Role: AWS Solution Architect Location: LondonCareer Level: Associate Manager

Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance, which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application.

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognised worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

As a team:

We are one of the world’s leading providers of Cloud Solutions. You’ll work on innovative projects with colleagues to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation. You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level.

You’ll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways.

If you’re looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our global team, you’ll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.

In our team you will:

• Work for tier-1 clients across industry sectors - helping them turn their cloud strategy into reality.
• Help design and deliver transformative cloud solutions - from migrating legacy applications onto Cloud, to building innovative, new cloud-native applications.
• Continue to learn and grow - we actively encourage and support continuous learning and certification.
• Serve as a cloud evangelist, educating customers on the value Cloud computing can bring to transform their business.

In your role as an Associate Manager you will:

• Design and implement AWS workloads using modern cloud patterns such as serverless, containerised, and microservices architectures.
• Develop scalable application solutions aligned with best practice for performance, resilience, and cost efficiency.
• Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks to support rapid delivery.
• Apply cloud security principles, including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance controls.
• Optimise architectures for scalability, reliability, and operational excellence.
• Produce high-quality design documentation and contribute to architecture reviews.
• Execute testing strategies for functional and non-functional requirements (performance, security, reliability).
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver robust, cloud-first solutions.

Job Title: ServiceNow Technical Architect - Senior Manager

Location: London

Level: Senior Manager

Salary: Competitive Salary & Package (Dependent on Experience)

As a team:

You’ll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways

The Accenture ServiceNow Business Group’s platform-led approach unites the industry and technology transformation expertise to deliver true total enterprise reinvention. We help our clients thrive in the cloud continuum, reimagine service and customer operations, and modernize work to achieve the full potential of the platform. And in the era of AI, Accenture are investing heavily to bring the promise of AI to businesses and the ServiceNow Business Group already have an impressive list of clients who are realising the value of AI and GenAI with ServiceNow to transform their business.

We are looking for talented, entrepreneurial technical talent to work on the most exciting projects in the ecosystem. We are not just any partner but proud to be the defining ServiceNow partner in the ecosystem.

You Are:

• A senior Technical Architect with the ServiceNow Business Group you are an experienced innovator of solutions with ServiceNow.
• You can understand business challenges and architect system solutions with ServiceNow.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and consult (providing options with pros, cons and risks) while providing thought leadership to sponsors/stakeholders in solving governance, program/project management, business process and/or technical problems.
• You are a continuous learner, taking advantage of new learning opportunities including willingness to undertake new certifications such as Certified Master Architect.
• As a member of the ServiceNow Business Group you will have access to our robust training and certification opportunities.
• Able to identify opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and to work internally with the ServiceNow account teams to progress.
• Technical Architects can expect to manage and lead teams of ServiceNow Developers in a technical management and mentorship capacity.
• Strong background working with Enterprise Software companies and/or Consulting companies.

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

• Expert knowledge and experience working with ServiceNow in Development & Technical Architecture capacity.
• Certified Technical Architect and ambition to do Certified Master Architect if not completed already
• Minimum of 5 years leading teams of ServiceNow Developers as a technical manager and mentor by implementing quality standards such as code and architectural reviews.
• Minimum 5+ ServiceNow CIS certifications
• Experience 3 product lines outside of ITSM (e.g. ITOM, ITAM, HAM/SAM, SPM, HR, CSM, etc.)
• Experience of operating in a Technical Design Authority mode and demonstrable trusted advisor experience
• Ability to demonstrate advanced scripting and integration skills - JavaScript, SQL, API Web Services
• Experience integrating ServiceNow with Cloud Infrastructure (e.g AWS, Azure, GCP)

Nice to have:

• Cloud migration experience
• GenAI experience
• ITILv4 or equivalent Certified
• SC clearance is desirable, or the ability to obtain SC clearance is required.

What’s in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 30 days of vacation per year, private medical insurance and three days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role to deliver the first-class services we are known for.

Closing Date for Applications: 28/02/2026

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

Safety Engineering Manager - Autonomous & AI Systems

Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in office)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

About the Company

I’m working with a rapidly expanding technology start-up at the forefront of building safety solutions for autonomous and AI-driven systems. The company’s software provides a critical “trust layer” to ensure that autonomous platforms operate safely, predictably, and meet regulatory standards across high-demand sectors like aerospace, robotics, and advanced mobility.

With secured projects and growing demand, the company is scaling quickly and looking for people who are passionate about shaping the future of autonomous systems. This is a chance to make a real impact in a fast-moving, innovative environment where you’ll have significant ownership and visibility.

The Role

This is a key leadership position, where you’ll take charge of safety engineering for their highly complex autonomy and AI assurance products. You will work directly with cross-functional teams to ensure the safety and certification of products from the ground up, playing an essential role in the delivery of safe and high-performance autonomous systems.

With this company’s rapid growth, you’ll have the opportunity to influence safety practices, define safety standards, and shape processes as the company scales. You’ll be involved in high-level decision-making and mentor the team to ensure that safety remains at the forefront of development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead safety analyses (HAZOP, FHA, FTA, FMECA) for autonomous systems and components.
• Develop and define safety requirements, safety cases, and architectures for safety-critical systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards and certification requirements (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and AI/robotics-specific guidelines).
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams (systems, software, hardware, ML) to integrate safety considerations throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support safety reviews, audits, and certification processes, and engage with regulators and independent certification bodies.
• Continuously improve internal safety processes, tools, and standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior engineers and peers in the safety engineering discipline.

