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Sector Growth Manager (M&E / Data Centres) Nottingham / Midlands / Hybrid / Remote £55,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Bonus + Car (EV) + Home/Field based + pension + career development Are you a Technical Sales professional from an M&E or Data Centre background looking to work for one of the UKs leading providers of M&E products and services to the commercial construction sector? Are you looking for an independent role where you will own and deliver sector growth in the UK's Data Centre industry with the opportunity to build a team around you? On offer is a role within a modern M&E consultancy that is family run and focused on continuous improvement that will provide an excellent support system, product training and actively encourages career development and progression. You will be responsible for driving growth within the Data Centre industry through identifying new opportunities, building client relationships, and adding value to clients with technical products and service solutions. Reporting to the Head of Sales you will forge strong customer relationships, develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders help drive this through the primary and specialist sub-contractor pipeline. With experience and a thorough understanding of the data centre industry, the phases of construction and principal and main contractors you will be responsible for… The Role: • Develop and implement a strategic sales plan to expand market share within the data centre industry across the UK & Europe, • Identify, engage, and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, and end-users in the data centre sector, • Work closely with clients to understand their needs, provide technical expertise, and offer customized solutions that align with their project requirements The Person: • Consultative Sales experience from the construction / data centre or M&E sectors, • Experience dealing with major construction firms, procurement teams, and multi-million-pound contracts, • Experience of the different phases of Construction and selling to principal and main contractors If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Reference: BBBH19897 Keywords: Data Centre, HVAC, Specification Sales, Construction Sales, M&E Sales Manager, Tier 1, Tier 2 We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world. Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition. Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimise the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked third in the world for nuclear engineering. To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all. Your Mission: This role will be to lead teams to deliver key infrastructure-related engineering activities. You will coordinate across electrical, mechanical, and civil disciplines, supporting the organisation in the planning, supervision, and review of design documentation. The role includes managing technical interfaces and ensuring effective integration with both internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: 🛠️ Lead multi-discipline engineering coordination Chair design reviews, working groups, and meetings with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders. 📄 Design substantiation ownership Develop, author, assess, and manage the Nuclear Infrastructure Design Substantiation suite. ⚙️ Control design integrity Manage design changes and concessions, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. 🧪 Support through-life safety case Produce Examination, Inspection, Maintenance & Testing (EIMT) schedules and operating procedures to satisfy long-term safety and design intent. 📢 Engage with nuclear safety governance Present substantiations to the Clyde ‘Due Process’ nuclear safety committees and support safety case submissions. 🧠 Technical oversight and assurance Review and approve contractor reports, civil/structural justifications, and calculations. Conduct Independent Technical Assessments (ITA) and Peer Reviews (IPR). 🧾 Contribute to Periodic Reviews of Safety (PRS) Develop reports supporting continued safe operation and regulatory compliance. Essential Criteria: 📘 Strong knowledge of British and European design standards and current engineering practices ⚡ Solid understanding of High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) electrical systems 🏗️ Proven experience across concept, detailed design, and construction phases on electrical engineering projects—ideally within industrial or maritime environments 🔍 Skilled in assessing electrical plant and equipment for hazard resilience 📝 Demonstrated ability to author robust technical justifications to support electrical design modifications in high-hazard industries 🏭 Familiarity with industrial systems such as pumps, generators, HVAC, SCADA, PAVA systems, etc. 🤝 Experience contributing electrical expertise to multi-discipline projects, ideally within defence and/or maritime sectors 🌟 Desirable Criteria: 🛡️ Previous experience working within a high-risk, regulated environment ⚠️ Understanding of safety case development methodologies (e.g., HAZID, HAZOP) ☢️ Experience in the UK nuclear industry (civil or defence), particularly in the design/assessment of safety-related structures, systems, and components (SSCs) 📚 Knowledge of UK and US nuclear regulatory frameworks, and application of nuclear-specific codes and standards Additional Information Due to the nature of this role the successful candidate will require Security clearance. To gain this they will be required to be a Sole UK national, Hybrid working from home/Assystem Office Benefits include: • Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution), • 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days, • Professional fees reimbursed, • Flexible working, • Employee referral scheme Predominantly WFH. Monthly travel to site for some key meetings e.t.c is required. Sole UK National, SC clearance required to start Umbrella contractor or staff This role requires the successful candidate to hold (or be able to obtain) a minimum of a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Due to the nature of work this role will be delivering and for the protection of certain assets, the successful candidate has to be a sole UK national Hybrid work in Glasgow We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

