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Tech Lead Opportunity Manchester (1 day on site), £70-£75k Morson Edge have partnered with a leading organisation to recruit a Technical Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our clients enterprise-wide integrations. If you re someone who thrives on designing scalable, resilient solutions, and you enjoy coaching teams, this is a role where you ll have real autonomy and impact. This is a key leadership position in a modern software engineering function, combining hands-on technical ownership with people leadership and strategic influence. You ll work across a portfolio of critical services and business systems, helping us drive smarter, more connected, and more automated ways of working. What you ll be doing: You ll take ownership of technical direction across enterprise integration and automation solutions, including: Leading solution design across integrations and RPA initiatives Defining architectural approach and ensuring best-practice engineering standards Performing code reviews and guiding technical quality across the team Championing secure, scalable and resilient integration patterns Driving continuous improvement in tools, processes and delivery methods Evaluating emerging technologies, building business cases and assessing ROI You ll work heavily with modern integration platforms and patterns including Azure services and event-driven approaches and act as the technical authority that supports both delivery and long-term strategy. Essential Experience: Proven background as a senior developer, principal developer or technical lead (3+ years) Experience managing cross-functional delivery teams (developers, analysts and testers) Strong hands-on experience in: C# / .NET REST APIs & SOAP services Enterprise integration patterns and best practices Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Functions, Service Bus) Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Event-Driven Architecture Solid understanding of integration design Knowledge of CI/CD using Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions Hands-on RPA experience with UiPath, Blue Prism or NICE If this role sounds of interest please apply to hear more! Please note, this role cannot offer sponsorship at this time.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as a Data Engineer on a long term project, for a high profile ecommerce, inside IR35. It's important to note that this Data Engineer position will require 2 days per week in Leeds city centre. The key skills required for this Data Engineer position are: Python AWS DBT Airflow If you do have the relevant experience for this Data Engineer position, please do apply.

We are looking for a proactive and innovative C# Python Developer to join our Bristol-based team. This role combines project-focused responsibilities with a proactive contribution to our broader digital development strategy and tool innovation. The key responsibilities will include a selection of the following points, depending on your technical experience and the position you take within our team: - On Projects: o Participate in testing new digital solutions proposed by the various stakeholders for projects like SZC, ensuring the efficient detailing of reinforced concrete structures and supporting related tasks for other projects (e.g., HPC and 1229) as needed. o Develop software and plugins to support control and modelling activities, including updating or creating tools for Tekla Structures software using C# o Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure BIM development quality and compliance with project standards. YOUR PROFILE Technical Skills: - Proficiency in C# and Python programming - Experience in algorithm development for civil engineering execution studies - Knowledge of object-oriented programming, C# Open API, and VBA - Skills in performance optimization and large-scale data processing - Familiarity with 3D modelling libraries and tools (Tekla Structures) - Experience with GitLab version control platform - Solid understanding of BIM concepts and tools is a strong asset Soft Skills: - Strong teamwork and communication skills - Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities - Self-driven and methodical work approach - Capacity to adapt and learn quickly in a dynamic environment Education and Experience Education: - Degree in Civil Engineering, Software development, or a related discipline combining structural engineering and programming skills - Additional training in software development or BIM is highly desirable Experience: - Minimum of 3 years of experience in developing engineering calculation and/or BIM tools - Prior experience in the civil engineering sector is highly valued LOCATION The job is based in Bristol, United Kingdom. CONTRACT The contract is for a short-term (initial 4-month contract between January - April 2026, extendable).

