20 information technology jobs found in Watford

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....

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...

Role: Senior Data Engineer (Healthcare / OMOP) Contract: 3 months (initial) Rate: £300 – £350 per day (Outside IR35) Location: Mainly Remote (London Ooffice meet-up twice per month) Start: ASAP Overview We’re hiring a hands-on Senior Data Engineer to support the build and delivery of a healthcare data product in a fast-moving, tech-for-good startup environment. This role is fully hands-on and requires someone comfortable working with sensitive, regulated data , owning problems end-to-end, and operating without heavy structure or support. You’ll work closely with product and stakeholders to translate user requirements into scalable data solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and build data models and pipelines for healthcare datasets Work with sensitive data , ensuring compliance with data privacy and security standards Implement and maintain data linkage, access, and transformation processes Apply anonymisation techniques (e.g....

Data Engineer - Data Platform migration, SQL Server to Fabric - 3 months, remote, to £500 p/d outside IR35 A Data Engineer is required to work on a large data platform migration from SQL Server to Fabric. You will have extensive data engineering, development experience, preferable gained within a highly regulated environment with excellent knowledge of Fabric, Python, Azure Cloud, Azure Synapse, SQL Server, T-SQL, data factory, data bricks, data lakes, CI/CD pipelines, data flows, dimensional modelling, Git and Kimball. You will be a team player with strong communication skills. The role will involve working as part of a team on the migration of SQL Server to fabric dealing with the data engineering, development, dimensional modelling etc. Must be able to work in a fast paced, dynamic, unstructured environment. As a data engineer you will have the following: Data engineering BI/data warehouse development SQL Server T-SQL Fabric Python Azure Cloud Azure Synapse...

Open as a 12 months Fixed term contract OR a 6 month Outside IR35 contract (FTC is customer preference) 80 K GBP/Annum for FTC/450 GBP/Day (Outside IR35) for freelance Overview An experienced Technical Architect with strong expertise in system architecture, microservices, Graph databases, and network OSS technologies including NETCONF, RESTCONF, and IETF YANG models . The role involves designing scalable OSS platforms, network automation systems, and data architectures using modern microservices and workflow orchestration frameworks. Key Responsibilities Design and architect scalable OSS/Network Automation platforms . Define microservices architecture , system integrations, and data flows. Design Graph DB based network topology/inventory/service modelling systems . Architect event-driven systems using Kafka . Design and implement workflow orchestration using Argo Workflows . Define API architecture, API Gateway, GraphQL interfaces . Work...

QA Automation Engineer Own QA at an award-winning E-commerce company E-commerce - Shopify/Recharge platform Modern QA Automation tools/frameworks (Cypress, Playwright, Selenium etc 6 months + Extensions | Outside IR35 Prior experience in E-commerce w/Shopify/Recharge heavily prioritised I'm working with an award-winning E-commerce company. Their scientifically backed, leading high street product has transformed thousands of lives and they are constantly evolving with an ever-growing customer base and successful E-commerce and subscription model. To support this evolution, they are looking for experienced QA Engineers to take over and own the QA function of the business. Ideally, you have some proficiency in test automation, modern QA tools and familiarity with key testing frameworks such as Cypress, Playwright, Selenium etc. Even more valuable if you have taken over and owned QA infrastructure/worked as a sole QA. As this is an E-commerce platform,...

Azure Data Engineer (Contract – Day Rate) - Mid‑Level | Azure | Data Lakehouse | ETL Location:  Central London  Day Rate: £375 - 425 per day (Outside IR35)  Working Patterns:  Hybrid, London  Interviews:  2 stage process Opus are supporting a global insurance organisation seeking an Azure Data Engineering contractor to join its core IT function on a day‑rate basis. This role is part of a wider data platform capability build and offers the opportunity to bring a fresh, pragmatic perspective into an established Azure environment.The team is currently top‑heavy and are deliberately looking to strengthen the mid‑level layer - someone highly technical, hands‑on, and confident shaping how data is ingested, optimised and structured across Azure. The Role: Join a central IT delivery team, reporting into the agile delivery team.  Act as a replacement within the existing data engineering function Focus on incoming data design, Azure optimisation, and ETL best practice Work...

