Enterprise Architect – Client Channels & Digital Banking

• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to understand functional requirements and propose effective solution options.
• Design solution approaches for client‑facing digital channels, including portals, APIs, and integration flows.
• Ensure solution alignment across core CIB domains, including:
  • Markets & Trading
  • Payments
  • Trade Finance
• Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), integration models, and supporting architecture documentation.
• Clearly communicate solution decisions and architectural rationale to global, cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with established standards across:
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • API and integration governance
  • Security protocols and controls
• Support delivery teams through the solution lifecycle, ensuring consistent alignment with Enterprise Architecture and Client Centricity strategy.
• Engage with global stakeholders to support solution alignment across regions and domains.

• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect within a Corporate & Investment Banking environment.
• Strong functional knowledge of Markets & Trading, with the ability to translate business needs into clear solution options.
• Demonstrated experience producing HLDs, integration models, and architecture documentation.
• Solid understanding of:
  • Identity & Access Management standards
  • API management and integration patterns
  • Security frameworks
• Experience working across multiple teams and collaborating with global stakeholders.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken).
• Relevant architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF) or CIB‑related accreditations.
• Experience with client onboarding and KYC processes is a strong advantage.

Enterprise Architect – Client Channels & Digital Banking
3 days on-site / 2 days remote in Madrid
Freelance / B2B Contract Type 
Rate up to €750/day

Role Overview

We are looking for an Enterprise Architect with strong experience in client channels and digital banking to define and govern the target architecture for client-facing channels within Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB).
You will be responsible for setting the target state, principles, and roadmap for digital and assisted channels, ensuring alignment across domains such as Markets & Trading, Payments, Cash Management, Trade Finance and Client Onboarding/KYC, in line with Group/CTO standards.

Main Responsibilities

• Define target architecture & standards for client-facing channels across CIB (digital and assisted).

• Ensure cross-domain and cross-regional alignment, working closely with Markets, Transaction Banking and Client Services.

• Review initiatives to ensure architectural fit, compliance with architecture principles and Client Centricity strategy.

• Represent the domain in architecture and governance forums, ensuring adherence to Group/CTO policies and guidelines.

• Drive adoption of shared capabilities, including:

  • Identity and access management

  • Security frameworks

  • API gateway and API management

  • UX frameworks and design standards

  • Data and service integration

• Provide architectural leadership to global and regional teams, supporting consistent implementation of the target architecture.

• Communicate architecture and strategy clearly to senior business and technology stakeholders in English and Spanish.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect in complex, international environments.

• Strong background in client-facing channels (digital channels, online portals, front-office tools) within financial services, ideally CIB.

• Experience working across several domains, such as:

  • Markets & Trading

  • Payments & Cash Management

  • Trade Finance

  • Client Onboarding / KYC

• Solid understanding of architecture governance, standards and reference architectures.

• Experience with:

  • API management, integration patterns and microservices

  • Security and identity/access management for client channels

  • Modern architecture methodologies and frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, similar).

• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to align multiple regions and domains.

• Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish (written and spoken).

• Demonstrable leadership in driving strategic architecture initiatives.

Senior Developer (Front Office - Rust/.Net)
London, Hybrid, £100,000k base + benefits

Target Profile

You will enjoy this role if:

• You are innovative and enjoy working on cutting‑edge technology.

• You like full end‑to‑end application development, from requirements gathering to production support.

• You are eager to expand your knowledge across both technical and domain‑specific areas.

• You thrive in a flat, collaborative, informal working environment.

• You are flexible and comfortable participating in a rotating on‑call schedule to support global operations.

Role Overview

As a Senior Developer, you will:

• Maintain and enhance internal applications and user interfaces using modern programming languages and frameworks. (Rust/.NET)

• Work as part of an international team in an agile, autonomous environment.

• Collaborate with senior team members to explore new technologies and best practices, contributing to the evolution of the system’s capabilities.

• Provide production support when required.

• Mentor and guide other team members.

Required Skill Set

You should get in touch if:

• You have 4+ years of relevant development experience and are comfortable working in a Linux environment.

• You hold a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• You have an interest in complex systems and emerging technologies.

• You take ownership of reliability, scalability, and maintainability.

• You enjoy analysing and solving complex problems with clear, elegant solutions.

• You have exposure to multithreading, modern web protocols (e.g., REST, WebSockets), or high‑throughput/low‑latency system design.

• You have experience mentoring and guiding teammates.

Inside IR35 | Contract | 3 Days Onsite (King's Cross, London)
Day Rate: Flexible (DOE)
Pharma / Biotech / Life Sciences / Bioinformatics

To be eligible for the role, you must have a valid working visa (e.g., ILR, British citizenship, EU passport).

A global IT consultancy is seeking a highly skilled AI/ML Engineer to help transform research‑driven machine‑learning prototypes into scalable, production‑ready platforms.

