Sanderson are working closely with a SME based in the London who are looking to grow their Java Developer capability. The company are looking to modernise how organisations manage and derive data.

They are fast growing and looking for dynamics people to help them grow the business and capability.

Skills required for the role:

• Strong experience in Java software engineering. Experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservice architectures
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for containerisation
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS

This role will require eligibility to be clearable to SC level.

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.

IT Controls Analyst

An exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Controls Analyst to take ownership of monitoring, managing, and improving IT security controls across the organisation. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards, while supporting audits and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and develop IT policies, procedures, and existing controls.
• Manage scheduled controls and ensure adherence to defined standards.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to agree new controls and maintain alignment across offices.
• Liaise with vendors and auditors, providing accurate evidence and documentation for audits.
• Implement improvements to controls and support compliance with frameworks such as ISO27001 and FCA requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in control environments and managing IT policies and procedures.
• Strong understanding of internal/external audits and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Ability to manage third-party suppliers and maintain documented evidence.

Desirable Skills:

• Information Security certifications (e.g., CISM).
• Familiarity with ISO27001, Cyber Essentials+, and Azure DevOps.
• Experience in regulated industries or investment management.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills with attention to detail.

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.

Management Accountant
£40,000 – £50,000 + benefits
Sheffield – Hybrid working

We’re looking for a talented and proactive management accountant looking for their next move in their career to join our Finance team in Sheffield. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and ambitious to join a dynamic and forward thinking Finance team.

What you will do:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Variance analysis of actual performance including cost reconciliations and analysis of profit variances
• Supporting business budgeting and forecasting, including cash flow
• Revenue recognition and WIP reconciliation
• Ensuring correct revenue and cost allocation across works
• Production of Balance Sheet reconciliations, along with identification of and dealing with potential issues
• Business partnering with overhead functions to support management of cost base
• Ad-hoc financial analysis to support business strategy and performance
• Preparation of information and liaising with Group Finance and external auditors as required

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Relevant finance qualification (for example, ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
• Strong IT skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft Excel
• Previous management accountancy experience in a similar environment, including working with profit centres and producing variance analyses
• Experience of business partnering
• Knowledge of accounting practices and reporting requirements, experience of working with IFRS15 would be of distinct advantage
• Organisation and planning skills, with ability to meet deadlines

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.

Underwriting Assistant

Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: up to £40,000

Are you looking to take the next step in your insurance career? This is an exciting opportunity for an Underwriting Assistant to join a growing team in the London Market speciality insurance space.

What You’ll Do

• Support underwriters across commercial insurance lines, including speciality and marine risks.
• Carry out due diligence checks for new and renewal business.
• Prepare and review documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Liaise with brokers and clients to gather information and maintain strong relationships.
• Assist with policy issuance, data entry, and reporting.
• Contribute to process improvements and help build a strong underwriting capability.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 year’s experience in insurance, ideally in underwriting support or due diligence roles.
• Strong understanding of commercial insurance lines (London Market experience preferred).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive.

What’s on Offer

Salary: up to £40,000 (depending on experience)
Benefits:

• Pension contribution
• Annual bonus
• Flexible working patterns and hybrid model
• Clear progression opportunities into underwriting roles.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.

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.

Job Title: Maximo Developer
Salary: Up to £65,000
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)

Join our client’s dynamic organisation as a Maximo Developer and take your career to the next level. They are seeking a talented and experienced Maximo Developer to work within their Asset and Engineering Management product team, delivering innovative solutions using the Maximo Application Suite (MAS 8.0).

Some of the Benefits

• Hybrid working, for a better work-life balance
  * Free parking on-site
  * Comprehensive wellbeing benefits
  * Generous pension allowance

The Role

As a Maximo Developer, you’ll play a vital role in configuring, customising, and developing Maximo to meet evolving business needs, workflows, and asset management practices. You’ll tailor Maximo for multiple departments by configuring templates, user access controls, maintenance schedules, and custom data fields. Your expertise will ensure Maximo remains robust, scalable, and aligned with strategic goals-integrating with external systems, enhancing dashboards, and driving data-led decisions.

