AWS Data Engineer

Remote working – occasional site visits

£600-650/day overall assignment rate to umbrella

6 month contract

A leading financial services client are looking for 2x AWS Data Engineers who are experienced in data integration, Snowflake platform and data pipelines with DBT.

AWS Data Engineer, key skills:

• Ability to Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines
• Implement ETL processes using AWS
• Extensive Snowflake experience
• Conceptual, logical and physical data modelling
• Knowledge of DBT for data modelling and transformation
• Strong interpersonal skills, must have strong communication ability

AWS Data Engineer, Snowflake, DBT

Data Modeller / Data Designer

Remote working

6 month contract

£600-650/day overall assignment rate to umbrella

Working with a market-leading retail client who are looking for 2x Data Designer / Data Modeller contractors:

• First role will be working on macro documentation and source to target
• The second role will be more involved with discovery phase, gathering requirements with design work

Data Solution Designer, key skills:

• Conceptual, logical and physical data modelling
• Source to target mapping
• Data warehousing
• Macro-documentation
• Low-level design work
• Ability to work with stakeholders across the business
• SAP BW experience – desirable

Data Designer, Data Solution Designer, Technical Business Analyst, ETL Developer, Data Warehouse consultant

Head of IT Service Management

Location: Central Bristol, Hybrid

Salary: Up to £83,000 +20% pension

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for IT service management? We are looking for an innovative and strategic Head of IT Services Management to revolutionise our IT Service Management portfolio, including the Service Desk, End-User Support, IT Assets & Logistics and Service Transition functions which requires leadership for circa 100 members of staff.

The role will manage the workloads, workflows and rhythms of the post, balancing the peaks and troughs and providing additional support to the overall IT Team, under the direction of the IT Operations Director so as to deliver the most effective service across the range of services IT provides.

This is your chance to lead a talented team and make a significant impact on our digital transformation journey.

Head of IT Service Management Key Responsibilities

• Shape the Future: Define and develop a cutting-edge IT Service Management Strategy.
• Drive Excellence: Ensure top-notch standards and quality in all deliverables.
• Optimise Budgets: Efficiently manage the IT Service Management Operational Budget.
• Inspire Your Team: Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.
• Enhance Customer Experience: Create a vision for exceptional IT service provision.
• Manage Processes: Oversee Incident, Problem, Change Management, and more.
• Plan for the Future: Develop and own the Lifecycle plan for IT Services.
• Support Audits: Provide comprehensive support for internal and external audits.
• Ensure Compliance: Design and manage Service/Operational Level Agreements.
• Be Ready: Participate in an emergency on-call rota and occasional overtime for system maintenance.

Head of IT Service Management Essential Skills and Experience:

• ITIL Expert with extensive experience in an ITIL-focused support environment.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to define and sell vision and strategy.
• Proven track record in continuous service improvement.
• Customer-centric approach with a focus on enhancing user experience.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Broad IT knowledge and experience with IT Service Management tools like Halo ITSM.
• Understanding of Service Level Agreements and their application.
• Commercial awareness and financial management expertise.
• Ability to drive change in a matrix-managed environment.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking organisation.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Competitive Salary: Attractive salary range with additional benefits.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and supportive work culture.

How to Apply Submit your application, including a CV and cover letter, detailing your suitability for the role.

A central government client are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer who can articulate their approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

This will be for a minimum of 6 months. Hybrid working pattern, with London office attendance required.

Daily rate circa £500 per day outside IR35. You must hold a current/valid SC clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines on AWS.
• Automate infrastructure using AWS tools like Terraform.
• Manage and orchestrate containerised applications using Kubernetes.
• Ensure system reliability and scalability on AWS.
• Collaborate with teams to foster continuous improvement.
• Implement AWS and Kubernetes security best practices.

