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Site Reliability Engineer (GCP & Kubernetes) London (Hybrid, 2 days onsite per week) 6-Month Contract Inside IR35 Competitive Day Rate We are looking for an experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join a high-performing technology team responsible for building, securing, and operating cloud-native platforms that support innovative AI-driven applications. This is a key role focused on cloud infrastructure development, platform reliability, security hardening, and operational excellence . You will work closely with software engineers, platform teams, and technical stakeholders to design, deploy, and maintain resilient production systems capable of supporting complex and scalable workloads. You will be responsible for the reliability, performance, scalability, and security of cloud-based applications and infrastructure, ensuring services are delivered efficiently and operate effectively in production environments. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure within Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Deploy, manage, and optimise Kubernetes-based environments and containerised applications. Develop and support backend services and operational tooling using Python. Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform. Implement security hardening, monitoring, observability, and reliability best practices across cloud platforms. Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, ensuring minimal service disruption. Develop and improve CI/CD pipelines to enable efficient and reliable software delivery. Work closely with development teams to improve platform resilience, scalability, and operational performance. Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes to support production systems. Drive automation initiatives to reduce operational overhead and improve system reliability. We're Looking For: Proven experience as a Site Reliability Engineer, Platform Engineer, Cloud Engineer, or DevOps Engineer . Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) . Experience deploying, operating, and supporting production cloud applications at scale . Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration technologies. Commercial experience developing with Python . Experience building and supporting backend services and APIs, ideally using FastAPI . Strong knowledge of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code principles. Experience designing highly available, resilient, and secure cloud environments. Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills within production environments. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, GitHub, and DevOps best practices . Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts, with particular emphasis on GCP networking . Ability to take ownership of production systems and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Desirable: Microsoft Azure experience. Experience deploying and supporting AI/ML applications in production environments. Exposure to Large Language Models (LLMs), NLP, or agent-based systems. Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as Sentry , Prometheus, Grafana, or similar platforms. Strong Docker and multi-container application architecture experience. Experience working within scientific, pharmaceutical, genomics, or bioinformatics environments. Start-up or high-growth technology company experience. Open-source software contributions. Technical leadership, mentoring, or coaching experience. Contract Details: 6-Month Initial Contract Inside IR35 London-based Hybrid Working (2 days onsite per week) Competitive Day Rate Potential extension opportunities The Opportunity This role offers the chance to work on modern cloud-native systems supporting innovative AI-enabled technologies. You'll be part of a collaborative engineering environment where reliability, automation, security, and scalability are key priorities, with the opportunity to make a significant impact on critical production platforms. If you're a Site Reliability Engineer or Platform Engineer with strong GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Python experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Role: Technical Lead - Java Location: London Area, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-time Seniority: Technical Lead Salary: 90,000 + Bonus Are you a hands-on Java Technical Lead with experience delivering AI-powered solutions at scale? We're looking for a Technical Lead - Java (AI Enabled) to drive the architecture, development, and delivery of cloud-native applications while leading a talented engineering team. You'll combine strong technical leadership with hands-on coding, helping shape modern platforms that leverage Agentic AI, workflow orchestration, and intelligent automation to solve complex business challenges. What You'll Do Lead the design and delivery of scalable Java 17+/Spring Boot microservices Own architecture decisions, system design, and engineering standards Design resilient, high-performance APIs and distributed systems Mentor and develop engineers through coaching, code reviews, and technical leadership Champion Agile delivery and collaborate with Product, QA, DevOps, and Architecture teams Drive adoption of AI engineering tools including GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Claude Code Deliver AI-powered features using LLMs, RAG, semantic search, and intelligent automation Design workflow orchestration solutions using Camunda or similar BPM platforms Lead the implementation of Agentic AI capabilities, autonomous workflows, and AI-driven decision making Drive observability, reliability, security, and platform scalability initiatives Required Experience 8+ years of hands-on Java development experience with Java 17+ and Spring Boot Experience operating as a Technical Lead or Lead Engineer Strong background in microservices, distributed systems, and RESTful APIs Experience with Camunda or similar workflow orchestration platforms Proven delivery of AI-enabled solutions including LLM integrations, RAG, vector databases, or prompt engineering Strong understanding of Agentic AI, AI orchestration, and intelligent workflow automation Experience with PostgreSQL, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms Knowledge of OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT, and secure API design Strong Agile delivery and stakeholder management experience Why Join? You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of AI-enabled software delivery, working on cutting-edge platforms that combine modern engineering practices with intelligent automation. This is a highly visible role where you'll influence technical strategy, mentor engineers, and drive real-world adoption of Agentic AI and workflow orchestration across the business. If you're a technical leader who loves coding, architecture, and building AI-powered products, we'd love to speak with you. