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Infrastructure Engineer - Kubernetes expertise Assignment details: Location: London Office, onsite five days per week Rate: £450 per day inside IR35 Sector: Banking Duration: 6 months About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join the Technology and Information Architectures team. This role is well suited to a highly skilled infrastructure professional who can combine deep technical expertise with strong collaboration, leadership and problem-solving abilities. You will help define requirements, design and build data centre technology components, and own testing and validation activity. As a subject matter expert, you will influence and guide team decisions, partner with multiple technical groups, and contribute to high impact infrastructure solutions across the programme. Key Responsibilities: • Design and deliver innovative solutions that enhance data centre technology components.• Define technical requirements and contribute to scalable and resilient infrastructure designs.• Build, configure and optimise core infrastructure components across the delivery environment.• Conduct thorough testing, validation and quality assurance of infrastructure technologies.• Provide technical leadership to the team, supporting decision making and ensuring high performance.• Collaborate with cross functional teams to support seamless integration of infrastructure solutions.• Offer expert guidance and solutions to complex problems across multiple workstreams.• Mentor team members to support ongoing growth, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.• Stay current with industry trends, emerging tools and best practices to drive innovation. Required Skills and Experience: • Advanced proficiency in Kubernetes with hands on experience implementing and managing container orchestration platforms.• Advanced proficiency in Python for automation, scripting and tooling development.• Intermediate proficiency in Infrastructure Design and IT Infrastructure Operations.• Strong understanding of data centre technologies, architecture patterns and operational best practice.• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to lead technical discussions and drive decisions.• Strong communication and collaboration skills, enabling effective engagement with multiple teams. Preferred Experience: • Experience within enterprise scale environments or complex technology transformation projects.• Familiarity with modern infrastructure automation, CI/CD or observability tooling.• Exposure to cloud or hybrid infrastructure models.

Locations : London Lisbon Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do You will serve as the senior technical authority for the HR Service Delivery (HRSD) module within the ServiceNow platform. You will be accountable for the architectural integrity, technical roadmap, engineering standards, and operational resilience of HRSD in a security-sensitive environment. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, partnering closely with the HR Product Owner and senior functional stakeholders to shape and influence the roadmap. You will ensure long-term platform sustainability, scalability, and compliance by proactively surfacing technical risks, trade-offs, and modernization needs. You will lead a blended technical team, line managing internal technical FTE(s) and providing functional leadership to contingent engineers. You will establish and uphold strong engineering standards, drive accountability, and ensure high-quality delivery across HRSD initiatives. You will serve as the primary technical escalation point for HRSD, addressing complex technical issues and partnering with Security, Risk, and Compliance stakeholders as needed. You will provide clear recommendations, exercise sound technical judgment, and confidently navigate demanding stakeholder environments. YOU'RE GOOD AT Deep expertise in ServiceNow, with significant experience architecting and delivering solutions within HR Service Delivery Demonstrated experience operating as a senior technical leader in complex or security-sensitive environments Proven ability to influence product roadmap decisions in partnership with Product Owners, representing technical trade-offs and long-term platform considerations Experience leading blended teams of internal and contingent engineers, setting standards and driving accountability Strong understanding of secure development practices, platform governance, and integration patterns within ServiceNow Experience serving as an escalation point and managing technical risk proactively WHAT YOU'LL DO Operating independently with minimal oversight while maintaining strong alignment with enterprise standards Exercising sound technical judgment and making clear, defensible architectural decisions Proactively identifying risks, surfacing constraints early, and recommending practical solutions Navigating high-visibility stakeholder environments with composure and confidence Influencing senior functional stakeholders and holding firm in technical trade-off discussions Establishing engineering rigor, accountability, and quality across a blended technical team Balancing delivery velocity with platform integrity, security, and long-term sustainability What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree 10+ years' experience working as a ServiceNow engineer or architect, with specialized expertise in the HR Service Delivery capability Strong understanding of ServiceNow's broader ecosystem (e.g., ITSM, ITAM, CSM) Proficiency in managing integrations and workflow automation (e.g., WorkDay) Who You'll Work With You'll report directly to the Tech Team Lead within BCG's IT & Business Platforms Portfolio, working very closely with the entire squad including Scrum Lead, Product Owner, and Developers. Additionally, you will work with the squad's customers to ensure solution architecture and design enable BCG to achieve its target outcomes. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.

