CSQ327R39 We're hiring for multiple roles within our Professional Services team. Depending on experience and scope, this position may be offered as a Senior Solutions Consultant or a Resident Solutions Architect. You may know this role as a Big Data Solutions Architect, Analytics Architect, Data Platform Architect, or Technical Consultant. The final title will align to your experience, technical depth, and customer-facing ownership. As a Data Platform Solutions Architect (Internal Title - Resident Solutions Architect) on our Professional Services team for the Emerging Enterprise & Digital Natives business in EMEA, you will work with clients on short to medium term customer engagements on their big data challenges using the Databricks platform. You will provide data engineering, data science, and cloud technology projects which require integrating with client systems, training, and other technical tasks to help customers to get most value out of their data. RSAs are billable and know how to complete projects according to specification with excellent customer service. You will report to the regional Manager/Lead. The impact you will have: Drive high-impact customer projects: Design and build reference architectures, implement production use cases, and create "how-to" guides tailored to the unique needs of fast-moving Emerging Enterprise & Digital Native customers in EMEA. Collaborate on project scoping: Work closely with Engagement Managers and customers to define project scope, schedules, and deliverables for professional services engagements. Enable transformational initiatives: Guide strategic customers through their end to end big data journeys-migrating from legacy platforms and deploying industry leading data and AI applications on the Databricks platform. Consult on architecture & design: Provide thought leadership on solution design and implementation strategies, ensuring customers can successfully evaluate and adopt Databricks. Offer advanced support: Serve as an escalation point for operational issues, collaborating with Databricks Support and Engineering to resolve challenges quickly. Align technical delivery: Partner with cross functional Databricks teams (Technical, PM, Architecture, and Customer Success) to align on milestones, ensuring customer needs and deadlines are met. Amplify product feedback: Provide implementation insights to Databricks Product and Support teams, guiding rapid improvements in features and troubleshooting for customers. What we look for: Extensive experience in data engineering, data platforms & analytics Comfortable writing code in either Python or Scala Working knowledge of two or more common Cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) with expertise in at least one Deep experience with distributed computing with Apache Spark and knowledge of Spark runtime internals Familiarity with CI/CD for production deployments Working knowledge of MLOps Design and deployment of performant end to end data architectures Experience with technical project delivery - managing scope and timelines. Documentation and white boarding skills. Experience working with clients and managing conflicts. Build skills in technical areas which support the deployment and integration of Databricks based solutions to complete customer projects. Travel to customers 10% of the time Databricks Certification but not essential (preferred) About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide - including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 - rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark , Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region, please visit Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.
26/05/2026
Full time
CSQ327R39 We're hiring for multiple roles within our Professional Services team. Depending on experience and scope, this position may be offered as a Senior Solutions Consultant or a Resident Solutions Architect. You may know this role as a Big Data Solutions Architect, Analytics Architect, Data Platform Architect, or Technical Consultant. The final title will align to your experience, technical depth, and customer-facing ownership. As a Data Platform Solutions Architect (Internal Title - Resident Solutions Architect) on our Professional Services team for the Emerging Enterprise & Digital Natives business in EMEA, you will work with clients on short to medium term customer engagements on their big data challenges using the Databricks platform. You will provide data engineering, data science, and cloud technology projects which require integrating with client systems, training, and other technical tasks to help customers to get most value out of their data. RSAs are billable and know how to complete projects according to specification with excellent customer service. You will report to the regional Manager/Lead. The impact you will have: Drive high-impact customer projects: Design and build reference architectures, implement production use cases, and create "how-to" guides tailored to the unique needs of fast-moving Emerging Enterprise & Digital Native customers in EMEA. Collaborate on project scoping: Work closely with Engagement Managers and customers to define project scope, schedules, and deliverables for professional services engagements. Enable transformational initiatives: Guide strategic customers through their end to end big data journeys-migrating from legacy platforms and deploying industry leading data and AI applications on the Databricks platform. Consult on architecture & design: Provide thought leadership on solution design and implementation strategies, ensuring customers can successfully evaluate and adopt Databricks. Offer advanced support: Serve as an escalation point for operational issues, collaborating with Databricks Support and Engineering to resolve challenges quickly. Align technical delivery: Partner with cross functional Databricks teams (Technical, PM, Architecture, and Customer Success) to align on milestones, ensuring customer needs and deadlines are met. Amplify product feedback: Provide implementation insights to Databricks Product and Support teams, guiding rapid improvements in features and troubleshooting for customers. What we look for: Extensive experience in data engineering, data platforms & analytics Comfortable writing code in either Python or Scala Working knowledge of two or more common Cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) with expertise in at least one Deep experience with distributed computing with Apache Spark and knowledge of Spark runtime internals Familiarity with CI/CD for production deployments Working knowledge of MLOps Design and deployment of performant end to end data architectures Experience with technical project delivery - managing scope and timelines. Documentation and white boarding skills. Experience working with clients and managing conflicts. Build skills in technical areas which support the deployment and integration of Databricks based solutions to complete customer projects. Travel to customers 10% of the time Databricks Certification but not essential (preferred) About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide - including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 - rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark , Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region, please visit Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.
About Graphcore At Graphcore, we're building the future of AI compute.We're a team of semiconductor, software and AI experts, with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter scale.As part of the SoftBank Group, backed by significant long term investment, we are delivering key technology into the fast growing SoftBank AI ecosystem.To meet the vast and exciting AI opportunity, Graphcore is expanding its teams around the world.We are bringing together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems, in a place where everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on the company, our products and the future of artificial intelligence. Job Summary As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer in the Applied AI team at Graphcore, you will contribute to advancing AI technology by developing and optimising AI models tailored to our specialised hardware. You will work on large scale systems where performance is critical to the success of our projects. Working closely with the Software development and Research teams, you will play a critical role in identifying opportunities to innovate and differentiate Graphcore's technology. We seek engineers with strong technical skills and an understanding of AI model implementation at scale, eager to make a tangible impact in this rapidly evolving field. The Team The Applied AI team's role is to be proxies for our customers, we need to understand the latest AI models, applications, and software to ensure that Graphcore's technology works seamlessly with the AI ecosystem and at scale. We build reference applications, contribute to key software libraries e.g. optimising kernels for efficiency on our hardware, and collaborate with the Research team to develop and publish novel ideas in domains such as efficient compute, model scaling and distributed training and inference of AI models for multiple modalities and applications. If you're excited about advancing the next generation of AI models on cutting edge hardware, we'd love to hear from you! Responsibilities and Duties Implement latest machine learning models and optimise them for performance and accuracy, scaling to 1000s of accelerators. Test and evaluate new internal software releases, provide feedback to software engineering teams, make necessary code fixes, and conduct code reviews. Benchmark models and key ML techniques to identify performance bottlenecks and improve model efficiency. Design and conduct experiments on novel AI methods, implement them and evaluate results. Collaborate with Research, Software, and Product teams to define, build, and test Graphcore's next generation of AI hardware. Engage with AI community and keep in touch with the latest developments in AI. Candidate Profile Essential Bachelor/Master's/PhD or equivalent experience in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Maths, Data Science, or related field. Proficiency in deep learning frameworks like PyTorch/JAX. Strong Python or C++ software development skills Expertise in deep learning from model training to optimisation and evaluation. Experience in distributed training or inference of ML models across 64+ accelerators. Capable of designing, executing and reporting from ML experiments. Developed deep understanding of performance bottlenecks and how to overcome them. Ability to move quickly in a dynamic environment Enjoy cross functional work collaborating with other teams. Strong communicator - able to explain complex technical concepts to different audiences. Desirable Experience in one or more of: MLOps for Kubernetes based clusters Building production systems with large language models Efficient computing based on low precision arithmetic. Experience writing C++/Triton/CUDA kernels for performance optimisation of ML models. Familiarity with HPC systems and networking including Infiniband, NVLink, RoCE technologies. Have contributed to open source projects or published research papers in relevant fields. Knowledge of cloud computing platforms. Keen to present, publish and deliver talks in the AI community. Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and health cash plan, a dental plan, pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection. We have a generous parental leave policy and an employee assistance programme (which includes health, mental wellbeing, and bereavement support). We offer a range of healthy food and snacks at our central Bristol office and have our own barista bar! We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we're committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments. Applicants for this position must hold the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately at this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support for visa applications
26/05/2026
Full time
About Graphcore At Graphcore, we're building the future of AI compute.We're a team of semiconductor, software and AI experts, with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter scale.As part of the SoftBank Group, backed by significant long term investment, we are delivering key technology into the fast growing SoftBank AI ecosystem.To meet the vast and exciting AI opportunity, Graphcore is expanding its teams around the world.We are bringing together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems, in a place where everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on the company, our products and the future of artificial intelligence. Job Summary As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer in the Applied AI team at Graphcore, you will contribute to advancing AI technology by developing and optimising AI models tailored to our specialised hardware. You will work on large scale systems where performance is critical to the success of our projects. Working closely with the Software development and Research teams, you will play a critical role in identifying opportunities to innovate and differentiate Graphcore's technology. We seek engineers with strong technical skills and an understanding of AI model implementation at scale, eager to make a tangible impact in this rapidly evolving field. The Team The Applied AI team's role is to be proxies for our customers, we need to understand the latest AI models, applications, and software to ensure that Graphcore's technology works seamlessly with the AI ecosystem and at scale. We build reference applications, contribute to key software libraries e.g. optimising kernels for efficiency on our hardware, and collaborate with the Research team to develop and publish novel ideas in domains such as efficient compute, model scaling and distributed training and inference of AI models for multiple modalities and applications. If you're excited about advancing the next generation of AI models on cutting edge hardware, we'd love to hear from you! Responsibilities and Duties Implement latest machine learning models and optimise them for performance and accuracy, scaling to 1000s of accelerators. Test and evaluate new internal software releases, provide feedback to software engineering teams, make necessary code fixes, and conduct code reviews. Benchmark models and key ML techniques to identify performance bottlenecks and improve model efficiency. Design and conduct experiments on novel AI methods, implement them and evaluate results. Collaborate with Research, Software, and Product teams to define, build, and test Graphcore's next generation of AI hardware. Engage with AI community and keep in touch with the latest developments in AI. Candidate Profile Essential Bachelor/Master's/PhD or equivalent experience in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Maths, Data Science, or related field. Proficiency in deep learning frameworks like PyTorch/JAX. Strong Python or C++ software development skills Expertise in deep learning from model training to optimisation and evaluation. Experience in distributed training or inference of ML models across 64+ accelerators. Capable of designing, executing and reporting from ML experiments. Developed deep understanding of performance bottlenecks and how to overcome them. Ability to move quickly in a dynamic environment Enjoy cross functional work collaborating with other teams. Strong communicator - able to explain complex technical concepts to different audiences. Desirable Experience in one or more of: MLOps for Kubernetes based clusters Building production systems with large language models Efficient computing based on low precision arithmetic. Experience writing C++/Triton/CUDA kernels for performance optimisation of ML models. Familiarity with HPC systems and networking including Infiniband, NVLink, RoCE technologies. Have contributed to open source projects or published research papers in relevant fields. Knowledge of cloud computing platforms. Keen to present, publish and deliver talks in the AI community. Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and health cash plan, a dental plan, pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection. We have a generous parental leave policy and an employee assistance programme (which includes health, mental wellbeing, and bereavement support). We offer a range of healthy food and snacks at our central Bristol office and have our own barista bar! We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we're committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments. Applicants for this position must hold the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately at this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support for visa applications
This is a job that Jill, our AI Recruiter, is recruiting for on behalf of one of our customers. She will pick the best candidates from Jack's network. The next step is to speak to Jack. AI Engineer Salary: $100K - $250K + Equity Company Description: Solve Intelligence - Series B AI startup backed by Microsoft and YC Job Description: Join the leanest, most talent-dense engineering team in London to revolutionize intellectual property. As an AI Engineer, you will develop proprietary algorithms that push the boundaries of LLM-generated patents. You'll lead the creation of state-of-the-art evaluation pipelines and ship production-ready solutions at lightning speed for a platform seeing 30% monthly growth. Location: London, UK Why this role is remarkable Work with a world-class founding team of PhDs from Cambridge and UCL with successful exits to and BioNTech. Join a rocket ship with $55M in backing from Tier-1 investors like YC, Microsoft, and the founders of Stripe, Perplexity, and Hugging Face. Experience true ownership with significant equity in a company already generating 8 figures of ARR and serving 400+ global IP teams. What you will do Research and implement proprietary LLM algorithms and state-of-the-art prompting methods to maximize patent generation quality. Build and lead the development of a robust, automated evaluation pipeline to benchmark performance on massive datasets. Collaborate directly with the CRO to transition cutting edge R&D into production ready features used by global law firms. The ideal candidate Possesses expert level Python skills and extensive industry experience shipping machine learning algorithms into production environments. Demonstrates deep technical knowledge of LLMs, prompt engineering, and modern evaluation frameworks like OpenAI evals. Brings a full stack mindset with familiarity in PostgreSQL and React to maintain a high shipping velocity in a fast paced environment. Next steps Step 1. Visit our website. Step 2. Click 'Talk to Jack'. Step 3. Talk to Jack so he can understand your experience and ambitions. Step 4. Jack will make sure Jill considers you for this role. Step 5. If Jill thinks you're a great fit and her client wants to meet you, they will introduce you. Step 6. If not, Jack will find you excellent alternatives. All for free.
