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Technical Solution Architect - Hybrid (UK) Permanent | Full-time | Competitive Salary A leading UK organisation is seeking a Technical Solution Architect to help shape, design, and deliver enterprise-grade digital solutions across a modern Microsoft-centric technology landscape. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning solution architecture end-to-end, collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, and influencing the future direction of digital platforms. About the Role As a Technical Solution Architect, you will translate complex business needs into robust, scalable, secure technical designs. You will oversee architectural definition across digital applications, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Dynamics 365 (CE/CRM & FinOps) , Azure , and the Power Platform . You'll work across impact assessments, design, and delivery activities-guiding development teams, producing high-quality technical documentation, and ensuring solutions conform to architectural standards. The role also includes supporting BAU operations, participating in roadmap conversations, and contributing to long-term digital strategy. Key Responsibilities Design and document end-to-end solution architectures across Microsoft and digital platforms. Translate user stories and business requirements into solution designs, data flows, mock-ups, and technical documentation. Define integration patterns using Azure Logic Apps, Functions, Dataverse, and related services. Architect solutions across the Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI). Support Agile delivery teams by contributing to timelines, technical decomposition, and solution assurance. Conduct technical design reviews to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and compliance. Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, developers, and testers throughout the delivery lifecycle. Lead technical workshops and present architectural options to stakeholders. Stay up to date with Microsoft's roadmap and recommend adoption of new capabilities. Support ongoing operations with architectural guidance, performance optimisation, and issue resolution. Skills & Experience Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure (Logic Apps, Functions, API Management, DevOps). Practical experience designing solutions for Dynamics 365 CE/CRM and D365 Finance & Operations . Knowledge of Power Platform governance and architectural patterns. Proficiency in C#, .NET, JavaScript, and SQL Server. Strong understanding of CRM/ERP processes, ideally in regulated industries. Experience with data migration, integration patterns, and legacy modernisation. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong documentation capability, including solution designs and technical specifications. Familiarity with Agile and DevOps delivery approaches. Ability to produce wireframes, user flows, and mock-ups to support solution clarity. What We're Looking For A detail-driven, collaborative architect who can balance short-term delivery needs with long-term architectural vision-bringing both strong technical depth and clear communication to help drive meaningful digital transformation. TPBN1_UKTJ

We are seeking a high-calibre EUC Solutions Architect (Slack & Google Workspace) to join a major, multi-year transformation programme for a Tier-1 Global Bank. This role is at the heart of a strategic modernisation initiative, focusing on collaboration tool resilience and complex carve-out/separation scenarios . As the Lead for the collaboration ecosystem, you will sit at the intersection of technology strategy and programme delivery, ensuring the bank maintains a secure, compliant, and scalable posture while transitioning platforms. Key Responsibilities Architectural Governance: Serve as the Lead Solutions Architect for all matters related to Google Workspace , Slack Enterprise Grid , and associated integration ecosystems (Identity, Security, Messaging). Solution Design: Define future-state collaboration architectures aligned to transformation objectives and enterprise banking standards. Discovery & Analysis: Lead technical workshops with CISO, Engineering, and Risk partners to translate business requirements into robust architectural artefacts. Integration Patterns: Design complex integration patterns between Slack, Google, and core banking systems (IAM, DLP, Monitoring, and Workflow automation). Carve-out Strategy: Provide hands-on guidance for Slack Enterprise Grid configurations and Google sharing controls specifically for divestiture and separation activities. Essential Experience & Technical Stack EUC / Collaboration Architecture: Proven track record of designing and governing large-scale workplace solutions within highly regulated environments (Banking/FS). Slack Enterprise Grid: Deep expertise in EKM (Enterprise Key Management), user provisioning, DLP, eDiscovery, and retention compliance. Google Workspace: Comprehensive knowledge of Gmail, Drive, Shared Drives, and Admin Console governance. Security & Identity: Strong understanding of SAML/OAuth , event frameworks, and API-based automation. Programme Experience: Experience working on 'Carve-outs' or complex platform migrations is essential. Desirable Qualifications Slack Certified Admin or Consultant. Google Workspace Admin or Technology certifications. Architectural Frameworks (TOGAF / Zachman). Experience with the wider ecosystem (Atlassian, O365, etc.). TPBN1_UKTJ

Sanderson are working with a leading financial services organisation that puts customers at the centre of its business. The company is going through a period of impressive growth across their technology team, creating opportunity to work on challenging projects and contribute to the development of its digital platforms. As a Software Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading a cross-functional product engineering squad focused on delivering outstanding digital experiences. You will help evolve the existing ecosystem while driving the development of advanced personalisation services that enable seamless, data-driven client journeys across devices and channels. This is an opportunity to genuinely make your mark within a highly digital, innovation-focused environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead and inspire a software engineering squad to consistently deliver high-quality software, balancing delivery with innovation. Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and psychological safety within your team. Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent, providing coaching, mentorship, and structured career development. Collaborate with Product Managers and senior stakeholders to ensure engineering outcomes align with business and client priorities. Champion agile delivery, DevOps, secure practices, and team ways of working to maintain high standards across the squad. Maintain ownership of services delivered by the team, ensuring reliability, supportability, and continuous improvement Skills & Experience: Proven experience leading software engineering teams within complex organisations Strong hands-on technical background in Node, React, and AWS-based architectures Experience delivering modern full-stack applications using TypeScript and cloud-native services Strong communicator, capable of articulating complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders People-first leadership style with a focus on inclusion, development, and building high-performing teams Comfortable managing ambiguity and driving clarity through collaboration This is a full-time, permanent role offering a starting salary up to £95,000 (DOE) and a remote-first working model. Please Note: You must be a UK resident to apply for this role. Apply now or email for more details. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you. TPBN1_UKTJ