Job: Site Selection Analyst Contract: INSIDE IR35 Duration: 6 Months Rate: Up to £550 per day Location: Hybrid - one day per week in London or Derbyshire The Site Selection Analyst will manage the banking automation site selection master list and oversee the evaluation process for potential branch locations. This role ensures alignment with strategic, operational, and financial objectives, liaises with key stakeholders, and maintains accurate documentation to support decision-making. The successful candidate will: - Manage and update the site selection master list. - Conduct desktop reviews of shortlisted sites. - Liaise with Financial Crime, Physical Security, Central Ops, and Periscope teams. - Track rejected sites and document reasons for rejection. - Own and update site selection criteria to align with business objectives. - Prepare site selection reports and recommendations for approval. - Maintain accurate records in the deployment tracker. - Recommend sites for survey. Candidates must have the following experience: - Experience in site selection, property / branch space analysis, or network planning. - Familiarity with financial services or retail banking environments preferred - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting. - Proficiency in data analysis and desktop research tools. - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail

Job: Deployment Planning and Tracking Specialist Contract: Inside IR35 Duration: 6 Months Rate: Up to £670 per day Location: Remote with one day per week onsite in Derbyshire or London The Deployment Planning and Tracking Specialist will own the deployment plan and schedule on behalf of the Deployment Lead. They will track all steps of the TCR and MFD implementation process for site projects, run status calls with team members, and request site surveys to ensure timely and accurate delivery. - Own and maintain the deployment plan and schedule on behalf of the Deployment Lead. - Track implementation progress and provide accurate reporting to stakeholders. - Coordinate with internal teams to resolve blockers and maintain momentum. - Ensure compliance with governance, policies, and best practices. - Analyse data to identify risks and recommend solutions - Manage deployment plan and schedule updates. - Track all steps of the implementation process for site projects. - Run regular status calls with Deployment team members. - Instruct property lead to start survey. - Experience in project planning and tracking within a complex organisation. - Proven ability to manage schedules and coordinate multiple stakeholders. - Experience running status calls and reporting progress to senior stakeholders. - Familiarity with scheduling and tracking tools. - Experience working in fast-paced environments with multiple priorities. Skills and Capabilities - Excellent organisational and time management skills. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to analyse data and identify risks proactively. - Attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining schedules and reports. - Proactive and solution-focused mindset.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as a Pathologist for a major pharmaceutical company on a remote basis, outside IR35, requiring 10+ hours per week (spread over multiple days). The key experience required for this Pathologist position is: Medical degree Tissue diagnostics Annotations Oncology Image analysis Digital pathology If you do have the relevant experience for these remote Pathologist positins, please do send through your CV.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as a contract Bioinformatician on an Outside IR35 contract, for a major pharmaceutical company. It's important to note that this Bioinformatician role will require a minimum of 3 days per week on site in central Cambridge. The key experience required for this Bioinformatician position is: CRISPR Data pipelines Python or R Support lab scientists If you do have the relevant skills for this Bioinformatician Engineer contract position, please do apply.

Job: MFD Installation Project Manager Contract: INSIDE IR35 Duration: 6 Months Rate: Up to £670 per day Location: Hybrid one day per week in London or Derbyshire The MFD Installation Project Manager will lead end-to-end implementation of MFD projects, ensuring scope, time, quality, and cost objectives are met. You will work cross-functionally, manage a variety of stakeholders, and drive delivery within a culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, and high performance. Take ownership of planning and delivery for MFD projects, ensuring governance and quality standards. Proactively seek and act on feedback from external stakeholders, colleagues, and customers to improve processes and delivery. Follow functional policies, best practice, and compliance requirements relevant to the business area. Analyse complex issues and use data to inform decisions and solutions. Lead and inspire teams with authenticity and integrity, driving engagement, high performance, and colleague well-being. Oversee budgets and ensure return on investment within area of responsibility. Familiarity with financial services or retail banking environments preferred Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail Candidates must be able to travel to site once per week.

