<p> </p>Robert Half are recruiting for an experienced Technical Architect to support a high‑profile technical carve‑out for a private‑equity‑backed client on an inital 4 month contract.<br> <br><strong>Responsibilities:</strong><br><ul><li>Take ownership of the technical architecture workstream within a complex business carve‑out.</li><li>Conduct a full review of the existing landscape including integrations, environments, data flows and system dependencies.</li><li>Assess current progress, architectural documentation, technical risks, and critical gaps.</li><li>Re‑establish architectural governance, technical design authority, and solution assurance processes.</li><li>Define and document the target‑state architecture for the standalone business, covering applications, data, integrations and infrastructure.</li><li>Work closely with SAP SMEs, business leads, and third‑party delivery partners to validate design decisions.</li><li>Oversee and guide key platforms within scope, including:<ul><li>SAP (core ERP) - essential</li><li>COM / Order Management systems</li><li>Data Warehouse / Vision BI</li><li>OpenText (Malam)</li><li>Warehouse mobility / handheld solutions (Zetes or similar)</li></ul></li><li>Support environment separation, data migration planning, cutover readiness and testing strategies.</li><li>Identify architecture risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain programme timelines.</li><li>Ensure strong communication across business, IT, and consultancy teams.</li><li>Provide clear architectural recommendations and regular updates to senior stakeholders.</li></ul><h2><strong>Experience:</strong></h2><ul><li>Proven experience as a Technical Architect on large‑scale ERP, integration, or enterprise platform programmes.</li><li>Strong SAP architectural background, including integrations, data flows, and cross‑module dependencies.</li><li>Experience working on carve‑outs, divestitures, M&A separations, or accelerated PE‑backed programmes.</li><li>Understanding of COM / Order Management processes and system integration points.</li><li>Experience of Data Warehouse environments, ideally including Vision BI.</li><li>Familiarity with OpenText (preferably Malam‑delivered solutions).</li><li>Exposure to warehouse mobility or handheld scanning solutions such as Zetes.</li><li>Strong integration knowledge (IDocs, APIs, middleware, interface design).</li><li>Ability to assess in‑flight projects, stabilise delivery, and introduce governance.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and third‑party partners.</li><li>Comfortable working in fast‑paced, high‑visibility environments with demanding timelines.</li></ul><h2><strong>Contract</strong></h2><ul><li>Initial 4‑month contract (with potential extension)</li><li>Inside IR35 via Umbrella </li><li>UK Remote with occasional travel to london</li></ul><br><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuNzUzNjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Interim AWS Security Architect - Financial Services</strong></p><p>Robert Half is supporting a global consulting firm in engaging an experienced <strong>AWS Security Architect</strong> as an interim associate to support a large-scale cloud security programme for a major financial services organisation. This role will focus on <strong>deep AWS application and infrastructure security</strong>, working closely with engineering teams and AWS as a strategic partner to design and secure cloud-native platforms.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Assignment Details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Start</strong>: c. 2-3 week onboarding lead time</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Primarily remote, with flexibility for occasional days in the City of London</li><li><strong>Contract Duration</strong>: Initial 6-month contract (strong likelihood of extension)</li><li><strong>Day Rate</strong>: £<strong>600 p/day PAYE + 12.07%</strong> via PAYE (Employer's NI & tax deducted at source - no umbrella company admin fees)</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Experience Needed:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong experience as an <strong>AWS Security Architect</strong> within financial services (ideally banking)</li><li>Proven track record designing and securing <strong>AWS-native applications</strong> (not just governance or oversight)</li><li>Deep expertise in <strong>container security</strong>, particularly EKS and service mesh environments</li><li>Strong understanding of <strong>AWS network security</strong>, including VPC design, segmentation, firewalling, and Direct Connect</li><li>Experience working directly with <strong>AWS as a supplier</strong>, providing independent security assurance and challenge</li><li>Ability to operate at both <strong>low-level design (LLD)</strong> and enterprise architecture levels</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience within <strong>low-latency or trading environments</strong></li><li>Exposure to <strong>AWS Outposts</strong> design and security</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>DevSecOps and IaC security controls</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Additional Information: Candidates will be subject to full financial and criminal background checks</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS40MTc3OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Ping Identity IAM Architect (Principal Level) - Financial Services</strong></p><p>Robert Half (an S&P 500 company) is supporting a global consulting firm as they engage an interim associate to support their end client on a high-profile Identity & Access Management programme within Financial Services. This role will play a key part in shaping and delivering a centralised Identity Provider (IDP) capability across multiple externally facing applications, with a focus on Ping Identity technologies and modern authentication protocols.