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Lead Data Scientist - Manchester My client is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to own and drive the end-to-end data science strategy across high-impact business domains (e.g., risk, fraud, affordability, customer value). This role will translate complex, real-world financial data into production-grade machine learning systems that deliver measurable commercial and customer outcomes. The successful candidate will lead model development from ideation through deployment and monitoring, working closely with Data Engineers, Analysts, Product, Risk, and Technology stakeholders. They will set standards for experimentation, governance, and MLOps while mentoring and developing other data scientists within the function. This is a hands-on technical leadership role - both strategic and delivery-focused. The Role Strategic & Technical Leadership Define and evolve the data science roadmap aligned to business priorities. Identify high-value ML use cases and translate commercial problems into scalable analytical solutions. Lead end-to-end model lifecycle delivery: problem framing, feature engineering, experimentation, validation, deployment, monitoring, and iteration. Establish best practices for experimentation, evaluation, reproducibility, and documentation. Set standards for model governance, explainability, monitoring, and auditability within a regulated financial environment. Machine Learning & Delivery Architect and develop robust ML models (e.g., classification, regression, anomaly detection) using Python and cloud-based tooling. Design scalable feature pipelines in collaboration with Data Engineering. Lead productionisation efforts, including pipeline design, model versioning, and monitoring frameworks. Implement safe deployment strategies (e.g., champion/challenger models, shadow runs, A/B testing). Ensure model performance, drift detection, and continuous improvement processes are embedded. Stakeholder Engagement Partner with Risk, Compliance, Product, and Technology teams to ensure solutions are commercially viable and regulator-ready. Communicate complex modelling approaches and outcomes clearly to senior stakeholders and non-technical audiences. Influence strategic decision-making through insight and evidence-based recommendations. Governance & Risk • Own model documentation (model cards, lineage, assumptions, validation evidence).• Embed privacy-by-design, fairness, and bias monitoring practices.• Operate confidently within FCA-regulated environments and support audit and regulatory requirements. Team Leadership • Mentor and coach junior and mid-level data scientists.• Lead code reviews and promote engineering best practice (Git, testing, CI/CD awareness).• Contribute to hiring, technical assessment, and capability development.• Foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and high performance. About the Candidate The ideal candidate is commercially minded, technically strong, and delivery-focused. They understand that high-quality models create value only when deployed safely and embedded into business processes. They will be comfortable owning ambiguity, setting direction, and raising technical standards. They will combine statistical rigour with pragmatic decision-making and be confident influencing senior stakeholders. They will enjoy mentoring others and developing team capability alongside delivering impactful work. What My Client Is Looking For: • Significant hands-on experience building and deploying machine learning models into production environments.• Strong Python expertise (e.g., pandas, scikit-learn, ML frameworks) with production-quality coding standards.• Advanced SQL skills and deep understanding of relational data.• Strong statistical foundations and model validation expertise.• Experience working within cloud-based data platforms (AWS or equivalent).• Demonstrable experience productionising models and implementing monitoring frameworks.• Experience operating within a regulated environment (financial services preferred).• Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.• Experience mentoring or leading other data scientists. Desirable • Experience in credit risk, fraud detection, affordability modelling, or payments analytics.• Familiarity with model risk management frameworks.• Exposure to MLOps tooling (CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, model registries).• Experience with model explainability techniques (e.g., SHAP, LIME).• Experience shaping data science roadmaps or leading multiple concurrent initiatives. Benefits Hybrid working Training and development budget Flexible working Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Lead Data Scientist - Manchester

SC Cleared AWS Technical Architect Public Sector Rate: 600 Inside IR35 Start Date: Mid June 2026 Length: 6 month+ contract Working Patterns: Fully-remote We're currently looking for an experienced Technical Architect with Active SC Clearance to join a UK Government/Public Sector client on a long-term contract. Key Details: You'll be working within a large-scale public sector environment, helping to design and shape modern, scalable architectures that support critical government services. Experience Cloud & architecture expertise - strong AWS architecture experience, including event-driven systems (e.g. Kafka) and RESTful API design. Data & public sector experience - experience with document-based databases (e.g. MongoDB) and a solid understanding of public sector governance and assurance processes. Strong technical architecture background - experience designing secure, scalable systems using modern technologies (cloud, open source, and languages like Java, Python, JavaScript or Ruby). Leadership & communication skills - able to guide teams, influence stakeholders, and clearly communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences. Agile & strategic mindset - experience working in agile/devops environments, making architectural decisions, and contributing to technical strategy, standards, and best practices. Please apply now and reach out to Adam Akhtar at Opus Recruitment for futher information.

