<h4>What makes Xcede's AI Recruiting offering unique?</h4>
For over a decade, Xcede has been at the forefront of AI recruitment, specialising in <a href="https://www.xcede.com/specialism/machine-learning" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Machine Learning</a> (ML), <a href="https://www.xcede.com/specialism/nlp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NLP</a>, <a href="https://www.xcede.com/specialism/computer-vision" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Computer Vision</a> and various other subsets that fall under the Artificial Intelligence umbrella. Being front runners in this sector, we have a deep understanding and an extensive network within this space. Our expertise and connections are evident in our affiliation with industry leaders, including hosting guest speakers from prominent AI companies at our networking events. It is our experience that has provided us with a vast network of talented candidates and strong relationships with pioneering companies that set us apart from other recruitment companies working in this area.

<h4>Why Partner with Xcede AI Specialists?</h4>
Our expert understanding of the intricacies of the AI sector makes choosing Xcede as your recruitment partner a strategic decision. Our longevity in this sector has allowed us to build relationships with companies at seeding phase all the way to IPO and beyond, providing our candidates with exciting opportunities globally. What makes us unique in this landscape is our connection with academia. Our engagements as guest speakers at universities highlight the trust that outside institutions place in our knowledge and expertise, as well as our dedication to staying ahead in the latest research and developments in this field. Our ability to navigate the complexities of AI recruiting, from research to implementation, makes us the perfect choice for those seeking expertise beyond the surface level.
<h4>What We Promise to Deliver</h4>
At Xcede, we strive to deliver unparalleled service, leveraging our in-depth industry knowledge to provide our clients with tailored talent solutions. We pride ourselves on asking the right questions to fully understand our client&rsquo;s culture as well as conducting thorough project and role diagnoses. Our ability to dissect a company&rsquo;s unique hiring needs allows us to provide solutions that go beyond standard recruiting. From product management roles in AI to implementing cutting-edge Large Language Model (LLM) solutions, we are able to offer our clients expertise that aligns with their vision and goals.
<h4>AI Roles That We Hire For</h4>
Xcede specialises in hiring for a wide range of AI roles, covering positions across various levels and sectors. From Applied Researcher to LLM Engineer to Prompt Engineer, we&rsquo;re constantly staying ahead when recruiting talent in the modern AI landscape. Our focus extends beyond research to applied roles, including engineering and product management specific to AI. Whether you're looking for junior or senior positions, our vast list of jobs that we have hired for reflects our understanding of the broad spectrum of AI requirements.
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Senior&nbsp;Software Developer &ndash; Java, Spring Boot, DevOps -&nbsp;Darmstadt - 90.000 EUR Are you passionate about building high-quality backend systems that power real-world solutions? Do you want to work in an agile environment where your input truly matters? We&rsquo;re looking for a Senior Software Developer&nbsp;to join a growing tech team in Darmstadt. About the Company We are an established, independent software house based in Darmstadt. For almost 30&nbsp;years, we've supported well-known enterprises in transforming their IT environments &ndash; with a focus on automation, software development, APIs, and infrastructure management. With a continuous growth trajectory, we offer a stable yet dynamic workplace where innovation and collaboration thrive. Your Role As a Senior Developer, you will: <ul><li>Collaborate in agile teams&nbsp;to translate client requirements into technical solutions. </li><li>Develop tailor-made software using Java (Spring Boot, J2EE). </li><li>Write clean, testable, and reusable code for complex backend systems. </li><li>Contribute to the full development lifecycle &ndash; from technical concept to microservices implementation and production deployment. </li></ul>Your Profile You bring: <ul><li>A degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a similar&nbsp;field. </li><li>Strong Java expertise and experience with Spring Boot and J2EE. </li><li>Familiarity with DevOps tools like FluxCD, Helm Charts, and GitLab Runners. </li><li>A proactive, curious mindset and a collaborative, team-oriented approach. </li><li>Very good German skills (minimum C1) and solid English proficiency. </li></ul>What&rsquo;s on Offer<ul><li>A collaborative and down-to-earth team culture with flat hierarchies. </li><li>Hybrid work model with flexible hours and a modern office in Darmstadt. </li><li>Extras like snacks, drinks, team events (game nights, barbecues), and a well-equipped workspace. </li><li>An environment that values creativity, initiative, and individual input. </li></ul>

Java Developer

Salary up to €100,000 Location: Braunschweig One of the largest clothing retailers in Europe is looking for a Senior Data Engineer. They have over 1,000 stores across Europe & Asia, grossed +€4 billion last year and are looking to continue their success with you. The position: <ul><li>Lead the development of a scalable, reliable, and maintainable data lake architecture using PySpark and Python.</li><li>Partner with business stakeholders to understand core processes and translate them into clean, analysable data.</li><li>Design and operate robust data pipelines, prioritizing data quality and business value.</li><li>Architect pragmatic data solutions, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance.</li><li>Help operationalize machine learning pipelines alongside a dynamic team of data scientists.</li><li>Contribute to software development best practices, including version control, CI/CD, code quality, and documentation.</li><li>Support and optimize on-premise Cloudera infrastructure in collaboration with the IT and Infrastructure teams.</li><li>Mentor junior team members and engage in peer code reviews to continuously raise the bar for quality and collaboration.</li></ul>Experience: <ul><li>A Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.</li><li>5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role.</li><li>Proficiency in Python (Scala is a plus), with a strong foundation in writing clean, scalable, and testable code.</li><li>Deep knowledge of data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark) and storage systems (e.g., HDFS).</li><li>Solid understanding of information systems theory—from relational databases to distributed systems and data modeling.</li><li>Experience with Linux, and bonus points for Bash scripting.</li><li>Familiarity with modern software engineering practices—CI/CD, Kubernetes, code reviews, agile methodologies (as per the Agile Manifesto).</li><li>A collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and a proactive, hands-on approach.</li><li>Business fluent in English and German</li></ul>Benefits and Details: <ul><li>Up to €100,000 Salary</li><li>Modern Braunschweig office with cafeteria (relocation supported)</li><li>Annual contribution to capital-forming schemes (pension, savings, etc.)</li><li>2 Stage Interview Process</li><li>Individual progression plan with allocated learning and development budget</li><li>30 Vacation Days</li><li>Employee Discounts on company products</li></ul>  For more information, apply or contact Norman Cistovas

Senior Data Engineer

Outside IR35 Contract - Cloud (AWS) Network Engineer (UK or EU-Based Fully Remote): Cloud Network Engineer is required by a European financial services group who are currently in the process of a digital transformation. The incoming Cloud Network Engineer will be responsible for architecting and engineering AWS related connectivity and network services and must be able to demonstrate in depth knowledge of VPC architecture, subnets, route tables, NAT gateways, and Transit Gateway complemented by a background in conventional networking principles (route switch, DC, Campus, LAN, WAN etc). Demonstrable knowledge of Kubernetes and/or Terraform is highly desirable. 

Cloud Network Engineer (AWS)

Customer Researcher – Behavioural Science & Psychology Location: Reading (Hybrid) Salary: £40,000–£43,000 + Benefits Sponsorship: Not available Travel: Occasional UK & EU travel required Are you passionate about behavioural science and psychology? Do you have a knack for turning data into compelling insights that drive innovation? We're looking for a Customer Researcher to join our dynamic team and support our behavioural research projects across multiple domains. About the Role In this varied and intellectually stimulating role, you’ll work at the intersection of behavioural science, psychology, and customer insight to support internal teams and external partners. Your work will directly contribute to impactful decision-making, product development, and strategic direction. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Conduct high-quality literature reviews to support behavioural science and psychology research initiatives.</li><li>Analyse quantitative survey data, extract insights, and clearly communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li>Assist in the design, execution, and interpretation of behavioural science experiments and studies.</li><li>Develop engaging reports, presentations, and summaries for stakeholders across the organisation.</li><li>Stay current with the latest academic and applied research in behavioural science and psychology.</li><li>Explore and share emerging trends across behavioural domains to inform ongoing research and innovation.</li><li>Actively participate in workshops, seminars, and networking events to enhance our behavioural science ecosystem.</li><li>Attend relevant conferences and supplier meetings across the UK and EU.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>A background in behavioural science, psychology, or a related discipline (academic or applied).</li><li>Strong analytical skills, with experience in survey data analysis and insight generation, Ideally SPSS qualitative and quantatative skills.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially when translating complex ideas for diverse audiences.</li><li>Curious, collaborative, and eager to engage with both academic research and real-world application, ideally 3 years experience. </li></ul>This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that values curiosity, rigour, and real impact. If you're ready to apply your research skills in meaningful ways, please send me your CV to paul.culmer@xcede.com

Customer Researcher

D365 Developer – Contract Role (Inside IR35) Rate: £400–£475/day Duration: 2–6 Months initial Location: Hybrid – Sedgefield (On-site preferred, flexible for the right candidate) A leading technology services provider is looking for an experienced Microsoft Dynamics 365 Developer to support a high-impact digital transformation programme for a strategic end client based in the North East. The programme involves the migration of key business processes from Sage CRM into Microsoft Dynamics 365, alongside integration with internal Power Platform solutions. This role spans both D365 Finance & Operations and CRM modules, offering a wide scope for hands-on development across enterprise systems. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Design, develop, and configure solutions within Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations and CRM environments.</li><li>Work closely with product managers to interpret business needs and deliver against user stories, features, and epics.</li><li>Support the migration of critical data and workflows from Sage CRM into D365.</li><li>Collaborate with teams building Power Apps to ensure smooth integration and end-to-end functionality.</li><li>Contribute to the overall technical delivery across a large, strategic transformation project.</li></ul>Required Skills & Experience:<ul><li>Solid experience in D365 development, particularly across both CRM and Finance & Operations.</li><li>Proven track record on large-scale digital programmes or strategic transformation projects.</li><li>Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies.</li><li>Experience working with and integrating Power Platform applications, especially Power Apps.</li><li>Comfortable translating stakeholder requirements into scalable technical solutions.</li></ul>Additional Information:<ul><li>This contract is Inside IR35.</li><li>Ideally, the candidate will be available to work on-site in Sedgefield, but remote working is negotiable for highly suitable applicants.</li><li>Immediate or short notice start preferred.</li></ul>If you’re a proactive D365 Developer who thrives in dynamic project environments and enjoys delivering value through modern Microsoft technologies, we’d love to hear from you.

D365 Developer

I am currently recruiting for an ADMS software delivery manager to work for global manufacturing company based out of their Edinburgh office.  My client are a world leader for Grid Software solutions enabling companies world-wide to optimize their control of the Grid and the transformation towards sustainable energy sources. Responsibilites  <ul><li>The Services Delivery Manager owns the project’s Delivery Model and is the Technical Leader on the Project, working with highly skilled teams to manage and execute software deployment, configuration, integration and testing.</li><li>Share responsibility with the Project Manager (PM), through close coordination, for scope management (change requests assessment), risk management and problem management.</li><li>Project Execution control: Building effective Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), activity tracking to update Project Manager on progress, implementing the delivery with Agile methodology when applicable.</li><li>Accountable for the end-to-end project delivery to meet the schedule, cost and quality commitments.  </li><li>Contribute to Customer management activities for technical coordination establishing trust meeting delivery commitments, together with the Project Manager who owns the Customer relationship. </li><li>Expertise to drive excellence in execution through continuous improvement, change management and Agile / DevOps delivery methodologies.</li><li>Trigger and validate engineering Gate Reviews (Solution, Factory Testing Readiness, Site Acceptance Readiness). </li><li>Assist tendering with the validation of the delivery model and estimations in coordination with the Regional Operations team and the Global Workforce Manager.  </li><li>Work with Project Manager to report or resolve any process non-conformances in a timely manner</li><li>Validate project scope review in coordination with the Solution Design team identifying, documenting, and estimating any change requests (CR) or project risks with mitigation plans. Work with Project Manager to communicate with customer.</li></ul> Essential Critea  <ul><li>Experience with Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) Electrical Networks or Energy Management Systems (EMS)</li><li>Experience working with Linux, Oracle, Scripting, Database Knowledge - Python experience (desired) </li><li>Proven years of experience in Services directing the delivery of complex software solutions</li><li>Proven experience in a senior technical role within a system integrator or Software Consultancy practice</li><li>Proven experience in defining and managing delivery teams</li><li>Proven experience in defining and assigning work packages</li><li>DevOps and Agile methodology</li><li>Industry knowledge in the field of operation and multi sites project organizations</li><li>Process and methodology oriented</li></ul>

ADMS Software delivery manager

My client is a global organisation specilising in building materials. The company operates with six divisions; Insulated Panels, Insulation, renewable energy, and, Data & Flooring, Roof & Waterproofing and they operate in over 20 different countries.   Offering a competitive salary, bonus + 33 days holiday not including bank holidays + 5% pension contribution and many more desirable benefits.   The position is a hybrid role, 3 days in office in Portadown or Aylesbury and 2 days working remotely. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Developer   The role: <ul><li>Designing, developing, and maintaining automation solutions using UiPath Robotic Process Automation technologies.</li><li>Analysing business processes to identify automation opportunities where RPA solutions could deliver significant efficiency improvements.</li><li>Working within cross functional project teams</li><li>Configuring RPA robots to perform repetitive tasks</li><li>Embedding AI tools and technologies within the solutions</li><li>Creating and maintaining technical documentation</li><li>Complying with software development and security policies</li></ul>  The person: <ul><li>Experience of developing automations using UiPath</li><li>UiPath qualification desired however not necessary</li><li>Software development background and training</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Ability to work on own initiative and assume responsibility where appropriate</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability with great attention to detail</li><li>You will be gaining real experience and increasing skills in utilising and deploying industry leading Intelligent Automation solutions from UiPath</li></ul>

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Developer

Salary up to €130,000 Location: Braunschweig One of the largest clothing retailers in Europe is hiring a Staff / Principal Data Scientist to join their growing team. With 1,000+ stores across Europe and Asia and over €4 billion in annual revenue, this brand is combining fashion with cutting-edge data science — and they’re looking for someone to lead the way. The Position: <ul><li>Drive high-impact machine learning use cases across assortment planning, demand forecasting, and markdown optimization</li><li>Own complex, business-critical data science projects end-to-end, from stakeholder discovery to deployment</li><li>Build and deploy predictive models using Python, Spark, and modern ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, scikit-learn)</li><li>Collaborate with data engineering and business teams to develop scalable, production-ready solutions</li><li>Act as a role model and hands-on contributor, mentoring junior data scientists and reviewing code</li><li>Present insights to senior stakeholders and influence strategic decision-making</li><li>Help shape the long-term ML and AI strategy across the retail business</li></ul>Experience: <ul><li>7+ years of data science or ML experience, ideally in retail, fashion, or e-commerce</li><li>Advanced knowledge of Python, SQL, and big data tech like Spark</li><li>Experience with frameworks like scikit-learn, PyTorch, SparkML</li><li>Strong communicator, confident presenting to large groups (50–100 stakeholders)</li><li>Proven experience leading projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams</li><li>Fluent in German (C1+) and English</li><li>STEM degree (Master’s or PhD preferred)</li></ul>Benefits & Details: <ul><li>Up to €130,000 salary</li><li>Office-based role in modern Braunschweig HQ (relocation support available)</li><li>30 days of holiday</li><li>Generous employee discount on products</li><li>Structured progression plan and L&D budget</li><li>Annual capital-forming contributions (e.g., pension, savings)</li><li>2-stage interview process</li></ul>For more information, apply or contact Norman Cistovas.

