1 to 25 of 32 Contract Technical Leadership Jobs in the South East

Technical Architect - Data Products & Open Data 12-Month Contract Inside IR35 2 days a week on site in London Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect to provide technical leadership for data products and open data services. This role requires a strong background in data product design, solution architecture, and open data platforms, with … the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and drive technical strategy across a large programme. Key Responsibilities Lead technical architecture and solution design for data products and open data services Provide design leadership across a multi-disciplinary team Apply expertise in data cataloguing, metadata management, and open/licensed data portals Leverage understanding of AI developments to … shape and enhance data services Work with open source tools and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Terraform) Guide technical direction and ensure consistent implementation across the programme Collaborate with a core team of 7-8 and a wider programme of 50 Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience with data products and open/licensed data portals Knowledge of data cataloguing systems and More ❯

Technical Microsoft Lead - (Copilot, Agentic) - Bank - London Day rate: £500 - £700 (inside IR35) Duration: 6 months Start: ASAP My client is looking for a Technical Lead, you will architect, develop, and deliver agentic AI solutions for Copilot Catalyst engagement. You will lead the technical implementation of the agentic framework, leveraging Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and related … AI technologies. You will ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant, and will collaborate closely with business and technology stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Lead the technical design and delivery of agentic AI solutions using Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and Azure AI Foundry. Architect and implement the Declarative Agentic Framework, embedding governance, controls, and compliance best practices. Develop and validate pilot … e.g., for document search, reporting, digital colleague scenarios). Collaborate with the Engagement Lead, BA, and PM to define requirements, delivery plans, and success metrics. Guide the team on technical standards, code quality, and solution architecture. Support enablement and training sessions for the teams, promoting safe citizen development. Advise on integration patterns (MCP, A2A), security, and data handling. Engage More ❯

ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of critical digital services. You'll help shape modern cloud infrastructure and enable engineering teams to deliver secure and resilient platforms. Essential Requirements Technical Skills AWS Services: Strong proficiency in AWS infrastructure (priority over Python) Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proven experience designing and implementing IaC solutions CI/CD Pipelines: Strong background in … building and maintaining automated delivery pipelines Python: Proficiency in scripting and automation Containerisation: Experience working with containerised environments Linux: Excellent Linux system administration skills Leadership & Approach Technical Direction: Capable of providing technical leadership and mentoring without direct line management responsibilities System Design: Skilled in designing and implementing efficient, high-performing systems Reliability & Scalability: Focused on delivering … government What You'll Be Doing Building and maintaining AWS-based infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code Designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines to support development and deployment Providing technical direction and guidance to engineers Embedding site reliability principles, including monitoring, alerting, and automation Supporting the scaling of a large and evolving central government programme More ❯

IR35/Umbrella Candidates must be willing to undergo the Security Clearance checks required for the role. What you will do as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer Act as the technical authority on one or more platform engineering domains (e.g. cloud, virtualisation, automation, networking, or cyber tooling) providing specialist domain expertise to projects and programmes. Lead the design and implementation … Capture, analyse, and interpret complex customer requirements to drive system design and architecture. Develop high- and low-level designs, ensuring alignment with secure-by-design principles. Take ownership of technical delivery within work packages, including planning, estimation, and progress reporting. Mentor, coach, and develop junior and senior engineers, raising technical capability across the community. Provide input to technology … strategies, feasibility studies, and innovation projects. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, presenting technical solutions and justifying design decisions. What you'll bring Extensive technical expertise across multiple platform domains, with a track record of delivering secure solutions. The ability to balance hands-on engineering with technical leadership and mentorship. A problem-solving mindset, able to More ❯

engagement in implementing major developments and enhancements within the existing IT infrastructure.Scope of role* Responsible for the resolution through 2nd & 3rd line support for all associated infrastructure issues;* Provides technical leadership for the resolution of service issues aligned to their technical capability;* Takes responsibility for the ownership of the service advancement of their technical capability;* Leads … the engagement with the Strategy and Architecture team to understand technical direction and ensure strategic and operational alignment around support, maintenance & lifecycle management;* Assisting in the set up and maintenance of relevant IT policy and standards in line with appropriate best practice;* Keep up-to date with the latest relevant technology, relevant standards, policies and directives;* Liaise with internal … implementing IT quality assurance practices and procedures 4. Ensuring that the appropriate IT technology standard requirements, methodology and processes are in place 5. Attends and positively influences the appropriate technical and operational governance forums Experience and capability requirementsKnowledge/experience:* RHEL 5,6,7 & 8 experience* Understanding of LVM* SE Linux configuration* Redhat Satellite, patch management* Ansible automation* Solaris More ❯