Avanti Recruitment is working with a growing, technology-led business based in Slough, that is undergoing a major systems transformation. As part of this programme, they are looking to hire a Senior .NET / C# Developer to play a key role in evolving a large-scale legacy platform and supporting its transition from an on-premise desktop WinForms environment to a modern, .NET Core, cloud-based architecture. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and has experience moving legacy or desktop-based applications towards modern web and cloud platforms. You will be joining at an important stage of the transformation, with around 40 projects in the pipeline, giving you the opportunity to influence technical direction and make a genuine impact on the future of the platform. The role will involve working closely with the CTO, Head of Engineering and the original software author to understand, enhance and evolve a complex application used across the wider engineering team. You will improve and progressively enhance an established C# .NET WinForms Desktop codebase. The business is open to hybrid working, but they would ideally like someone who can attend onsite regularly during the early stages of the project for collaboration, knowledge sharing, planning and technical workshops. You will be expected in the office 3 times a week to begin with, and the possibility of 1-2 days in office later down the line. You could be the ideal candidate, if you want to understand the business, enjoy collaborating with stakeholders, can challenge ideas constructively, enjoy solving difficult problems and like being part of a friendly team with regular socials. If you prefer just coding in isolation with very little interest in the wider business or collaboration then this won't be suitable for you. Current Tech Environment: C# .NET Framework WinForms MS SQL Server On-prem infrastructure React frontend integrations Legacy Desktop applications CI/CD and agile practices TDD Required Experience: C# .NET Framework & .NET Core WinForms / desktop application development MS SQL Server Refactoring and modernisation projects Agile environments CI/CD practices Testing experience (TDD is a bonus) Exposure to cloud (AWS preferred) Desirable: Experience migrating legacy systems React or JavaScript exposure Experience introducing testing, deployment improvements or modern engineering practices into existing systems would be highly advantageous. AI Exposure / Python would be beneficial (For future plans) This is an opportunity to shape a long-term transformation programme, with high-level of technical ownership and influence. This role will require greenfield thinking within an established business, and you will get direct access to leadership and architecture decisions. You will be part of a small, collaborative engineering team, with long-term progression opportunity as the technology function grows. Salary is up to 80,000 (potential flex) If you are interested in the role, then click Apply Now

Avanti Recruitment is working with a growing, technology-led business based in Slough, that is undergoing a major systems transformation. As part of this programme, they are looking to hire a Senior .NET / C# Developer to play a key role in evolving a large-scale legacy platform and supporting its transition from an on-premise desktop WinForms environment to a modern, .NET Core, cloud-based architecture. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and has experience moving legacy or desktop-based applications towards modern web and cloud platforms. You will be joining at an important stage of the transformation, with around 40 projects in the pipeline, giving you the opportunity to influence technical direction and make a genuine impact on the future of the platform. The role will involve working closely with the CTO, Head of Engineering and the original software author to understand, enhance and evolve a complex application used across the wider engineering team. You will improve and progressively enhance an established C# .NET WinForms Desktop codebase. The business is open to hybrid working, but they would ideally like someone who can attend onsite regularly during the early stages of the project for collaboration, knowledge sharing, planning and technical workshops. You will be expected in the office 3 times a week to begin with, and the possibility of 1-2 days in office later down the line. You could be the ideal candidate, if you want to understand the business, enjoy collaborating with stakeholders, can challenge ideas constructively, enjoy solving difficult problems and like being part of a friendly team with regular socials. If you prefer just coding in isolation with very little interest in the wider business or collaboration then this won't be suitable for you. Current Tech Environment: C# .NET Framework WinForms MS SQL Server On-prem infrastructure React frontend integrations Legacy Desktop applications CI/CD and agile practices TDD Required Experience: C# .NET Framework & .NET Core WinForms / desktop application development MS SQL Server Refactoring and modernisation projects Agile environments CI/CD practices Testing experience (TDD is a bonus) Exposure to cloud (AWS preferred) Desirable: Experience migrating legacy systems React or JavaScript exposure Experience introducing testing, deployment improvements or modern engineering practices into existing systems would be highly advantageous. AI Exposure / Python would be beneficial (For future plans) This is an opportunity to shape a long-term transformation programme, with high-level of technical ownership and influence. This role will require greenfield thinking within an established business, and you will get direct access to leadership and architecture decisions. You will be part of a small, collaborative engineering team, with long-term progression opportunity as the technology function grows. Salary is up to 80,000 (potential flex) If you are interested in the role, then click Apply Now

