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Junior Software Engineer (Java / Kotlin / JVM) Contract Overview Role: Junior Software Engineer (Java/ Kotlin/ JVM) Location: Victoria, London Length: 12 months Start: ASAP Rate: £200 per day Status: Inside IR35 Pattern: Hybrid working About the Role I'm currently recruiting for a Junior Software Engineer to join a digital product team working across modern financial services technology. This role would suit someone with a few years' commercial software engineering experience, particularly across Java, Kotlin and JVM-based backend development. The successful candidate will be working on modern applications and services that support customer-facing digital products, with a focus on clean code, APIs, service-based architecture and production-quality software delivery. Experience within digital banking, fintech, financial services or insurance would be beneficial, although the main priority is strong backend engineering capability and a genuine interest in building reliable, scalable applications. Client The client is a leading global financial services organisation with a major digital technology function. The team is responsible for building and supporting customer-facing digital products used at scale, with a strong focus on modern engineering, secure platforms, API-led development and high-quality customer experiences. Key Responsibilities Build, maintain and improve backend services using Java, Kotlin and JVM technologies Work across the full software delivery lifecycle, from design and development through to testing, deployment and production support Develop and integrate APIs that support customer-facing digital products and internal platforms Contribute to both greenfield and brownfield development projects Participate in code reviews, technical discussions and system design conversations Work closely with product, engineering and wider technology teams to refine requirements and deliver new features Write clean, maintainable and well-tested code Support live applications and help ensure performance, reliability and quality in production environments Use modern engineering practices, including source control, CI/CD, automated testing and monitoring Skills and Experience A few years' commercial experience in software engineering Strong hands-on experience with Java, Kotlin and JVM-based backend development Understanding of service-based architecture and API-led development Experience working with live applications and production environments Good understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures and software design principles Experience with software testing, including unit testing and integration testing Experience working with databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB or Redis Familiarity with Git and source code control platforms such as GitHub, Bitbucket or GitLab Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams Useful Technical Experience Kotlin Java JVM Ktor or Spring REST APIs PostgreSQL MongoDB Redis GitHub Actions or other CI/CD tools Docker Kubernetes AWS, GCP or Azure Monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, OpenSearch or Elasticsearch Jira, Trello or similar delivery tools Desirable Experience Experience or interest in AI tools and how they can support software development Experience using tools such as GitHub Copilot, Devin or similar AI-assisted development tools Ability to review, challenge, correct and improve AI-generated code or technical output Experience in digital banking, fintech, financial services or insurance Full stack experience, particularly with React or modern web technologies Cloud deployment or container orchestration experience A curious, adaptable and problem-solving mindset Important Information No visa sponsorship available. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK. Salt contact Robert Sprigens, Senior Consultant - Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Technical Network Service Owner, Network Services, Managing Services, Operational, Ops, Wireless networking, LAN switching, Juniper & Cisco, (Office) Automation, Scripting, CCNA or CCNP, hybrid role in Norwich. A top financial services firm in Norwich are looking for a Technical Network Service Owner - an operational and automation heavy role within Networking. The role is hybrid, split 50/50 between office (Norwich) and home/ remote working. The role is managing services, so very operational and (office) automation focused and they would like someone experienced with LAN (switches) & Wireless networking with either CCNA or CCNP certs, along with Juniper & Cisco products experience. The role will require a competent communicator, experienced with Change and a changing role, collaborative and being able to influence around improvements. Scripting languages especially on the governance side is preferred as well as network automation. Technical Network Service Owner, Network Services, Managing Services, Operational, Ops, Wireless networking, LAN switching, Juniper & Cisco, (Office) Automation, Scripting, CCNA or CCNP, hybrid role in Norwich. Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Senior Kotlin Software Engineer (Investment Banking) - London/hybrid Daily rate: £600 - £1000 Duration: 6 months Hybrid: 2 days on site Start: ASAP My banking client is looking for 2 experienced Senior Kotlin Software Engineers to join a cloud-hosted platform team within an investment banking environment. This is a fast-paced, front-office-facing role with a strong emphasis on high-quality engineering, reliability, and collaborative working practices. The role offers exposure to modern engineering practices and the opportunity to work closely with business stakeholders in a demanding and high-impact environment. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services using Kotlin Contribute across the full software lifecycle: development, integration, and production support Implement and support event-driven architectures, including event sourcing and event streaming Work within an Agile/XP environment, utilising: Pair programming Mob programming Test-first development practices Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deploy services to cloud environments Continuously refactor code and uphold high standards of code quality and reliability Participate in architectural and technical design discussions Collaborate closely with front office stakeholders and cross-functional teams Deliver solutions within short timelines and respond to urgent business needs Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience developing production-grade Kotlin applications (non-Android) Proven experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and test-first approaches Hands-on experience with event-driven systems (event streaming and/or event sourcing) Experience with CI/CD tools and practices Strong background in refactoring legacy code and maintaining clean, maintainable systems Experience working in Agile/XP environments, ideally including mob programming Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with business/front office stakeholders Desirable Skills & Experience Prior experience in investment banking or financial services, particularly front office systems Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Familiarity with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Experience with Kafka or similar messaging/event platforms Understanding of distributed systems design and immutable event patterns Experience with observability, monitoring, and incident response tools Exposure to low-latency or high-availability systems Rates depend on experience and client requirements

