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Data Analyst SQL, Excel, Power BI/Tableau, Python/R

Data Analyst - SQL, Excel, Power BI/Tableau, Python/R Location: CheltenhamContract Duration: 12 monthsPay Rate: £20 - £30 per hour via PAYE (37 hours per week). Summary Data Analyst position that would suit someone with 2-3 years' experience pos ...

Fintech Data Engineer Hybrid, Python/SQL/dbt for Finance

A leading fintech company is looking for a passionate Data Analyst to bridge finance and technology, delivering data-driven insights. In this hybrid role, you will develop data pipelines, build financial models, and partner with teams to ensure accurate reporting. Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience, ...

Full Stack Engineer: TypeScript/Next.js & Go/Python (On site)

A technology company is seeking a Full-Stack Engineer to work on Octopart.com based in Cambridge. The role involves designing user interfaces and developing backend services using technologies like TypeScript and Node.JS. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in full-stack application development ...

Fully Remote Python Web Scraping Engineer for Google Scale

A leading tech recruitment agency is seeking a Python Web Scraping Engineer to join their fully remote team. The successful candidate will design and build large-scale scraping systems, focusing primarily on scraping Google at scale. Candidates must be UK-based with valid work rights and possess expert-level ski ...

Quantitative Analyst – Rates (C++ Pricing Models | Python | Front Office)

Leading Hedge Fund | London Compensation: Highly competitive We are hiring a front-office Quantitative Analyst to build and own rates pricing models within a leading global macro hedge fund. This is a hands‑on modelling role , working directly ...

Front Office Quant: Build Rates Pricing in C++/Python

A leading hedge fund in Greater London is seeking a front-office Quantitative Analyst to build and manage rates pricing models. This hands-on modelling role involves working directly with traders and involves the development of production pricing frameworks for live trading. Candidates must have experience in pr ...

Data Engineer | Real Time Big Data on AWS (Python)

A leading data analytics firm based in London is seeking a Big Data Engineer to design and develop high-performance big data applications. The candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and have 1-2 years of experience with SQL and Python, as well as familiarity with AWS and Databricks. Thi ...

Contract Data Scientist: Python, SQL & ML for AI Projects

A project-based AI solutions company is seeking experienced data scientists to design and create computational data problems across multiple industries, utilizing expert Python programming and advanced statistical analysis. This opportunity involves project-based work with flexible hours, offering compensation u ...

Senior Automation Tester (Python) – Agentic AI & LLM Systems (Hybrid)

Senior Automation Tester (Python) – Agentic AI & LLM Systems (Hybrid) Contract Full Time / Part Time: Full Time At Resillion, our culture is built on a mindset of if you see something, say something — taking responsibility and speaking up. We expect everyone to a ...

Senior Automation Tester (Python) – Agentic AI & LLM Systems (Hybrid)

Senior Automation Tester (Python) – Agentic AI & LLM Systems (Hybrid) Contract Full Time / Part Time: Full Time At Resillion, our culture is built on a mindset of “if you see something, say something” — taking responsibility and speaking up. We expect everyone to a ...

Senior Python Automation Tester for AI & LLM Systems (Hybrid)

Resillion is seeking a Senior Automation Tester (Python) for a hybrid role based in City of Edinburgh. You will develop a Python-based automation framework for validating AI agents and design automated tests for conversational AI workflows. The ideal candidate should have experience in testing AI/LLM-based syste ...

Senior Automation Tester (Python) – Agentic AI & LLM Systems (Hybrid)

Senior Automation Tester (Python) – Agentic AI & LLM Systems (Hybrid) Contract Full Time / Part Time: Full Time At Resillion, our culture is built on a mindset of “if you see something, say something” — taking responsibility and speaking up. We expect everyone to a ...

Backend Python Engineer: REST APIs, Docker & CI/CD Belfast

A leading global consulting firm in Belfast, UK, is seeking a Python Engineer to design, develop, and maintain backend services and microservices. The role focuses on clean coding practices, automated testing, and secure deployments in a regulated environment. Candidates should have strong Python skills and expe ...

Senior Automation Tester (Python) – Agentic AI & LLM Systems (Hybrid)

Senior Automation Tester (Python) – Agentic AI & LLM Systems (Hybrid) Contract Full Time / Part Time: Full Time At Resillion, our culture is built on a mindset of if you see something, say something — taking responsibility and speaking up. We expect everyone to a ...

Quantitative Analyst – Equity Derivatives / Volatility (C++ | Python | Front Office)

Quantitative Analyst – Equity Derivatives / Volatility (C++ | Python | Front Office) Leading Hedge Fund | London Compensation: Highly competitive We are hiring a front-office Quantitative Analyst focused on equity derivatives and volatility modelling within a leading global macro ...

Senior Crypto Quant Trader | Python/C++ & Data Driven Edge

HWTS Global is seeking a skilled professional in the Greater London area with a minimum of 3 years of crypto trading experience. The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge in crypto asset processing and coding skills in either Python or C++. Strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate effe ...