pubGENIUS is a React.js and Next.js development agency and ad-tech startup. We build websites and apps for clients across the US and Europe, specializing in decentralized finance (DeFi, crypto, NFT, blockchain), fintech, and healthcare, with occasional work in e-commerce and other verticals. Beyond client work, we operate our own high-revenue web product with a website, mobile app, and machine learning systems powering our ad-tech optimization engine. Performance is not a preference here, it is a core requirement. We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer, who will be the technical authority, responsible for all development, architecture decisions, and long-term technical strategy across a website, mobile app, and ML-powered ad-tech optimization systems. This is a full-time independent contractor engagement. You will work hands-on at a senior level where site speed and server performance are core success metrics. You will work directly with stakeholders to set technical direction, remove bottlenecks, and ship production-grade code. Engagement Details: • Type: Full-time independent contractor, • Hours: Full-time commitment expected, • Location: Remote (US, Canada, UK, Ireland or Netherlands), • Clients: US and Europe, • Rate: Competitive, based on experience What You'll Own • End-to-end technical ownership of a high-revenue web platform and mobile app, • Architecture design and long-term technical strategy, • Server-side rendering pipeline using Node.js, Fastify 5, and React 19, • Data layer across MySQL and BigQuery, • GCP infrastructure including Cloud Run, Cloud Build, and Global Load Balancer, • Ad-tech integrations including Google Ad Manager, GTM, GTag, and GPT.js, • Performance optimization at scale, where every millisecond counts, • ML pipeline maintenance and optimization for ad-tech performance Must-Have Qualifications These are non-negotiable. Please only apply if you have strong, production-proven experience in all of the following: • Node.js with TypeScript in production, • React in a server-side rendering context, • MySQL including database design, query optimization, and ORM usage, • BigQuery for querying and managing large-scale datasets, • GCP with hands-on experience in Cloud Run, Cloud Build, Cloud SQL, and Load Balancing. GCP certification is a significant bonus. Nice-to-Have Experience • Ad-tech industry experience including ad serving, yield optimization, and programmatic advertising, • Affiliate marketing experience, particularly with Anura and Everflow, • Cloudflare including CDN configuration, caching strategies, and Workers, • Fastify, especially Fastify 5 patterns, • Flutter for mobile app contribution, • Golang or Rust for high-performance service work, • Machine learning applied to ad-tech optimization (not LLMs or agents), • Experience in DeFi, crypto, NFT, blockchain, fintech, or healthcare verticals, • Fully remote work, • Flexible hours, • Paid vacation and sick days Application Process • We do not review applications via LinkedIn DMs or email. Please apply through the application link., • We do not work with staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Direct applicants only. pubGENIUS is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with pubGENIUS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, age, colour, gender, religion, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. Every day, Reddit users submit, vote, and comment on the topics they care most about. With 100,000+ active communities and approximately 101M+ daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet’s largest sources of information. For more information, visit _. Location: Remote - United Kingdom Team Description: The Content Ops team is the tour guide of Reddit. Welcoming new users and helping them discover where they belong and in the process supporting the growth of smaller unknown communities. As a member of this team, you will help improve Reddit’s content understanding and make a big impact on content experiences across all of Reddit. Role Description: You will map Reddit by contextualizing and identifying relationships between subreddits and posts based on culture, trends, audience, genre and/or theme. You will create categories and label subreddits and posts to improve Reddit’s content understanding, resulting in better ML recommendations. Responsibilities: • Understand policy and labeling guidelines and execute accurate labels based on those guidelines., • Content labeling (maintaining the accuracy and coverage of our community topics and ratings)., • QA of Machine Learning results and creation of data-sets for Machine Learning training., • Identifying common patterns in datasets., • Document insights based on labeling observations., • Experience with investigating, reviewing, or assessing digital content., • Deep knowledge of and passion for Reddit, internet culture and online trends., • Proficiency in additional languages is a bonus., • Experience as a successful content creator/curator on TikTok/YouTube/Instagram., • Experience as a moderator on Reddit. In select roles and locations, the interviews will be recorded, and transcribed and summarized by artificial intelligence (AI). You will have the opportunity to opt out recording, transcription and summarization prior to any scheduled interviews. During the interview, we will collect the following categories of personal information: Identifiers, Professional and Employment-Related Information, Sensory Information (audio/video recording), and any other categories of personal information you choose to share with us. We will use this information to evaluate your application for employment or an independent contractor role, as applicable. We will not sell your personal information or disclose it to any third party for their marketing purposes. We will delete any recording of your interview promptly after making a hiring decision. For more information about how we will handle your personal information, including our retention of it, please refer to our _. Reddit is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse communities we serve. Reddit is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.

Our client is seeking a skilled E-Commerce Performance Account Manager to support a growing portfolio of online brands, as an Independent Contractor. This fully remote opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong background in performance marketing and account management who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing a group of e-commerce accounts, focusing on performance, relationship management, and strategic growth initiatives. Duties & Responsibilities: Serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of 10-15 clients. Lead regular strategy and performance calls with each client (typically every two weeks). Analyse campaign data and store performance to identify opportunities and provide actionable insights. Coordinate deliverables with internal teams, ensuring high-quality and timely execution. Identify opportunities to improve account performance and recommend additional services when relevant. Maintain clear documentation and reporting for each client’s account activity and outcomes. Support alignment between client goals and team execution. Desired Experience & Qualification: Bachelor of Commerce Degree in marketing, business, or a related field (preferred but not essential) Proven experience in e-commerce account or performance management Strong knowledge of e-commerce strategy, marketing funnels, and customer journeys Experience with Shopify (or similar platforms) Comfortable analysing performance data and drawing out key insights Excellent communication and presentation skills Strong project management and multitasking ability Fluent in English (written and verbal) Must be available immediately and willing to work as an indepdendent contractor. Must be willing to work US hours.

