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Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Test Automation Subject Matter Expert (SME) to drive the design, development, and implementation of robust test automation frameworks and strategies. This role requires deep technical expertise in test automation tools and practices, leadership in guiding QA teams, and a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Lead More ❯

We are searching for an experienced Lead Data Engineer for an exciting data-driven business with multiple office locations across the UK. The role is offered as a remote position, but you MUST be based in the UK to be considered for the opportunity. In this role you will be involved in determining the future direction and impact of data … engineering within the business. This is an extremely exciting Lead Data Engineering role, a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, innovative and hands-on data professional to help shape our client's products and solutions. Reporting directly to the Head of Data Engineering, you will play a crucial role in driving the team's vision and objectives to completion. You will … ensure the reliability of data products, and collaborate closely with your team and other teams to optimise data solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity for highly skilled and motivated Lead Data Engineer with strong expertise in data architecture, ETL pipelines, cloud technologies and big data solutions. In this role, you will have the following: - Technical Leadership Team Management Leading by More ❯

Location: London, UK (3 days in office) SC Cleared: Required Job Type: Full-Time Experience: 8+ years Job Description: We are seeking an experienced and diligent Automation Test Lead with extensive knowledge in functional and automation testing in the banking and financial sector. The ideal candidate will have a deep experience and understanding of test automation frameworks, and an understanding … of COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) products and experience in Data Modernization/Transformation programmes. As an Automation Test Lead, you will be responsible for designing and executing test plans, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the quality of our software applications. You will also organise and manage the test automation team. Key Responsibilities: Plan, schedule, coordinate (in-sprint … around data inputs, outputs and data source-target comparisons Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field Proven experience as an Automation Test Lead, with at least 5 years of experience and automation testing in the banking and financial sector Experience with cloud technologies, such as Azure Data Factory In depth experience, knowledge and More ❯

Role Summary The Reference Data Lead is a very important role as part of the EMEA Division’s Data Governance and BCBS239 Programme. The ideal candidate must have knowledge of master and reference data management, including the implementation and support of master and reference data policies, standards, procedures & processes. The role will require working with stakeholders across all functions and More ❯

We are seeking a positive Development Team Leader to take on an exciting role within our busy team. Reporting to the Head of R&D, we are looking for a hands-on leader, who will collaborate with the team to ensure the effective development, support, testing and maintenance of our products. You will have the opportunity to work on the … required timeframes Create and defend estimates and help the team do the same Follow and contribute to software development processes and standards Become a subject matter expert and technical lead in key nominated areas of our systems To share knowledge and skills with others. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 5 years' experience in software application development Software engineering-related degree Excellent … of Relational Databases (Microsoft SQL Server) Excellent knowledge of modern IDEs (Visual Studio) Excellent knowledge of version control software, such as SVN or Git. Previous experience in a team lead role Experience of the following: Docker, Kubernetes, Angular Agile/Scrum development process exposure Relevant industry certification. Your Personal Characteristics will include: Enthusiasm for technology, software and leadership Fair , transparent More ❯

We are seeking a positive Development Team Leader to take on an exciting role within our busy team. Reporting to the Head of R&D, we are looking for a hands-on leader, who will collaborate with the team to ensure the effective development, support, testing and maintenance of our products. You will have the opportunity to work on the … required timeframes Create and defend estimates and help the team do the same Follow and contribute to software development processes and standards Become a subject matter expert and technical lead in key nominated areas of our systems To share knowledge and skills with others. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 5 years' experience in software application development Software engineering-related degree Excellent … of Relational Databases (Microsoft SQL Server) Excellent knowledge of modern IDEs (Visual Studio) Excellent knowledge of version control software, such as SVN or Git. Previous experience in a team lead role Experience of the following: Docker, Kubernetes, Angular Agile/Scrum development process exposure Relevant industry certification. Your Personal Characteristics will include: Enthusiasm for technology, software and leadership Fair , transparent More ❯