Head of Data | Contract | 6 months | Outside IR35 | £800-£1000 per day | Hybrid I'm working with a major energy organisation who are going through a strategic transformation toward Real Time, AI driven decision making, modernised data infrastructure, and a deeply Embedded data culture. This role combines hands on leadership of automation and AI initiatives with the strategic responsibility of shaping the company's long term data vision. You will build a high performing team, elevate BI capabilities, and unlock value from rich customer data flows to improve customer understanding and operational efficiency. This is a 6 month engagement, outside IR35, requiring two days per week on site in London. The technology environment includes GCP, Bigquery, and Looker. Key Responsibilities Business Intelligence, Automation & Advanced Analytics Transform BI from static reporting into dynamic, Real Time, self service analytics used across the organisation. Design and implement...

Azure Data Engineer (Contract - Day Rate) - Mid Level | Azure | Data Lakehouse | ETL Location: Central London Day Rate: £375 - 425 per day (Outside IR35) Working Patterns: Hybrid, London Interviews: 2 stage process Opus are supporting a global insurance organisation seeking an Azure Data Engineering contractor to join its core IT function on a day rate basis. This role is part of a wider data platform capability build and offers the opportunity to bring a fresh, pragmatic perspective into an established Azure environment.The team is currently top heavy and are deliberately looking to strengthen the mid level layer - someone highly technical, hands on, and confident shaping how data is ingested, optimised and structured across Azure. The Role: Join a central IT delivery team, reporting into the agile delivery team. Act as a replacement within the existing data engineering function Focus on incoming data design, Azure optimisation, and ETL best practice Work...

Automation Test Lead (Python) Rate - £350 Location - Remote Duration - 3 months initially IR35 - Outside We would be looking for: Mid to Senior experience level General QA experience testing python/Django applications Experience with automated continuous integration and regression testing Using Behave, Kotlin and Selenium toolset BDD-style automated acceptance testing using Gherkin feature files Experience writing test code (for automated tests, we want to avoid anyone who has only ever been involved in manual testing) this is a hands on role writing test code, not just manual testing Python/Django experience Experience using teamcity and gitlab testing pipelines would be beneficial

IT Risk & Control Analyst (ITGC/SOX) City of London (hybrid) £500 per day - outside IR35 On behalf of a growing insurance business, I am seeking an experienced IT Risk & Control Analyst (ITGC/SOX) on an initial 6-month contract basis. You will play a key role in assessing, testing, gathering attestation information, monitoring process and ensuring that our IT controls meet the requirements for SOX compliance. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to provide advisory services, identify gaps, recommend improvements, and help implement solutions that mitigate risks and improve overall control effectiveness. We are pleased to offer this role on a hybrid basis with an expectation of 3 day per week in their City of London office. Responsibilities: Perform detailed assessment and evaluation of IT controls for SOX compliance, focusing on areas such as access controls, change management, system development, and data integrity. Provide...

Automation Test Lead (Python) Rate - £350 Location - Remote Duration - 3 months initially IR35 - Outside We would be looking for: Mid to Senior experience level General QA experience testing python/Django applications Experience with automated continuous integration and regression testing Using Behave, Kotlin and Selenium toolset BDD-style automated acceptance testing using Gherkin feature files Experience writing test code (for automated tests, we want to avoid anyone who has only ever been involved in manual testing) this is a hands on role writing test code, not just manual testing Python/Django experience Experience using teamcity and gitlab testing pipelines would be beneficial

Solutions Architect / 3 months / Hybrid (Bedfordshire) / £435pd (Outside IR35)    I am currently looking for a Solutions Architect to join a client of ours on a 3 month contract. This has been determined outside IR35 and will require you to go onsite once per week in Bedfordshire.    Skills & experience needed:  Strong digital technology and payments experience to drive payments solution roadmap. Role will be a blend of design capability and hands‑on delivery Focus will be on advising, influencing and aligning multiple teams to help shape and sequence a clear, executable roadmap. You will work closely with internal product teams and the payments team (who are delivering the majority of the technical build) Previous travel or aviation industry or complex payment or booking experience would be beneficial    We are aiming to get someone started on this ASAP, so ideally you will be available within 1-2 weeks notice.    If interested, please apply with your latest CV and I...