Machine Learning Engineer with generative AI, LLM or ML experience is sought by a high growth scale up based near Birmingham. Working at the forefront of national security innovation this Machine Learning Engineer will work within a R&D team collaborating with industry partners to turn ideas into production ready, market leading solutions. This role would suit a software engineer with a couple of years commercial experience within broad range of technologies and a demonstratable passion for AI/ ML innovation who is looking for a truly collaborative, autonomous working environment with end to end project exposure. In return this Machine Learning Engineer can expect excellent career development and training opportunities within a market leading SME. Given the nature of the work all successful candidates will need to be British citizens This Machine Learning Engineer should have most of the following key skills: - A software or data engineering background - Python, JavaScript, Typescript node.js etc - A real passion for bleeding edge generative AI and/or advanced machine learning technology - Pytorch, TensorFlow, LlamaCPP, Keras etc - Varied database exposure - PostgreSQL, MongoDB, CosmosDB - Cloud services exposure - AWS preferred but all considered - Very strong communication skills - Experience working in R&D or small technical teams would be a plus This Machine Learning Engineer will receive - Starting salary of up £70,000 DoE - Hybrid working (1 day a week in the office) - Extensive personal development scheme - 25 days holiday - Generous pension scheme - 10% Bonus - Private healthcare - Truly autonomous, collaborative culture with extensive growth potential - Regular remuneration reviews So if you are a Machine Learning Engineer who wants to join a market leading business with innovation at its core please apply now to be considered Birmingham Research & development, generative AI, machine learning, LLM, Python, PyTorch

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Cloud & Automation London, Docklands (hybrid) £80,000 - £90,000 per annum + annual discretionary bonus On behalf of a leading financial services organisation, I'm looking for a highly capable Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to drive the adoption of SRE methodologies across their Cloud-hosted environment and act as the central point of expertise for automation within the Platform Operations function. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex, regulated environments and is passionate about building reliable, scalable, and automated cloud platforms. The organisation is pleased to offer the role on a hybrid basis with 2 days per week in their Canary Wharf office, therefore you must be within a reasonable commute of London. Responsibilities: Lead the implementation of SRE practices across the organisation, working closely with infrastructure teams to optimise deployment processes and embed automation and operational excellence. Enhance observability and reliability , defining and implementing SLAs, SLOs and SLIs to improve alerting, monitoring, and capacity planning. Identify and eliminate toil , developing frameworks to analyse recurring issues and automate remediation wherever possible. Develop secure, production-ready code , while reviewing and debugging code produced by others. Build and mature GitOps capabilities using tools such as Terraform and Ansible Automation Platform to support multi-environment, multi-region cloud platforms. Provide on-call support for Cloud and Automation services, ensuring production stability remains the top priority. Drive post-incident improvements , ensuring risks and stability issues are understood and addressed through SRE best practices. Experience/Skills required: Strong operational support experience within an infrastructure services team, including on-call responsibilities, incident ownership, and root-cause analysis. 2+ years applying SRE methodologies, with a solid understanding of service-level metrics and reliability engineering principles. Proficiency in at least one Scripting language - ideally Python or Ansible (PowerShell also beneficial). Experience supporting and building multi-environment, multi-region cloud platforms (AWS or GCP), using IaC and GitOps workflows. Hands-on experience with observability/APM tooling such as Grafana, Datadog or Dynatrace. Background working in regulated financial services or banking environments. Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and communication skills, able to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Nice to have: Software development background. Familiarity with the ITIL framework. Experience with Ansible Automation Platform. Strong service-oriented mindset with the ability to work proactively and keep stakeholders informed.

