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Head of Engineering - Permanent

Location: Remote
Reports to: CTO

A fast‑growing technology company is seeking a Head of Engineering with deep experience building and scaling complex, data‑driven platforms. This role requires someone who can lead multi‑disciplinary teams, improve engineering execution, and drive technical excellence across high‑scale distributed systems and machine‑learning environments.

Required Experience

* Leadership of engineering organisations of 20 or more across multiple disciplines, including backend, web, data, ML, QA, and DevOps.
* Proven track record designing, scaling, and maintaining distributed systems and high‑volume data pipelines.
* Strong background in cloud‑native architectures and modern data stacks such as Spark or Databricks.
* Experience working closely with Data Science teams, including delivering production‑grade ML models and pipelines.
* Solid understanding of modern frontend engineering practices (e.g., TypeScript, React) to guide cross‑functional technical decisions.
* Robust DevOps knowledge, including CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, monitoring, reliability engineering, and cloud infrastructure management (AWS preferred).
* Demonstrated ability to balance delivery speed with long‑term technical quality, reliability, and maintainability.
* Experience hiring, mentoring, and developing engineering leaders and high‑performing teams.

Role Overview

You will own engineering execution for a platform that processes large datasets, supports distributed computation, and integrates machine‑learning capabilities at scale. The engineering organisation already uses AI‑assisted development, and you will refine these practices, improve delivery predictability, and strengthen the technical foundation for long‑term growth.

Responsibilities

* Lead the engineering roadmap and technical execution across all product and platform teams.
* Guide architectural decisions in data engineering, ML, and web application development.
* Implement engineering KPIs to improve delivery speed, quality, and reliability.
* Develop a strong engineering culture centred on ownership, collaboration, and high performance.
* Partner with Product, Data Science, and DevOps to deliver high‑quality, scalable solutions.
* Manage engineering budgets, tooling, and cloud infrastructure costs.

Preferred

* Experience in search, advertising technology, or competitive intelligence.
* Familiarity with ML lifecycle tooling and agentic coding approaches.

Please send me a copy of your CV of you meet all of the above

SQL DBA - UK Remote - Azure - £65K

I'm currently working with a well revered Managed Service provider who are expanding their DBA team and so hiring a mid-senior level DBA.

Working alongside a very talented and technical team of 7 other DBA's you will provide top tier service to clients across the UK. Aside from the work itself, training and development are high on the agenda here with professional development an important factor in joining this business.

The role is fully remote and offering a salary of up to £65,000 DOE

Skills required:

- Experience as a DBA managing estates both on premise and in Azure/AWS.

- Experience working on migration projects to the cloud.

- Performance tuning within SQL, delivering high availability, always on and replications.

- Experience in Powershell scripting.

- Nice to have experience working with external stakeholders/customers.



If you feel like you have all or most of the above skills then please reach out ASAP with interviews to be booked this week and next. Don't miss out on one of the best opportunities in the DBA space.

Security Risk Specialist -LLM's

Location: London
Department: Security Risk Management
Reports to: Head of Security Risk Management & Assurance Inside IR35
Two Days in London
Must have LLM's

Overview

A leading technology‑driven organisation is seeking a Security Risk Specialist to support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of its security risk management framework. This role will work across a variety of security risk activities, contributing directly to the organisation's overall security posture and the maturity of its risk function.

This position is well‑suited to a pragmatic, motivated individual with strong experience in security risk management and an interest in modern risk practices, automation, and responsible use of AI technologies.

Key Responsibilities

* Operate and enhance the organisation's security risk management framework in alignment with business objectives, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations
* Conduct security risk assessments and support the development of risk mitigation recommendations and tailored treatment strategies
* Analyse and optimise existing risk management processes, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement, including automation and tooling
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to embed security risk management processes and advise on risks, controls, and best practices within relevant business contexts
* Produce, track, and improve security risk metrics and reporting to strengthen visibility and decision‑making
* Contribute to the development and refinement of security awareness and risk management training materials

Requirements

Candidates should have:

* Hands‑on experience in security risk management within a fast‑paced organisation, ideally within the technology or regulated sectors
* Experience designing, implementing, and improving processes and procedures for security risk management
* Experience conducting security risk assessments in cloud environments
* Understanding of technologies and operational practices used by modern agile organisations
* Experience defining, using, and enhancing security metrics and risk reporting
* Ability to engage effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders across the business
* Familiarity with standards such as PCI‑DSS, NIST SP800‑53, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and SOC 2
* Practical experience using Large Language Models (LLMs) inday‑to‑day security risk management activities, including:

* Accelerating risk analysis and documentation
* Supporting control gap analysis and evidence reviews
* Assisting with the development of policies, standards, and procedures
* Enhancing reporting, insights, and stakeholder communication

