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Data Engineer London/ Edinburgh 6 Month Contract Via Umbrella Our UK leading banking client are looking for a Data Analyst to join their team on an initial 6-month contract. Core Technical Requirements Strong experience with Snowflake for data warehousing, including writing efficient SQL and managing schemas. Proficiency in Airflow for orchestration and workflow management. Hands-on experience with AWS services , particularly S3 for storage and Lambda for serverless processing. Solid understanding of data modelling , ETL/ELT processes, and performance optimization. Programming & Engineering Skills Proficiency in Python for data engineering tasks and automation. Ability to design and implement scalable, maintainable data pipelines . Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows. Leadership & Mentorship Ability to lead technical initiatives within the team and drive best practices. Experience in mentoring junior engineers , providing guidance on coding standards, design patterns, and career development. Comfortable with code reviews and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Best Practices & Mindset Strong grasp of data quality principles , including validation and monitoring. Ability to read, understand, and refactor existing code effectively. Familiarity with CI/CD practices for data pipeline deployment. Comfortable working in cloud-native environments and following security/compliance standards. Nice-to-Have Exposure to streaming data architectures and event-driven systems. Knowledge of Snowflake performance tuning and cost optimization. If you find this opportunity intriguing and aligning with your skill set, we welcome the submission of your CV without delay. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Clearing Full Stack Developer Hybrid Working - London -50% a week on site. Financial Services Lorien's leading banking client is looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer to join a major greenfield technology programme within Financial Services. You will be part of a team building a brand-new Asset Servicing platform , replacing both an existing legacy internal system and a US-based vendor solution. This is a long-term transformation programme offering the opportunity to work across modern front-end, BFF and microservices-based backend technologies. The role requires genuine full-stack development experience , although candidates can be stronger on either the front-end or backend. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on Full Stack Developer who is comfortable working across Angular/React, TypeScript/Node.js, Java microservices and SQL . You may naturally lean towards either front-end or backend engineering, but you will have sufficient experience across the stack to contribute to the end-to-end solution. Previous experience building platforms within Financial Services and particularly Asset Servicing or settlement environments would be a significant advantage. This role is based in London. This role will be Via Umbrella. Working in a Hybrid Model of 50% a week on site. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and deliver functionality across the full technology stack. Build modern user interfaces using Angular , with React experience also considered. Work within a Micro Front End (MFE) architecture. Develop Backend for Frontend (BFF) services using TypeScript and Node.js . Design and develop backend services using Java and microservices architecture . Support the migration from Java 8/11 towards Java 21/23 . Develop and integrate solutions using MS SQL Server . Work closely with engineering, architecture, product and business teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions. Contribute to technical design, architecture decisions and engineering best practices. Support the replacement and migration away from existing legacy and vendor platforms. Technical Experience Strong commercial Full Stack Development experience. Angular development experience preferred; strong React candidates will also be considered. Experience working with Micro Front End architectures . TypeScript / Node.js , ideally within a BFF architecture. Strong Java development experience, ideally Java 8/11 and exposure to newer versions. Experience developing microservices-based applications . Strong relational database experience, ideally MS SQL Server . Experience working on complex enterprise-scale applications. Highly Desirable: Architecture and solution design experience. Experience modernising or replacing legacy technology platforms. Financial Services experience. Experience within Asset Servicing, Asset Management, Securities or Investment Banking environments. Domain Knowledge Knowledge of the asset and settlement lifecycle would be particularly beneficial, including: Asset servicing and securities processing. Settlement operations. Trade corrections and correction lifecycles. Clearing and execution. Trade booking and downstream processing. Understanding of how transactions flow across front, middle and back-office systems. IND_PC3 Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Business Process Analyst - AI & Data Transformation / DV Clearable / 5 days a week on-site Location: London Contract We're hiring a Business Process Analyst to support a large-scale AI and data transformation programme . You'll help identify, map and prioritise opportunities where AI can deliver real business value, acting as the bridge between operations and technology teams. What you'll be doing Reviewing business areas to understand current processes and workflows Identifying and prioritising AI and data opportunities Mapping processes and translating findings into clear, actionable insights Supporting scoping and shaping of work for technical delivery teams Ensuring solutions deliver measurable value, impact and ROI Working closely with stakeholders to understand needs and challenge thinking Supporting transformation from current-state to AI-enabled future state What we're looking for Experience as a Business Analyst / Process Analyst Experience working across AI transformation programmes Strong skills in process mapping, modelling and improvement Ability to translate business needs into structured requirements Why join? Be part of a high-profile AI transformation programme Multiple roles available with fast interview process Opportunity to work on impactful, forward-looking initiatives If you're a Business Analyst who enjoys mapping processes and shaping AI-driven change, apply now. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

