Job Title: DevOps Engineer Location: London Salary/Rate: 410 Per Day (Inside IR35) Start Date: Dec 2025 Job Type: 6 month contract Company Introduction We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer with strong experience in AWS & Python to join our client in the Insurance industry. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Responsible for the build, configuration and smooth operation of environments and their associated AWS services, including CI/CD Ensuring the consistency of builds, for both environments and application code deployments, using Infrastructure-as-code (IaC) Actively seeking out and resolving issues in the pipelines, and providing support and guidance to functional teams Building and maintaining operational runbooks, streamlining procedures, and automating routine tasks Designing, building, and running monitoring and alerting solutions using tools such as OpsGenie and AWS CloudWatch, ensuring a proactive approach to managing issues Working closely with other subject matter areas including, functional and non-functional testing, security, and operations, to design, build and operate highly resilient and secure solutions Ensuring all builds align with DLG standards and AWS best practice Contributing to the outcome of the AWS Well Architected Review and helping to ensure all findings are remediated Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: 36 months+ experience working in DevOps. Expertise in AWS based DevOps. Ability to work diligently and independently on tasks. Strong experience with AWSCodeBuild, AWSCodePipeline, Bitbucket, CloudFormation, Cloudwatch. Experience working with microservices based on Lambda (Python) , ECS, DynamoDB and S3. Working Knowledge of Python (specifically with Boto3). Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Preferably with the following certification "AWS Certified SysOp Administrator - Associate" and/or "AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional" If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Nov 28, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: DevOps Engineer Location: London Salary/Rate: 410 Per Day (Inside IR35) Start Date: Dec 2025 Job Type: 6 month contract Company Introduction We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer with strong experience in AWS & Python to join our client in the Insurance industry. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Responsible for the build, configuration and smooth operation of environments and their associated AWS services, including CI/CD Ensuring the consistency of builds, for both environments and application code deployments, using Infrastructure-as-code (IaC) Actively seeking out and resolving issues in the pipelines, and providing support and guidance to functional teams Building and maintaining operational runbooks, streamlining procedures, and automating routine tasks Designing, building, and running monitoring and alerting solutions using tools such as OpsGenie and AWS CloudWatch, ensuring a proactive approach to managing issues Working closely with other subject matter areas including, functional and non-functional testing, security, and operations, to design, build and operate highly resilient and secure solutions Ensuring all builds align with DLG standards and AWS best practice Contributing to the outcome of the AWS Well Architected Review and helping to ensure all findings are remediated Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: 36 months+ experience working in DevOps. Expertise in AWS based DevOps. Ability to work diligently and independently on tasks. Strong experience with AWSCodeBuild, AWSCodePipeline, Bitbucket, CloudFormation, Cloudwatch. Experience working with microservices based on Lambda (Python) , ECS, DynamoDB and S3. Working Knowledge of Python (specifically with Boto3). Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Preferably with the following certification "AWS Certified SysOp Administrator - Associate" and/or "AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional" If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Job Title: Data & Analytics Platform Manager Location: Birmingham, UK (Hybrid, Only onsite when needed) Salary/Rate: 400- 450 Per Day - INSIDE IR35 Start Date: Immediately Job Type: 3 Month Contract Company Introduction We're delighted to be supporting a leading organisation undergoing a major data and digital modernisation programme. They are now seeking an experienced Data & Analytics Platform Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping, optimising, and managing their enterprise data platforms. Job Responsibilities/Objectives In this strategic and hands-on role, you will oversee the organisation's cloud-based data platforms, ensuring stability, performance, and long-term scalability while driving innovation and strategic enhancement. Manage day-to-day stability, availability, and performance across multi-cloud data platforms including Microsoft Fabric, AWS, and Informatica. Develop and own the platform roadmap, ensuring alignment to the wider data strategy and evolving business needs. Lead vendor and partner relationships, ensuring SLAs are met and platform investments deliver strong ROI. Implement cost optimisation strategies, monitor platform expenditure, and maximise value from cloud resources. Collaborate closely with data teams and business stakeholders to ensure platform capabilities support high-quality analytics and decision-making. Ensure full compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory standards across all platforms. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Deep technical expertise across cloud-based data platforms (Microsoft Fabric, AWS, Informatica) and data architecture. Strong experience managing ETL/ELT processes, platform operations, and incident troubleshooting. Proven ability to build platform roadmaps, optimise costs, and deliver measurable ROI. Excellent vendor management and stakeholder engagement skills within complex environments. Strong leadership capability, able to operate in matrix structures and guide cross-functional teams. Experience delivering platform migrations, upgrades, or cloud transformation projects. Solid understanding of data governance, compliance standards, and security best practice. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Experience working within large-scale, enterprise data ecosystems. Background in Agile delivery, cloud FinOps, or platform engineering. Previous involvement in multi-cloud optimisation or platform consolidation initiatives. Familiarity with BI and analytics environments, supporting data product development. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Nov 28, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Data & Analytics Platform Manager Location: Birmingham, UK (Hybrid, Only onsite when needed) Salary/Rate: 400- 450 Per Day - INSIDE IR35 Start Date: Immediately Job Type: 3 Month Contract Company Introduction We're delighted to be supporting a leading organisation undergoing a major data and digital modernisation programme. They are now seeking an experienced Data & Analytics Platform Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping, optimising, and managing their enterprise data platforms. Job Responsibilities/Objectives In this strategic and hands-on role, you will oversee the organisation's cloud-based data platforms, ensuring stability, performance, and long-term scalability while driving innovation and strategic enhancement. Manage day-to-day stability, availability, and performance across multi-cloud data platforms including Microsoft Fabric, AWS, and Informatica. Develop and own the platform roadmap, ensuring alignment to the wider data strategy and evolving business needs. Lead vendor and partner relationships, ensuring SLAs are met and platform investments deliver strong ROI. Implement cost optimisation strategies, monitor platform expenditure, and maximise value from cloud resources. Collaborate closely with data teams and business stakeholders to ensure platform capabilities support high-quality analytics and decision-making. Ensure full compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory standards across all platforms. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Deep technical expertise across cloud-based data platforms (Microsoft Fabric, AWS, Informatica) and data architecture. Strong experience managing ETL/ELT processes, platform operations, and incident troubleshooting. Proven ability to build platform roadmaps, optimise costs, and deliver measurable ROI. Excellent vendor management and stakeholder engagement skills within complex environments. Strong leadership capability, able to operate in matrix structures and guide cross-functional teams. Experience delivering platform migrations, upgrades, or cloud transformation projects. Solid understanding of data governance, compliance standards, and security best practice. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Experience working within large-scale, enterprise data ecosystems. Background in Agile delivery, cloud FinOps, or platform engineering. Previous involvement in multi-cloud optimisation or platform consolidation initiatives. Familiarity with BI and analytics environments, supporting data product development. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Job Title: DevOps Engineer Location: London (Hybrid) Salary/Rate: 410 Per Day (Inside IR35) Start Date: Dec 2025 Job Type: 6-month contract Company Introduction We are currently recruiting for an experienced DevOps Engineer with strong experience in AWS & Python to join our client in the Insurance industry. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Responsible for the build, configuration and smooth operation of environments and their associated AWS services, including CI/CD Ensuring the consistency of builds, for both environments and application code deployments, using Infrastructure-as-code (IaC) Actively seeking out and resolving issues in the pipelines, and providing support and guidance to functional teams Building and maintaining operational runbooks, streamlining procedures, and automating routine tasks Designing, building, and running monitoring and alerting solutions using tools such as OpsGenie and AWS CloudWatch, ensuring a proactive approach to managing issues Working closely with other subject matter areas including, functional and non-functional testing, security, and operations, to design, build and operate highly resilient and secure solutions Ensuring all builds align with DLG standards and AWS best practice Contributing to the outcome of the AWS Well Architected Review and helping to ensure all findings are remediated Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Expertise in AWS based DevOps. Ability to work diligently and independently on tasks. Strong experience with AWSCodeBuild, AWSCodePipeline, Bitbucket, CloudFormation, Cloudwatch. Experience working with microservices based on Lambda (Python) , ECS, DynamoDB and S3. Working Knowledge of Python (specifically with Boto3). Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Preferably with the following certifications "AWS Certified SysOp Administrator - Associate" and/or "AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional" If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Nov 28, 2025
