your next 6 months will be specialising in one of these other core business functions where you’ll work with experienced individuals and leave with a wealth of knowledge:

Residential Sales and Marketing - We blend deep customer insight with bold innovation to drive acquisition, retention and value creation. From shaping compelling propositions to delivering targeted campaigns, we empower customers to save money and carbon — while helping EDF lead the transition to an Electric Britain. You can expect to leave the team with a broad marketing experience, the ability to turn insight into action, campaign management and stakeholder management.

Commercial and Performance - The role will blend commercial insight, data analysis and performance. To give you a flavour you could be working on pricing, data analysis and business impact reviews. You’ll work on systems like tableau, Jira, snowflake and SQL.

Residential Solutions & Automation  - This role is an exciting opportunity to support on diverse business issues, drive effective problem-solving and make a significant impact on the success of EDF’s Retail business unit. This role is responsible for quickly analysing and resolving a wide range of commercial, regulatory and operational issues that impact the business unit.

Revenue Operations – You could be project managing new process and solution implementation to reduce the level of debt the business is exposed to. Identifying opportunities that make an impact on those struggling to pay their bills. You’ll work across multiple teams to prioritise and deliver on actions that will make the biggest impact whether that’s tariff changes, process adapting, marketing and service updates.

Small Business Marketing – You could be creating emails, supporting on paid advertising campaigns and organic social posts, developing industry leading content and supporting on partnership campaigns.

Small Business Sales - You’ll be helping EDF Small Business Sales grow their direct sales channels. You’ll be looking for smarter ways to improve our sales processes, how we can optimise & improve our ways of working, along with working with our partners on how we can grow as a business.

Your Work Location

You’ll be based in our fun and welcoming offices – Hove, Doxford (Sunderland), or Exeter office – our teams LOVE coming to the office - there really is something for everyone. We also know that you may need the flexibility to work from home at times too, that’s why we embrace hybrid working.

Who You Are

A self-starter and creative thinker who is enthusiastic and motivated. You are a team-player with excellent communication skills, who is willing to take on new challenges. No experience is needed for this role; we’re looking for an individual with a positive attitude and a desire to learn. Sound like you. We’d love to hear from you!

At EDF we work hard to maintain a culture where Everyone’s Welcome. We encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is nevertheless a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility, we reserve the right in our decisions to give priority to those who already have the right to work in the UK.

Our selection process is designed to bring out the best in you. We use a strengths-based approach, allowing you to showcase your skills and what truly motivates you. We believe that focusing on individual strengths is key to engagement, motivation, and success in the workplace.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a starting salary of £24,500 per annum and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, oh and free breakfast in the office! And more.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

We’re proud to share that in our last recruitment cycle, we received nearly 32,000 applications across our early careers programs. While this means the process is highly competitive, please don’t be discouraged if you’re not successful this time. Every single application is carefully reviewed by a real person who values the effort you put in.

We anticipate significant interest in this industrial placement scheme – so please don’t delay, apply today! Join us and find your success at EDF!

At EDF, we offer a wide range of opportunities within the discipline you’ve applied for. We’ll work closely with you to identify the role that best matches your skills and aspirations, which means you may be considered for multiple positions.

The virtual interviews will take place mid-April.

At the start of your placement you will be required to complete two weeks of training in Hove. This will likely be from 2nd - 18th September.

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Success is Personal. It’s your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards an Electric Britain.

Data Engineer - Python / SQL / Databricks - Healthcare Tech - Hybrid (2 Days Onsite) - £50,000

The Role

We’re working with a healthcare technology company investing in their data capability and hiring a Data Engineer to work directly alongside Product and Engineering.

This is not a “report factory” role - you’ll analyse data, challenge assumptions and influence product direction.

What You’ll Be Doing

Designing and developing scalable data solutions
Python & SQL development
ETL and data transformation
Working with Databricks (certification desirable, not essential)
Power BI reporting
Writing unit tests and mocking
Presenting insights to internal stakeholders
Collaborating closely with Product Owners and Developers

Tech Stack

Python
T-SQL
Databricks
Power BI
ETL pipelines
Zoho Creator/Analytics (desirable, not required)

What They’re Looking For

Strong communicator - confident presenting insights
Curious mindset - challenges assumptions
Experience analysing data, not just visualising it
Comfortable working directly with Product
Unit testing & mocking experience
Proactive and collaborative personality

Location

Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite (1 fixed team day + 1 flexible).