Principal Systems Engineer Powering Decision. Protecting Advantage. Join the Team Redefining Defence Technology... We are Powering Decision for customers operating in the most demanding strategic and tactical environments. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programmes that shape the future battlespace, we empower our people to make a meaningful impact. Cyber Business Our Cyber business unit pioneers advanced cryptographic and key-management solutions that underpin trusted, confidential information exchange worldwide. Join us and help develop the technologies that secure nations, protect lives, and deliver confidence where it matters most. Role Purpose You will assure and implement ISO 15288 systems engineering processes across the full systems lifecycle for assigned projects. As a senior technical authority, you will enable and assure multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring that stakeholder requirements are realised, products are delivered to the highest quality, and compliance is demonstrated to customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Systems Leadership Represent the Systems Engineering discipline for assigned work packages, providing senior leadership and accountability for quality, delivery, time and budget. Support the Engineering Project Lead (EPL) in delivering all engineering obligations and lead delegated systems responsibilities. Systems Engineering & Solution Development Lead the development of technical solutions for large and complex engineering challenges using robust Systems Engineering practices. Create Systems Engineering artefacts across the lifecycle to ensure successful project outcomes. Contribute to design, development and delivery of high-quality SE artefacts for one or more projects. Technical Influence & Design Assurance Provide technical direction across multiple work packages/projects to ensure optimal architectural and design decisions. Collaborate with system, hardware, firmware and software architects to drive modularity, reuse and technical excellence. Plan, coordinate and lead internal and external design reviews. Project Delivery & Stakeholder Management Lead and report on project elements, balancing requirements, cost and schedule. Manage relationships with customers and external suppliers to ensure process compliance and successful delivery. Produce and review technical proposals, including estimating effort, cost and risk to support bids and contract awards. Governance, Quality & Continuous Improvement Review and sign off significant technical documentation; participate in or chair technical reviews. Advocate and improve systems engineering practices across the organisation. Manage secure information in accordance with Government regulations. Leadership & Capability Growth Support recruitment, mentor early-career engineers, and engage in STEM activities. Promote adoption of systems thinking across engineering functions. Develop and maintain subject-matter expertise in an area of strategic relevance. Carry out Line Management duties, including coaching, development plans and performance improvement. Qualifications & Skills Essential Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent Defence/Aerospace experience. Extensive experience in Systems Engineering, the V-model, lifecycle models and ISO/IEC/IEEE standards. Proven ability to develop high-quality requirements and system designs. Demonstrable leadership in delivering full Systems Engineering lifecycle activities. Technical and line management experience within systems engineering teams. Strong technical writing skills and experience conducting formal reviews. Deep knowledge of systems methodologies, processes, tools and technology trends. Experience using DOORS, UML, Enterprise Architect and SysML. Hands-on background in hardware, software or firmware development-particularly in embedded systems. Desirable INCOSE ASEP or CSEP certification. Experience as a subject-matter expert (SME). Familiarity with NCSC security processes and associated security artefact delivery. Role Requirements Hold or have previously held SC security clearance . Willing and able to obtain and maintain DV clearance . Ability to travel within the UK as required. Full, clean UK driving licence. Reach out to me for more details! TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Details Role / Job Title: Solution Architect Work Location: Warwick, UK Office Attendance (if Hybrid): 3 days The Role The ID Solutions Architect will develop and verify that the IT and digital strategy is aligned with the business entity's strategy and mission by analysing business properties as well as the external environment and define all business needs. Your Responsibilities Strategic Planning (L5) Creating and maintaining a strategy to align organisational actions, plans and resources with business objectives. Collates information and creates reports and insights to support strategy management processes. Ensures that all stakeholders are aware of the strategic management approach and timetables. Provides support and guidance to help stakeholders adhere to the approach. Develops and communicates plans to drive forward the strategy and related change planning. Contributes to the development of policies, standards and guidelines for strategy development and planning. Information Systems Coordination (L6) Coordinating information and technology strategies where the adoption of a common approach would benefit the organisation. Maintains awareness of the global needs of the organisation. Promotes the benefits that a common approach to technology deployment will bring to the business. Coordinates and collaborates with others on the promotion, acquisition, development, and implementation of information systems and services. Information Management Planning (L5) Implementing and controlling the full life cycle management of digitally organised information and records. Ensures implementation of information and records management policies and standard practice. Communicates the benefits and value of information, both internal and external, that can be mined from business systems and elsewhere. Reviews new change proposals and provides specialist advice on information and records management. Assesses and manages information-related risks. Contributes to the development of policy, standards and procedures for compliance with relevant legislation. Enterprise & Business Architecture (L6) Aligning an organisation's technology strategy with its business mission, strategy, and processes and documenting this using architectural models. Develops enterprise-wide architecture and processes to embed the strategic application of change in the management of the organisation. Leads the creation and review of a systems capability strategy that meets the strategic requirements of the business. Ensures the buy-in of all key stakeholders. Captures and prioritises market and environmental trends, business strategies and objectives, and identifies the business benefits of alternative strategies. Develops and presents business cases for approval, funding and prioritisation of high-level initiatives. Sets strategies, policies, standards and practices to ensure compliance between business strategies, technology strategies, and enterprise transformation activities. Emerging Technology Monitoring (L5) Identifying, and assessing new and emerging technologies, products, services, methods and techniques. Monitors the external environment to gather intelligence on emerging technologies. Assesses and documents the impacts, threats and opportunities to the organisation. Creates reports and technology roadmaps and shares knowledge and insights with others. Investment Appraisal (L4) Assessing the attractiveness of possible technology investments. Develops and documents investment appraisals for a range of different projects. Identifies suitable appraisal techniques based on the characteristics of a project. Collects the information required to create an investment appraisal in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Presents findings of investment appraisals to selected stakeholders. Refines and maintains investment appraisals. Sustainability (L5) Providing advice, assistance and leadership to enable the organisation to minimise negative environmental impact. Provides expert advice and guidance on planning, designing and implementing sustainability solutions. Evaluates and selects sustainability methods, tools, and practices to be used in line with agreed policies and standards. Identifies and recommends improvements to the organisation's approach to sustainability. Continuity Management (L5) Developing, implementing and testing a business continuity framework. Manages the development, implementation and testing of continuity management plans. Manages the relationship with individuals and teams who have authority for critical business processes and supporting systems. Evaluates the critical risks and identifies priority areas for improvement. Tests continuity management plans and procedures to ensure they address exposure to risk and that agreed levels of continuity can be maintained. Business Process Improvement (L5) Creating new and potentially disruptive approaches to performing business activities. Manages the execution of business process improvements. Analyses and