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Assignment Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Day Rate: £600-6650 per day + 12.07%</strong> additional holiday pay (via PAYE model - gross basic rate with additional pay, no umbrella fees and employer's NI & tax already deducted at source so no further deductions)</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid(occasional London presence if required)</li><li><strong>Duration</strong>: Initial 6 months (April-September) with strong likelihood of extension</li><li>April-June: c.2 days per week (design & advisory) then July-September: c.3 days per week (hands-on delivery)</li></ul><p><strong>Scope of Work</strong></p><ul><li>Provide architectural leadership across multiple IAM initiatives within Markets and Workspace programmes</li><li>Define and shape a centralised IDP strategy leveraging Ping Identity stack</li><li>Lead design discussions across OIDC/OAuth2-based authentication services</li><li>Support design and rollout of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) capabilities including POC and user impact considerations</li><li>Contribute to upgrade strategy from PingAM 7.x to 8.x (EOL driven)</li><li>Work closely with internal teams to align solutions with existing AWS-hosted architecture and CI/CD pipelines</li><li>Provide hands-on support during implementation phase within development environments</li></ul><p><strong>Experience Needed:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong experience as a Principal / Lead IAM Architect within complex enterprise environments</li><li>Deep expertise across Ping Identity suite (PingAM, PingDS, ideally PingFederate)</li><li>Proven delivery of OIDC / OAuth2 authentication frameworks at scale</li><li>Experience designing and implementing MFA solutions across customer-facing platforms</li><li>Strong understanding of IAM architecture within AWS environments</li><li>Experience working in Financial Services or regulated environments</li><li>Ability to operate both at strategic design level and hands-on technical delivery</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Pre-Engagement Checks: </strong>Able to provide 2 recent professional references & Willing to undergo financial and criminal background checks</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS4zOTE4NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Regional IT Business Applications Manager - Real Estate Investments</strong></p><p><strong>Central London (Hybrid 2/3 days a week in the office)</strong></p><p><strong>£80,000 - £90,000 + Competitive Annual Bonus & Benefits</strong></p><p>A leading global real estate investment, development and operating company with c.$98.5bn assets under management is seeking a <strong>Regional IT Business Applications Manager</strong> to lead application portfolio oversight and IT service delivery across its UK Residential Property operations.</p><p>Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the organisation invests and operates globally across equity and debt markets, both public and private, and is committed to delivering strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that add long-term value to communities.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>The Regional IT Applications Manager will act as the senior technology partner to the UK Residential business, bridging technology and operational needs. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, ensuring application services are secure, reliable and aligned with global enterprise standards.</p><p>This position plays a critical role in aligning regional initiatives with global IT strategy, driving operational excellence, governance and compliance across the UK portfolio.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day regional application operations, ensuring service reliability and alignment with enterprise standards</li><li>Monitor system uptime, performance and SLA adherence</li><li>Lead regional incident response and escalation management, collaborating with global IT teams where required</li><li>Partner with business leaders, system owners and end users to gather requirements, conduct feasibility assessments and develop value-driven business cases</li><li>Implement global enterprise systems and technology standards across UK operations</li><li>Drive a culture of customer service, accountability and continuous improvement</li><li>Ensure corporate controls and compliance measures are implemented across all UK sites</li><li>Work closely with Information Security teams to assess risks and implement mitigation strategies</li><li>Lead or support regional technology rollouts, upgrades and process improvements</li><li>Manage relationships with vendors, service providers and contractors, ensuring performance and contractual compliance</li><li>Contribute to IT budgeting, forecasting and cost optimisation initiatives</li><li>Report application metrics, risks and opportunities to senior leadership</li><li>Act as the on-site IT Business Partner to the UK Leadership Team</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Experience & Education</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 8 years' progressive IT experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or regional management capacity</li><li>Proven track record in application service delivery, portfolio management and team leadership</li></ul><p><strong>Technical Expertise</strong></p><ul><li>Strong knowledge/ background in enterprise applications, cloud technologies and integrations for example Microsoft 365, ERP platforms, CRM, Salesforce</li><li>Familiarity with ITIL processes and service management frameworks</li><li>Experience leading technology projects and managing third-party vendors</li></ul><p><strong>Personal Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills</li><li>Commercially aware and solutions-oriented</li><li>Proactive, with the ability to identify risks and deliver scalable outcomes</li><li>Comfortable operating in a matrixed, global environment</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFtZXMud2lsbHNvbi4yNTQxMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 20.0pt;">Senior Umbraco Developer -TOP COMPANY! </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">In partnership with Robert Half</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Are you ready to be accountable for the whole thing, not just your tickets?</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Let's talk lifestyle.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p>Hybrid working</p><p>3 days in the office and 2 days from home. </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">You're the one leading it.</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">You control the CMS direction.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">You shape performance, SEO, UX impact.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">You influence how marketing and digital strategy actually get delivered.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">You manage agency output rather than just taking instructions.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">That's commercial visibility most developers don't get.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">We're looking for a Senior Umbraco Developer to take ownership of a growing digital platform in a fast-moving business.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">You'll lead the development and optimisation of the Umbraco CMS environment, driving site performance, scalability, and technical SEO while working closely with marketing and managing external development partners.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">What You'll Do:</p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Develop and maintain front-end and back-end Umbraco functionality</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Deliver new features aligned to the website roadmap</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Improve performance, UX and SEO</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Ensure code quality, security and platform stability</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">What We're Looking For:</p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong experience with Umbraco (v10+)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Solid .NET / C# background</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Experience with Azure and SQL</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Track record working on performance-led digital platforms</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">What's On Offer:</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Competitive base salary</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Bonus</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Pension</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Private healthcare</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Free breakfast onsite</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">If you're looking for real ownership and impact within a high-visibility role then APPLY NOW!!!</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/dG9ueS5rb3lyYXR0eS4zMDYzNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h3 data-start="346" data-end="360" data-section-id="1w1l8z6">Role</h3><p data-start="361" data-end="518">The Data Engineer will design, develop, and maintain data infrastructure to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance. Key responsibilities include:</p><ul data-end="1321" data-start="519"><li data-end="655" data-section-id="1y7zsfe" data-start="519">Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to fulfil data requirements and support analytics initiatives.</li><li data-section-id="1rg1l8k" data-end="773" data-start="656">Collect, process, and transform datasets from various sources, ensuring data quality, consistency, and integrity.</li><li data-end="867" data-section-id="1jbr6sy" data-start="774">Develop and optimise data pipelines, ETL processes, and workflows for maximum efficiency.</li><li data-start="868" data-end="947" data-section-id="9fxyov">Design and implement efficient data models, schemas, and storage solutions.</li><li data-section-id="16jydjf" data-end="1066" data-start="948">Build, deploy, and maintain Azure-based data solutions, including Data Factory, Databricks, and Synapse Analytics.</li><li data-end="1141" data-section-id="1mqiuw" data-start="1067">Implement best practices in data governance, security, and compliance.