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Senior Systems Engineer (Network Technologies Specialist) Location: Ringwood, Hampshire Salary: £45,000 £55,000 Hours: 37.5 hours per week The Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer (Network Technologies Specialist) with a keen interest in designing and delivering high-quality network solutions. You will support in the technical delivery of complex projects, working closely with stakeholders across the business, while also supporting operational excellence through incident resolution, preventative maintenance, and continuous service improvement. Skills and Experience Essential: Proven expertise in scoping, designing, implementing, and maintaining LAN / WAN architectures, VPNs, firewalls, and routing solutions. Strong knowledge of enterprise networking technologies, including switching, routing, firewalling, and wireless infrastructure. In-depth experience working with enterprise-grade network hardware. Solid understanding of network protocols and services, including TCP / IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS. Experience with cloud networking concepts and integrations (e.g. Azure Virtual Networks, VPN gateways, load balancers). Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills across complex and diverse network environments. Demonstrable experience producing both high-level and low-level design documentation. Good working knowledge of network security principles and technologies, including IDS / IPS, NAC, SSL / TLS, and Zero Trust models. At least five years experience in similar role, working in large and diverse enterprise environments with Microsoft server and Microsoft cloud technologies. Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, high-quality documentation such as processes, procedures, and technical designs. Positive, proactive attitude with a strong sense of ownership. Desirable: Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server technologies, particularly DNS, RADIUS, and PKI. Experience with networking solutions from vendors such as Fortinet, SonicWall, and Meraki. This role is subject to a clear standard DBS check being received. The Package Company Profit Share (first £3,600 is tax free). 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with your length of service. Birthday as additional paid leave. Additional paid leave (dependent on company performance). Private Medical Insurance, including dental. Ongoing training and support. Company sick pay policy. Pension Scheme. Hybrid Working. Progression opportunities. Fresh fruit, the occasional pizza and a posh coffee machine! Trusted Technology Partnership Trusted Technology Partnership has been a specialist IT Infrastructure and Support Services provider for over 25 years. We are an Employee Ownership Trust a growing company. We are proud winners of Best Place to Work award and overall winner of the Ringwood Business Awards 2024. Our core services include support desk, on-site engineering, project management and delivery, storage and logistics, and technical consultancy. We encourage progression within Trusted Technology Partnership for our colleagues, offering opportunities in other teams and departments. Join our friendly company, where a great team and a positive culture await you. Please note that due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted for interview. If we receive a high number of applications, the vacancy may close sooner than advertised. We may also invite candidates to interview before the advertised closing date.

Group HR Director - Global Manufacturing Salary: £135 153k + 25% Bonus + Executive Benefits Location: Hybrid / South London with International Travel We are recruiting a Group HR Director on behalf of a highly successful international manufacturing and industrial business operating across the UK, Europe, USA and Asia. This is a senior, hands-on Group HR leadership role with responsibility for developing and embedding the people infrastructure required to support continued international growth, organisational development and operational transformation across a complex global organisation. Reporting directly to the Group CEO, the role will play a key part in strengthening organisational capability, improving consistency and execution across international operations, and supporting the business through a significant period of growth and change. This role will particularly suit commercially grounded HR leaders with experience operating within international manufacturing, engineering, industrial, chemicals, process manufacturing or similarly complex operational environments. The role: • Lead the development and implementation of scalable HR frameworks across international operations • Build and standardise global HR policies, processes and organisational structures • Design and implement job architecture, grading and reward frameworks • Lead organisation design and workforce planning activity across multiple regions • Develop scalable recruitment, talent and succession frameworks • Embed performance management processes that drive accountability and organisational effectiveness • Support senior stakeholders through organisational change, restructuring and transformation activity • Strengthen HR systems, people data capability and reporting infrastructure • Support and influence senior leadership teams across the UK, Europe, USA and Asia • Help build a high-performance culture aligned to business growth objectives Candidate requirements: • Proven experience operating in a senior HR leadership role within an international manufacturing, industrial or engineering environment • Strong experience supporting complex, multi-site and international operations • Demonstrated experience building scalable HR infrastructure and organisational frameworks • Strong organisational design, workforce planning, reward and performance management experience • Experience leading organisational change, restructuring and transformation programmes • Commercially minded with the ability to align people strategy to operational and business performance • Comfortable operating within matrix and internationally distributed organisations • Strong stakeholder management and executive-level influencing capability • Pragmatic, resilient and hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate at pace • Experience supporting operations across Asia would be highly advantageous If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for then please apply by attaching your CV. Smartsearch takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application. To effectively process your application, we may share your details with the hiring company and Smartsearch or the company may contact you by email, telephone or SMS. A copy of our privacy policy will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application.

Senior .NET Developer C#, Azure 75,000, 1 day a week, Winsford Join an established software business investing heavily in its platform and engineering team. You will work as part of a collaborative backend team building and improving scalable services, APIs, and integrations used across a live production platform. The role combines greenfield development with modernisation work across existing systems. You will contribute to technical decisions, support engineering best practice, and work closely with product and leadership teams on future platform improvements. What you will do Build and improve backend services running in Azure Develop APIs, integrations, and data pipelines Work across 60 percent greenfield development and 40 percent core system improvement Contribute to architecture and technical discussions Support code reviews, testing, and engineering standards Collaborate with developers, product teams, and senior stakeholders Tech stack C# and .NET SQL Server Azure App Services, Functions, Storage, and CI pipelines Unit testing Why this role stands out Established product with a long-term roadmap Mix of greenfield engineering and platform improvement work Collaborative engineering environment with strong technical input Time allocated for refactoring and technical debt reduction Stable business with ongoing investment in technology Interview process; Two-stage interview process with fast feedback and quick decision-making This role suits senior backend developers who enjoy building reliable backend systems, working closely with a team, and contributing to the future direction of a growing platform.

