Michelle Sutherland

Triage Specialist II – Business Support Engineer IILocation: London, Hybrid 2-3 Days p/wContract: Initial 6 MonthsRate: Up to £300 per day PAYEWe are looking for a Triage Specialist II / Business Support Engineer to investigate and resolve complex, high-impact technical issues across Ads, Commerce and Creator products. You’ll act as a technical point of contact for high-value clients and internal stakeholders while driving improvements to products and processes.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end investigation and resolution of complex customer issues.Perform advanced data analysis, log interpretation and systems-level debugging.Troubleshoot advertising technologies including Graph API, Ads Manager, Conversions API, SDK and Pixel.Manage high-severity escalations and partner with Engineering and Product teams on resolution.Identify recurring issues and recommend preventative or systemic improvements.Provide technical consulting and guidance to clients, partners and sales teams.Translate complex technical concepts into clear, practical solutions for non-technical audiences.Independently manage and prioritise a portfolio of high-value client escalations.Key RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Marketing or a related field.2+ years’ experience in digital advertising and/or technology.Experience working across 2+ industries.Experience managing a multi-million-dollar book of business and working directly with senior clients and sales teams.Strong troubleshooting experience across advertising and business technologies.Customer-facing experience explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and HTTP.Experience with SQL and RESTful APIs.Familiarity with using AI tools to improve productivity and quality.Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.

SQL Server Lead – ContractLocation: Glasgow | Hybrid – 2–3 days onsiteRate: Up to £410/day Inside IR35Contract until 31 December 2026 (renewable) We’re looking for an experienced SQL Server Lead to join a major financial services environment, supporting the design, development and optimisation of data warehouse and data distribution platforms across security, risk, controls and records management.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end delivery of SQL Server components from technical design through to deployment and documentation.Develop and optimise complex T-SQL, including stored procedures, functions, views and data models.Own SQL Server performance tuning, including execution plans, indexing, partitioning, statistics and CPU/I/O optimisation.Build resilient batch and near-real-time data processing solutions.Implement testing, data quality checks and reconciliations for trusted reporting.Support production services, incident/problem management and root-cause analysis.Ensure database solutions meet security, access control, audit and records-management requirements.Work closely with analysts, engineers, architects and risk/governance stakeholders.Provide technical leadership through code reviews, engineering standards and mentoring.Essential SkillsExpert-level T-SQL / SQL Server development.Strong SQL Server performance engineering and troubleshooting experience.Excellent understanding of relational database principles and data modelling.Experience with database testing, automation and data quality controls.Strong understanding of secure database development, access management and auditing.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Strong problem-solving and ability to manage complex workloads.DesirableGit/GitLab, branching strategies and pull requests.CI/CD and database release automation.Nexus or similar artefact repositories.PowerShell, Linux shell scripting and/or Python.Data governance and records-management experience.Java and/or Scala, particularly alongside Spark-based processing

Strategic Partner Manager – Gaming Location: London – 3 days onsite Contract: 12 months Rate: Up to £300/day PAYE The Role We are seeking a Strategic Partner Manager to manage and grow relationships with key gaming developers and content partners across EMEA. You’ll help partners adopt new platform features, maximise their presence, and identify opportunities for growth. Key ResponsibilitiesBuild and manage strategic relationships with gaming partners.Represent the gaming platform with senior partner stakeholders.Drive adoption of new features and platform capabilities.Work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Design and Finance.Analyse partner performance, metrics and industry trends.Identify new partnership and business development opportunities.Advocate for partner needs internally.Essential Experience7+ years in business development, partnerships or account management.Strong understanding of the gaming industry.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Good technical understanding of platforms and features.Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.Fluent English.

Research Engineer – Fundamental AI ResearchLocation: London, Hybrid – 3 days onsiteContract: Initial 12 Months Rate: Up to £300 per day PAYE We are looking for a Research Engineer to join a cutting-edge AI research team focused on advancing machine learning systems and developing technologies that accelerate the path towards human-level intelligence. This role combines AI research and engineering, giving you the opportunity to work on large-scale AI models, reinforcement learning, synthetic data generation, multi-agent systems and the infrastructure required to support advanced AI research.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct cutting-edge research to advance machine learning and AI systemsDevelop methods, tools and infrastructure for Large Language Models (LLMs)Build and run complex experiments involving large AI models and datasetsDevelop reinforcement learning environments and generate synthetic dataResearch and develop multi-agent AI systemsBuild robust and scalable infrastructure and sandboxes for AI agentsCollaborate closely with researchers and engineers, communicating research plans, progress and resultsStay current with the latest AI research and academic papersTranslate research insights into practical recommendations and engineering solutionsContribute to research that can influence real-world product developmentEssential Skills & Experience2+ years of hands-on experience in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Recommendation Systems, Pattern Recognition or Data MiningProven experience developing machine learning models at scaleStrong Python programming skillsHands-on experience with PyTorch or similar ML frameworksExperience working with large AI models, datasets and complex experimentsExperience programmatically querying LLMs and/or LLM post-trainingStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environmentsExcellent communication and collaboration skillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experienceDesirable ExperienceDirect experience in Generative AI and LLM researchExperience with reinforcement learning, synthetic data or multi-agent systemsResearch experience within a leading technology company, research lab or similar environmentPhD or research-focused Master's degree in Machine Learning or a related fieldTop 3 Non-Negotiable SkillsHands-on Machine Learning Experience – 2+ years in ML, AI, recommendation systems, pattern recognition or a related fieldDeveloping Models at Scale – proven experience building or working with large-scale ML modelsPython – strong hands-on Python programming skillsThis is an opportunity to work at the intersection of fundamental AI research and large-scale engineering, contributing directly to advanced AI projects. The role offers significant exposure to emerging technologies and requires engineers who are comfortable with ambiguity, rapid changes in priorities and working closely with research and engineering teams.