Candidate Profile

• Degree (BSc/MSc/PhD) in Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline with a focus on safety-critical systems.
• Proven experience delivering safety-critical systems, ideally in aerospace, robotics, autonomous systems, automotive, or other regulated industries.
• Strong expertise in safety engineering methods and tools (FHA, FTA, HAZOP, FMECA, safety case development).
• Deep understanding of safety-critical software and hardware standards (DO-178C, DO-254, ISO 26262, IEC 61508).
• Familiarity with emerging safety standards for AI/robotics (ISO/IEC TR 24028, IEEE P7009) is highly advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to make pragmatic decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
• Comfortable in a start-up environment where you’ll need to be flexible, proactive, and ready to step up as needed.

Why Join?

• Immediate Impact: You’ll join a growing start-up in a rapidly evolving industry and play a key role in shaping safety standards for autonomous systems.
• Ownership & Visibility: This is a high-visibility role, where you’ll have direct input into the company’s safety engineering practices and influence key decisions.
• Collaborative Environment: You’ll be working with a passionate, motivated team that values ownership, curiosity, and progress.
• Hybrid Working: Flexible working with a requirement for just three days in the office.
• Growth Potential: The company is scaling quickly, so there will be opportunities to grow, take on more responsibility, and develop your career.
• Competitive Benefits: Salary sacrifice pension scheme, EV car scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.

If you’re excited about safety-critical systems and want to be part of a fast-growing, high-impact company, please get in touch.

Contact Coral at DCS Engineering

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An established international organisation is seeking a Senior Oracle HFM Lead to support the stabilisation, optimisation and future direction of its global consolidation platform.
This is a senior, hands-on functional-technical role suited to someone with a strong finance background and deep expertise in Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM). The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening system integrity, improving performance, and ensuring long-term sustainability of the consolidation environment.
The immediate focus will be to stabilise and simplify the existing HFM estate, with longer-term involvement in shaping a potential cloud roadmap.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ownership of the HFM application in a live close-cycle environment
• HFM rules management and consolidation sequencing
• FX translation and multi-currency structures
• Metadata optimisation and performance tuning
• Oversight of data integrations (eg FDMEE)
• Acting as the primary liaison between Technology and Group Finance
• Managing third-party support partners

Candidate Profile:

• Strong hands-on Oracle HFM experience
• Background in finance or extensive experience partnering with Group Finance
• Proven experience supporting complex, multi-entity consolidation environments
• Experience with Oracle EPM Cloud/FCCS or OneStream beneficial but not essential

This role would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership of a critical finance system, embedding structure and stability, and contributing to the longer-term transformation journey.

Network Architect (Consultancy) - Permanent
£90,000-£120,000 | UK (London/Hybrid)

We’re working with a well-established network consultancy that partners with enterprise and public-sector organisations to design and deliver secure, resilient, and scalable network architectures. They are looking for a senior Network Architect to act as design authority across complex customer environments, shaping standards, producing high-quality designs, and supporting delivery teams through implementation and handover.

Key experience

• CCIE and/or CCDE certification (essential)
• Strong enterprise networking background (WAN, LAN, campus)
• Deep Cisco experience (Enterprise, SDA, ISE, security platforms)
• Proven experience working in consultancy, systems integrator, or professional services environments
• Comfortable owning designs end-to-end and presenting to senior stakeholders
• Strong documentation and communication skills

Key responsibilities

• Act as design authority for enterprise network and security engagements
• Produce HLDs, LLDs, and architectural standards
• Design WAN, LAN, campus, and data centre network architectures
• Lead network modernisation initiatives (greenfield and brownfield)
• Provide technical governance and design assurance during delivery
• Engage directly with customers to translate business and risk requirements into technical designs
• Support and mentor senior engineers and delivery teams

Senior Solutions Architect-Perm

Location: Hybrid - Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, London

Security Requirement: Applicants must hold active SC clearance or be eligible to obtain it (UK citizenship and 5 years’ continuous UK residence required).

Our client is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to design and lead end-to-end digital solutions across government, healthcare, and purpose-driven sectors.

You will:

• Own solution design from concept through to delivery.
• Align architecture with business outcomes, technical strategy, and governance.
• Produce clear solution blueprints across business, data, application, and technology domains.
• Engage senior stakeholders and support delivery teams to implement solutions effectively.
• Ensure compliance with security and quality standards.

Role Requirements

• Proven experience performing solutions architecture responsibilities.
• Strong background in software development or technical delivery.
• Experience working in Agile, Scrum, or DevOps environments.
• Knowledge of architecture frameworks and modelling approaches.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and consulting skills.

While not essential, experience with architecture frameworks is beneficial, such as:

• TOGAF
• Zachman
• Open Agile Architecture

Job Description: Cybersecurity Consultant (Cloud, Data, AI & Microsoft Security)

Department: Information Security - (Data & AI team)

Duration: Duration 4 months

Location: London (Hybrid)

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Cybersecurity Consultant with strong expertise across Microsoft Security, Cloud Security, Data Protection, and emerging AI/LLM security and governance. The role focuses on identifying security gaps, defining secure-by-design patterns, supporting product and platform teams, and strengthening enterprise security posture-particularly across Microsoft 365, Azure, data platforms, and AI-enabled solutions.

You will play a key role in threat modelling, risk assessments, guardrail design & implementation, and delivering practical security guidance for engineering, data, and application/product teams.

