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Service Designer 3 Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to £580 per day London based - hybrid working - 2-3 days onsite Government sector - must have current and active SC Clearance to be considered Key Responsibilities: Plan, lead, and deliver service design for public service in Discovery, Apply a range of methods-eg stakeholder interviews, contextual inquiry Synthesise findings into clear, actionable outputs such as problem statements, user journeys, blueprints and flows Translate insights into strategic priorities and design recommendations that inform product strategy and roadmap decisions Collaborate with cross functional teams - User Researchers, Interaction Designers (UX/UI), Business Analysts and Technical leads to ensure materials are insight driven. Communicate findings to varied audiences-through visual artefacts, presentations, and stakeholder playbacks Facilitate workshops, playback sessions and show-and-tells to drive cross-functional understanding and alignment To map the whole problem and think beyond the confides of the brief yet be cognisant of the challenge at hand Skills & Experience Excellent experience advocating for and working within GDS service standards. Create engaging narratives and stories based on research findings to communicate insights effectively. Strong portfolio or case studies showing research that informed successful service or product outcomes Incredible and demonstrable experience creating user journey maps or E2E diagrams. Strong storytelling skills with an ability to present complex information clearly. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Performance Analyst - Digital - MTD - SA - View & Change Clearance Required: SC clearance Duration: 6 months Location: Telford with 2 days/week in office IR35 Status: Capgemini Mandated PAYE only Job Description: SC required Grade: B1-B2 Location: Telford Proposed dates: ASAP - 6months + Description: Making Tax Digital (MTD) is fundamentally transforming the UK tax system to use digitally integrated tools. MTD is a key part of the government's ambition for HMRC to become one of the most digitally advanced tax authorities in the world. MTD will make it easier for businesses, self-employed individuals, and landlords to get their tac right first time by integrating tax into their day-to-day business activities through use of software and digital tools. It will create a single, up-to-date view of a customer's tax affairs in one, modern and robust IT System. Why this Role? This is a pivotal analysis role. You will be responsible for developing performance measurement frameworks and analysing the performance of a service or product against these. Your approach and framework will adapt in line with any changes. What you'll do Work with project teams to procure, implement and validate appropriate analytics tools against identified performance measurement frameworks. Analyse data and use this analysis to create compelling evidence-based and actionable data stories to share with stakeholders to drive decisions. Inform the iterative design of the service or product in order to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and accuracy. Ensure data and analysis is of high quality and accuracy, and work with a variety of qualitative and quantitative data. Provide challenge from a digital perspective and collaborate with other digital and analytical professions, especially user researchers, to provide collective insights.

Performance Analyst Rate: £350-£390 Clearance Required: SC clearance Duration: 6 months Location: Telford with 2 days/week in office IR35 Status: Inside SC CLEARANCE Description: Digital - MTD - SA - View & Change Making Tax Digital (MTD) is fundamentally transforming the UK tax system to use digitally integrated tools. MTD is a key part of the government's ambition for the client to become one of the most digitally advanced tax authorities in the world. MTD will make it easier for businesses, self-employed individuals, and landlords to get their tac right first time by integrating tax into their day-to-day business activities through use of software and digital tools. It will create a single, up-to-date view of a customer's tax affairs in one, modern and robust IT System. Why this Role? This is a pivotal analysis role. You will be responsible for developing performance measurement frameworks and analysing the performance of a service or product against these. Your approach and framework will adapt in line with any changes. What you'll do Work with project teams to procure, implement and validate appropriate analytics tools against identified performance measurement frameworks. Analyse data and use this analysis to create compelling evidence-based and actionable data stories to share with stakeholders to drive decisions. Inform the iterative design of the service or product in order to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and accuracy. Ensure data and analysis is of high quality and accuracy, and work with a variety of qualitative and quantitative data. Provide challenge from a digital perspective and collaborate with other digital and analytical professions, especially user researchers, to provide collective insights. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter. Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Developer with proven expertise in delivering services aligned with UK Government Digital Service (GDS) standards. You will play a critical role in designing, building, and scaling secure, accessible, and user-centric digital services for public sector or GDS-aligned environments. Key Responsibilities Architect, design, and develop cloud-native applications using Java (Spring Boot) and AWS Build responsive, accessible Front End applications using React and GOV.UK Design System Deliver services aligned with GDS Service Standard and Technology Code of Practice Lead development across all phases: Discovery, Alpha, Beta, and Live Ensure compliance with accessibility (WCAG 2.1) and performance standards Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and User Researchers in agile teams Integrate with GOV.UK platforms (Pay, Notify, One Login) Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor team members Ensure security, scalability, and resilience of applications Required Skills & Experience Core Technical Skills Strong experience in one or more languages: Java/Node.js/Python/.NET Frontend experience with: React/Angular/Vue.js Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture Cloud platforms: AWS/Azure/GCP (preferably AWS for GDS projects) Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI GDS-Specific Experience Hands-on experience delivering projects aligned with UK GDS standards Strong understanding of: Service Manual Technology Code of Practice Design System (GOV.UK Design System) Experience preparing for and passing GDS service assessments Familiarity with public sector procurement and delivery environments Soft Skills Strong stakeholder communication and leadership skills Ability to work in fast-paced, agile teams Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail Passion for building user-centric digital services Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Senior UX Researcher (Software Platform) Retail Hybrid: 2 days per week in London Initially until end of year £700 per day In short: We're in the discovery phase of designing a new Software Platform to be used by all of our developers, architects etc and we require a classic IT UX Researcher to assist in building the strategy with our Product Team. In full: Job purpose: Leading any UX research initiative which have been flagged as high priority or highly strategic projects. This may include leading a team of researchers to ensure that timelines and quality of research conducted is met to a high standard. Responsibilities: . Work closely with business stakeholders to ensure that business needs are captured while also advocating the voice of the