Solutions Architect Location: Newcastle (Hybrid - 3 days per week on site) Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 (open to discussion) The Role: We re looking for an experienced Solutions Architect to join a growing business at a pivotal point in its journey. Following a recent merger, this role will play a critical part in shaping and delivering a single, unified SaaS platform, bringing together multiple products and systems into one scalable solution. You ll work closely with development teams and technical leads to design how systems connect, lead integration projects, and help build out entirely new products. This is a hands-on, strategic role with real influence over architecture, platforms, and technical direction. What You ll Be Doing: Designing and owning solution architecture across a multi-product SaaS platform Leading integration projects to bring multiple systems into one unified platform Helping shape greenfield products following a company merger Defining how systems, data, and services connect across teams Supporting data management from backend systems through to end users Working closely with developers and tech leads to guide delivery and best practice Contributing to the build-out of a new platform used by both internal teams and external clients Tech Environment TypeScript & Angular .NET AWS (Azure experience also considered) Modern SaaS, cloud-native architecture What We re Looking For: Proven experience as a Solutions Architect (or similar architecture-focused role) Strong background designing and integrating complex systems Experience working with SaaS platforms and cloud technologies Comfortable collaborating with development teams and technical stakeholders Able to balance high-level architectural thinking with practical delivery Experience with mergers, platform consolidation, or large integration projects is a plus What s On Offer Salary in the region of £75,000 £80,000 (flexible for the right candidate) 25 days annual leave 4% matched pension Opportunity to shape a platform and team from an early stage A role with genuine influence on products, architecture, and technical direction If you re looking for a role where you can build, influence, and design at scale, please apply to hear more!

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as a PMO Analyst for a FTSE 100 client on a remote contract, inside IR35. This is a predominantly remote role, with occasional visits to the office in Southampton. The key skills required for this PMO Analyst role are: Experience of large, complex, multi-workstream programmes Jira Agile MS Project If you do have the relevant experience for this PMO Analyst contract role, please do apply.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work a remote Senior Fullstack Developer for a major pharmaceutical company on a long term contract, outside IR35. The key skills required for this Senior Fullstack Developer are: Python React Typescript AI (desirable AWS SQL Kubernetes (desirable) If you do have the relevant experience for this remote, outside IR35 Senior Fullstack Developer role, please do send through your CV.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as a Infrastructure Architect on a long term project, for a finance company, inside IR35. It's important to note that this Infrastructure Architect position will require 2 days per week in central London or central Sheffield. The key skills required for this Infrastructure Architect position are: Hands on lead for on prem to Azure upgrade Migrating applications to Azure Azure Cisco HyperV, Exchange End to end security architecture Strong regulatory and compliance knowledge If you do have the relevant experience for this Infrastructure Architect position, please do apply.

