McGregor Boyall

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McGregor Boyall
08/12/2025
Full time
Infrastructure Engineer, VMware , Nutanix, Veeam, Azure, ITIL, Networking A leading provider of entertainment services is seeking a solid Infrastructure Engineer with good skills around VMware and Azure within an ITIL framework. The role: Working with colleagues in the Technology department and our managed service suppliers to deliver high-quality, secure, and resilient computing platforms. Delivering day-to-day support, configuration, and implementation of our hybrid cloud platform services. Contributing to the design of our computing platforms, ensuring operational aspects are fully considered, and advising Technology colleagues on application hosting decisions. Skills required: Experience working in a high-pressure service delivery environment, where the platforms are fundamental to delivering the highest quality of service. Strong interpersonal skills to deliver successfully across a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including end-users, technical teams, suppliers, and senior management. Experience working within IT service management processes, with a good understanding of ITIL. Strong technical knowledge and proven experience managing VMWare, Nutanix, Veeam, and Exagrid systems. Proven work experience and knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, certified at the Associate level and working towards the Expert level. Strong track record of working with both in-house and managing third parties to deliver services to colleagues and customers. Experience in deploying appropriate tools into systems to support security, monitor performance, reduce vulnerabilities, and improve service delivery. Excellent planning, organisational and delivery skills, and comfortable with periods of pressure. Able to take personal responsibility, use initiative, multitask, and meet deadlines. A self-starter. Technically inquisitive and curious, always looking for service improvement opportunities. Some experience and technical knowledge of Cisco, Splunk, SolarWinds, and Adobe product suite is desirable. Vendor certifications are preferable for relevant technology products. 3 days required onsite. Infrastructure Engineer, VMware , Nutanix, Veeam, Azure, ITIL, Networking McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
McGregor Boyall
06/10/2025
Full time
Overview: A forward-thinking organization is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a portfolio of strategic business, technology, and data initiatives most notably, a flagship program to establish the foundational architecture for an enterprise data lake. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic yet delivery-focused professional with experience operating across both structured and agile environments. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional projects spanning data architecture, analytics platforms, and digital transformation. Drive the design and implementation of an enterprise-grade data lake, including aligning stakeholders, coordinating external vendors, and overseeing technical delivery. Work closely with data engineers, architects, and business analysts to define and deliver scalable data and technology solutions. Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, dependencies, and risks across multiple workstreams. Promote and embed Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices while adapting project delivery methods to suit business needs. Facilitate key ceremonies and engagements including workshops, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and steering committee meetings. Ensure projects align with strategic goals, industry best practices, and relevant compliance or regulatory frameworks. Essential Skills & Experience Demonstrated success in delivering complex data and technology projects-ideally within regulated or data-driven sectors such as life sciences, healthcare, pharma or research. Deep understanding of modern data architecture, including data lakes, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), and data governance principles. Proven expertise in Agile, Scrum, and DevOps delivery frameworks, with a flexible and pragmatic approach. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Comfortable working across technical and non-technical teams, translating business requirements into actionable delivery plans. Proficiency with project and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar. Desirable Experience Familiarity with environments involving biomedical research, translational science, or complex scientific data. Understanding of modern data architectures such as data mesh or data lakehouse concepts. Professional certifications such as Agile Scrum Master, SAFe, PMP, or Prince2. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
McGregor Boyall
03/10/2025
Full time
