Central Employment

About the Company

An independent Recruitment Agency which was established in the 70's. We specialise in all recruitment disciplines including; Legal, Finance, IT, Sales & Marketing, Commercial, Driving, Training & Education, Industrial & Warehouse & Construction.

At Central Employment we strive to achieve the same level of understanding you have about your business. To Central Employment that's paramount. But we also bring with us prodigious knowledge of recruitment practice and up to date assessment methods.

Central Employment includes a number of divisions each with an experienced team of Consultants who have an in depth knowledge of their sector and empathy with their clients.

Client Services
Our objective is to develop long term relationships with our clients; we know this can only be achieved by providing an excellent service, with matching results. We pride ourselves on being able to offer a flexible service to our clients by using some or all of the following services, we can virtually guarantee success.

Database Search
We have a comprehensive, up to date database of local talent; each candidate is screened, vetted and assessed by our consultants prior to acceptance.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Central Employment

Job Title

Data Scientist

Job Description

**Job Title** Data Scientist **Role Summary** Lead the design, development, and optimization of data models, pipelines, and analytics solutions focused on sports performance data. Partner with executive leadership to shape analytics strategy, deliver actionable insights, and experiment with emerging techniques in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment. **Expactations** - Full‑time position with ownership of data strategy and product direction. - Build and maintain end‑to‑end data pipelines for sports datasets (performance metrics, player stats, match data). - Translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable insights for non‑technical stakeholders. - Drive continuous improvement, testing, and experimentation to advance the company’s competitive edge. **Key Responsibilities** - Design, implement, and maintain scalable data models and ingestion pipelines for sports data. - Work directly with founders to define analytics objectives, key performance indicators, and deliverables. - Conduct exploratory data analysis, statistical modeling, and predictive analytics to uncover performance insights. - Present analytical findings and dashboards in a concise, stakeholder‑friendly format. - Experiment with new analytical methods, tools, and technologies to keep the data strategy cutting‑edge. - Mentor or collaborate with junior data team members and cross‑functional teams. **Required Skills** - Proven experience with sports‑related data (player performance metrics, match statistics, league data). - Strong proficiency in Python for data manipulation, modeling, and automation; openness to other preferred tools. - Expertise in data wrangling, statistical modelling, and predictive analytics. - Excellent communication skills for explaining technical insights to non‑technical audiences. - Entrepreneurial mindset: comfortable with ambiguity, self‑motivation, and willingness to build solutions from scratch. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a closely related field (master’s preferred). - Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Data Scientist, AWS Certified Data Analytics) are a plus but not required.

South east, United kingdom

Hybrid

25-11-2025

Company Name

Central Employment

Job Title

Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Software/Data Engineer Role Summary: Design and build robust data pipelines, ETL processes, and scalable Java-based systems for complex, data‑driven projects in the financial services sector. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance data workflows and deliver high‑quality solutions. Expectations: Deliver production‑ready data pipelines that handle large‑scale datasets, maintain data quality and integrity, support system scalability, and contribute to continuous improvement of data architecture. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain ETL workflows and data pipelines. - Implement and optimize Java code for scalable data processing solutions. - Orchestrate data pipelines using Airflow or equivalent DAG‑based tools. - Manage and optimize SQL database interactions. - Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and product teams to integrate data requirements. - Monitor pipeline performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions. - Document architecture, processes, and troubleshooting guidelines. Required Skills - Strong proficiency in Java programming. - Hands‑on experience with ETL design and data pipelines. - Solid understanding of SQL database management. - Familiarity with Airflow or other DAG‑based orchestration tools. - Knowledge of data engineering best practices and software engineering principles. - Experience with large‑scale data processing and version control (Git). - Ability to troubleshoot and optimize performance. Required Education & Certifications - Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, or a related field. - Practical experience in data‑focused software engineering is required; financial services experience is a plus. - Certifications in Java or data engineering (e.g., Cloudera, AWS, GCP) are desirable but not mandatory.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

