Position Summary
We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.
As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams
Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs
Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements
Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows
Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments
Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments
Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners
Vendor & Contract Management:
Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships
Define and monitor service level agreements
Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies
Review and approve contractor work
Manage vendor performance and escalations
Security & Compliance:
Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits
Develop and maintain security compliance documentation
Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities
Implement security recommendations and remediation plans
Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards
Participate in security incident response planning
Business Continuity:
Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure
Coordinate and execute DR testing
Maintain DR documentation and procedures
Develop and maintain business continuity plans
Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met
Financial Planning & Technical Debt:
Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure
Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations
Identify and track technical debt
Create remediation plans for technical debt
Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments
Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning
Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Infrastructure architecture and design
Performance optimization
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Technical documentation
Business & Management:
Contract negotiation and management
Budget planning and control
Risk management
Audit response and compliance
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Cost-benefit analysis
Interpersonal:
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service orientation
Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
Leadership:
Technical leadership
Project management
Mentoring and knowledge transfer
Change management
Strategic thinking
Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by:
Infrastructure stability and performance improvements
Stakeholder satisfaction levels
Project delivery effectiveness
Technical problem resolution metrics
Team collaboration effectiveness
Innovation and process improvements
Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.
This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience with WEKA storage systems
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools
Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
ITIL certification
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Experience with GxP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
18/11/2025
Full time
Position Summary
We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.
As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams
Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs
Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements
Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows
Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments
Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments
Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners
Vendor & Contract Management:
Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships
Define and monitor service level agreements
Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies
Review and approve contractor work
Manage vendor performance and escalations
Security & Compliance:
Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits
Develop and maintain security compliance documentation
Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities
Implement security recommendations and remediation plans
Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards
Participate in security incident response planning
Business Continuity:
Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure
Coordinate and execute DR testing
Maintain DR documentation and procedures
Develop and maintain business continuity plans
Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met
Financial Planning & Technical Debt:
Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure
Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations
Identify and track technical debt
Create remediation plans for technical debt
Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments
Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning
Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Infrastructure architecture and design
Performance optimization
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Technical documentation
Business & Management:
Contract negotiation and management
Budget planning and control
Risk management
Audit response and compliance
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Cost-benefit analysis
Interpersonal:
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service orientation
Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
Leadership:
Technical leadership
Project management
Mentoring and knowledge transfer
Change management
Strategic thinking
Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by:
Infrastructure stability and performance improvements
Stakeholder satisfaction levels
Project delivery effectiveness
Technical problem resolution metrics
Team collaboration effectiveness
Innovation and process improvements
Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.
This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience with WEKA storage systems
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools
Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
ITIL certification
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Experience with GxP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
Role and Responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for a capable web developer who enjoys owning features end-to-end in a modern, forward-thinking financial services business. We have our own proprietary applications, both back-office solutions as well as client facing.
You will work on multiple projects including continuing to enhance our own CRM solution, migrating legacy WebForms functionality to clean services and a modern UI. You’ll work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; you will not be a “cog in the machine.”
You’ll be involved in every aspect of delivery - from requirements and design, to development, testing, deployment, documentation, and support, with a strong focus on scalability and maintainability. We are an extremely fast-growing business and as such, you will be required to adapt quickly to changes and business requirements. You must have a willingness to learn and adapt quickly in order to satisfy changes to business requirements.
The job role will consist of the below responsibilities:
Development
CRM (WebForms/.NET/TSQL/BPM): Configure and extend our proprietary CRM using TSQL, BPM/workflow tools and C#
Modernisation: Incremental modernisation of legacy applications using strangler pattern
Client facing applications: Develop our customer self service portal and other front-end applications utilising React/Typescript and .NET 9 Web API
Azure implementation: Assist in administering our cloud infrastructure (App Service/Functions, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault with Managed Identity, App Configuration, Private Endpoints, Application Insights)
Quality/pipelines: Contribute to and set up CI/CD pipelines, unit/integration tests where required
Testing: Conduct thorough testing and peer review of work items
Data Analysis (SQL Server/TSQL)
Write performance conscious, SARGable queries and implement appropriate indexing
Monitor and apply performance fixes and other DB management tasks in Azure SQL Server hosted DB
Technical Documentation
Produce documentation for requirement gathering, code architecture and training guides
Contribute to due diligence and penetration test readiness packs (architecture diagrams, data flows and controls)
Support
Triage and resolve support tickets relating to in-house applications from employees
Support customer facing applications and address incidents utilising Azure Application Insights and application logs to identify and resolve issues
Requirement Gathering:
Communicate with stakeholders to establish clear problem statements and requirements
Translate requirements into technical solutions with a focus on extendibility and minimising technical debt, considering future changes
Accountability and Working Relationships
Part of a small, highly motivated and productive development team
Partners closely with CTO (hands on)
Collaborates and in direct communication with operations, advice, compliance and administration teams to deliver appropriate solutions
Accountable for delivering projects on time and to specification
Working Environment and Hours:
Office based in Doncaster (remote working can be available on occasions where required, however office based is preferred)
Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30. Hours can be flexible within reason and to ensure delivery of key milestones
Benefits
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme
Can be very flexible on working hours dependent on requirements and ensuring delivery of key milestones
Opportunity to own meaningful projects end-to-end in a growing, entrepreneurial business
Big opportunity to learn new emerging technologies (particularly AI), while at work
Skills – Essential
C# .NET (6+): Dependency Injection, Web API
Working knowledge and experience of legacy .NET Framework 4.x and WebForms
Microsoft SQL Server: Strong T-SQL, SARGability and indexing, performance tuning mindset
TypeScript/React: Component reusability, state management
Auth and Security: Securing SPA/APIs using flows such as OAuth2/OIDC
Microsoft Azure (hands-on): VMs, App Service, Functions/Logic Apps, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault (Managed Identity), App Configuration, Application Insights; basic networking/private endpoints/DNS concepts
CI/CD: GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps; environment-aware configuration and secret management
Skills – Desirable
Firebase: authentication, hosting, functions, Firestore
React Native and building mobile apps
Exposure to Azure AI Foundry or other AI orchestration (prompting/evaluation/workflows)
Experience migrating legacy codebases to modern architecture
Using Entra ID for authentication (OAuth2 Flow)
Azure infrastructure set up including VNET/Private endpoint and DNS management and setting up secure landing zones
Twilio API
Industry knowledge of Financial services particularly retirement and custodial platforms
Knowledge and experience working with the Seccl API
Development Path
Candidates slightly lighter in one area (like React or Azure) but strong in WebForms + C# + SQL and motivated to learn will be considered, provided they can show understanding of fundamentals and are willing to learn quickly. Comfortable operating across legacy and modern stacks in the same day.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
Doncaster DN4 5NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
12/11/2025
Full time
Role and Responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for a capable web developer who enjoys owning features end-to-end in a modern, forward-thinking financial services business. We have our own proprietary applications, both back-office solutions as well as client facing.
You will work on multiple projects including continuing to enhance our own CRM solution, migrating legacy WebForms functionality to clean services and a modern UI. You’ll work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; you will not be a “cog in the machine.”
You’ll be involved in every aspect of delivery - from requirements and design, to development, testing, deployment, documentation, and support, with a strong focus on scalability and maintainability. We are an extremely fast-growing business and as such, you will be required to adapt quickly to changes and business requirements. You must have a willingness to learn and adapt quickly in order to satisfy changes to business requirements.
The job role will consist of the below responsibilities:
Development
CRM (WebForms/.NET/TSQL/BPM): Configure and extend our proprietary CRM using TSQL, BPM/workflow tools and C#
Modernisation: Incremental modernisation of legacy applications using strangler pattern
Client facing applications: Develop our customer self service portal and other front-end applications utilising React/Typescript and .NET 9 Web API
Azure implementation: Assist in administering our cloud infrastructure (App Service/Functions, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault with Managed Identity, App Configuration, Private Endpoints, Application Insights)
Quality/pipelines: Contribute to and set up CI/CD pipelines, unit/integration tests where required
Testing: Conduct thorough testing and peer review of work items
Data Analysis (SQL Server/TSQL)
Write performance conscious, SARGable queries and implement appropriate indexing
Monitor and apply performance fixes and other DB management tasks in Azure SQL Server hosted DB
Technical Documentation
Produce documentation for requirement gathering, code architecture and training guides
Contribute to due diligence and penetration test readiness packs (architecture diagrams, data flows and controls)
Support
Triage and resolve support tickets relating to in-house applications from employees
Support customer facing applications and address incidents utilising Azure Application Insights and application logs to identify and resolve issues
Requirement Gathering:
Communicate with stakeholders to establish clear problem statements and requirements
Translate requirements into technical solutions with a focus on extendibility and minimising technical debt, considering future changes
Accountability and Working Relationships
Part of a small, highly motivated and productive development team
Partners closely with CTO (hands on)
Collaborates and in direct communication with operations, advice, compliance and administration teams to deliver appropriate solutions
Accountable for delivering projects on time and to specification
Working Environment and Hours:
Office based in Doncaster (remote working can be available on occasions where required, however office based is preferred)
Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30. Hours can be flexible within reason and to ensure delivery of key milestones
Benefits
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme
Can be very flexible on working hours dependent on requirements and ensuring delivery of key milestones
Opportunity to own meaningful projects end-to-end in a growing, entrepreneurial business
Big opportunity to learn new emerging technologies (particularly AI), while at work
Skills – Essential
C# .NET (6+): Dependency Injection, Web API
