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Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Senior Data Engineer Location: Solihull - Hybrid Contract: 3 months with possible extension. Rate: 550 - 650 inside umbrella Purpose Design, build and assure scalable, secure data products and pipelines across Azure, AWS and Databricks. Lead data integration design, technical decisions and best practices, while mentoring engineers and enabling high-quality analytics, BI and data science outcomes. Reporting & Collaboration Reports to Lead Data Engineer with oversight from Head of Data Operations & Engineering Works across Data Science, Analytics, Architecture, Cyber, Product and Delivery teams Acts as a senior technical lead, guiding engineers and influencing cross-team decisions Key Responsibilities Lead design and delivery of scalable batch & streaming data pipelines and products Define and assure enterprise-aligned data integration architectures Optimise cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Databricks) for performance and cost Build and own ETL/ELT pipelines using PySpark, SQL and orchestration frameworks Automate and modernise legacy data processes with reusable patterns Design robust data models (Delta Lake, schema evolution, metadata, lineage) Ensure data security, governance, and compliance (access control, encryption, lifecycle) Provide technical leadership, mentoring and design reviews Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex technical decisions clearly Support strategic roadmap, tooling and continuous improvement initiatives Core Skills & Expertise Data Engineering Advanced PySpark and SQL, performance tuning and best practice coding Data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical) and integration design Data quality, testing frameworks and automated validation Strong data analysis, profiling and insight delivery Cloud & Platforms Azure: Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, ADLS Gen2, Event Hub, Purview AWS: S3, Glue, Athena, Kinesis, Lambda, EMR, Lake Formation Databricks: Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Structured Streaming, MLflow SQL Server stack (SSIS, SSRS) Engineering Practices CI/CD for data platforms and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/Bicep) Git, monitoring and alerting tools Data governance, lineage and observability frameworks Leading technical design assurance and reviews Qualifications & Experience Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related field Experience in enterprise-scale data engineering Relevant certifications (Azure, AWS, Databricks) desirable Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Senior Software Engineer Location: London, UK Working Environment: Hybrid (2 days on-site per week) The company is a leading financial data and analytics company and looking to hire a Senior Software Engineer with experience of working on the development of cloud databases. The business processes large-scale market data and delivers historical datasets and analytics products to institutional clients globally. This role focuses on building and maintaining systems that efficiently distribute data to customers across multiple delivery methods. You will contribute to the design, development, automation, and reliability of data infrastructure and workflows, whilst working in close collaboration with product and operations teams. Key Responsibilities Design, analysis and implementation of features in the data distribution platform. Ensure system reliability by implementing company and industry best practices. Implement workflow management software to automate operational tasks and optimize the utilisation of infrastructure and applications. Design and implement CI/CD workflows to maintain software quality via continuous and automated deployment and testing. Evaluate and adopt relevant technologies and tools Key Requirements Degree in computer science or other STEM degree plus relevant programming experience. 6+ years of experience in software engineering, with proficiency programming in Python on Linux. Experience working with AWS and Docker. Experience with Databricks and/or Snowflake Desired, but not essential: Experience with C/C++ or Java Knowledge of database optimisation and administration

Software Engineer Location: London, UK Working Environment: Hybrid (2 days on-site per week) The company is a leading financial data and analytics company and they are looking to hire a Software Engineer into one of their data distribution engineering teams. This role focuses on building and maintaining systems that efficiently distribute data to customers across multiple delivery methods. You will contribute to the design, development, automation, and reliability of data infrastructure and workflows, whilst working in close collaboration with product and operations teams. Key Responsibilities Design, analysis and implementation of features in the data distribution platform. Ensure system reliability by implementing company and industry best practices. Implement workflow management software to automate operational tasks and optimize the utilisation of infrastructure and applications. Design and implement CI/CD workflows to maintain software quality via continuous and automated deployment and testing. Evaluate and adopt relevant technologies and tools Key Requirements Degree in computer science or other STEM degree plus relevant programming experience. 2+ years of experience in software engineering, with proficiency programming in Python on Linux. Exposure to / experience working with cloud and containerisation technologies (AWS & Docker preferred) Desired, but not essential: Exposure to / experience working with Databricks and/or Snowflake