customer. Ability to conduct briefing and visionary workshops with senior stakeholders to better understand the direction and specific research needs. . Exploring ways of working across the research team, to ensure quality of research is met. Thus supporting associates and mid-weight researchers throughout the research phase. . Take a supporting role to help project teams define, influence, and drive the user experience vision for projects. . Manage agency relationships for key projects, while also thinking about how to build internal capabilities to drive a customer centric culture. . Work closely with the Product and UX Design teams to ensure research insights are incorporated. Support the Product and Design teams in establishing successful processes and ways of working. . Develop relationships across the business to collate existing data and insights to inform product strategy and areas of opportunity. Become an advocate of UX Research and suggest how research can be incorporated during stakeholder meetings. . Share research expertise and knowledge with others and encourage the wider team to actively participate in UX Research, to improve organisational capability and challenge team thinking. . Support the UX research manager and design leads to identify and prioritise research needs, avoiding duplication and aligning best practice. . To support the team in defining, influencing and driving the user experience vision for projects. This may require to plan and drive the execution of design projects from inception to completion, collaborating with other design lead, where relevant. Skills required: UX qualitative & quantitative research Interviewing and listening Usability testing Communication (report writing, notes taking and presentation) Workshop facilitation Curiosity and Learning Communication and Influencing Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving Data Analytics and Insights Product Methodologies Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. 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. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Scala Engineer Telford/Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite £470 per day inside IR35 6 months duration Are you an experienced Scala Developer looking to work on one of the UK's most significant digital transformation programmes? We're seeking a talented Scala Engineer to join a high-performing Agile team delivering modern cloud-based services as part of a major government digital programme. You'll be helping to build secure, scalable applications that improve the way millions of people interact with essential public services. This is an opportunity to work with modern technologies, collaborative engineering teams and cloud-native architectures while contributing to services used across the UK. The Role As a Scala Engineer, you'll be part of a multidisciplinary Agile team responsible for designing, developing and supporting high-performance Scala Play microservices. Working closely with Developers, Business Analysts, User Researchers, Designers and QA Engineers, you'll help deliver user-focused digital services using modern software engineering practices including Test Driven Development (TDD), pair programming and continuous integration. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to technical decisions, share knowledge across engineering communities and help shape the future of the platform. Key Responsibilities Develop high-quality applications using Scala and the Play Framework. Build and maintain cloud-based microservices. Deliver user stories within Agile Scrum teams. Write clean, well-tested code using TDD. Develop unit and integration tests. Participate in pair programming and code reviews. Support applications through deployment and production. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Collaborate with multidisciplinary delivery teams. Drive continuous improvement across engineering practices. Essential Skills Strong commercial experience with Scala . Experience using the Play Framework . Experience developing RESTful microservices. Strong knowledge of unit and integration testing. Experience working within Agile delivery teams. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Desirable Skills Cloud platform experience (AWS preferred). CI/CD and DevOps experience. Knowledge of application security principles. Experience with containerisation technologies. Public sector or large-scale enterprise project experience.

hackajob is collaborating with Opencast Software to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Business Analyst - Senior Consultant Team: Business Analysis Location: Hybrid - Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, or London Commitment: Permanent - Employee Want to solve impactful problems? Are you looking to make a positive impact in your work? Do you want to work in an environment where you can grow, while solving problems to help improve government, healthcare and private sector services? If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We're a growing technology consultancy that creates user-centred solutions with purpose. The role As a Business Analyst (Senior Consultant) , you'll bring a depth of experience and expertise from working in large, complex organisations. You'll collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams with product managers, software developers, user researchers, designers and other specialists to tackle interesting problems and deliver meaningful solutions for clients. You'll build strong relationships with client stakeholders, understanding their needs and translating them into clear, actionable requirements. You'll also ensure that all work meets Opencast's high standards , including quality, environmental and information security policies, as well as any applicable client requirements and standards. Requirements This role involves weekly on-site working . Applicants should be able to travel, as part of their normal daily commute, to client sites in one of the following locations: Newcastle, Leeds, or Manchester. As attendance at these sites is a routine part of the role's working pattern and involves frequent local travel, travel expenses are not covered. Due to the nature of this role, you must either hold active Security Check (SC) clearance or be eligible and willing to undergo the clearance process. SC clearance is granted in line with UK Government security vetting requirements. Typically, applicants are expected to have lived in the UK for at least five consecutive years prior to application to allow the appropriate background checks to be completed. Nationality and immigration status may also be considered as part of the vetting process. If you are unsure whether you meet the eligibility criteria, we encourage you to review the guidance or discuss this with us before applying. Essential experience To succeed in this role, you'll need experience as a Business Analyst and be able to demonstrate with tangible examples that you can: • Apply business analysis techniques (e.g. SWOT, 5 Whys) to understand business context, processes, and systems; analyse root causes, define problems, evaluate options, and make recommendations aligned with strategic goals. • Elicit, analyse, and validate business and user requirements, using techniques such as BPMN process flows, wireframing and data analysis. • Define epics, features, user stories, acceptance criteria, and non-functional requirements; maintain traceability and facilitate prioritisation. • Use business modelling, process improvement, and digital/data systems analysis to represent organisations, processes, relationships, and systems; identify gaps, recommend improvements, and support implementation and validation. • Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and cross-functional teams, communicating clearly, reaching consensus, and adapting messages to different audiences. • Analyse and prioritise user experience needs, presenting insights in an accessible, data-informed way. • Support