IT Service Delivery Manager / DV Clearable / 5 days a week on-site Location: London We're looking for an experienced IT Service Delivery Manager to ensure the reliable, high-quality delivery of IT products and services. This role suits someone proactive, detail-driven and determined to root-cause issues before they impact customers . You'll work closely with Product Owners and Product Managers to align IT service delivery with product roadmaps and business objectives. What you'll be doing Owning the delivery of IT products and services to agreed SLAs and product requirements Collaborating with Product Owners and Product Managers to translate product needs into effective service delivery Coordinating delivery teams to ensure efficient, high-quality outcomes Monitoring service performance, identifying trends and driving improvements Proactively identifying risks and resolving issues before they escalate Working with product operations teams to ensure seamless service delivery Reporting on service performance, availability and customer satisfaction What we're looking for Must-have: Demonstrable experience as an IT Service Delivery Manager Strong IT service management background (e.g. ITIL ) Experience working closely with product-led teams Proven ability to diagnose issues, identify root causes and implement preventative solutions Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving capability Accountabilities Consistent delivery of services in line with SLAs and product goals High levels of customer satisfaction Effective collaboration with Product Owners and Product Managers If you're a delivery-focused contractor who proactively fixes problems before they become incidents, we'd like to hear from you. Apply now. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

AI SECURITY ARCHITECT LONDON DV Clearable 5 Days On-Site Looking for your next opportunity at the forefront of AI and cyber security? This is a unique opportunity to shape the security strategy, governance and architecture of AI solutions within a highly secure and complex environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring AI technologies are deployed safely, securely and compliantly, while helping to define the future of AI security standards and best practice. Location: London (5 days per week on-site) Contract Length: 12 Months Must be Eligible for DV Clearance What You'll Do Define and maintain AI security architectures aligned to enterprise risk and security objectives. Develop secure AI standards, reference architectures and security design patterns. Support the secure deployment and accreditation of AI solutions across the organisation. Work closely with security, compliance and architecture teams to ensure AI systems meet regulatory and governance requirements. Conduct security assessments, design reviews and risk analysis for AI initiatives. Produce security documentation, risk assessments and compliance evidence. Advise senior stakeholders on AI security risks, controls and best practices. Help identify opportunities to leverage AI within cyber security and protective monitoring capabilities. What We're Looking For Strong experience in Information Security Architecture or Security Assurance . Experience working with AI systems, machine learning technologies or emerging AI platforms . Proven ability to design and implement security controls for large-scale technology programmes. Strong understanding of security risk management, threat modelling and security governance. Experience engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels. Knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as NIST , AI security guidance and industry best practice. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Highly Desirable CISSP, ISSAP, CISM, SANS or similar security qualifications. AI-focused certifications such as AIGP , Certified AI Security Engineer or ISO 42001 . Experience supporting security accreditation and compliance activities. Experience within highly regulated, defence, government or national security environments. DV Clearance Eligibility Requirements UK residency history with a clear and verifiable background. Strong financial integrity with no significant unresolved issues. Ability to successfully undergo enhanced security vetting and referencing. If you're passionate about securing next-generation AI technologies and shaping security standards in a highly influential environment, we'd love to hear from you. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

STRATEGIC DATA ARCHITECTS LONDON DV Clearable 5 Days On-Site Looking for your next Data Architecture opportunity? This is a rare chance to help shape the future of enterprise data within a major organisation undergoing significant transformation. You'll play a key role in defining data strategy, driving cloud adoption, improving interoperability, and building the foundations for future AI and analytics capabilities. What You'll Do Define and evolve enterprise-wide data architecture and strategy. Support the transition to a modern cloud-based data platform. Develop and embed data standards, architecture principles and governance frameworks. Design and assure interoperable data solutions across complex business environments. Collaborate with delivery teams to improve data quality, consistency and reuse. Contribute to data strategy, metadata management and AI-related initiatives. Engage with senior stakeholders to influence architectural decisions and long-term direction. What We're Looking For Experience in Data Architecture, Data Modelling or Enterprise Data Strategy. Strong understanding of data standards, interoperability and governance. Experience designing data lakes, data warehouses, lakehouses, data meshes or modern data platforms. Familiarity with metadata management, data catalogues or related tooling. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. Ability to operate effectively in complex, ambiguous environments. A strategic mindset combined with the ability to drive practical outcomes. Desirable Experience Cloud migration and cloud-native data architecture. Ontologies, semantic modelling or knowledge graphs. AI-enabled data architectures and emerging technologies. Experience developing enterprise data standards and frameworks. DV Clearance Eligibility Requirements UK residency history with a clear and verifiable background. Strong financial integrity with no significant unresolved issues. Ability to successfully undergo enhanced security vetting and referencing. If you're looking to work on large-scale data transformation, cloud migration and enterprise architecture programmes within a highly secure environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for immediate review. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Business Analyst - Remote Working - Inside IR35 - £437.62 per day Our client, a global consultancy, are currently looking to hire a Business Analyst to join the team on a contract basis. This role would be remote working. £437.62 per day Inside IR35 Requirements & Analysis Lead the elicitation, analysis, and documentation of business and technical requirements across complex programmes and products Produce high-quality artefacts including: Functional and non-functional requirements User stories and acceptance criteria Process maps (as-is / to-be) Data models and interface specifications Translate business needs into clear technical specifications suitable for development and configuration teams Ensure requirements are traceable through delivery, testing, and deployment Technical & Systems Focus Work closely with architects, developers, vendors, and platform teams to: Define system integrations (APIs, middleware, data flows) Clarify constraints, dependencies, and technical assumptions Support solution design and option analysis Analyse impacts across platforms such as: Learning Management Systems (LMS) CRM and case management platforms Finance, identity, reporting, and analytics systems Please apply! Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Delivery Lead/Project Manager Hybrid Working - Edinburgh OR London - 2 days a week on site. Financial Services Lorien's leading banking client is looking for a Delivery Lead / Project Manager to lead complex technology and business change within a large-scale banking environment. The role will work across Technology, Business and Architecture , taking ownership of broader programme outcomes and ensuring successful end-to-end delivery. The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery capability , operating effectively in dynamic environments where requirements and delivery structures may initially be undefined. This is not an infrastructure role. This role is based in Edinburgh or London. This role will be Via Umbrella. Working in a Hybrid Model of 2 days a week on site. Key Responsibilities Lead complex end-to-end technology and business transformation programmes . Partner with Technology and Business stakeholders to define and deliver programme outcomes. Work closely with Architects and senior stakeholders to support the initial design, strategy and direction of delivery. Translate strategic objectives into clear delivery plans, milestones and outcomes. Manage delivery across multiple technology areas, teams and dependencies. Build strong stakeholder relationships, establishing credibility and trust across the organisation. Manage programme risks, issues, dependencies and governance , ensuring appropriate escalation and resolution. Provide clear reporting and communication on progress, priorities and delivery challenges. Work effectively in ambiguous and evolving environments , bringing structure and direction where required. Take a pragmatic, hands-on approach to driving delivery and resolving challenges. Key Experience & Skills Strong experience as a Delivery Lead, Senior Project Manager or Technology Programme Manager . Proven track record delivering large-scale technology transformation from a broader programme/outcome perspective. Experience delivering across multiple technology disciplines rather than specialising solely in areas such as Cloud or Infrastructure. Strong strategic delivery background with experience shaping programmes during their early stages. Excellent stakeholder management, relationship-building and influencing skills . Comfortable operating in complex, fast-moving environments with ambiguity. Strong understanding of Digital and Cloud technology transformation . Strong delivery governance, risk management and problem-solving capability. Banking / Domain Experience High Street / Retail Banking experience is highly preferred , ideally with exposure to: Digital & Mobile Banking Credit Cards & Loans Mortgages Retail Banking products and customer journeys Cloud / Digital Transformation Experience within Financial Planning and/or Wealth Management would be advantageous. IND_PC3 Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Business Analyst - Remote Working - Inside IR35 - £525.15 per day Our client, a global consultancy, are currently looking to hire a Senior Business Analyst to join the team on a contract basis. This role would be remote working. £525.15 per day, Inside IR35 Requirements & Analysis Lead the elicitation, analysis, and documentation of business and technical requirements across complex programmes and products Produce high-quality artefacts including: Functional and non-functional requirements User stories and acceptance criteria Process maps (as-is / to-be) Data models and interface specifications Translate business needs into clear technical specifications suitable for development and configuration teams Ensure requirements are traceable through delivery, testing, and deployment Technical & Systems Focus Work closely with architects, developers, vendors, and platform teams to: Define system integrations (APIs, middleware, data flows) Clarify constraints, dependencies, and technical assumptions Support solution design and option analysis Analyse impacts across platforms such as: Learning Management Systems (LMS) CRM and case management platforms Finance, identity, reporting, and analytics systems Please apply! Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Business Analyst (Transformation) Location: Hybrid, London (2 days per week onsite) Contract: 6 months Rate: £475 Inside of IR35 Sector: Higher Education / Digital Transformation We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join a major Student Recruitment & Admissions Transformation Programme for a leading educational organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in reshaping how students are recruited, admitted and onboarded, helping to deliver a future-state operating model supported by modern technology and streamlined processes. Working within a high-profile transformation programme, you will engage with stakeholders across multiple business areas, analyse current processes, gather and manage requirements, and help design future ways of working that improve the applicant and stakeholder experience. Key Responsibilities Lead requirements gathering through workshops, interviews and stakeholder engagement sessions. Capture, document and manage business, user, process and data requirements. Analyse existing processes, identifying inefficiencies, risks and opportunities for improvement. Design and document future-state business processes across the student lifecycle. Facilitate stakeholder workshops and help build consensus across diverse teams. Support technology procurement activities, including supplier evaluation and requirements validation. Maintain traceability between business needs, processes and requirements. Produce high-quality documentation, process maps and presentations for a range of audiences. Work closely with programme, change, technology and delivery teams to ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience working as a Business Analyst delivering IT-enabled business change programmes. Strong requirements elicitation, analysis and documentation skills. Experience in business process mapping and process improvement. Skilled in workshop facilitation, stakeholder interviews and stakeholder management. Ability to work across multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience influencing and engaging stakeholders at all levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Comfortable working through ambiguity and complex organisational challenges. Experience within Higher Education, Admissions, Recruitment, Student Services or similar environments. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

SC Cleared Business Analyst Inside IR35 - Hybrid 50% on site Role summary We are looking for a strategic, business-focused Business Analyst to take complex programme information and turn it into clear, actionable insight and executive-ready outputs. This is an independent role for a self-starter who can work with minimal direction, build their own understanding of a programme, and shape what they find into a compelling narrative for senior audiences. This is not a technical, systems or IT Business Analyst position. Key responsibilities Analyse programme information from multiple sources and synthesise it into clear, concise insight Identify key themes, risks, dependencies and opportunities, and articulate what they mean for the business Develop presentations, briefing packs and executive-level materials that communicate complexity simply Prepare senior stakeholders with accurate, well-structured briefings to support decision-making Work proactively with programme teams and stakeholders to gather information, test assumptions and validate findings Take ownership of your own workload, priorities and deliverables with a high degree of self-sufficiency Use data and analysis where available to support recommendations and strengthen insight Essential skills and experience Proven experience as a strategic or business-focused Business Analyst, or in a comparable analysis or insight role Strong analytical skills, with the ability to generate insight rather than simply report information Excellent synthesis skills: distilling large volumes of complex information into key messages Demonstrable experience producing presentations, briefing packs and executive-level content Confident written and verbal communication, including with senior stakeholders Self-starting and proactive, comfortable operating independently and managing ambiguity Strong organisation and attention to detail Desirable A data or analytics background (advantageous, but not essential) Experience supporting large programmes or transformation initiatives Familiarity with executive reporting and governance environments Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Lead AI-Enabled DevOps Engineer / DV Clearable / 5 days a week on-site Technical leadership at the intersection of software, platforms, and AI We're seeking a Lead AI-Enabled DevOps Engineer to join a growing engineering capability and play a central role in shaping how AI is embedded into real, production-grade software systems . This is not a traditional people-management role . Instead, you'll lead through technical depth, architectural judgement, and delivery experience by setting direction, guiding teams, and making informed decisions as AI capabilities are integrated into modern software platforms. If you enjoy working where architecture, APIs, DevOps, and AI meet , and you care about building systems that are secure, operable, and genuinely useful, this role offers the chance to have real impact. What you'll be doing Your focus will be on enabling AI within modern, API-first software platforms , particularly where legacy or existing systems need to evolve to support new capabilities safely and effectively. You will: Provide technical leadership across AI-enabled software and DevOps engineering teams Set architectural direction for API-first design, system integration, and platform enablement for AI Lead the modernisation of legacy or existing applications toward service-based, API-driven architectures Define and guide integration patterns between applications, platforms, and AI services Make pragmatic decisions about when and how emerging AI integration approaches (e.g. protocols such as MCP) should be adopted Work closely with architects, product teams, data scientists, and platform engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions Ensure solutions meet standards for security, resilience, performance, and operability Anticipate and manage architectural and operational risks associated with AI-enabled systems Champion strong engineering practices across software development, DevOps, and platform engineering Lead by example in complex environments where production reliability matters This is delivery-focused leadership , not experimentation for its own sake. What we're looking for We're looking for someone who combines senior technical credibility with the confidence to guide others and shape direction. Essential experience: Strong background as a Senior or Lead Software Engineer, Lead DevOps Engineer , or similar hands-on leadership role Excellent software engineering fundamentals: system design, clean code, testing, and long-term maintainability Deep experience designing and delivering API-driven and microservice-based systems Proven ability to modernise or integrate legacy systems into modern platforms Solid development experience in TypeScript and Python Experience spanning software delivery, CI/CD, infrastructure, and operations Comfortable setting direction and influencing teams without relying on formal authority Able to balance innovation with pragmatism in production environments Desirable experience: Integrating software systems with AI platforms or AI-enabled services Exposure to emerging AI integration patterns or protocols (e.g. Model Context Protocol ) Platform engineering or DevOps at scale Experience working in regulated or security-conscious environments Defining technical standards or architectural direction across multiple teams You'll be trusted to make decisions that matter, and supported by teams who value strong engineering leadership. If interested, apply now! Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Platform Engineer - DV Clearable - 5 Days On-Site Build and operate the platforms that make AI and machine learning work at scale We're looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to join our team and play a key role in designing and operating the platform that underpins AI and machine learning delivery . This is a hands-on senior platform role , focused on building robust, Kubernetes-based platforms that enable MLOps engineers, ML engineers, and data scientists to deploy, run, and manage models safely and effectively in production. While you'll need a strong understanding of how machine learning and LLM workloads are trained, packaged, deployed, and served, this is not a "deploy models all day" role . Instead, your impact will come from creating the infrastructure, tooling, workflows, and guardrails that allow others to do that work reliably and at scale. What you'll be doing You'll be responsible for building a production-grade AI / ML platform , not just running clusters. You will: Design, build, and operate a Kubernetes-based platform that supports multiple ML and engineering teams Extend Kubernetes with MLOps-specific capabilities , rather than treating it as a finished product Provideplatform-level support for: Model development and experimentation Model packaging, deployment, and promotion Scalable inference and LLM-based workloads Build shared platform services that enable consistent, repeatable model deployment , even where day-to-day deployment is owned by MLOps or ML engineers Work closely with data scientists and MLOps engineers to ensure the platform is genuinely usable and fit for purpose Own platform operability, reliability, security, and lifecycle management in production Troubleshoot complex issues that cut across infrastructure, Kubernetes, and MLOps layers Contribute to architectural decisions while remaining hands-on with implementation What we're looking for This role is ideal for someone who sees themselves first and foremost as a platform engineer , with the depth to support AI and ML workloads properly. Essential experience: Strong background as a Senior Platform Engineer or Senior DevOps Engineer Deep, hands-on experience building and operating Kubernetes-based platforms Strong practical experience with Helm and Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) Proven experience building internal platforms for other engineers , not just running workloads Strong grasp of operational fundamentals: monitoring, logging, reliability, incidents, and maintainability Comfortable collaborating closely with MLOps engineers and data scientists , even where responsibilities differ ML platform & MLOps knowledge (important) You don't need to be a full-time MLOps engineer - but you do need practical understanding of how ML and AI workloads behave in production. Experience or exposure to areas such as: MLOps platforms (e.g. Kubeflow or similar frameworks) Model serving and inference platforms (e.g. KServe, vLLM , or equivalent) Supporting LLM-based workloads , including performance and scaling considerations Notebook environments such as JupyterHub Awareness of emerging tooling around Responsible / Trustworthy AI or comparable solutions This ensures you're building a platform that actually works for AI use cases - not a generic compute layer. Desirable experience Working in organisations with a clear AI or data platform strategy Supporting data scientists or ML engineers at scale Experience in regulated, secure, or high-assurance environments Designing platforms that balance flexibility, governance, and control If you enjoy solving hard platform problems and understand that AI places real, specific demands on infrastructure, this role gives you the space and responsibility to make a genuine impact. If interested, apply now! Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior AI-Enabled DevOps Engineer / DV Clearable / 5 days a week on-site Build and operate modern software systems where AI meets production reality We're looking for a Senior AI-Enabled DevOps Engineer to join a growing engineering capability working on complex, important software systems that increasingly embed AI to improve delivery, decision-making, and operational effectiveness . This is a hands-on senior engineering role for someone who enjoys operating across software development, DevOps, and modern cloud platforms . You won't be a people manager, but you will be a trusted senior engineer, shaping technical approaches, raising engineering standards, and helping teams deliver reliable systems in production. What you'll be doing At the core of this role is building well-engineered, production-grade systems that integrate cleanly with AI platforms and services. You will: Design, build, deploy, and operate AI-enabled software and platform solutions Develop API-driven services and integrations that allow systems to interact effectively with AI capabilities Modernise existing applications towards service-based, cloud-native architectures Implement and operate integration mechanisms between software systems and AI platforms , including emerging patterns and protocols where appropriate Use AI tools to improve engineering productivity - while maintaining full accountability for quality, safety, and correctness Review, validate, and guide AI-generated code and outputs , ensuring they meet real engineering and operational standards Build services in TypeScript and Python , supported by strong testing and clean code practices Package, deploy, and operate workloads using Kubernetes (e.g. Helm) and Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) Work