Head Resourcing

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Head Resourcing Edinburgh, Midlothian
05/12/2025
Full time
Oracle Application Functional Specialist Edinburgh - office based Head Resourcing are pleased to be working with a global manufacturer who are headquartered in Scotland as they look to hire an Oracle Functional Specialist. Our client is a long-established, family-owned business with global operations producing a wide range of high-quality products. Our client is seeking an ERP Functional Application Specialist within Supply Chain to lead process analysis, solution design, configuration, and advanced support for their global ERP platform. In this highly collaborative role, you'll partner with IT and business teams to drive best-practice adoption, enhance system performance, and maximise ERP value. You'll bring deep functional expertise in Supply Chain and manufacturing, paired with the technical aptitude to design scalable, secure solutions. You'll also identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs, using data-driven insights to guide and validate enhancements. Required Skills and experience: Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite in a functional capacity Extensive experience in manufacturing and ERP with particular experience around Supply Chain Management Thorough understanding of manufacturing process inputs and outputs and the ability to translate business need into functional ERP requirements Ability to propose solutions to business problems based on functional requirements and collaborate with other technical colleagues to plan for implementations and upgrades to complex solutions Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Knowledge of Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, XML preferred Agile / Scrum methodologies preferred If this sounds of interest and you'd like a confidential chat to find out more, please apply today!
Head Resourcing Edinburgh, Midlothian
05/12/2025
Full time
Head Resourcing is working with an innovative sports technology company that has rapidly grown to become a success story in its sector. They are now entering an exciting new phase of expansion and are looking for a Data & Backend Engineer to join their team and help deliver operational excellence and platform enhancements. This role offers a unique blend of hands-on engineering and operational problem-solving. It's ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, building robust backend solutions, and creating tools that make a real impact for customers. The Role You'll split your time between supporting operational requests and delivering backend engineering projects that improve the experience for all clients. This includes automating processes, building reporting pipelines, and contributing to platform integrations. Key Responsibilities Operational Support (50%) Respond to ad-hoc support requests requiring database or system interventions Maintain and improve internal tooling (admin dashboards, scripts) Document processes, SQL scripts, and workflows Identify recurring tasks and automate them for efficiency Collaborate with support to triage requests and ensure safe operating procedures Complete one-off data migrations during client onboarding Engineering (50%) Build and optimise customer-facing reports and internal dashboards Implement backend workflows and CRM integrations aligned with the product roadmap Contribute to bug fixes, optimisations, and platform enhancements Own data-oriented build projects end-to-end About You 2-5 years' experience working on data solutions Strong SQL (T-SQL) and database administration skills Backend development experience in C#/.NET (or ability to learn quickly) Familiarity with Azure services (SQL Database, App Services, Storage) Understanding of operational risk and data governance Excellent communication skills and ability to work across teams Desirable experience Building integrations and APIs (REST, webhooks, OAuth) Previous startup or SaaS experience Experience in a support-adjacent role What's on Offer A truly competitive salary depending on experience - please ask for further details! Hybrid working: 2 days per week in central Edinburgh Holidays: 25 days + birthday off + Scottish bank holidays Share options and a monthly social budget Real autonomy and responsibility, with clear progression opportunities Be on the frontline of a fast-growing sports tech company If you're a pragmatic engineer with strong SQL skills and a passion for building tools that make a difference, please apply using the link below or send your CV directly to Callum Beveridge. Apply now via this advert or contact Head Resourcing for more details.