Senior QA Engineer / Swindon (Hybrid) / 6 months / 400 - 500pd (Inside IR35) I am currently looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join a leading client of ours on a 6 month contract. This has been determined inside IR35 and will require you to go onsite at least once per week in Swindon (we could consider twice per fortnight etc). Required Skills & Experience Strong experience testing data pipelines / ETL processes Hands-on experience with Apache Spark Experience working with Databricks and/or AWS Glue Proven ability to build automation or testing frameworks (Python preferred) Experience with large-scale data generation and validation Solid understanding of data transformations, joins, and data quality principles Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) For this position we are able to wait up to 2 weeks for the right candidate. All rates from suitable candidates will be considered. If interested, please apply with your latest CV and I will be in touch to discuss in more detail. Best, Connor

Data Platform Engineer London (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £(Apply online only)/day (Inside IR35) Data Platform Engineer needed with strong AWS cloud platform migration and Terraform expertise. 6 Month Rolling Contract based in London (Hybrid), with occasional travel to the Leeds office. Hybrid Working - 3-4 days/week remote (WFH) + 1-2 days/week working from the office in London . A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects: In-depth Data Engineering experience + AWS cloud data platform migration experience. The role will focus on Data Engineering, cloud platform migration, infrastructure automation + supporting the delivery of large-scale data processing solutions. Supporting a major Data platform modernisation programme including migration of data pipelines, notebooks + data workloads from legacy Databricks environment to modern AWS cloud-based data platforms. Strong Terraform + Infrastructure as Code (IaC) skills including developing + maintaining Terraform code to support data platform deployments. Supporting deployment of data platform components, jobs, permissions + environment configurations. Analysing current Data Engineering solutions + identifying data migration requirements. Onboarding datasets, users + workloads onto target platform. Data Engineering: Python, PySpark, SQL, Data Pipeline Development, ETL/ELT Design, Data Modelling, Data Quality, Data Validation. AWS Cloud Platform, S3, IAM, CI/CD concepts, DevOps principles, Agile Delivery. Advantageous Skills: Databricks, Palantir Foundry, Foundry Pipeline Builder, Ontology concepts, Delta Lake, Secure Data Environment (SDE) experience, NHS / Healthcare data experience. Government / (url removed) / Public Sector domain experience strongly preferred. Must be active SC Cleared or fully eligible to undergo the full SC Security Clearance process.

Data Platform Manager UK / Remote Circa 65k - 75k per annum + bonus & benefits Are you ready to take ownership of a data platform and shape how data drives business decisions? This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role where you'll combine hands-on data engineering with strategic product management, all while building and mentoring a high-performing team. You'll play a pivotal role in evolving a modern data platform (Microsoft Fabric / Azure Synapse), ensuring it delivers real business value, scalability, and innovation. If you're passionate about data, leadership, and building robust data solutions-this is one you don't want to miss. What you'll be doing Own the end-to-end lifecycle of a core data platform, from design and build through to release, optimisation, and retirement Collaborate closely with product owners and data scientists to align platform capabilities with business needs Lead datalake migration initiatives, including consolidation of legacy data, medallion architecture design, schema evolution, and cutover planning Provide hands-on data engineering expertise, building and optimising PySpark pipelines Ensure data is secure, high-quality, accessible, and structured for maximum business value Drive best practice in data governance, cataloguing, lineage, and standards across the organisation Promote data re-use and reduce duplication across systems Oversee ETL processes, data integration, and BI architecture Manage and develop a small, high-performing data team, including mentoring, 1:1s, and continuous improvement initiatives Work closely with stakeholders across operations, analytics, and reporting teams Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and internal policies What you'll bring Strong hands-on experience in data engineering, including PySpark and production data pipelines Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, or similar platforms (e.g. Databricks, AWS) Proven ability to design and manage scalable data pipelines, models, and schemas Solid SQL and relational database expertise Experience with datalake migration concepts (medallion architecture, incremental loads, backfill, cutover) Strong understanding of data governance, quality, and lifecycle management Experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau Knowledge of DevOps practices (Git, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines) Strong Python skills and experience with APIs/data integration tools Understanding of data protection regulations Leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop teams Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills Desirable: Experience with project management methodologies, SDLC tools, and awareness of emerging data trends What's in it for you? Performance-related bonus Private healthcare and life assurance 33 days annual leave (rising to 38 with service) Discounts across major retailers, restaurants, and holidays Generous family benefits and staff discounts Award-winning training and clear career progression Comprehensive wellbeing support for you and your family If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Data Product Manager, Data Engineering Lead, Lead Data Engineer, Azure Data Engineer, Data Platform Manager, Analytics Engineering Manager, Cloud Data Engineer, BI & Data Lead, PySpark Engineer, Databricks Engineer, Head of Data Engineering. 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.