</li><li data-end="1211" data-section-id="951t44" data-start="1142">Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve data pipeline issues promptly.</li><li data-end="1321" data-section-id="509rxt" data-start="1212">Keep up-to-date with emerging data engineering trends and technologies to continuously improve processes.</li></ul><h3 data-end="1345" data-section-id="1w7cz0t" data-start="1328">Profile</h3><p data-end="1453" data-start="1346">The ideal candidate will have strong experience across modern data engineering tools and cloud platforms:</p><ul data-end="2185" data-start="1454"><li data-start="1454" data-section-id="1ghb3j2" data-end="1583">Proven experience with Azure Data Services (Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, SQL Database, Data Lake) and Power BI.</li><li data-start="1584" data-end="1692" data-section-id="acsm1h">Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL).</li><li data-start="1693" data-end="1773" data-section-id="cxf1qv">Familiarity with Python, Spark, or other data processing frameworks.</li><li data-start="1774" data-section-id="ysb0c7" data-end="1863">Knowledge of ETL/ELT processes, data modelling, and data architecture principles.</li><li data-section-id="o49lf3" data-end="1926" data-start="1864">Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS.</li><li data-start="1927" data-end="2004" data-section-id="ksiygt">Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance standards.</li><li data-end="2082" data-section-id="xoif8d" data-start="2005">Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.</li><li data-start="2083" data-section-id="1yabz8i" data-end="2185">Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively in cross-functional teams.</li></ul><h3 data-start="2192" data-section-id="w5pm1t" data-end="2209">Company</h3><ul data-end="2341" data-start="2210"><li data-start="2210" data-end="2281" data-section-id="1k0avdv">Market-leading British sports brand with offices in Central London.</li><li data-start="2282" data-end="2341" data-section-id="z22h0f">Hybrid working: flexible mix of office and remote work.</li></ul><h3 data-section-id="10xedjk" data-end="2375" data-start="2348">Salary & Benefits</h3><p data-end="2456" data-start="2376">The rate of pay is competitive and dependent on experience and qualifications.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QWxmaWUuUm93ZXR0LjYxNDA3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half International (an S&P 500 global staffing provider) is supporting a global consulting firm in sourcing an interim <strong>Snowflake Data Engineer</strong>. This role will help design and build a new cloud data warehouse solution using <strong>Snowflake</strong>, <strong>dbt</strong>, and <strong>Azure DevOps</strong>, delivering scalable ELT pipelines and optimised data models to support business-wide analytics and reporting.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Assignment Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Initial 6-month contract </strong>(extensions expected)</li><li><strong>Hybrid </strong>- 2 days per week on-site in the City of London</li><li><strong>£400-450 p/day</strong> plus 12.07% holiday pay via PAYE with employer's NI & Tax deducted at source, unlike umbrella companies and no umbrella company admin fees)</li><li><strong>Start Date:</strong> c. 1-2 weeks turnaround with anticipated start on w/c 6th April</li></ul><p><strong>Key Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Financial Services will be essential for this opportunity. Ideally Insurance.</strong></li><li>Proven experience building and managing <strong>Snowflake Cloud Data Warehouses</strong> (warehouses, roles, RBAC, performance tuning, cost optimisation).</li><li>Strong hands-on experience with <strong>dbt</strong> (modelling, incremental loads, macros, testing, documentation).</li><li>Solid understanding of <strong>Azure DevOps</strong> for CI/CD pipelines (YAML, environments, approvals, Git branching).</li><li>Excellent SQL engineering and data modelling (star/snowflake schemas, best practices).</li><li>Experience in <strong>data pipeline development</strong>, <strong>data quality</strong>, and <strong>automation</strong>.</li><li>Clear communicator with strong stakeholder engagement across technical and business teams.</li></ul><p><strong>Nice to have:</strong></p><ul><li>Exposure to <strong>Azure Data Factory</strong>, <strong>Databricks</strong>, or other orchestration tools.</li><li>Python scripting for ELT automation and testing.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>All candidates must complete standard screening (Right to Work, DBS, credit/sanctions, employment verification).</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS4wNTM2Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Network & Systems Engineer - Real Estate/ Construction - London</strong></p><p><strong>£65,000-£77,000 + Discretionary Bonus & Benefits</strong></p><p><strong>The Business</strong></p><p>Our client is a well-established London based construction firm delivering high-quality new build, refurbishment and fit-out projects ranging from £1m-£60m. Its client portfolio includes globally recognised brands and international recognised prestigious institutions.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Part of a small team of 3, the Network & Systems Administrator will take ownership of the day-to-day operation, security and continuous improvement of the company's IT infrastructure.