* Ability to identify opportunities to responsibly apply automation and AI/LLMs to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability

Preferred

* A blend of consulting and in‑house industry experience
* Experience implementing enterprise‑grade integrated risk management or GRC solutions
* Professional certifications such as CISM, CRISC, CISA, CISSP

Please send me a copy of your CV if you meet the requirements

Data Solution Architect - Group & Enterprise Services

An organisation is seeking an experienced Data Solution Architect to help shape its data strategy and lead the design of scalable, secure and cost‑effective data solutions. The role sits within a central data and analytics function and focuses on maturing enterprise data architecture, promoting modern data practices, and supporting a Data Mesh-aligned operating model.

Key Responsibilities

* Engage across technical and business teams, tailoring communication for different stakeholders.
* Lead end‑to‑end data solution design, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, governance and cost considerations.
* Provide expertise in cloud data platforms, data governance, security and modern data architecture.
* Work with domain experts to understand business data and develop usable, reusable data products.
* Support full delivery lifecycle including design, modelling, security reviews, testing and transition to BAU.
* Contribute to the design and build of data solutions on cloud platforms, particularly BigQuery and native transformation tooling.
* Collaborate with vendors on assessments, RFPs and solution implementation.

Essential Skills

* Strong experience with cloud‑native data architectures, ideally on GCP.
* Deep knowledge of BigQuery, modern data processing patterns, warehouses and Lakehouse design.
* Experience with data governance, lineage, metadata and data quality tooling.
* Practical delivery of Data Products aligned to Data Mesh principles.
* Strong architectural modelling and documentation skills.
* Experience designing for performance, scalability, resilience and cost optimisation.
* Ability to influence architectural direction and work with diverse stakeholders.
* Understanding of architectural governance processes.

Desirable

* Familiarity with EA frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.
* Experience in financial services or insurance.
* Knowledge of SDLC, DevOps, and data engineering delivery models.
* Exposure to multi‑cloud environments.





Please send me a copy of your CV if you meet the requirements

Contract Role: PBI Specialist (SC Cleared)
Location: UK (on‑site or hybrid depending on project)
Clearance: Active SC clearance required
Day Rate: Competitive

Overview
We are looking for an experienced PBI (Power BI) Specialist with active SC clearance to support a high‑profile programme within a secure environment. The successful candidate will work closely with data, analytics, and delivery teams to design, build, and optimise Power BI solutions that drive effective reporting and decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop, enhance, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports
* Convert complex data sets into clear, actionable visual insights
* Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
* Optimise data models, DAX calculations, and performance across reports
* Ensure data integrity, governance, and compliance with secure‑environment standards
* Support automation and process improvement initiatives

Essential Skills

* Valid SC clearance
* Strong experience with Power BI (Desktop, Service, DAX, modelling)
* Ability to work with SQL, data warehouses, and structured data sources
* Background in BI, reporting, analytics, or data visualisation
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Experience working within secure or regulated environments

Desirable Skills

* Experience with Azure (Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks)
* Knowledge of ETL processes
* Understanding of government or defence sector reporting standard

Senior Python Scraping Engineer - Permanent

UK BASED ONLY

What You'll Do:
Design and maintain large-scale Python scraping systems that operate reliably against Google and other highly defended websites
Build scrapers for dynamic, JavaScript-heavy pages using browser automation and hybrid approaches

Must have:
Strong Python background with production‑grade scraping, including protected platforms like Google.
Deep knowledge of browser automation, web protocols, parsing, and handling anti‑bot challenges (CAPTCHAs, IP rotation, fingerprinting).
Experienced running large‑scale, asynchronous scraping systems in the cloud with high resilience and reliability.

We are looking for a Web Scraper, not a Data Engineer

Remote
Start Date: ASAP

Please send CVs over if you meet the requirements

Senior Python Scraping Engineer - Permanent

What You'll Do:
Design and maintain large-scale Python scraping systems that operate reliably against Google and other highly defended websites
Build scrapers for dynamic, JavaScript-heavy pages using browser automation and hybrid approaches

Must have:
Strong Python background with production‑grade scraping, including protected platforms like Google.
Deep knowledge of browser automation, web protocols, parsing, and handling anti‑bot challenges (CAPTCHAs, IP rotation, fingerprinting).
Experienced running large‑scale, asynchronous scraping systems in the cloud with high resilience and reliability.

We are looking for a Web Scraper, not a Data Engineer

Remote
Start Date: ASAP

Please send CVs over if you meet the requirements

Senior Databricks Data Engineer - London - Insurance - £100K

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a rewarding environment that values your expertise?