3rd Line Support Engineer, MSP, Customer solutions, Microsoft, A leading provider of MSP solutions is seeking a solid and reliable 3rd line Engineer with a good background in Microsoft. The role: Be the main point of contact for escalations within the service desk Lead problem and major incident investigations Efficiently progress tickets within ConnectWise Manage - resolve Incident, Problem and 'non-standard' Request tickets as assigned. Consult with senior colleagues in the Professional Services team or Microsoft/third-party support as required. Keep detailed notes and time entries within tickets Act as a peer reviewer for change control submissions Represent Managed Services during service transition phases as projects move through hyper-care into operations Documentation and processes Follow existing and create new detailed procedures when required Review procedures created by other members of the team Ensure that the documentation is up to date when any changes are made to services Complete time and expense reporting requirements Act as the SME Consult the Service Desk Manager and/or Account Managers on new technology being proposed during client demos. Assist in resolving escalations/complaints. Deliver lunch and learns to other engineers within the business on troubleshooting methods and new functionality, ensuring knowledge sharing is preserved. Be the go-to engineer for junior staff - coach and support the engineers in resolving technical issues. Collaborate with the wider team members to drive service desk tickets through to resolution. Lead by example and promote an inclusive and respectful working environment. Demonstrate and maintain excellent written communication and outstanding customer service skills, both over the phone and in person. Skills required: BSc (or equivalent) in Computer Science / Information Technology, or a related field Experience in providing 3rd Line Technical Support Experience of working in a busy MSP service desk environment in a structured, ITIL-driven framework (including Incident, Change and Problem Management) Technical skills Experience of acting as the 'go-to' person during Major Incidents, including providing RCAs/ RFOs Experience in: Microsoft Cloud Stack: Azure, ASR, WVD, Endpoint Manger Azure Active Directory (Identity, MFA, Conditional Access) Supporting M365 environment Microsoft Active Directory, Exchange, AOVPN, Windows Server OS Intune, Endpoint management, MDM Scripting languages such as PowerShell Knowledge of File System Technologies Knowledge of domain services: DNS, DHCP, VPN etc. 3rd Line Support Engineer, MSP, Customer solutions, Microsoft, McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
McGregor Boyall
03/10/2025
Full time
AWS Cloud Engineer - Terraform - Ansible - Python - CI/CD Permanent, up to £85,000 + benefits/bonus Hybrid, 2 days office Leading financial services client is seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer to join their team in London. You will be supporting the AWS Public Cloud infrastructure and implementation of IaC using Terraform. The role will work closely with the SRE and Engineering teams to ensure that the Cloud environment has sufficient observability and is appropriately managed.Skills and experience required: Strong technical operational skills in supporting AWS Cloud Hosted environments, and at least 3 years in an Infrastructure support role Strong understanding of IaC technologies (Terraform, Ansible, GIT, Jenkins) Experience using SRE methodologies within a support team and an understanding of Service Level metrics associated with this Operational risk and control management processes, including security best practices Asset management and lifecycle (EOS/EOL) process management Planning and leading disaster recovery failovers of IT systems and services AWS, including an understanding of AWS services, security and networking. Knowledge of at least 1 programming language (ideally Python) Knowledge of CI/CD specifically relating to Cloud Hosted environments Experience working in a regulated financial services/banking If this is of interest and you have the required skills, please submit your CV over for immediate consideration. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
McGregor Boyall
02/10/2025
Full time
The Role A leading global financial institution is seeking a Python Developer (Contract) to join its Commodities Technology team. This group supports a fast-growing Commodities Index business that spans Oil, Gas, Power, Agriculture, and Metals, providing advanced analytics and tools for structuring and trading. You will play a key role in designing and delivering a new index back-testing platform , working closely with structurers and front office stakeholders. The position offers direct business interaction, exposure to real-world trading problems, and the opportunity to build robust, high-performance solutions in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities Develop and enhance Python-based models for: Historical index back-testing Daily pricing and index level generation Weighting and rebalancing logic Basket decomposition and attribution analytics Design and deploy scalable APIs (Flask / FastAPI) for internal and external tools. Partner with business users to gather requirements and iterate quickly on solutions. Implement testing frameworks, version control, and data validation processes. Integrate with market data, storage systems, and reporting platforms. Required Skills 5+ years' Python development experience, ideally within trading, risk, or financial services. Strong background with Pandas, NumPy, and data science libraries . Hands-on experience with Flask or FastAPI for API development. Proficiency in time-series data manipulation and back-testing methods. Experience working with large datasets and real-time data pipelines . Strong performance optimisation and debugging skills. Confident communicator with the ability to liaise directly with business stakeholders. Desirable Skills Experience in commodities indices, structured products, or index engineering . Knowledge of market data feeds (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, etc). Familiarity with containerisation (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP). Database experience (SQL/NoSQL) and use of modern data formats (Parquet, HDF5). Contract: Initial term with possible extension Day Rate: Competitive, depending on experience McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
McGregor Boyall Glasgow, Lanarkshire
01/10/2025
Full time
