1 to 25 of 88 Contract Technical Leadership Jobs in England

Lead Data Scientist

Hiring Organisation
Sanderson Recruitment
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£700 - £750 per day
/2 days per month in the London office Leading Financial Services organisation is seeking an experienced Lead Data Scientist to provide hands-on technical leadership across a major transformation programme. You will act as the technical lead for a team of 4-5 Data Scientists, providing … task direction, code and model oversight, and setting technical standards - without formal line management responsibility. The role remains hands-on, focused on the design, build, validation, and deployment of predictive and risk models within a regulated environment. Role: Provide technical leadership and task oversight to a team ...

Lead Control Systems Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Morson Edge
Location
Cheshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
GBP Annual
have worked outside the UK during the past 5 years. ROLE SUMMARY: We are looking for an experienced Lead Control Systems Engineer to take technical leadership of control systems design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and ongoing support across multidisciplinary projects. You will be the technical authority for control … systems engineering, ensuring robust, compliant, and high-quality solutions, and driving engineering excellence across the project lifecycle. This is a hands-on leadership role with strategic influence - ideal for engineers who want to shape architecture, mentor others, and make high-impact decisions. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Leadership & Design ...

Senior Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Morson Edge
Location
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£54 per hour
Opportunity We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer at an early–mid stage in their career who is ready to take on greater technical ownership and leadership , while remaining fully hands-on. This role is suited to someone who has moved beyond task-based delivery … build, test and maintain robust software solutions Take ownership of existing systems, improving reliability and maintainability Diagnose and resolve issues in live environments Emerging technical leadership Act as a local technical point of contact within the team Support and guide junior engineers and apprentices ...

Solution Architect

Hiring Organisation
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Location
Telford, Shropshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£625 - £645/day inside ir35
Contract: 6 months Location: Hybrid/Telford (2 days per week on site) SC security clearance is required for this role You will provide Technical leadership to progress technical resolution of High Profile (HPIs) or Major Incidents (MIs) according to the formal Technical Escalation Model. … Solution Architect you will have ownership of the solution design through the delivery phases. Task Description: Technical Authority for a portfolio of services. Technical management of issues escalated. Provide communication about fixes for technical risks in the live service resulting from HPI's or MI's. Input ...

Tech Lead - Data Analytics & Data Engineering (AWS) - SC+NPPV3

Hiring Organisation
Sanderson Government and Defence
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£550 - £600 per day
project-based delivery model with a clear focus on outcomes rather than headcount substitution. The role is hands-on and delivery-focused, combining technical leadership with deep engineering expertise, working closely with delivery leadership, architects, and senior stakeholders to shape and deliver incremental value across a modern … data platform. The Role As Tech Lead, you will take ownership of the technical direction and delivery of a small multi-disciplinary team, spanning data engineering, analytics engineering, and DevOps. You will be accountable for solution design, engineering standards, and delivery assurance across an AWS data platform using ...

Java Lead

Hiring Organisation
Stott & May Professional Search Limited
Location
Redhill, Surrey, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£500 - £552 per day
seeking an experienced Java Lead to design, develop and deliver enterprise-grade applications within a complex global delivery environment. The role requires strong technical leadership across Java/J2EE, Spring Boot and microservices architecture, alongside the ability to mentor distributed teams and collaborate effectively with client architects … third-party vendors. The successful candidate will drive technical excellence, ensure adherence to best practice and support high-quality delivery within agreed timelines. Key Responsibilities Design and implement scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot Lead architecture and design reviews, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards Drive code quality, performance ...

Infrastructure Designer - 11-month Contract

Hiring Organisation
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£350 - £418/day
complex infrastructure solutions. The role focuses on translating solution architecture into detailed infrastructure designs that are delivered by third-party suppliers, while providing strong technical leadership across projects. You will play a key role within the Infrastructure Centre of Excellence (CoE), ensuring designs are robust, compliant, cost-effective … infrastructure design documentation based on approved solution architectures. * Coordinate and validate accurate cost estimates for end-to-end project delivery and business cases. * Provide technical leadership to project teams, SMEs, and third-party suppliers. * Contribute to and maintain infrastructure solution frameworks, patterns, and standards, ensuring best value ...

