Technical Leadership Jobs in the Thames Valley

1 to 25 of 77 Technical Leadership Jobs in the Thames Valley

Senior Databricks Data Engineer

Banbury, Oxfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Bibby Financial Services
from our wide-ranging dataset to support executive and operational decision making that will underpin sustained growth of BFS business units domestically and internationally. You will have an active leadership role in determining and developing the shape of your teams solution delivery against business requirements, as well as helping to inform and input into the wider technical architecture … to. Your responsibilities as our Senior Databricks Data Engineer will include: Understand the business/product strategy and supporting goals with the purpose of ensuring data interpretation aligns Provide technical leadership on how to break down initiatives into appropriately sized features, epics and stories that balance value and risk. Take a leadership role on setting standards, driving … the latest industry trends and technologies in data engineering and recommend improvements to existing systems or processes as appropriate Ensure adherence to BFS Governance processes Provide line management and technical leadership to a small team of Data Engineers Work closely with the Data Architect to collaborate on Design of our data architecture and interpret into a build plan More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000
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AI Software Developer

Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
scalable solutions. Key Responsibilities Solution Architecture: Design scalable, modular architectures for AI-driven marketing applications and microservices. Requirements Engineering: Gather, analyse, and translate business and marketing requirements into detailed technical specifications. AI-Assisted Development: Leverage AI coding tools (GitHub Copilot, GPT-driven tools) to rapidly prototype and develop applications. Integration Framework: Implement and optimise Model Context Protocol for seamless … Research and implement AI solutions specifically targeting marketing use cases (content generation, audience analytics, personalisation). Data Pipeline Architecture: Design robust data flows between marketing systems and AI services. Technical Leadership: Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and best practices for AI implementation across the team. Documentation: Develop comprehensive technical documentation for architectures, solutions, and systems. Continuous Learning: Stay More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
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AI Software Developer

Maidenhead, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hays
Cursor, VS Code Studio, Copilot, etc.). Solution Architecture: Design scalable, modular architectures for AI-driven marketing applications and microservices. Requirements Engineering: Translate business and marketing needs into detailed technical specifications. AI-Assisted Development: Rapidly prototype and develop applications using AI coding tools. Integration Framework: Implement and optimise Model Context Protocol for seamless AI microservice integration. DevOps Implementation: Manage … Innovation: Research and implement AI solutions for marketing use cases like content generation, analytics, and personalisation. Data Pipeline Architecture: Design robust data flows between marketing systems and AI services. Technical Leadership: Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and best practices for AI implementation. Documentation: Create comprehensive technical documentation for systems and solutions. Continuous Learning: Stay ahead of evolving AI More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £50,000
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Head of Business Technology

Caldecotte, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Connells Group HQ
Job Description The Head of Business Technology is a senior-level role aligned to a specific Business Area. The role is customer centric and ensures there is technical leadership to support that business area and works closely with the business to ensure that the technology supports the business needs and goals.This role is specifically supporting the Marketing team … where it will work closely with the Marketing Leadership Team, Group Technology, and external technology partners. This role ensures that investments in marketing technology actively support innovation, drive efficiency, and deliver measurable business value. The role acts as a strategic bridge between marketing objectives and technological enablement, helping Connells Group modernise its approach to customer engagement, lead generation, and … brand positioning.Your responsibilities will include: Be the Business Technical Lead in the Business Aligned team working with product and delivery to ensure the business goals are achieved. Provide leadership, vision, and direction for the business area the role is operating within, supporting the business leaders with their demands of technology. Work with the senior leaders and Exec across More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive salary
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Backend Software Engineer

Bracknell, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Halian Technology Limited
BackEnd Software Engineer to join their expanding digital engineering function. This position requires deep expertise in Kotlin or modern Java , strong architectural understanding of microservices , and a passion for technical leadership and mentoring. Experience working within ecommerce, mobile, or customer-facing digital platforms is highly desirable. This role is a hybrid position. Youll have the opportunity to work … product teams, and contribute to a high-traffic platform used by millions of customers. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance services using Kotlin or Java Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other engineers in the team Contribute to solution architecture and strategic technical direction Build, integrate, and maintain REST APIs and backend services Champion More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: £90,000
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Lead Data Engineer

Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Bowerford Associates
directly to the Head of Data Engineering, you will play a crucial role in driving the team's vision and objectives to completion. You will be expected to provide technical leadership, own the solution, ensure the reliability of data products, and collaborate closely with your team and other teams to optimise data solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity … highly skilled and motivated Lead Data Engineer with strong expertise in data architecture, ETL pipelines, cloud technologies and big data solutions. In this role, you will have the following: - Technical Leadership Team Management Leading by Example (100% hands-on) Data Strategy & Solutions Cloud (Azure or AWS) Championing Technical Excellence Leverage Big Data Technologies Collaboration Developing Large, Complex … inspire, mentor and motivate a talented team of Data Engineers. The ideal candidate will be/have: - Seasoned hands-on experience in data engineering, with extensive experience in a leadership or mentoring role. Demonstrated track record of leading complex data engineering initiatives at scale. Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and optimising data solutions, supported by a history of successfully More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: £80,000
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Principal Application Developer

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
CityFibre Limited
Management Ecosystem (IME) Are you ready to shape the future of software delivery in a fast-paced, DevOps-driven environment? We're looking for aPrincipal Application Developerto lead the technical vision and development of our Inventory Management Ecosystem (IME), ensuring it supports scalable, resilient, and innovative network and service management. You'll receive acompetitive salary, aperformance-related bonus, and … and mental wellbeing. This is some of what you can expect to be doing: Leading the design and development of scalable software solutions within the IME Release Train Providing technical leadership and mentorship to developers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation Collaborating with Enterprise and Solution Architects to translate architectural designs into actionable development plans Driving improvements … development processes using Agile and DevOps principles Working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless integration and delivery of third-party systems Supporting the reduction of technical debt and introducing new development processes to improve efficiency Maintaining strong relationships with architecture, QA, and operations teams to ensure high-quality, reliable software delivery What you'll bring More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Enterprise Data & Analytics Platforms Director

Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates
the Director of Data Platforms and Architecture will oversee the implementation and optimization of cutting-edge data technologies & solutions, establish best practices in data platforms and governance, and provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams. You will work closely with stakeholders across business, IT, and analytics teams to align data architecture with organizational goals, enabling seamless data acquisition and … advanced analytics capabilities. What will be your key responsibilities? Strategic Leadership: Develop and drive the long-term vision for enterprise data platforms and architecture, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities. Collaborate with C-level executives and business leaders to identify opportunities for leveraging data as a strategic asset. Data Platform Oversight: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of … s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in data engineering, architecture, or platform management roles, with 5+ years in leadership positions. Expertise in modern data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Kafka, Hadoop). Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, regulatory compliance (e.g. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior AWS Platform Engineer

Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Onyx-Conseil
resolution of security incidents. Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. Perform regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. Requirements Proven experience as an AWS Platform Engineer, with a strong focus on multi More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Security Architect - NESO

Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
National Grid plc
potential vulnerabilities and implement appropriate mitigation strategies. Compliance: Ensure that all security protocols comply with relevant laws, standards, and regulations, and stay updated with emerging threats and compliance requirements. Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior security architects and other team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Stakeholder Communication: Act as a key … point of contact for security-related matters, effectively communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Incident Response: Lead the response to security incidents, coordinating with relevant teams to contain and remediate issues quickly and effectively. Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the security posture of the organization, proactively identifying and addressing … minds like yours to join us on this transformative journey. In this case, we're looking for someone with: Strong communicator with excellent writing skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset. A proactive More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Staff Software Engineer (Remote UK)

