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As a Data Architect, you'll design scalable, future-proof data architectures and provide technical leadership across transformation programmes: Architecture & Design: Design enterprise data architectures for Snowflake and Azure cloud ecosystems Create dimensional data models (star schema, snowflake schema, Data Vault) supporting analytics and BI Define data strategy and governance frameworks – lineage, cataloging, security, compliance Lead … solution design for data warehouse, data lake, and lakehouse implementations Architect real-time and batch data integration patterns across hybrid environments Technical Leadership: Lead technical workstreams on large transformation and migration programmes Define DataOps standards – CI/CD pipelines, version control, automated testing, deployment automation Provide hands-on guidance to data engineering teams on complex technical … design, performance tuning, cost optimization, governance Azure Data Factory - Pipeline architecture, orchestration patterns, best practices Azure Databricks - Lakehouse architecture, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, medallion layers SQL & Python - Strong technical foundation for hands-on guidance and code reviews DataOps & CI/CD - GitHub/Azure DevOps, automated deployments, version control, testing frameworks Architecture Experience: Enterprise architecture and solution More ❯

Senior Data Engineer, taking ownership of enterprise-grade Azure data solutions and advanced Power BI reporting. This is a high-impact role for an experienced data engineer who wants technical leadership, architectural influence, and the chance to shape a modern cloud-based data platform built on Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake, and Microsoft Fabric. The Role As … and optimisation. Solid understanding of Azure Data Lake and cloud storage layers. Proven track record delivering Azure-based data engineering solutions. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated mentoring or technical leadership experience. Desirable: Exposure to Microsoft Fabric . Experience with AI/automation tools (Copilot, ChatGPT) or Azure Machine Learning. Experience working in financial services or another regulated More ❯

per annum. Our Client are dedicated to excellence in precision machining and engineering. We are seeking an experienced CNC Milling Machine Programmer/Setter/Operator to provide technical leadership within one of their milling machining cells. You will work with a pool of four advanced milling machines (3 & 5-axis) and play a crucial role in ensuring … prototypes and small production runs Perform inspections of your work using both CMM and manual methods Ensure work is produced to agreed specifications by adhering to quality standards Provide technical support to other cell members on programming, fixturing, and machine settings Foster a collaborative and positive working relationship with team members Experience Required - CNC Programmer: We are looking for … candidates with: Proven technical leadership experience Relevant engineering qualifications (ideally, apprenticeship trained) Time-served or equivalent experience in a precision machining environment Competence in Heidenhain controls and programming is essential Ability to prove unproven programs safely Skilled in inspecting own work using CMMs and gauges CAM experience (preferably with EDGECAM) Familiarity with a wide range of materials, including More ❯

Development Manager, Head of Development -Telford (Hybrid/West Midlands region) A forward thinking digital agency is looking for an experienced Development Manager,Head of Development to lead its technical function, shape strategic direction, and drive innovation across all digital projects, whilst working in a hands oncapacity. This is a senior leadership role, ideal for someone who combines … hands-on technical knowledge with a strong record in team management, performance optimisation, and strategic delivery. The position offers real influence within the business, along with the opportunity to guide a growing department through its next stage of evolution. The Role You will take ownership of a small development team, overseeing strategy, delivery, and performance. The role requires balancing … commercial thinking with technical leadership, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards while fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and continuous improvement. Leading from the front and working in a hands on capacity, 60% hands on and 40% management/leadership. Key Responsibilities Leadership: Lead, motivate, and develop a multi-skilled development team, whilst working hands More ❯

Development Manager, Head of Development - Telford (Hybrid/West Midlands region) A forward thinking digital agency is looking for an experienced Development Manager, Head of Development to lead its technical function, shape strategic direction, and drive innovation across all digital projects, whilst working in a hands on capacity. This is a senior leadership role, ideal for someone who … combines hands-on technical knowledge with a strong record in team management, performance optimisation, and strategic delivery. The position offers real influence within the business, along with the opportunity to guide a growing department through its next stage of evolution. The Role You will take ownership of a small development team, overseeing strategy, delivery, and performance. The role requires … balancing commercial thinking with technical leadership, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards while fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and continuous improvement. Leading from the front and working in a hands on capacity, 60% hands on and 40% management/leadership. Key Responsibilities Leadership: Lead, motivate, and develop a multi-skilled development team, whilst working More ❯

