Waracle

A leading digital technology consultancy is seeking a Lead Backend Developer for a hybrid role in the UK. The successful candidate will own technical architecture, ensure coding quality, and mentor team members. Required skills include extensive knowledge in .NET, C#, Azure Functions, and CI/CD pipelines. Microsoft Azure certifications are a plus. This role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for innovation in technology-driven projects.

Lead Backend Developer Location: Hybrid - from any of our UK offices Term: Permanent or Contract Salary: Competitive Waracle is looking for a Lead or Senior Backend Developer for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation. We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations. This role is open to permanent or contract (Inside IR35) candidates and is a hybrid working role based from any Waracle office (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee or London). Are you a technical expert who enjoys solving complex puzzles and helping others grow? We are looking for a Lead or Senior Developer who values collaboration and technical excellence to join our growing Backend & Cloud Practice. Whether you are already leading squads or are a seasoned Senior Developer ready to step into a more strategic architectural role, we offer a psychologically safe environment where your voice is heard. We pride ourselves on a culture that is inclusive and encouraging, and we particularly welcome applications from female developers looking to make their mark in a leadership capacity. Key aspects of the role include: Architectural Stewardship: You won't just follow a blueprint; you'll help create it. You will own the project-level technical architecture, ensuring that high-level designs are translated into efficient, maintainable systems that stand the test of time. Technical Governance & Excellence: Act as a champion for quality. You'll design and implement development standards and coding practices across squads, ensuring our output is consistent, secure, and of the highest caliber. Mentorship & Psychological Safety: A huge part of this role is people-centric. You will coach and mentor engineers, fostering a supportive environment where team members feel safe to innovate, ask questions, and learn from mistakes. Strategic Problem Solving: You'll bridge the gap between business needs and technical reality. By collaborating with Product Owners and DevOps, you'll identify technical debt and security risks, ensuring they are prioritised and resolved effectively. Innovation & Continuous Learning: Stay at the forefront of the industry. You'll identify new tools and methodologies, conducting sessions to upskill the team and driving a culture of continuous improvement. Stakeholder Engagement: You'll translate complex technical jargon into clear, actionable insights for business stakeholders, ensuring project objectives are met with transparency and trust. What you'll bring Technical Expertise: Strong experience in the SDLC with hands-on skills in .NET, C#, APIs, and Azure Functions. Cloud & Infrastructure: Expertise in Azure (IaaS, PaaS, Microservices) and working knowledge of SQL Server. Automation: Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code using Bicep, Terraform, or ARM. Adaptive Mindset: A resilient, positive attitude with a focus on building strong professional relationships. Desirable: Microsoft Azure Certifications (such as AZ-104 or AZ-204). Recruitment process The recruitment process you can expect for this role is an initial call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner who will chat with you about Waracle, what you are looking for in a new position, the salary for the role, notice period and benefits. After that, you'll be invited to a two-stage interview process where you have an opportunity to find out more about the role and showcase your skills and experience. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will guide you through the whole process to your first day with us. We believe in supporting our team, inside and outside of work. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect: Our values To make the world a better place through impactful software Frequently-asked questions Here are some of the things that people tend to ask about working at Waracle. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