Working knowledge and experience of legacy .NET Framework 4.x and WebForms
Microsoft SQL Server: Strong T-SQL, SARGability and indexing, performance tuning mindset
TypeScript/React: Component reusability, state management
Auth and Security: Securing SPA/APIs using flows such as OAuth2/OIDC
Microsoft Azure (hands-on): VMs, App Service, Functions/Logic Apps, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault (Managed Identity), App Configuration, Application Insights; basic networking/private endpoints/DNS concepts
CI/CD: GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps; environment-aware configuration and secret management
Skills – Desirable
Firebase: authentication, hosting, functions, Firestore
React Native and building mobile apps
Exposure to Azure AI Foundry or other AI orchestration (prompting/evaluation/workflows)
Experience migrating legacy codebases to modern architecture
Using Entra ID for authentication (OAuth2 Flow)
Azure infrastructure set up including VNET/Private endpoint and DNS management and setting up secure landing zones
Twilio API
Industry knowledge of Financial services particularly retirement and custodial platforms
Knowledge and experience working with the Seccl API
Development Path
Candidates slightly lighter in one area (like React or Azure) but strong in WebForms + C# + SQL and motivated to learn will be considered, provided they can show understanding of fundamentals and are willing to learn quickly. Comfortable operating across legacy and modern stacks in the same day.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
Doncaster DN4 5NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Data Architect - Databricks (Hybrid, UK) Locations: London, Manchester, or Edinburgh Hybrid: 2-3 days per week on-site Salary: Competitive (Manager & Senior Manager grades available) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Data Architect with deep expertise in Databricks to help our clients design, build, and scale modern data platforms. You will play a pivotal role in shaping Lakehouse architectures that enable advanced analytics, AI/ML, and enterprise-wide data-driven decision-making. Working closely with clients early in their data journey, you will assess business needs, define architectural direction, and guide the implementation of robust, secure, and scalable solutions. This is a hands-on architecture role suited to someone who has spent the last 2-3 years working directly with Databricks at an architectural level and is ready to progress towards programmes such as the Databricks DPP. Key Responsibilities * Architect and implement Databricks Lakehouse solutions across ingestion, processing, storage, and analytics layers. * Recommend best practices and innovative approaches for modern data platforms. * Build strong client relationships and confidently present architectural decisions to senior stakeholders. * Shape client data strategies and promote governance, quality, and security standards. * Lead architectural engagements and ensure delivery within scope, budget, and timelines. * Optimise Databricks workloads for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. * Implement governance and compliance frameworks using Unity Catalog, Purview, and cloud-native controls. * Develop CI/CD pipelines using Databricks Repos, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps. * Contribute to RFI/RFP responses and deliver innovative Proofs of Concept. * Support the internal Architecture Practice by developing reusable patterns and accelerators. Skills & Experience * Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale Databricks solutions end-to-end. * Strong background in Lakehouse Architecture, including structured and unstructured data. * Expertise in Spark, PySpark, Delta Lake, and Databricks workflows. * Experience building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, including Delta Live Tables. * Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, or SQL. * Solid understanding of data modelling (3NF, Kimball, Data Vault). * Experience integrating Lakehouse architectures with BI tools such as Power BI and Tableau. * Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and understanding of Databricks implications across each. * Knowledge of Databricks security best practices (RBAC, IAM, encryption). * Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills. Highly Valued Certifications * Databricks Certified Data Engineer (Associate/Professional) * Databricks Certified Machine Learning (Associate/Professional) * Databricks Generative AI Fundamentals * Databricks Lakehouse Fundamentals Why Join Us? * Generous annual leave and private medical insurance. * Strong focus on wellbeing and personal development. * A culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. * Opportunities to work on impactful client projects and drive meaningful change. * Supportive environment with investment in certifications and career progression. Additional Information * This role is fully signed off and part of a growing Databricks capability. * Candidates must be willing to travel between UK offices when required. * Suitable for individuals with strong architectural experience rather than purely engineering backgrounds. Please can you send me a copy of your CV if you're interested
18/03/2026
Full time
Data Architect - Databricks (Hybrid, UK) Locations: London, Manchester, or Edinburgh Hybrid: 2-3 days per week on-site Salary: Competitive (Manager & Senior Manager grades available) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Data Architect with deep expertise in Databricks to help our clients design, build, and scale modern data platforms. You will play a pivotal role in shaping Lakehouse architectures that enable advanced analytics, AI/ML, and enterprise-wide data-driven decision-making. Working closely with clients early in their data journey, you will assess business needs, define architectural direction, and guide the implementation of robust, secure, and scalable solutions. This is a hands-on architecture role suited to someone who has spent the last 2-3 years working directly with Databricks at an architectural level and is ready to progress towards programmes such as the Databricks DPP. Key Responsibilities * Architect and implement Databricks Lakehouse solutions across ingestion, processing, storage, and analytics layers. * Recommend best practices and innovative approaches for modern data platforms. * Build strong client relationships and confidently present architectural decisions to senior stakeholders. * Shape client data strategies and promote governance, quality, and security standards. * Lead architectural engagements and ensure delivery within scope, budget, and timelines. * Optimise Databricks workloads for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. * Implement governance and compliance frameworks using Unity Catalog, Purview, and cloud-native controls. * Develop CI/CD pipelines using Databricks Repos, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps. * Contribute to RFI/RFP responses and deliver innovative Proofs of Concept. * Support the internal Architecture Practice by developing reusable patterns and accelerators. Skills & Experience * Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale Databricks solutions end-to-end. * Strong background in Lakehouse Architecture, including structured and unstructured data. * Expertise in Spark, PySpark, Delta Lake, and Databricks workflows. * Experience building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, including Delta Live Tables. * Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, or SQL. * Solid understanding of data modelling (3NF, Kimball, Data Vault). * Experience integrating Lakehouse architectures with BI tools such as Power BI and Tableau. * Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and understanding of Databricks implications across each. * Knowledge of Databricks security best practices (RBAC, IAM, encryption). * Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills. Highly Valued Certifications * Databricks Certified Data Engineer (Associate/Professional) * Databricks Certified Machine Learning (Associate/Professional) * Databricks Generative AI Fundamentals * Databricks Lakehouse Fundamentals Why Join Us? * Generous annual leave and private medical insurance. * Strong focus on wellbeing and personal development. * A culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. * Opportunities to work on impactful client projects and drive meaningful change. * Supportive environment with investment in certifications and career progression. Additional Information * This role is fully signed off and part of a growing Databricks capability. * Candidates must be willing to travel between UK offices when required. * Suitable for individuals with strong architectural experience rather than purely engineering backgrounds. Please can you send me a copy of your CV if you're interested
Data Architect - Databricks (Hybrid, UK) Locations: London, Manchester, or Edinburgh Hybrid: 2-3 days per week on-site Salary: Competitive (Manager & Senior Manager grades available) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Data Architect with deep expertise in Databricks to help our clients design, build, and scale modern data platforms. You will play a pivotal role in shaping Lakehouse architectures that enable advanced analytics, AI/ML, and enterprise-wide data-driven decision-making. Working closely with clients early in their data journey, you will assess business needs, define architectural direction, and guide the implementation of robust, secure, and scalable solutions. This is a hands-on architecture role suited to someone who has spent the last 2-3 years working directly with Databricks at an architectural level and is ready to progress towards programmes such as the Databricks DPP. Key Responsibilities * Architect and implement Databricks Lakehouse solutions across ingestion, processing, storage, and analytics layers. * Recommend best practices and innovative approaches for modern data platforms. * Build strong client relationships and confidently present architectural decisions to senior stakeholders. * Shape client data strategies and promote governance, quality, and security standards. * Lead architectural engagements and ensure delivery within scope, budget, and timelines. * Optimise Databricks workloads for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. * Implement governance and compliance frameworks using Unity Catalog, Purview, and cloud-native controls. * Develop CI/CD pipelines using Databricks Repos, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps. * Contribute to RFI/RFP responses and deliver innovative Proofs of Concept. * Support the internal Architecture Practice by developing reusable patterns and accelerators. Skills & Experience * Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale Databricks solutions end-to-end. * Strong background in Lakehouse Architecture, including structured and unstructured data. * Expertise in Spark, PySpark, Delta Lake, and Databricks workflows. * Experience building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, including Delta Live Tables. * Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, or SQL. * Solid understanding of data modelling (3NF, Kimball, Data Vault). * Experience integrating Lakehouse architectures with BI tools such as Power BI and Tableau. * Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and understanding of Databricks implications across each. * Knowledge of Databricks security best practices (RBAC, IAM, encryption). * Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills. Highly Valued Certifications * Databricks Certified Data Engineer (Associate/Professional) * Databricks Certified Machine Learning (Associate/Professional) * Databricks Generative AI Fundamentals * Databricks Lakehouse Fundamentals Why Join Us? * Generous annual leave and private medical insurance. * Strong focus on wellbeing and personal development. * A culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. * Opportunities to work on impactful client projects and drive meaningful change. * Supportive environment with investment in certifications and career progression. Additional Information * This role is fully signed off and part of a growing Databricks capability. * Candidates must be willing to travel between UK offices when required. * Suitable for individuals with strong architectural experience rather than purely engineering backgrounds. Please can you send me a copy of your CV if you're interested
18/03/2026
Full time
Data Architect - Databricks (Hybrid, UK) Locations: London, Manchester, or Edinburgh Hybrid: 2-3 days per week on-site Salary: Competitive (Manager & Senior Manager grades available) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Data Architect with deep expertise in Databricks to help our clients design, build, and scale modern data platforms. You will play a pivotal role in shaping Lakehouse architectures that enable advanced analytics, AI/ML, and enterprise-wide data-driven decision-making. Working closely with clients early in their data journey, you will assess business needs, define architectural direction, and guide the implementation of robust, secure, and scalable solutions. This is a hands-on architecture role suited to someone who has spent the last 2-3 years working directly with Databricks at an architectural level and is ready to progress towards programmes such as the Databricks DPP. Key Responsibilities * Architect and implement Databricks Lakehouse solutions across ingestion, processing, storage, and analytics layers. * Recommend best practices and innovative approaches for modern data platforms. * Build strong client relationships and confidently present architectural decisions to senior stakeholders. * Shape client data strategies and promote governance, quality, and security standards. * Lead architectural engagements and ensure delivery within scope, budget, and timelines. * Optimise Databricks workloads for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. * Implement governance and compliance frameworks using Unity Catalog, Purview, and cloud-native controls. * Develop CI/CD pipelines using Databricks Repos, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps. * Contribute to RFI/RFP responses and deliver innovative Proofs of Concept. * Support the internal Architecture Practice by developing reusable patterns and accelerators. Skills & Experience * Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale Databricks solutions end-to-end. * Strong background in Lakehouse Architecture, including structured and unstructured data. * Expertise in Spark, PySpark, Delta Lake, and Databricks workflows. * Experience building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, including Delta Live Tables. * Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, or SQL. * Solid understanding of data modelling (3NF, Kimball, Data Vault). * Experience integrating Lakehouse architectures with BI tools such as Power BI and Tableau. * Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and understanding of Databricks implications across each. * Knowledge of Databricks security best practices (RBAC, IAM, encryption). * Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills. Highly Valued Certifications * Databricks Certified Data Engineer (Associate/Professional) * Databricks Certified Machine Learning (Associate/Professional) * Databricks Generative AI Fundamentals * Databricks Lakehouse Fundamentals Why Join Us? * Generous annual leave and private medical insurance. * Strong focus on wellbeing and personal development. * A culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. * Opportunities to work on impactful client projects and drive meaningful change. * Supportive environment with investment in certifications and career progression. Additional Information * This role is fully signed off and part of a growing Databricks capability. * Candidates must be willing to travel between UK offices when required. * Suitable for individuals with strong architectural experience rather than purely engineering backgrounds. Please can you send me a copy of your CV if you're interested