Head Resourcing Edinburgh, Midlothian
05/12/2025
Full time
Head Resourcing is working with a truly innovative organisation within the sports technology space , who are a Scottish Tech success story in their industry and are currently entering an exciting new phase of growth. They're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to play a key role in shaping and scaling a core product used by customers as they expand internationally. This position offers a great blend of hands-on engineering, technical ownership, and strategic input. Perfect for someone who enjoys building high-quality software while helping to evolve the technical foundations of a growing platform. The Role You'll take ownership of a major product area, working closely with the CTO and wider engineering team. The focus will be on both feature development and improving scalability, reliability, and overall platform performance. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of a key application Deliver new features end-to-end, from design through to production Contribute to architectural decisions and long-term technical planning Support DevOps and security initiatives to ensure robust and compliant infrastructure Mentor and guide other engineers through code reviews and collaboration Help define and improve release and deployment processes About You 5+ years' experience in C#/.NET development , ideally with experience using Blazor Experience with Azure infrastructure (App Services, SQL, networking, CI/CD) Strong understanding of agile software development practices Passionate about clean code, version control, and automation Practical problem-solver who can balance speed with quality Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset Desirable experience: Mobile development (Android/iOS) Monitoring and observability tools (e.g. Application Insights, DataDog) Exposure to security compliance or multi-region architecture What's on Offer Truly competitive salary depending on experience (please ask for more details) Hybrid working: 2 days per week in central Edinburgh Holidays: 25 days + birthday off + Scottish bank holidays Share options and a monthly social budget Real autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to shape future platform decisions Career progression opportunities as the company continues to scale If you're an experienced engineer looking for a technically challenging role within an ambitious and growing technology business, we'd love to hear from you. If you have any questions about the role or would like to find out more, send across your CV via this advert or reach out to Callum Beveridge at Head Resourcing directly
Head Resourcing Edinburgh, Midlothian
04/12/2025
Full time
Service Manager - IT Transformation Location: Glasgow (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive + Benefits Employment Type: Permanent Are you ready to take ownership of a critical IT Service Management function during a major transformation? We're partnering with a forward-thinking organisation in the FMCG space that is investing heavily in technology and data, and they're looking for their first dedicated Service Manager to shape and lead this journey. Why This Role? This is a rare opportunity to build a service management function from the ground up . You'll introduce ITIL-aligned processes, establish governance, and become the go-to person for incident and change management. If you thrive in dynamic environments and want to make a tangible impact, this role is for you. What You'll Be Doing Lead Service Management: Design and implement ITIL processes across Incident, Change, Configuration, and Problem Management. Incident & Major Event Ownership: Act as the escalation point for all incidents, including leading Gold Command calls when required. Change Governance: Chair the Change Advisory Board (CAB) and manage the full change lifecycle. Vendor Management: Own relationships with technology suppliers, ensuring SLAs are met and driving service improvements. Continuous Improvement: Push toward CMMI Level 3 maturity, embedding structured processes and performance metrics. What We're Looking For Proven experience in IT Service Management , ideally within a transformation or complex environment. Strong knowledge of ITIL frameworks and governance best practices. Ability to lead major incidents and coordinate multiple stakeholders under pressure. Experience managing vendors and service delivery partners. A proactive mindset with a passion for building processes and driving improvement. Ideally experience in FMCG industry or similar. What's In It For You? The chance to define and own a critical function during a high-profile transformation. A hybrid working model (3-4 days onsite in Glasgow). Competitive salary and benefits. Long-term career growth as the function evolves into a mature BAU operation. Interested? Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation. This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal role and make a lasting impact - feel free to reach out to Callum Beveridge () with any direct question.
Head Resourcing Glasgow, Lanarkshire
04/12/2025
Full time
Information Security Manager - Governance and Risk Glasgow - hybrid Up to £80,000 + benefits Head Resourcing are looking for an experienced Information Security Manager to join a successful family-owned Glasgow business. In this role you will lead the implementation, development, and execution of a large range of security related activities such as compliance with policies and standards, monitoring, risk and threat assessment, and business continuity and disaster recovery. This role will require a minimum of 2 days on site working in Glasgow and offers an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to progress. Required skills / Experience: Background in Information Security and the ability to lead a team of information security analysts In-depth knowledge of security policies and frameworks such as Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001/22301, and NIST Experience working with operations teams to ensure compliance Understanding of a variety of security tools, in particular Microsoft Purview or another data loss prevention platform Ability to research and evaluate emerging cyber security threats and how to manage them Experience having input into disaster recovery plans as well as the creation of contingency plans in the event of a security breach Knowledge of the latest security and technology developments Please note, your application will be automatically rejected if you don't live within commuting distance of Glasgow Head Resourcing would love to support your search! Join our community of over 38,000 followers by clicking on the Head Resourcing logo and keep updated on our latest IT, Digital and Business Change roles. Head Resourcing is committed to being an inclusive business where diversity is valued and celebrated and as such we welcome enquiries and applications from everyone. We will be happy to speak to you about any workplace adjustments you need in order to be at your best during the recruitment process. To ensure that your application is reviewed quickly by the right Consultant, please apply directly via the LinkedIn advert.
Head Resourcing Fochabers, Banffshire
04/12/2025
Full time
Platform Services Engineer Moray - office based Head Resourcing are pleased to be working with a global manufacturer who are headquartered in Scotland as they look to hire a Platform Services Engineer. Our client is a long-established, family-owned business with global operations producing a wide range of high-quality products. The Platform Services Engineer is a 3rd line position within our clients IT structure and is responsible for deploying, configuring, monitoring, and maintaining the infrastructure, hardware, and software in our client's global infrastructure estate. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and be willing to travel to our clients' other sites on an ad hoc basis. Required Skills: Extensive experience as an Infrastructure / Platform engineer - working up to 3rd line level Comfortable managing large-scale Windows Server and Active Directory environments, with strong Azure knowledge Skilled in Entra ID, and Intune experience for managing identity and access Strong networking understanding including LAN/WAN, VLANS, SD-WAN, and SWAN, plus operational experience with Cisco Meraki Understanding of virtualisation (VMware / Hyper-V) and backup and DR strategies Demonstrable capability to troubleshoot complex incidents, working under pressure, and working as part of a team and the wider IT department If this role is of interest, please apply or send your CV to for a confidential chat to find out more.
