Nathan Peters

Senior Data Engineer – Contract Position – HIRING ASAPLocation: Zurich Switzerland (3 days onsite per week, 2 days remote) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 12 months (extension possible) Maximum Rate: CHF 750 – CHF 855 per dayAbout the RoleMajor transformation project requires support from experienced Data Engineer.You are a result-driven experienced Data Engineer, passionate about your craft and eager to grow further, comfortable meeting (sometimes tight) deadlines and confidently taking ownership of features. You have an accomplished record in delivering sustainable solutions and you desire to develop your skills and knowledge about the platforms which you will be working on, both the technical aspects and how they are used by our business partners.You are comfortable working in multi-dimensional agile teams with direct involvement from business subject matter experts and care about security, quality, user experience, documentation, testing, team spirit and the overall big picture. Finally, you want to put clean code principles into practice on large code bases.Key ResponsibilitiesImplementation of production ready data pipelines using PySpark running on Databricks based on specification provided by business analysts.Interaction with other data engineers and solution architects to meet functional and nonfunctional requirements.Required Skills & ExperienceStrong software engineering skills, including familiarity and application of design patterns, and engineering best practices.Proven experience developing complex software systems as a software engineer (at least 5 years)Strong understanding of data engineering techniques with high level programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, or Python) and analytical frameworksStrong core Python software engineering experienceAt least 3 years for hands on experience with Apache Spark (PySpark), developing applications using an IDE such as VS Code or PyCharmExperience of working with delta lakes and optimizing Spark workloads running on it.Have a good understanding and significant experience with projects using relational data models and SQL.Good work ethic and self-starter. You look out for issues, opportunities and address them when you can, raise them when you cannot.Good analytical skills and the ability to understand complexity and break it down into smaller, achievable steps.Highly proficient in English (written and verbal)Language SkillsEnglish: Good spoken and written skills

Java Developer – HIRING ASAPStart date: ASAPDuration: 12-month contractLocation: 1 week in Galway office, 3 weeks working from homeRate: €490 per daySummaryOur client, within the Financial Services sector in Ireland, is looking for a Principal Java Engineer to join their ever-growing team.You will support a team within Stock Plan Services, an emerging equity compensation services division of Fidelity Investments. You will be accountable in helping the team deliver on their top priority goals and objectives. Quality is important to this team, as is our reputation for honesty and openness in dealing with each other and our partners.Key SkillsBachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a technology related field (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, etc.) required8 years of Java EE development on high volume enterprise systemsProven expertise developing JAVA middle tier rest services and with Enterprise messaging like ActiveMQ, KafkaExperience with PL/SQL and complex queriesUnderstanding of Relational DatabasesProven understanding of Cloud Computing and DevOps concepts like CI/CD pipelines in an AKS Azure environmentDemonstrated experience of leading engineering teamsAWS & Azure skills an advantage

Senior Java Developer – Contract Position – HIRING ASAPLocation: Zurich Switzerland (3 days onsite per week, 2 days remote) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 11 months (extension possible) Maximum Rate: CHF 750 – CHF 855 per dayAbout the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Senior Applications Engineer who will develop business features as Spring Boot micro-services within a cloud-native environment on Microsoft Azure as part of a finance transformation initiative.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop data integration and business services using a microservices architecture.Ensure applications meet performance standards and are thoroughly tested against functional and non-functional requirements.Maintain compliance with CI/CD practices, automated testing frameworks, and build pipelines.Create and maintain unit tests to support automated testing and continuous integration.Conduct code reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices.Diagnose and resolve bugs and incidents.Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in the Java application development stack, frameworks, and associated tools.Understand the application architecture and incorporate them into technical decisions and recommendations.Required Skills & ExperienceProven experience as a Java developer with strong expertise in modern application development.In-depth knowledge of modern architecture patterns and microservices, ideally using Spring Boot.Hands-on experience building backend applications with extensive database interaction; strong proficiency in SQL and programming in PostgreSQL or Oracle (PL/SQL).Solid understanding of relational database design and optimization.Demonstrated ability in Test-Driven Development (TDD), including writing comprehensive unit tests and end-to-end integration tests.Experience working in an Agile/Scrum team environment, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.Bonus SkillsFamiliarity with cloud-native development and container orchestration using Kubernetes.Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services.Experience with messaging and stream processing architectures built on Kafka.Experience with user interface development using Angular.Expertise in CI/CD pipelines for integration and deployment, including automated build, test, and deployment processes.Language SkillsEnglish: Good spoken and written skills

API Software Developer – HIRING ASAPStart date: ASAP Duration: 12-month contract Location: RemoteRate: £350 - £500 per day PAYE Summary Our client is seeking a skilled Software Developer for a temporary assignment based in London, UK. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. In this role, you must collaborate closely with external partners and internal teams on our clients’ messaging apps. ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain software solutions, focusing on building and integrating APIs.Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-quality technical solutions.Integrate large, complex third-party APIs.Influence product development through technical expertise and partner engagement.Ensure all deliverables meet our clients’ standards for quality, security, and compliance.Key Skills5 years minimum experienceA mix of C, C , Rust, WASM, Erlang, PythonProven experience building APIs and integrating large, complex third-party APIs.Strong background in software development, with proficiency in relevant programming languages and frameworks.Experience working with partners and influencing product development is a plus.Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.Strong communication and collaboration skills.Top 3 SkillsBe able to understand how the API specifications, how to it works and test it independently.Strong partner facing role, hence strong communication skills are required.API design skills