Low Latency Quant Dev (C++/Python) – Real Time Trading

Capital Markets Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quantitative Developer to join a systematic trading pod in London or Dubai. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in Quantitative Development or Trading System Engineering, with a strong focus on C++. You'll work closely with Portfolio Mana ...

Python Tech BA for End to End Project Delivery

A leading consulting firm in Greater London is seeking a Technical Business Analyst to drive project lifecycles and ensure successful delivery. The role involves gathering business requirements, analyzing technical needs, and collaborating with senior stakeholders across various teams. Ideal candidates will have ...

Senior Automation Tester (Python) – Agentic AI & LLM Systems (Hybrid)

At Resillion, our culture is built on a mindset of “if you see something, say something” — taking responsibility and speaking up. We expect everyone to adapt and embrace change as the company grows. We recognise the value of every employee and invest in developing their skills so that, as an organisation, ...

Market Data Analyst (Python/SQL) – High Impact Role, £90k

Client Server is seeking a Market Data Analyst to join their team in Newcastle. In this role, you will support traders with market data services and engage in project work across various asset classes. The ideal candidate will hold a first-class degree in Computer Science and have experience in a similar role, a ...

Remote Python Data Scraping Engineer Part Time AI Driven

Mindrift is seeking a part-time Python Data Scraping Engineer to contribute to the Tendem project, specializing in data scraping workflows. This remote role requires a strong foundation in Python web scraping tools like BeautifulSoup and Selenium, along with experience in data engineering. Ideal candidates shoul ...

Senior Python/Rust Engineer Core Dev Global Quant Firm

Summary Fantastic opportunity for a Python engineer with tech leadership experience to join one of the largest global HFT funds. Unique in their field, they combine the lively, positive spirit of a start‑up with the stability of a longer‑established player. Salary Up to £200k + ...

Data Scientist – Up to 60k – Python – Machine Learning – SaaS

Data Scientist – Up to 60k – Python – Machine Learning – SaaS Data Science | Python | Machine Learning | Statistical Modelling | Elasticsearch | SaaS | Insight | Commercial Impact | Leadership Do you want to work for a SaaS business where data is the competitive advantage, not a side fu ...

Low Latency Quant Dev (C++/Python) – Real Time Trading

Capital Markets Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quantitative Developer to join a systematic trading pod in London or Dubai. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in Quantitative Development or Trading System Engineering, with a strong focus on C++. You'll work closely with Portfolio Mana ...

Remote Full Stack Engineer II (Python) — Build Data Tools

A leading market intelligence firm in Greater London is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to develop and maintain internal tools that streamline insights delivery. You will collaborate with technical consultants, design intuitive user interfaces, and implement backend services interacting with data platform ...

Mid & Senior Full Stack Engineers (React / Node / Python / AI)

Mid & Senior Full Stack Engineers | Edinburgh (Hybrid) | £55k - £80k DOE Meraki Talent have partnered exclusively with an ambitious Scale Up who, after some recent investment, are looking to expand their operations in Edinburgh. This business is on an exciting journey and as part of the n ...

London Senior Data Feed Analyst — Python Driven Data Ops

Fitch Solutions is looking for a Senior Data Feed Analyst to join their London office. This role involves managing data feed processes and ensuring data quality across financial sectors. Candidates should have strong skills in data handling, Python, and Excel, with a focus on automation of workflows. This positi ...

Contract Data Scientist: Python, SQL & ML for AI Projects

A project-based AI solutions company is seeking experienced data scientists to design and create computational data problems across multiple industries, utilizing expert Python programming and advanced statistical analysis. This opportunity involves project-based work with flexible hours, offering compensation u ...

Senior Full Stack Engineer — Python & React, AI‑Driven Role

A technology-driven skincare startup in Greater London seeks a Senior Software Engineer to enhance its mission of personalized skincare. The role involves using advanced tools while optimizing mundane tasks to focus on key challenges like scale and architecture. Ideal candidates are experienced with Python, Type ...

Senior Full Stack Engineer Java / Python in London Burendo

Senior Full Stack Engineer - Java / Python Location: London, United Kingdom Posted: 10 months ago Tech Stack Java Python TypeScript C Full-stack Job Requirements Fundamental coding experience i ...

Data Engineer | Real Time Big Data on AWS (Python)

A leading data analytics firm based in London is seeking a Big Data Engineer to design and develop high-performance big data applications. The candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and have 1-2 years of experience with SQL and Python, as well as familiarity with AWS and Databricks. Thi ...

Remote Python Data Scraping Engineer Part Time AI Driven

Mindrift is seeking a part-time Python Data Scraping Engineer to contribute to the Tendem project, specializing in data scraping workflows. This remote role requires a strong foundation in Python web scraping tools like BeautifulSoup and Selenium, along with experience in data engineering. Ideal candidates shoul ...