DevSecOps Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Oliver James
Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£560 per day
will lead the design, deployment, and optimisation of secure engineering and DevSecOps practices across cloud and hybrid infrastructure. This position blends hands-on technical leadership with strategic influence, ensuring secure-by-design principles are embedded throughout delivery pipelines and platform services. Key Responsibilities Lead secure deployment, release governance … teams to close control gaps Establish reusable security patterns, frameworks and reference architectures Build and support new environments, proofs of concept and pilots Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a small engineering team Influence architectural decisions across cloud and on-prem ecosystems Produce clear technical documentation ...

Power Platform Architect

Hiring Organisation
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Location
Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
GBP Annual
will lead the architecture, design, governance, and end-to-end delivery of scalable enterprise solutions on Microsoft Power Platform. This role demands deep technical leadership, strong architectural decision-making, hands-on prototyping capabilities, and the ability to influence platform strategy, standards, and adoption across the enterprise. Your responsibilities … models. o Ensure compliance with enterprise security, data classification, and audit requirements. o Define standards for connectors, environment variables, connectors security, and API usage. * Technical Leadership o Guide development teams on Power Apps (Canvas & Model-driven), Automate workflows, Dataverse, and Power Pages. o Review solution designs, troubleshoot complex ...

Senior Platform Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Caresoft Global Ltd
Location
Stratford, London, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£73.18 per hour
practices, such as Test-Driven Development (TDD) and pair programming/mobbing. Key Responsibilities: As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will act as a technical lead. You will value team success over individual success and serve as a champion for software craftsmanship. Technical Leadership: Translate business needs … into technical solutions, ensuring they conform to architectural standards. Own the technical backlog, manage technical debt, and ensure code is structured to meet emerging requirements. Delivery & Operations: Ensure CI/CD pipelines are maintained, releases are shipped consistently, and blockers are resolved. Mentorship: Support the growth ...

Full-Stack Engineer - 6-month contract - Immediate Start

Hiring Organisation
The ECA International Group
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract, Work From Home
U.S., we offer opportunities for global collaboration and professional development. Job Overview: Were looking for a Full-Stack Engineer who combines deep technical expertise with leadership, curiosity, and a passion for AI-led development. If you enjoy owning complex systems end-to-end, mentoring engineers, and working … fast-paced environment where innovation matters, this role is for you. Requirements Technical Leadership & Delivery Guide the design, development, and implementation of scalable, high-performance solutions. Partner with tech leads to ensure alignment with engineering best practices, architectural standards, and ECAs client objectives . Drive strong technical ...

Performance Info Technical Lead

Hiring Organisation
Mactech Energy Group
Location
Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£395.94 - 551.76 per hour
Title: Performance Info Technical Lead Pay: PAYE £395.94 or £551.76 Umbrella Location: Aztec West, Bristol Job ID: 1752 Job Purpose/Overview The Performance Information Technical Lead will define and implement the governance framework, operating model, and technical standards for the HPC Power BI and Microsoft Fabric … ensures: Security and regulatory compliance Operational resilience Clear ownership and accountability Sustainable supportability Efficient use of licensing and platform capacity This is a senior technical leadership role combining: Deep Power BI/Fabric administration expertise Governance and policy design Platform architecture oversight Stakeholder engagement and influence Commercial awareness ...

Technical Cutover & Hypercare Lead

Hiring Organisation
Adecco
Location
Warwick, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£600/day Inside IR35
identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title : Technical Cutover & Hypercare Lead Contract : 12-month Contract to be extended Location : Warwick - Hybrid (Twice a week in office) Rate : £600 inside umbrella Role Overview … Technical Cutover & Hypercare Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring a seamless transition from the current system to the new SCADA system. Your expertise will guide the development of a detailed and executable Cutover Runbook that encompasses all technical, infrastructure, application, and operational components necessary ...

