<p>Our client, a large UK organisation is undertaking a greenfield implementation of Dynamics 365 Customer Insights Journeys and a new MarTech data environment. This role will lead the end-to-end design and build of a multi-channel customer engagement and insights platform.</p><p> </p><p>This is a high-impact position with direct visibility to senior stakeholders, ideal for a hands-on Lead MarTech Architect who excels in fast-paced delivery settings.</p><p> </p><p><strong>This is a remote, 3 month contract inside IR35. </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong> Lead D365 Customer Insights Journeys & MarTech Architect Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Architect and implement D365 Customer Insights Journeys as the central orchestration platform.</li><li>Develop a data-driven engagement model using Azure for profiling, segmentation and insight.</li><li>Enable and integrate multi-channel communications, including:</li><ul><li>Web Push</li><li>WhatsApp / RCS (via Twilio)</li></ul><li>Build real-time customer data flows into D365 for personalisation and modelling.</li><li>Deliver Next Best Action / Next Best Segment capability using behavioural and usage data.</li><li>Create unified customer profiles at both individual and account levels for insight and retention.</li><li>Enable behavioural, click and engagement tracking for analytics and CRM modelling.</li><li>Establish the foundations for predictive and churn-propensity modelling.</li><li>Act as the technical lead and hands-on architect through discovery, design and delivery.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Expected Outcomes in the First 3 Months:</strong></p><ul><li>D365 Customer Insights Journeys deployed to production.</li><li>Azure-based data ingestion and profiling fully operational.</li><li>Multi-channel messaging enabled and integrated with CIJ.</li><li>Unified customer profile established.</li><li>Insight dashboards live, covering:</li><ul><li>Engagement</li><li>Retention</li><li>Revenue optimisation</li></ul><li>Defined roadmap for future modelling, orchestration, and optimisation phases.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong> Lead D365 Customer Insights Journeys & MarTech Architect Ideal Profile:</strong></p><ul><li>Successful hands-on delivery of D365 Customer Insights Journeys in a production environment.</li><li>Strong Azure data engineering and profiling background.</li><li>Multi-channel orchestration experience beyond email (e.g., Web Push, WhatsApp, RCS).</li><li>Demonstrable end-to-end CRM / MarTech architecture ownership.</li><li>Experience in greenfield or digital transformation programmes.</li><li>Ability to deliver within a 3-month sprint model.</li><li>Confident stakeholder engagement and whiteboarding skills.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Nice to Have</strong></p><ul><li>Power Platform / Dynamics 365 CE integration experience.</li><li>CI/CD pipeline experience for CRM / MarTech environments.</li><li>Exposure to predictive analytics or churn modelling.</li><li>Experience delivering platforms with commercial / revenue accountability.</li></ul><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/Q2Fyb2xpbmUuR3JhaW5nZXIuNTM5NDguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half have partnered with a global consultancy firm to recruit for a highly experienced VMware Architect to support a large-scale VMware Cloud 9 deployment on an inital 5 months contract, for a global financial services client. </p><p>This role will focus on VCF enablement, architecture design, build, and adoption, ensuring the platform is production-ready and aligned with enterprise standards.</p><h3 data-start="1007" data-end="1035"><strong data-end="1035" data-start="1011">Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul data-start="1036" data-end="1487"><li data-end="1108" data-start="1036">Lead VCF architecture design and implementation for VMware Cloud 9</li><li data-end="1180" data-start="1109">Support VCF ennoblement, including platform readiness and adoption</li><li data-start="1181" data-end="1261">Design and build core VCF components (compute, storage, networking, lifecycle)</li><li data-start="1262" data-end="1341">Provide architectural guidance and best practices for enterprise environments</li><li data-start="1342" data-end="1423">Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure successful delivery</li><li data-end="1487" data-start="1424">Support troubleshooting, optimisation, and knowledge transfer</li></ul><h3 data-end="1525" data-start="1489"><strong data-end="1525" data-start="1493">Experience:</strong></h3><ul data-end="2063" data-start="1923"><li data-start="1526" data-end="1592">Deep expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) architecture</li><li data-end="1669" data-start="1593">Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise VCF environments</li><li data-start="1670" data-end="1748">Strong understanding of VMware full stack (vSphere, NSX, vSAN, SDDC Manager)</li><li data-start="1749" data-end="1834">Experience supporting cloud modernisation initiatives in regulated environments</li><li data-start="1835" data-end="1900">Ability to work independently in a part-time, advisory capacity</li><li data-start="1923" data-end="1983">Financial services or highly regulated industry experience</li><li data-end="2063" data-start="1984">Prior involvement in VMware Cloud major version upgrades or greenfield builds</li></ul><p><strong>Company:</strong></p><ul><li>Initial 5 Month Contract </li><li>Global consultancy firm</li><li> Competitive day rate</li><li> Hybrid working - 3 days based in London</li></ul><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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuMzEwNTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p>We are seeking a Databricks Implementation Consultant / Architect for an initial 4-6 weeks contract. The primary objective of this role is to assess and recommend the optimal cloud platform (Azure or Google Cloud Platform) for implementing Databricks.