Tenth Revolution Group
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Lead Data Analyst/Data Product Lead - Managing Consultant The Opportunity You'll lead the delivery of analytical outcomes that enable organisations to realise their strategic vision. Acting as the bridge between business goals, data requirements, and technical implementation, you'll guide multidisciplinary teams and help clients modernise their data platforms, analytical capabilities, and decision-making processes. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys solving ambiguous problems, and is passionate about modern cloud, big data, and analytics technologies. What You'll Do * Own and lead analytical delivery within broader data platform or transformation programmes. * Guide teams of analysts, data engineers and analytics engineers to deliver end-to-end outcomes-from data workflows to analytical services and reporting assets. * Define and uphold standards for requirements, documentation, code quality, version control, and release management. * Partner with stakeholders across business and technology to prioritise work, manage expectations, and drive adoption. * Run workshops to clarify requirements, map processes, and align teams on analytical definitions and success criteria. * Shape and maintain analytical services, ensuring clear "definition of done" for outputs and user stories. * Promote best practices in cloud, big data, analytics engineering, and AI-accelerated frameworks. * Contribute to proposals, shaping analytics workstreams, estimating effort, and defining delivery approaches. * Support the creation of reusable assets such as analytics frameworks, reconciliation packs, and migration playbooks. * Act as a role model for consulting behaviours: curiosity, clarity, pragmatism, integrity, and client empathy. About You You bring a blend of analytical depth, technical understanding, and strong consulting skills. You can see the bigger picture, navigate ambiguity, and lead teams to deliver high-quality analytical products. Experience & capabilities include: * Significant experience leading analytical product delivery in complex, multi-team environments. * Proven track record delivering analytical and technical outcomes on modern cloud platforms (eg, AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks). * Strong experience with data migration validation, reconciliation, data controls, and go-live readiness. * Ability to mentor analysts and collaborate effectively with engineers and architects. * Strong stakeholder engagement skills across business and technical teams. * Advanced SQL and Python skills. * Solid understanding of data modelling (dimensional; Data Vault familiarity a plus). * Strong BI and analytics experience (dashboarding, semantic modelling, storytelling). * Familiarity with modern data warehousing, distributed processing, streaming, and DataOps. * Comfortable leading iterative delivery using agile principles. Qualifications & Tools Experience with some of the following is beneficial: * SQL/Python, Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, Dataiku, Alteryx * AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks certifications * SAFe, Scrum Master or similar agile qualifications * Modern data warehousing tools (Fabric, Lake Formation, Snowflake, Databricks) * dbt or equivalent transformation tooling * Airflow/ADF/Dagster * Data governance, cataloguing, lineage tools * Agile toolsets such as JIRA, Confluence, DevOps Working Environment * Permanent role with flexible working options. * Hybrid model: typically 3 days per week in office (Newcastle). * Some UK and international travel may be required. * Eligibility for security clearance is essential. What's in It for You * Competitive salary with bonus potential. * Highly collaborative culture with strong values and a people-first mindset. * Flexible benefits focused on wellbeing and lifestyle. * 25 days' holiday, with the option to flex to 30. * Two CSR volunteering days. * Award-winning learning and development, including dedicated training time. * Personal tech budget for devices and accessories. * Rapid progression opportunities in a high-growth environment. Please send me a copy of your CV if you're interested
18/03/2026
Full time
Lead Data Analyst/Data Product Lead - Managing Consultant The Opportunity You'll lead the delivery of analytical outcomes that enable organisations to realise their strategic vision. Acting as the bridge between business goals, data requirements, and technical implementation, you'll guide multidisciplinary teams and help clients modernise their data platforms, analytical capabilities, and decision-making processes. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys solving ambiguous problems, and is passionate about modern cloud, big data, and analytics technologies. What You'll Do * Own and lead analytical delivery within broader data platform or transformation programmes. * Guide teams of analysts, data engineers and analytics engineers to deliver end-to-end outcomes-from data workflows to analytical services and reporting assets. * Define and uphold standards for requirements, documentation, code quality, version control, and release management. * Partner with stakeholders across business and technology to prioritise work, manage expectations, and drive adoption. * Run workshops to clarify requirements, map processes, and align teams on analytical definitions and success criteria. * Shape and maintain analytical services, ensuring clear "definition of done" for outputs and user stories. * Promote best practices in cloud, big data, analytics engineering, and AI-accelerated frameworks. * Contribute to proposals, shaping analytics workstreams, estimating effort, and defining delivery approaches. * Support the creation of reusable assets such as analytics frameworks, reconciliation packs, and migration playbooks. * Act as a role model for consulting behaviours: curiosity, clarity, pragmatism, integrity, and client empathy. About You You bring a blend of analytical depth, technical understanding, and strong consulting skills. You can see the bigger picture, navigate ambiguity, and lead teams to deliver high-quality analytical products. Experience & capabilities include: * Significant experience leading analytical product delivery in complex, multi-team environments. * Proven track record delivering analytical and technical outcomes on modern cloud platforms (eg, AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks). * Strong experience with data migration validation, reconciliation, data controls, and go-live readiness. * Ability to mentor analysts and collaborate effectively with engineers and architects. * Strong stakeholder engagement skills across business and technical teams. * Advanced SQL and Python skills. * Solid understanding of data modelling (dimensional; Data Vault familiarity a plus). * Strong BI and analytics experience (dashboarding, semantic modelling, storytelling). * Familiarity with modern data warehousing, distributed processing, streaming, and DataOps. * Comfortable leading iterative delivery using agile principles. Qualifications & Tools Experience with some of the following is beneficial: * SQL/Python, Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, Dataiku, Alteryx * AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks certifications * SAFe, Scrum Master or similar agile qualifications * Modern data warehousing tools (Fabric, Lake Formation, Snowflake, Databricks) * dbt or equivalent transformation tooling * Airflow/ADF/Dagster * Data governance, cataloguing, lineage tools * Agile toolsets such as JIRA, Confluence, DevOps Working Environment * Permanent role with flexible working options. * Hybrid model: typically 3 days per week in office (Newcastle). * Some UK and international travel may be required. * Eligibility for security clearance is essential. What's in It for You * Competitive salary with bonus potential. * Highly collaborative culture with strong values and a people-first mindset. * Flexible benefits focused on wellbeing and lifestyle. * 25 days' holiday, with the option to flex to 30. * Two CSR volunteering days. * Award-winning learning and development, including dedicated training time. * Personal tech budget for devices and accessories. * Rapid progression opportunities in a high-growth environment. Please send me a copy of your CV if you're interested
Network IT Recruitment
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Role: Lead Software Engineer Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid - Once a Month On-Site) Salary: £60,000 - £67,000 Network IT are partnering with a large, service focused organisation undergoing significant modernisation across its digital and engineering landscape. We're seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to drive technical excellence, shape modern engineering practices, and provide end to end leadership across complex software and systems delivery. This role is ideal for a proven technical leader who enjoys balancing architecture, hands on engineering, mentoring, and driving continuous improvement. You'll help define the technical roadmap, uplift engineering standards, and support the delivery of secure, scalable, and high performing applications across cloud and on prem environments. Role Overview & Responsibilities As a Lead Engineer, you'll take technical ownership of products and platforms, leading multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver robust, secure, and scalable solutions. Key responsibilities include: Leading day to day performance, motivation, and objectives for engineering teams. Mentoring and developing engineers, supporting skills growth and professional development. Driving engineering best practice across DevOps, agile delivery, tooling, automation, testing, and CI/CD. Designing and architecting complex systems, ensuring scalable, cost effective, and maintainable solutions. Owning local architecture decisions, collaborating closely with solution architects and product leads. Overseeing full life cycle delivery including design, development, integration, configuration, and testing. Leading data modelling and database design in partnership with data architects. Managing supplier relationships and contributing to effective resource allocation. Promoting DevOps culture, automation, observability, and practical application of AI where beneficial. Supporting continuous improvement and the uplift of engineering standards across the wider organisation. Essential Skills & Experience To succeed in this role, you will bring: Expertise in systems architecture, distributed systems, microservices, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and API led design. Proven background in software engineering, including coding, debugging, reviews, and modern development practices. Strong technical leadership experience across software and systems engineering. Excellent people management and mentoring skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non technical stakeholders. Deep understanding of testing approaches including TDD, automated testing, and non functional testing. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, infrastructure as code, and automation. Strong data and database design skills. Familiarity with modern digital architectures (eg, MACH - Microservices, API first, Cloud native, Headless).
18/03/2026
Full time
Role: Lead Software Engineer Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid - Once a Month On-Site) Salary: £60,000 - £67,000 Network IT are partnering with a large, service focused organisation undergoing significant modernisation across its digital and engineering landscape. We're seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to drive technical excellence, shape modern engineering practices, and provide end to end leadership across complex software and systems delivery. This role is ideal for a proven technical leader who enjoys balancing architecture, hands on engineering, mentoring, and driving continuous improvement. You'll help define the technical roadmap, uplift engineering standards, and support the delivery of secure, scalable, and high performing applications across cloud and on prem environments. Role Overview & Responsibilities As a Lead Engineer, you'll take technical ownership of products and platforms, leading multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver robust, secure, and scalable solutions. Key responsibilities include: Leading day to day performance, motivation, and objectives for engineering teams. Mentoring and developing engineers, supporting skills growth and professional development. Driving engineering best practice across DevOps, agile delivery, tooling, automation, testing, and CI/CD. Designing and architecting complex systems, ensuring scalable, cost effective, and maintainable solutions. Owning local architecture decisions, collaborating closely with solution architects and product leads. Overseeing full life cycle delivery including design, development, integration, configuration, and testing. Leading data modelling and database design in partnership with data architects. Managing supplier relationships and contributing to effective resource allocation. Promoting DevOps culture, automation, observability, and practical application of AI where beneficial. Supporting continuous improvement and the uplift of engineering standards across the wider organisation. Essential Skills & Experience To succeed in this role, you will bring: Expertise in systems architecture, distributed systems, microservices, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and API led design. Proven background in software engineering, including coding, debugging, reviews, and modern development practices. Strong technical leadership experience across software and systems engineering. Excellent people management and mentoring skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non technical stakeholders. Deep understanding of testing approaches including TDD, automated testing, and non functional testing. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, infrastructure as code, and automation. Strong data and database design skills. Familiarity with modern digital architectures (eg, MACH - Microservices, API first, Cloud native, Headless).
