Senior Technical Application Specialist - 12 months - Halifax/Edinburgh - £525/day - Inside IR35
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£525 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Halifax/Edinburgh
Summary: We are looking for experienced Senior Technical Application Specialists for a 12-month hybrid contract with a global technology services organization, based in Halifax or Edinburgh. The role involves leading complex technical projects in customer communications technology within the banking sector, impacting millions of users. Candidates will be responsible for defining best practices and mentoring junior team members while collaborating with various teams to align solutions with organizational goals. There are five positions available for this transformative opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead complex technical projects within customer communications platforms
- Define and implement best practices, standards, and governance frameworks
- Collaborate with business and technology teams to align solutions with organisational goals
- Provide expert guidance on critical technical decisions and architecture
- Conduct root cause analysis and resolve complex production issues
- Lead proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives and pilot implementations
- Mentor junior team members and drive capability development
- Evaluate emerging tools and technologies for adoption
- Manage dependencies across upstream and downstream systems
- Contribute to technical strategy and innovation initiatives
Key Skills:
- Strong experience in customer communications technologies and transformation initiatives
- Expertise in tools such as Precisely DOC1, EngageOne, or FIS CSF (or alternatives such as OpenText or Quadient)
- Knowledge of document composition, post-composition, archiving, and orchestration workflows
- Domain knowledge in Banking, Insurance, or Financial Services
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to bridge business and technology teams effectively
- Analytical problem-solving with a data-driven approach
- Experience managing cross-functional dependencies, with a customer-first mindset and focus on communication quality
- Experience leading technical solutions and mentoring teams
- Desirable: knowledge of AFP/PDF and page-based media formats, and experience with web technologies and digital frameworks
Salary (Rate): £525/day
City: Halifax
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Senior Technical Application Specialist - 12 months - Halifax/Edinburgh - £525/day - Inside IR35
We are seeking experienced Senior Technical Application Specialists to join a global technology services organisation on a 12-month hybrid contract, based in either Halifax or Edinburgh (2 days per week on-site). This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of transforming customer communications technology in banking, working on large-scale, mission-critical communication platforms impacting millions of users within a highly regulated environment. There are 5 positions available.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead complex technical projects within customer communications platforms
- Define and implement best practices, standards, and governance frameworks
- Collaborate with business and technology teams to align solutions with organisational goals
- Provide expert guidance on critical technical decisions and architecture
- Conduct root cause analysis and resolve complex production issues
- Lead proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives and pilot implementations
- Mentor junior team members and drive capability development
- Evaluate emerging tools and technologies for adoption
- Manage dependencies across upstream and downstream systems
- Contribute to technical strategy and innovation initiatives
What You Will Ideally Bring:
- Strong experience in customer communications technologies and transformation initiatives
- Expertise in tools such as Precisely DOC1, EngageOne, or FIS CSF (or alternatives such as OpenText or Quadient)
- Knowledge of document composition, post-composition, archiving, and orchestration workflows
- Domain knowledge in Banking, Insurance, or Financial Services
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to bridge business and technology teams effectively
- Analytical problem-solving with a data-driven approach
- Experience managing cross-functional dependencies, with a customer-first mindset and focus on communication quality
- Experience leading technical solutions and mentoring teams
- Desirable: knowledge of AFP/PDF and page-based media formats, and experience with web technologies and digital frameworks
Contract Details:
- Duration: 12 months
- Rate: £525/day (Inside IR35)
- Location: Halifax/Edinburgh (Hybrid - 2 days on-site)
- Start Date: ASAP