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Responsible AI Consultant (ethics / governance) Start: September Duration: initial 6-months Location: Central London 2 days per week Pay: £400-500 p/day (outside IR35) - Statement of Work this is a part time role - 3 days per week We are looking for a highly experienced Responsible AI Consultant to support the launch and development of the AI Company Data Initiative (AICDI) - a pioneering project designed to increase transparency and drive best practices in corporate AI adoption. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a globally relevant mission at the intersection of technology, ethics, business, and human rights. Key Responsibilities Working closely with the Responsible Business team, you will: - Provide strategic guidance in shaping and scaling the AICDI initiative. - Develop a Responsible AI research strategy informed by AICDI data and aligned with mission-aligned partners. - Lead stakeholder engagement and capacity-building among corporate and investor AI leaders. - Support efforts to mobilize philanthropic funding for long-term initiative sustainability. - Generate high-impact content and thought leadership on key Responsible AI issues. - Contribute to the planning and delivery of AI-focused webinars and events. - Identify trends in AI corporate reporting and align them with AICDI insights. - Help design and curate corporate training content based on AICDI outputs. - Collaborate across business workstreams (e.g. media resilience, access to law) on Responsible AI programming. - Represent the business at external speaking engagements and provide strategic support to leadership in preparation for public appearances. Expected Deliverables - A global implementation roadmap for AICDI, organized by region. - Policy and governance recommendations to guide ethical AI adoption in corporate settings. - Curated training materials and workshops for companies and investors. - Recommendations and design input for new Responsible AI programs (e.g. AI in civil society, supply chain labor rights, public interest research). Ideal Profile We're looking for a seasoned consultant who brings: - Deep expertise in AI ethics, governance, and regulatory compliance. - Proven experience in corporate AI policy and digital integrity frameworks. - Strong understanding of fairness, bias mitigation, data protection, and human rights in AI. - Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. - A collaborative mindset and comfort working in multi-sector, international contexts.

Automation Tester (Selenium / .NET) Start: ASAP Location: 2-days in Farnborough Pay: £350-380 /day (inside IR35) The Role A leading UK financial services organisation is seeking a skilled Test Automation Engineer to support the modernisation of their IT landscape. You will work within an Agile team to build and maintain automated test frameworks and contribute to the quality and reliability of mission-critical systems. Responsibilities include: • Design and build test scenarios based on business requirements and acceptance criteria • Develop and maintain automated tests using the customer toolset • Perform functional, regression, and integration testing across various applications • Automate RESTful and SOAP service testing • Record and report test results, logging and tracking defects through to resolution • Collaborate with developers, analysts, and testers within Agile ceremonies • Ensure test environments are appropriately managed and maintained • Apply test-driven development principles • Contribute to continuous improvement of testing practices and frameworks • Ensure testing activities adhere to compliance and quality standards Essential Skills: • 3-5+ years of hands-on experience in test automation • Proficient in Python, .NET, or C# for automated testing • Strong experience with tools like Selenium, Cucumber, and REST Assured • Familiarity with testing RESTful APIs, SOAP services, and web UIs • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins) and version control (Bitbucket) • Working knowledge of Agile processes and tools (JIRA, Confluence) • Strong defect reporting and troubleshooting capabilities • Proven ability to deliver in fast-paced, team-oriented environments • Exposure to Financial Services or other regulated industries • Ability to adapt quickly to change and drive quality outcomes Desirable: • Oracle SQL and Windows client/server applications • Familiarity with contract management or transactional systems • Experience in the Automotive Finance industry

Full Stack Engineer Start: ASAP Duration: ongoing Location: central London (hybrid, negotiable) Pay: £250-270 per day (inside IR35) We are looking for a full stack engineer to develop modern anti-fraud services. This position will involve the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from database to front-end, and offers the opportunity to collaborate with global teams to enhance client experience and security. Responsibilities: - Develop and integrate anti-fraud solutions across all layers of the stack. - Write clean, readable code, assist with code reviews, and provide solution design input. - Build automated tests, create documentation, and ensure quality throughout development. - Collaborate with scrum master, technical leads, developers, and product owners. - Support and mentor junior engineers, focusing on code quality and design. - Contribute to continuous improvement of technical standards, methodologies, and processes. - Deployment and operations of systems from development to production. - Work with global teams in Australia and the US to share best practices and learnings. - Participate in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily scrums, reviews, retrospectives). Qualifications: - 2-3 years of full stack development experience (preferred). - Strong front-end skills with React and TypeScript; cloud experience (AWS preferred). - Experience with Python, Node.js, and database technologies (PostgreSQL, NoSQL). - Solid understanding of software architecture, design principles (SOLID), and testing strategies. - Familiarity with microservices and web services is a plus. - Excellent communication skills, bridging technical and non-technical gaps. - Experience with agile software development, especially the scrum framework. - Eagerness to continuously learn and grow both technically and professionally.