There's plenty about Topps Tiles that might surprise you. Like the scale of our Support Office in Leicester. We have Finance, Marketing, Buying, Central Operations, HR, Property, Customer Service and IT all under one roof. Tight-knit teams of talented people working together and working hard to get things done and drive results. But then, would you expect anything less from an ambitious, dynamic, market-leading, multi-million-pound retail business? After delivering our 20% market share goal of "one in five" in 2023, we have launched our new goal - Mission 365 - targeting £365 million of sales. Purpose: Responsible for administering the group's IT Network systems. Providing high level 3rd line technical support and delivering of key IT projects. Key Accountabilities Customer / Strategy / Plan Network •Monitoring alerts, dashboards and reports on all networks to proactively prevent occurrence of incidents and outages to IT services •Collaborate with Lead Network Architect with network related projects. •Administer network devices and services (e.g., switches, routers, firewalls, access points,)•Implement changes to network configurations following best practices.•Manage and maintain all data centres health including specialist hardware - CCTV, UPS•Support vulnerability remediation and security audits for network infrastructure•Maintain accurate documentation: network diagrams, device inventory and configuration baselines •Create and update operational procedures and knowledge articles. •Share knowledge with the wider team; mentor Service Desk where applicable.•Work with suppliers/ISPs to provision circuits and troubleshoot carrier issues.•Administering changes to configuration on Firewalls including whitelisting Implementations •Responsible for IT implementations at all sites including Head Office, Warehouse, Stores, Showrooms•Managing site schedules ensuring all tasks are completed in a timely manner•Monitoring and managing stock levels to ensure availability at all times•Visit sites to fix any implementation related incidents or action any request raised via the IT Service Desk•Ensuring that the company standardisation is adhered to at all times.•Work to agreed SLA's whilst offering a high level of service.•Produce support documentation as appropriate following company templates. Service •Act as a point of escalation for diagnosing and troubleshooting network and implementation tickets on the Service Desk in line with SLA's•Supporting Problem Management by proactively reviewing incident history to identify reoccurring incidents to improve service levels•Adding to and updating all Knowledge Management systems to help support the Service Desk with knowledge transfer and help drive First Contact Fix rates•Train and develop the Service Desk team on new solutions and services to help them support them to a high standard People/Leadership •Provide help and support to the Service Desk where required Financial / Commercials •Generate and implement ideas for cost savings and continuous improvement to processes / service levels•To ensure best value is achieved with all hardware and software purchases. Risk and process •Find opportunities to improve repetitive processes through automation where appropriate•To constantly seek potential improvements for all IT processes to enhance service levels•Responsible for delivering assigned enablement projects to time and budget to achieve agreed objectives•Ensure that all changes follow the internal change management processes Decision Making/Freedom to Act: •Provides on-call support outside of regular business hours, as needed.•Due to the nature of the role, it is anticipated that some out of hours work is expected Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required: Technical •Understanding of Network LAN / WAN & Wireless environments •Understanding of networking technologies and protocols•Knowledge of network routing and switching, including troubleshooting•Experience building, deploying and support of enterprise class switches and wireless Essential •Willingness to travel as required.•Practical understanding of Service Management•Keen eye and attention to detail•Proactive, self-motivated and able to use own initiative •Ability to manage own time and prioritise multiple projects whilst working under pressure•Ability to work independently or cross functionally, sharing ideas and resources•Proven analytical and problem-solving skills•Drive for self-learning and improvement•Strong documentation skills•Excellent prioritising, planning and organisation skills•Proven track record of achieving results•Experience of developing and working with SLAs and KPIs•Outstanding communicator at all levels•Passion for helping people to grow and develop Desirable •NSE 4, CCNA or Network+ qualification and experience of working within a Service Management environment•Experience or knowledge in data networking with Fortinet infrastructure•Ability to communicate with users and sponsors; and frame solutions around outcomes.•Experience of working in a retail environment What we'll do for y

IT Applications Manager - Central London 650 - 700 p/d (outside IR35) - 3 month initial term Well-established and highly profitable construction engineering business is seeking an experienced IT Applications Manager to join them on a permanent basis. This is a critical leadership role within an organisation undergoing significant digital transformation, with ambitious growth and acquisition plans driving demand for scalable, standardised and efficient business applications. Reporting into the Head of IT, you will lead the delivery, governance and optimisation of business applications across the enterprise. This role blends strategic oversight, hands-on expertise with modern low-code/no-code platforms and direct leadership of a multidisciplinary applications team. The IT Applications Manager will oversee a suite of core enterprise systems, including but not limited to: Workday, UKG (Kronos), COINS, SharePoint, Snowflake, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Pro-Sapien, Primavera P6 etc. Responsibilities: Lead the full lifecycle of low-code/no-code application solutions, from requirements gathering through to deployment, governance and support Collaborate with business units to identify automation and digital enablement opportunities, improving operational efficiency and data accuracy Oversee and manage a small internal team (Business/Data Analyst, Software Developer, HR Systems Engineer) alongside two external managed services Drive application standardisation across business units to reduce duplication, simplify the portfolio and improve scalability Manage and govern the SharePoint environment, ensuring effective architecture, permissions and content lifecycle management Oversee the Snowflake data warehouse, ensuring reliable data integrations, access control and performance monitoring Own vendor relationships for key managed services including COINS and UKG Time & Attendance, ensuring service performance and alignment with business priorities Support M&A activities by leading the migration and integration of applications and associated data, ensuring compliance and business continuity Establish governance frameworks, standards and best practices for application development and management Ensure security, scalability and enterprise alignment for all applications and digital workflows Promote shared frameworks, templates and components across business systems to accelerate delivery and consistency Requirements: Strong experience with low-code/no-code platforms Proven ability to lead and deliver change management initiatives across business systems Experience in application standardisation and rationalisation across business units Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and vendor relationships Skilled in business process mapping, workflow automation and data modelling Familiarity with enterprise integrations and APIs Strong understanding of IT governance, compliance and security principles Ideally ITIL certified with experience in ITIL change management Experience in user enablement, training and digital adoption

Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do The Global Delivery Director - GenAI Capability Enablement is responsible for driving the design, delivery, and scale of BCG's global Generative AI (GenAI) enablement strategy. This role ensures that GenAI technologies are deployed securely, responsibly, and efficiently across BCG: enabling business value creation, productivity, and innovation at scale. The Director will oversee the end-to-end enablement of GenAI capabilities: from model integration and agent orchestration to governance, security, and adoption, across BCG Core, BCG X, and CT functions. This includes establishing platform standards, ensuring responsible AI use, and orchestrating a cohesive GenAI ecosystem that supports use case acceleration across lines of business. The role requires strong cross-functional leadership, technical depth in AI platform engineering, and the ability to translate emerging AI technologies into scalable enterprise capabilities. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Transformation Define and execute BCG's global GenAI enablement strategy, aligning with firmwide AI, data, and digital transformation objectives. Drive the design and delivery of scalable GenAI platforms that enable secure, compliant, and reliable use of foundation models and AI agents across the enterprise. Establish an enterprise GenAI architecture and delivery framework, including model orchestration, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), prompt engineering, and agent mesh design at scale. Work closely with the Capabilities Team to stay informed on the latest capability releases and ensure alignment on enablement requirements. Build alignment with functional and business stakeholders to ensure AI capabilities deliver measurable value and are adopted responsibly. Advise on best architecture practices based on end-user feedback, and feed these insights back to establish benchmarks for future capability builds with Capabilities team. Champion Responsible AI principles, ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability are embedded in all AI-driven solutions. AI Platform Engineering & Enablement Lead the implementation of GenAI platform services, including model lifecycle management, API integration, vector databases, and prompt orchestration frameworks. Enable and govern the AI agent ecosystem, ensuring interoperability, security, and performance consistency across multiple use cases and teams. Collaborate with the Data, Security, Capabilities Build, and Infrastructure teams to ensure secure data access, compliance alignment, and protection of sensitive information used in AI workflows. Drive automation of AI deployment pipelines, environment provisioning, and monitoring for large-scale AI workloads across cloud and hybrid environments. Operational Excellence & Reliability Apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles to AI platform operations: ensuring high availability, observability, and proactive incident response. Define service-level objectives (SLOs) and reliability metrics for GenAI services and tools. Establish continuous evaluation of model performance, drift detection, and quality assurance of AI outputs. Oversee change management, release readiness, and lifecycle governance for AI agents, APIs, and foundational services. Governance, Compliance & Responsible AI Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Risk functions to implement policies governing data use, model transparency, and AI ethics. Ensure compliance with evolving regulations (e.g., EU AI Act, GDPR, ISO 42001) and BCG's internal Responsible AI framework. Implement automated monitoring and policy enforcement mechanisms for AI access, model usage, and data governance. Lead regular architecture and risk reviews to assess AI service exposure and maintain compliance posture. Financial & Vendor Management Manage the GenAI platform investment portfolio and operational budgets, ensuring scalability and long-term ROI. Evaluate and manage relationships with AI infrastructure, foundation model, and cloud providers (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS, Azure, Google). Lead vendor performance management, cost optimization, and contractual governance for AI and data partnerships. Leadership & Talent Development Build and lead a global team of AI engineers, ML operations specialists, and solution architects, fostering a culture of innovation, experimentation, and delivery excellence. Drive continuous learning and upskilling initiatives across the broader organization on AI literacy, prompt design, and responsible use of GenAI tools. Collaborate with Product, Data, and Business leadership to integrate GenAI capabilities into BCG's digital platforms and client-facing solutions. What You'll Bring 10+ years of experience in AI, ML, or technology platform engineering , with at least 5 years in leadership roles delivering enterprise-scale solutions. Proven experience delivering AI/ML or GenAI platforms at scale, preferably in global or hybrid cloud environments. Strong understanding of LLM architectures, agent-based systems, prompt engineering, and vector-based search technologies. Experience with AI governance, MLOps, and responsible AI frameworks. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional delivery spanning IT, security, data, and business domains. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of translating complex AI concepts into executive-level narratives. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or a related technical discipline. Certifications or experience in cloud AI services (AWS, Azure, GCP), and MLOps/AI platform engineering. Hands-on familiarity with LLM orchestration frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, OpenAI APIs, Bedrock, Azure OpenAI). Experience managing multi-model ecosystems and integrating external and proprietary models. Familiarity with AI observability tools, vector databases, and embedding pipelines. Additional info Work Environment & Additional Information Hybrid or on-site work model. Occasional travel may be required for business, vendor, or team engagement. Must be comfortable working in a fast-evolving AI landscape, balancing innovation speed with governance and operational stability. Role Impact The Global Delivery Director - GenAI Capability Enablement plays a pivotal role in shaping how BCG operationalizes Generative AI at scale. By building secure, governed, and high-performance AI platforms, this leader ensures BCG can innovate responsibly, accelerate digital transformation, and maintain a trusted AI ecosystem that empowers teams globally. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.

Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. About BCG Platinion BCG Platinion's presence spans across the globe, with offices in Asia, Europe, and South and North America. We achieve digital excellence for clients with sustained solutions to the most complex and time-sensitive challenge. We guide clients into the future to push the status quo, overcome tech limitations, and enable our clients to go further in their digital journeys than what has ever been possible in the past. At BCG Platinion, we deliver business value through the innovative use of technology at a rapid pace. We roll up our sleeves to transform business, revolutionize approaches, satisfy customers, and change the game through Architecture, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Application and Risk functions. We balance vision with a pragmatic path to change transforming strategies into leading-edge tech platforms, at scale. Practice Area BCG Platinion launched in Germany in 2000 to add deep technical expertise to the Boston Consulting Group's existing capabilities. Today, our presence spans across the globe, with offices in Asia, Europe, and South and North America. Our New York-based North American team began in 2014 and in 2017 acquired MAYA Design, a Pittsburgh-based digital design and innovation lab, to grow our capabilities around technology and design. We support our clients' total digital transformation through technology, design, cybersecurity, and risk management & financial engineering capabilities. And