Role: Automation Test Engineer
Location: Leeds or Manchester (1 day on-site per week)
Duration: 12 months
Pay: max £360 per day inside IR35

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks and suites

• Work closely with developers, analysts, and DevOps engineers to embed testing early in the delivery lifecycle

• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and continuous quality practices

• Perform non-functional testing, including performance, security, and accessibility

• Support ongoing improvements to testing processes, tooling, and standards

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong hands-on experience in Java or JavaScript

• Proven background in automation testing

• Solid understanding of shift-left principles and working within CI/CD environments

• Knowledge of non-functional testing practices such as performance, security, and accessibility testing

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Data Engineer- Azure

£500-£525 pd via Umbrella

Birmingham- 1-2 days per week in the office

Leading business is looking to bring in a Data Engineer to develop, maintain, and operate data-ingestion routines across the estate to create a single, trusted data source that supports a data-driven culture.

Role:

• Design and implement scalable, secure data-processing pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, and other Azure services.
• Manage and optimize data storage solutions, including Azure Data Lake Storage and Azure SQL Data Warehouse.
• Develop and maintain data models and overall data architecture to enable advanced analytics and business-intelligence reporting.
• Ensure data quality and consistency through robust cleaning, transformation, and integration processes.
• Monitor, diagnose, and resolve data-related issues within the Azure environment to ensure high availability and optimal performance.

Skills/experience:

• Proven Data Engineering experience with proficient SQL skills
• Experience of designing and implementing data solutions on Azure utilising Azure Blob Storage, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure SQL Database and Azure Synapse Analytics
• Experience using Azure Data Lake
• Experience developing pipelines, analytics platforms and / or data warehouses
• Good understanding of DevOps pipelines, CI/CD, and version control (Git).
• Proven experience supporting data pipelines and ETL processes in production.
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Data Modeller/ Data Architect – Source to Target- Fully Remote
£600- £650 pd via Umbrella

Global leading business is looking for a Data Modeller to carry out database design and data modelling.

Responsibilities:

• Create source to target mapping
• Physical Data Modelling (physical rather than conceptual as the target architecture is already well defined)
• Documentation (e.g documenting the agreed way the data will be formatted)
• Work closely with the business and systems SME’s to understand what they want to achieve from the data
• Suggest Data Quality rules
• Contribute to the optimisation of data storage, retrieval, and processing.

Experience/Skills:

• Data Architect with extensive Data Modelling experience
• Proven Data Warehouse/Kimball experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ideally you would have worked in a Consumer facing sector
• Strong SQL skills and understanding of database management systems.

#datadesigner #dataarchitect #datamodelling #physicalmodels #datamapping #kimball #systems #applications #SQL#dwh

Please apply below or get in touch for more details- sian.dean@sandersonplc.com

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Device Vulnerability Governance & Lead
Hybrid working – 3 days on site
£500 – £750 per day (umbrella engagement)

Our client, a market leading national business, is looking to hire a contractor to consult Device Management and Security Vulnerability.

The is based on predominantly Microsoft Windows EUC technologies to assess vulnerability risk and application dependencies.

Working in a governance role, the successful candidate will address vulnerabilities on endpoints, especially those caused by applications not owned by a specific dept, team or individual. Also, the need to engage with third parties where applications owned by external companies are a potential risk.

A understanding of the detail of vulnerability remediation is also required e.g. Patching, Intune endpoint management.

Part of the project will be to analyse vulnerability data to identify root causes and develop solutions.

Knowledge and experience of security management tools highly beneficial e.g. Qualys, Defender.

Engagement via Umbrella Company Only; all taxes & NI deducted at source.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Azure Data Architect

£600-650/day overall assignment rate to umbrella

6-month contract

Birmingham – 2x a week on-site

Working with a financial services client who are looking for an Azure Data Architect to be responsible for supporting the company’s business transformation strategy.

Azure Data Architect, key skills:

• Extensive Azure experience
• Azure technologies – ADF, Azure Synapse and Azure Data Hub
• Expertise in data model design, data mapping and data architecture
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve data solution architecture
• Data integration experience
• Ability to work with stakeholders

Azure Data Architect, ADF, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Hub

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Events Manager – Part Time

• £300 – £400 pay a day to umbrella
• 2 days per week
• Once a week in office / onsite in London
• Ideally starting on W/C 15^th Dec
• Running until 6^th April – potential to be extended or increased days a week
• 1 stage interview process

The Role

We are working in partnership with a key client of ours (Technology, Innovation) to hire an Events Manager.