My client, a Global organisation based in Newcastle city centre are seeking an experienced Head of Security and Platform Engineering to start ASAP. This pivotal role takes the lead in delivering breakthrough improvements in reliability and performance across technology platforms, ensuring our systems consistently exceed expectations. As the leading force behind our cyber security agenda, you will champion a step change in modern security controls introducing cutting-edge measures that protect the business. You will lead four core technology towers, and inspire teams to set bold targets, measure progress, and celebrate success as we raise the bar for platform resilience, scalability, and security. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Governance Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmaps for Platform towers, aligned with business objectives and risk appetite. Oversee integration and collaboration across the four core platform towers: Digital Workspace Services (DWS) Support and System Reliability Engineering (SSRE) Platform and Cloud Engineering (PaCE) Security & Network Operations (SNOPs) Establish and socialise the Cyber Security Strategy and Roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise resilience and regulatory requirements Cyber Security Leadership Shape the cyber security vision and build a corresponding technical roadmap which delivers a world class security controls across cloud infrastructure, networks, end points, identity & access management, application security, and threat detection. Collaborate closely with the SNOPs Lead to adapt the SNOPs roadmap priorities in line with shifts in industry, evolving threat landscape and regulatory requirements. Ensure effective 24/7 security operations (inc. security incident management) Collaborate closely with the Enterprise Resilience function (1st Line of Defence) to ensure integrated risk management and incident response. Promote stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration to embed a culture of security awareness and ownership across the organisation. Operational Oversight Ensure high availability, performance, and security of all technology systems and infrastructure. Monitor and improve service levels, incident resolution times, and system reliability metrics. Lead cross-functional coordination for escalations, major incidents, and service continuity planning. Team Leadership & Development Provide leadership and direction to platform tower leads Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation across all teams. Support recruitment, onboarding, and capability development to meet evolving technology needs. Technology Platform Delivery Oversee the delivery and lifecycle management of: Microsoft 365 and collaboration platforms Cloud platforms (design, automation, cost optimisation) Network and security operations (compliance, threat management) Monitoring, observability, and backup/recovery systems Ensure alignment with architectural standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., DORA, Cyber Essentials Plus). Stakeholder Engagement Act as the escalation point for unresolved issues across platform towers. Collaborate with product teams, business units, and external vendors to ensure service excellence and alignment with user needs. Represent Technology in all relevant Information Security, Risk and project Committees, ensuring visibility and accountability for and robust management of cyber security risks. Represent Security and Platforms and in governance forums such as the Architectural Review Board (ARB). Essential Skills Proven leadership in managing cyber security and cross-functional technology teams in a complex, global environment. Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure), and enterprise collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft 365). Strong grasp of ITIL-based service management, including incident, change, and problem management. Expertise in security and compliance frameworks, including DORA and Cyber Essentials Plus. Prior hands-on experience in delivering security solutions within enterprise environments Knowledge of disaster recovery, business continuity, and vulnerability management. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and vendor negotiation skills. Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master s preferred). ITIL Foundation certification (Intermediate or Expert level desirable). Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Experience 10+ years in IT leadership roles, with at least 5 years managing platform or infrastructure services. Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation or cloud migration initiatives. Experience working in regulated environments with a strong focus on security and compliance The role is Hybrid working 3 office days a week in a central Newcastle location great for transport links by train, car or bus. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Job title: Senior Software Engineer Location: Full Remote (Very occasional travel to offices in Cheshire) Type: Contract / Outside IR35 / 6 months initial duration + possible renewals About the Role We re looking for Senior Software Engineers to join our client's dynamic Engineering team and play a key role in building high-quality, scalable software solutions. As a senior member of the team, you ll take ownership of full-stack development, contribute to software architecture, drive engineering best practices, and mentor junior team members. You ll work closely with Product Owners, Architects, and DevOps to ensure delivery excellence across a diverse range of projects. What You'll Be Doing Software Development Build and maintain applications using C#, .NET Core, .NET 4.x, and React.js Develop robust frontend solutions using ASP.Net MVC, HTML5, CSS, and Vue.js Design and implement RESTful APIs and Web APIs following best practices Use SQL Server, Entity Framework, and SQL for efficient data management Apply design patterns like OOP, SOLID, and Clean Code to write scalable code Engineering & Architecture Deliver high- and low-level estimations for projects Ensure software quality through unit and integration testing Perform code reviews and participate in pair programming Architect scalable, secure systems, including OAuth and SSO integrations Cloud & DevOps Deploy and manage apps in Microsoft Azure using services like Blob Storage, Functions, and Service Bus Use Git for version control and Azure DevOps for CI/CD with YAML pipelines Collaboration & Communication Work cross-functionally with Product Owners, Architects, and other teams Share progress and blockers proactively Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Leadership & Mentoring Mentor junior developers and share knowledge through team sessions and tech talks Contribute to community events and guilds to enhance engineering culture Help in identifying and resolving technical debt Project Delivery Lead delivery of large-scale features with minimal support Accurately estimate and manage work against timelines Participate in Agile ceremonies and planning What We re Looking For Must-Have Experience: 5+ years in software engineering roles Proficient in C#, .NET Core , React.js , and SQL Server Strong background in building scalable backend systems and modern frontends Experience with Azure cloud services and CI/CD pipelines Preferred: Experience with Agile methodologies Prior team mentoring experience Familiarity with OAuth , SSO , and application security