This role sits at the intersection of ML engineering, scientific computing, and cloud infrastructure, supporting advanced R&D, drug discovery, and biological data analysis.

Non‑Negotiable Requirement
You must have real, professional experience in pharma, biotech, life sciences, or bioinformatics, due to the close integration with scientific research.

Role Overview
You will work alongside data scientists, computational biologists, and engineering teams to build reliable ML workflows, automate experimentation, and improve overall MLOps maturity.

This is an Inside IR35 contract requiring 3 days onsite each week in London – King’s Cross.

The day rate is fully flexible depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert notebook‑based scientific experiments into production‑ready ML pipelines

• Containerise, optimise, and deploy ML/LLM models

• Work with complex scientific datasets (omics, assay, imaging, molecular, clinical, etc.)

• Build automated ML workflows including training, evaluation, and monitoring

• Implement MLOps best practices: CI/CD, model versioning, reproducibility, scalable orchestration

• Collaborate with domain scientists to raise engineering standards

• Contribute to core scientific AI platforms and internal ML tooling

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong production‑level Python for ML engineering

• Experience with modern ML tooling (Databricks, Ray, Kubernetes, MLflow, ClearML, Weights & Biases)

• Hands‑on deployment experience on AWS and Azure (SageMaker, EKS, AML, AKS)

• Proven experience working with large‑scale scientific datasets common in pharma/biotech environments

• Practical experience with LLMs, generative AI, or modern deep learning architectures

• Strong engineering fundamentals: CI/CD, Git, testing, IaC, containers

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Experience with HPC or GPU‑accelerated ML workloads

• Familiarity with scientific libraries such as BioPython, RDKit, Scanpy

• Exposure to regulatory or compliance aspects of drug discovery or clinical research

• Prior experience supporting scientific teams in R&D settings

Ideal Candidate

• A hybrid ML engineer who bridges scientific research and production

• Strong communicator, comfortable partnering with scientific stakeholders

• Proactive, organised, and effective in large‑scale enterprise R&D environments

• Contract – Outside IR35
• Up to £400/day (DOE)
• Remote (UK) with 1 day per week in the London or Leeds office
• PropTech / Real Estate, B2B SaaS

• Lead product design for a responsive CRM used by estate agents and a new consumer‑facing product
• Own the full end‑to‑end design process: discovery, user flows, wireframes, high‑fidelity Figma prototypes, user testing, and hand‑off
• Translate user and business needs into intuitive product experiences across both B2B and B2C contexts
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams in an agile environment

• Strong Figma experience (prototyping essential)
• Proven background in B2B SaaS product design
• If you have agency experience, you must also have recent hands‑on B2B SaaS work
• Experience across the full product design lifecycle
• At least 7 years' product design experience, including 2+ years in an in‑house product team
• Comfortable collaborating with cross‑functional teams

• Experience creating B2B tools (CRM, dashboards, workflow tools)
• Experience with Generative or Agentic AI in design workflows
• Background in real estate or other complex, data‑heavy product areas

• A copy of your CV
• A portfolio link showing relevant B2B SaaS product work

Software Engineer in Test – Dublin, Ireland

About the Client

We are hiring on behalf of a leading financial services organisation seeking an experienced Software Engineer in Test to join their engineering team. This role focuses on building high‑quality automation frameworks, improving delivery effectiveness, and contributing to a strong engineering and quality culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation frameworks for Agile software development.

• Contribute to continuous integration and continuous testing processes.

• Conduct technical design discussions ensuring best engineering practices, code quality, and application stability.

• Recommend and influence decisions regarding suitable automation frameworks.

• Collaborate with engineers and architects to maintain database integrity and stable test environments.

• Develop and implement improved processes, methods, and tools to enhance software delivery effectiveness.

• Participate in all Agile ceremonies, including elaboration and planning.

• Analyse and report on test results and contribute to release readiness.

• Provide technical leadership and oversight to ensure persistent quality across development projects.

• Mentor team members and promote quality engineering behaviours and practices.

Ideal Profile

• 6+ years of Software Quality Engineering experience.

• Proven experience with test automation tools and designing/building automation frameworks.

• Strong experience with continuous integration and automated deployment tools.

• Extensive experience in:

  • Java, Python, and JavaScript (coding/scripting).

  • Test automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Protractor, Cucumber, and Karate.

  • Relational databases including MySQL and Oracle.

  • Cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to contribute effectively within engineering teams.

• Knowledge of secure coding standards and best practices.

Additional Expertise

• Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.

• Familiarity with containerisation tools (Docker, Kubernetes) and databases.

• Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, or willingness to learn cloud‑native data stores.

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to debug complex issues.

• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Proactive, collaborative mindset with a willingness to mentor team members.

Highlights

• Rate: Up to €450 per day.

• Hybrid Model: 3 weeks remote, 1 week onsite in Dublin per month.