Head Resourcing Glasgow, Lanarkshire
04/12/2025
Full time
? Power BI Report Engineer (Azure / Databricks) Glasgow 3-4 days onsite Exclusive Opportunity with a Leading UK Consumer Brand Are you a Power BI specialist who loves clean, governed data and high-performance semantic models?Do you want to work with a business that's rebuilding its entire BI estate the right way-proper Lakehouse architecture, curated Gold tables, PBIP, Git, and end-to-end governance? If so, this is one of the most modern, forward-thinking Power BI engineering roles in Scotland. Our Glasgow-based client is transforming its reporting platform using Azure + Databricks , with Power BI sitting on top of a fully curated Gold Layer. They develop everything using PBIP + Git + Tabular Editor 3 , and semantic modelling is treated as a first-class engineering discipline. This is your chance to own the creation of high-quality datasets and dashboards used across Operations, Finance, Sales, Logistics and Customer Care-turning trusted Lakehouse data into insights the business relies on every day. ? Why This Role Exists To turn clean, curated Gold Lakehouse data into trusted, enterprise-grade Power BI insights.You'll own semantic modelling, dataset optimisation, governance and best-practice delivery across a modern BI ecosystem. ? What You'll Do Semantic Modelling with PBIP + Git Build and maintain enterprise PBIP datasets fully version-controlled in Git. Use Tabular Editor 3 for DAX, metadata modelling, calc groups and object governance. Manage branching, pull requests and releases via Azure DevOps . Lakehouse-Aligned Reporting (Gold Layer Only) Develop semantic models exclusively on top of curated Gold Databricks tables . Work closely with Data Engineering on schema design and contract-first modelling. Maintain consistent dimensional modelling aligned to the enterprise Bus Matrix. High-Performance Power BI Engineering Optimise performance: aggregations, composite models, incremental refresh, DQ/Import strategy. Tune Databricks SQL Warehouse queries for speed and cost efficiency. Monitor PPU capacity performance, refresh reliability and dataset health. Governance, Security & Standards Implement RLS/OLS , naming conventions, KPI definitions and calc groups. Apply dataset certification, endorsements and governance metadata. Align semantic models with lineage and security policies across the Azure/Databricks estate. Lifecycle, Release & Best Practice Delivery Use Power BI Deployment Pipelines for Dev ? UAT ? Prod releases. Enforce semantic CI/CD patterns with PBIP + Git + Tabular Editor. Build reusable, certified datasets and dataflows enabling scalable self-service BI. Adoption, UX & Collaboration Design intuitive dashboards with consistent UX across multiple business functions. Support BI adoption through training, documentation and best-practice guidance. Use telemetry to track usage, performance and improve user experience. ? What We're Looking For Required Certifications To meet BI engineering standards, candidates must hold: PL-300: Power BI Data Analyst Associate DP-600: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate Skills & Experience 3-5+ years building enterprise Power BI datasets and dashboards. Strong DAX and semantic modelling expertise (calc groups, conformed dimensions, role-playing dimensions). Strong SQL skills; comfortable working with Databricks Gold-layer tables. Proven ability to optimise dataset performance (aggregations, incremental refresh, DQ/Import). Experience working with Git-based modelling workflows and PR reviews via Tabular Editor. Excellent design intuition-clean layouts, drill paths, and KPI logic. Nice to Have Python for automation or ad-hoc prep; PySpark familiarity. Understanding of Lakehouse patterns, Delta Lake, metadata-driven pipelines. Unity Catalog / Purview experience for lineage and governance. RLS/OLS implementation experience.