Easy access from M5/A30.

Process

30 min intro
Python & SQL tech test
Technical deep dive
Final 90 min interview

Data Engineer - Python / SQL / Databricks - Healthcare Tech - Hybrid (2 Days Onsite) - 50,000

The Role

We’re working with a healthcare technology company investing in their data capability and hiring a Data Engineer to work directly alongside Product and Engineering.

This is not a “report factory” role - you’ll analyse data, challenge assumptions and influence product direction.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and developing scalable data solutions
• Python & SQL development
• ETL and data transformation
• Working with Databricks (certification desirable, not essential)
• Power BI reporting
• Writing unit tests and mocking
• Presenting insights to internal stakeholders
• Collaborating closely with Product Owners and Developers

Tech Stack

• Python
• T-SQL
• Databricks
• Power BI
• ETL pipelines
• Zoho Creator/Analytics (desirable, not required)

What They’re Looking For

• Strong communicator - confident presenting insights
• Curious mindset - challenges assumptions
• Experience analysing data, not just visualising it
• Comfortable working directly with Product
• Unit testing & mocking experience
• Proactive and collaborative personality

Location

Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite (1 fixed team day + 1 flexible).

Easy access from M5/A30.

Process

• 30 min intro
• Python & SQL tech test
• Technical deep dive
• Final 90 min interview