Waracle is looking for a Lead or Senior Backend Developer for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation. We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations. This role is open to permanent or contract (Inside IR35) candidates and is a hybrid working role based from any Waracle office (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee or London). Are you a technical expert who enjoys solving complex puzzles and helping others grow? We are looking for a Lead or Senior Developer who values collaboration and technical excellence in equal measure. Whether you are already leading squads or are a seasoned Senior Developer ready to step into a more strategic architectural role, we offer a psychologically safe environment where your voice is heard. We pride ourselves on a culture that is inclusive and encouraging, and we particularly welcome applications from female developers looking to make their mark in a leadership capacity. Key aspects of the role include: Architectural Stewardship: You won't just follow a blueprint; you'll help create it. You will own the project-level technical architecture, ensuring that high-level designs are translated into efficient, maintainable systems that stand the test of time. Technical Governance & Excellence: Act as a champion for quality. You'll design and implement development standards and coding practices across squads, ensuring our output is consistent, secure, and of the highest caliber. Mentorship & Psychological Safety: A huge part of this role is people-centric. You will coach and mentor engineers, fostering a supportive environment where team members feel safe to innovate, ask questions, and learn from mistakes. Strategic Problem Solving: You'll bridge the gap between business needs and technical reality. By collaborating with Product Owners and DevOps, you'll identify technical debt and security risks, ensuring they are prioritised and resolved effectively. Innovation & Continuous Learning: Stay at the forefront of the industry. You'll identify new tools and methodologies, conducting sessions to upskill the team and driving a culture of continuous improvement. Stakeholder Engagement: You'll translate complex technical jargon into clear, actionable insights for business stakeholders, ensuring project objectives are met with transparency and trust. What you'll bring: We value diverse perspectives and are looking for individuals who bring a blend of technical mastery and a collaborative spirit. Technical Expertise: Strong experience in the SDLC with hands-on skills in .NET, C#, APIs, and Azure Functions. Cloud & Infrastructure: Expertise in Azure (IaaS, PaaS, Microservices) and working knowledge of SQL Server. Automation: Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code using Bicep, Terraform, or ARM. Adaptive Mindset: A resilient, positive attitude with a focus on building strong professional relationships. Desirable: Microsoft Azure Certifications (such as AZ-104 or AZ-204). The recruitment process you can expect for this role is an initial call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner who will chat with you about Waracle, what you are looking for in a new position, the salary for the role, notice period and benefits. After that, you'll be invited to a two-stage interview process where you have an opportunity to find out more about the role and showcase your skills and experience. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will guide you through the whole process to your first day with us. Our Benefits We believe in supporting our team, inside and outside of work. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect: Rest & Recharge: 27 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, totaling 35 days of holiday. Financial Future & Security: Company-matched 5% pension contribution and a Death in Service benefit (2x annual salary). Health & Wellness: Medicash Health Cash Plans, Employee Assistance Programme, and Group Sickness Cover. Flexible Working: We champion hybrid working and provide a home office setup budget. Learning & Development: Access to Udemy Business and a dedicated L&D budget for continuous growth. Family First: Enhanced parental leave policies, including support for fertility journeys. Community: Monthly office lunch, regular meet-ups, and local impact opportunities through "Spirit of Waracle". We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

A digital technology consultancy in Glasgow is looking for a Lead or Senior Backend Developer to join their team. This position involves owning project-level architecture, mentoring engineers, and ensuring technical excellence in hybrid working conditions. Ideal candidates will possess strong experience in .NET, APIs, and Azure Functions, along with a collaborative mindset. The role offers generous benefits including 35 days of annual leave and financial security through a matched pension plan.

A leading digital technology consultancy in the UK seeks a Lead Delivery Manager to orchestrate cross-functional teams and ensure strategic delivery on complex projects. This hybrid role requires proven experience with scaled delivery frameworks and expertise in client management and conflict resolution. Successful candidates will thrive in a collaborative environment, driving team development and aligning stakeholder visions. Benefits include hybrid working, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.

