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Hybrid Working Blackpool or Newcastle (60% onsite) Initial 2-Month Contract Up to £700 per day (Inside IR35) Active SC Clearance Required The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer with deep expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Exadata to join a large-scale enterprise data platform environment. This is an opportunity to work within a highly skilled infrastructure team supporting mission-critical services, delivering cloud-based database solutions, driving automation initiatives, and providing technical leadership across complex Oracle environments. The role requires a hands-on engineer who can balance strategic technical input with day-to-day operational delivery, supporting both ongoing platform development and business-as-usual activities. What You'll Be Doing Leading the design, implementation and support of enterprise infrastructure services. Providing expert technical guidance across Oracle database and cloud technologies. Supporting and enhancing mission-critical Oracle platforms. Acting as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues and major incidents. Working closely with senior stakeholders to influence infrastructure strategy and roadmap planning. Mentoring engineers and helping develop technical capability across the wider team. Driving automation through Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools. Supporting migration, upgrade and modernisation initiatives. Ensuring infrastructure services meet security, resilience and compliance requirements. Essential Skills & Experience Oracle & Database Technologies Strong recent experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Oracle RAC administration and support. Oracle Data Guard configuration and management. RMAN Backup and Recovery. Oracle RDBMS experience from 11.2 through to 23ai. Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) and OCI Database Management. Patching and upgrade experience. Experience supporting highly available, business-critical database environments. Exadata Hands-on Exadata administration and configuration experience. OCI Base Database and Exadata deployment experience. Cloud & Automation Strong Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) knowledge. AWS experience. Terraform development and troubleshooting. Ansible automation and support. Git version control and repository management. Security & Infrastructure Network segregation within cloud environments. Database and transport encryption technologies. Secure authentication implementation, including OIDC. Experience operating within secure and regulated environments. Migration & Data Platform Tooling Oracle Data Pump. Oracle GoldenGate. Oracle Zero Downtime Migration (ZDM). Migration testing across Oracle and cloud platforms. Operating Systems Linux administration. AIX experience. What We're Looking For You will be a technically strong infrastructure specialist with a proven track record of supporting and improving enterprise-scale Oracle environments. You'll be comfortable working across operational support, technical leadership and solution design while collaborating with engineers, stakeholders and suppliers. The ideal candidate will combine deep Oracle expertise with strong cloud, automation and infrastructure engineering skills, bringing valuable experience that supports both immediate delivery needs and longer-term platform development. Requirements Active SC Clearance is essential. Ability to work onsite in Blackpool or Newcastle approximately 60% of the time. Available for an initial 2-month contract engagement. Rate: Up to £700 per day (Inside IR35) plus approved travel and accommodation expenses where applicable. If you're an experienced OCI and Exadata specialist looking

Location: London, Watford or Bristol (Hybrid working options available) Canada Life UK has helped individuals, families and businesses secure their financial futures for over 120 years. Today, we are transforming our technology, culture and ways of working to become a more modern, customer centric and engineering led organisation. As we modernise our IT estate and shift toward cloud, SaaS/PaaS and product centric delivery, we're investing heavily in engineering excellence, empowered teams and great leadership. We're now looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our Home Finance product engineering team-a group responsible for the systems that power our mortgage origination and servicing capabilities. Why join us? Shape the future of Home Finance You'll lead the evolution of our bespoke Ruby on Rails-based mortgage origination and servicing platform, architecting modern, resilient and scalable solutions. True empowerment and autonomy We operate stream-aligned product teams where Engineering Managers have real authority over technology decisions, people development, engineering standards and team culture. Modern engineering focus You'll drive cloud adoption, DevSecOps, automation, data-driven decision making and continuous improvement across the lifecycle. A culture that values people We're building a place where engineers can do their best work - curious, collaborative, inclusive, and always improving. The role Reporting to the Head of Product Engineering, you will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the Home Finance application stack. You'll act as a servant leader and coach, improving engineering practices, nurturing talent and enabling the team to deliver high-quality outcomes that support our customers and regulatory obligations. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll influence architecture, delivery, operational excellence and culture across the product. You'll work closely with Product Owners, Engineering Managers and operational teams to optimise flow, deliver customer value and modernise our platforms. Our bespoke mortgage system is built using Ruby on Rails, MySQL, JavaScript, and other open-source technologies, with a clear roadmap toward cloud-native evolution. Key responsibilities Lead, coach and inspire a stream-aligned product engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, psychological safety and high performance. Drive adoption of agile, DevSecOps and modern engineering practices, optimising the flow of change and reducing time-to-value. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver secure, stable and scalable solutions that support Home Finance operations and customer outcomes. Ensure regulatory compliance (including FCA MCOB) and operational excellence across the platform. Shape the technology roadmap, contributing to architectural decisions and cloud migration strategies. Manage operational risk, security posture, monitoring, alerting and incident response for Home Finance systems. Use data and insights to guide prioritisation, engineering improvements and product decisions. Support talent development, succession planning and recruitment to build a high-performing engineering capability. Manage budgets responsibly, improving cost efficiency and value delivery. Define and track team and departmental OKRs, ensuring alignment with Canada Life's strategy. Build strong relationships with third-party suppliers to maximise value and service quality. About you Technical expertise Strong understanding of mortgage origination/administration systems or comparable regulated financial platforms. Experience delivering and operating web-based MVC applications (e.g., Ruby on Rails, React) and APIs. Skilled in designing, managing and optimising relational SQL databases. Hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure or GCP) and cloud-native architectures. Broad engineering experience across DevSecOps, automation, CI/CD, infrastructure, monitoring and security best practice ("shift-left"). Proven track record of running critical production services with a focus on stability, performance and security. Leadership & delivery A people-first engineering leader who builds high-performing, motivated and curious teams. Confident working with OKRs and outcome-driven delivery. Able to communicate complex technical ideas simply and persuasively. Skilled at navigating ambiguity, prioritising effectively and influencing senior stakeholders. Collaborative, pragmatic and adept at building trust across product, engineering and operational teams. What you'll bring A degree or equivalent professional experience. A passion for modern, inclusive engineering leadership and the ability to inspire and develop others.

