Burns Sheehan

About the Company

Established back in 2004, Burns Sheehan is a specialist technology recruitment agency based in London & Manchester.

We partner with growing organisations with a compelling story to tell and connect them with world class tech talent across the UK and Europe, creating industry-leading teams across Software Engineering, Product & Delivery, Platform Engineering & Infrastructure, Data, C-Suite & Leadership.

Whether you're scaling up with multiple hires, seeking a game-changing executive, or building out a brand-new squad, our flexible hiring solutions can be tailored to your specific needs.

We're all about building relationships that last the test of time and being our networks go-to advisors for market insights, community events and world-class technologists.

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Listed Jobs

Company Name

Burns Sheehan

Job Title

Python Developer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Python Engineer Role Summary: Senior Python Engineer needed to develop and optimize backend APIs, integrating databases and OpenSearch for data aggregation. Deliver production-grade endpoints in a microservices architecture, collaborating closely on design decisions to meet project goals. Expectations: Replace mock endpoints with real API services, hands-on backend development, optimization of APIs, and collaboration in a microservices environment. Key Responsibilities: - Build and optimize Python/FastAPI APIs. - Integrate databases and OpenSearch for data aggregation. - Deliver reliable, performant endpoints in microservices (~100 services). - Collaborate on design and trade-offs to meet delivery deadlines. Required Skills: - Python (FastAPI) - Microservices architecture - GitHub CI/CD - OpenSearch - Database integration (SQL/NoSQL) Required Education & Certifications: Not specified

London, United kingdom

On site

10-11-2025

Company Name

Burns Sheehan

Job Title

Full Stack Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Senior Full Stack Engineer **Role Summary:** Design, develop, and deliver high‑quality features for a fast‑growing AI‑enabled SaaS platform, focusing on report presentation, editing, and configuration. Work across React (TypeScript) and Go, collaborate with product, design, and leadership, and drive projects from concept to production in a cloud‑native environment. **Expectations:** - Deliver clean, maintainable code on both front‑end and back‑end. - Own feature development end‑to‑end with weekly demonstrable progress. - Contribute to testing, CI/CD, and infrastructure improvements. - Communicate effectively within a small, high‑trust team. **Key Responsibilities:** - Build and refine core platform features related to report UI and configuration. - Implement front‑end components using React and TypeScript; develop back‑end services in Go. - Ensure seamless data flow from microservices to the presentation layer. - Partner with Product, Design, and CTO to shape user experience and technical direction. - Participate in code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD pipeline enhancements. **Required Skills:** - Strong hands‑on experience with React (TypeScript) and Go. - Proficiency in AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and microservice architectures. - Solid understanding of front‑end UX principles and back‑end data handling. - Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving abilities. - Ability to work autonomously in a small, fast‑moving team. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience). - Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are optional but beneficial.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

11-11-2025

Company Name

Burns Sheehan

Job Title

Vice President of Engineering

Job Description

**Job Title:** Vice President, Java Back-End Engineer **Role Summary:** Leads the design, development, and optimization of back‑end systems for mission‑critical financial applications. Drives performance, scalability, and innovation while mentoring teams and ensuring high‑quality code delivery in an agile, hybrid environment. **Expectations:** - Deliver robust, high‑performance Java services supporting core business functions. - Champion best‑practice engineering standards and continuous improvement. - Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams. - Ensure reliable deployment, monitoring, and support of production systems. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, develop, and maintain Java back‑end components and associated front‑end features (React/Angular). - Write clean, testable, and efficient code; conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards. - Optimize existing systems for speed, scalability, and resource utilization. - Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues; support deployment pipelines. - Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (product, QA, operations) in agile sprints. - Lead technical discussions, architecture decisions, and roadmap planning. **Required Skills:** - Expert Java development, including multithreading, concurrency, and high‑throughput systems. - Proficiency with relational databases and SQL. - Working knowledge of front‑end frameworks (React or Angular). - Strong experience in Agile methodologies and collaborative team environments. - Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and leadership abilities. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). - Relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE) are a plus but not mandatory.

Manchester, United kingdom

On site

Senior

11-11-2025

Company Name

Burns Sheehan

Job Title

Director of Data Engineering

Job Description

**Job Title:** Director of Data Engineering **Role Summary:** Senior leader responsible for managing a Data Engineering & Platform team (~20 people) and overseeing analytics initiatives. Drives multicloud (GCP/AWS) data infrastructure, collaborates with C‑suite stakeholders, and partners with peers to enable ML & AI applications. **Expectations:** - Lead high‑performing engineering team, mentor managers, foster career progression. - Deliver scalable, secure, and compliant data pipelines and platforms. - Engage cross‑functional leaders to align data strategy with business objectives. - Maintain expertise in multicloud environments and emerging AI/ML opportunities. **Key Responsibilities:** - Build and maintain data architecture across GCP and AWS, ensuring reliability, performance, and cost efficiency. - Oversee data ingestion, transformation, storage, and governance processes. - Guide analytics initiatives, supporting data scientists & product teams. - Partner with product, engineering, and security leaders to integrate data solutions. - Champion data quality, security, and regulatory compliance. - Manage budget, vendor relationships, and technology roadmaps. - Present data strategy and ROI to C‑suite and executive stakeholders. - Drive continuous improvement through best practices, automation, and team development. **Required Skills:** - Proven leadership in Data Engineering with hands‑on experience in GCP/AWS. - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including C‑suite engagement. - In‑depth knowledge of data lake, data warehouse, ETL/ELT pipelines, and cloud data services. - Familiarity with AI/ML stack and ability to collaborate with ML teams. - Experience in establishing data governance, security, and compliance frameworks. - Ability to mentor managers and develop technical talent. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (master’s preferred). - Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., GCP Professional Data Engineer, AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty) are highly desirable.

London, United kingdom

On site

12-11-2025