Waracle are looking for a Lead Delivery Manager for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation. We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations. This is a Hybrid role working from any of our UK offices 2 days a week. Are you a strategic leader who excels at orchestrating large-scale, complex client engagements? Do you thrive on navigating challenges and fostering environments where cross-functional teams not only meet aggressive product goals but set new standards for excellence? As our Lead Delivery Manager, you will be a pivotal leader, operating as a trusted advisor and thought leader, driving sustained delivery across diverse, ambitious projects. If you're ready to align diverse stakeholders to a common vision and continuously elevate delivery through advanced metrics. Key aspects of the role include Strategic Delivery Leadership: Orchestrate large, cross-functional teams, align multiple squads, and manage dependencies and risks to deliver complex product goals. Ensure sustained delivery pace and leverage advanced performance metrics to drive improvement and influence client decisions. Team and People Development: Ensure consistent coaching and mentoring for team members. You will be key in maintaining safe, collaborative environments, actively addressing conflict, and ensuring knowledge is consistently shared across all teams. Client and Commercial Management: Align scope, budget, and contracts to ensure successful commercial outcomes in collaboration with your teams. Conflict Resolution and Alignment: Navigate team and client conflict to resolution using sophisticated techniques. Resolve organisational or cultural issues impacting multiple teams and collaborate with mixed stakeholder groups to align them to a common vision. Practice and Process Evolution: Inject perspective into the Delivery Community of Practice (CoP), guiding the evolution of the Waracle Delivery Playbook. Lead knowledge sharing and ensure delivery standards are defined, documented, and aligned with our Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy What you'll bring We are looking for a collaborative, insightful leader ready to contribute to an inclusive and innovative environment. Proven experience operating in scaled delivery frameworks (e.g., LESS, SAFe) to align multiple product teams. Expert-level ability to define bespoke, effective delivery approaches for diverse client environments. Demonstrated Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge to provide thought leadership on nuanced delivery subjects and actively contribute to the practice both internally and externally. Expertise in conflict resolution and the ability to act as a trusted source of support and reason in resolving critical delivery-related issues The recruitment process you can expect for this role is an initial call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner who will chat with you about Waracle, what you are looking for in a new position, the salary for the role, notice period and benefits (the important stuff!). After that, you'll be invited to a two-stage interview process where you have an opportunity to find out more about the role and showcase your skills and experience. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will guide you through the whole process to your first day with us. Our Benefits We believe in supporting our team, inside and outside of work. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect: Rest & Recharge: You'll receive 27 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, totaling 35 days of holiday to unwind and pursue your passions. Financial Future & Security: Plan for retirement with our company-matched 5% pension contribution. For added peace of mind, we also offer a Death in Service benefit, providing 2 x your annual salary for your loved ones. Health & Wellness: Our Medicash Health Cash Plans help cover everyday healthcare costs, complemented by an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support, and Group Sickness Cover for peace of mind. Flexible Working: We champion hybrid working, providing a home office setup budget to ensure you're comfortable and productive wherever you are. Learning & Development: Invest in yourself with access to Udemy Business and a dedicated learning and development budget for continuous growth. Lifestyle Perks: Make the most of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and enjoy exclusive gym and retail discounts. Family First: Our enhanced parental leave policies include support for fertility journeys, recognising diverse family needs. Community & Connection: We foster a vibrant culture with regular fun meet-ups and lunch on us in the office once a month. You'll also have the opportunity to make a local impact through Spirit of Waracle, our initiative for getting involved in charitable causes locally, building strong team bonds and giving back. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Waracle are looking for a Lead Delivery Manager for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation. We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations. Location: Hybrid - from any of our UK offices Term: Permanent Position Salary: Competitive This is a Hybrid role working from any of our UK offices 2 days a week. Are you a strategic leader who excels at orchestrating large-scale, complex client engagements? Do you thrive on navigating challenges and fostering environments where cross functional teams not only meet aggressive product goals but set new standards for excellence? As our Lead Delivery Manager, you will be a pivotal leader, operating as a trusted advisor and thought leader, driving sustained delivery across diverse, ambitious projects. If you're ready to align diverse stakeholders to a common vision and continuously elevate delivery through advanced metrics. Key aspects of the role include Strategic Delivery Leadership: Orchestrate large, cross-functional teams, align multiple squads, and manage dependencies and risks to deliver complex product goals. Ensure sustained delivery pace and leverage advanced performance metrics to drive improvement and influence client decisions. Team and People Development: Ensure consistent coaching and mentoring for team members. You will be key in maintaining safe, collaborative environments, actively addressing conflict, and ensuring knowledge is consistently shared across all teams. Client and Commercial Management: Align scope, budget, and contracts to ensure successful commercial outcomes in collaboration with your teams. Conflict Resolution and Alignment: Navigate team and client conflict to resolution using sophisticated techniques. Resolve organisational or cultural issues impacting multiple teams and collaborate with mixed stakeholder groups to align them to a common vision. Practice and Process Evolution: Inject perspective into the Delivery Community of Practice (CoP), guiding the evolution of the Waracle Delivery Playbook. Lead knowledge sharing and ensure delivery standards are defined, documented, and aligned with our Go To Market (GTM) strategy. What you'll bring Proven experience operating in scaled delivery frameworks (e.g., LESS, SAFe) to align multiple product teams. Expert level ability to define bespoke, effective delivery approaches for diverse client environments. Demonstrated Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge to provide thought leadership on nuanced delivery subjects and actively contribute to the practice both internally and externally. Expertise in conflict resolution and the ability to act as a trusted source of support and reason in resolving critical delivery related issues. Recruitment process The recruitment process you can expect for this role is an initial call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner who will chat with you about Waracle, what you are looking for in a new position, the salary for the role, notice period and benefits (the important stuff!). After that, you'll be invited to a two stage interview process where you have an opportunity to find out more about the role and showcase your skills and experience. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will guide you through the whole process to your first day with us. We believe in supporting our team, inside and outside of work. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect: Rest & Recharge: You'll receive 27 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, totaling 35 days of holiday to unwind and pursue your passions. Financial Future & Security: Plan for retirement with our company matched 5% pension contribution. For added peace of mind, we also offer a Death in Service benefit, providing 2 x your annual salary for your loved ones. Health & Wellness: Our Medicash Health Cash Plans help cover everyday healthcare costs, complemented by an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support, and Group Sickness Cover for peace of mind. Flexible Working: We champion hybrid working, providing a home office setup budget to ensure you're comfortable and productive wherever you are. Learning & Development: Invest in yourself with access to Udemy Business and a dedicated learning and development budget for continuous growth. Lifestyle Perks: Make the most of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and enjoy exclusive gym and retail discounts. Family First: Our enhanced parental leave policies include support for fertility journeys, recognising diverse family needs. Community & Connection: We foster a vibrant culture with regular fun meet ups and lunch on us in the office once a month. You'll also have the opportunity to make a local impact through Spirit of Waracle, our initiative for getting involved in charitable causes locally, building strong team bonds and giving back. Our values To make the world a better place through impactful software Frequently asked questions Here are some of the things that people tend to ask about working at Waracle. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

