1 to 25 of 43 Contract Technical Leadership Jobs in the UK excluding London

We are looking for an experienced Senior Technical Architect to join a high-profile, secure digital programme on a part-time basis until July 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled architect to provide technical leadership and assurance on a project of national importance. Key Details Location: Corsham (travel expenses covered) Duration: Until … working days total, ad hoc basis agreed with hiring manager) IR35: In scope Security Clearance: Must hold active DV clearance and be a sole UK national As Senior Technical Architect, you will: Lead on the design and assurance of secure digital architectures with a focus on Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) . Review and assure supplier solutions against requirements, ensuring … quality and traceability. Support the production of technical documentation and risk management activities. Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to suppliers and stakeholders. Oversee testing and validation of solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Mentor and support other architects and technical team members. Essential skills & experience: Proven expertise in Enterprise PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) . Strong background More ❯

Vetting) Location: Milton Keynes or Glasgow, 3 days per week. Duration: 6 Months initially An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Cloud and Database Services Engineer to provide technical leadership across cloud and database platforms, ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performing infrastructure. You will lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of cloud and database … of continuous improvement . Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and optimise cloud and database solutions to meet strategic objectives. Drive automation, security, and compliance across cloud and database platforms. Provide technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and supporting key strategic projects. Champion innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement across the engineering function. Skills & Experience Strong expertise in Azure Tenant , SQL , KQL … BI . Hands-on experience with containerisation (Docker/Podman) , CEPH , and PKI . Proficiency in PowerShell , Python , and Linux . Deep understanding of database security and automation. Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and guide technical teams. This is a rare opportunity to take a senior engineering leadership role within a high More ❯

Architecting Decision Strategies: Design and establish the architecture for complex decisioning strategies using Pega CDH, including Next-Best-Action (NBA) frameworks, real-time containers, and adaptive models. * Business to Technical Translation: Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and data scientists to translate customer engagement goals and business requirements into effective and scalable decisioning frameworks. * Defining Policies & Rules: Define and … channels. * Data Integration: Ensure seamless integration with enterprise systems, including CRMs, data warehouses, marketing platforms, and third-party tools to support the decisioning engine. 2. Hands-on Configuration & Implementation (Technical Execution): * Decisioning Artifacts: Be responsible for the end-to-end build, unit testing, and deployment of Pega decisioning artifacts, such as strategies, propositions, treatments, actions, and contact policies. * Next … the decisioning and reporting requirements. * Troubleshooting & Performance: Actively participate in performance tuning, simulation testing, and validation of decisioning logic. Debug and troubleshoot the NBA framework and associated components. 3. Leadership & Collaboration: * Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to Pega best practices and architecture standards. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a More ❯

Knutsford Contract Length: 3 months Onsite Requirement: 2-3 days per week Day Rate: £450 (Inside IR35) Looking for an AWS Platform Lead to take ownership of cloud strategy, technical delivery, and team leadership for a high-impact programme. This role combines strategic direction, hands-on technical expertise, and leadership of a talented AWS engineering team. … Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Lead and inspire a team of AWS engineers and architects. Define and deliver cloud adoption, migration, and optimisation strategies. Partner with stakeholders to ensure cloud initiatives align with business objectives. Technical Delivery Design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient AWS architectures. Oversee deployment, monitoring, and optimisation of AWS environments. Perform AWS Well-Architected Reviews … and enforce best practice compliance. Project & Team Management Manage project plans, resources, and budgets effectively. Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to team members. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, Security, and Application Development. Innovation & Automation Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation. Drive automation across provisioning, CI/CD pipelines, and More ❯

ServiceNow Technical Architect - Contract - Hybrid - London Opportunity: Contract Salary: £800/day inside + Add ons Hybrid: 3 days per week onsite (Non-negotiable) Office Location: Central London Client Sector: Financial Services About the Role My client, a global trading organisation is looking, is looking for ServiceNow Architect. Key Responsibilities Architect and configure a brand-new ServiceNow platform from … the ground up, creating a scalable, enterprise-ready solution aligned with technical standards and business goals. Take full ownership of building pre-production and live environments, ensuring integrations are verified and the platform is production-ready. Establish and lead the Technical Design Authority, defining coding standards, enforcing best practices, and maintaining quality control. Build and mentor an internal … ServiceNow team, providing hands-on technical direction to grow in-house capability. Act as the technical gatekeeper for the external implementation partner, ensuring deliverables meet quality benchmarks throughout all phases. Implement critical modules including ITSM workflows, CMDB, and Discovery tools with a focus on long-term stability and scalability. Engineer integrations with core enterprise systems using APIs and More ❯