We are seeking a dynamic Events Manager to plan, manage and deliver a portfolio of high-quality events that support our innovation programmes for February and March.

Working closely with teams across the organisation, you’ll ensure exceptional experience and a smooth delivery across internal and external events (mostly external)

Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate and deliver physical, online and hybrid events the business
• Oversee event logistics including setup and speakers
• Collaborate with programme, marketing and comms teams to shape event content and promotion
• Build strong relationships with partners, suppliers and event attendees

Person Requirements:

• Proven hands-on experience delivering events to a high operational standard – ideally in a similar environment like technology or innovation events
• Ability to manage senior stakeholders and build relationships internally and externally
• Strong project management, organisation and communication skills
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure and manage deadlines independently
• Tech-savvy mindset with experience of online events
• An interest in technology would be a big advantage

If this role is of interest, please apply below or send your CV to [email protected]

Applications & Zscaler analyst / EUC Consultant, Hybrid

Our client, a market leading national business, is looking to hire a contractor to consult on hosted applications across a large virtual desktop user base.

This is a “hands off role” involving extensive discover garnered from extensive communication with dept. heads, stakeholders, users etc.

This would suit a consultant from a senior EUC technical/applications background that is comfortable in a hands-off role with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Technical background in Zscaler policies, combined with business communication skills is essential.

Discovery phase requires the need to understand business use of applications and required access for EUC template/images specific to users and departments. You will then work with the IT team to define policies for implementation.

Engagement via Umbrella Company Only; all taxes & NI deducted at source.
Hybrid working – 3 days per week on site in central London.

General responsibilities: –

• Consulting on Remote Access Solution and Application Access, including Remote access solution moved under identity and access ownership.
• Zscaler tuning on MS laptops for hosted application access.
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (AVD) Optimization

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Data Analyst – Active Directory

£500-550/day overall assignment rate to umbrella

6-month contract

Location: Manchester/London – hybrid working

Working with a FTSE 100 client who have a requirement for a Data Analyst with strong Active Directory (AD) experience to support a major data-cleansing initiative – responsible for analysing, validating and cleansing user accounts, groups and associated attributes within Active Directory.

MUST have Active Directory experience.

Data Analyst, key skills:

• hands-on experience with Active Directory – user and group management, group policies and domain structures
• Extensive data analysis skills – SQL
• Experience working with large datasets
• Data validation, cleansing and reconciliation
• IAM principles
• Excellent communication skills

Data Analyst, Active Directory, IAM, SQL

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Role: ServiceNow Engineer
Location: Remote
Rate: Up to £550 per day (Inside IR35)
Clearance: SC cleared or eligible
Contract Length: Until March (potential for extension)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and configure ServiceNow solutions aligned with project requirements
• Support enhancements, integrations, and workflow automation
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within the ServiceNow platform
• Collaborate with technical teams, stakeholders, and project managers
• Ensure solutions meet security and compliance standards

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a ServiceNow Engineer or Developer
• Strong understanding of ServiceNow modules and configuration
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality solutions remotely
• Active SC clearance or eligibility to obtain SC clearance

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Technical Security Consultant (Hands on) – Outside IR35/Remote – SC Cleared

• Must have active SC Clearance
• Rate: £600 – £750 Outside
• Location(s): Remote first with ad-hoc travel to client sites when/if required
• Lenght: Initial 4 months with likely extensions

An opportunity has emerged with a supplier into UK Defence to join an on-going complex technical project that revolves Software, Cyber Security and Hardware.

The project requires a highly technical consultant capabale of navigating technical challenges across Cyber Security with the ability to be hands on, whilst understanding the broader project architecture.

• Security Architecture Design
• Develop and maintain security architecture frameworks aligned with business and IT strategies.
• Design secure network, application, and cloud architectures.
• Ensure integration of security controls across systems and platforms.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
• Work closely with enterprise architects, infrastructure teams, and developers.
• Translate business requirements into secure technical solutions.
• Present security strategies and roadmaps to senior leadership.
• Skills and understanding
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and technologies.
• Experience with military or law enforcement operational information technologies.
• Experienced with Cross Domain Security and Zero Trust architectures and Data Centric Security approaches including Identity Federation, Attribute-based Access Control, Key management and other related security solutions.
• Experienced with secure transactional or message distribution technologies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Further desireable skills include: Operational Product Experience, DevSecOps and Software Development

If you’re interested in the above, apply or reach out to [email protected]

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.