Focus 5 Recruitment

About the Company

A recruitment agency placing candidates into digital & marketing roles.
We 'do' recruitment and we do it nicely! Simple!
We pride ourselves on knowing and meeting our clients and candidates. We work to really understand your business or personal goals, matching you with like minded people.
We cover all aspects of Digital & Marketing from Social Media to PR, from Videography to Ecommerce and from PPC to SEO.
Anything under 'Digital & Marketing', let Focus 5 Recruitment help you find your next superstar hire or your next superstar role!

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Focus 5 Recruitment

Job Title

Data Engineer

Job Description

Data Engineer
Warrington - Hybrid
£50,000 - £60,000 - Depending on experience
Focus 5 Recruitment are working with an exciting software business to help recruit a Data Engineer. The company have just been awarded 2 large contracts with international Mobile Network Operators. Appointed to help them source a Data Engineer, we’re looking for an experienced Data Engineer to design and optimize our client’s data pipelines and storage solutions.

This is an amazing opportunity to work with a growing and ambitious software business who have contracts with some of the world’s leading mobile network companies. They are looking for candidates who can come in at a key point in their growth and develop their career as they grow.

Key responsibilities for the Data Engineer –

Design and build high-performance, low-latency data pipelines capable of processing large volumes of data at high speed.
Develop and enhance real-time and batch data processing architectures.
Manage both structured and unstructured data, ensuring efficient ingestion, transformation, and storage.
Deploy scalable data storage solutions across bare metal and cloud platforms (AWS).
Optimize databases, data lakes, and messaging systems for maximum throughput and minimal latency.
Collaborate with DevOps and software engineering teams to maintain seamless data integration and flow.
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to track data pipeline performance and integrity.
Uphold data security and compliance across all environments.

Data Engineer experience we’re looking for -
Demonstrated expertise in designing and deploying data architectures for high-velocity, high-throughput systems.
Strong proficiency in real-time data streaming technologies such as Kafka, Pulsar, and RabbitMQ.
Extensive experience with high-performance databases, including PostgreSQL, ClickHouse, Cassandra, and Redis.
In-depth knowledge of ETL/ELT pipelines, data transformation, and storage optimization.
Skilled in working with big data frameworks like Spark, Flink, and Druid.
Hands-on experience with both bare metal and AWS environments.
Strong programming skills in Python, Java, and other relevant languages.
Proficiency in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure as code.
Solid understanding of data security, encryption, and compliance best practices.

Preferred Qualifications -
Experience working with telecom or financial systems.
Background in government or defence-sector projects.
This is an exclusive role with a key client. For immediate consideration and full details, please submit an application ASAP.

Warrington, United Kingdom

Hybrid

13-03-2025

Company Name

Focus 5 Recruitment

Job Title

Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer
Leeds - Office based
£50,000 - £60,000 - Depending on experience
Focus 5 Recruitment are looking to recruit a Senior Software Engineer for one of the fastest growing digital brands in the UK.
It’s a unique opportunity to join a super charged, hugely successful businesses and to work with a team of truly entrepreneurial digital & technical specialists. They’re on a real a mission to be true industry leaders, redefine their space and become a global household name.
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in Django, Django Admin, and MySQL databases. In this role, you will design, develop, and optimize high-performance web applications, ensuring the reliability and scalability of backend systems. The ideal candidate will possess excellent problem-solving abilities and a strong passion for writing clean, maintainable code.

Key responsibilities for the Senior Software Engineer -
Build, enhance, and maintain high-performing Django applications.
Develop user-friendly administrative interfaces using Django Admin.
Optimize and manage MySQL databases for efficiency and reliability.
Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
Implement secure authentication, authorization, and other security measures in Django.
Conduct in-depth code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers.
Improve database performance through query optimization, indexing, and schema design.
Ensure smooth CI/CD pipeline implementation and maintenance.
Diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges in both production and development environments.

Senior Software Engineer experience we’re looking for -

Over 5 years of professional experience working with Django and Django Admin.
Extensive experience with MySQL databases, focusing on performance optimization, query design, and migrations.
Skilled in designing RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services.
Deep understanding of ORMs, database indexing, and query optimization.
Experience with Celery, Redis, and task scheduling.
Practical knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus.
Familiarity with unit testing, debugging, and performance tuning.
Proficient in version control systems (Git, GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket).
Experience with asynchronous processing in Django.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications –

Experience in scaling applications to handle high traffic.
Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline management.

