Technology and Transformation Lead

**Requirements**:

- 8+ years in technology leadership roles
- In-depth experience with cloud platforms (predominantly AWS)
- Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, frameworks, and tools
- Strong background in designing and implementing data architectures
- Experience in designing and implementing enterprise-grade architectures
- Ability to build strong relationships with clients
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and DevOps best practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable with a hybrid work environment
- **Location**: Surrey/Hampshire (Hybrid & Client Site)
- **Contract**: 12-month fixed term contract

**About Spyrosoft**: Spyrosoft is a forward-thinking technology services company that delivers innovative solutions to help businesses across various industries embrace digital transformation. We are committed to providing world-class services, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to improve business outcomes.

We are seeking a **Technology and Transformation Lead** with expertise in **software engineering**, **cloud technologies**, **data strategies**, and **enterprise architecture** to lead and drive transformation initiatives both for our new key-client and for Spyrosoft.

**Position Overview**:
As the **Technology and Transformation Lead** at Spyrosoft, you will be responsible for driving the strategic direction and execution of digital transformation initiatives for our client projects.

With a strong background in **software engineering**, **cloud adoption/migration**, **data architecture**, and **enterprise systems design**, you will be at the forefront of designing and delivering scalable, resilient, and innovative solutions. You will lead cross-functional teams, collaborate and engage with clients and business leaders to ensure technology solutions meet their evolving needs. This role offers a hybrid work model being based both at the client site but also remotely/at home.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Lead Digital Transformation Projects**: Spearhead transformation programs, guiding clients through their cloud, data, and software engineering initiatives, while ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- **Cloud Strategy & Implementation**: Architect and implement scalable cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), providing strategic guidance on cloud migrations, optimization, and cost management.
- **Software Engineering Leadership**: Lead engineering teams in delivering high-quality software solutions, implementing modern software development practices, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
- **Data Strategy & Architecture**: Develop comprehensive data strategies, designing data architectures that ensure scalability, security, and efficient data flow across the organization.
- **Enterprise Architecture Design**: Provide leadership in the design and implementation of enterprise architecture, focusing on microservices, containerization, data services, APIs, and cloud-native solutions.
- **Innovation & Thought Leadership**: Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies, offering innovative solutions that drive business transformation and competitive advantage.
- **Cross-functional Collaboration**: Partner with product teams, engineering groups, and business leaders to ensure that technology solutions align with strategic business needs.
- **Client Advisory**: Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing high-level guidance on their technology roadmaps, digital transformation strategies, and technology adoption.
- **Pre-Sales**:Ability to support Spyrosoft colleagues in technical pre-sales

**Requirements**:

- **Experience**: 8+ years in technology leadership roles with significant experience in **software engineering**, **cloud technologies**, **data management**, and **enterprise architecture**.
- **Cloud Expertise**: In-depth experience with cloud platforms (predominantly AWS) and familiarity with cloud migration, optimization, and governance best practices.
- **Software Engineering**: Proven experience leading software development teams, with a strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, frameworks, and tools.
- **Data Architecture**: Strong background in designing and implementing data architectures with a focus on scalability, security, and performance.
- **Enterprise Architecture**: Experience in designing and implementing enterprise-grade architectures using microservices, containers, APIs, and cloud-native technologies.
- **Client Interaction**: Ability to build strong relationships with clients, communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and providing actionable strategic advice.
- **Agile & DevOps**: Familiarity with agile methodologies and DevOps best practices, including CI/CD pipeline implementation and automation.
- **Problem-Solving**: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead teams through complex technical challeng