52 independent contractor jobs found in London

Blackstone& are a technical consultancy who specialise in digital transformation and complex technical deliveries. 15 years ago that meant Cloud adoption. 10 years ago it was DevOps. 5 years ago, SRE and platform engineering. We still cover all of that, but right now a significant part of our work is AI adoption. And we mean actual AI adoption: in production, in Enterprises. Not just a vibe coded app on a local machine.   The pace and impact of each wave keeps accelerating, but we think successful adoption still comes down to two things: people and constraints. What does transformation actually look like inside the limits of an organisation, and how do we bring the people along for it?   This Delivery Manager role sits right at the heart of that question. You will be joining a small, high-performing Blackstone& team embedded in a large-scale AI adoption programme, responsible for making sure the right things get delivered, in the right way, at the...

Blackstone& are a technical consultancy who specialise in digital transformation and complex technical deliveries. 15 years ago that meant Cloud adoption. 10 years ago it was DevOps. 5 years ago, SRE and platform engineering. We still cover all of that, but you guessed it, a lot of our work right now is AI adoption. And we mean actual AI adoption: in production, in Enterprises. Not just a vibe coded app on a local machine.   The pace and impact of each wave keeps accelerating, but we think successful adoption still comes down to two things: people and constraints. What does transformation actually look like inside the limits of an organisation, and how do we bring the people along for it?   Interested in helping us answer those questions for our customers?   WHAT YOU'LL BRING Core Skills Solid back-end engineering foundations. You write code that others can read, test, and build on Hands-on experience with AWS Bedrock,...

Who Are We? Xcelirate develops technologically-advanced platforms which are accessed by thousands of users every minute! We are proud to offer a workplace where the sharpest developers come together to strategically plan and swiftly execute practices which see us maintain our existing market dominance and attain global expansion. We owe our success to our customers who have seen us grow across a decade, and our talented team who have made that growth possible!   What are we looking for? You're a Principal-Level Engineer first. The tech lead title is almost incidental. It just means you're the person the team orbits around, because that's what happens naturally when you're the one who understands the system most deeply and keeps the clearest head under pressure. The 10% that's people management fits inside your engineering work, not alongside it. You hire, you steer, you unblock, but you do it the way a strong engineer does everything: with good...

Senior UX Researcher – Contract (outside IR35)   We need a Contractor to join us as a UX Researcher to support a global strategic project with a focus on mixed quantitative and qualitative research methods, particularly strong quantitative skills.   Here's the experience we expect you to possess:   6+ years of user research experience with direct, hands-on experience in both qualitative and quantitative methods Demonstrated experience in designing and leading large-scale quantitative surveys across large samples Hands-on experience with information architecture methods, including tree testing and card sorting Strong experience with moderated and unmoderated usability testing in an Agile delivery environment Deep familiarity with UX metrics and benchmarking, including SUS, task completion rate, SEQ and related usability and performance measures Ability to synthesise quantitative and qualitative findings into clear,...

Who Are We? Xcelirate develops technologically-advanced platforms which are accessed by thousands of users every minute! We are proud to offer a workplace where the sharpest developers come together to strategically plan and swiftly execute practices which see us maintain our existing market dominance and attain global expansion. We owe our success to our customers who have seen us grow across a decade, and our talented team who have made that growth possible!   What are we looking for? You're a Principal-Level Engineer first. The tech lead title is almost incidental. It just means you're the person the team orbits around, because that's what happens naturally when you're the one who understands the system most deeply and keeps the clearest head under pressure. The 10% that's people management fits inside your engineering work, not alongside it. You hire, you steer, you unblock, but you do it the way a strong engineer does everything: with good...

Senior UX Researcher - Contract Senior UX Researcher – Contract (outside IR35)   We need a Contractor to join us as a UX Researcher to support a global strategic project with a focus on mixed quantitative and qualitative research methods, particularly strong quantitative skills.   Here's the experience we expect you to possess:   -              6+ years of user research experience with direct, hands-on experience in both qualitative and quantitative methods -              Demonstrated experience in designing and leading large-scale quantitative surveys across large samples -              Hands-on experience with information architecture methods, including tree testing and card sorting...

Who Are We? Xcelirate develops technologically-advanced platforms which are accessed by thousands of users every minute! We are proud to offer a workplace where the sharpest developers come together to strategically plan and swiftly execute practices which see us maintain our existing market dominance and attain global expansion. We owe our success to our customers who have seen us grow across a decade, and our talented team who have made that growth possible!   What are we looking for? You're a Principal-Level Engineer first. The tech lead title is almost incidental. It just means you're the person the team orbits around, because that's what happens naturally when you're the one who understands the system most deeply and keeps the clearest head under pressure. The 10% that's people management fits inside your engineering work, not alongside it. You hire, you steer, you unblock, but you do it the way a strong engineer does everything: with good...