26/05/2026
Full time
This is a job that Jill, our AI Recruiter, is recruiting for on behalf of one of our customers. She will pick the best candidates from Jack's network. The next step is to speak to Jack. AI Engineer Salary: $100K - $250K + Equity Company Description: Solve Intelligence - Series B AI startup backed by Microsoft and YC Job Description: Join the leanest, most talent-dense engineering team in London to revolutionize intellectual property. As an AI Engineer, you will develop proprietary algorithms that push the boundaries of LLM-generated patents. You'll lead the creation of state-of-the-art evaluation pipelines and ship production-ready solutions at lightning speed for a platform seeing 30% monthly growth. Location: London, UK Why this role is remarkable Work with a world-class founding team of PhDs from Cambridge and UCL with successful exits to and BioNTech. Join a rocket ship with $55M in backing from Tier-1 investors like YC, Microsoft, and the founders of Stripe, Perplexity, and Hugging Face. Experience true ownership with significant equity in a company already generating 8 figures of ARR and serving 400+ global IP teams. What you will do Research and implement proprietary LLM algorithms and state-of-the-art prompting methods to maximize patent generation quality. Build and lead the development of a robust, automated evaluation pipeline to benchmark performance on massive datasets. Collaborate directly with the CRO to transition cutting edge R&D into production ready features used by global law firms. The ideal candidate Possesses expert level Python skills and extensive industry experience shipping machine learning algorithms into production environments. Demonstrates deep technical knowledge of LLMs, prompt engineering, and modern evaluation frameworks like OpenAI evals. Brings a full stack mindset with familiarity in PostgreSQL and React to maintain a high shipping velocity in a fast paced environment. Next steps Step 1. Visit our website. Step 2. Click 'Talk to Jack'. Step 3. Talk to Jack so he can understand your experience and ambitions. Step 4. Jack will make sure Jill considers you for this role. Step 5. If Jill thinks you're a great fit and her client wants to meet you, they will introduce you. Step 6. If not, Jack will find you excellent alternatives. All for free.
Job Title: Senior Backend Software Engineer Company Description: - Series B fashion-tech marketplace backed by a16z and YC Job Description: You will architect the transaction layer for the world's first AI-native secondhand fashion marketplace. Reporting to the CTO, you will build scalable systems handling 500k+ items monthly, integrating proprietary computer vision models into core ecommerce flows. This is a high-impact role digitizing a $350B industry while diverting millions of garments from landfills. Location: London, UK Why this role is remarkable: Join a hyper-growth Series B startup that has raised $50M from top-tier investors including a16z, Y Combinator, and HV Capital. Work on FleekSort, a proprietary AI model that is fundamentally transforming global supply chains by automating the grading and pricing of unique items at scale. Massive environmental impact: the platform has already saved 9 million items from landfills and is tripling in size year-on-year. What you will do: Design and scale backend systems for item discovery, search, and complex multi-continent payment and credit workflows. Architect the integration between FleekSort's AI classification engine and the live marketplace to enable real-time inventory structuring. Lead technical direction within a senior squad, mentoring junior engineers and defining engineering standards for a rapidly growing 100-person team. The ideal candidate: 3-6 years of backend experience with Node.js and TypeScript, specifically building high-traffic consumer marketplaces or fintech products. Proven ability to design complex system architectures and data models from scratch while navigating the ambiguity of a fast-paced startup. Product-minded engineer who prioritizes commercial outcomes and user experience over pure technical perfection, ideally with interest in AI deployment. We never post fake jobs This isn't a trick. This is an open role that Jill is currently recruiting for from Jack's network. Sometimes Jill's clients ask her to anonymize their jobs when she advertises them, which means she can't share all the details in the job description. We appreciate this can make them look a bit suspect, but there isn't much we can do about it.
26/05/2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior Backend Software Engineer Company Description: - Series B fashion-tech marketplace backed by a16z and YC Job Description: You will architect the transaction layer for the world's first AI-native secondhand fashion marketplace. Reporting to the CTO, you will build scalable systems handling 500k+ items monthly, integrating proprietary computer vision models into core ecommerce flows. This is a high-impact role digitizing a $350B industry while diverting millions of garments from landfills. Location: London, UK Why this role is remarkable: Join a hyper-growth Series B startup that has raised $50M from top-tier investors including a16z, Y Combinator, and HV Capital. Work on FleekSort, a proprietary AI model that is fundamentally transforming global supply chains by automating the grading and pricing of unique items at scale. Massive environmental impact: the platform has already saved 9 million items from landfills and is tripling in size year-on-year. What you will do: Design and scale backend systems for item discovery, search, and complex multi-continent payment and credit workflows. Architect the integration between FleekSort's AI classification engine and the live marketplace to enable real-time inventory structuring. Lead technical direction within a senior squad, mentoring junior engineers and defining engineering standards for a rapidly growing 100-person team. The ideal candidate: 3-6 years of backend experience with Node.js and TypeScript, specifically building high-traffic consumer marketplaces or fintech products. Proven ability to design complex system architectures and data models from scratch while navigating the ambiguity of a fast-paced startup. Product-minded engineer who prioritizes commercial outcomes and user experience over pure technical perfection, ideally with interest in AI deployment. We never post fake jobs This isn't a trick. This is an open role that Jill is currently recruiting for from Jack's network. Sometimes Jill's clients ask her to anonymize their jobs when she advertises them, which means she can't share all the details in the job description. We appreciate this can make them look a bit suspect, but there isn't much we can do about it.
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Join Our Team as a Senior Data Engineer! Are you a passionate Data Engineer with a flair for innovation? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills can shape the future of data architecture? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Our client, a leader in the Utilities sector, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for a temporary role of 3 months. Role: Senior Data Engineer Duration: 3 Months (extension options) Location: Warwick (Hybrid - 1 day on site) Rate: 500- 550 per day (umbrella) Role Overview: As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the Interconnectors Data Platform (ICDP), a cloud-based data warehouse essential for commercial, financial modeling, and operational decision-making. With the platform evolving towards a modernized Medallion Architecture and Azure-native ingestion patterns, your expertise will drive architectural direction and technical leadership. Key Responsibilities: Data Architecture & Platform Engineering: Lead the design and implementation of scalable data architectures using Bronze/Silver/Gold layered models. Shape the platform's architectural roadmap, ensuring alignment with cutting-edge engineering practices. Develop secure and observable ingestion and transformation pipelines. Pipeline Development & Operations: Spearhead the migration from legacy ETL tools to modern Azure-based pipelines, using Azure Functions, Azure Data Factory (ADF), and event-driven frameworks. Build and maintain high-performance SQL transformations, curated layers, and reusable data models. Embed CI/CD, testing, version control, and observability into workflows. Data Quality & Governance: Ensure robust data validation, reconciliation, profiling, and auditability across platform layers. Collaborate with business stakeholders to guarantee analytical and operational needs are met. Leadership: Mentor fellow data engineers, fostering technical growth within the ICDP team. Collaborate with Product teams, IT&D, and external partners to achieve high-quality outcomes. Serve as a technical authority on engineering approaches, patterns, and standards. Required Skills & Experience: Essential Technical Skills: Python: Strong hands-on experience in building production-grade data pipelines and orchestration. Advanced SQL: Expert-level skills in analytical SQL, query optimization, and data modeling. Azure Cloud: Familiarity with Azure Functions, Azure Data Factory, Azure Storage, and cloud security fundamentals. Data Warehousing: In-depth understanding of data architecture principles and scalable enterprise data design. Version Control: Proficient in Git, CI/CD, automated testing, and modern engineering practices. Pipeline Design: Experience with API ingestion, SFTP ingestion, and resilient pipeline design. Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving and architectural thinking abilities. Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills. Capability to lead and provide clarity in complex technical environments. Desirable Experience: Involvement in data-platform re-architecture programs. Exposure to Medallion/Lakehouse patterns or Databricks-style ecosystems. Experience in regulated or high-assurance data environments. Why Join Us? This is your chance to be part of a transformative journey in the Utilities industry! Not only will you be enhancing your skills, but you will also contribute to a vital platform that impacts decision-making at every level. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become a key player in our client's innovative team! Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
26/05/2026
Contractor
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Join Our Team as a Senior Data Engineer! Are you a passionate Data Engineer with a flair for innovation? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills can shape the future of data architecture? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Our client, a leader in the Utilities sector, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for a temporary role of 3 months. Role: Senior Data Engineer Duration: 3 Months (extension options) Location: Warwick (Hybrid - 1 day on site) Rate: 500- 550 per day (umbrella) Role Overview: As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the Interconnectors Data Platform (ICDP), a cloud-based data warehouse essential for commercial, financial modeling, and operational decision-making. With the platform evolving towards a modernized Medallion Architecture and Azure-native ingestion patterns, your expertise will drive architectural direction and technical leadership. Key Responsibilities: Data Architecture & Platform Engineering: Lead the design and implementation of scalable data architectures using Bronze/Silver/Gold layered models. Shape the platform's architectural roadmap, ensuring alignment with cutting-edge engineering practices. Develop secure and observable ingestion and transformation pipelines. Pipeline Development & Operations: Spearhead the migration from legacy ETL tools to modern Azure-based pipelines, using Azure Functions, Azure Data Factory (ADF), and event-driven frameworks. Build and maintain high-performance SQL transformations, curated layers, and reusable data models. Embed CI/CD, testing, version control, and observability into workflows. Data Quality & Governance: Ensure robust data validation, reconciliation, profiling, and auditability across platform layers. Collaborate with business stakeholders to guarantee analytical and operational needs are met. Leadership: Mentor fellow data engineers, fostering technical growth within the ICDP team. Collaborate with Product teams, IT&D, and external partners to achieve high-quality outcomes. Serve as a technical authority on engineering approaches, patterns, and standards. Required Skills & Experience: Essential Technical Skills: Python: Strong hands-on experience in building production-grade data pipelines and orchestration. Advanced SQL: Expert-level skills in analytical SQL, query optimization, and data modeling. Azure Cloud: Familiarity with Azure Functions, Azure Data Factory, Azure Storage, and cloud security fundamentals. Data Warehousing: In-depth understanding of data architecture principles and scalable enterprise data design. Version Control: Proficient in Git, CI/CD, automated testing, and modern engineering practices. Pipeline Design: Experience with API ingestion, SFTP ingestion, and resilient pipeline design. Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving and architectural thinking abilities. Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills. Capability to lead and provide clarity in complex technical environments. Desirable Experience: Involvement in data-platform re-architecture programs. Exposure to Medallion/Lakehouse patterns or Databricks-style ecosystems. Experience in regulated or high-assurance data environments. Why Join Us? This is your chance to be part of a transformative journey in the Utilities industry! Not only will you be enhancing your skills, but you will also contribute to a vital platform that impacts decision-making at every level. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become a key player in our client's innovative team! Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Technical Transformation Director required by a technology-led organisation undergoing significant digital transformation. As part of this journey, they are seeking a Technical Transformation Director to act as the right hand to the CTO, driving the delivery of large-scale technology change across the business. Technical nous is key for this role. Specifically - Technical expertise across the Microsoft stack (C#, .NET, Azure, SQL Server, etc.) Strong understanding of software architecture, engineering quality and system design Experience with DevOps, modern delivery practices and cloud-based platforms This is a high impact leadership role where you'll take ownership of complex transformation programmes, aligning strategy with execution and ensuring delivery at pace across engineering, data, product and operational teams. The Role As Transformation Director, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of a broad technology transformation portfolio, bringing structure, governance and momentum to multiple concurrent initiatives. Key responsibilities include: Defining and owning the transformation roadmap in partnership with the CTO Leading large-scale initiatives across cloud, application modernisation, data platforms, AI and engineering practices Translating strategy into clear programmes, workstreams and measurable outcomes Managing dependencies, risks and delivery trade-offs across multiple initiatives Providing technical oversight across a modern Microsoft technology stack Challenging architecture and engineering decisions to ensure scalability, security and performance Driving best practices in DevOps, CI/CD, testing, release management and observability Aligning cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams around shared goals Communicating progress, risks and value to senior leadership and stakeholders Embedding a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and innovation About You We're looking for a highly credible technology leader with a strong background in transformation, delivery and engineering within a Microsoft environment. You will have: Significant experience in a senior technology / transformation / engineering leadership role A proven track record delivering complex transformation programmes with measurable outcomes Experience managing multiple workstreams and large-scale delivery portfolios Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including working closely with C-level leadership Technical expertise across the Microsoft stack (C#, .NET, Azure, SQL Server, etc.) Strong understanding of software architecture, engineering quality and system design Experience with DevOps, modern delivery practices and cloud-based platforms Exposure to data, analytics, AI or automation initiatives Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex technical change into clear narratives A highly organised, analytical mindset with the ability to lead through ambiguity and change If you are seeking a role of this nature please get in touch for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
26/05/2026
Full time
Technical Transformation Director required by a technology-led organisation undergoing significant digital transformation. As part of this journey, they are seeking a Technical Transformation Director to act as the right hand to the CTO, driving the delivery of large-scale technology change across the business. Technical nous is key for this role. Specifically - Technical expertise across the Microsoft stack (C#, .NET, Azure, SQL Server, etc.) Strong understanding of software architecture, engineering quality and system design Experience with DevOps, modern delivery practices and cloud-based platforms This is a high impact leadership role where you'll take ownership of complex transformation programmes, aligning strategy with execution and ensuring delivery at pace across engineering, data, product and operational teams. The Role As Transformation Director, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of a broad technology transformation portfolio, bringing structure, governance and momentum to multiple concurrent initiatives. Key responsibilities include: Defining and owning the transformation roadmap in partnership with the CTO Leading large-scale initiatives across cloud, application modernisation, data platforms, AI and engineering practices Translating strategy into clear programmes, workstreams and measurable outcomes Managing dependencies, risks and delivery trade-offs across multiple initiatives Providing technical oversight across a modern Microsoft technology stack Challenging architecture and engineering decisions to ensure scalability, security and performance Driving best practices in DevOps, CI/CD, testing, release management and observability Aligning cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams around shared goals Communicating progress, risks and value to senior leadership and stakeholders Embedding a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and innovation About You We're looking for a highly credible technology leader with a strong background in transformation, delivery and engineering within a Microsoft environment. You will have: Significant experience in a senior technology / transformation / engineering leadership role A proven track record delivering complex transformation programmes with measurable outcomes Experience managing multiple workstreams and large-scale delivery portfolios Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including working closely with C-level leadership Technical expertise across the Microsoft stack (C#, .NET, Azure, SQL Server, etc.) Strong understanding of software architecture, engineering quality and system design Experience with DevOps, modern delivery practices and cloud-based platforms Exposure to data, analytics, AI or automation initiatives Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex technical change into clear narratives A highly organised, analytical mindset with the ability to lead through ambiguity and change If you are seeking a role of this nature please get in touch for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Software Engineer - Golang Information Security 650 per day - Inside IR35 3 days per week on-site, 2 days WFH 3 Month rolling contract up to 2 years Job Summary The Information Security team is responsible for developing services to find and mitigate security risks faced. We are seeking an extraordinary Software Engineer who is passionate about security and can thrive in a fast-paced environment where both individual drive and team collaboration are the keys to success. As part of the Information Security team, you'll be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge services to identify and mitigate security risks. This is a technical hands-on role that is focused on security across all of the organisation. You'll be working to identify problems, establish a vision for how to address those problems, and unite the relevant owners within the business on achieving that vision. Description In this role you will architect and develop distributed and scalable services focused on ensuring high standards of security and ultimately drive continuous improvements for these solutions. Together, our work will be instrumental in maintaining the security of the software development lifecycle. As a member of the team, you will: Drive security requirements and architecture into distributed services that play a pivotal role in the development of software. Lead project initiatives throughout the product development cycle to ensure the highest level of security, while ensuring privacy and ease of use. Use a wide range of interpersonal and technical skills to champion adoption of our security technologies across the company. We're seeking candidates who have: A passion for information security. Proven experience collaborating with engineering teams to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle. Proven experience designing, developing and deploying robust, scalable services and platforms that enable secure operations across an organization. Proven experience in programming and scripting languages (e.g., Go, Python, Bash, Java, JavaScript ). Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science (or similar) with 5+ years of relevant industry experience Significant experience with Golang and Git/GitHub SCM Strong experience with coding techniques and standard methodologies for security, performance optimization, and ease-of-use Experience in utilisation and deployment of cloud technologies in AWS or GCP , experience in container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes , and microservice architecture Experience with CI/CD, IaaS and DevOps best practices Strong test-driven approach to writing code Excellent problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills across multiple levels Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science (or similar) 7+ years of relevant industry experience Experience with AI/ML and LLM's Experience with application tracing , monitoring , analysis and visualizations through analytics dashboards Passion for high-quality code, tests, CI/CD, documentation, and production services Track record of driving improvements in code quality, performance , etc. Experience leveraging ORMs to interact with databases efficiently Familiarity with Python, Java, Swift, C, C++ and/or Objective-C ; and JavaScript and/or Typescript/React is a plus
26/05/2026
Contractor
Senior Software Engineer - Golang Information Security 650 per day - Inside IR35 3 days per week on-site, 2 days WFH 3 Month rolling contract up to 2 years Job Summary The Information Security team is responsible for developing services to find and mitigate security risks faced. We are seeking an extraordinary Software Engineer who is passionate about security and can thrive in a fast-paced environment where both individual drive and team collaboration are the keys to success. As part of the Information Security team, you'll be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge services to identify and mitigate security risks. This is a technical hands-on role that is focused on security across all of the organisation. You'll be working to identify problems, establish a vision for how to address those problems, and unite the relevant owners within the business on achieving that vision. Description In this role you will architect and develop distributed and scalable services focused on ensuring high standards of security and ultimately drive continuous improvements for these solutions. Together, our work will be instrumental in maintaining the security of the software development lifecycle. As a member of the team, you will: Drive security requirements and architecture into distributed services that play a pivotal role in the development of software. Lead project initiatives throughout the product development cycle to ensure the highest level of security, while ensuring privacy and ease of use. Use a wide range of interpersonal and technical skills to champion adoption of our security technologies across the company. We're seeking candidates who have: A passion for information security. Proven experience collaborating with engineering teams to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle. Proven experience designing, developing and deploying robust, scalable services and platforms that enable secure operations across an organization. Proven experience in programming and scripting languages (e.g., Go, Python, Bash, Java, JavaScript ). Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science (or similar) with 5+ years of relevant industry experience Significant experience with Golang and Git/GitHub SCM Strong experience with coding techniques and standard methodologies for security, performance optimization, and ease-of-use Experience in utilisation and deployment of cloud technologies in AWS or GCP , experience in container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes , and microservice architecture Experience with CI/CD, IaaS and DevOps best practices Strong test-driven approach to writing code Excellent problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills across multiple levels Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science (or similar) 7+ years of relevant industry experience Experience with AI/ML and LLM's Experience with application tracing , monitoring , analysis and visualizations through analytics dashboards Passion for high-quality code, tests, CI/CD, documentation, and production services Track record of driving improvements in code quality, performance , etc. Experience leveraging ORMs to interact with databases efficiently Familiarity with Python, Java, Swift, C, C++ and/or Objective-C ; and JavaScript and/or Typescript/React is a plus
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer experienced in NetDevOps to work a contract for our client until the end of March in one of several available sites, working 3 days per week on-site. This role is available preferably in Newcastle, but also in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, or Blackpool. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design, build, and evolve large-scale enterprise network platforms, with a strong focus on modern, automated, and cloud-integrated infrastructure. This role is suited to a hands-on engineer, not an operations or SRE specialist. You will be expected to quickly contribute to design and delivery activities, applying engineering best practice, automation, and network expertise to support critical services. You will work closely with Architecture, Cloud, and Engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available network solutions, balancing immediate delivery needs with longer-term platform improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and enhance enterprise network infrastructure across data centre, hybrid, and cloud environments Engineer and implement network traffic flows to support business-critical services Build and maintain secure hybrid connectivity across Azure, AWS, and OCI Implement and manage Palo Alto Firewall policies across on-prem and cloud environments, aligned to Zero Trust principles Design and operate high-availability network services, including routing, segmentation, and resilience Develop and maintain network automation using tools such as Python, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code Collaborate with architecture and platform teams to ensure solutions align with engineering standards and strategic direction Contribute immediately to delivery work, demonstrating the ability to operate with minimal ramp up Document designs and changes clearly and consistently, supporting maintainability and knowledge sharing Essential Technical Skills Enterprise Networking Engineering Complex OSPF and BGP environments Designing and implementing secure, resilient traffic flows Strong understanding of typical enterprise and cloud network patterns Firewall and Security Technologies Extensive experience with Palo Alto Firewalls Policy design and implementation across data centre and cloud Zero Trust and secure network design principles Data Centre & Network Architecture VXLAN/EVPN, VRF segmentation, and multi-site fabrics Experience with vendors such as Arista (or equivalent) Load balancing technologies (eg F5 BIG-IP: LTM/APM/ASM) Automation & NetDevOps Capability You will be expected to demonstrate a clear move away from traditional, manual networking, including: Network automation experience using Python, Ansible, or similar tooling Infrastructure as Code mindset (eg Terraform) Version control and CI/CD exposure (eg GitLab CI/CD) Applying DevOps-style practices to network and infrastructure engineering Cloud & Hybrid Experience Strong working experience with at least one major cloud provider (Azure, AWS, or OCI) Designing and integrating hybrid cloud network solutions Understanding of cloud-native networking constructs and security models Experience & Knowledge Proven track record as a Network/Infrastructure Engineer in large-scale enterprise environments Experience delivering engineering solutions, not just supporting operations Comfortable working across multiple workstreams and priorities Experience in regulated or complex environments Nice to Have Aruba Central/ClearPass SD WAN technologies SaaS and cloud-delivered WLAN/WiFi solutions Prior experience modernising Legacy network environments If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now. By applying for this job and submitting your CV to Parker Shaw, you acknowledge and give permission for us to pass it to an associate company for resourcing purposes. We outsource some of our resourcing calls to a trusted third-party company and they may call you to discuss this opportunity with you. They will then report back to us with the outcome of their conversation with you, where upon we will decide whether to submit your CV to the end client. Please be assured that the third-party company do not store or control any of your data, this is all done by ourselves (Parker Shaw).
26/05/2026
Contractor
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer experienced in NetDevOps to work a contract for our client until the end of March in one of several available sites, working 3 days per week on-site. This role is available preferably in Newcastle, but also in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, or Blackpool. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design, build, and evolve large-scale enterprise network platforms, with a strong focus on modern, automated, and cloud-integrated infrastructure. This role is suited to a hands-on engineer, not an operations or SRE specialist. You will be expected to quickly contribute to design and delivery activities, applying engineering best practice, automation, and network expertise to support critical services. You will work closely with Architecture, Cloud, and Engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available network solutions, balancing immediate delivery needs with longer-term platform improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and enhance enterprise network infrastructure across data centre, hybrid, and cloud environments Engineer and implement network traffic flows to support business-critical services Build and maintain secure hybrid connectivity across Azure, AWS, and OCI Implement and manage Palo Alto Firewall policies across on-prem and cloud environments, aligned to Zero Trust principles Design and operate high-availability network services, including routing, segmentation, and resilience Develop and maintain network automation using tools such as Python, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code Collaborate with architecture and platform teams to ensure solutions align with engineering standards and strategic direction Contribute immediately to delivery work, demonstrating the ability to operate with minimal ramp up Document designs and changes clearly and consistently, supporting maintainability and knowledge sharing Essential Technical Skills Enterprise Networking Engineering Complex OSPF and BGP environments Designing and implementing secure, resilient traffic flows Strong understanding of typical enterprise and cloud network patterns Firewall and Security Technologies Extensive experience with Palo Alto Firewalls Policy design and implementation across data centre and cloud Zero Trust and secure network design principles Data Centre & Network Architecture VXLAN/EVPN, VRF segmentation, and multi-site fabrics Experience with vendors such as Arista (or equivalent) Load balancing technologies (eg F5 BIG-IP: LTM/APM/ASM) Automation & NetDevOps Capability You will be expected to demonstrate a clear move away from traditional, manual networking, including: Network automation experience using Python, Ansible, or similar tooling Infrastructure as Code mindset (eg Terraform) Version control and CI/CD exposure (eg GitLab CI/CD) Applying DevOps-style practices to network and infrastructure engineering Cloud & Hybrid Experience Strong working experience with at least one major cloud provider (Azure, AWS, or OCI) Designing and integrating hybrid cloud network solutions Understanding of cloud-native networking constructs and security models Experience & Knowledge Proven track record as a Network/Infrastructure Engineer in large-scale enterprise environments Experience delivering engineering solutions, not just supporting operations Comfortable working across multiple workstreams and priorities Experience in regulated or complex environments Nice to Have Aruba Central/ClearPass SD WAN technologies SaaS and cloud-delivered WLAN/WiFi solutions Prior experience modernising Legacy network environments If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now. By applying for this job and submitting your CV to Parker Shaw, you acknowledge and give permission for us to pass it to an associate company for resourcing purposes. We outsource some of our resourcing calls to a trusted third-party company and they may call you to discuss this opportunity with you. They will then report back to us with the outcome of their conversation with you, where upon we will decide whether to submit your CV to the end client. Please be assured that the third-party company do not store or control any of your data, this is all done by ourselves (Parker Shaw).
(Contract) - Outside IR35 Contract Length: 6 months Location: Hybrid or Remote Closing Date: 29 May 2026 Overview We are supporting Nando's on a key infrastructure transformation programme focused on isolating legacy data centre environments and transitioning to modern, cloud-managed platforms. This role will be instrumental in identifying and removing dependencies on on-premise services, reconfiguring endpoints, and ensuring a smooth transition to modern identity and device management solutions. Key Responsibilities Analyse and remove application dependencies on legacy on-prem services (e.g. Active Directory, file shares, legacy authentication, VPN reliance) Support the isolation of Data Centre and Core Server environments Reconfigure endpoints (laptops, desktops, servers, and mobile devices) via MDM platforms such as Intune Remove or remediate legacy configurations including GPOs, login scripts, certificates, VPN profiles, and authentication methods Execute configuration changes using PowerShell, MDM, and automation tooling Uninstall legacy applications and validate compatibility with target environments Identify and resolve undocumented or hidden dependencies ahead of service decommissioning Collaborate with product and infrastructure teams to validate decommissioning readiness Ensure endpoints and services are successfully transitioned to cloud-managed environments and modern identity providers Core Skills (Priority Order) Experience with Okta (exposure to OAG desirable) Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Intune and Azure Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation experience Good understanding of networking fundamentals Working knowledge of SQL Experience Required Proven experience delivering infrastructure transformation or migration programmes Strong background in modern endpoint management and cloud identity integration Experience removing legacy enterprise dependencies and supporting decommissioning activities Ability to work independently within a contract environment Summary This is an opportunity to contribute to a significant modernisation initiative at Nando's, working across legacy decommissioning and cloud adoption. The role offers a good balance of hands-on technical work and strategic impact within a well-defined programme. Heart and soul. Passion and personality. You may know us as the home of PERi-PERi goodness, but we're actually a people-first, chicken-second kind of place.
26/05/2026
Contractor
(Contract) - Outside IR35 Contract Length: 6 months Location: Hybrid or Remote Closing Date: 29 May 2026 Overview We are supporting Nando's on a key infrastructure transformation programme focused on isolating legacy data centre environments and transitioning to modern, cloud-managed platforms. This role will be instrumental in identifying and removing dependencies on on-premise services, reconfiguring endpoints, and ensuring a smooth transition to modern identity and device management solutions. Key Responsibilities Analyse and remove application dependencies on legacy on-prem services (e.g. Active Directory, file shares, legacy authentication, VPN reliance) Support the isolation of Data Centre and Core Server environments Reconfigure endpoints (laptops, desktops, servers, and mobile devices) via MDM platforms such as Intune Remove or remediate legacy configurations including GPOs, login scripts, certificates, VPN profiles, and authentication methods Execute configuration changes using PowerShell, MDM, and automation tooling Uninstall legacy applications and validate compatibility with target environments Identify and resolve undocumented or hidden dependencies ahead of service decommissioning Collaborate with product and infrastructure teams to validate decommissioning readiness Ensure endpoints and services are successfully transitioned to cloud-managed environments and modern identity providers Core Skills (Priority Order) Experience with Okta (exposure to OAG desirable) Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Intune and Azure Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation experience Good understanding of networking fundamentals Working knowledge of SQL Experience Required Proven experience delivering infrastructure transformation or migration programmes Strong background in modern endpoint management and cloud identity integration Experience removing legacy enterprise dependencies and supporting decommissioning activities Ability to work independently within a contract environment Summary This is an opportunity to contribute to a significant modernisation initiative at Nando's, working across legacy decommissioning and cloud adoption. The role offers a good balance of hands-on technical work and strategic impact within a well-defined programme. Heart and soul. Passion and personality. You may know us as the home of PERi-PERi goodness, but we're actually a people-first, chicken-second kind of place.