IT Support Engineer Role Overview Provide user support via the service desk both remotely and in person. Issue, repair, and arrange the return of IT equipment. Maintain and support IT systems including Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and related platforms. Monitor and test backups. Manage IT onboarding for starters and offboarding for leavers across equipment and applications. Responsibilities Ticketing System Resolve tickets within agreed SLAs. Manage and prioritise the ticket queue. Triage and escalate tickets to the appropriate IT resource. Equipment Issue IT equipment to new starters and arrange returns from leavers, updating tracking systems. Build, configure, and arrange repair of IT equipment, including liaising with third-party vendors. Maintain accurate stock levels and listings. Maintaining IT Landscape Update Active Directory for starters, leavers, and changes. Ensure M365 licensing and mail setup are correct and functioning. Maintain tracking and asset management software. Compliance Demonstrate a strong awareness of and commitment to ethics, compliance, and relevant codes of conduct. Time Allocation Equipment: 15% Ticketing system: 70% IT landscape maintenance: 15% Skills Required Background / Experience Proven track record in troubleshooting and delivering excellent IT service to stakeholders. Technical Skills Strong problem-solving skills with ability to identify root causes and implement solutions. Clear communication skills with both technical and non-technical users. Good knowledge of Active Directory and software deployment. Strong understanding of PC hardware and fault diagnosis. Experience resolving issues with laptops, PCs, printers, scanners, switches, web, and browsers. Competencies Results-driven. Optimises work processes. Manages ambiguity effectively. Collaborative team player. Strong customer focus. Committed to self-development. Mindset & Behaviour Highly organised with effective time management skills. Positive, proactive, and professional. Passion for continuous personal development. Calm under pressure and within tight timeframes. Reporting Lines / Interfaces Reporting to: IT Team Leader (or equivalent). Direct reports: None. Interfaces: All business departments. Location Based at a UK office location. Travel as required. Accountability Metrics Respond to tickets within SLA. Manage queue effectively. Achieve milestones as per IT objectives plan. Values & Behaviours Customer centric. Do the right thing. Every voice heard. Strive for simplicity, improvement, and efficiency. Test, learn, and adapt. Take ownership. Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Senior Business Analyst (API, YAML) - Software Solution - Remote (UK or Europe) Day rate: £200 - £300 (inside IR35 for UK) Duration: 9 - 12 months Start: ASAP My client is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our team and drive the successful delivery of API services and supporting documentation for an upcoming product launch. This role sits at the intersection of business analysis, Agile delivery, and technical documentation. The ideal candidate will combine deep business analytics experience with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear specifications, user guides, and release documentation. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with product owners, engineers, and stakeholders to define and refine business requirements for API services supporting the product launch. Develop and maintain business cases to support decision-making and project prioritization. Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clarity in project goals. Produce clear, accurate, and comprehensive documentation, including: API specifications Release notes End-user help guides Technical documentation (using Markdown and YAML) Apply Agile delivery practices, leveraging tools such as JIRA and Confluence for backlog management, sprint planning, and knowledge sharing. Utilize business analytics and intelligence tools to provide insights and recommendations that shape API functionality and project direction. Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and align with organizational and industry best practices. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Business Analyst (5+ years, with at least 2 years in a senior role). Strong knowledge of Agile delivery frameworks and experience working with cross-functional teams. Hands-on experience with API services (analysis, documentation, testing support). Proficiency in JIRA and Confluence for project collaboration and requirements management. Strong technical documentation skills, with experience authoring content in Markdown and YAML. Familiarity with JSON for API-related specifications. Demonstrated expertise in business case development and business analytics. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical and business information in a clear, structured manner. Nice-to-Have Skills Background in Business Intelligence tools or platforms. Exposure to technical writing practices and standards. Knowledge of API testing tools and methodologies. Rates depend on experience and client requirements