testing by defining business scenarios and acceptance criteria, reviewing prototypes, test plans, and outcomes to ensure solutions meet requirements. • Deliver to the highest quality, adhering to recognised industry standards and frameworks (e.g. GOV.UK Service Standards), in large and complex organisations. • Work collaboratively in multidisciplinary Agile teams, validating process and system improvements and delivering project objectives effectively. • Present complex information in a way that is easy to understand, engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Worked on major transformation programmes and/or across multiple project workstreams. • Line managing, coaching or mentored junior business analysts, supporting their development and delegating work effectively. • Building meaningful, long-term relationships with senior client and third-party stakeholders, managing competing interests and priorities. With a significant proportion of our client base in the public sector, we are particularly interested in candidates with experience working in central or local government and/or the NHS. Experience working to the GOV.UK Service Standards , including passing service standard assessments at different stages is highly desirable . If you have this experience, please demonstrate this on your CV to discuss at interview. Essential consulting skills In addition to business analysis skills, there are essential core skills you'll need to be an Opencast consultant. You'll need to demonstrate how you: • Contribute to improving ways of working and driving continuous improvements within your teams. • Share knowledge and best practice with fellow business analysts and other disciplines, including proactively engaging in client and Opencast communities of practice. • Positively challenge decisions or solutions you don't agree with, striving for the best client outcomes. • Create lasting value in the projects you work on, ensuring a user-centric, sustainable approach. • Engage with Opencast in a meaningful way, supporting the growth of your practice and wider capability. • Support Opencasts growth plans, by providing case studies and updates into the relevant forums of your project work. • Support other team members to help them overcome their own challenges, providing coaching and/or mentoring support. • Proactively pursue feedback to improve your own work and behaviours and driving a culture of continuous improvement in your team. • Contribute to the commercial needs of Opencast, including supporting new business pursuits with business analysis knowledge. During the interview process, we'll ask questions to explore your experience across these areas. Salary Consultant salary range: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum What we offer A competitive package including a 7% employer pension contribution, share options and a discretionary bonus. You'll also benefit from flexible working hours (aligned to client commitments), 25 days' holiday, and access to 3 annual "life happens" days to support unexpected situations. We also offer wellbeing support, ongoing professional development, volunteering opportunities and the chance to be part of a genuinely supportive team. Where you'll work This role requires regular on-site attendance across our HQ, hub offices, client sites and home. Applicants must be able to commute to offices and client sites as part of their normal working arrangements, as travel is essential to fulfilling the responsibilities of the role. We include you We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all. Interview An Initial Chat with a member of our Talent Team Your CV will be reviewed by one of our Interviewers 1 hour with our technical and values interviewers We will share feedback following the interview, if successful, we will progress to an Offer Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. We're happy to make adjustments to support your needs.

hackajob is collaborating with Made Tech to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Job description Made Tech wants to positively impact the country's future by using technology to improve society. We believe being design-led can create positive outcomes in the public sector through critical services enabled by technology. We've built a community of designers and researchers to support the public sector's growing demand for a design-led approach to service delivery. Senior Designers at Made Tech are senior specialists in their design discipline(s). In this case, we're looking for a well-rounded, expert practitioner across a range of design disciplines, including UX Design, Interaction Design, Product Design, and Service Design who is also able to coach and mentor other designers within the Interaction and Service Design discipline at Made Tech. Success in this role means working as an expert practitioner to deliver positive outcomes. Key responsibilities Scope Responsible to a Lead Designer Hands-on design to assure the successful design and delivery of public services through technology. Acts as an subject matter expert, facilitating the design process and communicating design decisions to teams and setting expectations with stakeholders. Takes an active role in the Service and Interaction Design community, leading on (as appropriate), developing, and sharing good practice. Actively supports retention, hiring, and team quality Mentoring and coaching within the design community. Senior Designers at Made Tech are senior practitioners Able to develop new and novel approaches to highly complex design challenges, based on fundamental design principles. An expert practitioner in leading design tools, including but not limited to Figma, the GOV.UK prototyping kit, and Adobe InDesign. Advocate for the Interaction and Service Design practice internally and externally. Able to coach and mentor others, and define the interaction and service design standards which others will apply. Influences the organisation, clients, partners and peers on the contribution of interaction and service design. Develop a wide breadth of knowledge across the industry or business. Take the initiative and are fully responsible for their own outcomes Work is often self-initiated. Able to define an approach from first principles, and propose alternative ways to deliver. Fully responsible for meeting their objectives on an engagement. Contribute to overall design outcomes of an engagement Understand the relationship between interaction and service design, other disciplines, and wider client organisational requirements. Defines what 'good' design looks like on an engagement, enabling and holding others to account for producing high quality outputs and deliverables Establish milestones and have a significant role in the assignment of tasks and/or responsibilities. Makes decisions which impact the success of assigned work, i.e. results, deadlines and budget. Supports client collaboration throughout all stages of work. Ensures users' needs are met consistently through each work stage. Highly accountable Comfortable with owning a problem and are committed to seeing it through to resolution Actively look to deliver a positive outcome, even if they can't personally do it Have a growth mindset Always willing to learn and develop Candid-but-kind communicators Give feedback often Understand that a balance of positive and constructive feedback is the most effective way to work Comfortable having difficult conversation Skills, knowledge and expertise Practice Create a shared understanding of problems to solve and ideas to test Make things real through storytelling and uncovering the 'why' Caring about design enough to make sure everyone can use public services Make use of the Made Tech playbooks where they exist and support their development Make public services simple to explain, understand, and use by removing unnecessary complexity and keeping designs focused on creating positive outcomes for people and society. Teamwork Introduce good habits for sharing and improving design