Job Description

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Role Overview

Title

: Technical Lead

Contract

: Full-time (Starting approx. 8th December for 4 months)

IR35 Determination

: Inside IR35 (must be willing to onboard as a on payroll PAYE contractor or via umbrella company)

Clearance

: SC - NPPV3 desirable

Location

: Primarily remote - ad-hoc in-person workshops as required


Differentis is seeking a Technical Lead for a contract opportunity with our government client, the responsibilities includes strategic alignment, technical assurance, supplier coordination, and stakeholder engagement across all initiatives. The consultant would act as the Technical Lead for three commissions, providing oversight and guidance for the following projects:

Developing proof-of-concept dashboards for communications data using Kibana; Ingesting and visualising ransomware and cybercrime datasets to support a future MVP; Guiding wider data-driven and AI-enhanced use cases to help the NCA maximise value from their information assets.
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Key Responsibilities

Own and steer the technical design across three initiatives Offer expert technical advice and assurance to delivery partners Refine proposed solutions to ensure they address real user and operational needs Act as the primary technical interface for stakeholders and customers Validate that outputs align with intended outcomes and strategic goals Produce evidence-based recommendations and insights from delivery work Provide oversight of day-to-day technical progress and future direction Coordinate closely with Home Office teams, and other government partners to ensure timely and aligned delivery
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Key Requirements

Demonstrated experience delivering rapid proof-of-concept solutions to test ways of exploiting data Experience working within government environments, ideally in policing, national security, or related sectors Strong applied knowledge of relevant technologies and practices (e.g., solution architecture, ELK stack, Python, data science workflows) Knowledge of GDS standards and associated delivery approaches Understanding of systems engineering, enterprise architecture methods, and structured design techniques Familiarity with data modelling approaches and ontological frameworks Ability to identify and address technical risks proactively Understanding of cloud-based compute platforms
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About us

Differentis

is on a mission to become the number one Intelligent Transformation Consultancy in the UK. Our clients trust us to advise them, work alongside them and deliver change for them. We are made up of experienced specialists, next generation talent and operationally excellent capabilities which has enabled us to deliver more than 60 transformations for 110 clients across 27 industries around the world. We embody and embrace change, not just for our clients, but in how we continue to grow and deliver; if you're interested in being pushed out your comfort zone, being brave enough to try things in a different way and curious enough to always help clients, then welcome to the new world.

DEI at Differentis:

At Differentis, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives enhances our ability to deliver innovative solutions and drive meaningful business transformation for our clients, and we aspire to ensure our recruitment processes support our DEI goals accordingly.

Company Benefits

: In addition to a competitive salary, Differentis is committed to supporting your well-being and work-life balance. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working options with remote and hybrid working arrangements; and are always looking for opportunities to provide new benefits and value to our people.


Some of the key benefits include:

30 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays Vitality Private Health Care Annual Eye check-up and 50 for Glasses Electric Tax-free Car Scheme * Generous Pension contribution scheme