Ventula Consulting

Architect Location: Shepherd's Bush (4 days onsite - non-negotiable) Salary: £110,000 + £4,800 car allowance + benefits Leading UK retailer and hospitality client now undergoing a significant business and technology transformation. This is a pivotal hire within a newly evolving architecture function, offering the opportunity to shape enterprise-wide strategy during a large-scale cloud and operating model transformation. As Enterprise Architect, you'll operate as a senior individual contributor, working across domains with tech leads and engaging closely with C-suite stakeholders. This is a highly visible, commercially focused role-not hands-on engineering but defining how technology enables the business to grow and compete. Key Responsibilities Define and drive enterprise architecture strategy across a complex, multi-site retail environment Partner with CIO, COO, and senior stakeholders to align technology with business goals Work cross-functionally with domain tech leads to deliver scalable, future-proof solutions Shape supplier strategy and technology investment decisions Support large-scale cloud transformation initiatives (Microsoft ecosystem) Ensure architecture supports customer experience, operational efficiency, and revenue growth What We're Looking For Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect or Head of Architecture in a retail, hospitality, or multi-site environment Strong commercial acumen-able to understand and articulate business models, cost drivers, and customer behaviour Experience delivering or supporting large-scale cloud migration programmes (ideally Microsoft stack) Ability to operate cross-domain and influence at C-suite level Strong understanding of omnichannel retail and customer engagement strategies Self-starter mentality-comfortable in a fast-moving, evolving environment with minimal red tape If you're a commercially minded Enterprise Architect looking to make a tangible impact in a dynamic environment, this is a rare opportunity to step into a genuinely strategic role.

Data Specialist - Geospatial - Reading (once a month onsite) - Up to £45,000 Data Specialist with strong geospatial expertise to join a market-leading environmental data and insights organisation. In this role, you'll bring extensive experience in ETL processes, with the ability to enhance and optimise on-premises workflows while driving automation and efficiency. As a key member of the Data Management & Operations team, you'll provide expert technical support and ensure the smooth resolution of BAU issues, including those related to PointX. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with SQL, Power BI, and private cloud environments, along with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex data challenges. You'll also have around 5 years' experience designing and managing ETL/ELT processes, with a strong track record of identifying efficiencies in existing data pipelines, ideally using technologies such as FME Form or Flow. Key Requirements: Geospatial data experience ETL processes SQL Python Private cloud-based data tooling FME form Location : Reading (Once a month) Salary : £45,000 plus benefits

Lead Software Engineer - Central London - Javascript/Swift API - £85,000 + Benefits Hybrid: 2-3 Days in office Lead Software Engineer, with strong Javascript and ideally Swift API skills is required by a market leading software firm to join its' high-performing software engineering team in Central London. This is a hands-on role combining coding with a focus on designing scalable, secure, and performant systems. Key Responsibilities: Lead architecture and design of complex software solutions. Mentor engineering teams and guide technical decision-making. Drive best practices across architecture, code quality, and delivery. Required Skills & Experience: Proven background as a Lead Software Engineer Strong experience with modern Javascript development, ES6 Strong Experience working with APIs Exposure to Swift Vapor or Swift API development nice to have but not essential Experience with Typescript or Angular Experience in small or mid-sized software companies. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Salary: £85,000pa Location: Central London, 2-3 days onsite This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team. If you're passionate about software engineering and enjoy working across the full software life cycle, we'd love to hear from you.

Long-established technology company within the insurance industry are seeking an experienced Platform Support Analyst to join their growing Support team. You will join a close knit technical platform support team, providing clients with high quality technical support. The right candidate will have previous platform support experience, proven experience using Linux, Python and Active Directory. A client facing role, so strong communication skills and a problem solving mindset mindset is key. The Role: Support customers with in-depth technical knowledge on all product applications. This will be through multiple channels, such as via phone, email, web and occasionally in-person Understand and diagnose data problems on the system, working with JSON data and Scripting languages Work with senior managers to develop and improve Support team processes and systems Assist in the identification of opportunities to adjust and automate processes The Requirements: Technical knowledge in Linux, Python and Active Directory Prior experience in a Platform Support role or similar Technical aptitude and a keen interest in new technologies Ability to work outside of office hours on a rota'd basis Full UK Right to Work, no sponsorship options available The Overview: Up to £35,000 depending on experience Fulltime permanent role Hybrid flexibility - 2 days in office required Central London office, close to major transport links If you're looking for an exciting new challenge and an opportunity join a market leading software company, we are keen to hear from you - please apply!

Automation Engineer - (Appium/Cypress) Leading Finance Software House - £40k + package An Automation Engineer with a passion for technology, is required by a leading finance software house. The Automation Engineer will be responsible for testing and working on a brand new web & mobile application that provides customers with valuable data and information. Some of the responsibilities will include: Writing Automated testing using Cypress & Selenium for Web Applications API automation testing using Java APPIUM for IOS RestAssured, Java, TypeScript, Jenkins - to deliver efficient and reliable automated tests The Automation Engineer must have: Proven experience as an Automation Engineer Appium (essential) Cypress (essential) or Protractor experience may be considered Java or Javascript knowledge Experience with API testing (rest assured or postman) desirable The position is paying up to £40k + package. This role is hybrid and is based in the City of London. Interviews are taking place with immediate effect.

C Programmer - (C/C#) Leading Finance Software House - £40k + package A C Programmer with a passion for technology, is required by a leading finance software house. The Programmer will be responsible for supporting the company's two leading databases. The role will involve both new development and support for the existing code. Some of the responsibilities will include: Responsible for developing software to meet customer requirements in line with agreed goals Produce software in line with team goals and alerting the Client Support Manager of any problems which arise Liaise with clients about requirements and propose solutions internally Participate in support service for the system The C Developer must have: Proven experience with C and C# Good knowledge of SQL Experience of Java in place of C# would also be considered The position is paying up to £40k + package. This role is hybrid and is based in the City of London. Interviews are taking place with immediate effect.

Azure Architect - £600 per day inside of IR35 (Fully remote) We are hiring an Azure solution architect. The company is headquartered in the USA but has an international presence with a large UK foot print. They deliver Hybrid cloud infrastructure services to their clients that allows for businesses to simplify complex challenges. They have a strong sense of company pride and hold themselves to a very high standard, they truly believe in delivering exceptional service. Due to this they are very committed to supporting their engineers in achieving the highest standard. You would be a part of a diverse, focused and highly talented team. To be successful in this role you will need previous client experience. You must be capable of planning projects and then presenting them to clients, as well as helping to explain azure technology to them. You must be able to optimise, architect/re-architect and platform with Azure. Your role will be to help clients to fully utilise cloud. Some key responsibilities: Engaging clients and helping them utilise cloud to meet the clients' needs. Be they business, technical or service goals Provide both public and private cloud design services. Product technical proposals as pre-sales level Be an SME in MS Azure Act as an architect for Azure Design client solutions in MS Azure Input into RFIs, ITTs, RFP's, RFQs etc. Requires Skills Significant experience in designing solutions based on Azure public cloud, including: IaaS (Networking, Storage, Compute), PaaS (App Service Environment, Azure SQL) Cloud Native (Functions, Containers/AKS) Azure Monitor, Azure Security Center Experience in designing solutions that incorporate many of the following technologies: Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Red-hat Linux Web Application Firewalls Microsoft SQL Server Hybrid cloud This contract is home based and offers a daily rate up to £600 per day (inside of IR35). Duration is initially 6 months.