work into teams. Community Support the hiring and onboarding of designers (contract and permanent) Help define Made Tech design principles through delivering effective public services Represent and advocate for user-centred design publicly and internally Commercial Build relationships with clients, earning their trust and understanding their needs Support the commercial team to win new work by contributing and reviewing bids relating to UCD Contribute to marketing materials (blogs, case studies, talks). Key measures Case studies of how to design and deliver good public services and outcomes Contributing to the growth and happiness of the UCD community at Made Tech Deliver your project objectives on time and to the expected standard Display the Made Tech values and behaviours reflected in feedback from colleagues and clients Behaviours Client Focus - a need to put the most compelling offer possible in front of the client Drive to Deliver - able to take ownership of the response, pushing it through the business inside the timeframes that we have been given. Learning and Mentoring - an appetite to grow fast and learn while passing on your own experience to your teams and colleagues One team - contributing to the ongoing improvement of the function at Made Tech, sharing experiences and successes as well as learning points. Job benefits We are always listening to our growing teams and evolving the benefits available to our people. As we scale, as do our benefits and we are scaling quickly. We've recently introduced a flexible benefit platform which includes a Smart Tech scheme, Cycle to work scheme, and an individual benefits allowance which you can invest in a Health care cash plan or Pension plan. We're also big on connection and have an optional social and wellbeing calendar of events for all employees to join should they choose to. Here are some of our most popular benefits listed below: 30 days Holiday - we offer 30 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays Flexible Working Hours - we are flexible with what hours you work Flexible Parental Leave - we offer flexible parental leave options Remote Working - we offer part time remote working for all our staff Paid counselling - we offer paid counselling as well as financial and legal advice If successful, you will be required to undertake an SC clearance

hackajob is collaborating with J.P. Morgan to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. JOB DESCRIPTION Join us to shape the future of data, analytics, and AI at JPMorganChase. As part of our Applied AI ML team, you will have the opportunity to work in dynamic squads focused on impactful products and projects. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, accelerate your career, and help deliver solutions that enhance our data management and governance capabilities. We value your technical expertise, solution-oriented mindset, and passion for innovation. Your contributions will directly influence how we maximize the value of data globally. As a Vice President, Applied AI ML Lead in the Firmwide Chief Data Office's Applied AI ML team, you will design and deliver AI solutions that advance our data governance and management capabilities. You will work closely with business lines, corporate functions, and engineering teams to identify opportunities and create impactful solutions. Your role will empower you to move between tribes and squads, leveraging your strengths and interests. You will help foster a collaborative, innovative culture focused on driving transformation through AI and machine learning. Job Responsibilities: Design and develop AI/ML solutions for data management challenges Build prototypes to demonstrate value to stakeholders Collaborate with business lines and corporate functions to identify needs Partner with engineering and data science teams for solution delivery and integration Maintain comprehensive documentation of models, experiments, and processes Deliver written, visual, and oral presentations of modeling results to stakeholders Stay current with research in LLM, ML, and data science Identify and leverage emerging techniques to enhance solutions Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills: Formal training or certification in data and AI/ML concepts with expert applied experience Proven commercial experience developing in Python and manipulating large volumes of complex data using SQL Extensive experience as a data scientist, AI/ML engineer, or AI/ML researcher Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems with multiple constraints Ability to articulate business needs to technical leadership and technical issues to business leadership Proven ability to engage constructively and collaboratively with engineers, designers, and company leaders Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills: Experience using AI agents and copilots to enhance business processes or user experiences Experience with data management The Firmwide Chief Data Office is dedicated to maximizing the value and impact of data globally, with a strong focus on governance. Our teams accelerate JPMorganChase's data, analytics, and AI journey through strategy, impact optimization, privacy, governance, transformation, and talent development. Why Join Us? You will be part of a collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise drive real change. We offer opportunities to grow, move between teams, and work on projects that matter. Your work will help shape the future of data and AI at JPMorganChase. ABOUT US J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. ABOUT THE TEAM Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Senior Machine Learning Engineer Remote Salary 90,000- 160,000 (flexable) Hexwired Recruitment has partnered with an innovative AI technology company developing next-generation machine learning systems for real-world applications. They're looking for an experienced Machine Learning Engineer to join a small, highly technical team building production-grade AI solutions from the ground up. The Role This is a hands-on engineering position where you'll take ownership of key machine learning components throughout their entire lifecycle. You'll be responsible for designing, developing and deploying scalable ML systems that solve complex real-world problems. Your responsibilities will include: Designing and implementing production-ready machine learning systems. Owning the full ML lifecycle, from data preparation and model training through to deployment and optimisation. Translating research concepts into robust, scalable production solutions. Monitoring, debugging and improving models using production data and user feedback. Working closely with software engineers, researchers and product teams to deliver impactful features. Mentoring other engineers through technical leadership, code reviews and best practices. Building systems that balance performance, latency, reliability and scalability. Technology Python PyTorch and/or JAX GPU-based model training and inference Modern machine learning infrastructure What We're Looking For Commercial experience building and deploying machine learning models into production. Strong understanding of modern ML architectures and production challenges. Excellent software engineering skills with a focus on maintainable, production-quality code. Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical delivery. Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach to engineering. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Apply today by contacting Hexwired Recruitment. If you are an experienced Senior Machine Learning Engineer looking for a new remote opportunity paying a market-leading salary up to 160,000. Apply today by contacting Hexwired Recruitment. For more information on this role, or any other jobs across; Embedded, C++ programming, Embedded Linux, Golang Development, FPGA, Python, Javascript, C#, Electronics, Secure Boot, Power Electronics, Digital Design, Machine Learning, Data Science or Simulation contact us today.

