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Data & AI Architect - Hybrid (London) - Azure - Fabric - Modern Data Architecture
up to £110,000

If you're looking for a senior role where you can influence how Data & AI is shaped and delivered within a fast‑growing Microsoft partner, this is an opportunity that truly stands out. The organisation is investing heavily in modern cloud, analytics and AI and they're building a team where experienced voices can make a real difference.

You'll join a culture that values deep expertise, encourages open knowledge‑sharing and supports ongoing development. With modern tools, varied client work and a people‑focused approach, this is a place where a strong Data & AI leader can have a meaningful impact while helping scale a rapidly expanding data function.



You Will Work With

Strategic Leadership & Presales

* Senior and C‑suite stakeholders, leading workshops, shaping solutions and commanding the room during presales engagements.
* Running gap‑analysis sessions, contributing to the sales cycle and helping strengthen the organisation's data-led presales capability.
* Defining architectural direction and guiding programmes from concept to delivery.

Microsoft Data & AI Ecosystem

* The full modern Microsoft data stack: Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Azure SQL, Azure Storage and Power BI.
* Advanced AI technologies including machine learning, generative AI, cognitive services, and responsible AI frameworks.

Power Platform & Dataverse

* A heavy focus on Power Platform and Dataverse, as all customer data interacts with these technologies.
* Designing scalable enterprise architectures, not ad‑hoc integrations.

Modern Data Architecture

* Lakehouse, data mesh, ELT/ETL patterns, MDM and dimensional modelling.
* Steering the "doers" in the team-architecting the solution, not building it yourself.

Team & Practice Growth

* Mentoring and guiding a growing data team.
* Helping establish a maturing Data & AI division set for significant expansion over the coming years.
* Creating reusable accelerators and assets alongside the Product team.



Benefits

* Health & wellness benefits covering medical, dental and eye care, plus health cashback.
* Car allowance inclusive of salary
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Volunteering leave
* 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme.
* Gym and retail discounts.
* Flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks per year.
* Expected to attend London-based client sessions once per week.





Key Experience

* Strong expertise across Azure data and AI services, including Fabric and ADF.
* Deep understanding of Dataverse and Power Platform.
* Demonstrable experience architecting complex, enterprise data and AI platforms.
* Confident communicator able to own presales and C‑suite conversations.
* Knowledge of Dynamics 365, DevOps pipelines and Agile delivery.
* Experience with ML, generative AI and cognitive services.
* Expertise in lakehouse, data mesh, ELT/ETL, MDM and modelling techniques.
* Ability to guide delivery teams without being the hands‑on builder.
* Willingness to travel for client sessions (primarily London).



Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're passionate about leading modern Data & AI architecture, enjoy shaping presales strategy, and want to play a key role in scaling a fast-growing division, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.

Apply now or send your CV directly.

I'm working with a tech company seeking an accomplished engineering leader to oversee multiple technical teams and drive the evolution of their large‑scale, AI‑enabled platform.

You'll lead engineering across data, backend, web, ML, QA and DevOps. This role blends strategic direction with hands‑on leadership, especially around distributed processing, ML operations and AI‑assisted development practices.



Key Responsibilities

* Own engineering delivery and roadmap
* Guide architecture across data pipelines, ML systems, and web platforms
* Ensure scalability, reliability, and strong engineering standards
* Build, mentor, and scale a multi‑discipline engineering organisation
* Work closely with Product, Data Science and DevOps on cross‑team delivery
* Contribute to long‑term technology strategy and platform evolution



Required Skillset

* Led multi‑team engineering groups (20+ engineers)
* Strong background in distributed systems & large‑scale data pipelines
* Experience with ML production environments
* Familiarity with modern data stacks and cloud‑native setups (e.g., Spark, AWS)
* Understanding of TypeScript/React or similar front‑end environments
* Solid DevOps exposure (CI/CD, containers, observability)
* Strong leadership, communication, and delivery execution
* Experience with web scraping related projects



Nice to Have: Search/ad‑tech exposure, ML platform tooling, agentic/AI‑supported coding experience.



Location - Remote (UK based candidate only)

Salary - up to £150000 pa

Sponsorship is not available for this role

Director Of AI - London (Hybrid) - £120K + Bonus



Nigel Frank are working with a leading Microsoft-focused consultancy looking to hire a Director of AI & Data to lead and grow their AI capability. This is a senior leadership role responsible for defining AI strategy, leading delivery teams, and driving innovative solutions across the Microsoft AI ecosystem.



