392 Best tech start up Jobs in United Kingdom (August 2026)

Senior Manager Architect - Data

18 days ago

London

White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Senior Manager Architect - Data Location: London or Nottingham - Hybrid Working Pattern: 3 days in-office (Tuesday-Thursday) and 2 days remote Our Mission We’re on a mission to be a force for good in lending. Throughout our almost 30-year history, we’ve consistently been recognised as a great place to work; in 2026, Capital One was officially ranked 9th in the UK’s Best Workplaces™ list. Hear from our team about what it’s like working at Capital One UK. About the role Do you love shaping the architectural technical direction of large, complex Data transformation initiatives? It’s an exciting time at Capital One UK - We’re on a mission to unlock organisational pace and Data agility, through creating our next generation, cloud-based data ecosystem, to unlock the power of data, increase financial inclusion and deliver transformative, real-time, intelligent experiences to our customers. Capital One’s Data team is responsible for the data ecosystem, which covers the holistic data lifecycle, from the capture of high-quality customer data in real-time, the structuring, storage and processing of that data for insight, to the usage of the data in event driven applications, ML and AI. As a Senior Manager Architect in Data you will be an experienced technical leader bringing business, industry and deep technical understanding to shape the architecture direction and evolution of the data ecosystem, across Cloud-scale Distributed Data Processing, Storage & Curated Data Consumption. You will invest in architecture excellence across the Data team, and foster innovation to unlock value across our user community of Engineers, Data Scientists, Data Analysts & Data Governance associates. Come and help us shape the future of financial services in the Cloud. What you’ll do Shape the architecture direction and evolution of the data ecosystem, across Cloud-scale Distributed Data Processing, Storage & Curated Data Consumption Influence Senior stakeholders, Internal customers & Enterprise partners, gaining consensus on key technology decisions and architecture direction of the data ecosystem Own and evolve architecture artefacts including reference architectures, Architecture Decision Records, and technical standards for your domain Partner with Product Management, Engineering, Cyber and our user community of Engineers, Data Scientists, Data Analysts and Data Governance associates, solving their challenges through Data Technology, to unlock business value Be a passionate advocate for the data ecosystem and data technology, driving wide awareness and usage aligned to Enterprise architecture standards and patterns Enable simplification across our architecture, processes and technologies, by encouraging and fostering UK standardisation, the reuse of appropriate industry SaaS solutions, and adoption of Enterprise standards, patterns, capabilities and platforms as appropriate for each use case Nurture and grow architecture excellence & culture within the Data team, leading technical design reviews & driving architecture best practice both within the team and the broader Architecture organisation Collaborate with your peers in UK architecture and engage in the wider Enterprise architecture group What you’ll bring Demonstrable experience as a hands-on Senior Manager Architect, in a large, complex data led organisation Deep understanding & hands-on leverage of Modern, Cloud scale Data Technologies, with specific expertise in Distributed Data Processing architectures (Spark, PySpark, Python, Airflow), ELT data processing underpinning Data LakeHouses and Data Products for scaled use within ML & AI Expertise in Streaming Data, Event Driven Design, Data Governance & the AWS Cloud Technology stack (e.g. Glue, ServerLess, DynamoDB) A track record in leading the architecture vision, design & implementation of Enterprise scale data applications, with specific focus on Distributed Data Processing systems, Data LakeHouse, Data Products, Streaming data, ML & AI platform capabilities Working knowledge of ML and Generative AI, including the leverage of Agentic AI based systems within the Architecture and Software Development lifecycle Excellent communication skills, effortlessly navigating across tech, architecture, product and senior stakeholders to achieve alignment Proficiency in software development principles, patterns, and practices including CI/CD Passion for growing architectural and data led thinking, with experience in embedding & scaling this within in a large Enterprise setting An ability to shape the adoption of modern Data Technology and support the evolution of a Data driven culture, across a scaled, cross functional organisation There is no one type of architect; you are the glue that adds value where it’s needed. To achieve this you are flexible, adapting your approach to meet the needs of the team, initiative, or product. You solicit differing views, are willing to change your mind and perspective as you learn more, and are adept at building consensus to align stakeholders to a common direction Experience in Financial Services or Regulated sector beneficial Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position which can be based in either our London or Nottingham offices. We embrace a hybrid approach to work. You'll spend three days a week in the office (Tuesday-Thursday), with Monday and Friday being dedicated work-from-home days. Our offices are designed to inspire and support you. At our Nottingham head office, you'll find an on-site gym, restaurant and dedicated Learning Loft. Our London office boasts a rooftop running track and coffee bar. What’s in it for you We invest in the growth of our people alongside our business. You will have extensive opportunities to learn and develop your career, including access to up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications. In addition to career development, our comprehensive benefits package is designed to grow with you, ensuring your wellbeing is prioritised at every stage of your career: Wealth & Future: Competitive pension and performance-based bonus schemes Holidays: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure. Need more? You have the option to buy 5 additional days. Health: Access premium care through our private medical insurance. Family Support: We champion your milestones with enhanced parental leave. A full list of our benefits is available here . What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging at our core. We empower our associates to do great work by creating an inclusive culture—one that values diverse perspectives, fosters collaboration and encourages innovative ideas—and a place where associates of all backgrounds can thrive by bringing their most authentic selves to work. We call this our Culture of Belonging, and it rests at the heart of our business. Our associate-led Business Resource Groups were created to help support our diverse population and include over 10 groups across our offices. Because each Business Resource Group is as unique as the population it serves, they offer a range of activities, networking opportunities, special events and learning programs to associates. Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact ukrecruitment@capitalone.com All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