Service Designer 6 Months - Contract Warwick (2 days a week on site) Are you passionate about creating meaningful service experiences? Do you thrive on using human-centred design to improve customer and colleague interactions? Join our client, a leader in the utilities sector, as a Service Designer and help shape the future of service delivery! About the Role: As a Service Designer, you will play a pivotal role in understanding customer, colleague, and business needs. Your insights will drive service improvements that balance exceptional customer experiences with operational efficiency. If you're ready to make a real impact, this is the opportunity for you! Key Responsibilities: Research & Insight Plan and execute qualitative research to capture valuable customer and business insights. Conduct engaging stakeholder interviews, workshops, and discovery activities. Synthesise research findings to uncover themes, patterns, and unmet needs. Build and maintain a central insight repository that promotes evidence-based decision-making. Transform research findings into actionable insights and strategic recommendations. Service Design Lead end-to-end service design activities, from discovery to implementation. Map current and future-state customer journeys and operational processes. Develop service blueprints, ecosystem maps, and innovative service concepts. Define user needs and identify key service opportunities for enhancement. Collaboration & Facilitation Facilitate workshops with diverse teams and stakeholders to foster collaboration. Work closely with Product Managers, User Researchers, and Operational teams. Present research findings and design concepts to stakeholders at all levels. Build relationships across the organisation to champion user-centred design practises. Who You Are: Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience in Service Design within complex organisations. Strong qualitative research and synthesis skills. Ability to translate research into clear, actionable insights. Excellent workshop facilitation and stakeholder engagement abilities. Experience mapping end-to-end customer and operational journeys. Proficient in visual communication and storytelling. Desirable Skills: Familiarity with service transformation or organisational change programmes. Knowledge of Human-Centred Design and Design Thinking methodologies. Experience with Figma and FigJam for service design artefacts. Understanding of accessibility and inclusive design principles. Tools & Platforms You'll Use: Figma FigJam Microsoft 365 Microsoft Teams SharePoint Jira (a plus!) Join Us! If you're excited to leverage your skills in a dynamic environment that values innovation and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a team that's dedicated to transforming service delivery in the utilities industry. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Research Scientist / Research Engineer - Multimodal AI & Large Language Models Location: London Salary: (phone number removed) per annum + permanent benefits + bonus Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time, On-site About the Opportunity We are partnering with an innovative research organisation at the forefront of artificial intelligence to hire exceptional Research Scientists and Research Engineers specialising in Multimodal AI, Vision-Language Models and Large-Scale Deep Learning Systems . This is an opportunity to join a world-class research environment focused on advancing the next generation of AI technologies, working alongside leading researchers on cutting-edge challenges in multimodal understanding, generation, reasoning and embodied intelligence. You will have access to significant computing resources and the freedom to contribute to breakthrough research while helping translate innovative ideas into real-world applications. The Role As a key member of the research team, you will contribute to the development of state-of-the-art multimodal AI systems, driving advancements across model architecture, data infrastructure and large-scale training systems. Key Responsibilities AI Research & Model Development Design and develop next-generation Vision Transformers (ViTs) and multimodal large language models. Advance research in multimodal alignment, representation learning and long-context reasoning. Explore and implement scalable training methodologies for large multimodal models. Optimise model architectures to improve performance, efficiency and generalisation. Data & Dataset Development Process and curate large-scale multimodal datasets spanning image, video, audio and text data. Build robust data pipelines covering cleaning, filtering, annotation and quality assurance. Develop reproducible dataset management and version control processes. Improve training outcomes through data sampling, mixture optimisation and feedback-driven curation. AI Infrastructure & Systems Develop distributed training frameworks for large-scale AI models. Enhance GPU utilisation, cluster performance and resource scheduling. Build and improve training, inference and model serving systems. Contribute to scalable, reliable and high-performance AI infrastructure. Research to Production Collaborate with engineering and product teams to deploy advanced AI capabilities. Translate research innovations into practical applications and user-facing solutions. Support the continuous improvement and iteration of deployed models. About You Essential Requirements Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a related technical field. Strong Python programming skills and hands-on experience with PyTorch and modern deep learning frameworks. Excellent understanding of machine learning algorithms, mathematical modelling and problem-solving techniques. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Passion for advancing AI research and solving complex technical challenges. 1st Author publications in leading AI, machine learning or computer vision conferences such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICML or ICLR. Previous experience within AI research teams, leading technology organisations or advanced R&D environments. Experience pre-training or fine-tuning large-scale foundation models.

Research Scientist/Research Engineer - Multimodal AI & Large Language Models Location: London Salary: £110-120,000 per annum + permanent benefits + bonus Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time, On-site About the Opportunity We are partnering with an innovative research organisation at the forefront of artificial intelligence to hire exceptional Research Scientists and Research Engineers specialising in Multimodal AI, Vision-Language Models and Large-Scale Deep Learning Systems . This is an opportunity to join a world-class research environment focused on advancing the next generation of AI technologies, working alongside leading researchers on cutting-edge challenges in multimodal understanding, generation, reasoning and embodied intelligence. You will have access to significant computing resources and the freedom to contribute to breakthrough research while helping translate innovative ideas into real-world applications. The Role As a key member of the research team, you will contribute to the development of state-of-the-art multimodal AI systems, driving advancements across model architecture, data infrastructure and large-scale training systems. Key Responsibilities AI Research & Model Development Design and develop next-generation Vision Transformers (ViTs) and multimodal large language models. Advance research in multimodal alignment, representation learning and long-context reasoning. Explore and implement scalable training methodologies for large multimodal models. Optimise model architectures to improve performance, efficiency and generalisation. Data & Dataset Development Process and curate large-scale multimodal datasets spanning image, video, audio and text data. Build robust data pipelines covering cleaning, filtering, annotation and quality assurance. Develop reproducible dataset management and version control processes. Improve training outcomes through data sampling, mixture optimisation and feedback-driven curation. AI Infrastructure & Systems Develop distributed training frameworks for large-scale AI models. Enhance GPU utilisation, cluster performance and resource scheduling. Build and improve training, inference and model serving systems. Contribute to scalable, reliable and high-performance AI infrastructure. Research to Production Collaborate with engineering and product teams to deploy advanced AI capabilities. Translate research innovations into practical applications and user-facing solutions. Support the continuous improvement and iteration of deployed models. About You Essential Requirements Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a related technical field. Strong Python programming skills and hands-on experience with PyTorch and modern deep learning frameworks. Excellent understanding of machine learning algorithms, mathematical modelling and problem-solving techniques. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Passion for advancing AI research and solving complex technical challenges. 1st Author publications in leading AI, machine learning or computer vision conferences such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICML or ICLR. Previous experience within AI research teams, leading technology organisations or advanced R&D environments. Experience pre-training or fine-tuning large-scale foundation models.

