<p>Robert Half is looking for an <strong>interim Lead Developer</strong> to join one of our global consulting clients, who are expanding due to increased demand and fully utilised FTE capacity. This role will sit within their consulting delivery team, supporting key financial services and banking clients.</p><p>The assignment focuses on designing and building an advanced <strong>model developer environment</strong> for containerised model deployments on <strong>AWS SageMaker</strong>, with GenAI/agentic capabilities embedded into the platform. You will also lead a team of four developers and collaborate closely with data engineering, data science and platform teams.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Assignment Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Initial Duration</strong>: 6 months (strong likelihood of extension)</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Hybrid/<strong>London</strong></li><li><strong>Day Rate</strong>: <strong>£flexible PAYE Day Rate (plus 12.07% holiday pay)</strong> - PAYE with employer's NI & tax deducted at source, unlike umbrella companies and no umbrella admin fees.</li></ul><p> </p><p>This role suits a Lead Developer with deep cloud engineering expertise across Python, containerisation and ML platform build-outs, plus strong leadership capability.</p><p><strong>Key Skills and Experience</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Banking experience is essential</strong></li><li>Strong software engineering background with expert <strong>Python</strong></li><li>Hands-on experience with <strong>GitLab CI/CD</strong></li><li>Extensive <strong>Docker</strong> containerisation & runtime experience</li><li>Strong understanding of <strong>AWS SageMaker</strong> deployments</li><li>Experience building <strong>developer environments</strong> for ML/quant/data-intensive workflows</li><li>Knowledge of monitoring, logging, reporting and test automation</li><li>Proven <strong>team leadership</strong> of small development teams</li><li>Strong understanding of <strong>data ingestion, preprocessing and transformation</strong></li><li>Experience embedding <strong>GenAI or agentic frameworks</strong> is highly desirable</li><li>Familiarity with model lifecycle, versioning and governance</li><li>Exposure to workflow orchestration tools (Kepler / Kepler GenAI / Galileo) a plus</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Screening Requirements: </strong>All candidates must complete standard screening (Right to Work, DBS, credit/sanctions, employment verification). This is an excellent opportunity for a Lead Developer to join a high-performing consulting team and play a key role in shaping and delivering a next-generation developer environment for a major UK financial services organisation.</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/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS4yMzA0NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Interim Credit Manager</strong></p><p><strong>£300-350 per day</strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid 3 days in office</strong></p><p><strong>Basingstoke</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About the opportunity:</strong></p><p>As Credit Manager, you'll oversee the UK collections team and work closely with colleagues across the Isle of Man and the UK to deliver effective debt recovery strategies. You'll ensure that every customer interaction achieves the right outcome while maintaining full compliance with FCA and other regulatory standards.</p><p> You'll also play a key role in shaping best practices, refining processes, and supporting senior management with performance reporting and strategic decisions. If you're an experienced collections professional looking to lead, inspire, and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and support the UK collections team to maximise recovery performance.</li><li>Manage arrears accounts in line with company standards and FCA regulations.</li><li>Oversee litigation and insolvency processes, liaising with solicitors and advocates as required.</li><li>Maintain robust systems and accurate records of all activities.</li><li>Collaborate with Compliance and Finance teams to ensure regulatory adherence and accurate reporting.</li><li>Drive continuous process improvement to minimise delinquency.</li><li>Ensure all activity reflects our core value in achieving the right customer outcome.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li> Proven experience in debt recovery and collections management within financial services.</li><li>Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of UK collections law, GDPR, and AML regulations.</li><li>A results-driven mindset, coupled with empathy and professionalism.</li><li>A commitment to compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p>For more information please contact me in the first instance.</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/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy42NDUyNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
