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The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is hiring a Census Test Lead Programme Delivery Manager to play a key role in delivering Census 2031. About the role You’ll lead the end‑to‑end testing strategy for a complex, high‑profile national programme, ensuring systems and services are ready to perform at scale. Working across multiple teams and stakeholders, you’ll bring structure, assurance and clarity, helping deliver a reliable, high‑quality service that will impact millions of people across the UK. What you’ll be doing Leading the end-to-end testing strategy across SIT, UAT, OAT and non-functional testing Providing clear, evidence-based assurance on delivery readiness, risks and performance Managing complex dependencies across teams, suppliers and stakeholders Removing blockers and maintaining momentum across a large, multi-team programme Supporting product owners and leaders to translate strategy into delivery plans Embedding Agile and Lean ways of working to improve delivery outcomes Building strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and engagement Leading and developing teams to deliver high-quality results at pace

At MI6 (the Secret Intelligence Service), we’re investing heavily in artificial intelligence and machine learning to strengthen how we operate today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. As a Machine Learning Engineer , you’ll be a key part of that transformation. You’ll be working at the point where machine learning moves into live, operational use , designing, deploying and maintaining robust capabilities in environments where quality, resilience and trust are paramount. What you’ll be working on In this hands‑on and highly influential role, you will: Design, build and operate mission‑critical machine learning systems Own the end‑to‑end ML lifecycle , from training and fine‑tuning through to deployment and live monitoring Act as the bridge between research and production , ensuring models are reliable, scalable and fit for purpose Shape and improve MLOps practices , infrastructure and workflows Champion explainable, ethical and transparent AI as core engineering principles Collaborate with data scientists, researchers, software engineers and hosting specialists Support and mentor other engineers, helping to raise ML capability across teams

Role: Data and AI Tech Lead Role Type: Outside IR35 Contract Rate: Negotiable Location: London, UK – Hybrid (Hybrid 1 or 2 Days Onsite a week) Note: No of positions 1. Role Overview: We are seeking a Data & AI Technical Lead to drive the Discovery & Design phase of a large-scale M&A program for a Retail & CPG client. This role will lead the technical direction across a complex, multi-cloud data landscape spanning Azure, AWS, GCP, Databricks, and Snowflake. You will oversee and guide senior Data Architects, ensuring architectural alignment, technical quality, and business relevance. The role sits at the intersection of business strategy, data architecture, and platform engineering, acting as a key liaison between client stakeholders, IT teams, and the Chief Data Office. This is a high-impact leadership role requiring both hands-on architectural depth and stakeholder influence at senior levels. Key Responsibilities: 1. Technical Leadership & Architecture Governance: Provide strategic and hands-on technical leadership across multi-cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP). Guide and mentor senior Data Architects, ensuring consistency in design patterns, frameworks, and standards. Define interim-state, target-state, and transitional architectures for M&A integration (data platforms, analytics, AI/ML enablement). Establish best practices across Databricks, Snowflake, and cloud-native data services. 2. M&A Discovery & Design Lead data discovery across merging entities: systems, pipelines, governance, and data models Define integration strategy (consolidation vs federation vs hybrid) Identify synergies, redundancies, and risks in data ecosystems Produce high-quality architecture blueprints, roadmaps, and design artifacts. 3. Stakeholder Management & Liaison: Business stakeholders Act as the primary technical interface between: IT / Engineering teams Chief Data Office (CDO) Client-side architects and leadership Translate business objectives into scalable technical solutions Facilitate architecture reviews, design workshops, and decision forums. 4. Data & AI Strategy Enablement Define foundations for advanced analytics, AI/ML, and data products post-M&A Align architecture with data governance, security, and compliance frameworks Enable scalable, future-proof data platforms supporting Retail & CPG use cases (eg, demand forecasting, customer 360, supply chain optimization). 5. Delivery Oversight: Review and validate design outputs from architects and engineering teams. Ensure architectural integrity during discovery and early delivery phases. Manage risks, dependencies, and technical trade-offs. Support estimation, planning, and prioritization activities. Required Skills & Experience: • 15+ years in Data & Analytics, with 5+ years in leadership roles. Strong hands-on experience across: Azure cloud, ADF, DevOps, Power BI, Fabric workspaces AWS cloud, S3, cross-cloud connectivity, API Gateways GCP (Big Query, GCS, Dataflow) Deep expertise in: Databricks (Lakehouse architecture, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Delta Sharing, PySpark, Spark SQL, etc.) Snowflake (data warehousing & data sharing, Iceberg) Strong understanding of: Data architecture patterns, industry benchmarking, Data integration patterns (ETL/ELT, streaming, CDC, APIs) Data governance & metadata management. Architecture & M&A Experience: Proven experience in M&A data integration, platform consolidation, or carve-outs Experience designing multi-cloud or hybrid data architectures Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF or equivalent) Leadership & Stakeholder Skills: Experience managing or leading senior architects or technical teams. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence C-level stakeholders. Ability to bridge business strategy and technical execution. Experience working in consulting or client-facing roles.

At CGI, you will lead the evolution of a high-impact PMO capability that drives transparency, strategic alignment, and measurable business value across complex programmes. Working at the heart of major transformation initiatives, you will shape how delivery is governed, optimised, and continuously improved, enabling better outcomes for clients and stakeholders. We empower our leaders to take ownership of strategy, think creatively to enhance delivery models, and collaborate across teams to build a data-driven, insight-led PMO within a supportive and growth-focused environment. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of some of our programmes, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position with some onsite attendance at one of our Scottish Offices.