About Scrumconnect At Scrumconnect, we are a people-first digital consultancy that partners with government and private sector organisations to design, build, and deliver user-centred digital services. We bring together multidisciplinary teams of consultants, designers, engineers, researchers, and data specialists to solve complex challenges and create meaningful outcomes for millions of users. We are passionate about delivering high-quality digital solutions that improve public services, drive innovation, and create lasting impact. Our culture is built on collaboration, continuous learning, inclusivity, and excellence. About the Role Scrumconnect is seeking an experienced Data Lead to lead the development and execution of a strategic data vision for a large-scale government programme supporting services used by millions of citizens. This role will be responsible for assessing the current data landscape, defining the future-state architecture and operating model, and creating a roadmap that enables data-driven decision making, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will provide both strategic leadership and technical direction while helping shape and scale the data capability required to deliver long-term transformation. Working closely with senior stakeholders, delivery teams, architects, and data specialists, you will ensure that data platforms, governance frameworks, and analytical capabilities align with organisational objectives and government standards. Key Responsibilities Data Strategy & Governance Lead the development and execution of the overall data strategy. Assess and document current ("as-is") data capabilities, platforms, processes, and governance arrangements. Define the target ("to-be") data architecture, operating model, and roadmap. Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, standards, policies, and best practices. Ensure alignment with wider government data strategies and organisational objectives. Promote a culture of data-driven decision making across programmes and stakeholders. Technical Leadership & Architecture Provide technical leadership across data engineering, analytics, and data science initiatives. Define and evolve data architecture, engineering standards, tools, and methodologies. Design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-based data solutions. Oversee the implementation of data platforms, ETL/ELT pipelines, and analytical solutions. Ensure data services meet both functional and non-functional requirements, including security, performance, and scalability. Drive continuous improvement of data engineering and analytical capabilities. Team Leadership & Delivery Define the optimal team structure, skills, and capabilities required to deliver the data strategy. Lead multidisciplinary teams including data engineers, analysts, data scientists, and architects. Mentor and support team members to foster technical excellence and professional growth. Collaborate with delivery partners and stakeholders to identify and onboard specialist expertise when required. Ensure successful delivery of strategic data initiatives within agreed timelines and budgets. Data Quality, Compliance & Security Implement robust data quality, lineage, metadata, and governance practices. Ensure compliance with GDPR, security policies, government standards, and regulatory requirements. Establish monitoring and reporting mechanisms to maintain data integrity and reliability. Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance activities. Champion secure-by-design and privacy-by-design principles across all data initiatives. Stakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across business and technical teams. Translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes and recommendations. Present strategic plans, progress updates, and key insights to executive audiences. Facilitate workshops and decision-making sessions to drive alignment and delivery. Essential Skills & Experience Data Leadership Significant experience leading data engineering, analytics, or data science functions within complex organisations. Proven track record of developing and delivering enterprise-wide data strategies. Experience establishing data governance frameworks and operating models. Technical Expertise Strong experience with AWS cloud services and modern data platforms. Expertise in designing and implementing scalable data architectures and engineering solutions. Experience with ETL/ELT frameworks, data integration, and pipeline automation. Strong understanding of data modelling, data warehousing, and transformation methodologies. Experience supporting data science and machine learning initiatives from experimentation through production deployment. Strong understanding of data security, governance, and operational best practices. Public Sector Experience Experience delivering data initiatives within government or highly regulated environments. Strong understanding of GDPR, information governance, data protection legislation, and public sector compliance requirements. Familiarity with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and ways of working. Communication & Leadership Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic decision-making. Experience building, leading, and mentoring high-performing data teams. Strong facilitation, collaboration, and workshop leadership capabilities. Technical Environment Experience with some or all of the following technologies is desirable: Cloud & Data Platforms AWS Amazon S3 AWS Glue AWS Lambda Amazon Redshift AWS Lake Formation Data Engineering & Analytics SQL Python ETL/ELT frameworks Data Warehousing solutions Data Modelling methodologies Performance & Digital Analytics Google Analytics Google BigQuery Google Looker Studio Google Tag Manager Desirable Experience Experience within benefits, welfare, citizen services, or wider public sector domains. Previous experience delivering services through public sector frameworks. Security clearance (BPSS, SC, or DV) or willingness to undergo clearance. Experience working within Agile multidisciplinary delivery teams. Experience defining and scaling enterprise data capabilities and operating models.

About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter. Overview: We are seeking an experienced Performance Analyst (SFIA 5) to lead performance measurement and analytics across complex digital services. This role focuses on embedding data-driven decision-making, ensuring services are designed and continuously improved based on user needs and measurable outcomes. You will operate at a strategic level, defining performance standards, advising senior stakeholders, and working across multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful digital services at scale. Key Responsibilities: Performance Leadership & Strategic Measurement Lead and embed performance analysis across complex services or delivery areas Design and implement performance measurement frameworks, including KPIs and user-focused metrics Ensure alignment with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and best practices Establish and maintain high-quality performance analytics standards Insight Generation & Decision Support Analyse data from multiple sources (user, service, and operational data) to generate actionable insights Translate complex data into clear narratives, dashboards, and recommendations Support teams in designing and iterating services with measurable outcomes Collaboration Across Digital Teams Work closely with Product Managers, Delivery Managers, User Researchers, Designers, and Data Scientists Provide guidance on measurement strategies and interpretation of results Support decision-making in complex and ambiguous environments Capability Building & Leadership Coach and mentor analysts, ensuring quality and consistency in outputs Contribute to and lead communities of practice within performance analytics Define and promote standards, tools, and best practices Required Skills & Experience: Extensive experience in performance analysis for digital services, ideally within large-scale or complex environments Strong expertise in designing performance measurement frameworks, KPIs, and user-focused metrics Proven ability to generate insights from multiple data sources and provide data-driven recommendations Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including engagement with senior leadership Excellent communication and data storytelling skills Advanced experience with analytical tools such as: SQL Web analytics platforms (eg, Google Analytics) Dashboarding tools (eg, Power BI, Looker Studio) Desirable Experience: Experience working on public sector or government digital services Experience defining performance strategies across multiple teams or programmes Experience mentoring or leading analyst teams Experience working in hybrid or distributed delivery environments Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.

