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Lead Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Transformation - SRE Adoption - Banking and Payments Contract, 12 months + Based in London (Hybrid working - 3 days office) Global financial services client is seeking an SRE to lead the designs and reliability engineering across banking and payments, establishing SRE standards, automation, and learning practices to improve resilience, reduce incidents, and scale engineering led operations. The successful candidate will be skilled in resilient engineering, risk control, and scaling operations across complex banking and payments environments. Demonstrate flexibility, navigate ambiguity, and quickly establish credibility among technical peers Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Responsibilities include: SRE strategy ownership Banking/payments resilience Reliability engineering transformation SLO/SLI/error budget adoption Incident reduction and operational scaling Senior stakeholder influence If this is of interest and you have the required skills, please submit your CV over for immediate consideration. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

AWS Cloud Technical Lead - AWS Adoption/Onboarding - Engineering/Architecture - Financial Services London - Hybrid working 3 days office Leading financial services client is seeking an AWS Cloud Technical Lead to join their team in London. The Cloud Team sits within Digital Engineering Services, and you will be working within a small, highly skilled engineering team responsible for designing, delivering, and supporting the organisation's public cloud platforms. AWS is being onboarded as a strategic platform, and this role will play a critical part in shaping and leading its adoption across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of cloud solutions on AWS as the platform is onboarded, ensuring alignment with their security, compliance, and architectural standards. Collaborate closely with application, security, and infrastructure teams to deliver secure, scalable, resilient cloud solutions for business applications and services. Drive improvements in platform stability, security, automation, and cost efficiency, working alongside other cloud team members to establish best practices and reusable patterns. Produce clear and robust architectural designs based on business and technical requirements and contribute to the development of AWS governance frameworks and landing zone patterns. Act as a technical point of escalation for AWS-related issues, guiding engineering peers and promoting high standards of cloud engineering across the organisation. Support AWS onboarding activities, including service enablement, landing zone configuration, guardrail implementation, and integration with enterprise tooling. Skills and experience required: Real world experience designing, implementing, and supporting AWS services in production environments. Practical experience with Git-based workflows, including branching strategies, pull requests, and CI/CD integration. Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code, using CloudFormation and/or Terraform to create repeatable, governed cloud patterns. Ability to design scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures, following AWS best practices and Well Architected principles. Strong understanding of IAM and security best practices, including least privilege, identity patterns, network segmentation, and governance controls. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex cloud issues across networking, compute, identity, and automation layers. Scripting experience (Python) for automation, tooling, and integrations. Desirable Azure engineering experience, including ARM/Bicep templates and Azure platform services. Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and its core services. Ability to produce architectural design documentation, such as solution diagrams, sequence flows, and patterns that align with enterprise governance. If this is of interest and you have the required skills, please submit your CV over for immediate consideration. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Power BI Developer (Power Apps experience is essential) Banking Locations: Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh or Bristol Working: 2 days per week onsite Duration: 6 months (likely extension to end of year) IR35: Inside IR35 (via umbrella) Rate: Up to £600 p/d The Role Looking for a Power BI Developer to design scalable data models, build high-quality datasets, and deliver insightful dashboards supporting critical business processes. You'll also help establish a robust BI data foundation, integrate with ServiceNow, and enable AI-ready reporting. Key Responsibilities Design & optimise Power BI datasets, data models, and schemas Build interactive dashboards & paginated reports Develop DAX measures (KPIs, time intelligence, complex logic) Deliver data transformations using Power Query (M) & SQL Integrate Power BI with ServiceNow & Copilot Studio Manage Power BI Service (workspaces, refresh, performance) Drive data governance, lineage, and documentation Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable BI solutions Key Requirements Strong Power BI (Desktop, Service, DAX, Power Query) Strong Power Apps experience Solid SQL (joins, CTEs, window functions) Data modelling / data warehouse experience ETL pipeline experience Strong stakeholder engagement & communication skills Nice to have: Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence) ServiceNow (GRC / data structures) Deadline for applications is Tuesday 2nd June at 5pm.Get in touch for more details - McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