We're looking for a Third Line Support Engineer to support and maintain mission-critical systems across cloud, on-premise, and front-end environments. This is a hands-on role focused on resolving complex issues, maintaining system performance, and contributing to continuous improvement within a 24/7 service environment. You will be an experienced third line engineer who thrives on solving complex technical problems. You take ownership of escalations, work confidently across multiple platforms, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Key Requirements 3-5 years' experience in a third-line IT support role Strong programming knowledge (JavaScript, Python, React, Node) Good working knowledge of Linux and AWS Experience with AWS Lambda and/or Bash scripting Familiarity with API management tools Strong understanding of ITIL frameworks Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and customer service skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Full UK driving licence Desirable: Experience with Technology Enabled Care Services (TECS) or SmartTEC systems AWS and/or relevant technical certifications (e.g. ITIL, CompTIA, CCNP) Hands-on use of Wireshark, SIP traces, or packet analysis tools Understanding of VoIP/SIP, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and firewall configurations Experience with telecare platforms, IoT systems, or digital alarm receivers Background in customer-facing technical roles Passion for innovation, automation, and continuous improvement You'll act as the escalation point for complex incidents, supporting Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams while leading third-line support activities. You'll diagnose and resolve high-impact issues, perform root cause analysis, and help prevent recurring problems. You'll work across cloud and on-prem environments, supporting infrastructure, applications, and integrations. The role also involves contributing to system improvements, supporting deployments, and ensuring service continuity. If you're a skilled Third Line Support Engineer looking to work on complex systems and make a real impact, we'd encourage you to apply. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We're partnering with a globally recognised consulting firm that's investing heavily in AI innovation and searching for a Senior Principal AI Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering cutting-edge, real-world AI solutions across a diverse client portfolio. This is a rare opportunity to build and lead an AI capability from the ground up, while staying hands-on with the latest technologies, from Machine Learning and Data Science through to GenAI. You'll work at the intersection of technical excellence and client impact, solving meaningful business problems at scale. You will get the opportunity to lead the design and delivery of production-grade AI solutions for global clients whilst building and mentoring a high performing team. Alongside this, you will be able to stay hands on with modern AI technologies including LLMs and GenAI What You'll Be Doing Designing, building, and deploying end-to-end AI/ML systems (from classical ML to GenAI) Developing robust, production-ready pipelines covering data ingestion, modelling, deployment, and monitoring Driving best-in-class MLOps practices, including CI/CD, model versioning, automated retraining, and rollback strategies Ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and high-performing in real-world environments Defining future-proof AI architectures aligned with client goals Assessing and applying emerging technologies (eg LLMs, vector databases) where they create tangible value Partnering with clients during discovery, demos, and delivery-translating business needs into technical solutions Mentoring and developing engineers and data scientists through hands-on leadership What We're Looking For Strong software engineering background (Python essential) Demonstrated success delivering production-ready AI/ML solutions Hands-on experience with frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Scikit-Learn Solid understanding of MLOps and scalable deployment practices Experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Comfortable in client-facing environments, able to communicate complex ideas clearly Consulting experience is not essential, but confidence working with stakeholders, presenting ideas, and guiding decisions is key. Hybrid work model: 2-3 days/week in the office (London) Salary: £100 000 - £120 000 depending on experience + 10-15% bonus

Senior Data Science Consultant £60k - £70k + bonus and benefits (multiple positions available at different levels) London, Manchester or Glasgow / Hybrid Are you ready to work at the forefront of Agentic AI, GenAI and Data Science transformation? This is your opportunity to join a high-growth consulting environment where innovation, creativity and cutting-edge technology come together to solve complex business challenges for major clients. You'll play a key role in delivering impactful AI and analytics solutions, helping organisations unlock the value of their data and transform the way they operate. If you thrive in a client-facing consulting environment and want to work on pioneering AI initiatives with real-world impact, this could be the perfect next step in your career. What You'll Be Doing Leading and supporting the delivery of Agentic AI, GenAI, Data Science and Analytics projects across the full machine learning lifecycle Working closely with clients to understand business challenges and deliver innovative, data-driven solutions Demonstrating the value and potential of AI and advanced analytics through workshops, presentations and client engagements Applying modern data science techniques including statistical modelling, NLP, time-series analysis, spatial analysis and mathematical modelling Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced consulting environment Contributing to business growth through bids, proposals, RFPs, thought leadership and proposition development Supporting internal innovation initiatives, whitepapers, practice development and mentoring activities Continuously developing your skills across emerging AI, analytics and cloud technologies What You'll Bring Experience delivering Data Science, Analytics or Agentic/GenAI solutions within a client-facing or consulting environment Strong knowledge across the ML lifecycle and advanced analytical methodologies Passion for demonstrating how Agentic AI and GenAI can unlock business value Excellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills Experience helping clients derive actionable insights from complex data Background working within a consultancy and/or industry environment Technical Skills You'll have experience with some of the following: Cloud & Data Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Databricks Programming Languages: Python, R, PySpark Agentic & GenAI Platforms: Microsoft Copilot Studio, OpenAI GPT-5 Agents, UiPath, Adept AI, Orby AI, Beam AI If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Data Scientist, Senior Data Scientist, AI Consultant, Machine Learning Consultant, GenAI Consultant, AI Engineer, Applied Data Scientist, Analytics Consultant, ML Engineer, Data & AI Consultant, Advanced Analytics Consultant, NLP Specialist, Python Developer, AI Transformation Consultant, Databricks Consultant, Azure AI Consultant, AWS Data Scientist, GCP Data Consultant, Agentic AI Consultant, OpenAI GPT Specialist, PySpark Developer. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Principal / Lead Engineer Python / Cloud / Terraform / IAM / DevOps / infrastructure-as-a-code IaC Rate: Circa 600 - 700 PD (Outside IR35), 6 Months Location: London / Hybrid x2 days We are seeking an experienced Principal / Lead Engineer to join a highly ambitious organisation building a large-scale, mission-critical data and technology platform. This is a unique opportunity to join at the earliest stages of a major programme and play a key role in shaping its technical foundations. Working closely with the CTO and a small team of senior engineers, you will lead the design and implementation of core infrastructure, establish engineering standards and practices, and make architectural decisions that will have long-term strategic impact. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, influencing technology strategy, and creating robust engineering foundations, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact. Role & Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the design and implementation of foundational platform infrastructure and engineering capabilities Define architectural patterns, engineering standards, and best practices that will guide future development Partner closely with the CTO and senior stakeholders to make and document key technical decisions Promote secure-by-design principles across all aspects of platform development Establish and maintain core engineering tooling, including source control, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and automated testing frameworks Platform Engineering Design and implement identity and access management solutions with robust authentication and authorisation controls Build and manage cloud infrastructure using modern infrastructure-as-code approaches Develop audit, workflow, and operational capabilities to support governance and compliance requirements Implement networking, monitoring, and security controls for highly secure environments Evaluate and integrate appropriate open-source technologies and third-party components Contribute to the design and delivery of scalable, resilient, and maintainable distributed systems Collaboration & Team Development Act as a senior technical contributor within a high-performing engineering team Mentor engineers and help establish a strong engineering culture as the organisation grows Collaborate with product, design, and delivery teams to ensure technology solutions align with business objectives Engage with external partners, suppliers, and stakeholders where required Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience leading or making significant contributions to complex distributed, cloud-native, or federated systems Strong software engineering expertise in Python, including backend development, automation, and infrastructure tooling Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) Strong experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform or equivalent Experience designing and building authentication and authorisation systems, including modern identity standards and policy-based access controls Solid understanding of data storage architectures and the trade-offs between different storage and query patterns Experience establishing CI/CD pipelines and engineering best practices within modern software environments Ability to work effectively in fast-moving environments with evolving requirements and limited precedent Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Desirable Skills & Experience Experience building secure, highly regulated, or mission-critical platforms Familiarity with federated architectures and distributed data access models Experience designing solutions with strong governance, auditability, and security requirements Knowledge of privacy-preserving technologies and secure computing environments Experience evaluating, adopting, or contributing to open-source technologies Background working within complex stakeholder environments undergoing significant transformation

Leading Crypto Trading Client requires an Infrastructure Engineer with Web Scraping, Python and networking tools and Linux. All rounder position will look after Network Virtual Servers, self starter! Aws Networking Infrastructure You are pioneering and innovative and want to be part of the cutting-edge and disruptive crypto currency world You are eager to learn new knowledge in both financial and technical fields You thrive in a non-hierarchical organization with a casual working environment You are flexible and dedicated Team / Role As a Platform Engineer, you will: Act as infrastructure SME for a 24x7x365 globally distributed ethical web scraping function, supporting a multi region high frequency operation Be able to proactively analyze, drive, and own, performance and process improvements along all parts of the chain Collaborate closely with development team in terms of architecture/prioritization Liaise closely and collaboratively with central infrastructure team, in terms of common infrastructure/improving standards across the estate Work effectively in a global multi-cloud set up, in terms of initiating/managing relationships, evaluation/onboarding of new providers, and improving internal processes in line with best-of-breed industry practices Be a Linux/network stack expert and utilise that knowledge in the context of tuning/optimization and production support Support the platform during business hours, and out-of-hours as part of a rota, and proactively chase ways to reduce/design out manual support overhead Required skillset Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a STEM subject from a recognised university Minimum 2 years of solid working experience in an infrastructure, DevOps, or Platform engineer role Production experience in a global cloud environment. Demonstrable AWS and strong networking experience in a multi-region and/or multi-cloud set up is essential. Demonstrable basic development or scripting experience in one or more of the following languages: Bash, Python, Java, C#, Rust, Excel VBA Solid Linux / network stack knowledge, as well as optimization/tuning Nice to haves Containerization (Docker / Kubernetes) in a production environment Monitoring tools in a production environment (Prometheus / Grafana / ELK stack / Splunk) IaC tooling (Terraform, Ansible etc) To find out more about Huxley, please visit (url removed) Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

