Xpertise Recruitment Ltd

Hiring: Data Architect - Leadership Cloud Data Strategy Hybrid: 3 Days/Week in London Up to £100,000 + 10% Bonus + Pension (up to 9%) A leading organisation in the music licensing and rights management space is seeking a Data Architect to lead the design and evolution of its enterprise data systems. With a vast and complex dataset spanning over 17 million sound recordings, this is a high-impact role at the intersection of data architecture, analytics, and digital transformation. This is a hands-on leadership role, managing a team of 5-6 Data Engineers , and collaborating across architecture, technology, and business functions to deliver scalable, modern data solutions. What You'll Do Lead the technical design and delivery of the organisation's analytic data platform Define and own data architecture principles, modelling standards, and governance practices Collaborate with architects, product owners, and external partners to shape scalable data solutions Manage and mentor a high-performing team of Data Engineers Support integration initiatives across cloud and legacy systems Represent data architecture in governance forums and strategic planning ? What You'll Bring Proven experience designing and architecting complex, high-volume data systems Strong hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS preferred), Snowflake, DBT, and data modelling tools Experience with data integration, ETL, and API-based data exchange Familiarity with Data Vault, dimensional modelling, and master data management Excellent communication skills and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions Prior experience managing data engineering teams Background in music industry data or metadata (a plus) Compensation & Benefits Salary: Up to £100,000 Bonus: 10% annual performance bonus Pension: Up to 9% employer contribution Hybrid working: 3 days/week in London office, 2 days remote Flexible hours and collaborative culture This is a rare opportunity to shape the data architecture of a mission-driven organisation with global reach. If you're passionate about data, leadership, and building systems that scale-this is your next move.

Software Engineering Team Lead (C#.net)/ SaaS / Onsite in Central Manchester / Up to £85,000 Xpertise are currently searching for a hands-on Software Engineering Team Lead to join a product team on-site in Manchester, leading the delivery of a modern SaaS platform using C#, .NET, Azure, and React. This is perfect for candidates looking to help shape technical direction, deliver real business value, and mentor others in a collaborative, people-first environment. Responsibilities: - Own delivery - Lead a cross-functional team to build and maintain business-critical solutions. - Act as a coach and mentor for your development team, closely supporting their growth - Work closely with senior stakeholders across tech and product - Drive engineering best practices (TDD, pairing, peer reviews, and continuous improvement). - Work closely with Product Owners, BAs, and QAs to ensure smooth delivery. The ideal candiate: - A background in leading development teams in a hands-on capacity. - Strong experience with C#/.NET, different Azure services, and ideally React. - Experience managing engineers and helping them achieve personal goals. - Strong communicator able to work across multiple disciplines. - A passion for quality code and modern development practices. What's On Offer - Up to £85,000 per annum - Realistic career progression with real life case studies - Join a highly collaborative environment with the chance to make real impact - Work with a modern tech stack in a forward thinking engineering environment This role is based onsite in Manchester, not for everyone, but ideal for those who enjoy whiteboarding, collaboration, camaradarie, high energy, and hands-on leadership. For more information please apply now Thanks Aaron Xperitse Recruitment Xpertise are acting as an agency on behalf of our customer

Full Stack Developer - Durham - £35,000 - £50,000 About the Company This award-winning, fast-growing organisation is on a mission to make essential services simpler, smarter, and more sustainable for businesses across the UK. Its focus is on helping customers save time, money, and energy so they can concentrate on achieving their goals. What really sets the company apart is its culture. Alongside the usual perks like breakout spaces and coffee on tap, employees are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, embrace innovation, and enjoy an environment where great work - and great careers - can thrive. The Role The business is seeking a Full Stack Developer to join its technology team. Reporting to a Lead Developer, the successful candidate will play a key role in building a new generation of platforms during an exciting period of transformation. The role will suit someone who is passionate about software development using SOLID principles and cloud-native patterns, and who enjoys collaborating with both technical and non-technical colleagues. Key Responsibilities Develop software products across the full technology stack Contribute within an Agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams Deploy into a microservices architecture Deliver cloud-native integration using Microsoft Azure Key Requirements Strong background in C# Experience with .Net Framework and .Net 8 Knowledge of Blazor, MS SQL, and Entity Framework Familiarity with Azure DevOps, including CI/CD pipeline management Strong communication and collaboration skills Package Competitive salary: £35,000 - £50,000 Based in Durham (near Newcastle) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with additional leave available for long service Pension scheme and life assurance Ongoing professional development and training opportunities Access to modern office spaces with breakout areas and collaborative working zones A supportive, innovative, and people-first culture where career growth is encouraged Apply Now If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply today by submitting your CV