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Transformation Project Manager 6 Months Leeds/Bradford - 1-2 days per week 500 per day (Inside IR35) The selected candidate MUST HAVE strong digital transformation experience This role requires a technically minded project leader who can manage complex technology initiatives, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure successful delivery in a fast-paced Agile environment. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of complex digital engineering and technology transformation projects. Manage multiple concurrent workstreams, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, budget, quality and timelines. Work closely with Solution Architects, Technical Leads, Software Engineers and Operations teams throughout the project lifecycle. Coordinate technical dependencies across engineering, infrastructure and business teams. Drive project governance, RAID management, reporting and executive stakeholder communications. Facilitate planning sessions, sprint reviews and programme governance meetings. Ensure customer deliverables are successfully transitioned into business-as-usual operations. Identify delivery risks and implement mitigation plans. Support continuous improvement across delivery processes and engineering practices. Build strong relationships with business and technical stakeholders. Required Skills & Experience Significant experience delivering large-scale digital engineering or technology programmes. Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum and hybrid delivery methodologies. Experience working with Software Engineering, Cloud, Infrastructure and Solution Architecture teams. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leadership. Experience managing distributed onshore and offshore delivery teams. Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets and forecasting. Desirable Skills Experience within Telecommunications or Media industries. Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP). Exposure to AI-enabled products, Generative AI or intelligent automation initiatives. Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD delivery models. Personal Attributes Excellent leadership and communication skills. Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities. Comfortable working in fast-paced technical environments. Collaborative with the ability to bridge business and engineering teams. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Senior Technical Lead (2 Positions Available) Job Type: Permanent Full Time Salary: £90,000+ per annum (Dependent on Experience) About the Role Our client is looking for two experienced Senior Technical Leads with deep expertise in Sitecore and a forward-thinking approach to AI-enabled delivery. In this role, you will architect and lead the technical delivery of enterprise-scale digital experience platforms, embed AI tooling across the software development lifecycle, and mentor a team of Engineers to deliver high-quality solutions. You will act as the bridge between client requirements, solution design and hands-on engineering, ensuring outcomes are scalable, performant and commercially sound. This is a hybrid position with occasional travel as required. We Are Recruiting for Two Positions Position 1: Based in the United Kingdom Excellent written and spoken English Position 2: Based in the United Kingdom Fluent German (professional/business level) Excellent written and spoken English Both positions require experience with AI-enabled software development and modern engineering practices. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership and Architecture: Lead end-to-end technical architecture and delivery of Sitecore-based digital experience platforms. Define and maintain technical standards, architectural patterns and code quality practices. Conduct solution design workshops and translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Oversee integrations with third-party platforms including CRMs, CDPs, DAMs, search engines and marketing automation tools. Perform technical code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices. Produce high-level and detailed technical solution estimates. Review Statements of Work (SOWs), project briefs and technical requirements. Deliver technical documentation required during the discovery phase. Project Delivery and Estimation: Contribute to pre-sales and project estimation activities. Identify technical risks and delivery challenges. Work closely with Project Managers and Solution Architects throughout project delivery. Support re-estimation where project scope changes. Team and Stakeholder Management: Lead, mentor and develop Sitecore Developers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including UX, Strategy, Data and QA. Act as the primary technical contact for clients. Facilitate knowledge sharing across delivery teams. Lead technical planning, roadmap development and technology selection. Support environment configuration and solution planning. Drive innovation initiatives and contribute to Sitecore AI roadmap discussions. Identify delivery risks and key project milestones. Work closely with Delivery Leads, Development Directors and Client Partners on strategic delivery. Essential Requirements Sitecore Expertise: 10+ years' hands-on Sitecore development experience across Sitecore AI, XM Cloud, XP and/or XM. 3 5 years' experience leading the design and implementation of digital technology solutions using Agile / Scrum methodologies. Strong