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Interim Head of Software Engineering Contract Inside IR35 London / Hybrid We are supporting a large, complex organisation undergoing significant technology transformation in the search for an experienced Interim Head of Software Engineering . This is an initial 3-6 month interim assignment focused on providing stability, technical leadership, and engineering oversight during a period of substantial change and ongoing delivery. This role is less about owning every aspect of a traditional permanent Head of function remit, and more about ensuring the engineering operation continues to run effectively, supporting strategic initiatives, and providing senior technical leadership across the organisation. The Opportunity You will lead an established engineering function of approximately 20 FTEs across: Software Development Integration BI & Analytics Engineering governance / project approvals Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will provide pragmatic leadership across BAU operations while contributing technical and engineering input into a broad portfolio of transformation programmes. Current initiatives include: Large-scale AI and automation programmes Multi-cloud transformation across AWS and Azure Cloud migration activity Central data repository initiatives Cost optimisation programmes Introduction of new products and systems What We're Looking For We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate: Strong software engineering leadership background Experience operating within complex enterprise environments Ability to stabilise and lead engineering teams in an interim capacity Credibility providing technical oversight and engineering direction to projects and programmes Strong stakeholder engagement and governance capability Integration experience / awareness highly desirable Previous Higher Education sector experience is strongly preferred Contract Details Initial 3-month contract with likely extension to 6 months Inside IR35 800- 850/day (inclusive of fee, excluding VAT) Hybrid working / London-based environment Interview process commencing shortly Start date required by mid-June at the latest

Data Architect - Hybrid - Bristol - 80k - 88k + Bonus + Excellent Benefits I'm seeking an experienced Data Architect for a forward-thinking, regulated organisation with a strong national footprint. They are looking for a talented Enterprise Data Architect to shape the future of their cloud-first data strategy. You'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising a scalable and secure data architecture that empowers advanced analytics, supports regulatory reporting, and drives long-term business value. You will lead the design of a high-performance data estate, built primarily on Microsoft Azure and Databricks Key Responsibilities: Design and implement scalable, secure cloud-based data architecture (Azure & Databricks) Develop optimised data models and pipelines using Delta Lake and Azure services Define data standards, policies, and governance practices aligned with compliance Enable real-time analytics and machine learning use cases across business functions Ensure data integration across structured/unstructured sources with high availability Lead innovation and adopt best practices in data engineering and architecture Collaborate with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors Key Skills & Experience: Proven background designing and delivering enterprise-scale data platforms Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Delta Lake, and data warehousing Advanced data modelling and ETL/ELT optimisation experience Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as IFRS 17 , BCBS 239 , and UK Data Protection Excellent stakeholder communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Prior experience in a regulated industry (e.g. insurance, financial services, healthcare) is desirable Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate Databricks Certified Data Engineer or Machine Learning Associate Benefits for the Enterprise Data Architect Discretionary annual bonus Hybrid working (2 days office / 3 days home) 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing over time) Enhanced pension Flexitime & flexible working options Electric car salary sacrifice scheme Healthcare cash plan Life assurance (4x salary) Discounts on insurance products and retailers Cycle to Work Scheme, community support days & social events If you are interested in this role or looking for something similar, please contact Alex MacDermott directly. If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

GCP DCX Engineering Lead - 12 months - Bristol/Leeds/Halifax/Manchester/Edinburgh - £525/day We are seeking an experienced GCP Infrastructure Engineering Lead to join a global technology services organisation on a 12-month hybrid contract, with flexibility to be based across Bristol, Leeds, Halifax, Manchester, or Edinburgh (2 days per week on-site). The successful candidate will lead a team of 30+ engineers within the Public Cloud Services Compute (GCP DCX) team for a major financial services client, combining technical leadership with hands-on cloud engineering across a large-scale IaaS platform. Key Responsibilities: Lead, guide, and mentor a team of 30+ infrastructure engineers across multi-partner and permanent colleague structures, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance Set the technical strategy, roadmap, and engineering priorities for the GCP DCX (Data Centre Extension) IaaS platform, including quarterly business planning Design, build, and operate secure, automated Google compute capabilities supporting RHEL and Windows virtual machines, compute, and networking products Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform for provisioning and managing Google Cloud resources, ensuring repeatability and compliance Enable product teams to deliver Google IaaS solutions at pace, leveraging reusable patterns and robust integration tooling Embed security best practices and controls throughout the platform life cycle, including GCP Cloud Armor and secure-by-design principles from design to runtime Define, monitor, and operate against service level objectives (SLOs/SLIs), ensuring high availability, performance, and fault tolerance Drive automation, observability, and performance tuning to reduce manual effort and improve platform reliability Collaborate closely with architecture and feature teams to evolve the cloud roadmap, contributing to documentation and enablement What You Will Ideally Bring: Proven experience designing, building, and operating secure, automated GCP infrastructure, with strong knowledge of Compute Engine, Cloud Networking, Cloud Storage, Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Key Management, and Cloud Secret Manager Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Packer, alongside CI/CD tooling including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Harness Experience with RHEL and Windows virtual machine environments on GCP, including Local SSD and Persistent Disk Hands-on experience with Dynatrace, GitHub Enterprise, HashiCorp Vault, Backstage, and Jira Cloud/Jira Align Scripting capability in Bash, PowerShell, or Python Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate large engineering teams, with strong stakeholder management and cross-team collaboration skills Experience in product ownership and technical consulting, contributing to design, architecture, and engineering strategy GCP certifications desirable Contract Details: Duration: 12 months Rate: £525/day Location: Bristol/Leeds/Halifax/Manchester/Edinburgh (Hybrid - 2 days on-site) Start Date: ASAP

Global Leader in software supply chain for DevOps, DevSecOps, and MLOps is seeking a pre-sales focused Solutions Architect to work closely with strategic customers and prospects. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology and business, and who enjoys driving impactful conversations with technical and executive stakeholders. This is a hybrid role based out of London, with three days per week in the office. Excellent + OTE + Bens + Stock Key skills for the Solutions Architect - DevOps Significant experience in technical pre-sales, solutions architecture, or similar roles Strong relationship-building skills with both technical users and senior stakeholders in enterprise environments Practical knowledge and hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and build tools Familiarity with application security tools such as SCA, SAST, SBOM management, and container security Ability to build and manage modern software pipelines using diverse DevOps tooling Solid hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) - mandatory Background in software development is a significant advantage K ey responsibilities for the Solutions Architect DevOps - include Engage with customers to ensure their success in their DevOps and DevSecOps journey leveraging the software supply chain Platform Support Sales motion and significantly contribute to the customer journey to build technical wins and championship Train our customers, prospects and community about product offering and solutions Represent the company in events and conferences Influence the features and roadmap of products based on customer needs Stay current with the latest technology trends related to the DevOps and DevSecOps landscape Join a company trusted by thousands of enterprise customers software engineering teams to deliver secure continuous updates, and is used by the majority of the Fortune 100, and help shape the future of secure and efficient software delivery. Opus Resourcing acts as an employment agency with respect to permanent employment. Skills: CI/CD, AZURE, GIT, DEVOPS, DOCKER, KUBERNETES, AWS,presales,Security,cloud platforms,Application Security,SAST,Sales Engineering,Technical Sales Consulting,Pre-Sales Technical Consulting