Job title: Business Analyst - Strategic Remote Access Contract: 3 months (possibility of extension) Location: London (hybrid) Job description We are seeking a highly capable and detail driven Business Analyst to support a major remote access transformation programme spanning corporate, retail, and operational technology environments. The successful candidate will lead the requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation of all currently undocumented business requirements relating to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Zscaler, Operational Technology (OT), IoT, and remote access capabilities across a large scale FMCG / supermarket organisation. This role will work closely with the Remote Access Project Manager, engineering teams, security, operations, and business stakeholders to ensure that all functional and non functional requirements are captured, validated, prioritised, and translated into actionable deliverables. The Business Analyst will play a critical role in shaping solution design, ensuring alignment with business needs, and supporting the delivery of secure, scalable, and user centric remote access services. Key Responsibilities Lead structured requirements gathering activities, including workshops, interviews, process reviews, and analysis of existing documentation across corporate, retail, and OT environments. Identify, document, and validate all business requirements related to remote access, including AVD usage patterns, Zscaler access flows, IoT/OT connectivity needs, and store based operational requirements. Map current state processes and user journeys, identifying gaps, pain points, and undocumented dependencies across remote access workflows. Define future state processes aligned to programme objectives, security standards, and operational constraints. Translate business needs into clear functional and non functional requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and process artefacts. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure requirements are feasible, aligned with architectural principles, and fully understood prior to design and build. Support the creation of solution options, ensuring business impacts, risks, and trade offs are clearly articulated. Work closely with retail and FMCG stakeholders, capturing store specific requirements such as device access, POS systems, handheld devices, IoT sensors, and operational workflows. Document remote access requirements for OT environments, including secure connectivity, segmentation, and device level constraints. Ensure requirements traceability from discovery through to delivery, testing, and operational handover. Support test planning and UAT, ensuring test cases align to documented requirements and business expectations. Maintain high quality documentation, including BRDs, process maps, user stories, data flows, and decision logs. Act as a bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring clarity, alignment, and timely decision making. Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience as a Business Analyst within infrastructure, security, remote access, or cloud transformation programmes. Strong understanding of Azure Virtual Desktop, user personas, application delivery, and remote access workflows. Experience working with Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) or similar secure remote access technologies. Exposure to Operational Technology (OT) and IoT environments, including device connectivity and security considerations. Experience working in FMCG or retail environments, ideally with store based technology and operational processes. Strong capability in requirements elicitation, process mapping, and documentation using industry standard techniques. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior leaders, technical SMEs, and operational teams. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to identify gaps, dependencies, and risks. Experience producing user stories, acceptance criteria, and process flows for engineering and delivery teams. Familiarity with identity, access, and security concepts relevant to remote access and cloud based solutions. Desirable Skills Experience working with multi domain Active Directory, Entra ID, or hybrid identity environments. Understanding of zero trust principles, network segmentation, and secure access architecture. Knowledge of store technology platforms, POS systems, handheld devices, or IoT sensors. Experience supporting UAT, test case development, and validation activities. Exposure to data governance, compliance, and audit requirements in regulated or retail environments. Experience working with third party vendors or managed service providers. Familiarity with Agile delivery, including backlog refinement and sprint planning. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Vacancy job title: Project Manager - Strategic Remote Access Start Date: ASAP Contract: 3 months (possibility of extension) Location: London (Hybrid) Job description: We are seeking a highly skilled and delivery focused Remote Access Project Manager to lead end to end implementation and optimisation of remote access technologies across a complex, multi domain enterprise environment. This role will oversee projects involving Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Zscaler, Operational Technology (OT), IoT ecosystems, and remote access enablement within FMCG / retail environments, including large scale supermarket operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the delivery of secure, scalable, and high performing remote access solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs, technology standards, and operational requirements. This role requires exceptional stakeholder management, strong governance discipline, and the ability to coordinate cross functional engineering, security, and operational teams. Key Responsibilities Lead the end to end delivery of remote access programmes, including Azure Virtual Desktop deployments, Zscaler integrations, and secure connectivity solutions across corporate and store environments. Define project scope, milestones, and delivery plans, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, security policies, and operational constraints. Coordinate with engineering, security, OT, and network teams to ensure seamless integration of AVD, Zscaler, and IoT/OT connectivity requirements. Oversee readiness assessments for remote access across retail and FMCG environments, including store networks, distribution centres, and operational technology platforms. Manage stakeholder expectations across technology, operations, retail leadership, and third party vendors, ensuring clear communication and timely decision making. Ensure remote access solutions meet performance, security, and compliance requirements, including identity, device posture, and network segmentation. Develop and maintain project documentation, including RAID logs, delivery plans, architecture alignment packs, and governance artefacts. Monitor project risks and dependencies, proactively identifying mitigation strategies and ensuring escalation paths are followed. Support change management and adoption activities, ensuring store colleagues, corporate users, and operational teams are prepared for new remote access capabilities. Collaborate with service management teams to ensure operational readiness, handover documentation, and support models are fully defined. Drive continuous improvement across remote access processes, tooling, and user experience. Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering complex infrastructure or remote access programmes in large enterprises. Deep expertise in Azure Virtual Desktop, including architecture, deployment, scaling, and operational considerations. Strong knowledge of Zscaler technologies, including ZIA, ZPA, and secure remote access patterns. Experience working with Operational Technology (OT) environments and understanding of the unique security and connectivity challenges they present. Understanding of IoT ecosystems, device onboarding, and secure connectivity patterns. FMCG or retail experience, ideally within supermarket or high volume store environments. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, technical teams, and operational stakeholders. Prince2, PMP, or equivalent project management accreditation. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non technical audiences. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, dependencies, and cross functional delivery teams. Strong understanding of identity, access, and security principles relevant to remote access and cloud based environments. Desirable Skills Experience delivering remote access solutions across multi domain Active Directory or hybrid identity environments. Familiarity with Entra ID, conditional access, and device compliance frameworks. Knowledge of network segmentation, zero trust principles, and secure access architecture. Experience working with store technology platforms, POS systems, handheld devices, or IoT sensors. Understanding of data governance, compliance, and audit requirements in regulated or retail environments. Exposure to automation, scripting, or API driven configuration for remote access platforms. Experience working with third party managed service providers in large scale technology programmes. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Solution Architect (Insurance) 6 Months London & Brighton (2-3 days per month) (Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) My client, a market leading provider of pensions and insurance products and services are looking for a Senior Solution Architect with who has worked in this sector and who has experience in a range of consulting roles in fast moving customer engagements. Key responsibilities and accountabilities The candidate will principally be responsible for defining solution architecture for end-to-end pensions solutions, potentially across a range of different business portfolios within a specific market area. You must have a background and deep familiarity with the Pensions industry sector (DB pensions and administration) and preferably have specific experience in the Pension Risk Transfer domain You should be confident operating in a consulting-led environment, communicating with senior business stakeholders and positioning solutions in a commercially aware manner. You must be adept at building relationships across multiple teams. You should be comfortable defining and delivering solution architecture deliverables in large complex projects working closely with both business and technology delivery teams. Technical knowledge From your core experience as a Solution Architect you should have experience with a range of different solution types and technologies including- Policy Administration Systems CRM / Customer Service (ideally dynamics) Cloud (SaaS, PaaS and IaaS) Integration and microservices Enterprise Software Process Automation Enterprise Architecture Tooling On the job details- Developing solution architecture against functional and non-functional business requirements in line with industry standards and best practices Documenting solution designs, driving through key design decisions, and solution delivery approaches and successfully guiding these through architecture assurance and approval gates Researching and elaborating technology solution options and preparing comparative analysis including costs, risks and coverage and outlining strategies including proof of concepts Working with delivery teams to ensure compliance of developed solutions to underlying solution architecture Assessing and selecting commercial off-the-shelf solutions in partnership with IT, Procurement, business leaders and existing or potential providers of IT services. Conducting due diligence on potential providers of solutions and individual solution components or services. Providing industry insight to explore the selection and potential application of emerging and disruptive technologies to entrenched business problems Critical skills and experience Strong experience in designing and proposing solutions for a given business requirement adhering to architectural principles. Strongexperience in Insurance/Pensions industry. TOGAF certified (or equivalent practitioner level certification in Solution or Enterprise Architecture) Used appropriate tools, including logical models of components and interfaces, to contribute to the development of systems architectures in specific business or functional areas. Produced detailed component specifications and translated these into detailed designs for implementation using selected products. Analytical thinking & problem solving Flexibility, energy and ability to work well with others in a virtual, geographically dispersed team environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills - working with stakeholders and product owners Excellent stakeholder management skills Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Lead Systems Engineer - Advanced Product Development Salary: 63,000 + comprehensive benefits package Location: Bristol area (Hybrid working - split your time between home and our advanced engineering site) Position Type: Full-time, Permanent Bring clarity to ambiguity and architect the future of high-tech machinery. We are a global leader in high-precision engineering solutions, and we are looking for a visionary Lead Systems Engineer to spearhead the deployment of best-practice systems engineering. Reporting directly to the Systems Engineering Manager, your mission will span the entire product lifecycle-from initial concept definition all the way to customer commissioning and real-world field trials. If you are a collaborative leader who excels at translating complex product visions into robust, scalable realities, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. What You Will Do Architect & Define: Translate high-level product visions into clear, concise requirements using systems engineering processes, including Use Cases, Context Diagrams, and System Architectures. Model-Based Design (MBSE): Utilize MBSE methods to develop functional, logical, and behavioral architectures to deeply understand system operations and workflows. Collaborate & Influence: Work closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to clarify technical work packages, manage critical trade-off studies, and swiftly resolve complex engineering bottlenecks. Lead & Mentor: Guide, coach, and inspire a growing core team of Systems Engineers at various stages of their careers, helping them develop into future engineering leaders. Evangelize Best Practices: Drive the evolution and integration of Systems Engineering processes across the wider organization, educating cross-functional teams on technical problem-solving. What You Bring to the Team We value diverse perspectives and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every single box below! Education & Credentials: A Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering (or equivalent) is essential (Master's preferred). Achievement of, or progress toward, Chartered Engineer status or an ASEP qualification is highly desirable. Proven Expertise: 5+ years of practical, hands-on experience applying best-practice Systems Engineering within a relatable, high-precision engineering industry. Regulatory Knowledge: Experience navigating regulated, compliance-driven environments (such as semiconductor equipment, aerospace, automotive, or medical devices), with a strong grasp of product safety and standards. Leadership & Influence: Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, with a proven ability to take ownership of complex situations and align cross-functional teams without direct authority. Mindset: A high-integrity, results-driven professional who sets the standard for accountability and delivers on tight milestones. What We Offer in Return Our culture is built on trust, accountability, and the belief that groundbreaking innovation is powered by people. Career Evolution: Access to lifelong learning, continuous professional development, and clear paths to senior leadership. Flexibility: A genuine hybrid working model that balances remote productivity with collaborative on-site teamwork. Well-being & Rewards: A competitive salary of 63,000, robust health and wellness perks, and an excellent corporate benefits scheme. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Senior Software Engineer - Real-Time Data (Kafka/Spark) Chester Hybrid working 12-month contract Inside IR35 Global Investment Bank A leading global investment bank is looking for a hands-on Senior Engineer to build high-performance, real-time data platforms supporting regulatory compliance across global operations. This is a fully engineering-led role focused on streaming, distributed systems, and low-latency processing , ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex data challenges at scale. What You'll Do Design and build Kafka-based streaming pipelines and Spark processing jobs Develop low-latency, high throughput systems handling large-scale datasets Create data matching and reconciliation solutions across multiple sources Work on event-driven architectures with a focus on performance, accuracy, and reliability Contribute to production grade systems in a highly regulated environment What We're Looking For Strong hands-on experience with Kafka and Spark Experience building real-time or near real-time data pipelines Solid understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and data processing Background in software engineering best practices (testing, CI/CD, clean code) Nice to Have Experience in banking, compliance, or regulated environments Exposure to high-volume transactional or voice data systems