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge, mission‑critical projects in a fast‑paced enterprise environment.

• Collaborative, learning‑oriented culture with strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

• Design and develop conceptual, logical and physical data models supporting operational and analytical requirements.
• Build and maintain electrical models supporting physical transmission and distribution networks.
• Develop database models for EMS and ADMS environments.
• Work with Display Builder and Electrical Single Line Diagram (SLD) tooling.
• Perform data profiling and identify data-quality improvements.
• Apply modelling best practices including normalisation/denormalisation, indexing strategies, and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and operational teams to translate business needs into scalable models.
• Mentor junior members and contribute to data architecture decisions.

• 5+ years of Electrical Network database modelling experience.
• Experience in modelling Electrical Transmission and Distribution networks.
• Experience building data models for EMS/DNS/ADMS applications (minimum 2 years).
• Strong hands-on experience with SQL and databases such as Oracle (v19+).
• Experience working with Display Builder and Single Line Diagram (SLD) tools.
• Strong understanding of power grid systems (Grid Utilities required — Electricity, not Water).
• Ability to work within mission‑critical or regulated environments.

• Oracle 19c+
• SQL (advanced level)
• Exposure to EMS/ADMS/DNS applications
• Data modelling tools (e.g., Erwin, InfoSphere, etc.)
• Understanding of Transmission & Distribution operations

• Salary is flexible, contract options considered, and roles will be inside IR35 for contracting.
• All candidates must come from Grid / Electrical Utilities backgrounds

• Develop and maintain interfaces, adapters, and integration services across EMS, DMS, SCADA, and other real‑time systems.
• Work with Apache technologies including Geronimo, Tomcat, Camel, ServiceMix, Axis/Axis2.
• Build integrations using ESB/IBUS platforms such as Tibco and WebSphere.
• Implement automation and custom scripting using Java, C++, C, and KSH.
• Ensure integrations run reliably across Linux and Windows environments.
• Support full testing cycles: interface testing, test scripting, FAT/SAT, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Partner with EMS/DMS/SCADA engineering teams to maintain reliable data flows supporting grid operations.

• Strong recent experience in Java and C++.
• Hands-on experience with Apache stack (Geronimo, Tomcat, Camel, ServiceMix, Axis).
• Integration experience with Tibco, WebSphere, or similar ESB/IBUS tools.
• Additional scripting/coding in C and KSH.
• Proficiency with SQL and/or Oracle databases.
• Background working with EMS, DMS, or SCADA systems in transmission or distribution.
• Experience specifically in Power Grid Utilities (not water utilities).
• Comfortable working across Linux and Windows operating environments.
• Ability to contribute within mission‑critical, regulated, real‑time systems.

• Permanent and contract options (contract roles inside IR35).
• Candidates can be based in any NATO country.

Java eTrading Developer (Director-level) – Rates & Credit

Location: London

Salary: £150,000 base + bonus + benefits

Working Pattern: Hybrid (3–4 days per week onsite)

Team: Small, highly technical group

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced eTrading Developer to join a specialised team responsible for building and enhancing electronic trading systems for Rates Derivatives and Cash desks. This role involves working closely with front office traders, quants, and sales teams to deliver high-performance, low-latency solutions that support real-time trading and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain real-time trading systems for front office operations.

• Implement low-latency solutions for market data processing and order management.

• Develop APIs and integration layers with upstream/downstream systems, including Bloomberg, Tradeweb, and internal platforms.

• Ensure system scalability, reliability, and performance for high-volume trading activities.

• Collaborate directly with traders and quants to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Participate in production support rotation and resolve critical trading system issues.

• Mentor junior developers and contribute to architectural decisions.

What We’re Looking For

• 8–12 years of software development experience, with at least 5 years in front-office electronic trading systems.

• Strong expertise in Java (C++ or C# experience is a plus).

• Background in capital markets, ideally with fixed income products (Rates & Credit).

• Experience with low-latency systems, distributed architectures, and messaging middleware (Kafka, Solace, TIBCO).

• Understanding of FIX protocol and order management systems.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Python for automation and data analysis.

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Familiarity with electronic trading platforms and algorithmic trading systems.

• Understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £150,000 base + bonus + benefits

• Hybrid working model: 3–4 days per week onsite.

• 27 days’ annual leave.

• Non-contributory pension.

• Wellbeing benefits, including Virtual GP and Mental Health support.

• Clear progression opportunities and a collaborative culture.  

Director - eFX Engineering Lead
London (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Front Office Technology
£170k-£200k base + bonus + benefits

A leading financial institution is seeking a highly experienced Director-level eFX Engineering Lead to drive the development of next-generation, low-latency electronic FX trading technology. This is a hands-on leadership position working closely with global technology teams as well as Traders and Sales in the London Front Office.