I am searching for a number of experienced C# / .NET Software Developers who can use their development skills and expertise to produce high quality, innovative solutions for a wide range of customers. You will work openly and collaboratively with a diverse range of technical and subject matter experts within the technology department and throughout the whole business. Please note, these roles are offered on a hybrid-working basis. These are NOT remote positions, and you are required in the office two (2 days) per week. Therefore, you MUST live within a commutable distance of Exeter, Devon, or you will be able to relocate to the area in order to be considered for the roles. In this role you will be responsible be: - \* Using Agile methodologies for the design, development and acceptance of software solutions. \* Working collaboratively with the Product Owner to understand the customer requirements and gain an understanding of implementation to inform solution scoping. \* You will perform critical assessments, challenge assumptions and identify most appropriate acceptance criteria that mitigate potential risk. \* You will be responsible for requirements analysis, scoping, specification definition, data analysis and project management as required to meet the needs of the solutions. \* Creating production code and performing code reviews with the team, you will be equally comfortable working alone or in pairs or mob. Please note - experience of pair programming or mob programming is not required to be considered for the role but you MUST be open and prepared to work this way as TDD and pairing accounts for 85% of the day! \* You will comprehend and use established design patterns and best practices, taking responsibility and holding self to account for high quality and maximal efficiency of deliverables. \* You will be eager to learn and research solutions and share findings with others, playing an active, positive collaborative role with colleagues and customers. \* You will be utilising AI implementing software development using AI agentic to enhance productivity and efficiency through intelligent task management, seamless communication, and adaptive learning. Please note, AI is used as a tool but not for coding purposes. \* Integrate sustainable practices into software development processes to minimise environmental impact, enhance resource efficiency, and promote long-term sustainability. To be a success in this role you require in-depth commercial experience in the following key areas: - \* Analysis and Design \* C# \* MVC \* .NET framework \* SOLID Principles \* A desire to work in a Pair Programming / Mob Programming environment. \* TSQL / SQL \* Test Automation \* TDD \* Refactoring \* Unit Testing / Mocking \* JavaScript frameworks such as React (or similar) \* Experience with using ORM (e.g. Entity Framework) \* Agile & Scrum development methodologies \* Able to present self verbally in a presentation or meeting situation. We are looking to speak with candidates who are good communicators, both verbal and written, candidates who can communicate with external stakeholders and internal team members, for example, during agile ceremonies. You will ideally be Educated to University standard with an IT-related degree. Any experience with BDD, DDD, PowerShell, Azure / AWS and using agentic AI environments, i.e. Cline, Copilot, Gemini, is highly desirable. The role comes with an excellent benefits package including, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, ability to purchase extra holidays, bonus scheme, life assurance, flexible Health cash-back scheme, health and wellbeing allowance, health insurance with long-term sickness, electric car scheme, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity, flexible working, excellent company culture, training and education opportunities, free car parking, values-led business and much more! KEYWORDS Analysis and Design, C#, MVC, .NET framework, SOLID Principles, Pair Programming / Mob Programming, TSQL, SQL, Test Automation, TDD, Refactoring, Unit Testing, Mocking, JavaScript Frameworks, React or similar, ORM, Entity Framework, Agile, Scrum. Please note, to be considered for this opportunity you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship as our client is not looking to sponsor candidates for these vacancies. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and 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. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Your new company This company is a well‑respected charity and registered social landlord dedicated to providing high‑quality, affordable homes and supporting thriving communities across South Devon. The organisation now manages over 4,000 homes spanning areas from Dartmoor National Park to the urban centres of Teignbridge, the South Hams, West Devon, Mid Devon, East Devon, and Exeter. As a non‑profit housing provider, they deliver a full range of housing and tenant support services, including property repairs and maintenance, rent management, financial advice, and neighbourhood development initiatives. Its work is focused on raising service standards, adapting to evolving community needs, and helping residents access opportunities that improve their wellbeing and quality of life. The organisation's vision-"Homes people love, a landlord you can trust"-is reflected in its values of being friendly, accessible, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement. The business works closely with tenants, partners, and local stakeholders to build sustainable, inclusive communities. Your new role The purpose of this role is to lead the development and operation of the organisation's data engineering capability, ensuring that data is efficiently extracted from source systems, transformed through robust ETL/ELT processes, and loaded into well‑structured data models that support strategic reporting, analytics, and Business Intelligence. The post‑holder will develop scalable pipelines, improve data quality, enhance data models, and strengthen data governance and standards across the organisation. Through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the application of modern data engineering practices, the role will drive improvements in organisational data maturity and contribute to the successful implementation of the data strategy. To work within the Company's Equality and Diversity Policy, Health and Safety Policy, Customer Service and Performance Policies ensuring that these are complied with throughout all activities within the scope of this role to ensure the highest standards of customer care. Ensure that all activities undertaken are carried out to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in accordance with the Company's policies and procedures. Bring your skills, your ideas and your initiative to the role. What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this role as a Data Engineer, you'll bring a strong blend of technical expertise, analytical capability, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality data solutions that support organisational goals. Qualifications & Background You'll have: A relevant degree (or equivalent experience gained through progressively responsible data roles); or a formal professional qualification within Data Engineering. Technical Experience You'll need:Experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar technical data role. Experience designing, building, and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines. Hands‑on experience with orchestration tools such as SSIS, Azure Data Factory, or similar. Practical experience implementing data validation, exception reporting, reconciliation checks, and data quality rules. Strong ability to transform, cleanse, and manipulate datasets using SQL/T‑SQL. Experience producing clear technical documentation, data flows, and specifications. Ability to design and implement dimensional data models (e.g., star schema) including Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD Type 1/2) for accurate historical reporting. Desirable: Experience in the Social Housing sector. Exposure to BI tools such as Power BI or SSRS. Experience with CI/CD, automated testing, or DataOps practices. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities You should demonstrate: Strong SQL and T‑SQL development skills, including performance optimisation. A solid understanding of relational databases and technologies such as Azure SQL Database. Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills. Awareness of cloud cost optimisation (compute, storage, pipeline efficiency). Understanding of data lifecycle management. Knowledge of RBAC and secure data access management principles. Ability to gather, interpret, and translate stakeholder requirements into technical solutions. Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing tasks. Understanding of data ethics, privacy, confidentiality, and regulatory frameworks such as GDPR. The ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders. Willingness to support and upskill colleagues in data engineering concepts. A proactive, self‑motivated approach and a commitment to high‑quality service delivery. Ability to identify gaps in your own knowledge and seek opportunities for professional development. Desirable:Knowledge of Python for data manipulation, profiling, and data quality tasks. Core Competencies Customer Focus: You seek to understand stakeholder needs and ensure outcomes meet expectations. Communication: You keep others informed, build strong relationships, and are approachable and collaborative. Critical Thinking: You challenge existing processes and contribute new ideas to improve outcomes. Flexibility & Adaptability: You adopt practical approaches to deliver results in a changing environment. Leadership & Ownership: You take responsibility for implementing actions that support organisational aims. Teamwork: You work effectively with colleagues to achieve shared objectives. What you'll get in return Hybrid Working Model - 1 day a week in the office. Pension Model - Company 1.5 X your contribution. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. 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• Course cost: £2,795
• Payment plan: From £232.91 per month (interest-free)

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Excellent opportunity for a Service Desk Analyst to join a leading IT and Communications service provider in the South West.