This position is suited to an experienced AI leader who can engage senior stakeholders and deliver enterprise-scale AI transformation initiatives using technologies such as Microsoft Azure AI, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Microsoft Power Platform.



Your Role & Responsibilities

* Define and lead the organisation's AI strategy and roadmap

* Lead teams delivering end-to-end AI solutions using the Microsoft AI stack

* Act as a trusted advisor to clients on AI adoption, governance, and transformation

* Support pre-sales activities including proposals, workshops, and solution design

* Maintain strong relationships within the Microsoft partner ecosystem



Key Experience & Skills

* Strong knowledge of the Microsoft AI ecosystem including: Microsoft Azure AI, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Dynamics 365 AI capabilities, Microsoft Fabric, and Microsoft Power Platform

* Experience delivering machine learning solutions across the full lifecycle

* Background in enterprise architecture, data governance, and responsible AI

* Experience leading technical teams within consulting or Microsoft partner environments

* Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills



If you'd like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Evie Ellson on +44 (0)203 808 7291 or send your CV to e.ellson@nigelfrank.com

Business Analyst - London (Hybrid) - Up to £100,000



Why this company?

Join a top-tier global investment bank that's heavily investing in its strategic trade data platform, the central data store for all trade capture across the organisation. You'll work in a high-impact, fast-moving environment with 60-70 projects a year, major cross-asset exposure, and a roadmap that includes AI/ML innovation. A great fit if you want scale, complexity, and visibility.



You will work with

* Cross‑asset teams across Front Office, Operations, Finance & Risk
* Onboarding new consumers to the bank's strategic trade data store
* Analysis across the trade lifecycle (equity derivatives, FX, securities, rates)
* Requirements, data mapping, feasibility, process design & traceability
* XML messaging and SQL/data querying
* Agile delivery teams in a collaborative environment



Benefits

* £100k salary + strong bonus
* Hybrid working
* Huge cross‑asset exposure
* Long-term AI/ML and digital transformation projects
* High visibility with senior leadership



Key Experience

* Investment Banking background: equity derivatives, FX, securities with derivatives or strong rates knowledge
* Strong BA experience with trade lifecycle data mapping
* Regulatory reporting & post‑trade understanding
* XML (JSON desirable) + some SQL querying
* Confident stakeholder communication
* Agile experience



Interested?

Roles at this level move quickly - Apply now or send your CV directly!

Data Architect - Databricks - Hybrid (London) - up to £125,000



I am working with a high‑growth consultancy at the forefront of modern data engineering and AI. This is a place where architects shape real data strategy, influence enterprise‑level decision‑making, and build world‑class Databricks lakehouse platforms for some of the UK's most progressive organisations.

You'll work in an environment that values expertise, encourages innovation, invests heavily in your professional development, and gives you the autonomy to architect complex, cutting‑edge data ecosystems. If you enjoy solving hard problems, designing at scale, and working directly with clients to bring modern data platforms to life, you will thrive here.



You Will Work With

* Architecting and implementing Databricks Lakehouse solutions across ingestion, processing, storage, governance and analytics
* Designing scalable, modern data platforms for structured + unstructured data
* Translating business needs into robust technical architectures
* Leading architectural engagements and owning delivery across scope, budget and timelines
* Advising clients on best practices, governance models, data strategy and optimisation
* Debugging and tuning Databricks workloads for performance and cost efficiency
* Implementing security, RBAC, IAM, encryption, lineage, and cataloguing (Unity Catalog, Purview)
* Building CI/CD pipelines using Databricks Repos, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps
* Supporting RFI/RFP responses and delivering Proof of Concepts
* Contributing reusable architectural patterns to the wider Architecture Practice



Benefits

* Generous annual leave
* Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
* Guaranteed investment in your professional development & certifications
* A culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent
* Exciting client work with real impact on data & AI transformation
* Hybrid working with flexibility and autonomy



Key Experience

* Deep end‑to‑end experience delivering enterprise Databricks analytics solutions
* Expertise in Lakehouse Architecture, Delta Lake, Spark, PySpark
* Strong data modelling skills (3NF, Kimball, Data Vault)
* Experience exposing Delta Lakehouse to Power BI or Tableau
* Skilled in Python, Scala or SQL for data engineering
* Experience building scalable ETL pipelines (Workflows, Delta Live Tables)
* Hands‑on experience with Azure, AWS or GCP (storage, compute, networking)
* Knowledge of Databricks security: RBAC, IAM, encryption
* Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to challenge thinking at all levels
* Bonus: Databricks certifications (Data Engineer, ML, Lakehouse, GenAI)



Ready to Shape the Future of Data?