designs business processes to identify alternative solutions to improve efficiency, effectiveness and exploit new technologies and automation. Develops graphical models of business processes to facilitate understanding and decision-making. Assesses the feasibility of business process changes and recommends alternative approaches. Stakeholder Relationship Management (L5) Influencing stakeholder attitudes, decisions, and actions for mutual benefit. Identifies the communications and relationship needs of stakeholder groups. Translates communications/stakeholder engagement strategies into specific activities and deliverables. Facilitates open communication and discussion between stakeholders. Acts as a single point of contact by developing, maintaining and working to stakeholder engagement strategies and plans. Provides informed feedback to assess and promote understanding. Your Profile Essential Skills / Knowledge / Experience 10+ years of experience in solution architecture, with expertise in Azure cloud services. Desirable Skills / Knowledge / Experience Can successfully operate at a senior managers level ('D'), forming strong relationships and engagement as needed across all levels of the Business Entity. Has good leadership, relationship, communication, and presentation skills combined with a good track record of delivery. Experience of strategic, investment and product planning ensuring alignment with business strategy and priorities. A good understanding of the business area within which they are operating. A good understanding of current and emerging product methods, agile methodologies, and trends. Experience of working within a heavily matrixed organisation, with the ability to drive for results. A good understanding of financial management, benefits management and realisation linked to business results. TPBN1_UKTJ

HL is the UK's largest direct-to-consumer savings and investment platform, trusted by over 2 million clients and administering more than £172 billion in assets. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Bristol, our purpose is to help people achieve financial freedom by providing a single, secure home for their savings and investments. We continue to accelerate its digital transformation leveraging data, cloud driven technologies, AI, and modern technology to deliver personalised, world-class financial experiences at scale. With over 40 years of industry leadership and an award-winning service, we remain a market-leading financial services innovator committed to empowering clients to save and invest with confidence. Role Overview You'll contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of a critical part of our platform, helping deliver seamless and high-quality user experiences across our mobile applications. You'll work closely with product, design, and backend teams to build new features, improve performance, and ensure technical excellence in everything you deliver. You'll take ownership of your work from concept to release, write clean and maintainable code, participate in code reviews, and help drive consistent engineering standards across the team. You'll also diagnose and resolve complex issues, contribute to architectural decisions, and play an active role in shaping the evolution of our mobile technology stack. What You'll Do Build and maintain a high-quality React Native application. Integrate with RESTful and GraphQL APIs. Diagnose, debug, and resolve issues across the mobile stack, ensuring a smooth and reliable user experience. Participate in code reviews, offering constructive feedback and helping improve overall code quality. Work cross-functionally with designers, PMs, and QA to deliver features end-to-end. Support continuous improvement efforts by sharing knowledge, proposing enhancements, and adopting best practices. Contribute to architectural discussions and help shape the technical direction of our app. What We're Looking For 5+ years of professional mobile development experience, with 2+ years using React Native. Strong knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript, ES6+ features, and modern React patterns. Experience integrating third-party libraries, analytics tools, and mobile SDKs. Strong understanding of secure mobile development, especially within financial or regulated environments. Familiarity with state management. Experience with CI/CD pipelines for mobile apps. Strong debugging skills, including performance profiling and memory optimization. Excellent communication skills and experience working in agile environments. Nice to Have Experience with native iOS (Swift) or Android (Kotlin/Java). Experience in fintech or banking applications. Familiarity with feature driven modular architecture. Experience working with feature flags. UI automation testing experience. Interview Process Stage 1 - Discussion with our Hiring Manager (30 mins) A brief conversation to explore your background, motivations, and fit for the team and role. Stage 2 - Technical Interview (60-90 mins) A hands-on deep dive into your React Native expertise, covering coding, architecture, and problem-solving. Package We offer a competitive salary , depending on experience, alongside a generous performance-based bonus scheme . Your total reward package includes: ?? Up to 19% pension contribution • helping you plan confidently for the future ?? Private medical insurance • giving you peace of mind and access to top-tier healthcare ?? A wide range of excellent benefits , from lifestyle perks to wellbeing support, designed to help you thrive both in and out of work We believe in recognising and rewarding the impact you make - and ensuring you feel valued every step of the way. Working Schedule We're based in the stunning Paddington Central offices at 4 Kingdom Street , a modern workspace designed to energise your day and elevate collaboration. What Makes It Special? ?? Landscaped rooftop gardens • perfect for a breath of fresh air or informal catch-ups. ?? London's highest rooftop basketball court • yes, really! ????? Wellness amenities including showers, lockers, hairdryers, and fresh towels. ?? Cyclist-friendly with secure bike storage and drying rooms. ??? Stylish lounge areas, booths, and breakout spaces for focused work or relaxed chats. ?? Canalside location near Little Venice, with floating restaurants, coffee shops, and a seasonal pop-up garden bar. ?? Unbeatable transport links • just steps from Paddington Station and the Elizabeth Line. We embrace a hybrid working model that gives you the best of both worlds: 1-2 days a week in the office to connect, collaborate, and enjoy everything the space has to offer. Remote flexibility for deep focus, work-life balance, and personal productivity. This is a full-time role , working 37.5 hours per week , Monday to Friday. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities for this position. TPBN1_UKTJ

Canada Life UK has helped individuals, families and businesses secure their financial futures for over 120 years. We are evolving into a more modern, customer-centric, and engineering-led organisation. As we modernise our IT estate and shifting our focus towards cloud, SaaS/PaaS, and product-centric delivery models, we are creating engineering excellence and empowered teams. Job Purpose We are now looking for a Lead Engineer to provide hands on technical leadership within our Home Finance product engineering team - the team responsible for the systems that power our mortgage origination and servicing capabilities. Why join us? Shape the future of Home Finance - You will lead the technical evolution of our bespoke Ruby on Rails based mortgage origination and servicing platform, designing modern, resilient and scalable solutions. Our bespoke mortgage system is built using Ruby on Rails, MySQL & JavaScript. True empowerment and autonomy - You will be in a hands on role where you influence architecture, delivery, operational excellence and culture across the product. You will work closely with Product Owners, Engineering Managers and operational teams to optimise flow, deliver customer value and modernise our platforms. Modern engineering focus - You will drive adoption of agile, DevSecOps and modern engineering practices, optimising the flow of change and reducing time to value. You will help shape the technology roadmap and contribute to architectural decisions and cloud migration strategies. Key Duties/Responsibilities This is a hands on Lead Engineer role in a stream aligned product engineering team, focused on the Home Finance application stack. You will set and uphold technical standards, guide solution design and support the team