Job title: Senior Systems Engineer Location Scotland We re working with an innovative space company developing next-generation launch technology, who are looking to add a Senior Avionics Systems Engineer to their growing engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the development of an orbital-class launch system, taking ownership of onboard avionics systems across the full engineering lifecycle. The Role You ll act as a technical focal point across avionics and wider vehicle systems, working closely with systems engineering, GNC, propulsion, software, and ground support teams to deliver highly reliable flight hardware for a complex aerospace platform. Responsibilities will include: Leading avionics system design and integration activities Defining interfaces between onboard electronics, vehicle subsystems, and ground systems Supporting system architecture, requirements definition, and verification activities Managing technical schedules, development priorities, and engineering coordination Contributing to hardware/software trade studies and technical decision-making Supporting testing, troubleshooting, installation, and validation of electronic systems Working cross-functionally across multidisciplinary engineering teams What They re Looking For Degree qualified in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar 5+ years of experience within avionics, embedded systems, electronics, or complex systems engineering Strong background in integration, testing, or development of electronic systems Experience working within high-reliability industries such as space, aerospace, defence, automotive, or similar Understanding of systems engineering principles, interfaces, and V&V activities Previous technical leadership or project ownership experience Hands-on mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and support hardware integration activities Strong communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams

Technical Architect Outside IR35 Remote based Rate DOE 6 months SR2 is supporting a major public sector digital programme seeking two experienced Technical Architects to help shape and deliver large-scale cloud-native platforms and services within a highly secure, data-driven environment. This is a hands-on architecture role suited to consultants who can operate across strategy, solution design and engineering enablement, working closely with delivery teams to modernise complex systems and improve operational resilience. Overview: You'll be responsible for defining technical architectures across multiple workstreams, supporting engineering teams with best practice and ensuring solutions are secure, scalable and aligned to wider enterprise standards. The environment is heavily cloud-focused, with modern DevOps practices, containerised workloads and API-led integration patterns playing a central role. The successful candidates will work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, security teams and senior stakeholders to guide technical direction, support delivery and help solve complex integration and platform challenges. Responsibilities: Design and govern scalable cloud-native architectures across complex digital services Produce high and low-level technical designs, architecture decision records and integration patterns Support delivery teams with engineering best practice and architectural guidance Define secure-by-design solutions in regulated and highly governed environments Drive adoption of modern DevOps, CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code approaches Work across microservices, APIs, event-driven architectures and container platforms Collaborate with security, infrastructure and delivery teams to ensure operational resilience and scalability Support technical assurance, governance and stakeholder engagement activities Requirements: Strong experience operating as a Technical Architect within large-scale enterprise or public sector environments Deep understanding of AWS cloud services and cloud-native architecture principles Experience designing microservices and API-led architectures Strong knowledge of Kubernetes/container platforms such as EKS or OpenShift Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation Understanding of CI/CD tooling and DevOps delivery practices Experience designing secure systems within regulated or high-security environments Strong stakeholder engagement and technical leadership skills Knowledge of networking, identity/access management and platform security principles Gov experience Please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will contact potential candidates regarding next steps.

Chief Technology & Operations Officer (CTOO) / Technology & Operations Director Location: Coventry (Hybrid) Salary: 80,000- 100,000 DOE Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Join a Growing Technology Business Where You Can Truly Make an Impact We're partnering with an ambitious and growing technology company looking for a commercially minded, hands-on technology leader to take ownership of both software delivery and IT operations across the business. This is a rare opportunity to join a smaller organisation where your influence will genuinely shape the future direction of technology, operations, delivery, and customer outcomes. You'll work closely with the executive team, helping drive strategic decisions while remaining close enough to the technology to guide teams, solve problems, and improve delivery standards. We're looking for someone who enjoys building structure in fast-paced environments, thrives on solving operational challenges, and still has the technical depth to engage with engineering teams and architecture decisions when required. The Role As CTOO / Technology & Operations Director, you'll oversee the operational effectiveness of software development, infrastructure, and technical services across the organisation's application estate. You'll act as the bridge between commercial teams, customers, developers, and IT services - ensuring priorities are aligned, delivery remains controlled, and systems stay secure, stable, and scalable. This role combines strategic leadership with practical execution. You'll be expected to roll your sleeves up when needed, support critical decision-making, and help teams deliver effectively with limited resources. Key Responsibilities Technology & Operational Leadership Lead the development and IT services functions across the business Ensure applications and platforms are delivered, maintained, and supported effectively Drive operational stability, resilience, and continuous improvement Balance long-term strategy with day-to-day execution Hands-On Technical Leadership Provide guidance across software delivery, infrastructure, DevOps, and architecture Support teams with technical decision-making and delivery planning Maintain oversight of cloud infrastructure, databases, environments, and security controls Act as a senior escalation point during incidents or critical operational issues Executive Delivery & Prioritisation Translate executive and customer requirements into achievable delivery plans Manage competing priorities across development and IT operations Clearly communicate risks, trade-offs, and delivery expectations Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with sales, commercial, product, and operational teams Support customer-facing technical discussions and solution planning Improve collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders Governance, Security & Compliance Ensure strong governance, policies, and operational procedures are in place Support ISO9001 / ISO27001 aligned processes and customer audit requirements Maintain focus on GDPR, cybersecurity, resilience, and risk management What We're Looking For Essential Experience Proven leadership across software engineering and IT operations/infrastructure Experience working in smaller or growing businesses where adaptability is key Strong hands-on technical understanding with the ability to engage at engineering level Experience managing software delivery, technical operations, and cross-functional teams Strong understanding of Agile delivery, DevOps, CI/CD, and modern software practices Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Knowledge of databases including MS SQL and/or Oracle Experience managing incidents, operational risk, and technical escalations Desirable Background Computer Science, Engineering, or similar technical background Experience with architecture or solution design Exposure to sectors such as Construction, Utilities, Retail, Logistics, Manufacturing, Insurance, or B2B technology services Personal Attributes Commercially aware and pragmatic Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving ability Comfortable making decisions and driving accountability Able to communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior stakeholders Hands-on, approachable, and delivery focused What Success Looks Like Within your first 6-12 months, you'll have: Improved operational stability and delivery visibility Established clearer prioritisation across development and IT services Strengthened collaboration between technical and commercial teams Improved governance, documentation, and compliance readiness Built empowered teams with strong accountability and ownership Package 80,000- 100,000 salary depending on experience Hybrid working model Opportunity to shape technology strategy within a growing business High level of ownership and autonomy Collaborative and fast-moving environment where your contribution matters