Data Engineer (SC cleared) Start: ASAP Duration: 12 months Location: Mostly Remote - must have access to London or Bristol Pay: negotiable, INSIDE IR35 Responsibilities: - Design, implement robust ETL/ELT data pipelines using Apache Airflow - Build ingestion processes from internal systems and APIs, using Kafka, Spark, AWS - Develop and maintain data lakes and warehouses (AWS S3, Redshift) - Ensuring governance using automated testing tools - Collaborate with DevOps to manage CI/CD pipelines for data deployments and ensure version control of DAGs - Apply best practice in security and compliance Required Tech Skills: - Python and SQL for processing - Apache Airflow, writing Airflow DAGs and configuring airflow jobs - AWS cloud platform and services like S3, Redshift - Familiarity with big data processing using Apache Spark - Knowledge of modelling, schema design and partitioning strategies - Understanding batch Vs streaming data paradigms - Docker or Kubernetes (containerization)

Integration Engineer (Security Cleared) Start: ASAP Duration: 12 months+ Location: London OR Bristol 2- days per week Pay: negotiable, INSIDE IR35 We're looking for an experienced Integration Engineer to join our team and ensure seamless, secure data flow across systems, APIs, and backend services. You'll play a key role in connecting platforms, optimizing data pipelines, and maintaining integration health across our architecture. What You'll Do: - Design and implement integrations between internal systems and third-party platforms via APIs and other technologies - Build and manage scalable data pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and delivery - Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to define and deliver integration solutions - Troubleshoot and resolve issues such as data inconsistencies, auth errors, and performance bottlenecks - Monitor integration performance and implement logging, alerting, and observability - Document architecture, workflows, and integration processes - Contribute to continuous improvement of integration tools and practices What You Bring: - Proven experience building backend services using Node.js, Python, Java, or similar - Strong grasp of API design and integration methods (REST, GraphQL, Webhooks) - Knowledge of OAuth2, JWT, and secure authentication protocols - Experience with ETL/ELT pipelines, workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow) - Solid understanding of both SQL and NoSQL databases - Familiarity with AWS and its integration services - Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills - Agile team experience Nice to Have: - Awareness of data privacy and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR) - Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Database Admin / Developer (Azure Cosmos) Start: ASAP Duration: 6-12 months Location: central London, 100% office based Pay: negotiable, inside IR35 We are seeking a skilled DB Admin & Developer to design and build high-performance, cloud-native applications for the banking and financial sector. You'll architect solutions using Azure Cosmos DB (SQL & Mongo API), implement partitioning and indexing strategies, and ensure performance and scalability for real-time financial systems. Key Responsibilities: - Develop cloud-native applications using Azure Cosmos DB - Build reusable libraries in C#/.NET or Node.js - Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps - Optimize DB performance using Azure Monitor and Application Insights - Ensure security, compliance, and resilience in line with financial industry standards - Collaborate with architects and DevOps on microservices integration Requirements: - Strong experience with Azure Cosmos DB, including performance tuning - Proficient in C#/.NET, ASP.NET, or Node.js - Experience with Azure Functions, App Services, AKS, and Logic Apps - Familiarity with distributed systems and NoSQL data modeling - Skilled in CI/CD, Git, and automated testing frameworks Nice to Have: - Advanced knowledge of .NET Core, OOP, and scalable application design

Data Architect Contract London 5 Months+ Role Description: Design and evolve enterprise-grade data and AI architectures using Databricks and Azure. Perform GenAI architecture uplift, including LLMOps, agentic frameworks, and RAG-based patterns. Evaluate and evolve data science and platform reference architectures, ensuring strategic alignment. Collaborate with global stakeholders across EO, NAO, and AusPac. Drive architectural governance and technical evaluations to meet enterprise standards for security, scalability, and efficiency. Full details given upon application

