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We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Principal Technical Architect to lead our architecture team and drive the technical direction of our cloud solutions within the defence and national security sector. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will be a strategic leader, subject matter expert (SME) in cloud technologies, and a key contributor to business development through … bid and proposal activities. You will be responsible for defining and evangelising our technical vision, leading a team of architects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and driving innovation in secure cloud environments. Your deep expertise in highly secure cloud architectures and infrastructure will be critical to our continued success in this demanding and vital market. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership and Vision Develop and champion the company's overall technical architecture strategy and roadmap for cloud solutions in highly secure environments, aligning with business goals and market opportunities within the defenceand national security sector. Lead and mentor a team of architects, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment, promoting knowledge sharing, and ensuring consistent architectural standards More ❯

deliver cutting-edge special effects, lighting, digital surface integration, broadcast scenography, network creation and immersive event experiences for leading rights holders, federations, and brands. With an experienced team of technical innovators and event designers, we create unforgettable environments that elevate both fan engagement and broadcast quality. BTV operates within the 54Group, an international sports and entertainment agency working across … the power of sport. ROLE OVERVIEW: We are looking for an experienced and solutions-focused Operations Lead to take ownership of the planning, management, and execution of BTV's technical delivery across global live projects. Reporting to the General Manager, this is a pivotal role at the intersection of technology, production, content, and operations, ensuring the seamless implementation of … complex technical solutions for a range of clients and event formats. The successful candidate will work closely with commercial and creative teams in the planning stages, provide technical leadership during development, and oversee execution - whether personally, with internal teams, or via trusted third-party partners. This role demands deep expertise across networks, infrastructure, production, digital content, and More ❯

Technical Delivery Lead Oracle Fusion & Enterprise Solutions Location: Oxford, UK (Hybrid working available after initial onboarding) Reporting to: Head of Application Integration Services Effective Date: ASAP About the Organisation (World-Leading Research Institute) Join a revolutionary Global Research and Technology Institute based in Oxford, tackling humanity's most enduring challenges across Health, Climate Change, Food Security, and AI & Robotics. … The Role: Technical Delivery Lead This is a senior technical leadership role responsible for the successful, end-to-end delivery of complex enterprise technology solutions across our entire landscapespanning cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments. You will be the central coordination point, driving the technical execution, quality, and governance for initiatives involving Oracle Fusion Cloud (ERP …/HCM/SCM), integrations (OIC/APIs), data platforms, and other business-critical systems. Your primary focus will be ensuring that technical designs are robust, scalable, and delivered efficiently across multiple internal and vendor teams, meeting strict performance and security standards. Key Responsibilities & Focus Areas Enterprise Technical Delivery: Lead the planning, execution, and timeline management for concurrent More ❯

Contract type: Full time, permanent Our client is seeking a Lead Software Developer to join their engineering team. This is an opportunity to take on a pivotal technical leadership role within a collaborative, Agile environment, working alongside colleagues across multiple regions. If you are passionate about modern Java development, front-end technologies, and mentoring others, we’d love … to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership within a cross-functional Agile development team, focusing on code quality, security, and best practices Design, develop, debug, and deploy scalable software solutions using Java and modern front-end frameworks (React/Angular) Mentor and support junior developers, especially across multiple regions Collaborate with product managers, scrum masters, and … code, support release activities, and ensure secure development processes Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team Required Skills and Experience Hands-on software development experience, including technical leadership or mentoring roles Strong expertise in Java (preferably with microservices architecture) and front-end frameworks (React and/or Angular) Experience with React Native and/or More ❯

Are you a seasoned IT professional ready to take the lead on shaping robust, scalable, and secure technical solutions? We're looking for an IT Technical Lead to drive architectural consistency, technical excellence, and delivery best practices across our IT function. About the Role As our IT Technical Lead, you'll be at the heart of … bridging infrastructure, application development, service delivery, and cybersecurity. You'll play a pivotal role in guiding the design and implementation of end-to-end solutions, acting as a senior technical authority and trusted advisor to both IT and business teams. This role is hands-on when it needs to be, offering a unique blend of strategic influence and technical depth. From resolving complex incidents to shaping future-ready architectures, your contribution will be key to our IT evolution. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership: Collaborate across IT teams to design maintainable, secure, and scalable solutions. Review and validate architectures for alignment with enterprise standards. Solution Assurance: Champion high-quality delivery by promoting best practices, code reviews, and documentation More ❯

