Oliver Bernard

About the Company

OB are an industry leading technology recruitment consultancy operating across the UK and Europe. Established in 2010 by Billy Jenkins and James Mace, we specialise across the entire tech industry - placing contract and permanent talent in technical roles, ranging from entry level to C-level positions.

With more than a decade’s experience, we’re the number one agency for some of the most exciting technology brands in the UK including ASOS, SKY, BBC and SkyScanner. Our extensive talent pool is made up of the best technology candidates around, which enables us to deliver our promise of providing tech companies with more than just people in seats.

We also extensively invest and are proud to host regular online and in-person events for our tech community where we leverage excellent guest-speakers who focus on specific areas - including JVM, Java, Agile, CTOs, Product and more.

Visit the community page on our website to find out more and register online for our next event!

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Oliver Bernard

Job Title

Python Engineer - Quantitative

Job Description

Location: London, EC4M 8AD
Working Arrangements: Hybrid (2-3 days in office p/w)
Salary: £80,000-£100,000
Industry: Fintech
Tech Stack: Python, Quant, Structured Products


Great opportunity for a talented Engineer (Python, Quant, Structured Products) to join a consultancy building products for the financial services industry.

The Company

Tech consultancy who work with Tier 1 banks and hedge funds to build out innovative greenfield products.

This role is with one of their premier clients building out a new investment platform.

The Role

They are seeking a skilled Engineer (Python, Quant, Structured Products) to join the team.

This is a hands-on role where you will take an active part in enhancing and expanding their platform as well as making key architectural and systems design descisions.

The successful Engineer (Python, Quant, Structured Products) will be expected to be a key member of the team driving through the development of the platform.

Desired Skills

Python
Structured Products
Quantitative Development
SQL, NoSQL
ARM, Terraform, Bicep

If you are a skilled Engineer (Python, Quant, Structured Products) who is interested in this role then please apply below and I will be in touch with more details.

London, United Kingdom

On site

04-03-2025

Company Name

Oliver Bernard

Job Title

Contract Cloud Architect

Job Description

Contract Enterprise Architect (Cloud) – Energy Trading

We are seeking a talented professional to lead cloud transformation initiatives, ensuring seamless integration between cloud and on-premises systems.

The Role:
As an Enterprise Architect (Cloud), you will:
Drive cloud adoption, leading the transition to cloud-native SaaS and PaaS solutions.
Ensure robust security and compliance across cloud and hybrid environments.
Optimise cloud usage, controlling costs and enhancing security.
Align enterprise architecture with IT strategy and business objectives.
Collaborate with IT teams and senior stakeholders to ensure effective integration.
Identify and implement innovative cloud technologies to support business growth.

What We’re Looking For:
Strong experience in cloud transformation, SaaS, PaaS, and hybrid environments.
Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Deep knowledge of cloud security, compliance, and regulatory standards.
Experience with Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) tools.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
A degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.

Key Competencies (SFIA Framework):
Strategic Planning (ITSP) | Stakeholder Relationship Management (RLMT) | Project Management (PRMG)
Innovation (INOV) | Emerging Technology Monitoring (EMRG) | Systems Integration (SINT) | Knowledge Management (KNOW)

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a pivotal role in a dynamic environment, shaping cloud strategy and driving digital transformation.

Contract Enterprise Architect (Cloud) – Energy Trading

London, United Kingdom

Hybrid

04-03-2025

Company Name

Oliver Bernard

Job Title

Software Engineer - £40k - £75k

Job Description

Software Engineer
Newcastle based - 5 days onsite
Salaries paying £40k - £75k + bonuses

Our client
Our client are a newly created Joint Venture specialising in providing software development and consulting services to businesses operating in the Financial Services and Alternative Investment markets. They pride themselves on employing and developing the very best talent in the North East, ensuring unparalleled quality and expertise in every project they undertake. Their goal is to surpass their clients' expectations, solve challenging problems, and deliver innovative solutions. They operate from their home in the heart of Newcastle City Centre, where they are building a team of exceptional people in an intellectually stimulating environment.

Their Culture
As a newly established business, joining them at this stage offers the exciting opportunity to help define their culture. They emphasise:

Exceptional Talent: They seek individuals with excellent communication skills.
Collaboration: They do their best work together, both internally and with their clients.
Curiosity: They value and embrace curiosity highly.
Passion and Positivity: They want people who are passionate, positive, and capable problem solvers.
Ownership and Trust: They trust their team to take ownership and go the extra mile when needed.
Motivation and Learning: They value highly motivated individuals with a strong desire to learn.