Rationale/deliverables:

• Contribute to the Operating Securely program by providing information security advice and support to product and engineering teams and validate that security controls are in place and issues / vulnerabilities remediated
• Perform technical risk assessments for proposed new and changing systems, including products that are designed and built by the client as well as the secure deployment and configuration of business applications that report on and analyse data, e.g. Power BI
• Perform technical risk assessments and advise product and engineering teams on the secure implementation of AI based solutions, e.g. autonomous AI agents, LLMs, LRMs, and AI-enhanced productivity systems
• Support the roll-out of the new AI information security control framework
• Support the Data governance team

Key Responsibilities

• Perform threat modelling(STRIDE), guardrail definition, and security posture assessments across applications, data platforms, APIs, cloud services, and SaaS ecosystems.
• Identify security control gaps, especially around data pipelines, repositories, network security, API security, middleware, and cloud architectures.
• Conduct technical security risk assessments, produce risk statements/reports, and support teams with remediation and mitigation strategies.
• Develop security controls, standards, and documentationfor product teams, platform engineering, and data services (e.g., pipelines, warehouses, data sources).
• Provide expert guidance on Microsoft Security Stack, including:
  • Microsoft Defender (XDR, MDE, MDI)
  • Microsoft Entra ID (SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, PIM)
  • Microsoft Purview (DLP, Information Protection, Data Governance, DSPM)
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot & GitHub Copilot security enablement
• Partner with data governance, platform engineering, DevOps, and architecture teams to embed secure-by-design
• Support secure adoption of cloud-native technologies(Azure), DevSecOps pipelines, GitOps practices, and GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS).
• Oversee security controls for cryptography, key management, secrets management, HSM/Key Vault configurations, and cloud network security (firewalls, proxies, segmentation).
• Drive secure integration of AI/LLM tools, including Copilot, Azure OpenAI, and agentic systems-ensuring proper guardrails, risk assessments, and data protection.
• Participate in cloud monitoring, detection & incident response, working with SIEM/XDR tooling and platform/application teams.
• Collaborate closely with data governance to ensure appropriate classification, labeling, access control, and lifecycle managementof sensitive data.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of security frameworks(CIS), MITRE ATT&CK, and AI/LLM security frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud security, DevSecOps, and cloud-native architectures.
• Expertise with Microsoft 365 Securityand Azure Security
• Strong knowledge of IAM(SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, AAD/Entra, PIM).
• Experience delivering data security, DLP, DSPM, and governance controls using Microsoft Purview.
• Practically skilled in AI security, including risk identification, secure integration patterns, and AI governance models.
• Experience with cloud monitoring, incident response, SIEM/XDR operations.
• Ability to translate complex security risks into clear business language and actionable recommendations.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with secure data platforms (Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, SQL, or similar).
• Knowledge of API, container security, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code security.
• Familiarity with PCI, GDPR, data privacy requirements, and compliance frameworks.
• Exposure to adaptive protection, insider risk management, and automated DLP frameworks.

Personal Attributes

• Strong communicator able to work across engineering, data, product, and business teams.
• Highly analytical with a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments undergoing modernization and AI adoption.
• Ability to influence teams and drive secure-by-design culture across the organization

Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Newbury or London and travel required at Customer place

Hybrid: 2 to 3 days at Office

Salary Range: Up to 90 K GBP/Annum

Duration: 1 Year Fixed Term Employment

Job Summary:
ServiceNow Dev to lead the design, development, and implementation of ServiceNow solutions across our enterprise. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in the ServiceNow platform, strong technical architecture skills, and the ability to translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable, and efficient ServiceNow solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority on ServiceNow architecture, design, and best practices.
• Define and drive the overall platform strategy, roadmap, and governance.
• Lead the design and implementation of ServiceNow modules, including ITSM, ITOM, ITAM, HRSD, CSM, GRC, SecOps, and custom applications.
• Ensure platform scalability, security, performance, and integrations with other enterprise systems.
• Provide technical leadership in solution design workshops, architecture reviews, and governance boards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, business analysts, and development teams to align solutions with business objectives.
• Mentor and guide ServiceNow developers and administrators on technical best practices.
• Stay updated on ServiceNow product releases, marketplace solutions, and industry trends to recommend enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture, security, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• ServiceNow experience architect with Telecom background
• Strong experience with ServiceNow ITSM and at least 2 other modules (TSOM, ITOM, ITAM, HRSD, CSM, GRC, SecOps).
• Proven expertise in ServiceNow integrations (REST, SOAP, APIs, MID Servers, etc.).
• Experience with ServiceNow Scripting (JavaScript, Glide, Flow Designer) and ServiceNow data model.
• Knowledge of ITIL/ITSM processes and best practices.
• Experience designing and implementing CMDB and Discovery.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA).
• ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) in multiple modules.
• ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD).
• ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) or progress toward certification.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies.
• Exposure to cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and enterprise IT ecosystems.

Our client is seeking a skilled Solutions Architect to join their technology team on a contract basis. This opportunity is within the fast-paced technology sector, where innovative solutions are paramount. The ideal candidate will bring their architectural expertise and cloud technology experience to ensure that all solutions are effectively designed and implemented.

Overall Job Purpose

The Solutions Architect is accountable for ensuring that our technology solutions are designed and implemented according to Enterprise Architecture Requirements, Business Requirements and IT Development Standards to deliver towards strategic goals. This is a specialist role, providing technical leadership across disparate solutions driving value for one, or across several, enterprise journeys. You will play a key role in designing end-to-end technology solutions and supporting engineering teams throughout the Software Delivery Lifecycle. You will be experienced in providing design documentation and reviewing or contributing to IT governance and standards. You will work alongside other architects, delivery managers, principal software engineers, business analysts, UX designers and developer teams delivering incremental releases that generate business value.