You will design and build new applications, interfaces, and extensions using technologies like Java, JavaScript, and external APIs, extending Maximo’s capabilities beyond its standard features. This is an exciting opportunity for a Maximo Developer eager to make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Technical Product Owner to deliver solutions that meet customer and stakeholder needs.
  * Contribute to user story development and agile delivery improvements.
  * Keep up to date with MAS enhancements to leverage new features.
  * Build strong relationships with colleagues and end users for knowledge sharing.
  * Follow best practices and architectural standards for scalable, secure solutions.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience configuring and maintaining Maximo.
  * Proficiency with MAS components (Manage, Schedule, Mobile).
  * IBM Certified Administrator and Deployment Professional.
  * Agile (SCRUM) experience in cross-functional teams.
  * Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Apply now to become our client’s next Maximo Developer and help shape the future of asset management solutions!

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.

Sanderson are working with a leading technology and services organisation on a high-profile programme requiring strong engineering leadership in software, systems and IT delivery.

This position offers the chance to shape the engineering vision and processes that underpin delivery. The successful candidate will operate as part of the customer’s Design Authority, driving excellence across technology, governance, and end-to-end lifecycle standards. While this is not a hands-on technical role, a solid understanding of IT systems, software engineering principles, and modern technology practices is essential to influence and guide outcomes effectively. You will be embedded into a team of 20 highly skilled and ambitious individuals.

You will be embedded within a team of around 20 engineers, working closely with both internal stakeholders and the customer. The role demands a self-starter with exceptional communication skills, able to mix cohesively with the customer and build strong relationships. Key responsibilities include leading code reviews, refining and rewriting engineering processes, and ensuring alignment with best practices and governance standards.

This role requires experience in some or all of the following: Waterfall and Agile methodologies, DevOps (CI/CD), and ITIL/ITSM frameworks.

Your role will involve:

• Own engineering processes, governance, technology, and strategy as part of the customer’s Design Authority
• Define and implement standards and guidance across the full lifecycle of software, infrastructure, and service management
• Drive governance across multiple suppliers, ensuring consistent quality and compliance
• Specify requirements and architecture for engineering and automation tooling, supporting delivery teams
• Develop and deliver an engineering vision aligned with medium- to long-term business objectives
• Lead the Engineering Community of Practice and manage a team of engineering professionals
• Promote automation capabilities, sharing best practices and lessons learned across the programme
• Ensure engineering outputs meet cost and time commitments while supporting strategic goals

This role will require an active DV clearance on the day of start and will be based fully onsite.

Your benefits:

• 26 Days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible)
• Pension – Double matching contributions of up to 10%
• Life assurance
• Companywide incentive plans
• Private Medical
• Your choices (Flexible benefits such as increased holidays / travel / dental critical illness and more)
• Perks at work – employee discounts
• Employee assistance programme / virtual GP
• Work Your Way is our approach to flexible working – this is available from day 1 of joining

If you’re interested or would like to find out more, please Apply or contact me directly: [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.

Sanderson are currently looking to hire a Lead DevSecOps Engineer for a long-term client of ours. The role will be leading and contributing to the technical delivery of the DevSecOps processes, pipelines and integrated security tooling.

Your role will involve

• Responsible for the technical implementation, delivery and assurance of the DevSecOps tooling, associated processes and ways of working.
• Leading Technical Implementation and design activities, making Design decisions and assessing options.
• Advising on use of DevSecOps technologies and processes
• Works with DevSecOps Tech Lead, Product Owners and Scrum Master to define/prioritise work and raise Risks/Dependencies.
• Works with DevSecOps Tech Lead to ensure the DevSecOps implementation satisfies its requirements and ensuring it aligns to the Business Outcomes and security needs.
• Defines Support Approach working with Service/Support Team.

Your transferable skills and experience:

Key Skills

Significant experience in the Implementation / Configuration / Usage in several of the following: –

• CI/CD Pipelines
• IaC code tooling
• SCA/IAST/DAST tooling
• Automated Test tooling
• Test Management Tooling
• Secure Secrets Management
• Version control with Git

This role will require you to be willing and eligible to undergo a high level of UK security clearance

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.

