Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Platform Governance Manager Hybrid - predominantly remote role with the ability to get into London for important meetings Inside IR35 Immediate start - 6 month initial contract We are supporting a global engineering and infrastructure organisation in the search for an Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Platform Governance Manager to help strengthen governance, visibility and control across their Oracle cloud estate. This role sits within a major cloud services programme delivered by a leading global IT services provider and offers the opportunity to work in a complex enterprise environment where OCI underpins critical business systems. The Role This is not a traditional OCI architect or tenant engineering role. Instead, the focus is on tenant-level governance, service orchestration and supplier coordination across multiple OCI environments operated by external managed service partners. The successful candidate will help bring greater transparency, accountability and operational consistency to the platform by aligning internal service owners, cloud partners and architecture teams around a clear governance and operating model. You will act as the client-side authority for OCI platform governance, ensuring the organisation becomes a more informed and controlled consumer of its cloud services. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Assess the current OCI operating model across multiple tenants and suppliers</li><li>Establish clearer ownership and accountability across platform, service and application layers</li><li>Implement tenant-level governance standards, forums and reporting</li><li>Improve visibility of tenancy configuration, controls, service ownership and operational risk</li><li>Coordinate effectively between internal stakeholders and external managed service providers</li><li>Define and embed processes for change, escalation, issue management and decision-making</li><li>Introduce KPIs, dashboards and reporting for OCI platform health and supplier performance</li><li>Strengthen governance across security, networking, IAM and tenancy configuration</li><li>Improve documentation, service transparency and operational clarity</li><li>Help shape a more mature client-side cloud management model</li></ul>What We’re Looking For You’ll bring a mix of Oracle Cloud awareness and strong service governance capability, ideally gained in complex enterprise environments with multiple suppliers. Key experience includes: <ul><li>Experience managing or governing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure environments</li><li>Strong background in cloud service governance, service integration or platform operations</li><li>Experience working client-side in multi-vendor or SIAM environments</li><li>Ability to engage with architecture, operations, security and business stakeholders</li><li>Knowledge of OCI tenancy structure, IAM, networking and platform governance concepts</li><li>Experience managing managed service providers and supplier performance</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Comfortable establishing governance frameworks where responsibilities are not clearly defined</li></ul>Desirable Experience<ul><li>Oracle enterprise application estates (EBS / Fusion / ERP)</li><li>Multi-cloud or hybrid environments</li><li>SIAM or enterprise service integration frameworks</li><li>Experience standardising governance across multiple cloud tenants or suppliers</li><li>Exposure to large-scale infrastructure or engineering organisations</li></ul>

OCI Platform Governance Manager

One of Europe's largest clothing retailers is hiring a Senior Data Engineer. 1,000 stores across Europe and Asia, €4 billion in annual revenue, and a data platform that's about to get a serious upgrade. They're building the next generation of their data lake and moving toward cloud-native tooling (Snowflake/Databricks). Technical depth matters, but so does the ability to talk to business stakeholders and translate processes into reliable data. Both will be valued equally here. What you'll do <ul><li>Build and evolve a scalable data lake using PySpark and Python</li><li>Partner with business teams to turn processes into clean, analysable data</li><li>Design and operate robust pipelines with a focus on quality and business impact</li><li>Operationalise ML pipelines alongside a team of data scientists</li><li>Mentor teammates and contribute to high standards through code reviews</li><li>Cloud migration experience (Snowflake or Databricks) is a strong plus</li></ul>Your experience <ul><li>5 years as a Data Engineer or similar</li><li>Strong Python and Spark skills, solid grasp of distributed systems</li><li>Confidence engaging with non-technical stakeholders</li><li>Nice to have familiarity with CI/CD, Kubernetes, and agile practices</li><li>Business fluent English, German B2 </li><li>Master's or Bachelor's in Computer Science or other relevant fields of study</li></ul>Details <ul><li>Up to €100,000 salary</li><li>30 days holiday</li><li>Flexible working hours</li><li>L&D budget and individual progression plan</li><li>Annual capital-forming scheme contributions</li><li>Employee discounts</li><li>Braunschweig office with cafeteria, relocation supported</li></ul>Interested? Apply or contact Norman Cistovas.

Senior Data Engineer

IT Systems Engineer (Contract) Leicestershire – 3–4 days onsite £300 per day – Outside IR35 Initial 3-month contract An established UK technology platform used by hundreds of thousands of members across the public sector and emergency services community is looking for an IT Systems Engineer to support and optimise its internal technology environment. This is a hands-on role focused on Microsoft 365, endpoint management, infrastructure, and automation, working closely with the internal technology team to maintain a secure, scalable and efficient IT estate. The Role You will play a key role in maintaining and improving the organisation’s internal systems, ensuring employees have a reliable and secure technology environment. Key responsibilities include: <ul><li>Administer and support Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), and core cloud services</li><li>Manage endpoint devices and user environments via Intune and device management tools</li><li>Support and maintain core infrastructure and networking components (DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLANs)</li><li>Automate operational tasks using PowerShell</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across systems and SaaS platforms</li><li>Support security best practices and system hardening</li><li>Work with the wider tech team to deliver system improvements and infrastructure projects</li></ul>Required Experience We’re looking for an engineer with strong Microsoft ecosystem experience who enjoys improving systems and solving technical challenges. Key skills include: <ul><li>Strong Microsoft 365 administration</li><li>Experience with Entra ID / Azure AD</li><li>Endpoint management (Intune or similar)</li><li>PowerShell scripting or automation</li><li>Windows server / infrastructure administration</li><li>Networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLANs)</li><li>Experience supporting SaaS platforms and internal systems</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience working in cloud-first environments</li><li>Security and identity management knowledge</li><li>Experience with automation and infrastructure improvement projects</li></ul>Contract Details<ul><li>£250-300 per day</li><li>Outside IR35</li><li>Initial 3 months</li><li>3–4 days per week onsite in Leicestershire</li></ul>

IT Systems Engineer

Director of Engineering | Scalable Trust & Data Platforms | Berlin The Mission: Lead the engineering organisation for a global leader in data privacy. We are building the infrastructure that powers secure, trusted interactions in an increasingly complex digital world. The Role: Reporting to the VP of Engineering, you will manage multiple teams and leaders. You will define the technical strategy, ensuring the platform remains secure, scalable, and performant while fostering a high-performing engineering culture. Requirements: 15 years of software engineering experience with 5 years in senior leadership. Deep expertise in cloud-native environments (AWS) and advanced security/distributed systems. What is in it for you: <ul><li>Leadership: A high-impact role in a mission-driven, international environment. </li><li>Benefits: Competitive compensation, unlimited holiday, and flexible working hours. </li><li>Development: A dedicated learning budget to keep you at the forefront of the industry. </li><li>Lifestyle: Hybrid work, home office allowance, and Urban Sports Club membership. </li></ul>

Director of Engineering | Scalable Trust & Data Platforms | Berlin

Norman is a Senior Consultant at Xcede, specialising in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, and Data Science across the DACH region for over 3 years. He has quickly progressed from Associate to Senior Consultant through a proven ability to deliver niche candidates in highly competitive markets. With deep knowledge of Berlin, Munich and Lower Saxony, Norman combines strong market insight with diligent technical questioning to ensure accurate candidate screening and precise delivery. He has partnered with leading corporations as well as fast-scaling organisations to help build high-performing data teams.

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