Role Overview
You will take ownership of the engineering and delivery of high-performance eFX systems, ensuring reliability, scalability and low-latency execution across a range of trading workflows. You will also influence technical strategy, contribute to architectural decisions and act as a key partner to the Front Office FX desk.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and build of low-latency, high-performance eFX trading components, including;

• Real Time pricing

• Risk

• Price distribution

• Algo execution

• Electronic trading workflows

• Work directly with Traders and Sales to gather and interpret requirements.

• Take a hands-on engineering role while guiding and mentoring other developers.

• Contribute to the evaluation and adoption of new technologies.

• Deliver using agile methodologies while adhering to documentation, testing and change control standards.

• Provide production support, including incident and problem management when required.

Required Experience

• Significant Front Office development experience in FX/eFX.

• Strong programming expertise in C++, Java or Rust.

• Experience in C# or Python may be considered but is less aligned with the core stack.

Deep understanding of:

• Distributed, Real Time trading systems

• Multi-threaded, high-performance development

• Market data, liquidity aggregation and order entry gateway development

• API development and connectivity to trading platforms

• Strong command of SQL/NoSQL databases, Scripting, CI/CD, and automated testing.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with traders, sales teams and senior stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.

Working Model and Compensation

• Hybrid model: typically three days onsite, occasionally four based on business needs.

• Base salary in the region of £170k-£200k, with bonus and benefits.

  Software Engineer in Test - Dublin, Ireland

About Our Client

We are hiring on behalf of a leading enterprise technology organisation seeking an experienced Software Engineer in Test to join their Enterprise Customer Contact Centre (EC3) team in Dublin. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex systems in an Agile environment, leveraging modern technologies and best practices to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automated testing frameworks for REST APIs and front-end applications.
• Develop reliable and reusable DevOps code for applications.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance (e.g., Jenkins Core).
• Troubleshoot complex data issues across the technology stack.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure testability of designs.
• Promote best practices in software testing and automation.

Ideal Profile

• 6–9 years in software engineering and testing.
• Proficient in Java, SQL, JavaScript, REST API development and testing.
• CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins or similar).
• Test automation tools/frameworks (e.g., RestAssured, Cucumber Java BDD, JUnit, Jasmine, Jest).

Additional Expertise:

• Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Familiarity with containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes) and NoSQL databases 
• Cloud experience (Azure/AWS) or willingness to learn DynamoDB.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Highlights

• Up to €450 per day.
• Hybrid – 3 weeks remote, 1 week onsite in Dublin.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team culture with a focus on innovation and continuous learning.  

DevOps Engineer – Financial Services | Cryptocurrency Trading

Location: Remote (UK-based)
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Package: Highly competitive + 25% annual bonus + flexibility for exceptional profiles

About Our Client

We are hiring on behalf of a leading crypto trading firm that is building a world-class trading platform, executing orders across 10+ exchanges and dozens of tokens. Their team includes top talent from Facebook, Google, and elite universities like Berkeley, Caltech, ETH, and MIT. If you’re passionate about solving complex challenges and want to see your impact instantly, this is the role for you.

Why This Role?

The DevOps team is critical to the firm’s success, going beyond traditional DevOps to deliver ultra-fast, resilient infrastructure and a superior developer experience. You’ll work on optimising AWS environments, reducing latency, and building robust systems across regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimise and scale AWS infrastructure.

• Reduce latency between distributed components.

• Build resilient, multi-region infrastructure.

• Collaborate closely with top-tier engineers to enable lightning-fast deployments.

Ideal Profile

• 10+ years in DevOps, SRE or infrastructure roles.

• Strong coding background with Terraform and Ansible.

• Kubernetes, Docker, troubleshooting, profiling, and basic networking.

• AWS or other clouds.

• Ownership, problem-solving, and a collaborative spirit.

• Interest or background in crypto trading industry.

What’s on Offer

• Above-market salary + performance bonuses (paid twice yearly).

• Annual Bonus up to 25%.

• Convert part of your salary into company equity.

• Opportunity to invest in the firm’s flagship fund (50%+ annualised returns since 2017).

• 25 vacation days + 12 public holidays

• Mental health support, education & sports budget, parental leave, and more.

• Manchester (Hybrid – 3 days in office)
• £110,000 + 8% annual bonus + equity options
• Must be eligible for NPPV3 clearance (UK residency typically 3+ years) - please apply only if you meet this criterion

• Own backend development across Java, SQL, AWS stack
• Design and enhance interfaces, frameworks, and infrastructure pipelines
• Deliver API integrations and solve scaling challenges
• Tackle brownfield development and legacy plumbing while driving modernisation
• Collaborate with US-based leadership and UK peers to ensure platform scalability

• 8+ years’ experience in software engineering, ideally in SaaS or large-scale environments
• Strong Java backend expertise; SQL and AWS proficiency
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools like Cursor, Claude Code or similar
• Experience with scaling systems and solving growth-related problems
• Familiarity with Agile delivery and impact-driven development
• React knowledge is a plus (not essential)
• Ability to articulate impact and outcomes in your work

• Detailed security questionnaire
• Criminal record checks (spent & unspent)
• Credit and financial history checks
• MI5 records checks
• UK residency (typically 3+ years; often combined with SC requiring 5 years)

Solution Architect | Edinburgh | Hybrid | Permanent role

Are you passionate about driving enterprise planning transformations and delivering innovative solutions?