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (primarily remote, occasional travel) Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35) Day Rate: Up to 800 per day The Opportunity We're partnering with a highly respected Software business to find an experienced Data Engineer to support a major client engagement. This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you'll play a key part in shaping and delivering modern data platforms and pipelines. You'll work closely with stakeholders to unlock the value of data, building scalable solutions that support analytics, reporting, and advanced use cases such as machine learning. Role responsibilities: Lead the design and delivery of robust, scalable data platforms and pipelines Work alongside client teams to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions Build and optimise data ingestion, transformation, and storage processes Develop integrated data models to enable reporting, analytics, and AI use cases Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers within the delivery team Contribute to architectural decisions and best practices across the project lifecycle Key Skills & Experience we're looking for: Strong background in data engineering and software development Proven experience working with Databricks (essential) Hands-on expertise with tools such as Python, PySpark, Spark, and SQL Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and data platforms Solid understanding of data modelling and data architecture principles Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Comfortable working in client-facing environments Why Apply? Great flexible working arrangement Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact data projects Collaborative, engineering-led culture with a focus on quality

Data Engineer SQL London Location London, Hybrid, 3 days in the office each week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) Salary 45,000 to 50,000 dependent on experience Ref J13133 We are looking for a Data Engineer to join an AI-first SaaS business developing next-generation analytics and decision intelligence products. Working alongside Product Managers, AI Engineers and Analysts, you will help build the data platforms, pipelines and models that power production AI solutions used by organisations across multiple sectors. What You'll Be Doing Building and maintaining data pipelines using SQL and Python Developing data models for analytics and AI applications Working with cloud platforms including Azure, AWS or GCP Supporting CI/CD processes and automated deployments Implementing data quality, monitoring and validation processes Collaborating with Product, Engineering and AI teams on new product development What We're Looking For Commercial Data Engineering experience Strong SQL skills Python experience Exposure to Azure, AWS or GCP Understanding of data modelling and data warehousing principles Experience working with Git and CI/CD processes Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset Nice to Have SaaS or product development experience Exposure to AI or machine learning environments Experience with Databricks, Fabric or modern cloud data platforms The Opportunity Work on AI-powered products rather than internal reporting Join a collaborative product engineering team Exposure to modern cloud and AI technologies Opportunity to influence products used by real customers Excellent environment for learning and development For more information make an application today! Alternatively, you can refer a friend or colleague by taking part in our fantastic referral schemes! If you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this role, please refer them to us. For each relevant candidate that you introduce to us (there is no limit) and we place, you will be entitled to our general gift/voucher scheme. Datatech is one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies in the field of analytics and host of the critically acclaimed event, Women in Data UK. For more information visit our website: (url removed)