Seasonal
Job Title: DevOps Engineer Location: London (Hybrid) Salary/Rate: 410 Per Day (Inside IR35) Start Date: Dec 2025 Job Type: 6-month contract Company Introduction We are currently recruiting for an experienced DevOps Engineer with strong experience in AWS & Python to join our client in the Insurance industry. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Responsible for the build, configuration and smooth operation of environments and their associated AWS services, including CI/CD Ensuring the consistency of builds, for both environments and application code deployments, using Infrastructure-as-code (IaC) Actively seeking out and resolving issues in the pipelines, and providing support and guidance to functional teams Building and maintaining operational runbooks, streamlining procedures, and automating routine tasks Designing, building, and running monitoring and alerting solutions using tools such as OpsGenie and AWS CloudWatch, ensuring a proactive approach to managing issues Working closely with other subject matter areas including, functional and non-functional testing, security, and operations, to design, build and operate highly resilient and secure solutions Ensuring all builds align with DLG standards and AWS best practice Contributing to the outcome of the AWS Well Architected Review and helping to ensure all findings are remediated Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Expertise in AWS based DevOps. Ability to work diligently and independently on tasks. Strong experience with AWSCodeBuild, AWSCodePipeline, Bitbucket, CloudFormation, Cloudwatch. Experience working with microservices based on Lambda (Python) , ECS, DynamoDB and S3. Working Knowledge of Python (specifically with Boto3). Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Preferably with the following certifications "AWS Certified SysOp Administrator - Associate" and/or "AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional" If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Job Title: Site Reliability Engineer - IKP Location: Birmingham or Sheffield - 3 days per week in the office Salary/Rate: Up to 490 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 05/01/2026 Job Type: Contract Company Introduction The client is seeking a Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Team - IKP to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of the Identity and Key Management Platform (IKP) within the OpenShift infrastructure migration project. This team will focus on operational excellence, automation, and continuous improvement of IKP services to meet the bank's stringent security and compliance requirements. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Maintain high availability and resilience of IKP services across multi-cloud and on-prem environments. Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response for IKP components. Develop automation for IKP deployment, scaling, and lifecycle management. Integrate IKP processes into CI/CD pipelines for secure and efficient operations. Ensure IKP configurations comply with the bank's security standards and regulatory frameworks. Manage encryption key lifecycle operations (generation, rotation, revocation). Respond to and resolve IKP-related incidents promptly. Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures. Work closely with IKP SMEs, Build Engineers, OpenShift teams, and ITSO for secure integration. Support audits and compliance reviews. Maintain operational runbooks and detailed documentation for IKP services. Adhere to the IT governance and change management processes. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Strong experience in Site Reliability Engineering for identity and key management systems. Expertise in automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) and scripting (Python, Bash). Familiarity with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container security best practices. Knowledge of cryptographic principles, PKI, and encryption standards. Proficiency in monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana) and incident management frameworks. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or cloud security certifications preferred. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Nov 26, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Site Reliability Engineer - IKP Location: Birmingham or Sheffield - 3 days per week in the office Salary/Rate: Up to 490 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 05/01/2026 Job Type: Contract Company Introduction The client is seeking a Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Team - IKP to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of the Identity and Key Management Platform (IKP) within the OpenShift infrastructure migration project. This team will focus on operational excellence, automation, and continuous improvement of IKP services to meet the bank's stringent security and compliance requirements. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Maintain high availability and resilience of IKP services across multi-cloud and on-prem environments. Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response for IKP components. Develop automation for IKP deployment, scaling, and lifecycle management. Integrate IKP processes into CI/CD pipelines for secure and efficient operations. Ensure IKP configurations comply with the bank's security standards and regulatory frameworks. Manage encryption key lifecycle operations (generation, rotation, revocation). Respond to and resolve IKP-related incidents promptly. Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures. Work closely with IKP SMEs, Build Engineers, OpenShift teams, and ITSO for secure integration. Support audits and compliance reviews. Maintain operational runbooks and detailed documentation for IKP services. Adhere to the IT governance and change management processes. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Strong experience in Site Reliability Engineering for identity and key management systems. Expertise in automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) and scripting (Python, Bash). Familiarity with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container security best practices. Knowledge of cryptographic principles, PKI, and encryption standards. Proficiency in monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana) and incident management frameworks. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or cloud security certifications preferred. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Job Title: IKP SME (Identity & Key Management) Location: Sheffield or Birmingham - 3 days per week in the office Salary/Rate: Up to £500 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 05/01/2026 Job Type: Contract Company Introduction The bank is seeking an experienced IKP SME to provide expert guidance and implementation support for Identity and Key Management within the OpenShift infrastructure migration project. This role ensures secure identity management, encryption key life cycle operations, and compliance with the bank's global security standards across multi-cloud, hybrid, or on-prem environments. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Design and implement identity and key management solutions for OpenShift clusters. Manage encryption key life cycle: generation, rotation, storage, and retirement. Ensure integration with the bank's enterprise identity and access management systems. Align all identity and key management processes with the bank's security policies and regulatory requirements. Implement robust authentication and authorization mechanisms for OpenShift workloads. Support audits and compliance checks related to cryptographic controls. Collaborate with OpenShift Architects, Infrastructure Engineers, and Automation teams to embed secure identity and key management practices. Provide technical expertise for API integrations and automation of key management tasks. Maintain detailed documentation of identity and key management configurations. Ensure adherence to the bank's IT governance and change management processes. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Deep expertise in Identity and Key Management Platforms (IKP) and cryptographic key life cycle management. Strong knowledge of PKI, TLS/SSL, and encryption standards. Familiarity with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container security best practices. Experience with enterprise IAM solutions and integration with cloud platforms. Excellent understanding of regulatory requirements (eg, PCI DSS, GDPR). Relevant certifications (eg, CISSP, CISM, or cloud security certifications) preferred. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Nov 26, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: IKP SME (Identity & Key Management) Location: Sheffield or Birmingham - 3 days per week in the office Salary/Rate: Up to £500 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 05/01/2026 Job Type: Contract Company Introduction The bank is seeking an experienced IKP SME to provide expert guidance and implementation support for Identity and Key Management within the OpenShift infrastructure migration project. This role ensures secure identity management, encryption key life cycle operations, and compliance with the bank's global security standards across multi-cloud, hybrid, or on-prem environments. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Design and implement identity and key management solutions for OpenShift clusters. Manage encryption key life cycle: generation, rotation, storage, and retirement. Ensure integration with the bank's enterprise identity and access management systems. Align all identity and key management processes with the bank's security policies and regulatory requirements. Implement robust authentication and authorization mechanisms for OpenShift workloads. Support audits and compliance checks related to cryptographic controls. Collaborate with OpenShift Architects, Infrastructure Engineers, and Automation teams to embed secure identity and key management practices. Provide technical expertise for API integrations and automation of key management tasks. Maintain detailed documentation of identity and key management configurations. Ensure adherence to the bank's IT governance and change management processes. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Deep expertise in Identity and Key Management Platforms (IKP) and cryptographic key life cycle management. Strong knowledge of PKI, TLS/SSL, and encryption standards. Familiarity with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container security best practices. Experience with enterprise IAM solutions and integration with cloud platforms. Excellent understanding of regulatory requirements (eg, PCI DSS, GDPR). Relevant certifications (eg, CISSP, CISM, or cloud security certifications) preferred. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Job Title: OpenShift Automation Developer Location: Sheffield (3 days onsite per week required) Salary/Rate: £500/Day Inside IR35 Start Date: 01/01/2026 Job Type: Contract Introduction: A new opportunity is available for an experienced OpenShift Automation Developer to support the delivery of advanced automation solutions across container platform environments. Job Responsibilities/Objectives: The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining automation capabilities that improve how OpenShift infrastructure is deployed and managed. Create automation scripts, workflows, and frameworks for OpenShift cluster provisioning, scaling, and life cycle operations. Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Ansible and Terraform to standardise infrastructure deployment. Automate patching, upgrades, configuration changes, and compliance checks within OpenShift environments. Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines and enable API-driven automation for containerised applications. Implement monitoring, alerting, and performance optimisation measures to ensure automation processes are secure, reliable, and scalable. Collaborate with platform architects, administrators, and engineering teams to test and validate automation across development, test, and production environments. Required Skills/Experience: Strong hands-on experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes automation. Proficiency with automation and IaC tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Python, and Bash. Working knowledge of CI/CD tooling (eg, Jenkins, GitLab, or similar). Understanding of container orchestration concepts including networking, storage, and security. Desirable Skills/Experience: Background working in large-scale or complex technical environments. Familiarity with IT security standards and compliance frameworks. Experience with enterprise monitoring and alerting tools. Exposure to collaborative DevOps or platform engineering practices. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer: Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Nov 26, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: OpenShift Automation Developer Location: Sheffield (3 days onsite per week required) Salary/Rate: £500/Day Inside IR35 Start Date: 01/01/2026 Job Type: Contract Introduction: A new opportunity is available for an experienced OpenShift Automation Developer to support the delivery of advanced automation solutions across container platform environments. Job Responsibilities/Objectives: The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining automation capabilities that improve how OpenShift infrastructure is deployed and managed. Create automation scripts, workflows, and frameworks for OpenShift cluster provisioning, scaling, and life cycle operations. Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Ansible and Terraform to standardise infrastructure deployment. Automate patching, upgrades, configuration changes, and compliance checks within OpenShift environments. Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines and enable API-driven automation for containerised applications. Implement monitoring, alerting, and performance optimisation measures to ensure automation processes are secure, reliable, and scalable. Collaborate with platform architects, administrators, and engineering teams to test and validate automation across development, test, and production environments. Required Skills/Experience: Strong hands-on experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes automation. Proficiency with automation and IaC tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Python, and Bash. Working knowledge of CI/CD tooling (eg, Jenkins, GitLab, or similar). Understanding of container orchestration concepts including networking, storage, and security. Desirable Skills/Experience: Background working in large-scale or complex technical environments. Familiarity with IT security standards and compliance frameworks. Experience with enterprise monitoring and alerting tools. Exposure to collaborative DevOps or platform engineering practices. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer: Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Job Title: Site Reliability Engineer - IKP Location: Birmingham or Sheffield - 3 days per week in the office Salary/Rate: Up to £490 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 05/01/2026 Job Type: Contract Company Introduction The client is seeking a Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Team - IKP to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of the Identity and Key Management Platform (IKP) within the OpenShift infrastructure migration project. This team will focus on operational excellence, automation, and continuous improvement of IKP services to meet the bank's stringent security and compliance requirements. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Maintain high availability and resilience of IKP services across multi-cloud and on-prem environments. Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response for IKP components. Develop automation for IKP deployment, scaling, and life cycle management. Integrate IKP processes into CI/CD pipelines for secure and efficient operations. Ensure IKP configurations comply with the bank's security standards and regulatory frameworks. Manage encryption key life cycle operations (generation, rotation, revocation). Respond to and resolve IKP-related incidents promptly. Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures. Work closely with IKP SMEs, Build Engineers, OpenShift teams, and ITSO for secure integration. Support audits and compliance reviews. Maintain operational runbooks and detailed documentation for IKP services. Adhere to the IT governance and change management processes. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Strong experience in Site Reliability Engineering for identity and key management systems. Expertise in automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) and Scripting (Python, Bash). Familiarity with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container security best practices. Knowledge of cryptographic principles, PKI, and encryption standards. Proficiency in monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana) and incident management frameworks. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or cloud security certifications preferred. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Nov 26, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Site Reliability Engineer - IKP Location: Birmingham or Sheffield - 3 days per week in the office Salary/Rate: Up to £490 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 05/01/2026 Job Type: Contract Company Introduction The client is seeking a Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Team - IKP to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of the Identity and Key Management Platform (IKP) within the OpenShift infrastructure migration project. This team will focus on operational excellence, automation, and continuous improvement of IKP services to meet the bank's stringent security and compliance requirements. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Maintain high availability and resilience of IKP services across multi-cloud and on-prem environments. Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response for IKP components. Develop automation for IKP deployment, scaling, and life cycle management. Integrate IKP processes into CI/CD pipelines for secure and efficient operations. Ensure IKP configurations comply with the bank's security standards and regulatory frameworks. Manage encryption key life cycle operations (generation, rotation, revocation). Respond to and resolve IKP-related incidents promptly. Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures. Work closely with IKP SMEs, Build Engineers, OpenShift teams, and ITSO for secure integration. Support audits and compliance reviews. Maintain operational runbooks and detailed documentation for IKP services. Adhere to the IT governance and change management processes. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Strong experience in Site Reliability Engineering for identity and key management systems. Expertise in automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) and Scripting (Python, Bash). Familiarity with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container security best practices. Knowledge of cryptographic principles, PKI, and encryption standards. Proficiency in monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana) and incident management frameworks. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or cloud security certifications preferred. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Job Title:IKP Build Engineer Location: Sheffield or Birmingham/hybrid Salary/Rate: £490 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 05/01/2026 Job Type: Contract Company Introduction We are seeking a skilled IKP Build Engineer to design, build, and implement Identity and Key Management Platform (IKP) components for the OpenShift infrastructure migration project. This role focuses on delivering secure identity and cryptographic key management solutions that integrate seamlessly with the bank's enterprise security architecture and OpenShift clusters. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Develop and deploy IKP components to support OpenShift workloads. Configure key management systems for encryption, signing, and secure storage. Integrate IKP with the bank's identity and access management (IAM) systems. Automate key life cycle operations (generation, rotation, revocation). Enable API-based integration between IKP and OpenShift clusters. Collaborate with DevOps and Automation Engineers to embed IKP processes in CI/CD pipelines. Ensure IKP configurations meet the bank's security standards and regulatory requirements. Implement robust authentication and authorization mechanisms. Support audits and compliance checks related to cryptographic controls. Maintain detailed build documentation and operational runbooks. Adhere to the IT governance and change management processes. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Hands-on experience in building and configuring identity and key management systems. Strong knowledge of cryptographic principles, PKI, TLS/SSL, and encryption standards. Familiarity with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container security best practices. Proficiency in automation tools (eg, Ansible, Terraform) for IKP deployment. Experience with enterprise IAM solutions and API integration. Relevant certifications (eg, CISSP, CISM, or cloud security certifications) preferred. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Nov 26, 2025