Senior Python/Rust Engineer Core Dev Global Quant Firm

Summary Fantastic opportunity for a Python engineer with tech leadership experience to join one of the largest global HFT funds. Unique in their field, they combine the lively, positive spirit of a start‑up with the stability of a longer‑established player. Salary Up to £200k + ...

Data Scientist – Up to 60k – Python – Machine Learning – SaaS

Data Scientist – Up to 60k – Python – Machine Learning – SaaS Data Science | Python | Machine Learning | Statistical Modelling | Elasticsearch | SaaS | Insight | Commercial Impact | Leadership Do you want to work for a SaaS business where data is the competitive advantage, not a side fu ...

Pricing Analyst R and Python in London Eames Consulting

Pricing Analyst – R and Python Eames Consulting London, United Kingdom Posted 9 months ago Tech Stack Python R Job Opportunity in London Join a dynamic team in London with a requirement of 2 days per week in the office. ...

Systems Integration Engineer (Python, APIs, SQL) in London Jellyfish

Systems Integration Engineer (Python, APIs, SQL) London, United Kingdom Posted 9 months ago This role is posted by our partner Jooble. Tech stack SQL REST Python RESTful API APIs CI/CD Quali ...

Senior Full Stack Engineer Java / Python in London Burendo

Senior Full Stack Engineer - Java / Python Location: London, United Kingdom Posted: 10 months ago Tech Stack Java Python TypeScript C Full-stack Job Requirements Fundamental coding experience i ...

Hybrid AI Full Stack Engineer: Python + React/Vue | Equity

Oliver Bernard is looking for a mid-level Full-Stack Engineer to join their AI startup in London. You will work on integrating AI into daily workflows, focusing on both backend and frontend development primarily using Python and either React or Vue. The position offers a salary up to £75k plus equity with a hybr ...

Data Engineer Contractor (Python / kdb+) in Belfast Data Intellect

Data Engineer Contractor (Python / kdb+) Belfast, UnitedKingdom Posted 10 months ago Job Description Someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys working on both BAU and project-based initiatives, and has a strong background in Python and kdb+ within the FX ...

Senior Python Engineer for Real Time Trading Tech (London)

Radley James is seeking a Senior Python Engineer to join their London team. In this role, you'll develop Python applications that enhance trading strategies and data analysis, work with quants and traders, and lead code reviews. A minimum of 5 years in Python development is required, along with deep knowledge of ...

QA Automation Engineer – Python, CI/CD for C++ Apps

A technology company in Greater London is seeking a Testing Specialist responsible for functional and regression testing of complex C++ applications. The ideal candidate will develop a Python testing environment and ensure comprehensive testing coverage. Required skills include 3+ years in testing, proficiency i ...

Data Engineer Contractor (Python / kdb+) in London Data Intellect

Data Engineer Contractor (Python / kdb+) Location: London, United Kingdom Tech Stack kdb Python core data Data Engineer Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain core data pipelines supporting FX BAU and small scale p ...

Mid & Senior Full Stack Engineers (React / Node / Python / AI)

Mid & Senior Full Stack Engineers | Edinburgh (Hybrid) | £55k - £80k DOE Meraki Talent have partnered exclusively with an ambitious Scale Up who, after some recent investment, are looking to expand their operations in Edinburgh. This business is on an exciting journey and as part of the n ...

Computational Research Scientist

Developing data analytic pipelines and novel methodologies for scientific applications Cambridge; £45,000 to £75,000 DoE + Benefits This hybrid-style role combines a healthy dose of data science analytics, scientific project understanding and Python software engineering. The role will work ...

Software Engineer AI Driven, Multidisciplinary Systems

A Sheffield-based engineering consultancy is looking for candidates to join their multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development (frontend/backend) and experience deploying production code with technologies like CPP, JS, TypeScript, and Python. An interest in UX ...

Production ML Engineer — Real World AI for Public Sector

A leading AI company in Greater London is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to deliver impactful AI solutions for diverse clients, including government sectors. You will build production-grade ML software and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery. Strong Python skills and experience ...

DevOps Engineer — Automate Deployments & Elevate Experience

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer responsible for deploying product updates and addressing technical issues. Candidates should have strong experience in software engineering with proficiency in Ruby or Python and a solid understanding of databases. The role involves impl ...

Senior Full Stack Engineer — Tech Leader & Architect

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to various exciting projects, particularly Python-focused. The ideal candidate will have a passion for coding, experience in cloud environments like AWS or Azure, and the ability to provide technical leadership while working collab ...

Senior AI Security Engineer

A leading AI research company seeks a Security Engineer to secure large-scale AI systems. Ideal candidates have extensive software engineering experience and strong skills in Python or other systems languages. You will design secure infrastructure and workflows, mentor team members, and drive security initiative ...

Graduate Software Engineer — Cambridge Startup

A fast-growing tech startup based in Cambridge is seeking a Graduate Software Engineer to join their innovative team. You will work on developing cutting-edge solutions in hybrid collaboration, utilizing technologies such as Golang, C++, Python, and Java. The ideal candidate will possess a degree from a top UK u ...

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