174 jobs found in Watford

Remote Access Architect / 3 month contract / Central London (Hybrid) / £550-£590pd (Inside IR35)   I am currently looking for a Remote Access Solutions Architect to join a household name on an initial 3 month contract. This has been determined inside IR35 and will be complete on a hybrid basis – requiring onsite working on average twice fortnightly in Central London.   We are targeting to get someone started this year, with interviews taking place this week.   Skills & Experience Needed: Strong Remote Access and Identity Access management experience Confident, clear and concise communication skills – experience dealing with multiple stakeholders Technical experience working with the likes of: Zscaler, Azure Virtual Desktop, CyberArk  If of interest, please apply to this advert with your latest CV and I will be in touch to discuss in more detail

Are you looking for a new role as an External Information Solutions Lead? Do you have a deep understanding of the data lifecycle, metadata, ontologies and scientific knowledge systems? Are you also experienced in FAIR data principles and semantic technologies, ensuring data is structured for scientific use? If so, please click apply today! We are recruiting for an External Information Solutions Lead on behalf of a global biopharmaceutical leader. This position is offered on full-time working 37.5 per week on a contract basis initially for 12 months. This position is inside IR35, ideally based in Slough but remote or hybrid applications will be considered. The successful candidate will report into the Head of Scientific Information and Intelligence and will be responsible for helping to define and execute the teams data marketplace strategy to enable seamless access to licensed external information assets. Key Responsibilities: Define and evolve the vision for the data...

Principal FPGA Design Engineer North London Rate up to £75 per hour An established engineering organisation within the defence and advanced technology sector is seeking a Principal FPGA Design Engineer to support a key programme on a long-term contract basis. The client will remain anonymous at this stage due to project sensitivity. This role is responsible for translating high-level system requirements into robust, implementable FPGA architectures and delivering complete FPGA solutions from specification through to verified operation on target hardware. You will also provide technical leadership and mentoring within the FPGA design function. Key Responsibilities: Define and decompose system level requirements into FPGA architectures and detailed designs. Design, implement and debug VHDL-based FPGA solutions. Develop test benches and test vectors to verify FPGA functionality. Produce clear technical documentation including requirements, test specifications and functional...

About the RoleWe are looking for a Python Data Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Behave-based unit testing, PySpark development, Delta Lake optimisation, and Azure cloud services. This role focusses on designing and deploying scalable data processing solutions in a containerised environment, emphasising maintainable, configurable, and test-driven code delivery. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain data ingestion, transformation, and validation pipelines using Python and PySpark. Implement unit and behavior-driven testing with Behave, ensuring robust mocking and patching of dependencies. Design and maintain Delta Lake tables for optimised query performance, ACID compliance, and incremental data loads. Build and manage containerised environments using Docker for consistent development, testing, and deployment. Develop configurable, parameter-driven codebases to support modular and reusable data solutions. Integrate Azure services, including: Azure Functions for...

3rd Line Storage Engineer Must have an Active DV Clearance An excellent opportunity has arisen for a 3rd Line Storage Engineer to support a secure, high profile government environment. You will work with a specialist 3rd line team and engineering functions to maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance storage and infrastructure services across a complex estate. This role is based in London and includes exposure to both legacy and modern technologies. About the Role - 3rd Line Storage Engineer As a 3rd Line Storage Engineer, you will support users and engineering teams through incident management tooling while maintaining critical storage platforms and associated infrastructure. You will work with technologies including NetApp and other enterprise storage systems, supporting configuration, performance, resilience, and integration across the wider environment. The role includes supporting Microsoft and virtualisation platforms that interface with storage services, ensuring stable and...

Programme / Project Manager – Credit & Payments You will lead and deliver initiatives across the credit card portfolio, supporting growth, product optimisation, risk management, compliance, and financial performance. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure programmes are delivered on time and aligned with business goals. Key Responsibilities * Plan and oversee programmes across the credit card portfolio, from launch to lifecycle management * Lead cross-functional teams to deliver portfolio goals * Develop programme roadmaps and prioritise initiatives for growth and profitability * Ensure regulatory and legal compliance in programme delivery * Track, analyse, and report on portfolio performance * Launch and optimise product features, digital solutions, and partner propositions * Support financial planning, forecasting, and budget tracking * Manage stakeholder communication and dependencies...

Data Engineer - Security Clearance (SC), Python, Azure, BDD Up to £475 per day (Inside IR35) Remote / London 6 months My client is an International Consultancy who require a Security Cleared Data Engineer, with Active Security Clearance (SC), and strong Python skills to design and deploy scalable Data solutions in a containerized Azure environment. Key requirements: Proven experience as a Data Engineer with Active Security Clearance (SC) Strong Python skills with modular, test-driven design Experience with Behave for unit and BDD testing (mocking, patching) Proficiency in PySpark and distributed Data processing Solid understanding of Delta Lake (design and maintenance) Hands-on with Docker for development and deployment Familiarity with Azure services: Functions, Key Vault, Blob Storage Ability to build configurable, parameter-driven applications Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (ideally Azure DevOps) and cloud security best practices Strong collaboration and communication...

