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support, maintain, and improve HR systems in line withdeveloping and delivering a strategic Digital, Data, and Technology roadmap that aligns with business goals and outcomes. It may require attending Leadership meetings of directorate(s) to ensure close collaboration with the directorate and teams. This role owns the Agile DevSecOps delivery of the product(s)/program of works for … practices and automation opportunities to achieve pace, quality, and reliability of digital solutions. Make commercially, technically, and operationally sound decisions consistent with the DD&T strategy. Work with other technical leaders to provide a seamless service and promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Adopt best practices, guard rails, and golden paths set out by the platform. Build … latest technology trends and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation. Conduct regular system audits, manage the change control process, and establish governance and best practices for platform usage. Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to the team. Communicate, collaborate, and influence effectively with other key roles. Continuously evaluate and measure the impact, value, and user satisfaction of digital More ❯

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 the design and implementation … across teams and projects. Collaborate with development, DevOps, and QA teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines. Mentor and guide QA engineers and automation testers, providing technical leadership and training. Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and processes to improve test automation efficiency. Develop and maintain automated test scripts for functional, regression, performance, and integration … Azure DevOps). Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications: ISTQB or equivalent certification. Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling). Knowledge of BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber, SpecFlow). Exposure to security and accessibility More ❯

directorate(s). This role is responsible for developing and delivering a strategic Digital, Data, and Technology roadmap that aligns with business goals and outcomes. It may require attending Leadership meetings of Connections and Engineering and Customer Solutions Directorate(s) to ensure close collaboration with the directorate and teams. This role owns the Agile DevSecOps delivery of the product … practices and automation opportunities to achieve pace, quality, and reliability of digital solutions. Make commercially, technically, and operationally sound decisions consistent with the DD&T strategy. Work with other technical leaders to provide a seamless service and promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Adopt best practices, guard rails, and golden paths set out by the platform. Build … latest technology trends and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation. Conduct regular system audits, manage the change control process, and establish governance and best practices for platform usage. Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to the team. Communicate, collaborate, and influence effectively with other key roles. Continuously evaluate and measure the impact, value, and user satisfaction of digital More ❯

Salesforce Technical Architect permanent P Based at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices. Application Details Location Based at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices. Start Date ASAP Reference PR/03 Contact Ben Fowler Posted 10 June '25 Enquiries Based at client locations, working remotely … products, with systems to track unsafe products Powering systems that help the government monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial transport Role Summary Triad is seeking a Salesforce Technical Architect. In this role, you will provide strategic and technical leadership across high-profile Salesforce transformation projects. You will collaborate with stakeholders to define architecture vision, design … architected solutions leveraging the Salesforce platform and ecosystem. Define integration patterns between Salesforce and external systems using APIs and middleware. Produce architecture artefacts including diagrams, specifications, and roadmaps. Provide technical leadership to delivery teams and support mentoring of developers and admins. Ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and security principles across implementations. Collaborate with client stakeholders, business More ❯

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 be expected to provide technical leadership, own the solution, ensure the reliability of data products, and collaborate closely with your team and other teams to optimise data solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity … 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 Example (100% hands-on) Data Strategy & Solutions Cloud (Azure or AWS) Championing Technical Excellence Leverage Big Data Technologies Collaboration Developing Large, Complex … inspire, mentor and motivate a talented team of Data Engineers. The ideal candidate will be/have: - Seasoned hands-on experience in data engineering, with extensive experience in a leadership or mentoring role. Demonstrated track record of leading complex data engineering initiatives at scale. Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and optimising data solutions, supported by a history of successfully More ❯

strong governance and a collaborative mindset. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES Architect and design end to end D365 solutions across key business functions, ensuring performance, scalability and maintainability. Lead the technical direction of the Dynamics Environment, defining standards, best practices and governance. Act as a subject matter expert for D365, providing architectural oversight and mentoring team members Collaborate with stakeholders … and delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions across modules and business areas in both CRM and F&O Strong understanding of Power Platform, Azure integrations and the Microsoft technology stack. Leadership capabilities, mentoring or leading a technical team. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical audiences. … complex business environments Familiarity with DevOps practices, solution lifecycle management and agile delivery methodologies. KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR ROLE At Ultima, success in this role requires a blend of technical leadership, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent problem solving abilities, a collaborative approach and a deep understanding of how technology supports business More ❯