We’re looking for a Solution Architect to help shape strategies that empower businesses to make smarter, faster decisions through connected planning.

What You’ll Do

• Act as a trusted advisor to CFOs, COOs, CIOs, and senior executives.
• Lead complex Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) projects across Finance, Supply Chain, and Sales domains.
• Design and deliver planning solutions, including model architecture, integration, and analytics.
• Develop dashboards and visualisations to drive actionable insights.
• Facilitate client workshops, manage delivery teams, and ensure successful implementations.
• Support business development and mentor junior team members.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in solution architecture for planning platforms (EPM, FP&A, or similar).
• Strong understanding of financial and operational planning processes.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with Anaplan or similar platforms (Oracle Hyperion, SAP Analytics Cloud, IBM Planning Analytics or similar).
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and cloud-based architectures.
• Familiarity with data integration and visualisation tools.

• Enforce Software Governance and implement SAM best practices.
• Review and interpret EULAs and software contracts, working closely with Legal and Procurement.
• Manage and maintain software licence entitlements and ensure contract compliance.
• Produce Effective License Positions (ELPs) for Tier 1 vendors (Oracle or IBM advantageous).
• Support both BAU activities and project-based requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to drive compliance and cost optimisation.
• Contribute to CMDB development and maintain accurate asset records.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in Software Asset Management and licensing compliance.
• Ability to work with virtualised environments and complex infrastructures.
• Skilled in relationship management and confident in presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Familiarity with SAM tools (Certero, Flexera, Snow) is desirable.
• Ideally, 4-6 years of experience within the financial services industry 

Our financial services client is working on something fresh in the digital asset space, a greenfield project that’s focused on innovation and impact in the blockchain domain. You’ll be designing and delivering secure, scalable solutions from the ground up. It’s a hands-on role in a fast-moving environment where your ideas will help shape both the product and the tech stack. If you value ownership and enjoy working with curious, collaborative people, this could be a great fit.

What You’ll Do

• Build large-scale, secure applications that can handle serious traffic.

• Architect cloud-native solutions on AWS using microservices, APIs, and containers.

• Work across the stack with Python, Rust, TypeScript or Go, plus frameworks like Next.js, Django, and React.

• Design and optimise data systems, think relational DBs, ORMs, and analytics tools like Elasticsearch or Snowflake.

• Partner with product and design teams to turn ideas into reality.

• Drive agile practices, rapid prototyping, and smooth CI/CD pipelines.

• Mentor engineers and keep technical standards high.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years building and scaling production-grade software.

• 5+ years designing cloud-native apps on AWS.

• Strong experience with data modelling, ORMs, and distributed systems.

• Proficiency in modern languages (Python, Rust, Go or TypeScript) and full-stack development.

• Ability to lead technical discussions and influence architecture decisions.

• Comfortable in fast-moving environments with shifting priorities.

• Bonus if you’re curious about DeFi and blockchain (not a dealbreaker).

• Bonus for candidates with a "start-up mindset"

• Degree in CS or Engineering is nice to have, but not essential.

Details

• 70,000€ + 15% bonus

• Dublin

• Hybrid (3 weeks remote / 1 week on-site)

• Only candidates with Stamp 4, Irish or EU citizenship can be considered

We are seeking a Senior QA Engineer to join a leading global financial technology organisation. In this role, you’ll be a key player in embedding quality throughout the software development lifecycle. You will lead and execute comprehensive testing strategies across product releases, including system integration, user acceptance, and functional testing.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement robust test plans and automation strategies.

• Perform GUI testing, risk analysis, test estimation, and feature sizing.

• Ensure comprehensive test coverage across multiple layers of the technology stack.

• Collaborate with global Agile teams to improve release velocity and production health.

• Mentor junior associates and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years in Quality Engineering.

• Strong experience with Java/JavaScript and Java-based testing frameworks.

• Proficiency in RDBMS, REST API, and tools like SQL and Postman.

• Hands-on experience with Cucumber/Gherkin, Cypress, and automation frameworks.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Git.

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and defect tracking tools (Jira, Xray).

• Financial services experience is a plus.

Details

• Dublin

• 425€/day

• 6-month contract

• Hybrid working model

If you're a Senior Software Quality Engineer looking for a contract where you can focus on backend testing and automation across distributed systems, this opportunity with a leading financial services client in Dublin might be a great fit.

