147 information technology jobs found in Watford

Senior Python Engineer (Microservices/Event-Driven) - Contract £550/day | Outside IR35 4 Months | Watford (HYBRID) We're hiring a Senior Python Engineer with proven time-series experience to work on a Real Time data platform. This is a Back End engineering role focused on event-driven systems and time-series data. It is not a data science or analytics position. What You'll Be Doing Building API-driven Back End services in Python Developing event-driven microservices using Azure Service Bus Working on high-throughput ingestion and processing systems Deploying services via Azure Functions or Docker on AKS Core Requirements (Non-Negotiable) Strong Python Back End engineering experience Demonstrable experience: Designing data models for time-based querying Optimising queries and handling large datasets Working within event-driven architectures Tech Environment Python Azure (Functions, AKS, Storage) Azure Service Bus ADX/Kusto or InfluxDB...

Senior Time-Series Engineer (Python or .NET) - Contract £550/day Hybrid (Watford) 4 Months Outside IR35 We're supporting a technology-led organisation building high-throughput, event-driven systems operating at scale. They are looking for 2 Senior Engineers (1 Python, 1 .NET/C#) to work on a time-series focused platform powering Real Time data ingestion, storage, and analytics. This is not a standard Back End role. If you haven't actually worked hands-on with time-series data in production, this won't be the right fit. What You'll Be Doing Building API-driven Back End services handling high transactional workloads Designing and optimising time-series data pipelines (ingestion storage query) Working with event-driven architectures using Azure Service Bus Modelling time-series datasets for performance and scalability Implementing retention policies, partitioning strategies, and downsampling Optimising query performance across large-scale datasets Deploying...

System Administrator (Security Clearance Required) Contract Role | North West London, UK - Onsite - Outside IR35 £30 - £35 per hour A strong opportunity has arisen for an experienced System Administrator to support a CIS operations within a highly specialised technical environment in North West London . This role will suit a technically strong infrastructure professional with experience across virtualisation, server technologies, storage, imaging, and operational support , ideally within complex or mission-critical environments. The successful individual will play a key role in supporting assigned systems, maintaining technical documentation, and assisting with installations and surveys. The Role As a System Administrator, you will support the delivery, administration, and ongoing improvement of hardware and software across assigned systems. You will work closely with the Lead Section Head, technicians, engineers, and wider technical teams to help maintain...

My client, a well known Retail business, is looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer with strong experience in identity modernisation, particularly around moving away from Legacy directory services and helping shape a more secure, scalable, cloud first environment. This is an initial 6 month contract, outside of IR35. It requires 2 days per week in the office. This role is ideal for someone who has hands-on expertise in Active Directory rationalisation, Legacy LDAP application migration, and the adoption of modern authentication standards such as SAML, OAuth2 and OpenID Connect. Key Experience Required Identity & Directory Modernisation (Core Focus) Strong experience with Active Directory deprecation, consolidation, and domain dependency reduction Proven track record of assessing and migrating LDAP-based authentication flows to modern identity methods such as SAML, OAuth2 or OpenID Connect Solid understanding of Entra Domain Services (EDS) for supporting Legacy...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to join a digital technology team on an initial 6-month contract. This role is ideal for a Cloud Engineer, Azure Infrastructure Engineer or Azure Platform Engineer with strong experience across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune and Autopilot. You will be responsible for designing, implementing and managing secure cloud infrastructure while supporting application deployment and ongoing improvements to the cloud platform. This is a hands-on infrastructure role working within a Microsoft cloud environment focused on automation, reliability and performance optimisation. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy and manage cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure Automate infrastructure and operational processes using scripting and PowerShell Monitor system performance, availability and security across cloud environments Configure infrastructure to support reliable application deployment...

*** SAP Payroll Consultant - 6months + ext. - Remote *** On behalf of one of our key partners RED now has a new opportunity for a SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll consultant to join them on a roll-out project. The initial contract will be for 6 months and is to start ASAP. This role will be 100% remote. Specific skills/experience: 5+ years SAP Employee Central Payroll experience. Strong UK payroll implementation experience. Experience with Irish payroll is an advantage. Able to join within 4 weeks. This role will be OUTSIDE IR35. If you are interested please contact Ethan Maybury on emaybury@redglobal.com or apply here.

