Job Title: Lead Enterprise Architect Location: UK (Hybrid, once per week onsite - London) Contract: Initial 6 Month Contract Rate: Circa 700 Per Day (IR35 Status TBC) I am working with one of our longstanding clients who have a fantastic reputation as a leading technology and services provider. Currently, they are looking for an experienced Lead Enterprise Architect to play a crucial role in the design and implementation of a business critical and high priority project that will transform and modernise their primary revenue source. What you'll do Full ownership of the enterprise architecture strategy for a large-scale transformation of customer, billing and revenue platforms Lead the move away from legacy systems into a modern, cloud-first environment that improves performance, scalability, and customer experience Define the target architecture and set a clear, deliverable roadmap from current state to future state across multiple platforms Drive architecture across core domains including billing, revenue management, customer platforms, and data Work closely with Engineering, Product, Data and Delivery to ensure technology decisions align with commercial and operational goals Set the standards. Establish governance across cloud, data, identity and emerging AI capabilities Own key technology decisions including vendor strategy and "build vs buy" across critical platforms Design platforms that operate at scale: High volume, high availability, and no room for failure Lead the shift towards platform-based architecture with clear ownership and long-term sustainability Turn complex business problems into clear, structured architectural direction Bring control without slowing things down. Balance governance, risk, and innovation across the estate Use proof of concepts to test ideas, challenge assumptions and introduce new capability. Skills & Experience required Proven track record of operating at Enterprise Architect level or a Principal/Lead Solution Architect ready to step up, with ownership of architecture across complex environments A strong track record designing end-to-end architecture for large, distributed systems. Demonstrable experience of shaping and delivering technical strategy including defining target architecture and roadmaps Strong exposure to billing, revenue, or large-scale customer platforms. Cloud-first mindset with strong AWS experience. High level of experience in designing modern architectures using microservices, APIs, event-driven patterns, and serverless High level of understanding of data architecture, including data modelling and working across high-volume data environments Experience setting standards, governance and improving structure, consistency, and clear direction across multiple teams A proven track record of working with senior stakeholders and translating complex requirements into clear architectural decisions Commercial awareness and experience with vendor strategy and build vs buy decisions A background in large, complex organisations. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 22, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Lead Enterprise Architect Location: UK (Hybrid, once per week onsite - London) Contract: Initial 6 Month Contract Rate: Circa 700 Per Day (IR35 Status TBC) I am working with one of our longstanding clients who have a fantastic reputation as a leading technology and services provider. Currently, they are looking for an experienced Lead Enterprise Architect to play a crucial role in the design and implementation of a business critical and high priority project that will transform and modernise their primary revenue source. What you'll do Full ownership of the enterprise architecture strategy for a large-scale transformation of customer, billing and revenue platforms Lead the move away from legacy systems into a modern, cloud-first environment that improves performance, scalability, and customer experience Define the target architecture and set a clear, deliverable roadmap from current state to future state across multiple platforms Drive architecture across core domains including billing, revenue management, customer platforms, and data Work closely with Engineering, Product, Data and Delivery to ensure technology decisions align with commercial and operational goals Set the standards. Establish governance across cloud, data, identity and emerging AI capabilities Own key technology decisions including vendor strategy and "build vs buy" across critical platforms Design platforms that operate at scale: High volume, high availability, and no room for failure Lead the shift towards platform-based architecture with clear ownership and long-term sustainability Turn complex business problems into clear, structured architectural direction Bring control without slowing things down. Balance governance, risk, and innovation across the estate Use proof of concepts to test ideas, challenge assumptions and introduce new capability. Skills & Experience required Proven track record of operating at Enterprise Architect level or a Principal/Lead Solution Architect ready to step up, with ownership of architecture across complex environments A strong track record designing end-to-end architecture for large, distributed systems. Demonstrable experience of shaping and delivering technical strategy including defining target architecture and roadmaps Strong exposure to billing, revenue, or large-scale customer platforms. Cloud-first mindset with strong AWS experience. High level of experience in designing modern architectures using microservices, APIs, event-driven patterns, and serverless High level of understanding of data architecture, including data modelling and working across high-volume data environments Experience setting standards, governance and improving structure, consistency, and clear direction across multiple teams A proven track record of working with senior stakeholders and translating complex requirements into clear architectural decisions Commercial awareness and experience with vendor strategy and build vs buy decisions A background in large, complex organisations. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Principal Engineer/Architect Leeds (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office) £70,000 - £80,000 + strong pension + private healthcare My client is continuing to expand their SaaS platform and is now seeking a Principal Engineer/Architect to take ownership of the technical direction, architectural evolution and innovation strategy. This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role focused on ensuring the platform remains scalable, maintainable and performant as the organisation grows. You will work across all engineering teams to define architectural standards, guide complex technical decisions and lead initiatives that strengthen performance, reliability, technical sustainability and innovation. What will you do in the role? Architecture Governance Define and maintain system architecture standards Guide the evolution of platform architecture Support major technical decisions across engineering teams Review and approve complex technical designs Technical Debt and Modernisation Define and maintain a technical debt roadmap Lead initiatives such as Front End modernisation and system restructuring Improve the long-term maintainability of the platform Performance Engineering Identify and resolve system performance bottlenecks Lead database performance optimisation efforts Improve platform scalability and reliability Technical Leadership Mentor developers and Team Leads Support problem-solving for complex technical challenges Promote best practices in software design and development Platform Collaboration Work closely with Platform Engineers on infrastructure improvements Enhance CI/CD architecture and deployment processes Improve system monitoring and observability Data and Innovation Support development of data platform capabilities (eg, ClickHouse, ElasticSearch) Explore AI and automation opportunities within the platform Drive innovation aligned with organisational needs Research and Development Define and lead the technical R&D strategy Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, tools and architectural approaches Run proofs-of-concept to validate new ideas Translate R&D findings into deliverable capabilities Establish structured experimentation with clear success criteria Keep the organisation informed of relevant technology trends Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation What skills and experience will you already have? Essential 6+ years' experience in software development Experience designing and evolving large-scale systems Strong background in .NET and cloud-based architectures Experience with performance tuning and optimisation Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience Deep understanding of software architecture principles Strong coding ability (C#, SQL, etc.) Experience with system integration patterns Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to balance innovation with delivery needs Strong ability to assess new technologies and communicate trade-offs Strong understanding of performance optimisation techniques Experience with modern Front End frameworks (eg React) Desirable Experience with AWS Experience with distributed systems Experience with data platforms or analytics systems Experience contributing to R&D or innovation initiatives Experience evaluating and prototyping new technologies Exposure to AI/ML and emerging technology trends Experience introducing new technologies into production environments Personal Qualities Highly analytical and detail-oriented Strong technical leadership presence Ability to influence without direct authority Passion for engineering excellence Pragmatic and outcome-focused Curious and forward-thinking mindset Comfortable operating in ambiguity Strong commercial awareness when assessing innovation If you're looking for a senior technical leadership role where you can shape architectural direction, modernise a growing platform and lead high-impact engineering initiatives, please apply to find out more. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
Principal Engineer/Architect Leeds (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office) £70,000 - £80,000 + strong pension + private healthcare My client is continuing to expand their SaaS platform and is now seeking a Principal Engineer/Architect to take ownership of the technical direction, architectural evolution and innovation strategy. This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role focused on ensuring the platform remains scalable, maintainable and performant as the organisation grows. You will work across all engineering teams to define architectural standards, guide complex technical decisions and lead initiatives that strengthen performance, reliability, technical sustainability and innovation. What will you do in the role? Architecture Governance Define and maintain system architecture standards Guide the evolution of platform architecture Support major technical decisions across engineering teams Review and approve complex technical designs Technical Debt and Modernisation Define and maintain a technical debt roadmap Lead initiatives such as Front End modernisation and system restructuring Improve the long-term maintainability of the platform Performance Engineering Identify and resolve system performance bottlenecks Lead database performance optimisation efforts Improve platform scalability and reliability Technical Leadership Mentor developers and Team Leads Support problem-solving for complex technical challenges Promote best practices in software design and development Platform Collaboration Work closely with Platform Engineers on infrastructure improvements Enhance CI/CD architecture and deployment processes Improve system monitoring and observability Data and Innovation Support development of data platform capabilities (eg, ClickHouse, ElasticSearch) Explore