Senior C Developer (Oracle Pro C) 430 per day Telford/hybrid (2 days per week onsite) 6 months+ SC security clearance is required for this role Join a Major HMRC Digital Transformation Programme We're looking for a skilled Senior C Developer to join a delivery team supporting one of the UK's largest and most critical government technology programmes. This is an opportunity to work on the modernisation of key HMRC systems, helping drive the transition from legacy database technologies to modern Oracle-based platforms while ensuring highly critical services remain secure, stable and performant. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, architects and database specialists, contributing to large-scale backend systems used across the public sector. What You'll Be Doing Analysing and enhancing existing C-based applications Supporting the migration from legacy Ingres databases to Oracle environments Updating application-to-database connectivity Improving performance, resilience and error handling Supporting testing activities including unit, functional and regression testing Producing technical documentation, design notes and support runbooks Collaborating within Agile delivery teams and wider programme stakeholders Essential Skills Strong commercial experience developing in C Experience supporting and enhancing backend applications Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Experience working through the full software development lifecycle Ability to work effectively within Agile teams Highly Desirable Oracle Pro C Oracle PL/SQL SQL optimisation and database development Legacy application modernisation experience Government or highly regulated environments Why Apply? High-profile HMRC transformation programme Long-term programme with extension potential Opportunity to work on large-scale legacy modernisation Collaborative engineering environment Chance to develop specialist Oracle migration expertise If you're an experienced C Developer looking to work on a challenging and impactful government programme, we'd love to hear from you.

Senior C Developer (Oracle Pro*C) £430 per day Telford/hybrid (2 days per week onsite) 6 months+ SC security clearance is required for this role Join a Major HMRC Digital Transformation Programme We're looking for a skilled Senior C Developer to join a delivery team supporting one of the UK's largest and most critical government technology programmes. This is an opportunity to work on the modernisation of key HMRC systems, helping drive the transition from Legacy database technologies to modern Oracle-based platforms while ensuring highly critical services remain secure, stable and performant. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, architects and database specialists, contributing to large-scale Back End systems used across the public sector. What You'll Be Doing Analysing and enhancing existing C-based applications Supporting the migration from Legacy Ingres databases to Oracle environments Updating application-to-database connectivity Improving performance, resilience and error handling Supporting testing activities including unit, functional and regression testing Producing technical documentation, design notes and support runbooks Collaborating within Agile delivery teams and wider programme stakeholders Essential Skills Strong commercial experience developing in C Experience supporting and enhancing Back End applications Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Experience working through the full software development life cycle Ability to work effectively within Agile teams Highly Desirable Oracle Pro*C Oracle PL/SQL SQL optimisation and database development Legacy application modernisation experience Government or highly regulated environments Why Apply? High-profile HMRC transformation programme Long-term programme with extension potential Opportunity to work on large-scale Legacy modernisation Collaborative engineering environment Chance to develop specialist Oracle migration expertise If you're an experienced C Developer looking to work on a challenging and impactful government programme, we'd love to hear from you.