Data & AI Delivery Senior Manager/Associate Director Capital Markets Location: Edinburgh Working pattern: Hybrid Salary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniority Ref: J13121 Senior Data & AI Delivery professionals are required to lead the delivery of complex data transformation and AI programmes within financial services and capital markets environments. You will bring experience delivering large scale data and AI initiatives within complex environments and play a key role in shaping delivery strategy, leading teams and driving transformational change, helping organisations solve complex operational, technical and business challenges through data and AI adoption. You will work across multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with Data Engineers, AI Engineers, Architects, Data Scientists and senior stakeholders to drive programme delivery, shape solutions and support organisations through complex transformation initiatives. Key responsibilities: Leading the delivery of complex data and AI transformation programmes across multiple workstreams Managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver business critical technology outcomes Collaborating directly with clients to understand challenges and shape tailored solutions Translating technical requirements into business outcomes and delivery plans Managing programme risks, dependencies, timelines and stakeholder expectations Supporting the implementation of modern data platforms and AI driven solutions Providing technical guidance and oversight across delivery teams Building and maintaining strong relationships with client and business stakeholders Supporting programme governance, reporting and communication across large initiatives Applying market and industry knowledge to help shape client strategies and solutions Supporting pre sales activity, technical proposals and client presentations Coaching and mentoring team members across multidisciplinary environments Experience Required: Experience delivering large scale data, AI or technology transformation programmes Background within consulting, programme delivery, implementation or transformation environments Experience leading teams across complex projects and multiple workstreams Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to bridge technical and business audiences Experience gathering requirements and shaping solutions aligned to business objectives Understanding of AI technologies, modern data platforms and data management principles Knowledge of data governance, data quality and data strategy concepts Familiarity with delivery methodologies including Agile, Waterfall or SAFe Experience with tooling such as Jira, Confluence or similar platforms Exposure to cloud platforms including AWS, Azure or GCP and technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, SQL or Python Financial services experience within capital markets or broader banking environments This is a strong opportunity for a delivery leader who wants to work on high impact data and AI transformation programmes within complex financial services environments. For more information make an application today! Alternatively, you can refer a friend or colleague by taking part in our fantastic referral schemes! If you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this role, please refer them to us. For each relevant candidate that you introduce to us (there is no limit) and we place, you will be entitled to our general gift/voucher scheme. Datatech is one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies in the field of analytics and host of the critically acclaimed event, Women in Data UK. For more information visit our website: (url removed)

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

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

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

Data & AI Delivery Senior Manager/Associate Director Capital Markets Location: London Working pattern: Hybrid Salary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniority Ref: J13120 Senior Data & AI Delivery professionals are required to lead the delivery of complex data transformation and AI programmes within financial services and capital markets environments. You will bring experience delivering large scale data and AI initiatives within complex environments and play a key role in shaping delivery strategy, leading teams and driving transformational change, helping organisations solve complex operational, technical and business challenges through data and AI adoption. You will work across multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with Data Engineers, AI Engineers, Architects, Data Scientists and senior stakeholders to drive programme delivery, shape solutions and support organisations through complex transformation initiatives. Key responsibilities: Leading the delivery of complex data and AI transformation programmes across multiple workstreams Managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver business critical technology outcomes Collaborating directly with clients to understand challenges and shape tailored solutions Translating technical requirements into business outcomes and delivery plans Managing programme risks, dependencies, timelines and stakeholder expectations Supporting the implementation of modern data platforms and AI driven solutions Providing technical guidance and oversight across delivery teams Building and maintaining strong relationships with client and business stakeholders Supporting programme governance, reporting and communication across large initiatives Applying market and industry knowledge to help shape client strategies and solutions Supporting pre sales activity, technical proposals and client presentations Coaching and mentoring team members across multidisciplinary environments Experience Required: Experience delivering large scale data, AI or technology transformation programmes Background within consulting, programme delivery, implementation or transformation environments Experience leading teams across complex projects and multiple workstreams Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to bridge technical and business audiences Experience gathering requirements and shaping solutions aligned to business objectives Understanding of AI technologies, modern data platforms and data management principles Knowledge of data governance, data quality and data strategy concepts Familiarity with delivery methodologies including Agile, Waterfall or SAFe Experience with tooling such as Jira, Confluence or similar platforms Exposure to cloud platforms including AWS, Azure or GCP and technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, SQL or Python Financial services experience within capital markets or broader banking environments This is a strong opportunity for a delivery leader who wants to work on high impact data and AI transformation programmes within complex financial services environments. For more information make an application today! Alternatively, you can refer a friend or colleague by taking part in our fantastic referral schemes! If you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this role, please refer them to us. For each relevant candidate that you introduce to us (there is no limit) and we place, you will be entitled to our general gift/voucher scheme. Datatech is one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies in the field of analytics and host of the critically acclaimed event, Women in Data UK. For more information visit our website: (url removed)