Job Title: CyberArk Architect Location: London - 2 days per week Salary/Rate: Up to £600 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 20/04/2026 Job Type: Contract - 6 months Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled CyberArk Architect to join their team for a six-month contract. Working on an Identity & Access Management (IAM) as part of an IT Controls Remediation programme delivering Privileged Access Management (PAM) with CyberArk and Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) with Saviynt. Further Integration with Workday (HR) as the authoritative source of identity and ServiceNow for access request workflows and operational processes. The CyberArk PAM Architect will define and deliver the end-to-end architecture for a major Privileged Access Management implementation. This includes design of the CyberArk CorePAS platform, onboarding strategy for privileged accounts, vaulting, session control, credential rotation, JIT access, and integration with enterprise systems including AD, Entra ID, ServiceNow, and infrastructure/security tooling. The role will be responsible for ensuring strong security foundations, scalable platform design, privileged account discovery, and embedding operational processes aligned to enterprise security controls. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Own the overall CyberArk architectural blueprint, covering: Vault environment, PSM (Privileged Session Manager), CPM (Credential Provider Manager), Conjur or Alero (if applicable), EPM (Endpoint Privilege Management), JIT access and least privilege models Produce architectural artefacts: HLD, LLD, data flow diagrams, platform topology. Define privileged account onboarding strategy and classification model. Develop vaulting and credential rotation standards. Create session monitoring and audit strategies. Architect PAM operational model (day-to-day vault admin, break-glass, emergency access). Integrate CyberArk with:AD/Entra ID for authentication and group-based access, Windows/Linux/UNIX Servers, Databases, network devices, cloud platforms, ServiceNow for privileged access request workflows, SIEM/SOAR for alerting and monitoring Define API integrations for application credential management. Ensure PAM design aligns to:Zero Trust, NIST 800-53/800-63, CIS Controls, Internal SOX/ISO27001 requirements Implement controls for least privilege, JIT elevation, and removal of standing privileges. Act as the technical authority for PAM engineering teams. Validate configurations, policies, platform hardening, and onboarding plans. Define reusable design patterns for application onboarding. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: IAM/PAM roles with strong experience as a CyberArk Architect. Hands-on experience designing and implementing: CyberArk Vault, PSM/PSMP, CPM and PVWA Strong understanding of privileged account classification, credential rotation, session monitoring, and JIT models. Experience onboarding:Windows/Linux Servers, Databases, Network devices, Cloud services (AWS/Azure) Experience integrating CyberArk with ServiceNow, SIEM, SSO, and enterprise directories. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: CyberArk CDE/CPE/CIM certifications (highly desirable). Experience in highly regulated environments (Banking/Insurance/Energy). Knowledge of DevOps secrets management and modern cloud PAM patterns. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
18/03/2026
Contractor
Job Title: CyberArk Architect Location: London - 2 days per week Salary/Rate: Up to £600 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 20/04/2026 Job Type: Contract - 6 months Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled CyberArk Architect to join their team for a six-month contract. Working on an Identity & Access Management (IAM) as part of an IT Controls Remediation programme delivering Privileged Access Management (PAM) with CyberArk and Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) with Saviynt. Further Integration with Workday (HR) as the authoritative source of identity and ServiceNow for access request workflows and operational processes. The CyberArk PAM Architect will define and deliver the end-to-end architecture for a major Privileged Access Management implementation. This includes design of the CyberArk CorePAS platform, onboarding strategy for privileged accounts, vaulting, session control, credential rotation, JIT access, and integration with enterprise systems including AD, Entra ID, ServiceNow, and infrastructure/security tooling. The role will be responsible for ensuring strong security foundations, scalable platform design, privileged account discovery, and embedding operational processes aligned to enterprise security controls. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Own the overall CyberArk architectural blueprint, covering: Vault environment, PSM (Privileged Session Manager), CPM (Credential Provider Manager), Conjur or Alero (if applicable), EPM (Endpoint Privilege Management), JIT access and least privilege models Produce architectural artefacts: HLD, LLD, data flow diagrams, platform topology. Define privileged account onboarding strategy and classification model. Develop vaulting and credential rotation standards. Create session monitoring and audit strategies. Architect PAM operational model (day-to-day vault admin, break-glass, emergency access). Integrate CyberArk with:AD/Entra ID for authentication and group-based access, Windows/Linux/UNIX Servers, Databases, network devices, cloud platforms, ServiceNow for privileged access request workflows, SIEM/SOAR for alerting and monitoring Define API integrations for application credential management. Ensure PAM design aligns to:Zero Trust, NIST 800-53/800-63, CIS Controls, Internal SOX/ISO27001 requirements Implement controls for least privilege, JIT elevation, and removal of standing privileges. Act as the technical authority for PAM engineering teams. Validate configurations, policies, platform hardening, and onboarding plans. Define reusable design patterns for application onboarding. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: IAM/PAM roles with strong experience as a CyberArk Architect. Hands-on experience designing and implementing: CyberArk Vault, PSM/PSMP, CPM and PVWA Strong understanding of privileged account classification, credential rotation, session monitoring, and JIT models. Experience onboarding:Windows/Linux Servers, Databases, Network devices, Cloud services (AWS/Azure) Experience integrating CyberArk with ServiceNow, SIEM, SSO, and enterprise directories. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: CyberArk CDE/CPE/CIM certifications (highly desirable). Experience in highly regulated environments (Banking/Insurance/Energy). Knowledge of DevOps secrets management and modern cloud PAM patterns. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Senior Cloud Engineer Manchester Hybrid £80,000+ Are you a Senior Cloud Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering problems, shaping cloud platforms, and improving how teams build and deliver software? We're looking for an experienced engineer to play a key role in designing and delivering scalable cloud and Developer Experience solutions within a modern, engineering led environment. This is a hands on position offering real ownership across architecture, delivery and platform evolution. You'll work alongside talented engineers to build resilient, secure and highly automated cloud systems, helping development teams move faster through better tooling, infrastructure and engineering practices. What You'll Be Doing Leading the design and delivery of cloud based solutions and platform capabilities Owning significant technical components from concept through to production Writing high quality, maintainable and testable code Designing scalable, loosely coupled systems across multiple services Driving best practice across performance, resilience, security and observability Contributing to solution design and technical decision making Supporting roadmap planning and identifying platform improvements Championing automation, modern tooling and engineering standards What We're Looking For Strong hands on experience with AWS Experience using Terraform for infrastructure as code CI/CD experience using GitHub Actions or similar tooling Solid understanding of cloud architecture and platform engineering principles Experience building and maintaining shared infrastructure or developer platforms Strong testing mindset and experience writing testable code Knowledge of Git and distributed version control Exposure to cloud cost optimisation and FinOps practices Tech Environment AWS Azure Terraform GitHub GitHub Actions Jira Confluence VS Code PyCharm Why Apply? Genuine technical ownership and autonomy Opportunity to influence engineering direction and tooling Modern cloud first environment Collaborative engineering culture Complex, meaningful technical challenges
18/03/2026
Full time
Senior Cloud Engineer Manchester Hybrid £80,000+ Are you a Senior Cloud Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering problems, shaping cloud platforms, and improving how teams build and deliver software? We're looking for an experienced engineer to play a key role in designing and delivering scalable cloud and Developer Experience solutions within a modern, engineering led environment. This is a hands on position offering real ownership across architecture, delivery and platform evolution. You'll work alongside talented engineers to build resilient, secure and highly automated cloud systems, helping development teams move faster through better tooling, infrastructure and engineering practices. What You'll Be Doing Leading the design and delivery of cloud based solutions and platform capabilities Owning significant technical components from concept through to production Writing high quality, maintainable and testable code Designing scalable, loosely coupled systems across multiple services Driving best practice across performance, resilience, security and observability Contributing to solution design and technical decision making Supporting roadmap planning and identifying platform improvements Championing automation, modern tooling and engineering standards What We're Looking For Strong hands on experience with AWS Experience using Terraform for infrastructure as code CI/CD experience using GitHub Actions or similar tooling Solid understanding of cloud architecture and platform engineering principles Experience building and maintaining shared infrastructure or developer platforms Strong testing mindset and experience writing testable code Knowledge of Git and distributed version control Exposure to cloud cost optimisation and FinOps practices Tech Environment AWS Azure Terraform GitHub GitHub Actions Jira Confluence VS Code PyCharm Why Apply? Genuine technical ownership and autonomy Opportunity to influence engineering direction and tooling Modern cloud first environment Collaborative engineering culture Complex, meaningful technical challenges
Job Title: Head of Quality Engineering / QE Transformation Leader Location: London or Norwich (Hybrid role) Employment Type: Full Time A global technology organisation is seeking a Quality Engineering Transformation Leader to drive enterprise-scale QE modernisation, automation strategy and testing transformation across a complex multi-platform environment. This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping the Quality Engineering strategy, test architecture, DevOps-aligned testing practices and automation frameworks across large delivery programmes. The successful candidate will work closely with CIO, CTO and senior engineering leadership, influencing the future of data-driven quality engineering and continuous testing. Key Responsibilities Lead enterprise QE transformation and modernisation initiatives. Define and implement automation-first testing strategies including UI, API, mobile and performance testing. Establish continuous testing aligned with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines. Drive adoption of cloud testing, test data management and environment strategy. Implement automation frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, Cypress or Appium. Build and lead large distributed QE teams across multiple programmes. Track quality metrics, productivity, automation ROI and defect trends. Partner with senior stakeholders to embed engineering-led quality practices across the organisation. Required Experience Extensive experience leading Quality Engineering, Test Engineering or QE Transformation programmes. Deep knowledge of automation frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium). Experience with API testing (REST Assured, Karate, Postman). Performance testing using JMeter or LoadRunner. Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Experience building or leading large-scale QE teams and testing practices. Desirable Experience driving automation strategy and testing CoE transformation. Exposure to AI or GenAI in testing and quality engineering. This is a unique opportunity to lead enterprise-scale QE transformation and shape the future of modern quality engineering and test automation strategy
17/03/2026
Contractor
Job Title: Head of Quality Engineering / QE Transformation Leader Location: London or Norwich (Hybrid role) Employment Type: Full Time A global technology organisation is seeking a Quality Engineering Transformation Leader to drive enterprise-scale QE modernisation, automation strategy and testing transformation across a complex multi-platform environment. This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping the Quality Engineering strategy, test architecture, DevOps-aligned testing practices and automation frameworks across large delivery programmes. The successful candidate will work closely with CIO, CTO and senior engineering leadership, influencing the future of data-driven quality engineering and continuous testing. Key Responsibilities Lead enterprise QE transformation and modernisation initiatives. Define and implement automation-first testing strategies including UI, API, mobile and performance testing. Establish continuous testing aligned with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines. Drive adoption of cloud testing, test data management and environment strategy. Implement automation frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, Cypress or Appium. Build and lead large distributed QE teams across multiple programmes. Track quality metrics, productivity, automation ROI and defect trends. Partner with senior stakeholders to embed engineering-led quality practices across the organisation. Required Experience Extensive experience leading Quality Engineering, Test Engineering or QE Transformation programmes. Deep knowledge of automation frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium). Experience with API testing (REST Assured, Karate, Postman). Performance testing using JMeter or LoadRunner. Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Experience building or leading large-scale QE teams and testing practices. Desirable Experience driving automation strategy and testing CoE transformation. Exposure to AI or GenAI in testing and quality engineering. This is a unique opportunity to lead enterprise-scale QE transformation and shape the future of modern quality engineering and test automation strategy
VMWare Engineer Rate - 525 - 550 (Daily) Location - Manchester (Hybrid) Duration - 4 Months (Initially) Ir35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company) We are seeking a Senior VMware Engineer (Contractor) with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience provisioning and managing Linux and Windows virtual machines in enterprise VMware environments. This is a contract engagement supporting a higher education institution's virtual infrastructure modernisation and operational support initiatives. The contractor will provide advanced engineering expertise across VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), VMware ESXi, VMware vSphere, and VMware NSX-T, ensuring stability, scalability, and performance of mission-critical academic and research systems. Scope of Work Provision, configure, and manage Linux and Windows VMs in enterprise clusters. Deploy and manage workloads within VMware Cloud Foundation environments. Install, configure, patch, and upgrade VMware ESXi hosts. Administer and optimise VMware vSphere clusters, including HA, DRS, and vMotion. Design and manage network virtualisation using VMware NSX-T. Perform VM lifecycle management (build, template creation, cloning, migration, decommissioning). Conduct performance monitoring, capacity planning, and resource optimisation. Support storage integration (SAN/NAS/vSAN) and ensure optimal IOPS performance. Implement and support backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions. Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures. Collaborate with infrastructure, security, networking, and research computing teams. Deliverables Fully provisioned and optimised virtual machine environments. Updated and documented VMware architecture diagrams and configurations. Performance optimisation and capacity planning reports. Resolved infrastructure incidents within agreed SLAs. Knowledge transfer documentation and handover sessions (if required at contract completion). Required Experience & Skills Minimum 5+ years of enterprise VMware engineering experience. Proven track record provisioning Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, etc.) and Windows Server VMs. Strong hands-on expertise in VCF, ESXi, vSphere, and NSX-T. Experience in higher education, research institutions, or large multi-tenant environments preferred. Solid understanding of storage, networking, and security integration. Automation and scripting skills (PowerCLI, PowerShell, Bash, Python). Experience with vCenter administration and cluster design. Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning capabilities. Preferred Qualifications VMware certifications (VCP-DCV, VCAP). Experience with automation/orchestration (VMware Aria/vRealise, Ansible). Hybrid cloud experience (Azure, AWS, VMware Cloud). Experience supporting research computing or HPC workloads. Familiarity with ITIL-based change management processes. Contractor Expectations Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Deliver results within defined project timelines. Participate in change advisory board (CAB) meetings as required. Provide regular status updates to project stakeholders. Availability for occasional after-hours maintenance windows.