Excellent opportunity for a Senior Software Developer to play a key role in architecting, developing, and enhancing our clients in-house trading and research systems. This is an opportunity to work on greenfield projects, influence architectural decisions, and directly impact systems that support real-world trading strategies. As a senior member of the team, you will contribute both technically and strategically, helping shape development standards, performance optimisation, and system scalability. You will primarily work within a C# .NET SQL Server ASP.NET ecosystem, developing high-performance, reliable, and maintainable applications. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications in C# and .NET Lead architectural discussions and contribute to technical direction Build scalable, reliable systems to support automated trading and research Develop and optimise database solutions (SQL Server or equivalent) Improve performance, reliability, and automation across systems Mentor junior developers and promote best engineering practices Participate in code reviews and enforce high standards of quality Collaborate closely with researchers and traders to translate requirements into robust software solutions Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and tooling Required Skills & Experience BSc (or higher) in Computer Science or a related scientific discipline Strong recent experience with C# and the latest .NET platform 5+ years of professional software development experience Solid experience with SQL Server, Oracle, or equivalent relational databases Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles and software architecture Experience building production-grade, scalable systems Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills High attention to detail and a thorough, analytical mindset Desirable Experience in multi-threaded and concurrent application development Network programming experience (TCP/UDP) Experience with distributed version control systems (Git) Strong understanding of Windows technologies Exposure to financial markets or trading systems Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

AI Solution Architect - Senior Manager/Associate Director Capital Markets Location: Edinburgh Working pattern: Hybrid Salary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniority Ref: J13118 Senior AI Solution Architects are required to support the design, implementation and scaling of advanced AI solutions within financial services and capital markets environments. This role would suit an experienced professional with a strong background in AI, cloud and data architecture, with experience designing enterprise AI solutions and translating business requirements into scalable technical architectures. You will play a key role in shaping AI architecture strategy, leading technical teams and supporting organisations as they move from strategy and experimentation through to enterprise deployment. You will work closely with AI Engineers, Data Scientists, Enterprise Architects, MLOps teams, business stakeholders and senior leadership to design, deliver and scale AI solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Key responsibilities: Translating business objectives into AI architecture strategies, roadmaps and scalable solution designs Designing and implementing end to end AI and ML architectures across enterprise environments Defining scalable, performant and cost optimised deployment patterns across cloud, containerised and GPU enabled environments Supporting AI implementation programmes from proof of concept through to enterprise deployment and optimisation Evaluating and selecting technologies across open source and commercial platforms Designing and integrating AI solutions into existing enterprise systems and applications Working with AI Engineers, Data Scientists and technical teams to support AI delivery and scaling initiatives Supporting AI governance, security, risk and regulatory considerations throughout the delivery lifecycle Supporting architecture governance, technical review boards and design authorities Building relationships with technical and business stakeholders across large scale transformation programmes Producing solution design documentation, implementation plans and technical proposals Providing technical leadership and mentoring within multidisciplinary teams Experience Required: Experience designing AI, ML or modern data architectures within enterprise environments Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks or similar technologies Experience architecting scalable AI and ML solutions across serverless, containerised or GPU enabled environments Experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, embeddings, semantic search and RAG patterns Exposure to vector databases and agent frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph or similar technologies Understanding of MLOps, LLMOps and model lifecycle management principles Experience designing APIs and integrating AI solutions into enterprise environments Strong understanding of modern data architectures and platform design principles Experience presenting architectural designs to technical and business stakeholders Financial services experience within capital markets or broader banking environments This is a strong opportunity for an AI architecture professional who wants to work on high impact AI and data transformation programmes within complex financial services environments. For more information make an application today! Alternatively, you can refer a friend or colleague by taking part in our fantastic referral schemes! If you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this role, please refer them to us. For each relevant candidate that you introduce to us (there is no limit) and we place, you will be entitled to our general gift/voucher scheme. Datatech is one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies in the field of analytics and host of the critically acclaimed event, Women in Data UK. For more information visit our website: (url removed)

AI Solution Architect - Senior Manager/Associate Director Capital Markets Location: Manchester Working pattern: Hybrid Salary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniority Ref: J13119 Senior AI Solution Architects are required to support the design, implementation and scaling of advanced AI solutions within financial services and capital markets environments. This role would suit an experienced professional with a strong background in AI, cloud and data architecture, with experience designing enterprise AI solutions and translating business requirements into scalable technical architectures. You will play a key role in shaping AI architecture strategy, leading technical teams and supporting organisations as they move from strategy and experimentation through to enterprise deployment. You will work closely with AI Engineers, Data Scientists, Enterprise Architects, MLOps teams, business stakeholders and senior leadership to design, deliver and scale AI solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Key responsibilities: Translating business objectives into AI architecture strategies, roadmaps and scalable solution designs Designing and implementing end to end AI and ML architectures across enterprise environments Defining scalable, performant and cost optimised deployment patterns across cloud, containerised and GPU enabled environments Supporting AI implementation programmes from proof of concept through to enterprise deployment and optimisation Evaluating and selecting technologies across open source and commercial platforms Designing and integrating AI solutions into existing enterprise systems and applications Working with AI Engineers, Data Scientists and technical teams to support AI delivery and scaling initiatives Supporting AI governance, security, risk and regulatory considerations throughout the delivery lifecycle Supporting architecture governance, technical review boards and design authorities Building relationships with technical and business stakeholders across large scale transformation programmes Producing solution design documentation, implementation plans and technical proposals Providing technical leadership and mentoring within multidisciplinary teams Experience Required: Experience designing AI, ML or modern data architectures within enterprise environments Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks or similar technologies Experience architecting scalable AI and ML solutions across serverless, containerised or GPU enabled environments Experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, embeddings, semantic search and RAG patterns Exposure to vector databases and agent frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph or similar technologies Understanding of MLOps, LLMOps and model lifecycle management principles Experience designing APIs and integrating AI solutions into enterprise environments Strong understanding of modern data architectures and platform design principles Experience presenting architectural designs to technical and business stakeholders Financial services experience within capital markets or broader banking environments This is a strong opportunity for an AI architecture professional who wants to work on high impact AI and data transformation programmes within complex financial services environments. For more information make an application today! Alternatively, you can refer a friend or colleague by taking part in our fantastic referral schemes! If you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this role, please refer them to us. For each relevant candidate that you introduce to us (there is no limit) and we place, you will be entitled to our general gift/voucher scheme. Datatech is one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies in the field of analytics and host of the critically acclaimed event, Women in Data UK. For more information visit our website: (url removed)