Research Software Engineer & Senior Research Software Engineer £45,031 - £52,514 including London Weighting Allowance (Grade 6) £53,947 - £63,350 including London Weighting Allowance (Grade 7) About us King s Digital Lab is a Research Software Engineering (RSE) team embedded within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at King s College London. We design and implement systems, infrastructure, tools, and processes needed to produce a heterogeneous range of high quality digital scholarly outputs. As an RSE laboratory, KDL is deeply committed to co-research and is constantly evolving as new tools and methods appear. We have an open, collaborative culture, both within the Lab and with our research partners. We are a small team that emphasises inclusivity and trust in our staff. We embrace flexible working, including flexible hours and extensive hybrid working 80% remote and 20% on campus is typical. In person work is based in a small open plan office on King s busy Strand campus, operating on a hot desking basis in line with our hybrid approach. Whether remote or in-person, we support our staff to ensure they have the right equipment to work safely and effectively. This flexibility requires mutual trust. Our team members do much of their work independently and we rely on each other to work collaboratively at a distance, checking in and coordinating according to project and team needs. We encourage applicants to read our blogs to understand more about the culture and working environment. About the role: Your main responsibility is to develop high-quality code to support product specifications and requirements in collaboration with research leads and the RSE team. You will have expertise in at least one programming language and proficiency in others, along with a keen interest in software development. Your role involves producing research solutions, from algorithms to web applications; you may have specialised skills in areas such as immersive/XR, machine learning, devops, or web development. You'll have the ability to work independently or as part of large research projects or software engineering teams. A crucial aspect of the role is contributing to e-Research capability within your department, research group, or lab, as well as across the university. Awareness of best practices in software development, digital research methods, and data management is essential. If you are appointed as a Senior Research Software Engineer, you will have advanced expertise and take a leading role in planning and decision-making related to the research solutions KDL produces. Within this role, you will have opportunities to expand your skills working with new and emerging technologies across multiple disciplines and sectors. In addition to your core design and development responsibilities, you will be encouraged to develop a personal research agenda and explore opportunities for external funding and collaboration with academic colleagues. Our projects typically span several years, with periods of high and low activity. This means you will be engaged with multiple projects at any given time, across a range of disciplines, supporting academic partners to explore their research questions. Combined with an Agile approach to project management, this offers variety both in the projects themselves and in the approaches and tools you use. Success metrics are related to the research question the project is seeking to answer. Most of our work is funded by public research councils; while this means complying with regulatory reporting requirements (e.g. tracking time for charging purposes), it also means you will have opportunities for significant intellectual engagement. You will work with partners to determine the best approaches to meet their requirements, adapting as the project develops. Interest in and/or skills related to one or more of KDL s priority Research Themes, particularly in the area of Digital Creativity, would be desirable. Collaborative engagement is central to our work, and we believe that diversity strengthens our team and the research we support. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and career paths, and encourage candidates to think broadly about their transferable skills, including those gained outside traditional academic or technical routes. We particularly welcome applications from women and gender minoritised candidates, candidates from minoritised ethnic backgrounds, and disabled candidates, as they are underrepresented within King s in this type of role. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process. Alongside our established hybrid working and flexible hours, we are open to conversations, within the scope of the role, about less traditional working arrangements to support individual needs. Additional references: This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract About you: To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Expertise with modern web development stacks (Python/Django, JavaScript/TypeScript/Node.js, containerisation, CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms) and ability to write performant, maintainable, well-tested code following best practices. Experience of making well reasoned technical decisions in design, architecture, and development, using appropriate technologies and methodologies. Senior RSE: Advanced skills enabling responsibility for complex technical decisions and technical direction within a project or service. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to handle complex, novel research challenges, with flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced research environment with changing requirements. Excellent collaboration and communication skills, including an inclusive approach, supporting a positive and open team culture and enabling effective collaboration with researchers and team members; Senior RSE: including ability to guide/mentor others. Skills in data modelling for database design for research applications, ensuring flexible, extensible data schemas. Motivation for learning and adopting new technologies when appropriate. Understanding of accessibility, security, privacy, and other critical concerns for research apps. Senior RSE: Advanced proficiency, alongside the ability to provide effective and inclusive leadership, strategic perspective and to advocate for quality in architecture/code. Desirable criteria Understanding of agile software methodologies and experience leading or participating in sprints/timeboxes. Experience contributing to training, workshops, or knowledge-sharing activities related to software engineering practices, advanced research methods, technical tools, design approaches or accessibility. Knowledge of or experience working in digital humanities, social sciences, or research development within higher education or cultural heritage contexts. Experience with composable architectures (e.g. Jamstack), static web development, progressive enhancement and/or minimal computing. Knowledge of/experience with tools and practices related to one or more KDL s priority Research Themes, such as: Machine learning: methods and how to responsibly apply in applications. Data visualisation: methods and techniques to enhance access to complex datasets. Digital Creativity: immersive/XR tools such as real time engines (e.g. Godot/Unity/Unreal), WebXR libraries (e.g. three.js,) and 3D modelling tools (e.g. Blender, Maya.) Indigenous Digital Humanities: approaches and considerations appropriate for working in a range of cultural contexts and/or with culturally sensitive data. Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information At King s, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university. The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension. We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination. When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King s guidance. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. We reserve the right to close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. While the closing date may change . click apply for full job details
26/05/2026
Full time
Research Software Engineer & Senior Research Software Engineer £45,031 - £52,514 including London Weighting Allowance (Grade 6) £53,947 - £63,350 including London Weighting Allowance (Grade 7) About us King s Digital Lab is a Research Software Engineering (RSE) team embedded within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at King s College London. We design and implement systems, infrastructure, tools, and processes needed to produce a heterogeneous range of high quality digital scholarly outputs. As an RSE laboratory, KDL is deeply committed to co-research and is constantly evolving as new tools and methods appear. We have an open, collaborative culture, both within the Lab and with our research partners. We are a small team that emphasises inclusivity and trust in our staff. We embrace flexible working, including flexible hours and extensive hybrid working 80% remote and 20% on campus is typical. In person work is based in a small open plan office on King s busy Strand campus, operating on a hot desking basis in line with our hybrid approach. Whether remote or in-person, we support our staff to ensure they have the right equipment to work safely and effectively. This flexibility requires mutual trust. Our team members do much of their work independently and we rely on each other to work collaboratively at a distance, checking in and coordinating according to project and team needs. We encourage applicants to read our blogs to understand more about the culture and working environment. About the role: Your main responsibility is to develop high-quality code to support product specifications and requirements in collaboration with research leads and the RSE team. You will have expertise in at least one programming language and proficiency in others, along with a keen interest in software development. Your role involves producing research solutions, from algorithms to web applications; you may have specialised skills in areas such as immersive/XR, machine learning, devops, or web development. You'll have the ability to work independently or as part of large research projects or software engineering teams. A crucial aspect of the role is contributing to e-Research capability within your department, research group, or lab, as well as across the university. Awareness of best practices in software development, digital research methods, and data management is essential. If you are appointed as a Senior Research Software Engineer, you will have advanced expertise and take a leading role in planning and decision-making related to the research solutions KDL produces. Within this role, you will have opportunities to expand your skills working with new and emerging technologies across multiple disciplines and sectors. In addition to your core design and development responsibilities, you will be encouraged to develop a personal research agenda and explore opportunities for external funding and collaboration with academic colleagues. Our projects typically span several years, with periods of high and low activity. This means you will be engaged with multiple projects at any given time, across a range of disciplines, supporting academic partners to explore their research questions. Combined with an Agile approach to project management, this offers variety both in the projects themselves and in the approaches and tools you use. Success metrics are related to the research question the project is seeking to answer. Most of our work is funded by public research councils; while this means complying with regulatory reporting requirements (e.g. tracking time for charging purposes), it also means you will have opportunities for significant intellectual engagement. You will work with partners to determine the best approaches to meet their requirements, adapting as the project develops. Interest in and/or skills related to one or more of KDL s priority Research Themes, particularly in the area of Digital Creativity, would be desirable. Collaborative engagement is central to our work, and we believe that diversity strengthens our team and the research we support. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and career paths, and encourage candidates to think broadly about their transferable skills, including those gained outside traditional academic or technical routes. We particularly welcome applications from women and gender minoritised candidates, candidates from minoritised ethnic backgrounds, and disabled candidates, as they are underrepresented within King s in this type of role. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process. Alongside our established hybrid working and flexible hours, we are open to conversations, within the scope of the role, about less traditional working arrangements to support individual needs. Additional references: This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract About you: To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Expertise with modern web development stacks (Python/Django, JavaScript/TypeScript/Node.js, containerisation, CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms) and ability to write performant, maintainable, well-tested code following best practices. Experience of making well reasoned technical decisions in design, architecture, and development, using appropriate technologies and methodologies. Senior RSE: Advanced skills enabling responsibility for complex technical decisions and technical direction within a project or service. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to handle complex, novel research challenges, with flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced research environment with changing requirements. Excellent collaboration and communication skills, including an inclusive approach, supporting a positive and open team culture and enabling effective collaboration with researchers and team members; Senior RSE: including ability to guide/mentor others. Skills in data modelling for database design for research applications, ensuring flexible, extensible data schemas. Motivation for learning and adopting new technologies when appropriate. Understanding of accessibility, security, privacy, and other critical concerns for research apps. Senior RSE: Advanced proficiency, alongside the ability to provide effective and inclusive leadership, strategic perspective and to advocate for quality in architecture/code. Desirable criteria Understanding of agile software methodologies and experience leading or participating in sprints/timeboxes. Experience contributing to training, workshops, or knowledge-sharing activities related to software engineering practices, advanced research methods, technical tools, design approaches or accessibility. Knowledge of or experience working in digital humanities, social sciences, or research development within higher education or cultural heritage contexts. Experience with composable architectures (e.g. Jamstack), static web development, progressive enhancement and/or minimal computing. Knowledge of/experience with tools and practices related to one or more KDL s priority Research Themes, such as: Machine learning: methods and how to responsibly apply in applications. Data visualisation: methods and techniques to enhance access to complex datasets. Digital Creativity: immersive/XR tools such as real time engines (e.g. Godot/Unity/Unreal), WebXR libraries (e.g. three.js,) and 3D modelling tools (e.g. Blender, Maya.) Indigenous Digital Humanities: approaches and considerations appropriate for working in a range of cultural contexts and/or with culturally sensitive data. Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information At King s, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university. The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension. We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination. When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King s guidance. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. We reserve the right to close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. While the closing date may change . click apply for full job details
Location Cardiff, Croydon, Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield About the job Job summary We are looking to recruit 3 Portfolio Chief Technology Officer (CTO) roles. Two of which will support our Migration and Borders Digital Group, and the remaining role will support our Enterprise Services teams. As a key member of the Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession leadership team, you will play a critical role in providing Government Digital and Data services at the Home Office, supporting vital national infrastructure and Home Office services. Your role will involve supporting a user-base of 35,000+ Home Office users, over 400 public-facing services used by millions, and diverse critical business areas including UK Visa & Immigration, Border Force, HMPO and policing. As a Deputy Director Portfolio CTO, you will be accountable for leading the technical strategy for the Portfolio, and the wider technology professional community. You will provide technical direction for the delivery of government services, leading design, build and management activity across all areas of architecture, infrastructure, security and engineering. You will identify underlying technology requirements to support business platform capability and lead a team of technology specialists to create cutting-edge services. You will be required to build strategic, collaborative and constructive relationships with a growing ecosystem of digital and third-party technology suppliers. This will include championing emerging standards, principles or policies to support with this collaboration. You will identify how technical teams can become leaner by removing unnecessary overheads and advising on how they can deliver more with existing capabilities. Through establishing effective ways of working, you will ensure that we meet our commitments, increasing the certainty of the outcomes we achieve. You will be accountable for ensuring that we deliver to cost and quality standards and managing risks and dependencies across multiple teams. We are looking for someone who is strategic and forward thinking in terms of how we engage with the business, use technology and achieve our long-term goals. You will strive to deliver better outcomes and value for money by encouraging and embedding a culture of continuous improvement within the portfolio and across wider technology teams. As a leader within Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession and the Portfolio, you will inspire others and establish a team and a culture that individuals feel proud to be apart of. Job description For full details of all three roles, please see the Candidate Pack on the Civil Service website. Person specification Essential Criteria The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of: Providing clear technical leadership and authority across technology, platforms and architecture within a large, complex organisation. Setting and owning enterprise-level technology and platform direction, translating organisational goals into coherent strategy, priorities and investment decisions. Leading and influencing across a matrixed, federated organisation, building trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels (including senior leaders and non-technical audiences). Understanding cyber security, risk management and assurance in a highly regulated enterprise context, and assessing and clearly articulating technical risk and architectural maturity to senior stakeholders. Embedding architecture governance, standards and assurance into business-as-usual delivery to improve consistency, quality and pace. Driving innovation and continuous improvement to increase the efficiency, resilience and value for money of platform and technology services. Desirable Criteria It would also be desirable to demonstrate experience of: Operating at executive or senior leadership level within a large or highly regulated organisation, including managing substantial technology investment and making value for money decisions across complex portfolios. Leading significant technology, platform, or digital transformation at scale, including modernisation of legacy and mission critical systems, using modern product led and Agile approaches. Driving cross portfolio collaboration, convergence or reuse of platforms, services, or standards in a multi team environment, with accountability for delivering and operating live services/products that meet user needs and performance expectations. Interested? Apply via Civil Service Jobs for full role details.