Technical Lead (Delivery Manager) Start: ASAP Duration: 6-12 months Location: 1-2 days on site per week in Edinburgh Pay: negotiable (inside IR35) We are seeking a Technical Delivery Manager to lead the technical execution of complex software delivery projects. This contract role ensures coordination across Solution Design, Application Experts, DevOps, Configuration and Integration teams, and close collaboration with the client. Key Responsibilities - Lead technical delivery and own the project's Delivery Model. - Drive software development, deployment, configuration, and testing activities. - Build and maintain Work Breakdown Structures; track and report progress. - Contribute to Agile roles (RTE, Scrum Master, Product Owner) as needed. - Coordinate risk, scope, and change management with the Project Manager. - Optimise CI/CD processes and support test automation in DevOps environments. - Support technical customer engagements and ensure delivery commitments are met. - Promote continuous improvement and delivery excellence. - Track delivery KPIs such as on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. - Ensure compliance with software delivery processes. Essential Skills & Experience - Strong background in software systems development and project delivery. - Technical expertise in DevOps and Agile methodologies. - Proficient in Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.). - Experienced in multi-site project coordination and operations. - Process-oriented with strong delivery discipline. - Excellent collaboration and communication skills. - Fluent in English, both written and spoken. - Willing and able to travel. Desirable Experience - Familiarity with EMS, DMS, or MMS systems. - Experience leading offshore/remote teams. - Knowledge in IT integration, SOA/microservices architecture. - Development experience in Java or C++. - Configuration management tools: TFS, SVN, GitHub. - Cybersecurity and infrastructure knowledge (Linux, Windows, Kubernetes, databases, networks).

Sales Director Cyber Security Consultancy We are partnered with a market leading Consultancy / Services company within the Cyber Security Industry. They have an extensive customer portfolio of leading senior level cyber security executives at over 50% of the Fortune 500 and Forbes 2000 companies. Having taken a new round of investment to fuel their next stage of growth, they are hiring Regional Sales Director for the UK. They are very well established, highly regarded in the Cyber Security industry with a strong network and reputable brand. Their offering is extremely unique, so there is little competition externally. Highlights below: Uncapped earning potential - Opportunity to work with game-changing F500/F2000 companies and leverage your personal profile in a role with uncapped earning potential Raise your profile on the world stage - Globally revered company, your professional profile will be elevated, unlocking opportunities and engagements that you wouldn't otherwise be able to capitalize Access to a world-class client base - Global network of over 500 F500/ F2000 companies, who are not just engaged, but responsive too Requirements: 10 years minimum years of successful sales management experience 5+ years of experience managing large accounts Experience in subscription sales, research/professional services Proven track record of meeting and exceeding revenue goals Strong relationship with key industry leaders nationwide Please apply immediately to be considered

Strategic Client Director - Retail £130,000 - £150,000 basic salary X2 OTE We are partnering with the new SVP Sales for a major software vendor. Their no.1 priority is to hire an additional Senior Strategic Client Director who has experience in closing £5million + deals. The top performer in the division last year took home 7 figures in commission, closing a £12 million deal with a FTSE 100 company which had a small installed base on one product line which then grew to a full consolidation of their tech stack. The next 24 months are going to be pivotal in the organisations growth, with a further 100-150 sales and leadership hires predicted globally in Q3/Q4 this year. Why join: Strategic Account Director - Retail- 3-5 accounts Over 4000 employees globally 700 in sales / 2 billion USD revenue (EMEA about 30%) Highly matrix sales org, with multiple product lines: AI + Automation, Data + Analytics, Security, Digital Transformation Work with over half of the fortune 100 companies £28 million ARR division Top 50 Enterprise Software companies globally Deep pockets and financial powerhouse but fall within a team that has the flexibility of a start-up mentality with a lot of autonomy and is focused on growth Requirements: 15 years experience in managing complex Enterprise Accounts Experience working for a multi-layered product vendor Experience working for an Enterprise Software Vendor Sales methodology preferred (MEDDIC, MEDPIC, Command, Sandler etc) Experience working through the channel in territory b Advert that will be published on the website in this box.

Strategic Client Director - UK £130,000 - £150,000 basic salary X2 OTE We are partnering with the new SVP Sales for a major software vendor. Their no.1 priority is to hire an additional Senior Strategic Client Director who has experience in closing £5million + deals. The top performer in the division last year took home 7 figures in commission, closing a £12 million deal with a FTSE 100 company which had a small installed base on one product line which then grew to a full consolidation of their tech stack. The next 24 months are going to be pivotal in the organisations growth, with a further 100-150 sales and leadership hires predicted globally in Q3/Q4 this year. Why join: Strategic Account Director / Client Director - 3-5 accounts Over 4000 employees globally 700 in sales / 2 billion USD revenue (EMEA about 30%) Highly matrix sales org, with multiple product lines: AI + Automation, Data + Analytics, Security, Digital Transformation Work with over half of the fortune 100 companies £28 million ARR division Top 50 Enterprise Software companies globally Deep pockets and financial powerhouse but fall within a team that has the flexibility of a start-up mentality with a lot of autonomy and is focused on growth Requirements: 15 years experience in managing complex Enterprise Accounts Experience working for a multi-layered product vendor Experience working for an Enterprise Software Vendor Sales methodology preferred (MEDDIC, MEDPIC, Command, Sandler etc) Experience working through the channel in territory .