28-11-2025

Company Name

Central Employment

Job Title

Full Stack Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Full Stack Engineer Role Summary Lead and contribute to the design, development, and deployment of web, mobile, and custom applications. Execute end‑to‑end responsibilities across front‑end and back‑end technologies, collaborating closely with designers, developers, and strategists to deliver high‑quality digital solutions. Expectations - Strong coding and problem‑solving abilities with a proactive, can‑do attitude. - Commercial experience in object‑oriented programming (Java, C#, PHP). - Front‑end proficiency with React, Vue.js, Angular, and CSS preprocessors (SASS/LESS). - Back‑end experience with Node.js, scalable database design (MySQL, Hibernate/JPA), and web servers (Nginx/Apache). - Willingness to learn emerging technologies such as .NET Core, Blazor, Ionic, etc. - Ownership mindset, inspiring collaboration and project ownership. Key Responsibilities - Architect and develop full‑stack solutions for e‑commerce, business‑critical, and mobile applications. - Write clean, maintainable, and testable code across front‑end and back‑end layers. - Design and optimize scalable database schemas and queries. - Deploy and manage applications on web servers, ensuring performance and security. - Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement responsive, pixel‑perfect interfaces. - Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews. - Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including tech talks and workshops. Required Skills - Object‑oriented programming: Java, C#, PHP - Front‑end: React, Vue.js, Angular, SASS/LESS, responsive design - Back‑end: Node.js, .NET Core (preference), RESTful APIs - Databases: MySQL, Hibernate/JPA, relational design - Web servers: Nginx, Apache - Version control: Git - Understanding of mobile frameworks: Blazor, Ionic (desired) - Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills Required Education & Certifications - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). - Relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle Java, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, AWS Certified Developer) are a plus but not mandatory.

Newcastle upon tyne, United kingdom

Hybrid

04-12-2025

Company Name

Central Employment

Job Title

Senior Shopify Developer

Job Description

**Job Title**: Senior Shopify Developer **Role Summary**: Lead end‑to‑end development of Shopify stores and custom applications, ensuring high performance, scalability, and adherence to e‑commerce best practices. Collaborate with design, marketing, and operations teams to deliver polished, SEO‑optimized storefronts and robust back‑end integrations. **Expectations**: - Deliver fully functional Shopify solutions within agreed timelines. - Mentor junior developers and contribute to code quality standards. - Maintain continuous improvement of development processes and documentation. - Balance technical excellence with business priorities, providing realistic estimates and risk assessments. **Key Responsibilities**: 1. Design, develop, and deploy Shopify themes and custom apps using Liquid, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Shopify CLI/Hydrogen. 2. Integrate third‑party APIs (CRM, ERP, payment gateways, shipping, email marketing). 3. Optimize site speed, SEO, and conversion funnels; implement analytics tracking. 4. Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and CI/CD pipelines for reliable releases. 5. Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents; provide post‑launch support. 6. Collaborate with UI/UX teams to translate design mockups into responsive, accessible front‑ends. 7. Stay current with Shopify platform updates, SDK improvements, and emerging e‑commerce technologies. **Required Skills**: - Proficiency in Shopify, Liquid templating, Shopify CLI, and Hydrogen. - Strong front‑end skills: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and responsive design frameworks (e.g., Tailwind, Bootstrap). - Experience with Shopify APIs (Storefront, Admin, GraphQL) and third‑party integrations. - Version control (Git) and workflow management (GitHub/GitLab). - Performance optimization, debugging, and security best practices. - Basic SEO knowledge, analytic tools (Google Analytics, Shopify Analytics). - Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills. **Required Education & Certifications**: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands‑on experience. - Shopify Certified Developer credential or similar e‑commerce platform certification preferred.

Stockton-on-tees, United kingdom

On site

Senior

28-12-2025