87 jobs found in Watford

Job Description: Agentic Tech Lead (Contract) Location: London 2-3 times a week Industry: Financial Services/Highly Regulated Duration: 7 Months (Initial) Rate: Outside IR35 The Opportunity We are looking for a high-calibre Agentic Tech Lead to drive the engineering delivery of a cutting-edge agentic AI platform. This isn't just about prompt engineering; it's about building robust, end-to-end systems that operate within the rigorous guardrails of a highly regulated environment. As the primary technical driver, you will bridge the gap between ambitious product goals and production-grade reality. You'll be hands-on across the stackfrom AWS Bedrock and Python services to complex React integrationsensuring that "agentic" translates to "value-driven" for our customers. The Technical Requirements To thrive in this role, you must be a seasoned engineer who can reason end-to-end across complex architectures. Core Stack: Expert-level proficiency in...

Contract Software Engineer (C++ / C#) - £600-£650/day (OUTSIDE IR35) - Hybrid Are you an experienced C++/C# engineer with a passion for modernising legacy systems? Do you enjoy building rock-solid desktop applications and working autonomously in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment? If you’re also excited by the power of AI tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or Claude, this role could be a perfect match. We’re looking for a Contract Software Engineer to join an ambitious technology team working on complex, high-impact Windows desktop applications. You'll help refactor and modernise legacy codebases, build out automated testing, and improve Office interoperability through COM integration. What You’ll Be Doing Refactoring and modernising C++ and C# codebases in a Windows environment Improving and maintaining Microsoft Office integration via COM interop Building automated test suites to improve quality and stability Contributing ideas and improvements to...

Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure / Terraform) £550–£650 per day | Outside IR35 | 6 Month Contract | Remote Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join an established project delivering within a modern, cloud-first environment. You’ll be joining a lean, high-performing team, where DevOps is central to delivery not an afterthought. This role offers a high level of ownership, with the opportunity to shape infrastructure, improve reliability, and influence engineering best practices across the wider team. We’re looking for someone with deep Azure and Terraform expertise, who is comfortable operating in a hands-on capacity, while also mentoring others and driving improvements across CI/CD, observability, and security. Role & Responsibilities Design, build, and manage Azure infrastructure using Terraform, including modules, state management, and pipelines Develop and maintain CI/CD workflows (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps or similar)...

Business Analyst - London Market, IT Ops Transformation & Infrastructure Our client, a London Market insurer, is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support a major IT Operations service transformation. This role sits within a high profile carve out programme, focused on separating IT Ops and Infrastructure services currently provided by a shared services organisation and transitioning them to a newly appointed third party provider. You'll play a key role in analysing current state IT Ops processes and the technology that underpins them, helping define how these services will be recreated in the new environment. This is a delivery focused, business facing role suited to a London Market BA with strong experience across infrastructure, service transfers, and complex change initiatives. You'll work closely with internal teams and the third party provider, supporting the programme from analysis through service transfer, UAT, and post live stabilisation. This is a...

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...

Cyber Security Project Manager (M&A) A Global Tech Company requires a Contract Cyber Project Manager who has specific M&A experience to join a fast paced Cyber Programme. Day Rate: £600-£675pd IR35 Status: Outside Travel: 1 day a week in Central London Duration: Initial 6 months This Cyber PM will have the following previous experience: Worked as a Cyber PM delivering M&A or Integration initiatives as part of a Cyber Programme Delivered a broad range of global Cyber Projects covering IAM, SOC, GRC & third party risk Worked within complex enterprise environments - Cloud centric/Saas beneficial Knowledge of Security Frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST etc. Ideally operated at Steerco level

Join a leading global organisation where you'll drive security excellence and shape the future of their security operations infrastructure. Salary: £550 - 600 per day Security Operations Specialist Our global client requires a Contract SecOps SME responsible for managing the MSSP relationship, acting as the primary escalation point, and driving improvement across security tooling, processes, and service delivery, with hands-on experience in Splunk, CrowdStrike, and Defender. Day Rate: £550-£600pd IR35 Status: Outside Travel: 3 days a week in London Office (2 days WFH) Duration: Initial 6 months Key Experience: Lead Security Operations while managing the MSSP relationship, acting as the primary escalation point and ensuring services are delivered effectively against agreed expectations Drive continuous improvement across Security Operations, refining and optimising processes, tooling, and workflows, and enhancing the value of platforms such as Splunk,...

Security Operations Specialist Our global client requires a Contract SecOps SME responsible for managing the MSSP relationship, acting as the primary escalation point, and driving improvement across security tooling, processes, and service delivery, with hands-on experience in Splunk, CrowdStrike, and Defender. Day Rate: £550-£600pd IR35 Status: Outside Travel: 3 days a week in London Office (2 days WFH) Duration: Initial 6 months Key Experience: Lead Security Operations while managing the MSSP relationship, acting as the primary escalation point and ensuring services are delivered effectively against agreed expectations. Drive continuous improvement across Security Operations, refining and optimising processes, tooling, and workflows, and enhancing the value of platforms such as Splunk, CrowdStrike, and Defender. Deliver core operational security activities, including proactive monitoring, investigation, and response to SIEM alerts and incidents, managing ticket...