26/05/2026
Full time
Location Cardiff, Croydon, Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield About the job Job summary We are looking to recruit 3 Portfolio Chief Technology Officer (CTO) roles. Two of which will support our Migration and Borders Digital Group, and the remaining role will support our Enterprise Services teams. As a key member of the Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession leadership team, you will play a critical role in providing Government Digital and Data services at the Home Office, supporting vital national infrastructure and Home Office services. Your role will involve supporting a user-base of 35,000+ Home Office users, over 400 public-facing services used by millions, and diverse critical business areas including UK Visa & Immigration, Border Force, HMPO and policing. As a Deputy Director Portfolio CTO, you will be accountable for leading the technical strategy for the Portfolio, and the wider technology professional community. You will provide technical direction for the delivery of government services, leading design, build and management activity across all areas of architecture, infrastructure, security and engineering. You will identify underlying technology requirements to support business platform capability and lead a team of technology specialists to create cutting-edge services. You will be required to build strategic, collaborative and constructive relationships with a growing ecosystem of digital and third-party technology suppliers. This will include championing emerging standards, principles or policies to support with this collaboration. You will identify how technical teams can become leaner by removing unnecessary overheads and advising on how they can deliver more with existing capabilities. Through establishing effective ways of working, you will ensure that we meet our commitments, increasing the certainty of the outcomes we achieve. You will be accountable for ensuring that we deliver to cost and quality standards and managing risks and dependencies across multiple teams. We are looking for someone who is strategic and forward thinking in terms of how we engage with the business, use technology and achieve our long-term goals. You will strive to deliver better outcomes and value for money by encouraging and embedding a culture of continuous improvement within the portfolio and across wider technology teams. As a leader within Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession and the Portfolio, you will inspire others and establish a team and a culture that individuals feel proud to be apart of. Job description For full details of all three roles, please see the Candidate Pack on the Civil Service website. Person specification Essential Criteria The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of: Providing clear technical leadership and authority across technology, platforms and architecture within a large, complex organisation. Setting and owning enterprise-level technology and platform direction, translating organisational goals into coherent strategy, priorities and investment decisions. Leading and influencing across a matrixed, federated organisation, building trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels (including senior leaders and non-technical audiences). Understanding cyber security, risk management and assurance in a highly regulated enterprise context, and assessing and clearly articulating technical risk and architectural maturity to senior stakeholders. Embedding architecture governance, standards and assurance into business-as-usual delivery to improve consistency, quality and pace. Driving innovation and continuous improvement to increase the efficiency, resilience and value for money of platform and technology services. Desirable Criteria It would also be desirable to demonstrate experience of: Operating at executive or senior leadership level within a large or highly regulated organisation, including managing substantial technology investment and making value for money decisions across complex portfolios. Leading significant technology, platform, or digital transformation at scale, including modernisation of legacy and mission critical systems, using modern product led and Agile approaches. Driving cross portfolio collaboration, convergence or reuse of platforms, services, or standards in a multi team environment, with accountability for delivering and operating live services/products that meet user needs and performance expectations. Interested? Apply via Civil Service Jobs for full role details.
Location: Newport Join the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and help shape the systems that support businesses, creators and innovators across the UK and beyond. This is a brilliant opportunity to work on enterprise-scale data services , driving improvements that keep systems reliable, scalable and ready for the future. You'll be part of a forward-thinking Digital, Data and Technology team, working with modern tools and approaches to deliver high-quality services that make a real difference. About the role As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, building and improving IPO's data infrastructure. Working within a multidisciplinary delivery team, you'll develop robust data services and solutions that support both internal teams and external users. This is a hands-on technical role where you'll build and optimise data pipelines, support cloud-based platforms, and help ensure data is accessible, reliable and reusable across the organisation. You'll also have the opportunity to explore new technologies and contribute to building a strong, modern data engineering capability. The role follows a hybrid working model, with time split between home working and the Newport office. What you'll be doing Lead and deliver data enhancements , using the team's tools and expertise to drive improvements Build, own and maintain data pipelines and data engineering solutions Develop and optimise ETL processes to improve performance and efficiency Support integration of data across internal and external systems Work closely with Data Management and Business Intelligence teams to improve data access and usability Collaborate with stakeholders to understand user needs and shape data solutions Apply data engineering approaches to solve complex business challenges Support the organisation's wider vision for how data is used across IPO Contribute to building a high-performing data engineering capability What we're looking for Strong experience with: Azure Data Factory (ADF), Databricks, Python and other data tools Designing, coding, testing and documenting programs or scripts Data cleansing, preparation and transformation Knowledge of: Designing scalable, future-proof data solutions Data platforms, pipelines and integration Experience of: Delivering technical solutions as part of large or complex projects Working in Agile environments (e.g. Scrum) Applying DevOps principles in data engineering Using Azure DevOps or similar tooling Interested? This partner post gives you a quick overview Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to find out more and apply.
26/05/2026
Full time
Location: Newport Join the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and help shape the systems that support businesses, creators and innovators across the UK and beyond. This is a brilliant opportunity to work on enterprise-scale data services , driving improvements that keep systems reliable, scalable and ready for the future. You'll be part of a forward-thinking Digital, Data and Technology team, working with modern tools and approaches to deliver high-quality services that make a real difference. About the role As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, building and improving IPO's data infrastructure. Working within a multidisciplinary delivery team, you'll develop robust data services and solutions that support both internal teams and external users. This is a hands-on technical role where you'll build and optimise data pipelines, support cloud-based platforms, and help ensure data is accessible, reliable and reusable across the organisation. You'll also have the opportunity to explore new technologies and contribute to building a strong, modern data engineering capability. The role follows a hybrid working model, with time split between home working and the Newport office. What you'll be doing Lead and deliver data enhancements , using the team's tools and expertise to drive improvements Build, own and maintain data pipelines and data engineering solutions Develop and optimise ETL processes to improve performance and efficiency Support integration of data across internal and external systems Work closely with Data Management and Business Intelligence teams to improve data access and usability Collaborate with stakeholders to understand user needs and shape data solutions Apply data engineering approaches to solve complex business challenges Support the organisation's wider vision for how data is used across IPO Contribute to building a high-performing data engineering capability What we're looking for Strong experience with: Azure Data Factory (ADF), Databricks, Python and other data tools Designing, coding, testing and documenting programs or scripts Data cleansing, preparation and transformation Knowledge of: Designing scalable, future-proof data solutions Data platforms, pipelines and integration Experience of: Delivering technical solutions as part of large or complex projects Working in Agile environments (e.g. Scrum) Applying DevOps principles in data engineering Using Azure DevOps or similar tooling Interested? This partner post gives you a quick overview Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to find out more and apply.
As the Head of Data Architecture & Governance you will strategically lead Peabody s enterprise data architecture and data governance agenda as two connected foundations for trusted, secure and reusable data. You will set the direction for how data is designed, modelled, integrated, governed and assured across our modern cloud data platform, helping Peabody make better use of data for residents, colleagues, compliance and innovation. What you ll do Define and oversee Peabody s enterprise data architecture, including data models, integration patterns, design standards and architecture principles across operational and analytical data. Provide architectural leadership for data products, platform evolution and AI/ML use cases, ensuring solutions are scalable, interoperable, secure and aligned with Enterprise Architecture. Lead and mature Peabody s group-wide data governance framework, including ownership, stewardship, policies, standards, critical data elements and clear accountabilities across domains. Shape the approach to metadata, lineage, cataloguing, classification and information asset management, making data easier to discover, understand, trust and reuse. Partner with data platform, engineering, product, architecture and business teams to embed governance and architecture controls across the full data lifecycle. Lead Peabody s approach to responsible data use and AI governance, ensuring ethical, secure and transparent use of data in line with Peabody s values and regulatory expectations. Provide assurance and clear reporting on data architecture, governance and data risk to senior forums, including Data Council, Executive Committee, Board and audit stakeholders. Lead, coach and develop a small specialist team, while influencing data owners, stewards and senior stakeholders across the organisation. What you ll need Proven leadership experience in data governance, data management, or enterprise data quality in a large, complex organisation Strong enterprise data architecture expertise, including conceptual, logical and physical modelling, data integration, cloud data platform patterns and architecture assurance. Deep understanding of data governance frameworks, metadata management, and data stewardship models, with ability to embed in practice A degree in a data related field, and / or certifications such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or AWS Certified Data Analytics Experience with data management and governance tools such as Unity Catalog, Purview, Collibra, Alation, Atlan, Informatica, or Talend Experience with cloud data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Knowledge of ethical principles in data use, particularly in the context of resident data, AI and advanced analytics Experience of working within or leading aspects of a federated or hub-and-spoke data operating model Strong understanding of the relationship between systems, data processes and governance across the data lifecycle Why Join Us? When you join Peabody, you re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together . We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered. What We Offer 30 days annual holiday, plus bank holidays Two additional paid volunteering days each year Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal 4 x salary life assurance Up to 10% pension contribution Please read before applying Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer. Closing date: 27 th May 2026 at midnight . However, we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interview Dates: We are looking to conduct interviews on the 10th and 11th June. If this sounds like we are right for you and you d love to be part of Peabody, we d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you re the perfect fit for this role.
26/05/2026
Full time
As the Head of Data Architecture & Governance you will strategically lead Peabody s enterprise data architecture and data governance agenda as two connected foundations for trusted, secure and reusable data. You will set the direction for how data is designed, modelled, integrated, governed and assured across our modern cloud data platform, helping Peabody make better use of data for residents, colleagues, compliance and innovation. What you ll do Define and oversee Peabody s enterprise data architecture, including data models, integration patterns, design standards and architecture principles across operational and analytical data. Provide architectural leadership for data products, platform evolution and AI/ML use cases, ensuring solutions are scalable, interoperable, secure and aligned with Enterprise Architecture. Lead and mature Peabody s group-wide data governance framework, including ownership, stewardship, policies, standards, critical data elements and clear accountabilities across domains. Shape the approach to metadata, lineage, cataloguing, classification and information asset management, making data easier to discover, understand, trust and reuse. Partner with data platform, engineering, product, architecture and business teams to embed governance and architecture controls across the full data lifecycle. Lead Peabody s approach to responsible data use and AI governance, ensuring ethical, secure and transparent use of data in line with Peabody s values and regulatory expectations. Provide assurance and clear reporting on data architecture, governance and data risk to senior forums, including Data Council, Executive Committee, Board and audit stakeholders. Lead, coach and develop a small specialist team, while influencing data owners, stewards and senior stakeholders across the organisation. What you ll need Proven leadership experience in data governance, data management, or enterprise data quality in a large, complex organisation Strong enterprise data architecture expertise, including conceptual, logical and physical modelling, data integration, cloud data platform patterns and architecture assurance. Deep understanding of data governance frameworks, metadata management, and data stewardship models, with ability to embed in practice A degree in a data related field, and / or certifications such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or AWS Certified Data Analytics Experience with data management and governance tools such as Unity Catalog, Purview, Collibra, Alation, Atlan, Informatica, or Talend Experience with cloud data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Knowledge of ethical principles in data use, particularly in the context of resident data, AI and advanced analytics Experience of working within or leading aspects of a federated or hub-and-spoke data operating model Strong understanding of the relationship between systems, data processes and governance across the data lifecycle Why Join Us? When you join Peabody, you re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together . We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered. What We Offer 30 days annual holiday, plus bank holidays Two additional paid volunteering days each year Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal 4 x salary life assurance Up to 10% pension contribution Please read before applying Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer. Closing date: 27 th May 2026 at midnight . However, we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interview Dates: We are looking to conduct interviews on the 10th and 11th June. If this sounds like we are right for you and you d love to be part of Peabody, we d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you re the perfect fit for this role.
Location : London, Croydon, Manchester, Sheffield As Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the Home Office, you'll lead technology strategy across one of the most complex digital estates in government, supporting services used by millions every year. About the role As the Home Office's most senior technology leader, you'll define and deliver a modern, secure and innovative technology strategy. Reporting to the Chief Digital, Data and Technology Officer, you'll guide enterprise architecture, oversee significant technology investment, and ensure consistent standards across the department. This role spans everything from border security and migration to policing and identity services. You'll lead a large, geographically distributed function, shaping how technology underpins critical national services while driving innovation, resilience and long-term transformation. What you'll be doing Setting and delivering the Home Office technology strategy and future roadmap Acting as the senior technical advisor to executive leadership and key stakeholders Leading and aligning enterprise architecture, standards and governance across all business areas Overseeing the CTO function , including architecture, assurance, innovation and transformation Ensuring technology investment and procurement aligns with strategic and architectural goals Providing senior oversight on major programmes and platforms , including board-level accountability Driving innovation and adoption of emerging technologies , including AI and automation Managing technical debt and long-term resilience risks across the estate Representing the Home Office across cross-government technology forums Leading and developing a high-performing architecture profession What we're looking for Significant senior leadership experience in large, complex digital or technology environments Proven ability to set and deliver technology strategy at organisational scale Strong technical background across architecture, engineering, automation and AI Experience delivering high-volume, user-centred digital services across legacy and modern systems Ability to influence senior stakeholders (including ministers, cross-government partners and suppliers) A compelling communicator who can simplify complexity and inspire change Experience managing large budgets and complex supplier ecosystems Strong leadership skills with a track record of building inclusive, high-performing teams Interested? This partner post gives you a quick overview Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to find out more and apply.
26/05/2026
Full time
Location : London, Croydon, Manchester, Sheffield As Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the Home Office, you'll lead technology strategy across one of the most complex digital estates in government, supporting services used by millions every year. About the role As the Home Office's most senior technology leader, you'll define and deliver a modern, secure and innovative technology strategy. Reporting to the Chief Digital, Data and Technology Officer, you'll guide enterprise architecture, oversee significant technology investment, and ensure consistent standards across the department. This role spans everything from border security and migration to policing and identity services. You'll lead a large, geographically distributed function, shaping how technology underpins critical national services while driving innovation, resilience and long-term transformation. What you'll be doing Setting and delivering the Home Office technology strategy and future roadmap Acting as the senior technical advisor to executive leadership and key stakeholders Leading and aligning enterprise architecture, standards and governance across all business areas Overseeing the CTO function , including architecture, assurance, innovation and transformation Ensuring technology investment and procurement aligns with strategic and architectural goals Providing senior oversight on major programmes and platforms , including board-level accountability Driving innovation and adoption of emerging technologies , including AI and automation Managing technical debt and long-term resilience risks across the estate Representing the Home Office across cross-government technology forums Leading and developing a high-performing architecture profession What we're looking for Significant senior leadership experience in large, complex digital or technology environments Proven ability to set and deliver technology strategy at organisational scale Strong technical background across architecture, engineering, automation and AI Experience delivering high-volume, user-centred digital services across legacy and modern systems Ability to influence senior stakeholders (including ministers, cross-government partners and suppliers) A compelling communicator who can simplify complexity and inspire change Experience managing large budgets and complex supplier ecosystems Strong leadership skills with a track record of building inclusive, high-performing teams Interested? This partner post gives you a quick overview Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to find out more and apply.
Location: Remote (anywhere in the UK) Join the College of Policing and help deliver the systems that support officers, staff and volunteers across the UK. This is a role where your work directly contributes to improving frontline services, helping policing teams operate effectively and deliver better outcomes for the public. As a Senior Application Operations Engineer , you'll play a key role in keeping critical platforms running smoothly, securely and efficiently, supporting learning and development across the policing network. About the role You'll support and configure College Learn , the organisation's Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring it remains reliable, secure and fit for purpose. From onboarding new organisations to managing data and system access, you'll be central to how the platform operates day to day. Working with internal teams and external partners, you'll help deliver a seamless user experience while maintaining high standards of service, compliance and performance. This is a hands-on operational role where attention to detail, strong organisation and collaboration are key. What you'll be doing Support onboarding, training and ongoing use of the LMS across policing organisations Manage incidents, service requests and system changes Configure system access, domains and data within the platform Maintain accurate documentation, audit trails and configuration records Work closely with internal teams and external partners to resolve issues Help ensure the platform remains secure, stable and high-performing What we're looking for Experience working with LMS platforms or enterprise systems Strong understanding of system configuration, data management and IT service operations Ability to work in a fast-paced, operational environment and manage competing priorities High attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and compliance Strong communication skills, able to support both technical and non-technical users Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement Interested? This partner post gives you a quick overview Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to find out more and apply.