identify gaps and improvement opportunities • Ensure solutions meet security, regulatory, and performance standards • Design integrations with existing systems • Align architectural designs with enterprise roadmaps and support future technology direction Technical Leadership • Provide technical oversight throughout solution delivery and resolve complex design issues • Act as a liaison between delivery teams and IT technical functions • Support policy-related … contribute to enterprise architecture roadmaps Stakeholder Engagement • Communicate solution options clearly and support informed decision-making • Build trusted relationships with business and IT stakeholders • Drive consensus and influence key technical and strategic decisions Innovation, Governance & Risk • Stay informed on emerging technologies and identify opportunities for improvement • Highlight architectural risks and propose mitigation strategies • Maintain the information asset register • Ensure … architectures • Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns and API management • Understanding of security, compliance, and data privacy best practices • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills • Ability to take ownership of technical challenges and deliver solutions • Knowledge of project delivery cycles and quality assurance • Proactive learner with interest in emerging technologies • Understanding of data governance and information security standards Desirable • Experience More ❯

established engine manufacturing company based in Derbyshire, UK. Note: you will work on diesel and hydrogen combustion engine technologies. This is a principal/lead engineer position requiring strong technical knowledge, leadership capability, and a proven track record in systems-level design within the internal combustion engine (ICE) domain. The successful candidate will take ownership of major sub … systems within engine programmes and provide technical direction across multidisciplinary teams and suppliers. Note: This is not a CAD design role. It involves high-level systems engineering, including requirements capture, technical specification, tolerance analysis, validation planning, and supplier oversight. Key Responsibilities Lead systems-level design of internal combustion engine components and subsystems (diesel or gasoline), with full lifecycle … ownership from concept through validation. Define technical specifications, lead DFMEA reviews, and coordinate design validation and verification activities. Act as the senior technical point of contact for suppliers delivering detailed component designs. Collaborate with in-house development, test, and manufacturing teams to ensure design intent is achieved. Provide mentoring and technical leadership to less experienced engineers More ❯

Guidewire PolicyCenter and Digital Technical Engineering Lead Lead technical strategy and Agile delivery for Guidewire PolicyCenter and Digital Mentor and influence engineering teams within a supportive, forward-thinking environment Hybrid/remote and office-based options available - Candidates UK wide can be considered £75,000 - £80,000 + 25% Annual Bonus Plus Excellent Benefits package It's an … exciting time for our leading financial services client! As a hands-on, forward-thinking Technical Engineering Lead within the Guidewire Centre of Excellence, you'll drive excellence across Digital and PolicyCenter platforms. With the opportunity to shape best practice and mentor growing talent, you'll play a critical part in their evolving Guidewire ecosystem, with a strong focus on … React and front-end digital services. As the Technical Engineering Lead, you'll take a senior leadership role across digital-facing Guidewire platforms, including CustomerEngage and PolicyCenter. Responsible for championing high standards in coding, architecture, quality, and performance you'll work across multiple Scrum teams as a floating subject matter expert. To ensure solutions align with both immediate More ❯

Guidewire PolicyCenter and Digital Technical Engineering Lead Lead technical strategy and Agile delivery for Guidewire PolicyCenter and Digital Mentor and influence engineering teams within a supportive, forward-thinking environment Hybrid/remote and office-based options available - Candidates UK wide can be considered £75,000 - £80,000 + 25% Annual Bonus Plus Excellent Benefits package It's an … exciting time for our leading financial services client! As a hands-on, forward-thinking Technical Engineering Lead within the Guidewire Centre of Excellence, you'll drive excellence across Digital and PolicyCenter platforms. With the opportunity to shape best practice and mentor growing talent, you'll play a critical part in their evolving Guidewire ecosystem, with a strong focus on … React and front-end digital services. As the Technical Engineering Lead, you'll take a senior leadership role across digital-facing Guidewire platforms, including CustomerEngage and PolicyCenter. Responsible for championing high standards in coding, architecture, quality, and performance you'll work across multiple Scrum teams as a floating subject matter expert. To ensure solutions align with both immediate More ❯

scalable, resilient microservices in the cloud (AWS). Main Responsibilities: You will provide high-quality software solutions within agreed timelines, ensuring alignment with business requirements and Agile principles. Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for high-quality software solutions Take ownership of the overall technical architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and maintainability of the software systems. Champion … the adoption of best practices in software development, including clean code, maintainability, efficient coding standards, and DevSecOps practices. Collaborate with cross-functional team members. Manage technical risks and issues, proactively identifying potential challenges and developing mitigation strategies. Provide clear and concise documentation for code, processes, and system architecture Mentor senior and junior developers, providing technical expertise, code reviews. … C#. Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized application development, deployment, and orchestration. Experience leading large software teams Able to articulate complex ideas, solutions, and feedback to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience building secure, mission-critical, high-volume transaction web-based software systems, in regulated environments. Additional Information Benefits package includes : Hybrid and flexible working. More ❯