AI and automation opportunities within the platform Drive innovation aligned with organisational needs Research and Development Define and lead the technical R&D strategy Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, tools and architectural approaches Run proofs-of-concept to validate new ideas Translate R&D findings into deliverable capabilities Establish structured experimentation with clear success criteria Keep the organisation informed of relevant technology trends Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation What skills and experience will you already have? Essential 6+ years' experience in software development Experience designing and evolving large-scale systems Strong background in .NET and cloud-based architectures Experience with performance tuning and optimisation Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience Deep understanding of software architecture principles Strong coding ability (C#, SQL, etc.) Experience with system integration patterns Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to balance innovation with delivery needs Strong ability to assess new technologies and communicate trade-offs Strong understanding of performance optimisation techniques Experience with modern Front End frameworks (eg React) Desirable Experience with AWS Experience with distributed systems Experience with data platforms or analytics systems Experience contributing to R&D or innovation initiatives Experience evaluating and prototyping new technologies Exposure to AI/ML and emerging technology trends Experience introducing new technologies into production environments Personal Qualities Highly analytical and detail-oriented Strong technical leadership presence Ability to influence without direct authority Passion for engineering excellence Pragmatic and outcome-focused Curious and forward-thinking mindset Comfortable operating in ambiguity Strong commercial awareness when assessing innovation If you're looking for a senior technical leadership role where you can shape architectural direction, modernise a growing platform and lead high-impact engineering initiatives, please apply to find out more. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Payments platform that focuses on iGaming, video gaming, e-commerce, retail, travel and hospitality. Paysafe has 30 years of expertise in payment technology, supporting card payments, digital wallets such as Skrill, eCash solutions like PaysafeCard, and local payment methods. Approximately 2,900 employees across 12 countries and an annualized transaction volume of $167 billion in 2025 connect businesses and consumers worldwide through innovative payment experiences. It starts here. Have a global impact on the world of payments. We are seeking a senior, strategic Principal Architect - Risk Platform to define and drive the architectural vision of Paysafe's global Risk capabilities. This is not a narrow solution role. Risk at Paysafe does not operate with traditional product teams. As such, this architect will: Act as the architectural authority and product-level thought partner for Risk Translate regulatory and commercial objectives into scalable platform capabilities Define the long-term Risk technology roadmap Shape how we build, integrate, orchestrate, and evolve risk engines globally You will operate at the intersection of architecture, regulation, platform engineering, and product strategy. What Paysafe stands for Being open and honest. Keeping focused. Operating with Courage. Pioneering the future. Our values and culture are driven by Equality, Development, Social Responsibility and Wellbeing. If you want to find out more about life at Paysafe, check out our careers page. How we work We follow a hybrid working model, spending an average of three days per week at our office location in Gresham Street next to St Paul's Cathedral with easy access via St Paul's, Bank, Cannon Street, City Thameslink, Liverpool Street, Farringdon, and Mansion House. What You Will Own Risk Platform Vision & Architecture Define and evolve the target architecture for the global Risk Platform Design end-to-end architectures for: Merchant underwriting and KYB PEP & sanctions screening Identity verification & device intelligence Ongoing due diligence and regulatory reporting Establish domain boundaries and service decomposition for risk capabilities Define scalable API contracts and event-driven flows for decisioning and reporting Regulatory Translation into Architecture Lead structured discovery sessions with: Risk Compliance Legal Regulatory KYC / AML Sanctions Translate AML, CDD/EDD, PSD2/PSD3, EMI licensing, and regional regulatory obligations into: Platform capabilities Regulatory explainability Audit trails Reporting obligations across UK, EU, and US Real-Time Risk & Event-Driven Decisioning Define integration patterns for: Real-time scoring Kafka / streaming frameworks Orchestration and fallback strategies Ensure deterministic and observable decision pipelines Architect integrations with external risk/compliance vendors such as: LexisNexis Ekata AML engines Sanctions screening services Define: Data mapping strategies Orchestration patterns Fallback and resilience patterns Reduce lock-in while preserving regulatory robustness Design cloud-native, horizontally scalable risk services in AWS/Azure Define: API gateway strategies Identity and access control models Data partitioning and sovereignty controls Architect for: Multi-region resiliency Regulatory data residency constraints Observability Infrastructure as Code Design structured, semi-structured, and event-based data persistence strategies Support: Batch AML monitoring Regulatory reporting Merchants Transactions Case management Ensure compatibility with enterprise data lake and analytics platforms Act as trusted adviser to Risk leadership Influence roadmap prioritization and capability sequencing Mentor engineers and domain architects Drive architecture standards and review forums Collaborate