Lead Engineer - Cloud & Application Platforms Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working) Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: £90K DOE A global leader in customer data and insights is looking for a Lead Engineer to help shape the future of cloud-native platforms and applications used by some of the world's most recognisable retail and consumer brands. This is a senior, hands-on engineering role with a focus on modern cloud architectures and scalable applications. You'll lead the design and delivery of robust systems built primarily on the Microsoft technology stack and modern JavaScript frameworks, while mentoring engineers and shaping technical strategy across teams. Key responsibilities As Lead Engineer, you will: Own the technical design and delivery of cloud-based applications and services Lead development efforts using .NET and modern JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular Guide architectural decisions across scalable, high-performance systems Implement and champion cloud-native practices within Azure, AWS, or GCP ecosystems Collaborate with engineering managers, architects, and product leads to align on priorities and technical roadmaps Mentor engineers and foster a strong culture of knowledge sharing, quality, and technical excellence Support platform reengineering to improve performance, resilience, and maintainability Identify and resolve technical dependencies across cross-functional teams What they're looking for We are seeking someone with: Deep experience in .NET (C#) development for enterprise-grade applications Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks, especially React or Angular Strong background in designing and delivering solutions on public cloud platforms (Azure preferred, AWS or GCP also considered) Experience working with microservices, APIs, and integration patterns at scale Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and DevOps principles Proven ability to work in Agile environments and deliver results iteratively Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving Bonus skills Experience in any of the following is a plus: Python, Scala, or data processing frameworks Event-driven or distributed system architectures Big data tools (e.g., Hadoop, HDFS, Airflow) Linux and containerisation Why join? This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of large-scale, cloud-first transformation efforts. You'll help shape platforms that power global businesses, work with talented engineers across regions, and gain exposure to a wide range of technologies in a supportive, learning-focused environment. If this sounds like the role for you waste no time and apply now! Lead Engineer - Cloud & Application Platforms Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working) Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: £90K DOE

Programme Manager (Head of Projects / IT Delivery) Location: (1-2 days/week in Derbyshire) Salary: Competitive Type: Permanent Are you ready to shape the future of IT delivery across a dynamic and growing organisation? We're seeking a seasoned Programme Manager/Head of Projects to lead a diverse portfolio of strategic projects. With this being a pivotal leadership position, responsible for driving transformation across the IT landscape. You'll oversee a broad portfolio of initiatives that span infrastructure, business systems, data, digital and business change You'll lead a high-performing team of around 15 professionals, including: 4 direct reports Project Managers (contract and permanent) IT Business Partners Project Coordinators Your remit will include: Strategic oversight of project delivery across multiple workstreams Championing best practices in governance, planning, and stakeholder engagement Shaping delivery frameworks to ensure scalability and agility Acting as a key liaison between IT and business functions We're looking for someone who: Has experience leading PMO or IT delivery functions Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment Can balance strategic thinking with hands on leadership Communicates effectively across technical and non-technical audiences If you're a confident and compassionate leader with a proven track record in managing complex IT portfolios, please get in touch for a confidential conversation or send your CV over to celine patel

IT Service Desk Analyst - Surrey (Hybrid, Permanent) Salary: £34,000-£43,000 Immediate Start We are seeking a skilled and customer-focused IT Service Desk Analyst to join our busy IT team in Surrey. This permanent role offers a hybrid working model and the opportunity to support IT services across a dynamic environment, delivering excellent technical support and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities: Provide first-class IT support to end users, including incident management, request fulfilment, and troubleshooting hardware/software issues. Deliver support for Windows 11, Microsoft Office/Office 365, Active Directory, SCCM patching, and account administration. Log, categorise, prioritise, and resolve incidents in line with ITIL best practices and Service Level Agreements. Collaborate with colleagues, third parties, and other teams to resolve issues efficiently. Participate in Change Management, Problem Management, and project work as required. Maintain accurate documentation, asset management, and regulatory compliance (SOX). Support office moves, technical upgrades, and the development of productivity tools such as Microsoft Power Apps. Contribute to continuous improvement of IT processes and service delivery. Requirements: 5+ years' Service Desk or IT support experience in a busy environment. Strong knowledge of ITIL processes and practical application. Proven expertise in Windows 11 support, Office 365, SCCM, and PC hardware/software troubleshooting. Experience with Active Directory, remote support tools, and maintaining technical documentation. Excellent customer service, communication, and collaboration skills. Ability to work flexible hours, including a weekly rotated shift pattern, occasional Saturdays, and on-call Sundays. Experience in Financial Services is highly desirable. Benefits: Competitive salary (£34k-£43k) Permanent, immediate start Hybrid working model Opportunities for career development and skills enhancement