Top 5-10 Key Tasks

• Working closely with the technology organisation, designing solutions that cross technical, product and application boundaries
• Being the point of contact for resolving any architectural issues
• Acting as an SME for technical changes and assist in providing proposals and estimates for new initiatives or product enhancements
• Owning, creating and maintaining solution design documentation and seeking relevant sign-off
• Contributing to design standards and patterns, and forming part of the governing body of Enterprise Architecture
• Supporting projects and product enhancements throughout the development and delivery lifecycle
• Assisting in incident/problem management, root cause analysis and definition of solutions
• Working closely with the engineering team(s) - encouraging continuous improvement in the development, build, test and maintenance of the system

Autonomy

The Solutions Architect works independently with minimal guidance. They will typically operate with broad latitude in a complex environment, and guidance is provided only in the most complex situations.

Problem Solving

The role involves solving unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. This includes interpreting internal or external issues, recommending solutions, and taking new perspectives on existing solutions.

Peers

The Solutions Architect works with teams across the business at all levels and primarily with senior management. They act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and collaborate across multiple teams.

Projects

Responsible for leading projects or project steps within broader projects. This includes having accountability for ongoing activities, functional teams, and project milestones or objectives. The role involves overseeing solution design and resolving issues as they are discovered.

Career Level (Technical Skills and Qualifications)

The Solutions Architect should have significant work experience at a senior level, ideally 5 years + in a relevant role.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable experience working as a Solutions Architect using a range of technologies (e.g. Java/Spring, Salesforce, JavaScript/TypeScript, microservices, containers, databases, cloud technologies)
• Experience in complex modernisation initiatives
• Ability to evaluate new technologies and understand their impact on the existing estate
• Experience using appropriate tools/technologies for the design, development, build, testing & deployment of applications
• Confident communicator, able to present complex technical issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience with Agile Methodology, ideally SAFe
• Ability to multitask and prioritise across various projects and initiatives
• Work independently and collaborate effectively across the organisation
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Self-motivated, with the ability to take ownership of tasks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Financial Services experience is desirable but not essential
• Experience of multiple architecture frameworks
• Experience with multiple cloud technologies

If you are an experienced Solutions Architect looking for an exciting contract opportunity within the technology sector, apply now!

Location: LondonJob Type: Full-time (6-month probation)Reports to: Managing Director / CCO

About the Organisation

We are partnering with a rapidly expanding international organisation operating across film, media, entertainment, and creative sectors. Following recent European growth and integration of new business units, the company is strengthening its operational infrastructure across multiple locations.

The Director of IT & Workplace Operations will play a critical role in building a scalable, secure, and efficient technology and workplace environment that supports teams across e-commerce, operations, production, creative, and corporate functions.

Role Overview

This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role responsible for shaping and managing the company’s IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, and day-to-day workplace operations across multiple offices.

The position oversees all aspects of IT governance, cybersecurity, systems implementation, vendor management, facilities-related support, and employee technology experience. It also plays a key role in future enterprise software integrations, organisational expansion, and operational transformation projects.

Key ResponsibilitiesIT Infrastructure & Support

• Oversee IT operations for multiple locations, including hardware, software, networking, cybersecurity, and Help Desk services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve escalated technical issues.
• Manage endpoint security, backups, system documentation, and device compliance.
• Standardise IT practices and software ecosystems to support organisational growth.
• Oversee web and domain security, DNS/SSL management, and website infrastructure.
• Manage and support a primarily Windows-based device environment.

Enterprise Systems & Digital Transformation

• Lead evaluation, sourcing, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise systems (ERP, HRIS, e-commerce platforms, project management tools).
• Drive systems integration, workflow configuration, vendor selection, and training.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure systems support operational scalability.

Workplace & Facilities Operations

• Ensure office readiness across all sites, including IT setup, conference room technology, and equipment maintenance.
• Manage vendor relationships (ISPs, hardware suppliers, telecom systems).
• Support desk planning, hybrid working setups, and facilities-related troubleshooting.
• Oversee tech logistics for onboarding and offboarding.

Governance, Compliance & Security

• Maintain IT policies and controls aligned with compliance standards (GDPR, SOC2, internal audit requirements, etc.).
• Manage access controls, asset tracking, and periodic IT audits.
• Develop data protection strategies and business continuity planning.
• Lead content protection and anti-piracy initiatives with external partners.

Leadership, Reporting & Strategy

• Manage budgets, procurement, and vendor contracts for both IT and workplace operations.
• Provide regular reporting to the executive team on system performance, risks, and improvement strategies.
• Lead technology-related initiatives during M&A activity, office expansions, and organisational transitions.
• Support and mentor the IT & Workplace Operations team.

Candidate ProfileEssential Experience

• 7+ years’ experience across IT operations and workplace management, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Strong experience implementing and maintaining enterprise systems (ERP, HRIS, project management, e-commerce tools).
• Robust knowledge of Windows environments, MDM tools, cybersecurity frameworks, and modern SaaS platforms (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack, Box).
• Proven experience managing multi-site IT environments and office operations.
• Strong project management, vendor negotiation, and budgeting skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, creative, and entrepreneurial setting.