Strategic Client Director - Central Government £130,000 - £150,000 basic salary X2 OTE We are partnering with the new SVP Sales for a major software vendor. Their no.1 priority is to hire an additional Senior Strategic Client Director who has experience in closing £5million + deals. The top performer in the division last year took home 7 figures in commission, closing a £12 million deal with a FTSE 100 company which had a small installed base on one product line which then grew to a full consolidation of their tech stack. The next 24 months are going to be pivotal in the organisations growth, with a further 100-150 sales and leadership hires predicted globally in Q3/Q4 this year. Why join: Strategic Account Director / Client Director - 3-5 accounts Over 4000 employees globally 700 in sales / 2 billion USD revenue (EMEA about 30%) Highly matrix sales org, with multiple product lines: AI + Automation, Data + Analytics, Security, Digital Transformation Work with over half of the fortune 100 companies £28 million ARR division Top 50 Enterprise Software companies globally Deep pockets and financial powerhouse but fall within a team that has the flexibility of a start-up mentality with a lot of autonomy and is focused on growth Requirements: 15 years experience in managing complex Enterprise Accounts Experience working for a multi-layered product vendor Experience working for an Enterprise Software Vendor Sales methodology preferred (MEDDIC, MEDPIC, Command, Sandler etc) Experience working through the channel in territory

IT Project Coordinator Location: London Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) Salary: £50,000 per annum Language Requirements: Korean and English Experience Required: 3-5 years in IT, with hands-on IT skills and project management experience About the Role We are seeking a motivated IT Project Coordinator to join our dynamic team. You'll work closely with internal teams and external vendors to coordinate and deliver IT solutions while supporting long-term projects within a collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities Communicate effectively with external vendors and internal teams. Collaborate with a team of 15 professionals, including the IT Director, Cyber Team, Network Team, and Helpdesk. Support long-term IT projects lasting 1-2 years, managing 2-3 projects simultaneously. Act as the first dedicated Project Manager/Coordinator for the team. Requirements Basic IT knowledge and familiarity with IT systems. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to handle multiple projects efficiently. No travel required. Work Arrangement Hybrid model: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote. Interview Process Stage 1: Teams interview. Stage 2: Face-to-face interview. sound good? APPLY NOW!

SAP IS Real Estate We are seeking a SAP IS Real Estate S/4HANA Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in implementing and managing SAP IS Real Estate solutions within the S/4HANA environment. This role requires a deep understanding of real estate business processes and the ability to translate business requirements into effective SAP solutions. Key Responsibilities: * Lead the implementation and configuration of SAP IS Real Estate within the S/4HANA framework. * Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyse requirements and design solutions that meet their needs. * Provide expertise in real estate management processes, including lease management, property management, and contract management. * Develop and execute project plans, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and deliverables. * Conduct system testing, user training, and support go-live activities. * Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SAP IS Real Estate and S/4HANA. * Stay updated with the latest SAP technologies and best practices and provide recommendations for continuous improvement. * Prepare and maintain documentation, including functional specifications, process flows, and user guides. Qualifications: * Recent experience in SAP IS Real Estate and S/4HANA implementation and support. * Strong knowledge of real estate business processes and SAP IS Real Estate module. * Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA and related technologies. * Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. * SAP certification in IS Real Estate and/or S/4HANA is a plus.

SAP HCM UK Payroll Specialist Key Responsibilities: SAP ECC HCM Implementation: Extensive hands-on experience with core modules including Personnel Administration, Organisation Management, Time Management, and SAP UK Payroll. ABAP Programming: Exposure and hands-on programming experience with ABAP. System Integration: Experience integrating SAP ECC HCM with other SAP products and third-party systems using tools like SAP CPI. Documentation: Proficient in writing client-ready documentation such as change requests, project proposals, implementation documentation, and testing documentation. Project Participation: Involved in at least 4 full lifecycle SAP implementations or system upgrades. Support Packs: Participated in at least 2 rounds of support packs. Team Support and Mentoring: Experienced in supporting and mentoring less experienced team members.