At CGI, we deliver digital transformation that creates lasting value. As an Agile Delivery Lead within our Agile Digital Services team, you will drive the successful delivery of complex, high-impact programmes across commercial and public sector clients. You will shape how organisations adopt agile practices, accelerate value delivery, and build resilient, future-ready capabilities. Working at the forefront of innovation, you will guide teams, influence stakeholders, and embed modern delivery approaches that improve outcomes, enhance collaboration, and unlock measurable business success—all within a culture that empowers you to take ownership, think creatively, and grow your career. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

Kajenthi@RED Global - Look for a SAP test Lead - Porto - 2 days on site - Freelancer - 3 months + RED Global is looking for a SAP Test Lead for a Greenfield project in Porto, Hybrid - Freelance - 3 months +, for a Final Client Detail of the mission: Freelance, 3 months + Porto, 2 days on site per week Details of the project: Key Responsibilities Define and manage the end-to-end test strategy across all program streams. Coordinate all testing phases: SIT, UAT, Regression, Performance, Data Migration, and Cutover. Configure and manage Azure DevOps test plans, suites, dashboards, and reporting. Lead test execution, defect management, and test governance activities. Deliver executive-level test reporting and support go/no-go decisions. Collaborate with implementation partners, business stakeholders, and country SMEs. Support UAT sign-off and ensure testing readiness before go-live. Required Experience 8+ years of SAP testing experience including at least 2 SAP S/4HANA implementations. Strong experience as Test Lead/Test Manager on global ERP programs. Hands-on expertise with Azure DevOps test management. Strong understanding of SAP Finance, Supply Chain, integrations, and data migration testing. Experience managing multinational testing activities and stakeholder communication. ISTQB certification is a plus. Fluent English required; French and/or Italian is advantageous. If you're interested by this mission, please send me your CV at

At CGI, we partner with our UK Government client to modernise the digital systems that underpin the UK justice system. We are seeking a Technical Lead to shape and deliver the next phase of a critical new platform on this account. You will work at the forefront of the transformation—defining architecture, strengthening performance and scalability, and guiding secure, high-quality delivery within a DevSecOps environment. This is an opportunity to influence a nationally significant system, lead technical direction within Agile squads and help ensure resilient, future-ready services that support fair and efficient client services operations. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you must hold, or be eligible to obtain, Security Check (SC) clearance. This is a hybrid position, but you will be required to work on CGI and client sites from time to time (locations include Bridgend, Solihull, London, Reading and Newcastle).

Lead Systems Developer (Eligible for SC Clearance) Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus + Private Healthcare + Pension + Progression + Gym Membership + Full Training London Are you an experienced Linux-focused developer with strong networking knowledge looking to step into a technical leadership role where you can design, build and own mission?critical systems used across global communications networks? This is a senior, hands?on role within an Enterprise technology team delivering high?availability, value?added services across satellite, mobile and terrestrial networks. You will take a lead role in system design and development, working with bespoke and open?source technologies to enhance in?house platforms and customer solutions. Working closely with senior technical leadership, you will mentor developers, shape development standards and play a key role in CI/CD, testing and code quality. This is an excellent opportunity to influence architecture, improve services at scale and work with complex, real?world infrastructure. You will be involved across the full lifecycle from requirements capture and Agile development through to deployment, documentation and supporting escalated service issues, with exposure to VoIP platforms, IP networking and global infrastructure. The Role: Lead system design and development of Linux?based software solutions Develop and maintain in?house platforms including VoIP, email, security and high?availability services Manage CI/CD pipelines, version control and Agile workflows Mentor and support Developers and Graduate Developers Work closely with product and customer?facing teams on delivery and rollout The Person: Strong experience with Linux (Debian/Ubuntu), Apache and MySQL Programming experience with Python, Bash, PHP, ReactJS and/or NodeJS Experience managing CI/CD pipelines, BitBucket and JIRA Knowledge of networking concepts including TCP/IP, WANs and LANs Proactive, analytical and comfortable working independently or as part of a team Reference Number:BBBH273519 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Lead Software Engineer Winchester (Hybrid, 4 days per week in the office) £75,000 - £85,000 + Private Healthcare + Enhanced Pension Are you an experienced software engineer looking to take principal-level ownership of a complex, real-world distributed system used across security and critical infrastructure environments? This is a senior technical role within a specialist engineering business building software that directly integrates with radiation detection hardware deployed in highly sensitive settings. The platform powers real-time monitoring, telemetry, alerting and operational decision-making, supporting customers where reliability, security and accuracy are critical. You will take ownership of a distributed, microservices-based platform, shaping its architecture and technical direction while remaining hands-on with development. Working closely with a small but highly capable onshore team and an established offshore engineering function, you will have genuine influence over how the system evolves and how features are delivered. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who enjoys deep technical challenges, architectural responsibility and working on systems that have tangible, real-world impact. The Role: * Ownership of a Linux-based, microservices-driven software platform * Hands-on development across core services and system components * Defining and evolving secure, scalable system architecture * Working closely with and guiding offshore engineering teams * Contributing to strong testing, CI/CD and DevSecOps practices The Person * Strong experience with distributed systems and microservices architectures * Comfortable operating in Linux-heavy, security-constrained environments * Hands-on engineer with architectural ownership experience * Strong testing mindset with CI/CD and DevSecOps exposure * Confident influencing technical direction within small, senior teams Reference Number: BBBH 273825 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Marcel Cerek at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.