together with BCG, BCG Platinion's interdisciplinary team of technical experts enable customized technical solutions and accelerate delivery value through new business platforms, application consolidations, and major system implementations. What You'll Do At BCG Platinion we're keen to engage with experienced, passionate and creative IT Architects who will help us unlock our client's digital potential and ignite change. Meaningful work is at the core of everything we do. We build unique solutions to the complexities our clients face, while providing our people with opportunities to explore and grow. A community of leading experts, BCG Platinion team members have a natural springboard for professional growth and deeper opportunities to excel. As a Lead IT Architect focused on CRM and Enterprise Solutions, you will advise clients on technology strategies, ensuring flexibility and scalability in CRM architectures. Your responsibilities will include: Define business-aligned CRM strategies across sales, service, and marketing functions to optimize customer journeys. Evaluate and recommend CRM solutions from platforms such as Salesforce, SAP CX, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Oracle, and Zoho based on business requirements and industry best practices. Analyze and reimagine end-to-end processes (Lead-to-Quote, Quote-to-Cash, Service Management, Customer Support) to maximize CRM value. Build compelling business cases for CRM transformation initiatives, demonstrating ROI and tangible outcomes for clients. Collaborate with client teams to drive organizational change, ensuring user adoption and process alignment for CRM implementations. You will work closely with clients to understand their issues, define IT strategies, architecture solutions, win buy-in for your recommendations, and collaborate with fellow BCGers to transform client potential into performance. You will be given end-to-end responsibility for larger, highly technical and more complex 'modules' within a project, and begin to develop specialized knowledge to help you solve clients' problems. You will start to take on team lead responsibilities and demonstrate intellectual leadership Together with our clients, you will develop superior digital and technology concepts and architecture solutions as well as support technical implementations actively and on site, applying your sound technical know-how, your understanding of business contexts, and your analytical and conceptual skills. You will also help guide junior members of the team, help with project proposals, client care, building relationships with peers and identifying new business opportunities. Finally as a Lead IT Architect you will contribute to the Practice Area development and help to build the BCG brand as a key member of the case team. What You'll Bring 10 to 15 years of experience in IT architecture with a strong focus on CRM solutions, in consulting, working with clients in the consumer goods, industrial goods or retail sectors. Demonstrated experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or Oracle working across sales, service and marketing. Proven expertise in delivering complex CRM integrations with external systems (Data Lakes, ERP, analytical platforms, and messaging systems) Experience with commerce platforms (such as Salesforce commerce cloud, Adobe commerce, etc ) and integration platforms (such as Mulesoft, Dell Boomi, etc) Have experience with, and understand how to lead, legacy integration and remediation (facades, strangler approaches, et. al.) Overview of in modern architecture patterns: CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native development, and API-led integrations. Deep understanding of: Different integration patterns and best practices such as events, synchronous vs. asynchronous E2E business processes: Lead-to-Quote, Quote-to-Cash, Service Management, Marketing, etc. Analytical mindset and excellent problem-solving skills. Experience of managing teams. Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement at all levels Ability to work under pressure and willingness to travel to clients world-wide Strong communication and presentation skills. University degree with above-average academic performance in a mathematical-scientific field, information technology, or business administration. Additional info Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Palantir Foundry) London Salary Up To £120,000 per annum Are you a visionary engineering leader with a passion for delivering high-impact AI solutions? A Palantir expert ready to shape technical strategy and guide large-scale delivery? Then Morela has the opportunity for you. Morela are proud to be working with one of the UK s most respected Palantir partners, now seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer to lead major programmes, mentor engineering leaders, and shape the future of data-driven transformation across sectors. This is a rare opportunity to take on a top-tier leadership role in a fast-growing consultancy at the cutting edge of AI and data engineering. You ll be joining a company that delivers transformative solutions across public and private sectors specialising in digital enablement, full-lifecycle engineering, and strategic advisory. As a Senior Managing Data Engineer, you ll work directly with senior stakeholders (both client-side and internal), set technical and operational direction, and play a key role in defining how Palantir Foundry and broader AI ecosystems deliver real-world impact. Core Responsibilities Programme Leadership: Oversee multiple high-profile client engagements, ensuring successful delivery of complex, multi-stream Palantir Foundry projects. Strategic Client Partnership: Build and maintain C-suite relationships, providing trusted guidance on long-term data and technology strategy. Technical Oversight: Set and enforce best practices across architecture, engineering, security, and performance ensuring robust and future-proof solutions. Leadership & Mentorship: Coach Managing Engineers and senior delivery leads; build leadership capability within the organisation. Business Impact: Contribute to business development efforts, helping shape proposals, win new work, and expand client accounts. Innovation & Vision: Help define the consultancy s technical roadmap, aligning emerging technology with client needs and long-term growth. Governance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and technical quality across all programmes under your remit. Thought Leadership: Represent the organisation externally whether through industry events, publications, or strategic client discussions. What We re Looking For Deep Experience: 10+ years in engineering, data platforms, or enterprise technology at least 3 5 of which in leadership roles managing large-scale, client-facing programmes. Palantir Expertise: Strong working knowledge of Palantir Foundry and its ecosystem, ideally having led one or more Foundry implementations at scale. Technical Breadth: Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar languages, alongside strong knowledge of data architecture, DevOps, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Leadership Excellence: Demonstrated ability to manage senior engineering teams, set strategic direction, and deliver results across multiple concurrent initiatives. Exceptional Communicator: Able to engage at all levels from senior engineers to board-level stakeholders with clarity and confidence. Commercial Acumen: A strategic thinker who understands how to align technical delivery with client business outcomes. Adaptable & Resilient: Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-stakes environments with multiple moving parts. Travel Flexibility: Willing to travel occasionally (up to 25%) depending on client and project needs. As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer , you won t just deliver projects you ll shape them from inception to execution, influencing how some of the UK s most critical institutions harness AI and data to make better decisions and achieve lasting transformation. Please do not hesitate to reply and reach out to Morela today to find out more!