Job Title: Technical Delivery Lead - Data Engineering Lead (Hands-on Python / Databricks) Contract: 6 months - Potentially extension. Location: London Hybrid (5 days in 10 in the office) Rate: Highly competitive Status: Inside IR35 Working pattern: Full time We are seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Lead with strong expertise in Python, Databricks, and Apache Spark to lead the successful delivery of enterprise-scale data engineering initiatives This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical delivery, solution design, and data engineering expertise. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of a greenfield data platform while remaining actively involved in development activities. Essential Skills Proven experience in Data Engineering or Software Engineering. Previous experience in a Technical Lead, Lead Data Engineer, or Technical Delivery Lead position. Strong hands-on expertise with Python. Extensive experience with Databricks, including Workflows, Notebooks, and Delta Lake. Strong experience with Apache Spark /PySpark. Proven track record building and optimising large-scale ETL/ELT pipelines. Strong understanding of modern data architecture and Lakehouse principles. Excellent SQL skills and experience working with distributed data systems. Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Strong Agile delivery experience. Experience leading technical teams and delivering complex projects. Expected split: 30-50% hands-on coding + technical problem-solving Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of data engineering solutions. Design and build scalable data pipelines using Databricks and Azure. Develop and optimise solutions using Python and PySpark. Drive engineering best practices, code reviews, and technical standards. Work closely with architecture, business, and technology stakeholders. Mentor and support engineers within the team. Contribute to data platform and Lakehouse architecture decisions. What We're Looking For Approximately 60% hands-on engineering and 40% technical leadership. Proven experience leading data engineering teams. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience delivering greenfield data platform initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile programme with significant scope for extension and future team growth. Why Join Us? Work on innovative projects that make a difference in the financial sector. Collaborate with a talented team in a vibrant environment. Enjoy a competitive daily rate and flexible working arrangements. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to exciting projects, apply now! We can't wait to meet you! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

AI Engineers & Technical AI Leaders Scotland Hybrid AI Engineer Financial Services (Hybrid) Join a leading consulting and technology firm building production-grade AI solutions across banking, risk, fraud and enterprise platforms. The role: - Build AI-enabled platforms and intelligent workflows - Work with LLMs, RAG pipelines and embedding models - Develop scalable backend services and AI integrations - Collaborate across engineering, architecture and business teams - Support AI deployment, governance and operational rollout Tech environment: Python/SQL LLMs (prompt engineering, fine-tuning, RAG) LangChain/LangGraph Agent frameworks Vector databases FastAPI/APIs AWS/Azure/GCP/Databricks CI/CD, MLOps/LLMOps What you'll bring: - Strong software or data engineering foundations - Experience delivering AI or AI-enabled solutions - Exposure to cloud and modern data platforms - Financial Services or regulated industry experience (essential) - Strong communication and stakeholder skills Levels: Engineer to Senior Manager Open to a confidential chat about the market? Apply or get in touch directly.

We're hiring AI Engineers and Technical AI Leaders in Manchester A leading consulting and technology firm is growing its AI capability across financial services and they're looking for engineers who build things that actually make it to production. You'll be working on intelligent platforms, LLM-powered workflows, and RAG pipelines across banking, risk, fraud, and enterprise environments. Think Python, LangChain, vector databases, FastAPI, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Databricks. What matters most: Solid software or data engineering foundations Hands-on experience delivering AI solutions end to end Exposure to regulated or financial services environments The ability to communicate clearly with both technical and business stakeholders Roles are open across multiple levels from Engineer through to Senior Manager so whether you're looking to grow or to lead, there could be a fit here. Based in Manchester with a hybrid setup. Interested, or just curious about the market? Apply below or send a direct message for a confidential conversation.