17/03/2026
Contractor
VMWare Engineer Rate - 525 - 550 (Daily) Location - Manchester (Hybrid) Duration - 4 Months (Initially) Ir35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company) We are seeking a Senior VMware Engineer (Contractor) with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience provisioning and managing Linux and Windows virtual machines in enterprise VMware environments. This is a contract engagement supporting a higher education institution's virtual infrastructure modernisation and operational support initiatives. The contractor will provide advanced engineering expertise across VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), VMware ESXi, VMware vSphere, and VMware NSX-T, ensuring stability, scalability, and performance of mission-critical academic and research systems. Scope of Work Provision, configure, and manage Linux and Windows VMs in enterprise clusters. Deploy and manage workloads within VMware Cloud Foundation environments. Install, configure, patch, and upgrade VMware ESXi hosts. Administer and optimise VMware vSphere clusters, including HA, DRS, and vMotion. Design and manage network virtualisation using VMware NSX-T. Perform VM lifecycle management (build, template creation, cloning, migration, decommissioning). Conduct performance monitoring, capacity planning, and resource optimisation. Support storage integration (SAN/NAS/vSAN) and ensure optimal IOPS performance. Implement and support backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions. Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures. Collaborate with infrastructure, security, networking, and research computing teams. Deliverables Fully provisioned and optimised virtual machine environments. Updated and documented VMware architecture diagrams and configurations. Performance optimisation and capacity planning reports. Resolved infrastructure incidents within agreed SLAs. Knowledge transfer documentation and handover sessions (if required at contract completion). Required Experience & Skills Minimum 5+ years of enterprise VMware engineering experience. Proven track record provisioning Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, etc.) and Windows Server VMs. Strong hands-on expertise in VCF, ESXi, vSphere, and NSX-T. Experience in higher education, research institutions, or large multi-tenant environments preferred. Solid understanding of storage, networking, and security integration. Automation and scripting skills (PowerCLI, PowerShell, Bash, Python). Experience with vCenter administration and cluster design. Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning capabilities. Preferred Qualifications VMware certifications (VCP-DCV, VCAP). Experience with automation/orchestration (VMware Aria/vRealise, Ansible). Hybrid cloud experience (Azure, AWS, VMware Cloud). Experience supporting research computing or HPC workloads. Familiarity with ITIL-based change management processes. Contractor Expectations Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Deliver results within defined project timelines. Participate in change advisory board (CAB) meetings as required. Provide regular status updates to project stakeholders. Availability for occasional after-hours maintenance windows.
Data Engineer Remote (UK) 1 2 days per month in the South Manchester area. Up to £46,000 + flexibility for standout candidates If you re a Data Engineer who wants more than just maintaining pipelines, this is a chance to shape something from the ground up . This role sits at the heart of a business investing heavily in its data capability. They re moving away from reactive reporting towards a modern, insight-led platform and they need someone who wants to be part of that journey, not just observe it. The Opportunity You ll join at a pivotal moment. The current data platform is being rebuilt, transitioning from legacy and mixed approaches into a modern, cloud-first architecture built on Azure Synapse and a medallion (bronze silver gold) design. This isn t a keep the lights on role. You ll be: Designing and building scalable data pipelines from scratch Shaping how data is structured, governed, and used across the business Influencing technical direction and bringing in better ways of working Helping the organisation move towards predictive and insight-driven decision making You ll have genuine ownership and the space to challenge existing approaches and introduce best practice. What You ll Be Doing Building and optimising data pipelines using Azure Synapse (pipelines and notebooks) Writing and maintaining robust SQL, including complex stored procedures Designing and implementing modern data warehouse architecture (medallion model) Ensuring data quality, validation, and reliability across the platform Integrating data from APIs and multiple internal sources Collaborating with stakeholders to turn data into something genuinely useful What We re Looking For You don t need to tick every box, but there are a few things that really matter: Must-have: Strong SQL skills, including writing advanced stored procedures Hands-on experience with Azure Synapse (pipelines and notebooks) Experience building or working within modern data warehouse architectures Ability to get up and running quickly without heavy onboarding Nice to have: Python, PySpark or Spark experience Exposure to APIs and external data integration Experience working in evolving or transforming data environments Most importantly, you ll be someone who : Wants to improve and evolve things, not just maintain them Is comfortable challenging existing approaches constructively Enjoys solving problems and taking ownership Why This Role? There are plenty of Data Engineer roles out there. This one stands out because of the impact and trajectory . Build, not maintain genuine opportunity to shape a modern data platform Influence your ideas and approach will matter from day one Growth strong focus on learning, with access to training and new technologies Variety a mix of engineering, problem-solving, and collaboration Flexibility remote-first, with occasional in-person team time You ll also be joining a team that values curiosity, improvement, and doing things properly rather than just quickly. Location & Flexibility Remote-first role across the UK 1 2 days per month in the Manchester area Open to candidates across the North West, and beyond A Note on Fit This role won t suit someone looking for routine, maintenance-only work. It will suit someone who wants to: Build Improve Challenge And leave things better than they found them If you re looking for a role where you can genuinely influence a data platform and grow with it, this is well worth a conversation. Tilt Recruitment are specialists in IT Recruitment. We work hard to find our candidates their perfect roles within fantastic organisations across the UK. If this role isn t right for you, please still get in touch with us as we may have other roles which may suit you better. We also offer up to £500 for every successful referral, if you know someone who matches this skill set please let us know. Tilt Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
17/03/2026
Full time
Data Engineer Remote (UK) 1 2 days per month in the South Manchester area. Up to £46,000 + flexibility for standout candidates If you re a Data Engineer who wants more than just maintaining pipelines, this is a chance to shape something from the ground up . This role sits at the heart of a business investing heavily in its data capability. They re moving away from reactive reporting towards a modern, insight-led platform and they need someone who wants to be part of that journey, not just observe it. The Opportunity You ll join at a pivotal moment. The current data platform is being rebuilt, transitioning from legacy and mixed approaches into a modern, cloud-first architecture built on Azure Synapse and a medallion (bronze silver gold) design. This isn t a keep the lights on role. You ll be: Designing and building scalable data pipelines from scratch Shaping how data is structured, governed, and used across the business Influencing technical direction and bringing in better ways of working Helping the organisation move towards predictive and insight-driven decision making You ll have genuine ownership and the space to challenge existing approaches and introduce best practice. What You ll Be Doing Building and optimising data pipelines using Azure Synapse (pipelines and notebooks) Writing and maintaining robust SQL, including complex stored procedures Designing and implementing modern data warehouse architecture (medallion model) Ensuring data quality, validation, and reliability across the platform Integrating data from APIs and multiple internal sources Collaborating with stakeholders to turn data into something genuinely useful What We re Looking For You don t need to tick every box, but there are a few things that really matter: Must-have: Strong SQL skills, including writing advanced stored procedures Hands-on experience with Azure Synapse (pipelines and notebooks) Experience building or working within modern data warehouse architectures Ability to get up and running quickly without heavy onboarding Nice to have: Python, PySpark or Spark experience Exposure to APIs and external data integration Experience working in evolving or transforming data environments Most importantly, you ll be someone who : Wants to improve and evolve things, not just maintain them Is comfortable challenging existing approaches constructively Enjoys solving problems and taking ownership Why This Role? There are plenty of Data Engineer roles out there. This one stands out because of the impact and trajectory . Build, not maintain genuine opportunity to shape a modern data platform Influence your ideas and approach will matter from day one Growth strong focus on learning, with access to training and new technologies Variety a mix of engineering, problem-solving, and collaboration Flexibility remote-first, with occasional in-person team time You ll also be joining a team that values curiosity, improvement, and doing things properly rather than just quickly. Location & Flexibility Remote-first role across the UK 1 2 days per month in the Manchester area Open to candidates across the North West, and beyond A Note on Fit This role won t suit someone looking for routine, maintenance-only work. It will suit someone who wants to: Build Improve Challenge And leave things better than they found them If you re looking for a role where you can genuinely influence a data platform and grow with it, this is well worth a conversation. Tilt Recruitment are specialists in IT Recruitment. We work hard to find our candidates their perfect roles within fantastic organisations across the UK. If this role isn t right for you, please still get in touch with us as we may have other roles which may suit you better. We also offer up to £500 for every successful referral, if you know someone who matches this skill set please let us know. Tilt Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Senior Technical Lead - Microsoft transformation up to 100k + Bonus and Hybrid working options A great opportunity for an experienced Technical Lead to join a growing SaaS Product team focused on Digital Transformation. The ideal candidate will be an established SaaS Technical Lead with IT modernisation project experience and good knowledge of the Microsoft Product set. It is an essential requirement to have commercial experience leading legacy upgrades and leadership of (.Net) software engineers. The company offer home working 2 days per week with offices in Berkshire (Reading, Slough, Woking areas). Core responsibilities: Lead software developers (.Net, C#, SQL) steering tech direction, process, and code quality Architecture design and roadmap leadership for Microsoft transformation projects Liaising with external clients, defining requirements. Implement AI/ML technologies Essential experience: 5 years+ commercial experience in a SaaS Product based environment Extensive Technical Leadership and Technical Architecture experience Team leadership experience, ideally both onshore and offshore Hands-on background in the .Net tech stack, .Net8+, SQL Azure/M365 cloud migration experience To hear more about this opportunity please apply to this advert or contact me on LinkedIn Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
17/03/2026
Full time