Data Engineer Lead - Tier 1 Bank - London - 6 months Role - Data Engineer Lead Rate - 700 per day (Inside IR35) Duration - 6 months with very likely extension Location - Hybrid / Liverpool Street - 3 days per week in an office in Liverpool Street (London) Role The Data Engineer Lead is responsible for designing, building, and supporting modern data platform, with a particular focus on Databricks, cloud-based data engineering, and leading the migration of legacy Oracle systems into scalable, cloud-native environments. The role supports the organisation's data strategy especially on Finance and Regulatory domain by ensuring high-quality, reliable pipelines and data models that enable analytics, regulatory reporting, and data-driven decision-making. The post holder plays a key leadership role within the Data Engineering function, shaping architectural direction, ensuring engineering excellence, and partnering with Technology, Architecture, and Business teams across the organisation. Tech Stack SQL Oracle Python ETL Background: The bank is migrating from an on-premise Oracle estate to a modern data platform built on cloud and Databricks. This role leads the design, implementation, and optimisation the Data Mart and migration processes, ensuring alignment with enterprise data architecture and compliance standards. Core Responsibilities Databricks / Modern Data Platform Engineering Lead the design and development of Data Marts using Databricks (SQL / Python). Follow engineering best practices including version control, CI/CD, orchestration, and environment management. Ensure governance, performance optimisation. Legacy Oracle Migration Leadership Lead and coordinate the migration of data assets from Oracle database systems to the modern cloud data platform. Oversee source-to-target mapping, data model redesign, and automated migration frameworks. Define strategy for retiring legacy ETLs and implementing equivalent or improved cloud-native solutions. Collaborate tightly with Oracle DBAs, business SMEs, and architects to ensure data integrity and continuity. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to data engineers. Engage with cross-functional teams (Architecture, DevOps, Analytics, Risk, Finance). Translate complex technical decisions into clear business impacts for senior stakeholders. Support and review development outputs, ensuring high quality and alignment with standards. Change Management Control Comply with change management processes for production deployments and environment updates. Ensure documentation and configuration records meet audit requirements. GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Your new role Responsible for the adoption and use of information and digital technology, you will be part of a team that is responsible for the effective operation, support, and maintenance of existing operational technology systems, including technology infrastructure (e.g. servers, databases, networks) and end-user devices (e.g. desktop PC's, smartphones, tablets). You will also be responsible for the network infrastructure, including the provision of telephony, local and national network access: all of which are required to deliver and support properly engineered IT services and products essential to meeting the needs of the company. What you'll need to succeed Essential Skills and knowledge: Cloud Networking Skills (AWS or Azure) HP / Aruba switches knowledge essential Fortinet / Firewalls / migration experience essential Routing/Switching and Firewall Expertise ITIL understanding Network technology and telephony expertise Must have proven experience and ability to: Manage and support a variety of network services technology Maintain standards for security of information Dealing and responding to complaints Must be able to be SC cleared What you'll get in return Lucrative Pension Package Generous Holiday Package Extensive Benefits Package What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Overview We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database 19c Developer / Application Maintenance Engineer to support and enhance bespoke applications built on Oracle technologies. This role focuses on maintaining and improving existing systems, resolving production issues, implementing enhancements, and ensuring the stability and performance of Oracle-based business applications. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in Oracle Database 19c, PL/SQL, and application maintenance, along with experience supporting and developing solutions using Oracle Forms & Reports, Oracle WebLogic, Oracle APEX, and reporting tools such as Crystal Reports. Responsibilities Oracle Database Development & Maintenance Develop, maintain, and enhance PL/SQL packages, procedures, functions, triggers, and database scripts in Oracle 19c. Write and optimize complex SQL queries to support application functionality and reporting requirements. Perform database object maintenance including tables, views, indexes, sequences, and constraints. Support data fixes, data migration, and data validation activities in production and non-production environments. Ensure database code aligns with best practices, performance standards, and security guidelines. Application Maintenance & Production Support Provide day-to-day support and maintenance for Oracle-based applications across multiple environments. Troubleshoot and resolve application incidents related to database logic, Oracle Forms, Reports, and WebLogic deployments. Conduct root cause analysis for recurring issues and implement permanent fixes. Support batch processes, scheduled jobs, and integration feeds to ensure business continuity. Work closely with business users to analyse defects and translate requirements into system enhancements. Oracle Forms & Reports Development Maintain and enhance legacy Oracle Forms and Oracle Reports applications. Debug and modify Forms triggers, procedures, and Reports logic. Support migration efforts, patching, and modernization initiatives involving Oracle Forms/Reports systems. Oracle APEX Development Develop, enhance, and maintain Oracle APEX applications. Create interactive reports, dashboards, and forms using APEX components. Integrate APEX applications with existing Oracle database objects and PL/SQL APIs. Support user access, authentication, and role-based security in APEX. WebLogic Server Administration & Support Support deployment and maintenance of Oracle applications hosted on Oracle WebLogic Server . Assist in troubleshooting WebLogic-related issues such as application availability, performance, configuration, and connectivity. Coordinate deployments and configuration changes across development, test, and production environments. Reporting & Business Intelligence Support Develop and maintain reports using Crystal Reports to support business reporting needs. Analyse reporting requirements and ensure accurate data extraction from Oracle databases. Maintain existing reporting solutions and implement enhancements for improved performance and usability. Performance Tuning & Optimization Identify and resolve database performance issues using tools such as AWR, ADDM, SQL Trace, and Explain Plan . Improve performance through indexing strategies, query optimization, and code refactoring. Assist with database monitoring, performance baselines, and capacity planning. Documentation & Change Management Document technical designs, support procedures, fixes, and enhancements. Support release management activities including deployment planning, scripting, and production validation. Ensure compliance with change control processes and audit requirements. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). Essential skills Strong hands-on expertise in PL/SQL and SQL development. Working knowledge of Oracle Forms and Oracle Reports development and maintenance. Desired skills Familiar with other development platforms Exposure to Azure management/administration Experience Experience in Oracle development and application maintenance/support. Experience supporting enterprise applications in production environments. Strong experience with Oracle Database 19c. Experience with Oracle WebLogic Server in application deployment and support. Experience developing and supporting Oracle APEX applications. Experience creating and maintaining reports using Crystal Reports. Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