knowledge of Sitecore development patterns including JSS, Headless / SXA, Unicorn / SCS and multisite configurations. Experience with Sitecore CDP, Personalize, Search, Content Hub, Send or other composable DXP products. Understanding of Sitecore licensing, deployment architecture and cloud hosting (Azure/AWS). Familiarity with Next.js, React, Vercel and Netlify. AI and Modern Development Candidates should demonstrate experience integrating AI into professional software development, including: AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor or similar. Understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) for code generation, documentation and testing. Designing structured AI-readable inputs such as content schemas, design tokens and component specifications. Experience with prompt engineering or AI automation pipelines is highly desirable. Core Technical Skills: .NET / C# JavaScript / TypeScript React or Next.js RESTful APIs GraphQL CI / CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions) Performance optimisation WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards SEO best practices Agile / Scrum delivery experience. Desirable: Sitecore MVP. Active participation in the Sitecore community. Professional services experience. Experience refining and implementing Sitecore solutions. Experience contributing to or reviewing AI-influenced project estimates and delivery models. What We Offer: Competitive salary of £90,000+ per annum. Hybrid working. Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale digital experience platforms. Collaborative and innovative working environment. Career development opportunities. Occasional travel as required.

Engineering Lead - Risk & Controls Rate: 515/day (via Umbrella Company) Contract Length: 6-12 Months Location: Hybrid - Radbroke (2-3 days onsite per week) Overview We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Engineering Lead to support a large-scale Risk & Controls transformation programme . This role will provide technical leadership, governance, and engineering oversight across multiple delivery teams working on risk, compliance, controls, integration, and application enhancement initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in application modernization, regulatory-driven technology changes, controls implementation, enterprise integrations, and technical delivery. This is a highly hands-on leadership position requiring active involvement in architecture reviews, technical problem-solving, and engineering governance. Key Responsibilities Provide engineering leadership and technical oversight across multiple delivery teams. Support application enhancement, modernization, and transformation initiatives. Define and enforce engineering standards, development processes, risk controls, and architecture best practices. Ensure adherence to coding standards, security requirements, deployment practices, and governance controls. Assess the impact of regulatory and compliance changes on applications, engineering processes, and operational controls. Collaborate closely with risk, compliance, architecture, audit, and product stakeholders. Act as a senior escalation point for complex engineering and production issues. Guide the design and implementation of scalable integration solutions across APIs, middleware, event platforms, and external systems. Conduct architecture reviews, technical assessments, code reviews, and compliance reviews. Mentor engineering teams and contribute directly to troubleshooting, prototyping, and delivery activities. Drive continuous improvement across engineering practices, controls frameworks, and tooling. Required Skills & Experience Engineering Leadership Proven experience leading engineering teams within large enterprise environments. Strong governance, stakeholder management, and technical leadership capabilities. Experience overseeing multiple concurrent technology initiatives and distributed teams. Backend & Integration Engineering Strong background in backend software engineering and enterprise integrations. Expertise in APIs, microservices, middleware, and event-driven architectures. Experience building scalable, resilient, and secure applications. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across distributed systems. Risk, Controls & Compliance Strong understanding of risk, controls, compliance, and regulatory considerations within regulated environments. Experience managing governance-driven technology changes. Familiarity with technology risk management, audit readiness, and operational control frameworks. Cloud & DevOps Experience with AWS and cloud-native architectures. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, monitoring, and deployment best practices. Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, observability, logging, and reliability engineering. Software Engineering Strong proficiency in Python and/or modern backend programming languages. Experience designing and delivering enterprise-grade applications. Understanding of testing strategies, secure coding practices, software quality, and release governance. Hands-on engineering approach with the ability to contribute directly when required. Preferred Experience Experience working on large-scale transformation programmes. Exposure to risk, compliance, or governance-focused technology initiatives. Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and enterprise engineering frameworks. Experience supporting geographically distributed teams. Knowledge of AI-enabled engineering tools or automation frameworks would be advantageous. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Technical Programme Manager 90,000 Fully Remote Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen with a purpose-driven organisation undergoing significant product and technology growth. We are looking for a Technical Programme Manager to lead the delivery of a growing digital product portfolio. Reporting to the CEO, you'll own the delivery roadmap, coordinating engineering teams, third-party partners, and business stakeholders to ensure products are delivered on time, with minimal disruption to live services. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys bringing structure and accountability to complex technical programmes. Role & Responsibilities: Own the end-to-end delivery roadmap across multiple technology initiatives. Manage third-party development partners, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, quality, and timelines. Lead release planning, dependency management, and programme reporting. Coordinate product launches across Engineering, Product, Operations, and business teams. Identify and resolve delivery risks, blockers, and dependencies. Oversee phased rollouts, ensuring smooth implementation and business readiness. Skills & Experience Essential: 5+ years' experience in Technical Programme Management, Technical Project Management, or Software Delivery. Proven experience delivering software products in Agile environments. Experience managing third-party development partners and cross-functional teams. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, or similar delivery tools. Ability to manage risks, dependencies, and competing priorities. Desirable: PMP, Scrum Master, SAFe, or equivalent certification. Experience within SaaS, technology, healthcare, public sector, or regulated environments. Familiarity with Microsoft technologies or systems integration. Exposure to AI-enabled products or data-driven environments. Technical Programme Manager 90,000 Fully Remote

Software Engineer (Full Stack) Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite) Type: Permanent Security Clearance: Current SC Clearance advantageous, but sponsorship is available for candidates eligible to obtain UK SC Clearance. The Opportunity This is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious and rapidly growing technology SME at an exciting stage of its journey. With a reputation for delivering innovative, mission-critical solutions to Government and Defence customers, the business is continuing to expand its engineering capability to support a growing portfolio of programmes and digital transformation initiatives being deployed across the UK public sector. Working at the forefront of secure technology, data, and AI-driven innovation, you'll play a key role in developing solutions that help Government organisations make faster, smarter, and more informed decisions. The work is meaningful, technically challenging, and directly contributes to some of the UK's most important operational and strategic programmes. Unlike larger organisations where you can become one of many, this environment offers the opportunity to have genuine influence. You'll work closely with highly skilled engineers, architects, and technical leaders, helping shape products, technical direction, and delivery approaches whilst building solutions that have a real-world impact. For candidates looking to establish a career within the secure Government and Defence sector, this is also an excellent opportunity to obtain Security Clearance (SC) if not already held, opening doors to some of the UK's most exciting and high-profile technology programmes. About the Environment You'll be joining a highly collaborative and technically driven team delivering secure, innovative software solutions that support the evolving needs of Government and Defence organisations. The work spans complex operational environments, advanced data platforms, AI-enabled capabilities, and modern cloud architectures, providing plenty of opportunity to work with new technologies while solving genuinely challenging problems. If you're looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact, gain exposure to high-profile Government programmes, achieve SC Clearance, and help shape the future of a growing technology business, we'd love to hear from you. Why Join? Join a fast-growing and innovative SME at a pivotal stage of its growth journey. Work on cutting-edge projects supporting UK Government and Defence customers. Contribute to large-scale programmes and digital transformation initiatives being rolled out across Government. Gain exposure to AI-enabled data solutions, cloud technologies, and modern software engineering practices. Opportunity to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC) . Work alongside some of the industry's most talented engineers and technical specialists. Influence technical decisions and product direction in a collaborative environment. Excellent opportunities for career development, progression, and continuous learning. What We're Looking For We're keen to speak with engineers who can demonstrate: Strong commercial experience in full-stack software development. Experience designing and delivering complex software applications. Strong development experience with: Java (Spring Boot) JavaScript/TypeScript (React preferred) Experience designing, developing, and consuming APIs. Knowledge of relational databases, ideally PostgreSQL . Understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native development. Experience with Docker and containerised environments. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to delivery. Eligibility to obtain UK SC Security Clearance. Key Responsibilities Front-End Development Design and develop modern, intuitive, and responsive user interfaces. Work with React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS . Deliver exceptional user experiences across multiple platforms and browsers. Contribute to front-end architecture and technical best practices. Back-End Development Design and develop secure, scalable APIs and backend services. Build robust server-side applications using Java and Spring Boot . Contribute to solution architecture, technical design, and system integration. Ensure solutions are high-performing, secure, and maintainable. Database & Data Design, maintain, and optimise relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL). Develop efficient database structures and queries. Ensure data integrity, resilience, and performance. Support the development of data-driven and AI-enabled solutions. DevOps & Cloud Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions and Jenkins. Support deployments across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments. Monitor, maintain, and improve platform reliability and performance. Drive automation and DevOps best practices throughout the software lifecycle. Quality & Collaboration Conduct code reviews and champion engineering excellence. Develop automated testing across unit, integration, and end-to-end frameworks. Collaborate with engineers, architects, delivery teams, and stakeholders. Produce and maintain clear technical documentation. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across projects and programmes. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Technology Business Partner Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: 115,000 - 125,000 + Annual Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits Employment Type: Permanent Please note: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Technology Business Partner - Drive Technology Strategy and Business Transformation We're partnering with a leading global organisation undergoing an exciting technology transformation. As part of this journey, they're looking for an experienced Technology Business Partner to act as the strategic technology lead for a major business division. This is a highly visible leadership position where you'll work closely with executive stakeholders, shaping technology strategy, influencing investment decisions, and ensuring technology initiatives directly support commercial objectives. If you're passionate about aligning technology with business strategy and enjoy operating at executive level, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a significant impact. The Role As Technology Business Partner, you'll become a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, translating strategic priorities into technology roadmaps that drive innovation, operational excellence and measurable business outcomes. You'll work across engineering, architecture, product and operations teams, ensuring technology investments deliver real value while championing modern engineering practices, AI-enabled transformation and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Partner with senior business leaders to understand strategic priorities and develop technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives. Provide strategic leadership across technology, architecture, cloud, AI, cybersecurity, engineering and digital transformation. Lead complex technology programmes, ensuring delivery excellence and measurable commercial outcomes. Champion modern delivery methodologies including Agile, DevOps, platform engineering, automation and AI-enabled software development. Build strong relationships across business and technology functions, acting as the key bridge between technical teams and executive stakeholders. Influence technology investment decisions and prioritise initiatives based on business value and strategic impact. Drive innovation, operational excellence and continuous improvement across technology delivery. Contribute to wider technology leadership, helping shape organisational strategy and future technology direction. About You You'll be an experienced technology leader who combines strong commercial awareness with deep technical knowledge and exceptional stakeholder management skills. We're looking for experience in: Developing and executing enterprise-wide technology strategies aligned to business goals. Leading large-scale engineering organisations and complex digital transformation programmes. Modern software engineering, cloud platforms, enterprise architecture and digital product delivery. AI, machine learning, automation, cybersecurity, data platforms and systems integration. Driving delivery excellence through Agile, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and product-led operating models. Influencing C-suite and executive stakeholders, translating technical capability into commercial value. Building and leading high-performing multidisciplinary technology teams. Delivering measurable business outcomes through technology innovation and operational excellence. What's On Offer Salary of 115,000 - 125,000 Annual performance bonus Comprehensive benefits package Hybrid working with offices in London. Opportunity to shape enterprise technology strategy at executive level. Exposure to senior leadership and key business decision-makers. Excellent career progression within a global organisation investing heavily in technology and AI. Collaborative, forward-thinking technology environment where innovation is encouraged. If you're an experienced technology leader looking for a role where you can influence strategy, drive transformation and partner directly with senior business leaders, we'd love to hear from you. Please note: This position is open to candidates already based in the UK with unrestricted right to work. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

Engineering Lead - Digital Tools & Partnerships Up to 500 p/d (Inside IR35) Hybrid Working 6 months initially My client is a leading consultancy seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to support the Digital Tools & Partnerships workstream within a large-scale enterprise transformation programme. You'll be responsible for providing technical leadership across multiple engineering teams, driving engineering standards, overseeing complex integrations, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable cloud-native solutions. Job Responsibilities: Provide engineering leadership and technical oversight across multiple delivery teams. Define, implement, and enforce engineering standards, development processes, and architecture best practices. Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex engineering challenges and critical production issues. Support the design and delivery of enterprise integrations involving Sage and other business-critical systems. Guide implementation of scalable integration patterns across APIs, middleware, event-driven platforms, and external systems. Collaborate with architects, product teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure successful solution delivery. Drive best practices across software engineering, DevOps, observability, resiliency, and operational excellence. Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical design assessments. Provide technical mentoring and hands-on guidance to engineering teams. Contribute directly to troubleshooting, prototyping, solution development, and implementation activities where required. Support engineering modernisation initiatives and continuous improvement across tooling and delivery practices. Key Requirements: Proven experience as an Engineering Lead, Technical Lead, Principal Engineer, or similar senior technical role. Strong background in backend software engineering and enterprise integration. Experience designing and implementing APIs, microservices, middleware solutions, and event-driven architectures. Experience integrating enterprise platforms such as Sage, ERP, finance, or business-critical systems. Strong knowledge of AWS and cloud-native architectures. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and DevOps practices. Experience with Python and/or other modern backend programming languages. Strong understanding of distributed systems, application resiliency, and operational support. Experience conducting architecture reviews, technical governance, and engineering quality assurance. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities. Ability to remain hands-on while leading multiple engineering teams. Desirable: Experience within Banking, Financial Services, or large-scale enterprise transformation programmes. Experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Knowledge of observability, monitoring, and site reliability practices. Experience supporting geographically distributed engineering teams. Exposure to AI-enabled engineering tools, automation frameworks, or developer productivity tooling. 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)

Deputy IT Director Location - Birmingham Salary - 100,000 - 130,000 + package Hybrid Working The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Deputy IT Director to lead the strategic development, transformation and delivery of enterprise applications, data and digital technology services within a complex, multi-site organisation. This is a senior leadership role focused on driving technology-enabled business transformation through modern enterprise applications, data platforms, reporting and analytics, systems integration and digital innovation. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will shape the technology roadmap, modernise core business systems and ensure technology investments deliver measurable operational and commercial value. The successful candidate will combine strategic vision with strong delivery leadership, building high-performing teams while driving continuous improvement across application development, business systems, data, reporting and enterprise technology. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver the strategic roadmap for enterprise applications, data, reporting and digital platforms, ensuring technology investment supports organisational priorities. Lead the transformation and continual improvement of business-critical applications, driving modernisation, simplification and standardisation across the application landscape. Define and deliver application development, systems integration and enterprise architecture strategies that improve business capability, automation and scalability. Lead data and reporting functions, developing modern data platforms, governance, business intelligence and analytics capabilities that enable informed decision-making. Oversee the delivery of complex application, digital and transformation programmes, ensuring successful outcomes against scope, budget, timelines and business benefits. Establish effective governance and portfolio management processes to prioritise application enhancement, digital innovation and transformation initiatives. Work closely with business leaders to understand operational challenges and translate them into technology-enabled solutions that improve efficiency and customer outcomes. Drive adoption of Agile delivery, DevOps, automation and product-led operating models to accelerate technology delivery and continuous improvement. Lead internal development, application support and third-party delivery teams, creating a culture focused on innovation, quality and customer value. Manage strategic technology suppliers and delivery partners, ensuring high-quality delivery, commercial value and strong performance. Own budgets across applications, digital services and transformation programmes, ensuring effective investment planning and value realisation. Develop and mentor high-performing technology teams while building capability across application development, data engineering, business analysis and solution delivery. About You You will be an accomplished technology leader with experience delivering large-scale application, data and digital transformation within complex organisations. You will bring: Significant senior leadership experience across enterprise applications, software delivery and digital transformation. A proven track record of modernising business systems and delivering enterprise application strategies aligned to organisational objectives. Strong experience of application development, enterprise systems, systems integration, APIs and cloud-based platforms. Expertise in data platforms, reporting, business intelligence, analytics and data governance. Experience leading complex transformation portfolios, delivering measurable business change through technology. Knowledge of modern software engineering practices including Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, automation and product-based delivery models. Strong commercial and financial management experience, including investment planning, budget ownership and supplier management. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence executive leaders and translate business requirements into technology solutions. Experience building and developing high-performing multidisciplinary teams across applications, data, delivery and architecture. A collaborative leadership style with a passion for innovation, continuous improvement and technology-enabled business transformation. What We're Looking For This opportunity is suited to a strategic technology leader who is passionate about using enterprise applications, data and digital innovation to transform business performance. 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