DevOps / Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Up to £100k + benefits Hybrid (London or Cambridge, 3 days per week) I'm currently working with a fast-growing AI-driven technology company that is scaling its infrastructure team. They're looking to hire an experienced DevOps / Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join a six-person team and help build out their Kubernetes and cloud environment. The Role This role is very much hands-on and focused on building rather than just maintaining infrastructure. You'll be: Delivering medium-sized projects around scaling and infrastructure components. Migrating parts of the existing stack into Kubernetes (EKS on AWS). Solving complex scaling and pipeline issues as they arise. Supporting wider engineering teams - product, security, R&D, and AI - by building the foundations they rely on. Bringing depth of Kubernetes/EKS knowledge to help the team overcome technical barriers. Contributing ideas and helping raise capability across the team. Taking part in an out-of-hours escalation rota. Tech Environment Core: Kubernetes (EKS on AWS), Karpenter, Prometheus, Terraform. Preferred: Service mesh (Cilium or similar), Flux/Argo, Ansible. Bonus: High-performance compute/GPUs in Kubernetes. What They're Looking For 5-10 years' hands-on Kubernetes (EKS on AWS) experience - ABSOLUTE MUST Strong skills with Terraform, Prometheus, and scaling infra. Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift quickly. Ability to solve technical challenges and mentor others through example. Culture The environment is fast-moving, with priorities that change quickly in line with business needs. It's collaborative, technical, and high-output - you'll be working with some of the best engineers in the business, in a team where everyone's input is valued. Location & Working Model Hybrid: 3 days per week in either London or Cambridge. They may flex to fewer days for an exceptional candidate, but hybrid working is an important part of the role. Salary & Process Salary benchmark: Up to £100k Interview process: Initial remote interview (culture/fit). In-person technical test. If you're interested, please send your most updated CV to Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Senior Full Stack & AI Automation Engineer - London Rate: £500 - £530 per day Duration: 1 year contract 3 days onsite per week in London office (Battersea) As a key member of the Automation Team, you'll design and build next-generation automation platforms, blending Python, React, Postgres, and modern DevOps practices with cutting-edge AI/ML techniques such as RAG, vector databases, and multi-agent systems. You'll work across the full software lifecycle: from system design and test automation, to deployment and performance monitoring, collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the industry. What You'll Work On Designing and developing automation solutions aligned with Apple's product requirements. Building agentic AI/ML systems (MCP servers/clients, RAG pipelines, vector DBs). Developing both front-end (React, JS) and back-end (Python, APIs, Postgres) features. Driving test automation with Selenium and iOS functional frameworks. Implementing CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), ensuring high-quality releases. Partnering with cross-functional teams, reporting on sprint progress, and demoing new features. What We're Looking For: 10+ years building operational support systems and automation in Python. Proven leadership in code reviews and mentoring. Hands-on experience with Selenium and iOS functional automation. Strong React/JavaScript UI development background. Back-end engineering with Python + Postgres. AI/ML expertise in LLMs, embeddings, and RAG systems. Experience with ETL pipelines, vector databases, and modern DevOps (Jenkins). Bonus points for: Multi-agent system design. Graph database experience. Familiarity with Charles Proxy, Git, Jenkins. Role Details Location: London (3 days onsite per week) Engagement: Contract - Inside IR35 Environment: Agile/Scrum, cross-functional, highly collaborative Rates depend on experience and client requirements

