59 information technology jobs found in Watford

Principal Forward Deployed Engineer Contract | Outside IR35 | London, Hybrid | DV Cleared This is a contract role, 6 months with a view to extend, Outside IR35, with the day rate to be confirmed. It is hybrid, with 2 to 3 days a week on site in London plus travel to customer sites, requires active DV clearance, and starts ASAP. About the Client Morela is proud to be supporting a fast-growing, venture-backed UK AI company building sovereign AI for defence, government and other highly regulated sectors. Their core product is an AI operating system built for secure, air-gapped environments. The client’s identity will be shared on introduction. The Role You will own the technical relationship with the client’s defence and government customers, taking a GCP-native product and getting it deployed, integrated, tested and accredited in whatever environment the customer runs, from Kubernetes and OpenShift to bare metal and air-gapped networks. From the first workshop...

Senior Python Developer – London - £650-700pd Outside IR35 / Hybrid Work Ada Meher is currently partnered with a client searching for multiple Senior Python Engineers in London to join them working on two key roadmap initiative. One project is working on a greenfield security platform within their Data Team, and the other is focused on API builds/upgrades in their Engineering Team. Regardless of the project the stack is focused on Python, Pandas/FastAPI, SQL (Postgres / MySQL & Cloud SQL) as well as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Terraform infrastructure. We’d encourage you to apply if you meet the other requirements, but use AWS instead of GCP. The initial term of the contract will be 3-6 months with a very healthy opportunity for further extension as the business continues to grow. Ideally candidates should be available to travel into Central London 1-2 days a week. To Be Considered: Expert in Python Development Strong coding standards (eg...

Senior Python Developer – London - £650-700pd Outside IR35 / Hybrid Work Ada Meher is currently partnered with a client searching for multiple Senior Python Engineers in London to join them working on two key roadmap initiative. One project is working on a greenfield security platform within their Data Team, and the other is focused on API builds/upgrades in their Engineering Team. Regardless of the project the stack is focused on Python, Pandas/FastAPI, SQL (Postgres / MySQL & Cloud SQL) as well as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Terraform infrastructure. We’d encourage you to apply if you meet the other requirements, but use AWS instead of GCP. The initial term of the contract will be 3-6 months with a very healthy opportunity for further extension as the business continues to grow. Ideally candidates should be available to travel into Central London 1-2 days a week. To Be Considered: Expert in Python Development Strong coding...

DevOps Consultant - Automation & AI - Insurance - Outside IR35 Contract Our client is looking for an experienced DevOps Consultant to join their team on an initial 6-month contract. Working closely with the DevOps and Automation Manager, you will help shape and deliver the DevOps and Automation roadmap, with a strong focus on automation, cloud-native technologies, and the adoption of Agentic AI. This is a hands-on role where you'll be driving modern CI/CD practices, infrastructure automation, environment management, and operational excellence across the technology estate. You'll be a great fit if you have: Strong experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline ownership Hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code Experience working with Kubernetes in enterprise environments Strong knowledge of GitHub Actions and deployment automation Experience with Octopus Deploy and release management Experience supporting Windows and RedHat deployments The...

Data Architect (Databricks), Financial Services Contract: 1 month (extension likely) | IR35: Outside | Location: Remote The role Our financial services client is building out its Databricks Lakehouse platform and needs a hands-on Data Architect to define the target architecture and set the standards the delivery team builds to. Responsibilities Design and own the end-to-end Databricks architecture, from ingestion through to consumption Define batch and streaming patterns using Delta Lake, Delta Live Tables and Workflows Lead data modelling and lakehouse design Implement governance through Unity Catalog, including access control, lineage and audit Set standards for data quality, performance and cost Review engineering designs and mentor the team Translate business and regulatory requirements into technical solutions Essential Proven Data Architect experience designing production Databricks platforms Strong Delta Lake, Spark (PySpark/SQL) and Unity Catalog...

About the job Senior Java Developer London Contract £650 - £750 per day outside IR35 Hybrid - 2/3 days onsite in the City We're partnering with a specialist consultancy to build a greenfield asset tokenisation platform for a major global financial institution. This is a hands-on Java engineering role focused on building the platform from scratch, solving complex technical challenges and shaping the future of the firm's digital assets capability. You'll be joining at the start of the journey, with the opportunity to influence both the platform and the wider programme as it grows. What you'll be doing Build a greenfield asset tokenisation platform using Java. Develop new services and platform components in a Linux environment. Work closely with other engineers to shape the design and direction of the platform. Solve complex engineering problems in a fast-moving environment. Use modern AI coding tools such as Claude Code, Windsurf or Devin as part of...