Bracknell, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Ivanti
week sprints. With a focus on problem-solving, organizational skills and a creative approach, we navigate through challenges to achieve successful outcomes. What You Will Be Doing Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects. Work with a team of experienced engineers and coaches when needed. Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines. Manage project More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Reading, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Platform Recruitment
sustained success, they are expanding their R&D team. They're seeking a Principal Software Engineer with a strong background in embedded systems and a passion for solving complex technical challenges in a high-performance environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead software architecture across the full stack, from UI and services to kernel-level development. Collaborate with hardware and FPGA teams … to deliver tightly integrated, high-speed embedded systems. Mentor engineers, drive best practices, and contribute to recruitment and technical leadership. Essential Experience: 10+ years in C++ software development in a Linux environment Experience building complex software for custom hardware, including device interfacing. Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design. Desirable Skills: Exposure to Qt, Yocto, Linux … Apply now to make a difference! Platform Recruitment: Platform recruitment covers a wide range of IT and Engineering positions, including C++, Embedded, Electronics, Mechanical, DevOps, Cloud, Support, Project Management, Technical Sales, and more. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP 70,000 - 90,000 Annual
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer

RG1, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Platform Recruitment
sustained success, they are expanding their R&D team. They're seeking a Principal Software Engineer with a strong background in embedded systems and a passion for solving complex technical challenges in a high-performance environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead software architecture across the full stack, from UI and services to kernel-level development. Collaborate with hardware and FPGA teams … to deliver tightly integrated, high-speed embedded systems. Mentor engineers, drive best practices, and contribute to recruitment and technical leadership. Essential Experience: 10+ years in C++ software development in a Linux environment Experience building complex software for custom hardware, including device interfacing. Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design. Desirable Skills: Exposure to Qt, Yocto, Linux … Apply now to make a difference! Platform Recruitment: Platform recruitment covers a wide range of IT and Engineering positions, including C++, Embedded, Electronics, Mechanical, DevOps, Cloud, Support, Project Management, Technical Sales, and more. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £70000 - £90000/annum Very generous bonus + healthcare
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Technical Architect

Reading, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Roc Search Limited
Job Title: Technical Architect Location: Berkshire | Hybrid Working (2-3 days onsite) Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 + Benefits Eligibility for SC Clearance Required Are you a passionate Technical Architect looking to work on complex, high-impact projects? We're working with a well-established and forward-thinking organisation seeking a talented architect to lead solution design across … enterprise-grade applications and services. What You'll Be Doing Leading the design and development of scalable, secure, and robust solutions across multiple platforms. Providing technical leadership and architectural oversight across development teams. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, product owners, and delivery teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions. Ensuring best practices are upheld … similar web technologies. Solid knowledge of Agile delivery frameworks and continuous integration/deployment pipelines (Azure DevOps). Excellent communication skills and the ability to propose, design, and defend technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences. Eligible for SC Clearance (must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years). Please contact Elisha More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 per annum
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Senior Software Development Manager

Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Halian Technology Limited
a dynamic and experienced Senior SoftwareDevelopment Manager to lead engineering teams across its shop and contact centre platforms . This is a critical role for someone passionate about driving technical delivery, enabling cross-team collaboration, and modernising enterprise systems at scale. This role is remote with occasional office visits. You'll work closely with product, architecture, and delivery leads … and maintainable systems that enhance customer and colleague experience. Key Responsibilities: Lead multiple development teams delivering core retail and contact centre solutions Enable modernisation and reduce legacy dependency through technical leadership Align development practices with Agile, Continuous Delivery, and DevOps principles Guide teams through complex delivery cycles in hybrid delivery environments Drive collaboration across engineering, product, infrastructure, and … right to work to be considered. Ready to lead impactful engineering teams in one of the UKs top retail organisations? Apply now to take the next step in your leadership career. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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Senior Software Development Manager

Reading, England, United Kingdom
Halian Technology Limited
a dynamic and experienced Senior SoftwareDevelopment Manager to lead engineering teams across its shop and contact centre platforms . This is a critical role for someone passionate about driving technical delivery, enabling cross-team collaboration, and modernising enterprise systems at scale. This role is remote with occasional office visits. You'll work closely with product, architecture, and delivery leads … and maintainable systems that enhance customer and colleague experience. Key Responsibilities: Lead multiple development teams delivering core retail and contact centre solutions Enable modernisation and reduce legacy dependency through technical leadership Align development practices with Agile, Continuous Delivery, and DevOps principles Guide teams through complex delivery cycles in hybrid delivery environments Drive collaboration across engineering, product, infrastructure, and … right to work to be considered. Ready to lead impactful engineering teams in one of the UKs top retail organisations? Apply now to take the next step in your leadership career. TPBN1_UKTJ More ❯
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Senior Configuration Management Lead

Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Innovate Recruitment Ltd
Our client is seeking a Senior Configuration Management Lead to deliver modern, automated Configuration Management (CM) systems for complex defence projects. You will provide technical leadership, supporting and developing a high-performing CM team, while championing continuous improvement and innovation. Responsibilities Developing and maintaining scalable CM processes Overseeing robust change control and version management (using tools such as More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP 75,000 - 85,000 Annual
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Engineering Manager - DNS Product

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Nominet
Name System (DNS) itself or software engineers who develop custom applications that support the DNS product stack. The role will require a combination of leading by example at a technical level in addition to working effectively with Enterprise Architecture and Product Management to ensure any solution meets customer needs. What You'll Be Doing Management of DNS Product Engineering … department and organisational goals, fostering a collaborative, inclusive and innovative environment Plan and allocate resources effectively to meet business needs Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development Technical Leadership: Excellent understanding of DNS technologies needed to deliver a working, tested high quality software product Provide technical expertise, guide the design, implementation, and operation of our More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Development Team Lead

Oxford, Oxfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Halian Technology Limited
are hiring on behalf of our fast-growing technology client that is looking for a Development Team Lead to guide a dynamic and collaborative development team. This is a leadership role that's ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems and leading others to success. Youll be leading software engineers through the full product lifecycle using … Agile methodologies. This is a varied role where youll split your time between people leadership, scrum mastering, and active development using C#/.NET technologies. Key Responsibilities: Line manage, mentor, and support a team of developers Lead sprint ceremonies: standups, planning, retrospectives, and refinement Remove blockers and drive team progress in an Agile environment Hands-on coding: design, develop … test, and refactor applications Collaborate with Product Owners to align priorities and deliverables Maintain code quality through peer reviews and technical leadership Become a subject matter expert in key system areas Required Experience: 5+ years of experience in software application development Strong expertise in C#, .NET, and .NET Core Solid experience with Microsoft SQL Server Skilled in using More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000
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.Net Development Lead

Oxford, Oxfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Halian Technology Limited
are hiring on behalf of our fast-growing technology client that is looking for a .Net Development Lead to guide a dynamic and collaborative development team. This is a leadership role that's ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems and leading others to success. Youll be leading software engineers through the full product lifecycle using … Agile methodologies. This is a varied role where youll split your time between people leadership, scrum mastering, and active development using C#/.NET technologies. Key Responsibilities: Line manage, mentor, and support a team of developers Lead sprint ceremonies: standups, planning, retrospectives, and refinement Remove blockers and drive team progress in an Agile environment Hands-on coding: design, develop … test, and refactor applications Collaborate with Product Owners to align priorities and deliverables Maintain code quality through peer reviews and technical leadership Become a subject matter expert in key system areas Required Experience: 5+ years of experience in software application development Strong expertise in C#, .NET, and .NET Core Solid experience with Microsoft SQL Server Skilled in using More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000
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Lead Developer

Oxford, Oxfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Halian Technology Limited
Technologies are hiring on behalf of our fast-growing technology client that is looking for a Lead Developer to guide a dynamic and collaborative development team. This is a leadership role that's ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems and leading others to success. Youll be leading software engineers through the full product lifecycle using … Agile methodologies. This is a varied role where youll split your time between people leadership, scrum mastering, and active development using C#/.NET technologies. Key Responsibilities: Line manage, mentor, and support a team of developers Lead sprint ceremonies: standups, planning, retrospectives, and refinement Remove blockers and drive team progress in an Agile environment Hands-on coding: design, develop … test, and refactor applications Collaborate with Product Owners to align priorities and deliverables Maintain code quality through peer reviews and technical leadership Become a subject matter expert in key system areas Required Experience: 5+ years of experience in software application development Strong expertise in C#, .NET, and .NET Core Solid experience with Microsoft SQL Server Skilled in using More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000
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Lead Developer

Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Halian Technology Limited
Technologies are hiring on behalf of our fast-growing technology client that is looking for a Lead Developer to guide a dynamic and collaborative development team. This is a leadership role that's ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems and leading others to success. Youll be leading software engineers through the full product lifecycle using … Agile methodologies. This is a varied role where youll split your time between people leadership, scrum mastering, and active development using C#/.NET technologies. Key Responsibilities: Line manage, mentor, and support a team of developers Lead sprint ceremonies: standups, planning, retrospectives, and refinement Remove blockers and drive team progress in an Agile environment Hands-on coding: design, develop … test, and refactor applications Collaborate with Product Owners to align priorities and deliverables Maintain code quality through peer reviews and technical leadership Become a subject matter expert in key system areas Required Experience: 5+ years of experience in software application development Strong expertise in C#, .NET, and .NET Core Solid experience with Microsoft SQL Server Skilled in using More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000
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Development Leader

Oxford, Oxfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Halian Technology Limited
Technologies are hiring on behalf of our fast-growing technology client that is looking for a Development Leader to guide a dynamic and collaborative development team. This is a leadership role that's ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems and leading others to success. Youll be leading software engineers through the full product lifecycle using … Agile methodologies. This is a varied role where youll split your time between people leadership, scrum mastering, and active development using C#/.NET technologies. Key Responsibilities: Line manage, mentor, and support a team of developers Lead sprint ceremonies: standups, planning, retrospectives, and refinement Remove blockers and drive team progress in an Agile environment Hands-on coding: design, develop … test, and refactor applications Collaborate with Product Owners to align priorities and deliverables Maintain code quality through peer reviews and technical leadership Become a subject matter expert in key system areas Required Experience: 5+ years of experience in software application development Strong expertise in C#, .NET, and .NET Core Solid experience with Microsoft SQL Server Skilled in using More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000
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Team Lead Developer Oxfordshire - £75K + Great benefits/flex working

Oxford, Oxfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Halian Technology Limited
hiring on behalf of our fast-growing technology client that is looking for a Team Lead Developerto guide a dynamic and collaborative development team of 8. This is a leadership role that's ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems and leading others to success. The business has the market share within the leisure industry and … a mainly remote role. Youll be leading software engineers through the full product lifecycle using Agile methodologies. This is a varied role where youll split your time between people leadership, scrum mastering, and active development using C#/.NET technologies. Key Responsibilities: Line manage , mentor, and support a team of developers Lead sprint ceremonies: standups, planning, retrospectives, and refinement … in an Agile environment Hands-on coding: design, develop, test, and refactor applications Collaborate with Product Owners to align priorities and deliverables Maintain code quality through peer reviews and technical leadership Become a subject matter expert in key system areas Required Experience: 5+ years of experience in software application development Strong expertise in C#, .NET, and .NET Core More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: £75,000
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Data Solution Architect - Data Engineering

Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
HSO Enterprise Solutions GmbH
Caring about our people, customers and quality of work differentiates us. We always support our people and customers to achieve shared, agreed goals. Role Purpose This senior role combines technical leadership with strategic thinking to build, enhance, and deliver data solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure and Fabric. You will work closely with sales teams and clients to identify opportunities … ensuring readiness for AI-driven transformation. You'll support the development of a robust Data & AI framework, enabling scalable and future-ready solutions while mentoring the team to achieve technical and professional excellence. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and optimize Azure-based data platforms, focusing on Fabric and AI readiness. Drive innovation in data solutions, ensuring alignment with clients' evolving … business needs. Oversee the end-to-end data lifecycle, including extraction, transformation, integration, and analytics. Collaborate with sales teams to identify and articulate technology enhancement opportunities for clients. Translate technical capabilities into commercial value propositions for stakeholders. Lead client discussions, presenting tailored solutions aligned with their digital transformation goals. Provide mentorship and leadership to the Data & AI team More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Technical Leadership
the Thames Valley
10th Percentile
£57,500
25th Percentile
£65,000
Median
£77,500
75th Percentile
£83,750
90th Percentile
£92,500