IT Support Engineer Location: Basingstoke Salary: £26,000 + 4% pension I'm working with a client in Basingstoke who is looking to add an IT Support Engineer to their team. This role will suit someone who enjoys hands-on IT support, working directly with users, and keeping systems and equipment running smoothly. The role will involve: Providing user support via the service desk, both remotely and in person Issuing, repairing, and tracking IT equipment for starters and leavers Maintaining and updating Active Directory and M365 Monitoring backups and escalating issues when needed Troubleshooting hardware and software problems (laptops, PCs, printers, scanners, switches, browsers) Liaising with third-party suppliers for equipment repairs and support What they're looking for: Experience in IT support with strong troubleshooting skills Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical users Good knowledge of Active Directory, software deployment, and PC hardware Organised and proactive, with a calm approach under pressure A customer-focused mindset with a positive, can-do attitude What's on offer: £26,000 salary 4% pension Based on-site in Basingstoke, with some travel when required A supportive environment with opportunities for personal development If you're looking for a role where you'll be the go-to person for IT support, systems, and equipment, send your most updated CV to Rates depend on experience and client requirements

My Nottinghamshire based client is looking to recruit a Data Engineer on a 3 month contract. You will be working for a data lead organisation that is constantly expanding. Your role is to enhancing existing and delivering new insights into how the clients partners are using their platform. Data, pulled from operational SQL sources, is transformed through a reporting data warehouse (RedShift) and exposed through their partners' portal. You will focus on our underlying data warehouse and data import. The client is aiming to increase the refresh interval, introduce robust testing practices and optimise as needed. The Portal team work in 2 weekly sprints. They are primarily home based but aim to get together in the office at least at the start of each sprint with most the team in every Thursday. So hybrid working/willingness to go into their Nottingham office is key. Key skills: Redshift - SQL - Testing/proving data pipelines - Tableau An advantage but not essential: - C#. The rest of the solution has a .net backend so these skills will help understand and work with the rest of your team

We are working with an exciting FinTech business in London who are building a new digital business bank. They are backed by one of the largest banks in the UK so have excellent backing & support to grow rapidly. They are currently going through a stage of growth and looking for problem-solving engineers to join them (in London or Remote) as they transition into a full Neobank and become fully stand alone. The role: ·You will work in one of the core cross-functional mission teams, helping to build core-banking technology from scratch. ·Deliver as a member of their mission team to build and develop the company's technology product ·Support and oversee junior engineers and act as a subject matter expert ·Develop clean, elegant, and reusable code that is well-tested and easy to maintain and extend ·Work collaboratively with the team to resolve technical issues Skills/experience required: ·A deep knowledge of Java and Spring Boot essential ·An understanding of Kubernetes/Docker ·An excellent understanding of AWS (deployment / configuration) ·Message-driven architectures / Kafka / event sourcing ·Experience working on a highly secure application Tech Stack: ·Java11, Spring Boot, AWS, Microservices running with Kafka in Kubernetes, using an event sourced CQRS architecture. ·They are looking to migrate to a 'V2' of this architecture this year. Package: ·Up to £120,000 salary + great benefits such as flexible working.