Contractor
Job Title:IKP Build Engineer Location: Sheffield or Birmingham/hybrid Salary/Rate: £490 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 05/01/2026 Job Type: Contract Company Introduction We are seeking a skilled IKP Build Engineer to design, build, and implement Identity and Key Management Platform (IKP) components for the OpenShift infrastructure migration project. This role focuses on delivering secure identity and cryptographic key management solutions that integrate seamlessly with the bank's enterprise security architecture and OpenShift clusters. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Develop and deploy IKP components to support OpenShift workloads. Configure key management systems for encryption, signing, and secure storage. Integrate IKP with the bank's identity and access management (IAM) systems. Automate key life cycle operations (generation, rotation, revocation). Enable API-based integration between IKP and OpenShift clusters. Collaborate with DevOps and Automation Engineers to embed IKP processes in CI/CD pipelines. Ensure IKP configurations meet the bank's security standards and regulatory requirements. Implement robust authentication and authorization mechanisms. Support audits and compliance checks related to cryptographic controls. Maintain detailed build documentation and operational runbooks. Adhere to the IT governance and change management processes. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Hands-on experience in building and configuring identity and key management systems. Strong knowledge of cryptographic principles, PKI, TLS/SSL, and encryption standards. Familiarity with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container security best practices. Proficiency in automation tools (eg, Ansible, Terraform) for IKP deployment. Experience with enterprise IAM solutions and API integration. Relevant certifications (eg, CISSP, CISM, or cloud security certifications) preferred. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Job Title: OpenShift Administrator Location: Sheffield (3 days onsite per week required) Salary/Rate: £450 per day Inside IR35 Start Date: 01/01/2026 Job Type: Contract Introduction: An opportunity has arisen for an experienced OpenShift Administrator to support the installation, configuration, and ongoing management of OpenShift environments across a large-scale technical landscape. Job Responsibilities/Objectives: In this role, you will ensure OpenShift platforms are secure, reliable, and running at optimal performance through proactive administration and continuous improvement. Install, configure, and maintain OpenShift clusters across on-premises, hybrid, or cloud-based environments. Carry out upgrades, patching, and scaling activities to ensure the platform meets operational and performance requirements. Monitor cluster health, performance, and utilisation, taking a proactive approach to maintenance and issue resolution. Manage platform security, including user access, policies, and resource allocations. Integrate OpenShift with CI/CD pipelines, observability tools, and wider enterprise technologies. Automate recurring administrative tasks using Scripting languages and configuration management tools. Ensure all OpenShift environments adhere to required security, regulatory, and operational standards. Provide support for incidents, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis related to OpenShift platforms. Required Skills/Experience: Proven experience in installing, configuring, and administering OpenShift clusters. Strong understanding of Kubernetes, container orchestration, and Linux operating systems. Good knowledge of networking principles, storage solutions, and security best practices. Experience with automation and IaC tools such as Ansible and Terraform, along with Scripting skills in Bash or Python. Familiarity with monitoring and logging solutions, including Prometheus, Grafana, or the ELK stack. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies. Excellent diagnostic, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer: Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Nov 26, 2025
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Job Title: OpenShift Administrator Location: Sheffield (3 days onsite per week required) Salary/Rate: £450 per day Inside IR35 Start Date: 01/01/2026 Job Type: Contract Introduction: An opportunity has arisen for an experienced OpenShift Administrator to support the installation, configuration, and ongoing management of OpenShift environments across a large-scale technical landscape. Job Responsibilities/Objectives: In this role, you will ensure OpenShift platforms are secure, reliable, and running at optimal performance through proactive administration and continuous improvement. Install, configure, and maintain OpenShift clusters across on-premises, hybrid, or cloud-based environments. Carry out upgrades, patching, and scaling activities to ensure the platform meets operational and performance requirements. Monitor cluster health, performance, and utilisation, taking a proactive approach to maintenance and issue resolution. Manage platform security, including user access, policies, and resource allocations. Integrate OpenShift with CI/CD pipelines, observability tools, and wider enterprise technologies. Automate recurring administrative tasks using Scripting languages and configuration management tools. Ensure all OpenShift environments adhere to required security, regulatory, and operational standards. Provide support for incidents, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis related to OpenShift platforms. Required Skills/Experience: Proven experience in installing, configuring, and administering OpenShift clusters. Strong understanding of Kubernetes, container orchestration, and Linux operating systems. Good knowledge of networking principles, storage solutions, and security best practices. Experience with automation and IaC tools such as Ansible and Terraform, along with Scripting skills in Bash or Python. Familiarity with monitoring and logging solutions, including Prometheus, Grafana, or the ELK stack. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies. Excellent diagnostic, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer: Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Job Title: Senior Sales Executive - Regulatory Reporting Solutions Location: London (x2 days remote) but required in office more frequently to begin with Salary/Rate: 80-110k base DOE Start Date: December Job Type: Full time, Permanent We are seeking a Senior Sales Executive - Regulatory Reporting Solutions to join our clients' team in London. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue and growth targets for a SaaS-based regulatory reporting platform and fully managed services. Identify, qualify, and engage prospective clients across investment and financial institutions, leveraging existing networks and market intelligence. Lead the full sales process from prospecting and solution presentation to onboarding coordination and ongoing relationship management. Conduct data mining and market analysis to identify new opportunities, emerging trends, and potential business verticals within the regulatory technology landscape. Collaborate with internal teams-including Product, Operations, and Compliance-to ensure alignment between client requirements and the business' evolving technology and service capabilities. Contribute to product and service enhancements by providing market feedback and insight into client needs, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics. Maintain a strong understanding of evolving global regulatory requirements (EMIR REFIT, MiFID II, SFTR, ASIC, etc.) to position their solutions effectively. Skills & Experience Required: Minimum 7+ years of commercial experience in B2B sales within the FinTech, RegTech. Proven success in selling SaaS or managed service platforms to financial and investment institutions. Strong understanding of trade and transaction reporting regulations, including EMIR, MiFID, MiFIR, and SFTR. In-depth knowledge of reportable financial products, including listed and over-the-counter derivatives, FX forwards, and other complex instruments. Demonstrable ability to analyse market and client data, forecast sales performance, and identify emerging business opportunities through data-driven insights. Experience using technology and analytics platforms such as Power BI, CRM systems, and emerging tools leveraging AI for client engagement, pipeline management, and opportunity analysis. Established network across the financial services ecosystem, with relationships spanning compliance, operations, and technology decision-makers. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex regulatory and technical concepts clearly. Highly motivated, self-directed, and capable of operating autonomously in a target-driven environment. Proven ability to manage long sales cycles and deliver measurable commercial results. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Nov 26, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Sales Executive - Regulatory Reporting Solutions Location: London (x2 days remote) but required in office more frequently to begin with Salary/Rate: 80-110k base DOE Start Date: December Job Type: Full time, Permanent We are seeking a Senior Sales Executive - Regulatory Reporting Solutions to join our clients' team in London. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue and growth targets for a SaaS-based regulatory reporting platform and fully managed services. Identify, qualify, and engage prospective clients across investment and financial institutions, leveraging existing networks and market intelligence. Lead the full sales process from prospecting and solution presentation to onboarding coordination and ongoing relationship management. Conduct data mining and market analysis to identify new opportunities, emerging trends, and potential business verticals within the regulatory technology landscape. Collaborate with internal teams-including Product, Operations, and Compliance-to ensure alignment between client requirements and the business' evolving technology and service capabilities. Contribute to product and service enhancements by providing market feedback and insight into client needs, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics. Maintain a strong understanding of evolving global regulatory requirements (EMIR REFIT, MiFID II, SFTR, ASIC, etc.) to position their solutions effectively. Skills & Experience Required: Minimum 7+ years of commercial experience in B2B sales within the FinTech, RegTech. Proven success in selling SaaS or managed service platforms to financial and investment institutions. Strong understanding of trade and transaction reporting regulations, including EMIR, MiFID, MiFIR, and SFTR. In-depth knowledge of reportable financial products, including listed and over-the-counter derivatives, FX forwards, and other complex instruments. Demonstrable ability to analyse market and client data, forecast sales performance, and identify emerging business opportunities through data-driven insights. Experience using technology and analytics platforms such as Power BI, CRM systems, and emerging tools leveraging AI for client engagement, pipeline management, and opportunity analysis. Established network across the financial services ecosystem, with relationships spanning compliance, operations, and technology decision-makers. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex regulatory and technical concepts clearly. Highly motivated, self-directed, and capable of operating autonomously in a target-driven environment. Proven ability to manage long sales cycles and deliver measurable commercial results. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Job Title: AI/ML Engineer Location : Sheffield - 3 days per week in the office Salary/Rate: Up to 450 per day INSIDE IR35 Start Date: 19/12/2025 Job Type: Contract Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading financial services clients! They are currently looking for a skilled AI/ML Engineer to join their team for a six-month contract. Job Responsibilities/Objectives You will be designing and building solutions, using microservice architecture, working closely with the product team to understand the requirements and impact of changes being made You will be working to release change to production every day, across the entire team - owning requirements through discussions with the business through to development, testing, release to and support of production. You will be expected to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions. You will be driving the development and troubleshooting of backend systems and AI/ML models. You will be driving the delivery of document data extraction and unstructured data processing capabilities. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Strong experience delivering product to production, at pace. Extensive experience developing microservices using highly iterative methods to deliver change to production regularly. Experience delivering microservices without using frameworks like SpringBoot is a plus. Proven experience with Azure OpenAI/ChatGPT and cloud-based AI solutions. Strong background in backend technologies and scalable software architecture. Expertise in developing and consuming REST APIs. Given AI is an ever-evolving field, and appetite to keep learning and staying on top of latest developments to drive to team to stay at the forefront of technology developments. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Experience with cloud platforms. Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Industry experiences delivering AI/ML solutions to production - particularly including hands on experience with generative AI and prompt engineering. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Nov 25, 2025
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Job Title: AI/ML Engineer Location : Sheffield - 3 days per week in the office Salary/Rate: Up to 450 per day INSIDE IR35 Start Date: 19/12/2025 Job Type: Contract Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading financial services clients! They are currently looking for a skilled AI/ML Engineer to join their team for a six-month contract. Job Responsibilities/Objectives You will be designing and building solutions, using microservice architecture, working closely with the product team to understand the requirements and impact of changes being made You will be working to release change to production every day, across the entire team - owning requirements through discussions with the business through to development, testing, release to and support of production. You will be expected to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions. You will be driving the development and troubleshooting of backend systems and AI/ML models. You will be driving the delivery of document data extraction and unstructured data processing capabilities. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Strong experience delivering product to production, at pace. Extensive experience developing microservices using highly iterative methods to deliver change to production regularly. Experience delivering microservices without using frameworks like SpringBoot is a plus. Proven experience with Azure OpenAI/ChatGPT and cloud-based AI solutions. Strong background in backend technologies and scalable software architecture. Expertise in developing and consuming REST APIs. Given AI is an ever-evolving field, and appetite to keep learning and staying on top of latest developments to drive to team to stay at the forefront of technology developments. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Experience with cloud platforms. Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Industry experiences delivering AI/ML solutions to production - particularly including hands on experience with generative AI and prompt engineering. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
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Job Title: Project Manager - FS Experience Mandatory Location: Northampton or Manchester/hybrid Salary/Rate: Up to 358 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 15/12/2025 Job Type: Contract Company Introduction Client is looking for Project Manager with deep experience in Agile methodologies and Change Management to lead strategic initiatives within the Banking and Financial Services domain. The role involves managing complex projects across digital banking, regulatory compliance, and operational transformation, ensuring successful delivery and stakeholder alignment in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Lead end-to-end delivery of projects across retail banking, corporate banking, payments, or risk & compliance domains. Apply Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) to drive iterative delivery and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and QA. Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. Drive stakeholder engagement across business units, technology teams, and external vendors. Develop and execute change management strategies to support adoption of new systems, processes, or regulatory changes. Ensure compliance with banking regulations (e.g., RBI, SEBI, Basel III) and internal governance standards. Facilitate Agile ceremonies, retrospectives, and workshops to build agile maturity. Track and report project performance using dashboards and KPIs aligned with business outcomes. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, IT, or related field (MBA or PMP preferred). Project management experience in the banking or financial services industry. Strong experience in Agile delivery and enterprise-level change management. Certifications such as PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe Agilist, or Prosci Change Practitioner. Familiarity with banking systems (e.g., core banking, loan origination, digital channels). Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. Proficiency in tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and Power BI. Preferred Skills Experience in digital transformation, fintech integration, or regulatory change programs. Understanding of financial products and services (e.g., credit, payments, wealth management). Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies. Ability to manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Nov 25, 2025
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Job Title: Project Manager - FS Experience Mandatory Location: Northampton or Manchester/hybrid Salary/Rate: Up to 358 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 15/12/2025 Job Type: Contract Company Introduction Client is looking for Project Manager with deep experience in Agile methodologies and Change Management to lead strategic initiatives within the Banking and Financial Services domain. The role involves managing complex projects across digital banking, regulatory compliance, and operational transformation, ensuring successful delivery and stakeholder alignment in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Lead end-to-end delivery of projects across retail banking, corporate banking, payments, or risk & compliance domains. Apply Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) to drive iterative delivery and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and QA. Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. Drive stakeholder engagement across business units, technology teams, and external vendors. Develop and execute change management strategies to support adoption of new systems, processes, or regulatory changes. Ensure compliance with banking regulations (e.g., RBI, SEBI, Basel III) and internal governance standards. Facilitate Agile ceremonies, retrospectives, and workshops to build agile maturity. Track and report project performance using dashboards and KPIs aligned with business outcomes. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, IT, or related field (MBA or PMP preferred). Project management experience in the banking or financial services industry. Strong experience in Agile delivery and enterprise-level change management. Certifications such as PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe Agilist, or Prosci Change Practitioner. Familiarity with banking systems (e.g., core banking, loan origination, digital channels). Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. Proficiency in tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and Power BI. Preferred Skills Experience in digital transformation, fintech integration, or regulatory change programs. Understanding of financial products and services (e.g., credit, payments, wealth management). Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies. Ability to manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Job Title: Financial Analyst Location: London Rate: £220 Per Day Inside IR35 Start Date: 27th October Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Financial Analyst to join their team for a Four-month contract Job Responsibilities/Objectives You'll play a key role in managing the full Order to Cash (O2C) process - from invoicing and collections through to cash applications - ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong customer relationships. Manage the end-to-end Order to Cash cycle , including invoicing, collections, and cash applications. Proactively communicate with customers regarding outstanding payments, providing clear explanations and resolution options. Negotiate payment terms and instalment plans while maintaining positive relationships. Ensure accurate bookkeeping, account reconciliation, and timely allocation of payments. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Fluent in French (written and spoken). Proven experience within Accounts Receivable or Order to Cash (billing, cash allocation, collections). Strong understanding of financial principles and regulatory requirements . Killed in negotiation , conflict resolution , and customer relationship management . Proficient in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday , or similar. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Oct 06, 2025
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Job Title: Financial Analyst Location: London Rate: £220 Per Day Inside IR35 Start Date: 27th October Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Financial Analyst to join their team for a Four-month contract Job Responsibilities/Objectives You'll play a key role in managing the full Order to Cash (O2C) process - from invoicing and collections through to cash applications - ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong customer relationships. Manage the end-to-end Order to Cash cycle , including invoicing, collections, and cash applications. Proactively communicate with customers regarding outstanding payments, providing clear explanations and resolution options. Negotiate payment terms and instalment plans while maintaining positive relationships. Ensure accurate bookkeeping, account reconciliation, and timely allocation of payments. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Fluent in French (written and spoken). Proven experience within Accounts Receivable or Order to Cash (billing, cash allocation, collections). Strong understanding of financial principles and regulatory requirements . Killed in negotiation , conflict resolution , and customer relationship management . Proficient in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday , or similar. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Job Title: Senior Digital Accessibility Specialist - Audit Specialist Location: Fully remote working in the UK Salary/Rate: £500/day £550/day inside IR35 Start Date: October 2025 Job Type: 12 - month contract Company Introduction: We are currently representing a global publishing client, who are recruiting a Senior Digital Accessibility Specialist with very strong Accessibility Auditing experience for an exciting 12-month contract. Required Skills/Experience: The ideal candidate will have the following: Strong Accessibility Auditing experience is crucial. Specific experience conducting technical accessibility audits is extremely important. Being able to identify and solve technical accessibility defects is very important, too. Being able to negotiate effectively with stakeholders and work autonomously is a must. Being able to make high-level decisions is also required. Candidates will be asked to provide an audit report that they have written, and to provide evidence on how they conducted the report. They will also be asked to show the solutions that they provided. Strong experience in authoring high quality VPATs/ACRs for enterprise web applications. Expert knowledge of how to recommend WCAG 2.2 techniques around websites and digital content. Rich experience using accessibility testing tools (WAVE, aXe, Microsoft Insights, Color Contrast Analyzer) and with screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver). High degree of initiative and autonomy coupled with an ability to function successfully as part of a virtual team. Generosity in sharing knowledge, skills, and positive attitude in mentoring people to learn accessibility concepts. Job Responsibilities/Objectives: Strong experience authoring VPAT/Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) against W3C WCAG 2.2 AA standards. Troubleshoots user accessibility issues, guiding product teams to solutions and coaching on appropriate testing tools. Author detailed specifications for remediating websites, mobile applications, and PDFs to meet the W3C WCAG 2.2 A standards. Work with core team developers and UX to test, steer, and validate designs and code to accessibility standards. Author product accessibility statements. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist Certification or US DHS 508 Trusted Tester Certification. Previous roles or degree(s) in fields of Digital Accessibility, User Experience, Digital Design, or Software Engineering. Expert knowledge of and mobile application accessibility testing and techniques. Wide experience with user interface design patterns including rich Internet applications, single page web applications, and AI/chatbots. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Oct 06, 2025
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Job Title: Senior Digital Accessibility Specialist - Audit Specialist Location: Fully remote working in the UK Salary/Rate: £500/day £550/day inside IR35 Start Date: October 2025 Job Type: 12 - month contract Company Introduction: We are currently representing a global publishing client, who are recruiting a Senior Digital Accessibility Specialist with very strong Accessibility Auditing experience for an exciting 12-month contract. Required Skills/Experience: The ideal candidate will have the following: Strong Accessibility Auditing experience is crucial. Specific experience conducting technical accessibility audits is extremely important. Being able to identify and solve technical accessibility defects is very important, too. Being able to negotiate effectively with stakeholders and work autonomously is a must. Being able to make high-level decisions is also required. Candidates will be asked to provide an audit report that they have written, and to provide evidence on how they conducted the report. They will also be asked to show the solutions that they provided. Strong experience in authoring high quality VPATs/ACRs for enterprise web applications. Expert knowledge of how to recommend WCAG 2.2 techniques around websites and digital content. Rich experience using accessibility testing tools (WAVE, aXe, Microsoft Insights, Color Contrast Analyzer) and with screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver). High degree of initiative and autonomy coupled with an ability to function successfully as part of a virtual team. Generosity in sharing knowledge, skills, and positive attitude in mentoring people to learn accessibility concepts. Job Responsibilities/Objectives: Strong experience authoring VPAT/Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) against W3C WCAG 2.2 AA standards. Troubleshoots user accessibility issues, guiding product teams to solutions and coaching on appropriate testing tools. Author detailed specifications for remediating websites, mobile applications, and PDFs to meet the W3C WCAG 2.2 A standards. Work with core team developers and UX to test, steer, and validate designs and code to accessibility standards. Author product accessibility statements. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist Certification or US DHS 508 Trusted Tester Certification. Previous roles or degree(s) in fields of Digital Accessibility, User Experience, Digital Design, or Software Engineering. Expert knowledge of and mobile application accessibility testing and techniques. Wide experience with user interface design patterns including rich Internet applications, single page web applications, and AI/chatbots. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Job Title: AI Core Senior Software Developer Location: Cambridge - 3 days a week on-site Salary/Rate: £600-£630/day inside IR35. Start Date: October 2025 Job Type: Contract We are looking for passionate and skilled Software Developers to join our Core AI Services team. In this role, you will help design, develop, and scale AI-enabling platform services and public APIs that are secure, reliable, and cloud-native. These services will act as foundational building blocks for AI adoption across our client's portfolio and partner ecosystem. You will be part of a Scrum team to build innovative, standards-compliant, secure, and production-grade AI capabilities, with a builder mindset - rapid prototyping and continuous improvement with the agility of a start-up. Key Responsibilities: Build scalable, fault-tolerant cloud-native services on Microsoft Azure, ensuring high performance and reliability. 3 Develop secure, well-documented public APIs and SDKs for consumption by internal and external developers. 2 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions across data pipelines, orchestration, and service APIs. 3 Embed robust security controls to protect sensitive data and ensure secure access to AI services. 3 Contribute to design reviews, code reviews, and architectural discussions to ensure engineering excellence. 3 Mentor junior developers, encourage continuous learning, and contribute to a culture of innovation. 3 Work with multiple teams to create AI solutions, which include AI model deployment, training, and AI tooling development. 2 AI & Cloud Expertise Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs) and understanding of trade-offs between performance, cost, and capability. Understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), agent orchestration, prompt engineering, and tool calling. Familiarity with AI standards such as Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agent2Agent (A2A). Strong knowledge or experience in working with various ML algorithms (regression, classification, clustering, deep learning) Knowledge of AI ethics and regulations (eg, NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act), and commitment to responsible AI development. Fluent in developing code using AI Tools such as GitHub Copilot. Must be able to use prompt engineering to carry out multiple development tasks. Familiar with AI orchestration, including tools like AI Foundry and/or Semantic Kernel. Experience with tools for automated testing and evaluation of AI outputs is a plus. Experience in Python and AI frameworks/ools such as PyTorch and TensorFlow. Core Skills and Qualifications: Experience in software engineering, preferably in platform or cloud-native service development using Microsoft and .NET technologies. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and associated PaaS services (eg, Azure Functions, AKS, API Management). Strong expertise in RESTful API design, versioning, testing, and life cycle management. Proficient in securing APIs, managing authentication/authorization and data privacy practices. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex technical challenges and propose scalable solutions. Experience working in Agile teams and collaborating across global R&D locations Demonstrated ability to mentor junior team members fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation Demonstrated experience with AI frameworks, tools and Python