Data Science Project Manager Location: The Strand or Warwick (Hybrid - office as per business requirements) Contract: 6 months initially (budget for 3 months), strong potential for long-term engagement and conversion to permanent About the Role We are seeking a Data Science Project Manager to deliver multiple data products and solutions within a major UK organisation. This is a hands-on role, managing 2-3 parallel projects end-to-end, while ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with business objectives. You will work closely with the Data Office to transform scoped data science initiatives into fully formulated deliverable projects. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise in Data Science with proven project management and change management skills. Key Responsibilities Manage the rollout of multiple data products and solutions. Translate scoped data science concepts into actionable project plans. Solve data science challenges and guide technical decision-making....

Job Title: Senior Software Developer Python Contract Length: 12 Months Day Rate: £600 - £650 Inside IR35 Location: London, Manchester or Bristol Working Style: Hybrid - 2 days onsite Requires Active SC Clearance Are you ready to make a difference? Join our client, a leading organisation in the Central Government sector, dedicated to transforming public services through technology. We're looking for a Senior Software Developer with Python expertise to help shape the future of digital government! What You'll Do: As a vital member of the National Data Library team, you will: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable open data services and APIs. Set software architecture, engineering practises, and technical direction. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to select technologies and deliver resilient digital services. Represent the department in technical forums and open-source communities. Ensure alignment with Service Standards and governance processes.About:...

Product Manager - Retail, Commerce Product Manager - Retail, Commerce The location of the role is Paddington, London (hybrid working). The duration of the contract is 3 months (likely long term extension). The pay rate on offer is £550 - £600 per day (via Umbrella agency - inside IR35). The client is a multinational high-street retailer. Role Summary Lead the product development for a domain team, where you will be building transformational capabilities to be used across all of the business. Key accountabilities of the role Demonstrate a good level of understanding of both the software development process, and the full technology stack understanding how your product interacts with other product teams and all areas of the business. Work collaboratively, particularly with the wider product team, technology delivery, and engineering. Accountable for the prioritisation of a backlog of work balancing requirements, optimising existing features, removing technical debt, and...

Job Title: Senior SQL & SSIS Data Engineer (Data warehouse) Contract Length: 6 Months (possibility for perm) Location: London (5 days in 10 ) Working Pattern: Full Time Rate: Highly competitive rate available for suitable candidates Are you a data wizard ready to take on a challenging role in a dynamic Data Warehouse team? Our client is on the lookout for a talented Senior Data Engineer with a passion for SQL and SSIS development. Join us for a thrilling 6-month journey focused on optimising our existing SQL Server 2019 data warehouse environment, which is poised for transformation! About the Role In this hands-on, technical position, you will take ownership of a significant portfolio of around 90 SSIS batch jobs. You'll dive deep into performance analysis, tackle existing technical debt, and implement best practises that will elevate our data operations. Your expertise will be crucial as we gear up for an exciting data warehouse migration from New York to London in 2026!...

Software Developer – Python – SC - 12mths - hybrid - £6-£650pday inside IR35) Our client is seeking a senior software developer – Python for 12 months to work on a hybrid basis once or twice per week in either London or Manchester. You will either hold current SC clearance or eligible for clearance Experience required: Significant experience in software engineering, including leading the development of production-level web services. Strong coding ability in Python/Ruby [PA1.1] and at least one other modern language Strong experience working with git as a version control system and effectively documenting development. Experience of developing containerised applications and the capability to work with engineers to deploy applications in the cloud. Ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders and explain complex technical concepts in a clear, accessible way Experience leading delivery across multi-disciplinary teams We have an ambitious agenda to transform the way the...

Data Scientist – London – Hybrid Job description BDO Regulatory Solutions are currently recruiting for a Data Scientist to join our client, a firm, based in London. We are offering an initial 3 month contract starting in January with an excellent day rate, employed via an Umbrella company. About the role: We are looking for an experienced Data Scientist to design and implement robust entity resolution solutions for complex, large-scale datasets. The role requires expertise in probabilistic and deterministic matching techniques and the ability to deliver production-ready solutions where ground truth is unavailable. Key responsibilities include; Develop and optimise entity resolution models using Splink. Apply statistical and machine learning approaches to improve matching accuracy. Design scalable solutions for linking records across diverse datasets. Validate and document methodologies to ensure transparency and reproducibility. Collaborate with technical teams to...