Developing cloud infrastructure to facilitate healthcare research London, remote or hybrid Use your AWS expertise to build secure and scalable cloud infrastructure that will facilitate research and development within the healthcare sector! This company's diagnostics visualisation platform allows medical researchers to visualise and analyse clinical data in order to develop new treatments that will massively improve the lives of patients. Key to this is the creation of secure multi-tenant and multi-region storage solution that allows swift and secure access to various types of data. Data security and integrity is of paramount importance, and the solution needs to be compliant with healthcare industry software standards. This role calls for strong AWS skills, rapid application development, and software development skills, a solid understanding of security aspects. You will also need excellent communication, collaboration, and organisational skills. Of prime importance is that you take a holistic, not just technical, view, and be proactive in reaching out to colleagues and clients to fully understand the product's requirements, stakeholders, and how it sits within the company's broader mission of creating world-leading software tools to further medical research. Reporting directly to the Technical Product Lead, you'll be contributing to product architecture, designing and implementing services, and data pipelines; developing automated testing and CI/CD infrastructure. You will need: A 1st or 2.1 in Computer Science, Engineering, or a similarly relevant discipline, and substantial commercial software engineering experience; to be au fait with Agile ceremonies, version control, and CI/CD, and software testing. Solid expertise in developing and deploying microservices on AWS; knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code; DevOps, and experience with NoSQL databases. Demonstrably good coding skills, ideally in Java and / or Python; knowledge of RESTful APIs and service integration patterns and security frameworks such as OAuth 2.0 or OpenID Connect (OIDC). You must have full, existing, and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Not essential, but the following would be a bonus: Skills in containerisation/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes etc.); IaC; DynamoDB; Spring Boot and Gradle; knowledge of standards such as ISO 13485 or IEC 62304. This role is predominantly remote, with occasional attendance of the company's London office - you will therefore need to be based in the UK within a convenient travel distance. The role features an excellent salary, benefits package, and an option scheme. This is a great chance to make your mark in a company focussed on improving people's lives. Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: CV27559 ) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.

Location: Reading (hybrid working) Duration: 5 month initial contract Inside IR35 Active SC clearance required upon application. Role details: Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Product Owner (Cloud Hosting) to join their team on a contract basis in Reading, with hybrid working arrangements. This role involves defining and managing the Cloud Hosting Product vision, strategy, and end-to-end delivery across the full product lifecycle. The Product Owner will focus on maximising the value of cloud hosting platform technologies, reporting to the Head of Secure Digital Platform. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with key business and technical stakeholders to shape Cloud Hosting platform requirements and compile these needs into an overall Product strategy. Manage the Cloud Hosting Product team to deliver the agreed product roadmap, providing robust and secure cloud hosting solutions. Act as the key interlock to the business and wider Digital Information (DI) function, translating stakeholder needs into Product requirements. Elicit detailed Product requirements and prioritise the Cloud Hosting Product backlog based on value and dependencies. Ensure security, compliance, and risk management for the Cloud Hosting Product. Oversee Cloud Hosting Product performance, including delivery velocity and incident resolution. Provide functional and non-functional test support to the Platform Engineers. Act as the 'Voice of the Customer' to advocate for a positive user experience throughout the Product lifecycle. Serve as a key escalation point for cloud and integration platform matters within the DI function. Align Cloud Hosting Product capacity with relevant Digital Information Portfolio items. Job Requirements: Proficiency in managing IT delivery, from requirements elicitation through to release. Strong understanding of cloud hosting platform technologies for enterprise-scale organisations. Experience in integrating cloud solutions and related concepts. Ability to develop and maintain relationships with senior business and technical stakeholders. Strong analytical skills with the ability to define complex platform use cases and their associated value. Experience in leading IT delivery teams. Ability to align cloud initiatives with business goals and market trends. Ability to quickly respond to various challenges and identify appropriate solutions. High ethical standards when handling confidential information. Excellent command of the English language for setting tasks, providing feedback, creating reports, and other written materials. Desirable Skills: Experience with Agile methodologies and frameworks, such as Scrum. Understanding of Product performance metrics and the ability to improve Product performance. Knowledge of SQL, Python, and other relevant development languages. Knowledge of hybrid or multi-cloud strategies and migrations from on-premises to cloud hosting. Familiarity with cloud governance models, cloud FinOps, and service catalogues. Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. Professional certifications such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Professional Certifications, ITIL Foundation, CISSP, and TOGAF. If you have a strong background in cloud-based Product ownership and are looking for a dynamic contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team in Reading.

