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Norton Blake

Norton Blake

www.nortonblake.co.uk

17 Jobs

11 Employees

About the Company

Norton Blake is a London based recruitment firm specialising in the sourcing of talented individuals.

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Senior Node Engineer
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Job Title: Senior Node Engineer Role Summary: Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js and TypeScript. Lead the implementation of serverless microservices on Google Cloud Platform, utilize Terraform for infrastructure provisioning, and architect scalable, secure RESTful APIs. Expectations: Deliver high‑quality, maintainable code on a 6‑month contract basis. Demonstrate strong communication, meet sprint deadlines, and apply best practices for cloud native development and IaC. Key Responsibilities: - Build and refactor backend services in Node.js/TypeScript. - Define and implement RESTful APIs with performance, scalability, and security in mind. - Architect and deploy serverless functions (Cloud Functions, Cloud Run) and microservices on GCP. - Write Terraform modules to provision and manage GCP resources. - Collaborate with DevOps on CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and incident response. - Document code, API contracts, and infrastructure designs. Required Skills: - Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript. - Deep experience with GCP services (Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, etc.). - Expertise in Terraform for IaC. - Strong grasp of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and optional BFF patterns. - Proven ability to design and build scalable REST APIs. - Familiarity with CI/CD, Git, debugging, and performance optimization. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (preferred). - Google Cloud certifications (Associate Cloud Engineer or Professional Cloud Developer) or equivalent experience.
London, United kingdom
On site
Senior
10-11-2025
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Financial Services Marketing Manager
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Job Title: Senior Financial Services Marketing Manager Role Summary: Lead strategic, data-driven marketing initiatives across financial services sectors to drive client acquisition, retention, and growth. Position organization as a trusted transformation partner by executing multi-channel programs aligned with business objectives. Expactations: 5–7+ years of B2B marketing, preferably in financial services, consulting, or digital transformation. Proven expertise in account-based marketing (ABM), lead generation, and client engagement within regulated financial services environments. Key Responsibilities: - Design and optimize multi-channel marketing campaigns (email, digital, social, events) to acquire new clients, retain existing clients, and expand partnerships. - Align marketing strategies with financial services go-to-market plans by collaborating with sales, industry, and internal marketing teams. - Use analytics and data insights to measure campaign performance, improve ROI, and identify optimization opportunities. - Serve as primary marketing contact for financial services, ensuring cross-functional stakeholder alignment and strategic execution. Required Skills: - Data-driven marketing and performance optimization. - Deep understanding of financial services sectors (banking, capital markets, wealth/asset management, insurance). - Cross-functional team management and collaboration. - Stakeholder alignment and executive-level communication. Required Education & Certifications: Not specified.
London, United kingdom
Hybrid
Mid level
10-11-2025
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Product Designer
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Job title: Product Designer Role Summary: Lead the design of user‑centric digital experiences for enterprise insurance platforms, focused on research, UX design, and design system stewardship. Expectations: - 3‑month contract with potential extension; hybrid working arrangement; pay ~£500–£515 per day (Inside IR35). Key Responsibilities: - Conduct user research (interviews, surveys, usability tests, heuristic reviews) to identify needs and behaviors. - Translate research insights into wireframes, mockups, user flows, and interactive prototypes. - Review existing UI deliverables and refine them to align with best practices and modern UX principles. - Advocate for and contribute to the organization’s design system to ensure visual and functional consistency. - Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and Business Stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle. Required Skills: - Strong UX design skills with a deep understanding of HCI and user‑centered design. - Experience creating information architecture, interaction design, and visual design artifacts. - Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or Axure. - Prior experience with SAP UI design (Fiori, SAP Build) is a significant advantage. - Experience conducting user research (interviews, surveys, usability testing). - Knowledge or experience in the insurance domain is desirable. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or related field. - Relevant UX/UI certifications (e.g., Nielsen Norman Group, Human Factors International) are a plus.
London, United kingdom
Hybrid
11-11-2025
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Python Developer
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**Job Title:** Python Developer **Role Summary:** Design, develop, and maintain high‑performance APIs and microservices for a financial platform using FastAPI, SQL databases, and AWS infrastructure. Focus on clean code, efficient data pipelines, and cloud‑native deployments. **Expectations:** - Deliver reliable, scalable services within a 6+ month project. - Collaborate across engineering squads to integrate features and resolve issues. - Follow best practices for code quality, testing, and security. **Key Responsibilities:** 1. Design and implement RESTful APIs with FastAPI. 2. Own full life‑cycle of service components: architecture, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. 3. Build and maintain lightweight ETL pipelines and data workflows. 4. Develop, optimize, and query PostgreSQL databases; design relational models. 5. Deploy cloud‑native applications to AWS (incl. EKS where required). 6. Write and manage Terraform IaC scripts for infrastructure provisioning. 7. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure application stability and performance. **Required Skills:** - 5+ years of Python application development. - Strong API design and implementation experience. - Proficient with PostgreSQL and relational database design. - Practical AWS experience, especially with EKS and related services. - Familiarity with Terraform or similar infrastructure‑as‑code tools. - Ability to write clean, maintainable code and comprehensive unit tests. - Good communication skills and teamwork orientation. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred). - Relevant AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect) are a plus.
London, United kingdom
Hybrid
Mid level
18-11-2025