We are seeking a Senior Azure Databricks Engineer for a permanent, hybrid role based in London. In this position, you will leverage Azure Databricks to drive innovative data solutions and contribute to enhancing our data engineering capabilities. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about making an impact.

Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and implementing scalable data processing solutions using Azure Databricks.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize data workflows.
- Ensuring data quality and governance across various pipelines.
- Mentoring and supporting junior data engineers to foster growth and innovation.

Requirements to be successful:

- Azure Data Services experience (including Azure ADF, Data Lake, Key Vault, Azure Functions and Databricks Delta Lake, PySpark and Unity Catalog)

- Experience within the Lloyds of London insurance market

If you are an experienced Azure Databricks engineer looking to make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Your skills could shape the future of data engineering with us.

Role: SIAM Service Manager

MUST have current SC and BPSS (any that have lapsed will not be considered)

Deep expertise in multi-vendor service architecture is also a MUST HAVE

Role Purpose:

Design and implement a robust service architecture across a multi-supplier , ensuring seamless integration of ITIL processes, ticket flows, and end-to-end SLAs. This role drives governance, service transition, and continual improvement while maintaining operational excellence.

The support scope will cover L3 and L4 resolver groups. L1 and L2 are out of scope.

* This role will develop architecture for L3 and L4 and define alignment with L1 and L2 managed by MoD.
* ITSM tool configuration is out of scope for the client
* SIAM will be owned by the client, and this role will operate within that framework.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Service Architecture & Design

* Define and implement service architecture for integrated services.
* Establish ITIL-aligned processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Release, Configuration, Request Fulfilment) using client standard ITIL documentation adapted for Deeams requirements.
* Design ticket flows across suppliers and ensure integration with ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow).
* Set up end-to-end SLAs and OLAs, including reporting dashboards for performance tracking.

2. Service Transition

* Lead onboarding of new environments into support, including operational readiness checks, runbook creation, and supplier alignment workshops.
* Coordinate testing and acceptance for new or changed services.

3. Governance & Reporting

* Operate SIAM governance framework:

* Monthly service reviews with suppliers.
* SLA/KPI reporting and trend analysis.
* Risk and compliance audits.

* Maintain escalation paths and RACI matrices.

4. Continual Service Improvement (CSIP)

* Develop CSIP plans to optimise processes, improve SLA adherence, and enhance customer experience.
* Drive automation and efficiency improvements across ITSM workflows.

5. Stakeholder & Supplier Management

* Act as the central point of contact for service integration issues.
* Provide clear reporting to senior leadership on service health and improvement initiatives.

Required Skills:

* Strong experience in SIAM and multi-supplier environments.
* Expertise in ITIL v4 and ITSM platforms (ServiceNow preferred).
* Proven ability to design service architecture, ticket flows, and SLA frameworks.
* Excellent governance, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable:

* Cloud infrastructure knowledge (AWS, OpenShift).
* Familiarity with secure/government environments.
* Experience in contract and commercial management

Fully Remote

Inside IR35

6 months contract

January/February Start Date

Please send me your CV if you're interested

Senior Backend Developer (PHP)

We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Developer to join a rapidly growing technology team and help build innovative security solutions.

About the Role
This position involves working on advanced online protection tools and applications designed to keep users safe across multiple devices. Our products include antivirus software, VPN services, ad blockers, and password managers, all aimed at simplifying digital security for a global user base.

Technology Stack
You'll be part of a web development team responsible for user onboarding platforms, customer account portals, and APIs powering our applications. Our core technologies include PHP, nginx, RabbitMQ, and cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud Platform). We use custom frameworks and provide full training.

Key Responsibilities

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions for complex challenges
* Research emerging technologies and integrate best practices into development workflows
* Mentor and guide other developers on technical standards
* Enhance and maintain existing software systems for optimal performance

Required Skills & Experience

* Minimum 5 years of commercial experience with PHP
* Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (preferably GCP)
* Proficiency with data storage technologies such as MySQL and NoSQL (e.g., Cassandra)
* Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD)
* Excellent debugging and analytical skills
* Experience using code profiling tools for performance optimization
* Knowledge of Kubernetes is advantageous

What's on Offer

* Competitive salary up to £55,000
* Annual performance bonus of up to 10%
* 28 days annual leave plus additional accrual for length of service
* Birthday leave
* Complimentary meals, snacks, and beverages
* Company pension scheme
* Comprehensive health and dental coverage
* Death in Service benefit
* Health assessments
* Streaming subscriptions
* Gym and golf memberships
* Food allowance at local venues
* Onsite gym, cocktail bar, and beer fridges
* Onsite hairdressing services
* And much more

5 days a week in the Fareham Office



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