Role: FX Project Manager Location: London, UK (Hybrid, 3 Days onsite) Duration: 12+ months contract (Outside IR35) Key Skills Delivery of capital markets / FX programmes Managing multiple projects or workstreams Programme governance and reporting Stakeholder coordination across front office and technology Preferred Background FX trading environment Front office technology programmes Capital markets transformation initiatives

Lead Data Architect (Data Engineering/AI/MDM) - to £600pd If you're a Data Architect that is as equally comfortable designing target states at scale as you are deep-diving into data pipelines, while having a consultative approach then this could be the start of a long-term engagement. Working within a small team, you will initially be working on a discovery exercise to uncover issues relating to data architecture, pipelines and platforms. The maturity assessment will cover capability, governance, existing platforms and modernisation requirements, with the outcomes being a series of deliverables that will help the end client to become "AI Ready" and scalable for future needs. Following this exercise, you'll be part of the team that's responsible to guiding the Enterprise customer towards their goals. To be successful within this role, you'll have been working as a lead/senior Data Architect within a complex organisation having probably started your career within Data...

Data Architect/Tech Lead, hands-on data engineering background (to £600pd outside IR35), Remote First If you're a Data Architect that is as equally comfortable designing target states at scale as you are deep-diving into data pipelines, while having a consultative approach then this could be the start of a long-term engagement. Working within a small team, you will initially be working on a discovery exercise to uncover issues relating to data architecture, pipelines and platforms. The maturity assessment will cover capability, governance, existing platforms and modernisation requirements, with the outcomes being a series of deliverables that will help the end client to become "AI Ready" and scalable for future needs. Following this exercise, you'll be part of the team that's responsible to guiding the Enterprise customer towards their goals. To be successful within this role, you'll have been working as a lead/senior Data Architect within a complex organisation having...

Outside IR35, Business Analyst, Hybrid, Information Security, Data Security, Data Discovery, Purview, Microsoft Technologies My client is looking for an immediately available and highly capable Contract Business Analyst with deep experience in data discovery , Microsoft Purview , and data/information security initiatives . You will be joining a fast‑paced project team driving a full data discovery programme across several critical business areas. This role suits someone who thrives in complex environments, can quickly understand data landscapes, and is confident mapping processes, identifying risks, and shaping actionable plans. Key Responsibilities Lead and support end‑to‑end data discovery activities across multiple business domains. Work closely with technical and business stakeholders to understand data flows, storage locations, and security requirements. Map current‑state processes and data journeys, identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities for...

The role of the PMO Analyst within the technology department requires expertise in managing programme plans, RAID logs, and reporting dashboards. This temporary position offers a dynamic opportunity to support critical business services projects. Client Details The employer is a well-established organisation in the business services industry. With a focus on delivering excellence, the company operates as a medium-sized enterprise and is known for its expertise in technology-driven solutions. Description The PMO Analyst supports the day-to-day operation of the IT PMO, providing accurate data, reporting, and administrative support that keeps the project and programme portfolio running smoothly. They will be providing project governance, planning tools, and portfolio reporting under the guidance of the PMO Manager. The PMO Analyst plays a key role in ensuring the integrity of PMO data and the consistency of information flowing to project teams and senior leaders....

The IT Project Manager will oversee and deliver key technology tracks and initiatives within the business services industry, ensuring successful implementation and coordination of IT operations and vendor management. This temporary role requires a strong focus on project execution and stakeholder engagement. Client Details The employer is a mid-sized organisation operating within the business services industry. They are committed to delivering high-quality solutions and services, with a focus on technology-driven improvements. The company fosters a professional and results-oriented environment. Description The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and closure of medium-to-large IT projects. This fully qualified delivery professional manages all aspects of the project lifecycle - including schedule, budget, risk, issues, and stakeholder engagement - working within a programme structure or as a standalone project lead. The Senior...

Outside IR35, Business Analyst, Hybrid, Information Security, Data Security, Data Discovery, Purview, Microsoft Technologies My client is looking for an immediately available and highly capable Contract Business Analyst with deep experience in data discovery , Microsoft Purview , and data/information security initiatives . You will be joining a fast‑paced project team driving a full data discovery programme across several critical business areas. This role suits someone who thrives in complex environments, can quickly understand data landscapes, and is confident mapping processes, identifying risks, and shaping actionable plans. Key Responsibilities Lead and support end‑to‑end data discovery activities across multiple business domains. Work closely with technical and business stakeholders to understand data flows, storage locations, and security requirements. Map current‑state processes and data journeys, identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities for...

Java Developer (React / Java) – SC Cleared Contract | £600/day | Outside IR35 We’re supporting a high-profile public sector programme and are looking for an experienced SC Cleared Java Developer to join an established delivery team. Key Details: Rate: £600/day (Outside IR35) Clearance: Active SC required Start Date: ASAP Location: 1–2 days onsite per week (UK-based) Interview Process: 2 stages Responsibilities: Develop and maintain backend services using Java (~70% of workload) Build frontend interfaces using React (~30% of workload) Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile delivery environment Contribute to architecture decisions and engineering best practices Support secure, scalable, high-performance application delivery Required Experience: Strong commercial experience in Java (Spring Boot preferred) Solid React frontend experience Proven track record working in secure or government environments...