Staff / Principal Data Scientist

Salary up to €100,000 Location: Braunschweig One of the largest clothing retailers in Europe is looking for a Senior DataOps Engineer. They have over 1,000 stores across Europe & Asia, grossed +€4 billion last year and are looking to continue their success with you. The position: <ul><li>Collaborate with data engineering and platform teams to maintain, operate, and improve data infrastructure on an on-prem Cloudera cluster.</li><li>Monitor and operate key data science pipelines relying on Apache Spark.</li><li>Analyse runtime behaviour, including resource usage and error rates in distributed systems.</li><li>Maintain operating systems, proactively monitor the cluster, and resolve outages and hardware issues.</li><li>Install and manage software environments required by the data science team.</li><li>Support network optimization and collaborate with infrastructure and datacenter teams.</li><li>Drive the implementation of a logging and monitoring strategy to ensure pipeline transparency and performance.</li><li>Define and enforce HDFS usage policies, including retention, block size monitoring, and avoiding over-partitioning.</li><li>Manage and monitor Impala databases and tables.</li><li>Actively participate in code reviews, team mentoring, and regular feedback exchanges.</li></ul>Experience: <ul><li>5+ years of experience in a DevOps, DataOps, SRE, or similar data infrastructure role.</li><li>Strong foundation in software development and automation, with experience in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.</li><li>Experience working with big data technologies like Hadoop, HDFS, Impala, Hive, Kafka, Airflow, or NiFi.</li><li>Familiarity with cluster orchestration and monitoring tools such as Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana, or Cloudera Manager.</li><li>Comfortable with Linux-based systems, version control, and CI/CD practices.</li><li>Solid understanding of distributed systems, relational databases, and data modeling</li></ul>Benefits and Details: <ul><li>Up to €100,000 Salary</li><li>Modern Braunschweig office with cafeteria (relocation supported)</li><li>Annual contribution to capital-forming schemes (pension, savings, etc.)</li><li>2 Stage Interview Process</li><li>Individual progression plan with allocated learning and development budget</li><li>30 Vacation Days</li><li>Employee Discounts on company products</li></ul>  For more information, apply or contact Norman Cistovas

DevOps Engineer – Data Platform

LOCATION: LONDON, UK
&nbsp;
About us:
Founded in 2003, Xcede&rsquo;s vertical specialists provide global transformational talent in Data, AI &amp; Machine Learning, Product, Software, Cloud and Cyber. We work with businesses, from pioneering start-ups to global brands, to find project-based or permanent talent that enables innovation in line with their vision and goals. We connect companies with exceptional professionals who empower growth.&nbsp;
Our commitment to delivering excellent service earned us the Best Client Service Award at both the 2024 Global Recruiter Awards and TIARA Awards.&nbsp;This year, we also celebrated 6 years of&nbsp;Feefo excellence&nbsp;and received the&nbsp;Platinum Trusted Service award for the 4th year in a row.&nbsp;We are always striving to grow and improve by expanding our team! That&rsquo;s why we are seeking a Permanent Recruitment Consultant to join our Software Engineering team in our London office.
&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Collaborate with international hiring teams to understand our global staffing requirements and formulate strategic recruitment plans.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Source, engage, and recruit top-tier talent within the technology sector.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Conduct thorough interviews, assess candidates' skills, and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Oversee the entire 360-degree recruitment process, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and our global teams.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Serve as the authority on industry trends, emerging talents, and global recruitment best practices.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Skills/Requirements:
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Experience as a 360 Contract Recruiter, with a proven track record of success - ideally with a focus on technology/software roles</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Strong understanding of the technology sector and its talent landscape.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
What We Can Offer You:
With the key values of Performance, Pace, Partnership, and Personality, Xcede focuses on delivering excellence for our clients, candidates and colleagues. You will be joining a high-performing environment that is supported by an experienced leadership team through learning and development, individual support, and mentoring.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Generous holiday allowance</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Enhanced Maternity &amp; Paternity Leave</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">WellHub - Gym Subscription Programme</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">CSR Day</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Life leave</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">5 days to work from anywhere around the globe</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Flexi hours and extendable lunch break option</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Early finish Fridays</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Relocation Opportunities</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Tech &amp; Home scheme</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Christmas and New Year closure</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Workplace Nursery</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">4% Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Eyecare Subsidy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Employee Assistance Program available 24/7</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
For more insight into our culture, check our insta page: @xcede_group&nbsp;
Xcede is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Keen to learn more? Send your CV to <a href="mailto:talent.acquisition@xcedegroup.com">talent.acquisition@xcedegroup.com</a> and we will be in touch.
&nbsp;

Permanent Software Consultant

LOCATION: LONDON, UK
&nbsp;
About us:
Founded in 2003, Xcede&rsquo;s vertical specialists provide global transformational talent in Data, AI &amp; Machine Learning, Product, Software, Cloud and Cyber. We work with businesses, from pioneering start-ups to global brands, to find project-based or permanent talent that enables innovation in line with their vision and goals. We connect companies with exceptional professionals who empower growth.&nbsp;
Our commitment to delivering excellent service earned us the Best Client Service Award at both the 2024 Global Recruiter Awards and TIARA Awards.&nbsp;This year, we also celebrated 6 years of&nbsp;Feefo excellence&nbsp;and received the&nbsp;Platinum Trusted Service award for the 4th year in a row.&nbsp;We are always striving to grow and improve by expanding our team! That&rsquo;s why we are seeking a Contract Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our European Software Engineering team in our London office.
&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Collaborate with international hiring teams to understand our global staffing requirements and formulate strategic recruitment plans.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Source, engage, and recruit top-tier talent within the technology sector.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Conduct thorough interviews, assess candidates' skills, and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Oversee the entire 360-degree recruitment process, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and our global teams.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Serve as the authority on industry trends, emerging talents, and global recruitment best practices.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Skills/Requirements:
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Experience as a 360 Contract Recruiter with a proven track record of success - ideally with a focus on technology/software roles</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Strong understanding of the technology sector and its talent landscape.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
What We Can Offer You:
With the key values of Performance, Pace, Partnership, and Personality, Xcede focuses on delivering excellence for our clients, candidates and colleagues. You will be joining a high-performing environment that is supported by an experienced leadership team through learning and development, individual support, and mentoring.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Generous holiday allowance</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Enhanced Maternity &amp; Paternity Leave</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">WellHub - Gym Subscription Programme</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">CSR Day</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Life leave</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">5 days to work from anywhere around the globe</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Flexi hours and extendable lunch break option</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Early finish Fridays</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Relocation Opportunities</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Tech &amp; Home scheme</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Christmas and New Year closure</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Workplace Nursery</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">4% Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Eyecare Subsidy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Employee Assistance Program available 24/7</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
For more insight into our culture, check our insta page: @xcede_group&nbsp;
Xcede is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Keen to learn more? Send your CV to <a href="mailto:talent.acquisition@xcedegroup.com">talent.acquisition@xcedegroup.com</a> and we will be in touch.
&nbsp;

Contract Senior Consultant European Software Market

LOCATION: LONDON, UK
&nbsp;
About us:
Founded in 2003, Xcede&rsquo;s vertical specialists provide global transformational talent in Data, AI &amp; Machine Learning, Product, Software, Cloud and Cyber. We work with businesses, from pioneering start-ups to global brands, to find project-based or permanent talent that enables innovation in line with their vision and goals. We connect companies with exceptional professionals who empower growth.&nbsp;
Our commitment to delivering excellent service earned us the Best Client Service Award at both the 2024 Global Recruiter Awards and TIARA Awards.&nbsp;This year, we also celebrated 6 years of&nbsp;Feefo excellence&nbsp;and received the&nbsp;Platinum Trusted Service award for the 4th year in a row.&nbsp;We are always striving to grow and improve by expanding our team! That&rsquo;s why we are seeking a Contract Recruitment Consultant to join our European Data team in our London office.
&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Collaborate with international hiring teams to understand our global staffing requirements and formulate strategic recruitment plans.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Source, engage, and recruit top-tier talent within the technology sector.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Conduct thorough interviews, assess candidates' skills, and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Oversee the entire 360-degree recruitment process, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and our global teams.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Serve as the authority on industry trends, emerging talents, and global recruitment best practices.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Skills/Requirements:
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Experience as a 360 Contract Recruiter, with a proven track record of success - ideally with a focus on technology/data roles within the European market</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Strong understanding of the technology sector and its talent landscape.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
What We Can Offer You:
With the key values of Performance, Pace, Partnership, and Personality, Xcede focuses on delivering excellence for our clients, candidates and colleagues. You will be joining a high-performing environment that is supported by an experienced leadership team through learning and development, individual support, and mentoring. 
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Generous holiday allowance</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Enhanced Maternity &amp; Paternity Leave</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">WellHub - Gym Subscription Programme</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">CSR Day</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Life leave</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">5 days to work from anywhere around the globe</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Flexi hours and extendable lunch break option</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Early finish Fridays</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Relocation Opportunities</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Tech &amp; Home scheme</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Christmas and New Year closure</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Workplace Nursery</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">4% Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Eyecare Subsidy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Employee Assistance Program available 24/7</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
For more insight into our culture, check our insta page: @xcede_group&nbsp;
Xcede is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Keen to learn more? Send your CV to <a href="mailto:talent.acquisition@xcedegroup.com">talent.acquisition@xcedegroup.com</a> and we will be in touch.

Contract Consultant European Data Market

LOCATION: LONDON, UK
&nbsp;
About us:
Founded in 2003, Xcede&rsquo;s vertical specialists provide global transformational talent in Data, AI &amp; Machine Learning, Product, Software, Cloud and Cyber. We work with businesses, from pioneering start-ups to global brands, to find project-based or permanent talent that enables innovation in line with their vision and goals. We connect companies with exceptional professionals who empower growth.&nbsp;
Our commitment to delivering excellent service earned us the Best Client Service Award at both the 2024 Global Recruiter Awards and TIARA Awards.&nbsp;This year, we also celebrated 6 years of&nbsp;Feefo excellence&nbsp;and received the&nbsp;Platinum Trusted Service award for the 4th year in a row.&nbsp;We are always striving to grow and improve by expanding our team! That&rsquo;s why we are seeking a Permanent Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our European Data team in our London office.
&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Collaborate with international hiring teams to understand our global staffing requirements and formulate strategic recruitment plans.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Source, engage, and recruit top-tier talent within the technology sector.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Conduct thorough interviews, assess candidates' skills, and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Oversee the entire 360-degree recruitment process, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and our global teams.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Serve as the authority on industry trends, emerging talents, and global recruitment best practices.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Skills/Requirements:
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Experience as a 360 Contract Recruiter, with a proven track record of success - ideally with a focus on technology/data roles within the European market</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Strong understanding of the technology sector and its talent landscape.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
What We Can Offer You:
With the key values of Performance, Pace, Partnership, and Personality, Xcede focuses on delivering excellence for our clients, candidates and colleagues. You will be joining a high-performing environment that is supported by an experienced leadership team through learning and development, individual support, and mentoring. 
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Generous holiday allowance</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Enhanced Maternity &amp; Paternity Leave</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">WellHub - Gym Subscription Programme</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">CSR Day</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Life leave</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">5 days to work from anywhere around the globe</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Flexi hours and extendable lunch break option</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Early finish Fridays</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Relocation Opportunities</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Tech &amp; Home scheme</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Christmas and New Year closure</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Workplace Nursery</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">4% Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Eyecare Subsidy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Employee Assistance Program available 24/7</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
For more insight into our culture check our insta page: @xcede_group&nbsp;
Xcede is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Keen to learn more? Send your CV to <a href="mailto:talent.acquisition@xcedegroup.com">talent.acquisition@xcedegroup.com</a> and we will be in touch.

Permanent Senior Consultant European Data Market

LOCATION: MIAMI, USA
&nbsp;
About us:
Founded in 2003, Xcede&rsquo;s vertical specialists provide global transformational talent in Data, AI &amp; Machine Learning, Product, Software, Cloud and Cyber. We work with businesses, from pioneering start-ups to global brands, to find project-based or permanent talent that enables innovation in line with their vision and goals. We connect companies with exceptional professionals who empower growth.&nbsp;
Our commitment to delivering excellent service earned us the Best Client Service Award at both the 2024 Global Recruiter Awards and TIARA Awards.&nbsp;This year, we also celebrated 6 years of&nbsp;Feefo excellence&nbsp;and received the&nbsp;Platinum Trusted Service award for the 4th year in a row.&nbsp;
We first launched our permanent recruitment division in NYC in 2018. We then took the next step by introducing our contract division in 2023, further strengthening our offering. Most recently, in 2024, we chased the sun and opened our brand-new Miami office!
We are always striving to grow and improve by expanding our team. That&rsquo;s why we are seeking talented Permanent Principal Recruitment Consultants to join our Miami team, focusing on the&nbsp;Data market.
&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Drive thought leadership in your vertical and promote Xcede&rsquo;s brand awareness &amp; presence in technical conferences, client engagement meetings and Scope of Work discussions. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Serve as the authority on industry trends, emerging talents, and global recruitment best practices.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Collaborate with international hiring teams to understand our global staffing requirements and formulate strategic recruitment plans.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Responsible for researching, identifying and approaching new clients to build long-term recruitment partner relationships</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Drive sales opportunities by identifying staffing needs within potential clients and qualifying job descriptions within your specialist area.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Responsible for maintaining and building relationships at all levels within key accounts</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Conduct thorough interviews, assess candidates' skills, and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Oversee the entire 360-degree recruitment process, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and our clients.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Skills/Requirements:
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Experience as a 360 Contract Recruiter, with a proven track record of success - ideally with a focus on technology/data roles</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Strong understanding of the technology sector and its talent landscape.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Have a proven track record of engaging new clients through proactive business development execution.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
What We Can Offer You:
With the key values of Performance, Pace, Partnership, and Personality, Xcede focuses on delivering excellence for our clients, candidates and colleagues. You will be joining a high-performing environment that is supported by an experienced leadership team through learning and development, individual support, and mentoring.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Generous holiday allowance</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Gym membership</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">CSR day</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Life leave</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">3% employer 401k Contribution</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">5 days to work from anywhere around the globe</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Flexi hours and extendable lunch break option</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Professional development contribution</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Phone &amp; internet allowance</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Early finish Fridays</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Relocation opportunities</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Employer medical contribution</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Christmas and New Year closure</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
For more insight into our culture, check our insta page: @xcede_group&nbsp;
Xcede is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Keen to learn more? Send your CV to <a href="mailto:talent.acquisition@xcedegroup.com">talent.acquisition@xcedegroup.com</a> and we will be in touch.
&nbsp;

Permanent Principal Data Consultant

LOCATION: MIAMI, USA
&nbsp;
About us:
Founded in 2003, Xcede&rsquo;s vertical specialists provide global transformational talent in Data, AI &amp; Machine Learning, Product, Software, Cloud and Cyber. We work with businesses, from pioneering start-ups to global brands, to find project-based or permanent talent that enables innovation in line with their vision and goals. We connect companies with exceptional professionals who empower growth.&nbsp;
Our commitment to delivering excellent service earned us the Best Client Service Award at both the 2024 Global Recruiter Awards and TIARA Awards.&nbsp;This year, we also celebrated 6 years of&nbsp;Feefo excellence&nbsp;and received the&nbsp;Platinum Trusted Service award for the 4th year in a row.&nbsp;
We first launched our permanent recruitment division in NYC in 2018. We then took the next step by introducing our contract division in 2023, further strengthening our offering. Most recently, in 2024, we chased the sun and opened our brand-new Miami office!
We are always striving to grow and improve by expanding our team. That&rsquo;s why we are seeking talented Contract Principal Recruitment Consultants to join our Miami team, focusing on the Cyber market.
&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Drive thought leadership in your vertical and promote Xcede&rsquo;s brand awareness &amp; presence in technical conferences, client engagement meetings and Scope of Work discussions. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Serve as the authority on industry trends, emerging talents, and global recruitment best practices.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Collaborate with international hiring teams to understand our global staffing requirements and formulate strategic recruitment plans.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Responsible for researching, identifying and approaching new clients to build long-term recruitment partner relationships</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Drive sales opportunities by identifying staffing needs within potential clients and qualifying job descriptions within your specialist area.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Responsible for maintaining and building relationships at all levels within key accounts</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Conduct thorough interviews, assess candidates' skills, and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Oversee the entire 360-degree recruitment process, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and our clients.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Skills/Requirements:
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Experience as a 360 Contract Recruiter, with a proven track record of success - ideally with a focus on technology/cyber roles</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Strong understanding of the technology sector and its talent landscape.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Have a proven track record of engaging new clients through proactive business development execution.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
What We Can Offer You:
With the key values of Performance, Pace, Partnership, and Personality, Xcede focuses on delivering excellence for our clients, candidates and colleagues. You will join a high-performing environment supported by an experienced leadership team through learning and development, individual support, and mentoring.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Generous holiday allowance</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Gym membership</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">CSR day</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Life leave</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">3% employer 401k Contribution</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">5 days to work from anywhere around the globe</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Flexi hours and extendable lunch break option</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Professional development contribution</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Phone &amp; internet allowance</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Early finish Fridays</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Relocation opportunities</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Employer medical contribution</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Christmas and New Year closure</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
For more insight into our culture, check our insta page: @xcede_group&nbsp;
Xcede is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Keen to learn more? Send your CV to <a href="mailto:talent.acquisition@xcedegroup.com">talent.acquisition@xcedegroup.com</a> and we will be in touch.
&nbsp;

Contract Principal Cyber Consultant

Deployment/Build Engineer (Contract – 3 Weeks) Location: On-site, Peterborough Rate: £150 per day (Inside IR35) A leading IT solutions provider is seeking a skilled Deployment/Build Engineer for a short-term contract supporting a major appliance and electronics manufacturer. The role involves reimaging and deploying laptops, PCs, and screens as part of a broader technology refresh project. Key Details: <ul><li>3-week initial contract</li><li>Fully on-site in Peterborough</li><li>£150 per day (Inside IR35)</li><li>Potential for extension based on project needs</li></ul>Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Reimage and configure laptops, desktops, and display screens</li><li>Perform hardware/software builds to client specifications</li><li>Ensure all devices meet deployment standards and timelines</li><li>Work efficiently within a team to support smooth rollout</li></ul>Requirements: <ul><li>Proven experience in IT hardware deployment/build roles</li><li>Strong understanding of imaging tools and deployment processes</li><li>Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Immediate availability preferred</li></ul>This is a great opportunity to contribute to a high-visibility tech rollout with a chance of extension depending on project scope.