Senior Technical Lead - Microsoft transformation up to 100k + Bonus and Hybrid working options A great opportunity for an experienced Technical Lead to join a growing SaaS Product team focused on Digital Transformation. The ideal candidate will be an established SaaS Technical Lead with IT modernisation project experience and good knowledge of the Microsoft Product set. It is an essential requirement to have commercial experience leading legacy upgrades and leadership of (.Net) software engineers. The company offer home working 2 days per week with offices in Berkshire (Reading, Slough, Woking areas). Core responsibilities: Lead software developers (.Net, C#, SQL) steering tech direction, process, and code quality Architecture design and roadmap leadership for Microsoft transformation projects Liaising with external clients, defining requirements. Implement AI/ML technologies Essential experience: 5 years+ commercial experience in a SaaS Product based environment Extensive Technical Leadership and Technical Architecture experience Team leadership experience, ideally both onshore and offshore Hands-on background in the .Net tech stack, .Net8+, SQL Azure/M365 cloud migration experience To hear more about this opportunity please apply to this advert or contact me on LinkedIn Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Java Developer Contract: 12 months Rate: 600 per day (Inside IR35) Location: UK (Remote some days in London, Manchester or Leeds (adhoc) This role sits within a large-scale NHS digital transformation programme delivered via a leading consultancy partner. The programme focuses on modernising critical healthcare systems, improving access to services, and enabling seamless integration across national and local platforms. The work involves building scalable, secure, and interoperable digital services that support high-volume user interactions and integrate with multiple systems across the healthcare ecosystem. The Role As a Java Developer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-quality backend services within a complex, distributed system. You will work closely with product, architecture, and engineering teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions that meet both user and system requirements. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend services Build scalable APIs and microservices within a distributed architecture Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, and other Engineers Contribute to system design, technical decisions, and best practices Ensure code quality through testing, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines Work with cloud-based infrastructure and containerised environments Support integration across multiple internal and external systems Troubleshoot and resolve performance and production issues Required Experience Strong experience in Java development (Java 8+ / Spring Boot) Proven experience building microservices and RESTful APIs Experience working in Agile delivery environments Strong understanding of software engineering best practices Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g. Git) Ability to work in complex, multi-stakeholder environments Experience working on NHS or public sector digital programmes Knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards (e.g. FHIR, HL7) Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with event-driven architectures (Kafka or similar) Apply now
17/03/2026
Contractor
Java Developer Contract: 12 months Rate: 600 per day (Inside IR35) Location: UK (Remote some days in London, Manchester or Leeds (adhoc) This role sits within a large-scale NHS digital transformation programme delivered via a leading consultancy partner. The programme focuses on modernising critical healthcare systems, improving access to services, and enabling seamless integration across national and local platforms. The work involves building scalable, secure, and interoperable digital services that support high-volume user interactions and integrate with multiple systems across the healthcare ecosystem. The Role As a Java Developer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-quality backend services within a complex, distributed system. You will work closely with product, architecture, and engineering teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions that meet both user and system requirements. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend services Build scalable APIs and microservices within a distributed architecture Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, and other Engineers Contribute to system design, technical decisions, and best practices Ensure code quality through testing, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines Work with cloud-based infrastructure and containerised environments Support integration across multiple internal and external systems Troubleshoot and resolve performance and production issues Required Experience Strong experience in Java development (Java 8+ / Spring Boot) Proven experience building microservices and RESTful APIs Experience working in Agile delivery environments Strong understanding of software engineering best practices Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g. Git) Ability to work in complex, multi-stakeholder environments Experience working on NHS or public sector digital programmes Knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards (e.g. FHIR, HL7) Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with event-driven architectures (Kafka or similar) Apply now
VMware Engineer 525 a day (Inside IR35 ) Manchester (2 days onsite) 4 months We are seeking a Senior VMware Engineer (Contractor) with hands-on experience provisioning and managing Linux and Windows virtual machines in enterprise VMware environments. This is a contract engagement supporting a higher education institution's virtual infrastructure modernisation and operational support initiatives.The contractor will provide advanced engineering expertise across VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), VMware ESXi, VMware vSphere, and VMware NSX-T, ensuring stability, scalability, and performance of mission-critical academic and research systems. Scope of Work Provision, configure, and manage Linux and Windows VMs in enterprise clusters. Deploy and manage workloads within VMware Cloud Foundation environments. Install, configure, patch, and upgrade VMware ESXi hosts. Administer and optimise VMware vSphere clusters, including HA, DRS, and vMotion. Design and manage network virtualisation using VMware NSX-T. Perform VM lifecycle management (build, template creation, cloning, migration, decommissioning) Conduct performance monitoring, capacity planning, and resource optimisation. Support storage integration (SAN/NAS/vSAN) and ensure optimal IOPS performance. Implement and support backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions. Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures Collaborate with infrastructure, security, networking, and research computing teams. Deliverables Fully provisioned and optimised virtual machine environments. Updated and documented VMware architecture diagrams and configurations. Performance optimisation and capacity planning reports. Resolved infrastructure incidents within agreed SLAs Knowledge transfer documentation and handover sessions (if required at contract completion) Required Experience & Skills VMware engineering experience. Proven track record provisioning Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, etc.) and Windows Server VMs Strong hands-on expertise in VCF, ESXi, vSphere, and NSX-T. Experience in higher education, research institutions, or multi-tenant environments preferred. Solid understanding of storage, networking, and security integration Automation and scripting skills (PowerCLI, PowerShell, Bash, Python) Experience with vCenter administration and cluster design Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning capabilities. VMware certifications (VCP-DCV, VCAP) Experience with automation/orchestration (VMware Aria/vRealise, Ansible) Hybrid cloud experience (Azure, AWS, VMware Cloud). Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
17/03/2026
Contractor
VMware Engineer 525 a day (Inside IR35 ) Manchester (2 days onsite) 4 months We are seeking a Senior VMware Engineer (Contractor) with hands-on experience provisioning and managing Linux and Windows virtual machines in enterprise VMware environments. This is a contract engagement supporting a higher education institution's virtual infrastructure modernisation and operational support initiatives.The contractor will provide advanced engineering expertise across VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), VMware ESXi, VMware vSphere, and VMware NSX-T, ensuring stability, scalability, and performance of mission-critical academic and research systems. Scope of Work Provision, configure, and manage Linux and Windows VMs in enterprise clusters. Deploy and manage workloads within VMware Cloud Foundation environments. Install, configure, patch, and upgrade VMware ESXi hosts. Administer and optimise VMware vSphere clusters, including HA, DRS, and vMotion. Design and manage network virtualisation using VMware NSX-T. Perform VM lifecycle management (build, template creation, cloning, migration, decommissioning) Conduct performance monitoring, capacity planning, and resource optimisation. Support storage integration (SAN/NAS/vSAN) and ensure optimal IOPS performance. Implement and support backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions. Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures Collaborate with infrastructure, security, networking, and research computing teams. Deliverables Fully provisioned and optimised virtual machine environments. Updated and documented VMware architecture diagrams and configurations. Performance optimisation and capacity planning reports. Resolved infrastructure incidents within agreed SLAs Knowledge transfer documentation and handover sessions (if required at contract completion) Required Experience & Skills VMware engineering experience. Proven track record provisioning Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, etc.) and Windows Server VMs Strong hands-on expertise in VCF, ESXi, vSphere, and NSX-T. Experience in higher education, research institutions, or multi-tenant environments preferred. Solid understanding of storage, networking, and security integration Automation and scripting skills (PowerCLI, PowerShell, Bash, Python) Experience with vCenter administration and cluster design Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning capabilities. VMware certifications (VCP-DCV, VCAP) Experience with automation/orchestration (VMware Aria/vRealise, Ansible) Hybrid cloud experience (Azure, AWS, VMware Cloud). Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Principal Developer - React, NestJS, Azure, Java Hybrid, London | 6-Month FTC | £85k-£95k DOE Robert Half are working with a leading client who are an innovative leader in tech-driven solutions, and are seeking a Principal Developer for a 6-month fixed-term contract to join their IP Development team in London (hybrid). This is a unique opportunity to provide senior technical leadership, drive architectural strategy, and ensure technical excellence across high-impact projects during the sabbatical of the permanent postholder. Key Responsibilities: Set architectural direction for modern web applications using React, NestJS, Azure, and Java. Define and uphold engineering standards for performance, scalability, availability, and resilience. Guide cross-functional teams in technical strategy, integration, and security. Drive innovation through AI, DevTools, and emerging technologies-validating and integrating proof of concepts. Oversee shared platform components, ensuring quality, reliability, and reusability. Mentor senior engineers and lead root-cause analysis of critical issues. About you: Significant experience in technical leadership roles with a focus on architecture and platform governance. Proficiency in TypeScript stacks (React, NestJS), cloud platforms (Azure), and familiarity with Java. Proven track record of delivering scalable, maintainable solutions in complex environments. Skilled in cross-team collaboration, technical reviews, and stakeholder management. Strong analytical and mentoring abilities. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
17/03/2026
Principal Developer - React, NestJS, Azure, Java Hybrid, London | 6-Month FTC | £85k-£95k DOE Robert Half are working with a leading client who are an innovative leader in tech-driven solutions, and are seeking a Principal Developer for a 6-month fixed-term contract to join their IP Development team in London (hybrid). This is a unique opportunity to provide senior technical leadership, drive architectural strategy, and ensure technical excellence across high-impact projects during the sabbatical of the permanent postholder. Key Responsibilities: Set architectural direction for modern web applications using React, NestJS, Azure, and Java. Define and uphold engineering standards for performance, scalability, availability, and resilience. Guide cross-functional teams in technical strategy, integration, and security. Drive innovation through AI, DevTools, and emerging technologies-validating and integrating proof of concepts. Oversee shared platform components, ensuring quality, reliability, and reusability. Mentor senior engineers and lead root-cause analysis of critical issues. About you: Significant experience in technical leadership roles with a focus on architecture and platform governance. Proficiency in TypeScript stacks (React, NestJS), cloud platforms (Azure), and familiarity with Java. Proven track record of delivering scalable, maintainable solutions in complex environments. Skilled in cross-team collaboration, technical reviews, and stakeholder management. Strong analytical and mentoring abilities. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