Head of Data Management & Reporting Permanent, Full Time £77,258 - £90,892 per annum Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Anywhere worker Ref: 22158 We're recruiting an experienced and forward thinking leader to take on the role of Head of Data Management and Reporting. This is a high impact position at the centre of how the Council uses data to shape strategy, improve services, and deliver better outcomes for communities across Essex. In this strategically important role, you will lead the development of a modern, reliable, and high quality data environment that supports confident, evidence based decision making at every level of the organisation. We are seeking someone with proven experience working within data teams and modern data platforms, and who is confident navigating future organisational and technical challenges, including those arising from Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). You will set the direction for data governance, reporting standards, and engineering capability, ensuring that insight is accurate, accessible, and aligned to the Council's priorities. You will head a talented team of data engineers, analysts, and reporting specialists, creating a culture that values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will drive the delivery of scalable data platforms and reporting solutions that enable greater automation, improved efficiency, and enhanced analytical capability. This role requires a leader who can balance strategic vision with operational rigour. You will ensure data is managed responsibly and securely, maintaining full compliance with legal and regulatory standards while enabling the organisation to make better use of its data assets. Your leadership will directly contribute to Essex County Council's (ECC's) ambition to be a modern, data driven, digitally enabled council. For an accomplished data leader, this is a significant opportunity to influence change at scale, shape the future of ECC's data landscape, and support services that make a tangible difference to the lives of residents. To read more about our business area, please visit: Policy, Economy, Investment and Property Interviews are expected to take place for this role towards the end of April 2026 / beginning of May 2026 at County Hall, Chelmsford. Accountabilities In this role, you will provide strategic leadership to translate organisational priorities into effective, future-focused data and service delivery. You will work collaboratively across ECC and with external partners, maintaining strong relationships that support long-term planning and high-quality outcomes. Using evidence-based insight, you will identify and deliver improvements, implement innovative and commercially minded solutions, and ensure digital technologies are effectively used to enhance performance and customer experience. You will lead the development, governance, and optimisation of ECC's enterprise data architecture, ensuring secure, scalable and interoperable data systems, high-quality core datasets, and robust reporting capabilities that enable data-driven decision-making. You will champion self-service analytics, oversee advanced visualisation and reporting products, and drive automation to improve efficiency. As a senior leader, you will manage and develop a high-performing data and reporting team, promote equality and diversity in decision-making, ensure compliance with legislation and data standards, and maintain exemplary customer interactions. Targets and objectives will be set annually in line with the performance management framework. The Experience You Will Bring Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (e.g., Data Engineering, Computer Science, Information Management, Business Intelligence, or a related field), or equivalent professional experience demonstrating deep expertise in enterprise data management and reporting. Evidence of sustained continuing professional development in data architecture, engineering, analytics, or business intelligence. Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. British Computer Society, DAMA International, Chartered Institute for IT, or equivalent) is highly desirable, demonstrating commitment to professional standards and ethical data practice. Extensive experience in designing and managing scalable data architectures, including data warehouses, lakes, and integration platforms. Proven ability to align technical infrastructure with business needs and future growth. Strong track record in leading the development of reporting tools, dashboards, and analytical products that translate complex data into actionable insights for strategic and operational decision-making. Deep understanding of data governance principles, data stewardship, and quality assurance practices. Experience in embedding standards, policies, and controls that ensure consistency, reliability, and compliance across the organisation. Proven track record of leading Multidisciplinary teams comprising of data engineers, analysts, and reporting professionals. Skilled in building technical capability, fostering innovation, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and data literacy. What's in it for you? Many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. Generous Time Off: Starting with 27 days of holiday, which increases with your length of service, plus 8 bank holidays and up to 4 paid volunteer days each year to give back to your community. Secure Your Future: Benefit from enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), ensuring your financial security for the future. Health and Wellbeing: We know that your wellbeing is essential. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment for all employees. You will have access to our wellbeing portal, employee networks and more. Professional Growth: We cover the payment of professional fees for approved professions, supporting your career development. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to balance work with your personal life. To apply, please click on the apply button. Closing date: 8 April 2026. Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR ) on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. 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Description About AXA: AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence. AXA Health supports members to put their health first, from individuals to huge corporates, with fast access to diagnosis and treatment when they need it. Job overview: We're looking for an experienced Salesforce Solution Architect to join our architecture and analysis function to help us make our goals a reality. This is a fantastic opportunity to work primarily on a greenfield programme working with enterprise architects, solution architects, product owners and engineers in agile delivery teams in the design and development of our new Salesforce centred insurance and customer platform. Our new strategic platform is built using SaaS and Cloud hosted PaaS components, with following Salesforce cloud components at its core - Service, Sales, Health and Marketing cloud as well as Salesforce Industries products. Key responsibilities: Defining, designing and communicating digital first solutions for our strategic customer platform Evaluating solution options, integration patterns and recommending the right one for a given situation ensuring compliance with company standards Promoting low-code and out of the box usage of Salesforce components wherever appropriate Working within an agile program and teams, adhering to Scrum or Kanban principles Contributing to the architecture runway and target architecture Ensuring appropriate governance processes are adhered to Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the team and across the IT department, proactively assessing emerging technology / solutions for our business Working with security and data protection officers ensuring the solution is secure by design and compliant Work arrangements: At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events. We're also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition. Your skills & experience: Proven experience and knowledge working with Salesforce as a solution architect or senior engineer / administrator with a desire, aptitude and ability to move into Solution Architecture Proven experience with Salesforce Health, Service or Sales Cloud including implementing Salesforce best practice Good understanding of current and emerging technologies and their potential to deliver business benefits Strong influencing and negotiation skills, managing effective stakeholder relationships Ability to translate business strategy into technical solutions and business requirements into technical design Experience of Salesforce Industries Health/Omnistudio/Vlocity is highly desirable Working knowledge integrating Salesforce with other applications via real-time, batch, sync/async Salesforce certifications desirable, ideally a minimum of Platform Developer 1. Application Architect or System Architect would be preferred As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom. How to apply: To apply, click on the 'apply now' button, you'll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don't discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we're proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to .