Lead C#/Principal C# Software Engineer, SaaS, Hands-on engineering role with proven ability to mentor, technically develop a team, take the technical leadership, etc. , Full stack but heavily backend focused. Cloud skills also required (ideally AWS but Azure fine). Home Based c £ 70000 - 80000 + benefits. This role requires a strong understanding and commercial experience … that build an innovative SaaS product. As they continue to grow they are looking for a hands-on Lead Software Engineer with a combination of strong C#/.net technical skills and proven tech leadership/management skills that will include coaching, mentoring, team collaboration, etc, etc. Utilising agile methodologies you will develop high quality software fortnightly, focusing … this role include - Hands on coding using your excellent C#/,net experience. Full stack development but mainly backend focused (C# back end, React front end) Work as the technical leader within the team Responsible for the fortnightly technical output Collaborating with Product Owners on tactical delivery Drive Agile across the team Mentoring, coaching, training, conflict resolution, etc More ❯

means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership. Gain access to endless learning opportunities. Lead a team and their technical growth. Collaborate with customers and stakeholders. The Role As an Oracle Fusion Solution Architect is responsible for designing, leading and governing the end-to-end solution architecture for Oracle … Management and Supply Chain Planning. Ensure that solutions meet performance, scalability and security requirements Validate Oracle-recommended leading practices and ensure fit-gap analysis is properly managed Provide functional leadership during Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM Implementations Ensure architecture is aligned with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), middleware and reporting frameworks (OTBI, BI Publisher) Define solution governance processes and standards Act … as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, supply chain leadership and IT executives Present solution options, trade-offs and recommendations Your Profile Key skills/knowledge/experience: Extensive experience in software engineering and technical leadership roles, with a focus on Oracle Fusion or similar ERP systems. Hands on experience in delivering large transformation projects and worked More ❯

full Civil Service benefits. Flexible, hybrid working from 14 office locations across the UK. About the Role As a Senior Software Developer, you'll combine hands-on coding with technical leadership. You'll work in a multidisciplinary team of developers, testers, product managers and architects to build secure, scalable systems and help guide technical direction across your team. … ELK Stack, Grafana, and CloudWatch for logging and performance Key Responsibilities Lead the design, build, and maintenance of complex digital services and APIs Deputise for the Lead Developer, providing technical leadership and mentorship Influence and improve the team's development practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tooling Collaborate with architects and product managers to ensure technical solutions … API development and integration practices Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and containerisation technologies Practical knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles Experience mentoring developers and improving technical processes Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Skills Experience in process optimisation and identifying opportunities to improve how software is built Familiarity with secure coding standards More ❯

Senior Technical Business Consultant Opportunity to be a pivotal part of a global business and be the connection between them and their key client. Salary around the £100,000 with benefits, negotiable DOE. Based out of their Warwick office but Hybrid (few times a month on site). To Apply please call 01244 567 930 or email dave.henderson@searchability.com … businesses adapt, grow, and deliver exceptional results. The environment is collaborative, forward-thinking, and focused on driving measurable impact through technology. What will you be doing... As a Senior Technical Consultant , you’ll play a key role in bridging business objectives and technology delivery. Acting as a trusted advisor, you’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to translate strategic … goals into effective technical solutions that drive performance and innovation. You’ll lead on solution design, provide expert input during presales activities, and ensure all initiatives align with enterprise architecture and best practice. This role offers the opportunity to influence technology strategy across a range of digital platforms, helping to define how technology enables business growth and operational excellence. More ❯

Role: Technical Lead (Java) Location: Telford (2 days per week on-site) Duration: 6 months Rate: Inside IR35 About the Role We're seeking an experienced Technical Lead (Java) to join a large-scale central government programme , supporting the delivery of high-quality, secure, and scalable digital services. You'll lead technical direction across development teams, ensuring … best practice in software engineering, architecture, and delivery. This role requires hands-on Java expertise alongside the ability to mentor engineers and influence technical decisions across multiple workstreams. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and guidance to software engineering teams Define and implement best practices in software design, coding, testing, and deployment Lead the development of secure and … scalable Java-based applications Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Architects, and Delivery Leads to ensure technical alignment Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within a complex, multi-team environment Essential Skills & Experience Strong Java expertise (Java 8+), with experience designing and building enterprise-scale applications Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Senior Engineer in central government or large More ❯