</p><p>This is a hands-on technical role supporting both head office and live construction sites. Reporting to the IT Director, the successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders, third-party suppliers and consultants to ensure systems are secure, reliable and scalable.</p><p>The role requires a strong technical foundation, a proactive mindset and the ability to balance infrastructure leadership with high-level technical support.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Network & Infrastructure</p><ul><li>Implement, manage and support Fortinet solutions including FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer and FortiClient VPN</li><li>Manage firewall policies, SD-WAN, VPNs (site-to-site and client), and network segmentation</li></ul><p>Systems & Cloud</p><ul><li>Administer Windows Server environments including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP and file services</li><li>Support virtualised environments</li><li>Assist with Azure resource administration</li></ul><p>Cyber Security & Best Practice</p><p>IT Operations support assistance</p><p><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience as a Network / Systems Administrator or similar role</li><li>Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet products, particularly FortiGate firewalls and VPNs</li><li>Solid networking knowledge (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, firewalling)</li><li>Strong understanding of cyber security fundamentals and best practice</li><li>Experience administering Microsoft 365 environments</li><li>Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Hyper-V or Vmware and Active Directory</li><li>Experience delivering 3rd line support in a business environment</li></ul><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a growing, evolving infrastructure environment within a highly respected London construction firm. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening operational resilience, enhancing cyber security posture and supporting a dynamic business delivering projects for world-class clients.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFtZXMud2lsbHNvbi41MDQ3OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p></p><p>Robert Half have partnered with a high growth sports manufacturing organisation based in London who are looking to engage an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to support the evolution of a live, transaction‑driven platform as it scales internationally.</p><p>This is an initial 6‑month, Inside IR35 contract, focused on building and scaling core backend systems that support global commerce, real‑time interactions, and the integration of newly acquired platform capabilities.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Owning and evolving backend services within a high‑scale, real‑time environment</li><li>Designing and scaling systems to support multi‑currency and cross‑border transactions</li><li>Building and extending a shared transaction and ledger layer used across multiple platforms</li><li>Supporting the integration of newly acquired products and capabilities into the core platform</li><li>Designing and exposing APIs for frontend, mobile, and third‑party platform use cases</li><li>Handling complex transaction logic including currency conversion, fees, reconciliation, and refunds</li><li>Supporting region‑specific requirements such as tax, compliance, and shipping logic</li><li>Improving performance, resilience, and scalability of transaction‑heavy systems</li><li>Leading architectural decisions across backend and platform services</li><li>Mentoring engineers and contributing to higher backend engineering standards</li><li>Collaborating closely with frontend, mobile, and product teams to deliver global user experiences</li></ul><p><strong>Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Extensive experience working as a Senior Backend Engineer in production environments</li><li>Strong background designing and building distributed systems and APIs</li><li>Proven experience building or scaling payment, ledger, or transaction systems</li><li>Experience working with Elixir and GraphQL (strongly preferred)</li><li>Background in eCommerce or transaction‑heavy, real‑time platforms operating across regions</li><li>Ability to evolve existing systems pragmatically in fast‑moving environments</li><li>Comfortable operating with ambiguity and a strong sense of ownership</li><li>Strong communication skills and experience working within cross‑functional teams</li></ul><p><strong>Contract:</strong></p><ul><li>Initial 6‑month contract with potential to extend</li><li>Inside IR35</li><li>London‑based assignment with hybrid working (on‑site expectation)</li></ul><br><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuNDQyNDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-end="383" data-start="132"><strong data-end="383" data-start="132">Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading financial services organisation to recruit a Junior Python Developer on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis. Hybrid working - London based (initially 5 days onsite, moving to 4 days per week).</strong></p><h3 data-end="397" data-start="385" data-section-id="1gtvw36"><strong data-end="397" data-start="389">Role</strong></h3><p data-end="1493" data-start="398">* The Junior Python Developer will support and maintain a suite of Python-based processes and reporting tools used across the business.<br data-end="536" data-start="533" /> * Provide day-to-day support for existing data pipelines, APIs, and reporting frameworks, troubleshooting issues and resolving incidents.