1 to 25 of 74 Contract Technical Leadership Jobs in the UK excluding London

Lead Data Engineer Hands-on technical leadership building data systems that actually work We're looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join an enterprise data engineering capability and play a critical role in designing, building, and improving real-world data systems . This is not a line … management role . Instead, it's a senior, hands-on technical leadership position for someone with deep data engineering experience who leads through delivery, judgement, and technical credibility rather than hierarchy. You'll work in a complex environment spanning legacy platforms, modern cloud services, and evolving data ...

MERITUS are recruiting for a Technical Architect to join our client on a permanent basis, supporting the evolution of complex scientific and data-driven platforms within a highly advanced Central Government environment. TECHNICAL ARCHITECT - DIDCOT - 12 MONTH CONTRACT - £850 PER DAY (INSID IR35) - CENTRAL GOVERNMENT/SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGY … Technical Architect, you will be responsible for reviewing and evolving an existing service-oriented architecture, helping define the next generation of scalable, resilient, and maintainable systems. You will work closely with engineering and delivery teams to establish architectural standards, improve integration patterns, and support the implementation of modern distributed ...

Description Splunk Developer Technical Lead (ITSI) Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Splunk Developer Technical Lead with strong hands on expertise in Splunk Enterprise, IT Service Intelligence (ITSI), and Observability. The role requires deep technical knowledge combined with design leadership, stakeholder engagement, and production responsibility … design, mentor junior developers, and work closely with operations, SRE, and application teams to deliver scalable monitoring, service health, and analytics solutions. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Act as Technical Lead for Splunk implementations across monitoring, observability, and service intelligence use cases. Own end to end Splunk solution ...

This role focuses on identifying unknown threats, coordinating deep-dive investigations, and elevating the maturity of SOC investigative and hunting capabilities. The role combines technical leadership, hands-on expertise, and mentorship of analysts. Key Responsibilities Threat Hunting Lead proactive, hypothesis-driven threat hunting activities across endpoint, network, cloud … hunt outcomes and emerging threats Investigations & Incident Response Lead complex and high-severity security investigations from triage through containment and remediation Act as the technical escalation point for advanced SOC investigations Conduct root cause analysis and attacker kill-chain reconstruction Produce clear, defensible investigation documentation suitable for executive, legal ...

Software Architect to support the delivery of a strategic integration platform on behalf of a global insurance and reinsurance organisation. This is a highly technical architecture role suited to someone who enjoys remaining close to the code. You will be responsible for defining the technical architecture, establishing engineering … platform within a complex enterprise environment. Working within a Microsoft technology stack across both on-premise and Azure-hosted environments, you will collaborate with technical leadership, engineering teams, QA, and data specialists to deliver a resilient solution against a fixed delivery timeline. Software Architect Key Responsibilities ...

ServiceNow Senior Technical Consultant – DV Cleared – Contract Location: Remote (UK-based with travel to client sites)Day Rate: £600 - £750 per day Inside IR35Clearance: Must hold active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance We are looking for an experienced ServiceNow Senior Technical Consultant to join a growing delivery team, working … enterprise automation. This is a fully remote role with UK-based travel to client sites. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technical specialist with 3–5 years of ServiceNow experience who is ready to take ownership of technical delivery, contribute to solution design, and play ...

opportunity to work within a highly skilled infrastructure team supporting mission-critical services, delivering cloud-based database solutions, driving automation initiatives, and providing technical leadership across complex Oracle environments. The role requires a hands-on engineer who can balance strategic technical input with day-to-day operational … platform development and business-as-usual activities. What You'll Be Doing Leading the design, implementation and support of enterprise infrastructure services. Providing expert technical guidance across Oracle database and cloud technologies. Supporting and enhancing mission-critical Oracle platforms. Acting as a senior escalation point for complex technical ...

Lead AI-Enabled DevOps Engineer Technical leadership at the intersection of software, platforms, and AI We're seeking a Lead AI-Enabled DevOps Engineer to join a growing engineering capability and play a central role in shaping how AI is embedded into real, production-grade software systems . … This is not a traditional people-management role . Instead, you'll lead through technical depth, architectural judgement, and delivery experience by setting direction, guiding teams, and making informed decisions as AI capabilities are integrated into modern software platforms. If you enjoy working where architecture, APIs, DevOps ...

building, and operating an MLOps platform that enables AI and data science teams to deliver reliably in production. This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role , not a people-management position. You'll lead through technical depth, judgement, and delivery , building the tooling, workflows, and operational … Kubernetes to create a platform that is usable, supportable, and trusted in live environments. What you'll be doing You'll act as a technical leader across platform engineering, DevOps, and MLOps, remaining deeply involved in implementation. You will: Provide technical leadership across platform, DevOps, and MLOps ...