cutting edge technology and leading the solution on bids and opportunities. The Solution Architect will work closely with programme-specific architects and engineers, programme delivery, business development, wider divisional technical leadership and customer teams to ensure technical solutions align with customer requirements and operational needs. Primary Responsibilities Lead the architecture and design of military maritime solutions, including … opportunities Translate complex operational and capability requirements into end-to-end system designs. Engage with military stakeholders, engineering teams, partners and subcontractors to define and validate system architectures and technical roadmaps. Review solutions to ensure compliance with military standards, safety, and security requirements (e.g., DEF STAN, STANAG, MIL-STD). Support bid and proposal efforts by contributing to the … shaping, solution development and associated governance of the solution architecture and supporting technical proposal and costing reviews. Conduct trade studies and design reviews to assess system performance, scalability, and interoperability. Provide governance and oversight across engineering delivery to ensure architectural alignment and integration across maritime opportunities Stay abreast of emerging and cutting edge technologies and industry trends to drive More ❯

cutting edge technology and leading the solution on bids and opportunities. The Solution Architect will work closely with programme-specific architects and engineers, programme delivery, business development, wider divisional technical leadership and customer teams to ensure technical solutions align with customer requirements and operational needs. Primary Responsibilities Lead the architecture and design of military maritime solutions, including … opportunities Translate complex operational and capability requirements into end-to-end system designs. Engage with military stakeholders, engineering teams, partners and subcontractors to define and validate system architectures and technical roadmaps. Review solutions to ensure compliance with military standards, safety, and security requirements (e.g., DEF STAN, STANAG, MIL-STD). Support bid and proposal efforts by contributing to the … shaping, solution development and associated governance of the solution architecture and supporting technical proposal and costing reviews. Conduct trade studies and design reviews to assess system performance, scalability, and interoperability. Provide governance and oversight across engineering delivery to ensure architectural alignment and integration across maritime opportunities Stay abreast of emerging and cutting edge technologies and industry trends to drive More ❯

live within 2 hours of London or Berkshire and be able to come in for ad-hoc meetings when required. Primarily home based though. Role 90% management and 10% technical and you will manage a team of 6. Salary £ 80000 - 85000 + good benefits. Financial service background mandatory. Expanding financial services client are looking for a Data Services Manager … Data Quality and Data Management practices, ensuring the business meet regulatory obligations and manage risk. You must have therefore worked in a regulated environment, ideally financial services. Accountabilities include - Technical leadership - provide technical leadership for the high performing data engineering and BI function. Team leadership - manage the team and act as deputy to the Senior … Data Services Manager. Delivery of Solutions - deliver data, analytic and reporting solutions. Data Governance and Data Quality Work prioritisation and allocation Agile Delivery Risk and compliance Technical debt management Experience required - Strong experience as a hands-on data engineer Worked you way into a lead data role and then into a management (mentoring, coaching, team development etc) Very strong More ❯

We are seeking a Data Engineering Manager with a strong technical foundation, proven experience leading data engineering teams, and expertise in AWS platforms. This role demands a combination of operational management and strategic vision to drive the success of our data platforms and align with organizational goals. Responsibilities 1. People Management Team Building & Coaching : Foster a high-performing data … engineering team through coaching, mentoring, and professional growth opportunities. Develop a leadership culture within the team, ensuring engagement and motivation. Stakeholder Engagement : Act as a visible advocate for data practices across teams. Confidently represent the data team and step in for senior leadership as needed. 2. Technical Leadership AWS Expertise : Hands-on experience with AWS services … adopt emerging trends. Strategic Vision : Shape the data engineering roadmap and transform vision into actionable outcomes. Collaborate across teams to ensure the data work delivers tangible business value. 4. Leadership Style Attributes : Trustworthy, collaborative, and detail-oriented. Strong decision-making skills and a people-first approach. Positive mindset with a commitment to continuous learning. Key Qualifications Proven experience in More ❯