IT Engineer

Our client, a leading Cybersecurity Consultancy in Austria is urgently seeking an experienced SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) IAM Engineer for a 6-month contract engagement. This is a high-impact project with incredible hourly rates available for top-tier talent. About the Role The successful SailPoint IIQ Engineer will join a dynamic Identity and Access Management (IAM) team responsible for the end-to-end design, development, and implementation of SailPoint IdentityIQ solutions. You will play a pivotal role in optimising and expanding their current IAM framework to meet complex enterprise security needs. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Design, configure, and implement SailPoint IIQ solutions.</li><li>Develop connectors and workflows for user provisioning, de-provisioning, access reviews, and certifications.</li><li>Troubleshoot integration issues and provide IAM best practices.</li><li>Work closely with InfoSec, infrastructure, and business teams to align IAM strategies with organisational goals.</li><li>Ensure compliance with security policies and industry regulations.</li></ul>Key Requirements <ul><li>Proven experience in implementing and supporting SailPoint IdentityIQ.</li><li>Strong knowledge of IAM concepts, RBAC, provisioning, and identity lifecycle management.</li><li>Must speak German & English.</li><li>Hands-on experience with Java, Beanshell, XML, and web services.</li><li>Familiarity with integration of IAM with systems such as Active Directory, ServiceNow, and cloud platforms.</li><li>Excellent communication and documentation skills.</li></ul>Contract Details Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Duration: 6 Months Rate: Extremely competitive hourly rates (can discuss in a call) Location: Remote (Preference for candidates within CET/Europe time zone)

SailPoint IIQ IAM Engineer | Contract | High Hourly Rate | Remote/Europe | Immediate Start

Credit Risk Analyst – Finance & Credit Risk | £50K-£60K + Bonus & Benefits London  Our client who is a leading consultancy, they're looking for a Credit Risk Analyst with a strong background in finance, credit risk, risk & regulation, and SQL expertise or some SAS to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with 2-5 years of experience in the banking and insurance sectors to work on high-impact projects with leading financial institutions. Key Requirements: 2-5 years’ experience in banking credit risk Strong SQL skills and experience working with large datasets Expertise in finance, credit risk, risk & regulation Experience working with banks and insurance companies Willingness to travel to client sites  UK-based candidates only – No sponsorship available Salary: £50K-£55K + Bonus + Benefits Exciting career growth opportunities Exposure to leading financial institutions

Consultant

Major Incident Manager – Short-Term Contract Location: Salford, Greater Manchester (Onsite preferred, hybrid negotiable) Contract Length: 3 months Start Date: Immediate We are currently seeking an experienced Major Incident Manager to join our team on a short-term contract basis to support critical IT service continuity during a high-impact period. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Take ownership of major incidents from identification to resolution</li><li>Coordinate rapid response teams and lead recovery efforts</li><li>Ensure timely communication and updates to stakeholders at all levels</li><li>Perform root cause analysis and contribute to post-incident reviews</li><li>Work closely with Problem and Change Management teams to prevent recurrence</li></ul>Required Experience: <ul><li>Proven experience managing high-severity IT incidents in complex environments</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>Familiarity with ITIL processes (certification preferred)</li><li>Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure</li><li>Experience in large enterprise environments is highly desirable</li></ul>

Incident Manager

We are seeking a highly capable Problem/Change Manager to join a critical IT service function supporting a large-scale transformation for a nationally recognised retail organisation. This is a hands-on role, based predominantly onsite in Salford, where you’ll be responsible for improving service stability and leading structured change processes in a high-impact, customer-facing environment. The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of ITIL best practices, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes to drive root cause resolution and minimise operational risk. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Own and operate the Problem Management process, including trend analysis, RCA coordination, and implementation of preventive measures.</li><li>Govern the Change Management lifecycle across IT services, ensuring changes are assessed, approved, and implemented with minimal disruption.</li><li>Conduct and chair Problem and Change Review Boards, aligning technical and business teams around best-practice service governance.</li><li>Identify process bottlenecks, implement continuous improvement strategies, and support service maturity initiatives.</li><li>Act as a senior escalation point for high-priority problems and change conflicts.</li><li>Collaborate with operational leads, third-party vendors, and internal teams to drive accountability and visibility across service functions.</li></ul>Essential Skills & Experience:<ul><li>Strong background in Problem and Change Management in large enterprise or public-facing environments.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of ITIL frameworks (v3 or v4).</li><li>Excellent organisational and analytical skills – capable of managing concurrent issues, risks, and change requests.</li><li>Confident communicator who can operate across technical, operational, and leadership stakeholders.</li><li>Calm under pressure, with a methodical approach to problem-solving and change governance.</li><li>Previous experience in retail, logistics, or consumer-centric sectors is highly advantageous.</li></ul>Desirable Qualifications:<ul><li>ITIL v4 Foundation (or higher)</li></ul>Contract Details:<ul><li>Duration: 1–3 months initially</li><li>Extension: Likely, based on performance and ongoing programme needs</li><li>Working Arrangement: Predominantly onsite (Salford, Manchester)</li><li>Day Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)</li></ul>

Problem/Change Manager

Freelance IT System Administrator (m/f/d) – Fintech | 90% Remote | Berlin 📍 Location: Berlin (90% Remote) 🕒 Duration: 6 months (extension possible) 💼 Capacity: 100% 💰 Rate: €90/hour (all-in) 🔧 Start: ASAP 📌 Industry: Financial Services (Fintech) An established service provider in the financial sector is currently seeking an experienced IT System Administrator (m/f/d) on a freelance basis to support and enhance their Microsoft and AWS-based infrastructure. The role involves a mix of operational excellence, strategic oversight, and hands-on technical support across cloud environments. Your Responsibilities:<ul><li>Operate, maintain, and develop the Microsoft-based IT infrastructure (Azure AD / Entra ID, Intune, Windows, M365) </li><li>Manage Identity & Access Management across the entire IT landscape </li><li>Handle AWS configuration and operations (EC2, IAM, VPC, S3) </li><li>Coordinate software rollout processes and create technical specifications </li><li>Define and enforce network and security standards </li><li>Oversee and guide a managed service provider handling basic IT operations </li><li>Provide 2nd-level support and occasional 1st-level troubleshooting (e.g., O365) </li><li>Contribute to infrastructure projects such as migrations or integrations </li><li>Document system architecture and operational procedures </li></ul>Your Profile:<ul><li>Completed IT training or equivalent qualification </li><li>3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft technologies (Azure, Intune, Windows Server, Entra ID, M365) </li><li>Solid understanding of AWS (IAM, EC2, S3, networking) </li><li>Experienced in hybrid cloud setups and working with multiple service providers </li><li>Strong expertise in identity & access management and endpoint security </li><li>Familiarity with software deployment and distribution strategies </li><li>Confident in defining operational and compliance standards </li><li>Based in Germany or able to work onsite in Berlin occasionally if required </li></ul>

System Administrator

Freelance IT System Administrator (m/f/d) – Fintech | 90% Remote | Berlin 📍 Location: Berlin (90% Remote) 🕒 Duration: 6 months (extension possible) 💼 Capacity: 100% 💰 Rate: €110/hour (all-in) 🔧 Start: ASAP 📌 Industry: Financial Services (Fintech) An established service provider in the financial sector is currently seeking an experienced IT System Administrator (m/f/d) on a freelance basis to support and enhance their Microsoft and AWS-based infrastructure. The role involves a mix of operational excellence, strategic oversight, and hands-on technical support across cloud environments. Your Responsibilities:<ul><li>Operate, maintain, and develop the Microsoft-based IT infrastructure (Azure AD / Entra ID, Intune, Windows, M365) </li><li>Manage Identity & Access Management across the entire IT landscape </li><li>Handle AWS configuration and operations (EC2, IAM, VPC, S3) </li><li>Coordinate software rollout processes and create technical specifications </li><li>Define and enforce network and security standards </li><li>Oversee and guide a managed service provider handling basic IT operations </li><li>Provide 2nd-level support and occasional 1st-level troubleshooting (e.g., O365) </li><li>Contribute to infrastructure projects such as migrations or integrations </li><li>Document system architecture and operational procedures </li></ul>Your Profile:<ul><li>Completed IT training or equivalent qualification </li><li>3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft technologies (Azure, Intune, Windows Server, Entra ID, M365) </li><li>Solid understanding of AWS (IAM, EC2, S3, networking) </li><li>Experienced in hybrid cloud setups and working with multiple service providers </li><li>Strong expertise in identity & access management and endpoint security </li><li>Familiarity with software deployment and distribution strategies </li><li>Confident in defining operational and compliance standards </li><li>Based in Germany or able to work onsite in Berlin occasionally if required </li></ul>

Customer Researcher – Behavioural Science & Psychology Location: Reading (Hybrid) Salary: £45,000–£50,000 + Benefits Sponsorship: Not available Travel: Occasional UK & EU travel required Are you passionate about behavioural science and psychology? Do you have a knack for turning data into compelling insights that drive innovation? We're looking for a Customer Researcher to join our dynamic team and support our behavioural research projects across multiple domains. About the Role In this varied and intellectually stimulating role, you’ll work at the intersection of behavioural science, psychology, and customer insight to support internal teams and external partners. Your work will directly contribute to impactful decision-making, product development, and strategic direction. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Conduct high-quality literature reviews to support behavioural science and psychology research initiatives.</li><li>Analyse quantitative survey data, extract insights, and clearly communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li>Assist in the design, execution, and interpretation of behavioural science experiments and studies.</li><li>Develop engaging reports, presentations, and summaries for stakeholders across the organisation.</li><li>Stay current with the latest academic and applied research in behavioural science and psychology.</li><li>Explore and share emerging trends across behavioural domains to inform ongoing research and innovation.</li><li>Actively participate in workshops, seminars, and networking events to enhance our behavioural science ecosystem.</li><li>Attend relevant conferences and supplier meetings across the UK and EU.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>A background in behavioural science, psychology, or a related discipline (academic or applied).</li><li>Strong analytical skills, with experience in survey data analysis and insight generation, Ideally SPSS qualitative and quantatative skills.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially when translating complex ideas for diverse audiences.</li><li>Curious, collaborative, and eager to engage with both academic research and real-world application, ideally 3 years experience. </li></ul>This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that values curiosity, rigour, and real impact. If you're ready to apply your research skills in meaningful ways, please send me your CV to paul.culmer@xcede.com

Power Automate & Dynamics 365 Consultant – 3 Days a Week in London £67K + 10% Bonus | Immediate Start, No sponsorship. Are you an experienced Dynamics 365 CRM/Customer Service Consultant looking for a new role? A leading organisation is seeking a Power Automate & D365 Consultant to join their team 3 days a week in London. As an MS Dynamics 365 Consultant, you will be a key member of a global technology team responsible for optimising Dynamics 365 and Power Platform systems. Acting as a bridge between business stakeholders, end users, Learning & Development (L&D), and external partners, you will drive system enhancements and improvements aligned with Microsoft best practices. Your role will focus on leveraging technology to optimise processes, enhance user experience, and support business efficiency. For more information, please send me your CV to paul.culmer@xcede.com

D365 Power Platform Consultant

Senior AI Engineer (m/f/d) – TechForGood / AI / IoT - 100.000 EUR - Remote  Are you ready to use your AI skills to solve one of the most urgent environmental and infrastructure challenges of our time? A fast-growing, well-funded TechForGood startup is looking for a Senior AI Engineer to lead development of intelligent systems that tackle the global issue. Join a purpose-driven team using IoT and machine learning to revolutionise a multi-billion, innovation-hungry industry—and make a real, measurable impact. What You’ll Do<ul><li>AI Leadership: Lead the design, development, and optimisation of neural network models (LSTM, GRU, Transformer) to drive predictive management.</li><li>Innovation & Research: Champion the use of cutting-edge AI methods, pushing technical boundaries to solve real-world problems.</li><li>Scalable Systems: Oversee automation of data acquisition, labelling, and pipeline engineering for robust model training.</li><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, engineering, and domain experts to deliver AI solutions that align with business and technical goals.</li><li>Mentorship: Support junior team members, fostering technical growth and knowledge-sharing across the team.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For<ul><li>Advanced degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Mathematics, Neuroscience, or a related field.</li><li>Solid experience in Python and SQL, along with hands-on use of TensorFlow or PyTorch.</li><li>Strong foundation in time series prediction and modelling techniques.</li><li>Familiarity with TypeScript is a plus for broader stack integration.</li><li>Excellent English communication skills—both written and spoken.</li></ul>Why Join<ul><li>🌍 Be part of a mission-driven startup making a global impact.</li><li>📈 Collaborate with experienced entrepreneurs and a driven, international team.</li><li>💰 Competitive salary with flexible working hours.</li><li>🌆 Work from a modern, central office with panoramic views in Germany.</li><li>🤝 Flat hierarchies and a transparent, no-politics culture.</li><li>🍉 Unlimited snacks, drinks, coffee and fresh fruit to keep your energy up.</li><li>🚀 Big on growth: your personal and professional development is a priority.</li><li>🏠 Relocation support for a smooth move—including housing, bank setup, and admin help.</li></ul>Ready to use your AI expertise for good? Apply now with your CV and a short note on why this opportunity speaks to you.