Senior Developer/Technical Lead - UKIC DV - Contract Rate : £650 to £700 per day Location : London Duration : 12 months (extendable) IR35 : Inside The role :A leading Government client is seeking to appoint a Senior Developer/Tech Lead, to provide Technical Leadership and set the technical direction, for highly motivated and talented development teams.The Role would … with code written to a common standard. Able to lead and mentor development teams. Infrastructure as Code Cloud technologies (either AWS, GCP, Azure) Expertise in translating user requirements into technical requirements. Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate with Clients, Senior Management and software engineers Experience of using Kubernetes and/or OpenShift as a deployment platform and day More ❯

Technical Architect SC Cleared Rate:£400 P/D Location: Birmingham (2 days onsite, 3 days remote) Clearance: Active SC clearance required Khuda Technology are hiring a Technical Architect on behalf of a leading client. This role focuses on designing and delivering secure, scalable solutions across Azure (primary platform) and AWS (strategic growth platform) as part of a … Lead on Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/ARM), DevOps pipelines, and automation best practices. Support migrations, hub-spoke topologies, vNET/VPC peering, VPNs, load balancers, and backups. Provide technical leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Key Skills & Experience 5+ years experience delivering Azure solutions, with hands-on AWS exposure. Strong knowledge of IaaS/PaaS, DevOps More ❯

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Development Director (DD) to join our Operations Directorate in the UK and Europe. This senior leadership role will direct the design and development of processes, instruments, and equipment from laboratory scale through to manufacturing, while also overseeing the deployment and governance of clinical information technologies that support product development. The Development … resources to manage system change control and validation activities. Ensure delivery of projects on time, on scope, and on budget , acting as the primary point of contact. Engineering & Operations Leadership Oversee pilot plant operations, including process development, validation, and technology transfer for new products (focus on solid oral dosage forms). Provide technical leadership in equipment acquisition … installation, and performance qualification. Drive continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and efficiency of R&D plant operations. Prepare and approve compliant technical documentation (SOPs, validation protocols, batch records, reports). Contribute to regulatory submissions where required. Influence product formulation and process design to optimise facility utilisation. Provide input into strategic and operational plans to align with business objectives. Leadership More ❯

for generations to come. Join us and be at the forefront of the green revolution, where every line of code contributes to a cleaner, brighter future. Key Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership and oversight to the group Data & Analytics platform team. Responsible for ensuring the reliability, security and scalability of analytics platform services. Deliver full automation of the deployment … of Data & Analytics platform services via Infrastructure as code. Help to set development standards, configure operational support processes and provide technical assurance. Provide support to Data & Analytics platform users and internal development teams interacting with the Data & Analytics platform services. What do you need? Extensive experience of deploying Azure and ideally AWS cloud resources and be fully conversant with … Azure and ideally AWS. Experience of configuring cloud data services (preferably Databricks) in Azure and ideally AWS. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across multiple technical and non-technical teams. What happens now? After submitting your application for the Data and Analytics Senior Development Operations Engineer role, we understand you're eager to hear More ❯

for generations to come. Join us and be at the forefront of the green revolution, where every line of code contributes to a cleaner, brighter future. Key Responsibilities: * Provide technical leadership and oversight to the group Data & Analytics platform team. * Responsible for ensuring the reliability, security and scalability of analytics platform services. * Deliver full automation of the deployment … of Data & Analytics platform services via Infrastructure as code. * Help to set development standards, configure operational support processes and provide technical assurance. * Provide support to Data & Analytics platform users and internal development teams interacting with the Data & Analytics platform services. What do you need? * Extensive experience of deploying Azure and ideally AWS cloud resources and be fully conversant with … Azure and ideally AWS. * Experience of configuring cloud data services (preferably Databricks) in Azure and ideally AWS. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across multiple technical and non-technical teams. What happens now? After submitting your application for the Data and Analytics Senior Development Operations Engineer role, we understand you're eager to hear More ❯