Oct 03, 2025
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Job Title: AI Core Senior Software Developer Location: Cambridge - 3 days a week on-site Salary/Rate: £600-£630/day inside IR35. Start Date: October 2025 Job Type: Contract We are looking for passionate and skilled Software Developers to join our Core AI Services team. In this role, you will help design, develop, and scale AI-enabling platform services and public APIs that are secure, reliable, and cloud-native. These services will act as foundational building blocks for AI adoption across our client's portfolio and partner ecosystem. You will be part of a Scrum team to build innovative, standards-compliant, secure, and production-grade AI capabilities, with a builder mindset - rapid prototyping and continuous improvement with the agility of a start-up. Key Responsibilities: Build scalable, fault-tolerant cloud-native services on Microsoft Azure, ensuring high performance and reliability. 3 Develop secure, well-documented public APIs and SDKs for consumption by internal and external developers. 2 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions across data pipelines, orchestration, and service APIs. 3 Embed robust security controls to protect sensitive data and ensure secure access to AI services. 3 Contribute to design reviews, code reviews, and architectural discussions to ensure engineering excellence. 3 Mentor junior developers, encourage continuous learning, and contribute to a culture of innovation. 3 Work with multiple teams to create AI solutions, which include AI model deployment, training, and AI tooling development. 2 AI & Cloud Expertise Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs) and understanding of trade-offs between performance, cost, and capability. Understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), agent orchestration, prompt engineering, and tool calling. Familiarity with AI standards such as Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agent2Agent (A2A). Strong knowledge or experience in working with various ML algorithms (regression, classification, clustering, deep learning) Knowledge of AI ethics and regulations (eg, NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act), and commitment to responsible AI development. Fluent in developing code using AI Tools such as GitHub Copilot. Must be able to use prompt engineering to carry out multiple development tasks. Familiar with AI orchestration, including tools like AI Foundry and/or Semantic Kernel. Experience with tools for automated testing and evaluation of AI outputs is a plus. Experience in Python and AI frameworks/ools such as PyTorch and TensorFlow. Core Skills and Qualifications: Experience in software engineering, preferably in platform or cloud-native service development using Microsoft and .NET technologies. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and associated PaaS services (eg, Azure Functions, AKS, API Management). Strong expertise in RESTful API design, versioning, testing, and life cycle management. Proficient in securing APIs, managing authentication/authorization and data privacy practices. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex technical challenges and propose scalable solutions. Experience working in Agile teams and collaborating across global R&D locations Demonstrated ability to mentor junior team members fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation Demonstrated experience with AI frameworks, tools and Python
Job Title: Oracle Supply Chain Lead Location: Remote Start Date: October Our client, a leading enterprise, is looking for a skilled Oracle EBS Supply Chain Functional Consultant to lead critical design and implementation workstreams within Oracle SCM modules. The successful candidate will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for key business stakeholders, guiding the design and execution of Oracle Supply Chain Management solutions. Key Responsibilities: Lead the functional design and implementation of EBS SCM modules, including Inventory, Order Management, and Product Hub. Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, facilitating workshops, gathering requirements, and ensuring alignment with Oracle best practices. Translate complex business processes into Oracle Cloud solutions, ensuring optimal configuration and functionality. Support key project phases including configuration, testing (SIT/UAT), and deployment. Provide leadership and guidance to offshore teams, ensuring smooth issue resolution during go-live and post-go-live phases. Create functional documentation and support the development of training materials as needed. Essential Experience: Proven track record of successfully delivering Oracle Cloud Supply Chain implementations, ideally within large-scale, global enterprises. Strong hands-on configuration experience with at least two to three of the following Oracle SCM modules: Inventory, Order Management, Product Hub. Deep functional understanding of Supply Chain Management (SCM) business processes and industry best practices. Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively. Comfortable working remotely, managing tasks independently, and collaborating within a distributed team environment. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Oct 03, 2025
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Job Title: Oracle Supply Chain Lead Location: Remote Start Date: October Our client, a leading enterprise, is looking for a skilled Oracle EBS Supply Chain Functional Consultant to lead critical design and implementation workstreams within Oracle SCM modules. The successful candidate will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for key business stakeholders, guiding the design and execution of Oracle Supply Chain Management solutions. Key Responsibilities: Lead the functional design and implementation of EBS SCM modules, including Inventory, Order Management, and Product Hub. Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, facilitating workshops, gathering requirements, and ensuring alignment with Oracle best practices. Translate complex business processes into Oracle Cloud solutions, ensuring optimal configuration and functionality. Support key project phases including configuration, testing (SIT/UAT), and deployment. Provide leadership and guidance to offshore teams, ensuring smooth issue resolution during go-live and post-go-live phases. Create functional documentation and support the development of training materials as needed. Essential Experience: Proven track record of successfully delivering Oracle Cloud Supply Chain implementations, ideally within large-scale, global enterprises. Strong hands-on configuration experience with at least two to three of the following Oracle SCM modules: Inventory, Order Management, Product Hub. Deep functional understanding of Supply Chain Management (SCM) business processes and industry best practices. Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively. Comfortable working remotely, managing tasks independently, and collaborating within a distributed team environment. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Job Title: Senior Digital Accessibility Specialist - Audit Specialist Location: Fully remote working in the UK Salary/Rate: £500/day-£600/day Start Date: October 2025 Job Type: 12 -month contract Company Introduction: We are currently representing a global academic research company who are recruiting a Senior Digital Accessibility Specialist with very strong Accessibility Auditing experience for an exciting 12-month contract. Required Skills/Experience: The ideal candidate will have the following: Strong Accessibility Auditing experience is crucial. Specific experience conducting technical accessibility audits is extremely important. Being able to identify and solve technical accessibility defects is very important, too. Being able to negotiate effectively with stakeholders and work autonomously is a must. Being able to make high-level decisions is also required. Candidates will be asked to provide an audit report that they have written, and to provide evidence how they conducted the report. They will also be asked to show the solutions that they provided. Strong experience in authoring high quality VPATs/ACRs for enterprise web applications. Expert knowledge of how to recommend WCAG 2.2 techniques around websites and digital content. Rich experience using accessibility testing tools (WAVE, aXe, Microsoft Insights, Color Contrast Analyzer) and with screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver). High degree of initiative and autonomy coupled with an ability to function successfully as part of a virtual team. Generosity in sharing knowledge, skills, and positive attitude in mentoring people to learn accessibility concepts. Job Responsibilities/Objectives: Author VPAT/Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) against W3C WCAG 2.2 AA standards. Troubleshoots user accessibility issues, guiding product teams to solutions and coaching on appropriate testing tools. Author detailed specifications for remediating websites, mobile applications, and PDFs to meet the W3C WCAG 2.2 A standards. Work with core team developers and UX to test, steer, and validate designs and code to accessibility standards. Author product accessibility statements. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist Certification or US DHS 508 Trusted Tester Certification. Previous roles or degree(s) in fields of Digital Accessibility, User Experience, Digital Design, or Software Engineering. Expert knowledge of and mobile application accessibility testing and techniques. Wide experience with user interface design patterns including rich Internet applications, single page web applications, and AI/chatbots. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Oct 01, 2025