Technical Support Engineer Peterborough £30,(Apply online only) £35,(Apply online only) DOE Full-Time Permanent Interaction Recruitment are proud to be working with a well-established and innovative technology-led organisation to recruit an experienced Technical Support Engineer for their expanding team in Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable support professional looking to move into a varied, autonomous role within a fast-paced environment where technology and customer service are equally valued. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting business-critical systems, maintaining data integrity, and delivering a high level of technical support to both internal teams and external clients. The Role This position goes beyond traditional IT support. You ll be responsible for managing escalated technical issues, supporting system performance, and helping customers maximise their use of specialist applications and services. Working closely with internal departments and external stakeholders, you ll combine strong troubleshooting skills with excellent communication and customer management abilities. Key Responsibilities Technical Support & Systems Management Deliver 2nd line support for software applications and business systems Take ownership of escalated incidents through to resolution Investigate recurring technical issues and implement preventative solutions Assist with software updates, testing, and feature deployments Maintain internal support documentation and knowledge resources Monitor system performance and proactively identify risks Customer & Technical Account Support Act as a technical contact for key customer accounts Deliver onboarding and user training sessions Provide guidance on best practice system usage Monitor customer engagement and support retention initiatives Assist in maintaining excellent service delivery standards Work collaboratively to improve the customer experience Database & Data Support (Desirable) Support SQL database maintenance and integrity Write and optimise SQL queries for reporting and troubleshooting Assist with data audits, backups, and validation checks Investigate data discrepancies and support corrective actions Support data migration and configuration changes Skills & Experience Required Minimum 3 years experience within IT, systems, or application support Strong knowledge of Windows Server environments and networking fundamentals Experience troubleshooting application and system-related issues Confident communication skills with the ability to manage customer relationships professionally Experience using ticketing/service management systems Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Ability to manage workload independently and prioritise effectively Desirable Experience Office 365 SharePoint Network administration SQL/database support What s on Offer? Competitive salary of £30,(Apply online only) £35,(Apply online only) DOE Permanent full-time position Monday to Friday working hours (09 15) Ongoing training and development opportunities Career progression within a growing organisation Company laptop and mobile phone Company pension scheme Free on-site parking 20 days holiday plus bank holidays Additional Information Applicants must be able to reliably commute to Peterborough or plan to relocate prior to starting. A full UK driving licence is preferred. If you feel you have the necessary skillset and experience to step into this IT Support position then please apply, email (url removed), or call (phone number removed) for a confidential chat. INDPB

Delta V Systems Engineer Contract Remote Location: Remote This is an excellent opportunity to join a major client, supporting the successful operation of a major energy plant. The role will be supporting the DCS and Instrumentation assets and the successful engineer must be highly proficient in all aspects of Emerson Delta V . This is a wide ranging role, potentially long term role, and can be based remote with access to client systems. This role is outside IR35. Role & Responsibilities Expertise in Emerson Delta V is essential. Role will be taking on a number of tasks including, but not limited to, merging Delta V databases. Responsible for creating procedures, checks and balances before and after the implementation of the database merge. Identification of potential database conflicts ahead of scheduled merge. Engineer will have remote access to standalone simulator to aid with migration and progression of works. Supporting the DCS and Instrumentation assets during detailed design, construction, commissioning and then the operations of the plant. Future work may involve a range of Delta V system rationalisation and upgrade projects. Assist the Plant and the Operations Managers with optimising the process during operational trials. Key Skills & Knowledge Relevant qualification (HNC / HND or above). Strong experience in Emerson Delta V is essential. Emerson Delta V certifications essential, including SIS. Previous experience supporting the design, construction and commissioning of major energy plants. CCNSG Safety Passport essential - SSTS/SMSTS cards would be an advantage. Additional Information This role is outside IR35. Initially a c.3 month scope of work but has potential to become very long term.

Shape Your Future with Us: We provide specialised software development and technical support, and we excel in delivering tailored solutions and comprehensive support services. We have successfully delivered custom software development, system integration, and ongoing technical support, enabling the group to enhance its operational efficiency and scalability. Our unique ability to bridge technical intricacies with business needs positions us as a key driver of group s technological strategy. Your Role We are building a scalable Car Claims platform involving OCR ingestion, multi-stage workflows, and external integrations. We are looking for a hands-on Senior MongoDB Engineer with deep experience in database design, performance tuning, and cluster management within AWS cloud environments. This role requires someone who has worked extensively on production-grade MongoDB clusters, ensuring high availability, performance, and resilience in distributed systems. Senior MongoDB Engineer Key Responsibilities: MongoDB Architecture & Engineering Design and implement scalable MongoDB data models (schema design) for: Build and manage MongoDB clusters (replica sets & sharded clusters) Performance Tuning & Optimization Perform advanced query optimization and indexing strategies Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks Cluster Management & High Availability Configure and manage: Replica sets (primary, secondary) Sharding (chunk splitting, balancing, migrations) Handle failover, replication lag, and cluster health monitoring Backup, Recovery & Data Migration Implement backup and recovery strategies (point-in-time recovery where applicable) Ensure data integrity during schema evolution and migrations Senior MongoDB Engineer Required Skills & Experience: 8 - 10 years of experience in Database Engineering Strong hands-on expertise in MongoDB (core requirement) Proven experience in: Sharding & replication Cluster management Deep knowledge of: Performance tuning Query optimization Indexing strategies Experience with: Backup & recovery Data migration Troubleshooting production issues Hands-on experience with AWS cloud platform Strong understanding of NoSQL data modelling Nice to Have Experience with MySQL / SQL Server / Cassandra (multi-database exposure) Benefits - Competitive salary (Depending on experience/ Sponsorship requirements) - 20 days annual leave + bank holidays - Hands-on experience in a tech-enabled, data-driven operations team - Exposure to automation, AI-supported workflows, and modern systems - Ongoing training and development - Clear progression into senior operations roles Why Join Us? - Career Growth: You will grow your career while being part of a company that is pioneering AI-driven innovation and automation across multiple industries. - Supportive Culture: You'll be part of a collaborative, high-performance team where knowledge-sharing and mentoring are part of our DNA. We offer a fun, inclusive, and fast-paced environment where your ideas are not only heard they re encouraged. - Modern Practice: Work with advanced AI-powered tools, streamlined workflows, and full administrative support. - Strategic Expansion: With ambitious growth plans and a national footprint, we offer exciting long-term opportunities in a dynamic firm. - Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified individuals. Ready to Redefine Your Career? If you are looking to grow your career and be part of a fast-moving, technology-led business, we would love to hear from you. Share your CV with us! The Senior MongoDB Engineer job specification may be reviewed and updated periodically to reflect the evolving needs of the business.