Mobile App Experience Layer Engineer

Hiring Organisation
ARM
Location
Stratford, London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£508 - £548/day Inside IR35
improved operational efficiency. You will join the company's Pro Telematics Drive App team as a Senior Platform Software Engineer, acting as a technical lead and championing software craftsmanship. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership - Translate business needs into technical solutions aligned with architectural standards - Own the technical backlog and manage technical debt - Ensure code supports evolving requirements Delivery & Operations - Maintain CI/CD pipelines - Ensure consistent releases - Remove delivery blockers Mentorship - Mentor up to 6 engineers Collaboration - Work with backend and frontend teams - Ensure UX alignment with platform conventions Community - Share best practices - Define coding ...

Lead Technical Architect (Solution Owner) - DV Cleared

Hiring Organisation
Experis
Location
Basingstoke, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£750 - £850 per day
Lead Technical Architect Clearance Required: DV An opportunity is available for an experienced Lead Technical Architect to lead technical delivery across a large, complex and mission critical environment. This role requires a strong technology leader with proven experience delivering IaaS, PaaS and Workplace services within secure environments. … will act as the technical lead across delivery teams, shaping strategy, roadmap and architectural direction while ensuring governance and compliance standards are maintained. The Role - Lead Technical Architect You will lead a multi-skilled agile team across security, service and management disciplines. Team collaboration and delivery control ...

Lead Technical Architect

Hiring Organisation
BrightBox Group
Location
London, Oakengates, Shropshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£600 - £625/day remote outside IR35
Lead Technical Architect Contract 4 Months Initially £600-£625pd (Outside IR35) Remote We are seeking a skilled Technical Architect with a strong background in WSO2 and Java to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing technical solutions that meet … government clients, adhering to the principles and guidelines set forth by the Government Digital Service (GDS). Key Responsibilities: - Design and develop technical architectures using WSO2 technologies. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful integration of solutions. - Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project ...

Technical Architect

Hiring Organisation
Brightbox GRP Ltd
Location
East London, London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£500 - £525 per day
Technical Architect Banking Platforms (London, UK) London 1-2 Days p/w 3 Month Initial Contract £500-£525pd (Outside IR35) Role Overview As a Technical Architect, you will assess existing application and data architectures and define future-state solutions that are modular, resilient, and performance-driven. … Create clear architecture documentation and diagrams to support delivery teams Work closely with developers, analysts, UX, and data teams to ensure aligned solutions Provide technical leadership, support DevOps and automation practices, and mentor engineering teams Skills & Experience 10+ years experience in application and solution architecture Strong background ...

SuccessFactors Solution Architect

Hiring Organisation
Stackstudio Digital Ltd
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract, Work From Home
Contract Rate
From £500 to £550 per day
Mode of Working: Hybrid Office Presence Required (if Hybrid): 2 3 days The Role Within the Tech, Data, Digital and Innovation team, the SuccessFactors Technical Architect is responsible for the system technical configuration and overall performance to ensure a seamless user experience. He/She also manages integrations … with business requirements. Your Responsibilities Platform Management: Oversee and guide system configuration, data migration, and deployment activities, ensuring solution quality, compliance, and scalability Provide technical leadership, expertise, and mentorship to project teams throughout all phases of the implementation lifecycle Instance Management: Maintain SuccessFactors instance management documentation, implement best ...

Technical Architect - SC Cleared

Hiring Organisation
Run-Time Group Ltd
Location
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract, Work From Home
Role: Technical Architect SC or DV Clearance Hybrid work model OUTSIDE IR35 Job Requirements Spec: - end-to-end technical leadership, architecture, and delivery oversight of Network Detection & Response (NDR) and Extended Detection & Response (XDR) solutions using Darktrace and Microsoft Defender - secure, scalable, and successful implementation of advanced … response capability, and support a modern security operations function. - close collaboration with cybersecurity, infrastructure, networking, SOC analysts, service owners, and senior stakeholders to align technical designs with security strategy, operating models, and business needs. - definition of the target architecture for Darktrace NDR and Microsoft Defender XDR across on-premises ...

