Yolk Recruitment Ltd
About the Company
We are Yolk.
An award-winning multi-sector specialist recruitment brand, partnering with businesses nationally from our headquarters in Cardiff.
Through our partnership approach to talent acquisition, we help our UK-wide client base of SMEs to global brands find the permanent, contract, and temporary staff they need.
Whether it be 1 hire, 10 hires or 100 hires, we have a suite of services to suit. Our cross-divisional offering ensures we can embed within your business and offer you recruitment solutions across multiple fields of expertise.
We're reshaping recruitment, and, because of the strong connections we maintain with some of the most exciting employers around, candidates can access amazing opportunities and clients can find the perfect fit.
Yolk's founders set out to shake up recruitment by building an agency that would be known for its integrity, its people-focus, and its value-added delivery model. We think we're there. Employers and candidates get the best recruitment experience. They're understood. They're guided. They're ahead of the rest.
And we're developing all the time, building relationships, making the right matches, finding that missing piece. And it's the way we do that - and do it intuitively - that defines us.
Bright, bold, better.
That's Yolk.
Call: 029 2022 0078
Email: info@yolkrecruitment.com
Find out more: www.yolkrecruitment.com
Listed Jobs
- Company Name
- Yolk Recruitment Ltd
- Job Title
- Data Scientist
- Job Description
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Role – Senior/Lead Data Scientist
Location – Cardiff (Hybrid 2/3 days per week)
Salary – Dependant on experience, up to £80,000 for Senior, negotiable for Lead
Looking for a new challenge in 2025… We’re seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Data Scientist to Join an innovative team at the forefront of leveraging data to drive impactful solutions. You’ll be key in building advanced models, optimizing processes, and developing scalable data systems within a collaborative and agile environment.
*Please note that applications will be reviewed from the 2nd of Jan onwards with feedback/interviews commencing from the w/c 6th
What You’ll Do
Design forecasting models and algorithms to optimize performance.
Engineer robust data pipelines to leverage diverse datasets in predictive systems.
Refine CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and test-driven development practices.
Collaborate across software development, data engineering, and operational teams for seamless solutions.
Provide mentorship to junior team members and foster a culture of collaboration.
What You’ll Bring
3+ years of experience in data science, with hands-on expertise in Python, R, SQL, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
Proficiency in Git version control systems.
Knowledge of IaC tools (e.g., Terraform), CI/CD pipelines, and test-driven development is a plus.
A degree in a quantitative field is advantageous but not essential.
Why You Should Apply
This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to grow, innovate, and make an impact in a fast-moving sector. In return you’ll get the following:
Competitive salary + quarterly profit-sharing.
Generous holiday allowance
Private medical coverage (including dental and vision) and mental health support.
Personal training budget and paid conference attendance.
Flexibility to work from home with a collaborative in-office culture.
Annual holiday stipend (after one year).
This is your chance to join a team where your ideas, skills, and career growth are truly valued.
Ready to Apply?
Contact Lewis Allen to find out more!
Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you’re perfect for the role. We also have a referral scheme so if you know of someone who would be great for the role please get in touch.
*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
Cardiff, United Kingdom
On site
23-12-2024
- Company Name
- Yolk Recruitment Ltd
- Job Title
- Python Developer
- Job Description
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Software Engineer - Fully Remote - £100k - £120k
About the Role
I’m working on behalf of an innovative tech company that provides seamless digital solutions to support small business operations. Their platform simplifies essential tasks, leveraging advanced technology and outstanding service to help users excel. Geared towards freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, their solutions streamline workflows so users can focus on their core work.
With automation at the heart of their mission, they enhance productivity by addressing routine challenges and making everyday tasks more efficient.
Why Join?
Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that's at the forefront of fintech innovation.
Impactful Work: Help automate and simplify the tedious tasks small business owners face daily.
Tech-Forward: Work with the latest tech and methodologies, deploying code to production up to 750 times a month.
Diverse Team: Join a talented group of around 150 professionals, including software developers and data scientists.
Trusted by Many: Over 100,000 customers rely on this service for their banking and administrative needs.
The Tech Stack
Infrastructure: Google Cloud
Databases: Postgres (Cloud SQL, AlloyDB), MongoDB (Atlas)
Messaging: RabbitMQ (CloudAMQP)
Microservices: Kubernetes (GKE), mainly developed using modern async Python
What We’re Looking For
Technical Skills:
Proven experience of building complex distributed backends in Python, or in one of the following programming languages and be ready to switch to Python: C#, C/C++, Go, Rust or Java.
Knowledge of basic data structures and algorithms.
Strong understanding of event-driven architecture: design/implementation of event-driven systems, addressing the challenges it brings.
Solid concurrent programming experience.
In-depth experience with Postgres (or with any other database): indexing issues resolution, concurrency control, fail-over mechanics, etc.
Being a top individual contributor while effectively collaborating with teammates and fellow software engineers from other teams
London, United Kingdom
On site
08-01-2025
- Company Name
- Yolk Recruitment Ltd
- Job Title
- Test Engineer
- Job Description
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Test Engineer | Exeter / Remote | Up to £55,000 | Tech for Good company |
Yolk Recruitment are working with an expanding tech for good company looking to grow their Software Testing team. They're based in Exeter but operate a fully remote working policy for their tech team.
You will be responsible for supporting the Test Manager and broader development team in delivering robust test automation across our web, mobile and API applications. Working with all stakeholders in the development team they will also promote and enable best practices in agile testing, QA and test automation. We expect there to be a split of around 50/50 manual to automated testing.
The Test Engineer will work closely with the Test Manager and be instrumental in the design, delivery, and maintenance of the companies automated test suites. You will also assist with test design, planning, execution (both manual and automated), release management and test reporting. Additionally, the successful candidate will also be expected to assist in the training and development of more junior testers, particularly around automation.
Main Responsibilities:
Design, delivery and maintenance of the web and mobile automated test suites
Test design, planning, execution and reporting
Carrying out manual / automated testing of the web and mobile apps
Acting as deputy for Test Manager
Helping develop more junior testers
Promoting best practices in agile testing, QA and automation
Skills Required:
Educated to degree level or equivalent
ISEB/ISTQB foundation level certificate
5+ years of commercial test automation experience
Strong coding and automation skills in dotnet / C#
Advanced knowledge of Nunit (preferred) or Xunit test frameworks
Advanced knowledge of Selenium WebDriver and Appium
Experience in both manual and automated API testing
Benefits:
Salary up to £55,000
9 day fortnight (every other Friday off)
Remote & flexible working
25 days holiday (Bank holidays on top)
Please get in touch for further details!
*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.*
'Yolk Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Yolk Recruitment Limited is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and experience can apply
Exeter, United Kingdom
On site
13-01-2025