across Merchant, Consumer, and Platform engineering groups Technical Expertise Required 10+ years in architecture and engineering roles Deep experience in risk and compliance systems within fintech or payments Sanctions & PEP screening expertise Strong hands-on knowledge of: Event-driven architectures Kafka / streaming systems Experience designing structured and event-based data models Cloud-native architecture experience (AWS or Azure; multi-region preferred) Strong background in integrating third-party risk vendors Domain & Regulatory Knowledge Strong understanding of: AMLD requirements PSD2 / PSD3 PCI DSS EMI / E-money licensing constraints Familiarity with explainable AI in risk decisioning Audit and regulatory inspection readiness What Makes This Role Different Shape the Risk Platform as a product Influence regulatory readiness at architectural level Design systems that protect Paysafe's balance sheet Enable commercial growth while reducing fraud and regulatory exposure Ideal Profile Systems thinker with regulatory fluency Commercially aware Able to operate at board-level discussions and deep technical reviews A snippet of what you'll get in return Make your day work for you with our flexible working hours You decide what your holiday looks like with the option to buy or sell your holiday and carry over up to 5 days into the next year Enjoy social events on our rooftop terrace with views onto St Paul's Cathedral Our fully equipped facilities include showers, hairdryers and straighteners and fresh towels Start your day with a free breakfast, fresh fruit and snacks Take a breather in our dedicated wellbeing room Spend time with those important to you with our enhanced paid family policies Test our products Skrill and Neteller. Upon joining we will award you £50 into each wallet Enjoy our discounts on memberships via vitality including gyms, leisure centres, yoga/Pilates across the country Need a new Laptop or TV? We offer support purchasing Apple and LG products via Stormfront technology Join our six employee-led equality communities and help foster a workplace that celebrates diversity and creates opportunities to collaborate and learn Give back to the community with four paid charity days Kickstart your weekend early with our summer hours during the months of June, July and August with a 3pm finish every Friday We also offer private health insurance (pre-existing conditions are included), dental insurance, income protection, life assurance and more What to expect next Phone screen with Talent Acquisition Video introduction with the Hiring Manager Technical interviews with members of the team Business interview with key stakeholder Invited into the office for HR interview and to meet the team Paysafe is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing a work environment of mutual respect to everyone without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Apr 19, 2026
Full time
Payments platform that focuses on iGaming, video gaming, e-commerce, retail, travel and hospitality. Paysafe has 30 years of expertise in payment technology, supporting card payments, digital wallets such as Skrill, eCash solutions like PaysafeCard, and local payment methods. Approximately 2,900 employees across 12 countries and an annualized transaction volume of $167 billion in 2025 connect businesses and consumers worldwide through innovative payment experiences. It starts here. Have a global impact on the world of payments. We are seeking a senior, strategic Principal Architect - Risk Platform to define and drive the architectural vision of Paysafe's global Risk capabilities. This is not a narrow solution role. Risk at Paysafe does not operate with traditional product teams. As such, this architect will: Act as the architectural authority and product-level thought partner for Risk Translate regulatory and commercial objectives into scalable platform capabilities Define the long-term Risk technology roadmap Shape how we build, integrate, orchestrate, and evolve risk engines globally You will operate at the intersection of architecture, regulation, platform engineering, and product strategy. What Paysafe stands for Being open and honest. Keeping focused. Operating with Courage. Pioneering the future. Our values and culture are driven by Equality, Development, Social Responsibility and Wellbeing. If you want to find out more about life at Paysafe, check out our careers page. How we work We follow a hybrid working model, spending an average of three days per week at our office location in Gresham Street next to St Paul's Cathedral with easy access via St Paul's, Bank, Cannon Street, City Thameslink, Liverpool Street, Farringdon, and Mansion House. What You Will Own Risk Platform Vision & Architecture Define and evolve the target architecture for the global Risk Platform Design end-to-end architectures for: Merchant underwriting and KYB PEP & sanctions screening Identity verification & device intelligence Ongoing due diligence and regulatory reporting Establish domain boundaries and service decomposition for risk capabilities Define scalable API contracts and event-driven flows for decisioning and reporting Regulatory Translation into Architecture Lead structured discovery sessions with: Risk Compliance Legal Regulatory KYC / AML Sanctions Translate AML, CDD/EDD, PSD2/PSD3, EMI licensing, and regional regulatory obligations into: Platform capabilities Regulatory explainability Audit trails Reporting obligations across UK, EU, and US Real-Time Risk & Event-Driven Decisioning Define integration patterns for: Real-time scoring Kafka / streaming frameworks Orchestration and fallback strategies Ensure deterministic and observable decision pipelines Architect integrations with external risk/compliance vendors such as: LexisNexis Ekata AML engines Sanctions screening services Define: Data mapping strategies Orchestration patterns Fallback and resilience patterns Reduce lock-in while preserving regulatory robustness Design