Contract Role: Senior Business Analyst - AxiomSL Location: London/Hybrid] Contract Duration: 12 months Start Date: [Immediate Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst (Contract) to support regulatory reporting workstreams within our Capital Markets function. The role requires strong hands-on expertise with AxiomSL ControllerView and in-depth knowledge of Basel III/IV requirements. You will work directly with business stakeholders and IT teams to deliver analysis, documentation, and testing for enhancements to the regulatory reporting platform. Key Responsibilities Regulatory & Business Analysis Lead requirements gathering sessions with Risk, Finance, and Compliance teams. Analyse Basel regulations (RWA, Leverage Ratio, Large Exposures) and translate them into actionable requirements. Perform gap analysis between current reporting processes, data sources, and regulatory changes. Produce high-quality BRDs, FSDs, data mappings, and workflow...

Role: Data Engineer (AWS) Contract: £450pd-£500pd (Inside IR35) Location: Remote working with occasional travel to site Duration: End of March 2026 (expected to extend at the new financial year) We are currently recruiting for a Data Engineer to work on a project within the Public Sector space. The role will be AWS focused and requires a Data Engineer who can come in and make an impact and difference to the project. Skills and experience required Experience of back-end / data engineering across a number of languages (including Python), and commonly used IDE's Experience with developing, scheduling, maintaining and resolving issues with batch or micro-batch jobs on AWS ETL or Azure ETL services Experience querying data stored on AWS S3 or Azure ADLSv2, or through a Lakehouse capability Experience in managing API-level and Database connectivity Experience using source control and DevOps tooling such as Gitlab Experience in use of terraform (or similar cloud native products)...

Your new company Working for a global consultancy with the end client being a renowned financial organisation Your new role Lead the architecture and design of data replication and integration solutions. Define and enforce best practices and architectural patterns for data pipelines. Mentor DRIs and provide technical leadership across teams. Drive automation and CI/CD adoption for data workflows. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure scalability and resilience in distributed systems. What you'll need to succeed CDC Architecture (Change Data Capture) and ideally working with Oracle GoldenGate. Postgres Internals. Distributed Systems. Automation & CI/CD. Azure Cloud Services. SQL Development & Optimization. What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment...

Python Developer** Duration: 12 Months Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile We are looking for a highly skilled software engineer with extensive experience in Python development. The XVA trading desk operates within the Counterparty Portfolio Management (CPM) line of business, focusing on managing counterparty credit risk (CVA) and funding risk (FVA) in our derivatives portfolio. Our global agile development team thrives on collaboration and communication, making it a dynamic and engaging environment. Key Responsibilities: Develop new features and enhancements for XVA Python, leveraging Agile methodologies throughout the full development lifecycle. Maintain high standards of design quality, ensuring the system is maintainable, extensible, robust, and scalable. Contribute to and adhere to established Agile development and QA processes,...

QA Lead (Salesforce) Do you have strong QA expertise, hands-on SOQL knowledge, and experience with ACCELQ? Were looking for a QA Lead to drive quality, improve processes, and lead a high-performing team. What Youll Do: Develop and manage test plans Review defects, analyse trends & drive quality improvements Lead training initiatives and support new process onboarding Manage and mentor a talented QA team Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure top-tier delivery You Bring: Strong domain/process knowledge Excellent analytical & project management skills Passion for delivering results Experience nurturing teams and driving performance you're a quality champion ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you

Power Platform / Power Apps Developer- 6 month contract - London, Canary Wharf / Hybrid - £415 per day (inside IR35) Role - Power Platform Developer - with Lotus Notes Duration - 6 months with very likely extension Rate - £415 p/d (inside IR35) Location - Canary Wharf / Hybrid Role - Design, develop, test, and deploy Power Apps applications Integrate Power Apps applications with Microsoft services such as Power Automate, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams, etc. Utilize Common Data Service (CDS) or other data sources to efficiently manage and store application data. Build and maintain plugins & PCF for PowerApps Implement best practices, standards, and guidelines for Power Apps development to ensure optimal performance and scalability. Assist in supporting the remaining applications in Lotus Notes (HCL notes) Diagnose and resolve issues and bugs in applications, providing ongoing technical support and maintenance. Assist in creating comprehensive documentation and training...

The XVA trading desk operates within the Counterparty Portfolio Management (CPM) line of business, focusing on managing counterparty credit risk (CVA) and funding risk (FVA) in our derivatives portfolio. Our global agile development team thrives on collaboration and communication, making it a dynamic and engaging environment. Key Responsibilities: Develop new features and enhancements for XVA Python, leveraging Agile methodologies throughout the full development lifecycle. Maintain high standards of design quality, ensuring the system is maintainable, extensible, robust, and scalable. Contribute to and adhere to established Agile development and QA processes, including automated unit and integration testing. Provide support during escalated production issues, addressing functionality and technical queries from users and teams across global locations. Collaborate with developers and project managers in supporting testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phases for integration...