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting e-commerce operations or technology-driven creative businesses.
• Background in small or scaling organisations.
• Familiarity with ISO or J-SOX-style compliance environments.

Principal Security Architect - with current Security Clearance Location: London/Glasgow/Cardiff
Security Clearance: Must have current SC

Contract Type: Inside IR35, paid via umbrella £750 - 800 per day, 12 months

About the Organisation Public-sector body, their work is central to supporting major national priorities, including the transition to a secure and environmentally responsible future.
They are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to contribute fully. Diverse voices and perspectives are key to driving innovation and delivering services that benefit the communities we serve.

They are seeking an expert-level Principal Security Architect to lead the security architecture, strategy, and assurance for a major transformation initiative: the Corporate Systems Refresh (CSR) Programme).
You will shape security vision and influence technical and programme outcomes at organisational scale. Acting as a senior advisor, you will ensure systems are designed and delivered in line with security best practice and aligned to national guidance and assurance frameworks.
This is a high-impact role that will steer the security landscape of mission-critical, enterprise-level digital services.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead the Security Assurance and Compliance strategy for the CSR Programme.
• Define and drive the security vision, principles and long-term strategy for systems impacted by the programme.
• Recommend and assure security design for complex or organisational-level solutions.
• Influence senior stakeholders to guide architectural decisions across technical and business domains.
• Provide expert leadership on security tooling, static/dynamic analysis, and secure life cycle practices.
• Lead security architecture assurance aligned to NCSC guidance and the Cyber Assurance Framework (CAF).
• Own the CSR Programme Security Architecture, risk register and mitigation strategies.
• Chair the CSR Security Working Group and represent security interests in wider governance forums.
• Support risk reporting, programme delivery planning and security governance activities throughout the life cycle.
• You will bring a depth of technical expertise and a proven ability to guide complex programmes toward secure, resilient outcomes.

Essential Skills:

• Chartered via UKCSC, CISSP, or equivalent.
• Deep technical understanding across IT infrastructure, software engineering, and systems management.
• Experience advising and influencing senior stakeholders on risk, intelligence and security matters.
• Strong background assessing security, privacy and resilience risks, building shared understanding across teams.
• Experience in managing delivery of strategic plans, tracking risk reduction and managing evolving priorities.
• Experience acting as an intelligent customer with 3rd-party suppliers and negotiating security into contracts.

Desirable Skills

• Experience creating agile, pragmatic strategies for security, privacy and resilience across complex environments.
• Experience analysing and interpreting incidents across multifaceted systems.
• Ability to build business cases articulating the value of security and resilience enhancements.

Skills & Behaviours You will demonstrate:

• Expert-level Security Architecture capability, able to design and review complex systems.
• Applied Security Expertise, translating business needs into strategic security decisions.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and ability to lead structured assessments.
• Ability to interpret threat intelligence and advise stakeholders with clarity.
• Behaviours: Communicating & Influencing, Leadership, Making Effective Decisions.

Please send your CV in Word format for the attention of Alison Calder

Presales AI ArchitectSalary: Up to £120,000 + Bonus + BenefitsLocation: Central London - Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full time

A globally established organisation is seeking a Presales AI Architect to drive AI and Generative AI growth across strategic enterprise accounts within the Telecom, Media and Information Services sector.

This is a senior client-facing role focused on shaping AI opportunities, defining solution architectures and supporting complex enterprise sales pursuits. The position is suited to an experienced AI strategist who combines strong presales capability with deep understanding of modern AI technologies including Generative AI, large language models and emerging agent-based systems.

Responsibilities for the Presales AI Architect:

• Drive AI and Generative AI pipeline development across key UK and European enterprise accounts
• Partner with sales leaders and account teams to identify and qualify AI transformation opportunities
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior customer stakeholders, shaping AI strategy and enterprise roadmaps
• Lead AI solutioning across proposals, RFP responses and strategic bids
• Translate business challenges into scalable AI and GenAI architectures aligned to enterprise objectives
• Support the creation of proof-of-concepts, pilots and MVPs that demonstrate measurable business value
• Articulate AI value propositions including ROI modelling and outcome-based transformation strategies
• Provide architectural oversight during delivery phases to ensure alignment between solution design and implementation
• Work with hyperscaler and ecosystem partners to accelerate joint AI go-to-market initiatives

Essential Skills for the Presales AI Architect:

• Proven experience driving AI or Generative AI presales engagements within enterprise or consulting environments
• Strong capability in value-based solutioning including business case development and ROI modelling
• Experience shaping GenAI, LLM and agentic AI solutions on major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP
• Strong understanding of enterprise AI architecture patterns and solution design
• Experience supporting complex enterprise procurement processes including RFPs and large-scale bids
• Ability to engage credibly with C-level stakeholders including CIOs, CTOs and digital transformation leaders
• Strong understanding of responsible AI, governance, security and enterprise adoption considerations
• Experience working within matrixed organisations across sales, delivery and partner teams

Desirable Skills for the Presales AI Architect:

• Experience delivering AI transformation programmes within Telecom, Media or Information Services sectors
• Experience shaping large-scale multi-year AI transformation strategies
• Previous accountability for AI pipeline growth, sales targets or portfolio expansion

If you are an experienced AI Architect with strong presales expertise looking to shape enterprise AI strategies and drive large-scale transformation initiatives, please apply in the immediate instance.

White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Senior Software Development Engineer - Services

About this role

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who can walk in the shoes of our users, communicate & collaborate with teams in Business, Technology and Operations, bringing a passion for using software and technology to create impactful solutions.