Senior AI Engineer – TechForGood / AI / IoT - 100.000 EUR - Remote

Senior AI Engineer (m/f/d) – TechForGood / AI / IoT - 100.000 EUR - Remote

Currently my biggest client in Hungary is looking for a DevOps Team lead to join their team for a massive enterprise implementation Project The contract will be for 12 months initially and is fully remote The role will require the candidate to be based in Hungary Role Requirements: o Python API development (Flask, FastAPI) o Kubernetes o Elasticsearch o CI/CD (Concourse CI, ArgoCD) o HashiCorp Vault o Authentication and authorization o Monitoring and logging o Docker and containerization o Git and GitOps o Python automation and scripting

DevOps Team Lead

Currently my biggest client in Hungary, Budapest is looking for several Python DevSecOps Engineer to join a huge enterprise implementation Project. The roles are fully remote, but they need the candidate to be located in Hungary for the majority of the duration of the contract. The role will be a contract for 12 months initially Skillset: o Advanced Python programming o Message queuing (NATS, Jetstream) o Kubernetes and containers o Elasticsearch o CI/CD and DevOps (Argo CD, GitOps) o Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) o Security (authentication, authorization, TLS/mTLS) o Monitoring and logging (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana) o Version control (Git)

DevSecOps (Python) Engineer

DevOps Engineer – Cloud & Automation | Major UK Energy Project Location: Hybrid (UK-based) An established global consultancy is delivering a complex digital infrastructure initiative for a well-known energy organisation at the heart of the UK’s transition to sustainable power. To support this effort, we’re hiring a skilled DevOps Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team transforming enterprise cloud environments. The Role: As a DevOps Engineer on this engagement, you’ll help shape and maintain robust cloud platforms using automation-first principles. You'll be embedded within a collaborative team that supports continuous delivery, infrastructure reliability, and secure operations at scale. Key Responsibilities: Cloud Infrastructure & Operations <ul><li>Configure and manage cloud-native services across Azure and AWS</li><li>Drive efficiency, resilience, and cost-effectiveness through hands-on infrastructure management</li></ul>Automation & CI/CD <ul><li>Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines to support frequent and reliable releases</li><li>Ensure full automation of build, test, and deployment stages using modern tooling</li></ul>Infrastructure as Code <ul><li>Implement and manage IaC using tools like ARM templates and CloudFormation</li><li>Maintain infrastructure definitions under source control for consistency and repeatability</li></ul>Monitoring & Incident Response <ul><li>Establish observability standards using tools such as Azure Monitor and CloudWatch</li><li>Act as a point of escalation for critical incidents, ensuring rapid diagnosis and resolution</li></ul>Cross-Team Collaboration <ul><li>Partner with engineers, testers, and security leads to align practices and deployment goals</li><li>Provide DevOps insight during the release cycle and across support tiers (including P1/P2 scenarios)</li></ul>Security & Governance <ul><li>Apply cloud security controls, from IAM policies to encryption standards</li><li>Contribute to audit readiness and compliance adherence</li></ul>What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>Demonstrable experience in a DevOps capacity, ideally within energy trading, finance, or banking environments</li><li>Fluency in both AWS and Azure ecosystems</li><li>Solid scripting ability using Python and PowerShell</li><li>Hands-on knowledge of Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent IaC frameworks</li><li>Comfortable managing cloud networks, identity, and access policies</li><li>Effective communicator who thrives in agile delivery setups</li><li>Skilled at solving infrastructure challenges in high-availability, production-grade environments</li></ul>

DevOps Engineer

Customer Researcher – Behavioural Science & Psychology Location: Reading (Hybrid) Salary: £45,000–£55,000 + Benefits Sponsorship: Not available Travel: Occasional UK & EU travel required Are you passionate about behavioural science and psychology? Do you have a knack for turning data into compelling insights that drive innovation? We're looking for a Customer Researcher to join our dynamic team and support our behavioural research projects across multiple domains. About the Role In this varied and intellectually stimulating role, you’ll work at the intersection of behavioural science, psychology, and customer insight to support internal teams and external partners. Your work will directly contribute to impactful decision-making, product development, and strategic direction. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Conduct high-quality literature reviews to support behavioural science and psychology research initiatives.</li><li>Analyse quantitative survey data, extract insights, and clearly communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li>Assist in the design, execution, and interpretation of behavioural science experiments and studies.</li><li>Develop engaging reports, presentations, and summaries for stakeholders across the organisation.</li><li>Stay current with the latest academic and applied research in behavioural science and psychology.</li><li>Explore and share emerging trends across behavioural domains to inform ongoing research and innovation.</li><li>Actively participate in workshops, seminars, and networking events to enhance our behavioural science ecosystem.</li><li>Attend relevant conferences and supplier meetings across the UK and EU.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>A background in behavioural science, psychology, or a related discipline (academic or applied).</li><li>Strong analytical skills, with experience in survey data analysis and insight generation.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially when translating complex ideas for diverse audiences.</li><li>Curious, collaborative, and eager to engage with both academic research and real-world application.</li></ul>This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that values curiosity, rigour, and real impact. If you're ready to apply your research skills in meaningful ways, please send me your CV to paul.culmer@xcede.com

Deployment Engineer – 1 Day Contract (Inside IR35) Location: Wigan Date: Friday, 16th May 2025 Rate: £150/day (Inside IR35) We are seeking a number of experienced Deployment Engineer for a one-day engagement supporting a high-profile public sector organisation through a leading IT solutions provider. Scope of Work: You will be responsible for the deinstallation, transport, and reinstallation of IT equipment at a jobcentre in Wigan. This includes: <ul><li>Deinstalling 18 laptop bundles at Wigan Brocol House</li></ul>Requirements: <ul><li>Proven experience in IT hardware deployment and decommissioning</li><li>Ability to follow structured procedures and meet tight timelines</li><li>Comfortable working in a live office environment</li><li>Must be available only on Friday 16th May 2025</li></ul>

Deployment Engineer - Wigan

Data Analyst – Remote (UK-based only) | £43,000 + 20% Bonus + Benefits I'm looking for a Data Analyst with around 2 years of experience in a data-centric environment, strong SQL skills, and excellent communication abilities. What you'll bring: <ul><li>Proven experience (2+ years) working with data in a commercial setting</li><li>Strong proficiency in SQL and for data analysis and reporting.</li><li>Loading data into CRM systems, selecting data for campaigns, monitoring CRM data quality.</li><li>A confident communicator, comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels</li><li>Ability to derive insights from data to support business decisions</li></ul>The offer: <ul><li>£43,000 salary</li><li>20% annual bonus</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Fully remote role (UK-based only) – you must have the right to work in the UK; we are unable to provide sponsorship</li></ul>If you're a proactive analyst who enjoys working independently in a remote setting and making a tangible impact through data, I'd love to hear from you. Please send me your CV to paul.culmer@xcede.com

Data Analyst

Xcede are currently partnered with an exciting Series A funded CNAPP security vendor, founded in Israel and backed by leading VCs over the last 12 months they have seen increasing success across the Americas.   Following their increasing demand within the US, we are looking for a Territory Account Executive to join within ideally Chicago to cover the north central region.   Responsibilities: As the territory account executive you will be responsible for hunting new business across the North Central region within Mid-Market and enterprise accounts.   <ul><li>Own the full sales cycle from start to finish, win new business and develop revenue</li><li>Design and execute innovative sales strategies to meet and exceed quotas</li><li>Push cross-function collaboration</li><li>Work with clients for upsell and cross sales opportunities</li><li>Develop partnership landscape</li></ul>  Requirements: The successful candidate, must have worked within a cyber security startup before with a successful track record of meeting quotas.   <ul><li>At least 5+ years B2B SaaS experience within application security or cyber security</li></ul><ul><li>Prior experience as a BDR highly desirable.</li><li>Strong customer-facing and presentation skills with the ability to establish credibility with executives.</li><li>Self-motivated and able to work independently and remotely.</li><li>Superb written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Positive attitude, empathy, and high energy.</li><li>BA/BS degree preferred; or equivalent relevant work experience.</li></ul>

Territory Account Executive - North Central USA

Credit Risk Analyst – Finance & Credit Risk | £50K-£60K + Bonus & Benefits London  Our client who is a leading consultancy, they're looking for a Credit Risk Analyst with a strong background in finance, credit risk, risk & regulation, and SQL expertise or some SAS to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with 2-5 years of consulting experience in the banking and insurance sectors to work on high-impact projects with leading financial institutions. Key Requirements: 2-5 years’ experience as a consultant in banking credit risk Strong SQL skills and experience working with large datasets Expertise in finance, credit risk, risk & regulation Experience working with banks and insurance companies Willingness to travel to client sites  UK-based candidates only – No sponsorship available What’s on Offer? Salary: £50K-£60K + Bonus + Benefits Exciting career growth opportunities Exposure to leading financial institutions

Solutions Architect – Cloud & DevOps (Remote, Germany) – €110,000 Are you an experienced Solutions Architect with a passion for cloud technologies and technical innovation? Join a leading enterprise integration company that specializes in highly customized solutions for large-scale clients. About the Role: As a Solutions Architect, you will be a key technical expert within the architecture team, driving the design and implementation of cloud-based solutions. This is a hands-on technical role where you will collaborate with enterprise clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Design and implement cloud solutions using AWS, Azure, or GCP. </li><li>Utilize Kubernetes and CI/CD automation to optimize deployments. </li><li>Work closely with enterprise customers to customize solutions to their needs. </li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to drive technical innovation and best practices. </li></ul>What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>Proven experience as a Solutions Architect or in a similar hands-on technical role. </li><li>Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). </li><li>Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and CI/CD automation. </li><li>Ability to work independently and manage complex enterprise-level projects. </li><li>German language skills are a plus but not required </li></ul>What’s on Offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary up to €110,000. </li><li>Fully remote work within Germany. </li><li>Opportunity to work on large-scale, innovative projects with global clients. </li><li>A collaborative and technically driven work environment. </li></ul>If you’re a Solutions Architect looking for an exciting new challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career!

Solutions Architect – Cloud & DevOps (Remote, Germany) –  €110,000

Fullstack Engineer - Cutting Edge Technologies - Germany / Remote - 100,000 EUR 📍Germany · Full-time · Senior About the Role Join a cutting-edge platform that is revolutionizing how businesses process and analyze their data. With a modern architecture designed for in-stream analytics, this company provides powerful monitoring solutions for logs, metrics, traces, and security events—without the high costs of traditional storage, helping organizations boost efficiency and reduce expenses by up to 70%. What You’ll Do<ul><li>Fullstack Development: Design, implement, and deploy features across both frontend and backend systems.</li><li>Frontend Excellence: Build intuitive, dynamic, and responsive user interfaces with Angular.</li><li>Seamless Integrations: Develop extensions and integrations to streamline customer onboarding.</li><li>Scalability & Performance: Solve real-world challenges at the intersection of performance and cost efficiency.</li><li>Innovative Solutions: Contribute to cutting-edge observability features.</li><li>Code & Architecture Review: Ensure the reliability and efficiency of complex distributed systems.</li></ul>Tech Stack You’ll Work With<ul><li>Frontend: Angular (TypeScript)</li><li>Backend: Rust</li><li>Infrastructure: AWS, Kubernetes</li></ul>What We’re Looking For ✅ 5+ years of engineering experience in software development ✅ Strong Angular skills with experience in building modern front-end applications ✅ Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Bonus Points ⭐ Expertise in Kubernetes deployment ⭐ 2+ years of backend experience, preferably with Rust ⭐ Familiarity with gRPC and Protobuf Culture & Fit We’re looking for hungry, humble, and smart engineers who thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment. If you’re passionate about building the future of observability and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, we’d love to hear from you! 🚀 Apply now and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of monitoring and analytics.

Fullstack Engineer - Cutting Edge Technologies - Germany / Remote - 100,000 EUR

Nokia Radio Designer 6-month contract Inside IR35 £480 per day  Hybrid working  We are supporting a telecommunications client who are searching for an experienced Nokia Radio Designer to join their team and support the delivery of cutting-edge 4G and 5G radio designs.This is a highly technical role requiring a deep understanding of LTE and 5G NR (NSA & SA) technologies and prior hands-on experience with Nokia RAN infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Strategy, Planning, and Regional Operations to translate business needs into high-quality designs, and drive performance improvements across the network. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Deliver 4G/5G radio design solutions for internal stakeholders.</li><li>Translate business and technical requirements into high-level designs (HLDs) and low-level designs (LLDs).</li><li>Collaborate with Planning, Strategy and Regional teams to address network performance issues and provide remedial solutions.</li><li>Contribute to software drop selection processes by evaluating RAN vendor software against operational and design needs.</li><li>Produce documentation including KPI definitions and RAN software assessments in line with project requirements.</li><li>Analyse third-party benchmarking reports to drive network improvements.</li><li>Identify and address potential improvements in RAN software from a solution perspective.</li></ul> For more information, please apply below.

Nokia Radio Designer 

Contract - 6 months inital Rate - £300p/d Inside IR35 Location - Solihull A IT Solutions Intergrator are searching for a Senior Data Engineer to wokr with the wider Data Engineering team and BI Analysts and Developers. Responsibilities: • Develop rapid prototypes and analytical models from various data sets to explore new business insights, using iterative development with close engagement with business stakeholders. • Evaluate and recommend the pragmatic and cost effective approach to meeting data engineering requirements, such as in-house development, delivery partner, specialist 3rd parties or otherwise based on scale, complexity and priority. • Develop technical specifications, supporting in updates to project documentation and solution designs. • Work collaboratively with source system experts, functional business leads, 3rd party partners and colleagues in the Enterprise Data Office team on delivery projects. • Using a “continuous improvement mind-set”: Identify, recommend and implement optimisations and performance tuning opportunities for data analysis and reporting solutions. • Creation high-quality documentation to describe data products using clear business language. Maintain data models, data dictionaries, report catalogues, business glossaries and data quality characteristics. • Align work to the Data strategy and functional roadmaps to ensure the Data Engineering outputs remain technically appropriate to meet business requirements. • Assist support teams in resolving technical issues with data and report solutions. • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by constantly scanning/reviewing the market, attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks. • Actively contributes to the success of colleagues and teams through collaboration, coaching and sharing expertise. • Create DataOps/DevOps pipelines for deployment of code from Dev-Test-Prod

Network Security Engineer 6-month contract Outside IR35 Remote working Active SC Clearance Essential  We are supporting a leading utilities provider searching for a Newtork Security Engineer to join the team. This is an initial 6-month contract with the scope to be extended. Key responsibilities <ul><li>Proven experience as a Network Security Engineer or similar role within enterprise environments.</li><li>Deep expertise in Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Fortinet FortiGate solutions.</li><li>Manage, configure, and troubleshoot next-generation firewalls (NGFW), particularly Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet.</li><li>Perform firewall rule reviews, audits, and optimisation to enforce least privilege access.</li><li>Experience with Prisma Access and secure access service edge (SASE) frameworks.</li><li>Proven experience as a Network Security Engineer or similar role within enterprise environments.</li><li>Strong understanding of network architecture principles, including segmentation, zero trust, and high availability designs.</li><li>Some OOH work is expected at weekends/evenings for production migrations</li></ul> For further information about this position please apply.

Network Security Engineer

Deployment Engineer – 1 Day Contract (Inside IR35) Location: Manchester – Newton Heath & Cheetham Hill Date: Friday, 16th May 2025 Rate: £150/day (Inside IR35) We are seeking a number of experienced Deployment Engineer for a one-day engagement supporting a high-profile public sector organisation through a leading IT solutions provider. Scope of Work: You will be responsible for the deinstallation, transport, and reinstallation of IT equipment across two Jobcentre sites in Manchester. This includes: <ul><li>Deinstalling 30 laptop bundles from Newton Heath (2nd floor)</li><li>Collecting and transporting an additional 55 laptop bundles</li><li>Handling 13 customer computers to be couriered</li><li>Reinstalling all equipment at the Cheetham Hill site</li></ul>Requirements: <ul><li>Proven experience in IT hardware deployment and decommissioning</li><li>Ability to follow structured procedures and meet tight timelines</li><li>Comfortable working in a live office environment</li><li>Must be available only on Friday 16th May 2025</li></ul>

Deployment Engineer - Manchester

Deployment Engineer – 1 Day Contract (Inside IR35) Location: Manchester – Newton Heath & Cheetham Hill Date: Friday, 17th May 2025 Rate: £150/day (Inside IR35) We are seeking a number of experienced Deployment Engineer for a one-day engagement supporting a high-profile public sector organisation through a leading IT solutions provider. Scope of Work: You will be responsible for the deinstallation, transport, and reinstallation of IT equipment across two Jobcentre sites in Manchester. This includes: <ul><li>Deinstalling 30 laptop bundles from Newton Heath (2nd floor)</li><li>Collecting and transporting an additional 55 laptop bundles</li><li>Handling 13 customer computers to be couriered</li><li>Reinstalling all equipment at the Cheetham Hill site</li></ul>Requirements: <ul><li>Proven experience in IT hardware deployment and decommissioning</li><li>Ability to follow structured procedures and meet tight timelines</li><li>Comfortable working in a live office environment</li><li>Must be available only on Friday 17th May 2025</li></ul>

An IT Solutions Provider are looking for a Mac Engineer. Their end client for this requirement is a Venture Capital firm based in Central London, their office is state of the art and fitted out with the latest and greatest Apple tech! They are looking for an onsite L1 Mac Engineer to support the 120 users onsite.    The work will involve floorwalking and helping users with day to day needs - checking meeting rooms are set up correctly, supporting mac laptops onsite, helping with cabling, even their coffee machine is linked to an iPad so making sure that is working ok! Other tasks will include maintaining inventory and helping with JML processes. They want someone who can face off to the customer and keep users happy - you won't be expected to have to solve everything - but you would need to be L1 and escalate to the relevant people at Econocom who provide a managed service to this customer. There's even a chance you could get called in to help with the Apple Screens on the owners private yacht and potentially some opportunities for international travel..   The tech stack is Apple / Mac for laptops, monitors, iPads and meeting room TV's - The wider stack is Zoom, Slack, Google Workspace and Okta - if you've got any existing skills/exposure that would help get you up and running quickly. However, they are also happy to upskill and assist you with develop your skills.   <ul><li>Contract - 12 months initial</li><li>Location - London (4 days p/w onsite / 1 day remote)</li><li>Perks - Michelin private chef onsite - cheeseboard at 3pm! Fully stocked drinks fridges, snacks and will get to attend company socials</li><li>Working hours - 8-6</li></ul>  Please let me know if you're interested!   Kind Regards, Maya