*This is a remote position is open to Mexico & LATAM candidates* About Us Gerry Davis Sports is a leader in the manufacturing and retailing of apparel and equipment for amateur sports officials, based in the US. We have a committed team within the US and a broad network of independent contractors across North America, South America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Our mission is to help amateur sports officials feel confident and look professional. Whether it’s their first game or 5000th. Job Overview This is a senior-level, hands-on bookkeeping role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced ecommerce environment. You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day financial backbone of the business—keeping our books clean, our vendors paid, and our purchase orders reconciled. Your focus will be entirely on financial accuracy, not operations or process development. You’ll work across systems like Finaloop, Shopify, Shiphero, and Inventory Planner to ensure transactions are properly recorded, reconciled, and categorized. You’ll also be responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, intercompany transactions, vendor invoices, purchase order matching, and supporting cash flow forecasting. If you’re someone who takes pride in financial precision and has experience supporting ecommerce accounting, this role is built for you. If you were with us last month, you would have performed tasks like these: • Entered a batch of new purchase orders into Finaloop based on supplier confirmations and official purchase orders, • Reconciled a shipment in Shiphero to its associated invoice and updated line-level discrepancies, • Allocated international freight and duty costs across multiple POs to ensure accurate landed cost tracking, • Uploaded and categorized vendor invoices in Finaloop and verified payments went out on time, • Updated the 13-week cash flow forecast to reflect upcoming payments and customer receivables, • Resolved a mismatch between Shopify order data and Finaloop revenue reports, • Followed up with a vendor to clarify unclear invoice terms, • Used an LLM tool to help structure a bulk reconciliation tracker in Google Sheets What You’ll Own Accounts Payable & Receivable • Enter, categorize, and track bills and payments with accuracy, • Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances, • Prepare weekly and monthly AP/AR reports to support cash flow planning Purchase Order & Vendor Reconciliation • Record and maintain purchase orders in Finaloop, • Use Shiphero and Inventory Planner to confirm received inventory against vendor billing, • Identify and resolve mismatches between POs, invoices, and inventory receipts, • Allocate landed costs (freight, duty, etc.) accurately across applicable POs Reconciliation & Close Support • Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, vendor payments, and intercompany activity, • Track and resolve discrepancies with complete documentation and audit trails, • Assist in month-end financial close and reporting Cash Flow & Financial Visibility • Maintain and update a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast, • Flag potential cash risks and support scenario-based forecasting Tools You’ll Use • Finaloop – Our primary bookkeeping system (must be confident using it or willing to dive in and quickly learn the system), • Shopify – Revenue and order source; requires familiarity with how ecommerce transactions are structured, • Shiphero – Used for shipment and inventory verification against financial records, • Inventory Planner – Source of truth for PO creation and demand planning, • Google Sheets – For tracking forecasts, invoice logs, and reconciliation matrices, • Missive – Shared inbox for vendor communications, • AI/LLM Tools – To improve speed, accuracy, and reduce manual entry, • 5+ years in bookkeeping or accounting roles, • Experience with D2C ecommerce strongly preferred, • Finaloop experience is a major plus, • Strong PO/invoice reconciliation skills across systems, • Familiar with inventory accounting concepts and landed cost allocation, • Confident using Google Sheets/Excel for tracking, lookup, and forecasting models, • C1/C2 Advanced/Proficient English Work Requirements A private work environment free of distractions and minimal background noise. • Internet: Reliable internet connection with sufficient speeds and a wired connection to support VOIP, • Hardware:, • CPU: i5/Ryzen 5 processor or better, • RAM: 16 GB minimum, • Main Boot Drive: Solid State Drive (SSD), • HD webcam Schedule One of the following • Monday - Friday, 10am-7pm US Central Time (GMT-5), • Monday - Friday, 9am-6pm US Central Time (GMT-5), • Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm US Central Time (GMT-5), • Monday - Friday, 7am-4pm US Central Time (GMT-5) Full-time position (40 hours per week). Part-time may be available for outstanding candidates. • Competitive salary, • 2 weeks of PTO, • Direct bank transfer, • Bi-weekly payments, • Technology and internet stipend This position is offered as an independent contractor role. The contractor is not considered an employee of the company, and as such is not entitled to any benefits, including pension, retirement, transportation, profit sharing, paid time off, or other benefits specific to company employees. Criminal check, employment verification, education verification and identity document validation is performed before hiring. Interested? Please include your English resume and a customized cover letter when applying. The cover letter should highlight your relevant experience, demonstrate how your skills align with the job requirements, and express your interest in the role and the company. 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gravity9 is seeking a Technical Lead / Solution Architect to lead the design and build of a secure metadata catalogue platform for a UK public sector client. The platform will serve as a centralised index for discovering, governing, and controlling access to data distributed across multiple independent domains — enabling authorised parties to locate and retrieve data without the catalogue itself holding or having visibility of the underlying data. This is a greenfield build requiring strong architectural judgment, hands-on delivery capability, and the ability to work within a multi-vendor environment where the catalogue integrates with separate data storage and encryption services provided by other technology partners. Duration 15 weeks Commitment Half-time for the first 4 weeks (design phase); full-time for the remaining 11 weeks (build and integration) Working model Mostly remote with periodic onsite attendance Security clearance BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) required Residency UK resident required Technical Scope The contractor will be responsible for leading the design and delivery of the API layer and application logic. A dedicated database