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Junior Software Developer with C# C++ Java or Delphi Our Client is a boutique software consultancy providing analytical tools and processing software to the retail banking industry. Their tools are used by high street banks and major credit companies to evaluate credit risk of their applicants. They have a large library of Delphi software code incorporating SQL, XML, XSL and data modelling in their analysis application. The Client is embarking on new developments to take their products onto new platforms and into new customer bases. Currently exploring options including RAD Studio, Visual Studio, Delphi, C#, C++, Client/Server, n-tier, Hadoop and SaaS. They require candidate with a strong computing background. You will be coding in Delphi and other languages. Any similar Object Oriented language (e.g. C++) will be a suitable starting point for training. The role will be interesting and varied, becoming involved throughout the project lifecycle. This hands-on role will suit an outgoing individual with good communication skills and a desire to improve and develop already effective technical skills. Must have a sound background knowledge of Object Oriented techniques coupled with experience in Delphi \ C++ \ Java. Any experience of SQL Server, n-tier / client-server, Microsoft Visual Source Safe (VSS), XML / XSL, Mathematical / statistical knowledge would be very useful Salary for this role will be dependent on experience but in the range £22K - £30K. Please send your CV to us in Word format.

Role Summary We are seeking an experience and expertise in Microsoft Purview, Azure DevOps, Data Governance, and Data Catalog solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for the deployment, automation, configuration management, operational support, and continuous improvement of the Microsoft Purview platform. The role requires someone who can perform hands-on technical implementation, manage infrastructure and configuration changes, automate deployments through CI/CD pipelines, configure APIs and custom connectors, support data lineage capabilities, maintain configuration repositories, document manual changes, and provide production support across development, test, and production environments. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Microsoft Purview Administration & Engineering * Ability to implement Multi-cloud Integration primarily with AWS hosted Datasets. * Configure, administer, and support Microsoft Purview environments. * Implement and manage Data Catalog, Data Governance, Metadata Management, and Data Lineage solutions. * Configure Collections, Data Sources, Classifications, Glossaries, Domains, and Governance Assets. * Support Purview scanning, metadata ingestion, and discovery processes. * Troubleshoot Purview platform issues and perform root cause analysis. DevOps & Automation * Design and maintain Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines. * Automate deployment and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC). * Create automated release pipelines across Development, Test, UAT, and Production environments. * Implement version-controlled configuration management and rollback mechanisms. * Maintain deployment artefacts and release documentation. * Support automated validation and testing of Purview configurations. Configuration Management * Maintain repository of Purview configuration files. * Record and track manual configuration changes. * Create configuration baselines and environment comparisons. * Support rollback and recovery of previous configurations. * Manage release approvals and change control processes. API & Integration Development * Configure and integrate REST APIs with Microsoft Purview. * Develop custom connectors and metadata ingestion solutions. * Integrate Purview with Datasets: o Azure Data Factory o Microsoft Fabric o Databricks o SQL Server o Synapse Analytics o Power BI o Third-party data sources o AWS RDS o MongoDB o AWS S3 buckets * Support API authentication, service principals, managed identities, and security controls. Data Lineage & Metadata Management * Configure and maintain end-to-end data lineage. * Implement metadata harvesting strategies. * Support business and technical data cataloguing. * Improve visibility of data assets and data flows. * Collaborate with data architects and governance teams. Production Support * Provide hands-on support for production deployments. * Monitor platform health and operational performance. * Proactively identify platform risks and optimisation opportunities. * Participate in incident management and recovery activities. * Support disaster recovery and business continuity procedures. Documentation & Knowledge Management * Create and maintain: o Knowledge Base Articles o Configuration Guides o Standard Operating Procedures o Runbooks o Support Documentation o Deployment Guides o Technical Design Documents * Document manual configurations and ensure knowledge transfer across teams. ________________________________________ Essential Skillset: Microsoft Technologies * Microsoft Purview * Azure DevOps * Azure Platform Services * Microsoft Fabric * Azure Data Factory * Azure Synapse * Azure SQL * Power BI DevOps & Automation * Azure DevOps Pipelines * YAML Pipelines * CI/CD * Git * Infrastructure as Code * ARM Templates * Bicep * Terraform * PowerShell Data Governance * Data Catalogue * Data Governance * Data Lineage * Metadata Management * Data Classification * Data Quality * Information Governance