in implementing major developments and enhancements within the existing IT infrastructure. Scope of role Responsible for the resolution through 2nd & 3rd line support for all associated infrastructure issues; Provides technical leadership for the resolution of service issues aligned to their technical capability; Takes responsibility for the ownership of the service advancement of their technical capability; Leads … the engagement with the Strategy and Architecture team to understand technical direction and ensure strategic and operational alignment around support, maintenance & lifecycle management; Assisting in the set up and maintenance of relevant IT policy and standards in line with appropriate best practice; Keep up-to date with the latest relevant technology, relevant standards, policies and directives; Liaise with internal … implementing IT quality assurance practices and procedures 4. Ensuring that the appropriate IT technology standard requirements, methodology and processes are in place 5. Attends and positively influences the appropriate technical and operational governance forums Experience and capability requirements Knowledge/experience: RHEL 5,6,7 & 8 experience Understanding of LVM SE Linux configuration Redhat Satellite, patch management Ansible automation More ❯

Architecture & Design Lead end-to-end architecture and design of Pega applications. Define reusable frameworks, components, and integration patterns. Translate complex business needs into scalable, secure, and preformant solutions. Technical Leadership Act as the technical authority and mentor for Pega development teams. Review and validate solution designs for compliance with architecture principles. Provide hands-on guidance in … Pega best practices, coding standards, and design guidelines. Participate in architectural governance boards and solution reviews. Evaluate new Pega capabilities and release updates for adoption. Stakeholder Management Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Align Pega solutions with organisational goals. Provide architectural input for pre-sales or RFP processes when required. Requirements Proven experience as a Lead More ❯

Engineering teams, supporting the delivery and through-life management of secure submarine systems and products. As a key focal point for security and information risk, you'll apply deep technical expertise to ensure that solutions are designed, delivered, and supported securely, safely, and in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. You'll provide subject matter expertise to internal stakeholders … support technical authorities, and influence the development of security strategies, policies, and best practices across major defence programmes. Key Responsibilities Provide expert advice on Product Security to engineering and project teams. Analyse system architectures to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and risk mitigation strategies. Develop and manage Product Security analysis using recognised risk assessment techniques. Contribute to the development of Product … in line with MOD and government standards. Represent Product Security at design reviews, ensuring security considerations throughout the system lifecycle. Manage concurrent work across multiple security programmes and provide technical leadership to junior engineers. Support incident management and contribute to key project documentation including RMADS, Security Strategies, and accreditation evidence. Key Deliverables & Accountabilities Delivery of Risk Management Accreditation More ❯

Senior Messaging & Collaboration EngineerFully Onsite in London (EC2Y/Moorgate)International Banking Group£726.43pd Inside IR3501/01/26 to 31/08/26 Ready to deliver technical leadership and make an impact as a Senior Messaging & Collaboration Engineer at a leading international banking group? This is your chance to steer transformative messaging and collaboration projects … working hands-on with the latest cloud and hybrid technologies in a dynamic team. Enjoy exposure to both project and business-as-usual environments, contributing to major technical modernisation across Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365, Intune, Teams, SharePoint, and Azure Active Directory. Key Responsibilities Lead messaging, collaboration, and mobility projects, ensuring on-time delivery to enterprise standards. Design and implement … Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Compliance Centre). Implement and maintain email and data security controls (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, anti-spam, DLP, ATP). Provide Tier-3 support for complex technical incidents and act as technical authority to internal teams. Drive solution delivery for transformation and operational programmes, with high reliability and compliance. Work cross-team with security, networking More ❯

very relevant. Proven track record building CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code. Experience developing and supporting production-grade applications in languages such as Java, Python or C#. Technical leadership in a specialist domain (e.g., containers, data platforms, cloud networking). Experience working in regulated environments with a focus on security and compliance. Desirable Experience Solid understanding … world cloud engineering experience. Personal Attributes Curious and growth-oriented, always seeking to learn and improve. Proactive and collaborative, works effectively across remote and hybrid teams. Outcome-focused, leads technical decisions and mentors others. Compassionate, supports team delivery and helps others grow. IND_PC3 Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in More ❯

exposure management, data platforms, and integration frameworks. Experience conducting technology landscape reviews and defining enterprise-level architecture roadmaps. Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on solution design and technical leadership. Familiarity with APIs, microservices, integration patterns, and data architecture . Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to influence at senior levels. TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification is More ❯