The Opportunity: Currently we are recruiting a Linux System Administrator to support our Unix/Linux based server farm, our networks, and our office IT infrastructure. The successful candidate will work as an integral part of the System Administration team to securely administer the Company's computing systems and networks and ensure that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organisational values and policies. Key responsibilities: Configuration, installation and maintenance of network devices such as switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, VPN servers; Configuration, installation and maintenance of a variety of test and production servers such as web servers, databases, mail servers. We have hundreds of servers distributed across multiple international locations; the operating systems used are OpenBSD (on firewalls) and Linux CentOS (on everything else); Creating and documenting the systems configuration and operations; To provide general technical assistance as required in the software and hardware diagnostics across the platforms (PC, Macintosh and Unix equipment) in the company. This includes direct involvement in all aspects of installation, upgrades and maintenance. Essential skills: Significant experience in managing Unix systems (Linux and OpenBSD); A strong background in installing, configuring and using free software/open source packages such as Subversion, Postfix, Apache, Ansible and similar ones; Proven experience with firewall and networking technologies; Significant experience in using and programming Unix shells; Meticulous in configuring and documenting systems to the highest standard; Willingness to run the IT in a free software/open source environment; Desirable is Experience of Oracle Databases running on a Linux OS and any Azure experience

React (and .Net Developer) 2 month contract | Outside IR35 | 2 days a week in Horsham | £400-450 p/day My client is looking for a contract developer who specialises in React and .net and is UK based, who ideally can make it to Horsham up-to-2 days a week Start Monday (or ASAP) and reference checked to pass a banking client's checks.

We have partnered with a global creative studio that specialises solving business problems with innovative solutions. They work with some of the largest tech companies globally, working on long term strategic projects that will develop your experience and expose you to cutting edge technology. Currently they are working hybridly, 3 days a week in their London office to create and build interactive experiences, focusing on R&D and prototyping for their large scale projects. They are looking for Frontend developers who are open to working with the latest technology and want to work in a collaborative culture. Key Tech for this role: JavaScript | React.JS | Webpack | Chrome Developer Tools London Based - Hybrid working Salary up to £60k Requirements: Skilled in Frontend development Skilled in unit and functional testing Experience in using build tools Building prototype concepts to demonstrate and test approaches Skilled in writing beautiful scalable code Frontend focused, making easily accessible platforms and websites Excited about turning design specifications into reality This is a highly collaborative environment working in an agile environment that wants to push the limits of technology, is this sounds like something that would be of interest to you please get in contact for a confidential conversation about your requirements - -

I'm looking to speak with Junior Python Developers that are keen to work within a data-driven environment. My client is a fast-growing, agile organisation that are huge advocates of collaboration and innovation. New team members are needed to help commence several Greenfield projects as part of a rolling series of major enhancements to the product offering. You will be working with clients of all sizes, from start-up boutiques to global asset management companies. Required Experience; Exposure to the full product development life-cycle 2+ years' experience with Python and Django Problem solving mindset Experience and confidence working as part of a development team Self-starting and positive attitude This is an exciting time to join a business that is growing from strength to strength and will provide an opportunity for you to make your own mark within a small development team. Interviews are taking place immediately so please apply if the opportunity aligns with your experience and expectations.