Engineering Leader will provide strategic oversight of the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) while maintaining hands-on ownership of all engineering activities. This role will define and evolve the technical direction within the R&D organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term growth. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership across all engineering functions and the … full SDLC. Define, implement, and continuously refine the technical strategy for the R&D organization. Lead and develop multiple autonomous development squads , fostering a high-performance, product-led culture . Embed a partner-first mindset and ensure engineering efforts deliver measurable commercial and customer value . Drive execution excellence and introduce modern engineering practices and tools to improve efficiency … of both legacy platforms and SaaS portfolios , ensuring scalability, performance, and market relevance. Promote continuous improvement , innovation, and a culture of clarity, accountability, and collaboration . Serve as a technical thought leader , guiding teams through complex challenges in a fast-paced, scale-up environment. Candidate Profile A technically adept innovator with a proven track record of leading engineering teams More ❯

Engineering Leader will provide strategic oversight of the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) while maintaining hands-on ownership of all engineering activities. This role will define and evolve the technical direction within the R&D organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term growth. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership across all engineering functions and the … full SDLC. Define, implement, and continuously refine the technical strategy for the R&D organization. Lead and develop multiple autonomous development squads , fostering a high-performance, product-led culture . Embed a partner-first mindset and ensure engineering efforts deliver measurable commercial and customer value . Drive execution excellence and introduce modern engineering practices and tools to improve efficiency … of both legacy platforms and SaaS portfolios , ensuring scalability, performance, and market relevance. Promote continuous improvement , innovation, and a culture of clarity, accountability, and collaboration . Serve as a technical thought leader , guiding teams through complex challenges in a fast-paced, scale-up environment. Candidate Profile A technically adept innovator with a proven track record of leading engineering teams More ❯

Job Advert: Lead Administrator L1 (Network Technical Lead) Work Location: UK (Hybrid – Warwick/Wokingham) Contract Type: B2B Contract – Inside IR35 Experience Required: 5–8 years Mandatory Skill: Cisco ACI Administration Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Lead Administrator L1/Network Technical Lead to design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will … provide technical leadership across projects, ensure high availability and security of network services, and support day-to-day operations within a hybrid working environment. Key Responsibilities Network Architecture & Design Lead the design and evolution of LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, and cloud networking solutions. Develop scalable, secure architecture based on business requirements. Project Leadership Act as the … technical lead for network projects (migrations, upgrades, deployments). Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration of network services. Operations & Support Oversee daily network operations, troubleshooting, and performance tuning. Manage network monitoring tools and promptly respond to incidents/outages. Security & Compliance Implement and maintain network security controls (firewalls, VPNs, access controls). Ensure compliance with ISO, GDPR More ❯

global expansion this Lead Engineer will play a crucial role in driving innovation across data, product & cloud engineering affording this Lead Engineer unparalleled level of autonomy to shape the technical output of this market leading organisation. As the business scales and adds additional functionality this Lead Engineer will work closely with department heads to develop a technical roadmap … stepping up into a senior technical leadership role in the near future offering excellent progression. This role would suit a Lead Engineer who has been responsible for owning business success from their technical work who is looking for more autonomy, a dynamic fast paced working environment and a clear progression pathway. This company support real commitment to … Regular salary reviews - A well-structured training scheme with external certifications So if you are a Lead Engineer who is looking to play a lead role in shaping the technical output of a successful, scaling organisation please apply now to be considered and for further info. Lead Developer ETL, data warehousing, MongoDB, SQL, Kafka, event messaging, software engineering More ❯

a growing Cyber Division, delivering cutting-edge secure systems and solutions to MOD and UK Government clients . You'll take a strategic, end-to-end view of complex technical ecosystems, ensuring systems and components integrate seamlessly to meet both functional and non-functional requirements. As a trusted technical authority, you'll shape solution design, drive architectural governance … multi-disciplinary teams across the full delivery lifecycle. This role sits within a highly skilled and collaborative architecture community, providing both autonomy and the opportunity to make a significant technical impact. Key Responsibilities Act as the technical design authority , accountable for ensuring all systems, services, and components interact effectively. Interpret customer objectives, statements of work, and target outcomes … Develop, evaluate, and communicate solution architectures that balance performance, security, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Support programme and project managers in translating architecture into actionable delivery and operational plans. Provide technical leadership and oversight to delivery teams, resolving design and implementation challenges. Maintain alignment with MOD and Government standards, frameworks, and security protocols. Stay current with evolving technologies, architecture More ❯