consulting engineer will handle MongoDB cluster configuration, schema design, indexing, and performance tuning — the contractor will collaborate closely with them but will own the application-layer delivery. Architecture & Design (Weeks 1–4, half-time) • Design the Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) model, including policy attributes (clearance level, nationality, group/role, context), enforcement points, and decision logic, • Design the RESTful API architecture, including endpoint structure, request/response contracts, and error handling patterns, • Map out query patterns, access flows, and integration touchpoints with external systems (data storage and encryption services provided by partner organisations), • Collaborate with the database consulting engineer on schema design, search strategy, and encryption approach to ensure the API layer aligns with the underlying data model, • Contribute to Infrastructure as Code design for deployment (Terraform or similar) Build & Implementation (Weeks 5–15, full-time) • Build a RESTful API layer in Java implementing full catalogue functionality: – CRUD operations for metadata records – Advanced search capability leveraging Atlas Search – ABAC enforcement on all API operations, ensuring search results and data retrieval are filtered by the requestor’s access attributes – Secure storage and retrieval of encrypted key material (shard keys) via CS-FLE • Implement unit tests to validate functional correctness, • Build automated data load and stress testing harnesses for the combined API and cluster deployment, • Perform integration testing against external partner systems (or appropriate stand-ins) to validate end-to-end data creation and retrieval flows, • Produce API documentation and integration guides for consuming systems, • Support knowledge transfer and handover activities in the final weeks of the engagement Essential • Java development — strong hands-on capability building production RESTful APIs (Spring Boot or similar framework), • MongoDB — solid working experience with MongoDB, including querying, aggregation pipelines, and integrating MongoDB into Java application layers, • Atlas Search — practical experience designing and implementing search solutions using Atlas Search (or Lucene-based search within MongoDB), • Security & encryption — experience with Client-Side Field Level Encryption (CS-FLE) or equivalent application-layer encryption patterns; understanding of key management concepts, • Infrastructure as Code — experience with Terraform or equivalent for deploying and managing application infrastructure, • API design — ability to design clean, well-documented RESTful APIs suitable for integration by multiple consuming systems, • Testing — experience with load/stress testing tools and approaches for validating API performance under realistic conditions, • Technical leadership — proven ability to make architectural decisions, produce design documentation, and communicate technical trade-offs to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders Desirable • Experience designing and implementing Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) systems; familiarity with policy-as-code frameworks (e.g. Casbin, OPA, or XACML-based systems), • Experience with metadata standards such as DCAT, Dublin Core, or IES, • Experience working in UK public sector or defence environments, • Familiarity with multi-classification or multi-tenancy access models, • Experience with event-driven architectures and asynchronous processing patterns, • Understanding of consistency patterns in multi-service architectures (e.g. saga pattern, eventual consistency), • Knowledge of data mesh or federated data architecture concepts, • Experience integrating with third-party data storage APIs (e.g. S3-compatible interfaces) Working Context • The contractor will work as part of a small, focused delivery team operating within a multi-vendor programme, • The catalogue integrates with separate data shredding/storage and encryption services delivered by other organisations — the contractor will need to collaborate across these boundaries but will not be responsible for those components, • All work will be conducted via VPN access to the client’s cloud environment, • The client operates within a security-conscious environment; the contractor must be comfortable working within defined information handling and access constraints, • The role includes a knowledge transfer component in the final weeks of the engagement, including API documentation and integration guides for the client team Your application has been successfully submitted! _ We appreciate your interest in this position. 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Volga Partners, a U.S.-based company, specializes in Artificial Intelligence and machine learning, catering to top technology giants and multinational corporations. Beyond that, we offer a spectrum of services including IT, business process outsourcing, advanced professional services, and crowdsourcing in both established and emerging markets. Our client is seeking candidates interested in Freelance/Task-based work for an ongoing project. The hours will align with the IST time zone. PLEASE REVIEW THE MANDATORY REQUIREMENT BEFORE APPLYING: • Must be able to read and write in English., • Must be comfortable and understand this is a task-based role. Task-Based Project Scope This is a freelance, task-based role designed for those seeking supplemental income. It’s essential to understand the nature of freelance work—tasks will be assigned as they become available, and work may be irregular or intermittent. Notifications will be sent via WhatsApp, email, or Slack (after onboarding through the client’s portal). All tasks are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, making this role ideal for individuals who are comfortable with flexible, on-demand work. POSITION We are looking for a Language Data and Quality Reviewer with proficiency in English to join our team. This role is critical in researching and analyzing data for various entities, tools, and datasets that will be introduced through on-the-job training. The ideal candidate should have a background in technology, with strong logical and analytical skills to assess data and provide valuable insights. While prior experience in similar roles is beneficial, we encourage candidates with some experience in data analysis, quality assurance, or related fields to apply, especially those looking to grow their skills in a global, dynamic work environment. Key Responsibilities • Data Interpretation: Analyze datasets, translating raw data into actionable insights that can support business improvement strategies., • Data Manipulation: Handle data batches, apply labeling techniques, and manipulate data according to project requirements, ensuring high accuracy., • Quality Assurance: Oversee the quality of training data, identify issues or