Head Resourcing Glasgow, Lanarkshire
04/12/2025
Full time
Senior Data Engineer - Azure & Databricks Lakehouse Glasgow (3/4 days onsite) Exclusive Role with a Leading UK Consumer Business A rapidly scaling UK consumer brand is undertaking a major data modernisation programme-moving away from legacy systems, manual Excel reporting and fragmented data sources into a fully automated Azure Enterprise Landing Zone + Databricks Lakehouse . They are building a modern data platform from the ground up using Lakeflow Declarative Pipelines , Unity Catalog , and Azure Data Factory , and this role sits right at the heart of that transformation. This is a rare opportunity to join early, influence architecture, and help define engineering standards, pipelines, curated layers and best practices that will support Operations, Finance, Sales, Logistics and Customer Care. If you want to build a best-in-class Lakehouse from scratch-this is the one. ? What You'll Be Doing Lakehouse Engineering (Azure + Databricks) Engineer scalable ELT pipelines using Lakeflow Declarative Pipelines , PySpark , and Spark SQL across a full Medallion Architecture (Bronze ? Silver ? Gold) . Implement ingestion patterns for files, APIs, SaaS platforms (e.g. subscription billing), SQL sources, SharePoint and SFTP using ADF + metadata-driven frameworks . Apply Lakeflow expectations for data quality, schema validation and operational reliability. Curated Data Layers & Modelling Build clean, conformed Silver/Gold models aligned to enterprise business domains (customers, subscriptions, deliveries, finance, credit, logistics, operations). Deliver star schemas, harmonisation logic, SCDs and business marts to power high-performance Power BI datasets . Apply governance, lineage and fine-grained permissions via Unity Catalog . Orchestration & Observability Design and optimise orchestration using Lakeflow Workflows and Azure Data Factory . Implement monitoring, alerting, SLAs/SLIs, runbooks and cost-optimisation across the platform. DevOps & Platform Engineering Build CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for notebooks, Lakeflow pipelines, SQL models and ADF artefacts. Ensure secure, enterprise-grade platform operation across Dev ? Prod , using private endpoints, managed identities and Key Vault. Contribute to platform standards, design patterns, code reviews and future roadmap. Collaboration & Delivery Work closely with BI/Analytics teams to deliver curated datasets powering dashboards across the organisation. Influence architecture decisions and uplift engineering maturity within a growing data function. ? Tech Stack You'll Work With Databricks : Lakeflow Declarative Pipelines, Workflows, Unity Catalog, SQL Warehouses Azure : ADLS Gen2, Data Factory, Key Vault, vNets & Private Endpoints Languages : PySpark, Spark SQL, Python, Git DevOps : Azure DevOps Repos, Pipelines, CI/CD Analytics : Power BI, Fabric ? What We're Looking For Experience 5-8+ years of Data Engineering with 2-3+ years delivering production workloads on Azure + Databricks . Strong PySpark/Spark SQL and distributed data processing expertise. Proven Medallion/Lakehouse delivery experience using Delta Lake . Solid dimensional modelling (Kimball) including surrogate keys, SCD types 1/2, and merge strategies. Operational experience-SLAs, observability, idempotent pipelines, reprocessing, backfills. Mindset Strong grounding in secure Azure Landing Zone patterns . Comfort with Git, CI/CD, automated deployments and modern engineering standards. Clear communicator who can translate technical decisions into business outcomes. Nice to Have Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate Streaming ingestion experience (Auto Loader, structured streaming, watermarking) Subscription/entitlement modelling experience Advanced Unity Catalog security (RLS, ABAC, PII governance) Terraform/Bicep for IaC Fabric Semantic Model / Direct Lake optimisation
Head Resourcing
19/11/2025
Full time
Service Manager - IT Transformation Location: Glasgow (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive + Benefits Employment Type: Permanent Are you ready to take ownership of a critical IT Service Management function during a major transformation? We're partnering with a forward-thinking organisation in the FMCG space that is investing heavily in technology and data, and they're looking for their first dedicated Service Manager to shape and lead this journey. Why This Role? This is a rare opportunity to build a service management function from the ground up . You'll introduce ITIL-aligned processes, establish governance, and become the go-to person for incident and change management. If you thrive in dynamic environments and want to make a tangible impact, this role is for you. What You'll Be Doing Lead Service Management: Design and implement ITIL processes across Incident, Change, Configuration, and Problem Management. Incident & Major Event Ownership: Act as the escalation point for all incidents, including leading Gold Command calls when required. Change Governance: Chair the Change Advisory Board (CAB) and manage the full change lifecycle. Vendor Management: Own relationships with technology suppliers, ensuring SLAs are met and driving service improvements. Continuous Improvement: Push toward CMMI Level 3 maturity, embedding structured processes and performance metrics. What We're Looking For Proven experience in IT Service Management , ideally within a transformation or complex environment. Strong knowledge of ITIL frameworks and governance best practices. Ability to lead major incidents and coordinate multiple stakeholders under pressure. Experience managing vendors and service delivery partners. A proactive mindset with a passion for building processes and driving improvement. Ideally experience in FMCG industry or similar. What's In It For You? The chance to define and own a critical function during a high-profile transformation. A hybrid working model (3-4 days onsite in Glasgow). Competitive salary and benefits. Long-term career growth as the function evolves into a mature BAU operation. Interested? Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation. This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal role and make a lasting impact - feel free to reach out to Callum Beveridge url removed with any direct question.