Responsibilities
Ownership of technical products and projects – their developers actively engage with a wide range of business functions to leverage their knowledge and exposure.
Exercising judgement and acumen to understand the true business need beyond the stated requirements.
Challenging current systems and processes to achieve common goals through technical excellence and innovation.
Keeping abreast of industry and technology trends to stay at the forefront of what is possible.
Having an impact from day one – they empower and trust their developers to leverage their skillsets.

What Makes a Great Candidate
Excellent programming and technology skills, including an in-depth understanding of and recent programming experience in C#/.Net or other object-oriented languages such as Java, Python or C++.
Experience working with SQL databases.
Azure or AWS experience.
A strong enthusiasm for programming and technology with an appetite to work in a dynamic and integrated team.
An entrepreneurial nature, willing to take ownership and tackle problems, thriving on innovation.
The ability to own all aspects of development projects from start to finish.
A desire to understand and solve business problems, build domain knowledge, and increase market understanding.
The ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients and team members.
Financial Services experience is a bonus, but not essential.
A minimum 2.1 degree in Computer Science or a related field, ideally from a Russell Group University.

Why Join Them?
Impact from Day One: They empower and trust their developers to leverage their skillsets from the start.
Diverse Projects: Work on a wide variety of projects alongside exceptionally talented people, often closely correlated to world events and trends.
Direct Value Delivery: Deliver demonstrable business value by working hand-in-hand with the customer.
Learning Opportunities: Learn from industry experts about financial markets and world economies.
Ownership: Engage with a wide range of business functions to leverage your knowledge and exposure.
Innovation: Challenge current systems and processes to achieve common goals through technical excellence and innovation.

If you are a great developer and communicator who loves working on demanding initiatives and solving challenging problems, this could be the right place for you. Join them to make a difference from the heart of Newcastle City Centre.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

On site

05-03-2025

Company Name

Oliver Bernard

Job Title

Contract Snr BA - Derivatives

Job Description

Contract Snr BA - Derivatives - Hybrid/London

My client is seeking a Business Analyst to play a critical role in analysing business requirements and working with developers to test and release front-office trading solutions. This is a business-facing role requiring excellent communication and negotiation skills while engaging with stakeholders across all levels, including C-suite executives.

You will be part of a small but highly respected IT team, providing analytic tools to a derivatives trading desk. With a proven track record of delivering change continuously through multiple weekly releases, this team has built strong, trusted relationships with the business. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-impact and fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities:
Engage with derivatives traders and IT teams to define requirements, propose solutions, broker decisions, and achieve consensus.
Work closely with developers to deliver business requirements and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Provide third-line support to traders and assist in resolving complex technical issues.
Collaborate with front-office teams to optimise IT solutions, ensuring they directly contribute to revenue growth.
Identify system improvements and recommend innovative solutions to stakeholders.

Key Skills & Competencies:

Technical Skills (Hard Skills):
Python & SQL – Strong understanding of programming logic and working with large, complex data sets.
Mathematical Models – Comfortable interfacing with mathematical models in a trading environment.
ETRM Systems & Trade Lifecycle – Experience with Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) systems and an understanding of trade lifecycle processes is highly regarded.

Business & Soft Skills:
Self-Starter – Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
Team Collaboration – Strong team-player mindset, achieving results through shared initiatives.
Complex Problem-Solving – Capable of understanding intricate business issues and specifying IT solutions.
Project Coordination – Experience in delivering complex initiatives within an Agile framework.
Stakeholder Management – Strong facilitation and influencing skills to align business and IT teams.
High-Pressure Performance – Ability to meet tight deadlines and negotiate effectively under pressure.
Clear Communication – Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
Adaptability – Thrives in an evolving high-growth business environment.

Experience Required:
Proven technical business analysis experience in front-office trading environments.
Experience working with commodities markets, particularly energy and gas trading.
Exposure to derivatives products, particularly options, is highly desirable.
Strong familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies.

Education:
Degree (or equivalent experience) in a numerate discipline such as Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Engineering.

Contract Snr BA - Derivatives - Hyrbrid/London

London, United Kingdom

Hybrid

05-03-2025