Principal Forward Deployed Engineer Contract | Outside IR35 | London, Hybrid | DV Cleared This is a contract role, 6 months with a view to extend, Outside IR35, with the day rate to be confirmed. It is hybrid, with 2 to 3 days a week on site in London plus travel to customer sites, requires active DV clearance, and starts ASAP. About the Client Morela is proud to be supporting a fast-growing, venture-backed UK AI company building sovereign AI for defence, government and other highly regulated sectors. Their core product is an AI operating system built for secure, air-gapped environments. The client's identity will be shared on introduction. The Role You will own the technical relationship with the client's defence and government customers, taking a GCP-native product and getting it deployed, integrated, tested and accredited in whatever environment the customer runs, from Kubernetes and OpenShift to bare metal and air-gapped networks. From the first workshop with a security...

Principal/Lead Developer - AI-Assisted Engineering - Java/React - London Market Insurance - Contract to Permrequirement for an immediate start. The Principal/Lead Developer - AI-Assisted Engineering - Java/React - London Market Insurance - Contract to Perm will be working for a leading specialty insurance broking group, Embedded as the senior technical lead within one of several product squads. You'll work alongside a Development Manager, Product Owner and development team, owning technical direction with genuine autonomy and influence. Principal/Lead Developer - AI-Assisted Engineering - Java/React - London Market Insurance - Contract to Perm Key Skills: A career software developer, with a distinguished-engineer mindset: you own outcomes, not tickets London Market experience is essential, ideally gained within a broker (eg building or supporting a broker workbench or placement platform). Insurer, MGA, carrier or InsurTech backgrounds will also be considered Strong...

CONTRACT AI SOFTWARE ENGINEER - OUTSIDE IR35 - SC Cleared NEW CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE Rate: Up to £600 per day Location: London / Remote-first Working Pattern: Part-time, 2-3 days per week; predominantly remote with occasional London workshops Contract Length: 3 months initially, with extension likely IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Start Date: 19th October 2026 (subject to availability) I 'm currently working with an organisation delivering innovative AI and data solutions within the UK public sector, who are looking for an experienced AI Software Engineer to join an initial 3-month engagement on a part-time basis. This is an opportunity to help shape how a new public sector organisation operates using AI from the outset, combining hands-on engineering with the design of AI-enabled workflows, governance and operating models. THE ROLE You 'll work as part of a collaborative engineering team, helping design and build...

EUC Consultant | Outside IR35 | 4 Months A client is looking for a hands-on EUC Consultant to deliver a Modern Workplace programme, from low-level design through to build and deployment. The successful EUC Consultant will work closely with the internal EUC team to strategise, create and build the modern workplace environment for user devices. Key Responsibilities of the EUC consultant: Design and develop Modern Workplace and EUC solutions using Microsoft Intune. Produce detailed Low Level Designs (LLDs) covering endpoint configuration, device builds and deployment processes. Create, configure and maintain device images. Develop and implement endpoint configuration policies, application deployments and device management standards. Support the deployment and rollout of modern Windows devices using automated provisioning and modern management technologies. Work with infrastructure and EUC teams to troubleshoot build issues, optimise deployments and...

EUC Consultant | Outside IR35 | 4 Months A client is looking for a hands-on EUC Consultant to deliver a Modern Workplace programme, from low-level design through to build and deployment. The successful EUC Consultant will work closely with the internal EUC team to strategise, create and build the modern workplace environment for user devices. Key Responsibilities of the EUC consultant: Design and develop Modern Workplace and EUC solutions using Microsoft Intune. Produce detailed Low Level Designs (LLDs) covering endpoint configuration, device builds and deployment processes. Create, configure and maintain device images. Develop and implement endpoint configuration policies, application deployments and device management standards. Support the deployment and rollout of modern Windows devices using automated provisioning and modern management technologies. Work with infrastructure and EUC teams to troubleshoot build issues, optimise deployments and ensure technical...

Senior Backend Developer (Java/AWS) Rate: £500-£600 per day (Outside IR35) Location: London (3 days per month onsite) Duration: Initial 6-month contract Overview We're supporting a financial services client looking for a Senior Backend Developer to help deliver and optimise a suite of cloud-native services. This is a hands-on engineering role with significant involvement in solution design, technical direction, and code quality. What You'll Be Doing Developing scalable Back End services using Java and Spring Boot Designing and building RESTful APIs and event-driven solutions Deploying and maintaining applications within AWS environments Contributing to architecture, engineering standards, and best practices Supporting CI/CD processes and Infrastructure as Code initiatives Participating in code reviews and mentoring other developers Key Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with Java (ideally Java 21+) and Spring Boot Proven background building...

Data & AI Lead - Hybrid (London) - £600-£700d/r Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Data & AI Lead to drive the design, delivery and growth of Data Governance, Security and AI solutions for a growing client portfolio. This is a strategic, client-facing role combining technical leadership, solution architecture and advisory expertise across the Microsoft ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of Microsoft Purview , Microsoft 365 Copilot and Azure AI solutions. Deliver secure, compliant data and AI platforms across cloud and hybrid environments. Advise clients on data governance, information protection, compliance and AI strategy. Act as a trusted advisor, translating business requirements into scalable technology solutions. Provide technical leadership and mentoring across delivery teams. Support pre-sales activities, including solution design, proposals and client workshops. Shape and evolve the organisation's Data...