Waracle are looking for a Lead Data Engineer for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation. We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations. This is a Hybrid role working from any of our offices (Glasgow, London, Edinburgh or Dundee) 2 days a week As a Lead Data Engineer, you will be a critical technical leader, accountable for the technical delivery and overall quality of large-scale data and AI projects. You will act as a consultant, setting the technical direction to meet complex client requirements and translating business priorities into actionable technical strategy. This role requires a strong balance of technical expertise (ensuring performance, cost, and security are balanced in system designs) and leadership (coaching, conflict de-escalation, and driving improvements across multiple teams). You will ensure technical decisions consistently align with client business objectives, making proactive tradeoffs on scope or resources to maintain delivery pace. Key aspects of the role include Owning and directing technical delivery for large-scale data projects, maintaining accountability for technical outcomes, solution quality, and proactively making tradeoffs on scope or resources to maintain delivery pace. Defining technical strategy by translating client priorities into actionable plans, and ensuring team delivery consistently aligns with business objectives. Designing robust data systems while effectively balancing performance, cost, and security requirements. Driving best practices by shaping CI/CD and IaC practices across multiple teams, and defining coding, testing, and review standards across the Data & AI practice. Resolving complex challenges including sophisticated integration issues across cloud and on-prem systems, and leading root cause analysis and systemic fixes for major incidents. Partnering and aligning stakeholders by working with Product/Delivery to align technical decisions with client outcomes, managing expectations on scope and budget, and de-escalating conflicts. Leading project execution by facilitating backlog refinement and workshops, guiding the team in tracking delivery metrics (e.g., DORA), and ensuring clear, up-to-date technical documentation is created. Leading and coaching the team by ensuring a collaborative, psychologically safe environment, coaching team members regularly, and formally/informally mentoring others in the practice. Upholding Waracle's values on client engagements and driving cross-project improvements in delivery tooling. What you'll bring Proven track record of designing, implementing, and optimising complex, large-scale data pipelines and cloud infrastructure Deep expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP), with working knowledge of a second platform preferred Advanced programming skills in Python and SQL, with experience in Scala or Java Expert-level knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tooling (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates) Comprehensive experience with data processing frameworks (Apache Spark, dbt) and orchestration tools (Apache Airflow, Step Functions) Strong command of CI/CD tools and methodologies (GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, Cloud Build) Demonstrable expertise in system design, technical planning, and architectural guidance for distributed data systems Exceptional client-facing and consulting abilities, with strong presentation, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills Strong understanding and practical application of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) The recruitment process you can expect for this role is an initial call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner who will chat with you about Waracle, what you are looking for in a new position, the salary for the role, notice period and benefits (the important stuff!). After that, you'll be invited to a two-stage interview process where you have an opportunity to find out more about the role and showcase your skills and experience. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will guide you through the whole process to your first day with us. Our Benefits We believe in supporting our team, inside and outside of work. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect: Rest & Recharge: You will receive 27 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, totaling 35 days of holiday to unwind and pursue your passions. Financial Future & Security: Plan for retirement with our company-matched 5% pension contribution. For added peace of mind, we also offer a Death in Service benefit, providing 2 x your annual salary for your loved ones. Health & Wellness: Our Medicash Health Cash Plans help cover everyday healthcare costs, complemented by an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support, and Group Sickness Cover for peace of mind. Flexible Working: We champion hybrid working, providing a home office setup budget to ensure you're comfortable and productive wherever you are. Learning & Development: Invest in yourself with access to Udemy Business and a dedicated learning and development budget for continuous growth. Lifestyle Perks: Make the most of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and enjoy exclusive gym and retail discounts. Family First: Our enhanced parental leave policies include support for fertility journeys, recognising diverse family needs. Community & Connection: We foster a vibrant culture with regular fun meet ups and lunch on us in the office once a month. You'll also have the opportunity to make a local impact through Spirit of Waracle, our initiative for getting involved in charitable causes locally, building strong team bonds and giving back. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

A leading digital technology consultancy in the UK is looking for a Lead Delivery Manager to oversee strategic delivery and lead cross-functional teams. In this hybrid role, you will navigate complex client engagements, foster team development, and ensure successful project outcomes. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in scaled delivery frameworks and conflict resolution. The position comes with competitive benefits and promotes an inclusive work environment.