<br / data-start="673" data-end="676"> * Work across a technology stack centred on Python, Postgres, Docker, REST APIs, and local databases.<br / data-start="777" data-end="780"> * Assist with the management and optimisation of automated processes to improve reliability and efficiency.<br / data-end="890" data-start="887"> * Support infrastructure including virtual machines and data workflows.<br / data-start="961" data-end="964"> * Collaborate with internal teams to enhance reporting and operational processes.<br data-start="1045" data-end="1048" /> * Contribute to the integration and ongoing use of AI tools across the organisation, including supporting controls and best practices.<br / data-end="1185" data-start="1182"> * Help improve team efficiency through the effective use of technology and automation.<br / data-start="1271" data-end="1274"> * Work alongside internal and external teams to ensure systems are maintained and developed in line with business needs.<br data-end="1397" data-start="1394" /> * Over time, gain exposure to and contribute towards AI-focused initiatives as the role evolves.</p><h3 data-start="1495" data-end="1510" data-section-id="no9zkd"><strong data-end="1510" data-start="1499">Profile</strong></h3><p data-start="1511" data-end="2322">* The Junior Python Developer will have commercial experience with Python or strong demonstrable project experience.<br / data-end="1630" data-start="1627"> * Experience or exposure to Postgres, REST APIs, and Docker is highly desirable.<br data-start="1710" data-end="1713" /> * Understanding of data processing, transformation, and automated workflows.<br / data-end="1792" data-start="1789"> * Exposure to supporting or maintaining systems, with a willingness to learn and take ownership.<br data-start="1888" data-end="1891" /> * Familiarity with object-oriented programming principles.<br data-start="1949" data-end="1952" /> * Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.<br data-end="2011" data-start="2008" /> * Interest in AI tools and emerging technologies is advantageous.<br / data-end="2079" data-start="2076"> * Ability to learn quickly and work within an existing codebase.<br data-start="2143" data-end="2146" /> * Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.<br data-start="2224" data-end="2227" /> * Any exposure to financial services or regulated environments is beneficial but not essential.</p><h3 data-start="2324" data-end="2339" data-section-id="1fhqj4x"><strong data-end="2339" data-start="2328">Company</strong></h3><p data-start="2340" data-end="2573">* Market leading investment management organisation based in London<br / data-start="2407" data-end="2410"> * Specialist in small and mid-cap equity investments<br data-start="2462" data-end="2465" /> * Collaborative environment with a growing focus on technology and AI integration<br / data-end="2549" data-start="2546"> * Hybrid working model</p><h3 data-end="2600" data-start="2575" data-section-id="o1bymo"><strong data-end="2600" data-start="2579">Salary & Benefits</strong></h3><p data-end="2693" data-start="2601">The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QWxmaWUuUm93ZXR0Ljk5MjI5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p></p>Robert Half are working with a leading fraud‑prevention organisation to recruit a Mid‑Level Data Engineer on an initial 12‑month Fixed‑Term Contract. <br> <br>This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Product Innovation team focused on building scalable data solutions using modern cloud technologies.<h2>Role:</h2><ul><li>Design and build robust, scalable data pipelines and data architectures.</li><li>Work extensively with <strong>Microsoft Fabric</strong>, including Data Factory, Lakehouse and Data Warehouse components.</li><li>Develop and optimise ETL processes across cloud‑based and modern data ecosystems.</li><li>Ensure strong data quality, reliability and system performance through testing, validation and optimisation.</li><li>Support data science and AI initiatives by ensuring pipelines and datasets are structured for advanced analytics.</li><li>Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across technology, product, and operational functions to deliver high‑quality data solutions.</li></ul><h2><strong>Profile:</strong></h2><ul><li>Proven experience as a Data Engineer within a cloud‑based environment.</li><li>Strong technical capability in <strong>SQL, Python or Scala</strong>.</li><li>Hands‑on experience with <strong>Microsoft Fabric</strong> or other major cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP).</li><li>Strong understanding of data modelling, pipeline design and best‑practice engineering principles.</li><li>Experience using data visualisation tools such as <strong>Power BI</strong> or <strong>Tableau</strong>.</li><li>Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and optimise data systems and workflows.</li><li>Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non‑technical teams.</li></ul><h2><strong>Company:</strong></h2><ul><li>Leading UK fraud‑prevention organisation with a focus on innovation and modern data platforms.</li><li>London‑based team with a hybrid working model - 1 day in London per month</li><li>Competitive salary package and excellent progression potential within a growing technology function.</li></ul><br><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuNjU0MzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