Mac Engineer

Delivery Lead - Supplier Exit Strategy Implementation 8 Month Contract EU Based Remote (sporadic office visits required)<ul><li>Experience of exiting from managed service IT provider Develop and maintain a detailed project plan, timeline, and milestones for the exit initiative.</li><li>Lead cross-functional teams to execute project deliverables.</li><li>Oversee stakeholder engagement and communication strategies to ensure alignment and minimize disruption.</li><li>Monitor and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies through structured governance and reporting.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory, security, and legal requirements during the exit.</li><li>Report regularly on project status, risks, and outcomes to executive sponsors and steering committees.</li><li>Support change management activities, including internal staff offboarding and process transitions.</li><li>Coordinate documentation handover, knowledge transfer, and lessons learned Post-Project</li></ul>

Delivery Lead - Supplier Exit Strategy Implementation

Senior Fullstack Developer - C#, Angular, Kubernetes, Azure - Stuttgart - 90.000 EUR We’re supporting a growing technology company in Stuttgart that is looking for a Senior C# Developer to join their development team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced software engineer who thrives in full-stack development and enjoys working with modern frameworks and cloud technologies. About the Role In this role, you’ll contribute to the development of a complex platform using C# on the backend with TypeScript and Angular on the frontend. You’ll be part of a collaborative, quality-driven team and play a key role in shaping architecture and product functionality. Your Responsibilities <ul><li>Design and develop robust backend services using C# (.NET).</li><li>Build and maintain dynamic frontend interfaces using Angular 14 and TypeScript.</li><li>Contribute to code reviews, testing strategies, and deployment pipelines.</li><li>Work closely with DevOps colleagues, leveraging cloud technologies such as Azure.</li><li>Support containerisation and orchestration processes using Docker and Kubernetes.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to understand technical requirements and translate them into scalable solutions.</li></ul>Your Profile <ul><li>Strong experience with C# and .NET in production environments.</li><li>Solid frontend development skills using Angular (ideally version 14+) and TypeScript.</li><li>Familiarity with dependency injection patterns in Angular.</li><li>Practical knowledge of containerisation and cloud technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Azure).</li><li>Comfortable working in a hybrid setup with 3–4 days/week in the Stuttgart office.</li><li>Fluent German (C2 level) – native proficiency not required, but strong communication in German is essential.</li><li>A hands-on, solution-driven mindset and a team-oriented working style.</li></ul>What’s on Offer <ul><li>Competitive salary range up to 90.000 EUR depending on experience.</li><li>A collaborative, non-corporate environment with flat hierarchies.</li><li>Modern tech stack with the chance to drive forward architecture and tooling.</li><li>Stability and growth potential in a well-established team.</li></ul>

C# Developer

Data Analyst – Remote (UK-based only) | £43,000 + 20% Bonus + Benefits I'm looking for a Data Analyst with around 2 years of experience in a data-centric environment, strong SQL and Python skills, and excellent communication abilities. What you'll bring: <ul><li>Proven experience (2+ years) working with data in a commercial setting</li><li>Strong proficiency in SQL and Python for data analysis and reporting</li><li>A confident communicator, comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels</li><li>Ability to derive insights from data to support business decisions</li></ul>The offer: <ul><li>£43,000 salary</li><li>20% annual bonus</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Fully remote role (UK-based only) – you must have the right to work in the UK; we are unable to provide sponsorship</li></ul>If you're a proactive analyst who enjoys working independently in a remote setting and making a tangible impact through data, I'd love to hear from you. Please send me your CV to paul.culmer@xcede.com

As an IT Security Architect (m/f/d), you will play a pivotal role in shaping IT security architecture across both existing systems and new initiatives. By staying ahead of evolving threats and technologies, you’ll apply your expertise and passion for cybersecurity to continuously strengthen the organization’s overall security posture. You’ll be part of a dynamic and diverse work environment where you can expand your skills, take on meaningful responsibilities, and actively contribute to the protection of their digital landscape. Your Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop and maintain the IT security architecture and roadmap in close alignment with Information Security and Enterprise Architecture teams.</li><li>Manage and coordinate multiple security initiatives and projects across the organization.</li><li>Establish governance frameworks for current and future IT security projects.</li><li>Create and maintain documentation of security solution modules and architectural patterns.</li><li>Integrate security principles throughout the system development lifecycle.</li><li>Define and continuously improve IT security standards to ensure robust protection against evolving threats.</li><li>Assess and mitigate risks by identifying security vulnerabilities and designing practical countermeasures in collaboration with internal IT teams.</li><li>Monitor and evaluate new technologies and market trends relevant to IT security architecture.</li></ul>Your Profile<ul><li>Degree in Computer Science, IT Security, or a related discipline.</li><li>Several years of hands-on experience in IT security architecture or a comparable role.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of key security frameworks and standards such as ISO/IEC 2700x, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, or BSI IT-Grundschutz.</li><li>Certifications such as CISSP, ISSAP, CCSP, or CISM are highly desirable.</li><li>Proficient in security architecture methods and techniques, with solid understanding of cloud technologies.</li><li>Familiarity with project and application lifecycle management.</li><li>Strong analytical thinking, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative, customer-oriented mindset.</li><li>Fluency in English, both written and spoken.</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>A role with real impact on the company’s security posture</li><li>A collaborative work environment with experienced professionals</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and certification</li><li>Competitive compensation and benefits</li><li>Flexible work options [as applicable]</li></ul>

IT Security Architect

DevOps / Cloud Engineer - AWS Location – Bavaria (around 60% - 80% remote TBC) Salary – up to 80,000€ This is a great opportunity to join a major global player and leading solution provider for sustainable packaging. This company maintains a consistently high level of quality throughout its entire range of products and services, including providing innovative digital solutions. They have established themselves in the market and have grown to over 3,000 employees across the group. The company are looking for strong candidates as they are continuing to grow their headcount. The best part? They are looking for new staff to join their teams! Could you be the right candidate? Read on to figure that out. The role: <ul><li>Responsible for the creation and development of AWS services</li><li>Help build a new product area within the software solutions for their 2025 project</li><li>Working in an international and agile environment, leading the development and maintaining deployment processes</li><li>Infrastructure automation / Infrastructure as code, CI/CD</li><li>Build integrations to improve user experience</li></ul> What do you need? <ul><li>Multiple years of experience in a similar DevOps or Cloud Engineer position</li><li>Advanced experience with AWS and some of its other services (e.g. Lambda, EC2, S3, DynamoDB, AWS CDK and more)</li><li>Expertise in script languages such as Javascript and/or Typescript</li><li>Knowledge with Linux</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Fluent in English and German (B2 level or higher)</li></ul> Benefits include 30 days of holiday, flexible working hours, remote working opportunities and individual training opportunities. If you are interested in this opportunity and want to have an informal and confidential chat, please apply now or contact Jorden Chan on Jorden.chan@xcede.de for other opportunities.

Cloud Engineer

About the Company: Globally recognised as best-in-class for Incident Response and Enterprise Security Consulting. They have built their own MDR and service Fortune 500 customers in three continents. About the Director Central Europe: Working remotely in Germany and responsible for the DACH and Central Europe regions, your role will be to drive new retainers, consulting engagements and platformisation opportunities in new and existing Enterprise Accounts across BFSI, Manufacturing and Critical Infrastructure sectors. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Perform as a trusted advisor to the CISO and other C-Level executives</li><li>Convert inbound leads and generate business development opportunities from personal connections, events and round tables</li><li>Ensure technology partner relationships are maintained and collaboration opportunities are maximised</li><li>Coordinate with technical teams to ensure deliverable reports are presented effectively</li><li>Share customer and prospect feedback on capability improvements to continuously enhance service offerings</li></ul> Experience Required: <ul><li>Minimum 10 years of professional experience with 5 years Cybersecurity consulting business development responsibility</li><li>Outstanding communication and presentation skills</li><li>Ability to interpret business objectives and articulate complex cybersecurity topics to technical and non-technical audiences</li></ul>

Director DACH

Power Pages Developer | 3-Month Contract | £400-£500 p/d (Inside IR35) Remote / Hybrid (London) Are you an experienced Power Pages Developer looking for your next challenge with a leading global digital innovator? We’re working with a prestigious consultancy, renowned for its deep partnership with Microsoft technologies, to find a skilled Power Pages Developer. This is an initial 3-month contract, paying £400-£500 per day (Inside IR35), with flexible remote working and occasional collaboration days in London. About the Role: You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining intuitive, secure, and scalable web portals using Microsoft Power Pages (formerly Power Apps Portals). Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll help deliver solutions that are both technically robust and visually compelling. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Design, develop, and customize Power Pages portals using Power Platform tools.</li><li>Create dynamic, responsive web interfaces following modern UI/UX best practices.</li><li>Apply clean, scalable, and maintainable CSS to structure and style portal components.</li><li>Build and enhance reusable components using HTML, JavaScript, and Liquid templates.</li><li>Integrate Power Pages with Microsoft Dataverse, Power Automate, and broader Microsoft 365 services.</li><li>Collaborate with designers to bring branding and design specifications to life.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve portal performance, styling, and functionality issues.</li><li>Ensure accessibility and cross-browser compatibility across devices.</li><li>Implement security roles, authentication, and authorization for user access.</li><li>Document technical specifications and configurations clearly.</li></ul>About You: <ul><li>Strong, proven experience developing with Microsoft Power Pages / Power Apps Portals.</li><li>Skilled in front-end development: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and responsive design.</li><li>Expertise in custom styling using CSS frameworks or vanilla CSS.</li><li>Proficient with Liquid templates and front-end customization within Power Pages.</li><li>Solid understanding of Power Platform components (Power Automate, Power Apps, Dataverse).</li><li>Experienced in working with REST APIs and third-party integrations.</li><li>Comfortable with source control tools like Git and Power Platform ALM best practices.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams.</li></ul>Contract Details: <ul><li>Duration: 3 months (potential to extend)</li><li>Day Rate: £400-£500 p/d (Inside IR35)</li><li>Location: Remote with occasional travel to London (hybrid flexibility)</li></ul>

Power Pages Developer

Your Profile: <ul><li>Lead and manage consulting projects, focusing on identifying emerging business opportunities and client needs.</li><li>Drive the acquisition of new consulting engagements and develop innovative approaches for optimizing IT systems, blending traditional and agile organizational models and methods.</li><li>Provide expert guidance on improving IT governance, organizational structures, and sourcing strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals and enhancing overall efficiency and risk management.</li><li>Support client interactions, including preparing presentations, proposals, and conducting research and analysis on current industry topics.</li><li>Contribute to the internal development of the consulting practice, supporting knowledge-sharing and skills enhancement within the team.</li></ul> Your Experience: <ul><li>Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology).</li><li>A minimum of 5 years of experience in management consulting, with a focus on strategic transformation in IT at the executive level.</li><li>Solid understanding of IT management, governance frameworks, and industry best practices (e.g., COBIT, ITIL).</li><li>Familiarity with agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and process improvement techniques (e.g., Lean Management).</li><li>Openness to occasional travel for business engagements.</li><li>Fluency in both English and German (or other relevant languages).</li></ul> <ul><li>Seniority LevelMid-Senior level</li><li>Industry<ul><li>IT Services and IT Consulting</li><li>Business Consulting and Services</li></ul></li><li>Employment TypeFull-time</li><li>Job Functions<ul><li>Information Technology</li></ul></li><li>Skills <ul><li>Strategic IT Management</li><li>IT Governance</li><li>CIO Advisory Services</li><li>IT Sourcing</li><li>ITIL</li><li>Digital Strategy</li><li>COBIT</li><li>Management Consulting</li><li>IT Strategy</li><li>Agile </li></ul></li></ul>

Manager / Senior Manager IT Strategy

Zuständigkeiten: • Übernahme von Verantwortung und Leitung von großen Projekten • Führung bei der strategischen Entwicklung von Beratungsprodukten im Bereich IT-Compliance und Sicherheit • Fachliche und prozessuale Beratung zur Umsetzung bestehender und neuer regulatorischer IT-Anforderungen • Unterstützung Kunden während des gesamten Prüfungsprozesses • Entwicklung neuer, innovativer Ansätze für ein effektives Risikomanagement in der Informationsverarbeitung sowie für die Integration von Compliance, Risiko und Sicherheit Dein Profil: • Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes Masterstudium in Wirtschaftsinformatik, Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen, Betriebswirtschaft oder einem ähnlichen Bereich • Mindestens 5 Jahre Erfahrung in der IT-Beratung im regulierten • Kenntnisse der regulatorischen IT-Anforderungen in unseren Hauptbranchen (insbesondere DORA, NIS-2, KRITIS, ISO 27001 and IT-Grundschutz) • Mehrjährige Erfahrung in der Projektleitung • Idealerweise Erfahrung in der Auswahl und Implementierung von IT-Lösungen • Sehr gute Kenntnisse in Deutsch und Englisch.

Manager IT Compliance, Risk & Security

Zuständigkeiten: <ul><li>Unterstützung von Projekten bei verschiedenen Kunden, insbesondere in den Bereichen IT-Management, IT-Compliance, Informationssicherheit und regulatorische Anforderungen</li><li>Mitwirkung bei der Entwicklung und Implementierung von Lösungen zur Einhaltung von Vorschriften im Bereich der IT und Sicherheit</li><li>Durchführung von Untersuchungen und Bewertungen zur Einhaltung von IT-Standards</li><li>Erstellung von Empfehlungen, die sowohl die Einhaltung von Vorgaben verbessern als auch den geschäftlichen Nutzen steigern</li><li>Unterstützung bei behördlichen Prüfungen im Bereich der IT-Konformität</li></ul> Dein Profil: <ul><li>Abgeschlossenes Studium im Bereich Informatik oder einer verwandten Disziplin</li><li>Erste Erfahrungen in der Beratung oder Bewertung von IT-Steuerung, Sicherheitsmanagement oder Compliance</li><li>Verständnis der regulatorischen Anforderungen wie DORA, NIS-2, KRITIS, ISO 27001 and IT-Grundschutz</li><li>Sehr gute Kenntnisse in MS Office</li><li>Sehr gute Kenntnisse der deutschen und englischen Sprache</li></ul>

Senior Consultant IT Compliance, Risk & Security

About the Role My client are looking for an IT Risk & Compliance Expert to join their growing Munich office. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with IT regulations, including BAIT, DORA, and MaRisk. You will work closely with technology and operations teams to manage risk, support audits, and maintain a strong IT control framework. Responsibilities <ul><li>Ensure compliance with relevant IT regulations and keep policies up to date</li><li>Monitor risk controls and support improvements where needed</li><li>Act as the main contact for auditors, coordinating documentation and reviews</li><li>Work with internal teams to align processes with regulatory requirements</li><li>Provide training and guidance on IT risk and compliance topics</li></ul> Your Profile <ul><li>Background in Business, IT, Risk Management, or a related field</li><li>Strong understanding of BAIT, DORA, and other IT regulations</li><li>Experience in IT risk, compliance, or audit within financial services or technology</li><li>Fluent in German & English</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Certifications such as CISA, CRISC are a plus</li></ul> This role offers the opportunity to shape IT risk management in a dynamic and global environment.

IT Risk & Compliance Manager

IT Project Manager - Digital Services - Saarbrücken - 100.000 EUR Join a future-focused organisation with over 30 years of experience driving innovation in digital information solutions. We’re growing fast and looking for a proactive Project Manager (m/f/d) to help shape the next phase of our success. At our core, we believe in close collaboration with stakeholders, technology leadership, and building strong partnerships — all while staying true to our customer-first approach. Your Role <ul><li>Lead and deliver IT software and process development projects </li><li>Manage project scopes, timelines, budgets, and quality standards </li><li>Organise and facilitate meetings, workshops, and presentations </li><li>Create project reports, decision templates, and documentation for diverse audiences </li><li>Tackle ad hoc operational challenges with a hands-on attitude </li></ul>What You Bring <ul><li>A degree in IT, Business Administration, or a similar technical/analytical field </li><li>Several years of experience in agile and classic project management </li><li>Strong skills in cost analysis and business case creation </li><li>Clear, inclusive communication style across all levels </li><li>Empathy, resilience under pressure, and a solution-driven mindset </li><li>Fluent German and English skills </li><li>Proficiency with MS Office and Atlassian tools </li></ul>What We Offer <ul><li>Flexible working hours and hybrid work options </li><li>Subsidised Deutschland-Ticket for sustainable commuting </li><li>Attractive company pension plan and profit-sharing </li><li>Free parking and great public transport connections </li><li>Regular training and personal development opportunities </li><li>Fresh coffee, water, and daily fruit to keep you energised </li><li>A barrier-free workplace with an inclusive culture </li></ul> Ready to drive meaningful projects and make an impact? Apply now and become part of a team that's shaping the future of digital information.