Lead Software Engineer – UK Remote | £80,000 to £85,000 | Hands-on Leadership in Scalable Systems Are you a technical leader ready to guide a high-performing engineering team? Do you enjoy mentoring others while staying close to architecture and system design? Interested in shaping tools that support real-world infrastructure at scale? We’re recruiting for a Lead Software … environment. This role combines team leadership with technical direction, ideal for someone who enjoys working across the full product lifecycle while helping others grow. Why This Role is Great Lead a talented team delivering software that supports the installation, configuration and maintenance of distributed systems at scale Balance hands-on technical design with mentoring and team development Collaborate across product … from candidates with transferable skills or experience from different sectors. If you’ve solved similar challenges elsewhere, we’d love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing Lead a cross-functional engineering team focused on service reliability, deployment tooling and systems integration Shape the team’s approach to architecture, testing, delivery and support Mentor software engineers and contribute More ❯

Lead Software Engineer – UK Remote | £80,000 to £85,000 | Hands-on Leadership in Scalable Systems w/API Design Are you a technical leader ready to guide a high-performing engineering team? Do you enjoy mentoring others while staying close to architecture and system design? Interested in shaping tools that support real-world infrastructure at scale? We’re recruiting … for a Lead Software Engineer on behalf of a fast-growing technology company whose platform is relied upon across thousands of physical locations in the UK and internationally. Known for their innovative approach and people-first culture, our client offers the chance to take ownership of meaningful projects in a collaborative, supportive environment. This role combines team leadership with technical … direction, ideal for someone who enjoys working across the full product lifecycle while helping others grow. Why This Role is Great Lead a talented team delivering software that supports the installation, configuration and maintenance of distributed systems at scale Balance hands-on technical design with mentoring and team development Collaborate across product, cloud, QA and systems engineering to deliver robust More ❯

when necessary, implement visualisation and monitoring systems Required Skills and Knowledge Proven backend development experience Computer Science/Tech related degree is highly desirable. Experience in a Software Team Lead or Staff Engineer position but would consider a lead Engineer Experience building Service-oriented architecture Understanding how to optimise and fine-tune backend application that uses MySQL or other external More ❯

when necessary, implement visualisation and monitoring systems Required Skills and Knowledge Proven backend development experience Computer Science/Tech related degree is highly desirable. Experience in a Software Team Lead or Staff Engineer position but would consider a lead Engineer Experience building Service-oriented architecture Understanding how to optimise and fine-tune backend application that uses MySQL or other external More ❯

when necessary, implement visualisation and monitoring systems Required Skills and Knowledge Proven backend development experience Computer Science/Tech related degree is highly desirable. Experience in a Software Team Lead or Staff Engineer position but would consider a lead Engineer Experience building Service-oriented architecture Understanding how to optimise and fine-tune backend application that uses MySQL or other external More ❯

when necessary, implement visualisation and monitoring systems Required Skills and Knowledge Proven backend development experience Computer Science/Tech related degree is highly desirable. Experience in a Software Team Lead or Staff Engineer position but would consider a lead Engineer Experience building Service-oriented architecture Understanding how to optimise and fine-tune backend application that uses MySQL or other external More ❯

Lead C++ Developer Our client is looking to hire a Lead C++ Developer on a 12-month initial contract, operating inside IR35. You will be leading a team of developers to help build the next generation of electronic trading system for a global organization, and as such will need to have exceptional experience in leading teams on complex programs within … business needs into functional code Performing PR reviews on other developers’ code Clearly able to demonstrate and report on progress in delivering code Experience: Proven experience as a Technical Lead or similar role in software engineering Proven experience as a hands-on Developer related to mentioned technologies Experience with software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum Excellent problem-solving More ❯

an alert: Location: UK - Hatfield, UK - London, UK - Milton Keynes, UK - Reading Job-ID: 212916 Contract type: Standard Business Unit: Project Management Life on the team As a Programme Lead in GIS Programme Delivery, you will be leading a portfolio for a specific part of Computacenter's business - aligned to a strategic business partner/engagement lead function managing large … programmes, along with less complex smaller projects/workstreams within a particular portfolio. Your scope of activity will range from liaising directly with the strategic business partner/engagement lead function to work collaboratively on the evaluation, initiation, through delivery and into closure of each initiative within the portfolio. You will need to understand and work with different commercial models. … including risk, issue, dependencies and change) and providing a high-quality professional outcome to the satisfaction of our customers and internal stakeholders. It is likely that in this Programme Lead role, you'll be responsible for a portfolio of initiatives (possibly spread across both Corporate Initiatives and Divisionally Funded) with an overall value from £2m to £10m+ What you'll More ❯