Quality Assurance Manager Aerospace Defense

21 days ago

City of London

Note : This role could be located anywhere between Bristol, London or Derby but 2 days/week in Derby are mandatory. \n \n Who we are: \n \n ALTEN is an engineering and technology consultancy services company. We are a leading Engineering and IT consultancy operating across 30 countries, making waves in all sectors: Aeronautics, Space, Defence, Security and naval, Automotive, Rail and mobility, Energy and environment, Life Sciences and health, Industrial Equipment and electronics, Telecoms, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Retail, Services & Medias, Public Services & Government. With a team of passionate, diligent, and agile engineers, we are united by a common purpose: building tomorrow’s world today. Day by day, we support our customers' development strategies as well as their technological and sustainability transformation. \n \n 1. Role Overview \n The Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) ensures that result-committed projects comply with the ALTEN Delivery Framework (ADF) and meet client expectations. This role focuses on quality KPIs, continuous improvement, audit preparation, and client relationship management to drive operational excellence and client satisfaction. \n \n 1. Key Responsibilities \n A. Compliance \n Pre-sales Phase \n\n • Anticipate contract renewals or tenders to support project acquisition.\n, • Contribute to drafting the Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) and ensure compliance alignment.\n, • Attend internal project kick-off meetings.\n\n Project Management Phase \n\n • Understand the contractual framework and ensure the QAP is updated.\n, • Conduct regular follow-ups to assess ADF compliance and provide objective evaluations.\n, • Train and coach Cluster Leaders (CL), Project Managers (PM), Project Directors (PD), and Technical Directors (TD) on compliance requirements.\n, • Highlight compliance and escalate deviations from standards.\n\n \n B. Client Relations \n Managing Client Requirements \n\n • Ensure client quality requirements are documented and integrated into project plans.\n, • Monitor changes to maintain continuous compliance.\n, • Address client complaints using root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions.\n\n Communication and Reporting \n\n • Serve as the primary liaison for quality-related issues between clients and ALTEN teams.\n, • Participate in client/ALTEN meetings (PRM/CRM) and contribute with presentations.\n, • Organize quality reviews and provide performance reports as required.\n\n \n C. KPIs and Performance \n Quality Dashboards \n\n • Update dashboards with accurate and relevant data.\n, • Analyze KPIs (RFT, OTD, customer satisfaction) and prepare reports for stakeholders.\n, • Ensure data reliability and monitor performance to identify improvement areas.\n\n Gap Analysis \n\n • Communicate with ACQP Direction and Technical Direction on quality control.\n, • Identify trends and propose action plans to enhance performance.\n\n \n D. Continuous Improvement \n Capitalizing on Best Practices \n\n • Propose process, method, and tool adaptations for project monitoring.\n, • Share updates with QAMs and use structured methods (8D, 5M, FMEA, 5S, Six Sigma, 5WHY’s, Ishikawa).\n, • Facilitate lessons-learned sessions and document best practices.\n\n Project Management \n\n • Lead corrective/preventative action plans and engage stakeholders.\n, • Track non-compliances, conduct RCAs, and monitor actions.