Forward Deployed Engineer (Palantir Foundry) London Salary Up To £80,000 per annum Are you a visionary engineering leader with a passion for delivering high-impact AI solutions? A Palantir expert ready to shape technical strategy and guide large-scale delivery? Then Morela has the opportunity for you. Morela are proud to be working with one of the UK s most respected Palantir partners, now seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to lead major programmes, mentor engineering leaders, and shape the future of data-driven transformation across sectors. This is a rare opportunity to take on a top-tier leadership role in a fast-growing consultancy at the cutting edge of AI and data engineering. You ll be joining a company that delivers transformative solutions across public and private sectors specialising in digital enablement, full-lifecycle engineering, and strategic advisory. As a Senior Managing Data Engineer, you ll work directly with senior stakeholders (both client-side and internal), set technical and operational direction, and play a key role in defining how Palantir Foundry and broader AI ecosystems deliver real-world impact. Core Responsibilities Programme Leadership: Oversee multiple high-profile client engagements, ensuring successful delivery of complex, multi-stream Palantir Foundry projects. Strategic Client Partnership: Build and maintain C-suite relationships, providing trusted guidance on long-term data and technology strategy. Technical Oversight: Set and enforce best practices across architecture, engineering, security, and performance ensuring robust and future-proof solutions. Leadership & Mentorship: Coach Managing Engineers and senior delivery leads; build leadership capability within the organisation. Business Impact: Contribute to business development efforts, helping shape proposals, win new work, and expand client accounts. Innovation & Vision: Help define the consultancy s technical roadmap, aligning emerging technology with client needs and long-term growth. Governance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and technical quality across all programmes under your remit. Thought Leadership: Represent the organisation externally whether through industry events, publications, or strategic client discussions. What We re Looking For Deep Experience: 10+ years in engineering, data platforms, or enterprise technology at least 3 5 of which in leadership roles managing large-scale, client-facing programmes. Palantir Expertise: Strong working knowledge of Palantir Foundry and its ecosystem, ideally having led one or more Foundry implementations at scale. Technical Breadth: Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar languages, alongside strong knowledge of data architecture, DevOps, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Leadership Excellence: Demonstrated ability to manage senior engineering teams, set strategic direction, and deliver results across multiple concurrent initiatives. Exceptional Communicator: Able to engage at all levels from senior engineers to board-level stakeholders with clarity and confidence. Commercial Acumen: A strategic thinker who understands how to align technical delivery with client business outcomes. Adaptable & Resilient: Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-stakes environments with multiple moving parts. Travel Flexibility: Willing to travel occasionally (up to 25%) depending on client and project needs. As a Forward Deployed Engineer , you won t just deliver projects you ll shape them from inception to execution, influencing how some of the UK s most critical institutions harness AI and data to make better decisions and achieve lasting transformation. Please do not hesitate to reply and reach out to Morela today to find out more!

Description About AXA: AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence. AXA Health supports members to put their health first, from individuals to huge corporates, with fast access to diagnosis and treatment when they need it. Job overview: We're looking for an experienced Salesforce Solution Architect to join our architecture and analysis function to help us make our goals a reality. This is a fantastic opportunity to work primarily on a greenfield programme working with enterprise architects, solution architects, product owners and engineers in agile delivery teams in the design and development of our new Salesforce centred insurance and customer platform. Our new strategic platform is built using SaaS and Cloud hosted PaaS components, with following Salesforce cloud components at its core - Service, Sales, Health and Marketing cloud as well as Salesforce Industries products. Key responsibilities: Defining, designing and communicating digital first solutions for our strategic customer platform Evaluating solution options, integration patterns and recommending the right one for a given situation ensuring compliance with company standards Promoting low-code and out of the box usage of Salesforce components wherever appropriate Working within an agile program and teams, adhering to Scrum or Kanban principles Contributing to the architecture runway and target architecture Ensuring appropriate governance processes are adhered to Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the team and across the IT department, proactively assessing emerging technology / solutions for our business Working with security and data protection officers ensuring the solution is secure by design and compliant Work arrangements: At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events. We're also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition. Your skills & experience: Proven experience and knowledge working with Salesforce as a solution architect or senior engineer / administrator with a desire, aptitude and ability to move into Solution Architecture Proven experience with Salesforce Health, Service or Sales Cloud including implementing Salesforce best practice Good understanding of current and emerging technologies and their potential to deliver business benefits Strong influencing and negotiation skills, managing effective stakeholder relationships Ability to translate business strategy into technical solutions and business requirements into technical design Experience of Salesforce Industries Health/Omnistudio/Vlocity is highly desirable Working knowledge integrating Salesforce with other applications via real-time, batch, sync/async Salesforce certifications desirable, ideally a minimum of Platform Developer 1. Application Architect or System Architect would be preferred As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom. How to apply: To apply, click on the 'apply now' button, you'll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don't discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we're proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to .

