Xcede are proud to partner with the newly launched enterprise deployment business of one of the world’s leading AI research labs, valued at +$10bn. Engineers here get access to frontier models and work alongside the lab’s own engineers and researchers, who are seconded in. The clients are some of the biggest names in the world. Customers come directly through the parent lab’s partnerships. There is no outbound sales team, so engineers spend their time building rather than pitching. The role <ul><li>Lead technical delivery on complex, high stakes customer engagements, from discovery and solution design through to production</li><li>Build agentic AI applications that hold up in the real world, not just in demos</li><li>Turn what you learn in the field into reusable tools, playbooks and feedback for the product and research teams</li><li>Work in a flat, player and coach structure, where every engineer stays hands on and senior people lead projects and mentor others directly</li></ul>What we’re looking for <ul><li>4+ years of engineering experience, with strong production Python</li><li>AI or LLM systems you have shipped to production for real, paying users. Side projects won’t be enough on their own.</li><li>A mix of solid software engineering and applied ML or data science</li><li>Confidence in front of clients, with the ability to explain complex technical work clearly to non technical stakeholders</li><li>Comfort with ambiguity and pace. Startup founding engineers with real customers, scaleup engineers, and big tech or forward deployed engineering backgrounds all fit well.</li></ul>The details <ul><li>Hybrid, with an office in Midtown Manhattan</li><li>Up to 50% travel to client sites</li><li>$170K to $400K base, plus strong equity package</li><li>Relocation assistance available</li></ul>If interested please apply or contact Norman Cistovas

Forward Deployed Engineer 

I'm looking for a Data Delivery Manager to join a growing organisation that's investing heavily in its data capabilities. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives on bringing people together, managing complex dependencies, and driving the successful delivery of data products and insights across the business. You'll work closely with Data Engineering teams, business stakeholders, and multiple delivery squads to ensure data initiatives move from source to consumption effectively. We're looking for someone with experience in Data Delivery, Data Programme Management, or Data Project Management, who understands modern data platforms, data pipelines, and Agile ways of working. Just as importantly, you'll be a strong communicator who can challenge, influence, and keep delivery on track. Hybrid working Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position. #DataDelivery #DataManager #DataJobs #Hiring #DataEngineering #Databricks #Agile #ProjectManagement #TechJobs #DataCareers

Data Delivery Manager

Senior Solution Architect (Migration and Design Assurance) Location: London, with frequent client site attendance and occasional European and global travel Contract: Initial 6 months, strong likelihood of extension IR35: Inside IR35 Rate: Competitive day rate We are partnering with a specialist technology consultancy supporting a major enterprise data centre transformation programme. A large portfolio of business applications is being migrated from existing data centres onto established strategic technology platforms, and as the programme moves from assessment into migration execution, an experienced Senior Solution Architect is needed to provide independent architectural assurance. You will review, challenge and validate migration solution designs produced by third party delivery partners, making sure they are technically robust, aligned to the target platforms and ready to progress through architecture governance. This is not primarily a public cloud engineering or build role. The target environment is centred on enterprise private cloud, virtualisation and hybrid infrastructure, so broad enterprise technology experience and strong architectural judgement are key. You will join a small, senior architecture team, so autonomy, excellent communication and the confidence to engage senior stakeholders are essential. What you will be doing <ul><li>Independently reviewing high level and detailed solution designs produced by delivery partners</li><li>Assessing designs for technical integrity, completeness, operational viability and migration feasibility</li><li>Validating solutions against functional and non functional requirements, including availability, resilience, performance, security, integration and supportability</li><li>Ensuring migration solutions align with the strategic technology platforms, architectural standards and target landscape</li><li>Evaluating application and database migration approaches (rehost, replatform, refactor, retain and retire), dependencies, licensing and legacy technology risks</li><li>Ensuring designs account for operational readiness, monitoring, backup, disaster recovery and support</li><li>Preparing assessments for architecture review boards and design authorities, and documenting findings, risks, decisions and exceptions</li><li>Constructively challenging delivery partners, providing pragmatic recommendations and escalating material risks through governance</li><li>Managing multiple concurrent reviews across several migration workstreams with minimal supervision</li></ul>What we are looking for <ul><li>Extensive experience as a Senior Solution Architect within large, complex enterprise environments</li><li>Proven experience reviewing and assuring solution designs delivered by systems integrators or third party delivery organisations</li><li>Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure, private cloud, virtualisation, networking, storage, databases, security and application integration</li><li>Experience on application migration, data centre transformation or infrastructure modernisation programmes</li><li>Solid grasp of application and database migration patterns, constraints and technical risks</li><li>Experience working within formal enterprise architecture governance, including review boards and design authorities</li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication, with strong consulting, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills</li><li>The ability to work autonomously, exercise independent judgement and balance technical quality against delivery risk and cost</li></ul>Nice to have <ul><li>Enterprise private cloud and hybrid cloud platform experience</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and AWS</li><li>Background in financial services, insurance or another highly regulated industry</li><li>Experience of large scale data centre exit programmes</li><li>TOGAF or an equivalent enterprise architecture methodology</li><li>Experience working alongside major global systems integrators, or within a client side architecture assurance function</li></ul>Interview process: a 30 minute technical video interview, followed by a one hour face to face interview.

Senior Solution Architect (Migration and Design Assurance)

I'm partnering with a growing technology business looking for a skilled Business Analyst to join their Technology & Data team. This is a role for a true Business Analyst. Someone who enjoys understanding how businesses operate, engaging with stakeholders, mapping complex processes, gathering meaningful requirements and driving measurable improvements across the organisation. You'll act as the link between business and technology, leading discovery, challenging existing processes and ensuring business needs are translated into clear, well-defined requirements that deliver real value. £45,000 - £60,000 London 4 days in the office, 1 day remote No sponsorship available Key Responsibilities: Lead requirements gathering, analysis and documentation Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions and stakeholder meetings Map, analyse and optimise business processes and workflows Translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements Identify opportunities for efficiency, automation and process improvement Produce high-quality BA artefacts including process maps, user stories and business requirements documents Act as the bridge between business and technology teams throughout project delivery What We're Looking For: Proven experience as a Business Analyst within a complex business environment Strong process mapping and business process improvement expertise Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Experience facilitating workshops and managing requirements across multiple stakeholders Ability to challenge constructively and influence decision-making Consultancy experience would be highly desirable Experience working on technology, digital transformation or data-related initiatives is advantageous There is also a clear progression path into Product Ownership or Product Management for those looking to broaden their career over time. Please send your CV to paul.culmer@xcede.com #BusinessAnalyst #BusinessAnalysis #ProcessImprovement #RequirementsGathering #StakeholderManagement #BusinessTransformation #Consulting #Technology #Data #LondonJobs #Hiring #TechJobs #ChangeManagement #DigitalTransformation

Business Analyst

​With over 15 years of experience working for Xcede, Paul is currently our Senior Principal Consultant in Analytics across the UK and Europe. Leveraging his diverse range of talent acquisition experience, Paul has helped a range of organisations to expand their technology teams. Paul consults on a wide range of analytics-focused roles across all levels, from Customer Insights, Marketing Analysis, Database Marketing and Campaign Management, to Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Forecasting and beyond. Specialists with proven experience in SQL, Python, and R can contact Paul to discuss the latest Analytics roles. 

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