<br> <br>This will involve a detailed evaluation of both platforms against analytical requirements, cost models, security, compliance, and integration considerations, culminating in a clear recommendation for senior stakeholders<br><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p></p>You will lead a comprehensive Cloud & Data Platform Assessment focused on defining a future-ready architecture and positioning Databricks as the core analytics layer. This role requires deep expertise in Databricks implementations across Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).<br><p><strong>Cloud & Data Platform Assessment:</strong></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">Review the existing data landscape, including CRM data in SQL Server, external datasets, geospatial sources, and BI consumption.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Assess how shortlisted cloud platforms (Azure vs GCP) meet analytical requirements: large-scale data volumes (20M+ rows), mixed data types, NLP/AI workloads, geospatial analytics, and daily refresh needs.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Compare Azure and GCP for architecture, security, Databricks integration, and compliance with data handling standards.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Produce workload-based cost models for storage, compute, pipelines, and AI/NLP workloads.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Define target architectures for each option, including high-level diagrams.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Evaluate implementation complexity, operational overhead, and scalability.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Experience:</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">Proven track record of end-to-end Databricks implementations in Azure and GCP.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Strong expertise in lakehouse architecture, data engineering, and analytics frameworks.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Hands-on experience as a Data Architect or Implementation Consultant.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Delivery of AI and NLP workloads using cloud-native services.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to produce technical diagrams, cost models, and senior-level recommendations.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Background in security, governance, and compliance design.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Conducting architecture comparisons between Azure and GCP, including evaluating Databricks compatibility.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Developing costed platform models aligned to specific workloads and Databricks usage.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Performing security and compliance assessments for Databricks workloads.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Identifying integration dependencies and risks across cloud platforms, Databricks, and existing systems.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Producing clear recommendation papers for senior stakeholders, outlining preferred cloud platform and supporting rationale.</li></ul><p><strong>Contract Details:</strong></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">Fully Remote Engagement</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Inital 4-6 weeks Contract </li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Competitive Day Rate - Outside IR35</li></ul><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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuOTU2MTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading UK public-sector advisory organisation to hire a Cloud & Data Architect for an initial 3-6 month contract.</p><p>This role will drive the modernisation of their data and analytics capabilities, enabling advanced analytics, AI-powered insights, and evidence-based decision-making. </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">Conduct a structured assessment of cloud platforms (e.g., Azure vs. GCP) and data/AI architectures.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Evaluate solutions against performance, security, cost, scalability, and operational simplicity.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Deliver clear recommendations, including risks, timelines, and cost models, tailored for Board-level decision-making.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Design an end-to-end cloud data and analytics architecture, leveraging Databricks as the preferred analytics layer.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Define lakehouse patterns and approaches for data ingestion, storage, processing, and analytics.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Establish secure access control, governance, and compliance frameworks.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Act as a hands-on technical lead for platform build and configuration.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Implement core cloud, data, and analytics components from design through deployment.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Collaborate with analysts, IT teams, and business stakeholders to translate analytical needs into practical solutions.