AI Chatbot Technical Lead

Hiring Organisation
FDM Group
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£60,000 - £95,000 per annum
About The Role FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking an AI Chatbot Technical Lead to work for our client within the education sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based … London. Our client is seeking a hands-on AI Chatbot Technical Lead to drive the development and enhancement of their Service Management Chatbot. This is a key role for someone with deep technical expertise in Python, LangChain, and OpenAI services, particularly within Azure environments. You will lead ...

Data Architect

Hiring Organisation
Morson Edge
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, North East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
governance of enterprise-level data architectures , ensuring data is accurate, secure, accessible, and fit for purpose across complex systems. You will work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to take data solutions from initial requirements through to delivery , operating in a highly regulated setting. What You'll Be Doing … design and optimise ETL/ELT pipelines for structured and unstructured data Ensure data quality, consistency and security across platforms Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate data requirements into technical solutions Oversee data integration across cloud and on-prem environments Support data governance initiatives including metadata ...

Solution Architect - AIOP and Observability

Hiring Organisation
Stackstudio Digital Ltd
Location
Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£80,000
experience, driving strategic architecture, designing scalable communication frameworks, and enabling digital transformation within a modern telecom ecosystem. This role requires a strong blend of technical leadership, architectural design, and domain expertise across OSS, automation, analytics, and AI-driven operational models. Key Responsibilities Lead design of solutions leveraging Intelligent … Operations, Data Engineering, Automation COE, and Enterprise Architecture. Engage with business stakeholders to convert operational pain points into architecture-led solutions. Required Skills & Experience Technical Expertise 15+ years of experience in Telecom OSS architecture, design, and solution delivery. Strong hands-on understanding of Intelligent Automation Platforms (e.g., Pega, UiPath ...

Technical Lead Asset Management

Hiring Organisation
Lorien
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
Salary negotiable
Technical Lead (Asset Management) 6 Month Contract London (Hybrid) Via Umbrella Our UK leading Life insurance client are looking for a Technical Lead to join their team on an initial 6-month contract. Key skills/knowledge required: Deep knowledge of trading workflows, trade lifecycle events … leading development teams in financial services Experience working directly with business and front-office stakeholders Track record of designing and delivering high-quality, scalable technical solutions Experience in SQL, Python, Snowflake, and AWS within data-intensive, cloud-based environments Desirable: Specific experience with Aladdin, Murex, Charles River or other ...

Network SRE

Hiring Organisation
SR2
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£500 - £525/day Inside
play a key part in keeping complex network environments reliable, scalable, and performant. You'll take ownership of major incidents, troubleshoot deep technical issues, and drive automation and observability across a multi-vendor estate. The role: Lead incident management for critical network issues, owning resolution during outages and high … pressure situations Troubleshoot complex network problems across routing, switching, firewalling, and wireless environments Provide technical leadership, setting direction and mentoring other engineers Operate in a 24/7 environment, participating in a shift-based support model Work across a multi-vendor estate, including Arista, Cisco, Cumulus, Palo Alto ...

Sr Network SRE

Hiring Organisation
Hirexa Solutions UK
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Contract Rate
£450 - £550 per day
skills, including overlay/underlay network understanding. Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments. Experience with automation and monitoring platforms. Ability to work independently, set technical direction, and mentor others. Tools Netbox/Nautobot Prometheus/VictoriaMetrics Salt Networking (either one of the following) EVPN Segment routing (significant MPLS depth … manage outages, and provide expert guidance during high-pressure situations. Advanced Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex issues across routing, switching, firewalling, and wireless domains. Technical Leadership: Set technical direction, mentor junior engineers, and foster a culture of operational excellence. 24/7 Operations: Participate in a shift ...