closely with other engineers, platform teams, and AI specialists to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions Take responsibility for systems running in production , not just code that passes a build What we're looking for This role suits an experienced senior engineer who brings breadth, pragmatism, and strong engineering judgement . Essential experience: Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer, Senior DevOps Engineer , or similar hands-on role Excellent software engineering fundamentals: system design, maintainable code, testing, and operability Strong experience building API-first or service-based systems Proficiency in TypeScript and Python Hands-on experience deploying and operating production systems using containers and automation Confidence working across development, deployment, and operational concerns A track record of owning technical outcomes in complex environments Desirable experience: Integrating software systems with AI platforms or AI-assisted workflows Exposure to emerging AI integration approaches or protocols (e.g. MCP) Platform engineering or DevOps at scale This is an opportunity to sit at the intersection of modern software engineering, DevOps, and applied AI , working on real production systems rather than experiments or demos. If interested, apply now! Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Actuary - DB Pensions Hybrid Working Financial Services Lorien's leading Pensions and Investment client is looking for an experienced Actuary with strong expertise across pensions, life insurance and/or longevity reinsurance to support complex reinsurance administration, reconciliation and actuarial modelling activities. The successful candidate will combine strong actuarial and commercial knowledge with hands-on experience of DB pension schemes, cashflow modelling and pension de-risking solutions . The role will also work closely with Technology and Data teams to enhance reinsurance systems, data processes and controls. The Ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience working with DB Pension Schemes, and Cash Flow Modelling. This role is working in a Hyrid Model of 2 days a week at a local site. This role will be Via Umbrella. Key Responsibilities Complete detailed reinsurance reconciliations, ensuring administration aligns with underlying treaty terms. Reconcile inception data, claims and premium projections, movements and lump-sum settlements. Assess and implement reconciliation impacts on collateral calculations and produce clear management reporting. Design and maintain sophisticated Excel cashflow models covering premiums, claims, lump sums and collateral valuations. Ensure historic actuarial basis reviews have been implemented accurately. Act as a key escalation point for dispute resolution, investigating issues and facilitating timely outcomes. Establish robust modelling processes, documentation, audit trails and version controls to support governance and risk management. Work with Technology, Data and Architecture teams to design and develop centralised reinsurance treaty administration capabilities. Configure, test and validate reinsurance arrangements, including calculations, cashflows, collateral mechanics and contractual benefits. Develop and test end-to-end data feeds, ensuring data accuracy, completeness and auditability. Experience & Skills 5+ years' experience within pensions, life insurance and/or longevity reinsurance. Extensive experience completing reinsurance reconciliations. In-depth knowledge of Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes and interpretation of scheme rules. Strong knowledge of benefit calculations including GMP, revaluation, increases in payment and early/late retirement adjustments. Strong experience building actuarial cashflow projection models in Excel. Good understanding of reinsurance treaties, premiums, claims and collateral calculations. Strong analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving capability. Ability to communicate complex actuarial issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience working with Technology/Data teams on systems, data feeds, testing or reinsurance administration solutions. Commercial knowledge of pension de-risking products, including bulk annuities and longevity swaps, is highly desirable. IND_PC3 Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Data Analyst - Location: London (Hybrid) Duration: 6 month initial contract Day Rate: Competitive (via umbrella) Role Purpose The Senior Data Analyst plays a key role, delivering data-driven insight that supports customer growth, campaign optimisation, and investment outcomes. Working within an Agile squad, the role combines analytical expertise, business engagement, and data visualisation to identify opportunities, measure performance, and drive commercial value. Key Responsibilities Insight & Analytics Conduct analysis to identify customer behaviours, trends, opportunities and risks. Translate business questions into actionable insights and recommendations. Analyse customer journeys, campaign performance and channel effectiveness. Support decision-making through data-driven storytelling and commercial insight. Campaign & Targeting Build and validate customer audiences and segmentation strategies. Measure campaign performance and customer response. Identify opportunities to improve targeting, conversion and customer engagement. Support testing, optimisation and performance measurement activities. Data Visualisation & Reporting Design and develop dashboards and visualisations using Amazon QuickSight and Tableau . Build self-service reporting solutions for business stakeholders. Produce regular KPI reporting, insight packs and performance dashboards. Present complex findings through clear and compelling visual storytelling. Agile Delivery Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups and retrospectives. Deliver analytical work within agreed sprint timelines. Maintain and update work items within Jira. Collaborate with Product Owners, Engineers and Decision Scientists to deliver business outcomes. Stakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships across Marketing, Product, Journey and Technology teams. Gather and refine business requirements. Communicate analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. Influence priorities through evidence-based recommendations. Skills & Experience Essential Strong SQL and data analysis skills. Experience developing dashboards in QuickSight and Tableau . Strong visualisation and data storytelling capability. Experience working with large customer datasets. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience working within Agile teams. Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills. Desirable Wealth Management, Investments or Financial Services experience. Customer segmentation and targeting expertise. Campaign measurement and attribution experience. Snowflake, Python or SAS knowledge. Understanding of customer journeys and digital analytics. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Lead Data Engineer (AI & Data Platforms) Must Be DV Clearable 5 Days Onsite Hands-on technical leadership building data and AI systems that actually work We're looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join a growing enterprise data and AI capability, playing a critical role in designing, building, and operating production-grade data platforms and AI-enabled solutions. This is not a line-management role . Instead, it is a senior, hands-on technical leadership position for someone with deep data engineering experience who leads through delivery, technical judgement, and engineering excellence rather than hierarchy. You will work across complex environments spanning legacy platforms, modern cloud services, advanced analytics, machine learning, and emerging AI technologies. The challenge isn't greenfield experimentation; it's building robust production systems, operationalising AI capabilities, improving what exists, and helping teams use data and AI safely, effectively, and at scale. We're particularly interested in engineers who have helped organisations establish the foundations for AI-led development, including data platforms, ML pipelines, governance frameworks, deployment processes, and production support models. What You'll Be Doing You'll act as a senior technical anchor for both data engineering and AI-enablement initiatives, contributing directly while guiding others through example. You will: Design, build, and enhance enterprise-scale data platforms, pipelines, and services Lead complex data engineering work end-to-end, from problem definition and exploration through build, testing, deployment, and operational support Build and maintain cloud-native data platforms that support analytics, machine learning, and AI workloads Develop robust data pipelines supporting both traditional analytics and AI/ML use cases Work directly with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate operational problems into scalable data and AI solutions Design data models, integration patterns, and storage structures that support long-term maintainability and reusability Help establish engineering frameworks for AI-led development, including environments, CI/CD processes, testing strategies, governance controls, and deployment standards Support the operationalisation of machine learning and AI solutions into production environments Improve data sharing, onboarding of new data sources, and interoperability across teams and systems Evaluate and introduce new tools, frameworks, and technologies where they deliver genuine value Build robust, production-grade solutions rather than proofs of concept Treat metadata, lineage, observability, governance, data quality, and security as first-class engineering concerns Diagnose and resolve complex data and platform issues in challenging enterprise environments Contribute to a supportive engineering culture focused on quality, delivery, and continuous improvement What We're Looking For This role is for a genuine practitioner who enjoys doing the work and raising standards around them. Essential Experience Significant hands-on experience as a Senior or Lead Data Engineer working on complex, enterprise-scale systems Strong Python and Spark skills with evidence of building and maintaining production data pipelines Deep understanding of the full data engineering lifecycle: ingestion, transformation, storage, serving, and reuse Strong experience designing integrations across diverse data sources, platforms, and legacy environments Experience building and supporting cloud-based data platforms, preferably within AWS environments Proven experience designing scalable data models and architectures Solid understanding of data governance, security, compliance, and operational controls Experience with modern engineering practices including source control, automated testing, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and deployment automation Ability to communicate effectively with both highly technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience supporting machine learning or AI workloads through production-grade data engineering solutions Highly Desirable Strong AWS data platform experience (S3, Glue, EMR, Redshift, Athena, Lambda, Bedrock, SageMaker or equivalent) Experience operationalising machine learning models into production environments Experience with MLOps, model deployment, model monitoring, model lifecycle management, and automated validation processes Experience supporting Generative AI solutions, including RAG architectures, vector search, LLM integration, AI orchestration, or agentic workflows Databricks experience, including Unity Catalog, MLflow, Delta Lake, Lakehouse architecture, and AI tooling Experience working within secure, regulated, or government environments Exposure to large-scale enterprise data and AI platforms If you're passionate about building enterprise-scale data platforms, enabling AI adoption, and solving genuinely difficult engineering challenges, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