Data Engineer – HIRING ASAPStart date: ASAP Duration: 11-month contract Location: 1 week in Galway office, 3 weeks working from homeRate: €500 - €520 per day SummaryIt's a really good role as it gives exposure to cross Asset Management data which is at the core of financial services. This role is on the team that manage the clients’ core databases for integrating data from across Asset Management. So, you can learn a lot about financial services on this team. This is a hands-on role where you will understand the requirements, contribute to the development of specific product features including provisioning of datasets, develop consumption interfaces, build reusable components and resilient cloud-based services, provide insights etc. for our Investment Professionals. Key SkillsPrimarily Oracle (SQL/PLSQL)Expertise in data analysisExposure to Agile development practicesResponsibilitiesContribute to the delivering of high quality, timely, cost effective and maintainable software solutions in an agile environment to meet functional and non-functional business requirements.Complying with and helping to adopt good engineering practices such as test-driven development, code and design reviews, oracle xplans, CI/CDWork independently in delivering complex technical features.Communicate effectively in a team-oriented environment.You demonstrate a positive, collaborative attitude while delivering individually.

IKP Platform Engineer (Kubernetes Automation) – Hiring ASAPStart Date: ASAPDuration: 6 months, with the opportunity to extend for a further 6 monthsLocation: Hybrid – 2 days remote, 3 days in the Sheffield OfficeRate: £400 - £450 per day inside IR35We have an opening for a IKP Platform Engineer to join Capgemini. You will be part of a team responsible for the end?to?end operation, automation and enhancement of a large?scale hybrid server estate supporting business?critical workloads, for end client HSBC.The Expertise we are looking for:Strong, real hands-on Kubernetes skills (not managed/cloud K8s services).Ability to operate, configure, maintain and troubleshoot clusters deployed on physical/VM infrastructure.Solid experience supporting cloud-native environments using on-prem or hybrid deployment models.Strong automation experience using: Ansible, Python, GitHub / Git, CI/CD tools (Jenkins or similar)Good understanding of Linux system engineering, networking fundamentals and container ecosystem toolsAbility to work across fulfilment and engineering tasks—flexible to take on any required technical activity.Experience implementing production changes, ideally in large enterprise environments.Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across infrastructure, platform and automation layers.Ability to document, improve and standardise engineering procedures and automated workflows.

BI Specialist – HIRING ASAP Start date: ASAP Duration: 6 months initially Location: 1-2 days per week in Bristol office, 3-4 days remote per week Rate: £400 - £450 per day outside IR35 Summary: We need an experienced BI specialist to build a new SQL Server BI stack and migrate all BI components (SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, databases, jobs, configurations) from existing legacy servers. You will work closely with an internal DBA team that has strong SQL Server skills but require deeper skills across the BI tooling. Responsibilities:Install and configure SQL Server 2014 components on Windows Server 2019.Migrate:SQL databases and SQL Agent jobsSSIS packages and configurationsSSRS reports, data sources, and subscriptionsSSAS models, roles, and processingValidate and test migrated components for functional and performance parity.Produce runbooks, documentation, and handover materials.Assist with cutover planning, execution, and post‑migration support.Skills: Strong experience with SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, and SQL Server administration.Hands‑on delivery of BI migrations between Windows Server versions.Good understanding of ETL, reporting, and cube processing performance.PowerShell and T‑SQL scripting for automation.Experience working in controlled/regulated IT environments.Nice to have skills:SSAS (Tabular or Multidimensional) optimisation experienceKnowledge of drivers/providers and external data sourcesExperience with SQL Server HA/DR setups

Senior Data Engineer – HIRING ASAP Start date: ASAP Duration: 6 weeks initially Location: 1-2 days per week in Bristol office, 3-4 days remote per week Rate: £450 - £550 per day outside IR35 Skills:Snowflake engineering (hands-on)Advanced SQL and performance troubleshooting (query profiling, workload behaviour)Warehouse utilisation analysis (top warehouses/queries, heavy tasks, large tables)Practical cost optimisation tactics and “cost heatmap” creationIngestion and orchestration deep expertiseEnd-to-end ingestion reviews from core source systems (2–3 systems typical)Orchestration tooling/jobs analysis (dependencies, scheduling, retries, idempotency)ETL vs ELT patterns; reload vs incremental logic; backfill and replay strategies.Transformation chain analysisAbility to trace staging → transforms → curated/core layers.Identifying brittle/hard-coded business rules and refactoring opportunitiesData modelling in core domainsStrong modelling capability for Client, Accounts/Holdings, Transactions (or equivalent)Historisation, auditability, lineage awareness, and error handling in core modelsMetric traceability and reconciliationTracing metrics from Precisely definitions → Snowflake implementations → reports/consumersIdentifying mismatches in logic, filters, grain, naming; spotting duplication/missing metricsData distribution & activation flowsMapping and validating data movement to/from channels and tools (Braze, Amplitude, Segment)Understanding of journey/event data patterns and downstream consumption constraintsClient/household/relationship model discoveryReviewing Client Hub / identity models and party-account linkingIdentifying modelling gaps for parent–child linking and future relationship requirementsData quality & governance collaborationWorking with governance/DQ teams to assess controls, checks, and accountability.Translating DQ issues into engineering backlog items and operational monitoring needsEvidence-driven remediation planningProducing domain assessment notes, diagrams, traceability tables, and cost/perf findingsEstimating effort (S/M/L), dependencies, and technical risk for backlog prioritisationCommunication and stakeholder workingComfortable interviewing SMEs and translating input into clear technical artefacts.Able to present findings to architecture, engineering, BI/MI reporting teams, and governance stakeholders.