Senior Fullstack Engineer - AI Video Technology Location: London, UK (On-site, 5 days/week) Salary: £80,000 - £120,000 + Equity & Benefits An innovative AI video technology company is seeking a Senior Fullstack Engineer to help scale its cutting-edge platform, delivering advanced AI-powered video solutions for businesses across industries. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of user experience, machine learning, and infrastructure in a high-growth startup environment. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement scalable backend APIs, collaborating with edge-computing teams. Develop responsive, user-facing front-end interfaces in partnership with the product team. Ensure system scalability, performance, and full observability. Deliver high-quality features with rigorous testing and debugging. Qualifications: 3+ years of experience building scalable systems. Proficiency in backend technologies such as Python or Go. Experience with databases like PostgreSQL and Redis. Front-end expertise with Typescript, React, React Query, and modern build tools. Preferred Skills: Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Pulumi on AWS). Experience in mobile development (React Native). Bonus: Platform engineering (C++) or video streaming expertise. Strong motivation and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary: £80,000 - £120,000. Early-stage equity opportunities. 100% company-paid private dental and vision insurance. Apply now to join a forward-thinking team and shape the future of AI-driven video systems!

Senior Electronics Hardware Designer Location - Surrey *Candidates must currently hold an active SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain* Our client is currently hiring a Senior Electronics Hardware Designer for their Wireless Products team. This team works closely with customers to create innovative technology for critical missions. They specialise in designing, building, and providing support for high-performance electronic systems, with a primary focus on software-defined radios. This includes everything from physical design and construction to the applications that run on them. They also conduct research and modelling in areas such as electromagnetics, optics, and radio systems. Currently, the team is developing a series of new and advanced products and they require skilled individuals with the following expertise: - Proficient knowledge and experience in high-speed digital circuit design using components such as Xilinx SoC devices, FPGAs, DDR memory, 10/40/100GigE network devices, and radio transceivers. - Ability to architect and design PCB schematics thoroughly with the above-mentioned components. - Optional expertise in PCB layout and design set-to-work

We are looking for an individual who combines the skills of coding or Scripting and process reengineering with exemplary team working and communication skills. The Application Support Engineer should have a good breadth of knowledge across the disciplines of software development and how software is deployed. need to be able to understand the causes of issues across a number of domains including infrastructure, code, networking and databases with enough knowledge to be able to fault find and identify the root cause Core Responsibilities involved: * Incident management * Application design and development * Site reliability (observability, alerting, high-availability, self-healing systems etc.) * Database administration * Infrastructure provisioning * Process automation * Respond to change requests Automation skills: Automation is a key skill domain for DevOps engineers, they need to be able to design, build and maintain automation solutions for building, testing, deploying application and infrastructure. Specific automation skills are: * Continuous Integration - Skilled in the tooling and principles of continually building, testing and integrating the software that developers produce * Continuous Deployment - Skilled in the automation of the deployment of the artefacts produced by the CI * Cloud Management - Skilled in the design, deployment and management of Public or Private Cloud environments * Configuration Management - Practice good configuration and source code control of all artefacts

Java Engineers Skills: Java, React, AWS *This role requires Security Clearance which my client is happy to provide those who qualify* My client is looking to grow their Software Engineering team to work on High profile Government projects. To be considered for this role you will possess strong Software engineering experience within Java and at least one of the following-: C#, React, AWS, Ansible, Docker, API Gateways, JavaScript. With a background in coding we are looking for Software Engineers to develop their skills within an environment that promotes continuous growth and development - perhaps you ate just starting on your journey or have several years' experience - either way we have a role for you! If you are looking for project work where you can be a generalist or a specialist and constitute to the success on quality solutions then this is the client for you. A client who recognises the benefits of forming teams of mixed disciplines to promote coding excellence, personal grown and career development.

Electronics Test Engineer-6 months- SC Cleared My client, a leading Cyber Defence company, seeks an Electronics Test Engineer to join their team of Manufacturing Engineers and Hardware Developers. Skills: * Qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering * Excellent knowledge of electrical principles, circuit diagrams, assembly drawings, and test specifications * experience using Linux * Good understanding of electronic components and in circuit components Responsibilities: * Integrating, Configuring, and Testing electronic products * Working with senior engineers undertaking fault diagnosis * Maintaining test specifications and procedures Electronics Test Engineer- 6 months- SC Cleared