26/05/2026
Full time
Location: Remote (anywhere in the UK) Join the College of Policing and help deliver the systems that support officers, staff and volunteers across the UK. This is a role where your work directly contributes to improving frontline services, helping policing teams operate effectively and deliver better outcomes for the public. As a Senior Application Operations Engineer , you'll play a key role in keeping critical platforms running smoothly, securely and efficiently, supporting learning and development across the policing network. About the role You'll support and configure College Learn , the organisation's Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring it remains reliable, secure and fit for purpose. From onboarding new organisations to managing data and system access, you'll be central to how the platform operates day to day. Working with internal teams and external partners, you'll help deliver a seamless user experience while maintaining high standards of service, compliance and performance. This is a hands-on operational role where attention to detail, strong organisation and collaboration are key. What you'll be doing Support onboarding, training and ongoing use of the LMS across policing organisations Manage incidents, service requests and system changes Configure system access, domains and data within the platform Maintain accurate documentation, audit trails and configuration records Work closely with internal teams and external partners to resolve issues Help ensure the platform remains secure, stable and high-performing What we're looking for Experience working with LMS platforms or enterprise systems Strong understanding of system configuration, data management and IT service operations Ability to work in a fast-paced, operational environment and manage competing priorities High attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and compliance Strong communication skills, able to support both technical and non-technical users Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement Interested? This partner post gives you a quick overview Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to find out more and apply.
Introduction Together, we re working to welcome millions more passengers, while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability. At Heathrow, you can be part of this providing solutions that make every journey better for millions each year. That means ensuring we meet the changing needs of the passengers, colleagues and partners who use our airport to work, travel, trade, shop, eat, explore and connect. Our Solutions team covers project management, process improvement, business change, technology, cyber defence, masterplanning, infrastructure and procurement. It brings together people with the skills to deliver prestigious and often large-scale projects, from transforming terminals to making big reductions in our carbon emissions. Every day will test your skills and give you the opportunity to make your mark. You might be working with the technology and data that power our city within a city, driving vital commercial agreements with everyone from retailers to airlines, or improving the unique infrastructure that includes everything from 200 buildings to 250 HV substations. It s a collaborative environment, where you can rely on the support of the experts around you as you take on projects you ll both take pride in and feel passionate about. Job Description Our Digital Future is a core Heathrow beacon, driving airport-wide transformation to become a digitally integrated, data-led airport by 2031, delivering greater resilience, efficiency and growth. Delivered with Data and Tech, it underpins strategic and organisational change. The Senior Digital Strategy Manager, will report to the Digital Transformation Director with a dotted line to the Head of Strategy and will drive the development of the digital transformation strategy in line with Heathrow s priorities, customer needs and rapid technological change. Your role will involve Stay informed on external trends in technology, data and AI, using insights to shape Heathrow s digital strategy Review and evolve the Digital Future vision, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, priorities and KPIs Partner with business functions to define robust business cases for key digital products and services Co-develop and maintain a 36 month strategic roadmap for Digital Transformation Support delivery by enabling effective tracking, reporting and realisation of financial and non-financial benefits Lead governance activities including budgeting alignment, QBRs, regulatory inputs and senior stakeholder engagement These skills are essential Experience defining and owning digital transformation strategy (industry, consultancy or both) Experience across large, asset-intensive, engineering or complex operational environments Experience working in transformation functions alongside delivery-focused teams Strong experience supporting programme reporting, particularly on realised outcomes Skilled in facilitation, leading cross seniority workshops to shape strategy Proven ability to support executive decision-making and trade-offs across digital priorities About us With 80 million passengers passing through our airport each year, it takes hundreds of systems, platforms and networks to keep our airport running smoothly, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Join us, and you ll thrive on the buzz of providing the technology, data, cyber and digital capabilities that run all the services you d expect to see in a city and more. Tech at Heathrow isn t typical the scale and non-stop nature of our airport make it truly unique. Our Data, Digital and Technology team are leading the way in innovations that will make our airport more efficient, resilient and competitive, in an increasingly digital marketplace, as well as keeping Heathrow safe and secure. Every day will test your skills and give you the opportunity to make your mark. We re constantly looking for new ways to help Heathrow transform and grow, responding to the changing needs of passengers, colleagues and partner businesses. It means the chance to work on a huge variety of inspiring projects and to develop in lots of exciting directions. Our team covers technology, cyber defence, data and digital, offering one-of-a kind careers you won t find anywhere else. Apply Before 03/06/2026, 23:59
26/05/2026
Full time
Introduction Together, we re working to welcome millions more passengers, while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability. At Heathrow, you can be part of this providing solutions that make every journey better for millions each year. That means ensuring we meet the changing needs of the passengers, colleagues and partners who use our airport to work, travel, trade, shop, eat, explore and connect. Our Solutions team covers project management, process improvement, business change, technology, cyber defence, masterplanning, infrastructure and procurement. It brings together people with the skills to deliver prestigious and often large-scale projects, from transforming terminals to making big reductions in our carbon emissions. Every day will test your skills and give you the opportunity to make your mark. You might be working with the technology and data that power our city within a city, driving vital commercial agreements with everyone from retailers to airlines, or improving the unique infrastructure that includes everything from 200 buildings to 250 HV substations. It s a collaborative environment, where you can rely on the support of the experts around you as you take on projects you ll both take pride in and feel passionate about. Job Description Our Digital Future is a core Heathrow beacon, driving airport-wide transformation to become a digitally integrated, data-led airport by 2031, delivering greater resilience, efficiency and growth. Delivered with Data and Tech, it underpins strategic and organisational change. The Senior Digital Strategy Manager, will report to the Digital Transformation Director with a dotted line to the Head of Strategy and will drive the development of the digital transformation strategy in line with Heathrow s priorities, customer needs and rapid technological change. Your role will involve Stay informed on external trends in technology, data and AI, using insights to shape Heathrow s digital strategy Review and evolve the Digital Future vision, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, priorities and KPIs Partner with business functions to define robust business cases for key digital products and services Co-develop and maintain a 36 month strategic roadmap for Digital Transformation Support delivery by enabling effective tracking, reporting and realisation of financial and non-financial benefits Lead governance activities including budgeting alignment, QBRs, regulatory inputs and senior stakeholder engagement These skills are essential Experience defining and owning digital transformation strategy (industry, consultancy or both) Experience across large, asset-intensive, engineering or complex operational environments Experience working in transformation functions alongside delivery-focused teams Strong experience supporting programme reporting, particularly on realised outcomes Skilled in facilitation, leading cross seniority workshops to shape strategy Proven ability to support executive decision-making and trade-offs across digital priorities About us With 80 million passengers passing through our airport each year, it takes hundreds of systems, platforms and networks to keep our airport running smoothly, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Join us, and you ll thrive on the buzz of providing the technology, data, cyber and digital capabilities that run all the services you d expect to see in a city and more. Tech at Heathrow isn t typical the scale and non-stop nature of our airport make it truly unique. Our Data, Digital and Technology team are leading the way in innovations that will make our airport more efficient, resilient and competitive, in an increasingly digital marketplace, as well as keeping Heathrow safe and secure. Every day will test your skills and give you the opportunity to make your mark. We re constantly looking for new ways to help Heathrow transform and grow, responding to the changing needs of passengers, colleagues and partner businesses. It means the chance to work on a huge variety of inspiring projects and to develop in lots of exciting directions. Our team covers technology, cyber defence, data and digital, offering one-of-a kind careers you won t find anywhere else. Apply Before 03/06/2026, 23:59
Artificial Intelligence & Automation Data Engineer Location: United Kingdom Ref: REF4155A Job Function: Information Technology Responsibilities Establish, manage, and evolve the company's Data, AI and Automation processes, support senior management in developing and achieving the organisations strategic plan as well as the development and delivery of the data, AI and Automation capabilities. Oversee the development and use of data, AI and Automation systems, driving the adoption of a centralised standard of these solutions across Smiths Group and its divisions, actively promoting CoDe. capabilities. Solutioning innovative ways to organise, AI and Automation processes through the creation and validation of algorithms, neural networks, and other machine learning techniques. Provide leadership on the implementation of security & authorisations best practice for accessing AI and Automation solutions. Work proactively with internal and key business partners that contribute to the delivery of analytic, AI models through projects and BAU, exploring new analytics and dashboard tools and where appropriate advice on new solutions that can improve the effectiveness of organisation. Help to solution, implement and maintain operating models that optimise onshore and offshore resourcing to create the maximum value for Smiths Group Manage and distribute workloads to the D&A team members, balancing the key strengths of the D&A team along with career aspirations, providing direction and day-to-day oversight, striving to deliver outstanding results. Take leading role in the growth of Team and support the development of D&A and Divisional team members through coaching and mentoring Data Develop Data, AI and automation solutions. Test, deploy, and maintain intelligent systems. Collaborate with data scientists and other engineers to integrate AI into broader system architecture. Stay current with AI trends and suggest improvements to existing systems and workflows. Create a Roadmap that delivers the vision and embeds capabilities to ensure master/reference data, data quality management, data cataloguing, data governance, traceability are established and governed as a foundational pillar, ensuring the use of trusted high-quality data across BIS and all divisions. Developing and managing data platform; data management; and tooling and access controls for all business and technical users Provide business focused data-related guidance and thought leadership across data architecture, data governance and data integration, and the associated technologies Ensure all D&A deliveries are performance assessed and can execute within response times within business acceptable criteria. Lead on the development and maintenance of dashboards, forms, and other tools to facilitate the interaction with data management systems for non-technical users Implement and regularly review existing data management policies to make sure that they are up to date and effective, revising and improving as necessary Collaborate across the Smiths divisions to discuss any data problems, new or additional requirements and support project specification development. Support the creation of Data Analytic Models and Data Visualisations (eg PowerBI) within the Azure platform. Own and govern the code promotion process for Analytic Models and Visualisation code sets into the QA and production environments. Organise, store and analyse data as efficiently as possible, while always upholding agreed-upon security standards Manage PowerBI Licences, Gateways and Microsoft visual studio installed in Smiths. Develop documentation and training material for applications. Evaluate, design, implement and support new requirements or database changes using associated business requirements and design documents. Design and develop new analytics / models using the new data sets to expedite data analysis and reporting. Provide technical oversight for integrating new technology or new initiatives into existing data standards and structures. Monitor and analyse information and data systems and evaluate their performance to discover ways of enhancing them (new technologies, upgrades etc.) Ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and security of all developed solutions. Establish rules and procedures for data sharing with upper management, external stakeholders etc. Create and enforce policies for effective data management. Support others in the daily use of data systems and ensure adherence to legal and company standards. Provide regular progress reports to your manager on BAU activities and progress against project deliverables. Regularly provide accurate availability/capacity reports for the D&A team to assist with project planning and future recruitment needs. Act as a mentor to new super users within the Divisions using PowerBI technology. Lead the weekly team meeting, owning the agenda and encouraging engagement from the D&A team Qualifications Educated to degree level or equivalent. Experience with machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and computer vision. Proficiency in Python, Java, and R Strong knowledge of AI frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch. Experience in Data Science techniques and methodologies. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment. Thorough and proven understanding of the principles of data security, management, and administration Proficient at digesting and analysing large amounts of data. Excellent understanding of data administration and management functions (collection, analysis, distribution etc.) Experience in working with offshore and onshore support model. Experience in working with information technology. Experience in BI tools (PowerBi, OBIEE, Tableau, QlickView etc). Good knowledge of SQL language and simple analysis techniques to profile data Technical experience and knowledge in On-Premise and Public Cloud Data Services focused on: Database architecture, ETL, Data Mining, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Data Governance, Data quality, Data Cleansing Experience with Microsoft Azure a plus: Azure SQL Database, Analysis Services, Databricks, Data Lake, Logic Apps and Data Factory Understanding of Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Spark) Able to create rich visualisations that appropriately represent the underlying datasets. Review and align the reporting attributes against the Enterprise and conceptual data models Business functional knowledge - able to work with Business SMEs to relate the process to the underlying data. ERP experience and implementations (nice to have) Excellent organisational and project management skills Passionate and curious about new technology and the tech industry Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels within the Smiths Group General understanding of PaaS Concepts - ideally in MS-Azure Cloud BI experience could be an asset Diversity & Inclusion We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (Careers - Smiths Group plc ).
