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Top Tier Investment bank requires an experienced hands-on Java developer and technical architect with deep expertise in real-time third-party payments, high-throughput zero-downtime systems, and highly available, global-scale internet-facing APIs. This role is central to scaling the TFX technology platform for major retail clients and requires a strong individual contributor mindset: someone who can define architecture, make sound technical decisions, and remain close to implementation through hands-on development, code-level guidance, and practical delivery leadership. In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Principal Software Engineering position at Vice President level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs. What You'll Do In The Role Act as a senior individual contributor who combines hands-on Java development with architectural leadership, remaining close to implementation and setting the technical standard through design, code-level guidance, and practical problem solving. Design, build, and evolve highly available, high-throughput, zero-downtime systems and internet-facing APIs that can scale securely for large retail and external client volumes. Lead architectural decisions across API design, domain modelling, integration patterns, resilience, observability, and operational robustness, ensuring the platform is fit for 24/7 global production use. Work across multiple software engineering teams to drive consistency in engineering standards, development practices, and delivery execution while enabling teams to build in parallel without fragmentation. Partner with business and product stakeholders to translate commercial objectives into scalable technical solutions, balancing speed, quality, resilience, and long-term platform integrity. Define and implement improvements to software engineering processes, tooling, and ways of working, helping teams deliver high-quality software efficiently and predictably. Provide technical leadership across design reviews, incidents, scale discussions, and production learning loops, ensuring operational insights are continuously fed back into the architecture and codebase. Represent the engineering function in senior forums, communicate clearly with both technical and business leadership, and act as a thought leader on modern API platforms, distributed systems, and secure internet-scale engineering. What You'll Bring To The Role Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Typically 8+ years of relevant experience. Strong experience as a hands-on software engineer, with deep Java expertise and a track record of building and delivering production-grade distributed systems. Proven ability to design and scale API platforms and real-time systems in high-volume environments (payments, FX, or similar domains preferred). Strong, hands-on experience with modern Java (Java 11+) and Spring Boot 3+, with the ability to design and implement production-grade services. Solid experience working with relational and document-oriented databases (SQL and NoSQL), including data modelling and performance optimisation. Experience building and operating containerised applications (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), with a clear understanding of deployment, runtime behaviour, and production operations. Strong understanding of microservices architecture, including service decomposition, inter-service communication, and failure handling in distributed environments. Familiarity with private cloud environments and cloud-native principles, including scalability, resilience, and observability. Strong knowledge of modern SDLC practices (Agile, DevOps) and ability to improve engineering effectiveness across teams. Excellent communication skills, able to engage across engineering, product, and senior business stakeholders. Nice to have: Experience with distributed caching solutions and patterns to improve performance and scalability in high-throughput systems. 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

Senior Design Manager - East Midlands Senior Design Manager - a leading privately-owned contractor is recruiting a Senior Design Manager to join their growing team based in the East Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Design Manager to join an award-winning design and build contactor delivering projects from 5m - 30m across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Why Apply? Our client has cemented themselves as one of the leading construction employers in the East Midlands. They have developed an excellent client base within the public sector and are framework partners to SCAPE, PAGABO, YORbuild, Department of Education, Procure23 and others. As such they have a full order book for 2026 / 2027 / 2028 and can offer stable and ongoing work, and opportunities to develop your experience delivering award-winning projects. They are committed to training, development, investment, and progression of the team so expect to see your experience and career develop as manage projects through from pre-construction stage to handover. This is an established business which has an excellent network of repeat clients; the company operate with 'traditional values', paying sub-contractors fairly and on-time. It's a friendly team environment, furthermore there is no shareholder pressure and sensible reporting systems in place. Requirements: - Knowledge of architectural, M&E, structural, civil design solutions - Experience delivering D&B projects as a Design Manager - Strong knowledge of CDM and Building Regulations - Experience working for Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor Responsibilities & Duties: - Review the technical aspects of details put forward by architects and engineers - Coordinate changes with the Design team to ensure best value - Lead design team meetings and coordinate build process - Liaise with client and consultant throughout the project Key Benefits: - Leading contractor with fantastic reputation - Excellent progression and development - Deliver local award-winning projects - Full order book for 2026 into 2028 Salary & Package: - Basic salary of 65,000 - 75,000 (DOE) - Company Car or Allowance - Healthcare & Pension - Holidays + Benefits To qualify for the higher rate of pay you must be able to demonstrate a track record as a Senior Design Manager delivering construction projects for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 building contractor ranging from 5m+ For any further information on this Senior Design Manager vacancy please apply with your CV attached or contact Mark Dalgleish at Saxton Recruitment on (phone number removed) or Building Partnerships

Test Lead with extensive experience designing and delivering automation test plans for highly complex, enterprise level applications is sought by an innovation house based near Birmingham. With large scale investment in technical innovation this Test Lead will take charge of a dynamic, autonomous team delivering an automated testing environment that will facilitate the organisations commitment to cutting edge automation over the coming years. This Test Lead will be joining a highly skilled team that embodies an autonomous knowledge share driven culture allowing this individual the chance to work closely with software engineers to deliver applications with national significance. This role would suit an existing Test Lead with in-depth understanding of engineering principles and best practice gained testing large scale, complex systems and who is happy to work closely with the software engineering leads to help define a new automated QA process. This Test Lead based near Birmingham should have most of the following key skills: - Extensive experience designing and delivering automation test plans for enterprise applications/ systems - Strong knowledge of engineering principles and best practice ideally gained in a regulated environment - Team leadership - Experience with cloud native architectures - Understanding of DevOps tooling - A innovation focussed mindset - Exposure to testing new features within a product led, tech driven environment - Impeccable communication skills as internal stakeholder management between technical teams will form a large part of this role - A real can-do attitude and a passion for technology in general The benefits for this role include: - Starting salary of up to £95,000 - 10% bonus scheme - Flexible, hybrid working (two days a week in the office in North Birmingham - One on one training scheme - 25 days holiday - Private healthcare - Private pension scheme - Annual pay reviews - Flexible working hours So if you are a Test Lead based near Birmingham and want to join a tech driven market leading organisation that is committed to ensuring they stay ahead of the tech curve then please apply now to be considered. Birmingham Up to £95,000 Quality Assurance, automated testing scripts, Postman, Java, cucumber, API, test plan

