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Senior Python Developer London | Hybrid (3 days per week) | Up to £100,000 + Benefits Banking is changing. The software behind it needs to change too. New regulation. Increasing use of AI. Greater scrutiny around security and governance. That's why one of the world's largest investment banks has invested in growing several engineering teams, and we're looking for experienced Python Developers to help build the next generation of internal platforms. This isn't about maintaining Legacy systems. You'll be joining projects focused on modernising how critical banking technology is built, tested and delivered. You'll join one of several engineering teams responsible for developing applications that support: Global Markets Technology Regulatory Technology Front Office platforms Security and governance initiatives AI-enabled Proof of Concepts Each team has a slightly different technical focus, giving opportunities to work on everything from high-performance applications to secure regulatory platforms. We're really interested in yoiur ability to solve complex technical problems using your Python development experience within Financla Services/banking. applications If you have exposure to Regulatory Technology, Trading or Front Office systems, Security engineering or GitHub Copilot or AI-assisted development, all the better! You don't need to be an AI expert, but you should be interested in how it's changing software engineering. You'll work on projects that directly support one of the world's leading investment banks, having exposure to cutting-edge regulatory and AI initiatives. These are genuine long-term investment hires rather than backfill hiring. Hybrid working (3 days in London). Salary: Up to £100,000 plus benefits. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

We are looking for Senior Production Support Specialist Based in Sheffield, UK Role purpose Within the Production Engineering team, you'll play a senior role supporting business-critical payment applications while leading operational improvements and incident recovery activities. You'll combine strong technical expertise with leadership, helping maintain highly available production systems while driving automation and operational excellence. Acting as a senior technical contributor, you'll coordinate incident resolution, mentor team members, and work closely with engineering and infrastructure teams to improve service reliability. What you'll do Service support & incident management Lead service recovery during production incidents and coordinate technical resolver teams. Investigate application and infrastructure issues using logs, SQL queries and Unix/Linux tools. Respond to user queries regarding application behaviour and service usage. Communicate incident impact, progress and recovery plans to stakeholders. Escalate critical incidents appropriately and drive timely resolution. Problem management & continuous improvement Lead or contribute to Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities. Identify recurring operational issues and implement permanent improvements. Develop operational documentation, runbooks and knowledge sharing materials. Improve monitoring, alerting and operational processes to increase service resilience. Automation & Operational Excellence Design and implement automation using Bash, PowerShell or Python. Develop internal operational tools that reduce manual effort. Demonstrate practical use of AI tools (eg Copilot, Claude) to automate operational activities and improve team productivity. Change & Release Support Participate in change reviews ensuring operational readiness and compliance Support patching, platform maintenance and disaster recovery activities. Identify operational risks and recommend appropriate mitigations. What you'll need (essential) Experience in Production Support, Application Support or Software Engineering, preferably within Corporate Banking or Financial Services. Strong Unix/Linux skills for production troubleshooting, including navigating the operating system, checking logs and investigating application behaviour. Ability to write complex SQL queries. Experience developing scripts in Bash, PowerShell or Python. Practical experience supporting and maintaining Kubernetes environments. Experience supporting Java/J2EE applications. Experience with Oracle, MQ and WebSphere. Experience using monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk and AppDynamics. Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and distributed systems. Experience leading incident management and coordinating technical teams. Demonstrated track record of implementing automation and operational improvements. Practical experience using AI productivity tools (eg Copilot, Claude) to support automation, documentation or operational analysis. Strong communication, stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

Ground Segment Software Engineer (Java/C++/Python) Oxford - Hybrid 2 days per week £65000 - £95000 + Benefits Must Have's - Must possess an EU or Five Eyes passport (UK, US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia) - Has worked Full Stack with Java, Python or C++ paired with JS/TS, ideally React. - Must have worked on Mission-Critical Systems within the space sector, ideally on Ground Segment systems. Your new company This leading Space Technology provider is seeking 2 experienced Senior Full Stack Developers to join their expanding team. With a proven track record of successful missions and partnerships with major space agencies and commercial operators worldwide, this company is at the cutting edge of innovation. You'll be part of a team that's pioneering technologies for on-orbit servicing with the end goal of making space exploration sustainable