Understanding Recruitment

About the Company

The Understanding Recruitment Universe

Understanding Recruitment is the go-to destination for technology recruitment with headquarters in St. Albans, England. Specialising in Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, and Web3, our team of over 90 recruiters is adept in navigating the dynamic landscapes of Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Java, JavaScript, Python, Rust, Golang, .NET, DevOps, Product Management, and other tech roles within the Software Development Lifecycle. As your total talent solution partner, we seamlessly connect organisations with top-tier talent and empower tech professionals to discover their perfect fit within the ever-evolving tech industry. We offer unparalleled matches and comprehensive support across the UK, Europe, and the USA.

In 2023, Understanding Recruitment became a 60% employee-owned company. This exciting development empowers our dedicated team to share in the financial rewards of our ongoing success. In the same year, we were recognised in Recruiter's annual FAST 50 listing, as the No.1 fastest-growing privately-owned recruitment business in the UK. Our in-house training programme also won a prestigious Princess Royal Training Award that is awarded to employers in the UK and Ireland who can prove that their outstanding training and skills development programmes have resulted in exceptional benefits for their business.

With over a decade of success, 2022 marked the year we secured the much coveted Best Companies 3-star accreditation with a remarkable BCI score of 738 or higher, signifying 'world-class' workplace engagement. We've also been honoured as the 'Best Staffing Firm to Work For' for three consecutive years (2016-2018), and were named 'Business of the Year' at the 2017 SME Hertfordshire Business Awards.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Understanding Recruitment

Job Title

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Job Description

London, United kingdom

Remote

Senior

24-09-2025

Company Name

Understanding Recruitment

Job Title

Platform Specialist

Job Description

**Job Title:** Platform Specialist - Low Latency Infrastructure **Role Summary:** Ensure high availability, performance, and security of low-latency trading platforms through infrastructure optimization, Linux system management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. **Expectations:** Minimum 8 years experience in Linux operations, performance tuning, or enterprise/trading environments; depth in high-performance computing and low-latency networking required. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, document, and optimize platform services (servers, storage, cloud infrastructure). - Troubleshoot L3 performance and availability issues. - Collaborate with network, application, and business teams to deliver scalable solutions. - Identify system bottlenecks; implement performance tuning and optimizations. - Tune Linux systems (RHEL, Rocky, CentOS, OEL) for low-latency applications. - Apply kernel bypass (e.g., Solarflare/onload) and configure hardware (Intel, AMD, ARM). - Automate workflows using Python, Rust, or Bash. **Required Skills:** - High Performance Computing (HPC). - Network protocols (TCP, UDP, multicast) and low-latency networking principles. - Kernel tuning and development. - Configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Terraform). - Scripting/automation (Python, Rust, Bash). - Problem-solving with ownership mindset and strong communication. **Required Education & Certifications:** Not specified.

London, United kingdom

On site

Senior

03-10-2025

Company Name

Understanding Recruitment

Job Title

Senior Frontend Developer

Job Description

Job title: Senior Frontend Developer Role Summary: Lead the design, development, and scaling of a high‑performance, component‑based React web application for a GenAI‑focused cybersecurity platform, collaborating closely with senior engineers to deliver secure, user‑centric features. Expectations: Independently own end‑to‑end feature delivery; produce production‑ready code with high quality; work effectively in a fast‑paced, small‑team environment; contribute to architecture decisions and improve development workflows. Key Responsibilities: • Own and ship robust React components and modules; • Refactor and optimize existing UI for performance and maintainability; • Use TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and Storybook to build reusable design systems; • Collaborate with UX, Figma designers, and backend teams; • Integrate CI/CD pipelines and Git workflows; • Mentor junior team members; • Participate in code reviews and uphold code quality standards; • Resolve complex UX/UI challenges and improve overall user experience. Required Skills: • 4+ years of hands‑on React development in a product‑focused environment; • Strong proficiency in TypeScript, modern JavaScript, HTML, and CSS; • Experience with component‑based design tools (Storybook) and design collaboration tools (Figma); • Solid understanding of Git, CI/CD, and version control best practices; • Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently; • Strong communication and teamwork skills; • Familiarity with security best practices in web applications is a plus. Required Education & Certifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent professional experience).

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

05-10-2025

Company Name

Understanding Recruitment

Job Title

Senior Data Scientist

Job Description

**Job Title:** Senior Data Scientist **Role Summary:** Develop and deploy advanced algorithms for analyzing complex time-series data in biomedical contexts using machine learning and statistical modeling. Lead end-to-end projects from research to production, focusing on scalable solutions and team mentorship. **Expectations:** Expertise in machine learning deployment, leadership in technical strategy, and innovation in biomedically relevant data science applications. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design and implement production-grade algorithms for time-series/sequential data analysis. - Define modeling strategies, technical standards, and scalable data pipeline architecture. - Mentor junior staff and ensure reproducibility, validation, and documentation of methodologies. - Monitor advancements in deep learning, computational biology, and probabilistic modeling. **Required Skills:** - Expert Python programming with NumPy, PyTorch/TensorFlow, SciPy, and pandas. - Advanced sequence modeling experience (RNNs, LSTMs, Transformers). - Proficiency in probabilistic methods (Bayesian inference, HMMs, graphical models). - Strong software engineering capabilities for deploying ML solutions. **Required Education & Certifications:** - PhD or MSc in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Bioinformatics. - Minimum 5 years of industry experience delivering machine learning solutions in research/production environments.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

10-10-2025