an alert: Location: UK - Hatfield, UK - London, UK - Milton Keynes, UK - Reading Job-ID: 212916 Contract type: Standard Business Unit: Project Management Life on the team As a Programme Lead in GIS Programme Delivery, you will be leading a portfolio for a specific part of Computacenter's business - aligned to a strategic business partner/engagement lead function managing large … programmes, along with less complex smaller projects/workstreams within a particular portfolio. Your scope of activity will range from liaising directly with the strategic business partner/engagement lead function to work collaboratively on the evaluation, initiation, through delivery and into closure of each initiative within the portfolio. You will need to understand and work with different commercial models. … including risk, issue, dependencies and change) and providing a high-quality professional outcome to the satisfaction of our customers and internal stakeholders. It is likely that in this Programme Lead role, you'll be responsible for a portfolio of initiatives (possibly spread across both Corporate Initiatives and Divisionally Funded) with an overall value from £2m to £10m+ What you'll More ❯

and data analytics design. Develop data products with clear KPIs and value propositions. Implement data strategy roadmaps in collaboration with teams to enhance data lakes and real-time reporting. Lead data improvement projects across divisions and markets. Evaluate and deploy emerging data tools and platforms across Demand, Supply, R&D, and Commercial areas. Communicate analytics capabilities, standards, and processes effectively. More ❯

operate many technologies, so you'll have the capability to keep learning and challenging the status quo. You'll have the skills and opportunity to work with exceptional experienced Lead DevOps engineers and developers using frameworks, standards, and defined operational process to make the unfamiliar comfortable and familiar. Over time we'll increasingly leverage SRE principles to further optimize and More ❯

Are you a data-driven leader ready to make an impact at a global scale? We’re looking for a hands-on, business-facing Data Platforms & Insights Lead to drive the development and delivery of analytics and reporting capabilities across a high-profile media organisation. In this role, you’ll take ownership of data platforms, reporting tools, and insight generation … translating business needs into powerful dashboards and data solutions. You’ll lead the delivery of structured, actionable intelligence that supports decision-making across content, sales, licensing, and customer engagement. We’re seeking someone who thrives in a fast-moving, data-rich environment. You’ll work across technical and business teams, shaping roadmaps, managing data assets, and delivering user-friendly insights … and mentoring of data professionals. Technical Requirements Essential: SQL, Google BigQuery, Tableau or Looker. Nice to Have: Rightsline (Report Builder), Ardoq. This is a great opportunity for a data leader who combines technical depth with strategic thinking, and who is passionate about delivering insights that shape decisions in a dynamic, global media environment. More ❯

Join a Leading Growth business on its transformative journey to become the UK's most recommended businesses in their industry Lead Data Engineer Salary: £70-90k Location: Reading – Hybrid Benefits: Competitive Role Overview: As Lead Data Engineer , you will be part of the Corporate Data team, reporting directly to the Senior Leadership team. You will lead a small team … of data engineers, overseeing the design, build, and maintenance of the infrastructure and systems that collect, store, and process corporate data for reporting and analysis. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage a team of data engineers. • Design, build, and maintain data infrastructure and systems. • Ensure effective use of Microsoft Fabric and Synapse analytics platform. • Collaborate with various stakeholders, including Data and … Systems owners, Data Analysts, Data Architects, Infrastructure Architects, and external suppliers. Experience required • Dynamic and hands-on leader who excels in managing and coaching a team. • Thrives in a collaborative environment and adapts to changing priorities with ease. • Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Deep understanding of DataLake, Lakehouse More ❯