Job Title: Service Desk Analyst
Job Type: Permanent; Full Time
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
Location: Exeter

About the Service Desk Analyst role:
Join a constantly growing team in a company that has clients across the UK and beyond with a penchant for progression. You will be working with clients on a daily basis, supporting their continued success via our ticketing platform and remote support software as well as regular visits to client premises. You will have a logical approach and attention to detail, be confident, highly organised, flexible, reliable and able to manage tasks and prioritise within tight deadlines.

Key responsibilities of the Service Desk Analyst:

• Provide first line technical support to our customers via our ticketing platform, email, phone and remote support tools
• Diagnose and resolve common desktop, laptop, printer and basic networking issues
• Set up and configure new user accounts, devices and applications
• Assist with routine maintenance tasks, patching and monitoring
• Escalate more complex issues to senior engineers where appropriate
• Support small project tasks under the guidance of more senior team members
• Accurately document work, updates and solutions in our service desk system

Requirements of the Service Desk Analyst:

• Motivated team player with high standards of customer service
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail even when working under pressure.
• Methodical and able to approach complex problems logically
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels, both technical and non-technical audiences, including 3rd party vendor communications as part of a larger project team
• Aptitude for continuous learning and development, including self-directed study when appropriate
• You must be enthusiastic, inquisitive, presentable, confident & articulate with an excellent telephone manner
• Your own car and a clean driving licence would be advantageous (costs will be reimbursed)
• Degree-level or higher qualification in BSc Cyber Security, BSc Computer
  Science, BSc Software Engineering, BSc Mathematics, MSc Cyber Security is desirable
• Any relevant industry certifications

Must be able to demonstrate some of the following:

• Knowledge of Microsoft operating systems ideally up to Windows Server 2025 and certainly Windows 11, including Active Directory and DNS
• Understanding of network topologies including wired / wireless, switching, security and VLANs.
• Implementation of networking upgrades desirable
• Experience of basic security hardening and penetration testing would be advantageous
• Experience of conducting audits e.g. asset management, cyber security etc.
• Experience with PowerShell for administration and automation
• Experience of supporting organisations to achieve Cyber Essentials / CE+ a distinct advantage
• Office 365 Administration. Office 365 migration experience desirable
• Azure Administration and migration experience
• Experience of server and workstation hardware builds, fault diagnosis and problem resolution
• Experience of a wide range of Endpoint Security solutions and managed mail security, including centralised management and monitoring
• Familiarity with patch management, configuration management and MDM solutions desirable
• Experience of the managed deployment of client applications and application migration
• Experience with SQL Server and SQL database administration and upgrades would be advantageous
• Familiarity with supporting all common end user software including Microsoft Office
• Experience of technical writing, documenting solutions or writing / designing training materials
• Experience with other scripting and programming languages e.g. Python, Go, Swift etc.

Benefits of the Service Desk Analyst:

• Paid holidays + Bank Holidays
• Opportunities to progress

• Location: Fully Remote (occasional travel to Exeter)
• Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 per annum

A new exciting permanent opportunity has become available for two Software Developers, to join a leading organisation in affordable housing services and personal care, where technology and innovation drive is the mission to make a real difference.

They’re seeking a passionate, analytical, and self-motivated Software Developer to join a dynamic development team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, develop impactful solutions, and be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Design, develop, and maintain in-house software solutions, ensuring they meet strategic goals.
• Write clean, reusable, and secure code that powers operations.
• Identify areas for improvement and develop solutions that enhance performance and user experience.
• Conduct testing and quality assurance to ensure software is bug-free and meets business needs.
• Collaborate with IT colleagues and other departments to align software solutions with business objectives.
• Maintain and optimize systems across multiple platforms, ensuring smooth and secure operation.
• Manage and maintain code repositories in Azure DevOps.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in commercial software development, particularly with .NET technologies (C#), MVC.NET, SQL, and Azure DevOps/Git.
• Strong front-end reactive development skills mainly with Angular, but also React, Typescript will also be considered.
• Expertise in T-SQL and JSON, with a deep understanding of database structures and query optimization.
• Experience developing cloud-based solutions in Azure
• A structured, analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to testing and debugging.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Private medical care.
• Sharesave scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Annual company fun day and exclusive discounts.
• Volunteering leave and family-friendly policies.

Make a Difference

Be part of an organisation that values innovation and impact. They’re proud to be recognised as one of the top employers for social mobility and workplace satisfaction. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that cares, this could be the role for you.

To apply for this Software Developer position, please submit your CV to be immediately considered.