in delivering high quality, compliant software that underpins our Home Finance operations and customer outcomes. In this role responsibilities include: Lead, coach and inspire engineers in a stream aligned product team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, psychological safety and high performance. Deepen our adoption of agile, DevSecOps and modern engineering practices, optimising the flow of change and reducing time to value. Collaborate cross functionally to deliver secure, stable and scalable solutions that support Home Finance operations and customer outcomes. Ensure regulatory compliance (including FCA MCOB) and operational excellence across the platform. Shape the technology roadmap, contributing to architectural decisions and cloud migration strategies. Manage operational risk, security posture, monitoring, alerting and incident response for Home Finance systems. Use data and insights to guide prioritisation, engineering improvements and product decisions. Support the Engineering Manager with talent development to build a high performing engineering capability. Remove waste to improve cost efficiency and increase value delivery for our customers. Define and track team and departmental OKRs, ensuring alignment with Canada Life's strategy. Build strong relationships with third party suppliers to maximise value and service quality. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Technical expertise Bring strong, hands on engineering skills together with the breadth to lead a modern product centric team. Strong understanding of mortgage origination/administration systems or comparable regulated financial platforms. Experience delivering and operating web based MVC applications (e.g. Ruby on Rails, React) and APIs. Skilled in designing, managing and optimising relational SQL databases. Hands on knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure or GCP) and cloud native architectures. Broad engineering experience across DevSecOps, automation, CI/CD, infrastructure, monitoring and security best practice ("shift left"). Proven track record of running critical production services with a focus on stability, performance and security. Experience with React or other modern JavaScript frameworks is highly desirable, complementing our Ruby on Rails and JavaScript mortgage platform. Comfortable designing, building, testing, deploying and supporting software using agile and DevOps practices, and improving the route to production through automated CI/CD pipelines and environment support up to and including production. Leadership and delivery Experience to helping build high performing, motivated and curious teams. Confident working with OKRs and outcome driven delivery. Able to communicate complex technical ideas simply and persuasively. Skilled at navigating ambiguity, prioritising effectively and influencing senior stakeholders. Collaborative, pragmatic and adept at building trust across product, engineering and operational teams. Demonstrate strong teamwork, communication and problem solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams, alongside excellent time and self management through effective planning and prioritisation of tasks. Proven and demonstrable engineering capability, with experience leading on technical delivery A passion for modern, inclusive engineering and the ability to inspire and develop others. Benefits of working at Canada Life We believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that's regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you'll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with, income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. We have a fantastic number of other benefits and support services as well as regular personal and professional development. How we work at Canada Life Our culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community and helping others to build better futures. Our blueprint behaviours shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others. Every day we are encouraged to be more curious, own the outcome, face into things together and find a way forward. We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. That's why we offer a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop. Diversity and inclusion Building an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we're making in DEI, and we continue for it to be a significant focus. "At Canada Life we believe in the power of great people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives coming together to build better futures. Emerging talent is crucial to our growth and creating an environment that continues to inspire us all." Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UK We appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for you. TPBN1_UKTJ

HL is the UK's largest direct-to-consumer savings and investment platform, trusted by over 2 million clients and administering more than £172 billion in assets. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Bristol, our purpose is to help people achieve financial freedom by providing a single, secure home for their savings and investments. We continue to accelerate its digital transformation leveraging data, cloud driven technologies, AI, and modern technology to deliver personalised, world-class financial experiences at scale. With over 40 years of industry leadership and an award-winning service, we remain a market-leading financial services innovator committed to empowering clients to save and invest with confidence. Role Overview As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the development of our mobile applications, ensuring they are reliable, secure, scalable, and delightful to use. You'll collaborate with product managers, designers, backend engineers, QA automation engineers to support a part of the HL platform. You'll have the opportunity to influence architectural decisions, mentor other Engineers, and drive best practices across our mobile engineering discipline. What You'll Do Build and maintain a high-quality React Native application. Architect scalable mobile solutions that meet the demands of financial applications (security, performance, reliability). Integrate with RESTful and GraphQL APIs and collaborate closely with backend teams. Optimize app performance, including memory usage, load times, and smooth UI interactions. Implement high-security standards such as encryption, biometrics, and secure data storage. Lead code reviews, share best practices, and mentor junior developers. Work cross-functionally with designers, PMs, and QA to deliver features end-to-end. Stay up to date with the latest in React Native and mobile technologies. What We're Looking For 8+ years of professional mobile development experience, with 5+ years using React Native. Strong knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript, ES6+ features, and modern React patterns. Experience integrating third-party libraries, analytics tools, and mobile SDKs. Strong understanding of secure mobile development, especially within financial or regulated environments. Familiarity with state management. Experience with CI/CD pipelines for mobile apps. Strong debugging skills, including performance profiling and memory optimization. Excellent communication skills and experience working in agile environments. Nice to Have Experience with native iOS (Swift) or Android (Kotlin/Java). Experience in fintech or banking applications. Familiarity with feature driven modular architecture. Experience working with feature flags. UI automation testing experience. Interview Process Stage 1 - Discussion with our Hiring Manager (30 mins) A brief conversation to explore your background, motivations, and fit for the team and role. Stage 2 - Technical Interview (60-90 mins) A hands-on deep dive into your React Native expertise, covering coding, architecture, and problem-solving. Stage 3 - System Design (60-90 mins) A high-level design discussion where you outline how you'd architect and scale a complex mobile feature or system. Package We offer a competitive salary , depending on experience, alongside a generous performance-based bonus scheme . Your total reward package includes: ?? Up to 19% pension contribution • helping you plan confidently for the future ?? Private medical insurance • giving you peace of mind and access to top-tier healthcare ?? A wide range of excellent benefits , from lifestyle perks to wellbeing support, designed to help you thrive both in and out of work We believe in recognising and rewarding the impact you make - and ensuring you feel valued every step of the way. Working Schedule We're based in the stunning Paddington Central offices at 4 Kingdom Street , a modern workspace designed to energise your day and elevate collaboration. What Makes It Special? ?? Landscaped rooftop gardens • perfect for a breath of fresh air or informal catch-ups. ?? London's highest rooftop basketball court • yes, really! ????? Wellness amenities including showers, lockers, hairdryers, and fresh towels. ?? Cyclist-friendly with secure bike storage and drying rooms. ??? Stylish lounge areas, booths, and breakout spaces for focused work or relaxed chats. ?? Canalside location near Little Venice, with floating restaurants, coffee shops, and a seasonal pop-up garden bar. ?? Unbeatable transport links • just steps from Paddington Station and the Elizabeth Line. We embrace a hybrid working model that gives you the best of both worlds: 1-2 days a week in the office to connect, collaborate, and enjoy everything the space has to offer. Remote flexibility for deep focus, work-life balance, and personal productivity. This is a full-time role , working 37.5 hours per week , Monday to Friday. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities for this position. TPBN1_UKTJ