and hands-on Lead Data Engineer to drive their Data & Insights platform built on the Azure stack. This is a Databricks-heavy role , ideal for someone who thrives in technical environments and enjoys working directly with cutting-edge tools. Why This Role Stands Out This is not just a leadership role - it's a hands-on engineering opportunity … Manage DevOps practices including branch supervision and merging. Promote data pipelines and notebooks through development, testing, and production environments. Enhance monitoring and control frameworks to ensure platform reliability. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a small team of Data Engineers. Essential Skills Extensive hands-on experience with Databricks - this is the core of the role. Strong background in … Synapse and Azure DevOps. Proficiency in SQL and PySpark within a Databricks environment. Proven experience leading small engineering teams. Skilled in configuration management and technical documentation. If you're a Databricks expert looking for a role that blends leadership with deep technical involvement, this is your chance to make a real impact. Join a dynamic team and More ❯

design and delivery of complex Salesforce solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and implementing scalable, secure, and innovative architectures that align with business objectives, while providing technical leadership across multiple Salesforce clouds. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain the Salesforce architecture roadmap, covering data models, integrations, and customizations. Design and deliver scalable, secure solutions across Sales … Service, Marketing, and Experience Cloud . Create and review technical design documents, architecture diagrams, and data flows. Provide leadership and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices. Design and oversee complex integrations between Salesforce and enterprise systems. Define data migration strategies, ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance with governance standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements … and present solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Key Skills & Experience Significant experience in Salesforce development and architecture . Strong expertise in Apex, Lightning Web Components, and Visualforce . Proven track record in Salesforce data modeling, integration design, and platform security . Hands-on experience More ❯

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, and OMS integration patterns Understanding of capital markets data flows, trade settlement … Tech Lead or Senior Engineer 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 major OMS platforms Familiarity with … asset management processes Experience supporting delivery in a regulated financial services organisation Background in multi-team delivery environments with complex dependencies Experience in both hands-on coding and strategic technical leadership Track record of successful stakeholder management across business and technology functions If you find this opportunity intriguing and aligning with your skill set, we welcome the submission More ❯

scalability, security, and performance. Lead the development of frameworks, standards, and best practices for data engineering and architecture. Collaborate with engineers, SMEs, and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions. Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to development teams. Ensure adherence to SDLC, deployment, and change management processes. Partner with solution architects and developers to deliver More ❯

consutlancy feeding into the Public sector looking for an Lead IaC Test Engineer to join a contract.6 monthInside IR3560% of the week travel to Newcastle Key Responsibilities Strategy and Leadership: Define and lead the IaC test automation strategy for the PDU, championing quality and best practices. Framework Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable and resilient automated testing frameworks for …/DevOps Practices: A strong background in modern agile and DevOps methodologies, with a demonstrable ability to integrate and improve CI/CD practices (e.g., GitLab CI). Communication & Leadership: Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to provide technical leadership and mentor colleagues. Experience with containers and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes More ❯

HERTFORDSHIRE - SINGEL STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS An anonymous client is seeking a Digital Hardware Design Leader to drive the design and development of advanced high-speed digital hardware solutions. This leadership role will focus on FPGA, MPSoC, and AI-based platforms for applications in SDR, radar signal processing, and sensor fusion, guiding multidisciplinary teams across the full product lifecycle. Key … through to delivery, ensuring alignment with system and customer requirements. Define hardware architectures and oversee detailed design of FPGA, DDR/Flash memory, and high-speed interconnect solutions. Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams (systems, software, firmware, mechanical, and production). Drive best practices in signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis. Support design validation and … digital design validation. Proficiency in VHDL and at least one programming language (C, C++, Python). Understanding of DSP concepts for SDR, radar, or sensor technologies. Strong academic and technical foundation with proven ability to deliver complex projects. Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills. Additional Info: Reports into the Technical Architect/Programme Lead. Role has strategic More ❯

Hybrid Duration : 12 Months IR35 : Inside The role :A leading Central Government Organisation are seeking a Digital Java Development Lead.12-month Contract, SC Clearance will be supported. As a Technical Lead, you will : set direction for your service/capability and your team that is in line with overarching strategy ensure that your teams work aligns to standards; have … software architecture, Mongo and Kafka); OR designing and implementing modern cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and automation (ideally AWS, Terraform, GitLab CI, Jenkins); Significant demonstrable experience of leading engineering teams providing technical leadership and guidance, and coaching and mentoring to support team member development opportunities If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will More ❯

designing, and delivering robust, scalable application architectures across a range of complex enterprise solutions. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end solution design for business-critical applications. Translate business and technical requirements into coherent architectural designs. Define application architectures in alignment with enterprise strategy, governance, and standards. Collaborate with stakeholders including business analysts, developers, testers, and project managers to ensure … delivery success. Provide technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle. Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and platforms to support solution needs. Ensure non-functional requirements (performance, security, scalability, maintainability) are met. Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience as a Solution Architect in enterprise-scale application environments. Strong background in software development and application design. Familiarity with modern architectural patterns More ❯