Senior Technical Business Consultant Opportunity to be a pivotal part of a global business and be the connection between them and their key client. Salary around the £100,000 with benefits, negotiable DOE. Based out of their Warwick office but Hybrid (few times a month on site). To Apply please call 01244 567 930 or email Who are … businesses adapt, grow, and deliver exceptional results. The environment is collaborative, forward-thinking, and focused on driving measurable impact through technology. What will you be doing As a Senior Technical Consultant , you'll play a key role in bridging business objectives and technology delivery. Acting as a trusted advisor, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders to translate strategic … goals into effective technical solutions that drive performance and innovation. You'll lead on solution design, provide expert input during presales activities, and ensure all initiatives align with enterprise architecture and best practice. This role offers the opportunity to influence technology strategy across a range of digital platforms, helping to define how technology enables business growth and operational excellence. More ❯

creative technology studio with a passion for building beautifully engineered digital products. We're now looking for a Lead Developer - someone who can write exceptional code while setting the technical direction and supporting our talented development team day to day. You'll act as the technical lead on projects, collaborating with designers, account managers and clients to ensure … smooth delivery from first commit to launch. You'll bring clarity to technical decisions, help the team grow, and play a key role in shaping our technical direction as we scale. Lead Developer Responsibilities: Provide hands-on technical leadership across multiple web projects Guide and support developers, ensuring high coding standards and smooth delivery Collaborate with … account managers and clients as the technical lead on projects Contribute to solution architecture and system design decisions Stay current with emerging technologies and champion smarter ways of working Requirements: 5+ years of full-stack development experience Proficient in React, Next.js, Tailwind, Node.js, PHP, MySQL Experience with CMS/eCommerce platforms (WordPress, Craft, Magento, Shopify, Sanity) Strong problem-solving More ❯

creative technology studio with a passion for building beautifully engineered digital products. We're now looking for a Lead Developer - someone who can write exceptional code while setting the technical direction and supporting our talented development team day to day. You'll act as the technical lead on projects, collaborating with designers, account managers and clients to ensure … smooth delivery from first commit to launch. You'll bring clarity to technical decisions, help the team grow, and play a key role in shaping our technical direction as we scale. Lead Developer Responsibilities: Provide hands-on technical leadership across multiple web projects Guide and support developers, ensuring high coding standards and smooth delivery Collaborate with … account managers and clients as the technical lead on projects Contribute to solution architecture and system design decisions Stay current with emerging technologies and champion smarter ways of working Requirements: 5+ years of full-stack development experience Proficient in React, Next.js, Tailwind, Node.js, PHP, MySQL Experience with CMS/eCommerce platforms (WordPress, Craft, Magento, Shopify, Sanity) Strong problem-solving More ❯

Head of Data Engineering to lead a high-performing Data Engineering function overseeing the delivery and optimisation of two enterprise-scale data platforms on Azure. With a blend of technical leadership and strategic vision, you'll chair our clients Data Board, define the data strategy, and drive the roadmap that underpins innovation across the business as our client … the function. Collaborate with IT, architecture, and business teams to ensure secure, scalable cloud configurations. Champion innovation, exploring new tools, technologies, and methods to enhance capability and efficiency. Core technical requirements: Management & Leadership experience of Data Engineering function comprised of SQL and Azure engineers (circa 40) is a must have. Recent experience of implementation of Event driven architecture More ❯

Software Engineering Specialist 8 months Birmingham - hybrid £550 per day inside IR35 - umbrella only Responsibilities A Technical leadership role working in a high performing team of engineers delivering state of the art security tools. Kubernetes DevOps/SysOps Engineering role managing Kubernetes clusters and container orchestration, automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. Implement best practices for … Understanding of IT, network services and security Ability to collaborate effectively with others to drive forward key security objectives Strong communication skills including presentation and documentation writing (to both technical and business audiences) An aptitude for autonomous learning as required by the demands of the business Proven problem-solving abilities Assertiveness, and the ability to drive through change Excellent More ❯