Pioneer Search

About the Company

We are Pioneer Search, a UK based recruitment and search agency with a global reach, specialising in connecting aspiring people and ambitious businesses within:

• Software & Development
• Cyber Security & Cloud
• Data & Analytics
• IT Projects | Change & Transformation
• London Markets

Operating across these five core industry disciplines, we offer our clients a variety of tailored services including:

• Permanent Recruitment
• Search & Selection
• Contract/Interim Recruitment
• Contractor Management and Care
• Talent Trend Consultation
• Global Relocation Support

Our consultants ingrain themselves within their respective industries in order to provide up-to-date market insights and knowledge that supports our clients and candidates in making informed decisions.

For this reason, both candidates and clients alike continue to use our services due to the nature of how we work. We continually strive to deliver a highly tailored service in both our personable approach and our passion for breaking new boundaries to deliver the best possible outcome for everyone we work with.

Pioneers don’t come along every day, get in touch with us today to embark on your next recruitment project;

+44(0)203 828 6950

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Pioneer Search

Job Title

Business Analyst

Job Description

Job title: Senior Business Analyst – Claims Guidewire Implementation Role Summary: Senior Business Analyst leading the delivery of a Guidewire Claims implementation across the London Market/Lloyd’s environment. Drives end‑to‑end UAT, translates claims processes into functional specifications, and supports global rollout and user adoption. Expactations: - Deliver the Claims Guidewire project on schedule and within scope. - Lead UAT activities, defect management, and stakeholder coordination. - Produce clear functional documentation and training materials for multi‑region implementation. - Engage with senior business and operational stakeholders to ensure alignment and adoption. Key Responsibilities: - Drive delivery of Guidewire Claims implementation in a London Market/Lloyd’s context. - Lead end‑to‑end UAT: test planning, execution, defect management, stakeholder communication. - Translate claims processes and business requirements into functional documentation across integrations and interfaces. - Create and deliver training/user materials, supporting global rollout and user engagement. Required Skills: - Proven experience as a Business Analyst on Claims Guidewire implementations in the London Market or Lloyd’s. - Strong hands‑on UAT leadership for large‑scale insurance system implementations. - In‑depth knowledge of Guidewire Claims, integrations, interfaces, and end‑to‑end claims workflows. - Ability to support multi‑region rollouts and collaborate with senior business/operational stakeholders. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, IT, or related field. - Relevant certifications such as CBAP, CCBA, or Guidewire Certified Professional (preferred).

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

24-12-2025

Company Name

Pioneer Search

Job Title

Cloud Data Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Cloud Data Engineer Role Summary: Design, build, and maintain Azure‑based data pipelines that support business‑critical integrations. Own production Azure Data Factory pipelines, troubleshoot failures, and continually improve platform reliability and performance. Collaborate with application support, cloud engineering, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure data integrity, accurate reporting, and smooth data flow across systems. Expectations: - Deliver stable, high‑quality data pipelines in a production environment. - Resolve incidents and root‑cause issues quickly. - Apply best practices for data governance, monitoring, and documentation. - Balance day‑to‑day operations with ongoing optimization and modernization initiatives. Key Responsibilities: - Own and support live Azure Data Factory pipelines. - Troubleshoot data feed failures, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement fixes. - Validate data integrity and conduct reconciliations across systems. - Write and optimize SQL queries for investigation, reporting, and issue resolution. - Monitor and maintain data flows between applications. - Implement incremental enhancements to ETL processes. - Support cloud migration and performance optimization projects. - Maintain technical documentation, known‑issues logs, and technical‑debt registers. Required Skills: - Hands‑on experience with Azure Data Factory in production. - Strong SQL skills for troubleshooting, reporting, and data validation. - End‑to‑end understanding of ETL processes and data pipelines. - Ability to trace data flows and resolve source‑level issues. - Experience with transactional or financial data sets. - Familiarity with Azure SQL, monitoring, and logging tools. - Exposure to Azure DevOps, Git workflows, and CI/CD concepts. - Terraform or IaC experience is a plus. - Comfortable operating in a BAU, operationally critical role. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). - No mandatory certifications; Azure Data Engineer Associate or related Azure certifications are desirable.

London, United kingdom

On site

06-01-2026

Company Name

Pioneer Search

Job Title

Application Support Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Application Support Engineer Role Summary: Support and maintain a modern Azure‑cloud application stack for a financial services organization, ensuring reliability, performance, and uptime through incident management, troubleshooting, and proactive automation. Expectations: - Provide second‑ and third‑line support for Azure services and .NET/C# microservices. - Own incident triage, root‑cause analysis, and resolution in a rapid‑moving environment. - Develop and maintain runbooks, diagnostics, and monitoring dashboards. - Define and enforce SLAs, service workflows, and knowledge documentation. Key Responsibilities: - Monitor and troubleshoot Azure App Services, Functions, SQL, Storage, Event Grid, API Management, and .NET/C# APIs. - Resolve incidents involving data pipelines, messaging queues, background jobs, and authentication flows. - Collaborate with engineering, cloud, and infra teams to understand and support evolving systems. - Manage CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps), including deployment troubleshooting. - Build operational automation, runbooks, and proactive diagnostic tools. - Define SLAs, triage structures, knowledge base articles, and process improvements. Required Skills: - Experience in application support/operations in a cloud environment. - Hands‑on knowledge of Azure services (App Service, Functions, SQL Database, Storage, API Management). - Ability to read and interpret C#/.NET code; familiarity with engineering patterns. - Troubleshooting expertise for APIs, microservices, SQL, authentication, and cloud dependencies. - Proficiency with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, Kibana, Grafana). - Understanding of incident management, SLAs, problem management, and service improvement processes. - Familiarity with CI/CD, Git, and deployment pipelines. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). - Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ‑104, AZ‑204) preferred but not mandatory.

London, United kingdom

On site

06-01-2026

Company Name

Pioneer Search

Job Title

Python Developer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Python Developer **Role Summary:** Develop and maintain high‑performance, secure back‑end services and APIs using Python. Collaborate with product owners, lead developers, and business stakeholders to deliver cloud‑native solutions on Azure, while contributing to CI/CD pipelines and continuous improvement initiatives. **Expectations:** - Deliver reliable, well‑documented code aligned with business objectives. - Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences. - Participate actively in agile ceremonies and DevOps practices. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, build, and enhance Python‑based back‑end services and APIs. - Ensure performance, security, and maintainability of services. - Contribute to CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions) and automate deployments. - Implement monitoring, logging, and observability to maintain service health. - Work with Docker or similar containerisation tools. - Collaborate with product owners and cross‑functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions. - Support continuous improvement of engineering tools, processes, and Azure cloud usage. **Required Skills:** - ≥2 years professional experience as a Python developer. - Proficiency in building RESTful APIs and back‑end services. - Experience with automated testing frameworks in Python. - Hands‑on knowledge of CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions) and Git. - Familiarity with containerisation (Docker) and cloud environments (Azure). - Ability to use monitoring/observability platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor). - Strong verbal and written communication; teamwork orientation. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). - No specific certifications required; Azure or DevOps certifications are a plus.

London, United kingdom

On site

Junior

06-01-2026