Design and configure IBM Cognos Controller to support statutory and management consolidation, intercompany eliminations, and currency translation. Translate business and finance requirements into clear technical designs, integration patterns, and data flows. Define integration between Cognos Controller and upstream/downstream systems (ERP, GL, data warehouse, reporting tools). Provide … technical leadership and guidance to developers, analysts, and finance teams throughout delivery. Produce architecture documentation, solution blueprints, and design decision records. Identify and mitigate technical risks, and ensure solutions meet performance, security, and governance standards. Support testing, deployment, and post-go-live stabilisation. Essential Skills & Experience Minimum ...

highly experienced Solution Architects to join a defence-focused programme at BAE Systems, supporting the design and delivery of a complex on-premises technical solution within a secure enterprise environment. The Opportunity You will work as part of a wider architecture team to design and implement VMware-based … premises solutions supporting mission-critical defence capabilities. The role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on design capability and the ability to operate within a secure-by-design framework. Key Responsibilities Design and architect on-premises VMware-based infrastructure solutions Contribute to the definition and delivery of virtual desktop ...

Scrum teams alongside Java Engineers, Frontend Developers and QEs to modernise legacy services into scalable, cloud-aligned platforms. This is a hands-on technical leadership role with responsibility for design, code quality, and mentoring. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of backend services using Java and Spring … architectural patterns, and best practices. Ensure strong test coverage using JUnit and Mockito. Support containerised deployments in Kubernetes environments. Review pull requests and provide technical leadership across the team. Collaborate with product, frontend, and QA to ensure quality delivery. Required Skills Java, Spring Boot, JUnit, Kubernetes. Desirable Skills ...

client, a prominent name in the IT sector, is seeking a highly skilled Technical Project Manager to lead the migration of their enterprise data platform to Microsoft Fabric and drive data governance and Microsoft Purview adoption. This contract role sits at the intersection of technology, delivery, and governance, requiring … program planning, execution, and reporting (scope, schedule, budget, risks) Establish clear governance, decision forums, and delivery cadence Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies to senior leadership Align technical delivery with business priorities and OKRs Manage vendors, system integrators, and partners as needed Technical Leadership & Collaboration ...

eligible for SC Clearance - current and active SC Cleared already is strongly preferred Role Description The Integration Lead is responsible for leading the technical design, development, and delivery of secure, scalable, and reusable foundational technology services within the Secure Digital Platform. The Integration Lead partners with Delivery Leads, product … owners and architects, to lead and manage the technical implementation of platform capabilities and enterprise services to the roadmap planned for each platform. The Integration Lead acts as a hands-on technical leader and subject matter expert, ensuring engineering excellence, operational integrity, and alignment of delivery with enterprise ...

automation capability and are seeking an experienced Lead Blue Prism Developer to help shape, stabilise and scale the function. This is a hands-on technical leadership role suited to someone who has successfully delivered enterprise-grade automations and enjoys building capability as well as technology. You'll play … role in helping establish the automation function from an early stage, shaping standards, delivery approaches and best practice while remaining close to technical delivery. This is not a pure management role - we're looking for someone who remains hands-on, technically credible and comfortable leading from the front. What ...

Power BI Technical Lead Retail Sector (Supermarkets) Contract | Inside IR35 We are recruiting an experienced Power BI Technical Lead to support a major reporting and analytics transformation programme within a leading organisation in the retail/supermarket sector . The role sits within a Data Science & Reporting | Data … IR35, dependent on market) Location: Predominantly remote (WFH) Travel: Very occasional on-site attendance for workshops Clearance: Not required The Role As Power BI Technical Lead, you will take ownership of the technical delivery of a complex reporting migration programme. You will provide hands-on leadership ...

Technical Lead Contract: 6 months with likelihood of extension Location: London (50% office attendance required) Sector: Investment Banking Overview We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to join a leading investment banking client on a 6-month contract. This role will focus on leading the delivery of high … performance, scalable systems within a complex financial environment. The successful candidate will bring a strong hands-on engineering background alongside proven leadership experience, particularly with distributed or remote teams. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade applications Provide technical leadership across the full ...