About The Role: The Crowd is partnering with a globally renowned, mid-sized architecture and interior design studio celebrated for its high-end hospitality and residential projects who are seeking a new IT Manager for their West London studio. This is a standalone IT role in London within a medium-sized studio, with close collaboration across international offices. You will take ownership of the London IT infrastructure while liaising with global IT teams to ensure systems, security, and processes align with global standards. Alongside leadership and strategy, you will take a hands-on approach, working closely with the wider studio to ensure all technical issues and troubleshooting are resolved promptly, securely, and effectively. The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading an IT function, be a confident problem-solver, excellent communicator and bring a personable, approachable style to your work. With a strong international footprint and a talented team of creatives, the studio delivers sophisticated, design-led spaces across global destinations. You'll be joining a collaborative, motivated team in a workplace that values growth and support, offering professional development, social events, private medical and dental insurance, hybrid working, bonuses, and more. Key Responsibilities: Lead and oversee day-to-day IT operations, including infrastructure, servers, networks, cybersecurity, systems and applications Design, implement and maintain secure, scalable IT and cybersecurity solutions aligned with business needs Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures and security standards in line with global requirements Manage system upgrades, server virtualisation, patching, monitoring and disaster recovery planning Provide 1st-3rd line support, escalating issues to vendors when necessary and ensuring timely resolution. Drive continuous improvement through automation, process optimisation and technology enhancements Oversee IT assets, vendor relationships, contracts and cost control Support the evaluation, implementation and ongoing performance of new systems and technologies Collaborate closely with international IT teams across time zones Key Skills / Requirements: Degree-qualified in IT, Computer Science or a related discipline Extensive IT experience with a strong track record in senior or managerial roles, preferably within an architecture or design studio Deep technical knowledge of network infrastructure and cybersecurity, including cloud platforms and enterprise systems Experience managing IT security audits, risk assessments and compliance frameworks Proficient with cloud software such as Azure, migration & upgrade of Active Directory, GPO, DNS, DHCP, etc Confident leader with experience managing teams and third-party providers Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment To apply for this position please click on the apply button to attach your CV (and portfolio for design positions). By applying for this role, you are confirming that you agree to our Privacy Policy (full details are shown at the bottom of our website), and that all details submitted by you are correct and to the best of your knowledge. The Crowd is an equal opportunities employer and agency.

White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Director of Software Engineering About this role We are looking for a Director of Software Engineering to lead a team of 100+ engineers. We're looking for someone who is results-oriented, able to partner with business leaders and go toe-to-toe with the best engineers on technical rigour. You'll be responsible for all the technologists within a series of our 'outcome teams': established to drive forward business outcomes. You'll be an excellent leader of people and communicator. You'll be able to seamlessly switch from executive-level progress conversations, to diving deep into solutions, to contributing to strategic discussions around roadmaps. You'll be able to provide clear thinking and direction to cut through ambiguity. You'll be able to partner well with the local business leadership team and with enterprise stakeholders; providing objective assessments of the likely cost and risk trade-offs for different solutions, and clear paths forward. What you'll do Leadership of a team of 100+ technologists (Software Engineers, Quality Engineers and Architects): operating engineering at scale within a complex regulated environment Work together with Product and Design teams on the overall product roadmap for key business capabilities and goals Elevate great talent and ensure you have a clear agenda for development in the team. Actively manage performance across the team to develop talent over time Drive for effective delivery with pace and precision across the different outcome teams Liaising with and managing enterprise stakeholders primarily based in the US, who often have deep expertise on particular domains Manage a team with a blend of associates and third party engineers, and ensure effective oversight of the relevant third parties within the domain. Seek and share the context of the wider organisation, its purpose, commitments and opportunities to enable and engage your team with customer and organisational outcomes Stay up to date with the latest relevant changes in regulation and enterprise process Maintain broad knowledge and awareness of the latest relevant technologies and engineering practices Be a key voice in technical design reviews - ensuring a clear and consistent approach to engineering practices Support the career growth and development of the team What we're looking for You'll have a clear track record of leading large software engineering teams, and a proven track record of driving high performance You'll be able to solve complex challenges across people, process and technology. A high level of intellectual curiosity and comfort with ambiguity is essential. You will have the ability to deep dive on different technology options quickly and provide recommendations on a path forward. You will have excellent critical thinking skills and be able to provide thoughtful and effective counsel to leaders across the business You're passionate about recruiting and developing great engineering talent You'll be able to drive results quickly individually, whilst enabling others through the establishing of clear patterns and practices for engineering teams. You'll possess excellent communication skills, with an ability to adapt and communicate compellingly and with authenticity to any audience (including internal and external stakeholders) You'll be aware of the latest native developments within AWS and have real world experience You'll have an understanding of the latest cybersecurity trends and how they impact engineering practice You'll be able to work within enterprise policies/guidelines while customising to fit the UK to strike the right balance You're comfortable in reaching pragmatic outcomes between short-term and long-term business needs Knowledge of the UK / US regulatory, consumer lending and technology landscapes (preferred) Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Enabled - focused on supporting associates with disabilities and neurodiversity Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

Are you ready to take on complex technical challenges, champion innovation, and help shape the future of our IT services? We re looking for a Technical Specialist who thrives in a fast paced environment, enjoys solving problems, and brings strong expertise across modern technologies. Salary - £47,046- £50,949 This/These post(s) attract allowances - Call Out / Standby, Market Factors Allowance Market Supplement - This role is currently eligible for a market supplement in addition to the basic salary to reflect determined market conditions. Eligibility for and value of Market factors are reviewed on an annual basis and are not contractual. It can be confirmed, therefore, that a market supplement at the rate of "£5,500 (£pro rata)" per annum will be payable. Hours per week - 37 Closing date - 25/03/2026, 23:55 Technical Specialist £52,546 £56,449 (including market factors uplift) This role sits within the Applications Delivery team and is key to driving continuous improvement and maintaining our policing applications portfolio. You ll work closely with Product Owners, Test Managers, Subject Matter Experts, Solution Architects, external suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver and support business critical services. What You ll Do: As our Technical Specialist, you will be the go to expert for high level technical support, development, and project delivery. You will: Lead on the design, analysis, development, and implementation of advanced technical solutions. Drive service improvements, proactive monitoring, maintenance, and issue resolution. Shape technical standards, strategy, and policy to ensure resilient, future ready services. Evaluate, recommend, and introduce new technologies, acting