To be successful in this role, you will have an understanding of the benefits of business processes automation to enable user efficiency, the importance of well-governed solution development, and how to balance these needs to produce easy-to-use software.

You are able to seamlessly switch from deep diving users’ needs and technical challenges, to discussing solutions and prioritisation. You’re not afraid to question stakeholder expectations, using your fantastic influencing skills to drive consensus on requirements, bringing it all together into an achievable, impactful solution that creates business value.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop, test and maintain a range of internal facing software products and solutions that automate Business processes
• Work to achieve the goals and vision shared by Product Management and your team Leadership
• Be an advocate for governance, documentation and process, ensuring that everything we build meets our high standards whilst providing a frictionless user experience
• Make recommendations to stakeholders and drive a consensus of agreement for your solutions. You’ll also be great at keeping them in the loop
• Provide technical leadership and innovate within your team.

What we’re looking for

• A passion for software engineering and a track record of delivering solutions in an efficient and maintainable manner
• Exceptional programming skills and knowledge of building APIs using modern OO languages preferably Java, SOLID principles, SOA, HTTP and REST
• Demonstrable knowledge of creating architectural designs that meet the business need
• Proven experience in technical leadership, with a passion for mentoring and nurturing engineers
• You bring a user focussed mindset. An ability to capture process requirements in order to rapidly refine a solution
• You’re able to effectively communicate and work together across engineering to maximise inner-sourcing opportunities and reduce waste
• Experience and knowledge in Cloud/AWS technologies.

What you’ll get to learn (any previous experience would be advantageous)

• Solving real world problems and being comfortable working in a complex regulated environment
• Gain the opportunity to become an expert in writing and optimising code with the power of AI code assistants (GitHub Copilot).

Where and how you’ll work

This is a permanent position based in our London office.

We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home.

We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

What’s in it for you

• Bring us all this and you’ll be rewarded with a role contributing to the product roadmap for an organisation committed to transformation
• We’re continuing our journey into the public cloud and have problems of scale, security, availability and performance for you to help solve
• We love continuous learning and that’s why we give you 10% of your time to work on cutting edge innovative projects that shape the way we will work in the future
• We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)
• Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave
• Open-plan workspaces and facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Who We AreAt Capital One, we’re building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

Technical Delivery Manager

Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the Croydon office, with occasional travel to Solihull based on business needsSecurity Clearance: SC and NPPV3 Vetting Clearance required

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex digital and technology projects within a large-scale public sector environment.

In this role, you’ll create the conditions for high-performing, multidisciplinary teams to thrive - enabling self-organisation while promoting a strong culture of transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-profile digital transformation programmes while ensuring the stability and reliability of critical national infrastructure.

Acting as the bridge between technical teams and stakeholders, you’ll oversee delivery from concept through to live service, combining strong delivery management, technical leadership, and service transition expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and deliver software and infrastructure projects on time and within budget
• Lead cross-functional teams including developers, architects, engineers, service desk, and operations teams
• Manage end-to-end delivery of complex technical initiatives involving multiple workstreams
• Coordinate dependencies, timelines, and technical delivery across teams
• Communicate delivery progress, risks, and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders
• Identify delivery risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Champion agile delivery practices and continuous improvement
• Oversee smooth handover from project delivery into live service operations
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of delivery progress and outcomes

Essential Skills and Experience

• 10+ years’ hands-on delivery experience on digital or technology projects within consultancy, government, or large-scale enterprise environments
• 5+ years’ experience working with cloud technologies, preferably AWS (e.g. EC2, RDS, ELB, EBS, EFS, S3, VPC, Glacier, IAM, CloudWatch, KMS)
• Strong experience managing incident, problem, and change management processes
• Proficiency with Git, Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow
• Proven ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and end users, building trust and credibility quickly
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with excellent attention to detail
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and comfortable working in collaborative, team-based environments
• A genuine passion for digital and technology, with a commitment to continuous learning and development

What We’re Looking For

• Strong relationship management skills with internal teams, stakeholders, and third-party suppliers
• Ability to drive outcomes and business value through effective coordination and governance
• Experience and enthusiasm for working within Central Government and similar regulated sectors
• Strategic mindset with a focus on customer satisfaction and operational excellence

Why Join Us?

• Work as part of a collaborative, high-performing delivery team
• Contribute to innovative and impactful public sector programmes
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, tools, and delivery methodologies

If you’re a driven and experienced Technical Delivery Manager looking to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of exciting and meaningful digital transformation projects.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

On behalf of one of our premier clients, we are seeking a high-caliber Cybersecurity Specialist to join their expanding AI & Data Security team. This is a critical role within our client’s AI Security programme, designed for a professional who thrives at the intersection of traditional infrastructure security and the emerging frontier of Generative AI.

Our client is at the forefront of AI adoption; you will be the technical lead ensuring that these powerful technologies from AWS Bedrock to Azure OpenAI are implemented with world-class security standards.

Core Requirements (Non-Negotiable):

• Network Encryption:Master Proficiency is required. You must have deep expertise in securing data in transit, cryptographic protocols, and enterprise-scale encryption management.
• Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) Security:Master Proficiency is suggested. Extensive experience in identity governance, conditional access, and securing cloud identities is critical.