Lead Java Full Stack DeveloperLocation: NorthamptonDuration: Until 31 May 2027, with potential to renewWorking Pattern: 2–3 days onsite per weekRate: £390/day Inside IR35The RoleWe are looking for an experienced Lead Java Full Stack Developer to join an enterprise development team, delivering scalable and high-quality applications across both front-end and back-end technologies.You’ll play a key role across the full software development lifecycle, from solution design and development through to testing and deployment, working within an Agile/Scrum environment.Key Skills & Experience8+ years’ experience in Java Full Stack DevelopmentStrong front-end experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Redux, Node.js and JestStrong back-end expertise with Java, Spring Boot, JPA, Hibernate, REST APIs and MicroservicesExperience with JUnit, Mockito and automated testingGood knowledge of SQL, ideally MS SQLExperience with cloud platforms and messaging technologiesStrong understanding of TDD, CI/CD and Agile/ScrumExperience with Cucumber and SeleniumFamiliarity with tools including Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, GitLab, Nexus, SonarQube, Veracode, Maven and NPMExcellent problem-solving, communication and collaboration skillsWhy Apply?This is a great opportunity for a senior developer to take a leading role in delivering modern, enterprise-scale applications while working across a broad range of technologies in a collaborative Agile environment.

Full-Stack Developer – ContractLocation: Manchester – 3–4 days onsite per weekDuration: Until 1 March 2027 (renewable)Rate: £365/day Inside IR35The RoleWe’re looking for an experienced Full-Stack Developer to join a delivery team working across modern front-end, backend and cloud technologies. You’ll contribute to the development and enhancement of scalable digital applications, working closely with engineering and delivery teams in an Agile environment.Key SkillsFrontend: Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, AEM, GraphQL, SSR, NgRx, Jest, SCSSBackend: Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Liquibase, OpenTelemetry, HoneycombAWS: S3, Lambda, ECS, SQS/SNS, CloudFront, IAM, Secrets Manager, CloudFormationNetworking & Security: Akamai, NGINX, Kong, Okta, Auth0DevOps: GitHub ActionsTesting: Cypress, TypeScript, AWSExperience integrating with third-party platforms and APIsRequirementsStrong commercial experience as a Full-Stack DeveloperSolid Angular/TypeScript and Java/Spring Boot experienceExperience developing and deploying applications on AWSGood understanding of APIs, cloud infrastructure and CI/CD

SIEM Engineer (SC Cleared Contractor) Rate: Up to £700/day Insire IR35Clearance: Active SC Clearance (Essential) Location: Hybrid, HampshireContract: Initial 6 Months with potential extension  Specialist SIEM Engineer needed to develop, optimise and automate SSE's Microsoft Sentinel platform, supporting security monitoring, detection engineering and Project Amur/ECAF compliance. ScopeOnboard and integrate log sources into Sentinel; build custom parsers and data transformationsDesign and optimise KQL queries; build and tune analytic rules and detection logicDevelop Logic Apps/SOAR workflows to automate responseImplement CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps/Git) for SIEM content deploymentAutomate deployment/config across environments; tune detections to reduce false positivesKey SkillsActive SC Clearance (Essential)Strong Microsoft Sentinel engineering, administration and optimisation experienceLog source onboarding, custom parsers and data normalisationAdvanced KQL development and optimisationAnalytic rule/detection logic design and tuningLogic Apps, Playbooks and SOAR automationAzure DevOps/Git CI/CD pipeline implementationStrong grounding in security monitoring, incident response and threat huntingStrong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skillsDesirableSANS SEC503 – Network Monitoring and Threat DetectionCandidates must hold active, valid SC Clearance.

Technical Project Manager (Software & Qualifications)Remote within UK | Initial 1-Year Contract | €370/day We're looking for a Technical Project Manager to lead software initiatives end-to-end - defining technical scope, building delivery plans aligned to release cycles, and coordinating across engineering, product, and architecture to keep delivery on track and risks visible. What You'll DoLead execution of software initiativesDefine technical scope, including integrations and dependenciesBuild delivery plans aligned to release cyclesManage risks and dependenciesBridge product and engineering, coordinating cross-functionallyWhat You'll BringExperience delivering software initiatives across the SDLCExperience in Agile/hybrid delivery environments, with engineering, product, and architecture teamsStrong grasp of SDLC (build, test, integrate, deploy) and managing integrations/APIsFamiliarity with Jira, Confluence, and exposure to CI/CD/DevOpsExcellent stakeholder communication and problem-solving skillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or related field (equivalent experience considered)Desirable: PMP or equivalent; Agile certifications (Scrum Master, SAFe); cloud/DevOps certifications