as a champion for innovation. Serve as Technical Lead on major projects to ensure strong architecture and seamless delivery. Provide expert consultancy, carry out root cause analysis, assess resource requirements, and support non functional needs. Stay ahead of technological advancements through continuous learning and hands on practice. What You ll Bring: You will be an excellent communicator with strong leadership, consultation, and negotiation skills. You will also bring: The ability to break down complex problems and deliver high quality, scalable solutions. Confidence working with third party suppliers and managing technical change end to end. Strong workload management, with the ability to plan effectively and deliver to agreed timescales. A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. A solid understanding of standard ITIL processes. We re looking for experience in one or more of the areas below: Applications Experience supporting, maintaining, and enhancing enterprise applications. Ability to diagnose complex application issues, integrate with APIs or third party systems, and manage application lifecycle activities. Knowledge of application security, performance optimisation, upgrade planning, and vendor management. Experience working with policing, public sector, or other business critical applications is beneficial. Networks Knowledge of LAN/WAN, Wi Fi, data centre networking, SD WAN, telephony, unified comms, and network security. Expertise with firewalls, cloud networking, monitoring tools, and routing protocols. Ability to translate architectural designs into robust, real world network solutions. Infrastructure Experience with Microsoft 365 technologies including SCCM, Endpoint Manager, AD/ADFS, Azure AD, Identity Management, and Microsoft Information Protection. Skilled in technical analysis, planning, and troubleshooting. Database Hands on experience with Oracle or SQL Server, including backups (RMAN/log shipping), replication, and PL/SQL or T SQL development. Strong understanding of RDBMS principles, distributed architectures, storage, and failover processes. Nice to Have: A degree in Computer Science or similar discipline, or equivalent professional experience and certifications. Additional Information: Location: Police and Fire Headquarters, Portishead (hybrid working available; weekly office visits required). On-site amenities include free parking, a gym, and a coffee shop The role may require participation in an on-call rota (with appropriate allowances). Occasional travel within the force area is required. Applicants must have a five-year checkable UK residency history. The position offers a base salary of £47,046 £50,949, plus a market supplement of £5,500 per annum (pro rata), subject to annual review. In addition to the application form, we also require a copy of your current CV. If you are are unable to upload your CV to your application, please email a copy to: If you re passionate about technology, eager to influence organisational capability, and ready to lead at a technical level we d love to hear from you. About us Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset. We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring. We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country. Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered. Blended Working/ Hybrid Working Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible. This role has been identified as a blended role. The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.

Role Title: Event Management Consultant Location: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week onsite in Corsham Duration: 6 months Rate 300 per day inside ir35 Active SC clearance required Description We are currently seeking an experienced Event Management Consultant to join a dynamic Hosting and Tooling Team supporting enterprise-level operational tooling and monitoring environments. This role will involve a combination of BAU and project delivery, working alongside Engineers, Analysts, and Consultants to deliver high-quality tooling solutions for secure client environments. Role Responsibilities As an Event Management Consultant, you will: Work directly with client teams, providing technical guidance and operational support. Design and implement event management policies for internal services and client distribution solutions. Provide high-level functional system analysis to support client requirements. Maintain and support operational tooling platforms in line with service deliverables. Contribute to project delivery, collaborating with internal and external Project Managers. Produce technical documentation and architectural diagrams. Build and maintain operational dashboards to support monitoring and reporting requirements. Enhance automation and monitoring capabilities through scripting and integration. Skills & Experience Successful candidates will demonstrate experience with enterprise monitoring platforms and infrastructure environments, including: Experience managing enterprise tooling such as BMC TrueSight, BMC Discovery, and Splunk (Essential) Agent deployment and management across large environments. Tool installation, configuration, and customisation. SNMP MIB Management. Experience supporting Windows, AIX, and Linux environments. Scripting experience with Python and/or PowerShell. Experience with monitoring tools such as: Zabbix Nagios HP OpenView Solarwinds IBM Tivoli Monitoring IBM Tivoli Netcool Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols. Experience building automation and integrations using APIs (REST). Advanced Splunk expertise, including: Rule creation and advanced logic Splunk Query Language (SPL) SQL coding Dashboard development If this Event Management Consultant role is of interest apply now!

Description About AXA: AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence. AXA Health supports members to put their health first, from individuals to huge corporates, with fast access to diagnosis and treatment when they need it. Job overview We're looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join our architecture and analysis function. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a broad range of initiatives and technologies working with enterprise architects, solution architects, product owners and engineers in a mixture of more traditional and agile delivery teams. Our change portfolio includes initiatives to improve our legacy platforms (predominantly Azure hosted .net), implement new SaaS/PaaS technology solutions and a broader digital transformation program introducing a new strategic Salesforce centred digital platform. Key responsibilities Responsibility for the definition, design and communication of complex IT solutions across a range of technology platforms Evaluating solution options, integration patterns and recommending the right one for a given situation ensuring compliance with company standards Assessing new technology solutions to meet business requirements Ensuring the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications through the solution design Working within both agile programs and teams, adhering to Scrum or Kanban principles and a more traditional waterfall style projects Contributing to the architecture runway and target architecture Working in a multi-vendor environment, providing direction a support to the delivery teams Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the team and across the IT department Working with security and data protection officers so that solution is secure by design and compliant Work arrangements At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events. We're also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition. Your skills & experience Experience and knowledge working as a solution architect, or senior engineer with a desire, aptitude and ability to move into solution architecture Proven experience across a range of technologies including Azure, .NET, React, Salesforce, SaaS and PaaS solutions Deep understanding of frontend digital architecture, design patterns, and interaction design principles Good knowledge of enterprise integrations patterns and technologies Experience of API architectural design standards including RESTful APIs and Open API Hands on experience integrating digital solutions with salesforce and salesforce marketing cloud Understanding of current and emerging technologies and their potential to deliver business benefits Influencing and negotiation skills, managing effective stakeholder relationships Ability to translate business strategy into technical solutions and business requirements into technical design As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom. How to apply To apply, click on the 'apply now' button, you'll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don't discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we're proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to insurance.co.uk.