days onsite, with some ad-hoc flexibility) £85,000 – £120,000 (Permanent) TechHeads is currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong Java backend experience, DevOps awareness, and proven technical leadership capabilities to join our Client’s London team. This is a high-impact role involving the design, development, and deployment of backend services that power our client … delivering performant, scalable solutions. Lead engineering best practices including coding standards, unit testing, code reviews, and system architecture discussions. Support, coach, and mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product and engineering groups in the US, Ireland and India, to ensure alignment and execution. Build and deploy secure … proxy architectures. Strong grasp of software security principles, system performance optimisation, and infrastructure reliability. Experience working on large-scale, production-grade systems with distributed architectures. Ideal Candidate will: Bring technical vision, initiative, and a passion for exploring and implementing emerging technologies. Are a natural technical leader with experience mentoring engineers and driving engineering quality across teams. Enjoy solving 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 … 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 solutions Contribute to technical strategy, system architecture and future roadmaps Create real value by helping internal teams and end users manage hardware estates with 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 … 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 solutions Contribute to technical strategy, system architecture and future roadmaps Create real value by helping internal teams and end users manage hardware estates with More ❯

BackEnd Software Engineer to join their expanding digital engineering function. This position requires deep expertise in Kotlin or modern Java , strong architectural understanding of microservices , and a passion for technical leadership and mentoring. Experience working within ecommerce, mobile, or customer-facing digital platforms is highly desirable. This role is a hybrid position. Youll have the opportunity to work … product teams, and contribute to a high-traffic platform used by millions of customers. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance services using Kotlin or Java Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other engineers in the team Contribute to solution architecture and strategic technical direction Build, integrate, and maintain REST APIs and backend services Champion More ❯

Management Ecosystem (IME) Are you ready to shape the future of software delivery in a fast-paced, DevOps-driven environment? We're looking for aPrincipal Application Developerto lead the technical vision and development of our Inventory Management Ecosystem (IME), ensuring it supports scalable, resilient, and innovative network and service management. You'll receive acompetitive salary, aperformance-related bonus, and … and mental wellbeing. This is some of what you can expect to be doing: Leading the design and development of scalable software solutions within the IME Release Train Providing technical leadership and mentorship to developers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation Collaborating with Enterprise and Solution Architects to translate architectural designs into actionable development plans Driving improvements … development processes using Agile and DevOps principles Working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless integration and delivery of third-party systems Supporting the reduction of technical debt and introducing new development processes to improve efficiency Maintaining strong relationships with architecture, QA, and operations teams to ensure high-quality, reliable software delivery What you'll bring More ❯

the Director of Data Platforms and Architecture will oversee the implementation and optimization of cutting-edge data technologies & solutions, establish best practices in data platforms and governance, and provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams. You will work closely with stakeholders across business, IT, and analytics teams to align data architecture with organizational goals, enabling seamless data acquisition and … advanced analytics capabilities. What will be your key responsibilities? Strategic Leadership: Develop and drive the long-term vision for enterprise data platforms and architecture, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities. Collaborate with C-level executives and business leaders to identify opportunities for leveraging data as a strategic asset. Data Platform Oversight: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of … s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in data engineering, architecture, or platform management roles, with 5+ years in leadership positions. Expertise in modern data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Kafka, Hadoop). Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, regulatory compliance (e.g. More ❯

Europes largest infrastructure project. Role Summary: As Head of Engineering at BuildPrompt, you'll lead both our AI orchestration layer and full-stack platform development. You'll oversee the technical evolution of our document Q&A system, manage our multi-technology stack spanning Laravel backend, Nuxt frontend, and Python AI services, while driving the scalability of our cloud-native … infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: AI & ML Leadership: Lead development of our Python-based AI orchestration application deployed via containerised services with python engineers and your seld Manage our multi-modal LLM strategy including Amazon Bedrock integration and self-hosted model deployment Optimise vector indexing, retrieval systems, and embedding pipelines for document processing Implement advanced prompt engineering, token management, and model … Drive improvements to our document processing and context-aware response generation Evaluate and integrate both cloud-hosted and on-premise LLM solutions based on client requirements Full-Stack Platform Leadership: Oversee our Laravel v10 backend architecture with relational databases and distributed queue systems Guide development of our Nuxt (Vue 3) frontend with TypeScript and modern CSS frameworks Manage our More ❯