Join a leading global tech company as they navigate complex cyber security challenges in their high-stakes M&A programme. Salary: £600 - 675 per day Cyber Security Project Manager (M&A) A Global Tech Company requires a Contract Cyber Project Manager who has specific M&A experience to join a fast paced Cyber Programme. Day Rate: £600-£675pd IR35 Status: Outside Travel: 1 day a week in Central London Duration: Initial 6 months This Cyber PM will have the following previous experience: Worked as a Cyber PM delivering M&A or Integration initiatives as part of a Cyber Programme Delivered a broad range of global Cyber Projects covering IAM, SOC, GRC & third party risk Worked within complex enterprise environments - Cloud centric/SaaS beneficial Knowledge of Security Frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST etc Ideally operated at Steerco level Take the lead on transformational cyber security projects that shape the future of global technology...

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,...

Head of Business Insights - Business Intelligence, Analytics, Reporting, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Databricks, UK Lending, Banking, Financial Services - London - Contract - Up to £625/day Outside IR35 My client, an exciting Challenger Bank, is seeking a Head of Business Insights to join their London based team on a contract basis. This is a 6 month initial contract and will be hybrid, with 3 days in the office required per week. This is an exciting opportunity where, as Head of Business Insights, you will define the vision and direction for enterprise reporting and insights, shaping how leaders across the organisation access, interpret, and act on data. You will own and deliver executive dashboards and performance reporting for the Board, working closely with the Data Platform team and stakeholders across the business to design and build high-quality MI and insight solutions. As an individual contributor reporting to the Head of Data, you will set strategic direction...

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...

MarTech Manager (Contract) | £550 - £650pd Outside IR35 | London (Hybrid) We’re hiring a MarTech Manager to join a London‑based digital leadership team at a prestigious global auction house on a 12‑month contract . This role suits someone confident operating in a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment , with strong MarTech and digital analytics experience (sector background less important than tech and data credibility). What you’ll do Own web (and future app) tagging, data quality, and governance Partner with Insights, Privacy, QA, and Digital teams Support A/B testing and personalisation Bring structure, consistency, and more strategic ways of working Tech focus Adobe Tags / Launch / Target, OneTrust, marketing pixels, Braze, GDPR best practice. You’ll need Mid‑senior MarTech experience Strong stakeholder and leadership communication Hands‑on technical depth with a strategic mindset Comfortable working across global teams (UK,...

I am currently looking for a Head of Business Analysts for a banking client in London. Within this role you will set the vision and direction for enterprise reporting and insights - shaping how leaders across the company access, understand and act on data. You will personally own and deliver the suite of executive dashboards and performance reporting used by the Board, Executive Committee and senior leadership. What you'll do: Lead the Enterprise Insights Vision Own Executive Dashboards and Performance Reporting Manage the Enterprise Reporting Catalogue Enable Self‑Service Reporting Through Influence and Partnership Champion Data Quality and Governance Requirements: 8+ years of experience in Business Intelligence, analytics, insights or performance reporting. Proven leadership experience in a data‑driven environment (financial services, fintech, tech, SaaS, payments, consulting) - leadership through influence, not necessarily direct line management. Strong...

Backend Engineer – C#, .Net, Azure | Payments Financial Services | £600/day outside IR35| Hybrid We’re partnering with a leading financial services firm in the FinTech payment space that’s investing heavily in modernising its technology stack. With a new tech leader driving innovation, the focus is on building in-house systems that are scalable, reliable, and future-ready. About the Role Backend Engineer position You’ll take ownership of building and enhancing key client-facing applications using C#, .Net, Azure . As a Backend Engineer you will have tried and tested experience joining a FinTech/Financial Services company at the stage of 0-50 employees. This company is looking to grow significantly, building out 4 new engineering teams include Seniors and Team Leads. The work spans complex financial products, so you’ll have the chance to engage with both technical and business stakeholders across the UK. 💰 Paying up to £600 per day (Outside IR35) 🏢 1–2...

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...

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,...

Senior AI Product Manager | 6m Contract | £600/day outside IR35 📍 London Office - 2-3 days per week A rapidly expanding real estate organisation, with significant backing from a world leading investment management company, are looking for their first Senior AI Product Manager to help shape and embed a stronger product approach within the business. This person will initially focus on the company’s AI workstream, bringing structure, prioritisation and clear stakeholder management to a growing set of use cases. The role will be for 6 months initially with a possible extension and will require 2-3 days onsite in London. What they’re looking for: An experienced AI Product Manager who can operate with autonomy and credibility Someone comfortable working in a business where processes are still being established Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to bring clarity to evolving priorities Experience using core product tools and frameworks in a...

Join a leading organization and drive impactful sales transformation through innovative Salesforce solutions. Salary:  £550 - 600 per day + Outside IR35 Salesforce Project Manager – Contract (Outside IR35) We're looking for an experienced Salesforce Project Manager to lead a key sales transformation programme. This is a 6-month contract opportunity, operating outside IR35, with a hybrid working model (2 days per week in London). Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end delivery of a Salesforce-driven sales transformation programme Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies Collaborate with senior stakeholders across business and technology teams Drive vendor and delivery partner management Ensure successful adoption and business change outcomes Key Requirements: Proven track record delivering Salesforce projects as a Project Manager Strong understanding of sales processes and transformation...

Full job description Join a leading organization and drive impactful sales transformation through innovative Salesforce solutions. Salary:  £550 - 600 per day + Outside IR35 Salesforce Project Manager – Contract (Outside IR35) We're looking for an experienced Salesforce Project Manager to lead a key sales transformation programme. This is a 6-month contract opportunity, operating outside IR35, with a hybrid working model (2 days per week in London). Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end delivery of a Salesforce-driven sales transformation programme Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies Collaborate with senior stakeholders across business and technology teams Drive vendor and delivery partner management Ensure successful adoption and business change outcomes Key Requirements: Proven track record delivering Salesforce projects as a Project Manager Strong understanding of sales...