Product Owner - Cloud Hosting Rate: 80- 84 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract: Initial 6 months, rolling extension Location: Reading (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week) Security Clearance: Active MOD SC Clearance Required Overview We are seeking an experienced Product Owner with a strong background in Cloud Hosting, Defence, and secure technology environments to join a major aerospace and defence programme. This is an excellent opportunity for a Product Owner who can bridge business and technical teams, drive cloud platform strategy, and deliver secure, scalable cloud hosting solutions within highly regulated environments. Key Responsibilities Define and own the Cloud Hosting product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather and prioritise requirements. Translate business needs into Epics, Features, and User Stories. Manage and prioritise the product backlog, balancing business value, dependencies, and team capacity. Lead delivery of cloud hosting platform enhancements and new product increments. Ensure cloud solutions are secure, compliant, resilient, and aligned with organisational standards. Act as the Voice of the Customer, driving an excellent user experience and self-service capabilities. Monitor and improve product performance, delivery velocity, and operational effectiveness. Support platform engineering teams with testing, validation, and acceptance activities. Manage cloud-related risks, compliance requirements, and security considerations. Work closely with Solution Architects and delivery teams to ensure successful end-to-end solution delivery. Provide guidance on emerging cloud technologies, industry best practices, and innovation opportunities. Essential Experience Active SC Clearance (current and transferable). Proven experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role within Defence, Aerospace, or secure government environments. Strong experience delivering cloud hosting platforms and cloud-based services. Demonstrable experience managing the full product lifecycle from requirements gathering through to release and continuous improvement. Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies, including Scrum. Experience managing and prioritising product backlogs and roadmaps. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage senior business and technical audiences. Understanding of cloud integration, platform services, and enterprise-scale cloud environments. Experience working with security, compliance, and governance requirements within regulated environments. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Desirable Experience Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Knowledge of hybrid and multi-cloud strategies. Understanding of cloud governance, FinOps, and service catalogues. Familiarity with SQL, Python, or other development technologies. Experience managing medium-sized technical delivery teams. Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and cloud transformation programmes. Desirable Certifications AWS, Azure, or GCP Professional Certifications ITIL Foundation CISSP or equivalent security certification TOGAF Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline Key Attributes Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to operate effectively in complex stakeholder environments. Passion for delivering customer-focused technology solutions. Strong leadership and influencing skills. Ability to thrive in fast-paced, mission-critical programmes. Please note: Active SC Clearance is mandatory for this position and candidates must be eligible to work onsite in Reading three days per week.

Job title: Senior Generative AI Architect Location: London, UK Work mode: Hybrid - 3 days weekly from office Skills: AI/ML architecture; AI frameworks; AI models & solutions; cloud platforms (eg, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++. We have partnered with Coforge and are looking for Senior Generative AI Architect in London, UK. Job Description : The Senior Generative AI Architect will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing generative AI solutions that align with the company's strategic objectives. This role involves leading the architecture and deployment of advanced AI models, ensuring scalability, security, and ethical considerations are integrated into all AI initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in generative AI technologies, a strong understanding of AI ethics, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities : Architecture Design: Develop and maintain the architectural framework for generative AI solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical standards. Model Development: Lead the design, training, and deployment of generative AI models (eg, GPT, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion) tailored to various applications such as content generation, data synthesis, and automation. Integration: Collaborate with software engineering teams to integrate generative AI capabilities into existing systems and workflows. Scalability & Performance: Ensure AI solutions are scalable, efficient, and optimized for performance across different platforms and environments. Ethical AI Practices: Implement and enforce ethical guidelines for AI development and deployment, addressing issues such as bias, fairness, and transparency. Research & Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in generative AI and related fields, incorporating new techniques and tools into the company's AI strategy. Collaboration: Work closely with data scientists, engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for AI-driven solutions and ensure successful project delivery. Documentation & Standards: Create comprehensive documentation for AI architectures, processes, and best practices. Establish and maintain coding and architectural standards. Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in AI/ML architecture or a related role. Proven experience in designing and deploying generative AI models and solutions. Hands-on experience with AI frameworks and tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, etc. Experience with cloud platforms (eg, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and deploying AI solutions in cloud environments. Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++. Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, deep learning