This role won’t be for everyone but for the most ambitious and driven Senior Software Engineers, this really is a role you must apply for. There really is untold opportunity to develop in this role and grow your career quicker than anywhere out there.
This role is full time office based just outside of Leeds City Centre. They have first class office space with an ambitious and hungry team who are well rewarded with things like team nights out and even overseas, fully expensed trips.
This is an exclusive role with a key client. For immediate consideration and full details, please submit an application ASAP.

Leeds, United Kingdom

On site

14-03-2025

Company Name

Focus 5 Recruitment

Job Title

Data Scientist

Job Description

Data Scientist / Analyst
Leeds - office based
£40,000 - £45,000 DOE + benefits

Focus 5 Recruitment are looking to recruit a Data Scientist for one of the fastest growing digital brands in the UK.

This is a unique opportunity to join a super charged, hugely successful businesses and to work with a team of truly entrepreneurial digital & technical specialists. They’re on a real a mission to be true industry leaders, redefine their space and become a global household name.

We’re seeking a Data Scientist with a sharp analytical mindset to join this company. If you have 1-3 years of experience and a passion for working with data, uncovering insights, and creating reports that influence business decisions, this role is for you. You’ll collaborate with multiple teams to analyse data, develop dashboards, and provide actionable recommendations.
Key responsibilities for the Data Scientist -
Gather, process, and analyse large datasets to uncover valuable insights.
Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Matplotlib.
Perform statistical analysis and data modelling to support business strategies.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define key metrics and enhance reporting processes.
Automate data pipelines and reporting workflows where possible.
Assist in predictive analytics and trend forecasting to support decision-making.
Document findings and present them clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Data Scientist experience we’re looking for -
1-3 years of hands-on experience in data analysis, reporting, or data science.
Strong proficiency in SQL for data querying and manipulation.
Experience using Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, or similar) for data analysis.
Expertise in data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Seaborn.
Solid understanding of statistics and A/B testing methodologies.
Ability to clearly communicate insights to non-technical stakeholders.
Keen attention to detail with strong problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications -
Basic understanding of machine learning concepts.
Knowledge of business intelligence and KPI tracking methodologies.

This role won’t be for everyone but for the most ambitious and driven Data Scientists, this really is a role you must apply for. There really is untold opportunity to develop in this role and grow your career quicker than anywhere out there.

This role is full time office based just outside of Leeds City Centre. They have first class office space with an ambitious and hungry team who are well rewarded with things like team nights out and even overseas, fully expensed trips.

This is an exclusive role with a key client. For immediate consideration and full details, please submit an application ASAP.

Leeds, United Kingdom

On site

18-03-2025

Company Name

Focus 5 Recruitment

Job Title

Dev Ops Engineer

Job Description

DevOps Engineer
Warrington - Hybrid
£55,000 - £65,000 - Depending on experience
Focus 5 Recruitment are working with an exciting software business to help recruit a Dev Ops Engineer. The company have just been awarded 2 large contracts with international Mobile Network Operators. We’re looking for an experienced Dev Ops Engineer to optimize and scale our client’s deployments.

This is an amazing opportunity to work with a growing and ambitious software business who have contracts with some of the world’s leading mobile network companies. They are looking for candidates who can come in at a key point in their growth and develop their career as they grow.

Key responsibilities for the Dev Ops Engineer –

Architect, deploy, and manage infrastructure on bare metal and AWS for high-performance, low-latency applications.
Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines to improve software deployment efficiency.
Optimize networking, storage, and compute resources for scalable data processing.
Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to track system health and performance.
Enforce security best practices across cloud and on-premises environments.
Identify and resolve infrastructure and performance bottlenecks.
Work closely with developers to ensure smooth application deployment.
Provide support and respond to customer issues as they arise.

Dev Ops Engineer experience we’re looking for -

Extensive experience deploying and managing applications on AWS and bare metal servers.
Deep understanding of high-throughput, low-latency system architecture.
Expertise in containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, KSQL, MongoDB, and Minio.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Atlassian, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and ArgoCD.
Strong proficiency in networking, Linux administration, and security hardening.
Knowledge of distributed logging and monitoring tools, including Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, and Kibana.
Experience with automated scaling and performance optimization.
Proficient in scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications –

Experience with telecom infrastructure, financial trading platforms, or similar high-performance systems.
Background in government or defence-sector projects.
This is an exclusive role with a key client. For immediate consideration and full details, please submit an application ASAP.

Warrington, United Kingdom

On site

24-03-2025