IT Project Manager - Digital Services - Saarbrücken - 100.000 EUR

Power BI & AI Solutions Specialist Hybrid (London) | O/ir35 | 6 Months initial We are seeking an experienced Power BI & AI Solutions Specialist with a strong background in FinOps to drive business intelligence and cloud cost optimisation across our organisation. This role will play a key part in designing, developing, and delivering data-driven solutions that enable smarter financial and operational decision-making. Working closely with stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Delivery and Leadership teams, you will translate business requirements into powerful insights through the use of advanced dashboards, automation, and AI-driven analytics. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders across multiple departments.</li><li>Design, build, and deploy tailored Power BI dashboards and automated reports, covering areas such as cloud expenditure, budgeting, forecasting, and operational performance.</li><li>Build and maintain robust data models, DAX measures, and transformations to support reliable and efficient reporting.</li><li>Provide regular insights and recommendations to support data-driven decision-making across the organisation.</li><li>Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure seamless data integration and high-quality data pipelines.</li><li>Apply AI and machine learning models to surface predictive insights, detect anomalies, and identify optimisation opportunities within financial and operational datasets.</li></ul>Required Skills and Experience:<ul><li>Minimum of 3 years’ in BI or FinOps (MI) roles.</li><li>Advanced expertise in Power BI, including DAX, Power Query (M), and Modelling.</li><li>Experience using AI/ML tools such as Python, Azure Machine Learning, or AutoML platforms.</li><li>Strong ability to engage with stakeholders, gathering requirements and translating them into effective technical solutions.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li>Experience with automation tools such as Power Automate or Logic Apps.</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience integrating financial, cloud, and operational data from multiple systems.</li><li>Familiarity with Azure Data Factory, SQL Server, or similar ETL platforms.</li><li>FinOps Certified Practitioner certification</li></ul>

Power BI & AI Solutions Specialist

A multi-national Global leading company we are partenred with are looking for a Security engineer to join their and enhance the security posture of their platforms. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Lead the adoption and integration of DevSecOps practices within DevOps environments.</li><li>Act as the main point of contact for security matters, facilitating access to subject matter expertise within the cybersecurity organization.</li><li>Evaluate information security risks associated with business initiatives, assess potential impacts, and monitor remediation activities throughout project lifecycles.</li><li>Collaborate closely with IT professionals, including developers, architects, product owners, and business stakeholders, to align platform security with organizational risk tolerance and evolving threat landscapes.</li><li>Develop deep expertise in platform-specific security requirements, ensuring embedded security measures are appropriate and effective.</li><li>Partner with colleagues to identify and implement shared security solutions and best practices.</li><li>Support risk and compliance functions by contributing to the development, review, and updating of information security policies and standards.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging security technologies, systems, trends, and industry best practices.</li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, or a related discipline, or equivalent technical training and experience.</li><li>At least 4 years of hands-on experience in IT and Information Security, with a demonstrated ability to work independently.</li><li>Strong understanding of security architectures across cloud, mobile, enterprise, web, and application environments.</li><li>Proficient in using threat modeling frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, STRIDE, and PASTA.</li><li>Solid knowledge of key security standards and frameworks, including ISO 27001, ISO 27017, NIST, NTSC, OWASP, CIS Benchmarks, and CVSS.</li><li>Skilled in security testing methodologies to prevent vulnerabilities such as remote code execution, SQL injection, and cross-site scripting (XSS).</li><li>Experience with securing cloud environments and microservices-based architectures.</li><li>Familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements related to information security and data protection.</li><li>Specialized expertise in areas such as web and mobile application security and data protection strategies, with the ability to mentor and share knowledge with peers.</li><li>Broad knowledge of security principles, with deep technical expertise in two or three specific domains.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li>Openness to working in a hybrid model, with availability to work onsite up to three days per week (e.g., at a designated office location).</li></ul>I look forward to your applications and speaking furtehr about this!

Senior Platform Security Engineer

Azure Security Architect 3-month contract Outside IR35 Remote Working - Must be UK Based ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE - Required We are supporting a leading utilities provider searching for an Azure Security Architect to join the team. The Security Architect will play a critical role in the Azure Landing Zone (ALZ) team and will be pivotal in designing, guiding, and governing secure solutions across the product unit. Key responsibilities <ul><li>Lead security architecture and governance for Azure Landing Zones.</li><li>Provide expert security advisory to cloud architects, engineers, and operational teams.</li><li>Conduct security architecture reviews, risk assessments, and threat modelling activities.</li><li>Design and embed security controls within Azure Landing Zone frameworks and services.</li><li>Maintain and evolve security patterns, guardrails, and reference architectures.</li><li>Ensure security integration across cloud roadmaps and organisational goals.</li><li>Champion security culture, provide training, and support platform security maturity.</li></ul>Key Competencies <ul><li>Extensive experience working on projects delivering solutions and migrations to Microsoft Azure</li><li>Strong understanding of Azure landing zone architectures, governance, security and best practices for scalable cloud environments</li><li>Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification AZ-305 and AZ-400</li></ul>

Azure Securty Architect

My Customer is a leading Telecoms and Internet provider in Germany. They are looking for an IT Support Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. The role will require business fluency in German and English. The role will require several days onsite in Hamburg/Kiel. Responsibilities: - Monitoring: You and your colleagues ensure the 24/7 operation of our customers' and our company's servers and IT infrastructure. - Customer Service: You answer inquiries by phone or email and document the processing progress in our IT service management system. - Problem Solver: You resolve tasks within the scope of first-level support and forward more complex tasks to the experts in our specialist teams. - Contact Person: You moderate fault reports according to process specifications and regularly inform our customers about the current processing status. Skills: - You have a keen interest in IT and ideally have already gained experience in telephone customer support. - Your Motivation: You enjoy analyzing and solving technical problems and are also willing to think outside the box. Financial package: - In-house salary structure offers you a lump sum annual payment and annual inflation adjustment. - Benefits include a company pension plan, a daycare subsidy, and additional childcare days. - Work-life balance: Flexible working hours, remote working, and 30 days of vacation

IT Support Engineer- German Speaker

Our customer is a leading provider of broadband and internet services in Germany. They are currently looking for a Linux Technician to join their team on permanent basis The role will require business fluency in German and English. The role will be Hybrid and involve working onsite on Kiel/Hamburg several days a month. Responsibilities: - You will oversee planning, sizing, and product selection for application environments within the framework of customer projects. - Centralization: You will integrate systems into central monitoring/logging/metering. - Support: You will independently search for errors and take care of their resolution, as well as debugging with the manufacturer's 3rd-level support. - Implementation: As an IT technician, you will develop backup and recovery concepts (i.e., consistent data backup/restoration of files, databases, and configurations of complex application landscapes). You will also develop failover and high-availability concepts. Your profile: - You have completed training in the IT field, a technical degree, or similar qualification (also suitable for career changers with personal experience). - You have several years of experience in server infrastructure, hypervisors, containers, and LINUX/UNIX operating systems and networks. - As an IT technician, you bring excellent knowledge of operating large UNIX/LINUX farms, including orchestration and automation. Ideally, you have already gained knowledge of database products such as Postgres, MySQL/MariaDB, Oracle, or similar.  Financial package: - In-house salary structure offers you a lump sum annual payment and annual inflation adjustment. - Benefits include a company pension plan, a daycare subsidy, and additional childcare days. - Work-life balance: Flexible working hours, remote working, and 30 days of vacation

Linux Technician- German Speaker

Currently my biggest Telecoms client in Germany is looking for a German Speaking Network Technician to join their team The role will require several days onsite each month in Hamburg/Kiel. The role is for a permanent employment contract. The role requires business fluency in German and English. Your tasks as a network technician Hardware: - You configure and operate network components, router and switching systems, as well as firewalls and VPNs. - You employ installations in the data center and at customer sites, network management, monitoring, and documentation. - You process fault reports at the second level, identify potential faults using existing tools, and initiate appropriate measures. Your profile as a network technician - Ideally, you have completed technical training, a technical degree, or comparable qualifications. - You are a true team player and work reliably and independently. - Ideally, you have knowledge of TCP/IP, experience with routing protocols, and basic knowledge of configuring and operating access technology based on VDSL/Ethernet, or certifications in the networking field (e.g., Cisco, CCNA). Financial package: - In-house salary structure offers you a lump sum annual payment and annual inflation adjustment. - Other benefits include a company pension plan, a daycare subsidy, and additional childcare days. - Work-life balance: Flexible working hours, remote working, and 30 days of vacation

Network Technician - Data Centers- German Speaker

Currently my biggest Telecoms Customer in Germany is looking for a German speaking System Administrator with experience in Data centers The role will require several days onsite in Kiel/Hamburg. The role is permanent employment contract. The Virtual Data Center is the core of customer's data center infrastructure. It successfully builds solutions for every requirement on this foundation. The customer is looking for expertise in the technologies used in eVDC to ensure smooth operation, rapid deployment of new customer environments, and continuous technical development. Responsibilities: - You will be responsible for the technologies Cisco ACI, Cisco UCS, PURE Storage, Palo Alto firewalls, VMware/KVM, and KUBERNETES. - You will expand our eVDC with updated and new multi-tenant functionality, defining and enforcing implementation standards. - As a DCI system administrator, you will identify potential disruptions and initiate appropriate remediation measures depending on the situation. - You will train employees and familiarize them with the subject matter.  Experience and skills: - You have completed training as an IT specialist for systems integration or a similar qualification. - You have excellent knowledge of Windows and Linux servers, and ideally, you also have specific knowledge and experience in the technologies mentioned above.  Financial package: - Annual in house salary and annual inflation adjustment review - Benefits include a company pension plan, a daycare subsidy, and additional childcare days. - Work-life balance: Flexible working hours, remote working, and 30 days of vacation

System Administrator- Data Centers (German Speaker)

One of our biggest clients within the Telecom industry is looking for a German speaking Technical Product Manager. The role will require occassional travel to Kiel or Hamburg, perhaps 3-4 times a month but will be mostly remote. The role is under permanent employment contract.Tasks are below: - Analysis of customer needs and market trends, validation of product ideas, and derivation of relevant features, followed by the design and implementation of a SOC Products: - Derivation and mapping of relevant product features, creation of performance specifications, and support of commercial product management Support: Determination of price-performance comparisons and production costs Capacity and Testing: - - Implementation of prototypes/PoCs from open source, as well as derivation of sizing and creation of capacity forecasts Skills: - Strong experience within Product Management or Ownership - Ability to work and communicate with both Technical and Functional Teams. - You have in-depth technical knowledge and analytical skills, and you enjoy constantly learning new things and working responsibly. - Resilience and communication: You're a true team player, a strong communicator, and able to remain calm even in stressful situations. Benefits include: - A competitive salary as a lump sum as well as inflation increase package that can be reviewed every 6 to 12 months - A company pension plan, a daycare subsidy, and additional childcare days. - Work-life balance: Flexible working hours, remote working, and 30 days of vacation - Family atmosphere: Embracing informal culture and escape the daily grind with joint events, including Christmas, Summer, Easter parties and other social events

Technical Product Owner - SOC Implementation (German Speaker)

RATE: £300-350p/d inside IR35 Location - Hybrid (1 day onsite in London) Contract - 3 months  A Global IT Consultancy company are looking for an EUC Support Engineer to support a British banking company. They are looking for a candiate who can provide support across their predominately macOS enviroment as well as a windows enviroment. As well as respond to and manage IT tickets.

EUC Support Engineer (Mac/Windows)

About the Company: OT Security Vendor About the Technical Account Manager: The Technical Account Manager will plan, design, build and deploy OT Security solutions to meet the client’s objectives and requirements, while enabling value. Responsibilities: Working alongside partners, you will perform as an Architect for the Customers for all their technical requirements. This will require the identification of areas of improvement in products and services based on  customer feedback and industry direction. You will develop artefacts, documentation, etc. to optimize services, increase product value and create value for customers. Skills Required: To be successful in this role you will have strong Networking (equivalent to CCNP) and Linux skills.  Experience of deploying solutions in OT environments is desirable.  The position will require occasional travel to customer sites.

Technical Account Manager

PowerBI Developer – London (Hybrid, 3 Days in Office) – £55K + Bonus + Benefits I’m looking for a talented  PowerBI Developer to join this fantastic fast growing team in London! If you have a passion for data, analytics, and building high-quality reporting solutions, this could be the perfect role for you. Salary: £55K + Bonus + Benefits Location: London (3 days in-office, hybrid) Right to work in the UK required (No sponsorship available) What You’ll Do: <ul><li>Develop and enhance BI solutions using Power BI, DAX, and SQL</li><li>Design and implement data integration solutions, including APIs</li><li>Work with CRM technologies (Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM & HR)</li><li>Utilize Microsoft Power Automate & Power Apps for automation</li><li>Develop workflows using Azure Data Factory & Office 365</li><li>Collaborate on full project lifecycles, from design to deployment</li></ul> Required Skills & Experience: 3+ years working with BI tools and in data-focused roles Strong analytical skills with a track record in data integration & reporting Proficiency in Microsoft SQL, T-SQL scripting, and SharePoint Online Expertise in Power BI, DAX, and tabular data models Knowledge of testing methodologies & best practices If you're keen to find out more please send me your CV to paul.culmer@xcede.com

PowerBI Developer

We're hiring! Data Analyst – Remote | £50k + Bonus + benefits I'm currently working with a fast-growing consultancy business that’s expanding its data team. They’re on the lookout for a Data Analyst with strong SQL skills to manipulate data and uncover actionable insights. What you’ll need for this role:  <ul><li>2+ years of experience in a data-focused role</li><li>A STEM degree background</li><li>Excellent communication skills, can do approach </li><li>A self-starter attitude – this is a remote role</li><li>Right to work in the UK – no sponsorship available</li></ul>💸 Salary up to £50,000 + strong bonus + benefits If you're passionate about data and want to make an impact in a purpose-driven company, please send me your updated CV to paul.culmer@xcede.com

MS Dynamics 365 Functional Support Specialist!  Are you a proactive problem-solver with a passion for optimizing business processes? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 makes a real impact? If so, we want to hear from you! What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking a D365 Functional Support Specialist who is eager to take ownership, deliver high-quality solutions, and engage with stakeholders at all levels. What You’ll Bring: A "can-do" attitude with a proactive approach. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively. Expertise in MS Dynamics 365 and related technologies. A keen eye for detail and analytical problem-solving abilities. A drive for service improvement and business process optimization. Required Knowledge & Experience:  3+ years’ experience in a functional support role for D365 CRM/CS applications. Hands-on experience with Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, Dataverse). Proficiency with Office 365 (SharePoint, Teams, Excel, OneDrive). Commercial awareness and project management insight. Qualifications: D365 CRM Certifications (required). AS/A Level or equivalent education. Functional Consultant or Business Analyst certifications (preferred). If you're ready to take on an exciting role where your skills will be valued and your ideas will drive change, apply today!