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Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Role: Data Engineer (AI and Automation) Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid - 3 Days In-Office Weekly) Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 Network IT are partnering with a large, enterprise scale organisation undergoing significant modernisation of their data and automation platforms. We're seeking an experienced Data Automation Engineer to design, build, and optimise secure, highly automated data pipelines that enable scalable analytics, AI ready data , and intelligent, data driven operations across the business. This role is suited to someone with hands on experience delivering robust end to end data solutions, strong automation capability, and growing exposure to AI enabled data workflows , including opportunities to influence how LLMs and AI automation are Embedded into the organisation's data estate. Role Overview and Responsibilities As a Data Automation Engineer, you will take ownership of the delivery, operation, and continuous improvement of automated data pipelines and platform components across Azure and on prem environments. You'll work closely with Data Engineers, Solution Architects, Application Managers, and international teams to ensure data operations are scalable, resilient, and aligned with governance and quality standards. Key responsibilities include: Designing, building, and maintaining fully automated end to end data pipelines , ensuring secure, reliable data ingestion, transformation, delivery, and documentation. Delivering high quality data flows using tools such as Azure Data Factory, Databricks, SQL, and Python , reducing manual intervention through standardisation and automation. Identifying and implementing improvements in speed, reliability, and scalability, including opportunities to apply AI supported automation and optimisation . Preparing and maintaining high quality datasets and AI ready data models (DWH/Lakehouse) to support analytics, reporting, and machine learning use cases. Monitoring and troubleshooting daily data operations, resolving issues following ITIL best practices, and implementing proactive improvements, alerting, and self healing mechanisms. Enhancing pipeline performance and observability, improving monitoring, alerting, and automated preventative rules. Supporting data governance processes such as data quality, lineage, masking, encryption, archiving, and compliance, with increasing automation maturity. Contributing to CI/CD processes, orchestration, scheduling, and platform level enhancements to support scalable, AI enabled data foundations. Collaborating with cross functional and international teams to align changes, share best practices, and support the execution of the organisation's data strategy. Essential Skills and Experience To be successful in this role, you will bring: Proven experience delivering automated end to end data engineering solutions in complex environments. Advanced SQL skills, including performance tuning and optimised queries across large datasets to prepare AI ready data . Knowledge of Python (or R) for data processing, transformation, or analytics. Hands on experience with cloud and on prem data integration tools such as Azure Data Factory and Databricks . Strong background in data modelling, data warehousing, and relational database environments (eg, MS SQL Server). Experience designing cloud native and on prem data solutions. Exposure to AI/ML initiatives , AI enabled automation, and an understanding of LLM concepts and their data workflow applications. Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, DevOps). Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non technical teams.
17/03/2026
Full time
Role: Data Engineer (AI and Automation) Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid - 3 Days In-Office Weekly) Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 Network IT are partnering with a large, enterprise scale organisation undergoing significant modernisation of their data and automation platforms. We're seeking an experienced Data Automation Engineer to design, build, and optimise secure, highly automated data pipelines that enable scalable analytics, AI ready data , and intelligent, data driven operations across the business. This role is suited to someone with hands on experience delivering robust end to end data solutions, strong automation capability, and growing exposure to AI enabled data workflows , including opportunities to influence how LLMs and AI automation are Embedded into the organisation's data estate. Role Overview and Responsibilities As a Data Automation Engineer, you will take ownership of the delivery, operation, and continuous improvement of automated data pipelines and platform components across Azure and on prem environments. You'll work closely with Data Engineers, Solution Architects, Application Managers, and international teams to ensure data operations are scalable, resilient, and aligned with governance and quality standards. Key responsibilities include: Designing, building, and maintaining fully automated end to end data pipelines , ensuring secure, reliable data ingestion, transformation, delivery, and documentation. Delivering high quality data flows using tools such as Azure Data Factory, Databricks, SQL, and Python , reducing manual intervention through standardisation and automation. Identifying and implementing improvements in speed, reliability, and scalability, including opportunities to apply AI supported automation and optimisation . Preparing and maintaining high quality datasets and AI ready data models (DWH/Lakehouse) to support analytics, reporting, and machine learning use cases. Monitoring and troubleshooting daily data operations, resolving issues following ITIL best practices, and implementing proactive improvements, alerting, and self healing mechanisms. Enhancing pipeline performance and observability, improving monitoring, alerting, and automated preventative rules. Supporting data governance processes such as data quality, lineage, masking, encryption, archiving, and compliance, with increasing automation maturity. Contributing to CI/CD processes, orchestration, scheduling, and platform level enhancements to support scalable, AI enabled data foundations. Collaborating with cross functional and international teams to align changes, share best practices, and support the execution of the organisation's data strategy. Essential Skills and Experience To be successful in this role, you will bring: Proven experience delivering automated end to end data engineering solutions in complex environments. Advanced SQL skills, including performance tuning and optimised queries across large datasets to prepare AI ready data . Knowledge of Python (or R) for data processing, transformation, or analytics. Hands on experience with cloud and on prem data integration tools such as Azure Data Factory and Databricks . Strong background in data modelling, data warehousing, and relational database environments (eg, MS SQL Server). Experience designing cloud native and on prem data solutions. Exposure to AI/ML initiatives , AI enabled automation, and an understanding of LLM concepts and their data workflow applications. Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, DevOps). Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non technical teams.
Head of Data £80,000 + Excellent benefits Hybrid role - West Midlands A Head of Data is required for a senior leadership role accountable for defining and delivering the enterprise data strategy. Responsible for building a trusted, cloud-native data platform (Azure, Fabric, Purview) and embedding data across decision-making, risk, and customer outcomes in a regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Own and execute the organisation's data strategy (governance, quality, value). Lead Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and Purview platforms (architecture, roadmap, optimisation). Establish enterprise data governance (lineage, metadata, controls, compliance). Build and lead data engineering and architecture capability (lakehouse, pipelines). Drive analytics, BI (Power BI), and AI/ML adoption. Lead and develop a high-performing data team; influence senior stakeholders and regulators. Must-Have Experience Head of/Director-level data leadership in financial services or regulated sector. Deep expertise in Azure data stack (ADF, Databricks, Synapse, SQL, ADLS, CI/CD). Strong experience with Microsoft Purview and data governance frameworks. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. Strong knowledge of FCA/PRA, GDPR, and data risk/operational resilience. Nice to Have Azure OpenAI/AI experience. Relevant Azure or data certifications. Profile Strategic but hands-on leader. Strong stakeholder management (Exec, regulators). Experience building data capabilities in transformation environments. To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your TalentBank Technology Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Mark Bradshaw by exploring the TalentBank Technology website
17/03/2026
Full time
Head of Data £80,000 + Excellent benefits Hybrid role - West Midlands A Head of Data is required for a senior leadership role accountable for defining and delivering the enterprise data strategy. Responsible for building a trusted, cloud-native data platform (Azure, Fabric, Purview) and embedding data across decision-making, risk, and customer outcomes in a regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Own and execute the organisation's data strategy (governance, quality, value). Lead Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and Purview platforms (architecture, roadmap, optimisation). Establish enterprise data governance (lineage, metadata, controls, compliance). Build and lead data engineering and architecture capability (lakehouse, pipelines). Drive analytics, BI (Power BI), and AI/ML adoption. Lead and develop a high-performing data team; influence senior stakeholders and regulators. Must-Have Experience Head of/Director-level data leadership in financial services or regulated sector. Deep expertise in Azure data stack (ADF, Databricks, Synapse, SQL, ADLS, CI/CD). Strong experience with Microsoft Purview and data governance frameworks. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. Strong knowledge of FCA/PRA, GDPR, and data risk/operational resilience. Nice to Have Azure OpenAI/AI experience. Relevant Azure or data certifications. Profile Strategic but hands-on leader. Strong stakeholder management (Exec, regulators). Experience building data capabilities in transformation environments. To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your TalentBank Technology Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Mark Bradshaw by exploring the TalentBank Technology website
Job Role: 3rd Line Support Engineer Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Benefits Location: Leeds (Hybrid) GEM Partnership is delighted to partner with a well-established, market-leading property development agency in the recruitment of a 3rd Line Engineer. With 11 offices across the UK, they provide property consultancy services, ranging from architecture to property valuation and management. Our client is recruiting for an ambitious technical expert, reporting to the Head of IT and primarily responsible for the installation, maintenance, and security of the organisation s network infrastructure with a core focus on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and on-premises Windows environments. You ll help set standards, coach others, and improve the consistency and quality of end user support. Key Responsibilities: Act as the senior escalation point for infrastructure and network issues Maintain high availability across servers, networks and core platforms Ensure high availability, seamless connectivity, and robust protection against cyber threats through the implementation of Microsoft-centric security controls Configure and monitor security controls using Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Entra ID Work alongside the department to monitor vulnerabilities and intrusions, patching server infrastructure and client devices Managing Conditional Access Policies, MFA and Role-Based Access Controls Install and troubleshoot physical hardware. Provide recommendations for the improvement of the office physical networking infrastructure Maintain accurate network diagrams and ensure other key documentation is reviewed and updated Work alongside the department to ensure endpoint compliance across the estate spanning both laptops and mobile devices Improving processes, documentation, and standard operating procedures Attend webinars/conferences and networking events to identify trends/threats in the security landscape to assist the company in driving IT forward The role is extremely varied - the appointed individual will be also required to assist with the day-to-day running of the IT function and act as a technical escalation point of contact Ad-hoc project work will be required where necessary The Person: Multiple years experience in a similar 3rd Line role within a Microsoft Ecosystem Technical skills: Microsoft Admin Suite Microsoft Defender Microsoft Azure E-mail Security Familiar with ISO27001 Ability to work independently with autonomy over your own workload and priorities Strong communications skills at all levels of business including explaining concepts to a non-technical audience Proactive to provide improvements or recommendations to the Head of IT Happy to travel to their office locations across the UK as required travel will not be regular but as and when needed Eager to stay up to date with the evolving cloud technologies and security threat landscape This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual further their technical career in a professional and dynamic environment, with scope for future personal and career development. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every candidate individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days of submitting your application, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We are committed to fair, consistent, and inclusive recruitment practices, and all applications are reviewed in line with relevant employment legislation and our equal opportunities principles. GEM Partnership is acting as an employment agency on this vacancy. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the JobsAware website to get free, expert advice for a safer job search.