Junior Project Manager – Software

We are seeking a motivated Junior Project Manager to join a growing IT services company specialising in the development of bespoke software applications. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across all aspects of project delivery in a dynamic and supportive environment, with opportunities for career growth and international exposure.

Location: Remote
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, pension plan

Role Overview:
As a Junior Project Manager, you will work alongside a Senior Project Manager to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard. You will be involved in planning, coordinating, and tracking project milestones, as well as liaising with stakeholders and supporting the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of projects using hybrid Agile/Waterfall methodologies

• Assist in the development and execution of project plans

• Track project milestones, deliverables, and sprint progress in Azure DevOps

• Coordinate activities with internal teams and external stakeholders

• Maintain project documentation, including status reports, meeting notes, and governance documents

• Manage project RAID logs and support governance throughout the project lifecycle

• Support and learn all parts of the software development lifecycle, including compliance, governance, and testing

Additional Responsibilities (Desirable):

• Review software requirements and develop test plans

• Execute manual tests on software applications and systems

• Raise, track, and collaborate on resolving software defects

• Perform regression and functional testing aligned with project milestones

• Create test documentation and reports

• Conduct compliance auditing aligned with ISO 27001

Skills & Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in project management or similar roles

• Good understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies

• Experience with project tools such as Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, or JIRA

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders

• Ability to identify and manage risks and issues

• Knowledge of ITIL processes (beneficial but not essential)

• UK residency and ability to obtain basic security clearance

Why Join Us:

• Fully remote work location

• Exposure to all aspects of project delivery and software development

• Work with a passionate team of developers and gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing tech company

• Career progression opportunities within a company expanding into international markets

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.

Digital Architect
£65,000 – £75,000
2-year FTC
Hybrid (Remote with monthly travel to Burton-on-Trent)

Are you a Digital Architect looking to shape the future of customer-focused digital experiences? I’m recruiting several Digital Architects for a leading UK household brand entering a major period of digital transformation.

You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering cutting-edge digital products, including a new customer loyalty programme, next-generation mobile and web applications, and a range of media and customer-engagement initiatives. This is an opportunity to influence high-impact work used by millions of customers.

What you’ll bring (experience in any of the following is valuable):

Cloud Platforms

• Microsoft Azure, AWS, GCP

API / Integration

• Azure / AWS / GCP integration services, Dell Boomi, MuleSoft, Apigee, WSO2, Kong

Marketing & Data Platforms

• Treasure Data, Braze, Databricks, Adobe Experience Cloud, Bloomreach, Iterable, mParticle, Salesforce, Tealium, Sprinklr, Yext

Loyalty Platforms

• Eagle Eye, Talon.One

Web / CMS

• Sitecore, Adobe, Optimizely, Contentful, Contentstack, Strapi

This is an exciting time to join an organisation passionate about creating exceptional digital experiences for its customers and members. If you want to work on innovative, customer-centric platforms within a major digital initiative, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

South west – Once a month on site

£45,000 – £65,000 and fantastic bonus & pension

We are looking for a talented Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our growing engineering team. This is a hands-on role where you will help ensure that our software products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability, from initial development through to production monitoring.

What you’ll do:

• Test Planning & Execution: Collaborate with engineers to translate product requirements into effective test cases and automated test suites, covering integration, functional, component, performance, and API testing. Analyse test results to identify defects and ensure product quality.

• Tech Stack Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain automated tests for applications built using Java 11, Spring Boot 2.7, and Oracle 19 databases.

  • Work with Java JDK for building and running automated test scripts.

  • Ensure integration of automated tests throughout the CI/CD pipeline.

• Collaboration: Work closely with Software Engineers, QA Analysts, and DevOps engineers to integrate automated testing early in the development process. Participate in code reviews and agile ceremonies, providing insights on testability and software quality.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve testing processes and implement solutions. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies in test automation. Learn and grow under the guidance of senior team members.

• Documentation: Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for test plans, cases, results, and automation frameworks.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Familiarity with performance testing tools such as Apache Bench, JMeter, LoadRunner, or modern alternatives like K6, Gatling.

• Experience working with Java 11, Spring Boot 2.7, and Oracle 19 is highly desirable.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong understanding of QA best practices and software testing methodologies.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

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.