the UK. You'll lead or mentor a team of Java developers, deliver robust, scalable solutions, and contribute to modernising a complex digital estate. This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone who thrives in collaborative, Agile environments and wants their work to have a tangible impact on society. Key Responsibilities Lead or guide a team … suites to support continuous deployment. Contribute to scaling and improving high-traffic web platforms. Provide 2nd-line support for applications and platforms, including occasional out-of-hours support. Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences. Required Skills and Experience: Strong recent experience with Java 21 or later. Solid understanding of TDD, BDD, and Agile delivery. Experience with More ❯

for a regulated industry client. Lead a junior team, set standards, and ensure compliance. Responsibilities Deliver CAF enterprise-scale landing zones Set engineering standards, patterns, and guardrails Hands-on technical leadership and mentoring Ensure compliance and audit readiness Requirements Proven delivery of Microsoft CAF landing zones Hands-on engineering leader Experience in regulated industries (finance, banking, insurance) Skills More ❯

developer with a passion for technology and desire to mentor a team. You will hold proven experience of architecting solutions using Python (FastAPI/FlasK) and will lead the technical designs for APIs, data pipelines, cloud infrastructure and backend orchestration. You will also have experience with AWS, while familiarity with MongoDB would be advantageous to your application. In this … role of significant responsibility, you will architect solutions and guide the in-house development team. You will act as a technical authority on software written in Python, lead architectural discussions, code, ensure technical quality and deliver complex software projects. You will also partner with key stakeholders to drive forward technological innovation and business growth. This is a great … opportunity for a capable Solutions Architect with an established track record of analytical thinking and well-developed people skills to provide technical leadership at an impressive business. More ❯

developer with a passion for technology and ability to lead a team. You will hold proven experience of architecting solutions using Python (FastAPI/FlasK) and will lead the technical designs for APIs, data pipelines, cloud infrastructure and backend orchestration. You will also have experience with AWS, while familiarity with MongoDB would be advantageous to your application. In this … role of significant responsibility, you will architect solutions and guide the in-house development team. You will act as a technical authority on software written in Python, lead architectural discussions, code, ensure technical quality and deliver complex software projects. You will also partner with key stakeholders to drive forward technological innovation and business growth. This is a great … opportunity for a capable Lead Software Engineer with an established track record of analytical thinking and well-developed people skills to provide technical leadership at an impressive business. More ❯

December 2025 Day Rate: £425 (Inside IR35) Onsite Requirement: 2-3 days per week (non-consecutive) The Role We are seeking an experienced AWS Platform Lead to provide both technical leadership and strategic direction for our cloud transformation. You will lead a team of AWS engineers and architects, drive adoption and migration strategies, and ensure secure, scalable, and … Oversee deployment, monitoring, and optimisation of AWS infrastructure. Conduct well-architected reviews and ensure compliance with best practices. Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources. Mentor team members and provide technical guidance. Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Application Development teams. Drive automation using IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipelines. Stay up to date with AWS services and … Experience: Proven experience in leading AWS-focused teams and projects. Strong expertise in AWS architecture, migration, and cloud best practices. Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. More ❯

application. In this role of significant responsibility, you will be both a Lead Developer and guide 2 in-house developers and an offshore team. You will act as a technical authority on software written in Python, lead architectural discussions, code, ensure technical quality and deliver complex software projects. You will also partner with key stakeholders to drive forward … innovation and business growth. This is a great opportunity for a capable Software Engineer with an established track record of analytical thinking and well-developed people skills to provide technical leadership at an impressive business. More ❯

of London. They are seeking a Copilot Engineer/Specialist to work with them on a contract. The responsibilities of the Copilot Engineer/Specialist will have: Lead the technical implementation of Microsoft Copilot solutions across Microsoft 365 (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) and other platforms. Design and configure secure, scalable, and compliant Copilot deployments tailored to business … boundaries, and responsible AI practices. Own the lifecycle of Copilot solutions post-launch, including monitoring, optimisation, and support. Track adoption, performance, and user feedback to drive continuous improvement. Provide technical leadership and support for issue resolution and enhancements. Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for Copilot technologies, advising stakeholders on capabilities, limitations, and best practices. Support change More ❯