Jira Developer – Global Real Estate/Logistics – JSM, ITSM, TDM Taxonomy – £400/day (OUTSIDE IR35) A market-leading European real estate and logistics giant, managing one of the largest industrial portfolios in the world, is seeking a Jira Developer . Operating as a critical link in the global supply chain, this firm is currently undergoing a massive digital transformation and needs an expert to architect a standardized, world-class internal service framework. The Jira Developer's role: This is a high-impact, 3–6 month contract where you will lead the ground-up overhaul of their Jira environment. The current setup lacks a consistent framework; you will be the architect and builder responsible for tearing down the ad-hoc structures and replacing them with a professional Service Catalogue . You won’t just be maintaining tickets—you’ll be defining the very DNA of how this global business handles Incident, Change, and Release management. Jira Developer Key...

Senior Data Engineer - PySpark, GCP We're recruiting for a Senior Data Engineer with strong PySpark skills, to join a growing team in building out a modern Lakehouse platform in GCP. This is a hands-on role for someone who can take ownership, work independently, work iteratively and delivery quickly. Key skills and experience: Strong experience as a Data Engineer in Cloud Environments (ideally GCP but not essentially) Hands on experience with PySpark and SQL Experience building data lake / lakehouse platforms Strong understanding of distributed data processing (Spark) Experience with Airflow or similar orchestration tools Ability to design and deliver pipelines end-to-end, independently Nice to have: Strong GCP experience Terraform / Infrastructure-as-Code Experience with data quality tools (Great Expectations, Soda) Exposure to data catalog / governance tools Experience of working towards / setting up AI, Agentic Workflows etc What you'll...

AWS DevOps Engineer | £600 - £635 We're working with a leading specialist technical consultancy delivering high-impact digital transformation for the UK's most critical public sector projects on this exciting opportunity. We are seeking a heavyweight AWS DevOps Engineer to take full ownership of cloud infrastructure and testing lifecycles within a secure government environment. This is a high-autonomy role where you will leverage Kubernetes, Terraform, and advanced CI/CD patterns to build resilient, scalable public sector services from the ground up. The Role Lead the design and implementation of highly secure AWS cloud architecture spanning compute, storage, and networking. Deliver robust Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible to ensure repeatable, audited environments. Build and orchestrate containerised workloads using Docker and Kubernetes to drive service efficiency. Architect and maintain sophisticated CI/CD pipelines across...

Automation Tester - Outside IR35 3 days on site - Liverpool Street, London Job Description This contract role offers the opportunity to work as an Automation Tester on a high-profile client site in Liverpool Street, London, three days per week, outside IR35. You will design, develop and maintain sophisticated automated test frameworks and scripts, working closely with stakeholders in an Agile, Test-Driven Development (TDD) environment. The position focuses on data-intensive testing within asset management systems, leveraging modern technologies and tools. Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain robust automated test scripts using C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript and SQL. Implement and enhance test automation frameworks such as Playwright, SpecFlow and similar tools to support end-to-end, integration and regression testing. Apply Agile and TDD methodologies to drive high-quality software delivery, contributing to planning, refinement, stand-ups and...

Data Platform Engineer (GCP, PySpark, Airflow) - Contract Rate : £550 - £575 per day Outside IR35 Location : Remote (UK) Travel : London once per month (preferred) Duration : 3 months (initial) Start : ASAP The Role We're hiring a Data Platform Engineer (GCP, PySpark, Airflow) to support a modern data platform/Lakehouse environment . This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building and optimising data pipelines , while also contributing to the underlying platform and infrastructure. You'll work closely with the data engineering team, delivering production-grade pipelines and ensuring systems are reliable, scalable, and performant. Key Responsibilities Design and build end-to-end data pipelines (PySpark/SQL) Develop and manage workflows using Airflow (DAGs, scheduling, orchestration) Work with BigQuery for large-scale data processing and analytics Monitor, debug, and optimise pipelines for performance and...

Description 3 days per week on client site in City, London. Outside IR35. Advanced proficiency in C#, Python, Javascript/Typescript, SQL. - MUST Extensive experience with test automation frameworks such as Playwright, Specflow, etc. - MUST Deep understanding of Agile and TDD methodologies. - MUST Strong data testing knowledge ie SQL, Snowflake or Databricks. - MUST Asset Management/Aladdin experience (Differentiator) Proven track record of writing, executing, and maintaining complex test scripts. Must also have Client facing/Stakeholder Management skills. Skills Automation Python Asset Management Agile Javascript Sql Typescript TDD Test script Job Title: Automation Tester Asset Management/Python Location: London, UK Job Type: Contract Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of...