26/05/2026
Full time
Artificial Intelligence & Automation Data Engineer Location: United Kingdom Ref: REF4155A Job Function: Information Technology Responsibilities Establish, manage, and evolve the company's Data, AI and Automation processes, support senior management in developing and achieving the organisations strategic plan as well as the development and delivery of the data, AI and Automation capabilities. Oversee the development and use of data, AI and Automation systems, driving the adoption of a centralised standard of these solutions across Smiths Group and its divisions, actively promoting CoDe. capabilities. Solutioning innovative ways to organise, AI and Automation processes through the creation and validation of algorithms, neural networks, and other machine learning techniques. Provide leadership on the implementation of security & authorisations best practice for accessing AI and Automation solutions. Work proactively with internal and key business partners that contribute to the delivery of analytic, AI models through projects and BAU, exploring new analytics and dashboard tools and where appropriate advice on new solutions that can improve the effectiveness of organisation. Help to solution, implement and maintain operating models that optimise onshore and offshore resourcing to create the maximum value for Smiths Group Manage and distribute workloads to the D&A team members, balancing the key strengths of the D&A team along with career aspirations, providing direction and day-to-day oversight, striving to deliver outstanding results. Take leading role in the growth of Team and support the development of D&A and Divisional team members through coaching and mentoring Data Develop Data, AI and automation solutions. Test, deploy, and maintain intelligent systems. Collaborate with data scientists and other engineers to integrate AI into broader system architecture. Stay current with AI trends and suggest improvements to existing systems and workflows. Create a Roadmap that delivers the vision and embeds capabilities to ensure master/reference data, data quality management, data cataloguing, data governance, traceability are established and governed as a foundational pillar, ensuring the use of trusted high-quality data across BIS and all divisions. Developing and managing data platform; data management; and tooling and access controls for all business and technical users Provide business focused data-related guidance and thought leadership across data architecture, data governance and data integration, and the associated technologies Ensure all D&A deliveries are performance assessed and can execute within response times within business acceptable criteria. Lead on the development and maintenance of dashboards, forms, and other tools to facilitate the interaction with data management systems for non-technical users Implement and regularly review existing data management policies to make sure that they are up to date and effective, revising and improving as necessary Collaborate across the Smiths divisions to discuss any data problems, new or additional requirements and support project specification development. Support the creation of Data Analytic Models and Data Visualisations (eg PowerBI) within the Azure platform. Own and govern the code promotion process for Analytic Models and Visualisation code sets into the QA and production environments. Organise, store and analyse data as efficiently as possible, while always upholding agreed-upon security standards Manage PowerBI Licences, Gateways and Microsoft visual studio installed in Smiths. Develop documentation and training material for applications. Evaluate, design, implement and support new requirements or database changes using associated business requirements and design documents. Design and develop new analytics / models using the new data sets to expedite data analysis and reporting. Provide technical oversight for integrating new technology or new initiatives into existing data standards and structures. Monitor and analyse information and data systems and evaluate their performance to discover ways of enhancing them (new technologies, upgrades etc.) Ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and security of all developed solutions. Establish rules and procedures for data sharing with upper management, external stakeholders etc. Create and enforce policies for effective data management. Support others in the daily use of data systems and ensure adherence to legal and company standards. Provide regular progress reports to your manager on BAU activities and progress against project deliverables. Regularly provide accurate availability/capacity reports for the D&A team to assist with project planning and future recruitment needs. Act as a mentor to new super users within the Divisions using PowerBI technology. Lead the weekly team meeting, owning the agenda and encouraging engagement from the D&A team Qualifications Educated to degree level or equivalent. Experience with machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and computer vision. Proficiency in Python, Java, and R Strong knowledge of AI frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch. Experience in Data Science techniques and methodologies. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment. Thorough and proven understanding of the principles of data security, management, and administration Proficient at digesting and analysing large amounts of data. Excellent understanding of data administration and management functions (collection, analysis, distribution etc.) Experience in working with offshore and onshore support model. Experience in working with information technology. Experience in BI tools (PowerBi, OBIEE, Tableau, QlickView etc). Good knowledge of SQL language and simple analysis techniques to profile data Technical experience and knowledge in On-Premise and Public Cloud Data Services focused on: Database architecture, ETL, Data Mining, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Data Governance, Data quality, Data Cleansing Experience with Microsoft Azure a plus: Azure SQL Database, Analysis Services, Databricks, Data Lake, Logic Apps and Data Factory Understanding of Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Spark) Able to create rich visualisations that appropriately represent the underlying datasets. Review and align the reporting attributes against the Enterprise and conceptual data models Business functional knowledge - able to work with Business SMEs to relate the process to the underlying data. ERP experience and implementations (nice to have) Excellent organisational and project management skills Passionate and curious about new technology and the tech industry Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels within the Smiths Group General understanding of PaaS Concepts - ideally in MS-Azure Cloud BI experience could be an asset Diversity & Inclusion We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (Careers - Smiths Group plc ).
Hours: 40 pw (9.30-6pm Monday to Friday, 1 hour lunch) Term: FTC - 6 months Location: UK or US (Remote) About us Artlogic is a leading technology platform for the art world. Founded in 1989, Artlogic empowers over 6,000 galleries, dealers, and art professionals worldwide to streamline their operations and grow their businesses. The company's integrated platform combines inventory management, CRM, websites, sales, marketing, and payment tools, everything needed to run a modern and successful art business. In 2021, Artlogic was acquired by tech investors Cove Hill Partners to accelerate innovationand expand its global reach. Since then, the company has doubled in size, with employees across London, New York, Atlanta, and Cape Town. Today, Artlogic is entering an exciting new chapter through its merger with ArtCloud, another industry leader in art technology. Together, the two companies are uniting complementary platforms to build the most comprehensive, forward-thinking solution for the art world. This collaboration brings together deep expertise across CRM, sales, marketing, inventory, payments, and AI-powered tools, empowering galleries, artists, and collectors worldwide. Joining Artlogic means becoming part of a growing global team that is shaping the future of how art is bought, sold, and managed, both online and in person. The Data Migration team operates within the Customer function, combining both technical and project delivery responsibilities. Project Managers act as the primary client interface, coordinating communication and requirements. Data Migration Specialists are responsible for technical execution, including ETL processes and solution design. The team also contributes to internal R&D, building tools and applications to improve migration efficiency and scalability. The Role As a Junior Data Engineer, you will be a vital part of the team responsible for the lifeblood of our onboarding process: client data. You will help bridge the gap between legacy client systems and the Artlogic ecosystem by building and executing robust ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines. This role is ideal for a developer early in their career who loves the "puzzle" aspect of data. You will work within the Data Migration team to dismantle complex external data structures (Relational data, FileMaker), reassemble them into our sophisticated data model, and contribute to the internal Python/Ruby libraries that make our migrations faster and smarter. You will be mentored by senior engineers and work closely with Project Managers to ensure a seamless transition for our clients. Key Responsibilities ETL Development & Execution Execute End-to-End Migrations: Learn to navigate the full migration lifecycle, moving data from diverse client environments into Artlogic. Extraction: Use scripts and tools to pull data from external platforms (e.g., FileMaker, legacy SQL databases). Transformation: Write clean, maintainable code to map, clean, and transform "messy" legacy data to fit the Artlogic schema. QA & Validation: Perform rigorous data validation and unit testing to ensure 100% accuracy and data integrity before go live. Technical Growth & Tooling Code Contribution: Assist in developing and maintaining our internal migration frameworks and R&D tools. Pipeline Optimization: Identify repetitive tasks in your daily workflow and work with senior engineers to automate them. Systems Analysis: Research unknown database structures to determine the most efficient extraction methods. Cross-functional Teamwork: Partner with Client Liaison Project Managers to understand client-specific data nuances. Documentation: Document migration mappings and technical edge cases to ensure knowledge is shared across the team. Iterative Delivery: Adapt migration scripts quickly as project requirements evolve during the onboarding phase. AI & Data AI Recommendation Verification and Data Mapping: Review and verify AI (Claude) recommendations for column mappings during cloud data migration, including confirming that columns fit perfectly or identifying where data requires manipulation or concatenation. Data Transformation and Cloud Push: Perform final data transformation steps using basic Python, Pandas, and Reax code to prepare and push relational data from Excel into the cloud environment. Key Attributes Data Integrity: Success is measured by the accuracy of migrated data and the absence of "broken" records post launch. Technical Progression: Demonstrates a growing ability to handle increasingly complex data structures with less supervision. Code Quality: Contributions to internal libraries follow team standards and improve overall migration speed. Reliability: Consistently meets project milestones and keeps stakeholders informed of technical blockers. About You Coding Foundations: Proficiency in at least one object-oriented language-Python is preferred, but we also value strong logic in C#. SQL & Data Logic: Solid understanding of relational databases (Joins, Keys, Indexes) and how to manipulate data structures. Problem-Solving Mindset: You enjoy the "detective work" of figuring out how a legacy system was built and how to extract its value. Detail Oriented: An obsession with data accuracy; you catch the "edge case" before it becomes a bug. Communication: Ability to explain technical data hurdles to non-technical Project Managers. The "Data Stack": Experience with ETL tools, pandas (Python), or regular expressions (Regex). API Knowledge: Familiarity with REST APIs and how to handle JSON/XML data. Niche Systems: Previous exposure to FileMaker (Claris) or NoSQL environments. Web Basics: A high-level understanding of how back end data interacts with front end UIs. Artlogic is an equal opportunities employer Artlogic is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment and employment practices. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees. If you have a disability and would like us to make adjustments to the application or interview process, or to discuss any adjustments to the role, please let us know. Please note that this position is UK or US based. Candidates must therefore have, or be able to obtain, appropriate immigration status entitling them to work in the UK or US for us in the role. Please note that we do not have a sponsor licence and we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. The successful candidate will need to provide evidence/information to enable us to verify their right to work, prior to commencement of employment, and in accordance with current Home Office right to work guidance.
26/05/2026
Full time
Hours: 40 pw (9.30-6pm Monday to Friday, 1 hour lunch) Term: FTC - 6 months Location: UK or US (Remote) About us Artlogic is a leading technology platform for the art world. Founded in 1989, Artlogic empowers over 6,000 galleries, dealers, and art professionals worldwide to streamline their operations and grow their businesses. The company's integrated platform combines inventory management, CRM, websites, sales, marketing, and payment tools, everything needed to run a modern and successful art business. In 2021, Artlogic was acquired by tech investors Cove Hill Partners to accelerate innovationand expand its global reach. Since then, the company has doubled in size, with employees across London, New York, Atlanta, and Cape Town. Today, Artlogic is entering an exciting new chapter through its merger with ArtCloud, another industry leader in art technology. Together, the two companies are uniting complementary platforms to build the most comprehensive, forward-thinking solution for the art world. This collaboration brings together deep expertise across CRM, sales, marketing, inventory, payments, and AI-powered tools, empowering galleries, artists, and collectors worldwide. Joining Artlogic means becoming part of a growing global team that is shaping the future of how art is bought, sold, and managed, both online and in person. The Data Migration team operates within the Customer function, combining both technical and project delivery responsibilities. Project Managers act as the primary client interface, coordinating communication and requirements. Data Migration Specialists are responsible for technical execution, including ETL processes and solution design. The team also contributes to internal R&D, building tools and applications to improve migration efficiency and scalability. The Role As a Junior Data Engineer, you will be a vital part of the team responsible for the lifeblood of our onboarding process: client data. You will help bridge the gap between legacy client systems and the Artlogic ecosystem by building and executing robust ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines. This role is ideal for a developer early in their career who loves the "puzzle" aspect of data. You will work within the Data Migration team to dismantle complex external data structures (Relational data, FileMaker), reassemble them into our sophisticated data model, and contribute to the internal Python/Ruby libraries that make our migrations faster and smarter. You will be mentored by senior engineers and work closely with Project Managers to ensure a seamless transition for our clients. Key Responsibilities ETL Development & Execution Execute End-to-End Migrations: Learn to navigate the full migration lifecycle, moving data from diverse client environments into Artlogic. Extraction: Use scripts and tools to pull data from external platforms (e.g., FileMaker, legacy SQL databases). Transformation: Write clean, maintainable code to map, clean, and transform "messy" legacy data to fit the Artlogic schema. QA & Validation: Perform rigorous data validation and unit testing to ensure 100% accuracy and data integrity before go live. Technical Growth & Tooling Code Contribution: Assist in developing and maintaining our internal migration frameworks and R&D tools. Pipeline Optimization: Identify repetitive tasks in your daily workflow and work with senior engineers to automate them. Systems Analysis: Research unknown database structures to determine the most efficient extraction methods. Cross-functional Teamwork: Partner with Client Liaison Project Managers to understand client-specific data nuances. Documentation: Document migration mappings and technical edge cases to ensure knowledge is shared across the team. Iterative Delivery: Adapt migration scripts quickly as project requirements evolve during the onboarding phase. AI & Data AI Recommendation Verification and Data Mapping: Review and verify AI (Claude) recommendations for column mappings during cloud data migration, including confirming that columns fit perfectly or identifying where data requires manipulation or concatenation. Data Transformation and Cloud Push: Perform final data transformation steps using basic Python, Pandas, and Reax code to prepare and push relational data from Excel into the cloud environment. Key Attributes Data Integrity: Success is measured by the accuracy of migrated data and the absence of "broken" records post launch. Technical Progression: Demonstrates a growing ability to handle increasingly complex data structures with less supervision. Code Quality: Contributions to internal libraries follow team standards and improve overall migration speed. Reliability: Consistently meets project milestones and keeps stakeholders informed of technical blockers. About You Coding Foundations: Proficiency in at least one object-oriented language-Python is preferred, but we also value strong logic in C#. SQL & Data Logic: Solid understanding of relational databases (Joins, Keys, Indexes) and how to manipulate data structures. Problem-Solving Mindset: You enjoy the "detective work" of figuring out how a legacy system was built and how to extract its value. Detail Oriented: An obsession with data accuracy; you catch the "edge case" before it becomes a bug. Communication: Ability to explain technical data hurdles to non-technical Project Managers. The "Data Stack": Experience with ETL tools, pandas (Python), or regular expressions (Regex). API Knowledge: Familiarity with REST APIs and how to handle JSON/XML data. Niche Systems: Previous exposure to FileMaker (Claris) or NoSQL environments. Web Basics: A high-level understanding of how back end data interacts with front end UIs. Artlogic is an equal opportunities employer Artlogic is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment and employment practices. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees. If you have a disability and would like us to make adjustments to the application or interview process, or to discuss any adjustments to the role, please let us know. Please note that this position is UK or US based. Candidates must therefore have, or be able to obtain, appropriate immigration status entitling them to work in the UK or US for us in the role. Please note that we do not have a sponsor licence and we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. The successful candidate will need to provide evidence/information to enable us to verify their right to work, prior to commencement of employment, and in accordance with current Home Office right to work guidance.