potential vulnerabilities and implement appropriate mitigation strategies. Compliance: Ensure that all security protocols comply with relevant laws, standards, and regulations, and stay updated with emerging threats and compliance requirements. Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior security architects and other team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Stakeholder Communication: Act as a key … point of contact for security-related matters, effectively communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Incident Response: Lead the response to security incidents, coordinating with relevant teams to contain and remediate issues quickly and effectively. Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the security posture of the organization, proactively identifying and addressing … minds like yours to join us on this transformative journey. In this case, we're looking for someone with: Strong communicator with excellent writing skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset. A proactive More ❯

from our wide-ranging dataset to support executive and operational decision making that will underpin sustained growth of BFS business units domestically and internationally. You will have an active leadership role in determining and developing the shape of your teams solution delivery against business requirements, as well as helping to inform and input into the wider technical architecture … platforms. Your key duties as our Senior Data Developer will include: Understanding the business/product strategy and supporting goals with the purpose of ensuring data interpretation aligns Providing technical leadership on how to break down initiatives into appropriately sized features, epics and stories that balance value and risk. Take a leadership role on setting standards, driving More ❯

week sprints. With a focus on problem-solving, organizational skills and a creative approach, we navigate through challenges to achieve successful outcomes. What You Will Be Doing Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects. Work with a team of experienced engineers and coaches when needed. Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines. Manage project More ❯

system. Reporting to the Technology Director and working closely with the Chief Architect, you will be an integral member of a small but expert technology team. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Technical Design Lead the design and development of scalable and secure application components. Translate business and functional requirements into well-structured technical solutions. Serve as a subject matter expert … across several in-house and partner platforms. Evaluate and integrate third-party APIs into our existing architecture. Collaborate with business analysts and technical team members to ensure solutions align with strategic goals. Development Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using Apex, JavaScript, and Lightning Components. Maintain and expand Salesforce configuration including user and security model, custom fields, objects … and automation. Develop and consume REST APIs to facilitate integration with external platforms. Ensure high test coverage and performance by writing unit and integration test cases. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with a focus on long-term sustainability. Project Management & Team Support Lead or contribute to the full software development lifecycle: requirements, design, development, testing, and deployment. Manage technical More ❯

Lead the design and architecture of innovative and scalable solutions using Microsoft Azure Architecture and Technologies. • Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including development teams, project managers, and clients, to define technical requirements and project objectives. • Provide strategic guidance and technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural principles. • Conduct comprehensive technical evaluations More ❯

Reimagine enterprise data and content operations at massive scale! As the Principal Data and AI Engineer at Flexera, you will drive technical innovation and lead a talented team focused on the ingestion, curation, and organization of the world's IT assets. Your mission: transform vast amounts of semi-structured data into trusted insights, empowering customers to manage and optimize … scale. Balance current realities with an ambitious roadmap toward future innovation. Lead automation efforts in data normalization, enrichment, and quality assurance using AI/ML and Agentic AI. Align technical direction with business priorities to shape the roadmap. Technical Leadership Design, optimize, and govern modern, large-scale data architectures. Oversee architecture across applications, infrastructure, and ecosystem integrations. … Apply advanced performance tuning, database optimization, and domain-driven design principles. Engineering Partnership Collaborate with and mentor engineers on system architecture, CI/CD workflows, and API integrations. Provide technical oversight in data modeling, system scaling, availability, and reliability. Act as a hands-on contributor to unblock teams and drive execution on complex projects. Operational Excellence Champion foundational data More ❯