About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter. Overview We are looking for a Interaction Designer to design how people interact with digital services to help UK government clients solve problems and deliver value for citizens and the public sector. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary agile team, shaping the patterns, flows and components that make services usable, inclusive and accessible. This is a hands-on design role operating within structured and governed environments where accessibility, evidence and craft are critical to service success. Key responsibilities Develop designs based on evidence of user needs and organisational outcomes Contribute to the development of design concepts and interpret evidence-based research Plan and run design sessions with the team, users or stakeholders Align design work to team goals and the strategic objectives of the engagement Iterate and improve designs based on successive rounds of research Collaborate closely with researchers, content designers, accessibility specialists and developers Required skills & experience We're looking for: Strong experience leading interaction design on multidisciplinary teams Confident applying iterative, evidence-based design Hands-on with the GOV.UK Design System or equivalent design-system tooling Designing-for-everyone - WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility in practice Prototyping at multiple fidelities (sketch through to code) Strong design communication and design-together practice Desirable experience Contributions to the GOV.UK Design System Service design or systems thinking background Co-design and participatory design experience Experience contributing to GOV.UK Service Standard assessments Experience delivering digital services within UK central government or the wider public sector Location and working pattern Hybrid working, with on-site presence typically 3 days per week. Location: Swansea. How we work It is our mission to make digital easy - through intelligent systems that predict needs, automate complexity and drive measurable value for the citizens and organisations we serve. Our values: Collaboration We are stronger as a team than as individuals. We tackle problems and celebrate wins together. Create Value Early We find the quickest route from idea to product because customers rely on us to do what's best. Integrity Teamwork requires trust. We can always be relied upon to uphold the highest standards. Commitment No matter what, no matter how, we will always give our 100% to keeping our promises and achieving our goals. Diversity and Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all. How to apply Please submit your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.

Scala Developer - Telford and remote - 6 months+/RATE: £481 per day inside IR35 One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a Scala Developer. Please find some details below: Clearance Required: BPSS Duration: 6 months Location: Telford 2 days onsite per week Description and Location We have vacancies for Scala Play developers to join our dynamic team building solutions for public sector clients. Our mature Agile environment will give you a great working environment to collaborate with fellow specialists from development and other disciplines. Working with us will mean delivering user-centric digital services from Cradle to grave working on high performance cloud platforms using emerging languages and technologies. As a member of our self-empowered and multi-disciplined teams you will be given the freedom to shape the way you work to ensure you are working to latest industry practices, tools and technologies. We have vacancies for Scala Play developers to join our dynamic team building solutions for public sector clients. Our mature Agile environment will give you a great working environment to collaborate with fellow specialists from development and other disciplines. Working with us will mean delivering user-centric digital services from Cradle to grave working on high performance cloud platforms using emerging languages and technologies. As a member of our self-empowered and multi-disciplined teams you will be given the freedom to shape the way you work to ensure you are working to latest industry practices, tools and technologies. We're looking for people who challenge the status quo and are constantly looking to shape their working environment to make it an exciting, fun and interesting place to work. Keeping things fresh is something we encourage in our working practices, but the culture of continuous improvement is equally as important in our technical approach to building and delivering modern digital services. As a valued team member, your knowledge and experiences will be used to change the way we build solutions including utilising new tools and technologies to solve new problems or improve existing services. Working on our services means you'll have your own team, but you'll also be a part of a several communities spread over multiple sites. This means you'll always have people on hand to share and discuss ideas and get help when needed. Like your team, your communities are also self-sufficient, so if you want to change something it's within your power to do so. Ideal candidates will have strong technical competence in: Scala Play Unit testing and integration testing Experience of Cloud based infrastructure is desirable, along with an understanding of application security principles, continuous integration and continuous delivery. As a well-rounded Agile developer, we expect adaptability plus general skills in problem solving, business analysis, quality assurance, application design and architecture to compliment your Scala development specialism. In an Agile environment communication is key and therefore we expect professionalism, good communication skills and approachable team members. As a Scala Developer your primary focus will be to deliver user stories whilst working as a part of a multi-disciplined team. You'll be working closely with user researchers and designers to build, deploy and support your Scala Play microservices using well established software development techniques such as TDD and pair programming. We get involved with all stages of service delivery including configuring, deploying and monitoring using industry standard tooling, to truly work in a DevOps capacity. Whilst working in a collaborative environment you are going to meet a variety of different people who, like you, have a wealth of knowledge and experience. As a part of one or more communities you will have the opportunity to influence how we grow as delivery centre and how we do things by sharing ideas and working with others to make things better. Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.

