Analyst Developer

Praetorian Connections Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Praetorian Connections Ltd is seeking an Analyst Developer to join our OSINT development team in London. You will build and maintain software platforms that support OSINT data collection, processing, analysis and visualisation.

You will work hands-on across backend and frontend, collaborating with senior developers to deliver business initiatives, implement data pipelines, dashboards and internal tools used by analysts and intelligence teams.

Qualifications

• Over two years of demonstrable experience in technical development roles, ideally in OSINT or related to online data and platforms.
• Strong technical literacy and understanding of the contemporary online, data, and AI landscapes.
• Good understanding of intelligence methodologies and outputs.
• Outstanding communication and relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Full Stack Developers to implement platform architecture and development standards.
• Act as the first point of contact to the IT Service Desk to address reported issues.
• Develop backend services and data processing pipelines for OSINT data acquisition and analysis.
• Build frontend dashboards to present complex datasets to analysts and enable interaction with data.
• Implement and maintain database structures and storage solutions.
• Integrate internal and external data sources and APIs into platforms.
• Support the deployment and maintenance of applications within cloud environments.
• Contribute to testing, debugging and optimisation of internal systems.

Skills

OSINT

Full Stack Dev

Data Pipelines

Cloud Platforms

Tools

REST APIs

React

Node.js

Job description

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, hybrid working with three days per week in our London office

About Us

Praetorian Connections Ltd (PCL) is a leading provider of language-enabled Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), supporting geopolitical, security, and risk-focused decision making. We deliver high-quality OSINT reports and intelligence analysis across countries, regions, and thematic areas. With a team of around 150 talented professionals, we have grown year-on-year to become a trusted partner for clients seeking clarity and confidence in a complex global landscape.

As we continue to expand, we’re now seeking an Analyst Developer to join our growing development team. This is a superb opportunity to be at the forefront of OSINT development, and to shape and lead the development of new capabilities.

The Role

The Analyst Developer is responsible for building and maintaining software platforms that support OSINT data collection, processing, analysis and visualisation.

The role involves working with senior developers to support and deliver business initiatives, gain practical experience with modern development practices, and contribute to continuous improvement.

The role requires hands‑on development across both backend and frontend components, contributing to the creation of internal tools and platforms used by analysts and intelligence teams in the collection, processing and production of high impact intelligence reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Full Stack Developers, and the Lead Developer as required, to implement platform architecture and development standards.
• Act as the first point of contact to the IT Service Desk function to address reported software issues
• Develop backend services and data processing pipelines supporting OSINT data acquisition and analysis.
• Build frontend interfaces and dashboards to present complex datasets clearly to analysts, and enable interaction with, and manipulation of, data in line with requirements.
• Implement and maintain database structures and storage solutions.
• Integrate internal and external data sources and APIs into internal platforms.
• Support the development of web‑based analytical and visualisation platforms.
• Support the development of internal dataflows and automation pipelines for production efficiency.
• Support the Full Stack Developers in the delivery and maintenance of the OSINT Platform.
• Contribute to testing, debugging and optimisation of internal systems.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to maintaining high coding standards.
• Assist in the deployment and maintenance of applications within cloud infrastructure environments.

About You

You have a good mixed portfolio of technical literacy, and experience on differing projects; ideally combined with OSINT or general intelligence understanding. You are looking for an interesting and challenging role, where your creativity, passion for technical development, and depth of experience will allow you to be part of the development of cutting edge capabilities.

You have an eye for detail, and for technical opportunities, and want to apply these to make a real difference in a business that provides critical intelligence insights. You are a proactive and highly motivated individual who wants to be part of a high performing team and develop their skillset in superbly interesting role.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Over two years of demonstrable experience in technical development roles, ideally in OSINT or related to online data and platforms.
• Good technical literacy and focussed understanding of the contemporary online, data, and AI landscapes.
• Good understanding of intelligence methodologies and outputs.
• Outstanding communication and relationship building skills.
• A passion for innovation and building new technical exploits and workflows.

Why Join Us?

At Praetorian, you’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation where integrity, curiosity, and professionalism drive everything we do. You’ll be part of a team that values innovative and agile thinking.

We offer a supportive working environment, competitive remuneration, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the global intelligence landscape.