C++, Digital Exchanges, Low Latency, Cloud A premier market-making firm in London is expanding their digital assets team and is looking to find the best people on the market to speak with them - the engineers who architect systems where microsecond delays can mean millions in P&L impact. You'll play a key role in building out the digital assets platform, helping shape both the technology and engineering practices from the ground up. You'll work side-by-side with traders and researchers, iterating quickly on ideas and translating market insights into production systems. Benefits: - guaranteed bonus for 1st year - Additional sign-on bonus/ relocation support - 28 days annual leave - hybrid working 3 days per week onsite in London Requirements: - Excellent C++ programming ability using modern versions - Prior Digital Assets experience essential, working at either a major buyside organisation or dedicated crypto trading firm - Expertise with low latency, real time systems - Experience working with crypto exchanges highly advantageous McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Senior Market Risk Technology Opportunities AVP & VP Level London - Hybrid working A leading global investment bank is investing heavily in the evolution of its cloud based risk management platform and is seeking multiple Senior Developers to join its Risk Technology division. The team is responsible for delivering market risk analytics, pricing infrastructure, market data platforms and risk reporting capabilities across equities, Fixed Income, credit, FX and commodities. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include: . Building Python based risk engines . Developing Snowflake data platforms . Designing market data infrastructure . Historical time series management . VaR and stress testing data solutions . AWS cloud engineering . Risk analytics and pricing infrastructure . Large scale distributed computing Required experience: . Strong Python development . SQL and Snowflake expertise . Market Risk knowledge . Experience working with market data . AWS or cloud infrastructure experience . Understanding of financial products and risk measures This is an opportunity to join a highly visible team at the centre of the firm's risk management function whilst working on modern cloud native technology. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Lead Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Banking and Payments Contract, 12 months + Based in Bromley (Hybrid working - 3 days office) Global financial services client is seeking an SRE to lead the designs and reliability engineering across banking and payments, establishing SRE standards, automation, and learning practices to improve resilience, reduce incidents, and scale engineering led operations. The successful candidate will be skilled in resilient engineering, risk control, and scaling operations across complex banking and payments environments. Demonstrate flexibility, navigate ambiguity, and quickly establish credibility among technical peers Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Responsibilities include: SRE strategy ownership Banking/payments resilience Reliability engineering transformation SLO/SLI/error budget adoption Incident reduction and operational scaling Senior stakeholder influence If this is of interest and you have the required skills, please submit your CV over for immediate consideration. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Network Security Specialist, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Zero Trust, Zscaler, Automation Hybrid working 3 days in office (London) My client is seeking a Network Security Specialist to join his team in London. This is a newly created role and sits in the Network Team and will act as a conduit between the Network Team and InfoSec team. It is an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking to step up into a technical authority/delivery lead position. As a Senior Network Security Specialist, you will design, implement and govern the network security controls that protect their modern, high-performance enterprise network. You will take a hands-on lead role in shaping the network security roadmap, defining policies and standards and driving the adoption of Zero Trust and micro-segmentation across the organisation. Skills and experience required: Experience defining/implementing network segmentation and micro-segmentation strategies Zero Trust networking principles and identity-aware access controls Designing, implementing and optimising firewall and proxy security policies. Deep hands-on experience with: Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer) Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, Zero Trust Exchange) Palo Alto Networks (PAN-OS, Panorama, policy design) - Desirable Experience securing hybrid environments spanning on-prem, cloud, and containerised platforms. Automation and infrastructure-as-code approaches for deploying security controls. Routing, switching, load balancing and security architectures, with extensive operational and engineering experience. TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRF, VPN, VXLAN, NAT, ACLs, DNS. Packet capture and network analytics and monitoring tools. Desirable:Exposure to security controls and design for Kubernetes/OpenShift Experience within highly regulatated environments If this is of interest and you have the required skills, please submit your CV over for immediate consdieration. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Overview: A forward-thinking organization is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a portfolio of strategic business, technology, and data initiatives most notably, a flagship program to establish the foundational architecture for an enterprise data lake. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic yet delivery-focused professional with experience operating across both structured and agile environments. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional projects spanning data architecture, analytics platforms, and digital transformation. Drive the design and implementation of an enterprise-grade data lake, including aligning stakeholders, coordinating external vendors, and overseeing technical delivery. Work closely with data engineers, architects, and business analysts to define and deliver scalable data and technology solutions. Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, dependencies, and risks across multiple workstreams. Promote and embed Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices while adapting project delivery methods to suit business needs. Facilitate key ceremonies and engagements including workshops, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and steering committee meetings. Ensure projects align with strategic goals, industry best practices, and relevant compliance or regulatory frameworks. Essential Skills & Experience Demonstrated success in delivering complex data and technology projects-ideally within regulated or data-driven sectors such as life sciences, healthcare, pharma or research. Deep understanding of modern data architecture, including data lakes, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), and data governance principles. Proven expertise in Agile, Scrum, and DevOps delivery frameworks, with a flexible and pragmatic approach. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Comfortable working across technical and non-technical teams, translating business requirements into actionable delivery plans. Proficiency with project and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar. Desirable Experience Familiarity with environments involving biomedical research, translational science, or complex scientific data. Understanding of modern data architectures such as data mesh or data lakehouse concepts. Professional certifications such as Agile Scrum Master, SAFe, PMP, or Prince2. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Join a leading SaaS company on a mission to secure the software that powers the world. We're seeking a strategic and data-driven Senior Marketing Programs Manager to lead regional marketing initiatives across EMEA. This role is pivotal in driving brand awareness, pipeline growth, and marketing performance. Key Responsibilities: Align regional marketing with go-to-market strategies and territory teams. Optimize account targeting using buyer intent and ideal customer profiles. Collaborate across product, digital, PR, and social teams to amplify brand presence. Analyze and report on campaign performance to guide future strategy. What You'll Bring: 5-7 years' experience in marketing, ideally in channel or partner marketing. Strong analytical and project management skills. Proven success in executing high-impact marketing programs. Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration abilities McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Data Scientist (LLMs & ML) - UK Remote A fast-growing healthcare organization is seeking a Data Scientist with strong experience in machine learning, deep learning, and Large Language Models (LLMs) to help drive innovation and automation in clinical services. This is a full-time, remote UK-based role. *Unfortunately we can't consider candidates that require sponsorship* Compensation: Up to £65,000 + package Key Responsibilities: Research and deploy LLM-based solutions (eg, LangChain, Mastra.ai, Pydantic) for document processing, summarization, and clinical Q&A systems. Develop and optimize predictive models using scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and XGBoost. Design robust data pipelines using tools like Spark and Kafka for Real Time and batch processing. Manage ML life cycle with tools such as Databricks , MLflow , and cloud-native platforms (Azure preferred). Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure scalable, secure ML infrastructure aligned with compliance standards (eg, ISO27001). Ensure data governance, particularly around sensitive healthcare data. Share best practices and stay current with developments in AI, ML, and LLMs. Proven experience with LLM frameworks and transformer-based architectures. Strong Python skills and familiarity with key ML/DL libraries. Experience with Azure (or similar cloud platforms), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes a plus), and MLOps tools. Understanding of healthcare data privacy, compliance (eg, ISO standards), and secure data handling. Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a collaborative environment If this sounds like it could be a good fit, click apply! McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

VMWare Engineer, Storage, Back Up, Infrastr uctu re, Cloud, Automation. A leading provider of financial solutions is seeking a solid and reliable VMware Engineer with a solid range of skills. The role: This area of the business plans, builds and runs the global infrastructure and is additionally responsible for the IT service management to the operating entities of the various Group markets. The Virtual Infrastructure Services team is committed to bringing the best computing experience to the internal clients (platforms, office and business applications) Responsibilities: Installation, Configuration, and Maintenance: Install, configure, and maintain our technologies within the IT infrastructure. This includes ensuring that all software and hardware components are up-to-date and functioning correctly. System Monitoring and Performance Tuning: Implement and use monitoring tools to ensure system availability and performance. Perform routine system audits and capacity planning Collaboration and Documentation: work with development teams and other IT staff to support infrastructure needs and maintain comprehensive documentation of systems and procedures Security Management: implement and maintain security best practices for infrastructure, including patch management, antivirus solutions, and vulnerability assessments (Support) The automation of recurrent activities Propose harmonisation of existing automation developments. Participate in the Day-to-Day service support (incident, alerts, changes. Provide on-call support during out-of-business hours (24/7 watch duty)- one is every eight weeks. Take part in the disaster recovery management for the virtual infrastructure. Offer consulting services to "OS" teams (Windows, Linux, Office, Tandem, Mainframe), projects and other customers Develop solutions based on analysis of business and technical