Octopus Computer Associates

About the Company

Octopus is one of the oldest and most established technical staffing organisations in Europe having specialised in placing consultants since its inception in 1976. From our offices in London and Brussels we have worked with many large organisations for over 40 years, helping them successfully grow and develop via the placement of quality candidates across the UK, Europe, Americas and Asia Pacific.

"Our company ethos since our inception in 1976 has been to provide a professional and quality service to both our clients and candidates. Our reputation in the market place over this period with our clients and candidates has been built on mutual trust. Our clients now view us as recruiting partners.

In today's market place where it is hard to differentiate between organisations I would like to think that here at Octopus - continuing to consistently try and improve as a company and to "exceed expectations" in all areas, make us stand apart from the crowd."

Martin Collis - CEO

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Octopus Computer Associates

Job Title

Polaris Product Writer - London and remote - 12 months+

Job Description

Job Title: Polaris Product Writer Role Summary: Develop, build, and test product modules within Polaris Product Writer using designated dictionaries. Deliver robust, from‑scratch product solutions, ensuring functionality and performance meet defined standards. Expectations: - Proven experience building products in Polaris Product Writer. - Ability to work under a contractual umbrella, PAYE compliant. - Eligible for BPSS clearance. - Deliver high‑quality work within agreed timelines. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and document product components in Polaris Product Writer. - Build products from inception, applying defined dictionaries to structure data. - Conduct thorough testing of changes for functionality, performance, and compliance. - Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to refine processes and innovate solutions. - Maintain accurate records of development activities and testing results. Required Skills: - In‑depth knowledge of Polaris Product Writer features and architecture. - Strong product development experience (ideally 3+ years). - Expertise in utilizing defined dictionaries within the product environment. - Proficiency in testing methodology and quality assurance for product changes. - Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork abilities. Required Education & Certifications: - BPSS clearance or eligibility. - Employment must be PAYE via an umbrella company.

London and, United kingdom

Remote

07-01-2026

Company Name

Octopus Computer Associates

Job Title

Java Application Developer - Datawarehousing/Cloud - 12 month contract Hybrid _ Hampshire

Job Description

**Job Title** Java Application Developer – Datawarehousing/Cloud (12‑month contract, Hybrid) **Role Summary** Build and maintain Java‑based microservices that support data warehousing and cloud data platforms. Design API architectures, integrate with storage and analytics services, and ensure high availability, scalability, and performance. Work closely with CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and cloud infrastructure to deliver robust, on‑time solutions. **Expectations** - 12‑month or longer contract, Hybrid (2 days onsite). - Strong alignment with IR35 compliance. - Deliver high‑quality code, participate in peer reviews, and adhere to agile practices. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Design, develop, and test Java (Spring Boot) microservices for data‑intensive workloads. 2. Build and maintain RESTful API services that integrate with S3, Snowflake, Postgres, and other data stores. 3. Implement CI/CD pipelines (Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.) to automate build, test, and deployment. 4. Containerize applications using Docker and orchestrate with Kubernetes/Openshift on AWS, Azure, or GCP. 5. Design for high availability, scalability, and performance; monitor using appropriate tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch). 6. Diagnose and resolve production incidents, apply patches and hot‑fixes, and ensure system reliability. 7. Interpret system monitoring reports and address performance bottlenecks. 8. Support regular releases, including feature enhancements, bug fixes, and documentation. 9. Contribute to the evolution of data‑integration architecture, including ETL migration and data pipeline optimization. 10. Participate in code reviews, unit/integration testing, and adherence to quality standards. **Required Skills** - Java (core, Spring Boot). - API design and implementation (REST/GraphQL). - CI/CD tooling (Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, etc.). - Containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes, Openshift). - Cloud platforms: AWS (S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, Snowflake integration), Azure, or GCP. - Data platform knowledge: Snowflake, S3, Postgres, relational databases. - Strong SQL writing and database performance tuning. - Software testing principles (unit, integration, performance). - High‑availability and scalable system design. - Basic network, security, and monitoring concepts. - Effective written and oral communication; teamwork. **Nice to Have** - 4+ years experience in data platform administration/engineering. - Experience with data warehouse technologies (Unix, Teradata, Ab Initio, Python, Spark, NoSQL, Kafka). - ETL migration from relational warehouse to cloud solutions. - Financial industry domain knowledge. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience. - Minimum 1 year professional experience in Java application development. - Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Spring Professional) are advantageous but not mandatory.

