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Precise Placements Ltd

Precise Placements Ltd

www.preciseplace.com

2 Jobs

6 Employees

About the Company

The name Precise Placements comes from a staunch belief that a truly professional recruitment consultant can fill almost any role within 3 CV submissions, accomplished by thorough processes at our end.... after all, isn't that what you are paying an agency for?

Precise Placements provides a number of services for the IT sector, whilst predominantly based around Contingency Recruitment for Permanent and Contract Hires aiming to deliver the most accurate and thorough service in a friendly and timely manner, we also provide the following additional services:

Key personnel and executive search services:
Precise Placements Consultants have worked in Executive Search for a number of years and are able to deliver high calibre candidates at all levels on a retained basis.
Campaign design and maintenance:
Precise Placements have worked on campaign design and maintenance for clients which have involved client-paid advertising in all of the top recruitment press such as Computer Weekly, the Sunday Times, Computing and so on.
Comprehensive Salary Surveys:
Precise Placements compiles annual salary surveys as well as being able to give ad-hoc salary guidance without fee.
Vendor Selection
We have in-house consultants with skills and experience in managing the full life-cycle process of selecting a vendor meaning all of the initial vendor research, RFI's, invitations and final selection is managed by Precise.
Process Analysis
If you are looking to be more direct in your recruitment and/or want to learn how to secure your staff, we have consultants experienced in providing onsite client training and process analysis, often our clients have found learning some of the tactics used by agencies to be of value across their entire firm.
For more information please email us at info@preciseplace.com

Listed Jobs

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Precise Placements Ltd
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Lead Data Engineer - Azure
Job Description
Job Title: Lead Data Engineer – Azure Role Summary: Design, build, and govern a cloud‑native data platform that delivers real‑time analytics and AI‑driven insights across the organization. Lead a high‑performing data engineering team, collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders, and shape the enterprise’s data strategy. Expectations: Own end‑to‑end data pipeline architecture, ensure scalability, reliability, and compliance. Drive innovation in AI/ML and real‑time analytics. Mentor and grow the engineering team while fostering a data‑centric culture. Key Responsibilities: - Architect and implement a modern cloud data platform (Azure, with optional AWS or GCP) to support scalable analytics workloads. - Design, develop, and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines for structured and unstructured data, enabling real‑time insights. - Build and preserve Power BI dashboards, forecasting models, and BI tools to serve business stakeholders. - Establish and enforce data governance frameworks (GDPR, ISO 27001, security best practices) and data quality standards. - Partner with Finance, Marketing, IT, and Operations to embed data solutions into strategic initiatives. - Lead AI and machine learning projects, developing predictive models that improve operational efficiency. - Mentor and lead a cross‑functional team of data engineers and analysts, driving continuous improvement and innovation. Required Skills: - Deep expertise in Azure Data Services (Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Data Lake, Databricks). - Advanced Power BI skills (DAX, Power Query, data modeling, report publishing). - Strong programming fluency in Python, SQL, and/or Scala for data processing and automation. - Proficiency in ETL/ELT, data warehousing, and event‑driven architecture (Kafka, Event Hubs, Service Bus). - Experience with AI/ML integration in data pipelines and BI contexts. - Proven leadership and mentorship of technical teams. - Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication, translating data insights into actionable business strategies. Required Education & Certifications: - STEM degree (Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field). - Certifications: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203) preferred; additional relevant Azure or data platform certifications welcome.
London, United kingdom
On site
Senior
15-10-2025
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Infrastructure Services Analyst - 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Job Description
Job title: Infrastructure Services Analyst – 12‑Month Fixed‑Term Contract Role Summary: Provide day‑to‑day management and support of enterprise IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networking, firewalls, and unified communications. Execute maintenance, monitoring, patching, and incident response in alignment with ITIL processes. Deliver documentation, training, and vendor coordination to ensure a secure, reliable, and scalable global infrastructure estate. Expectations: - Maintain 24/7 availability for critical infrastructure components. - Meet defined SLA targets for incident resolution and change implementation. - Apply security best practices in collaboration with the security team. - Communicate status and updates clearly to stakeholders and team members. Key Responsibilities: 1. Manage and support core infrastructure assets: Windows Server, Azure IaaS, VMware vSphere, Dell VxRail, NetApp storage, Juniper Mist & Cato SESE firewalls, Wi‑Fi, WAN/LAN, and unified communications. 2. Administer and monitor systems using Intune, Entra ID, Rubrik, Commvault, Rapid7 SIEM, and related tools. 3. Conduct vulnerability assessments, apply patches, and verify remediation. 4. Lead troubleshooting for incidents, performing root‑cause analysis and implementing fixes per change/incident management protocols. 5. Maintain accurate configuration, inventory, and operational documentation. 6. Provide technical guidance and training to peer IT staff. 7. Coordinate with vendors and third‑party service providers for escalations and managed services. 8. Participate in on‑call, out‑of‑hours support, and emergency response activities. Required Skills: - 8+ years of IT infrastructure or systems administration in large, global environments. - Proficiency with ITIL frameworks and ISO 27001 compliance. - Deep knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint), Azure IaaS, Windows Server (2008‑2025), VMware vSphere, Dell VxRail, NetApp storage, Juniper Mist, Cato SESE firewalls. - Strong networking skills: DNS, DHCP, VLAN, TCP/IP, SD‑WAN, VPNs. - PowerShell scripting and automation experience. - Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Rapid7) and vulnerability management. - Excellent troubleshooting, incident response, and documentation abilities. - Strong communication and training capabilities. Required Education & Certifications: - Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ‑104) – preferred. - VMware Certified Professional (VCP) – preferred. - Juniper Mist AI (Wireless/Wired) – preferred. - Microsoft 365 Fundamentals – preferred. - ITIL Foundation (v3 or v4) – preferred. ---
London, United kingdom
On site
Senior
15-10-2025