Join a Leading Growth business on its transformative journey to become the UK's most recommended businesses in their industry Lead Data Engineer Salary: £70-90k Location: Reading – Hybrid Benefits: Competitive Role Overview: As Lead Data Engineer , you will be part of the Corporate Data team, reporting directly to the Senior Leadership team. You will lead a small team … of data engineers, overseeing the design, build, and maintenance of the infrastructure and systems that collect, store, and process corporate data for reporting and analysis. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage a team of data engineers. • Design, build, and maintain data infrastructure and systems. • Ensure effective use of Microsoft Fabric and Synapse analytics platform. • Collaborate with various stakeholders, including Data and … Systems owners, Data Analysts, Data Architects, Infrastructure Architects, and external suppliers. Experience required • Dynamic and hands-on leader who excels in managing and coaching a team. • Thrives in a collaborative environment and adapts to changing priorities with ease. • Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Deep understanding of DataLake, Lakehouse More ❯

the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world. YOUR ROLE We are seeking a dynamic Financial Crime and Compliance Lead to drive our go-to-market strategy, engage with clients in the Financial Services sector, and generate new business opportunities across GB and Europe. This role requires a strategic thinker … data management. Technology Integration: Leverage cutting-edge platforms, including AI and machine learning models, to deliver state-of-the-art compliance solutions. Thought Leadership: Represent Capgemini as a thought leader in financial crime and compliance at industry events, conferences, and client meetings. Business Growth: Actively support Financial Services clients in the UK and across Europe, with a key aim to … Strategic and Project Leadership: Demonstrates critical thinking, strategic planning, and project management skills to drive compliance initiatives from concept to deployment. Team Leadership: Proven ability to build, mentor, and lead onshore and offshore compliance teams. Client Engagement: Excellent client interaction, problem-solving, and communication skills, with experience working with C-level stakeholders. Educational Background: Data science or STEM degree preferred More ❯

Lead Software Developer required by a leading global Cloud Technology company based in Bracknell. The company are working on cutting-edge technology including AI and propensity modelling. The Lead Software Developer will be responsible for the software engineering output of the team. This will be a leadership role however success candidate will be expected to be hands-on, writing code More ❯

Lead Software Developer required by a leading global Cloud Technology company based in Bracknell. The company are working on cutting-edge technology including AI and propensity modelling. The Lead Software Developer will be responsible for the software engineering output of the team. This will be a leadership role however success candidate will be expected to be hands-on, writing code More ❯

Halian Technologies are hiring on behalf of our fast-growing technology client that is looking for a Development Team Lead to guide a dynamic and collaborative development team. This is a leadership role that's ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems and leading others to success. Youll be leading software engineers through the full product lifecycle using … where youll split your time between people leadership, scrum mastering, and active development using C#/.NET technologies. Key Responsibilities: Line manage, mentor, and support a team of developers Lead sprint ceremonies: standups, planning, retrospectives, and refinement Remove blockers and drive team progress in an Agile environment Hands-on coding: design, develop, test, and refactor applications Collaborate with Product Owners More ❯

Programme Lead – Stock & Ordering Services Transformation (Contract) Overall Ambition Lead the delivery of a business-critical transformation programme focused on modernising our Stock & Ordering capabilities. Co-ordinate and drive execution across multiple product, technology, and operational teams to ensure successful delivery of complex, integrated systems at scale. The Stock & Ordering Services Programme This is a high-impact, multi-million-pound … Finance operations. The programme spans core capabilities including Stock Management, Ordering, Receipting, Invoice Reconciliation, Ingredient and SKU Master Data, and Digital Transformation of our stock management tooling. As Programme Lead, you’ll be accountable for shaping and driving this transformation—managing domain teams, stakeholders, and suppliers to realise strategic outcomes and long-term value. Key Responsibilities Programme Leadership: Define the … and success metrics. Stakeholder & Team Management: Build strong relationships across Technology, Product, Supply Chain, Finance, and Restaurant Operations. Align priorities, resolve conflict, remove blockers, and maintain momentum. Delivery Execution: Lead multiple cross-functional domain teams and third-party partners to deliver end-to-end solutions. Maintain visibility of delivery health, ensuring on-time and on-budget execution. Commercial Management: Own More ❯