</li></ul><p> <strong>Experience:</strong></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">Demonstrated experience implementing Databricks in both Azure and GCP</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Proven track record of delivering cloud-based analytics platforms end-to-end.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Hands-on experience as a Data Architect (not advisory-only).</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Strong expertise in Azure or Google Cloud Platform.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Deep understanding of lakehouse architecture, data engineering, and analytics frameworks.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with large, unstructured, and geospatial datasets.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Delivery of AI and NLP workloads using cloud-native services.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Strong background in security, governance, and access control design.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to produce clear technical diagrams, cost models, and senior-level recommendations.</li></ul><p><strong>Organisation:</strong></p><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;">UK Remote Contract </li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Initial 3-6 Month Contract</li><li style="font-weight: 400;">Public Sector Advisory Organisation</li></ul><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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuODEwMTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading UK retail organisation to hire an Apple Systems Engineer for an initial 6-month contract, with a strong view to permanent.</p><p>This role will act as a senior technical escalation point across the IT service desk while owning Apple-focused systems, endpoint management, and day-to-day IT operations within the London office. The position will play a key role in stabilising, improving, and scaling IT support as the organisation builds a London-based IT team.</p><p data-end="730" data-start="709"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-end="1574" data-start="731"><li data-end="808" data-start="731">Act as a senior escalation point across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line IT support</li><li data-start="809" data-end="897">Deliver high-quality, customer-focused support across macOS and Windows environments</li><li data-start="898" data-end="983">Own and continuously improve IT service desk processes and best-practice delivery</li><li data-end="1068" data-start="984">Manage Apple device lifecycle management using Jamf and Microsoft InTune<strong> </strong></li><li data-start="984" data-end="1068">Lead employee onboarding and offboarding, including device provisioning and access management</li><li data-end="1256" data-start="1167">Support a remote workforce, including networking, VPN, and secure access requirements</li><li data-end="1350" data-start="1257">Troubleshoot server-related issues and collaborate with wider IT stakeholders as required</li><li data-start="1351" data-end="1424">Support cloud terminals, system changes, and operational improvements</li><li data-start="1425" data-end="1496">Take ownership of day-to-day IT operations within the London office</li><li data-start="1497" data-end="1574">Contribute to the growth and development of a future London-based IT team</li></ul><p data-end="1596" data-start="1581"><strong>Experience:</strong></p><ul data-end="2116" data-start="1597"><li data-start="1597" data-end="1686">Strong hands-on experience supporting macOS environments in an enterprise setting</li><li data-start="1687" data-end="1736">Good working knowledge of Windows systems</li><li data-start="1737" data-end="1798">Proven experience using Jamf and Microsoft Intune</li><li data-start="1799" data-end="1852">Solid understanding of user and device management</li><li data-start="1853" data-end="1907">Experience supporting remote and hybrid workforces</li><li data-start="1908" data-end="1979">Working knowledge of networking concepts and server troubleshooting</li><li data-end="2049" data-start="1980">Ability to work independently and take ownership of IT operations</li><li data-start="2050" data-end="2116">Experience within a retail or multi-site environment (desirable)</li></ul><p data-start="2123" data-end="2140"><strong>Organisation:</strong></p><ul data-start="2141" data-end="2360"><li data-start="2141" data-end="2210">London-based contract role - 4 days per week onsite (Holborn)</li><li data-end="2268" data-start="2211">Initial 6-month contract with a view to permanent</li><li data-start="2269" data-end="2292">Global Retail organisation</li><li data-start="2269" data-end="2292">Competitive hourly rate</li></ul><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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuODUyMTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="182" data-end="411">Robert Half have partnered with a global consultancy firm to recruit for an experienced Systems Engineer (VMware Cloud Foundation) to support a large-scale VMware Cloud 9 deployment for a global financial services client.</p><p data-end="587" data-start="413">This role will focus on VCF enablement, automation, operations, and platform adoption, ensuring the environment is production-ready and aligned with enterprise standards.