anomalies, and implement corrective measures to maintain data integrity., • Language Translations: Provide translations and contextual understanding where necessary to ensure data is aligned with language and cultural nuances., • Recommendations: Offer suggestions aimed at improving business processes and outcomes based on your data analysis. Desired Qualifications • Some experience in data labeling, manipulation, or quality assurance, particularly in technology or related fields., • A proactive attitude towards continuous improvement, staying updated with new advancements in AI technologies and data analysis techniques., • Logical and analytical skills to ensure data accuracy and support project goals. Required Skills • Proficient in English., • Excellent logical reasoning and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and derive meaningful insights., • Experience with data labeling and manipulation techniques, ensuring accuracy and reliability in data processing., • Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing data quality issues. Required Qualifications • Proficiency (reading, writing, and/or speaking) in English., • Strong computer skills, particularly in typing and writing., • Meticulous attention to detail., • Proactive attitude with a commitment to fostering positive experiences for others., • If you are certified as a Linguist, it is considered a plus! Interview Process • Submissions are reviewed by a recruiter., • Selected candidates will be invited to complete an Applicant Response Form and may be invited to a first and final interview. Additional Requirements • Must have own device (laptop/desktop)., • Currently hiring for Freelance/Task-based (ranging from 0 to 20 hours a week!)., • Candidate must be available in IST (preferred 8am IST onwards)., • Must have access to good Wi-Fi connection during working hours., • This role is a 1099 independent contractor position., • Please note that this classification may vary based on your location and local regulations., • For most candidates outside of the US, a W-8 BEN form is provided. Onboarding & Compliance Requirements • All global contractors will be onboarded through our platform, Deel.com, to ensure alignment with international compliance standards., • Successful completion of onboarding is required to begin work, which includes submitting the necessary documentation within the specified timeline., • Candidates should be prepared to provide accurate and compliant documents according to the requirements of their region. Compensation • USD $13.00 to $14.00 per hour This is an exciting opportunity for a remote freelance position! Please kindly note that hours are dependent on the volume of tasks given by the client. Perfect for a supplemental income opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application! Mandatory Requirements • Must have reliable high-speed internet and a functioning device (laptop, desktop, etc.) to ensure seamless communication and productivity., • Urgency: Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that all candidates have these resources in place from day one to avoid any delays in onboarding or task completion.

Join blp – The #1 Solution for ERP Automation Our AI-driven ERP automation is transforming finance, procurement, logistics, sales, and more. As one of Switzerland's fastest-growing SaaS scale-ups and an official ETH and HSG spin-off, we are proudly self-financed and fully employee-owned. Our success stems from deep expertise in technology and business processes, delivering a superior product with an outstanding product-to-market fit, proven by our growing customer base, including Fortune 500 companies. Our rapid growth and career opportunities have been recognised with the LinkedIn Top Startup Award, and we’re just getting started. Our HQ? Zürich’s iconic Bahnhofstrasse, a fitting home for a company redefining how businesses operate. Ready to build the future? Join blp today. About Backend at BLP Digital We are a rapidly growing ETH and HSG spin-off, and our AI-enabled product revolutionises ERP automation. Our team is heavily focused on engineering, which we believe is crucial for maintaining our competitive edge. By leveraging state-of-the-art ML models, paired with deep, multi-generational ERP foundations, we drive real operational transformation for our growing global customer base. Our Engineering team tripled over the past year. Becoming part of a startup during explosive growth presents exciting opportunities for those who eager to excel. Do you want to apply your skills within a collaborative team, working on complex challenges using the latest technology? Job Summary As Senior Backend Developer, you will work on our advanced web services. You are an independent and solution-oriented developer, who enjoys working on deployed client solutions under sometimes tight deadlines. You are an expert in Go, relational databases, and like to do unit testing. You assume ownership and thrive working in a motivated team. Job Summary As Senior Backend Developer, you will work on our advanced web services. You are an independent and solution-oriented developer, who enjoys working on deployed client solutions under sometimes tight deadlines. You are an expert in Go, relational databases, and like to do unit testing. You assume ownership and thrive working in a motivated team. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop clean and maintainable software solutions using Golang, leveraging industry best practices and design patterns, ensuring high code quality. Understanding and owning part of the code base end to end including the domain knowledge Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure the overall quality and consistency of the codebase. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications and deliverables. Collaborate with the team to define the system architecture and make informed decisions regarding the technology stack, frameworks, and libraries. Identify opportunities for system optimisation, scalability, and performance improvements. Proactively address technical challenges and propose innovative solutions. Requirements: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Track record in building product oriented web applications in fast-paced environments. Experience with databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL Solid competence in software engineering. Experience with deploying software on cloud infrastructure such as GCP, AWS, or Azure. Very good knowledge of Git, Docker, development workflow automation, and CI and CD. Benefits: At the forefront of innovation, revolutionise ERP process automation with us. Generate real impact and lasting value with your work. Assume responsibility, contribute to our success, and become part of something big. Collaborative team environment enabling high performers to thrive. The position requires the ability to work as an independent contractor.

The Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) is an independent organisation dedicated to exposing human rights violations and threats to democracy. We achieve this through open source research, digital investigations, capacity-building with local partners, and collaboration with media to amplify our impact. CIR was born out of a determination to expose those spreading harm – online and offline – around the world, particularly in areas of violent conflict, such as Ukraine, Sudan and Myanmar. Our projects are at the forefront of efforts to investigate and document human rights abuses, war crimes, harms targeting women and minorities, and influence operations. We work closely with multilateral and national justice accountability bodies. Contract Type: Contractor Contract length: 4-5 months Hours needed Full hours or part-time. Location: Remote. Languages: You must be able to speak and write English and have working proficiency in both Pashto and Urdu languages. Closing date: Tuesday 19th May 2026 at 23:55pm. About the project The OSINT Investigator utilises their open-source intelligence (OSINT) investigation skills to conduct research and analysis of open-source information in support of CIR’s Terrorism research project objectives. As an OSINT Investigator, you will use your expertise to acquire and analyse information from open sources, extracting the key pieces of information to write high-quality narrative reports and project products that are comprehensive, verified, accurate, and placed correctly within the context of Pakistani affairs. • You will work with and support the Investigations Lead and Senior Project Manager, ensuring that your analysis is focused effectively to meet project tasking and product priorities., • You will also provide assistance to the team to understand the cultural, political, and social dynamics of Pakistan., • Provide subject-matter expertise on Violent Extremist Organisation (VEO) ecosystems in Pakistan, guiding analytical direction and helping translate complex open-source intelligence (OSINT) and social media intelligence (SOCMINT) findings into clear, decision-relevant insights for stakeholders and donors., • Employ OSINT and SOCMINT tools, techniques and methodologies to conduct analysis of trends, and issues related to Violent Extremist Organisation (VEO) activity in Pakistan., • Conduct research and analysis as directed in support of project reporting objectives., • Mentor and support analysts by offering guidance on methodologies, reporting standards, and best practices in monitoring and propaganda analysis., • Track and analyse propaganda, messaging trends, and narrative shifts from VEOs in Pakistan, including across public platforms (TikTok, Facebook) and niche or encrypted platforms (Telegram, Rocket.Chat, Element), including semi-closed communities where accessible., • Conduct propaganda analysis (themes, narratives, key influencers, and dissemination networks) and track changes over time., • Identify emerging platforms, communication trends, and shifts in VEO platform usage to maintain collection relevance., • Assist with the development, writing, and review of analytical outputs, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timely delivery across products, while identifying new lines of inquiry and investigation., • Assist with translation of collected content (required languages: Pashto and Urdu; Dari would be beneficial)., • Proven ability to analyse Violent Extremist Organisation activity, including propaganda, narratives, and platform usage trends within the regional context in Pakistan., • Experience using open-source and social media intelligence tools and techniques to collect, analyse, and interpret complex data into actionable insights., • Ability to identify trends, assess messaging shifts, and produce high-quality, accurate, and timely analytical outputs that inform decision-making. To apply, please submit your CV and complete the application form questions. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, which can be conducted remotely unless specified otherwise. CIR encourages applicants from under-represented communities. CIR is an equal opportunities employer. If you require adjustments or additional support to complete this process, please let us know in your application.

