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Database Administrator (PostgreSQL / Oracle) Location: UK-based Remote / Hybrid Occasional travel to Kettering and customer sites About the Role We're working with a growing technology business that develops warehouse management and automation solutions for customers across the logistics sector. As part of an ongoing platform modernisation programme, the organisation is evolving towards a PostgreSQL-led environment while continuing to support a number of Oracle databases. They're looking for a Database Administrator to join the Systems team and play a key role in both day-to-day database operations and longer-term platform improvements. This is a varied role offering a mix of BAU support, performance optimisation, upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure projects. You'll have the opportunity to influence database strategy while working with modern engineering and DevOps practices. Key Responsibilities - Administer and support PostgreSQL and Oracle databases, with a primary focus on PostgreSQL - Monitor, troubleshoot and optimise database performance - Design and maintain high availability, replication, backup and disaster recovery solutions - Perform database upgrades, patching and lifecycle management activities - Support database migration and platform modernisation initiatives - Maintain database security, access controls and compliance standards - Investigate and resolve production issues in business-critical environments - Work closely with development, infrastructure and support teams to deliver technical improvements - Contribute to automation, CI/CD and continuous improvement initiatives - Produce and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures About You You'll ideally have: - Strong PostgreSQL administration experience - Working knowledge of Oracle database support and administration - Experience with performance tuning, optimisation and troubleshooting - Knowledge of replication, high availability and disaster recovery solutions - Strong understanding of backup and recovery processes - Linux administration experience - Experience supporting production database environments - A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement - Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Experience - Oracle to PostgreSQL migration projects - AWS and/or Azure database services - Infrastructure as Code and automation tools such as Terraform or Ansible - DevOps and CI/CD pipelines - Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket or similar tooling - Broader infrastructure, networking or Linux administration experience What's on Offer - Opportunity to join a business investing heavily in its technology platforms - A genuine mix of BAU support and project work - Involvement in a major database modernisation programme - Flexible remote and hybrid working - Exposure to cloud, automation and DevOps practices - Collaborative technical environment with long-term career growth opportunities Interested? If you're a hands-on DBA with strong PostgreSQL experience and an interest in helping shape the future of a growing database estate, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion

Technical Manager (Python/AWS) Hybrid West London We re looking for an experienced Technical Team Lead (Python) to lead a talented multidisciplinary engineering teams. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on technical leader who enjoys building scalable products, mentoring engineers, and driving high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment. What You ll Be Doing - Leading and mentoring a collaborative engineering team - Driving sprint planning and prioritising backlog tasks - Overseeing the development, testing, and deployment of software projects - Ensuring code quality, scalability, and engineering best practices - Collaborating closely with Product Managers and stakeholders - Improving engineering processes and delivery standards - Developing new features and supporting production systems - Helping shape modern, cloud-based technical solutions What We re Looking For - 7+ years of software development experience - 3+ years in a technical leadership role - Strong expertise in Python - Experience with modern frameworks and engineering tools - Strong AWS/cloud experience (AWS preferred) - Experience with Data Platforms, ETLs, or Data Science environments - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving ability Tech Environment - Python - AWS Cloud - Modern frontend/backend frameworks - DevOps & CI/CD tooling - Data platforms and scalable architectures Location Hybrid West London, Hounslow (2 days per week onsite) Why Join? - Highly competitive salary package - Private medical insurance - Join a fast-growing, innovative technology environment - Work alongside a collaborative and multicultural team of tech experts - Opportunity to make a real impact in a scaling business If you re passionate about leadership, modern engineering, and building high-quality products, we d love to hear from you.

