49 jobs found in Watford

Interim Programme Delivery Lead Start ASAP Initial 6 Month project (outside IR35) Daily Rate: c. £600-700 per day Hybrid (2 days) We are supporting a retail organisation undertaking a critical phase of retail systems and transformation delivery. As a result, we are seeking an experienced Delivery Lead to join at short notice and take ownership of key workstreams across business, technology and delivery partners. The role Lead the end-to-end delivery of core retail and merchandising system initiatives Act as the bridge between business stakeholders, technology teams and systems integrators Own delivery governance, plans, dependencies, risks and milestones Ensure solutions are delivered in line with agreed scope, timelines and business outcomes Provide direction and leadership across cross‑functional teams in a fast‑moving environment Bring structure, momentum and assurance to a complex programme of work What we’re looking for Proven...

Job Description: Business Architect. (SC Cleared) Outside IR35 £800 per day. (London or Sheffield)/Hybrid - occasional travel 6 months Our Prestigious Banking Client is looking for an SC Cleared Business Architect to join them and work within their strategic business architecture squad. The role will be focusing on understanding high-level process maps and shaping the future-state operating model for Mid-Market Enterprise within Commercial Banking. The emphasis is on domain and market understanding rather than detailed process design, and the squad operates outside the VS model. The immediate priority is to define the overall strategy and roadmap, with technology rollout planned for next year. This is an excellent opportunity for a process-driven Business Architect with active SC who is looking to make a real difference in a challenging yet rewarding Banking environment. £750.00 - £800.00/day Talent International UK and it's subsidiaries, Digital...

Cyber Security and Privacy Operations Analyst DGH Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading client in the Real Estate industry who require a Cyber Security and Privacy Operations Analyst to join the firm in London on an initial 6 month contract basis. PLEASE NOTE: This role will fall outside IR35 and will require 3 days in the office per week. You will play a key role in the operational management of security and privacy risk across the firm's technology environment which includes Microsoft Defender & Sentinel. Key Responsibilities: * Monitor security event identification via the third-party security operations service. * Coordinate incident response activities including containment, evidence collection, documentation, and recovery support. * Contribute to threat hunting activities using KQL queries and intelligence-led techniques. * Support the triage and processing of data subject rights (DSR) requests, including subject access requests (SARs). * Support...

Technical Programme Manager Outside IR35, 12months London Hybrid up to £750 p/d (flexible) We’re hiring a Technical Programme Manager for a leading luxury hospitality brand based in London. This is a 12-month contract, hybrid working (3 days in the London office), paying up to £750 per day Outside IR35. The successful Technical Programme Manager will act as the “eyes and ears” across numerous technical projects (web, app, AI, etc), manage stakeholders, and resolve technical issues quickly. This role is ideal for a hands-on Technical Programme Manager with experience across technical delivery, programme management, engineering teams, agencies, and stakeholder management. The Technical Programme Manager will lead status calls, manage escalations, provide technical oversight, and ensure projects stay on track. Key experience: Technical delivery & programme management Managing multiple concurrent projects Experience across web and mobile apps, b2c...

Global entertainment client now requires Tech Lead to drive the evolution of scalable, customer-centric digital experiences across web, app and marketing ecosystems. This person will bring strong experience across ecommerce platforms, customer attribution, loyalty ecosystems and omnichannel customer journeys, alongside a proven track record delivering scalable digital solutions within agile environments. Key Responsibilities Lead the technology direction for digital, ecommerce, customer and marketing platforms. Drive the scalability and optimisation of ecommerce and loyalty platforms across multiple markets. Enhance customer attribution and data-driven marketing capabilities. Support agile product and engineering teams with architecture guidance, technical leadership and continuous improvement. Work closely with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to deliver cloud-first, modular digital solutions. Define engineering principles, platform roadmaps and...

Chief Architect Location: UK or Ireland (regular travel required) Type: Full-time | Initial 3–6 month contract with potential to become permanent £650-£700pd + Dependent on experience  (Outside IR35) Overview A technology organisation in the public sector space is looking for a Chief Architect to define and lead its end-to-end platform architecture. You’ll set technical direction, ensure systems are secure and scalable, and align architecture with business and product strategy. Key Responsibilities Define and own enterprise architecture strategy and standards Lead design reviews and govern architectural decisions Ensure scalable, resilient, and secure system design Drive cloud-native, microservices, API, and data architecture adoption Maintain platform consistency across regions and teams Collaborate with engineering, product, and senior stakeholders Mentor engineers and promote best practices Skills & Experience 10+ years in software engineering,...

Product Owner | FinTech Payments – Product Owner | Up to £700 per day (Outside IR35) We’re looking for a Product Owner with experience within FinTech, Payments or the banking sector who will define the vision, strategy, and roadmap of the product, ensuring it delivers value to customers and the business. Reporting to the VP of Product and work closely with engineers, designers, analytics, marketing, and operations, building and deploying the technology that powers the future of consumer lending. Key Responsibilities Define and deliver the product vision and roadmap Collaborate cross-functionally to design and ship impactful, scalable solutions. Use data and experimentation to measure success and drive continuous improvement. Communicate a clear, inspiring product narrative that aligns teams and stakeholders. 💰 Paying up to £700 per day (Outside IR35) 🏢 2-3 days per week on-site in London What We’re Looking For Proven experience as a Product Owner...