Midweight Frontend Developer (React, HTML, CSS, Web.GL, Next.js) | Contract | Outside IR35 | £450 Header: Become part of a world-class technology team The role: You will work as part of the development team in our London office to conceive and build interactive experiences, with a focus on Frontend Development. The role encompasses everything from R&D and prototyping through to robust implementations of large-scale interactive experiences. Building prototype concepts to demonstrate and test approaches Producing neat, tested, readable and well-documented code Ensuring your code works well and integrates cleanly across all targeted platforms Working within multidisciplinary teams with creatives, visual designers, motion designers, and developers. About you: You're a proficient web developer who is enthusiastic about producing high-quality code, learning new technologies, and pushing the state of the art on the web. Strong knowledge of HTML/CSS/JS, graceful degradation, and progressive enhancement Experience with ES2015 and React.js Familiar with npm, Webpack, PostCSS Able to effectively debug and profile code using Chrome Developer Tools Comfortable collaborating with other developers using Git (ideally Gitflow) Able to deal with pressure and work in a fast-paced environment. In addition to these core skills, having some interest or experience in one or more of the following would be advantageous: Next.js or Gatsby GraphQL WebGL, ideally with Three.js Mobile [native] app development Functional programming We don't have any hard requirements on previous experience, but we will need to see a meaningful amount of your previous work and ideally an active GitHub profile. Midweight Frontend Developer (React, HTML, CSS, Web.GL, Next.js) | Contract | Outside IR35 | £450

Project Manager - Information Security | £5-600 p/day | Outside IR35 | Contract (5months) You will manage and lead all phases of global information security projects and contribute to execution of the strategy by solving a business need through the application of project management practices. Understand the business strategy and information security needs to drive change within the company. Identify and monitor efforts and costs required in Information Security and other IT functions to deliver optimal secure solutions to the company. Your 'day to day' · Understand the business strategy, global InfoSec strategic roadmap and specific project information security needs to drive change within the company. Get deep understanding of the company's global information security baselines and help defining InfoSec requirements, propose optimal solution, confirm financial proposal of the project and drive change management activities. · Manage and build a flexible, agile and innovative IT project organization that attracts, develops and retains the best global talent in order to deliver IT required, currently and in the future. · Apply project management, change management, service management methodology and usability practices based on known solutions, applications and best practices assuring adherence to standards. Resolve complex project related issues by analysing, identifying and facilitating the emergence of solutions leading to optimal resolution. · Drive communication and co-ordination for the success of the project and provide project status reports and other project information to project stakeholders and senior management on a regular basis. Timely identify project needs impacting other IT platforms or teams, and coordinate project efforts in close collaboration with these teams to ensure timely and effective project delivery. · Drive the projects within agreed scope, budget, resources and timing. Allocate and manage resources for assigned projects based on historical information, input from other staff, and general understanding of project tasks; anticipate and mobilise cross functional resources when required (procurement, legal, technology, finance, 3rd party suppliers and consultant, etc.). Monitor and measure results and provide constructive feedback to assigned resources in terms of deliverables on what and how. · Ensure development and distribution of quality project-related documentation to all interested parties, including project plan and schedule, project charter, communications plan, requirements document, design document, deployment plan, test plan, maintenance transition plan, and closing report. Who we're looking for · 5-10 years of experience in leading IT projects, preferably in information security related domains, within a large organization · Experience in Agile development methodology · Deep understanding of IT processes: logical and physical access management, change management, system operations, system availability and continuity, risk assessment · Good presentation, analytic, conceptual design, and decision-making skills · Knowledge of information security management systems such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53, ISO 2700x, COBIT 2019 · Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and PCI-DSS compliance · University degree (Computer Sciences, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent) · Professional certifications in IT audit, information security, or risk management (e.g. ISACA CISA, ISACA CISM, ISACA CRISC, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), etc.) · Professional certifications in project management (e.g. PRINCE2, Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile, SCRUM) · Delivery of DLP, Cloud Security, Endpoint Security, Infrastructure Security projects will be added advantage. The job/role offer is subject to valid right to work in UK