A leading digital technology consultancy in the UK is seeking a mid-level Automation QA to join their team. This hybrid role involves ensuring the quality of complex digital platforms, designing test scripts, and collaborating within agile teams. Candidates should have experience with automation frameworks such as Playwright or Cypress, and a strong ability to develop automated tests and reports defects effectively. Join this exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects.

A leading digital technology consultancy is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to drive large-scale data and AI projects. This hybrid role, based in Glasgow, London, Edinburgh, or Dundee, requires strong technical leadership to ensure project delivery aligns with client objectives. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud platforms and advanced programming skills in Python and SQL, with experience in Agile methodologies.

Head of Backend and Cloud Location: Hybrid - from any of our UK offices Term: Permanent Position Salary: Competitive Waracle are looking for a Head of Backend and Cloud for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation. We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations. This is a Hybrid role working from any of our offices 2 days a week. Are you a visionary leader ready to curate, shape, and amplify technical standards across a dynamic digital consultancy? We're seeking an inspiring Head of Backend and Cloud to lead our practice, leveraging established technologies like Java, Python, .NET, and Node.js, alongside emerging languages such as Go and Rust. This is a unique opportunity for someone to drive our technical strategy, empower development teams to deliver high-impact solutions, and build our GCP Solutions Architecture capability. If you have a proven track record in articulating robust architectures on major hyperscalers-especially GCP-and are passionate about continuous learning and technical excellence, we encourage you to apply and bring your expertise to our diverse team. We especially welcome leaders who are committed to living our company values every day. Key aspects of the role include Practice Leadership: Creating a compelling vision for Waracle's backend and cloud approach, fostering a Community of Practice (CoP), mentoring team members, and defining the practice's hiring strategy. GCP Capability Development : Driving our GCP Solutions Architecture capability, supporting partnership development, presales, and upskilling the practice's technical skills. Technical Strategy: Leading the technical direction, articulating robust architectures, designing scalable build pipelines, and evolving our technical offering with new approaches and service offerings. Client Engagement: Acting as a strategic advisor to clients (including at the CTO level) to guide their technical strategy and supporting pre-sales by crafting compelling technical proposals. Duties of this role You will be reporting to the Director of Engineering and Data, and your responsibilities will include: Developing and executing the Community of Practice (CoP) strategy to drive technical excellence and knowledge-sharing. Mentoring and coaching team members for continuous skill development and alignment with technical standards. Leading discussions with senior technical leads on the client side to guide and shape their technical strategy. Driving the adoption of best practices in coding standards, design principles, and architectural patterns. Contributing to the Waracle Delivery Playbook and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Designing end-to-end technical cloud solutions on GCP, including setting up landing zones for greenfield clients. Providing consumption estimates and forecasts using GCP tools. Acting as a hands on technical expert, leading Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and solving complex technical challenges. Communicating the ROI and business value of technical features to stakeholders. Supporting team upskilling in GCP capability/certifications through coaching and structured learning. What you'll bring Strong proficiency in backend development using Node.js, with expertise in technologies such as Java, Python, or .NET. Familiarity with emerging technologies, including experience with Go, Rust, or similar languages. Proven ability to design and articulate robust architectures and build pipelines. Demonstrated success in shipping solutions on major hyperscalers, particularly GCP. GCP Professional Certifications such as GCP Professional Cloud Architect are highly desirable. Expertise in the GCP Well-Architected Framework and technical knowledge around cloud practices, especially networking and cost/performance optimisation. Proven track record of leading and mentoring technical teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to confidently present complex solutions at executive levels. Strong commercial acumen, with experience in resource planning, budget management, and account growth. Ability to act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders. Recruitment process The recruitment process you can expect for this role is an initial call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner who will chat with you about Waracle, what you are looking for in a new position, the salary for the role, notice period and benefits (the important stuff!). After that, you'll be invited to a two-stage interview process where you have an opportunity to find out more about the role and showcase your skills and experience. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will guide you through the whole process to your first day with us. Our values To make the world a better place through impactful software We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