A distinguished financial institution in London is seeking a Finance Business Analyst to contribute to its Fair Value Engine Project, which is dedicated to advancing fair value accounting capabilities for the organisation's repo and stock lending portfolio. This esteemed position offers you the opportunity to serve as the principal liaison between Finance, Product Control, and IT delivery teams. What you bring: Your established experience as a Finance Business Analyst will enable you to excel in this role by drawing upon your profound understanding of fair value accounting concepts for financial instruments under IFRS or GAAP standards. You bring valuable insight into repo products and stock lending mechanisms-including trade lifecycles-and have worked closely alongside Product Control teams on critical aspects such as Independent Price Verification governance frameworks or profit-and-loss attribution processes within capital markets environments. Your familiarity with designing accounting sub-ledgers ensures accurate mapping of fair value movements across general ledger accounts while integrating seamlessly into broader reporting structures. You possess hands-on experience drafting detailed functional specifications that inform finance system integrations. Extensive Business Analysis experience within the Financial Services industry. Comprehensive understanding of repo products and stock lending encompassing trade lifecycle intricacies, cash flow mechanics, valuation methodologies, and reporting practices. Experience collaborating closely with Product Control teams on fair value matters such as Independent Price Verification (IPV) Familiarity with principles of accounting sub-ledger design and integration strategies Proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems utilised within financial services for general ledger accounting purposes as well as financial reporting functionalities. Demonstrated ability to compose detailed functional specifications for finance system integrations Experience designing and executing Finance User Acceptance Testing (UAT) test cases using structured testing frameworks; coordinating sign-off procedures with relevant stakeholders. Proven experience assisting solution design initiatives by working collaboratively with architects or developers to validate technical designs against finance requirements. Extensive knowledge of fair value accounting for financial instruments including fair value hierarchy classifications, valuation techniques, and disclosure requirements under IFRS or GAAP standards. If this role is of interest, please apply below. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Senior Product Security Engineer London (Hybrid) Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking technology-driven business where security is embedded from day one. You will play a key role in shaping how products are built securely, working closely with engineering teams to influence design decisions and protect innovative, customer-facing solutions. The role offers strong technical ownership, exposure to modern cloud and AI-driven systems, and the chance to make a visible impact across the organisation. The Company They are a modern digital financial services organisation focused on delivering user-centric products through technology and innovation. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and continuous improvement, they have built a culture where teams are empowered to challenge conventions and deliver meaningful change. Security is treated as a core pillar of product development, not an afterthought. As part of a growing InfoSec function, you will join a team that values practical, engineering-led security approaches. The Role Embed security into the full product lifecycle, from concept through to release Conduct hands-on security assessments across web, mobile, and backend applications Lead and support threat modelling activities for new features and systems Collaborate closely with engineering teams to design secure architectures Integrate and optimise security tooling such as SAST, SCA, DAST and vulnerability scanning Help drive secure development lifecycle practices across teams Deliver secure engineering training and guidance to developers Support triage and remediation of vulnerabilities from testing, tooling, and external reports Contribute to automation of security processes using scripts and internal tools Your Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience in application or product security Hands-on experience with security testing tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, or similar Solid knowledge of web or mobile security, with willingness to broaden across both Good understanding of networking fundamentals and operating systems Experience conducting threat modelling and explaining security trade-offs to stakeholders Ability to script and automate tasks using languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Go Knowledge of secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities Familiarity with cloud environments and infrastructure concepts Comfortable working closely with engineers in a collaborative environment What They Offer Opportunity to work on modern technology including cloud and AI-driven systems A highly collaborative environment with strong engineering partnerships Clear progression opportunities within a growing security function Investment in learning and development, including time for upskilling How to Apply If you are interested in building secure, scalable products in a collaborative environment, apply now to find out more.

Business Architect - Nuclear New Build Programme - £700-£725 per day - Inside IR35 - Hybrid working from a site near Leiston - 2-3 days a week on site- 6 months inital contract with extension being highly likely. We are supporting a leading organisation within the UK nuclear new build sector in the search for an experienced Business Architect to join a major, nationally significant infrastructure programme. This is a high-impact role at the heart of a complex, safety-critical environment, shaping the business architecture that underpins large-scale nuclear construction and long-term operational capability. The successful candidate will likely come from a Business Analyst background and will have progressed into business architecture, enterprise change, or senior transformation roles within highly regulated industries. The Opportunity - You will work closely with senior stakeholders, engineering teams, delivery partners, and suppliers to define and shape early-stage project concepts, develop robust investment cases, and ensure business requirements are translated into safe, efficient, and deliverable solutions. The environment is highly governed, structured, and safety-driven, requiring strong analytical capability, stakeholder leadership, and a deep appreciation of regulated delivery frameworks. Experience in nuclear, rail, defence, utilities, or other safety-critical infrastructure programmes will be highly advantageous. What You ll Be Doing - Leading stakeholder engagement to define project concepts, scope, dependencies, risks, and business outcomes Capturing, analysing, challenging, and prioritising business requirements aligned to programme and organisational strategy Developing business architecture artefacts to support early-stage project definition and decision-making Producing high-quality investment cases and business cases with clearly articulated benefits and value drivers Working with internal teams and external delivery partners to develop and evaluate solution options Acting as custodian of business requirements across the full lifecycle, ensuring alignment to agreed outcomes Supporting business readiness, testing, and transition into operational use Ensuring solutions align with nuclear governance, regulatory obligations, and safety standards What We re Looking For - We are seeking candidates with strong Business Analyst foundations who have developed into broader business architecture or transformation roles. Essential Experience - Significant experience on large-scale civil engineering, infrastructure, or construction programmes Background in highly regulated environments such as nuclear, rail, defence, utilities, or similar safety-critical sectors Strong business process analysis, modelling, and design capability Proven experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders Experience developing business cases and investment cases for complex programmes Understanding of formal project delivery frameworks such as PRINCE2 or equivalent structured methodologies Experience working with procurement processes including RFI and ITT stages and supplier evaluation Desirable Experience - Direct experience within nuclear new build or nuclear operational environments Exposure to enterprise architecture or structured business architecture frameworks Experience supporting major capital investment or national infrastructure programmes Key Skills - Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving Ability to integrate processes, systems, and organisational change across complex environments Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills, including senior leadership engagement Ability to translate strategic objectives into clear, actionable business outcomes Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of cost, risk, and value trade-offs Commitment to continuous improvement and constructive challenge Personal Attributes - Confident operating in complex, highly governed environments Calm and resilient under pressure, with strong attention to detail Credible with senior stakeholders across technical and business domains Collaborative, inclusive, and able to work across multi-disciplinary teams Committed to safety, quality, and compliance in all aspects of delivery This is a rare opportunity to contribute to one of the UK s most significant infrastructure programmes, shaping the business architecture that underpins the delivery of safe, reliable, low-carbon nuclear energy for the future.