We have partnered with a company that is building the technology and infrastructure to improve the holidaying experience for iconic brands that make up the leisure group. As a technologist, you will play a key role in this disruption of the UK holidaymaker experience. You will need to solve hard problems, be curious about new technology and have the drive to see creation through to delivery. You will join a newly created team that has clearly defined goals, users eagerly awaiting your product, and the chance to deliver challenging functionality across geolocation, gaming, food and drink ordering, tickets, queuing, and many physical world interactions such as door unlocking. I am looking to speak with Experienced and Senior React Developers that are looking to take their careers to the next level. Essential Tech for this role: HMTL | CSS | JavaScript fundamentals Key Tech for this role: React | Typescript Desirable Tech for this role: Node.js Key Responsibilities: Develop clean, quality code, leading to improved products/ NPS for customers Define and implement good engineering patterns and practices Create good quality documentation Own the problem end-to-end - writing code and taking responsibility that it works Work with your team to test and decide when code is ready to ship Ship what you build and be responsible for how it performs in production FULLY REMOTE OPPORTUNITY Salaries up to 6 figures with bonuses Does this sound like something that would be of interest to you? If so, please do respond to this advert and let me know if you have any immediate questions. -

Analytics Manager - Banking - Brussels Duration: 6 months Rate: €600 - €800 Start: ASAP My client is looking for an Analytics Manager. The teams deliver new IT solutions and improve existing applications for both our internal and external clients. We deploy changes into the production environment in a controlled and structured way that does not compromise production stability and we ensure applicative production support. The Data Analytics team supports the needs for advanced analytics from all their entities. The team helps to transform data into insights using techniques such as text mining, machine learning, process mining, network analytics, predictive modelling. Your role The Advanced Analytics team in Group Data Capabilities division is currently looking for an Analytics Demand Manager whose core objectives will be to: The goal is to support the team that is responsible for the demand of analytics use cases towards the data lake. The person is responsible to design and implement a structured intake process for new demand, ensuring there is good understanding of the request, the benefits, the priority and a high level impact analysis so that it can be added to the proper teams' product backlog. The process should also capture data governance and security aspects (like master source information, data ownership, data classification, retention, etc). After having designed a process, the person would need to meet with the different demanding parties to structure and complete the current backlog as well as create a view on what's ahead as input for capacity planning. The purpose of all this is to integrate with the yearly and quarterly planning processes and to integrate it with a transversal priority board for the data lake that is currently being piloted by the Data Programme. Additionally you will: Bring expertise from previous projects on data management practices Work together with the existing team to improve our approach of bringing data under governance, ensuring transversal alignment with other use cases On-board the companies internal data experts and ensure handover to internal stakeholders; Identify the most appropriate data sources to use for a given purpose and understand their structures and contents, in collaboration with subject matter experts. Actively support the reporting teams in the data exploration and data preparation phases. Liaise with IT infrastructure teams to address infrastructure issues and to ensure that the components and software used on the platform are all consistent Qualifications Having experience with these are a must: Analysis and creation of data pipelines, data architecture, ETL/ELT development and with processing structured and unstructured data Have a true agile mindset, capable and willing to take on tasks outside of her/his core competencies to help the team. Knowledge of AGILE development methods such as SCRUM Experience in working with customers to identify and clarify requirements Strong English verbal and written communication skills, good customer relationship skills. Strong interest in the financial industry and related data. You have knowledge about Data Governance: you understand the foundational concepts like databases, metadata, business glossary, data dictionary and traceability. You are eager to gain further experience in the field of Data Governance. You are a fast learner. You have Project Management experience. You are able to work with people from different areas (Business and IT) through strong inter-personal skills (active listening, empathy, influencing). You are a team-player with people focus and able to work with various colleagues across the organization. You have a passion for data and its added value and you have the strong desire to transform the companies culture into a data culture. You apply a pragmatic approach to deliver results at a steady pace. Having experience with these are an asset: Collibra Data Governance Centre (or a similar Data Governance solution) Understanding of the Hadoop ecosystem including Hadoop file formats like Parquet and ORC Experience with open source technologies used in Data Analytics like Spark, Pig, Hive, HBase, Kafka, … Knowledge of Cloudera, IBM mainframe