Michelle Sutherland

DevOps Engineer (Azure) Location: Zurich, Switzerland (Mostly Onsite, up to 2 days WFH per week)Duration: Initial 6 months, with possible extension Language: English (mandatory) Rate: Up to CHF90 per hour An exciting opportunity to join a high-impact project building a GenAI solution for a major financial client. You’ll be working alongside a small, highly skilled engineering team to deliver secure, scalable, and automated cloud solutions in a complex enterprise environment. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Repos, Artifacts).Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Azure Bicep/ARM templates.Support containerisation and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).Automate processes using scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.Collaborate with development teams on version control, branching strategies, and release engineering.Contribute hands-on to Java development efforts using Spring Boot and associated build tools (Maven or Gradle).Ensure compliance with cloud security standards, RBAC, Azure Policy, and networking best practices.Work with database technologies across SQL and NoSQL environments in Azure.Required Skills & Experience4 years as a DevOps Engineer or similar role with strong CI/CD focus.Deep expertise in Azure DevOps.Strong experience with IaC (Terraform, Bicep, ARM).Solid knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and AKS.Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or Bash.Strong Git experience.3 years’ hands-on Java development, ideally with Spring Boot.Solid understanding of cloud networking, security, and databases on Azure.Nice to HaveAzure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) or other Azure certifications.If you're an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer looking for a high-visibility project in a cutting-edge environment, this is a great opportunity to shape a GenAI platform with a skilled engineering team.

Data ScientistLocation: London, UK (Remote) Contract Length: 4 Months Day Rate: Up to £400 per day (PAYE) We’re seeking an experienced Data Scientist for a high-impact contract role supporting a leading global tech organisation. This role sits within the Account Access team — the group responsible for safeguarding user access across major social platforms. You will play a critical role in understanding user behaviour, improving decision systems, and shaping how millions of users experience account recovery, appeal processes, and security features. You will also partner closely with the sister Manager Support team, who handle hacked and compromised account issues. A strong candidate is someone who brings a deep customer-first mindset, understanding user frustrations and designing data-driven solutions that minimise friction and maximise trust. What You’ll Work OnDriving product analytics to uncover behavioural patterns, risks, and optimisation opportunities.Designing and evaluating experiments, including power analysis, precision/recall interpretation, and impact assessment.Building clear, compelling data narratives for technical and non-technical teams.Applying causal inference to understand the impact of product and policy changes.Analysing account blocking patterns, investigating false positives/negatives, and evaluating trade-offs between security and user experience.Partnering with engineering, measurement, and product teams to deliver data-driven recommendations.Supporting continuous improvement for appeals workflows, compromised account processes, and system decisioning models.Required Skills & Experience 5–7 years of experience in Data Science (flexible for strong profiles)Strong SQL skills (product analytics large-scale data handling)Deep experience with experimentation frameworks (A/B tests, metrics, power analysis)Strong product analytics and user behaviour insightsCausal inference expertiseAbility to translate complex data into clear insights and storytellingPython proficiencySecurity knowledge is a plus (e.g., fraud detection, account integrity)

Full Stack Software EngineerStart date: ASAPDuration: Initial 12 monthsLocation: Dublin, Hybrid 1 week p/m onsiteRate: €350 - €400 per day  The Expertise We’re Looking ForBachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline.At least 6 years of development experience with some cloud, Server side and UI experience ApplicationsAn experienced Senior Software Engineer that will help develop and maintain all APS The Purpose of Your RoleYou will work with the existing development teams to enhance and maintain current applications and develop new ones and maintain CI/CD pipelines as well as develop same for new projects. The Skills You BringYou should have experience in server-side development in at least one of the following - AWS, node.JS, JavaYou should have some experience with UI development – Angular, ReactYou should have some experience maintaining CI/CD pipelines - JenkinsYou should have some experience harnessing AI to increase productivity and improve SDLC practicesYou should have experience working on Agile projectsYou should have excellent analytical and troubleshooting skillsYou should be extremely motivated and self-directed The Value You DeliverWrite high quality code and automated end to end and unit testsReview pull requests (code reviews) of developers and test engineers and give constructive feedbackWork with project team to clearly understand requirementsContribute to project schedule on tasks and balances work accordingly to meet timelinesParticipate in formal reviews of application designs, business and functional requirement

