C++ Software Engineer – Modelling & Simulations We are seeking a Software Engineer to help create and improve large-scale models and simulations, supporting decision-makers in areas such as urban planning, transport, and infrastructure. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop high-performance simulation software, integrate data pipelines, and ensure that models can run efficiently at scale. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Work with applied scientists to take models from prototype stage to production-ready software.</li><li>Develop and implement computational models for large-scale social and urban “Digital Twin” simulations.</li><li>Build and optimise data pipelines to extract, synthesise, and integrate data from various sources.</li><li>Scale and refine agent-based models incorporating real-world data and complex behaviours.</li><li>Track and improve model performance to enable greater complexity and realism.</li><li>Generalise and abstract existing models to allow re-use across different projects and geographies.</li><li>Contribute to the full development lifecycle, including testing, documentation, security, and performance.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For: <ul><li>Strong experience coding in modern C++ (or a comparable systems programming language such as Rust).</li><li>Knowledge of low-level performance concepts such as SIMD, cache locality, and memory access patterns.</li><li>Python for scripting and prototyping.</li><li>Experience with agent-based modelling or entity-component-system (ECS) frameworks.</li><li>Background in writing production-quality code and scaling models to work with very large datasets.</li><li>Knowledge of distributed systems and data engineering (Kafka, pipelines, metadata management).</li><li>Experience with containerised deployments (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).</li><li>Strong collaboration skills, with a focus on sharing knowledge and working as part of a team.</li><li>A holistic approach to software engineering that considers testing, documentation, performance, and security.</li></ul>This is an opportunity to work on high-impact projects where technology directly supports better decision-making in complex, real-world environments.

C++ Software Engineer – Modelling & Simulations

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

Credit Risk Analyst – Finance & Credit Risk | £50K-£55K + 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

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Power Automate Lead London (Hybrid – 3 days/week) £55,000–£65,000 + Bonus We’re looking for a Power Automate Lead to join this global technology team and drive forward innovative automation projects across the Microsoft ecosystem. In this hands-on role, you’ll lead the design and development of smart workflows using Power Automate, integrate data from Graph API, Dataverse, and SQL, and build intelligent bots with Copilot Studio — all while enhancing collaboration via Microsoft Teams. What You’ll Bring:<ul><li>3–4 years of Power Automate experience</li><li>Strong grasp of Microsoft Teams, Graph API, Dataverse & SQL</li><li>Hands-on with Copilot Studio & bot development</li><li>Power Platform Certified</li><li>Passion for automation, AI, and modern Microsoft tech</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>Work on cutting-edge Microsoft projects</li><li>Hybrid flexibility – 3 days in our central London office</li><li>Collaborative, fast-moving, and innovative culture</li><li>Real opportunities for career progression</li></ul>

Automation Lead

​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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Head of Data Engineering A leading provider of data-driven technology solutions is seeking a Head of Data Engineering to lead the strategic direction and delivery of a cutting-edge data platform. This senior leadership role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and flexible hybrid working. The organisation’s platform is trusted by diverse professional users for critical, data-driven decision-making. Having modernised key infrastructure, the next priority is unlocking the full potential of its data assets through unified architecture, enhanced governance, and self-service capabilities. What we’re looking for: <ul><li>An experienced leader who can collaborate effectively across data science, product, engineering, compliance, and analytics teams</li><li>A strategic thinker able to align multiple workstreams towards a scalable, reliable, and high-quality data platform</li><li>Strong knowledge of data compliance frameworks</li><li>Proven experience migrating from legacy SQL-based systems to modern technologies like PySpark, Databricks, Terraform, and Pandas</li><li>Hands-on ability to analyse and understand complex data sets</li><li>Ideally, experience with multi-cloud environments (Databricks on Azure and AWS)</li><li>A product-minded leader focused on solving customer and business data challenges</li><li>A culture builder who drives continuous improvement and operational excellence</li></ul> What we value: <ul><li>Collaboration and mentorship</li><li>High standards of quality and trust</li><li>Customer-centric problem solving</li><li>Ownership and adaptability in dynamic environments</li><li>Curiosity and eagerness to learn new technologies</li></ul>

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