Data Architect - Banking - Outside IR35 - Contract - SC Essential Softwire is seeking experienced Data Architects to join a critical multi-year programme at a major Bank. This is a senior, hands-on role embedded within a cross-functional architecture team, supporting the Enterprise Data Platform (EDP), Financial Data Services / Data Analytics Platform (FDS/DAP), Statistical Analysis and Modelling (SAM), and Mortgage & Banking Returns (MBR) workstreams. You will work at conceptual, logical, and physical levels, producing the artefacts that underpin data migration, integration, and governance initiatives across one of the UK's most significant financial institutions. What You'll Be Doing Across one or more of the EDP, FDS/DAP, SAM, and MBR workstreams, your day-to-day will include: Producing and maintaining conceptual and logical data models aligned to Bank standards and regulatory requirements Designing data flow diagrams, interface specifications,...

Data Architect - Banking - Outside IR35 - Contract - SC Essential Softwire is seeking experienced Solution Architects to join a strategic multi-year programme at a major bank. This is a senior, delivery-focused role operating across the Enterprise Data Platform (EDP), Data Analytics Platform (DAP), and BEEDS / Fraud & Business Data (FBD) workstreams. You will own end-to-end solution design, spanning application, data, integration, infrastructure, and security architecture within one of the UK's most highly governed and operationally critical technology environments. You will be expected to run your own workstreams, contribute to cross-programme governance, and produce the artefacts the Bank's Architecture Review Boards require. What You'll Be Doing Across one or more of the EDP, DAP, and BEEDS/FBD workstreams, your responsibilities will include: Producing end-to-end solution designs across application, data, integration, infrastructure, and security...

SAP Data Migration Analyst - Midland iTrent Payroll/SAP Business Objects London/Hybrid (2 days onsite, flexibility available) £900/day Outside IR35 We're supporting a major ERP transformation programme and are looking for an experienced SAP Data Migration Analyst to join a high-profile organisation to support the migration of HR and payroll data into SAP ERP Public Cloud. This role will focus on HR and payroll data migration activities as part of a large-scale SAP ERP Public Cloud implementation. Key Responsibilities Support migration of HR and payroll data into SAP ERP Public Cloud Work with Oracle HR/Midland iTrent and SAP Business Objects data extraction Develop and maintain data extraction routines and migration processes Translate business requirements into technical migration solutions Support application incidents, root cause analysis, and issue resolution Work closely with stakeholders, suppliers, and system integrators Assist with...

C++ Software Engineer - Outside IR35 Contract London, UK Long-Term Engagement on a Rolling Contract Hybrid Working Up to £750 per day (Outside IR35) We have partnered with a leading Technology Firm who are looking to add a Software Engineer with skills on C++ to their Market Data team! The succesful candidate will have experience in Financial Markets Technology and realtime market data expertise. It's a Front Office position so you must be comfortable speaking with Portfolio Managers, Traders, C-Suite etc... Responsibilities will include : Architecture and Implementation of Low Latency C++ systems (robust, resilient, accurate, stable and fast) - by doing this you will position the client as a leader in Quant Trading. Work alongside hardware and software teams to build realtime market data processing. Define, implement and enforce SLAs, policies and metrics to monitor the area. Develop Systems, Interfaces and tools to historical market data simulations to...

Product Owner | FinTech Payments – Product Owner | Up to £700 per day (Outside IR35) We’re looking for a Product Owner with experience within FinTech, Payments or the banking sector who will define the vision, strategy, and roadmap of the product, ensuring it delivers value to customers and the business. Reporting to the VP of Product and work closely with engineers, designers, analytics, marketing, and operations, building and deploying the technology that powers the future of consumer lending. Key Responsibilities Define and deliver the product vision and roadmap Collaborate cross-functionally to design and ship impactful, scalable solutions. Use data and experimentation to measure success and drive continuous improvement. Communicate a clear, inspiring product narrative that aligns teams and stakeholders. 💰 Paying up to £700 per day (Outside IR35) 🏢 2-3 days per week on-site in London What We’re Looking For Proven experience as a Product Owner...

Full job description About the Role Join our mission-critical data team supporting defence intelligence workflows. You’ll leverage Palantir Foundry and Python to build robust, secure data pipelines that power analytic apps for senior leadership and A-level decision-makers.   Day rate:  £700/day Outside IR35 (negotiable dependent on experience)   Key Responsibilities Design, implement and maintain data ingestion pipelines into Foundry Ontology. Develop Python/PySpark transforms to clean, enrich, and aggregate high-volume datasets. Collaborate with InfoSec to enforce security policies: ACLs, encryption, audit trails. Integrate Foundry workflows with external CI/CD tools; maintain code quality via unit tests and peer reviews. Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks in Spark and optimize cluster configurations. Mentor junior engineers and drive best practices in code documentation and data governance....