If you're passionate about Databricks, modern data platforms, and want to take a lead role architecting solutions that power AI and analytics for enterprise clients, this is the perfect next step.

Apply now or send your CV directly!

Databricks Data Engineer

Up to £75,000

I am currently recruiting for a Databricks Data Engineer to support the delivery of modern data platform and engineering programmes within a growing data focused consultancy. Working across a range of enterprise clients, this role focuses on designing and delivering scalable data solutions using the Databricks Data Platform.

This position sits at the intersection of data architecture, engineering delivery and client engagement. You will be responsible for building robust data pipelines, supporting cloud data platforms and ensuring high-quality, scalable data solutions are delivered across multiple projects.

This role is ideal for someone with strong hands-on engineering capability who is also comfortable working in a client-facing environment. You should be confident translating business requirements into technical solutions and contributing to the successful delivery of end-to-end data engineering projects.

Responsibilities

* Design, build and deliver data solutions using Databricks
* Develop and optimise ETL/ELT data pipelines using Spark, Python and SQL
* Build and maintain data lakes and data warehousing solutions
* Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable and insight-driven data platforms
* Contribute to projects involving various other tools like Kafka, Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, Synapse or Microsoft Fabric

Skills and Experience

* Strong experience with Databricks with either Azure or AWS
* Strong SQL, Python and Spark expertise
* Proven track record delivering data engineering solutions across full project lifecycles
* Strong understanding of data modelling and modern data architectures
* Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders in a consulting setting

What's on Offer

* Salary up to £75,000
* Hybrid working - central London location
* Opportunity to work on modern cloud data platforms using cutting-edge technologies
* Exposure to a variety of industries and large-scale data transformation programmes
* Clear career progression within a growing consulting practice
* Collaborative and high-performing team environment

This is just a brief overview of the opportunity. To learn more, simply apply with your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

Head of Engineering - Oslo (Hybrid)
Location: Oslo, Norway
Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits

A fast-growing, product-led technology company in Oslo is looking for a Head of Engineering to lead and scale their engineering organisation. This is a key leadership role where you'll shape technical strategy, build high-performing teams, and drive the delivery of modern, scalable digital products.

You'll work closely with executive leadership, product, and design to align engineering with business goals, while fostering a strong, collaborative engineering culture.

The Role

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Define and execute the overall engineering strategy and roadmap
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Lead, mentor, and grow multiple engineering teams (backend, frontend, platform)
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Drive best practices across architecture, development, and delivery
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Collaborate with product and business stakeholders to prioritise initiatives
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Ensure scalability, performance, and security across all systems
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Own hiring, team structure, and long-term capability building
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Champion a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement

What They're Looking For

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Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role (Head of, Director, or similar)
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Strong technical background, ideally within modern cloud-based environments (e.g. Azure, AWS, or GCP)
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Experience scaling engineering teams in a fast-paced, product-driven environment
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Solid understanding of modern software architecture (microservices, APIs, distributed systems)
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Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
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A balance of strategic thinking and hands-on technical credibility

Tech Environment

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Cloud: Azure / AWS
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Backend: .NET / Java / Node
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Frontend: React / modern JS frameworks
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DevOps: CI/CD, containers, infrastructure as code

Why Join?

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Opportunity to shape engineering at a strategic level
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Work with a highly skilled, international team
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Strong investment in technology and innovation
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Flexible hybrid working model
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Competitive compensation and benefits package

Lead AI Architect - Hybrid (London) - GenAI, ML, Cloud - Up to £110,000



This is a chance to join one of the most established and respected consulting organisations in the industry, working closely with major global Insurance clients who are investing heavily in Generative AI and next‑generation technology. The AI & Data team you'd be part of is made up of people who think big, collaborate naturally, and care about delivering meaningful, positive change.

If you enjoy tackling complex problems, like variety in your day‑to‑day, and want to stay at the forefront of modern AI innovation, you'll feel right at home here.