You will develop capability roadmaps across the Maritime area, scope technology innovation and capability integration, engage with customers to position us as a leader in Maritime Defence, and lead technical solutions on bids and opportunities. The Solution Architect will collaborate closely with programme-specific architects and engineers, programme delivery teams, business development, divisional technical leadership, and customer … opportunities. Translate complex operational and capability requirements into end-to-end system designs. Engage with military stakeholders, engineering teams, partners, and subcontractors to define and validate system architectures and technical roadmaps. Review solutions for compliance with military standards, safety, and security requirements (e.g. DEF STAN, STANAG, MIL-STD). Support bid and proposal efforts, shaping and developing solution architectures … and contributing to technical proposals and costing reviews. Conduct trade studies and design reviews to assess performance, scalability, and interoperability. Provide governance and oversight across engineering delivery to ensure architectural alignment and integration across maritime programmes. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation in areas such as uncrewed systems, advanced communications, and AI. Skills, Qualifications More ❯

You will develop capability roadmaps across the Maritime area, scope technology innovation and capability integration, engage with customers to position us as a leader in Maritime Defence, and lead technical solutions on bids and opportunities. The Solution Architect will collaborate closely with programme-specific architects and engineers, programme delivery teams, business development, divisional technical leadership, and customer … opportunities. Translate complex operational and capability requirements into end-to-end system designs. Engage with military stakeholders, engineering teams, partners, and subcontractors to define and validate system architectures and technical roadmaps. Review solutions for compliance with military standards, safety, and security requirements (e.g. DEF STAN, STANAG, MIL-STD). Support bid and proposal efforts, shaping and developing solution architectures … and contributing to technical proposals and costing reviews. Conduct trade studies and design reviews to assess performance, scalability, and interoperability. Provide governance and oversight across engineering delivery to ensure architectural alignment and integration across maritime programmes. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation in areas such as uncrewed systems, advanced communications, and AI. Skills, Qualifications More ❯

A leading AWS Premier Consulting Partner is seeking a Lead Full Stack Engineer to join its growing technical team. As a key member of this cloud-native consultancy, you'll work on innovative digital solutions for a diverse range of clients - from fast-growing start-ups to established enterprises. You’ll bring technical leadership, strong coding skills … and a proactive approach to delivering secure, scalable applications using AWS technologies. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Guide and mentor junior developers within the team. Lead architecture design and technical planning discussions. Ensure coding standards, security best practices, and high-quality code reviews. Promote continuous improvement in development practices and processes. Advocate for a "security by design" mindset … React , and TypeScript . Strong foundation in Agile/Lean methodologies and modern software delivery practices. Working knowledge of UI/UX principles and prototyping tools. Excellent communication and technical writing skills. Strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for innovation. Bachelor’s degree (2:1 or above) in Computer Science or related field. More ❯

experienced and hands-on Lead Software Engineer to head up a talented in-house software team within a rapidly growing technology manufacturer. This is a pivotal role that blends technical leadership with hands-on development, ideal for someone who wants to shape architecture, ensure delivery quality, and stay deeply involved at the code level. You'll work alongside … the Director of Engineering to define software strategy, oversee project execution, and ensure the reliability and scalability of the company's cloud, mobile, and digital platforms. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Architecture Drive architectural decisions across all software systems (cloud, mobile, and API layers). Review code and provide final technical sign-off for new features and fixes. … development projects as a senior individual contributor. Delivery, Quality & Planning Own the software development workflow, including task management (JIRA) and documentation (Confluence). Translate business goals into clear, actionable technical plans. Define and manage testing and release strategies to ensure robust, stable deployments. Mentor developers, enforce coding standards, and promote best practices. Technical Expertise Languages & Frameworks: TypeScript, Node.js More ❯

Our client is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer What you'll be doing: Provide hands-on technical leadership with a team of systems and software engineers, and directly support the product System Design Authority Apply the principles of Systems Engineering to develop software-based Simulation Systems across the full engineering life cycle Undertake Simulation Systems equipment design … like IBM DOORS Next Direct architectural modelling and interface definitions in tools such as CATIA Magic (Cameo) Drive system integration and define acceptance strategies for software-based systems Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with customer, legislative & business requirements Your skills and experiences: Demonstrable experience of the application of Systems Engineering for software-based products Expertise in Systems Engineering … Strong background in requirements management (eg, IBM DOORS Next - desirable) Familiarity with engineering life cycle models (Waterfall & Agile) and tools (eg JIRA) Background in software development and integration Technical leadership and ability to guide teams across disciplines to shape design solutions MIMESIS Product team: You will join our clients Simulation and Training sector in Portsmouth, part of their More ❯