Prestigious opportunity with a global market leading manufacturing and supply chain organisation undergoing a significant digital transformation. With major investment in modern technologies and cloud based platforms, they are seeking Technical Applications Consultant/Business Analysts to help drive the evolution of their business systems.This is a key role bridging business and technology, where you'll analyse processes, design technical solutions, and support the delivery of modern, data driven systems. You will play an integral part in transforming legacy platforms into scalable, cloud native solutions, including migration to Microsoft Dynamics and other advanced technologies. As one of our Technical Applications Consultants/Business Analysts, you will:- Collaborate with stakeholders across operations, logistics, sales, and IT to gather and define business requirements Analyse and optimise end-to-end workflows, identifying opportunities for improvement. Translate business needs into clear functional and technical specifications Produce user stories, use cases, process maps, and technical documentation Work closely with internal development teams and third party vendors to integrate key systems (ERP/MIS, EDI, order management, inventory, scheduling, etc.) Support system testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure successful delivery Drive alignment between technical solutions and broader digital strategy Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders Support project delivery, ensuring timelines and outcomes are met If you possess a combination of the following skills, then LET'S TALK! Proven experience as a Technical Business Analyst or Applications Consultant Strong technical understanding of system architecture, integrations, APIs, and databases Previous experience in business analysis and requirements gathering Advanced SQL skills for data extraction, validation, and analysis Experience working with data formats and integrations (EDI, XML, JSON, middleware) Solid knowledge of business process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) Experience producing detailed documentation (BRDs, SRS, user stories, API specs) Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Experience working within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Visio, or Lucidchart Knowledge of the following is advantageous but not essential: - Experience with ERP/MIS systems in manufacturing or production environments Exposure to warehouse management, automated fulfilment, or production planning systems Background in print, publishing, or similar industries In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing career development and training, an enviable benefits package and hybrid working 3 days a week in the office. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

About The Role We have an opportunity available within our Technology Team as a Head of Design and Architecture. This newly created role will be part of the Technology Leadership Team and will report directly to our Director of Technology. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and dynamic leader who will drive forward the charity's Digital and Technology architecture vision, ensuring solutions are modern, secure, scalable, and aligned to organisational goals. This role will drive the development of an enterprise-wide architecture framework, bringing consistency across systems, platforms, and data while improving user experience and maximising impact. Working closely with leaders across Digital, Data and Technology, the successful candidate will provide expert leadership to Solution Architects and technical teams, shape the technology roadmap, identify modernisation opportunities, and ensure technology investments deliver long-term value, efficiency, and sustainability. Key Responsibilities Lead the Technical Design Authority (TDA), setting direction, chairing governance forums, and ensuring all technology changes adhere to enterprise architecture principles and organisational strategy. Define and maintain the enterprise architecture vision, ensuring a coherent, future ready technology ecosystem aligned with organisational needs and long-term strategy. Oversee and assure all solution designs, including internal architecture outputs and third-party partner designs, ensuring they are secure, scalable, cost-effective, and aligned to enterprise-wide standards. Support the creation and maintenance of the technology roadmap working closely with the Technology Director and in close collaboration with leaders within Technology, setting direction for platforms, tooling, integrations, and modernisation activities. Lead, develop, and mentor architects and design specialists, embedding high standards of delivery, design thinking, and architectural excellence across the team. You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site. Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life. Employee benefits include - 28 day's paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days Private Healthcare Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10% Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives Opportunities to volunteer Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more! For more detailed information about the role, please see the Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification. RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics. As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role. We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Product Lifecycle Manager (Engineering / IT) Engineering IT / PLM Manager Cambridge/Hybrid £70-75k & Benefits. The Product Lifecycle Manager is responsible for the ownership, management, optimisation and continuous improvement of Engineering IT systems, with a primary focus on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). The role will act as the key interface between Engineering, IT, PLM users, vendors and wider business stakeholders, ensuring that Engineering IT systems are fit for purpose, effectively supported, and aligned to operational and strategic requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES List key responsibilities and tasks that sit within this role PLM Ownership & Roadmap: Own the lifecycle, configuration, roadmap and continuous improvement plan for PLM and associated Engineering IT applications, including upgrades, enhancements and decommissioning decisions. Application Portfolio Management: Manage core Engineering IT applications that support PLM, CAD integration, data management, reporting and configuration control. PLM Champion: Champion PLM across Marshall Land Systems, promoting effective use of the system and identifying opportunities to improve Engineering delivery, control and efficiency. Strategic Business Support: Identify business opportunities where PLM and Engineering IT systems can improve process efficiency, data quality, reporting, configuration management and programme delivery. Vendor & Contract Management: Manage relationships with PLM vendors, CAD vendors, outsourced service providers and internal IT teams, ensuring performance against support agreements, contract requirements and business needs. Service & Issue Resolution: Act as the escalation point for PLM and Engineering IT issues, supporting incident resolution, root cause investigation, workaround definition and long-term corrective actions. Third Line Support: Provide third-line support where required, working with IT, vendors and users to investigate complex incidents, resolve problems and create knowledge articles to support future incidents. Architecture Oversight: Ensure PLM solution designs, integrations, workflows and system changes meet Engineering requirements, enterprise architecture standards, cybersecurity policies and business needs. Change Management: Manage configuration changes, system updates, upgrades, patches and enhancements to PLM and Engineering IT applications, ensuring appropriate testing, communication and deployment. Governance & Compliance: Ensure PLM and Engineering IT applications meet regulatory, cybersecurity, export control, ITAR and corporate policy requirements, including defence-related standards where applicable. Process Ownership & Improvement: Review, approve and improve PLM processes, procedures, workflows and user guides to ensure they remain effective, controlled and aligned to Engineering ways of working. Data Management & Reporting: Support Engineering data management, reporting, audit activity and business intelligence requirements through effective use of PLM data and reporting tools. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Engineering, IT, programme teams, business owners, PLM super users and cross-functional stakeholders to align PLM capability with organisational goals. Budgeting & Forecasting: Support financial planning by providing input on PLM licensing, support costs, maintenance agreements, upgrades, vendor services and future investment requirements. Asset & Licence Management: Coordinate software licence, maintenance agreement and asset lifecycle management activities, including requisition, inventory, installation, maintenance, updates and disposal. System Maintenance & Availability: Ensure appropriate PLM system maintenance, health checks, performance reviews and availability monitoring are in place to support business continuity. Knowledge & Documentation: Create and maintain technical specifications, process documents, user guides, support material, FAQs and knowledge articles to improve user support and reduce repeat issues. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Experience managing, supporting or administering PLM systems within an Engineering or manufacturing environment. Experience working with Engineering teams using CAD and PLM tools. Experience of PLM system configuration, administration, support and continuous improvement. Experience supporting or managing data transfer between PLM and ERP platforms, including IFS Cloud, covering parts, BoMs, documents, change data, lifecycle states and release-to-manufacture processes. Experience managing PLM-related incidents, problems, root cause investigations and corrective actions. Experience working with IT teams, vendors and business stakeholders to deliver system improvements. Experience leading or supporting PLM upgrades, deployments, migrations or process changes. Experience managing a small technical team or leading cross-functional improvement activities. Experience of Windchill would be highly desirable. Experience with CAD tools such as Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD or similar would be beneficial. Experience with Engineering configuration management, change control and product data management would be beneficial. TECHNICAL SKILLS/EDUCATIONS REQUIRED: Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, ICT, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related discipline. Equivalent experience in an Engineering IT, PLM, CAD administration or Engineering systems management role would also be considered. Strong understanding of PLM capability, administration and configuration management. Ability to document technical specifications, user requirements, process flows and system changes. Good logical diagnostic skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve PLM-related problems. Understanding of CAD integration with PLM, ideally including tools such as Inventor, AutoCAD or similar. Understanding of PLM reporting, data extraction and business reporting methods. Awareness of database queries and reporting tools such as SQL, MS PowerQuery, REST APIs or Query Builder would be beneficial. Awareness of PLM customisation, workflows, XML configuration, Java, JavaScript or Windchill development would be desirable. Understanding of application maintenance, upgrades, testing and deployment activities. Understanding of IT service management processes, incident management and problem resolution. Configuration Management / CMII training would be desirable. Experience of virtualised environments such as VMware would be beneficial. Able to support process improvement and system improvement activities across Engineering IT applications. Strong understanding of IFS ERP is highly desirable. Experience in a regulated industry, particularly aerospace and defence, is strongly preferred. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Who we are At Grant Thornton we're building something bold. We're doing things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity. Our journey from great to exceptional is well underway. With significant investment behind us and a clear strategy for growth, there's real momentum. Our Agile Talent Community (ATC) brings together experienced contract professionals who want choice without losing connection. You work where you add the most value, alongside teams who treat you as a partner rather than a placeholder. Joining us in Financial Services Business Risk Services (FS BRS) Grant Thornton's Financial Services Business Risk Services (FS BRS) team delivers market-leading risk, control and governance services to clients across insurance, banking and investment management. We work alongside financial institutions to help them achieve their strategic goals - whether that means navigating new legislation, responding to regulatory change, or adapting their technology and operating models to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. Our work spans internal audit (outsource and co-source), finance and risk management, compliance and technology - giving our people broad exposure to some of the most complex and high-profile challenges in financial services today. If you're an experienced Interim Digital Assets & DLT Internal Auditor who's tired of choosing between freedom and meaningful work, there's another route. Within our FS BRS team , you'll be given the opportunity to take on short- to medium-term projects that sharpen your expertise, stretch your thinking, and give you a different angle on familiar challenges - all without locking you into a single path. Skills we are looking for Strong understanding of digital asset ecosystems, including cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and tokenisation, and their practical application within financial services institutions across custody, trading, settlement and post-trade operations. Proven experience leading complex internal audit engagements with direct and substantive exposure to digital assets and/or distributed ledger technology across the full engagement lifecycle. Solid knowledge of risk management and governance frameworks applicable to digital asset product lifecycles, including new activity approval processes, the identification of heightened risks, and the design, implementation and evaluation of control frameworks. In-depth technical knowledge of DLT infrastructure and digital custody solutions, including multi-party computation (MPC), hardware security modules (HSMs), cold/hot storage architectures, smart contract security, tokenisation lifecycles (minting, burning, transfer), and blockchain node and cryptographic key management. Proven experience assessing cybersecurity and technical risk within a DLT environment, including threat modelling across complex platform architectures, vulnerability and privileged access management (PAM), and the evaluation of security operations capabilities such as SIEM, intrusion detection (IDS), and endpoint detection and response (EDR). Demonstrable experience working with blockchain analytics and forensic tools, with a sound understanding of their application to AML/CFT obligations, transaction monitoring programmes and on-chain investigations within a regulated financial services context. Strong track record evaluating risks associated with third-party blockchain infrastructure, cross-chain interoperability protocols (bridges) and smart contract audit processes, including the assessment of automated on-chain settlement workflows such as Delivery versus Payment (DvP) and Payment versus Payment (PvP). Why Consultants choose the ATC Work that moves you forward When a project fits your skills, we'll get in touch, but you choose whether it's right for you. That means working on engagements that genuinely build your portfolio and expand your expertise. The freedom of contracting without the hidden admin You're not left to navigate the freelance world alone. Our Agile Talent team helps you understand freelance regulation and connects you with people who broaden your thinking through our teams and clients. Community you can actually feel Connection shouldn't disappear just because you're contracting. From market insights to wellbeing sessions to networking events, you'll be part of a community designed to make the independent path less isolated and more impactful. Our culture and values We have a culture where talented people thrive - where high performance is not just expected but enabled. It's a culture built on clarity, curiosity, and care. One that challenges us to aim higher, where we're encouraged to make the most of an abundance of resources to fuel our own development, and where we support each other to grow, learn, and succeed. Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work. How to join We keep the process straightforward, because the real work happens once you're here. 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Senior Software Engineer West Midlands (Hybrid) 45,000 - 65,000 + Bonus + Private Medical + Excellent Benefits Build Technology That Makes a Difference Are you an experienced Software Engineer looking to work on technology with real-world impact? We're working with an innovative engineering and technology business whose products are used internationally across a range of safety, security and critical infrastructure environments. Combining intelligent software, advanced sensing technologies and machine learning, their solutions help organisations improve safety, efficiency and decision-making. Due to continued growth and investment in new product development, they are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their engineering team and contribute to the next generation of their technology platform. This is an opportunity to tackle genuinely interesting engineering challenges at the intersection of software, hardware and AI. The Role You'll take ownership of software development across a range of products, with a primary focus on Linux-based systems and Python development. Working closely with software engineers, data scientists and product specialists, you'll contribute to the design, development and deployment of innovative solutions used in demanding real-world environments. This is a highly hands-on role where you'll have significant influence over architecture, technical direction and engineering best practice. Key Responsibilities Develop robust software applications using Python and C++ Contribute to software