Integration Development * REST APIs * Microsoft Graph API * Purview APIs * Service Principals * OAuth 2.0 * Managed Identities * Custom Connectors Scripting & Development * PowerShell * Python * JSON * YAML * Azure CLI ________________________________________ Required Experience Essential * 5+ years working in DevOps or Platform Engineering. * 3+ years implementing and supporting Microsoft Purview. * Experience managing enterprise Data Catalogue platforms. * Experience building Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines. * Experience implementing automated deployment and rollback processes. * Experience configuring APIs and custom metadata connectors. * Experience supporting data lineage and metadata ingestion. * Experience working within Agile delivery teams. * Experience supporting production environments. Desirable * Microsoft Fabric implementation experience. * Data Governance programme experience. * Knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK principles. * Experience with Databricks. * Experience with Informatica, Collibra, Alation, or similar cataloguing tools. * Experience working within UK Government or highly regulated organisations. ________________________________________ Key Deliverables The successful candidate will be able to: ✅ Deploy and manage Microsoft Purview environments ✅ Build and maintain Azure DevOps deployment pipelines ✅ Implement version-controlled Purview configuration management ✅ Roll back configurations safely when required ✅ Develop and maintain custom connectors and API integrations ✅ Configure and support Data Lineage capabilities ✅ Record and document all manual configuration activities ✅ Produce high-quality Knowledge Base and operational documentation ✅ Support production deployments and platform stability ✅ Establish repeatable, automated governance processes Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Director of ERP and CRM MS Dynamics 365 - London The Director of ERP and CRM is a senior member of the IT leadership team and reports to the Senior Director of Business Applications. They will be responsible for managing Dynamics 365 F&O, D365 CRM, all associated independent software package integrated to D365 F&O and CRM. and legacy ERP applications (Navision, DataFlo) . The successful candidate will have experience working with senior management to collaborate on business objectives and solutions. They must have strong leadership skills to build and manage an effective team of analysts and developers to support the business's systems and reporting requirements. This position will be a key business partner to functions across the organization. Their team will support business application users globally and provide support with local and remote support teams. Responsibilities: Partner with the functional leaders and their organizations to create Dynamics365 F&O and CRM roadmaps. Oversee the successful implementation of the ERP and CRM roadmap and portfolio of projects, either directly or in conjunction with the IT PMO, that is aligned integrated with Company short term and long-term goals Establish and lead the creation of technical SOPs and work instructions Organize and lead a highly technical global team for scale and growth Specify and implement standards, methods, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the quality, efficiency, and reliability of business applications Implement CSI's technology risk management framework, including Information security, privacy, and disaster recovery. Foster a culture of trusted partnership, service, and continuous improvement Establish and meet service level commitments to support reliable and efficient daily operations Managing significant capital and operating budgets Lead and coach the ERP and CRM team to their full potential and develop their careers Support and drive process change and communication in line with Dynamics365 F&O and CRM best practice Coordinate and contribute to end-user training, including the development of system documentation and training materials Assist with functional specifications of customizations and integrations required for Dynamics365 F&O and CRM implementations Provide pre-go-live and post-go-live end-user support Serve as the lead Dynamics365 F&O and CRM technical expert on the development team Take responsibility for the customized unit programming and overall system functionality Work with the Project Managers, Business Analyst and Consultants to understand the business/application requirements of the assigned task Take responsibility for delivering development tasks within agreed budgets and timelines Creation of technical documentation for all customizations and integrations Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and capabilities: Excellent leadership, management, interpersonal and communication skills. Success managing complex systems implementation projects Functional knowledge of F&O capabilities for finance, manufacturing, and supply chain Functional knowledge of CRM capabilities for the prospect to order, marketing, and field service Experience integrating ISVs with D365 Experience with connecting D365 with Azure data lake Expertise in understanding complex technology & applying it in a practical way to create business solutions Minimum Experience: Bachelors or advanced degree in an analytic discipline such as engineering, economics, or information management Experience designing and presenting IT solutions In-depth knowledge of Dynamics 365 F&O and CRM (CE), including LCS, DevOps, BYOD, Dual-Write (DataVerse), RSAT SOX, HIPAA & GDPR knowledge preferred Senior-level application management experience (12+ years) 12+ years of people management 2+ years in a large international company preferred Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple demands Proven ability to write effective system and process documentation –including business and system requirements, process diagrams, and data flow charts Exceptional customer service skills follow up with clients and team members and takes the initiative to anticipate and solve problems Effective time management skills Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the business Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives with a minimum of supervision Ability to handle and resolve conflict Salary for this role will be in the range £90K - £110K plus benefits. The position will be based in Kings Cross London – with remote working until the pandemic is resolved. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Software Engineer Our Client is looking for a Software Engineer with at least of 5 years of progressively complex experience in a directly related area, during which both professional and technical capabilities have been clearly demonstrated. Your expertise must include design and development experience with various relevant Microsoft platforms, tools, technologies, patterns, and techniques related to MSFT suites, Azure tools, integration, and data is required. Experience with industry/domains like pharmaceutical, finance, HR, sales, marketing, and manufacturing is highly preferred. Experience with healthcare industry regulations, data security and compliance standards (e.g. GDPR), and EDI standards (e.g. FHIR, HL7), etc. is very valuable. Developer certifications of Azure and/or Microsoft suite technologies is a big plus. A degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is required. Technical skills: In-depth knowledge and experience in programming, administrating, configuring, and integrating using/with MS Office/MS Office 365 suite, SharePoint Online, Power Apps/Power Automate, GitHub, MS Teams, etc. In-depth knowledge & development experience using Azure integration tools like Data factory, Logic Apps, etc. Along with knowledge of utilizing Azure SQL Server, Data lake, etc. In-depth knowledge & experience using Visual Studio, with one of the programming languages: C#/Java/JavaScript/Python, and PowerShell. Thorough understanding of the fundamental architecture of the cloud and on-prem MSFT Suite. Solid fundamentals and thorough understanding of exception handling principles and production/operational support solutions (alerts, dashboards, runbooks, etc.) Experience working with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline. Knowledge and some experience of using Serverless, SOAP, XML, REST, JSON, EDI, XSLT, etc. Knowledge and some development experience using MS SQL Server (SSIS, T-SQL, Stored procedures, Functions, Views, Queries, Datatype conversions, etc.). Experience working with APIs, Postman/SOAPUI tools, MS D365, ServiceNow, Azure Analytics tools, Azure Synapse, Azure BYOD & Data verse, Azure DevOps, Informatica, BI tools, etc. is a big plus. General business skills: Excellent communication to translate and explain business requirements to technology & vice-versa. Analytical & methodical mindset with a problem-solving attitude is extremely important for the success of this role. Concise written, verbal, and presentation skills. Must be a team player who can earn a team's respect quickly. Ability to take initiative and be innovative. Ability to complete projects and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment. The Client is based in Trumbull CT USA – this is a remote role ideally from London UK. The salary will be in the range £60K - £90K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Information Security Architect / Manager Our Client is an International company with offices in Central London. They are looking to bring on-board an Information Security Architect / Manager with at least 5 to 8 years proven expertise within Information Security. The function of the position will be as follows: Assess the current environment against industry standards and trends. Implement robust security and control measures, in line with the global IT team Streamline current processes and execute changes for a secured and optimised technology and data landscape. Subject matter expert in application and network security, with operational experience of managing security operations, SIEM solutions, incident, and response management. Collaborate to develop the Infosec strategy and associated operating model. Conduct an in-depth security risk assessment across the technology stack and provide end-to-end mitigation steps for resilience. Working closely with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with security policies, and promotion of strong information security culture. Provide weekly governance, risk and compliance reports utilising key risk and key performance indicators and metrics. Skills/Competencies Required: Experience developing information security policy, process and procedure design and implementation. Excellent troubleshooting, problem solving, and root-cause analytical (RCA) skills. Good working knowledge of Cisco Meraki and associated technologies. Practical knowledge of Continual Service Improvement (CSI) methodologies. Vulnerability management and assessment. Intrusion detection and prevention analysis / frameworks. Solid exposure to cloud based applications security and provisioning. Experience in writing policy, process, and standard playbooks. Experience in SOC and SIEM platforms Excellent communications skills in framing and messaging issues of highly technical nature, into meaningful and relevant information for a varied audience. Excellent analytical skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects under tight guidelines. Experience with common Information security frameworks such as ISO, ITIL, and COBIT. Information security professional qualifications (CISMP, CISSM, SSCP, CAP..etc) ** Occasional travel to other sites may be required. This is 6 month contract assignment based in Central London. Rate will be circa £500 per day. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Senior MI Business Analyst/Project Manager Our Client is a bank based in the City and are looking to recruit a Senior MI Business Analyst with Project Management skills. You will have at least 6 to 10 years proven hands-on expertise. Focus of the role: · Help the organisation (Senior Management and SMEs) to review business and financial performance of the organisation based on data and facts, advance understanding of the business success factors, business results and risks. · Develop technical and business solutions for MI, enable effective data management and sourcing of the data for MI, reporting and project activities. · Interact with vendors, Project teams and Development team in London and other sites to align delivery of the MI and sourcing of the data across business functions and entities. Responsibilities: · Develop MI and Reports predominantly for the business functions and SMEs, based on their requirements and expressed needs. Interact with other information workers (in business and finance teams) to ensure the data produced by those are sync'ed and “tells same story”. · Ensure the overall strategy of the data management within the Bank, guard and rationalise development or new data sources for MI purposes, align business and technical understanding of the available data with the requirements. · Facilitate and lead enhancements of the available data sources that would assist the organisational performance and guide the organisation in effort to optimise and automate business processes to collect and use data for reporting and MI purposes. · Working with team members and Subject Matter Experts or SMEs on identifying, designing, building, and performing analytics to provide risks and controls insights to business partners & Internal Audit · Document business MI Solutions to ensure this knowledge is retained within the organisation, interact with operational and technology management regarding access, processing, reporting, and integrity of source systems and data repositories, to educate them on data available to in organisation, how the data could be used. · Influence the technical team and the business to ensure the technical environment address current and aligned with future business needs and organisational skills. Key Skills: · Technical o Advance SQL querying skills, ability to write complex SSRS formulas o In-depth knowledge of MS SQL Server and experience to deliver MI and reporting solutions using the entire spectrum of the MI solutions (SSIS, SSRS, Power BI) ideally on early versions (2013/2016) and assist the organisation to migrate to later versions. o Exposure and high-level understanding of the SSAS and MDX language (although the organisation currently does not use OLAP). o Good exposure to PowerBI and advance knowledge of DAX (query language) and data modelling using this tool. o Good working knowledge of Excel capability, use of the reporting purposes, and formulas; desired VBA skills to optimise the data presentation. o Ideally, working knowledge of Hyperion/Essbase. o Working knowledge of SharePoint and its use to manage the MI, automate MI and reporting workflow, information and report distribution. o Good working practice designing data collections by using Kimball methodology. · Non-technical: o Practical understanding of the Data Visualisation techniques and principles. o High-level understanding of the data management and its impact on organisation's bottom line. o Stakeholder management and interpersonal skills to understand the business requirements, link them to a business narrative and softly guide SME by delivering the requested MI. o Some understanding of the architectural principles, Agile methodology to engage users and deliver business solutions. o Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and narrative to business audience and non-technical teams. This is a Full Time Contract – duration is 12 months. Salary will be dependent upon experience and expertise – but will be in the range £60K - £75K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Enterprise Data Architect As the enterprise data architect, you will own the programme pipeline for developing our data architecture strategy, including translation of our goals and objectives into enriched data dashboards. You will define and direct SXSW London's target data architecture (inc. shared data environments, data model and standards) in support of our business strategy, ensuring that data is accurate, secure and accessible to meet the needs of senior executives and department heads. Responsibilities Accountable for the data architecture & design, including implementation of company-wide data models, incorporating relevant governance frameworks, and architectural standards. Develop