MERITUS are recruiting for a Technical Architect to join our client supporting major Central Government programmes, delivering secure, high-quality architecture solutions across complex IT environments. TECHNICAL ARCHITECT - OUTSIDE IR35 - £800 PER DAY - 12 MONTHS - ANDOVER (2 DAYS ONSITE PER WEEK) - TWO STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - SECTOR: CENTRAL GOVERNMENT …/DEFENCE (SC CLEARANCE REQUIRED) As a Technical Architect, you will play a key role in designing and delivering best-in-class solutions that meet both business and technical requirements. You will ensure architectural integrity, alignment to strategy, and adherence to security and regulatory standards across the full ...

Solution Architect/D365 Solution Architect/D365 Technical Architect/ERP Technical Architect £700-750 p/d - Umbrella engagement - 6 month initial contract but highly likely to be extended as the project is in delivery phase and there is another 12-18 months of work … D365 F&O integrates effectively across finance, supply chain, retail operations, and surrounding enterprise platforms. This role will work closely with business stakeholders, programme leadership, product owners, delivery teams, and technical engineers to ensure the solution design supports both current operational needs and the organisation's long-term ...

working with 3 days per week onsite in Oxfordshire Key Responsibilities Apply systems engineering best practices to digital and information management systems. Support the technical development of systems from concept through delivery and decommissioning. Capture, analyse, and manage system requirements throughout the lifecycle. Develop and maintain system architectures, including … appropriate. Define and manage verification and validation activities. Identify and manage system interfaces to ensure successful integration. Conduct trade-off studies, performance analysis, and technical risk assessments. Produce technical documentation, reports, and assurance evidence. Support and mentor engineering teams through coaching and knowledge sharing. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering ...

Infrastructure Technical Architect (Contract) - On-site, Newport (South Wales) A global IT Consultancy is looking for an Infrastructure Technical Architect to deliver hands-on technical architecture and infrastructure implementation work on a critical programme. This is a full-time, on-site contract in Newport, South Wales . … months Location: Newport, South Wales (100% on-site) Clearance: Active SC and NPPV3 required What you'll be doing Delivering and implementing infrastructure/technical solutions end-to-end Owning LLDs , technical documentation and DR planning Managing and supporting infrastructure changes (incl. out-of-hours where needed) Providing ...

Salesforce Technical Lead Salary: £50,000- £55,000 per annum (depending on experience) 12-month Fixed Term Contract (Full time - 35 hours per week) Hybrid Working Home Based/Princes Risborough Were Association for Project Management (APM). Were a professional membership organisation that sets the standards … Above all, when doing so makes a difference, we challenge the status quo Job Role Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Salesforce Technical Lead to join our Digital team on a fixed term basis. As a Salesforce Technical Lead, you will play a pivotal role within ...

Team Lead – 6-Month Contract VIQU IT has a customer seeking an experienced Network Team Lead to join their team, combining strong hands-on technical networking expertise with excellent leadership, planning, and stakeholder management skills. This is a varied and hands-on role where you will … will also require close collaboration with senior management, coordination across teams, and oversight of project and operational priorities. Network Team Lead Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across the network infrastructure environment Support BAU network operations, ensuring performance, stability, and security Plan and deliver remediation and infrastructure improvement projects ...

Technical Manager High Performance Computing An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Technical Manager - High Performance Computing to support the development and delivery of next-generation BEV and PHEV electrical/electronic architectures. This senior technical leadership role will focus on the delivery and integration … candidate will work cross-functionally across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Suppliers, and wider Group stakeholders to support future vehicle technologies and electrical architectures. Key Responsibilities Technical ownership of HCP4 systems and related vehicle functions Delivery of software, hardware, and system integration activities Management of project timing, KPIs, budgets, and technical ...

Technical Application Analyst Edinburgh - Remote Role 6-Month Contract Paying up to £95p/h (Inside IR35) Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Technical Application Analyst to support and manage the Maxavera and Primavera P6 platforms used for enterprise project and portfolio management. You will provide … technical leadership, support platform stability, manage upgrades and enhancements, and help modernise the existing P6 environment. Key Responsibilities Provide technical ownership of Maxavera and Primavera P6 platforms Support application architecture, configuration, and integrations Manage upgrades, patching, maintenance, and system improvements Support platform modernisation and future-state solutions ...