Senior Data Platform Engineer / Data Architect Python AWS Terraform Kafka Event-Driven Architecture We are looking for a Senior Data Platform Engineer to join a team building a modern, cloud-native data platform on AWS. This is a highly hands-on engineering role focused on designing, building, deploying, and troubleshooting platform components not producing architecture documentation or leading governance activities. You'll work alongside experienced engineers to build the platform foundation that supports data products across the business. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, writing production-quality code, and taking ownership of infrastructure and platform capabilities. What You'll Be Doing - Build, deploy, and maintain cloud-native platform components on AWS - Develop infrastructure using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) - Design and implement event-driven architectures using Kafka - Develop automation, platform tooling, and services using Python - Deploy code through multiple environments and support platform delivery - Build scalable, resilient, secure, and observable platform services - Troubleshoot complex distributed systems and production issues - Improve developer experience through automation, self-service tooling, and platform enhancements - Collaborate closely with engineering teams to deliver reliable platform capabilities - Contribute to platform engineering best practices and continuous improvement - What We're Looking For We're looking for an engineer who enjoys building systems and solving technical challenges. You'll be comfortable getting into the detail, debugging issues, and explaining the reasoning behind your technical decisions. Essential Skills - Strong hands-on experience with AWS - Excellent knowledge of Terraform (CloudFormation considered) - Proven experience building Event-Driven Architectures - Strong hands-on experience with Kafka (Confluent experience beneficial) - Strong Python development skills - Experience building cloud-native platforms and distributed systems - Experience deploying and supporting applications across multiple environments - Strong debugging and problem-solving skills Nice to Have - Experience with EKS, Lambda, Fargate, DynamoDB or similar AWS services - Experience with observability, monitoring and platform automation - Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices - Experience improving developer experience and internal engineering platforms About You You'll be someone who: - Enjoys building rather than just designing systems - Can explain how you diagnose and resolve complex technical issues - Has a strong engineering mindset with excellent technical depth - Takes ownership and delivers high-quality solutions - Thrives in collaborative engineering teams - Brings technical maturity and pragmatic decision-making Location London Based 2-3 days per week

Forward Deployed Engineer / Senior Software Engineer (AI focused) London / Remote (UK) £110K - £130K+ We are seeking an experienced technical leader to join a global consulting team. This role is central to shaping enterprise-scale AI transformations, combining deep technical expertise with strategic client engagement. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will be both technical and commercial in approach but most importantly, AI-focused in everything you do. Responsibilities will include: - Working with customers to turn AI ideas and problems into real business solutions. - Designing and build AI applications, agents and automated workflows. - Connecting AI solutions with the customer's existing systems and cloud platforms (through API integrations largely). - Taking projects from concept through to deployment. - Helping organisations get the most value from AI. - Creating reusable tools and frameworks that can be scaled across their client base. You'll be one of the first Forward Deployed Engineers in Europe, partnering with customers across the UK and Europe while collaborating with a global team of engineers. About you: - Strong software engineering background with experience building production-grade solutions (preferably 7-10 years of experience+) - Experience working with full-stack applications -JavaScript / TypeScript, Python (Java is a bonus). - Experience working with AI technologies from Agentic systems, to RAG / CAG, LLM applications. - Experience with cloud ecosystems (GCP, Azure, AWS) - Good understanding of enterprise architecture, security and business processes. - Comfortable engaging directly with customers and acting as a trusted technical advisor. Why This Role? Work on cutting-edge AI projects directly with clients. Be a key part of building the European FDE presence from the ground up. Enjoy the flexibility of a remote role with occasional travel across the UK and Europe. Work across a diverse range of industries and use cases. Influence customer strategy, architecture and AI adoption at scale. If you're a senior engineer who enjoys solving difficult problems, working closely with customers, and building the next generation of AI-powered solutions, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for a confidential conversation.

Lead Data Scientist Fully Remote £90,000 £100,000 + Benefits Build the models behind real-time decision making at scale. Why this role stands out This isn t just another senior data science position. It s a chance to shape the future of analytics in one of the UK s most successful privately owned technology businesses, a market leader trusted by millions and driven by data at its core. You ll join a high-performing team working with real-time data, advanced machine learning, and large-scale analytical systems, with the freedom to influence both technical direction and best practice across the function. What you ll be doing As Lead Data Scientist, you ll combine deep technical work with strategic leadership: - Design and deploy predictive models and ML solutions that power real-time markets. - Work hands on with cutting-edge datasets, AI techniques, and scalable data pipelines. - Identify patterns and insights that directly influence live business decisions. - Collaborate closely with engineers, analysts, and platform teams to optimise performance and reliability. - Drive best practice, mentor / coach across the Data Science function. This is a role where your ideas won t sit in a backlog for months They will have a visible impact in real time. About you You re an experienced data scientist who enjoys solving complex problems and helping others grow. We d love to hear from you if you have: - Proven experience in a Senior or Lead Data Scientist role (preferably in sports, gaming or similar). - A track record of mentoring teams and leading technical projects. - A degree (BSc/MSc) in Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field. - Strong programming skills in Python or R, with experience using frameworks such as Scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow. - Experience with cloud platforms or distributed computing (GCP preferred, but AWS or Azure also welcome). - Exposure to neural networks (a plus, not a must). - A genuine interest in sports and data-driven decision making. What you ll get in return - Fully remote working with flexibility built in. - £90,000 £100,000 salary plus additional benefits. - Access to huge, high-quality datasets and modern ML tooling. - The chance to work on intellectually challenging problems every day. - Real influence over large-scale analytical systems and strategy. - Clear opportunities for career growth within an expanding Data Science function. If you re passionate about analytics, machine learning, and building systems in real time, this could be the opportunity you ve been waiting for. Apply now to find out more.