At Huzzle, we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include high-growth startups, consultancies, and technology-driven businesses across sectors such as Sustainability, Energy, Engineering, SaaS, and ClimateTech. Unlike traditional outsourcing agencies, we place you directly with a client where you become a valued part of their internal team. Role Type: Full-time Engagement: Independent Contractor We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Sales Development Representative (SDR) with experience in energy consultancy, sustainability, decarbonisation, or engineering consultancy industries. This role is ideal for someone who understands consultative B2B sales and is comfortable engaging decision-makers across commercial and technical environments. You’ll be responsible for outbound prospecting, lead generation, and booking high-quality meetings for the senior sales team. The ideal candidate is highly organised, confident in communication, and experienced in building pipelines within consultancy-led or sustainability-focused businesses. • Conduct outbound prospecting through email, LinkedIn, phone calls, and other sales channels, • Identify and engage decision-makers across target industries and accounts, • Generate qualified meetings and sales opportunities for the commercial team, • Build and manage prospect lists using CRM and sales engagement tools, • Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline updates, and activity tracking, • Research target companies and tailor outreach messaging to industry-specific pain points, • Collaborate with sales and leadership teams to refine outreach strategy and positioning, • Support pipeline growth through consistent outbound activity and follow-up, • Stay informed on trends within energy, sustainability, engineering, and decarbonisation sectors, • Previous experience as an SDR, BDR, or outbound sales representative in a B2B environment, • Experience working within one or more of the following industries:, • Energy consultancy, • Sustainability, • Decarbonisation, • Engineering consultancy, • Strong understanding of consultative sales and lead generation processes, • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, • Comfortable speaking with senior stakeholders and technical decision-makers, • Experience using CRM systems such as HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar platforms, • Highly organised with strong time management and follow-up skills, • Self-motivated, proactive, and target-driven mindset, • Must be based in the UK, • Reliable hardware, stable internet connection, and professional remote working setup, • Experience selling consultancy, technical, or sustainability-focused services, • Familiarity with outbound sales tools such as Apollo, Sales Navigator, Outreach, or Lemlist, • Experience working with UK-based clients or commercial teams, • Understanding of ESG, carbon reduction, or energy efficiency solutions 💰 Competitive salary with performance-based commission structure 🌍 Fully remote UK-based role 🚀 Opportunity to work within a fast-growing sustainability and energy-focused sector 🤝 Collaborative and supportive team culture 🎯 High-impact role contributing directly to business growth 🧠 Exposure to innovative sustainability and decarbonisation projects

Title: Senior Product UI/UX Designer (World-Class A-Player) — Remote (Contractor) Location: Remote - We do not work with timezones GMT+5 to GMT+7. Please do not apply if you live in those timezones. Preference for USA, Australia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Romania Base fee: USD $2,500 / FIXED PROJECT (Contractor — paid via Wise or bank direct deposit) Employment type: Contractor (fixed-price project) Company: Shae Group Website:_ Short-term elite contract — world-class design urgently required Who We Are Shae Group builds white-label, AI-enabled products across health, wellbeing, education, and human performance. We deliver measurable outcomes by combining human-centered design with precision AI. Our teams move fast, insist on quality, and obsess over retention, engagement and product-market fit. Who You Are You are a world-class product UI/UX designer who pairs creative vision with rigorous execution. You build and document Figma design systems with variables and tokens, deliver pixel-perfect cross-platform screens, and use gamification and advanced UI techniques (glassmorphism) to measurably increase engagement and retention. You communicate clearly via voice memos and screen recordings and coach design teams to execute at A+ level. Your attention to detail is exceptional and working independently on focused work is what you prefer. Responsibilities • Lead design strategy and audit the existing app; propose and implement improvements inspired by top health/consumer apps., • Build and refine a Figma design system using variables, tokens and components; document naming conventions for engineering hand-off., • Design multi-brand theming (white-label support) and export tokens for engineering integration., • Implement gamification mechanics and glassmorphic UI solutions while ensuring accessibility and cross-platform parity., • Mentor and coach the internal design team with daily feedback (voice memos/screenshares) and maintain comprehensive documentation. How to apply • Click Apply → complete prescreen questions (working logistics + availability) → submit portfolio link and one-page delivery plan + example token export (JSON), • Self-schedule an 16-minute prescreen AI one-way video interview, • Complete a 3rd-party personality profile, • If shortlisted, submit a 5–10 minute screenshare explaining a design system you built, • If successful, hiring manager interview within 24–48 hours — offers same day for top candidates Closing note We seek an A-player who raises the bar for product UX in health technology. Please do not apply if you are based in GMT+5 to GMT+7. We will move quickly for outstanding candidates. Must-have qualifications • Portfolio of world-class apps showing measurable engagement/ROI improvements across mobile, tablet and desktop., • Expert Figma skills — design systems, variables, tokens, components, and experience exporting tokens for engineering., • Proven experience designing gamification systems and advanced UI styles (glassmorphism) with accessibility in mind. Nice-to-have • Prior experience in health, behavioral health, clinical or medically inclined apps., • Experience building white-label themes and multi-brand design frameworks. Compensation & performance bonuses Base fee: USD $2,500 fixed short-term contract (project-based). Additional engagements negotiable on successful delivery. Payment & contractor terms Independent Contractor status only. Payment in USD via Wise or bank direct deposit. Fixed-price invoicing on agreed milestones.