Head of Engineering / Software Development Manager - up to £70k base with great benefits Remote working set up with occasional travel to Head Office in Glasgow PHP/ Symfony / Azure / Power Apps We are looking for a strategic, hands-on Head of Engineering / Software Development Manager to lead and scale our software engineering function. This senior leadership role will focus heavily on software engineering excellence across full-stack development, system design, architecture, and software delivery processes - while also overseeing our data engineering, cloud infrastructure, and security functions. You will be responsible for setting the technical direction, improving engineering velocity and quality, establishing modern practices across the SDLC, and growing a high-performing team capable of building and maintaining complex, scalable systems. You must have a proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade applications and services, with deep experience in both legacy and modern technology stacks. Key Responsibilities Software Engineering Leadership Set and own the technical roadmap, ensuring architectural scalability, security, performance, and maintainability of all software systems. Oversee full lifecycle software development - from requirements, technical design, development, testing, deployment, to post-release monitoring and maintenance. Establish, enforce, and continuously evolve software engineering best practices (e.g., SOLID principles, domain-driven design, clean architecture, modular monoliths vs microservices). Drive consistency in coding standards, code review rigor, and software craftsmanship. Lead critical system architecture decisions, including technology stack evolution, refactoring legacy components, and designing future-state systems. Ensure integration patterns and service contracts across internal and external APIs are robust, secure, and scalable. System Integration & Platform Ownership Oversee integration between business systems using APIs, middleware, and ETL pipelines, including Salesforce, Power Platform (PowerApps, PowerAutomate, LogicApps), SharePoint, and custom web applications. Lead optimization and governance around API design (RESTful services, rate limiting, versioning, monitoring, etc.). Ensure high data consistency, operational integrity, and well-documented interface contracts between services. Software Delivery, CI/CD & DevOps Define and implement scalable CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tooling, including automated build, test, deploy, and rollback strategies. Champion continuous delivery practices with robust unit, integration, contract, and end-to-end testing frameworks. Drive metrics around deployment frequency, lead time, change failure rate, and mean time to recovery (MTTR). Collaborate with cloud engineers to align infrastructure strategy with software delivery needs. Cloud-Native Engineering (Azure) Lead the development of scalable cloud-native applications and services using Microsoft Azure , including Azure Functions, LogicApps, and container-based services. Drive cost-effective use of cloud services and performance optimization across environments. Ensure cloud architectures support observability, fault tolerance, and high availability. Data Engineering & Intelligent Systems Guide the engineering team in data modelling, data access patterns, and efficient use of databases (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL). Work with data engineers to enable secure, efficient data movement between systems, including real-time and batch processing pipelines. Support analytics and reporting needs through the engineering of clean, reliable data sources and APIs. Security Engineering & Governance Partner with security engineers to integrate security throughout the software lifecycle (shift-left security, secure coding, threat modelling). Own the implementation of secure authentication/authorization practices, audit logging, encryption at rest/in transit, and other application security standards. Ensure software and infrastructure meet organizational security and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, OWASP Top 10). Team Management & Culture Build and scale high-performance engineering teams, including backend, frontend, full-stack, data, and security engineers. Define and track KPIs for engineering productivity, quality, and performance. Promote an engineering culture grounded in ownership, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Provide technical mentoring and career growth paths for engineers at all levels. Qualifications Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Experience Significant experience of software engineering with some previous exposure in an engineering leadership role. Proven experience designing and delivering complex, scalable, multi-tier web applications. Strong history of transforming monoliths to modular or microservice architectures. Hands-on experience with modern CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and infrastructure-as-code. Experience managing and integrating with third-party systems and platforms such as Salesforce , Azure , SharePoint , and Power Platform . Experience working with secure, data-driven applications and distributed systems. Technical Skills Frontend : HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Node.js, browser frameworks) Backend : PHP (Symfony, Smarty), C# (.NET Core), Azure Functions (Node.js / PowerShell), PowerShell Database : MSSQL, PostgreSQL (including JSON), MySQL/MariaDB Integration : REST APIs, ETL, Azure Data Factory DevOps/Infra : CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps), containerization, Azure PaaS Security : Secure development lifecycle, OWASP, authentication/authorization protocols Leadership Attributes Technically credible leader with the ability to deep-dive on architecture and code when necessary. Strong decision-making skills backed by analytical rigor and a data-driven mindset. Passionate about growing talent and building healthy, inclusive engineering teams. Adept at working across stakeholders in product, business, security, and operations to deliver cross-functional value. Highly effective communicator and change agent capable of aligning engineering initiatives with business strategy. We are looking for an experienced Systems Development Manager looking to take the next step into a Head of Engineering role with a thriving organisation Please reach out with your latest CV to have an informal chat about this role. The client is keen to start interviewing next week for interested candidates. TPBN1_UKTJ