cloud-native, horizontally scalable risk services in AWS/Azure Define: API gateway strategies Identity and access control models Data partitioning and sovereignty controls Architect for: Multi-region resiliency Regulatory data residency constraints Observability Infrastructure as Code Design structured, semi-structured, and event-based data persistence strategies Support: Batch AML monitoring Regulatory reporting Merchants Transactions Case management Ensure compatibility with enterprise data lake and analytics platforms Act as trusted adviser to Risk leadership Influence roadmap prioritization and capability sequencing Mentor engineers and domain architects Drive architecture standards and review forums Collaborate across Merchant, Consumer, and Platform engineering groups Technical Expertise Required 10+ years in architecture and engineering roles Deep experience in risk and compliance systems within fintech or payments Sanctions & PEP screening expertise Strong hands-on knowledge of: Event-driven architectures Kafka / streaming systems Experience designing structured and event-based data models Cloud-native architecture experience (AWS or Azure; multi-region preferred) Strong background in integrating third-party risk vendors Domain & Regulatory Knowledge Strong understanding of: AMLD requirements PSD2 / PSD3 PCI DSS EMI / E-money licensing constraints Familiarity with explainable AI in risk decisioning Audit and regulatory inspection readiness What Makes This Role Different Shape the Risk Platform as a product Influence regulatory readiness at architectural level Design systems that protect Paysafe's balance sheet Enable commercial growth while reducing fraud and regulatory exposure Ideal Profile Systems thinker with regulatory fluency Commercially aware Able to operate at board-level discussions and deep technical reviews A snippet of what you'll get in return Make your day work for you with our flexible working hours You decide what your holiday looks like with the option to buy or sell your holiday and carry over up to 5 days into the next year Enjoy social events on our rooftop terrace with views onto St Paul's Cathedral Our fully equipped facilities include showers, hairdryers and straighteners and fresh towels Start your day with a free breakfast, fresh fruit and snacks Take a breather in our dedicated wellbeing room Spend time with those important to you with our enhanced paid family policies Test our products Skrill and Neteller. Upon joining we will award you £50 into each wallet Enjoy our discounts on memberships via vitality including gyms, leisure centres, yoga/Pilates across the country Need a new Laptop or TV? We offer support purchasing Apple and LG products via Stormfront technology Join our six employee-led equality communities and help foster a workplace that celebrates diversity and creates opportunities to collaborate and learn Give back to the community with four paid charity days Kickstart your weekend early with our summer hours during the months of June, July and August with a 3pm finish every Friday We also offer private health insurance (pre-existing conditions are included), dental insurance, income protection, life assurance and more What to expect next Phone screen with Talent Acquisition Video introduction with the Hiring Manager Technical interviews with members of the team Business interview with key stakeholder Invited into the office for HR interview and to meet the team Paysafe is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing a work environment of mutual respect to everyone without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Product Architect - Technical Strategy & Solution Design Remote (UK-based /Nottingham) Permanent Role: Product Architect Location Remote with occassional trips to Nottingham Salary: up to £85k plus benefit s My client is seeking an experienced Product Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, high-quality technical solutions across multiple product domains. This is a strategic role, working closely with cross-functional teams to shape architecture from discovery through to delivery, while influencing technical direction and fostering innovation. Key Responsibilities: Act as the lead architect across multiple teams and product domains. Translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions. Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, and Principal Architects to define and communicate architectural designs. Support delivery teams with high- and low-level design, ensuring alignment with architectural vision and business goals. Identify and address technical debt, and develop long-term architectural roadmaps. Monitor emerging technologies and trends to inform architectural decisions. Maintain clear and consistent design documentation across teams. Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Skills & Experience: Strong background in software engineering, ideally with experience in .NET, C#, and SQL Server. Proven experience designing distributed, scalable solutions in cloud environments (AWS preferred). Deep understanding of SaaS, microservices, SOA, and event-driven architectures. Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical teams, ensuring clarity and quality through documented designs. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Creative problem-solving mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement. Experience working in remote teams and regulated environments is advantageous. Cloud certifications (AWS or equivalent) are desirable. What's on Offer: A collaborative and forward-thinking environment that values creativity and continuous learning. Flexible working arrangements with a remote-first approach. Opportunities to engage with the wider tech community through events and conferences. A culture that supports personal growth and embraces diversity. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for architecture and innovation, and you're ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. Please note we are only accepting applications from UK based candidates who have eligibility to work in the Uk already Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Product Architect - Technical Strategy & Solution Design Remote (UK-based /Nottingham) Permanent Role: Product Architect Location Remote with occassional trips to Nottingham Salary: up to £85k plus benefit s My client is seeking an experienced Product Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, high-quality technical solutions across multiple product domains. This is a strategic role, working closely with cross-functional teams to shape architecture from discovery through to delivery, while influencing technical direction and fostering innovation. Key Responsibilities: Act as the lead architect across multiple teams and product domains. Translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions. Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, and Principal Architects to define and communicate architectural designs. Support delivery teams with high- and low-level design, ensuring alignment with architectural vision and business goals. Identify and address technical debt, and develop long-term architectural roadmaps. Monitor emerging technologies and trends to inform architectural decisions. Maintain clear and consistent design documentation across teams. Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Skills & Experience: Strong background in software engineering, ideally with experience in .NET, C#, and SQL Server. Proven experience designing distributed, scalable solutions in cloud environments (AWS preferred). Deep understanding of SaaS, microservices, SOA, and event-driven architectures. Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical teams, ensuring clarity and quality through documented designs. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Creative problem-solving mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement. Experience working in remote teams and regulated environments is advantageous. Cloud certifications (AWS or equivalent) are desirable. What's on Offer: A collaborative and forward-thinking environment that values creativity and continuous learning. Flexible working arrangements with a remote-first approach. Opportunities to engage with the wider tech community through events and conferences. A culture that supports personal growth and embraces diversity. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for architecture and innovation, and you're ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. Please note we are only accepting applications from UK based candidates who have eligibility to work in the Uk already Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Principal Data Engineer - Hybrid (London/Winchester) We're seeking a hands-on Principal Data Engineer to design and deliver enterprise-scale, cloud-native data platforms that power analytics, reporting, and Real Time decision-making. This is a strategic technical leadership role where you'll shape architecture, mentor engineers, and deliver end-to-end solutions across a modern AWS/Databricks stack. What you'll do Lead the design of scalable, secure data architectures on AWS. Build and optimise ETL/ELT pipelines for batch and streaming data. Deploy and manage Apache Spark jobs on Databricks and Delta Lake. Write production-grade Python and SQL for large-scale data transformations. Drive data quality, governance, and automation through CI/CD and IaC. Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders. Mentor and guide data engineering teams. What we're looking for Proven experience in senior/principal data engineering roles. Expertise in AWS, Databricks, Apache Spark, Python, and SQL. Strong background in cloud-native data platforms, Real Time processing, and data lakes. Hands-on experience with tools such as Airflow, Kafka, Docker, GitLab CI/CD. Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills. What's on offer £84000 salary + 10% bonus 6% pension contribution Private medical & flexible benefits package 25 days annual leave (plus buy/sell options) Hybrid working - travel to London or Winchester once/twice per week Join a company at the forefront of media, connectivity, and smart technology, where your work directly powers millions of daily connections across the UK.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Principal Data Engineer - Hybrid (London/Winchester) We're seeking a hands-on Principal Data Engineer to design and deliver enterprise-scale, cloud-native data platforms that power analytics, reporting, and Real Time decision-making. This is a strategic technical leadership role where you'll shape architecture, mentor engineers, and deliver end-to-end solutions across a modern AWS/Databricks stack. What you'll do Lead the design of scalable, secure data architectures on AWS. Build and optimise ETL/ELT pipelines for batch and streaming data. Deploy and manage Apache Spark jobs on Databricks and Delta Lake. Write production-grade Python and SQL for large-scale data transformations. Drive data quality, governance, and automation through CI/CD and IaC. Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders. Mentor and guide data engineering teams. What we're looking for Proven experience in senior/principal data engineering roles. Expertise in AWS, Databricks, Apache Spark, Python, and SQL. Strong background in cloud-native data platforms, Real Time processing, and data lakes. Hands-on experience with tools such as Airflow, Kafka, Docker, GitLab CI/CD. Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills. What's on offer £84000 salary + 10% bonus 6% pension contribution Private medical & flexible benefits package 25 days annual leave (plus buy/sell options) Hybrid working - travel to London or Winchester once/twice per week Join a company at the forefront of media, connectivity, and smart technology, where your work directly powers millions of daily connections across the UK.