architectural solutions resulting in a single source of truth data lake warehouse, utilising Power Bi with built-in AI design considerations. Lead the design and development of scalable data pipelines and solutions, which support our event operations across our customer journey and channels. Collaborate with stakeholders and external technology partners to promote consistent and value driven data usage. Communicate the value of data management, through workshops and proof of concepts in partnership with business and technology partners Develop data architecture governance and standards, regarding data models and capabilities, including ability to logically model marketing and financial data. Connect disparate sources to provide seamless data access. Define KPI and Metrics for data dashboard. Map existing data sources and identity data access points. Create dedicated stakeholder UAT group for continuous output assessment. Build an executive dashboard. Configure integration and workflows. Create automation and refresh schedules. Setup training and confidence workshops. Integrating ML and AI into dashboard reporting Required Deep knowledge of modern data architecture. Experience within Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Databricks). Strong understanding of ETL/ELT, API's and integration patterns. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement. 5years+ in data architecture or related fields. Deep understanding of Information Security, alongside privacy and compliance regulations. Proven experience in enterprise-scale data modelling. Expertise in metadata management. Excellent analytical, planning, organisational and technical skills along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience in translating complex technological requirements to an audience with minimal technical insight. This is a hybrid position based in the City of London. The position is a 6 month FTC role. The salary for this role will be circa £40K - £45K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Software Engineer with C# or Java and Azure Must have a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is required. Must have at least 4 to 6 years of progressively complex experience in a directly related area, during which both professional and technical capabilities have been clearly demonstrated. Coupled with at least 4 years of design and development. experience with various relevant Microsoft platforms, tools, technologies, patterns, and techniques related to Azure tools, integration, and data is required. Experience with industry/domains like pharmaceutical, finance, HR, sales, marketing, and manufacturing is highly preferred. Experience with healthcare industry regulations, data security and compliance standards (e.g. GDPR), and EDI standards (e.g. FHIR, HL7), etc. is very valuable. Developer certifications of Azure and/or Microsoft suite technologies is a big plus. Technical skills: In-depth knowledge and thorough experience in programming, configuring, and/or integrating using/with Azure integration tools like Data factory, LogicApps, Functions, API Management, Data catalog, WebApps, Integration service environment, configuring monitoring & diagnostics, etc., and connectivity & security configurations (certificates, encryptions, etc.). In-depth knowledge and experience with Azure data storage (SQL Server, Data lake, Synapse, etc.) & access tools, APIs, cloud connectivity, and ETL processes. Knowledge and some experience of MS Office/MS Office 365 suite, SharePoint Online, Power Apps, GitHub, MS Teams, etc. In-depth knowledge & experience using Visual Studio, with one of the programming languages: C#/Java/JavaScript/Python, and PowerShell. In-depth knowledge and thorough experience of using Serverless, SOAP, XML, REST, JSON, EDI, XSLT, Async/Sync, Request/Response, Service Bus, Publish/Subscribe, Batch/Real-time, Scheduling, Event triggers, etc. In-depth knowledge and development experience using MS SQL Server (SSIS, T-SQL, Stored procedures, Functions, Views, Queries, Datatype conversions, etc.). Thorough understanding of the fundamental architecture of the cloud and on-prem MSFT Suite (e.g. Share point) and Integration platforms architecture (e.g. BizTalk, MuleSoft, or similar), etc., and version control methods. Solid fundamentals and thorough understanding of exception handling principles and production/operational support solutions (alerts, dashboards, runbooks, etc.) Experience working with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline. Experience working with APIs, Postman/SOAPUI tools, MS D365, ServiceNow, Azure Analytics tools, Azure Data lake, Azure Synapse, Azure BYOD & Data verse, Informatica, BI tools, etc. is a big plus. General business skills: Clear communication to translate and explain business requirements to technology & vice-versa. Analytical & methodical mindset with a problem-solving attitude is extremely important for the success of this role. Clear, concise written, verbal, and presentation skills. Must be a team player who can earn a team's respect quickly. Ability to take initiative and be innovative. Ability to complete projects and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment. The role will be based in London and can be partly remote. The Client is based in Livingston NJ USA. Salary will be in the range £60K to £95K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Senior Azure Data Engineer Thatcham (Hybrid, Minimum 2 Days Per Week Onsite) Commutable from Reading, Basingstoke, Newbury, Andover and