architecture and technical design Build and maintain scalable Linux-based applications Work closely with data science teams to deploy machine learning models Conduct code reviews and mentor other engineers Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks Support CI/CD and release processes Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams Drive software quality and engineering best practice What We're Looking For Essential Strong commercial Python development experience Experience developing software on Linux platforms Proven software engineering experience within a product development environment Experience with Git and CI/CD workflows Knowledge of automated testing methodologies Strong communication and collaboration skills Desirable C++ development experience Embedded Linux exposure Machine learning deployment experience MLOps experience NVIDIA Jetson experience Experience developing software that interfaces with hardware Experience within engineering, instrumentation, industrial technology or related product environments About You You'll be a technically strong engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and taking ownership of your work. You'll be comfortable collaborating across teams, contributing ideas and helping shape technical decisions. Whilst this is not a formal management role, we're particularly interested in individuals who can demonstrate leadership qualities and a desire to mentor others. Why Apply? Work on cutting-edge technology with real-world applications Join a growing and innovative engineering business Exposure to AI, machine learning and intelligent systems Significant technical ownership and influence Collaborative and highly skilled engineering team Long-term career progression opportunities Diverse and challenging technical projects If you're a Software Engineer looking to work on innovative products that combine software, hardware and intelligent systems, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Canterbury Christ Church University is seeking a high-calibre Director of Digital Products to lead the development and evolution of its enterprise digital product portfolio, playing a central role in delivering the University's digital ambitions and wider institutional strategy. Home to over 30,000 students and 1,500 staff, Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) is a dynamic and values-led institution located in the historic city of Canterbury. With a strong civic mission and commitment to inclusive education, the University is investing significantly in its digital capability to enhance the student and staff experience, strengthen operational efficiency, and support long-term sustainability. Reporting to the Director of Digital, Technology and Products, the Director of Digital Products will be responsible for shaping and delivering the vision, strategy and operating model for the University's digital product estate. This is a critical leadership role at the heart of the University's transformation agenda, ensuring that digital products are aligned to institutional priorities, technically coherent, and deliver measurable value to users and the organisation. As Director of Digital Products, you will lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, from discovery and prioritisation through to delivery, optimisation and retirement; embedding a product-led approach that drives continuous improvement and value realisation. Working across a complex digital landscape, you will establish clear product ownership, outcome-based roadmaps and robust governance frameworks to ensure investment decisions are informed, transparent and strategically aligned. Operating at the intersection of product management, technology, architecture and business change, you will work in close partnership with academic and professional service leaders to ensure digital products enable excellent user experiences, support data-driven decision-making and deliver long-term organisational impact. You will also play a key role in strengthening commercial oversight, ensuring effective vendor management, cost control and return on investment across the product portfolio. We are seeking an experienced digital or product leader with a strong track record of delivering product-led transformation within complex organisations. You will bring expertise in modern product operating models, including multidisciplinary teams, agile delivery and evidence-led prioritisation, alongside a strong understanding of enterprise systems, integration and architecture principles. With strong leadership and influencing skills, you will be confident operating at senior levels, able to align diverse stakeholders around shared priorities and translate complex technical concepts into clear, meaningful outcomes. You will be motivated by the opportunity to shape a modern, user-centred digital environment and to deliver lasting value within a mission-driven organisation. MRG are supporting CCCU with this recruitment campaign. To arrange a confidential briefing discussion, please contact Sian Gardiner. Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter. Closing date for applications is Sunday 14th June 2026 . Interviews will take place at the University on Thursday 16th July 2026 . Canterbury Christ Church University welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and feel a true sense of belonging. If this resonates with you, we look forward to hearing from you.

Senior AI Engineer Manchester A growing technology-led business is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering its AI strategy. This is a senior-level, hands-on position responsible for designing, building, and deploying enterprise-grade AI solutions that drive measurable business value across the organisation. Working closely with IT, Data, Engineering, and senior business stakeholders, you will lead the development and implementation of advanced AI solutions, leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI Agents, Machine Learning, and Azure AI services. You will provide technical leadership, establish best practices, and help build the organisation s long-term AI capability. The business is investing heavily in AI and is looking for someone who can combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, taking solutions from concept through to production deployment and adoption. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in AI Engineering combined with a robust Data Science background, enabling them to develop, evaluate, and optimise AI solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes. This role would suit an experienced AI professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges, mentoring others, influencing technical direction, and delivering innovative AI solutions at scale. Role Purpose As a Senior AI Engineer, you will lead the design, development, deployment, and optimisation of enterprise AI solutions, ensuring they are secure, scalable, maintainable, and aligned to business objectives. You will act as a subject matter expert for AI technologies, helping to define architecture, establish standards, and guide the organisation s AI roadmap while remaining hands-on with implementation. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy advanced AI and Machine Learning solutions to solve complex business challenges. Lead the architecture and implementation of production-grade AI applications using LLMs, RAG pipelines, AI Agents, and Azure AI services. Provide technical leadership across AI initiatives, ensuring solutions follow best practices for scalability, security, performance, and governance. Own the full AI development lifecycle, from discovery and proof-of-concept through to production deployment and business adoption. Develop and optimise AI models, prompt engineering frameworks, vector databases, and retrieval systems. Design and implement AI agent architectures, workflow automation, and API integrations. Collaborate with Infrastructure and Engineering teams to deploy AI solutions securely within enterprise environments. Ensure solutions leverage Private Endpoints, secure networking, identity management, and enterprise-grade governance controls. Establish monitoring, evaluation, and observability frameworks for AI systems, including hallucination detection, model drift monitoring, performance tracking, and cost optimisation. Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to identify high-value AI opportunities and define business cases. Measure and report on AI project outcomes, including efficiency gains, automation benefits, cost savings, and customer experience improvements. Mentor and support other technical team members, promoting AI best practices and knowledge sharing across the organisation. Contribute to the development of the organisation s AI strategy, roadmap, and future capability. Required Experience Essential Significant commercial experience in AI Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering, Applied AI, or Data Science roles. Expert-level Python development skills and deep experience with modern AI/ML frameworks and SDKs. Proven experience designing and deploying production-grade RAG solutions and LLM-powered applications. Strong experience building and deploying AI agents, orchestration frameworks, and automated workflows. Experience with Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning, or equivalent enterprise AI platforms. Strong understanding of enterprise cloud architecture, including VNets, Entra ID, API Gateways, networking, and secure integrations. Experience deploying and managing AI workloads within production environments. Strong SQL and data engineering skills, working with both structured and unstructured datasets. Ability to translate complex datasets into actionable insights and AI-driven business solutions. Experience implementing AI governance, security, monitoring, and operational best practices. Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. Highly Desirable Strong Data Science background, with experience in statistical modelling, predictive analytics, feature engineering, experimentation, and model evaluation. Experience applying Data Science methodologies to solve complex business problems and identify opportunities for AI adoption. Experience with GenAIOps, LLMOps, MLOps, and AI observability platforms. Exposure to Computer Vision, OCR, Voice AI, Conversational AI, or multimodal AI solutions. Experience working within operational, retail, automotive, logistics, or customer-centric organisations. Knowledge of Responsible AI, AI governance frameworks, and regulatory considerations. Previous experience leading AI initiatives, mentoring engineers, or helping define AI strategy and roadmap. Experience building or contributing to an AI Centre of Excellence or internal AI capability function. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who combines deep technical expertise with commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to AI delivery. You'll be comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels, engaging with senior stakeholders while also designing, developing, and deploying solutions yourself. You should be passionate about emerging AI technologies and have a track record of turning innovative ideas into production-ready solutions that create measurable business value. Salary & Benefits Competitive salary depending on experience Quarterly bonus scheme Hybrid working arrangement 3 days in the office / 2 days remote Opportunity to lead and shape enterprise AI capability Exposure to high-profile AI transformation initiatives Strong long-term career progression opportunities Ongoing investment in training, certifications, and professional development Interested? If you're an experienced AI Engineer or Data Science professional looking to take ownership of impactful AI initiatives and help shape the future direction of AI within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for the Senior AI Engineer opportunity in Manchester. Senior AI Engineer Manchester

Data Platform Manager London Up to £85,000 This is a high impact opportunity for a Data Platform Manager to take genuine ownership within a business that sees data as a core commercial driver. You will play a key role in shaping and managing a modern enterprise data platform, supporting large scale analytics, AI, and self service capabilities across international markets. The Company They are a fast growing, value driven telecommunications business focused on scaling through digital, data, and analytics. Data and analytics are viewed as critical to long term enterprise value, with ongoing investment into real time data, AI enabled use cases, and self service analytics. The Role Own and manage the strategic direction of the enterprise data platform, ensuring it is scalable, reliable, and aligned to business priorities Drive platform roadmap planning and continuous improvement initiatives across data infrastructure, tooling, governance, and operational processes Work closely with data engineering, analytics, architecture, and business teams to deliver a high performing and accessible data environment Oversee the management and optimisation of the Databricks platform and wider cloud data ecosystem Promote best practice across platform architecture, data governance, security, monitoring, and operational support Support platform ownership responsibilities including incident management, service performance, and operational governance Enable scalable self service analytics capabilities for business users and market teams Collaborate with senior stakeholders to prioritise platform enhancements and communicate progress, risks, and outcomes clearly Ensure the platform supports evolving analytics, reporting, and AI driven use cases across the organisation Your Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience managing or developing modern cloud based data platforms Hands on exposure to Databricks, with the ability to challenge and guide technical decisions Broader understanding of cloud data ecosystems, with exposure to platforms such as Azure Synapse Analytics or Snowflake being beneficial Strong understanding of data platform architecture, governance, scalability, and operational management Comfortable working across engineering, analytics, architecture, and business teams Confident communicator able to influence senior stakeholders and manage complex discussions Experience supporting large scale data platform, data warehouse, or data lake transformation programmes Understanding of enabling self service analytics and improving platform adoption across a business No sponsorship offered How to Apply If you are looking for an Analytics Engineer role where you can shape a data platform from the ground up in a creative, globally operating organisation, please apply to learn more.

Tech, Data & AI Governance Manager - Permanent Hybrid - Bournemouth, Dorset - 2 days per week minimum onsite Competitive Salary + Excellent Package ARCA Resourcing is proud to partner with a forward-thinking enterprise undergoing a major transformation across data, AI, and enterprise technology governance. This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead a business-wide Data & AI Governance capability within a complex, modern technology environment. The organisation operates a sophisticated cloud-based data ecosystem including lakehouse architecture, customer data platforms, enterprise analytics, and a broad application landscape spanning modern and legacy technologies. As investment in AI accelerates, the business is seeking a strategic governance leader who can establish robust frameworks, influence senior stakeholders, and drive meaningful change at pace. The Opportunity As the Tech, Data & AI Governance Manager , you will take ownership of the organisation's enterprise-wide Data & AI Governance Framework - defining policies, standards, controls, and operating models that ensure data is treated as a strategic asset and AI is deployed responsibly. This is a highly visible role with direct exposure to senior leadership, including C-Suite stakeholders and the CEO. You will build trusted internal partnerships, influence decision-making across technology and business functions, and create governance structures that balance innovation with control. You will thrive in this role if you are commercially minded, pragmatic, and capable of turning strategy into action quickly. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement an enterprise-wide Data & AI Governance Framework Define governance policies, standards, controls, and operational processes across data and enterprise systems Establish Data Ownership and Stewardship models across business domains Lead the strategy for metadata management, data cataloguing, lineage, and classification Define and embed Data Quality Management frameworks and KPIs Create governance approaches for AI usage, approval processes, monitoring, and ethical oversight Partner with Legal, Risk, Security, Architecture, and Technology teams to ensure regulatory compliance and operational alignment Drive governance adoption through communication, training, stakeholder engagement, and change management Chair governance forums and report progress, risks, and adoption metrics to executive stakeholders Support enterprise transformation initiatives by embedding governance into delivery and change processes What We're Looking For We're looking for an influential governance leader who combines strategic thinking with delivery focus. Strong experience building or leading Data Governance frameworks within complex enterprise environments Knowledge of AI Governance, responsible AI principles, and emerging regulatory landscapes Experience with metadata management, data cataloguing, lineage, and governance tooling Understanding of modern cloud data platforms and enterprise architectures Experience working across both technical and non-technical stakeholder groups Strong communication and stakeholder management capability, including exposure to executive leadership teams A pragmatic approach - someone who can create governance that enables innovation rather than blocks it Proven ability to drive adoption, influence behaviours, and deliver outcomes at pace Exposure to technologies, modern cloud platforms, customer data platforms, enterprise BI tooling, or MLOps governance environments would be highly advantageous. Why Join? This is an opportunity to define and shape governance strategy during a significant period of enterprise transformation. You'll operate at the centre of technology, data, AI, and business leadership - helping to establish the foundations for scalable, responsible, and commercially valuable use of data and AI across the organisation. If you are passionate about governance, influence, and building modern operating models that genuinely enable business performance, we'd love to hear from you. Please click on the link below for immediate consideration!

