Square One Resources

About the Company

With over 25 years in the technology recruitment sector, Square One is an award-winning specialist recruitment agency. Based in London, we manage recruitment on an international scale with clients ranging from start-ups to global corporations. Our goal is to offer a comprehensive recruitment service for our clients, building long-term relationships with them to ensure candidates receive the best career opportunities possible.

Our consultants continually upskill, ensuring that they're at the forefront of industry, market and technology changes to better help with what your business needs to succeed.

Across permanent and contract roles, we place into the following sectors:

Blockchain | Cloud | Cyber Security | Development | Digital & Creative | Emerging Technologies | EV | Gaming | Infrastructure | MS Dynamics | Oracle | SAP | Telecommunications

Our Awards & Nominations
Top 100 Best Small Companies to Work For in the UK (ranked 16th) | Top 10 Recruitment Companies to Work For in the UK (ranked 10th) | Top 10 Best Small Companies to Work For in London (ranked 6th) | TIARA Best Recruitment Company to Work For (£50m+) Nominee

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Square One Resources

Job Title

Technical Lead - Insurance - .NET or Java

Job Description

Job Title: Technical Lead - Insurance - .NET or Java
Location: London
Salary/Rate: £625 inside IR35
Start Date: April
Job Type: Contract

Technical Lead position for a project involving the implementation of Policy Administration systems for Managing General Agents (MGAs) in the insurance industry. The ideal candidate should possess a combination of technical and industry-specific expertise.

INSURANCE EXPERIENCE IS MANDATORY

Technical Expertise:
Programming skills in languages such as .NET, Java, or MVC.
Experience with IT architecture, particularly within the insurance industry.
Familiarity with cloud solutions, Generative AI (GenAI), and underwriting workbenches.
Experience in system design, build, and testing, especially in complex configurations.

Industry Knowledge:
A strong understanding of Commercial Property & Casualty (P&C), Policy Administration, Claims, Billing, and Reinsurance processes in the insurance sector.
Specific knowledge of the London Market processes and technology ecosystem.
Insurance qualifications or certifications that demonstrate knowledge of the industry.

Leadership & Project Management:
Proven experience leading a team of technical consultants.
Ability to estimate requirements, lead testing processes, and ensure the technical team's deliverables are of high quality.
Good communication skills to collaborate with other stakeholders, ensuring timely execution of tasks.

Preferred Experience:
Previous insurance or underwriting experience will be an added benefit.
Familiarity with emerging technologies in the insurance domain, such as platforms specific to the London Market.

London, United Kingdom

Hybrid

02-04-2025

Company Name

Square One Resources

Job Title

Python Developer

Job Description

My Client are looking for a highly skilled Python Developer to join their team in Chester on a 6 month rolling contract hybrid 2 days a week in the office to drive the development of robust, scalable, and high-performance applications.

The ideal candidate must have strong expertise in Python (OOP principles), SQL, and Linux environments, along with experience in job scheduling (Autosys), version control (GIT), and Agile development tools (JIRA). A strong leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously is a must. Additionally, familiarity basic trading concepts will be a plus.

Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and optimize Python-based applications, ensuring clean, efficient, and scalable code.
• Work with very large volume SQL databases(100’s of millions) to design schemas, optimize queries, and ensure data integrity (MsSQl server predominantly).
• Manage and deploy applications in Linux environments, including scripting and automation.
• Utilize GIT for version control, ensuring proper branching, merging, and code reviews.
• Work within JIRA-based Agile workflows, managing tasks, sprints, and project tracking.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks, application bugs, and system issues.
• Develop and maintain job scheduling workflows using Autosys.
• Mentor junior developers and lead the development team in adopting best coding practices and new technologies.
• Ability to understand data and perform data analysis

Required Skills & Qualifications
• 12+ years of experience in Python development with expertise in OOP and software design principles.
• Strong knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server) for complex queries and database optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Linux environments (bash scripting and deployment).
• Experience with Autosys
• Proficiency in GIT (branching strategies, code versioning, pull requests, and merging workflows).
• Experience using JIRA for Agile project management.
• Strong knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD), BDD (Behave), and Unit Testing (PyTest)
• Understanding of basic trading concepts (asset classes, trading venues, market structures) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Understanding CI/CD pipelines to develop and maintain code efficiently (knowledge of Jenkins/Ansible favourable)