About Scrumconnect Consulting At Scrumconnect Consulting, we help organisations deliver high-quality digital services through agile delivery, modern engineering practices, and user-centred design. Our teams work across a range of complex transformation programmes, building scalable, secure, and accessible solutions that create meaningful impact. We are looking for a highly experienced Principal Software Developer to provide technical leadership, shape engineering strategy, and drive the successful delivery of complex software solutions across multiple projects and teams. Role Overview As a Principal Software Developer, you will play a key role in defining technical direction, establishing engineering best practices, and mentoring development teams. You will collaborate with architects, product managers, delivery teams, and stakeholders to design and deliver robust, scalable, and secure software solutions. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to influence engineering decisions across an organisation. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across multiple projects and delivery teams. Define and drive software engineering standards, best practices, and development frameworks. Design scalable, resilient, secure, and maintainable software architectures. Lead the delivery of complex software solutions from concept through to production. Collaborate with product, delivery, architecture, and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with organisational objectives. Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical design sessions. Mentor and support software engineers, senior developers, and technical leads. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across development processes and tooling. Champion DevOps, CI/CD, cloud-native development, and automation practices. Identify and mitigate technical risks while ensuring high-quality delivery outcomes. Support recruitment, technical assessments, and capability development within engineering teams. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending improvements where appropriate. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive experience in software development and technical leadership roles. Strong expertise in one or more programming languages such as: Java JavaScript/TypeScript Node.js C# Python Go Experience designing and delivering large-scale distributed systems and microservices architectures. Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as: AWS Azure Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Strong knowledge of containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with API design, integration patterns, and event-driven architectures. Excellent understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and coding standards. Experience working within Agile delivery environments. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Proven experience mentoring and leading engineering teams. Desirable Skills Experience working within public sector or regulated environments. Knowledge of security, accessibility, and compliance requirements. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, etc.). Experience with data platforms, analytics, or AI-enabled solutions. Experience contributing to enterprise architecture and technology strategy. Relevant cloud, architecture, or engineering certifications. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work on impactful digital transformation programmes. Flexible and collaborative working environment. Professional development and learning opportunities. Access to a highly skilled community of engineers, architects, and delivery professionals. Career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy. Diversity & Inclusion Scrumconnect Consulting is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams and helps us build better solutions for our clients and communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

PRINCIPAL AI CONSULTANT Remote role with travel to client sites as required Lead the delivery of enterprise-scale AI solutions for a growing consultancy Highly client-facing role with influence across strategy, architecture, and delivery Work with Azure AI Foundry, Databricks, MLOps, and cutting-edge agentic AI technologies ABOUT THE CLIENT We're partnering with a growing consultancy at the forefront of AI and data innovation, helping organisations unlock greater value through modern engineering and intelligent solutions. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Principal AI Consultant to join the business and play a key role in shaping both client solutions and the wider AI capability. This is a highly consultative position suited to someone who is confident operating in client-facing environments and able to build trust quickly with senior stakeholders. THE BENEFITS Remote working with travel to client sites as required Opportunity to lead and grow a high-performing AI engineering team Exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies, including LLMs and agentic frameworks Work across a broad range of industries and enterprise-scale projects Strong focus on learning, innovation, and career progression Collaborative, people-first culture THE PRINCIPAL AI CONSULTANT ROLE You will act as both a technical leader and trusted advisor, helping clients navigate complex AI initiatives with confidence. This role requires someone who can simplify highly technical concepts, guide conversations with clarity, and create confidence amongst both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will lead workshops, shape AI strategies, influence delivery decisions, and ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and commercially valuable. Alongside hands-on engineering leadership, you will mentor teams, define best practices, and help grow the wider AI capability. The successful candidate will be someone who naturally puts stakeholders at ease, commands credibility in the room, and thrives in environments where communication and relationship-building are just as important as technical expertise. PRINCIPAL AI CONSULTANT - ESSENTIAL SKILLS Previous experience working within a consultancy or client-facing environment Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to influence and build trust with senior business and technical stakeholders Proven experience delivering AI solutions into production Strong Python/software engineering background Experience with Azure AI Foundry, Azure ML, Databricks, AWS SageMaker, Bedrock, or similar platforms Strong understanding of MLOps, CI/CD, observability, and production AI delivery Experience leading engineering teams and mentoring technical professionals Ability to lead workshops, shape solutions, and support decision-making in complex environments TO BE CONSIDERED Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS AI Consulting, AI Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Python, Azure AI Foundry, Databricks, MLOps, AWS SageMaker, Bedrock, Machine Learning, Cloud, AI Strategy, Technical Leadership