AI Solution Architect - Senior Manager/Associate Director Capital Markets Location: London Working pattern: Hybrid Salary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniority Senior AI Solution Architects are required to support the design, implementation and scaling of advanced AI solutions within financial services and capital markets environments. This role would suit an experienced professional with a strong background in AI, cloud and data architecture, with experience designing enterprise AI solutions and translating business requirements into scalable technical architectures. You will play a key role in shaping AI architecture strategy, leading technical teams and supporting organisations as they move from strategy and experimentation through to enterprise deployment. You will work closely with AI Engineers, Data Scientists, Enterprise Architects, MLOps teams, business stakeholders and senior leadership to design, deliver and scale AI solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Key responsibilities: Translating business objectives into AI architecture strategies, roadmaps and scalable solution designs Designing and implementing end to end AI and ML architectures across enterprise environments Defining scalable, performant and cost optimised deployment patterns across cloud, containerised and GPU enabled environments Supporting AI implementation programmes from proof of concept through to enterprise deployment and optimisation Evaluating and selecting technologies across open source and commercial platforms Designing and integrating AI solutions into existing enterprise systems and applications Working with AI Engineers, Data Scientists and technical teams to support AI delivery and scaling initiatives Supporting AI governance, security, risk and regulatory considerations throughout the delivery lifecycle Supporting architecture governance, technical review boards and design authorities Building relationships with technical and business stakeholders across large scale transformation programmes Producing solution design documentation, implementation plans and technical proposals Providing technical leadership and mentoring within multidisciplinary teams Experience Required: Experience designing AI, ML or modern data architectures within enterprise environments Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks or similar technologies Experience architecting scalable AI and ML solutions across serverless, containerised or GPU enabled environments Experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, embeddings, semantic search and RAG patterns Exposure to vector databases and agent frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph or similar technologies Understanding of MLOps, LLMOps and model lifecycle management principles Experience designing APIs and integrating AI solutions into enterprise environments Strong understanding of modern data architectures and platform design principles Experience presenting architectural designs to technical and business stakeholders Financial services experience within capital markets or broader banking environments This is a strong opportunity for an AI architecture professional who wants to work on high impact AI and data transformation programmes within complex financial services environments. For more information make an application today! Alternatively, you can refer a friend or colleague by taking part in our fantastic referral schemes! If you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this role, please refer them to us. For each relevant candidate that you introduce to us (there is no limit) and we place, you will be entitled to our general gift/voucher scheme. Datatech is one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies in the field of analytics and host of the critically acclaimed event, Women in Data UK. For more information visit our website: (url removed)

Senior AI Engineer Manager/Associate Director Capital Markets Location: London Working pattern: Hybrid Salary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniority Ref: J13114 Senior AI Engineering professionals are required to support the design, build and delivery of advanced AI solutions within financial services and capital markets environments. This role would suit an experienced professional with a strong background in AI engineering and enterprise solution delivery within complex environments. You will play a key role in shaping AI strategy, leading teams and delivering enterprise AI solutions, helping organisations solve complex operational, technical and regulatory challenges through AI adoption at scale. You will work across multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with data scientists, architects, MLOps/LLMOps engineers, business stakeholders and senior leadership to design, deliver and scale AI products, agentic AI solutions and data driven applications. Key responsibilities: Building and deploying AI prototypes, products and production ready solutions Designing and implementing end to end AI solutions that integrate with enterprise systems Working with LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG patterns, embeddings and fine tuning Developing AI agents and agentic workflows using modern frameworks Working with vector databases, APIs and modern data platforms Supporting AI deployment, serving patterns, evaluation frameworks and integration design Using Python and SQL to build robust, scalable AI and data solutions Working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP or Databricks Supporting MLOps, LLMOps, CI/CD and software engineering best practice Collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders across complex programmes Helping identify technical, delivery, security, data privacy and regulatory risks Contributing to technical documentation, solution design and delivery planning Supporting AI implementation and scaling initiatives across complex environments Leading and developing teams, supporting capability growth through mentoring, coaching and creating a collaborative, high performing environment Experience Required: Strong Python and SQL experience Applied AI engineering, ML engineering or software engineering background Experience with LLMs, RAG, embeddings, prompt engineering or fine tuning Exposure to LangChain, LangGraph, Agent Development Kit or similar agent frameworks Experience with vector databases such as Pinecone, Chroma or similar API development experience, ideally with FastAPI or similar frameworks Knowledge of MLOps, LLMOps, CI/CD or production deployment practices Experience designing or supporting evaluation frameworks for AI or agentic systems Experience working with modern data architectures and cloud platforms Understanding of AI risk, governance, security and regulatory considerations Financial services experience within capital markets or broader banking environments This is a strong opportunity for an AI engineering professional who wants to work on high impact AI and data transformation programmes within complex financial services environments. Alternatively, you can refer a friend or colleague by taking part in our fantastic referral schemes! If you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this role, please refer them to us. For each relevant candidate that you introduce to us (there is no limit) and we place, you will be entitled to our general gift/voucher scheme. Datatech is one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies in the field of analytics and host of the critically acclaimed event, Women in Data UK. For more information visit our website: (url removed)