. AI Enterprise Architect - London (Contract) Must be DV Clearable 5 Days On-Site Future-State Architecture Roadmapping Capability Modelling Are you a strategic thinker who can translate complex business needs into clear, long-term architectural direction? We're looking for an AI Enterprise Architect to shape the future-state architecture of a large, data-driven organisation - defining capabilities, governance frameworks and technology roadmaps that enable sustainable, scalable growth. This role will suit someone who brings a balance of big-picture vision and practical delivery experience, alongside the communication skills to influence senior stakeholders. What you'll be doing In this role, you'll take ownership of the organisation's long-term architectural planning and ensure change programmes are aligned to a coherent, well-governed architecture. Key responsibilities include: Leading the development of future-state business and technology architectures Creating and maintaining capability models to guide investment and transformation activity Developing architecture principles, standards and governance processes Working across portfolios and change programmes to ensure architectural alignment Building and maintaining technology roadmaps that support strategic priorities Who we're looking for You'll be someone who is comfortable operating at an enterprise level, shaping architectural direction while remaining hands-on enough to work with delivery teams. You'll bring: Proven experience in enterprise-level architecture delivery Strong background in data-oriented organisations or data-heavy environments Experience supporting large portfolios or complex change programmes Proficiency with architecture frameworks, modelling approaches and architecture tooling Excellent communication, able to influence and guide both technical and non-technical stakeholders Why this role? This is a high-impact opportunity to set architectural direction across a major organisation, shaping how technology, data and business capabilities evolve over time. You'll work at the intersection of strategy and delivery, with the autonomy to bring clarity, governance and future-focused thinking to some of the organisation's most important initiatives. If interested, apply now! Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Marketo Technical Lead Location: London (hybrid) Contract: 6-months (maternity cover) Includes: 1 direct report About the role We're looking for a technically minded Marketo specialist to own the administration, development and support of our Adobe Marketo Engage platform during a maternity cover. You'll sit within a CRM Support team, keeping Marketo secure, reliable and well governed, and working closely with Digital Marketing, CRM and Sales. Alongside the hands-on work, you'll act as the in-house expert, advising teams on best practice and helping the business get the most from its platform investment. This is not a campaign-execution role . Campaign delivery and data loading sit with the Digital Marketing team. Your focus is the platform, the data and the integrations behind it. What you'll do Run day-to-day administration, including user setup, access and permissions , governance, documentation and monthly data hygiene, and monitor database and API limits Build and improve fields, forms, lead management processes , automations and workflows, following proper testing and release processes, and support the setup of new business initiatives Own the Marketo-Salesforce integration, troubleshooting sync issues (e.g. qualified leads not reaching Salesforce) to root cause Support third-party integrations, including LinkedIn and BigQuery Triage and resolve platform incidents via ServiceNow, acting as the escalation point for marketing operations Act as the key technical contact for Adobe, raising support tickets and joining regular vendor reviews Review the platform and recommend improvements, spotting opportunities to use new Marketo features and feeding into the platform roadmap Manage one direct report (previous people-management experience is beneficial but not essential) What you'll bring Strong hands-on Marketo administration experience, with a technical rather than campaign-focused background Proven experience troubleshooting CRM sync and integration issues, ideally Marketo-Salesforce Experience with data management, automation development and lead scoring Experience supporting users through a ticketing system (ServiceNow or similar) Good understanding of the lead lifecycle and CRM data flows, plus familiarity with APIs Experience of platform governance, documentation and change management Confidence advising stakeholders on best practice and recommending platform improvements Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain technical issues in plain business language Nice to have: Custom Data Objects, Adobe add-ons (Dynamic Chat, Interactive Webinars), wider Salesforce ecosystem experience, direct vendor management experience. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Storage Infrastructure Engineer - SC Cleared 6-Month Contract Inside IR35 Hybrid 50% onsite Active SC Clearance Required We're supporting a major UK organisation seeking an experienced Storage Infrastructure Engineer to join their infrastructure team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a hands-on role focused on supporting and developing enterprise storage services that underpin critical business systems. You'll work across operational support, storage migrations, infrastructure delivery, automation, and continual service improvement within a highly regulated enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities Support and maintain enterprise storage platforms and associated infrastructure. Deliver storage migration and data movement activities. Investigate and resolve storage, capacity, performance, and availability issues. Contribute to infrastructure projects, upgrades, and platform improvements. Develop automation and operational efficiencies through scripting and tooling. Produce technical documentation and support operational best practices. Participate in a 24x7 on-call rota and occasional out-of-hours change activity. Essential Experience Strong hands-on experience supporting enterprise storage environments. Experience with Dell EMC PowerScale / Isilon . Experience with Pure Storage platforms. Experience administering Cisco MDS SAN environments. Storage migration and enterprise data movement experience. PowerShell, REST API, or similar automation/scripting experience. Experience working within structured ITIL-based environments covering incident, problem, and change management. Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and stakeholder communication skills. Must have an active SC Clearance Desirable Experience Experience with enterprise backup and recovery platforms such as Commvault or Cohesity . Exposure to Dell EMC RecoverPoint , VNX , or similar enterprise storage technologies. Experience with S3-compatible object storage environments. Knowledge of hyperconverged infrastructure platforms such as Dell VxRail . Experience identifying and implementing operational improvements. Experience mentoring colleagues and producing technical documentation. To apply for this position please submit your CV. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.