surrounding areas. Up to £67,000 + 10% Non-Contributory Pension + 29 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Hybrid Working + Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced Azure Developer with strong Python skills who wants full ownership of greenfield cloud projects, the opportunity to shape technical direction, and the chance to help upskill a growing team within an ambitious and rapidly expanding data division? This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and fast-growing data team within an established research organisation that is investing heavily in cloud technologies, analytics, and modern data platforms. Having expanded significantly in recent years, the division offers genuine opportunities for progression, continuous learning, and exposure to the latest technologies. As the organisation continues its transition towards a more data-driven future, you'll play a key role in delivering Azure-based solutions from concept through to deployment. You'll have the autonomy to take ownership of projects, influence technical decisions, and determine the best approach to delivering high-quality solutions. Alongside hands-on development, you'll act as a senior Azure specialist within the team, helping to raise technical capability and sharing knowledge with colleagues. This role would suit a self-starter who enjoys solving complex problems, communicating with stakeholders, and taking responsibility for the full project lifecycle. The Role: *End-to-end ownership of Azure cloud and data projects *Design and development of scalable Azure-based solutions *Building integrations, APIs, ETL processes and data pipelines *Working closely with stakeholders to deliver business-critical products *Supporting and mentoring colleagues on Azure best practice *Delivering greenfield projects using modern cloud technologies The Person: *Strong commercial Azure development experience *Excellent Python development skills *Experience delivering projects from design through to deployment *Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities *Self-motivated and comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy *Background in cloud, data engineering, or analytics environments Reference Number: BBBH279045 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Job Title: Data Engineer Location: Liverpool, UK Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm We are seeking a talented and experienced Data Engineer to join our innovative and collaborative Database and AI Team. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping our data strategy and driving business success. Your skills will contribute directly to our forward-thinking initiatives. At Acorn we value and prioritise innovation, teamwork, and continuous development. Key part of this role is to support our strategic data goals, ensuring system resilience and performance, and building secure, scalable database architectures. What you will be doing: Design and implement robust data ingestion pipelines for unstructured data using modern data engineering tools and frameworks. Develop and maintain scalable storage solutions (e.g., data lakes, NoSQL databases) optimized for unstructured data. Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to ensure data availability, quality, and usability. Apply data parsing, extraction, and transformation techniques (e.g., NLP, OCR, image/audio processing). Implement data governance, metadata management, and data cataloging for unstructured data assets. Monitor and optimize data workflows for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency. Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards. Share knowledge and mentor team members Stay ahead of the curve with the latest database technologies Experience of real time cloud streaming solutions What we are looking for: Essential Skills: Experience dealing with unstructured data including voice, chat, image Proven ability to manage secure, high-performance database environments Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills A passion for continuous learning and innovation Desirable skill: Databricks Azure Fabric Confluent/Apache Flink Knowledge Grow with Acorn At Acorn Insurance, we're proud of our Liverpool roots - and even prouder of how far we've come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement Benefits: A maximum of 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment to our colleague's: These aren't just words - they're the principles we live by. And we're proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: Mindful Employer - championing mental health and wellbeing Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities Menopause Friendly accredited - supporting every stage of life Armed Forces Covenant signatory - honouring those who serve Great Places to Work 2024/25 - fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture Best Place to Work for Development - proud to be investing in people's future Best Place to Work for Women - breaking down barriers to women's career progression A Few Things to Know Before You Apply: If your application is successful, we will commence relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check. Visa Requirements: Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You: We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cloud Data Engineer, Data Platform Engineer, Data Analytics Engineer, Data Solution Architect, Database Architect, Infrastructure Engineer may also be considered for this role.