Chester, United Kingdom

Hybrid

03-04-2025

Company Name

Square One Resources

Job Title

Technical Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Building Project Lead Technical Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of technology platform projects specifically for Business Technology Centre building projects. The ideal candidate will lead the Site Technology Platforms (STP) project team and have a strong background in project management, technology integration, and construction management, with a focus on collaboration with key stakeholders such as PC&C Workplace, the Business Entities, Technology, and Digital Core.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage technology platform projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, construction, IT, PC&C Workplace, the Business Entities, Technology, and Digital Core, to define project requirements and deliverables.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, ensuring timely resolution.
Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and internal teams, to ensure project alignment and transparency.
Conduct regular project status meetings and provide updates to senior management.
Own and run STP project governance and pipeline as a feed into the overall capital framework
Create digital cost models and value case for DFM and EFM activities
Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices, including external building standards and accreditation.
Manage project documentation, including business requirements documents, technical specifications, design documents, E2E digital implementation plans and test plans.
Oversee the integration of new technology into existing systems and processes, including the E2” development of operational support models into Digital Core for new technology and systems onboarded.
Provide technical guidance and support to project teams at a CoE level for all digital core technologies.
Build requirements documents that are agnostic to technology but ensure business value.
Focus on delivering Business Technology Centre building projects, ensuring they meet the specific needs and objectives of the business.
Work with Technology and Digital Core stakeholders to deliver Technology standards.
Collaborate with Site Technology global partners for connectivity, collaboration, and Digital Workplace operations.
Oversee and drive continuous improvement through the STP project PMO.
Act as the single point of integration into the PC&C Workplace Capital Projects process.
Ensure the health and safety of all IT personnel involved in the project.
Be the single point of accountability for the safe and technically proficient delivery of all IT services to new construction projects.
Manage budgets, including forecasting, reporting, and change management.
Oversee stakeholder management, including ownership of TIP, PEP, and reporting mechanisms.
Conduct risk analysis and project reporting.
Collaborate with architects and builders on new builds/renovation designs to determine the best locations for comms rooms, risers, and data cable routes.
Plan and execute all elements of IT connectivity within an office, including:
Computer room design, including power, cooling, lighting, spatial planning for racks, and all services.
Scope and install WiFi Network solutions.
Size, scoping, procurement and provisioning of circuits
Scoping and installation of audio-visual and video conferencing systems.
Installation of telephony solutions that meet client requirements and corporate strategy.
Scope and installation of printing solutions to meet client requirements.
Scope and installation of desktop equipment to meet advances in technology and client requirements.
Project handover into operational support, including as-builts, system configuration documents and operational models.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager in the technology or construction industry, with a minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience.
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (including Agile and Waterfall).
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.
Proficiency in project management software and tools.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Knowledge of technology integration and construction management principles.
Understanding of building engineering and real estate best practices.
Experience with Agile project management methodologies is required.
Proficiency in using Azure DevOps (ADO) for project management is required.
Accreditation in building projects and external building standards.
Experience in delivering real-estate buildings over 1 million square feet.

Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid

03-04-2025

Company Name

Square One Resources

Job Title

Data Consultant

Job Description

Our Client is seeking a Data Consultant to join them on a 6 month rolling contract hybrid in London! This role is Outside IR35

What You’ll Do:
•⁠ ⁠Build and maintain a comprehensive level of understanding and expertise on healthcare data in globally;
•⁠ ⁠Lead the design and execution of projects addressing our client’s critical data strategy challenges;
•⁠ ⁠Assist in defining capabilities, building frameworks, processes, and tools to support data strategy;
•⁠ ⁠Serve as a primary day-to-day project lead, manage multiple workstreams ensuring fulfillment of project objective on-time and on-budget;
•⁠ ⁠Partner with the Senior Leadership team and assist in project management responsibility i.e., Project planning, staffing management, people growth, etc.;
•⁠ ⁠Build relationships with client stakeholders and lead presentations related to project deliverables, brainstorming, discussions, status updates, etc. ;
•⁠ ⁠Manage and collaborate with an extended global team of diverse skill sets (knowledge management, data technologists, business operations, etc.);
•⁠ ⁠Mentor/coach junior members in the team, inside and outside projects
•⁠ ⁠Help build long-term Data Strategy assets and offerings;
•⁠ ⁠Serve as Subject Matter Expert to support teams in client project proposals, client discussions, thought leadership, etc., where data expertise is needed;
•⁠ ⁠Contribute to develop POVs on data strategy innovations to build firm intellectual capital and thought leadership.







What You’ll Bring:
•⁠ ⁠Bachelor's or master's degree required, with strong academic performance in analytic and quantitative coursework;
•⁠ ⁠4-6 years of relevant job experience; prior experience working with consultancy firms, life science companies, or healthcare data providers preferred;
•⁠ ⁠Knowledge of healthcare data and experience of its practical applications (e.g. patient-level EMR, claims, omics, data and experience with RWD/RWE projects or omics data) would be a plus.

London, United Kingdom

Hybrid

07-04-2025