What They’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a Senior DevOps role with a focus on AWS and Kubernetes.
• Ability to explain the “how” and “why” behind technical decisions.
• Inquisitive mindset to question current processes.
• Proficiency with AWS services and Kubernetes.
• Strong scripting skills and experience with Git.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Vulnerability Analyst

£450-500/day overall assignment rate to umbrella

Remote working

6 month contract

Looking for a Vulnerability Analyst to join a leading financial services firm, you’ll be working as a key member of the vulnerability management team – you’ll be responsible for research, risk assess and mitigate security vulnerabilities and compliance.

Vulnerability Analyst, key skills:

• Experience managing CSPM solutions – Wiz
• Knowledge of vulnerability attack methodologies
• Knowledge of industry standard risk models
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practises
• Experience of cloud – preferably AWS and Azure

Vulnerability Analyst, AWS, Azure, Wiz, CSPM

I have several requirements for DV cleared professionals within National Security. There are a range of clients and role types and I am happy to have an initial conversation about what is right for you.

These roles will be on a permanent basis and will be based at a client site in Cheltenham.

*Please note, that due to the nature of these opportunities candidates must already hold DV level security clearance*

Roles available:

• Business Change
• Business Analyst
• Solutions Architect
• Cyber Engineer
• Systems engineer
• Scrum Master
• Developers (Java, C++ or Python)
• Automation Tester

Job Title: Senior Business Systems Analyst

Location: Fully Remote

Salary: £40,000 – £48,000 + benefits

24 Month Fixed Term Contract

Are you an experienced Microsoft Dynamics AX specialist looking for your next challenge? If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. My client, a not-for-profit charitable business with an excellent reputation, is about to undergo a major transformation programme to update their legacy Microsoft Dynamics AX estate and are looking to recruit a Senior Business Systems Analyst to join their business applications team.

The role will cover business as usual support for their existing Microsoft Dynamics AX estate while the current team focuses on the project delivery of the new estate. They are looking for people with a strong technical background with Microsoft Dynamics AX, strong scripting experience with T-SQL and any exposure to X++ would also be an advantage.

Key responsibilities

• Provide second line support for core Microsoft Dynamics AX and ISV modules, business systems integrations and custom applications.
• Coordinate suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues requiring third-line support.
• Conduct root cause analysis, resolve and implement preventive measures to address data, application code and user generated system issues.
• Obtain, understand, translate and document solution requirements to achieve required outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate cross-functional impacts in the design of solutions using in-depth functional knowledge of core AX processes across the Finance, Supply Chain and Human Resources modules.
• Assess, design, and apply configuration or mass data changes, functional test and coordinate SMEs during UAT to ensure solution changes meet the specified objectives.
• Document specifications for development where requirement cannot be delivered through application configuration.
• Assist with deployment system updates, patches, and upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Work closely with IT, and other departments to ensure seamless integration and operation of AX.
• Administer business applications to maintain user access, security, integrity and system performance.
• Monitor application batch and integration processes and resolve processing or data flow issues.
• Manage knowledge transfer to other team members to ensure there are no single points of failure in application understanding or support capability.
• Manage third party contractual relationships. Maintain excellent communication channels and ensure effective delivery, always to the best advantage of the business.

Skills and Experience required

• In-depth, hands-on knowledge of and experience with enterprise and desktop applications, including AX 2012.
• AX experience relating to a number of different AX modules e.g. F&O, HR, Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Asset Management (desirable).
• Experience of writing Transact-SQL queries, X++ and a good understanding of the AX Dynamics architecture.
• SharePoint 2013 and DocuSign configuration and administration, Security administration for Opas, D365 CRM, FirstClass, Opera, NG (desirable).
• Proven experience of leading a small team from a people management and mentoring perspective.
• Working with and an understanding of 3rd Party Application Integrations / Interfaces and 3rd Party suppliers.
• Proven significant experience with troubleshooting methodologies, and issue resolution techniques.
• Able to develop and interpret technical documentation.