Web Designer and Developer - Central London Our Client an international company is looking to recruit a Web Developer with at least 4 years experience. The Client would like to see at least 3-4 years of experience as a web developer, with specific experience creating, implementing, and sustaining responsive websites. You should be proficient in JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS/SCSS, Shopify (working with liquid files), and related technologies. Experience in AWS (Lambda, S3, API Gateway), Node/NPM, and with SQL and/or NoSQL databases is also desirable. ● A working knowledge of CMS implementation and server-side programming languages is required. ● Solid knowledge of performance improvement and optimization best practices. ● A strong sense of how to create and manage easy to use WP backend environments for our website admins. ● Established Shopify development experience, including custom themes, modifications to existing elements, and a fundamental understanding of Shopify Liquid template language and its API / Application ecosystem. ● Knowledge in data migration and synchronization between Shopify + WP instances. ● Deep understanding of web design, ecommerce solutions, development process, and third party applications (integrations with warehouses/distribution, ERPs, POS systems, etc.) ● Familiarity with A/B testing, SEO and data-driven practices. ● Familiarity with analytics tools such as Google Analytics, GTM. ● Familiarity with WCAG and ADA (Americans with Disabilities) accessibility best practices for web. ● Can work and stay well-organized between a variety of projects. ● Ability to work independently to solve technical problems, mitigate risk, make decisions, and communicate effectively under tight deadlines and challenging situations. ● Approach all projects with a positive attitude and a problem-solving perspective. This is an exciting new role - based in Central London. The salary for this role will be in the range £50K - £65K + Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Javascript Front End Developer – Central London JavaScript Engineer required to join a fast growing company and shape the future of payments cross-platform and cross-device? Evolving in an agile and collaborative environment, you will be part of a multidisciplinary and excellence-driven team and bring your solid native JavaScript skills and perspective to all projects that you're involved in. The role is uniquely positioned to be deeply involved in the entire product lifecycle, working side by side with Front-End & Back-End Developers, Architects and Designers towards a common goal: provide millions of online shoppers worldwide with the best possible payment experience. The ideal candidate must live and breathe agile and firmly believe in creating clean, testable code. Key Responsibilities Create intuitive, robust, and reusable user interfaces using Vanilla JS Build cross platform, cross browser, responsive HTML5 and CSS3 Engage in the entire product development cycle to understand business objectives and user goals, and ensure solutions offer true value to our customers Produce high quality solutions that will enhance or simplify existing processes Work with designers to promote brand and interface guidelines Encourage the use of best practices and workflows throughout the organization Contribute to team discussions and stand-ups Mentor Junior Team members Skills & Experience Excellent JavaScript (Vanilla) with code patterns Good knowledge of some JS frameworks (e.g. Angular, Backbone) Complete understanding of the full web stack Solid knowledge of CSS pre-processors (SASS, LESS) and HTML5 Knowledge of some server side languages (e.g. PHP, NodeJS) Knowledge of some client / server testing framework (e.g. Mocha, Jasmine, JUnit) Bilingual English and JavaScript Salary will be in the range £40K to £60K Per Annum. Please send your CV to us in Word format.

Big Data Scientist - Expert – Manchester Our Client an international organisation is looking to recruit a Big Data Expert with 7 to 10 years expertise as a Big Data Scientist. You will have Natural Language Processing (NLP) knowledge and experience and understand and analyse large data sets to discover new insights. Working in a multi-disciplinary team within a highly technical and complex environment. Well versed in scalable data mining and machine learning techniques (using computers to improve as well as develop algorithms)Kernel Methods, Deep Learning, Statistical Relational Learning, Ensemble Methods Model using advanced statistical/ mathematical models, predict and segment data to hypothesize/ evolve uses cases to monetize data and generate other business value. Translate business needs to technical requirements and implementation. Experience of Big Data technologies/Big Data Analytics. C++, Java, Python, Shell Script R, Matlab, SAS Enterprise Miner Elastic search and understanding of Hadoop ecosystem Experience working with large data sets, experience working with distributed computing tools like Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, Pig etc. Advanced use of Excel spread sheets for analytical purposes An MSc or PhD in Data Science or an analytical subject (Physics, Mathematics, Computing) or other quantitative discipline would be handy. The position is based close to Manchester. The salary for this Big Data Scientist position will be circa £75K - £85K plus benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with salary and availability details.

Big Data Scientist – Docklands London Our Client an international organisation is looking to recruit a Big Data Expert with 2 to 5 years expertise as a Big Data Scientist. You will have Natural Language Processing (NLP) knowledge and experience and understand and analyse large data sets to discover new insights. Working in a multi-disciplinary team within a highly technical and complex environment. Well versed in scalable data mining and machine learning techniques (using computers to improve as well as develop algorithms)Kernel Methods, Deep Learning, Statistical Relational Learning, Ensemble Methods Model using advanced statistical/ mathematical models, predict and segment data to hypothesize/ evolve uses cases to monetize data and generate other business value. Translate business needs to technical requirements and implementation. Experience of Big Data technologies/Big Data Analytics. C++, Java, Python, Shell Script R, Matlab, SAS Enterprise Miner Elastic search and understanding of Hadoop ecosystem Experience working with large data sets, experience working with distributed computing tools like Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, Pig etc. Advanced use of Excel spread sheets for analytical purposes An MSc or PhD in Data Science or an analytical subject (Physics, Mathematics, Computing) or other quantitative discipline would be handy. The position is based in the Docklands London. This is a 3 to 6 month contract assignment. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with daily rate and availability details.