You will work with

In this role, you'll be the person clients look to when they want to scale AI properly. You'll be:

* Shaping and owning the AI architecture strategy for major Insurance organisations.
* Designing and implementing scalable, production‑ready AI solutions end‑to‑end.
* Integrating new AI capabilities with complex, existing Insurance systems and cloud setups.
* Applying the latest GenAI and ML techniques to real business challenges.
* Working hand‑in‑hand with Enterprise, Data, and DevOps Architects, plus Data Scientists, MLOps & GenAI Engineers.
* Helping clients modernise and become data‑driven across the full Insurance value chain.

It's a mix of deep technical architecture and senior client engagement, perfect if you enjoy both.



Benefits

* The chance to partner with leading global Insurance clients on high‑impact AI programmes.
* Exposure to cutting‑edge GenAI and next‑generation architecture work.
* Loads of support for your professional development, known for their training, coaching and leadership pathways.



Key experience

* Solid experience as an AI Architect working in large, complex organisations.
* Strong background in Generative AI, ML, and modern AI architecture patterns.
* Experience designing scalable, enterprise‑grade AI solutions.
* Ideally, some familiarity with the Insurance or wider FS sector.
* Strong communication skills , you're comfortable advising senior stakeholders and shaping direction.
* Experience working with cross‑functional technical teams (Data Scientists, DevOps, MLOps, etc.).



If you want to be part of something forward‑thinking, where you can make a real mark in the AI space and work with major clients on exciting transformation projects, apply now or send your CV directly!

Senior Business Analyst - Remote UK - c£54K



Nigel Frank are working with a large, values-led organisation that is looking to hire an experienced Senior Business Analyst to support a major People System upgrade and wider transformation programme.



This role will play a key part in understanding business change needs and assessing the impact across processes, people, data, and systems. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to design and deliver improvements that enhance the experience for employees, customers, and wider user groups. This position is well suited to a Senior Business Analyst who thrives in complex environments, has strong experience in data architecture and system integrations, and is passionate about driving meaningful business change.



Your Role & Responsibilities:

* Lead business analysis activities across a major system upgrade, including data migration and end-to-end system integrations
* Engage stakeholders across the organisation to understand business needs and identify opportunities for improvement
* Analyse and document current (As-Is) and future (To-Be) processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
* Produce high-quality Business Requirement Documents, including functional and non-functional requirements
* Work closely with Solution Architects and development teams to ensure successful implementation of solutions
* Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and ensure systems meet business requirements

Key Experience & Skills:

* Proven experience delivering business analysis across large-scale digital transformation projects
* Strong experience with data architecture, data mapping, and migration
* Experience mapping complex system integrations (ideally using iPaaS solutions)
* Demonstrable experience producing Business Requirement Documents and process mapping (As-Is / To-Be)
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
* Experience working in Agile delivery environments
* Familiarity with tools such as Power BI, Visio, and MS Project is advantageous
* Experience with Dynamics 365 is beneficial

Position Summary

The Controller / VP of Finance will serve as the senior accounting leader responsible for the full scope of the company's financial operations. This individual will take ownership of the accounting function, lead the relationship with external auditors, ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial reporting, and sign off on the company's financial statements.

This role is designed to complement the existing internal Business Central administrator, who currently manages ERP system operations and will transition into a CFO/COO capacity. The Controller will own accounting processes and outputs while collaborating closely on system-related workflows within BC.

Key Responsibilities

* Own the complete accounting function including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, and month-end/year-end close
* Prepare, review, and sign off on financial statements in accordance with GAAP
* Manage the annual audit process and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors
* Establish and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures appropriate for a growing manufacturing organization
* Oversee tax compliance and coordinate with external tax advisors as needed
* Provide financial analysis and reporting to support executive decision-making
* Supervise and develop the accounting team, beginning with a Senior Accountant
* Partner with the ERP/BC administrator on system workflows, reporting configuration, and data integrity
* Evaluate and improve accounting processes to increase efficiency and accuracy as the organization grows

Required Qualifications

* Active CPA license (strongly preferred; required for audit sign-off responsibilities)
* 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including roles with full ownership of the accounting function
* Demonstrated experience managing external audits and signing off on financial statements
* Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting for manufacturing companies
* Experience supervising accounting staff
* Comfort operating in a lean, fast-paced environment with a hands-on leadership style