About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect Ltd is a technology consultancy that partners with organisations to deliver high-quality digital services and products. We specialise in user-centred design, agile delivery, and modern data platforms, helping our clients build solutions that are scalable, accessible, and impactful. Our multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful outcomes through innovative technology and research-driven insights. Role Overview We are seeking a User Researcher to support the development and enhancement of a digital platform used by internal policy and analytical teams as well as relevant arm's-length bodies. The successful candidate will plan and conduct research to understand user needs, evaluate how effectively those needs are currently being met by the platform, and identify opportunities for improvement. The research will help inform future development phases and explore engagement with additional user groups. Location Requirement This role requires mandatory travel to Newcastle 3 days per week for on-site collaboration with stakeholders and delivery teams. Key Responsibilities Plan and conduct user research activities with internal policy and analytical teams and other relevant stakeholders. Identify and document user needs, behaviours, and pain points through interviews, workshops, and usability testing. Assess how current platform capabilities meet the needs of primary users. Identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities to improve the user experience and platform functionality. Analyse and synthesise research findings into clear insights and actionable recommendations. Develop and maintain a research plan to support future phases of platform development. Explore approaches to engage additional user groups, including organisations within the PropTech ecosystem. Work closely with product managers, designers, and delivery teams to ensure research findings inform decision-making and product development. Skills and Experience Proven experience conducting user research within digital product or service environments. Strong experience with qualitative research methods, including interviews, usability testing, and workshops. Ability to analyse research data and translate insights into practical recommendations. Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams, including product managers, designers, and analysts. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Experience working in complex or public sector environments is desirable. Familiarity with user-centred design principles and best practices. Deliverables User research plan and research framework. Stakeholder and user insight reports. Identification of gaps and improvement opportunities within the platform. Recommendations to improve user experience and platform functionality. Strategy for engaging additional user groups in future phases. Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Ltd, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe diversity strengthens our teams and helps us create better digital services for everyone.

Data Validation Specialist 3-6 Month Initial Contract London/Hybrid 1-2 days per week on site Negotiable Rate (Inside IR35) We are seeking an experienced Data Validation Specialist to join a front-office data and analytics function, supporting the delivery of high-quality market and investment data used by quantitative researchers, traders and analytics teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in Hedge funds, Asset management or Investment banks As well as a good understanding of Quant engineering/Quant data groups, Fixed income, rates, FX, macro, trading or pricing environments This role will focus on improving data quality, validation processes and the management of complex financial datasets. Working closely with technical and business stakeholders, you will help ensure data is accurate, reliable and fit for purpose, while contributing to the development of centralised data services that support pricing, risk and analytics capabilities. Key Responsibilities Develop and enhance data validation frameworks to improve the quality, consistency and reliability of financial datasets. Validate, reconcile and analyse market and reference data before it is consumed by front-office users and downstream systems. Apply validation rules, filters and quality controls to derived datasets, ensuring accurate and trusted outputs. Investigate data quality issues, identify root causes and work collaboratively to resolve discrepancies. Work closely with quantitative researchers, traders and engineering teams to understand business requirements and expected data outcomes. Support the centralisation of data validation processes and promote consistent data standards across multiple data sources. Contribute to scalable data services and reusable validation capabilities that improve operational efficiency. Assist with the testing and implementation of new data services, ensuring robust validation processes are embedded throughout the delivery lifecycle. Document validation rules, quality controls and operational procedures. Monitor data quality metrics and proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Collaborate with engineering teams supporting pricing, risk, analytics and investment data platforms. Required Skills & Experience Strong experience working with market data, reference data, pricing data or other financial datasets. Experience designing or implementing data validation frameworks and data quality controls. Ability to investigate data issues, identify anomalies and validate complex datasets. Good understanding of financial instruments and market structures, including areas such as fixed income, rates, swaps, bonds or related asset classes. Commercial experience using Python and SQL for data analysis, validation and automation. Experience working with large datasets within financial services. Ability to work closely with technical and business stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. Desirable Skills Experience with Snowflake. Knowledge of MongoDB or other NoSQL databases. Experience working within AWS or other cloud environments. Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow, Prefect or Dagster. Experience with market data providers such as Bloomberg, Refinitiv or ICE. Exposure to enterprise data management platforms. Knowledge of Kafka or other event-driven technologies. Experience supporting data governance or enterprise data architecture initiatives. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Python Data Engineer 3-6 Months initial contract London/Hybrid - 1-2 days per week on site Negotiable rate (Inside IR35) We are seeking an experienced Python Data Engineer to join a high-performing data engineering team, building and enhancing centralised data services used by quantitative researchers, traders and front-office teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in Hedge funds, Asset management or Investment banks As well as a good understanding of Quant engineering/Quant data groups, Fixed income, rates, FX, macro, trading or pricing environments This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing, developing and maintaining scalable data platforms, pipelines and services that deliver high-quality, validated investment data. You'll work closely with technical stakeholders to improve data quality, build reusable data capabilities and support business-critical analytics. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and enhance Python-based data services used by front-office and quantitative teams. Build scalable data pipelines and services to ingest, transform and deliver high-quality datasets. Develop robust data validation frameworks to improve the accuracy and reliability of derived data. Work closely with quantitative researchers, traders and engineering teams to understand data requirements and expected outputs. Cleanse, filter and validate raw datasets to ensure data quality before they are consumed by downstream users and applications. Support the centralisation of data services, reducing duplication and improving consistency across multiple data sources. Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, reusable data architecture rather than tactical point solutions. Build and maintain APIs and data platforms capable of serving large-scale financial datasets. Take ownership of solutions throughout the full software development lifecycle, from design and development through testing, deployment and production support. Promote engineering best practices, including automated testing, version control and CI/CD. Deploy and maintain applications within cloud-native and containerised environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve data platforms supporting pricing, risk, analytics and investment processes. Required Skills & Experience Strong commercial Python software engineering experience. Experience building scalable data services, APIs, data pipelines or data platforms. Solid software engineering practices including automated testing, Git and CI/CD. Experience working with cloud platforms, ideally AWS. Experience with Docker or other containerisation technologies. Knowledge of Snowflake and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB. Experience working with large-scale datasets and data transformation processes. Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work alongside technical users and engineering teams. Desirable Experience Experience within financial services. Exposure to front-office, quantitative research, trading, market data, pricing, risk or investment data environments. Experience developing high-performance data solutions in fast-paced organisations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically strong team delivering modern data engineering solutions within a challenging and rewarding environment. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.