AI & Emerging Technology (Recommended):

• Secure AI:Expert Proficiency is highly recommended. This includes knowledge of model security, deployment patterns, and the safe operationalization of foundation models.
• AI Agents:Intermediate Proficiency suggested. Experience in the security implications of autonomous agents and LLM-integrated workflows.
• Amazon Bedrock & Microsoft Azure AI Foundry:Intermediate Proficiency suggested. Practical experience with these specific platforms and their native security controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Innovative Strategy: Develop and implement security strategies that enhance application security while enabling AI adoption.
• Security Governance: Translate platform-specific risks (AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI) into actionable engineering patterns and governance controls.
• Assessments & Audits: Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities across the AI and data landscape.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with multiple teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into the development lifecycle.
• Mentorship: Act as a subject matter expert, managing team decisions and mentoring members on modern application security principles.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Are you a passionate expert in Technology and Cyber Security Governance? Our client, a prominent banking institution, is seeking two talented individuals to join their team as Technology & Cyber Security Governance Subject Matter Experts (SME) on a temporary basis for 6 months. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to a significant uplift in governance standards, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Role: Technology & Cyber Security Governance SME

Duration: 6 Months

Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days a week in office)

Rate: £650 - £700 per day (umbrella)

About Our Client:Founded in 2018, our client has rapidly expanded within the European Economic Area (EEA) and is poised to exceed the €30 billion threshold, leading to direct supervision by the European Central Bank (ECB). As a significant European Financial Institution, they are committed to enhancing their technology and cyber security governance frameworks to meet regulatory demands and support sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:As a Technology & Cyber Security Governance SME, you will play a crucial role in:

• Conducting a thorough review of current governance compliance in preparation for ECB supervision.
• Uplifting the Policy Architecture across Technology and Information Security, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Identifying and validating gaps within governance frameworks and implementing necessary remediation strategies.
• Collaborating with heads of departments across IT and Information Security to gather input and reflect it appropriately in policies.
• Engaging with teams across EMEA and North America to ensure seamless integration of processes and services.

What You Bring:To excel in this role, you should have:

• Expertise in designing Technology & Information Security Governance Frameworks and authoring relevant policies.
• Experience with Risk and Resilience Frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO27001, COBIT, ITIL).
• Strong knowledge of UK and European regulations, including ECB, DORA, and FCA/PRA.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across all organizational levels.
• Proven experience in creating and delivering presentations, along with strong documentation skills.

Skills Required:

• Project management expertise.
• Technical authoring and policy design capabilities.
• Proficiency in risk and resilience framework design.
• Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic team driving significant governance enhancements within the banking sector.
• Work in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.
• Gain exposure to regulatory frameworks and best practices that will elevate your professional profile.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now and join our client in shaping the future of banking governance.

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven’t heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

A global alternative investment manager is seeking an experienced Head of Technology to lead its IT strategy, infrastructure, and operational delivery across an international platform. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for shaping and delivering the organisation’s technology roadmap while ensuring high-performing, scalable, and commercially aligned technology operations.

The Role

The Head of Technology will be responsible for the overall leadership of the firm’s IT function, including infrastructure, enterprise systems, vendor management, and technology transformation initiatives.

This role combines strategic oversight with operational accountability - ensuring technology enables business growth, supports international operations, and delivers a high-quality user experience across all offices.

You will act as the senior technology representative across the business and during investor due diligence processes, providing assurance around systems, resilience, and operational capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic oversight of global IT operations across multiple international offices
• Ownership of hybrid infrastructure (Azure and on-premises environments)
• Development and execution of the firm’s technology roadmap
• Leadership and management of key outsourced technology partners and vendor ecosystem
• Oversight of enterprise platforms, including fund administration systems
• Delivery of business-critical technology projects across regions
• IT budget ownership, forecasting, and cost optimisation
• Ensuring operational resilience and regulatory readiness (including DORA)
• Acting as a technology business partner to senior stakeholders across all departments
• Leading AI and data enablement initiatives, including adoption of Microsoft Fabric, Copilot, and Power BI
• Supporting investor operational due diligence engagements as the primary technology contact

Experience & Background

• Senior technology leadership experience within private equity, asset management, or broader investment management environments highly desirable
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure
• Experience managing hybrid infrastructure environments
• Proven track record of leading outsourced IT providers and global vendor relationships
• Experience operating within regulated financial services environments
• Demonstrable ability to deliver structured technology change within fast-paced organisations

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Application Development & Support ManagerLocation: London (Hybrid Working)Salary: Up to £90,000 + BenefitsSector: Banking

Our client is seeking an experienced Application Development & Support Manager to lead the delivery, enhancement, and support of critical business applications within a banking environment. This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical oversight, vendor coordination, and day-to-day operational management.

You will play a key role in ensuring applications are secure, reliable, and aligned to business needs, while driving continuous improvement across development and support functions.

The Role

You will be responsible for overseeing the full application lifecycle - from design and implementation through to BAU support - ensuring systems effectively support core banking operations and internal business functions.

This position suits someone who enjoys balancing leadership with technical engagement in a collaborative, delivery-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of developers and application support analysts.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews and support professional development.

Change & Project Delivery

• Plan, design, and deliver new applications and system enhancements.
• Transition solutions smoothly from project phase into BAU support models.
• Manage delivery timelines, resources, and priorities across multiple initiatives.
• Work closely with change and project teams to manage capacity and demand.