Hants, United kingdom

On site

Junior

07-01-2026

Company Name

Octopus Computer Associates

Job Title

SAP BODS Administrator - Milton Keynes and remote - 12 months+

Job Description

**Job Title** SAP BODS Administrator **Role Summary** Responsible for the administration, monitoring, optimization, and support of SAP BusinessObjects Data Services (BODS) and BusinessObjects (BO) environments. Ensures high availability, performance, and security of servers, web applications, and data services and facilitates user support and disaster recovery across development and production systems. **Expectations** - 12+ month contract, daily rate £415, inside IR35. - On‑site presence in Milton Keynes 2–3 days per week (remote otherwise). - Contractor must be PAYE through umbrella and eligible for BPSS clearance. **Key Responsibilities** - Monitor BO/BODS servers, web apps (CMC, BI Launchpad, etc.) for uptime and performance. - Manage user roles, permissions, and session activity across BO and BODS. - Configure auditing, alerts, and event management for CMS, Audit, and Reporting DB services. - Schedule, monitor, and troubleshoot report jobs via Instance Manager; promote jobs from dev to prod. - Perform regular backups and restores of BO/BODS environments, ensuring data integrity. - Configure Universe, datastore connections, repositories, job servers, and Webi modules for optimal performance. - Manage RFC/adapter connections and troubleshoot connectivity across BO and BODS. - Apply best‑practice performance tuning (load balancing, database growth monitoring, load time optimization). - Install, upgrade, and troubleshoot BO/BODS services and servers. - Respond to user support requests and maintain system uptime. - Use OS commands for server troubleshooting and ensure system stability. **Required Skills** - Experience administering SAP BODS and SAP BusinessObjects environments. - Strong knowledge of server monitoring, performance tuning, and availability strategies. - Proficient in user and permission management, auditing, and event handling. - Skilled in job scheduling, backup/restore procedures, and file system/OS commands. - Ability to configure and troubleshoot RFC/adapter connections and database repositories. - Familiarity with SAP performance best‑practice guidelines and load‑balancing techniques. **Required Education & Certifications** - No mandatory academic degree listed. - SAP BODS or BO administration certification highly desirable. - Eligibility for BPSS clearance and compliance with PAYE umbrella contract.

Milton keynes and, United kingdom

Remote

07-01-2026

Company Name

Octopus Computer Associates

Job Title

Solution Architect - Knutsford, Cheshire and remote - 8 months+

Job Description

**Job Title:** Solution Architect (Core Banking) – 8‑month contract (on‑site 2‑3 days/week, remote flexibility) **Role Summary:** Design, develop, and implement scalable, resilient, and secure technology solutions for core banking and current‑account initiatives, including loans, account switching, and payments. Act as the architectural lead, collaborating with business and technology stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with cloud, automation, and integration strategies. **Expectations:** - Eligible for BPSS security clearance and PAYE through an umbrella company. - Deliver architectural designs and governance artefacts for privacy, risk, and records management. - Influence product and delivery teams on technical strategy and innovation. - Evaluate and integrate third‑party vendor products and automate operational processes. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead solution architecture for loans, savings/current accounts, account switching, and payments. - Produce design documentation covering scalability, resiliency, security, and compliance. - Partner with project managers, product owners, and business analysts to translate business requirements into technical solutions. - Manage architectural governance and risk controls across core banking programs. - Advise business and product teams on technical delivery and emerging banking technologies. - Assess and integrate vendor solutions; support system‑strategy and automation initiatives. **Required Skills:** - Deep domain expertise in core banking, current‑account journeys, and cards/payments (issuance, authorization). - Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, APIs, DevOps, and security frameworks. - Proficiency with workforce planning and reporting tools (Excel, PowerPoint, JIRA, Tableau, Confluence). - Excellent stakeholder management, business acumen, and ability to influence cross‑functional teams. - Experience delivering complex banking solutions with a focus on regulatory compliance. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience). - Relevant professional certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architecture, CISA, PCI DSS) preferred. - BPSS security clearance eligibility.

Knutsford, United kingdom

Remote

07-01-2026