17/03/2026
Full time
Job Role: 3rd Line Support Engineer Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Benefits Location: Leeds (Hybrid) GEM Partnership is delighted to partner with a well-established, market-leading property development agency in the recruitment of a 3rd Line Engineer. With 11 offices across the UK, they provide property consultancy services, ranging from architecture to property valuation and management. Our client is recruiting for an ambitious technical expert, reporting to the Head of IT and primarily responsible for the installation, maintenance, and security of the organisation s network infrastructure with a core focus on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and on-premises Windows environments. You ll help set standards, coach others, and improve the consistency and quality of end user support. Key Responsibilities: Act as the senior escalation point for infrastructure and network issues Maintain high availability across servers, networks and core platforms Ensure high availability, seamless connectivity, and robust protection against cyber threats through the implementation of Microsoft-centric security controls Configure and monitor security controls using Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Entra ID Work alongside the department to monitor vulnerabilities and intrusions, patching server infrastructure and client devices Managing Conditional Access Policies, MFA and Role-Based Access Controls Install and troubleshoot physical hardware. Provide recommendations for the improvement of the office physical networking infrastructure Maintain accurate network diagrams and ensure other key documentation is reviewed and updated Work alongside the department to ensure endpoint compliance across the estate spanning both laptops and mobile devices Improving processes, documentation, and standard operating procedures Attend webinars/conferences and networking events to identify trends/threats in the security landscape to assist the company in driving IT forward The role is extremely varied - the appointed individual will be also required to assist with the day-to-day running of the IT function and act as a technical escalation point of contact Ad-hoc project work will be required where necessary The Person: Multiple years experience in a similar 3rd Line role within a Microsoft Ecosystem Technical skills: Microsoft Admin Suite Microsoft Defender Microsoft Azure E-mail Security Familiar with ISO27001 Ability to work independently with autonomy over your own workload and priorities Strong communications skills at all levels of business including explaining concepts to a non-technical audience Proactive to provide improvements or recommendations to the Head of IT Happy to travel to their office locations across the UK as required travel will not be regular but as and when needed Eager to stay up to date with the evolving cloud technologies and security threat landscape This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual further their technical career in a professional and dynamic environment, with scope for future personal and career development. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every candidate individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days of submitting your application, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We are committed to fair, consistent, and inclusive recruitment practices, and all applications are reviewed in line with relevant employment legislation and our equal opportunities principles. GEM Partnership is acting as an employment agency on this vacancy. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the JobsAware website to get free, expert advice for a safer job search.
Job Description We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Group Technology team in Milton Keynes. In this role, you will help develop, support and enhance business systems and applications using .NET technologies and SQL Server. We offer a hybrid working arrangement with one or two days per week in our Milton Keynes office. Key Responsibilities: Be up to date regarding best practices in software development and deployment Implement best practice coding in relation to development coding standards Use operational data to improve the stability and performance of the applications Maintain documentation and release notes Have awareness of application security considerations Identify dependencies across the organization and work with teams to resolve them before they become an issue, and install preventative measures to mitigate repeat occurrences Effectively handle risk, change, and uncertainty across the organization Work alone or alongside other Software Engineers on projects where necessary Create secure and high performing n-tier applications utilising best practices in the development of database applications using SQL Contribute to improve the overall processes and methodologies followed by the wider team Design and develop commercial/enterprise web applications Ensure application performance, quality, and responsiveness Work with all teams to recommend solutions that are in accordance with accepted testing frameworks Experience and Skills Required: Modern web application development architectures and frameworks such as React JS Web applications experience using C#, ASP.NET, MVC Excellent skills in SQL Server Experience with Scrum/Agile methodologies and working in that environment Knowledge of Webforms Familiarity with REST API and Soap Services Developing and maintaining multiple connected software solutions Skilled in software testing methodologies including TDD Ability to select and use the most appropriate tools, technologies, and languages for the job Team-oriented, with a willingness to work as part of a collaborative environment Strong knowledge of object-oriented design and development skills Highly Desirable: Experience with Terraform and Azure Experience with concurrent programming techniques, parallelism, and threading Experience working with distributed systems and microservice architectures Experience with high-scalability projects involving cloud-based infrastructure design and implementation Microsoft certified status Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. CF00745
17/03/2026
Full time
Job Description We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Group Technology team in Milton Keynes. In this role, you will help develop, support and enhance business systems and applications using .NET technologies and SQL Server. We offer a hybrid working arrangement with one or two days per week in our Milton Keynes office. Key Responsibilities: Be up to date regarding best practices in software development and deployment Implement best practice coding in relation to development coding standards Use operational data to improve the stability and performance of the applications Maintain documentation and release notes Have awareness of application security considerations Identify dependencies across the organization and work with teams to resolve them before they become an issue, and install preventative measures to mitigate repeat occurrences Effectively handle risk, change, and uncertainty across the organization Work alone or alongside other Software Engineers on projects where necessary Create secure and high performing n-tier applications utilising best practices in the development of database applications using SQL Contribute to improve the overall processes and methodologies followed by the wider team Design and develop commercial/enterprise web applications Ensure application performance, quality, and responsiveness Work with all teams to recommend solutions that are in accordance with accepted testing frameworks Experience and Skills Required: Modern web application development architectures and frameworks such as React JS Web applications experience using C#, ASP.NET, MVC Excellent skills in SQL Server Experience with Scrum/Agile methodologies and working in that environment Knowledge of Webforms Familiarity with REST API and Soap Services Developing and maintaining multiple connected software solutions Skilled in software testing methodologies including TDD Ability to select and use the most appropriate tools, technologies, and languages for the job Team-oriented, with a willingness to work as part of a collaborative environment Strong knowledge of object-oriented design and development skills Highly Desirable: Experience with Terraform and Azure Experience with concurrent programming techniques, parallelism, and threading Experience working with distributed systems and microservice architectures Experience with high-scalability projects involving cloud-based infrastructure design and implementation Microsoft certified status Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. CF00745
Senior Systems Architect Duration: Min 6 months Rate: 800 to 900 Per Day - Inside IR35 via Umbrella Location: Warwickshire - 1 day per week onsite, rest remote working An accomplished, Midlands based Interim Senior Systems/Data Architect is required to support our leading financial services client's Datacentre Exit program, the Data Centre of Excellence and Data Engineering team. The successful candidate will need to have a strong Systems/Data/Information Architecture background, with proven experience leading on the designs for Azure based Data platforms. There will be a strong data element to the role and Microsoft stack is key. Deliverables - Deliverable 1: Support data engineering with any solutions design, HLD's needed for the long term and strategic solution move to Synapse. Deliverable 2: To provide IT assurance of SDP changes & DCoE initiatives, supplier produced proposals, technical reporting, remediation approaches and designs. Deliverable 3: To produce designs and other architectural artefacts as required to support delivery of SDP / DCoE projects. Deliverable 4: To provide tech advice and guidance to the various projects and DCoE to ensure that they remain fully engaged with the wider architectural community and comply with process and governance requirements Deliverable 5: To provide technical advice, guidance and support to the data engineering team and Architecture as required. Deliverable 6: Produce necessary KDD's and HLD's and Solution Visions to enable the delivery of BODS decommissioning and DCX / DCoE. Required experience - Strong Systems/Data/Platform/Information Architecture background Microsoft stack is key - Azure Cloud & Azure BI stack - PowerBI, Fabric, Data lakes Strong understanding of reporting, Datalakes, Datawarehousing Strong data experience Experience leading on the designs for Azure based Data platforms Azure Synapse highly desirable Data centre experience Experience working in highly regulated environments - financial services would be ideal If your profile demonstrates strong and recent experience in the above areas - please submit your application ASAP to Jackie Dean at TXP for consideration. TXP takes great pride in representing socially responsible clients who not only prioritise diversity and inclusion but also actively combat social inequality. Together, we have the power to make a profound impact on fostering a more equitable and inclusive society. By working with us, you become part of a movement dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
17/03/2026
Contractor
Senior Systems Architect Duration: Min 6 months Rate: 800 to 900 Per Day - Inside IR35 via Umbrella Location: Warwickshire - 1 day per week onsite, rest remote working An accomplished, Midlands based Interim Senior Systems/Data Architect is required to support our leading financial services client's Datacentre Exit program, the Data Centre of Excellence and Data Engineering team. The successful candidate will need to have a strong Systems/Data/Information Architecture background, with proven experience leading on the designs for Azure based Data platforms. There will be a strong data element to the role and Microsoft stack is key. Deliverables - Deliverable 1: Support data engineering with any solutions design, HLD's needed for the long term and strategic solution move to Synapse. Deliverable 2: To provide IT assurance of SDP changes & DCoE initiatives, supplier produced proposals, technical reporting, remediation approaches and designs. Deliverable 3: To produce designs and other architectural artefacts as required to support delivery of SDP / DCoE projects. Deliverable 4: To provide tech advice and guidance to the various projects and DCoE to ensure that they remain fully engaged with the wider architectural community and comply with process and governance requirements Deliverable 5: To provide technical advice, guidance and support to the data engineering team and Architecture as required. Deliverable 6: Produce necessary KDD's and HLD's and Solution Visions to enable the delivery of BODS decommissioning and DCX / DCoE. Required experience - Strong Systems/Data/Platform/Information Architecture background Microsoft stack is key - Azure Cloud & Azure BI stack - PowerBI, Fabric, Data lakes Strong understanding of reporting, Datalakes, Datawarehousing Strong data experience Experience leading on the designs for Azure based Data platforms Azure Synapse highly desirable Data centre experience Experience working in highly regulated environments - financial services would be ideal If your profile demonstrates strong and recent experience in the above areas - please submit your application ASAP to Jackie Dean at TXP for consideration. TXP takes great pride in representing socially responsible clients who not only prioritise diversity and inclusion but also actively combat social inequality. Together, we have the power to make a profound impact on fostering a more equitable and inclusive society. By working with us, you become part of a movement dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