We currently have a live contract opportunity working for our finanical services client based in Manchester Operational Efficiency and Automation Specialist Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in the Manchester office) Position Description: The Operational Efficiency and Automation Specialist plays a critical role in driving Ford Credit's digital transformation within the Manchester Business Centre (MBC) Operations. This role focuses on leveraging data analysis, automation, and cross-functional collaboration to improve operational efficiency and create customer-centric solutions. A key immediate focus for this role will be leading the strategic migration and decommissioning of legacy Alteryx workflows by 2027, evaluating modern alternative tools, and transitioning processes seamlessly. The successful candidate will work closely with MBC Departments, Compliance, Product, and Engineering teams to identify, implement, and maintain efficient processes, ensuring Salesforce and other core systems are leveraged to their full potential. Essential Skills & Experience: Data Analysis & Visualisation: Proven ability to analyse operational data, identify trends, and extract actionable insights. Proficiency in SQL and data visualisation tools (specifically Power BI). ETL & Data Migration Experience: Experience working with ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes. Hands-on experience with Alteryx (or a strong understanding of how to audit and migrate Alteryx workflows to other modern tools) is highly desirable. Automation & Low-Code Development: Hands-on experience implementing workflow automation and business applications using Power Automate, Power Apps, or similar tools. Salesforce Familiarity: Experience working with Salesforce, including extracting data, understanding Salesforce object structures, running reports, or integrating Salesforce with external databases and automation tools. Process Mapping & Problem Solving: Strong understanding of process optimisation methodologies and experience documenting workflows. Project Management: Proven ability to manage projects from inception to completion specifically time-bound migration or systems-transition projects. Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical, migration, or data concepts to non-technical operational stakeholders. Preferred Skills & Experience: Direct experience leading a software decommissioning or tool-migration project. Experience with Python or R for advanced data analysis and ETL scripting. Experience working with Big Data environments and cloud-based platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform). Salesforce Administrator or Developer certifications (or equivalent hands-on experience configuring Salesforce flows). Experience working within a regulated financial services environment (e.g., Ford Credit or similar). Principle Duties: Alteryx Migration & Tool Evaluation (Key Strategic Project): Lead the audit, decommissioning, and migration of legacy Alteryx workflows by 2027. Evaluate modern alternative solutions (e.g., Power Platform, Python, SQL, or other ETL tools), design the transition roadmap, and execute the migration of data pipelines to ensure zero business disruption. Data Analysis & Insight Generation: Analyse operational data (including Salesforce and other core platform data) to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement. Develop data-driven recommendations for process optimisation. Create and maintain reports and dashboards (primarily in Power BI) to visualise key performance indicators (KPIs). Automation Solution Development & Implementation: Design, develop, and implement automation solutions (using Power Automate, Power Apps, or similar low-code tools) to streamline operational processes. Integrate these solutions with core platforms like Salesforce to automate manual data entry and system updates. Process Optimisation & Re-engineering: Identify and eliminate inefficiencies in operational processes. Partner with business units to map, develop, and implement improved workflows, documenting changes and training staff as needed. AI Tool Optimisation & Support: Provide expert support and training to operational teams on the effective use of existing AI tools. Develop training materials, troubleshoot issues, and track user adoption. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Data Governance: Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Compliance teams to support the deployment of new AI and automation projects. Ensure data quality, accuracy, and compliance with relevant regulations during migrations and integrations. If you want to know more about this exciting opportunity please review and APPLY NOW

Job Description: As a Specialist II in Backend Development, you will leverage your expertise in Java 17/21 and Java EE library migrations to enhance and upgrade middleware systems. Your role will involve working with Oracle 19C databases and ensuring seamless SOAP/REST integration. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain backend systems using Java 17/21 and the Spring MVC framework. Manage and execute Java EE library migrations and middleware upgrades. Ensure efficient database management and operations with Oracle 19C. Implement and maintain SOAP/REST integrations to support system interoperability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Proven experience in Java backend development and middleware technologies. Minimum of 5 years of experience in application engineering with a focus on backend development. Thorough understanding of Agile software development methodologies, values, and procedures. Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely.