Lead Software Developer (C# .NET / Azure) Sheffield Our client based in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Lead Software Developer to join their growing engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technologist who combines hands-on software development expertise with strong technical leadership skills. Working within a modern cloud-first environment, you will lead the design, development, and evolution of business-critical applications and services built on Microsoft technologies. You will play a key role in shaping technical direction, driving engineering best practices, mentoring developers, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable backend services using C# and the latest .NET technologies (.NET 8, ASP.NET Core) Define and influence software architecture, technical standards, and development best practices across the engineering team Design, build, and oversee the development of RESTful APIs supporting both internal and external applications Provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements through to deployment and support Drive the adoption and effective use of Azure cloud services, including App Services, Azure Functions, storage solutions, and related platform services Mentor and support developers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions Ensure software quality, performance, security, and maintainability through robust engineering practices Take ownership of technical delivery, balancing ongoing maintenance, enhancements, and strategic development initiatives Champion continuous improvement across development processes, tooling, automation, and engineering standards Leverage modern development practices, including AI-assisted development tools where appropriate, to improve productivity, quality, and delivery outcomes Work closely with product, business, and technical teams to support successful project delivery and innovation Required Skills & Experience Extensive experience developing enterprise applications using C# and .NET (ideally .NET 8 and ASP.NET Core) Proven experience in a Lead Developer, Technical Lead, Senior Software Engineer, or similar leadership role Strong background in designing and building scalable RESTful APIs and backend systems Solid experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services, including App Services, Azure Functions, storage solutions, and cloud-native architectures Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and modern engineering principles Experience leading technical decision-making and providing guidance to development teams Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills Ability to balance hands-on development responsibilities with technical leadership duties Experience delivering software within agile or iterative development environments Desirable Skills Exposure to AI-assisted software development tools, code generation platforms, and automated testing solutions Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure automation Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes Experience working with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, or microservices Azure certifications or equivalent cloud platform experience What's on Offer Opportunity to lead the development of modern cloud-based applications using Microsoft Azure Significant influence over technical strategy, architecture, and engineering direction A collaborative environment where technical expertise and innovation are highly valued Broad exposure across software engineering, cloud architecture, and technology leadership Flexible working arrangements Ongoing investment in professional development and emerging technologies The opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing and forward-thinking organisation Interested? Click Apply Now! Lead Software Developer (C# .NET / Azure) Sheffield

Role : Knowledge Graph Architect Location: UK Type: Contract The Context: Thebes Group is an optimisation company specialising in AI-enabled transformation. We help organisations improve workflow, reporting, information management, and operational decision-making by combining process optimisation, knowledge architecture, semantic technologies, automation, and artificial intelligence. We are currently delivering an AI transformation programme for a private equity group, focused on enhancing group-level operations through intelligent workflows, improved information accessibility, executive reporting, and AI-driven operational intelligence. A foundation ontology, taxonomy and initial knowledge graph exist. The data is mapped, manageable in scope, and well understood within the team. An Ontology Engineer sits alongside this role to own the semantic foundation, and an AI engineer handles the agent build. The Knowledge Graph Architect takes the semantic models produced by the Ontology Engineer and makes them operational: designing and running the graph platform, pipelines, and integration layer that AI agents query and depend on. The Role: As Knowledge Graph Architect, you are responsible for the operational knowledge layer: the graph database, data pipelines, integration architecture and platform governance that sit between the semantic models and the AI agents consuming them. You will expand and maintain the existing knowledge graph as the programme evolves, ensure data flows correctly from source systems into the graph, and work closely with the AI engineer to make the knowledge layer accessible, performant and reliable for agent use. Where agent outputs are incorrect, you will work with the Ontology Engineer and AI engineer to identify whether the problem sits in graph structure, data integration or platform performance, and resolve it at source. What You Will Do: Design and extend the enterprise knowledge graph architecture as operational requirements grow Implement and maintain graph database infrastructure using Neo4j or equivalent platforms Build and manage ETL/ELT pipelines that ingest group operational data into the knowledge graph accurately and consistently Design and optimise Cypher queries for agent consumption, analytics and operational reporting Integrate the knowledge graph with LLM and RAG architectures to support AI agent knowledge retrieval Implement GraphRAG patterns to enable agents to traverse and reason over graph-structured knowledge Ensure graph platform governance including security, access control, versioning and operational monitoring Work closely with the Ontology Engineer to ensure graph structures accurately reflect the semantic model Collaborate with the AI engineer to optimise how agents query and consume the knowledge graph Identify and resolve data integration issues that cause agent output failures or knowledge retrieval errors Full Technical Skills: Graph Database Technologies Graph Platforms Query Languages Graph Modelling Neo4j (Enterprise) Amazon Neptune Stardog GraphDB (Ontotext) TigerGraph Azure Cosmos DB (Gremlin API) Cypher SPARQL 1.1 Gremlin GQL (ISO standard) openCypher SPARQL Update Property graph modelling RDF graph modelling Labelled property graphs Hypergraph structures Entity resolution Graph schema design Data Engineering & Integration Pipeline Development Data Integration Languages & Tools ETL/ELT pipeline design Apache Kafka Apache Spark AWS Glue dbt Apache Airflow Entity matching and resolution Data lineage tracking Schema mapping Semantic data integration Metadata management Data quality frameworks Python (networkx, rdflib, py2neo) SQL Bash/Shell Scripting REST API integration GraphQL JSON-LD processing AI & Cloud Architecture AI Integration Cloud Platforms Governance & Operations RAG architecture design GraphRAG implementation Vector database integration LLM knowledge grounding Semantic retrieval design Agent knowledge API design AWS (Neptune, Glue, S3, Lambda) Azure (Cosmos DB, Synapse) GCP (Vertex AI, BigQuery) Terraform/IaC Docker/Kubernetes CI/CD pipeline management Graph performance optimisation Access control and security Backup and recovery Monitoring and alerting Schema versioning Operational runbooks What We Are Looking For: Essential: Proven experience designing and implementing knowledge graphs in a production or client-facing environment Hands-on Neo4j or equivalent graph database capability including Cypher query design and optimisation Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines that feed structured data into graph platforms Understanding of how knowledge graphs integrate with RAG and LLM architectures Ability to work from an ontologist's semantic model and implement it faithfully in graph structures Strong Python capability for data pipeline and graph integration work Experience in regulated or enterprise environments where data accuracy and platform reliability are critical Highly Desirable: Experience with GraphRAG patterns and graph-based semantic retrieval for AI agents Familiarity with SPARQL and RDF-based graph platforms alongside property graph experience AWS cloud architecture experience, particularly Neptune, Glue and Lambda Background in financial services, private equity or similarly structured enterprise environments Experience with vector database integration alongside knowledge graph platforms Knowledge of graph governance, schema versioning and operational monitoring at scale Scope and Boundary: This engagement covers group-level operations only. Fund management, investment decision-making and fund-level data are explicitly out of scope. The data environment is manageable in scale and already understood within the delivery team. You will work in close partnership with the Ontology Engineer and AI engineer, with clear role boundaries and shared accountability for the quality of what the agents produce. Why Thebes Group: This role offers the opportunity to build and operate a knowledge graph platform that sits at the heart of a live AI transformation programme. The graph you design and run is the operational layer that agents depend on. Its accuracy, performance and integrity directly determine the quality of what the programme delivers. You will work within a structured delivery team, reporting into Thebes Group leadership, with clear accountability and real operational stakes.