For more information or to apply please send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Job Title: Lead Business Systems Analyst

Location: Fully Remote

Salary: £50,000 – £58,000 + benefits

24 Month Fixed Term Contract

Are you an experienced Microsoft Dynamics AX specialist looking for your next challenge? If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. My client, a not-for-profit charitable business with an excellent reputation, is about to undergo a major transformation programme to update their legacy Microsoft Dynamics AX estate and are looking to recruit a Lead Business Systems Analyst to lead their business applications team.

The role will cover business as usual support for their existing Microsoft Dynamics AX estate while the current team focuses on the project delivery of the new estate. They are looking for people with a strong technical background with Microsoft Dynamics AX, strong scripting experience with T-SQL and any exposure to X++ would also be an advantage.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Business Applications team, service contracts and budgets, ensuring the effective use of resources to deliver an efficient and high performing service that enables more efficient and effective business processes and services.
• Coordinate with the Core IT function to ensure service continuity and disaster recovery plans for Business Systems ensuring appropriate resilience. Proactively flag any Business Systems areas of risk / problems / exceptions which may be impacting or have the potential to impact the business.
• Provide support, development opportunity, and direction to the team ensuring their workstack and priorities are clear and aligned to releases.
• Provide second line support for core Microsoft Dynamics AX and ISV modules, business systems integrations and custom applications.
• Coordinate suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues requiring third-line support.
• Conduct root cause analysis, resolve and implement preventive measures to address data, application code and user generated system issues.
• Advise on solution options, evaluate risks, identify costs versus benefits, and where relevant support the production of a business case
• Obtain, understand, translate and document solution requirements to achieve required outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate cross-functional impacts in the design of solutions using in-depth functional knowledge of core AX processes across the Finance, Supply Chain and Human Resources modules.
• Assess, design, and apply configuration or mass data changes, functional test and coordinate SMEs during UAT to ensure solution changes meet the specified objectives.
• Document specifications for development where requirement cannot be delivered through application configuration.
• Assist with deployment system updates, patches, and upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Work closely with IT and other departments to ensure seamless integration and operation of AX.
• Administer business applications to maintain user access, security, integrity and system performance.
• Monitor application batch and integration processes and resolve processing or data flow issues.
• Manage knowledge transfer to other team members to ensure there are no single points of failure in application understanding or support capability.
• Manage third party contractual relationships. Maintain excellent communication channels and ensure effective delivery, always to the best advantage of the business.

Skills and Experience required

• In-depth, hands-on knowledge of and experience with enterprise and desktop applications, including AX 2012.
• AX experience relating to a number of different AX modules e.g. F&O, HR, Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Asset Management (desirable).
• Experience of writing Transact-SQL queries, X++ and a good understanding of the AX Dynamics architecture.
• SharePoint 2013 and DocuSign configuration and administration, Security administration for Opas, D365 CRM, FirstClass, Opera, NG (desirable).
• Proven experience of leading a small team from a people management and mentoring perspective.
• Working with and an understanding of 3rd Party Application Integrations / Interfaces and 3rd Party suppliers.
• Proven significant experience with troubleshooting methodologies, and issue resolution techniques.
• Able to develop and interpret technical documentation.

For more information or to apply please send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

My client is seeking a skilled Linux Infrastructure Engineer with strong configuration, management, and diagnostic abilities.

This role will be for approximately 3 months.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Proficiency in Linux configuration and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals.
• Experience with Ansible for writing, running, and operating tasks.
• Security awareness, including firewalls, SELinux, LDAP, and PAM.
• Expertise in Vault installation and configuration.
• Familiarity with MS server and PowerShell.
• A DevOps mindset with the technical ability to manage servers directly.

This is a hybrid role, requiring office attendance in the London area. The rate is circa £530 per day Inside IR35.

You must have valid SC clearance. Apply now!

VMWare SME – SDDC and Aria

£550 inside – some flex

SC cleared – must be current and active

Remote with some travel to Warwick

Sanderson Government and Defence are currently working with a large multinational consultancy who have a requirement for an SC cleared VMWare SME/Engineer with experience of SDDC and Aria.

If you have that skillset, or even one or the other, we are happy to consider you for this position so long as you also have the SC clearance.