Job title: Junior Data Engineer Location : Edinburgh Hybrid role: working 2 days a week in the office Salary: £36,000 to £41,000 pa plus 5% bonus Contract: 12-month fixed term contract Our market-leading financial services client is seeking an a motivated, detail focused Junior Data Engineer to join the Business Transaction Banking division. This role involves building, optimising, and scale data pipelines and large-scale data processing workloads in a cloud-native environment. You will work with modern distributed data systems, contribute to data platform modernisation, and support large-scale ingestion, transformation, and analytics workloads. The role offers the opportunity to influence platform-wide data patterns, contribute to cloud modernisation and be part of a multidisciplinary innovation lab focused on AI, data engineering and next-gen platform engineering. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver end-to-end data pipelines on cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform preferred). Building scalable data workflows using distributed technologies such as Spark, Flink, Storm, or similar Develop robust processing and migration pipelines, including support for legacy DataStage decommissioning and modernisation. Work with a variety of database technologies including relational, NoSQL, MPP and columnar stores (BigQuery, Redshift, Azure SQLDW, HBase, MongoDB). Build optimised, scalable data models. Apply performance tuning and optimisation across storage. Ensure secure handling of data including authentication, authorisation, encryption. Implement monitoring, alerting for large-scale distributed data workloads. Use orchestration tools such as Cloud Composer, Airflow or equivalent to operationalise pipelines. Collaborate with engineers, architects and SMEs to deliver stable, high-quality data products. Skills and Experience Strong programming skills in Java, Python or Scala. Experience with cloud data services (GCP preferred; Azure/AWS acceptable). Experience with distributed data processing frameworks such as Spark (Core/SQL/Streaming), Flink, or Storm. Understanding of designing scalable data models for varied access patterns. Working on large scale big data solutions and understanding of DevOps for data systems. Analytical mindset and uses a methodological approach to complete tasks. Resilient Confident, professional, and able to work effectively with multiple teams. You will be a valued member of our Adecco Emerging Talent function working onsite with a market-leading organisation, initially, the assignment is 12 months with scope for extension in the future, so you need to be someone with a permanent mindset! If you have the experience and desire to work for a well-respected organisation offering personal and professional support, growth and development, then you could be a perfect fit for the team and we want to hear from you - APPLY NOW. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Adecco Emerging talent is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities' employer.

Experience Required Experience in utility GIS solution architecture and implementation. Full lifecycle ArcGIS Utility Network OR comparable utility GIS transformation programmes. Hybrid background spanning utility operations, enterprise GIS within utilities and enterprise system integration. The GIS Architect will act as the senior functional authority, supporting major utility transformations from a legacy, geometric network-based GIS environment to ArcGIS Utility Network. The role will apply industry best practice, proven implementation approaches and practical delivery experience to help define and guide the target Utility Network solution. This position will provide functional leadership in shaping the transition from a database centric GIS environment to a modern, service-oriented, web GIS platform. The Solution Architect will work across business processes, workflows, applications, services, integrations and wider operational objectives, ensuring the solution aligns with enterprise architecture standards and utility business needs. Key Responsibilities Serve as the lead solution architect and functional advisor for the ArcGIS Utility Network implementations, guiding strategy, design, governance and integration activity. Define target Utility Network business processes, including workflows, applications, integrations, operating models and governance patterns. Lead and advise on best-practice approaches for migrating from legacy network models, including ArcGIS Geometric Network and other custom GIS models to ArcGIS Utility Network. Translate electric and gas utility business requirements into scalable GIS workflows, processes, applications and service solutions. Ensure GIS capabilities support E2E utility workflows, including planning, design, construction, field operations, outage response and asset management. Provide functional leadership to delivery teams, ensuring solution quality, performance and operational continuity throughout the migrations. Functional Requirement Deep experience within electric and gas distribution utilities, with strong understanding of operational processes. Proven ability to align GIS solutions to the needs of engineering, operations, control rooms, asset management and field teams. Experience guiding organisations through the process, operational, and change impacts associated with adopting ArcGIS Utility Network and ArcGIS editing. Hands on experience with the ESRI platform, including ArcGIS Utility Network, ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Pro. Strong understanding of Utility Network architecture, including branch versioning, services, APIs and web GIS deployment models. Experience integrating GIS with enterprise systems such as Enterprise Asset Management, Work Management, Outage Management Systems and field mobility solutions. Ability to design secure, scalable, and future-ready GIS platforms aligned with enterprise IT standards

Experience Required Experience in utility GIS solution architecture and implementation. Full lifecycle ArcGIS Utility Network OR comparable utility GIS transformation programmes. Hybrid background spanning utility operations, enterprise GIS within utilities and enterprise system integration. The GIS Architect will act as the senior functional authority, supporting major utility transformations from a legacy, geometric network-based GIS environment to ArcGIS Utility Network. The role will apply industry best practice, proven implementation approaches and practical delivery experience to help define and guide the target Utility Network solution. This position will provide functional leadership in shaping the transition from a database centric GIS environment to a modern, service-oriented, web GIS platform. The Solution Architect will work across business processes, workflows, applications, services, integrations and wider operational objectives, ensuring the solution aligns with enterprise architecture standards and utility business needs. Key Responsibilities Serve as the lead solution architect and functional advisor for the ArcGIS Utility Network implementations, guiding strategy, design, governance and integration activity. Define target Utility Network business processes, including workflows, applications, integrations, operating models and governance patterns. Lead and advise on best-practice approaches for migrating from legacy network models, including ArcGIS Geometric Network and other custom GIS models to ArcGIS Utility Network. Translate electric and gas utility business requirements into scalable GIS workflows, processes, applications and service solutions. Ensure GIS capabilities support E2E utility workflows, including planning, design, construction, field operations, outage response and asset management. Provide functional leadership to delivery teams, ensuring solution quality, performance and operational continuity throughout the migrations. Functional Requirement Deep experience within electric and gas distribution utilities, with strong understanding of operational processes. Proven ability to align GIS solutions to the needs of engineering, operations, control rooms, asset management and field teams. Experience guiding organisations through the process, operational, and change impacts associated with adopting ArcGIS Utility Network and ArcGIS editing. Hands on experience with the ESRI platform, including ArcGIS Utility Network, ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Pro. Strong understanding of Utility Network architecture, including branch versioning, services, APIs and web GIS deployment models. Experience integrating GIS with enterprise systems such as Enterprise Asset Management, Work Management, Outage Management Systems and field mobility solutions. Ability to design secure, scalable, and future-ready GIS platforms aligned with enterprise IT standards