PAM Engineer (Active SC Clearance Required) Location: Workingham, Hybrid 2 days onsite  Contract Duration: Initial 6 months Rate: £480/day (Inside IR35)We’re seeking an experienced PAM Engineer to join a high-security environment. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-grade PAM solutions to protect critical systems and identities. Please note: Active SC Clearance is essential. This position requires additional vetting, which may extend the onboarding timeline. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, deploy, and manage PAM solutions (e.g. CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea).Configure and administer PAM tools to enforce least privilege and secure credential management.Integrate PAM systems with SIEM, IAM, and other security platforms.Monitor, audit, and analyse privileged access activities.Develop and maintain PAM-related policies, documentation, and operational processes.Conduct access reviews, privilege audits, and risk assessments.Collaborate closely with IT, DevOps, and Security teams to ensure seamless implementation.Provide technical troubleshooting and support for PAM issues.Stay up to date with evolving security standards and PAM best practices.Required Skills & ExperienceProven hands-on experience in PAM engineering (installation, configuration, and administration).CyberArk certification (minimum: Defender, Sentry, or CPC).Strong understanding of Active Directory, LDAP, and authentication protocols.Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python) for automation and reporting.Familiarity with compliance and regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.Preferred QualificationsCertifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CyberArk CDE.Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructures.Exposure to DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integration.

Contract Role: Endevor Administrator (Mainframe) Location: Hybrid - Manchester (2 days onsite per week) Duration: 6 months initial contract Rate: £350/day (Inside IR35) Eligibility: BPSS clearance requiredWe are seeking an experienced Endevor Administrator to manage and support mainframe source code management using CA Endevor. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining environments, supporting development teams, and ensuring smooth release and deployment processes across multiple LPARs. This role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative technical environment, contributing to essential mainframe and release management operations. Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister and maintain CA Endevor environments across multiple LPARs.Manage version control and change management processes for mainframe applications.Create and maintain processor groups, element types, and Endevor exits.Perform installations, upgrades, and configuration of Endevor software.Automate deployment, shipment, and archiving processes.Provide technical support and training to developers and users.Monitor system performance, capacity, and backups.Collaborate with release management teams to support production deployments.Document procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps.Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards.Required Skills and ExperienceMinimum of 8 years’ experience in Endevor administration or mainframe system support.Strong working knowledge of JCL, TSO/ISPF, REXX, and CLIST.Experience with ACF2 or RACF for security administration.Familiarity with Tivoli Storage Manager or similar backup tools.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.Experience with automation tools and scripting.Working knowledge of COBOL and other mainframe programming languages.

Payments Solution Architect | Open Banking | 12 Month ContractLocation: Knutsford (2–3 days onsite, non-consecutive)Rate: £480/day (Inside IR35)Duration: 12 Month contractClearance: Must be eligible for BPSSWe’re seeking a Payments Solution Architect to design and deliver secure, scalable, and compliant Open Banking and payments solutions. This is a hands-on architecture role, ideal for someone passionate about shaping the future of digital payments, open APIs, and seamless customer journeys across cards, current accounts, and lending products. You’ll be responsible for defining technical blueprints, integrating complex systems, and ensuring a smooth flow from customer onboarding to payment execution — all within a highly innovative financial services environment.What You’ll DoLead the design and integration of Open Banking and payments platforms, ensuring they’re secure, compliant, and scalable.Translate business needs into robust technical designs covering data models, APIs, and distributed systems.Define customer journeys and onboarding flows that enhance user experience while meeting regulatory and security requirements.Collaborate with engineering and business teams to deliver end-to-end payment and servicing architectures.Ensure alignment with PCI, ISO 20022, and Open Banking standards.Stay ahead of emerging fintech trends to future-proof the payments architecture.What You’ll Bring Proven experience in Open Banking and Payments architecture — covering authorization, tokenization, and transaction processing.Strong integration background, working across systems, gateways, APIs, and third-party services.Hands-on design skills in:Customer journeys & onboarding experiencesServicing flows across banking ecosystemsLogical & physical data modeling across cards, current accounts, and lending productsDeep technical understanding of Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and cloud (AWS, GCP, or Azure).Strong OOAD, UML, and modern architectural pattern experience.Excellent communication skills — able to bridge the gap between business and technology.If you’re an architect who thrives in the fast-evolving world of Open Banking and digital payments — and you want to make an impact on the next generation of payment technology — we’d love to hear from you.