join the clients Simulation and Training sector at Broad Oak Works Portsmouth, part of the Maritime and Land Defence Solutions business, working on the MIMESIS product. As a System Technical Lead within the MIMESIS team, you will have technical responsibility for the design and development of new modules/content for the product, reviewing and approving lower level … documentation. You will also provide technical guidance to the engineering team, working closely with System Design Authority, to develop and support MIMESIS for their customers. What you'll be doing: Provide hands-on technical leadership with a team of systems and software engineers, and directly support the product System Design Authority Apply the principles of Systems Engineering … like IBM DOORS Next Direct architectural modelling and interface definitions in tools such as CATIA Magic (Cameo) Drive system integration and define acceptance strategies for software-based systems Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with customer, legislative & business requirements Your skills and experiences: Demonstrable experience of the application of Systems Engineering for software-based products Expertise in Systems Engineering More ❯

join the clients Simulation and Training sector at Broad Oak Works Portsmouth, part of the Maritime and Land Defence Solutions business, working on the MIMESIS product. As a System Technical Lead within the MIMESIS team, you will have technical responsibility for the design and development of new modules/content for the product, reviewing and approving lower level … documentation. You will also provide technical guidance to the engineering team, working closely with System Design Authority, to develop and support MIMESIS for their customers. What you'll be doing: Provide hands-on technical leadership with a team of systems and software engineers, and directly support the product System Design Authority Apply the principles of Systems Engineering … like IBM DOORS Next Direct architectural modelling and interface definitions in tools such as CATIA Magic (Cameo) Drive system integration and define acceptance strategies for software-based systems Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with customer, legislative & business requirements Your skills and experiences: Demonstrable experience of the application of Systems Engineering for software-based products Expertise in Systems Engineering More ❯

Principal Developer (C# and Azure) required to lead architectural design and delivery across enterprise-scale Azure platforms. This hands-on technical leadership role involves shaping distributed systems and mentoring developers within a global travel and events technology environment. You’ll architect scalable microservices, drive Azure best practices, and guide product-aligned teams across the full SDLC. Essential experience … and event-driven architecture, message-based systems, ODBC CI/CD, GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes, unit testing (xUnit/NUnit) DevOps processes, version/source control Agile working, mentoring and technical leadership Desirable: Azure AD, Enterprise Apps, Graph API, Azure AI Search Relational and non-relational database design, Entity Framework Postman, Selenium, Playwright Awareness of OWASP, PCI v4, licensing More ❯

speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £75,900 (dependent on skills and experience) What you'll be doing: Provide hands-on technical leadership with a team of systems and software engineers, and directly support the product System Design Authority Apply the principles of Systems Engineering to develop software-based Simulation … like IBM DOORS Next Direct architectural modelling and interface definitions in tools such as CATIA Magic (Cameo) Drive system integration and define acceptance strategies for software-based systems Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with customer, legislative & business requirements Your skills and experiences: Demonstrable experience of the application of Systems Engineering for software-based products Expertise in Systems Engineering … and 12207) Strong background in requirements management (e.g., IBM DOORS Next - desirable) Familiarity with engineering lifecycle models (Waterfall & Agile) and tools (e.g. JIRA) Background in software development and integration Technical leadership and ability to guide teams across disciplines to shape design solutions Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an More ❯

speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £75,900 (dependent on skills and experience) What you'll be doing: Provide hands-on technical leadership with a team of systems and software engineers, and directly support the product System Design Authority Apply the principles of Systems Engineering to develop software-based Simulation … like IBM DOORS Next Direct architectural modelling and interface definitions in tools such as CATIA Magic (Cameo) Drive system integration and define acceptance strategies for software-based systems Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with customer, legislative & business requirements Your skills and experiences: Demonstrable experience of the application of Systems Engineering for software-based products Expertise in Systems Engineering … and 12207) Strong background in requirements management (e.g., IBM DOORS Next - desirable) Familiarity with engineering lifecycle models (Waterfall & Agile) and tools (e.g. JIRA) Background in software development and integration Technical leadership and ability to guide teams across disciplines to shape design solutions Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an More ❯

speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £75,900 (dependent on skills and experience) What you'll be doing: Provide hands-on technical leadership with a team of systems and software engineers, and directly support the product System Design Authority Apply the principles of Systems Engineering to develop software-based Simulation … like IBM DOORS Next Direct architectural modelling and interface definitions in tools such as CATIA Magic (Cameo) Drive system integration and define acceptance strategies for software-based systems Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with customer, legislative & business requirements Your skills and experiences: Demonstrable experience of the application of Systems Engineering for software-based products Expertise in Systems Engineering … and 12207) Strong background in requirements management (e.g., IBM DOORS Next - desirable) Familiarity with engineering lifecycle models (Waterfall & Agile) and tools (e.g. JIRA) Background in software development and integration Technical leadership and ability to guide teams across disciplines to shape design solutions Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an More ❯

speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £75,900 (dependent on skills and experience) What you'll be doing: Provide hands-on technical leadership with a team of systems and software engineers, and directly support the product System Design Authority Apply the principles of Systems Engineering to develop software-based Simulation … like IBM DOORS Next Direct architectural modelling and interface definitions in tools such as CATIA Magic (Cameo) Drive system integration and define acceptance strategies for software-based systems Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with customer, legislative & business requirements Your skills and experiences: Demonstrable experience of the application of Systems Engineering for software-based products Expertise in Systems Engineering … and 12207) Strong background in requirements management (e.g., IBM DOORS Next - desirable) Familiarity with engineering lifecycle models (Waterfall & Agile) and tools (e.g. JIRA) Background in software development and integration Technical leadership and ability to guide teams across disciplines to shape design solutions Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an More ❯

speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £75,900 (dependent on skills and experience) What you'll be doing: Provide hands-on technical leadership with a team of systems and software engineers, and directly support the product System Design Authority Apply the principles of Systems Engineering to develop software-based Simulation … like IBM DOORS Next Direct architectural modelling and interface definitions in tools such as CATIA Magic (Cameo) Drive system integration and define acceptance strategies for software-based systems Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with customer, legislative & business requirements Your skills and experiences: Demonstrable experience of the application of Systems Engineering for software-based products Expertise in Systems Engineering … and 12207) Strong background in requirements management (e.g., IBM DOORS Next - desirable) Familiarity with engineering lifecycle models (Waterfall & Agile) and tools (e.g. JIRA) Background in software development and integration Technical leadership and ability to guide teams across disciplines to shape design solutions Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an More ❯

speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £75,900 (dependent on skills and experience) What you'll be doing: Provide hands-on technical leadership with a team of systems and software engineers, and directly support the product System Design Authority Apply the principles of Systems Engineering to develop software-based Simulation … like IBM DOORS Next Direct architectural modelling and interface definitions in tools such as CATIA Magic (Cameo) Drive system integration and define acceptance strategies for software-based systems Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with customer, legislative & business requirements Your skills and experiences: Demonstrable experience of the application of Systems Engineering for software-based products Expertise in Systems Engineering … and 12207) Strong background in requirements management (e.g., IBM DOORS Next - desirable) Familiarity with engineering lifecycle models (Waterfall & Agile) and tools (e.g. JIRA) Background in software development and integration Technical leadership and ability to guide teams across disciplines to shape design solutions Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an More ❯

speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £75,900 (dependent on skills and experience) What you'll be doing: Provide hands-on technical leadership with a team of systems and software engineers, and directly support the product System Design Authority Apply the principles of Systems Engineering to develop software-based Simulation … like IBM DOORS Next Direct architectural modelling and interface definitions in tools such as CATIA Magic (Cameo) Drive system integration and define acceptance strategies for software-based systems Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with customer, legislative & business requirements Your skills and experiences: Demonstrable experience of the application of Systems Engineering for software-based products Expertise in Systems Engineering … and 12207) Strong background in requirements management (e.g., IBM DOORS Next - desirable) Familiarity with engineering lifecycle models (Waterfall & Agile) and tools (e.g. JIRA) Background in software development and integration Technical leadership and ability to guide teams across disciplines to shape design solutions Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an More ❯

speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £75,900 (dependent on skills and experience) What you’ll be doing: Provide hands-on technical leadership with a team of systems and software engineers, and directly support the product System Design Authority Apply the principles of Systems Engineering to develop software-based Simulation … like IBM DOORS Next Direct architectural modelling and interface definitions in tools such as CATIA Magic (Cameo) Drive system integration and define acceptance strategies for software-based systems Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with customer, legislative & business requirements Your skills and experiences: Demonstrable experience of the application of Systems Engineering for software-based products Expertise in Systems Engineering … and 12207) Strong background in requirements management (e.g., IBM DOORS Next – desirable) Familiarity with engineering lifecycle models (Waterfall & Agile) and tools (e.g. JIRA) Background in software development and integration Technical leadership and ability to guide teams across disciplines to shape design solutions Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an More ❯