Lead Software Engineer Active SC Clearance Essential Our client, an innovative UK technology company is building a next-generation AI platform for defence and health applications . Their systems operate in highly regulated, mission-critical environments where reliability, security, and performance truly matter. Were looking for a Lead Software Engineer to take technical ownership of key platform components, guide architectural decisions, and mentor engineers as we scale. This is a hands-on leadership role youll be writing code, shaping systems, and directly influencing the future of the platform. This is a genuine ground-floor opportunity to shape both the technology and the engineering culture within a growing, mission-driven business. What Youll Be Working On Leading the design, development, and evolution of intelligent, distributed systems Architecting and building AI-driven capabilities , including: Large Language Models (LLMs) Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) AI agents and orchestration workflows Designing and maintaining backend services and APIs (primarily Python, FastAPI / Flask) Building and scaling data pipelines and search systems using: ElasticSearch, Weaviate, Pinecone, and other vector databases Engineering secure, containerised architectures using Docker and Kubernetes Ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and performance for mission-critical workloads Providing technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers Contributing to technical strategy, tooling choices, and engineering best practices What Were Looking For Essential Active SC clearance and British nationality (no dual nationality) Degree in Computer Science, AI, or a related field or equivalent industry experience Strong background in Python or similar languages Significant experience with backend development , microservices, and distributed systems Hands-on experience with AI/ML systems , including LLMs, RAG, or vector databases Solid understanding of containerisation and orchestration (Docker / Kubernetes) Experience delivering secure, on-premise or regulated systems Proven ability to lead technically , mentor others, and take ownership of complex problems Desirable Experience in defence, government, healthcare, or other regulated domains Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code Exposure to data engineering, ETL pipelines, or high-volume data processing Experience working in SME or start-up environments , comfortable wearing multiple hats Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 (DOE) + Bonus + Benefits Hybrid working 1 day per week onsite in either Winchester/Basingstoke TPBN1_UKTJ

Hargreaves Lansdown (HL) are looking for an experienced and talented Mobile Software Engineering Manager to lead a Unified Client Experience (UCX) product development team in building market-leading mobile applications for our clients. About HL And The Opportunity We're building the next generation platform for one of the UK's largest financial services companies, trusted by over 2 million clients and managing c.£150 billion in assets. This is your opportunity to shape technology that will redefine how people invest and achieve financial freedom. You will build our green field next generation Unified Client Experience (UCX) mobile applications that will streamline client journeys across a range of products and services. It's an exciting opportunity to design, architect and build a modern cross platform mobile application from scratch using React Native and latest design patterns and industry best practices to modernize and transform our savings and investment platform. The UCX team consolidates the efforts of the whole organisation, transforming client journeys and delivering on HL's vision to give people financial freedom. You will work with like-minded people from business, product and engineering functions to develop and refine client journeys covering onboarding, KYC, account management and investment workflows in a secure and compliant environment. By joining us, you'll help deliver innovative and scalable solutions that make investing easier and more accessible to millions of users across the UK. Be part of HL's future. Be part of the future of investing. Shape it with us. What You'll Be Doing Leadership & People Management Recruit, lead, and develop an agile team of 5-7 mobile engineers (React Native) across a mix of seniority levels. Own people management responsibilities including hiring, onboarding, line management, performance management, coaching, mentoring, and career development. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture focused on continuous improvement and psychological safety. Technical Leadership & Delivery Provide hands-on technical leadership for the design and delivery of greenfield mobile applications in iOS and Android using cross platform React Native technology stack. Solid experience & knowledge of React Native is a must-have. Define and uphold mobile engineering standards, best practices, and architectural principles. Lead technical decision-making, balancing short-term delivery needs with long-term maintainability and scalability. Ensure applications are performant, accessible, secure, and compliant with relevant standards and regulations. Platform & Integration Lead the integration of mobile platforms with backend services using GraphQL APIs, and third-party systems to deliver seamless end-to-end user experiences. Collaborate with backend, platform, and DevOps teams to ensure well-designed interfaces and reliable deployments. Ways of Working & Quality Take ownership of the agile software development lifecycle, including backlog refinement, Scrum ceremonies, CI/CD pipelines, release processes, and production deployments. Promote iterative delivery with a strong focus on customer outcomes, rapid feedback loops, and measurable value. Manage mobile release processes: feature flags, phased roll out, hotfix workflows and versioning. Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, and business stakeholders to align technical delivery with product strategy and customer needs. Communicate technical concepts, trade-offs, and progress clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. About You 10+ years of commercial experience building mobile applications across iOS and Android , and at least 4 years leading engineering teams . High proficiency in cross platform development in React Native is essential , with a strong grasp of front-end design patterns and best practices in mobile SDLC. Proven experience of REST/GraphQL API integration with mobile applications Solid understanding of mobile application fundamentals: iOS/Android app lifecycle, performance constraints and release management Proven hands-on software engineering background across modern mobile technologies e.g. cross platform / native development. Strong understanding of modern mobile architecture, including state management, responsive layouts, routing, navigation, performance optimisation and accessibility standards. Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines , using version control effectively, and working within modern development workflows. Solid experience in managing mobile release processes : feature flags, phased roll out, hotfix workflows and versioning. Strong advocate for quality and security , embedding automated testing, code quality checks, and security scanning into development pipelines. Passionate about mentoring and developing engineers through coaching , code reviews , and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Proven experience in leading high performing engineering teams in fast paced environments and well versed in line management duties. Able to thrive in fast-paced, regulated environments where delivery speed, quality, compliance, and innovation must be carefully balanced. Strong communication and articulation skills , capable of independently navigating an organization and able to negotiate and lead discussions to develop consensus across various levels and departments. Interview Process 3 Stage Interview Stage 1 - Discussion with our Hiring Manager (30mins): A chance to talk with our Hiring Manager in more detail about the role, our tech stack and some of the problems we solve every day. Here, we'll dig a bit more into some of your experiences, understand the processes you're familiar with and the technologies you've used to deliver end user value. Stage 2 - Technical Assessment (70mins): For the technical part, we'd like you to sit down with some of your potential peers to work through a technical design solution. This is to assess your technology depth including technical design/architecture knowledge, familiarity with design patterns, analytical skills and knowledge of mobile technology stack. Stage 3 - Final Round - Architecture, Leadership & Culture fit (60 - 80 mins): In this round you will be assessed on your overall architecture and technical skill, your leadership experience and our cultural Fit Package We offer a competitive salary , depending on experience, alongside a generous performance-based bonus scheme . Your total reward package includes: ?? Up to 19% pension contribution • helping you plan confidently for the future ?? Private medical insurance • giving you peace of mind and access to top-tier healthcare ?? A wide range of excellent benefits , from lifestyle perks to wellbeing support, designed to help you thrive