Senior Blockchain Software EngineerLocation: Galway |  Hybrid 1 week per month onsiteRate: Up to €400 per day Duration: 12 Months initial contract Shape the future of finance through innovation. We’re a forward-thinking technology innovation team focused on exploring and building next-generation digital solutions using emerging technologies such as blockchain, AI, and cloud-native systems. Our mission is to catalyze innovation, challenge conventional approaches, and create visionary products that redefine how people interact with technology and financial systems. We’re now seeking a Senior Blockchain Software Engineer to help turn bold ideas into working, scalable solutions.What You’ll DoDesign, build, and test prototypes and production-grade blockchain solutions.Collaborate with architects and innovation leaders to bring new ideas to life — from concept to pilot to scale.Work hands-on with smart contracts, microservices, and distributed systems.Partner with business and product teams to translate complex problems into elegant, technical solutions.Champion modern engineering practices — CI/CD, event-driven systems, and cloud-native deployment.What You Bring5 years of professional software development experience.Strong proficiency in Node.js or Java (bonus points for Go or Rust).Experience with React or Angular.Skilled in microservice architecture and RESTful API development.Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and AWS or other cloud platforms.Familiarity with Kafka, Oracle, or NoSQL databases.An interest or background in cryptography and blockchain fundamentals.

Data Warehouse Consultant – HIRING ASAPStart date: ASAP Duration: 6-Month Contract Location: 2 days in Dublin office, 3 days working from home.Rate: €450 - €480 per day ResponsibilitiesIdentify data requirements and data sources and engage with data owners and stakeholders to ensure data access and ingest.Design, develop, implement, and manage business intelligence reporting and Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes and environments.Design of data models and warehousing to best meet the requirements of DAFM Business Divisions and to maximise capabilities of available tools.Liaise with the business owners to monitor and report on project progression.Write and provide documentation including functional & technical specification and user guides or any supporting documentation required by the business owner.Provide training including presentations and facilitate/organise workshops as required.Maintenance and support of analytical products throughout their life cycle.Key SkillsExperience with real-time analytics and business intelligence platforms including the following software and database systems; Microsoft Power BI, Oracle, Cloudera & Hadoop.Oracle is a must-have.Using scripting languages to develop new insights from the available data. Including the following programming languages; SQL/ PL-SQL.Experience in designing, developing, documenting, managing, and implementing business intelligence technical solutions covering Data modelling and Data architecture design (both logical and physical).Experience in Data Warehouse design methodologies e.g. star and snowflake schemas, or equivalent.Implementation, ETL, data integration and data migration design and implementation and Data warehouse performance optimisation.Experience in data management best practices including demonstrated experience with data profiling, sourcing, and cleansing routines utilising typical data quality functions including standardisation, transformation, rationalisation, linking and matching.Experience in providing data that is accurate, congruent, and reliable, and ensure the information is easily available to users for direct consumption or integration with other systems.Experience supporting mission-critical enterprise BI Systems.Experience in delivering end to end BI systems.Experience of working within a Public Service Body to develop insights for data driven policy development.