Senior AI Engineer Manager/Associate Director Capital Markets Location: Manchester Working pattern: Hybrid Salary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniority Ref: J13116 Senior AI Engineering professionals are required to support the design, build and delivery of advanced AI solutions within financial services and capital markets environments. This role would suit an experienced professional with a strong background in AI engineering and enterprise solution delivery within complex environments. You will play a key role in shaping AI strategy, leading teams and delivering enterprise AI solutions, helping organisations solve complex operational, technical and regulatory challenges through AI adoption at scale. You will work across multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with data scientists, architects, MLOps/LLMOps engineers, business stakeholders and senior leadership to design, deliver and scale AI products, agentic AI solutions and data driven applications. Key responsibilities: Building and deploying AI prototypes, products and production ready solutions Designing and implementing end to end AI solutions that integrate with enterprise systems Working with LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG patterns, embeddings and fine tuning Developing AI agents and agentic workflows using modern frameworks Working with vector databases, APIs and modern data platforms Supporting AI deployment, serving patterns, evaluation frameworks and integration design Using Python and SQL to build robust, scalable AI and data solutions Working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP or Databricks Supporting MLOps, LLMOps, CI/CD and software engineering best practice Collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders across complex programmes Helping identify technical, delivery, security, data privacy and regulatory risks Contributing to technical documentation, solution design and delivery planning Supporting AI implementation and scaling initiatives across complex environments Leading and developing teams, supporting capability growth through mentoring, coaching and creating a collaborative, high performing environment Experience Required: Strong Python and SQL experience Applied AI engineering, ML engineering or software engineering background Experience with LLMs, RAG, embeddings, prompt engineering or fine tuning Exposure to LangChain, LangGraph, Agent Development Kit or similar agent frameworks Experience with vector databases such as Pinecone, Chroma or similar API development experience, ideally with FastAPI or similar frameworks Knowledge of MLOps, LLMOps, CI/CD or production deployment practices Experience designing or supporting evaluation frameworks for AI or agentic systems Experience working with modern data architectures and cloud platforms Understanding of AI risk, governance, security and regulatory considerations Financial services experience within capital markets or broader banking environments This is a strong opportunity for an AI engineering professional who wants to work on high impact AI and data transformation programmes within complex financial services environments. Alternatively, you can refer a friend or colleague by taking part in our fantastic referral schemes! If you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this role, please refer them to us. For each relevant candidate that you introduce to us (there is no limit) and we place, you will be entitled to our general gift/voucher scheme. Datatech is one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies in the field of analytics and host of the critically acclaimed event, Women in Data UK. For more information visit our website: (url removed)

Senior Software Engineer - TypeScript / Next.Js / SQL A growing technology-led business is rebuilding and modernising the core system including billing, invoicing, reconciliation, integrations, operational workflows, reporting, customer tooling, and internal platforms. These systems sit at the heart of the organisation and directly influence revenue, operational efficiency, customer trust, and commercial decision-making. This role is suited to someone who enjoys solving complex operational and data problems, and who takes ownership of outcomes rather than simply delivering tickets. Strong engineering judgement, systems thinking, and an appreciation for correctness are essential in an environment where mistakes can have meaningful downstream impact. AI-assisted development is already central to the engineering workflow. Tools such as Claude Code and Cursor are actively used day-to-day, and senior engineers are expected to use them confidently and pragmatically. What You ll Be Responsible For Designing and evolving business-critical systems across operations, finance, integrations, and customer workflows Leading technical investigations into workflows, operational issues, integrations, and data discrepancies Partnering closely with finance, operations, support, engineering teams, and customers to solve complex business problems Leading technical and operational discussions with customers over calls and video meetings Building systems that are accurate, auditable, explainable, scalable, and maintainable Driving improvements in reliability, observability, documentation, and engineering standards Using AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery while maintaining engineering quality and judgement Helping shape technical direction, architecture, and long-term platform decisions What They re Looking For Essential Strong TypeScript experience across frontend and backend systems Deep experience with Next.js, NestJS, and modern backend architecture Strong SQL and data modelling skills, ideally PostgreSQL Experience building and maintaining business-critical systems where correctness, auditability, and operational reliability matter Strong understanding of distributed systems, data flows, reconciliation logic, and failure handling Comfortable working through operational exceptions, edge cases, and complex integrations Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Highly Desirable Go experience, particularly in backend systems, infrastructure, concurrency-heavy workloads, or performance-sensitive services Experience in logistics, shipping, or supply chain operations Background in billing, invoicing, payments, finance, audit, or compliance-heavy environments Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, APIs, and data-heavy integrations Hands-on experience with AI tooling such as Claude Code or Cursor as part of daily engineering workflows Salary & Benefits Up to £75,000 depending on experience 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible working arrangements - 3 days office / 2 days remote Opportunity to shape systems critical to business operations Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Senior Software Engineer - TypeScript / Next.Js / SQL