Head Resourcing
19/11/2025
Full time
Commercial Project Manager - Lead Customer Delivery in the Space-Tech Sector Edinburgh Sadly no sponsorship or re-location options Are you a confident, customer-focused Project Manager who thrives at the centre of complex, high-impact technology projects? We're hiring a Commercial Project Manager to lead mission-critical software delivery for a rapidly scaling, industry-leading space technology company. In this role, you'll be the primary face of the organisation for satellite operators, space agencies, and commercial customers across the globe. You'll build strong, trusted relationships, deeply understand customer priorities, and guide them through the delivery of software solutions that power satellite operations, onboard flight systems, mission control, and ground station platforms. You'll oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and expectations-balancing technical insight with commercial awareness and the confidence to lead conversations at all levels. Working closely with engineering, DevOps, testing, and operations teams, you'll ensure smooth, successful delivery while keeping customers informed, supported, and delighted. This role is ideal for someone who combines relationship excellence with structured project leadership, financial oversight, and pragmatic problem-solving. If you enjoy being customer-facing, influencing outcomes, and delivering projects that matter, this is a rare opportunity to join a company in an exciting high-growth phase. What you'll bring Strong customer relationship skills and the ability to inspire confidence Experience managing complex software or technical projects Competence with Agile/Scrum and tools like JIRA, MS Project, Redmine, or similar Strong financial and commercial awareness-budgets, forecasting, scope control Ability to translate between customer needs and engineering delivery Calm, pragmatic problem-solving in high-pressure mission environments Why join? You'll be part of a fast-growing, innovative organisation reshaping how space software is built and operated worldwide. With a collaborative culture, employee ownership, and major expansion ahead, this is an opportunity to grow your career while influencing projects used in orbit and on the ground. Hybrid in Edinburgh Global customers High-trust, customer-facing role Space sector innovation
Head Resourcing
18/11/2025
Full time
Information Security Manager - Governance and Risk Glasgow - hybrid Up to 80,000 + benefits Head Resourcing are looking for an experienced Information Security Manager to join a successful family-owned Glasgow business. In this role you will lead the implementation, development, and execution of a large range of security related activities such as compliance with policies and standards, monitoring, risk and threat assessment, and business continuity and disaster recovery. This role will require a minimum of 2 days on site working in Glasgow and offers an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to progress. Required skills / Experience: Background in Information Security and the ability to lead a team of information security analysts In-depth knowledge of security policies and frameworks such as Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001/22301, and NIST Experience working with operations teams to ensure compliance Understanding of a variety of security tools, in particular Microsoft Purview or another data loss prevention platform Ability to research and evaluate emerging cyber security threats and how to manage them Experience having input into disaster recovery plans as well as the creation of contingency plans in the event of a security breach Knowledge of the latest security and technology developments Please note, your application will be automatically rejected if you don't live within commuting distance of Glasgow Head Resourcing would love to support your search! Join our community of over 38,000 followers by clicking on the Head Resourcing logo and keep updated on our latest IT, Digital and Business Change roles. Head Resourcing is committed to being an inclusive business where diversity is valued and celebrated and as such we welcome enquiries and applications from everyone. We will be happy to speak to you about any workplace adjustments you need in order to be at your best during the recruitment process. To ensure that your application is reviewed quickly by the right Consultant, please apply directly via the LinkedIn advert.
Head Resourcing Fochabers, Banffshire
17/11/2025
Full time
Platform Services Engineer Moray - office based Head Resourcing are pleased to be working with a global manufacturer who are headquartered in Scotland as they look to hire a Platform Services Engineer. Our client is a long-established, family-owned business with global operations producing a wide range of high-quality products. The Platform Services Engineer is a 3rd line position within our clients IT structure and is responsible for deploying, configuring, monitoring, and maintaining the infrastructure, hardware, and software in our client's global infrastructure estate. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and be willing to travel to our clients' other sites on an ad hoc basis. Required Skills: Extensive experience as an Infrastructure / Platform engineer - working up to 3rd line level Comfortable managing large-scale Windows Server and Active Directory environments, with strong Azure knowledge Skilled in Entra ID, and Intune experience for managing identity and access Strong networking understanding including LAN/WAN, VLANS, SD-WAN, and SWAN, plus operational experience with Cisco Meraki Understanding of virtualisation (VMware / Hyper-V) and backup and DR strategies Demonstrable capability to troubleshoot complex incidents, working under pressure, and working as part of a team and the wider IT department If this role is of interest, please apply or send your CV to (url removed) for a confidential chat to find out more.