Experience Required Experience in utility GIS solution architecture and implementation. Full lifecycle ArcGIS Utility Network OR comparable utility GIS transformation programmes. Hybrid background spanning utility operations, enterprise GIS within utilities and enterprise system integration. The GIS Architect will act as the senior functional authority, supporting major utility transformations from a legacy, geometric network-based GIS environment to ArcGIS Utility Network. The role will apply industry best practice, proven implementation approaches and practical delivery experience to help define and guide the target Utility Network solution. This position will provide functional leadership in shaping the transition from a database centric GIS environment to a modern, service-oriented, web GIS platform. The Solution Architect will work across business processes, workflows, applications, services, integrations and wider operational objectives, ensuring the solution aligns with enterprise architecture standards and utility business needs. Key Responsibilities Serve as the lead solution architect and functional advisor for the ArcGIS Utility Network implementations, guiding strategy, design, governance and integration activity. Define target Utility Network business processes, including workflows, applications, integrations, operating models and governance patterns. Lead and advise on best-practice approaches for migrating from legacy network models, including ArcGIS Geometric Network and other custom GIS models to ArcGIS Utility Network. Translate electric and gas utility business requirements into scalable GIS workflows, processes, applications and service solutions. Ensure GIS capabilities support E2E utility workflows, including planning, design, construction, field operations, outage response and asset management. Provide functional leadership to delivery teams, ensuring solution quality, performance and operational continuity throughout the migrations. Functional Requirement Deep experience within electric and gas distribution utilities, with strong understanding of operational processes. Proven ability to align GIS solutions to the needs of engineering, operations, control rooms, asset management and field teams. Experience guiding organisations through the process, operational, and change impacts associated with adopting ArcGIS Utility Network and ArcGIS editing. Hands on experience with the ESRI platform, including ArcGIS Utility Network, ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Pro. Strong understanding of Utility Network architecture, including branch versioning, services, APIs and web GIS deployment models. Experience integrating GIS with enterprise systems such as Enterprise Asset Management, Work Management, Outage Management Systems and field mobility solutions. Ability to design secure, scalable, and future-ready GIS platforms aligned with enterprise IT standards

Experience Required Experience in utility GIS solution architecture and implementation. Full lifecycle ArcGIS Utility Network OR comparable utility GIS transformation programmes. Hybrid background spanning utility operations, enterprise GIS within utilities and enterprise system integration. The GIS Architect will act as the senior functional authority, supporting major utility transformations from a legacy, geometric network-based GIS environment to ArcGIS Utility Network. The role will apply industry best practice, proven implementation approaches and practical delivery experience to help define and guide the target Utility Network solution. This position will provide functional leadership in shaping the transition from a database centric GIS environment to a modern, service-oriented, web GIS platform. The Solution Architect will work across business processes, workflows, applications, services, integrations and wider operational objectives, ensuring the solution aligns with enterprise architecture standards and utility business needs. Key Responsibilities Serve as the lead solution architect and functional advisor for the ArcGIS Utility Network implementations, guiding strategy, design, governance and integration activity. Define target Utility Network business processes, including workflows, applications, integrations, operating models and governance patterns. Lead and advise on best-practice approaches for migrating from legacy network models, including ArcGIS Geometric Network and other custom GIS models to ArcGIS Utility Network. Translate electric and gas utility business requirements into scalable GIS workflows, processes, applications and service solutions. Ensure GIS capabilities support E2E utility workflows, including planning, design, construction, field operations, outage response and asset management. Provide functional leadership to delivery teams, ensuring solution quality, performance and operational continuity throughout the migrations. Functional Requirement Deep experience within electric and gas distribution utilities, with strong understanding of operational processes. Proven ability to align GIS solutions to the needs of engineering, operations, control rooms, asset management and field teams. Experience guiding organisations through the process, operational, and change impacts associated with adopting ArcGIS Utility Network and ArcGIS editing. Hands on experience with the ESRI platform, including ArcGIS Utility Network, ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Pro. Strong understanding of Utility Network architecture, including branch versioning, services, APIs and web GIS deployment models. Experience integrating GIS with enterprise systems such as Enterprise Asset Management, Work Management, Outage Management Systems and field mobility solutions. Ability to design secure, scalable, and future-ready GIS platforms aligned with enterprise IT standards

My London based client are looking for an experienced Full Stack Engineer for an initial 6 month contract to start ASAP. The position can also be fully remote. The ideal candidate will have the following experience: Google Cloud: Experience deploying and managing applications within the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ecosystem. JavaScript/TypeScript Expert: Expert-level knowledge of modern language features, asynchronous patterns, and static typing. React: Expert knowledge of building interfaces, managing state, and optimizing performance within React. NodeJS/Express: Strong experience building and scaling server-side applications using Express. Python Expert: Strong experience building backend services using FastAPI and managing database migrations with Alembic. AI Tooling: Familiarity with integrating AI APIs (such as Codex or Claude) and using AI-assisted development workflows. Agile Experience: Proven track record working within Agile teams and participating in iterative delivery. Core Engineering: Proficiency in Git, REST API design, and modern CI/CD practices This is a great opportunity to work for an exciting organisation and to start ASAP. The role is inside IR35 and can be fully remote. Send your CV for immediate consideration.