\n\n \n E. External Audit \n Preparation and Monitoring \n\n • Coordinate preparation for client/certification audits (ISO 9001, EN 9100, etc.).\n, • Support teams in audit preparation and follow up on corrective actions.\n\n Auditor Relations \n\n • Act as the interface between external auditors and project teams.\n\n \n F. Additional Potential Missions \n Sector Referent \n\n • Lead a network for sharing best practices and audit learnings.\n, • Harmonize ADF standards and maximize certification audit impact.\n, • Monitor regulatory changes and provide expert coaching.\n\n Backup for QAM Team Leader \n\n • Allocate workload, facilitate team meetings, and report to the Head of Quality Assurance.\n\n \n 1. Required Skills \n A. Technical and Professional Skills \n\n • Standards & Audits: Knowledge of ISO 9001/EN 9100/ISO 27001/ISO 19443/ISO 61513.\n, • Tools: SM, Office 365, SharePoint, JIRA.\n, • Language: Fluent English (minimum B2 level).\n, • Experience: 4+ years in result-committed projects, operational management, or quality roles.\n, • Past Experience in the aerospace, space, defense or Nuclear sector is a plus.\n\n \n B. Behavioral Skills \n\n • Technical Assertiveness: Enforce quality requirements without hierarchical authority.\n, • Critical Thinking: Detect inconsistencies in data and demand evidence.\n, • Transversal Leadership: Align stakeholders around quality goals.\n, • Operational Resilience: Manage ambiguity and propose pragmatic solutions.\n, • Adaptive Communication: Tailor communication for evaluations, auditors, and coaching.\n, • Proactivity: Anticipate risks and act preemptively.\n\n \n C. Benefits \n\n • 9.00 am. to 6.00 pm. Monday to Friday, with a 60-minute unpaid break.\n, • Hybrid- Standard (3days from office and 2 days from home)\n, • Social in London office – Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month as well as commitment to charitable causes\n, • Private Medical Insurance – 100% paid by ALTEN (taxable benefit), including access to dental and optical cover and can add your dependents on the insurance. (additional benefits available).\n, • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support available 24/7, including up to six face-to-face counselling sessions and a dedicated bereavement service.\n, • Life Insurance – 3× your base salary.\n, • Travel Insurance- Covers work travel only.\n, • Pension Scheme– Company contribution up to 5% or 6% (matching the employee contribution). Automatic enrolment after three months of service (subject to eligibility), with the option to opt out if you choose.\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme – Save 25%–39% on bikes and accessories through tax-efficient salary deductions (available after probation).\n, • Tech Scheme – Save 25%–39% on technology purchases via Currys, also through tax-efficient salary deductions (available after probation).\n, • 24 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (calculated on a pro rata basis according to your start within the year).\n, • Maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave with pay in line with statutory entitlements in place from time to time.\n, • Up to 5 days of company sick fully paid pay per calendar year (pro rata), followed by statutory sick pay if required.\n\n \n Any doubts? \n Studies have shown that some groups of people are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we are looking for. As an equal-opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

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