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🚀 Contract Ruby Tech Lead (Startup)
Location: Remote / London Hybrid (optional)
Contract Length: 3–6 months (with potential extension)

🌱 About the Role
We’re partnering with a fast-growing startup on a mission to build a high-impact product used by thousands of customers. They’re now looking for a hands-on Ruby Tech Lead to step in on a contract basis and drive technical direction, delivery, and team alignment during a key growth phase.

This is a high-ownership role where you’ll influence architecture, mentor engineers, and help scale both the platform and engineering practices.

🛠 What You’ll Be Doing
Lead the design and delivery of scalable, high-performance systems using Ruby (Ruby on Rails)Provide technical leadership to a small but growing engineering teamOwn architecture decisions and help evolve the platform as it scalesCollaborate closely with Product, Design, and Leadership stakeholdersDrive best practices around code quality, testing, and deploymentContribute hands-on to the codebase when neededHelp shape the engineering roadmap and delivery strategy
✅ What We’re Looking For
Strong experience as a Tech Lead or Senior Engineer in startup or scale-up environmentsDeep expertise in Ruby / Ruby on RailsProven experience with system design, architecture, and scaling applicationsComfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environmentsExperience mentoring or leading engineersFamiliarity with modern cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or similar)Strong communication skills and the ability to influence non-technical stakeholders
⭐ Nice to Have
Experience in early-stage startups or high-growth scale-upsBackground working on consumer or marketplace productsExposure to microservices, event-driven systems, or API-heavy platformsDevOps or CI/CD exposure
💡 Why Join
Immediate impact in a high-growth startup environmentWork alongside an ambitious and collaborative founding/leadership teamFlexibility with remote-first setup in the UKOpportunity for contract extension or future permanent role
📩 Interested?
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Technical Consultant – Blue Yonder (WMS/TMS)
Overview
We are hiring a Technical Consultant (Blue Yonder) to deliver and integrate WMS/TMS solutions for logistics clients. This role involves customisation, system integration, and technical delivery of Blue Yonder platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Implement and customise Blue Yonder (WMS/TMS/Luminate) solutionsDevelop integrations using APIs, EDI, XML, JSONBuild extensions using MOCA, Java, or GroovySupport system integration with ERP and other platformsTroubleshoot issues and support go-live and hypercare phasesKey Requirements
Strong experience with Blue Yonder / JDA (WMS/TMS)Background in system integration and software developmentKnowledge of Java, SQL, APIs, and data managementExperience within logistics / supply chain environmentsNice to Have
AWS, Docker, KubernetesAgile (Scrum/Kanban), JiraProfile
Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsCustomer-focused with good stakeholder communicationAbility to work independently in a fast-paced environment Read less

Wanted - Active SC Cleared Data Engineers!Today, I'm due to meet with a fast-growing AI software company who partner across Goverment & National Security for specialist Data, AI and Systems-related IT projects. They're in need of an experienced (contract) AWS Data Engineer with Active SC Clearance to support with the following:
Required Skills:- Minimum 5 years of relevant Data Engineering experience 
- Solid experience with Python, Spark, AWS and Databricks 

Nice to have: 
- Proffesional certifications in Databricks, Spark or AWS. More details to follow once I've met with our client, later today...
Please reach out to Adam Akhtar at Opus Recruitment Solutions ASAP to register your interest. Read less

Test Engineer (Data & Automation)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer to support the delivery of high-quality data and application solutions. This role focuses on automation, data validation, and production analysis within a modern cloud-based environment. You will play a key role in ensuring system reliability, improving testing frameworks, and driving best practices across engineering teams.
This is a collaborative position requiring strong technical expertise, analytical thinking, and the ability to mentor others while working across complex data platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks to improve testing efficiency and coverageAnalyse and interpret test results, identifying risks, issues, and areas for improvementProduce clear reports on testing activities, outcomes, and associated risksAutomate data validation and application testing processes across distributed systemsInvestigate production issues using data analysis to identify root causesWork with orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow) to monitor workflows and troubleshoot failuresValidate data using tools such as Jupyter Notebooks and Amazon AthenaAnalyse data across multiple formats to ensure integrity and correctness of new functionalitySupport CI/CD practices using Git-based workflows and pipeline automationParticipate in infrastructure and deployment activities, including containerisation and Infrastructure as CodeCollaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into testable solutionsMentor and guide team members on testing methodologies and best practicesKey Skills & Experience
Technical Skills
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and at least one additional programming language (e.g., Java)Experience with scripting languages such as BashStrong understanding of automated testing frameworks and methodologiesHands-on experience with Apache Airflow and log analysisFamiliarity with data processing tools such as Apache SparkExperience working with cloud platforms and services, including:Monitoring and logging toolsStorage and data servicesCompute and container servicesExperience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., GitLab)Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)Familiarity with Docker and containerised environmentsData & Analytics
Strong data analysis skills, including working with structured and semi-structured dataExperience validating and querying data using tools such as Athena and notebooksUnderstanding of data modelling concepts, including dimensional models and slowly changing dimensionsAbility to generate realistic test data for various scenariosAdditional Knowledge
Understanding of distributed data platforms and big data environments (e.g., EMR)Knowledge of encryption principles (client-side and server-side)Awareness of production system monitoring and incident analysisSoft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearlyProactive approach to identifying and mitigating risksAbility to mentor and support less experienced team membersCollaborative mindset with experience working in agile delivery environmentsWorking Arrangements
UK-based role with flexible locationOccasional travel required for team collaboration sessions and workshops Read less

Data Analyst – Contract | Analytics Consulting
Project Length: 3 months (likely extension)
Rate: Up to £350 per day (Outside IR35)
Working Pattern: Remote-first, with occasional on-site visits to London (London-based candidates preferred)
Location: Near Southbank Station, London
Start Date / Interview Process: Expected start in 2 weeks; 1-stage interview process
Opus has partnered with a boutique consultancy seeking an experienced Contract Data Analyst to provide high-level consulting support and build dashboards in Power BI using SQL-based data.
Requirements:Excellent communication skills, with strong stakeholder management and requirements gathering experienceSolid experience with SQL, Python (Pandas), and Power BIStrong data warehousing and cloud experience preferred, alongside data modelling knowledge and OLTP/OLAP experienceExperience coordinating UAT and strong analytical capabilityNice to Have:Basic knowledge of data engineering principles, with prior exposure to data engineering teams (e.g. ETL fundamentals)This is an urgent requirement – please reach out to Adam Akhtar at Opus as soon as possible for further information. Read less

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