Head Resourcing
17/11/2025
Full time
Senior Data Engineer - Azure & Databricks Lakehouse Glasgow (3/4 days onsite) Exclusive Role with a Leading UK Consumer Business A rapidly scaling UK consumer brand is undertaking a major data modernisation programme-moving away from legacy systems, manual Excel reporting and fragmented data sources into a fully automated Azure Enterprise Landing Zone + Databricks Lakehouse . They are building a modern data platform from the ground up using Lakeflow Declarative Pipelines , Unity Catalog , and Azure Data Factory , and this role sits right at the heart of that transformation. This is a rare opportunity to join early, influence architecture, and help define engineering standards, pipelines, curated layers and best practices that will support Operations, Finance, Sales, Logistics and Customer Care. If you want to build a best-in-class Lakehouse from scratch-this is the one. ? What You'll Be Doing Lakehouse Engineering (Azure + Databricks) Engineer scalable ELT pipelines using Lakeflow Declarative Pipelines , PySpark , and Spark SQL across a full Medallion Architecture (Bronze ? Silver ? Gold) . Implement ingestion patterns for files, APIs, SaaS platforms (e.g. subscription billing), SQL sources, SharePoint and SFTP using ADF + metadata-driven frameworks . Apply Lakeflow expectations for data quality, schema validation and operational reliability. Curated Data Layers & Modelling Build clean, conformed Silver/Gold models aligned to enterprise business domains (customers, subscriptions, deliveries, finance, credit, logistics, operations). Deliver star schemas, harmonisation logic, SCDs and business marts to power high-performance Power BI datasets . Apply governance, lineage and fine-grained permissions via Unity Catalog . Orchestration & Observability Design and optimise orchestration using Lakeflow Workflows and Azure Data Factory . Implement monitoring, alerting, SLAs/SLIs, runbooks and cost-optimisation across the platform. DevOps & Platform Engineering Build CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for notebooks, Lakeflow pipelines, SQL models and ADF artefacts. Ensure secure, enterprise-grade platform operation across Dev ? Prod , using private endpoints, managed identities and Key Vault. Contribute to platform standards, design patterns, code reviews and future roadmap. Collaboration & Delivery Work closely with BI/Analytics teams to deliver curated datasets powering dashboards across the organisation. Influence architecture decisions and uplift engineering maturity within a growing data function. ? Tech Stack You'll Work With Databricks : Lakeflow Declarative Pipelines, Workflows, Unity Catalog, SQL Warehouses Azure : ADLS Gen2, Data Factory, Key Vault, vNets & Private Endpoints Languages : PySpark, Spark SQL, Python, Git DevOps : Azure DevOps Repos, Pipelines, CI/CD Analytics : Power BI, Fabric ? What We're Looking For Experience 5-8+ years of Data Engineering with 2-3+ years delivering production workloads on Azure + Databricks . Strong PySpark/Spark SQL and distributed data processing expertise. Proven Medallion/Lakehouse delivery experience using Delta Lake . Solid dimensional modelling (Kimball) including surrogate keys, SCD types 1/2, and merge strategies. Operational experience-SLAs, observability, idempotent pipelines, reprocessing, backfills. Mindset Strong grounding in secure Azure Landing Zone patterns . Comfort with Git, CI/CD, automated deployments and modern engineering standards. Clear communicator who can translate technical decisions into business outcomes. Nice to Have Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate Streaming ingestion experience (Auto Loader, structured streaming, watermarking) Subscription/entitlement modelling experience Advanced Unity Catalog security (RLS, ABAC, PII governance) Terraform/Bicep for IaC Fabric Semantic Model / Direct Lake optimisation
Head Resourcing
17/11/2025
Full time
? Power BI Report Engineer (Azure / Databricks) Glasgow 3-4 days onsite Exclusive Opportunity with a Leading UK Consumer Brand Are you a Power BI specialist who loves clean, governed data and high-performance semantic models? Do you want to work with a business that's rebuilding its entire BI estate the right way-proper Lakehouse architecture, curated Gold tables, PBIP, Git, and end-to-end governance? If so, this is one of the most modern, forward-thinking Power BI engineering roles in Scotland. Our Glasgow-based client is transforming its reporting platform using Azure + Databricks , with Power BI sitting on top of a fully curated Gold Layer. They develop everything using PBIP + Git + Tabular Editor 3 , and semantic modelling is treated as a first-class engineering discipline. This is your chance to own the creation of high-quality datasets and dashboards used across Operations, Finance, Sales, Logistics and Customer Care-turning trusted Lakehouse data into insights the business relies on every day. ? Why This Role Exists To turn clean, curated Gold Lakehouse data into trusted, enterprise-grade Power BI insights. You'll own semantic modelling, dataset optimisation, governance and best-practice delivery across a modern BI ecosystem. ? What You'll Do Semantic Modelling with PBIP + Git Build and maintain enterprise PBIP datasets fully version-controlled in Git. Use Tabular Editor 3 for DAX, metadata modelling, calc groups and object governance. Manage branching, pull requests and releases via Azure DevOps . Lakehouse-Aligned Reporting (Gold Layer Only) Develop semantic models exclusively on top of curated Gold Databricks tables . Work closely with Data Engineering on schema design and contract-first modelling. Maintain consistent dimensional modelling aligned to the enterprise Bus Matrix. High-Performance Power BI Engineering Optimise performance: aggregations, composite models, incremental refresh, DQ/Import strategy. Tune Databricks SQL Warehouse queries for speed and cost efficiency. Monitor PPU capacity performance, refresh reliability and dataset health. Governance, Security & Standards Implement RLS/OLS , naming conventions, KPI definitions and calc groups. Apply dataset certification, endorsements and governance metadata. Align semantic models with lineage and security policies across the Azure/Databricks estate. Lifecycle, Release & Best Practice Delivery Use Power BI Deployment Pipelines for Dev ? UAT ? Prod releases. Enforce semantic CI/CD patterns with PBIP + Git + Tabular Editor. Build reusable, certified datasets and dataflows enabling scalable self-service BI. Adoption, UX & Collaboration Design intuitive dashboards with consistent UX across multiple business functions. Support BI adoption through training, documentation and best-practice guidance. Use telemetry