</p><p data-start="589" data-end="609"><strong data-end="609" data-start="589">Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-end="1202" data-start="610"><li data-end="688" data-start="610"><p data-start="612" data-end="688">Engineer, deploy, and support VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) infrastructure</p></li><li data-start="689" data-end="775"><p data-start="691" data-end="775">Support VCF enablement and adoption, including platform readiness and optimisation</p></li><li data-end="845" data-start="776"><p data-end="845" data-start="778">Design, build, and maintain automation workflows and integration's</p></li><li data-start="846" data-end="910"><p data-end="910" data-start="848">Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and operational tooling</p></li><li data-end="973" data-start="911"><p data-start="913" data-end="973">Support VMware Cloud 9 deployment and lifecycle management</p></li><li data-start="974" data-end="1054"><p data-end="1054" data-start="976">Collaborate with architects and operations teams to implement best practices</p></li><li data-end="1124" data-start="1055"><p data-start="1057" data-end="1124">Troubleshoot complex platform, automation, and operational issues</p></li><li data-start="1125" data-end="1202"><p data-end="1202" data-start="1127">Contribute to documentation, knowledge transfer, and operational handover</p></li></ul><p data-end="1218" data-start="1204"><strong data-end="1218" data-start="1204">Experience</strong></p><ul data-end="1844" data-start="1219"><li data-end="1305" data-start="1219"><p data-end="1305" data-start="1221">Strong hands-on experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) or VMware full stack</p></li><li data-start="1306" data-end="1387"><p data-start="1308" data-end="1387">Deep experience with VMware Aria Automation (vRA 8.x) and VMware Orchestrator</p></li><li data-end="1447" data-start="1388"><p data-end="1447" data-start="1390">Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell</p></li><li data-start="1448" data-end="1519"><p data-end="1519" data-start="1450">Experience with VMware Aria Operations and Aria Operations for Logs</p></li><li data-start="1520" data-end="1580"><p data-end="1580" data-start="1522">Solid understanding of REST APIs and system integrations</p></li><li data-start="1581" data-end="1649"><p data-start="1583" data-end="1649">Experience operating VMware platforms in enterprise environments</p></li><li data-start="1650" data-end="1683"><p data-end="1683" data-start="1652">Ansible and Python experience</p></li><li data-start="1684" data-end="1722"><p data-start="1686" data-end="1722">Knowledge of VCF Automation (VCFA)</p></li><li data-start="1723" data-end="1781"><p data-end="1781" data-start="1725">Broad VMware full-stack knowledge (vSphere, NSX, vSAN)</p></li><li data-start="1782" data-end="1844"><p data-start="1784" data-end="1844">Financial services or highly regulated industry experience</p></li></ul><p data-end="1857" data-start="1846"><strong data-start="1846" data-end="1857">Company</strong></p><ul data-end="1950" data-start="1858"><li data-end="1885" data-start="1858"><p data-start="1860" data-end="1885">Global consultancy firm</p></li><li data-start="1886" data-end="1910"><p data-end="1910" data-start="1888">Competitive day rate</p></li><li data-start="1911" data-end="1950"><p data-end="1950" data-start="1913">Hybrid working - London Based </p></li></ul><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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuOTg3NDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-end="431" data-start="216">Robert Half Technology are assisting a leading UK legal firm to recruit a Cloud & Data Architecture Consultant on a contract basis. Outside IR35. UK-based with remote working and occasional stakeholder sessions.</p><h3 data-end="443" data-start="433">Role</h3><p data-start="444" data-end="1061">* Lead a structured assessment of cloud and data platforms (Azure vs GCP) and provide a Board-ready recommendation.<br / data-end="562" data-start="559"> * Design and implement a modern cloud data platform with Databricks as the core analytics and AI layer.<br / data-start="665" data-end="668"> * Build a production-ready lakehouse architecture optimised for analyst-led use.<br / data-start="748" data-end="751"> * Implement secure, scalable ingestion pipelines for structured, unstructured, text-based, and geospatial data.<br / data-start="862" data-end="865"> * Balance performance, security, cost, and operational simplicity across the platform.<br / data-end="954" data-start="951"> * Provide knowledge transfer and documentation to enable internal teams to operate and extend the platform.</p><h3 data-end="1076" data-start="1063">Profile</h3><p data-end="1573" data-start="1077">* Proven hands-on experience delivering cloud-based analytics platforms end to end.<br data-start="1160" / data-end="1163"> * Strong expertise in Azure or GCP, including Databricks implementation.<br / data-start="1235" data-end="1238"> * Deep understanding of lakehouse architectures, data engineering, and analytics design.<br / data-start="1326" data-end="1329"> * Experience working with large datasets, NLP/AI workloads, and geospatial data.<br data-start="1409" / data-end="1412"> * Strong security, governance, and access control design experience.<br data-end="1483" / data-start="1480"> * Ability to produce clear technical documentation and senior stakeholder recommendations.</p><h3 data-end="1588" data-start="1575">Company</h3><p data-start="1589" data-end="1686">* Leading UK legal firm<br / data-end="1615" data-start="1612"> * Remote-first with occasional onsite or virtual stakeholder sessions</p><h3 data-end="1711" data-start="1688">Salary & Benefits</h3><p data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="1712" data-end="1813">The day rate / contract value is dependent upon experience, qualifications, and engagement structure.</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/QWxmaWUuUm93ZXR0LjIzNjc2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