and identity standards (OAuth2, OIDC). Ensure compliance with financial regulations, including data privacy and risk controls. Assess and mitigate security threats in API exposure and integration patterns. Provide technical leadership to architecture and engineering teams. Mentor teams on API best practices and design standards. Drive architectural reviews and influence senior technology stakeholders. Ensure APIs meet business SLAs … for availability, performance, and resilience. Use analytics and monitoring to drive continuous improvement. Essential Skills Proven API architecture leadership in banking or regulated financial environments. Working knowledge of payments, KYC, lending, trading, or regulatory reporting. Familiarity with Open Banking standards and financial API ecosystems. Strong understanding of REST, JSON, OpenAPI, and event-driven integration. Experience with API platforms such More ❯

opportunities for automation and process optimisation. Develop and maintain architectural standards, patterns, and best practices for automation initiatives. Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance standards. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to RPA development teams. Evaluate emerging tools, technologies, and frameworks to support the automation roadmap. Oversee solution governance, design assurance, and architectural documentation. About You … ll bring a strong background in solution design and architecture, with a proven track record delivering automation at scale. Key Skills & Experience: Demonstrable experience as a Solution Architect or Technical Architect within an enterprise environment. Deep expertise in RPA, particularly with UiPath (certification highly desirable). Strong understanding of process design, automation frameworks, and integration with broader IT ecosystems. More ❯

week in London and will suit locally based candidates. Key Responsibilities Define and document application architecture for on-premise and hybrid environments. Lead design workshops and working sessions with technical and business stakeholders. Produce clear architecture artefacts — solution designs, integration diagrams, and transition plans. Advise on how applications interact with physical data-centre infrastructure Support service delivery alignment — ensuring … designs meet operational, performance, and availability needs. Provide hands-on consultancy and technical leadership throughout delivery and handover. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as an Application or Solution Architect within large, multi-site data-centre environments. Strong understanding of physical infrastructure (racks, cabling, servers, networking) and how it supports enterprise applications. Knowledge of service delivery principles (incident, change … capacity, availability). Excellent documentation and presentation skills. Comfortable in client-facing, consultative roles — leading discussions and influencing outcomes. Ability to work across technical and non-technical teams to drive consensus. Desirable Experience with data-centre migration or consolidation projects. More ❯

Banking - London (Hybrid) My client, a leading investment bank, is seeking a Lead API Solution Architect for a 6-month contract (inside IR35). This senior role requires strong technical leadership, deep API expertise, and experience in regulated environments. Key Responsibilities: Define and lead enterprise API strategy and architecture Drive API adoption and governance across teams Ensure secure … scalable integration with legacy and cloud systems Maintain compliance with financial regulations Monitor and optimise API performance and developer experience Experience Required: Proven leadership in large-scale API programmes Expertise in REST, OAuth2, OpenAPI, and API security Familiarity with banking processes and Open Banking standards Cloud (Azure/GCP), CI/CD, and integration tools (Kafka, IBM MQ) Strong More ❯

opportunities for automation and process optimisation. Develop and maintain architectural standards, patterns, and best practices for automation initiatives. Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance standards. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to RPA development teams. Evaluate emerging tools, technologies, and frameworks to support the automation roadmap. Oversee solution governance, design assurance, and architectural documentation. About You … ll bring a strong background in solution design and architecture, with a proven track record delivering automation at scale. Key Skills & Experience: Demonstrable experience as a Solution Architect or Technical Architect within an enterprise environment. Deep expertise in RPA, particularly with UiPath (certification highly desirable). Strong understanding of process design, automation frameworks, and integration with broader IT ecosystems. More ❯

interoperable, resilient, and aligned with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will bring strong Defence or Army experience - particularly an understanding of command, intelligence, and operational systems - combined with the technical expertise to design solutions that drive real operational advantage. This is a hybrid role and you will be required to work 2 days a week onsite in Andover. Valid … business and user needs into integrated, scalable, and sustainable technology solutions. Guide the modernisation and migration of legacy services, ensuring reuse, performance and compliance with digital standards. Collaborate with technical, data, and business colleagues to ensure architecture is embedded throughout the delivery lifecycle. Identify and evaluate alternative designs, balancing trade-offs in cost, performance, and scalability. Produce and communicate … high-level artefacts to guide design and development teams. Champion architectural principles, patterns, and lifecycle best practices. Provide technical leadership, mentoring and architectural guidance to delivery teams. Support pre-sales and bid activity, contributing to solution design, estimation and planning. Ensure adherence to corporate, industry and Defence standards and frameworks. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Solution More ❯

very relevant. Proven track record building CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code. Experience developing and supporting production-grade applications in languages such as Java, Python or C#. Technical leadership in a specialist domain (e.g., containers, data platforms, cloud networking). Experience working in regulated environments with a focus on security and compliance. If this role sounds More ❯