both in and out of work We believe in recognising and rewarding the impact you make - and ensuring you feel valued every step of the way. Working Schedule We're based in the stunning Paddington Central offices at 4 Kingdom Street , a modern workspace designed to energise your day and elevate collaboration. What Makes It Special? ?? Landscaped rooftop gardens • perfect for a breath of fresh air or informal catch-ups. ?? London's highest rooftop basketball court • yes, really! ????? Wellness amenities including showers, lockers, hairdryers, and fresh towels. ?? Cyclist-friendly with secure bike storage and drying rooms. ??? Stylish lounge areas, booths, and breakout spaces for focused work or relaxed chats. ?? Canalside location near Little Venice, with floating restaurants, coffee shops, and a seasonal pop-up garden bar. ?? Unbeatable transport links • just steps from Paddington Station and the Elizabeth Line. We embrace a hybrid working model that gives you the best of both worlds: 1-2 days a week in the office to connect, collaborate, and enjoy everything the space has to offer. Remote flexibility for deep focus, work-life balance, and personal productivity. This is a full-time role , working 37.5 hours per week , Monday to Friday. Please note, we do not offer sponsorship opportunities for this role. TPBN1_UKTJ

DIRECT APPLICANTS ONLY, AGENCIES NEED NOT CONTACT! At Clear Cut Components, we specialise in providing high-quality CNC machining services and custom-machined components to a diverse and loyal customer base across various industries. We serve sectors including Automotive, Agricultural, Architectural, Medical, PPE, Leisure, and Lighting, building long-lasting relationships with our clients through exceptional service and dedication. Our commitment to continuous investment in cutting-edge technology enables us to deliver precision engineering with capabilities ranging from 2mm to 250mm on CNC fixed and sliding head twin-spindle Mill/Turn Centres. We also offer CNC vertical machining up to 1260 x 600 x 600, all in-house at our 12,400 sq. ft. facility in Surrey. At Clear Cut Components, we prioritise a "Right First Time, Every Time" approach and aim for customer satisfaction with every interaction. We are looking to expand our team and have an exciting opportunity for a CNC Programmer, Setter, and Operator (Turning) . Role: CNC Programmer, Setter, Operator (Turning) Location : Molesey, Surrey Salary : Starting at £19.00 per hour (negotiable based on experience) Hours : 40 hours per week + overtime Holiday : 26 days + bank holidays Key Responsibilities: CNC Machine Operation : Efficiently run CNC turning machines, including programming, tool selection, and repeat setting of jobs. Quality Control : Inspect workpieces throughout production, ensuring high-quality standards and adherence to right-first time principles. Problem Solving : Troubleshoot machining and tooling challenges, utilising your expertise to resolve issues promptly and effectively. Maintenance : Identify and address machine maintenance needs, performing daily, weekly, and monthly checks to ensure optimum performance. Continuous Improvement : Contribute to ongoing improvement initiatives, adhering to health and safety protocols, 5S practices, and safe working procedures. Collaboration : Work closely with the Production Manager, reporting on production progress and any challenges encountered. Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience in programming, setting, and operating CNC turning centres. Ability to meet production targets while maintaining a high standard of quality and precision. Strong knowledge of machining strategies and tooling solutions, with expertise in machining stainless steel and aluminum. Experience with CNC turning centres. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and geometric tolerances. Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to troubleshooting. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong communication skills. Ideal Candidates will have: Experience using a Twin turret twin spindle, 8 Axis mill-turn centres with Fanuc controls. Experience using a Twin turret, twin spindle, 8 Axis mill-turn sliding head lathes with Fanuc controls. Experience using a Single turret twin spindle, 5 Axis mill-turn centres with Siemens controls. Experience in programming from first principles and using 3D models (One CNC preferred). Familiarity with recognised Quality Systems. Apprenticeship or formal training in machining or engineering disciplines. Personal Attributes: Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, particularly when handling small, high-value parts. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. High level of initiative and motivation, focusing on efficiently producing quality components. Proactive team player with excellent communication skills across all levels. If you're passionate about precision engineering and looking to join a forward-thinking, customer-focused team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of Clear Cut Components continued success! TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: Solutions Architect (AI and Automation) Location: Remote (occasional travel to London required) Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 (Depending on location) Would you like to work for an organisation plays a pivotal role in safeguarding and improving the quality of health and social care services across England. My client plays a vital role in improving outcomes across health and social care by using data, technology, and insight to drive meaningful change. With a strong focus on innovation and digital transformation, they are investing in modern cloud platforms, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to become a truly intelligence-led regulator. Solutions Architect Responsibilities Design scalable, secure, and ethical AI and data solutions using Microsoft Azure technologies. Translate business requirements into end-to-end solution architecture across AI, machine learning, and data platforms. Maintain architectural blueprints ensuring interoperability, resilience, governance, and regulatory compliance. Lead architecture design reviews and provide technical leadership to delivery teams using Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices. Mentor technical teams and promote responsible AI practices, including transparency, fairness, and security. Solutions Architect Requirements Extensive experience delivering solutions on the Microsoft Azure Data Platform (Synapse Analytics, Data Lake, Databricks, Azure ML, Power BI). Expertise in modern data engineering approaches such as ETL/ELT pipelines, streaming, APIs, and event-driven architecture. Experience with cloud-native architectures, microservices, and SaaS integrations. Knowledge of data governance, information security, and AI ethics within regulated industries. Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. TPBN1_UKTJ

This job is with State Street, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Who we are looking for? The Client Enablement/Solutions Architecture, Middle Office position at Charles River Development is an active, hands-on role centered on designing and developing product solutions. This professional will offer business leadership and coordinate major product initiatives across multiple departments, covering aspects like design, integration patterns, and implementing new or existing components in collaboration with the product management team. Key duties include creating client solutions using Charles River's resources and planning future architectural directions for these offerings. The role also serves as an internal advocate for this product area, supporting sales efforts, implementation plans, and overall business development. The job is located in Burlington, Massachusetts, USA. Why this role is important to us? The team is crucial for reaching the primary goals of Charles River and State Street Alpha. Clients are looking for improved solutions that include new features and strategic partnerships. The Investment Management Solution delivers strong, market leading capabilities to its users. Charles River's Middle Office focused solutions represent an important advancement in Investment Management Solution capabilities. This role aims to deliver middle office solutions for clients and prospects that are thorough, well-rounded, and carefully consider integration strategies with respect to a client's operating model/footprint. What you will be responsible for? As a Solutions Architect (Middle Office) within the Client Enablement department, your