AI Architect / Developer - Contract - Glasgow (3 days onsite) £55-67.45 per hour PAYE (in and around £500 per day) We are looking for an experienced AI Architect / Developer to join an Investment Bank on a long-term contract in Glasgow. You'll be designing, developing, and implementing scalable AI-driven platforms that power business-critical applications in financial services. Working within the Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) division, you'll collaborate with architects, data scientists, and development teams to embed AI/ML models into enterprise systems. You'll help drive adoption of AI best practices, shape the bank's AI architecture strategy, and contribute to communities of practice that foster innovation across the organisation. What you'll be doing: Designing and delivering scalable AI-driven architecture platforms. Embedding AI/ML models into production systems (e.g. recommendation engines). Driving adoption of AI best practices across development teams. Leading and participating in architecture communities of practice. Staying ahead of technology trends such as cloud, AI, distributed systems, and data security. What we're looking for: 5+ years' experience in JavaScript, Java, TypeScript, or Python. Strong background in architecting and building complex systems. Knowledge of financial services applications (risk, transaction processing, data security). Strong communication skills to present complex ideas to stakeholders. Experience working with data scientists to productionise models. Familiarity with AI frameworks such as NLP, knowledge graphs, or recommendation systems. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
McGregor Boyall
01/10/2025
Full time
Data Engineer Location: London - Hybrid Working Employment Type: Permanent Salary: £40k-£50k Data Engineer About the Role We're seeking a Data Engineer to collaborate with business stakeholders in designing, building, and maintaining innovative data solutions. You'll play a key role in developing their cloud-based analytics platform on Azure whilst facilitating seamless integration with various systems, including AWS environments. Your expertise will be crucial in creating robust data pipelines that transform raw information into actionable insights for business intelligence, advanced analytics, and strategic modelling. Data Engineer - The Team & Environment Join during an exciting period of digital transformation as we harness data and analytics to drive informed decision-making across the organisation. The Data, Analytics and Insight division is pioneering a customer-centric approach to data utilisation, ensuring we continuously evolve and deliver exceptional value. Their diverse team encompasses: Business Intelligence - crafting intuitive data visualisations and dashboards that make complex information accessible Customer Research - leveraging empathy-driven research, surveys, and digital analytics to understand user needs and behaviours Data Management - establishing enterprise-wide data governance and quality standards to enable automated analysis and modelling Strategic Partnerships - ensuring effective data exchange and insight sharing with external service providers Data Governance - developing organisational data literacy, governance frameworks, and collaborative data strategies Advanced Analytics - delivering actionable insights through statistical analysis, predictive modelling, and data science techniques Data Engineer What's in it for You? Flexible Working Culture: Hybrid arrangements combining office presence (1-2 days per week minimum) with remote working flexibility Flexible hours and compressed working week options Part-time and job-sharing opportunities available Adaptable arrangements to suit your personal circumstances Competitive Package: Performance-related bonus scheme Recognition and rewards programme Exceptional pension contributions (we match up to 10% based on your contribution level) Comprehensive income protection insurance Extensive benefits portfolio Career Development: Substantial learning and development budget We value potential over perfect CV matches Supportive environment for skill development Data Engineer How to Apply We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and working preferences. The recruitment process is designed to accommodate various needs and circumstances. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
McGregor Boyall City, London
29/08/2025
Contractor
Dynatrace SME Rate: Up to £900 day Inside IR35 (via umbrella) Duration: Initial 6 month contract - Scope for extension Location: Hybrid (2 days/week on site). This position can be based out of London, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh Our renowned Banking Client is looking to bring on a Dynatrace SME to sit within their Data Resilience team. The successful candidate will act as a technical consultant to ensure observability efficiency and AIdriven insights across the business. Key skills/experience required: Experience designing and configuring advanced monitoring solutions using Dynatrace tools, including APM, anomaly detection, alerting, synthetic and log monitoring, RUM, DQL, and system integrations. Help maintain automatic end-to-end business flow visualizations in Dynatrace for key business processes. Proved experience contributing to defining roles and responsibilities for observability, recommending improvements with a strong focus on operational resilience and business continuity. Ability to work with cross functional teams to identify critical assets, enhance monitoring capabilities, and ensure observability standards are met. Leverage Davis AI for proactive monitoring-detecting anomalies, identifying root causes, and generating predictive insights. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.