Data Lead - GCP We are looking for an experienced Data Manager to lead a high-performing Data Engineering team building scalable data and reporting platforms used by global stakeholders. In this role, you will guide the development of high-throughput, database-centric applications that process and deliver critical operational data at scale. Working within a cloud-first architecture on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), you will play a key role in designing and delivering modern data solutions using BigQuery and distributed systems. You will lead a geographically distributed team and collaborate with stakeholders across the business to deliver reliable, high-performance data platforms that support a global client base. This role is eligible for hybrid working in the North West or Midlands About the Team The Data Engineering team builds and maintains large-scale data systems designed for performance, reliability, and efficiency. Our platform includes: - Google Cloud Platform (GCP) architecture - BigQuery data warehousing - High-throughput distributed applications - Batch data processing pipelines - Integration with REST and SOAP APIs - Windows and web services - Web-based applications and reporting platforms As Lead Engineer, you will drive technical delivery while helping evolve the team s cloud and data capabilities. What You ll Be Doing - Leading and mentoring a geographically distributed Data Engineering team - Driving the development of cloud-based data and reporting solutions on GCP - Owning the delivery of scalable data platforms that support global operations - Supporting the adoption of AI tools and automation to enhance engineering workflows - Collaborating with stakeholders across multiple departments to prioritise and deliver projects - Managing technical risks, issues, and cross-team dependencies - Improving engineering practices, processes, and delivery efficiency - Ensuring high standards of system performance, scalability, and reliability Skills and Experience - Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and BigQuery - Deep understanding of cloud architecture and distributed data systems - Commercial database development experience using SQL Server, T-SQL, BigQuery or GoogleSQL - Experience implementing data platforms, reporting systems, or large-scale data pipelines - Experience working with AI tools to improve development workflows - Experience designing and implementing cloud-native solutions - Experience working with large-scale global data platforms is advantageous -

Senior to Lead C# Developer Hybrid working - 3 days per week onsite in Crewe Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Are you a Senior C# Developer looking for more than just another coding role? This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative engineering team where you'll remain hands-on with development while building the skills needed to progress into a future Lead Developer position. You'll work closely with an experienced leader, gaining exposure to technical decision-making, delivery planning, mentoring, and architecture. The Opportunity Working within a growing technology function, you'll help design, build, and evolve modern applications using the latest .NET technologies and a microservices architecture. You'll have the freedom to influence technical direction while continuing to solve complex engineering challenges. Skills and Requirements - 5+ years' commercial experience with C#/.NET - Building and consuming .NET 6+ Web APIs - Microservices architecture experience - SQL Server or similar relational databases - Entity Framework and/or Dapper - Agile delivery environments - Experience with Angular or another modern front-end framework - An interest in mentoring others and progressing into leadership What You'll Be Doing - Developing scalable applications and services - Designing and integrating APIs - Improving existing platforms and systems - Leading code reviews and promoting engineering best practices - Writing high-quality, well-tested code - Contributing to architecture and technical strategy - Supporting team delivery and taking on increasing leadership responsibility over time Why Apply? This role offers a genuine career pathway into technical and people leadership, backed by a business that invests heavily in employee development and progression. You'll join a stable organisation with an established technology team and the opportunity to make a real impact on large-scale business-critical systems