Rust Developer - Contract Opportunity Role Overview A leading technology-driven trading firm is seeking an experienced Rust Developer to join its high-performance engineering team. In this role, you will play a key part in designing, developing, and maintaining low-latency, mission-critical trading systems. This opportunity offers the chance to work on highly complex technical challenges, optimise algorithms for speed and efficiency, and contribute to the architecture of next-generation trading platforms. You will be part of a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment where your work will have a direct impact on business performance. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain high-performance trading applications using Rust Write clean, scalable, and well-tested code Collaborate closely with engineers, quantitative analysts, and operations teams to deliver reliable solutions Contribute to system architecture and design, ensuring...

Contract Data Architect - London Market - £700/pd Please note - this role will require you to work from the Central London office 2-3 days per week. You must be UK based with the unrestricted right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role. This organisation is not able to offer sponsorship. I am working with my London Market broker client, a forward-thinking organisation modernising how data flows across the insurance value chain. This role sits at the heart of a high-profile broker-side transformation, combining deep London Market expertise with modern data and emerging AI capabilities. The Opportunity My London Market broker client is undertaking a strategic data initiative to design a future-state broker data model and clearly define how data integrates across core market and internal systems. The work will directly underpin new digital and AI-enabled capabilities, enabling the broker to offer the London Market something genuinely new in terms of...

Supply Chain Domain Solution Architect London (2 days per week onsite) c£650/day - Outside IR35 We are seeking a Supply Chain Domain Solution Architect to support a major supply chain and retail technology transformation within a FTSE 250 organisation. The role will focus on designing and governing end-to-end supply chain solutions across a complex, multi-brand, high-volume retail environment. Role Overview This is a hands-on architecture role responsible for defining and delivering solution designs across the retail supply chain, including procurement, supplier integration, inventory and stock management, warehousing, logistics, and distribution. The focus is on scalable, standardised architectures that support high-volume operations, perishable inventory considerations, and complex supplier and concession models. Key Responsibilities Solution Architecture Design end-to-end supply chain and inventory solutions covering supplier ? distribution centres ? retail...

Costello & Reyes Group Ltd has been engaged by its client, an international Pharma firm, to identify an SC Cleared Security Architect Lead for an initial 6 month engagement ( with a likelihood to extend). The Security Architect Lead will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of a Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) framework aligned to NIST SP 800-207 Zero Trust Architecture principles. This is a strategic role focused on enhancing the organisation's security posture by implementing identity-centric, policy-driven access controls across a hybrid and cloud-first environment. Acting as the key interface between senior client stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs), the successful candidate will ensure that architectural decisions are robust, aligned to best practice, and deliverable within the organisation's technical and operational landscape. YOU WILL NEED TO HOLD VALID SC CLEARANCE Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end design and delivery...

Opening: Join the Mission At ByDesign Secure, we believe that world‑class security should not be an afterthought—it should be the foundation. We are an independent, outputs‑based consultancy delivering some of the UK public sector’s most complex and sensitive security‑critical systems. We are currently supporting a landmark, cross‑government secure IT transformation, architecting private cloud environments from the ground up and modernising end‑user services that underpin national decision‑making. Our model prioritises impact, autonomy, and technical excellence over hierarchy and utilisation. This is an opportunity for a Principal Security Architect to shape not only individual solutions, but the security posture, architectural standards, and strategic direction of nationally significant programmes. About the Opportunity As a Principal Security Architect, you will operate at the highest technical and strategic level within ByDesign Secure. You will define security strategy...

Head of Data/ Director of Data/ VP of Data/ Contract/ Financial Services Head of Data (Contract) – Financial Services London (2–3 days onsite) Up to £1,000/day 6-month rolling (Outside IR35) We’re hiring a Head of Data to lead data strategy and quality across a growing financial services business. The environment is complex, shaped by multiple acquisitions, with a key focus on improving data accuracy, governance, and consistency across systems. Key Responsibilities Define and deliver data strategy Lead data governance and data quality initiatives Oversee data cleansing and integration across acquired businesses Align and improve CRM data (Intelliflo) Work alongside teams using Microsoft Fabric Engage senior stakeholders and oversee delivery Requirements Director/Head of Data experience in financial services Strong data governance and data quality background Experience in acquisition-heavy or complex environments CRM experience...

Design & Delivery Lead - Digital & Innovation Operating Model (Contract) Rate: Up to £720 per day ( Outside IR35 ) Location: London/Hybrid ( 3 days per week on-site ) Duration: Initial 3-month contract , with potential extension Clearance: Active Active SC/NPPV3 or SC required Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Design and Delivery Lead to lead the design and implementation of a Digital and Innovation operating model within a large, complex programme. This role is suited to someone who has delivered operating models end-to-end , from high-level conceptual design through to detailed design and organisation design (OD) , and who is comfortable working at pace with senior stakeholders in regulated or security-sensitive environments. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of a target operating model (TOM) for Digital & Innovation Translate strategic objectives into practical, implementable operating models Own operating...