MS Dynamics 365 Consultant

I’m working with a global eCommerce brand with a fiercely loyal customer base, and they’re about to launch a brand-new marketplace that will be a game changer for the business. They’re hiring a Product Manager to take this from 0→1—owning the launch and building something completely new within an already successful, profitable company. You’ll report directly to an influential and product-first CPO, working in a high-trust, low-ego culture that values autonomy, learning, and real impact. There’s a huge opportunity here to shape the product, explore new markets, and build a team around you over time. What you’ll be doing <ul><li>Leading the launch of the marketplace product</li><li>Running workshops and collaborating cross-functionally</li><li>Defining the roadmap, scoping requirements, and integrating internal systems</li><li>Experimenting, analysing performance, and improving user journeys</li><li>Building partnerships with 3rd parties to scale the platform</li><li>Rethinking how the business delivers value to its customers</li></ul> What we’re looking for <ul><li>A customer-centric, data-led Product Manager</li><li>eCommerce experience—B2C or B2B—ideally in a high-growth environment</li><li>Confident using tools like Jira, journey mapping, and writing user stories</li><li>Someone pragmatic, hands-on, and excited by building from scratch</li><li>Clear thinking around prioritisation and driving measurable impact</li></ul>

Product Manager

Paid Media Campaign Strategist Contract: 12 months Location: Hybrid – London-based with flexibility We’re working with a global leader known for its extensive portfolio of consumer brands and categories. They’re looking for an experienced Paid Social professional to join their branded content and advertising operations team. This is a hands-on role where you'll be instrumental in managing campaign delivery, optimising performance, and acting as the go-to expert for all things social media advertising. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the planning, set-up, optimisation and day-to-day management of paid media campaigns across key social platforms.</li><li>Provide regular analysis and campaign reporting, identifying insights that support internal teams and feed into commercial strategies.</li><li>Leverage audience data, past performance, and market trends to inform campaign decisions and provide client-facing recommendations.</li><li>Produce clear, actionable campaign wrap-ups, highlighting successes and identifying areas for improvement or scale.</li><li>Confidently troubleshoot campaign or account issues, offering solutions in a calm and constructive manner.</li><li>Support with strategy development and media planning to achieve campaign benchmarks and KPIs.</li><li>Stay up to date with changes in social media platforms and update internal processes accordingly.</li><li>Collaborate on global campaign initiatives and support regional teams with localised rollouts and strategy alignment.</li></ul>About You:<ul><li>Proven experience working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external partners.</li><li>Highly organised, with a sharp eye for detail and excellent time management skills.</li><li>A solid understanding of media metrics, branded content, ad tech, and e-commerce content.</li><li>A clear and confident communicator who’s comfortable managing multiple priorities.</li><li>Skilled in using self-serve ad platforms and familiar with auction-based digital advertising models.</li></ul>

Paid Media Campaign Strategist - 12 Month Contract

Digital Product Analyst Salary: £55,000 + Bonus Location: Luton - Bedfordshire Please note: We are not able to offer sponsorship for this role. We are seeking an experienced Digital Product Analyst with a passion for data, experimentation, and digital optimisation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly analytical, and enjoys working at the intersection of product, data, and user experience. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Leverage advanced Web Analytics tools (especially Google Analytics 4) to monitor and evaluate user behaviour across digital platforms.</li><li>Create compelling, data-driven dashboards using platforms such as Looker Studio, Tableau, or Looker.</li><li>Design and analyse experiments using MVT, A/B testing, and other analytics tools such as Optimizely.</li><li>Apply robust experimentation methodology, including hypothesis design, sample size calculation, test duration planning, and statistical significance analysis.</li><li>Query and manipulate large datasets using BigQuery and SQL to extract actionable insights.</li><li>Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders, ensuring alignment between data insights and product decisions.</li><li>Collaborate across product, design, engineering, and marketing teams to support data-led decision making.</li><li>Contribute to the evolution of analytics processes in a dynamic, high-growth environment.</li></ul>Key Skills and Experience <ul><li>Strong experience with web analytics tools, especially GA4.</li><li>Proficiency with dashboarding and data visualisation platforms such as Looker Studio, Tableau, or Looker.</li><li>Hands-on experience with experimentation platforms (e.g. Optimizely) and a strong understanding of the MVT/A/B testing lifecycle.</li><li>Proficient in SQL and experience working with Google BigQuery or similar data warehouses.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across teams.</li><li>Commercially minded with excellent problem-solving and numerical analysis capabilities.</li><li>Self-starter with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage ambiguity, and work independently.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.</li></ul>This is a great opportunity for a data-driven and customer Insight individual who wants to make a tangible impact on product development and customer experience.

Digital Product Analyst

Currently a client of mine in Kiel, Germany is looking for a Cisco ACI implementation Specialist to join their team The role will be hybrid in Kiel, (once a week onsite) and will be on a permanent basis Skills required for the role are: - Cisco ACI Implementation experience (Preferably from an old Nexus system to Cisco ACI)- Knowledge with firewall products like F5 and Fortinet - Networks (Routing and Switching) - Security (Firewall, 802.1x, VPN, PKI, Proxy, IDS/IPS) - SDN (Software Defined Networking, Cisco ACI) - Experience working in data center environments

Cisco ACI Implementation Specialist (German and English Speaker)

PowerBI Developer – London (Hybrid, 3 Days in Office) – £55K + Bonus + Benefits I’m looking for a talented  PowerBI Developer to join this fantastic fast growing team in London! If you have a passion for data, analytics, and building high-quality reporting solutions, this could be the perfect role for you. Salary: £55K + Bonus + Benefits Location: London (3 days in-office, hybrid) Right to work in the UK required (No sponsorship available) What You’ll Do: <ul><li>Develop and enhance BI solutions using Power BI, DAX, and SQL</li><li>Design and implement data integration solutions, including APIs</li><li>Work with CRM technologies (Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM & HR)</li><li>Build and optimize data models, OLAP cubes, and in-memory data models</li><li>Utilize Microsoft Power Automate & Power Apps for automation</li><li>Develop workflows using Azure Data Factory & Office 365</li><li>Collaborate on full project lifecycles, from design to deployment</li></ul> Required Skills & Experience: 3+ years working with BI tools and in data-focused roles Strong analytical skills with a track record in data integration & reporting Proficiency in Microsoft SQL, T-SQL scripting, and SharePoint Online Expertise in Power BI, DAX, and tabular data models Knowledge of testing methodologies & best practices

Deployment Engineer – Short-Term On-Site Project Location: Fleetwood, Lancashire Contract Duration: 1 Week (6th – 12th May 2025) Working Pattern: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (On-Site Only) Day Rate: £130–£150 per day (Inside IR35) We’re seeking a Deployment Engineer for a short-term, full-time contract supporting a high-profile end client in the public sector. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant tech refresh at a major government facility in Fleetwood. Role Overview: As a Deployment Engineer, you'll be responsible for the safe de-installation and packaging of end-user IT equipment. You’ll be working on-site at a central government location and must follow structured processes with precision and care. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>De-installation of IT equipment, including: <ul><li>664 Lenovo docking stations with power cables</li><li>692 Dell monitors (including 28 dual-monitor setups)</li><li>664 keyboards</li><li>664 mice</li><li>664 USB-C to DisplayPort cables</li><li>664 securitisation locks</li></ul></li><li>Accurate logging and safe handling of all devices</li><li>Secure packaging and staging for onward transportation</li><li>Complying with building protocols and secure handling procedures</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Prior experience in IT deployment, decommissioning, or hardware refresh projects</li><li>Comfortable with manual handling and repetitive tasks</li><li>Able to commit to working on-site for the full week</li><li>Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to follow instructions precisely</li></ul>

Deployment Engineer - Fleetwood

Currently my client is looking for a DevOps technical Engineer to join their team The role is fully remote Your Responsibilities  <ul><li>Provide DevOps foundation for secure, scalable, efficient and error-free operation in production of the FE-BE-DB-blockchain web application technology stack in the AWS cloud platform.</li><li>Enable rapid development and testing of new features and enhancements to company products through creating a convenient and streamlined DevOps process and developer tooling. </li><li>Design and develop new DevOps systems using appropriate components, libraries and techniques finding optimal balance between speed, quality and cost.</li><li>Accurately estimate, prioritise, plan and manage own activities to deliver the most value to the company through creation of valuable artefacts. </li><li>Ensure consistent application of development best practices throughout the codebase and across teams.</li></ul> Core Requirements <ul><li>Understanding of distributed systems, microservices, cloud architectures and their tooling and services, scaling and security of web applications, DevOps for PaaS and SaaS offerings.</li><li>Expert in designing, implementing and maintaining production internet-facing solutions in the AWS ecosystem.</li><li>Demonstrable skills with DevOps automation software, such as Kubernetes and Docker, Jenkins CI, Terraform.</li><li>Experience with web applications integrated with 3rd party solutions and services such as Auth0, Stripe/Square, Sentry, Moonpay, Privy, etc.</li><li>Experience with configuring NoSQL databases, such as DocumentDB, and relational databases, such as Postgresql.</li><li>Ability to write clear and maintainable code in at least one scripting language is essential.</li><li>Knowledge (or at least interest to learn) of blockchain technology.</li></ul>

Devops Engineer

Full-Stack Engineer (Front-End Focus) – AI Start-Up 📍 Location: London-based for the first 6–12 months before transitioning to a hybrid model 💸 Salary up-to 70k + early equity 🌍 Right to work in the UK is required (we can’t sponsor visas)   🚀 Transforming B2B Commerce with AI A fast-growing, VC-backed AI start-up is on a mission to modernise and automate B2B transactions. By harnessing the power of AI and data, the team is streamlining outdated processes, making buying and selling faster, more intelligent, and scalable. This early-stage start-up is building cutting-edge tools designed to eliminate manual workflows, reduce costly delays, and unlock better business decision-making. Now, they are seeking a Full-Stack Engineer (with a strong front-end focus) to join them on the journey - bringing their platform to life and scaling it from the ground up. What You’ll Do <ul><li>Rapidly prototype interfaces to test ideas and gather feedback</li><li>Lead front-end development using modern frameworks and tooling</li><li>Build intuitive, performant, and accessible UIs that simplify complex workflows</li><li>Contribute across the stack to backend services, architecture, and infrastructure</li><li>Collaborate with product, design, and commercial teams to deliver high-impact features</li><li>Shape our technical roadmap and contribute to engineering best practices</li></ul>What We’re Looking For <ul><li>Strong front-end development skills and confidence across the full stack</li><li>Clean, maintainable, well-tested code using modern frameworks and tools</li><li>A user-first mindset and passion for crafting high-quality experiences</li><li>Start-up energy - you’re resourceful, adaptable, and take ownership</li><li>Based in the UK and able to attend our London office regularly</li></ul>Bonus points if you have: <ul><li>Experience with AI or machine learning technologies</li><li>Background building B2B platforms, marketplaces, or complex workflows</li><li>Experience leading projects or managing external engineering teams</li></ul>Why Join? ✨ Impact from Day One: You’ll help define and shape the product and platform 🧠 Learning & Growth: Work directly with experienced founders and top-tier investors 🎯 Ownership & Autonomy: You’ll play a key role in building something from the ground up 🚀 Mission-Driven Team: Join a company committed to solving real-world problems using smart tech 💡 Strong Backing: Funded and ready to scale, with support from leading VCs and industry angels If you’re looking to do the most meaningful work of your career - and build the foundations of something big - we’d love to hear from you.

Full-Stack Engineer

Junior Data Engineer  Location: London Full-Time | 0–1 Years’ Experience We’re looking for someone with a passion for data, learning, and self-development to join our growing team. This is an ideal role for someone at the start of their career in data engineering or analytics. You don’t need to know everything—we’re looking for someone inquisitive, innovative, and eager to grow. You should be comfortable working with team members across the business, have a positive, can-do attitude, and enjoy solving complex challenges in a collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines.</li><li>Support ad-hoc data requests from stakeholders, delivering timely and accurate insights.</li><li>Ensure data integrity, consistency, and accuracy across reports and dashboards.</li><li>Identify trends and patterns in sales, customer behaviour, and operational performance to support data-driven decisions.</li><li>Help automate manual reporting processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors.</li><li>Assist with the design and delivery of data-driven agents, including technology selection and repository management.</li></ul>Required Skills & Experience <ul><li>Background in computer science, mathematics, or a related STEM field.</li><li>Working knowledge of Python, R, and/or SQL for data analysis and manipulation.</li><li>Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and advanced analytics.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.</li><li>Well-organised and self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.</li></ul>Nice to Have <ul><li>Experience with dashboarding and BI tools such as Power BI.</li><li>Understanding of effective data visualisation practices.</li><li>Exposure to cloud platforms (especially Azure) and big data technologies such as Microsoft Fabric or Databricks.</li><li>Commercial or business-related experience.</li><li>Microsoft certifications in data analytics, data engineering, or Azure technologies.</li></ul>

Data Engineer

BI Developer – London (Hybrid, 3 Days in Office) – £55K + Bonus + Benefits I’m looking for a talented BI Developer to join this fantastic fast growing team in London! If you have a passion for data, analytics, and building high-quality reporting solutions, this could be the perfect role for you. Salary: £55K + Bonus + Benefits Location: London (3 days in-office, hybrid) Right to work in the UK required (No sponsorship available) What You’ll Do: <ul><li>Develop and enhance BI solutions using Power BI, DAX, and SQL</li><li>Design and implement data integration solutions, including APIs</li><li>Work with CRM technologies (Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM & HR)</li><li>Build and optimize data models, OLAP cubes, and in-memory data models</li><li>Utilize Microsoft Power Automate & Power Apps for automation</li><li>Develop workflows using Azure Data Factory & Office 365</li><li>Collaborate on full project lifecycles, from design to deployment</li></ul> Required Skills & Experience: 3+ years working with BI tools and in data-focused roles Strong analytical skills with a track record in data integration & reporting Proficiency in Microsoft SQL, T-SQL scripting, and SharePoint Online Expertise in Power BI, DAX, and tabular data models Knowledge of testing methodologies & best practices

BI Developer

Junior Data Analyst – Leading Retailer – London – £32k + Bonus + Benefits Are you a recent STEM graduate looking to kickstart your career in data analytics? Our client, a leading retailer based in London, is seeking a Junior Data Analyst to join their dynamic team. About the Role: In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders to analyze data, generate insights, and support key business decisions. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, commercial environment while working with industry-leading tools. What You’ll Need: A degree in a STEM-related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) Strong SQL skills for data extraction and analysis Proficiency in Power BI for reporting and visualization Good Excel skills, including data manipulation and modeling Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude £32,000 base salary + bonus + benefits Hybrid working – 3 days in London, 2 remote No sponsorship available

Junior Data Analyst

Contract - 12 Months Rate - £250-350 p/d Inside IR35 Location - Hybrid - Willingness to travel to various sites around the UK when required. Expenses available for anything further than 15 miles from home. An IT consultancy solutions provider are looking for a PMO for a large British retail compnay. They are looking for a candidate with experience working in retail and has a proven track record of assisting a project managing new store rollouts, EPOS systems.