UX Designer - Contract Retail Client Reading - 5 days per week in the office £300-£400 per day - Outside IR35 This UX Designer contract offers the opportunity to work on high-impact eCommerce journeys for a large consumer-facing digital platform. The project focuses on improving how customers discover, view, and engage with products, with design decisions driven by insight, research, and usability best practice. This is a hands-on role within a collaborative on-site team, suited to a contractor who enjoys close partnership with product and technology stakeholders. The Company They are a well-established organisation operating at scale within the consumer and retail space, with a strong focus on digital transformation. Design plays a central role in how their customers experience products online, supported by mature research practices and established design systems. The team values clarity, consistency, and practical design solutions that deliver...

Contract : Software Engineer (Automotive) Location: Farnborough Contract Type: Contract Pay: £45–55 per hour (Outside IR35) About the Role You will be working on low level embedded software within a focused project, contributing to base software and driver development as the programme moves towards a production phase.   What We Are Looking For • Strong experience working with AUTOSAR,  • Hands on experience developing low level drivers and embedded software • Experience working with non volatile memory concepts and associated challenges • Strong debugging and problem solving skills within embedded environments • Experience delivering software across the full lifecycle, from requirements through to validation • Exposure to diagnostics and communication stacks within embedded systems • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and work effectively across...

OT Cyber Security Specialist £430 - £470/day Outside IR35 6 month contract Oxford - 2x days per week on-site We have an exciting opportunity to join a leading UK organisation operating in the critical infrastructure sector. As part of a greenfield initiative, they are building out their OT security capability and require an experienced Information Security Consultant to lead and shape this journey. This role is pivotal in defining and implementing the OT Security Strategy , developing governance frameworks, and introducing robust security controls across OT environments. You'll be working closely with engineering teams and third-party providers to ensure alignment with industry standards and enterprise cyber objectives. You'll be involved in both strategic and hands-on activities, including policy creation, risk assessments, and technical oversight. The organisation operates in a highly regulated environment, so experience with frameworks such as IEC...

OT Cyber Security Specialist £430 - £470/day Outside IR35 6 month contract Oxford - 2x days per week on-site We have an exciting opportunity to join a leading UK organisation operating in the critical infrastructure sector. As part of a greenfield initiative, they are building out their OT security capability and require an experienced Information Security Consultant to lead and shape this journey. This role is pivotal in defining and implementing the OT Security Strategy , developing governance frameworks, and introducing robust security controls across OT environments. You'll be working closely with engineering teams and third-party providers to ensure alignment with industry standards and enterprise cyber objectives. You'll be involved in both strategic and hands-on activities, including policy creation, risk assessments, and technical oversight. The organisation operates in a highly regulated environment, so experience with frameworks such as IEC 62443, NIST...

Senior Software Engineer – Java (Contractor) Outside IR35 Rate: £400 - £500 per day Duration: 3 Months Plus Start Date: ASAP As a Senior Software Engineer (Java) – Contractor at Pulselive, you’ll be focused on delivering robust, high-performance backend services and APIs that power digital experiences for millions of sports fans globally. This role is ideal for an experienced, hands-on engineer with strong Java and Spring expertise who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced delivery environment. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to build, integrate, and optimize systems that handle real-time sports data, video, and live commentary. This position is project- and delivery-focused, with no line management or people-leadership responsibilities required. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop scalable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot Deliver well-structured, maintainable, and testable code aligned with project...

Head of IT Service Desk About the Role We are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Service Desk to lead and transform our IT support function. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality service desk operations, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring an exceptional user experience across the organisation. Outside IR35 Hybrid working Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop the Service Desk team to deliver outstanding support services Own and evolve Service Desk strategy, aligning with wider IT and business objectives Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, service quality, and customer satisfaction Ensure adherence to ITIL best practices, including Incident, Problem, Change, and Service Request Management Monitor and report on KPIs, SLAs, and performance metrics, taking proactive steps to improve outcomes Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify service gaps and implement effective...

Ecommerce Digital Analyst – 3 month contract Banbury area, hybrid (3-4 days On site), £300-400/day rate, Outside IR35 This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, product-led brand where data is at the heart of how they trade, grow and improve their digital customer experience. You will be the always-on source of truth for performance insight, helping senior stakeholders understand what is happening across traffic, conversion, and the end-to-end customer journey. The Company They are a D2C organisation that designs and manufactures their own products, operating across multiple international markets. With a strong ecommerce presence and ongoing investment in digital, they work closely across product, marketing, trading, and finance to drive growth. The culture is hands-on and collaborative, with a start-up feel and a preference for people who enjoy being in the office and working at pace. The Role and Deliverables Carry out always-on insight and performance...