Systems Engineer Location: Leominster (3 days on site) Salary: Up to 45,000 Benefits: Competitive package, flexible working, professional development opportunities, pension and additional benefits Our client, a leading technology organisation, is seeking a Systems Engineer to act as the bridge between customers, technical teams, and software development. This role combines systems analysis, ERP configuration, stakeholder engagement, and technical support, ensuring clients maximise the value of their ERP platform. You'll work closely with customers to understand business processes, recommend system improvements, configure solutions, and collaborate with development teams to deliver enhancements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both customer interaction and technical problem-solving. What you'll do Work directly with clients to understand business requirements, processes, and operational challenges. Analyse ERP system usage and recommend configuration changes to improve efficiency and user experience. Gather and document functional and technical requirements for new features, enhancements, and integrations. Act as the liaison between customers and the development team, translating business needs into technical specifications. Support ERP implementations, upgrades, and configuration changes. Assist with testing and validation of system enhancements before release. Provide second-line technical and application support to customers, troubleshooting issues and identifying root causes. Create and maintain system documentation, configuration guides, and process documentation. Support user training and knowledge transfer activities where required. Work with internal stakeholders to ensure projects and customer requests are delivered successfully. What we're looking for Experience working with ERP systems in a technical, functional, or support capacity. Strong ability to gather requirements and translate business needs into system solutions. Experience configuring business applications or enterprise software platforms. Understanding of software development lifecycles and working alongside development teams. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience producing functional specifications, process maps, or technical documentation. Customer-focused approach with a consultative mindset. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Desirable Experience supporting ERP implementations or system migrations. Understanding of databases, SQL, APIs, or system integrations. Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies. Experience working in SaaS or software development environments. Why join? Opportunity to work closely with customers and influence how technology supports their business. Varied role combining consultancy, systems engineering, and support. Exposure to ERP projects, software development, and business transformation initiatives. Collaborative environment with strong opportunities for career development and progression.

Position Title: Operational Efficiency and Automation Specialist Duration: 6 Month Contract Location: Manchester Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU. Position Description: The Operational Efficiency and Automation Specialist plays a critical role in driving the Clients' Credit's digital transformation within the Manchester Business Centre (MBC) Operations. This role focuses on leveraging data analysis, automation, and cross-functional collaboration to improve operational efficiency and create customer-centric solutions. A key immediate focus for this role will be leading the strategic migration and decommissioning of legacy Alteryx workflows by 2027, evaluating modern alternative tools, and transitioning processes seamlessly. The successful candidate will work closely with MBC Departments, Compliance, Product, and Engineering teams to identify, implement, and maintain efficient processes, ensuring Salesforce and other core systems are leveraged to their full potential. Essential Skills & Experience: Data Analysis & Visualisation: Proven ability to analyse operational data, identify trends, and extract actionable insights. Proficiency in SQL and data visualisation tools (specifically Power BI). ETL & Data Migration Experience: Experience working with ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes. Hands-on experience with Alteryx (or a strong understanding of how to audit and migrate Alteryx workflows to other modern tools) is highly desirable. Automation & Low-Code Development: Hands-on experience implementing workflow automation and business applications using Power Automate, Power Apps, or similar tools. Salesforce Familiarity: Experience working with Salesforce, including extracting data, understanding Salesforce object structures, running reports, or integrating Salesforce with external databases and automation tools. Process Mapping & Problem Solving: Strong understanding of process optimisation methodologies and experience documenting workflows. Project Management: Proven ability to manage projects from inception to completion specifically time-bound migration or systems-transition projects. Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical, migration, or data concepts to non-technical operational stakeholders. Preferred Skills & Experience: Direct experience leading a software decommissioning or tool-migration project. Experience with Python or R for advanced data analysis and ETL scripting. Experience working with Big Data environments and cloud-based platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform). Salesforce Administrator or Developer certifications (or equivalent hands-on experience configuring Salesforce flows). Experience working within a regulated financial services environment (e.g., previous Client Credit or similar). Experience Required: Principle Duties: Alteryx Migration & Tool Evaluation (Key Strategic Project): Lead the audit, decommissioning, and migration of legacy Alteryx workflows by 2027. Evaluate modern alternative solutions (e.g., Power Platform, Python, SQL, or other ETL tools), design the transition roadmap, and execute the migration of data pipelines to ensure zero business disruption. Data Analysis & Insight Generation: Analyse operational data (including Salesforce and other core platform data) to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement. Develop data-driven recommendations for process optimisation. Create and maintain reports and dashboards (primarily in Power BI) to visualise key performance indicators (KPIs). Automation Solution Development & Implementation: Design, develop, and implement automation solutions (using Power Automate, Power Apps, or similar low-code tools) to streamline operational processes. Integrate these solutions with core platforms like Salesforce to automate manual data entry and system updates. Process Optimisation & Re-engineering: Identify and eliminate inefficiencies in operational processes. Partner with business units to map, develop, and implement improved workflows, documenting changes and training staff as needed. AI Tool Optimisation & Support: Provide expert support and training to operational teams on the effective use of existing AI tools. Develop training materials, troubleshoot issues, and track user adoption. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Data Governance: Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Compliance teams to support the deployment of new AI and automation projects. Ensure data quality, accuracy, and compliance with relevant regulations during migrations and integrations. Additional Information : Location: Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in the Manchester office) Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment. How to Apply If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.