PMO 

Security Assessment Specailist 12-month contract Inside IR35 - Market rate Remote working  We are supporting a world-renowned enterprise software provider who is searching for a Security Assessment Specialist to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for assessing, implementing, and maintaining security controls aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities <ul><li>Lead and support security risk assessments across infrastructure, applications, and processes.</li><li>Ensuring alignment with key regulatory frameworks such as FedRAMP, ISO 27001, or BSI IT-Grundschutz.</li><li>Work with engineering and DevOps teams to embed security within CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native environments.</li><li>Participating in and preparing for third-party audits and compliance assessments.</li><li>Educating teams on secure coding practices and application security standards.</li><li>Creating and maintaining security documentation, processes, and risk reports.</li></ul>  Must have <ul><li>A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>6+ years of professional technical experience, with 3+ years focused on security, risk, or compliance.</li><li>Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, and scripting languages like Python or Bash.</li><li>A solid understanding of cloud architecture, modern deployment practices, and DevSecOps.</li><li>Familiarity with Kubernetes, container security, and cloud-native tools and platforms.</li><li>Strong communication skills—you can translate technical detail into clear, actionable insights.</li><li>Security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or similar are a plus.</li></ul>

Security Assessment Specialist

DevOps Engineer – Long-Term Contract (Inside IR35) Location: Remote (UK or US-based candidates only) Duration: Minimum 12 months Rate: Competitive, Inside IR35 Join one of the UK’s most respected technology services providers, partnering with a global leader in enterprise software solutions. We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing team supporting innovative, large-scale cloud infrastructure projects for a household-name enterprise client in the enterprise applications space. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-critical environment at scale, working alongside top-tier talent across multiple time zones. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Drive and support DevOps practices across cloud-based infrastructure projects</li><li>Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines</li><li>Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues in a mission-critical environment</li><li>Leverage infrastructure-as-code to manage scalable, repeatable cloud environments</li></ul>Requirements: <ul><li>A university degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field</li><li>6+ years of technical, hands-on experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering</li><li>Proven expertise in SAP Converged Cloud (or equivalent platforms)</li><li>Strong command of GitLab, CI/CD, and Linux (SUSE)</li><li>Solid experience with Terraform and Ansible</li><li>Familiarity with Kubernetes, Helm, Python, and BASH scripting</li><li>Exposure to hyperscaler cloud services, cloud-native architectures, and database technologies</li><li>Strong understanding of GitOps, HashiCorp Vault, and Argo CD</li><li>Experience designing or supporting multitenant solutions</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset</li></ul>Why This Role? <ul><li>Work on a globally visible project with enterprise-level impact</li><li>Join a diverse and forward-thinking team of experts</li><li>Flexible remote working environment</li><li>Long-term engagement with potential for extension</li></ul>

Infrastructure Engineer – Long-term Contract – Inside IR35 Location: Remote with occasional travel to client site (UK-based) Contract Length: 12 months minimum Engagement Type: Inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP Clearance: Must be eligible to work in the UK Are you ready to join a high-profile digital transformation program supporting one of the world’s most respected enterprise software providers? Our client, a global IT services leader, is looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to play a key role in a dynamic team delivering scalable, secure infrastructure for mission-critical environments. About the Role This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a long-term contract supporting complex, cloud-native infrastructure with a focus on automation, scalability, and high availability. The end customer is a global leader in enterprise software solutions, and this role supports internal teams building and maintaining infrastructure to power next-gen solutions. You’ll be joining a diverse, highly-skilled engineering team focused on building and managing large-scale infrastructure using modern IaC practices. The environment is collaborative, innovative, and fast-moving. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Build, enhance, and maintain infrastructure automation using Terraform and Ansible</li><li>Design and support secure, scalable cloud-native environments (OpenStack, RHEL/SUSE Linux)</li><li>Contribute to the development and deployment of CI/CD pipelines</li><li>Troubleshoot complex issues, particularly around authentication and system integration</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and architecture teams</li><li>Provide documentation and mentorship to junior engineers</li><li>Work under challenging timelines with a proactive and quality-focused mindset</li></ul>Essential Skills & Experience<ul><li>6+ years of hands-on infrastructure engineering experience</li><li>Proven ability to manage ambiguity and adapt in fast-paced environments</li><li>Deep knowledge of Linux systems (RHEL/SUSE), OpenStack, and GitLab</li><li>Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and Ansible</li><li>Experience with scripting in Bash or Python</li><li>Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail</li><li>Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and lead/mentor within a global team</li><li>Fluent in English; German is a plus</li></ul>Nice to Have<ul><li>Knowledge of enterprise software environments, especially SAP</li><li>Experience working in cross-cultural teams</li><li>Familiarity with secure landscape design and implementation</li></ul>

Infrastructure Engineer

DevSecOps Engineer 12-month contract Inside IR35 - Market rate Remote Working We are supporting a world renowed enterprise software provider who are searching for a DevSecOps Engineer to join their dynamic team and play a key role in designing, developing, and supporting cutting-edge cloud-based solutions. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Design and implement scalable, secure infrastructure solutions using tools like Terraform</li><li>Support new and existing cloud services and ensure system reliability and performance</li><li>Troubleshoot complex authentication and integration issues across platforms</li><li>Produce high-quality documentation for technical processes and procedures</li><li>Collaborate across diverse teams to deliver projects on tight timelines</li><li>Mentor and support junior engineers while driving engineering excellence</li><li>Lead the technical approach to designing large-scale network and cloud architecture</li><li>Stay ahead of technology trends and apply innovative thinking to problem-solving</li><li></li></ul>What You Bring <ul><li>6+ years of technical professional experience in a development or operations role</li><li>Experience with Terraform and modern cloud platforms</li><li>Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work through ambiguity, think creatively, and collaborate</li><li>High standards in quality, efficiency, and a methodical approach to work</li><li>Proven ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team collaboration skills</li><li>A proactive, can-do attitude with a drive to constantly improve</li><li>Ability to build trusted relationships and show strong cultural awareness</li><li>Experience with SAP solutions is a plus</li><li>A university degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field</li></ul>

DevSecOps Engineer

Contract - 12 Months Rate - £500 p/d Inside IR35 Location - Hybrid - Willingness to travel to various sites around the UK when required. Expenses available for anything further than 15 miles from home. An IT consultancy solutions provider are looking for a Project Manager for a large British retail compnay. They are looking for a candidate with experience working in retail and has a proven track record of project managing new store rollouts, EPOS systems.

Project Manager

We are working with a leading global tech company that is shaping the future of digital payments. This is a unique opportunity to influence millions of users and play a key role in the development of an innovative mobile payment product. Our client is on a mission to simplify financial transactions and enhance digital connectivity through cutting-edge payment solutions. We're looking for an experienced Director of Product Management to lead the vision and delivery of our next-generation mobile payments platform. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in customer-facing mobile apps, particularly within fintech, digital wallets, or similar payment solutions. You'll define the strategic product roadmap, guide cross-functional teams through development and execution, and play a key role in driving user adoption and improving the overall payment experience. This is a high-impact position working closely with senior leadership in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Define and implement a long-term strategy for a digital payments product, aligning with overall business objectives.</li><li>Collaborate with engineering, design, and analytics teams to develop intuitive and efficient payment features.</li><li>Develop and execute growth initiatives aimed at expanding the user base and increasing transaction volume.</li><li>Conduct market research to identify industry trends and translate insights into actionable product improvements.</li><li>Establish key performance metrics to track success, optimize performance, and enhance user satisfaction.</li><li>Ensure compliance with industry regulations and security standards in partnership with legal and risk teams.</li><li>Partner with senior stakeholders to influence company-wide strategic decisions.</li><li>Lead and mentor a team of product managers, fostering innovation and career development.</li></ul> Key Qualifications <ul><li>5+ years of experience in a Product Leadership role within the payments, fintech, and mobile app sector.</li><li>Deep understanding of digital transaction workflows, payment processing, and security best practices.</li><li>Proven success in managing product lifecycles from concept to launch and continuous improvement.</li><li>Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience managing cross-functional collaboration.</li><li>Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to inform decision-making and drive performance.</li><li>Familiarity with mobile-first product development and a user-centric design approach.</li><li>Experience launching and scaling products in global markets.</li></ul> If you are an experienced product leader passionate about shaping the future of digital payments, we’d love to hear from you.

Director of Product - FinTech

We’re supporting a globally recognised consulting firm in hiring a strategic leader to help shape the future of digital audit within their Financial Services business. As part of a growing international tech & transformation team, you’ll play a key role in aligning technology architecture with business priorities—acting as a bridge between executive stakeholders, product leadership, and technical delivery teams. The Role: This is not a hands-on engineering role—it’s a senior leadership position requiring strong communication, program oversight, and architectural alignment. You will: <ul><li>Define and drive the architectural strategy for digital audit platforms.</li><li>Work directly with C-level and senior stakeholders to align tech capabilities with business outcomes.</li><li>Lead cross-functional collaboration across product, technology, and audit domains.</li><li>Ensure platforms are scalable, secure, and future-ready—without getting lost in the weeds of technical delivery.</li><li>Translate complex business needs into clear architectural roadmaps, governance frameworks, and transformation programs.</li></ul>You’ll Bring: <ul><li>Experience in enterprise architecture, strategic program leadership, or large-scale transformation in a regulated environment (e.g. FS, consulting, audit).</li><li>Strong understanding of how to connect business vision with platform and product development.</li><li>A confident communication style with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.</li><li>Familiarity with modern cloud/data platforms (Azure, Databricks, etc.) is a bonus—but not essential.</li><li>Fluent English is required; German language skills are a plus.</li></ul>Benefits: <ul><li>Compensation: A six-figure salary, with the exact figure dependent on experience and seniority.</li><li>Flexible Working Arrangements: Home and mobile working options within the EU, as well as flexible working hours.</li><li>Health & Wellness: Company health initiatives, subsidised gym memberships, and access to wellness programs.</li><li>Financial Perks: Bike leasing, corporate discount schemes, and retirement planning support.</li></ul> For more information apply or contact Norman Cistovas

(Senior) Manager - Enterprise Architect - FS Digital Audit

Key Skills: Windows Server Operating Systems, Citrix - (including XenDesktop, Web Interface, Provisioning Server), Microsoft Exchange, NetApp SAN, Microsoft Hyper-V and Microsoft App-v On behalf of our customer, a leading Global Services Provider, we are currently searching for 4 Microsoft Systems Engineers with expert knowledge of Windows Server Operating Systems and Citrix, including XenDesktop, Web Interface and Provisioning Server, to support a large project for a leading Insurance business.  This project is fully remote, and initially 6 months with scope to extend.  As the Microsoft Systems Engineer, you will provide third line operational and user support covering incident, project, and problem resolution across all areas of IT Server and Storage Systems.  There will also be a need to support the release and deployment of new or amended application software, patching, monitoring general system performance, and capacity monitoring and disaster recovery.  Key Skills and Experience includes:  <ul><li>Expert knowledge of Windows Server Operating Systems </li><li>Expert knowledge of Citrix - (including XenDesktop, Web Interface, Provisioning Server)</li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft Exchange and Lync</li><li>Knowledge of application and server virtualisation technologies and components, including Microsoft Hyper-V and Microsoft App-v</li><li>Knowledge of Storage Platforms including NetApp SAN, and of the associated backup technologies (Backup Exec and NetBackup)</li><li>Familiarity with HP and  IBM hardware platforms</li><li>PowerShell scripting </li></ul>If you have expeirence in the aforementioned areas, please send a copy of your most recent CV and contact number and a member of the team will respond accordingly.

Citrix 3rd Line BAU Support  - Fully Remote // Inside IR35

Our client, a leading technology company is seeking an Model Engineer (Data) to contribute to the development of advanced and sophisticated simulations to help their partner organisations make data-driven decisions in complex environments. This position involves working across the entire modelling lifecycle, from concept through to deployment, with a strong emphasis on agent-based modelling, data integration, and performance optimisation Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Strong software development skills in C++ and Python.</li><li>Proven experience with agent-based modelling (ABMs), including working within the entire model lifecycle</li><li>Familiarity with Kafka, shell scripting, and containerised deployments (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).</li><li>Experience optimising databases, metadata, and designing data pipelines.</li><li>Ability to scale complex models and derive insights from large datasets.</li></ul> Skills & Experience: <ul><li>Build and scale agent-based models for urban and social simulations.</li><li>Integrate data from multiple sources into high-performing digital twin environments.</li><li>Lead model design and implementation efforts, from research to validation.</li><li>Optimise performance and generalise models for reusability across new scenarios and locations.</li><li>Experience with distributed systems, preferably Kafka. Shell scripting (e.g., Bash) is also a plus.</li><li>Take a holistic view of software development - from documentation and testing to security</li></ul>If you're passionate about leveraging AI and simulations to shape decision-making, apply now or get in touch for more details.

Freelance Model Engineer (Data)

Consultant – Finance & Credit Risk | £50K-£60K + Bonus & Benefits London  We are looking for a Consultant with a strong background in finance, credit risk, risk & regulation, and SQL expertise to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with 2-5 years of consulting experience in the banking and insurance sectors to work on high-impact projects with leading financial institutions. Key Requirements: 2-5 years’ experience as a consultant in banking credit risk Strong SQL skills and experience working with large datasets Expertise in finance, credit risk, risk & regulation Experience working with banks and insurance companies Willingness to travel to client sites  UK-based candidates only – No sponsorship available What’s on Offer? Salary: £50K-£60K + Bonus + Benefits Exciting career growth opportunities Exposure to leading financial institutions

Nous travaillons avec une entreprise spécialisée dans les services informatiques qui recherche pour l’un de leur client un ingénieur réseau pour une mission freelance d’un an minimum, au Havre. Le candidat retenu devra être titulaire de la certification Cisco CCNP. Il s'agit d'une excellente opportunité de travailler avec un société de conseil leader dans son domaine. Mission - Ingénieur Réseaux et Sécurité <ul><li>Mettre en place les normes de sécurité notamment celles liées aux conditions d’accès</li><li>Assurer la bonne gestion des droits d’accès au réseau, pour les machines d’une part, et pour les</li><li>utilisateurs d’autres part (création et surveillance des comptes utilisateurs), dans le respect des règles</li><li>de sécurité de l’entreprise</li><li>Assurer la mise en oeuvre des montées de versions</li><li>Superviser l’installation et le paramétrage des équipements (switch, routeurs...) et logiciels</li><li>d’administration de réseaux (et télécoms)</li><li>Elaborer des procédures de tests et suivre leur exécution</li><li>Suivre le déploiement et la gestion des équipements ainsi que le paramétrage des routeurs,</li><li>l’implémentation de routeurs virtuels, et l’optimisation du routage de backbone</li><li>Définir l’ensemble des sauvegardes nécessaires pour maintenir la sécurité des données circulant dans le</li><li>réseau de l’entreprise</li><li>Gérer les performances (seuil d’alerte et optimisation (tuning)…)</li><li>Mettre en place des tableaux de bord de suivi des performances et de qualité du réseau (pannes, flux,</li><li>disponibilité des ressources, sécurité, etc.)</li><li>Définir le plan de secours en cas de défaillance du réseau</li><li>Apporter son expertise technique et fonctionnelle sur la partie réseaux</li></ul> Profil recherché <ul><li>Profil ingénieur réseau</li><li>Certification Cisco CCNP (OBLIGATOIRE)</li></ul> En postulant à cette annonce, vous autorisez Xcede Limited à conserver et à traiter vos données pour ce poste spécifique et pour tout autre poste que nous pourrions juger approprié pour vous au fil du temps. Nous ne transmettrons pas vos données à des tiers sans votre autorisation verbale ou écrite. Une copie de notre avis de confidentialité est disponible sur notre site web pour plus de détails. Xcede Limited agit en tant qu'entreprise de recrutement pour ce poste vacant.

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​With a decade of experience recruiting in the product space, Andrew is currently heading up our UK and Europe Product and Project Management recruitment teams. Leveraging his years of experience consulting for account and project managers, Andrew’s expertise now spans roles across the project management landscape. Andrew tailors each hiring process to ensure his clients gain the top talent in line with their business goals and unique workplace culture, whether that is expanding a remote team or developing an agile in-house team from the ground up. ​

Andrew Barnett

Associate Director

As the Managing Partner for Xcede North America Brett utilises his 20 years of technology, infrastructure & cybersecurity staffing experience around the globe to ensure continuous high quality delivery is achieved to our enterprise, consulting & startup technology clients. 

Brett Marsh

US Managing Director

Lewis Rae is the Head of Data Engineering at Xcede USA, bringing over six years of advanced recruitment expertise with a profound technical understanding of data and analytics. Lewis has a remarkable track record of building high-performing teams globally, partnering with some of the world's largest companies to accelerate their data analytics initiatives and secure top market professionals.  As a Data-driven leader, Lewis leads a cutting-edge recruitment strategy, specialising in Data, Analytics, AI, ML, and Cloud technologies across various professional levels worldwide. Junior level to C-suite!  With a proven history of success, Lewis consistently delivers exceptional talent that drives organisations forward. Lewis can build teams of up to 10 members within 48 hours, thanks to the extensive bench of professionals he has worked with over the last seven years. Get in touch to discuss how we can add value to your business or if you're looking for the next step in your career.

Lewis Rae

Principal Consultant

​Luke joined Xcede as a Principal Consultant with over 4 years of experience in Data recruitment.

Luke Frost

Matt now heads up our UK Data and Tech recruitment teams. Matt was one of the first recruiters in the UK to specialise in placing Data Science roles and has played a key role in curating Xcede’s industry-leading events, roundtables, webinars and thought leadership sessions in the data space. Matt manages a team of consultants who specialise on roles in the Data, Tech and Engineering space.

Matthew Jones

Sales Director

​Since setting up Xcede's Data Science and Data Engineering Recruitment offering from scratch back in 2013, Niall has earned nearly a decade of experience recruiting in this specialist area of the data space. Alongside his colleague Matthew, Niall was one of the first UK recruiters to place Data Science roles and has witnessed the industry evolve from the ground up. Being one of the first recruiters in the UK to focus on this arena of Data, Niall has played a key role in curating Xcede’s industry-leading events in the data recruiting space. Niall consults for roles at each level from Associate through to Director, for a range of jobs including Senior Data Scientist and Head of Analytics to Machine Learning Engineer and Big Data Architect and beyond. He has since been promoted to Associate Director.​

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