Reimagine enterprise data and content operations at massive scale! As the Principal Data and AI Engineer at Flexera, you will drive technical innovation and lead a talented team focused on the ingestion, curation, and organization of the world's IT assets. Your mission: transform vast amounts of semi-structured data into trusted insights, empowering customers to manage and optimize … scale. Balance current realities with an ambitious roadmap toward future innovation. Lead automation efforts in data normalization, enrichment, and quality assurance using AI/ML and Agentic AI. Align technical direction with business priorities to shape the roadmap. Technical Leadership Design, optimize, and govern modern, large-scale data architectures. Oversee architecture across applications, infrastructure, and ecosystem integrations. … Apply advanced performance tuning, database optimization, and domain-driven design principles. Engineering Partnership Collaborate with and mentor engineers on system architecture, CI/CD workflows, and API integrations. Provide technical oversight in data modeling, system scaling, availability, and reliability. Act as a hands-on contributor to unblock teams and drive execution on complex projects. Operational Excellence Champion foundational data More ❯

users’ lives. Why this role is exciting Real ownership over platform and architectural decisions Deep collaboration with product, design, and commercial stakeholders A mission-led team that cares about technical quality and customer outcomes Strong focus on delivery health, data observability, and engineering best practice A role designed for someone who enjoys building, influencing, and mentoring What you’ll … robust, event-driven pipelines with Python, SQL, and cloud-native tooling Improve the delivery and reliability of data products and observability tooling Lead by example: mentor engineers, contribute to technical standards, and drive team alignment Work closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable solutions Tech environment includes Python, SQL, dbt, Databricks, BigQuery, Delta Lake, Spark, Kafka, Parquet … looking for A strong background in building and scaling data platforms in cloud-native environments Experience designing data models, pipelines, and architectural patterns at scale A track record of technical leadership, mentoring, and influencing beyond your own team Familiarity with delivery metrics (DORA ideally, but not a must have), observability, and modern DevOps principles TDD A collaborative mindset More ❯

users’ lives. Why this role is exciting Real ownership over platform and architectural decisions Deep collaboration with product, design, and commercial stakeholders A mission-led team that cares about technical quality and customer outcomes Strong focus on delivery health, data observability, and engineering best practice A role designed for someone who enjoys building, influencing, and mentoring What you’ll … robust, event-driven pipelines with Python, SQL, and cloud-native tooling Improve the delivery and reliability of data products and observability tooling Lead by example: mentor engineers, contribute to technical standards, and drive team alignment Work closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable solutions Tech environment includes Python, SQL, dbt, Databricks, BigQuery, Delta Lake, Spark, Kafka, Parquet … looking for A strong background in building and scaling data platforms in cloud-native environments Experience designing data models, pipelines, and architectural patterns at scale A track record of technical leadership, mentoring, and influencing beyond your own team Familiarity with delivery metrics (DORA ideally, but not a must have), observability, and modern DevOps principles TDD A collaborative mindset More ❯

you'll be a critical leader in defining and delivering Keyloop's enterprise data strategy. You will guide architecture decisions, ensure best-in-class data governance, and provide the technical blueprint that empowers the organization to become truly data-driven. Main Duties/Responsibilities Lead the design and evolution of Keyloop's enterprise data architecture, ensuring alignment with business …/ELT pipelines, APIs, and event-driven data streaming. Contribute to the development of a Data Center of Excellence (CoE) by sharing knowledge, reusable components, and data standards. Provide technical leadership on data-related projects and act as SME for enterprise data architecture. Advocate for data literacy and promote the value of data across business and technology teams. … data privacy, and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to translate complex data concepts into business-friendly language. Ability to lead technical discussions and influence data-driven decision making across teams. Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate , Snowflake Architect , or CDMP are highly desirable. Why join us? We More ❯

are hiring on behalf of our fast-growing technology client that is looking for a .Net Development 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 … Agile methodologies. This is a varied role 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 to align priorities and deliverables Maintain code quality through peer reviews and technical leadership Become a subject matter expert in key system areas Required Experience: 5+ years of experience in software application development Strong expertise in C#, .NET, and .NET Core Solid experience with Microsoft SQL Server Skilled in using More ❯

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 … Agile methodologies. This is a varied role 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 to align priorities and deliverables Maintain code quality through peer reviews and technical leadership Become a subject matter expert in key system areas Required Experience: 5+ years of experience in software application development Strong expertise in C#, .NET, and .NET Core Solid experience with Microsoft SQL Server Skilled in using More ❯