long-term. If you want to work for a business that combines purpose with advanced technology, this is the opportunity for you. The role is based from their rural Oxfordshire office, so own-transport will be required to work minimum 2 days per week in the office giving you access to secure projects. Your new role You'll help to develop mission-critical software (often greenfield) for ground systems supporting advanced space missions. You'll take ownership of designing and developing scalable Back End services using modern programming languages, while also creating dynamic and responsive user interfaces with contemporary frameworks. You'll architect and optimise databases to ensure performance and reliability, and work with containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes. The company control the systems they build, meaning developers can be intrinsic with the user and understand their journey to build a better product. You'll collaborate with scientists, engineers, and developers to identify promising ideas and guide their technical evolution. You'll participate in cross-functional design, implementation, testing, and deployment of their software toolkits so will have full life cycle exposure. It's a business very much in scale-up mode, 10+ years in business and with a global headcount of over 500 so a very exciting time to be joining with significant investment and progression opps within the Engineering functions. What you'll need to succeed We're looking for candidates with a Bachelors, Masters or PhD Degree in a STEM or Computing discipline. Must have at least five years development experience using Java, Python or C++ for Back End Development and 2+ years working with JavaScript on the Front End, ideally with the React framework. It is essential you've worked on the development of mission-critical applications within space, orbit, ground segment or satellites. Additional expertise in container orchestration, CI/CD tools, SQL databases, and Git workflows will set you apart. Familiarity with AWS or Azure is desirable, as is knowledge of security best practices in software development. What you'll get in return You'll work for a technology focused company building innovative products. You'll receive private healthcare, life insurance, and relocation support if needed, plus holiday starting at 25 days rising to 28. You'll work in a state-of-the-art facility with a diverse, international team, parking on site and flexible working hours, including chance to work a compressed week (9 in 10 days). What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Business Director. At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

SQL DBA £400-450/day overall assignment rate to umbrella 6-month initial contract Twice a week onsite in Peterborough We're looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator with deep Microsoft SQL Server expertise and a passion for automation, cloud technologies and modern database engineering practices. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a cloud-first environment, helping to drive platform reliability, performance, security and continuous improvement. SQL DBA, key responsibilities: Manage and optimise Microsoft SQL Server environments across on-premises and Azure platforms Ensure database performance, availability, security and reliability Lead backup, recovery, disaster recovery and high-availability initiatives Troubleshoot complex database and application performance issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing improvements Partner with development, infrastructure, cloud and security teams to support platform growth and innovation Drive database modernisation initiatives, including Database-as-Code, automation and CI/CD adoption Develop and maintain operational standards, documentation and best practices Participate in an on-call rotation supporting critical production systems SQL DBA, key skills: Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments Expertise in performance tuning, query optimisation, T-SQL, backup/recovery and Always On Availability Groups Experience supporting SQL Server workloads in Microsoft Azure Understanding of database security, governance and compliance best practices Experience with Scripting and automation using Powershell, Python and Bash Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts Strong troubleshooting, analytical and communication skill Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Connectivity CPE Architect - Contract Location: London Contract: Contract Working with: Leading Global Telecommunications Organisation The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Connectivity CPE Architect to support a major global telecommunications organisation on a high-profile next-generation connectivity programme. This is a key architecture role focused on the specification, evaluation and selection of next-generation Wi-Fi gateways, mesh devices and extenders . The key experience required for this role is: Deep and current CPE architecture experience. Strong knowledge of broadband gateways, in-home networking and Wi-Fi technologies. Expertise across Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 7 and emerging Wi-Fi 8 standards. Experience running RFI/RFP processes and supplier evaluations. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Someone capable of operating independently with minimal oversight. A contractor with proven delivery experience rather than theoretical knowledge. You will lead the technical workstream across RFI/RFP activities , translating CPE strategy into detailed technical specifications, architecture documentation, compliance requirements and supplier evaluation criteria. Working closely with senior Technology, Product, Procurement, Engineering and Test stakeholders, as well as CPE OEMs, silicon vendors and systems integrators , you will help shape the technology and supplier decisions for the organisation's future connectivity portfolio. Key Responsibilities Lead the technical architecture and specification of next-generation CPE, including Wi-Fi gateways, mesh devices and extenders. Own the technical workstream for CPE RFI/RFP processes , from market assessment through to supplier recommendation. Produce detailed technical specifications, data sheets, architecture/block diagrams, compliance matrices, evaluation criteria and scoring frameworks . Assess and challenge supplier proposals, product capabilities and technology roadmaps. Define requirements across Wi-Fi, radio, antennas, Ethernet, DOCSIS, XGS-PON and other in-home/WAN connectivity technologies . Lead technical workshops with CPE OEMs, silicon vendors and integration partners . Review emerging wireless technologies, standards and regulatory requirements to inform architecture decisions. Where required, scope and oversee proof-of-concept activity to validate technical decisions and reduce delivery risk. Ensure requirements incorporate security, privacy, resilience, scalability and regulatory considerations . Present clear technical recommendations to senior stakeholders and support handover into delivery. Essential Experience Proven experience as a CPE Architect, Connectivity Architect, Technical Architect or Engineering Lead within a telecoms operator, CPE OEM or silicon/vendor environment. Strong experience producing technical specifications and leading RFI/RFP or RFx activity . Deep, current knowledge of Wi-Fi 6/7/8 , including radio and antenna design considerations. Broad understanding of Ethernet, DOCSIS, XGS-PON, Thread, Bluetooth, Zigbee, TR-069 and USP/TR-369 . Strong knowledge of Embedded CPE software and Middleware, including RDK-B, OpenWRT, OpenEmbedded, HALs and silicon SDKs . Experience delivering connected consumer devices and technology roadmaps. Experience working directly with OEMs, silicon vendors and systems integrators . Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn complex technical information into clear recommendations. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience influencing senior technical and business stakeholders. Comfortable working independently within complex, multi-market telecoms environments. Desirable Experience with: Cloud-connected CPE and cloud platforms Mobile applications and digital customer journeys Agile product and engineering environments Telecoms regulation, privacy and security Multi-market connectivity deployments Technical due diligence and PoC management Why Consider This Opportunity? This is an opportunity to play a strategic and hands-on role in shaping the next generation of connectivity technology for a major international telecommunications organisation. You will have significant influence over CPE architecture, technology selection, supplier evaluation and future product roadmaps , working directly with leading technology partners across the connectivity ecosystem. Location: UK or Netherlands | Contract | Next-Generation Connectivity Programme If you're a CPE/Connectivity Architect with strong Wi-Fi expertise and proven RFI/RFP and supplier-selection experience , we'd be keen to hear from you. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

Job Summary Role Summary We are looking for a Senior UX Designer to lead the design of strategic digital experiences across complex internal and external-facing journeys. The role will shape product direction, influence senior stakeholders, and ensure consistent, accessible, high-quality user experiences across a multi-team delivery environment. Key Responsibilities Own end-to-end UX activities from discovery through implementation across strategic digital journeys. Lead stakeholder engagement sessions to align customer needs, business outcomes and technology constraints. Define experience strategies, user journeys, service interactions, prototypes and detailed interaction models. Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Engineers, Architects, Delivery Leads, Service Designers and Content specialists. Champion accessibility, usability, design consistency and evidence-based decision making. Facilitate workshops, design reviews and playback sessions with senior and cross-functional stakeholders. Support user research, usability testing and iterative design improvements based on feedback and insight. Contribute to design standards, reusable patterns and quality assurance through delivery. Essential Skills & Experience Significant UX design experience across large-scale digital products or platforms. Strong command of user-centred design, interaction design and information architecture. Advanced proficiency in Figma and modern prototyping/design collaboration tooling. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and make pragmatic design decisions in complex environments. Experience working within Agile and product-led delivery teams. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain design choices to technical and non-technical audiences. Desirable Skills Experience within Financial Services or another regulated enterprise environment. Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices. Exposure to service design, journey mapping and design thinking methods. Experience contributing to enterprise design systems and reusable design patterns. Familiarity with digital platform ecosystems, developer-facing experiences or self-service journeys. Candidate Profile A confident, collaborative and commercially aware designer who can lead design thinking across multiple stakeholder groups, balance user needs with delivery realities, and create practical, high-quality experiences that work at enterprise scale.