Senior Backend Developer (Java / AWS) Rate: £500- £600 per day (Outside IR35) Location: London (3 days per month onsite) Duration: Initial 6-month contract Overview We 're supporting a financial services client looking for a Senior Backend Developer to help deliver and optimise a suite of cloud-native services. This is a hands-on engineering role with significant involvement in solution design, technical direction, and code quality. What You 'll Be Doing Developing scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot Designing and building RESTful APIs and event-driven solutions Deploying and maintaining applications within AWS environments Contributing to architecture, engineering standards, and best practices Supporting CI/CD processes and Infrastructure as Code initiatives Participating in code reviews and mentoring other developers Key Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with Java (ideally Java...

Senior Technical Infrastructure Engineer - Office Relocation Central London | £650 - £680 per day | Outside IR35 | 5-Month Contract Ashdown Group are supporting a leading organisation with the appointment of a Senior Technical Infrastructure Engineer for a major London office relocation. This is a hands-on technical engineering engagement for a contractor who can take ownership of the technical solution from design and architecture through to build, migration, testing and commissioning. This is not a Project Management role. The Role Reporting to the IT Operations Director, you will act as the technical authority for the new office environment, working alongside the Service Delivery and Project Management teams. Your responsibilities will include: Cisco Meraki design, configuration and deployment across switching, wireless, firewalls and SD-WAN. - It is ESSENTIAL, you have recent indepth, hands on experience Design and...

AWS Architect – Voice Solution – initial 6-month contract -£650 p/d (Outside IR35) – London Our high growing consultancy client is looking for an experienced AWS architect to support the design, deployment and integration of a voice solution within AWS You’ll be responsible for translating the solution requirements into a secure, scalable and reliable AWS architecture, working closely with engineering and delivery teams to ensure the platform is deployed effectively. Key Responsibilities Design and architect AWS infrastructure to support a cloud-based voice solution. Lead the deployment and configuration of the solution across AWS environments. Design integrations between the voice platform and relevant AWS services and third-party systems. Ensure solutions follow AWS best practices around security, scalability, resilience and performance. Define networking, IAM, compute, storage and monitoring requirements. Support infrastructure-as-code and automated...

Senior Java Developer - Outside IR35 - Up to £700 per day Hybrid in Central London October Start Date 12-Month Initial Contract We have partnered with a leader in the financial services sector who is looking for experienced Senior Java Engineers to join their Settlements team . This is a hands-on engineering role focused on developing and enhancing software supporting complex post-trade and settlement workflows . you'll work as part of an experienced engineering team, contributing to both new and existing systems within a fast-moving financial markets environment. The Role Develop and maintain Server Side Java/JVM applications supporting settlement and post-trade processes. Build robust, scalable services using Spring and Spring Boot . Work across greenfield and brownfield development projects. Collaborate with engineers and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions. Contribute to technical design,...

Lead Solution Architect – Contract London / Hybrid – flexible office attendance Up to £650 per day | Outside IR35 – anticipated | 6 months initial contract | I’m working exclusively with a large, complex UK organisation looking for an experienced Lead Solution Architect to join its architecture function during a significant period of technology change. This isn’t a role for someone who specialises in one platform or operates purely at enterprise level. We’re looking for a strong, pragmatic Solution Architect who enjoys getting close to the business, understanding the problem and owning the architecture of solutions from initial requirements through to delivery. The environment You'll work across a broad technology estate spanning AWS, Salesforce, Snowflake, modern web applications, data and integration technologies, eCommerce and SaaS platforms . A major transformation programme is approaching an important milestone, creating a significant pipeline of “Day 2”...

Senior Full Stack Developer - Outside IR35 - Contract - SC Essential We are looking for a senior full-stack developer to join our team, working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with some ambiguity. This is a senior dev role with a focus on supporting more junior members of the team and sharing that with the existing tech lead. The product is a note-taking and summarisation tool for use in local government, for which the remaining technical work mainly comprises infrastructure, evaluations, technical improvements, and UCD-driven product features. Must have: Experience mentoring junior developers Previously given responsibility for a chunk of delivery Comfortable working in JavaScript and TypeScript + Node Full-stack developer Nice to have: previous experience with AWS, Terraform, any UK government projects Slightly nice to have but lower priority: LLM/AI experience and Next.JS £600 per day outside IR35 Start date: 02/11/2026 End date:...

Senior Backend Developer (Java/Spring Boot/AWS) Rate: £500 - £600 Outside IR35 Location: London - 3 times on site a month Duration: 6 months initial The role: I'm working with a financial services organisation that needs a Senior Backend Developer to build and maintain cloud-based services on AWS. The work is hands-on and includes code reviews and input into technical decisions. Responsibilities: Build REST and event-driven microservices in Java and Spring Boot Deploy and support services on AWS (eg ECS/EKS, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS) Own services from design through to production support Maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation or CDK) Review code and contribute to architecture decisions Essential skills: Commercial experience with Java 21 and Spring Boot Building and running applications on AWS Microservices and API design Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are...