AI Engineer - FS consulting London A leading consulting and technology firm is seeking AI Engineers and Technical AI Leaders to join their team in London on a hybrid basis. The business delivers production-grade AI solutions across banking, risk, fraud and enterprise platforms, and is growing its engineering capability across multiple seniority levels, from Engineer through to Senior Manager. Key Responsibilities In this role you will design and build AI-enabled platforms and intelligent workflows, working with large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines and embedding models. You will develop scalable backend services and AI integrations, collaborating closely with engineering, architecture and business teams throughout. You will also support AI deployment, governance and operational rollout to ensure solutions are production-ready and compliant. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will bring strong foundations in software or data engineering, combined with hands-on experience delivering AI or AI-enabled solutions in a professional environment. You should have exposure to cloud platforms and modern data infrastructure, and experience working within Financial Services or another regulated industry is essential. Technical skills relevant to this role include Python and SQL, LLM development techniques such as prompt engineering, fine-tuning and RAG, frameworks including LangChain and LangGraph, agent frameworks, vector databases, FastAPI, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP or Databricks. Familiarity with CI/CD, MLOps and LLMOps practices is also expected. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across technical and business functions are important at all levels.

AI Solution Architects & Technical AI Leaders Manchester Hybrid AI Solution Architect Financial Services (Hybrid) Join a leading consulting and technology firm shaping enterprise AI and GenAI strategy for major banking clients moving AI beyond proof of concept into secure, production-grade deployment. The role: - Design AI and GenAI architecture strategies and roadmaps - Build scalable AI/ML and Agentic AI platforms - Work across LLMs, RAG, embeddings and semantic search - Support AI deployment, governance and integration patterns - Collaborate with engineering, data, DevOps and business teams - Advise clients on AI platform capability and implementation strategy Tech environment: Python LLMs (prompt engineering, fine-tuning, RAG) LangChain/LangGraph Agent frameworks Vector databases MLOps/LLMOps AWS/Azure/GCP/Databricks Kubernetes & GPU infrastructure What you'll bring: - Experience designing enterprise AI or ML architectures - Strong grasp of cloud and modern data platforms - Exposure to scalable AI deployment and integration patterns - Financial Services or regulated industry experience (essential) - Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Levels:Manager to Associate Director Open to a confidential chat about the AI architecture market? Apply or get in touch directly.

AI Solution Architect - FS Consulting A leading consulting and technology firm is seeking experienced AI Solution Architects and Technical AI Leaders to help shape enterprise AI and GenAI strategy for major banking clients. Based in Scotland on a hybrid working model, these roles focus on moving AI beyond proof of concept into secure, production-grade deployment across regulated financial environments. Key Responsibilities Design AI and GenAI architecture strategies and roadmaps that align with enterprise objectives. Build scalable AI/ML and Agentic AI platforms, working across large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), embeddings, and semantic search. Support AI deployment, governance, and integration patterns, and advise clients on platform capability and implementation strategy. Collaborate closely with engineering, data, DevOps, and business teams to deliver end-to-end solutions. Tech Environment Python, LLMs (prompt engineering, fine-tuning, RAG), LangChain/LangGraph, agent frameworks, vector databases, MLOps/LLMOps, AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, Kubernetes, and GPU infrastructure. What We're Looking For Proven experience designing enterprise AI or ML architectures, with a strong understanding of cloud and modern data platforms. Demonstrable exposure to scalable AI deployment and integration patterns is essential, as is experience within financial services or another regulated industry. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills are required, with the ability to advise at a senior client level. Seniority levels considered range from Manager to Associate Director, and applications from candidates across this spectrum are welcomed.

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