to track usage, performance and improve user experience. ? What We're Looking For Required Certifications To meet BI engineering standards, candidates must hold: PL-300: Power BI Data Analyst Associate DP-600: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate Skills & Experience 3-5+ years building enterprise Power BI datasets and dashboards. Strong DAX and semantic modelling expertise (calc groups, conformed dimensions, role-playing dimensions). Strong SQL skills; comfortable working with Databricks Gold-layer tables. Proven ability to optimise dataset performance (aggregations, incremental refresh, DQ/Import). Experience working with Git-based modelling workflows and PR reviews via Tabular Editor. Excellent design intuition-clean layouts, drill paths, and KPI logic. Nice to Have Python for automation or ad-hoc prep; PySpark familiarity. Understanding of Lakehouse patterns, Delta Lake, metadata-driven pipelines. Unity Catalog / Purview experience for lineage and governance. RLS/OLS implementation experience.
Head Resourcing Edinburgh, Midlothian
13/11/2025
Full time
BI Data Architect Edinburgh - office based Head Resourcing are pleased to be working with a global manufacturer who are headquartered in Scotland as they look to hire a talented BI Data Architect. Our client is a long-established, family-owned business with global operations producing a wide range of high-quality products. The BI Data Architect is a new position within our clients IT structure and will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable data architectures which support business intelligence, analytics, and reporting across the organisation. The successful candidate will be able to bridge the gap between data engineering and strategic decision making. Required skills: Experienced in Data Engineering with strong knowledge of Data Architecture Advanced SQL for data manipulation and querying Experience with ETL tools in Azure Knowledge of BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or fabric Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users If this sounds of interest and you'd like a confidential chat to find out more, please apply today!
Head Resourcing Edinburgh, Midlothian
06/10/2025
Full time
? Hybrid - Edinburgh (flexible working) Salary - up to £40,000 Role - Software Engineer (PHP/Javascript) Head Resourcing have partnered with a fantastic Edinburgh based business who are looking to grow their existing development team with the appointment of a Software Engineer. This business is a leading force in their field and have been continually growing year on year since their inception in 2000, becoming a leading provider of cloud-based logistics software. As a Software Engineer Level, you'll be working closely with other developers to design and deliver high-quality software features. You'll take ownership of well-de?ned tasks, collaborate with the wider team, and steadily build your knowledge and con?dence. This role would suit someone with 1-2 years professional experience within software development, working on projects using the core tech stack of: PHP, JavaScript, SQL and Git. What you'll be doing day-to-day: Delivering clean, efficient, and well-documented code Taking responsibility for smaller engineering challenges from start to ?nish Collaborating with senior engineers to plan, test, and roll out new features Troubleshooting and ?xing bugs in a structured and supportive environment Participating in code reviews and learning best practices from experienced team members Applying secure coding practices to protect our platform and data Contributing to documentation to support knowledge sharing across the team Required skills: Experience with PHP, JavaScript, SQL and Git Familiarity with common tools and practices like version control, testing, and debugging A good understanding of software engineering fundamentals If this sounds like a role that you may be suitable for you, then please reach out to Scott Thomson at Head Resourcing is committed to being an inclusive business where diversity is valued and celebrated. Diversity to us, includes but is not limited to educational background, socio-economic background, neurodiversity, age, marriage and civil partnership status, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, race, and ethnicity. As such we welcome enquiries and applications from everyone. We will be happy discuss with you any workplace adjustments you need in order to be at your best during the recruitment process
Head Resourcing Edinburgh, Midlothian
03/10/2025
Full time
Solutions Architect - Digital Identity (Microsoft Entra) Scotland Permanent Hybrid / Client-site/ Remote We're seeking an experienced Solutions Architect (Entra product suite) to join our client, a leading professional services organisation specialising in Digital Identity . This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of Microsoft Entra solutions, helping enterprise clients design, deliver, and optimise secure identity and access management strategies. Key Responsibilities Act as a trusted advisor to clients, shaping solutions around Microsoft Entra ID, Entra Permissions Management, and Entra Verified ID . Lead the architecture and delivery of digital identity solutions across complex enterprise environments. Support presales engagements, including scoping, solution design, and client presentations. Translate business requirements into technical designs aligned with best practice and compliance standards. Provide thought leadership in IAM and guide clients through adoption, migration, and transformation programmes. About You Proven experience as a Solutions Architect within consultancy or professional services. Strong background in Identity and Access Management (IAM) with a focus on Microsoft Entra (Azure AD, Conditional Access, MFA, Identity Governance, etc.). Demonstrated presales experience - able to engage with senior stakeholders, run workshops, and contribute to bids/proposals. Broad technical knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies (Azure, M365) and security standards (Zero Trust, SSO, federation protocols). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts. Why Join? Opportunity to deliver high-impact digital identity transformation projects across multiple industries. Work with one of the most in-demand product suites in the IAM space - Microsoft Entra . A collaborative consultancy environment with career progression, training, and certifications supported. Competitive salary and benefits package, with hybrid working and projects across Scotland and the wider UK. Interested? Apply now to join a growing team of identity specialists and play a key role in shaping the future of secure digital transformation.