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience with Java-based test automation (Junit, Cucumber)
• API testing using REST Assured or Karate
• Solid understanding of SQL for data validation and test data creation
• Experience with Swagger, JSON, and Web Services
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Git
• Proven ability to work independently in Agile squads
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to quality

Nice to have

• Experience with BDD practices and test management tools like Jira X-Ray
• Ability to contribute to test design and automation strategy
• Familiarity with distributed application testing across multiple layers

Details

• Dublin, Ireland
• 11-month rolling contract with strong potential for extension
• Up to €420/day
• Hybrid – typically 3 weeks remote, 1 week onsite in Dublin
• Candidates must hold Stamp 4, Irish, or EU citizenship
• Must be based in or able to commute to Dublin

• Strong API testing experience using Karate, SoapUI, or REST Assured
• Solid Java programming skills (TypeScript is a plus)
• Proficiency in SQL for data validation and backend test automation
• Familiarity with Spring Boot, RESTful services, and Angular or other JS frameworks
• UI testing experience with Selenium, Cucumber, or similar frameworks
• Experience with CI/CD tools and Agile methodologies
• Exposure to AWS or other cloud platforms
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently

Nice to have

• Experience with BDD practices and tools like TestNG
• Ability to contribute to mid-tier development
• Familiarity with Storybook or similar component libraries

Details

• Galway, Ireland
• 11-month rolling contract with strong potential for extension
• Hybrid model – 1 week per month onsite (“connect week”)
• Family-friendly flexibility for Galway-based or commuting candidates
• Car ownership is a plus

If you're a Senior Software Engineer in Test looking for a contract where you can work across front-end testing in a modern tech environment, this opportunity with a leading financial services client might be a great fit.

What we’re looking for

• UI testing experience with Selenium, Cypress or Playwright
• API testing using Karate (similar to REST Assured) or REST Assured, preferably 
• Solid understanding of SQL – not as a developer, but with strong query and data validation skills
• Programming experience in TypeScript is preferred, but Java is also important
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks like Cucumber, TestNG, SoapUI
• Exposure to Agile methodologies and CI/CD tools like Jenkins and AWS
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently

Nice to have

• Experience with Spring Boot, Angular, Storybook
• Understanding of BDD practices
• Ability to contribute minor features in mid-tier or UI

Details

• Galway, Ireland
• 11-month rolling contract with strong potential for extension 
• Hybrid working model - "connect week" (3 weeks remote / 1 week on-site)
• Flexibility for candidates with families in Galway or those commuting
• Car ownership is a plus

Technical Business Analyst – Regulatory Reporting IT (VP Level)

Permanent | London | £95,000 base (flexible for the right candidate)

A leading financial services company is seeking a Technical Business Analyst to join their Regulatory Reporting IT team. The role focuses on delivering IT solutions for Capital Pillar 1 and Credential Reporting within the regulatory reporting function.

The role requires a specific blend of technical proficiency and domain expertise.  Candidates must demonstrate hands-on experience within the regulatory reporting function, particularly in relation to Capital Pillar 1, along with strong SQL capabilities and a solid understanding of database design.

Key Requirements

Essential Technical Skills

• Proficient in SQL, including writing complex queries and performing data analysis
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and relational database design
• Ability to collaborate with developers and architects to define and deliver technical solutions

Domain Experience

• Direct experience in UK/EU Pillar 1 Prudential Regulatory Reporting (e.g. COREP Own Funds, Leverage Ratio, Large Exposures, FRTB, Bank of England Statistical Reporting)
• Familiarity with trading book asset classes such as interest rate derivatives, SFTs, bonds, credit derivatives, and equities
• Experience working within a Regulatory Reporting department or closely aligned IT function

Additional Information

• 2 days per week onsite in London
• Permanent role
• No sponsorship available – candidates must be based in UK and have Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), British or EU citizenship

Role: Power System Application Engineer – DTS
Location: UK

Your Profile
Essential skills/knowledge/experience:
· Solid experience in Power system applications (Generation) e.g., Automatic Generation Control (AGC), Load Frequency Control, Load Forecasting, Economic Dispatch, Power Flow, State Estimator, Contingency analysis, and Operator Training Simulator (OTS).
· Hands-on expertise preferably on GE PowerOn Reliance (XA21) and/or AEMS/GDC Platform Software, as well as EMS of any equivalent platforms from Siemens, OSI, ABB, Schneider etc.
· Proficient in both Linux and Windows operating environments.
· Strong understanding of communication protocols: IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, Modbus, ICCP, and OPC.
· Previous experience of working with relational databases such as Oracle and SQL Server.
· Experience in programming languages for system integration or scripting, such as C, C++, PERL, or similar.
· Knowledge of SQL, shell scripting, and ability to read and interpret logs and debug files.
· Experience in picking up and installing fixes on live customer systems.
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills

Senior Data Engineer (Contract) | Azure & Databricks

On behalf of our client, we’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join a growing data team (currently three members plus a lead) and play a key role in strengthening the group’s engineering capability. The role involves migrating and connecting data platforms, integrating systems, cleaning and documenting old data, and helping design the new architecture.