Overview Hybrid with 2 days in our Stansted office. We are looking for an expert to lead the way in the innovation of the data analysis tools, automation and infrastructure within our Microsoft technology stack for our Award-Winning Accident Repair Network. Our mission is to develop the tools and technology that enable our teams to get our customers back to normal and we are often looking to cutting edge solutions to achieve this. The candidate will be reporting into our Platform Manager and working with our Systems Architect and Product Team to not only lead in the development of automation and Power Platform solutions for our business but also to support our bespoke award-winning IT system; as such this role is fundamental to our growth and success. Responsibilities As a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer, you will support and enable the Microsoft Technology Stack through IT Change, troubleshoot IT Problems, following ITIL v4 guidelines in this cutting edge and highly secure environment. You will support our technical environment, which includes Microsoft technologies, Meraki networking, SaaS solutions (including our own bespoke workshop management system) with much of the access managed by Single Sign-on (SSO). You will be passionate about technology and understand business systems and solutions. Work with the Systems Architect to design, implement, and maintain solutions within our Microsoft Technical Stack. Work with stakeholders to devise improvements to their teams' processes with Power Platforms and automation. Assist with IT Change and Problem Management following ITIL v4 guidelines, using advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and working closely with internal colleagues and external suppliers in resolving issues promptly. Support IT governance, ensuring security best practises and disaster recovery plans are followed and raise concerns, risks and cyber incidents to the IT leadership team. Maintain detailed documentation for system configuration, procedures and troubleshooting and work with the Helpdesk team to remove blockers to resolve incidents and process service requests. Provide guidance and support to the wider IT team on infrastructure design and build and provide information regarding system/device performance and error logs. Must be able to commute to the Stansted office as this role is hybrid 2 days a week in the office. Be innovative in exploring new technologies that can help develop skills and competencies in the business and for individuals. What do I need to know? Cloud Platform Engineering Be able to design, implement and maintain Azure infrastructure across compute, storage, networking, and identity services. Be able to manage and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available cloud platforms aligned to the Azure Well-Architected Framework. Know how to implement and maintain Azure landing zones, subscriptions, and management groups. Security, Governance & Resilience Ensure platforms comply with security, compliance, and governance standards (e.g. RBAC, Key Vault, network security, logging). Apply best practices for cost control, monitoring, and operational resilience. Be able to support DR, backup, and business continuity designs across Azure workloads. Collaboration & Architecture Work closely with solution architect, product team, and security teams to align cloud solutions with business needs. Provide input into Technical Design Authority, Change Steering Groups, architecture reviews, and project delivery. Produce and maintain clear technical documentation. Qualifications Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including: Azure Virtual Networks, VMs, Storage, Azure AD. PaaS services (App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, SQL, etc.). Monitoring and logging (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics). Scripting skills using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bash, or Python. Good understanding of networking, security, and identity in cloud environments. Minimum three years' experience in a similar role. Experience of working within the ITIL v4 or 5 frameworks. Relevant Apprenticeship or higher education. Any of the following qualifications would be advantageous: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Developer Associate AZ-204 Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate AZ-700 Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert AZ-305 Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair. Why Join Solus? We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague: Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus. Company pension scheme with employer contributions. 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days. Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts. Share in Aviva's success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme. Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave. Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access. At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you're excited but don't tick every box, we encourage you to apply-your unique skills might be just what we need. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria-just email us after applying to let us know. Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.

Principal AI Scientist - Learning & Assessment AI Location: UK Remote (Candidates must be UK based) Salary: 110,000 - 125,000 Employment Type: Permanent The Opportunity We're working with an innovative technology-led organisation that is transforming how AI is used within learning, assessment, and workforce skills development. They are seeking a Principal AI Scientist to lead the scientific design, validation, and evolution of next-generation AI-powered assessment and learning solutions embedded directly into the flow of work. This is a senior individual contributor role suited to someone with deep expertise across AI/ML, psychometrics, measurement science, and production-scale intelligent systems. The successful candidate will operate as a scientific authority within the organisation, shaping methodology, influencing product direction, and ensuring AI-driven solutions are fair, explainable, scalable, and scientifically rigorous. The role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of modern AI systems, applied research, and enterprise-scale product delivery. The Role As Principal AI Scientist, you will take ownership of the scientific and methodological direction of AI-enabled learning and assessment products. You will work closely with product leadership, engineering teams, data scientists, and domain experts to translate advanced research into production-ready systems that deliver measurable user and business outcomes. This position requires someone comfortable operating in highly complex environments with significant technical, ethical, and commercial considerations. Key Responsibilities Scientific Leadership & Product Ownership Lead the scientific strategy for AI-enabled assessment, learning, and skills products Define robust methodologies balancing innovation, scalability, fairness, validity, and explainability Act as the senior scientific authority for assessment and measurement decisions Establish scientific standards, reusable frameworks, and evaluation methodologies Lead validation studies to ensure reliability, consistency, fairness, and performance stability Define and monitor scientific KPIs including drift detection, bias indicators, and model effectiveness Identify and mitigate scientific and measurement risks associated with AI systems at scale AI, Machine Learning & Modern AI Systems Apply AI and machine learning techniques, including LLMs and foundation models, to learning and assessment use cases Support development of AI-powered capabilities such as: Skills inference Adaptive assessment Automated content generation AI-driven feedback and reasoning systems Contribute to the evaluation and governance of agentic AI workflows Partner with engineering teams to ensure scientific integrity is maintained throughout implementation and deployment Support lifecycle monitoring and continuous improvement of production AI systems Research, Innovation & Strategic Influence Translate research findings into scalable, commercially viable product capabilities Produce thought leadership content including whitepapers and scientific insights Influence product and AI strategy through scientific expertise and evidence-based recommendations Support internal and external discussions around responsible AI and ethical AI implementation Engage with enterprise stakeholders and senior leadership on scientific and AI-related topics Required Experience Advanced degree (MSc or PhD preferred) in: Psychometrics Educational Measurement Statistics Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Data Science Or equivalent commercial experience Proven experience building or leading AI-enabled assessment or measurement systems Deep expertise in validation methodologies, statistical modelling, and measurement theory Strong applied experience with machine learning and AI systems in production environments Practical understanding of modern AI architectures including Large Language Models (LLMs) Experience collaborating closely with engineering and product teams Ability to influence technical and strategic decisions through expertise rather than direct authority Experience operating in complex, high-ambiguity environments with significant business or ethical risk considerations Desirable Experience Experience applying LLMs within learning, workforce skills, or assessment products Exposure to adaptive testing, continuous assessment, or automated item/content generation Experience evaluating or governing AI agentic workflows Background within learning technology, education technology, workforce development, or skills ecosystems Experience working on enterprise-scale or long-lived AI platforms What They're Looking For A scientifically rigorous thinker with strong commercial awareness Someone passionate about responsible and explainable AI Comfortable balancing research innovation with practical delivery Strong communicator able to work across technical and non-technical audiences A collaborative leader who enjoys solving complex real-world problems Package 110,000 - 125,000 salary Fully remote role within the UK High-impact position within a cutting-edge AI environment Opportunity to influence next-generation AI products at scale Please note: Applicants must be based in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.