requirements. Develop the architecture and design of projects Develop effective relationships with other key IT experts Skills Required: Solid background in service engineering or service operations Backup platforms, with at least 2 years' experience with Cohesity in larger IT environments Storage platforms (S3, file solutions), within an enterprise environment. Good knowledge of the management of VMware virtualization environments Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructures Good knowledge of converged infrastructures (Vxblock) You are passionate about automation and DevOps Knowledge and experience in Ansible, Tower, and PowerShell. Experience with storage infrastructure management is a plus You are fluent in English, and knowledge of French or Dutch is a plus, but not essential. Working experience in an Agile context Drive and energy, entrepreneurial demeanour, hands-on mentality Open to working in a fast-moving technical and human environment Able to quickly diagnose system problems and implement solutions to restore functionality Continuing to perform efficiently during difficult situations with high pressure. Good collaborator with others as part of a larger team. Open to change and evolution. Be able to work with strict deadlines and handle complex situations. VMWare Engineer, Storage, Back Up, Infrastructure , Cloud, Automation. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

I'm supporting a client of mine in their search for a Non-Functional Testing Specialist to help define, shape, and manage their Non-Functional test requirements. Please note that although Performance Testing is part of the role, this is a full-fledged Non-Functional Test Engineer role, covering Performance, Disaster Recovery, Microservices, Resilience, Alerting, Security & Monitoring. As a specialist in non-functional testing, you will play a key role in supporting Product Owners by helping to define, refine, and manage non-functional test requirements. Collaborating closely with technical experts and analysts, you will convert these requirements into a comprehensive test strategy. You will also be responsible for ensuring that planning, preparation, and execution of the tests are carried out effectively and on schedule, in close coordination with the Infrastructure and Security teams. Day-to-Day Responsibilities: Develop and communicate a clear and robust Non-Functional Test Strategy aligned with architectural and business objectives. Plan, manage, and execute non-functional test cycles-including performance, scalability, reliability, and resilience testing-while coordinating with external teams to investigate and resolve bottlenecks through detailed root cause analysis. Capture and document test outcomes, producing clear, high-level consolidated reports for key stakeholders. Lead the identification, definition, and validation of non-functional requirements (NFRs) within the scope of a broader technology transformation involving Java, Kafka, Linux, Cloud platforms, and APIs. Collaborate closely with both technical and business stakeholders to ensure NFRs are well-defined, measurable, and testable from the outset. Requirements/Experience: Demonstrated hands-on expertise in planning and executing Non-Functional Testing (NFT) within complex environments, with a solid understanding of key NFT domains such as performance, scalability, reliability, failover/disaster recovery, and accessibility, preferably within Financial Services. Comfortable working within large-scale, complex technology transformations and change initiatives. Proficient in the use of testing tools such as Performance Center/LoadRunner, ADS, Selenium, Xray, and Splunk. Able to interpret and communicate test outcomes in a clear, accessible manner for non-technical stakeholders, and provide actionable recommendations to business, design, infrastructure, and development teams. Hands-on experience with Agile development methodologies, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks. If interested, please apply for the role or feel free to recommend any strong NFT Specialists. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

The Opportunity We're partnered with a leading global investment bank, seeking a Senior Technical Lead Java Developer to join their front-office eFX Pricing & Platform Team . This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll work directly with Quants and Traders to engineer ultra-low-latency trading systems . You'll combine advanced Java engineering with strategic input into platform architecture, optimisation, and scalability -delivering business-critical solutions used daily in electronic trading. What You'll Be Working On Designing and building low-latency, multi-threaded Java applications for market making and pricing. Developing and optimising pricing algorithms, order management, and execution logic . Engineering algo containers and ultra-low-latency applications using TCP/IP, UDP, and GC tuning. Driving automation, performance optimisation, scalability, and resilience across platforms. Leading complex technical initiatives across multiple feature teams. Partnering closely with front-office stakeholders to deliver impactful trading technology. What We're Looking For Deep expertise in Java with proven experience in ultra-low-latency, high-performance systems . Strong background in electronic trading (ideally eFX) with pricing engines, algos, or order management systems. Skilled in multi-threading, GC tuning, TCP/UDP protocols , and performance optimisation. Experience with test-driven development, automation frameworks , and Agile/DevOps. Ability to provide technical leadership and influence architecture/strategy . What's on Offer £160,000-£180,000 base salary Circa 20% cash/benefits allowance Pension scheme & highly competitive bonus 30 days holiday Hybrid working - just 2 days per month onsite This is a rare chance to play a hands-on leadership role in front-office trading technology , delivering ultra-low-latency solutions in a high-profile environment. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.