This is an opportunity to get involved early in the platform’s development, close to Greenfield, and help establish engineering standards and best practices that will support long-term scalability. The environment is primarily Databricks-based, with legacy data quality posing some interesting challenges that the team is keen to resolve properly this time around.

What you’ll be doing:

• Building and optimising ETL/ELT pipelines with Databricks & Apache Spark
• Designing scalable solutions using Azure Data Factory, Synapse & Data Lake
• Implementing Delta Lake with ACID transactions and schema enforcement
• Automating testing and CI/CD with Azure DevOps & Terraform
• Driving data governance with Azure Purview & Unity Catalog
• Developing real-time data solutions with Event Hubs & Structured Streaming
• Managing infrastructure as code and optimising cloud costs
• Working closely with engineers, QA, Product Owner, and stakeholders

What we’re looking for:

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure & Databricks
• Proficiency in Python, Spark SQL, and Terraform
• Solid understanding of data governance and real-time processing
• Great communication skills and a collaborative mindset

£600/day - outside IR35 | Hybrid | Contract |

If this sounds like a good fit, feel free to reach out or share it with someone who might be interested

PSA Engineer – Distribution | ADMS, SCADA, OMS | UK-Wide | Hybrid

• UK-wide (nearest office, 2 days/week onsite)
• Permanent
• £70–85k (flexible)
• Must have UK citizenship or ILR – no sponsorship available

You’ll bring:

• Hands-on experience with ADMS platforms including DMS, OMS, SCADA, and DER
• Strong technical background in C/C++/C#, Oracle SQL, Linux, and Python
• Familiarity with Distribution Power Flow (DPF), Volt Var Control (IVVC), and FLISR/FDIR
• Experience with system replication, FAT/SAT testing, and defect analysis
• Knowledge of Transmission and Distribution grids, CIM modeling, and remote diagnostics

What you’ll do:

• Design, implement, and optimize ADMS solutions to meet operational goals
• Lead deployments and upgrades of ADMS systems with minimal disruption
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across SCADA, OMS, and DMS applications
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to ensure system performance
• Support model migration, CIM transformation, and advanced power systems development

Nice to have:

• Exposure to Jasper Reports, Cassandra, Docker, Jenkins
• Understanding of NERC CIP standards, TCP/IP protocols, and network troubleshooting
• Experience working with Electric Utilities or System Operators
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

PSA Engineer – Transmission | EMS, XA21, SCADA | UK-Wide | Hybrid

• UK-wide (nearest office, 2 days/week onsite)
• Permanent
• £70–85k (flexible depending on experience)
• Must have UK citizenship or ILR – no sponsorship available

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience with Electric Transmission EMS and SCADA implementation
• Hands-on expertise in XA21 EMS/SCADA or equivalent platforms (Siemens, OSI, ABB, Schneider)
• Strong understanding of Electric SCADA applications, Power DMS/TMS
• Solid background in data modelling and system integration
• Familiarity with Independent System Operators (ISOs) or Transmission System Operators (TSOs)

What you’ll do:

• Lead development and delivery of Power Systems Application software
• Collaborate with utility clients to define and implement functional specs
• Design, code, test, and integrate EMS/SCADA solutions
• Optimise applications for performance and reliability
• Support project/product commitments across transmission systemsć

Nice to have:

• EMS domain knowledge with exposure to SQL/PLSQL
• Experience with test management and automated testing frameworks
• Understanding of application tuning and performance optimisation
• Prior involvement in functional software specification and delivery for utilities

PSA Engineer – SCADA | Reliance XA21, EMS, DMS | UK-Wide | Hybrid

• UK-wide (nearest office, 2 days/week onsite)
• Permanent
• £70–85k (flexible)
• Must have UK citizenship or ILR – no sponsorship available

You’ll bring:

• Hands-on experience with Electric SCADA applications, Power DMS, or TMS
• Strong understanding of EMS/SCADA systems, ideally GE Reliance (XA21) or equivalents (Siemens, OSI, ABB, Schneider)
• Experience in data modelling and system integration
• Familiarity with SQL/PLSQL, test management, and automated testing
• Background working with Electric Utilities, ISOs, or TSOs

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with utility clients to define and implement functional specs
• Design, code, test, and integrate EMS/SCADA solutions
• Support delivery of advanced Power Systems Application software
• Ensure performance, reliability, and alignment with project goals

Nice to have:

• EMS domain expertise and exposure to application tuning
• Experience collaborating on functional software specifications
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Equity Derivative Quant Developer - Python | Contract | London 

We're looking for an Equity Derivatives Quant Developer to join a team that’s building a system responsible for managing risk for traders, both intraday and end-of-day, for structured equity products.