Waracle are looking for a Head of Backend and Cloud for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation. We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations. This is a Hybrid role working from any of our offices 2 days a week. Are you a visionary leader ready to curate, shape, and amplify technical standards across a dynamic digital consultancy? We're seeking an inspiring Head of Backend and Cloud to lead our practice, leveraging established technologies like Java, Python, .NET, and Node.js, alongside emerging languages such as Go and Rust. This is a unique opportunity for someone to drive our technical strategy, empower development teams to deliver high-impact solutions, and build our GCP Solutions Architecture capability. If you have a proven track record in articulating robust architectures on major hyperscalers - especially GCP - and are passionate about continuous learning and technical excellence, we encourage you to apply and bring your expertise to our diverse team. We especially welcome leaders who are committed to living our company values every day. Key aspects of the role include Practice Leadership: Creating a compelling vision for Waracle's backend and cloud approach, fostering a Community of Practice (CoP), mentoring team members, and defining the practice's hiring strategy. GCP Capability Development : Driving our GCP Solutions Architecture capability, supporting partnership development, presales, and upskilling the practice's technical skills. Technical Strategy: Leading the technical direction, articulating robust architectures, designing scalable build pipelines, and evolving our technical offering with new approaches and service offerings. Client Engagement: Acting as a strategic advisor to clients (including at the CTO level) to guide their technical strategy and supporting pre-sales by crafting compelling technical proposals. Duties of this role You will be reporting to the Director of Engineering and Data, and your responsibilities will include: Developing and executing the Community of Practice (CoP) strategy to drive technical excellence and knowledge-sharing. Mentoring and coaching team members for continuous skill development and alignment with technical standards. Leading discussions with senior technical leads on the client side to guide and shape their technical strategy. Driving the adoption of best practices in coding standards, design principles, and architectural patterns. Contributing to the Waracle Delivery Playbook and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Designing end-to-end technical cloud solutions on GCP, including setting up landing zones for greenfield clients. Providing consumption estimates and forecasts using GCP tools. Acting as a hands on technical expert, leading Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and solving complex technical challenges. Communicating the ROI and business value of technical features to stakeholders. Supporting team upskilling in GCP capability/certifications through coaching and structured learning. What you'll bring Strong proficiency in backend development using Node.js, with expertise in technologies such as Java, Python, or .NET. Familiarity with emerging technologies, including experience with Go, Rust, or similar languages. Proven ability to design and articulate robust architectures and build pipelines. Demonstrated success in shipping solutions on major hyperscalers, particularly GCP. GCP Professional Certifications such as GCP Professional Cloud Architect are highly desirable. Expertise in the GCP Well Architected Framework and technical knowledge around cloud practices, especially networking and cost/performance optimisation. Proven track record of leading and mentoring technical teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to confidently present complex solutions at executive levels. Strong commercial acumen, with experience in resource planning, budget management, and account growth. Ability to act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders. The recruitment process you can expect for this role is an initial call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner who will chat with you about Waracle, what you are looking for in a new position, the salary for the role, notice period and benefits (the important stuff!). After that, you'll be invited to a two-stage interview process where you have an opportunity to find out more about the role and showcase your skills and experience. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will guide you through the whole process to your first day with us. Our Benefits We believe in supporting our team, inside and outside of work. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect: Rest & Recharge: You'll receive 27 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, totaling 35 days of holiday to unwind and pursue your passions. Financial Future & Security: Plan for retirement with our company matched 5% pension contribution. For added peace of mind, we also offer a Death in Service benefit, providing 2 x your annual salary for your loved ones. Health & Wellness: Our Medicash Health Cash Plans help cover everyday healthcare costs, complemented by an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support, and Group Sickness Cover for peace of mind. Flexible Working: We champion hybrid working, providing a home office setup budget to ensure you're comfortable and productive wherever you are. Learning & Development: Invest in yourself with access to Udemy Business and a dedicated learning and development budget for continuous growth. Lifestyle Perks: Make the most of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and enjoy exclusive gym and retail discounts. Family First: Our enhanced parental leave policies include support for fertility journeys, recognising diverse family needs. Community & Connection: We foster a vibrant culture with regular fun meet ups and lunch on us in the office once a month. You'll also have the opportunity to make a local impact through Spirit of Waracle, our initiative for getting involved in charitable causes locally, building strong team bonds and giving back. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.