Role : Ontology Engineer Location: UK Type: Contract The Context: Thebes Group is an optimisation company specialising in AI-enabled transformation. We help organisations improve workflow, reporting, information management, and operational decision-making by combining process optimisation, knowledge architecture, semantic technologies, automation, and artificial intelligence. We are currently delivering an AI transformation programme for a private equity group, focused on enhancing group-level operations through intelligent workflows, improved information accessibility, executive reporting, and AI-driven operational intelligence. A foundation ontology and taxonomy already exists. The data is mapped, manageable in scope, and well understood within the team. This is not a build-from-scratch engagement. A Knowledge Graph Architect sits alongside this role to make the semantic structures operational, and an AI engineer handles the agent build. The Ontology Engineer owns the meaning layer: what data is, what the relationships between concepts are, and what the rules are that govern how information should be understood across the organisation. The Role: As Ontology Engineer, you are responsible for the semantic foundation of the programme. You will take the existing ontology and taxonomy and expand, refine and govern them as operational requirements evolve and new agent use cases emerge. Your work defines what the organisation's data means and how concepts relate to each other. That meaning is the input everything else depends on: the knowledge graph, the data pipelines, and ultimately the accuracy of what AI agents know and how they reason. This is a precision role. The quality of your semantic models directly determines the quality of agent outputs across the group. What You Will Do: Expand and maintain the existing ontology as new business requirements emerge, ensuring consistency with the established semantic model Define and refine classes, subclasses, properties, relationships and business rules that accurately represent group-level operational concepts Develop and govern OWL, RDF, RDFS and SKOS artefacts that form the semantic foundation of the programme Own the enterprise taxonomy, managing it as a versioned, governed asset with clear change control and documented rationale Create and maintain SPARQL queries to validate the integrity and consistency of the ontology Work closely with the Knowledge Graph Architect to ensure semantic models translate correctly into graph structures Collaborate with the AI engineer to review agent outputs, identify where knowledge-layer gaps are causing errors, and refine the ontology accordingly Establish and maintain semantic standards and governance frameworks covering versioning, change management and stewardship Document all modelling decisions and change history to support long-term knowledge asset governance Full Technical Skills: Core Semantic Technologies Ontology Languages Query & Validation Reasoning & Logic OWL 2 (DL, EL, RL profiles) RDF/RDFS SKOS SHACL OWL Manchester Syntax Turtle/N-Triples/JSON-LD SPARQL 1.1 SHACL constraint authoring SPARQL reasoning queries Ontology validation tooling Shape expressions (ShEx) Description Logic OWL reasoning (HermiT, Pellet, FaCT ) Inference rule design Formal concept analysis Subsumption reasoning Tooling & Platforms Ontology Editors Triple Stores Version Control Protege TopBraid Composer PoolParty Semaphore VocBench Apache Jena/Fuseki Stardog GraphDB (Ontotext) Amazon Neptune Virtuoso Git-based ontology versioning ROBOT (ontology build tool) Ontology diff tooling CI/CD for ontology pipelines Change log governance Knowledge Architecture Taxonomy & Classification Semantic Modelling AI & Knowledge Systems Taxonomy design and governance Faceted classification Controlled vocabularies Thesaurus construction ISO 25964 standards Domain modelling Concept modelling Entity-relationship design Metadata schema design Linked data principles RAG knowledge layer design Knowledge grounding for LLMs Ontology-driven agent design GraphRAG semantic integration Semantic retrieval patterns What We Are Looking For: Essential: Proven experience in ontology engineering with hands-on OWL, RDF and SKOS delivery in a production or client-facing environment Ability to extend and refine existing ontologies, not just build from scratch Strong SPARQL capability including validation and reasoning queries Experience owning and governing taxonomies as versioned, change-controlled assets Understanding of how ontologies and taxonomies feed into AI and RAG systems Strong documentation discipline and ability to record modelling rationale clearly Experience collaborating with technical teams including data engineers and AI developers Highly Desirable: Experience with Protege, TopBraid or equivalent ontology tooling Familiarity with SHACL for constraint validation Background in financial services, private equity or similarly structured enterprise environments Understanding of knowledge grounding principles for large language models Experience with linked data architectures and triple store platforms Scope and Boundary: This engagement covers group-level operations only. Fund management, investment decision-making and fund-level data are explicitly out of scope. The data environment is manageable in scale and well understood within the delivery team. You will not be working in isolation: the Knowledge Graph Architect, AI engineer and wider team provide context, technical partnership and support. Why Thebes Group: This role offers technically precise, high-impact ontology work on a live AI programme where the semantic layer you build and govern directly determines what agents know and how accurately they perform. You will work within a structured delivery team, reporting into Thebes Group leadership, with clear accountability and real operational stakes.

Senior Software Engineer (AI Products) London Remote-first Greenfield AI Native Product Development Location: London (remote-first - in office 1x a fortnight) Salary: 90,000 - 110,000 Tech stack: Flexibility with technical background, provided candidate is fluent in modern technologies such as: Python Golang Modern JavaScript frameworks LLMs & AI Agents RAG & AI orchestration frameworks Must have strong AWS experience & high competence with Agentic coding tools This is an opportunity to help shape a new generation of AI native products from day 1. You'll be joining a well established technology company investing heavily in a new generation of AI native products, giving you the opportunity to work on greenfield initiatives without the funding uncertainty, chaos, or risk that often comes with an early stage startup. They're looking for an experienced engineer who has already shipped AI powered systems into production and can operate with a high degree of autonomy. You'll join a small, experienced team where engineers are trusted to make decisions, move quickly, and own problems end to end, without layers of process or constant oversight. It's an adult environment that values outcomes over presenteeism, offers genuine flexibility, and gives engineers significant influence over product direction and architecture. What you'll be doing Building AI powered products and features from concept through to production Designing and developing AI agents that solve real business problems Working closely with product stakeholders to rapidly iterate and deliver value Using agentic development tools as a core part of your workflow Making pragmatic architecture decisions that balance speed with long term maintainability Deploying and operating cloud native applications in production Exploring new models, frameworks and approaches to keep products at the forefront of what's possible What they're looking for Strong software engineering foundations with proven commercial experience working across the stack Experience building and shipping production AI applications or AI agents Hands on experience with LLM APIs, RAG systems, orchestration frameworks, or similar AI technologies Strong architectural instincts and ability to make sound engineering decisions Experience working with AWS cloud infrastructure Why join? Opportunity to build greenfield AI native products High trust, low bureaucracy environment Significant ownership and influence over technical direction Strong investment in modern AI tooling and engineering practices Remote-first & flexible environment Interested and eager to help shape how software is built in an AI first world? Apply to this role or drop me an email at .