Job Title: Guidewire ClaimCenter Architect Work Location: London, UK Duration: 6 Months Key Responsibilities: Define and own the end-to-end architecture for Guidewire implementations. Lead technical design sessions and guide development teams on best practices. Collaborate with business stakeholders, solution architects, and integration teams to align architecture with business goals. Ensure scalability, performance, and security of Guidewire applications. … Provide technical leadership in Guidewire configuration, integration, and customization. Review and approve design documents, code, and deployment strategies. Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and technologies to enhance the Guidewire ecosystem. Mentor developers and conduct architecture reviews and audits. Support DevOps and CI/CD pipeline integration for Guidewire deployments. Required Skills & Qualifications: 12+ years of experience in IT … experience in designing scalable and secure enterprise applications. Deep understanding of Guidewire data model, rules engine, and workflow configuration. Experience with Guidewire DataHub, InfoCenter, and ClaimCenter integrations. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and middleware (ESB, MQ). More ❯

seeking an experienced IAM/PAM Specialist to lead the design and delivery of greenfield Identity and Access Management and Privileged Access Management solutions. You'll provide hands-on technical leadership, ensure secure-by-design implementation, and contribute to the development of SIEM/SOC capabilities. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end IAM/PAM design and delivery. … Integrate IAM/PAM telemetry into SIEM tooling. Provide technical oversight for MSPs and vendors. Develop and manage Conditional Access, MFA, and RBAC policies. Mentor junior team members and build internal capability. Maintain IAM/PAM architecture and standards aligned to ISO 27001 & NIST. Skills & Experience Proven IAM/PAM implementation experience (e.g. Entra ID, CyberArk, BeyondTrust). Hands More ❯

solutions Take ownership of the end-to-end performance of the platform , including debugging, tuning, and optimising for ultra-low latency Ensure adherence to best coding practices and provide technical leadership within the development team Collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture, design, and deployment of trading solutions Required Skills 5-10 years' experience as a Java Developer More ❯

smart contracts and distributed workflows integrated with AI-based onboarding platforms. Collaborate with AI, compliance, and engineering teams to ensure alignment with regulatory standards and data protection requirements. Provide technical leadership , guiding the team in best practices for scalability, interoperability, and security. Communicate complex blockchain concepts and strategies clearly and effectively to technical and business stakeholders. Experience More ❯

Head of Storage , you will take ownership of the management, maintenance, and strategic direction of all storage-related technologies across EMEA and international regions . This is a highly technical and business-critical role , ensuring the bank’s data remains secure, resilient, and compliant with regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Work alongside the Head of Storage to manage, maintain, and … support all storage technologies across EMEA and beyond. Act as a subject matter expert , providing technical leadership and oversight for all online storage technologies, including associated connectivity. Contribute to the strategic roadmap, architecture vision, and standards for storage solutions within the team’s remit. Deputise for the Head of Storage when required, providing people management and workload prioritisation. More ❯

equipment including cancer treatment and radiation therapy – making a real difference in the field of oncology. What You’ll Be Doing: As the head of firmware , you’ll take technical ownership of the embedded software platform, working with cross discipline engineers, teams and product designers to bring innovative imaging solutions to life. You’ll have responsibility for the firmware … development in the company and report directly to the Managing Director. This is a unique opportunity to play a strategic role as part of the senior leadership team whilst remaining hands on with the software. The company are well established but small so the majority of the leadership responsibilities are overseeing the high level software decisions more than … dealing with personal management. Despite this you will need to be comfortable as the technical authority and be overseeing two developers (one of which senior). there is potential that overtime this position could transition into a CTO position. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where your input will shape the direction of new and More ❯

solutions Take ownership of the end-to-end performance of the platform , including debugging, tuning, and optimising for ultra-low latency Ensure adherence to best coding practices and provide technical leadership within the development team Collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture, design, and deployment of trading solutions Required Skills 5-10 years' experience as a Java Developer More ❯