Application Support & Maintenance

• Ensure reliable day-to-day support of business-critical applications.
• Manage incidents, troubleshoot issues, and drive root cause resolution.
• Monitor performance, optimise systems, and coordinate upgrades and patches.
• Maintain vendor relationships to ensure ongoing support coverage.
• Own documentation, configurations, and support procedures.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Implement best practices across development, testing, and deployment.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, security, and audit requirements.
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as a key liaison between technology teams, business stakeholders, and third-party providers.
• Provide regular reporting on delivery progress, performance metrics, and improvements.

Budget & Resource Management

• Manage BAU and small-change budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery.
• Contribute to annual planning and recommend tools or technologies to improve efficiency.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience working within banking or financial services environments is essential.

Permanent - Up to £75k + strong benefits

Location: Hybrid - Leatherhead

Your new company:

A leading construction and development company in Surrey is currently looking for an Information Security Specialist to come in and support the existing IT Security Manager to improve and maintain their governance, risk and compliance (GRC) capability and help us continually improve our ISO 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS). The role is full-time, with a hybrid working pattern usually around 2/3 days a week in the office in Leatherhead.

Role responsibilities:

You will be supporting the IT Security Manager across a broad variety of work. You’ll apply hands-on expertise across both public and private sector programmes-particularly UK government and construction.

• Own and improve our ISMS: Develop, implement and maintain our ISO 27001 aligned ISMS, report on control effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Run regular security risk assessments and gap analyses to identify vulnerabilities in policies, procedures and configurations, and track remediation.
• Create and maintain security policies, procedures and controls tailored to construction and government-related projects.
• Act as the primary liaison to project teams, Build Asset Security Managers and Information Controllers-especially on UK government contracts.
• Lead audits and reviews to confirm conformance with Wates Professional Standards.
• Deliver guidance and training on security best practice and supply chain compliance across teams and functions.
• Conduct supplier due diligence and security assessments, ensuring appropriate third-party controls.
• Provide monthly Key Risk Indicator (KRI) reporting to the IT Security Manager.

You will need:

• Technical skills and strong communication skills
• Experience with UK government security requirements and procurement processes.
• Understanding of construction industry security risks and regulation.
• Willingness to get stuck in and converse with other business departments.
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor (mandatory). CISM/CISM would be beneficial but not mandatory.
• Strong GRC background with proven delivery of ISO 27001 compliant ISMS.
• Broad knowledge of security frameworks and best practice.
• Good analytical skills
• Highly organised and able to implement and manage robust governance processes.
• To undergo a BPSS, and potentially SC security check.

What you’ll get in return:

This role is available for hybrid working with a typical requirement to work 2 or 3 days per week in the Leatherhead office. Salary up to the £75k mark.

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 8% pension employers’ contribution
• Training budgets
• PMI
• Strong maternity and paternity benefits.
• And more!

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London Hybrid (2 days ? moving to 3 days) Up to £75,000 + 10% Bonus

Join a household name in the UK digital space that operates one of the nation’s most visited consumer platforms. As a data-driven powerhouse, our client is scaling their engineering team to redefine how millions of end-users interact with digital services. You will join a cross-functional Agile squad, building innovative, high-availability solutions that directly impact a massive national audience.

The Role

• Customisation & Coding: Lead programmatic development with a heavy focus on LWC and Apex.
• Integration’s: Own complex projects involving external applications, REST/SOAP APIs, and web services.
• Collaboration: Partner with Designers and Product Managers to turn user insights into technical reality.
• Innovation: Explore AI and automation technologies to stay ahead of the Salesforce ecosystem curve.

What You’ll Need

• Tech Stack: High proficiency in Apex, LWC (life cycle hooks, LDS), SOQL, and JavaScript.
• Integration’s: Experience with connected apps, Apex callouts, and outbound messaging.
• DevOps: Familiarity with SFDX/CLI and GIT for source control is a major plus.
• Certifications: Platform Developer I or II is preferred, but solid real-world experience is key.
• Mindset: Commercially driven, resilient, and excited by a busy “product-led” environment.

Key Benefits

• Salary: Up to £75,000 + 10% bonus.
• Location: Hybrid London office (starting at 2 days, moving to 3).

Senior Data Architect - London - Hybrid

About the RoleWe are looking for a talented Senior Data Architect to join a global consultancy specializing in financial services. This role offers the chance to work on high-impact projects, shaping modern data strategies and solutions for leading financial institutions. If you have a passion for innovation and a deep understanding of data systems, we want to hear from you.

The CompanyOur client is a top-tier technology and business consultancy known for its innovative approach and commitment to diversity and inclusion. With a strong presence in the financial services sector, they empower their employees to deliver meaningful results and thrive in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver data architecture projects, working closely with clients to design efficient and scalable solutions.
• Provide best practice guidance for data management, architecture design, and optimization.
• Develop modern data architecture frameworks, including cloud migration strategies and governance models.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, future-ready solutions.
• Drive data transformation initiatives to unlock value and operational efficiency.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Demonstrable experience in data architecture, strategy, and governance within enterprise settings.
• Expertise in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP) with relevant certifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, cloud migration patterns, and data governance tools.
• Hands-on experience with data privacy, security frameworks, and cost management in cloud ecosystems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience in financial services or other complex industries is advantageous.

What You’ll Gain

• Collaborate with a global network of data professionals and industry experts.
• Work on transformational projects for some of the largest financial institutions.
• Enjoy a flat, inclusive structure where your contributions are recognized.
• Access learning and development programs to enhance your career growth.
• Benefit from family-friendly policies, including enhanced leave and wellness support.

If you’re ready to elevate your career and make a meaningful impact, apply now for this exciting opportunity as a Senior Data Architect.