responsibilities include: Shaping and implementing the firm's strategic vision concerning Middle Office capabilities and solutions, both through organic growth and partnerships. Providing business leadership, offering design and solution feedback, and coordinating efforts across product and development teams. Contributing to the short- and long-term product roadmap for enhancements. Building relationships as a primary client contact for gathering feedback and evaluating solutions. Assessing potential partnerships and assisting in managing partner relationships within the Alpha Ecosystem. Collaborating with technical and development counterparts to maximise team efficiency and ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Coordinating engagement among Client Management, Sales, Professional Services, Support, and internal stakeholders to boost client satisfaction and drive product adoption. Working closely with Marketing and Product Strategy to ensure the product vision is clearly communicated and understood. Leading medium to large initiatives from inception through completion. What we value These skills will help you succeed in this role Over 10 years in product management leadership, focusing on product planning and execution Extensive financial services experience, especially in middle office technology and operations management Hands-on Middle Office work: investment accounting, IBOR, position keeping, reconciliation, and similar tasks Strong analytical skills: adept at interpreting client needs and designing solutions Familiar with asset class behaviour across equities, fixed income, FX, OTC securities, private assets, and traditional buy-side asset types Understanding of order management, compliance, data, and portfolio management Knowledgeable about Agile Software Development Lifecycle Excellent communication, organisation, team planning, and mobilisation abilities Education & Preferred Qualification Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Mathematics or Business Degree (Finance, Accounting, Economics or related) Advanced degree preferred - MBA or professional certification (CFA, CPA, CIPM) About State Street What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients. Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential. Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers About State Street Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you'll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law. Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers Read our CEO Statement ]]>

This job is with State Street, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Who we are looking for We are seeking a Finance Technology Architecture Lead to define and drive the architecture strategy for critical finance platforms across the enterprise. This role is ideal for a senior technology leader who combines deep financial systems expertise with strong architectural judgment and the ability to influence across business, technology, and risk functions. You will lead the end‑to‑end architecture for finance capabilities such as Risk Analysis, Financial Reporting, and Enterprise Data Governance, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards. You will partner with various teams including, Product Management, User Experience, Engineering, Data, and Risk teams to modernize platforms and drive automation. This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where there is a balance of working from home and office. What you will be responsible for As a VP of Finance Technology Architecture you will Define and own the target state architecture for finance technology platforms, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and business strategy Lead architecture design for complex initiatives, including system modernization, cloud adoption, and vendor platform integration Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable, resilient, and compliant technical solutions Guide solution architecture across domains such as Data Governance, Financial Reporting, and Risk platforms Ensure architectural decisions support data integrity, auditability, security, and regulatory expectations within a controlled environment Collaborate with Engineering, Data, and Infrastructure teams to ensure designs are technically feasible and operationally sound Advocate for simplification, automation, and reuse to reduce technical debt and operational risk What we value These skills will help you succeed in this role Provide architectural governance, reviewing designs and ensuring adherence to standards, patterns, and best practices Mentor and guide solution architects and senior engineers, setting a high bar for technical quality and documentation Strong experience designing enterprise‑scale finance systems in a complex, regulated environment Ability to operate at both strategic and hands‑on levels, from defining target architecture to reviewing detailed designs Comfort navigating ambiguity and driving alignment across multiple stakeholders Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences Education & Preferred Qualifications 10+ years of experience with significant experience in solution or enterprise architecture Proven background supporting finance, or risk platforms within a large organization Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field Experience working within a large, regulated financial services enterprise Additional optional requirements Experience modernizing legacy finance platforms or large scale transformations Familiarity with financial controls, audit requirements, and regulatory expectations Exposure to data governance, financial data modeling, and analytics platforms Experience leveraging automation, AI, or intelligent workflows in finance processes About State Street Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you'll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law. Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers Read our CEO Statement ]]>

Senior Google Cloud Consultant £80,000-£100,000 + London Hybrid + Excellent Benefits +Bonus London Hybrid | Technology Consultancy | Permanent A growing consultancy is expanding its cloud, data and AI capability and is looking for a commercially aware, client-facing Senior Google Cloud Consultant. You'll work across enterprise organisations delivering modern cloud platforms, data solutions and AI-driven transformation - with the autonomy to shape strategy as well as lead hands-on delivery. The Role You'll act as a senior technical advisor and delivery lead, helping clients modernise their cloud, data and AI ecosystems. Projects may include: Designing secure, scalable Google Cloud architectures Building modern data platforms (data lakes, warehouses, real-time analytics) Delivering AI/ML solutions using Vertex AI and related GCP services Cloud migrations and transformation roadmaps Implementing Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform Embedding security, governance and FinOps best practice You'll be responsible for: Engaging senior stakeholders to shape cloud, data and AI strategy Producing high-level and low-level solution designs Leading delivery across complex, multi-workstream programmes Balancing transformation with live operational constraints Acting as a trusted advisor on innovation and best practice What You'll Bring Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise solutions on Google Cloud Platform Deep expertise in Cloud Infrastructure, Data Engineering, or AI/ML Hands-on experience with services such as Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Run, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, Vertex AI Proven ability to produce architectural documentation and migration strategies Strong stakeholder engagement and consulting capability Experience working in complex or regulated environments Highly Desirable: Google Cloud certifications (Professional Cloud Architect, Data Engineer, ML Engineer) - these are a major advantage Experience with data governance, security frameworks or compliance standards Package £80,000-£100,000 base (depending on experience) London hybrid working Performance-related bonus Private medical insurance Pension contribution Generous holiday allowance Funded training & certifications Clear progression pathway High-impact projects across cloud, data and AI Why Join? Consultancy environment with varied, enterprise-scale cloud and AI programmes Opportunity to influence strategy as well as lead delivery Strong technical community and access to senior leadership Modern, high-performance culture with real autonomy TPBN1_UKTJ