Head Resourcing Edinburgh, Midlothian
02/10/2025
Full time
Project Manager 18-month Fixed Term Contract Head Resourcing are pleased to be working with a financial services company as they look to recruit a talented Project Manager. Our client provides a range of outsourced investment services to private banks, advisory businesses, and wealth managers and have offices in both Edinburgh and Glasgow. The successful applicant will form part of the change team supporting and facilitating the process of business change within the organisation and wider client base. The change teams focus is to encourage transparency and communication, facilitating collaboration and innovation. This involves working closely with both IT and operations to implement best practice. In this role you would be working on a mixture of Infrastructure, Software, and Regulatory change projects. However, experience in all three is not required as they are happy for the right person to learn on the job. There will also be the chance to influence ways of working and set processes for Project Management. Required Skills: Demonstrable project management experience Experience with either software or infrastructure change projects JIRA or similar project management software tools Stakeholder management Project governance / project meetings Excellent organisational and time management skills Proven communication skills both verbally and written If this role sounds of interest, please apply or send your CV to (url removed) to find out more.
Head Resourcing
02/10/2025
Full time
Glasgow Salary - 50,000 - 52,000 Role - Business Analyst Head Resourcing have partnered with a successful family-owned Glasgow business with an international presence to support their search for a Business Analyst to join their growing IT department. Technology is at the heart of this entrepreneurial business who operate in the tech for good space and have a massive impact on the local and wider community. The successful candidate will get the opportunity to work closely with software developers building cloud platforms, mobile and desktop applications. This role would suit an agile and product focussed Business Analyst that enjoys building internal relationships. You will be naturally curious and inquisitive, with strong communication skills and a passion for business analysis. What we are looking for: Experienced Business Analyst within a technology or product environment. Demonstrated experience in collaborating with UX teams and converting wireframes, mock-ups, and other design artifacts into detailed user stories. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand complex business processes. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with technical teams, stakeholders, and end users. This company are based just on the outskirts of central Glasgow and operate a five day onsite working pattern.
Head Resourcing City, Leeds
01/10/2025
Full time
Head Resourcing is delighted to be partnering with one of the UK's leading retail banks to recruit an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer for their Leeds-based team. The Opportunity This is a fantastic chance to join a forward-thinking digital engineering team where you'll focus on improving and maintaining the tools and processes that support continuous integration, automated testing, and software delivery pipelines . The role is highly collaborative and hands-on, with a strong emphasis on automation, resilience, and enabling faster, more reliable software releases. As well as technical delivery, you'll play an important part in championing DevOps culture -helping teams adopt agile practices, embedding continuous improvement, and sharing expertise across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and enhance CI/CD pipelines and release frameworks. Provide operational support and optimisation for applications running in cloud environments (public and private). Build and manage solutions with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, service mesh). Drive automation and scalability through infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation). Contribute across the full software lifecycle-from planning through to production. Mentor colleagues and act as a point of leadership in modern engineering practices. Work closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges. What We're Looking For Strong background in cloud platforms such as GCP, Azure, AWS, or OCP. Hands-on experience with DevOps toolchains (Jenkins, Nexus, SonarQube, Git, Maven). Solid programming ability-ideally in Java or JavaScript , though Python, Golang, or Rust are also valuable. Experience with containers and orchestration frameworks . Demonstrated ability to mentor or lead within technical teams . A collaborative approach, with an interest in driving cultural and process improvements. Salary : Depending on experience Pension Discretionary Bonus This role is Hybrid 2 days per week onsite in Leeds. If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you.