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Job Title: Senior Digital Accessibility Specialist - Audit Specialist Location: Fully remote working in the UK Salary/Rate: £500/day-£600/day Start Date: October 2025 Job Type: 12 -month contract Company Introduction: We are currently representing a global academic research company who are recruiting a Senior Digital Accessibility Specialist with very strong Accessibility Auditing experience for an exciting 12-month contract. Required Skills/Experience: The ideal candidate will have the following: Strong Accessibility Auditing experience is crucial. Specific experience conducting technical accessibility audits is extremely important. Being able to identify and solve technical accessibility defects is very important, too. Being able to negotiate effectively with stakeholders and work autonomously is a must. Being able to make high-level decisions is also required. Candidates will be asked to provide an audit report that they have written, and to provide evidence how they conducted the report. They will also be asked to show the solutions that they provided. Strong experience in authoring high quality VPATs/ACRs for enterprise web applications. Expert knowledge of how to recommend WCAG 2.2 techniques around websites and digital content. Rich experience using accessibility testing tools (WAVE, aXe, Microsoft Insights, Color Contrast Analyzer) and with screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver). High degree of initiative and autonomy coupled with an ability to function successfully as part of a virtual team. Generosity in sharing knowledge, skills, and positive attitude in mentoring people to learn accessibility concepts. Job Responsibilities/Objectives: Author VPAT/Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) against W3C WCAG 2.2 AA standards. Troubleshoots user accessibility issues, guiding product teams to solutions and coaching on appropriate testing tools. Author detailed specifications for remediating websites, mobile applications, and PDFs to meet the W3C WCAG 2.2 A standards. Work with core team developers and UX to test, steer, and validate designs and code to accessibility standards. Author product accessibility statements. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist Certification or US DHS 508 Trusted Tester Certification. Previous roles or degree(s) in fields of Digital Accessibility, User Experience, Digital Design, or Software Engineering. Expert knowledge of and mobile application accessibility testing and techniques. Wide experience with user interface design patterns including rich Internet applications, single page web applications, and AI/chatbots. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Job Title: Python/Golang Engineer with AWS Location: Sheffield/Birmingham/Edinburgh - 3 days per week Salary/Rate: Up to £540 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 20/10/2025 Job Type: Contract Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading financial services clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Python and Golang Engineer to join their team for an initial contract until the end of the year. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Design, develop and maintain highly available, secure, and performant Back End REST API services along with Front End client usingPython,Golang, Docker and Cloud-Native services. Implement and manage database schema changes usingLiquibase, ensuring alignment with compliance and audit standards. Collaborate closely with Architecture and DevOps teams to enhance, maintain Product capabilities/features. Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Strong development experience with a strong focus on large-scale, distributed systems. Proficient in Python, Golang and PostgreSQL. Experience withLiquibaseor similar tools for database change management and version control. Hands-on experience with AWS, including cloud-native services, storage, IAM, and KMS. Familiarity withDevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI) and containerization. Strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences. A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Oct 01, 2025
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Job Title: Python/Golang Engineer with AWS Location: Sheffield/Birmingham/Edinburgh - 3 days per week Salary/Rate: Up to £540 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 20/10/2025 Job Type: Contract Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading financial services clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Python and Golang Engineer to join their team for an initial contract until the end of the year. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Design, develop and maintain highly available, secure, and performant Back End REST API services along with Front End client usingPython,Golang, Docker and Cloud-Native services. Implement and manage database schema changes usingLiquibase, ensuring alignment with compliance and audit standards. Collaborate closely with Architecture and DevOps teams to enhance, maintain Product capabilities/features. Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions for incidents and performance bottlenecks. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Strong development experience with a strong focus on large-scale, distributed systems. Proficient in Python, Golang and PostgreSQL. Experience withLiquibaseor similar tools for database change management and version control. Hands-on experience with AWS, including cloud-native services, storage, IAM, and KMS. Familiarity withDevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform), CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI) and containerization. Strong understanding of security principles in cloud and enterprise systems. Familiarity with audit and compliance considerations in regulated industries, particularly finance or banking. Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences. A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, using appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Position: Server Engineer - Contract Role Location: Staffordshire - Onsite (Full-Time) Day Rate: £200 Per Day - Inside IR35 Contract Length: Initial 3-month contract (possible extension) Company Introduction We are seeking an experienced Server Engineer to join our client on a full-time, onsite contract basis in Staffordshire. This role focuses on server upgrades, disaster recovery (DR) documentation, and ensuring strong security practices across IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in server administration, backup strategies, and security, with a focus on delivering high-quality technical solutions in a fast-paced environment. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Server Upgrades & Patching: Manage and execute server upgrades, migrations, and system patching to ensure seamless operations. Disaster Recovery (DR) Documentation: Assist in the creation and maintenance of DR plans, documentation, and business continuity strategies. Security Best Practices: Support and implement security practices, including OS hardening, certificate management, and management of access control lists (ACLs). Server Infrastructure Management: Provide hands-on administration and support for Windows Server and related technologies. Backup & Data Protection: Contribute to backup strategies and data protection processes, ensuring optimal protection of critical systems. Technical Support: Provide third-line support for server-related issues, contributing to troubleshooting and resolution of complex incidents. Documentation: Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation for server environments and infrastructure management. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Strong experience in server upgrades, patching, and migration processes. Proven ability to manage and document disaster recovery (DR) strategies and systems. Solid knowledge of security best practices such as OS hardening, certificate management, and managing ACLs. Experience with Windows Server administration and supporting server environments. Ability to contribute to backup and data protection strategies. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Sep 26, 2025
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Position: Server Engineer - Contract Role Location: Staffordshire - Onsite (Full-Time) Day Rate: £200 Per Day - Inside IR35 Contract Length: Initial 3-month contract (possible extension) Company Introduction We are seeking an experienced Server Engineer to join our client on a full-time, onsite contract basis in Staffordshire. This role focuses on server upgrades, disaster recovery (DR) documentation, and ensuring strong security practices across IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in server administration, backup strategies, and security, with a focus on delivering high-quality technical solutions in a fast-paced environment. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Server Upgrades & Patching: Manage and execute server upgrades, migrations, and system patching to ensure seamless operations. Disaster Recovery (DR) Documentation: Assist in the creation and maintenance of DR plans, documentation, and business continuity strategies. Security Best Practices: Support and implement security practices, including OS hardening, certificate management, and management of access control lists (ACLs). Server Infrastructure Management: Provide hands-on administration and support for Windows Server and related technologies. Backup & Data Protection: Contribute to backup strategies and data protection processes, ensuring optimal protection of critical systems. Technical Support: Provide third-line support for server-related issues, contributing to troubleshooting and resolution of complex incidents. Documentation: Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation for server environments and infrastructure management. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Strong experience in server upgrades, patching, and migration processes. Proven ability to manage and document disaster recovery (DR) strategies and systems. Solid knowledge of security best practices such as OS hardening, certificate management, and managing ACLs. Experience with Windows Server administration and supporting server environments. Ability to contribute to backup and data protection strategies. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