Title: Senior Product Designer Salary Range: £58,000 - £77,500 Location: Remote, anywhere in the United Kingdom. The role We're looking for an experienced Senior Product Designer to help shape the next stage of Isla's product experience as we continue to grow. Reporting into our Director of Product, this is a hands on individual contributor role for someone who enjoys solving complex product problems and collaborating deeply with cross functional teams. Partnering closely with Product, Engineering and our clinical safety officer, you'll play a key role in improving UX quality across the platform. You'll be the voice of the user across Isla and will be helping simplify complex workflows, strengthen discovery and research practices, and ensure we build thoughtful, user centred experiences in a highly regulated environment. You'll help to create the conditions for great design to happen: advocating for strong UX thinking, improving design practices, and ensuring design remains an enabler rather than a bottleneck as we scale. What you'll do Design intuitive product experiences - you will design complex clinical and patient facing experiences end to end, from flows and wireframes through to polished UI and implementation ready designs. Be the voice of the user - ensure user needs are represented throughout the product development process, from early discovery and problem definition through to delivery and iteration. Improve UX quality across the platform - proactively identify friction, inconsistencies and opportunities to simplify workflows and improve the overall user experience. Make research stick - building on our existing research practice to make it more structured, consistent, and impactful. You'll help ensure insights are visible, accessible and actively shaping product decisions, including establishing repeatable usability testing processes to ensure it's never deprioritised or missed - both critical requirements for medical device compliance and clinical safety. Bring data into the design process - champion the use of quantitative and qualitative data together, helping the team make evidence led decisions. Champion accessible and inclusive design - design experiences that work for users with a wide range of abilities and access needs, including visual, motor, cognitive and literacy impairments. Apply accessibility best practices and WCAG principles throughout the design process, contributing to inclusive patterns and standards within the design system. Contribute to the evolution of our design system - keep it healthy, consistent and evolving alongside the product, with an eye on AI readiness and long term scalability. You'll contribute to improving consistency and collaboration between design and engineering as the system evolves. Improve design ways of working - contribute to stronger discovery, prioritisation, critique and collaboration practices as the product and design function continues to mature. These practices must align with the rigour that medical device certification requires. Influence our approach to AI - explore and experiment with AI tools within the design workflow, helping identify practical ways they can improve speed, quality and collaboration. What we're looking for Strong end to end product design skills - from discovery, journey mapping and wireframing through to polished UI and implementation ready designs. Systems thinking - you consider the broader ecosystem your design decisions exist within, understanding how changes in one area can affect others across a complex, multi user product. Excellent product and UX instincts - able to simplify complex workflows, identify user problems, and design thoughtful, intuitive experiences grounded in evidence and user insight. A highly collaborative approach - comfortable working closely with Product and Engineering to shape solutions together, not just execute requirements. Experience contributing to or evolving design systems, with an appreciation for scalability, consistency and strong collaboration between design and engineering. Confidence using both qualitative and quantitative data to inform decisions and evaluate outcomes. Curiosity about AI and emerging tooling - you actively explore new tools and think critically about how they can improve design workflows and product experiences. Strong instincts for improving ways of working - contributing positively to discovery, critique, prioritisation and collaboration practices within fast moving product teams. Comfortable operating in ambiguity and proactively identifying opportunities to improve UX quality, team effectiveness and the overall product experience. Deep expertise in accessibility and inclusive design - you design confidently for users with a wide range of needs, have a thorough command of WCAG guidelines and accessibility best practices, and treat inclusive design as a core part of creating safe, usable clinical products. Experience in designing digital products in regulated or clinical environments is a bonus, but we're open to candidates from any industry - we'd love to hear from designers with varied backgrounds who can bring new ways of thinking to the problems we're solving. Hiring Process A 2 minute video submission: Successful applicants will be asked to send a short elevator pitch. We want to see the person behind the CV. Screening call with a member of our Operations team (15-20 minutes). Technical interview with a design and cross functional team member. Part 1 - present a case study and Q&A. Part 2 - design critique (1 hour). Final interview with our Co founder and Director of Product (30 minutes). Benefits Work from home or at our office in 131 Finsbury Pavement - Industrious. EMI equity options. Flexible working times. Work abroad for up to 90 days per year. Enhanced parental leave. 25 days annual leave (on top of bank holidays). Take your birthday off and another significant day off of your choice. Treat your friends or family to a meal each quarter (up to £75). A monthly wellbeing bonus (£50 per month for gym membership/wellbeing activities) or private medical insurance. Quarterly team socials. An annual learning budget to support your growth. Delivering social impact through improved patient healthcare. Working at a well founded and rapidly growing start up, solving a global problem in a new way.
26/05/2026
Full time
Title: Senior Product Designer Salary Range: £58,000 - £77,500 Location: Remote, anywhere in the United Kingdom. The role We're looking for an experienced Senior Product Designer to help shape the next stage of Isla's product experience as we continue to grow. Reporting into our Director of Product, this is a hands on individual contributor role for someone who enjoys solving complex product problems and collaborating deeply with cross functional teams. Partnering closely with Product, Engineering and our clinical safety officer, you'll play a key role in improving UX quality across the platform. You'll be the voice of the user across Isla and will be helping simplify complex workflows, strengthen discovery and research practices, and ensure we build thoughtful, user centred experiences in a highly regulated environment. You'll help to create the conditions for great design to happen: advocating for strong UX thinking, improving design practices, and ensuring design remains an enabler rather than a bottleneck as we scale. What you'll do Design intuitive product experiences - you will design complex clinical and patient facing experiences end to end, from flows and wireframes through to polished UI and implementation ready designs. Be the voice of the user - ensure user needs are represented throughout the product development process, from early discovery and problem definition through to delivery and iteration. Improve UX quality across the platform - proactively identify friction, inconsistencies and opportunities to simplify workflows and improve the overall user experience. Make research stick - building on our existing research practice to make it more structured, consistent, and impactful. You'll help ensure insights are visible, accessible and actively shaping product decisions, including establishing repeatable usability testing processes to ensure it's never deprioritised or missed - both critical requirements for medical device compliance and clinical safety. Bring data into the design process - champion the use of quantitative and qualitative data together, helping the team make evidence led decisions. Champion accessible and inclusive design - design experiences that work for users with a wide range of abilities and access needs, including visual, motor, cognitive and literacy impairments. Apply accessibility best practices and WCAG principles throughout the design process, contributing to inclusive patterns and standards within the design system. Contribute to the evolution of our design system - keep it healthy, consistent and evolving alongside the product, with an eye on AI readiness and long term scalability. You'll contribute to improving consistency and collaboration between design and engineering as the system evolves. Improve design ways of working - contribute to stronger discovery, prioritisation, critique and collaboration practices as the product and design function continues to mature. These practices must align with the rigour that medical device certification requires. Influence our approach to AI - explore and experiment with AI tools within the design workflow, helping identify practical ways they can improve speed, quality and collaboration. What we're looking for Strong end to end product design skills - from discovery, journey mapping and wireframing through to polished UI and implementation ready designs. Systems thinking - you consider the broader ecosystem your design decisions exist within, understanding how changes in one area can affect others across a complex, multi user product. Excellent product and UX instincts - able to simplify complex workflows, identify user problems, and design thoughtful, intuitive experiences grounded in evidence and user insight. A highly collaborative approach - comfortable working closely with Product and Engineering to shape solutions together, not just execute requirements. Experience contributing to or evolving design systems, with an appreciation for scalability, consistency and strong collaboration between design and engineering. Confidence using both qualitative and quantitative data to inform decisions and evaluate outcomes. Curiosity about AI and emerging tooling - you actively explore new tools and think critically about how they can improve design workflows and product experiences. Strong instincts for improving ways of working - contributing positively to discovery, critique, prioritisation and collaboration practices within fast moving product teams. Comfortable operating in ambiguity and proactively identifying opportunities to improve UX quality, team effectiveness and the overall product experience. Deep expertise in accessibility and inclusive design - you design confidently for users with a wide range of needs, have a thorough command of WCAG guidelines and accessibility best practices, and treat inclusive design as a core part of creating safe, usable clinical products. Experience in designing digital products in regulated or clinical environments is a bonus, but we're open to candidates from any industry - we'd love to hear from designers with varied backgrounds who can bring new ways of thinking to the problems we're solving. Hiring Process A 2 minute video submission: Successful applicants will be asked to send a short elevator pitch. We want to see the person behind the CV. Screening call with a member of our Operations team (15-20 minutes). Technical interview with a design and cross functional team member. Part 1 - present a case study and Q&A. Part 2 - design critique (1 hour). Final interview with our Co founder and Director of Product (30 minutes). Benefits Work from home or at our office in 131 Finsbury Pavement - Industrious. EMI equity options. Flexible working times. Work abroad for up to 90 days per year. Enhanced parental leave. 25 days annual leave (on top of bank holidays). Take your birthday off and another significant day off of your choice. Treat your friends or family to a meal each quarter (up to £75). A monthly wellbeing bonus (£50 per month for gym membership/wellbeing activities) or private medical insurance. Quarterly team socials. An annual learning budget to support your growth. Delivering social impact through improved patient healthcare. Working at a well founded and rapidly growing start up, solving a global problem in a new way.
Role: Data and AI Tech Lead Outside IR35 Contract Rate: Negotiable Location: London, UK - Hybrid (Hybrid 1 or 2 Days Onsite a week) No of positions: 1. Role Overview We are seeking a Data & AI Technical Lead to drive the Discovery & Design phase of a large scale M&A program for a Retail & CPG client. This role will lead the technical direction across a complex, multi cloud data landscape spanning Azure, AWS, GCP, Databricks, and Snowflake. You will oversee and guide senior Data Architects, ensuring architectural alignment, technical quality, and business relevance. The role sits at the intersection of business strategy, data architecture, and platform engineering, acting as a key liaison between client stakeholders, IT teams, and the Chief Data Office. This is a high impact leadership role requiring both hands on architectural depth and stakeholder influence at senior levels. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Architecture Governance Provide strategic and hands on technical leadership across multi cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP). Guide and mentor senior Data Architects, ensuring consistency in design patterns, frameworks, and standards. Define interim state, target state, and transitional architectures for M&A integration (data platforms, analytics, AI/ML enablement). Establish best practices across Databricks, Snowflake, and cloud native data services. M&A Discovery & Design Lead data discovery across merging entities: systems, pipelines, governance, and data models. Define integration strategy (consolidation vs federation vs hybrid). Identify synergies, redundancies, and risks in data ecosystems. Produce high quality architecture blueprints, roadmaps, and design artifacts. Stakeholder Management & Liaison Business stakeholders. Act as the primary technical interface between IT/Engineering teams, Chief Data Office (CDO), and client side architects and leadership. Translate business objectives into scalable technical solutions. Facilitate architecture reviews, design workshops, and decision forums. Data & AI Strategy Enablement Define foundations for advanced analytics, AI/ML, and data products post M&A. Align architecture with data governance, security, and compliance frameworks. Enable scalable, future proof data platforms supporting Retail & CPG use cases (e.g., demand forecasting, customer 360, supply chain optimization). Delivery Oversight Review and validate design outputs from architects and engineering teams. Ensure architectural integrity during discovery and early delivery phases. Manage risks, dependencies, and technical trade offs. Support estimation, planning, and prioritization activities. Required Skills & Experience 15+ years in Data & Analytics, with 5+ years in leadership roles. Strong hands on experience across Azure cloud, ADF, DevOps, Power BI, Fabric workspaces. AWS cloud, S3, cross cloud connectivity, API Gateways. GCP (BigQuery, GCS, Dataflow) Deep expertise in: Databricks (Lakehouse architecture, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Delta Sharing, PySpark, Spark SQL, etc.). Snowflake (data warehousing & data sharing, Iceberg) Strong understanding of: Data architecture patterns, industry benchmarking. Data integration patterns (ETL/ELT, streaming, CDC, APIs). Data governance & metadata management. Architecture & M&A Experience Proven experience in M&A data integration, platform consolidation, or carve outs. Experience designing multi cloud or hybrid data architectures. Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF or equivalent). Leadership & Stakeholder Skills Experience managing or leading senior architects or technical teams. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence C level stakeholders. Ability to bridge business strategy and technical execution. Experience working in consulting or client facing roles.
26/05/2026
Full time
Role: Data and AI Tech Lead Outside IR35 Contract Rate: Negotiable Location: London, UK - Hybrid (Hybrid 1 or 2 Days Onsite a week) No of positions: 1. Role Overview We are seeking a Data & AI Technical Lead to drive the Discovery & Design phase of a large scale M&A program for a Retail & CPG client. This role will lead the technical direction across a complex, multi cloud data landscape spanning Azure, AWS, GCP, Databricks, and Snowflake. You will oversee and guide senior Data Architects, ensuring architectural alignment, technical quality, and business relevance. The role sits at the intersection of business strategy, data architecture, and platform engineering, acting as a key liaison between client stakeholders, IT teams, and the Chief Data Office. This is a high impact leadership role requiring both hands on architectural depth and stakeholder influence at senior levels. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Architecture Governance Provide strategic and hands on technical leadership across multi cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP). Guide and mentor senior Data Architects, ensuring consistency in design patterns, frameworks, and standards. Define interim state, target state, and transitional architectures for M&A integration (data platforms, analytics, AI/ML enablement). Establish best practices across Databricks, Snowflake, and cloud native data services. M&A Discovery & Design Lead data discovery across merging entities: systems, pipelines, governance, and data models. Define integration strategy (consolidation vs federation vs hybrid). Identify synergies, redundancies, and risks in data ecosystems. Produce high quality architecture blueprints, roadmaps, and design artifacts. Stakeholder Management & Liaison Business stakeholders. Act as the primary technical interface between IT/Engineering teams, Chief Data Office (CDO), and client side architects and leadership. Translate business objectives into scalable technical solutions. Facilitate architecture reviews, design workshops, and decision forums. Data & AI Strategy Enablement Define foundations for advanced analytics, AI/ML, and data products post M&A. Align architecture with data governance, security, and compliance frameworks. Enable scalable, future proof data platforms supporting Retail & CPG use cases (e.g., demand forecasting, customer 360, supply chain optimization). Delivery Oversight Review and validate design outputs from architects and engineering teams. Ensure architectural integrity during discovery and early delivery phases. Manage risks, dependencies, and technical trade offs. Support estimation, planning, and prioritization activities. Required Skills & Experience 15+ years in Data & Analytics, with 5+ years in leadership roles. Strong hands on experience across Azure cloud, ADF, DevOps, Power BI, Fabric workspaces. AWS cloud, S3, cross cloud connectivity, API Gateways. GCP (BigQuery, GCS, Dataflow) Deep expertise in: Databricks (Lakehouse architecture, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Delta Sharing, PySpark, Spark SQL, etc.). Snowflake (data warehousing & data sharing, Iceberg) Strong understanding of: Data architecture patterns, industry benchmarking. Data integration patterns (ETL/ELT, streaming, CDC, APIs). Data governance & metadata management. Architecture & M&A Experience Proven experience in M&A data integration, platform consolidation, or carve outs. Experience designing multi cloud or hybrid data architectures. Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF or equivalent). Leadership & Stakeholder Skills Experience managing or leading senior architects or technical teams. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence C level stakeholders. Ability to bridge business strategy and technical execution. Experience working in consulting or client facing roles.