• London (Canary Wharf)
• 6-month contract - Inside IR35
• Hybrid - 2 days/week onsite

You'll bring:

• 15+ years' experience as a Quant Developer in quantitative finance or trading environments
• Strong Python (10+ years), ideally with Visual Studio
• Solid C++ experience (5+ years)
• Background in mathematical finance, science, or mathematics from a top-tier university
• Familiarity with pricing models, CI/CD pipelines, and multi-component architectures
• Experience with distributed computing and serialisation techniques

What you'll do:

• Design and implement pricing and market data pipelines
• Support pre- and post-trade product representations
• Collaborate with Quant Modellers to enhance core pricing libraries
• Build quantitative tooling to support the platform
• Promote best practices, mentor junior team members, and align with quant strategy
• Work closely with IT to ensure platform reliability and SLA compliance

Nice to have:

• Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Mathematical Finance, Physics, Computer Science, or related quantitative discipline
• Experience developing models in structured equity derivatives
• Familiarity with instrument pricing, sensitivity calculations, P&L explain, VaR, and Expected Shortfall
• Knowledge of equity derivative instruments and their life cycle
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and coding standards in enterprise environments
• Understanding of distributed computing and serialisation techniques
• Prior experience interacting directly with Front Office teams

We're looking for a Business Development Lead (Finance Transformation) to join a top consultancy that specializes in digital transformation for Finance, HR, Payroll, and Procurement.

If you're passionate about transformation, love meeting new people, and thrive on helping organisations modernise their Finance operations, this could be your perfect next step.

Hybrid | Permanent | London, UK (2–3 days on-site)

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Areas You’ll Focus On:

• Finance & Procurement digital transformation
• Business development & lead generation
• Relationship building & stakeholder management
• Solution scoping with SMEs and consultants
• CRM pipeline management & reporting

What You’ll Do:

• Identify and engage potential clients through your network, events, and targeted marketing efforts
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities using CRM tools
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to shape tailored transformation solutions for Finance and Procurement
• Lead and coordinate RFP processes, ensuring proposals reflect client goals and priorities
• Act as the main point of contact for prospects, ensuring access to the right expertise throughout the sales cycle

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven track record in business development, consulting, or sales - specifically in Finance transformation (ERP platforms like SAP/Oracle/Workday are a plus)
• Deep Finance expertise - You understand process optimization and can speak fluently about digital solutions
• Collaborative mindset - You’ll partner with marketing to drive campaigns, events, and thought leadership.
• Executive presence - Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Entrepreneurial drive - A self-starter who thrives on innovation, with a genuine passion for digital transformation
• Established network - Connections with Finance leaders in banking/financial services

Why Join?

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working & study support
• Health, life, critical illness & travel insurance
• Enhanced family & carers leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 GP, eldercare, wellbeing tools, discounts)
• Season ticket loan
• Inclusive, collaborative culture with real growth opportunities

Are you looking for new challenges in Finance transformation?

Apply today or drop me a message to learn more! nikola.miletic@nicollcurtin.com

We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience to join my client, who is a global IT Powerhouse and trusted UK government partner, recognized for excellence in digital transformation. You'll lead development teams while hands-on coding, ensuring systems meet both technical and business goals.

ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain) British or EU passport required.

Permanent | | On-site with remote flexibility | Full-time |📍Leeds, UK

Key skills:

• Java, JavaScript, Node.js (advanced proficiency)
• Cloud platforms: AWS or Azure (production experience)
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Leadership experience required
• APIs, RESTful services, and Microservice Architectures
• CI/CD pipelines

This is a permanent on-site role offering £60,000 - £75,000 base salary with hybrid flexibility - you'll be required to commute to the office in Leeds once every two weeks.

Interested? Please apply or email me directly at nikola.miletic@nicollcurtin.com

Are you a skilled IT professional with expertise in Windows OS, Linux, and infrastructure support?

Do you thrive in managing workflows, resolving incidents, and ensuring robust system operations?

Then the role of CNI Infrastructure Support Administrator might be the perfect fit for you!

A global IT Powerhouse and trusted UK government partner, recognized for excellence in digital transformation, is looking for a CNI Infrastructure Support Administrator to join their team in Wokingham, UK (Hybrid).

Salary range: £45,000–£55,000 (dependent on experience)

Note: Only ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain) / British or EU passport

Requirement: Must hold an active SC clearance

Hybrid | Permanent | Wokingham, UK (3 days on-site)

To excel in this role, you must have:

✅ Strong knowledge of Linux system administration and Windows OS operations.

✅ Hands-on experience with security tools, patching, and vulnerability management.

✅ Familiarity with networking protocols (e.g., NFS, DNS, SMTP, Apache).

✅ Proven experience in an IT service role with customer-facing responsibilities.

✅ Some security knowledge is essential.

📩 Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply here, or reach out to me directly at: nikola.miletic@nicollcurtin.com