Location: Remote - Europe Join a team of elite researchers, auditors, and core engineers focused on designing, implementing, and optimizing secure smart contract systems on the Cardano platform. We are seeking experienced Plutus Developers to translate complex on-chain protocol logic from precise specifications into secure, production-ready code on the mainnet, contributing to foundational work that moves the entire ecosystem forward. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of high-assurance smart contract development, including implementation, rigorous testing, and performance optimization. This role involves deep collaboration with internal research teams, external protocol teams, and product engineers to bring novel on-chain protocols to life. Responsibilities: • Implementation: Translate protocol specifications and formal models into secure Plutus implementations, writing high-assurance Aiken and/or Plutarch smart contract code., • Testing & Assurance: Design and execute advanced testing methodologies, including property-based testing, differential testing, and invariant-based testing., • Security Modeling: Engage in threat modeling and adversarial analysis alongside auditors and researchers., • Optimization: Conduct performance tuning to optimize for script size, execution budget, and fee economics., • Ecosystem Contribution: Contribute to internal libraries, reusable frameworks (e.g., Plutus Tx, Aiken interop), CIP discussions, and public standards that enhance the Cardano ecosystem., • Collaboration: Work closely with product teams and partner engineering teams, and write clear technical documentation., • Functional Programming: Strong Haskell experience with a deep understanding of pure functional programming (FP), typed FP, and category theory fundamentals., • Domain Specific: Experience with Aiken / Plutarch or a demonstrated ability to learn these highly quickly., • UTxO Knowledge: Familiarity with UTxO-based accounting models., • Testing & Security: Experience reasoning about adversarial environments and familiarity with property-based testing (e.g., QuickCheck / Hedgehog)., • Work Style: Ability to work extremely asynchronously, self-directed, with a strong bias toward written communication first., • Timezone: Ideally located within the European timezone., • Compensation: Market-appropriate hourly rate based on skills and experience., • Commitment: Full-Time Commitment (40 hours per week)., • Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (30 days of holiday per year for UK employees, where applicable) and Sickness Pay., • Flexibility: Contract flexibility, open to discussing terms for both a standard employee and an independent contractor., • Impact: Opportunity to build foundational libraries and critical infrastructure that advances the entire Cardano ecosystem. Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search. Commitment to Equality and Accessibility: At MLabs, we are committed to offer equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and providing information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job-advert in an accessible format please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing human-resources@mlabs.city. MLabs Ltd collects and processes the personal information you provide such as your contact details, work history, resume, and other relevant data for recruitment purposes only. This information is managed securely in accordance with MLabs Ltd’s Privacy Policy and Information Security Policy, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Your data may be shared only with clients and trusted partners where necessary for recruitment purposes. You may request the deletion of your data or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting legal@mlabs.city.

At Huzzle, we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include fast-growing startups, digital agencies, SaaS businesses, FinTech platforms, and professional service firms. Unlike traditional outsourcing agencies, we place you directly with a client where you become a valued part of their in-house team. Role Type: Full-time Engagement: Independent Contractor We are hiring a UK-based Sales Development Representative (SDR) with proven experience in financial services sales, lead generation, and outbound prospecting. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated sales professional who understands the financial services landscape and can confidently engage decision-makers, qualify leads, and book high-quality meetings for the senior sales team. The ideal candidate is commercially driven, experienced in outbound sales, and comfortable speaking with business owners, financial decision-makers, and high-value prospects. • Conduct outbound prospecting via phone, email, LinkedIn, and other sales channels., • Identify and engage qualified prospects within the financial services sector., • Generate and qualify new business opportunities for the sales team., • Book high-quality discovery meetings and demos with decision-makers., • Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline using CRM systems., • Research target accounts and personalize outreach campaigns., • Follow up consistently with leads and nurture prospect relationships., • Collaborate with internal sales and marketing teams to improve outreach performance., • Meet and exceed weekly and monthly KPI targets., • 1+ years of experience as a Sales Development Representative, Business Development Representative, or outbound sales professional., • Strong background in financial services sales, including sectors such as insurance, lending, mortgages, wealth management, fintech, or banking., • Must be currently based in the UK., • Proven track record in cold calling, lead generation, and appointment setting., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Confident speaking with senior stakeholders and decision-makers., • Experience using CRM platforms such as HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar tools., • Highly organized, target-driven, and self-motivated., • Ability to work independently in a remote environment. 💰 Competitive salary + performance-based commission structure. 🌎 Fully remote role with flexible working environment. 🚀 Opportunity to work with a fast-growing financial services company. 📈 Clear career progression into senior sales or account executive roles. 🎯 High-impact role with direct influence on company growth. 🤝 Collaborative and supportive team culture. 🏆 Ongoing sales training and professional development opportunities.