About the job   We are seeking to hire an experienced Contract Technical Lead / Lead AI Platform Engineer (Contract) into our Engineering Practice. This is a 12 month assignment (inside IR35), to start 2-4 weeks.   This is a hands on, high impact role at the intersection of AI governance, distributed systems, observability, and platform engineering to lead technical delivery for an AI centralised platform - Control Tower.   We’re looking for a Technical Lead to drive the end to end build of this platform, shape its architecture, and partner with deep technical SMEs across the business to ensure AI systems operate with the highest levels of performance, security, and responsible oversight.   What We’re Looking For You’ll bring a blend of strong engineering foundations, platform ownership experience, and an enthusiasm for safe and scalable AI. Specifically: Strong engineering foundations, with experience...

Novatus is a Series B scale-up RegTech SaaS provider and boutique advisory practice, enabling financial services firms to solve complex challenges and redefine what’s possible through expert-led technology and consulting. Across both our technology and consulting services, Novatus delivers practical solutions to some of the most complex regulatory, data and operational challenges in financial services.   Our SaaS platform, En>ACT ( short for Ensuring Accurate, Complete and Timely reporting ), is a market-leading solution for regulatory transaction reporting and reconciliation, providing real-time, independent oversight of transaction reporting across all global regulatory regimes. En>ACT is the only real-time assurance solution that tests 100% of transactions and 100% of fields, replacing sample-based reviews and static PDF reports delivered months after the event with live, actionable insights. This helps firms remediate quickly, reduce risk, and meet...

We’re on a mission to make real estate transactions smarter, faster, and friction-free.   Real estate is the world’s largest asset class , yet the legal processes and tools behind it remain slow, manual, and underinvested. Lawyers must review dense documents line by line and piece together information across silos, all while clients demand faster, more transparent due diligence.   That's where we come in. Orbital Copilot is the AI assistant built exclusively for commercial real estate law. Developed with former practicing real estate lawyers, it accelerates complex due diligence by up to 70% while delivering legal-grade precision.   We’ve just raised a $60m Series B to accelerate our UK/US expansion.   We're trusted by leading firms like Goodwin and BCLP to remove the busywork so legal teams can focus on what they do best: applying sharp legal judgment, delivering standout client service, and getting...

We are seeking a Loyalty Platform Delivery Lead to own the delivery, operational performance, and long-term evolution of a business-critical SaaS loyalty platform. This role is responsible for ensuring the platform reliably enables Membership, Currency, Rewards, and Identity capabilities through effective vendor management, controlled platform delivery, and sustainable platform governance. You will lead all platform delivery and change activity in partnership with the SaaS provider, ensuring business demand is delivered efficiently while maintaining platform stability, resilience, and long-term sustainability. The role will also lead future platform upgrades and lifecycle initiatives to ensure the platform remains supportable, scalable, and fit for future business growth. A key aspect of the role is ensuring the organisation maximises the use of standard ("vanilla") platform capabilities wherever possible, minimising unnecessary customisation, operational complexity,...

Only Apply if you have the industrial experience, n8n and workflow automation Please read carefully to the end! Training Location: Middle East, Saudi Arabia Training dates: 12th to 15th of July 2026 (4 days) Competitive Pay Travel and accommodation, etc., included. More information, please WhatsApp +447831969955 Role Description This is a contract role for an n8n Tutor. The tutor will provide in-house training in Saudi Arabia, the Middle East. Assist students in understanding n8n and implement hands-on workflows to demonstrate how to integrate tools and automation processes. Daily responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, conducting interactive sessions, helping troubleshoot issues, and addressing students' queries to foster their technical expertise in n8n automation. Curriculum Overview 01 Introduction to Workflow Automation & n8n Fundamentals (4 hours) 02 Workflow Design & Logic Building (6 hours) 03 API Integration...

Joining a new project Ideally have worked on Financial Services Projects before (Payments would be great) Fullstack Experience Tech Stack - Kotlin Backend, JS/TS React Frontend Start date ASAP Duration 6 months (Likely to extend) 2/3 days / week in person working (London) Immediate Interviews   The best bit about Red Badger is, of course, the team. We are really proud of our people; we support and learn a lot from each other; we work really hard but have fun doing it. We are a diverse group made up of 22 different nationalities, speaking 17 different languages.   Our 3 founders, Dave, Cain and Stu, who have considerable tech and consultancy experience and still own 100% of the company. We've been consistently profitable and have grown responsibly from the beginning.   We are based at Old Street in the heart of "tech city" and get thoroughly stuck in with the brilliant community around...

Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Security Engineer to support a strategic Network Security Transformation Program for a leading Insurance customer. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network security solutions with a strong focus on Zscaler, Fortinet, and Lumio technologies. This is a hands-on engineering role requiring deep technical expertise in network security operations, security architecture, Firewall management, Zero Trust access, cloud-delivered security, and network visibility platforms. Experience with AI is essential. The ideal candidate will have experience working in large enterprise environments and be comfortable driving security improvements across both traditional and modern network infrastructures. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network security solutions. Engineer and support Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler...

The Role :  We are looking for an experienced Product Owner with a strong background in banking or financial services to join a high-growth digital platform team. You will own end-to-end product delivery across one or more cross-functional squads, working on customer-facing features and core financial platform capabilities in a fast-paced, outcome-driven environment. This is a hands-on, accountable role. You bring deep domain knowledge from day one, operate independently without hand-holding, and are equally comfortable in a sprint ceremony as you are presenting to senior stakeholders.   What You Will Do Delivery Own and continuously refine a prioritised, DoR-compliant product backlog aligned to roadmap OKRs Author high-quality user stories, acceptance criteria, and sprint artefacts that enable engineering teams to deliver without further clarification Participate actively in sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and PI Planning as the...

£400 – £450 Inside IR35 City Coventry Province Greater London Country United Kingdom Postal Code EC1A Job Description About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning UK public sector digital consultancy, positively influencing the lives of over forty million UK citizens. We bring deep expertise in agile delivery, digital transformation, and platform engineering across central government. With a team of over one hundred and twenty-five professionals — more than forty percent of whom are women — we are committed to building inclusive, diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.   Role Overview A senior hands-on development role within a fast-paced digital delivery programme, specialising in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. You will build, configure, and extend D365 solutions while working closely with...

This role is delivered within secure environments. Candidates must be eligible for UK SC clearance and hold UK citizenship. Join the Mission At ByDesign Secure, we believe that world‑class security shouldn't be an afterthought— it should be the foundation. We are an independent, outputs‑based consultancy dedicated to solving the most complex data assurance challenges in the UK public sector. Currently, we are working on a landmark transformation of a cross‑government secure IT system. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design and consumption of a private cloud environment from the ground up and help modernise the end‑user services that support national decision‑making. We don’t believe in “billing by the hour” or rigid hierarchies; we are a lean, expert team focused on delivering high‑impact outcomes. If you are a self‑starter who thrives on autonomy and wants to see your analysis, insights, and business decisions shape the...

This role is delivered within secure environments. Candidates must be eligible for UK SC clearance and hold UK citizenship. Join the Mission At ByDesign Secure, we believe that world‑class security shouldn't be an afterthought— it should be the foundation. We are an independent, outputs‑based consultancy dedicated to solving the most complex data assurance challenges in the UK public sector. Currently, we are working on a landmark transformation of a cross‑government secure IT system. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design and consumption of a private cloud environment from the ground up and help modernise the end‑user services that support national decision‑making. We don’t believe in “billing by the hour” or rigid hierarchies; we are a lean, expert team focused on delivering high‑impact outcomes. If you are a self‑starter who thrives on autonomy and wants to see your analysis, insights, and business decisions shape the...

Freelance Data, AI and Operational Strategy Lead Next15 is a group of specialist businesses powered by data and technology, delivering measurable solutions for clients and lasting value for shareholders. We employ over 3000 people across 15 countries. Within our family of 12 consultancies, data and marketing services businesses, we focus on solving our clients' most complex growth challenges. Role overview We are looking for a freelance Data, AI and Operational Strategy lead to join our team in London. This is a short-term contract role to begin with, with the potential to evolve into permanent depending on the ongoing delivery requirements. Reporting into the Chief of Staff and working directly with the Senior Leadership team within Next 15 Group, this role plays a critical role in the execution of our strategy – Data powered growth fit for an AI future. Sitting at the intersection of data, technology, and people, this role blends hands-on data strategies with...

  Who are we   Founded in 1896, Knight Frank was registered as Knight Frank LLP a Limited Liability Partnership, on 3 November 2003, registered in England & Wales at 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN with the registered number of OC305934. Headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments in over 50 Markets, 600+ Offices, 20,000+ People, 1 Global Network.   At the heart of all we do are our Clients. A relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients’ unique needs and consistently thinking about the bigger picture to provide personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property. Through our deep understanding of key markets and sectors – both emerging and established – we are dedicated to...