Cloud Platform lead County Durham £70,000 - 80,000 per annum + Benefits The Role A rapidly growing, tech-led utilities business is on the lookout for a Cloud Platform Lead (Azure) to help shape its cloud infrastructure and lead a high-performing platform team. This is your chance to join a forward-thinking organisation that's redefining how technology supports essential services. You'll be joining a company that invests heavily in cloud innovation, automation, and DevSecOps best practices - and where your ideas will genuinely influence the tech strategy. We're looking for a strategic, collaborative engineering leader who can take ownership of the platform function and drive secure, scalable solutions across a growing Azure estate. You'll manage a small, skilled team and work closely with senior tech and business stakeholders to shape and implement the wider technology roadmap. Key Responsibilities Leading and mentoring a dedicated platform engineering team Setting the platform/cloud strategy in collaboration with Architects Designing secure and scalable cloud-native infrastructure (primarily Azure) Promoting an automation-first culture across CI/CD and platform ops Taking ownership of DevSecOps practices and cyber security leadership Managing suppliers and platform-related budgets Evaluating and introducing new tooling and technologies Contributing to critical releases and deployments (some out-of-hours work may be required) Key Skills & Experience Proven experience leading teams and working cross-functionally with business & tech stakeholders Experience in DevOps / Cloud-native infrastructure engineering (Azure-focused) 3Experience in Cloud Security / DevSecOps, including tooling leadership Hands-on background with: Azure DevOps, Azure CAF, Well-Architected Frameworks Kubernetes (AKS), cloud networking, compute & storage Terraform, Bicep, YAML for Infrastructure as Code C#/.NET (Framework, Core, .NET 8) PowerShell, Python or Bash scripting Identity and Access Management, B2C or federated authentication Please get in touch for further information on this opportunity.

Infrastructure Test Engineer (Automation) Xpertise Recruitment have partnered with an award-winning business in Central Manchester to help on board an infrastructure Test engineer. The business is a Cyber security consultancy who complete all their work in house (or remotely) at their stunning Salford Quays offices for their clients, who range from central government organisations to industry leading engineering firms. As a result of recent clients wins and new greenfield projects undertaken, they are looking to expand their permanent team with an infrastructure test engineer. Our client are looking for a Platform Infrastructure / Automation tester to join the team during a time of growth. Somebody passionate about DevSecOps practices with cloud native infrastructure. The role requires active participation within the Platform team to provide assurance for the best practice, security, and compliance of deployed solutions through automated testing. The ideal candidate will not only be passionate about testing, but also its impact on the delivery pipeline, and possess an interest in testing new technologies, such as cloud systems. Additionally, an understanding of continuous deployments and experience of using automated testing tools within pipelines would be advantageous. Key responsibilities include: Building new, and updating existing test scripts within our defined testing framework Working on ways to automate the testing of deployments and releases Identifying and escalating any discovered risks to Team Manager / Test Lead Participating in the design process within Platform team to assist with best practices Researching and implementing automated security tools within the CI/CD pipelines Ensuring security best practice at all stages of the delivery lifecycle Contributing to the Infrastructure test strategy Participating in the continued development of automation test frameworks for cloud Infrastructure Participating in Kanban/SCRUM processes and policies by actively participating in stand-ups, retrospectives and other team meetings. In return you will receive: Competitive basic salary up to £45,000 Company bonus scheme (up to 20%) Flexible hours and hybrid working (2-3 days from home, core hours 10am - 3pm) Access to health insurance Generous pension contribution Self-development budget (learn new skills and complete certifications) For more information apply now or contact the job poster directly!