Data Careers Ltd

Test Automation Engineer Location: Hybrid / Brighton (1-2 days a week in Brighton) Salary: 55,000 - 62,000 (plus bonus, Excellent Pension and Employee Benefits) 6 month Fixed Term Contract Skills: Playwright or ReqnRoll / Specflow, Selenium, TDD, SQL Server, C#.Net, Automated Testing, Dynamics 365 Join a busy and successful Test Team, working alongside Agile Dev Teams to deliver on a range of important projects. Our Client is a high profile Government body that provides essential services to protect peoples savings in the UK. If you are an experienced Automation Tester who can prioritise and a natural problem solver with a 'can-do' approach please get in touch! Responsibilities Lead and peer-review the work of other test team members. Lead on investigative work into problems and opportunities in existing processes. Input into the test strategy team and advise on automation testing with recommendations for improvement From scratch, develop the product and development teams' approach to testing - e.g. a framework for test driven development Design and develop automated test scripts with a focus on SQL-based data validation, ensuring the accuracy of data flows and transformation. Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. Be the person on-point and overall responsible for the automation testing delivery within the Platform team. Demonstrate knowledge of emerging tools and techniques. Effectively work across different tools and software languages. Essential 5+ years automation and manual testing experience of web-based applications. Playwright and ReqnRoll / Specflow knowledge and experience Experienced in C#.Net and SQL Server. Experience crafting automation tests and demonstrating test frameworks and pipelines, collaborating in any of the following: RESTful services, Message Queues, Relational Databases. Experience of SQL scripting and proven capability of writing sophisticated queries to analyse problems, and interrogate data pipelines Experience a range of testing methodologies and techniques including agile, with the ability to write test procedures, plans and report development/implementation.

Digital Product Owner Permanent Location: Home / Brighton Salary: 62,000 - 72,000 (+ excellent benefits including 28% pension contributions) We are looking to recruit a Digital Product Owner for a technology driven public sector organisation. This is an excellent opportunity forward-thinking, technology-driven public sector organisation as they continue to evolve their digital capabilities-placing innovation, data and user experience at the centre of everything they do. This is a hybrid role and you will be required to work on site in Brighton 6 days a month. As a Digital Product Owner , you'll play a central role in a major transformation programme that's modernising how data is gathered, analysed and used. Acting as the product lead across key internal and external digital services, you'll shape the vision, own the roadmap. This is a unique opportunity to join a digitally progressive public sector team that operates with the pace and agility of a tech company-while delivering services that matter. What You'll Be Doing Championing the product vision and driving alignment with strategic goals Leading the delivery of a key rservice that collects and analyses complex data Shaping future improvements by collaborating across departments and transforming how data is gathered-from batch uploads to smarter, more targeted, API-enabled services. Acting as the connector between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring delivery aligns with user needs and compliance requirements. Building strong relationships across the organisation and influencing service direction with confidence and clarity. Taking full lifecycle ownership of the product: from ideation, design, prioritisation and delivery through to ongoing optimisation. What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in a digital environment, with a strong grasp of agile, user-centred delivery and product lifecycle ownership. Technical fluency: confident engaging in discussions about APIs, integrations, front-end/back-end architecture, and modern data workflows. Experience of shaping and delivering digital services, ideally with exposure to public sector or regulated environments. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills-able to influence, translate complexity, and inspire confidence across both technical and non-technical audiences. A user-focused mindset with a passion for building intuitive, efficient and impactful services. Appreciation of working in a data-led environment-someone who can understand how data is sourced, used, and improved. Ideally, experience working in a regulatory, pensions, or data-heavy environment (though not essential).

Data Management Lead Salary: 63,446 - 81,069 per annum (dependent on experience) + excellent benefits Contract: Permanent Location: Brighton/Hybrid (6 days per month in the office) Role Overview Our client is seeking a skilled Data Management Lead to drive data strategy, governance, and operations. This role will lead a team, develop a Data Marketplace , and ensure compliance with data protection regulations. The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders to optimize data use and enhance reporting capabilities. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the data management team, providing guidance and professional development. Develop and implement data management strategies, tooling, policies, and procedures. Oversee the design and implementation of a Data Marketplace for secure and efficient data sharing. Collaborate with data platform and engineering teams to enhance Power BI reporting and data analytics. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR) and maintain data integrity. Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure team success. Drive continuous improvement in data management practices and technologies. Essential Skills & Experience: Strong experience in data management, governance, and security . Proven leadership and team management abilities. Proficiency in SQL, NoSQL, data warehousing, and data transfer technologies . Experience working with data protection regulations . Strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills. Benefits: Civil Service Pension Scheme Discretionary bonuses & performance-related pay 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) Flexible working & hybrid model Learning and development opportunities Enhanced parental leave policies How to Apply: This role is open to UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship is not available. Our client is committed to diversity and inclusion , offering reasonable adjustments as needed. Apply today to shape the future of data-driven decision-making!

360 Recruitment Consultant - Tech/Data/Digital Location: Home (1-2 days per week in our Lichfield City Centre office) Data Careers, a Midlands based based successful and growing Tech/Data/Digital Recruitment services company are looking to recruit an experienced Recruitment Consultant with a background in Tech/Data/Digital to sell and deliver our portfolio of recruitment solutions with Tech & Data sector. You will: Own the whole recruitment process for tech, data and digital talent (Contract and/or Perm) Dive into our network of UK clients, flexing your charm and showing them why we're the real deal when it comes to scaling up their tech & data teams Build realtaionships with clients, understanding their needs inside out, and making sure we're always one step ahead. Get stuck into the UK & Data tech scene - from events to webinars Skills required: Proven 360 Perm New Business experience Ideally experience of working in a vertical market in tech/data/Digital A passion for connecting with candidates and staying on top of the latest recruiting trends. Expertise in applicant tracking systemsa nd sourcing tools Excellent communication skills, teamwork, and an open mind. An ability to stay organized, detail-oriented, and self-driven. Studies have shown that certain underrepresented groups of people are less likely to apply for a job that they don't 100% match. At Data Careers, we're committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture where diversity thrives, and all of our people excel. So, if you like the sound of this opportunity but you don't meet all of the requirements then please apply. You could be the perfect candidate for this or other opportunities within Data Careers.

Senior Support Practitioner - Childrens Residential Care Location: Solihull, West Midlands Salary: Up to 28,000 plus Excellent Benefits Do you have experience working in Children's Residential Care? Are you attracted by the opportunity to join an Ofsted rated OUTSTANDING provider, who are passionate about building a therapeutic home that will focus on all aspects of the children's development? My Client specialise in care for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, taking a holistic approach to care. They ensure that all aspects of a young person's development are accounted for in order to inform our tailored therapeutic approach for them. As Senior Support Practitioner you'll provide a safe, nurturing environment for young people to flourish as well as promoting health and well-being, education, positive relationships, independence, and activities in accordance with the children's homes regulations. Skills Required: You will have solid experience working in a Residential Children's Care home along with knowledge and experience of Safeguarding practices. An understanding and experience of working with young people with Emotional and/or Behavioral difficulties is required as well as the ability to work in challenging environments and leading excellence in care. Experience working in a therapeutic environment is highly advantageous. You will ideally be working towards your Level 3/4 Diploma for Residential Childcare. An equivalent qualification will be considered. If you share our Core Values of Care, Support & Development and you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity then please apply!