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Oliver James

Oliver James

www.oliverjames.com

23 Jobs

875 Employees

About the Company

We introduce talented people to great organisations so that both may grow and benefit from each other’s experiences, helping to fulfil their potential.

We understand that each client’s mix of people, culture, and objectives is unique, so our approach and solutions are flexible and adapted to each person, team, company, and situation.

Although your relationship with OJ is with your local consultant(s), their network, relationships, and knowledge of diverse local candidate pools are backed by those of their local permanent, contract, and temp team colleagues.

When working with international markets, we can access the market maps and relationships of the global OJ collective, giving you access to the best-suited talent in the market (not just the best talent available at that time).

As such, you can come to expect a consistently high level of service and delivery, placing up to C-suite talent in permanent and contract positions, as well as project-based consultancy and temp solutions worldwide from our 12 global locations.

Our current areas of specialisation include:

• Accountancy & Finance
• Technology
• Actuarial
• Risk & Compliance
• Transformation & Change Management
• Underwriting & Claims

Our additional services:

OJ Professionals | Flexible resourcing solutions across secondment, project-based sourcing and temp-to-perm recruitment | https://www.oliverjames.com/professionals

OJ Consulting | Unrivalled access to a network of highly qualified, contracting professionals across the world| https://www.oliverjames.com/consulting

OJ Executive | Specialising in senior, commercial appointments at the forefront of business transformation, technology, digital and data-driven delivery| https://www.oliverjames.com/exec

Work with OJ - https://www.oliverjames.com/work-with-oj

Work for OJ - https://workforus.oliverjames.com/

License number: Oliver James Associates - #63797 | OJ Consulting - #65136 | Astral - #65211

Listed Jobs

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Company Name
Oliver James
Job Title
AI and Automation Solutions Architect
Job Description
**Job Title:** AI and Automation Solutions Architect **Role Summary** Design and implement scalable enterprise architecture to integrate AI, automation, and enterprise systems, enabling real-time operations and decision-making. **Expectations** - Deliver secure, compliant, and governed AI/automation solutions aligned with enterprise goals. - Translate strategic business requirements into technical designs for cross-functional implementation. - Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to enhance automation and data-driven outcomes. **Key Responsibilities** - Define architecture for data pipelines, APIs, databases, and external integrations. - Design orchestration layers (e.g., Modular Cognitive Platforms) to connect LLMs, AI agents, and enterprise platforms. - Develop event-driven, microservices-based systems for scalability and flexibility. - Embed security, compliance, and governance into all technical implementations. - Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs. - Establish enterprise standards and best practices for AI/automation deployment. **Required Skills** - Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data/AI services. - Hands-on experience with API development, microservices, and event-driven architectures. - Proficiency in integrating orchestration platforms, LLMs, and AI agent systems. - Strong understanding of data security, governance, and compliance frameworks. - Proven problem-solving and solution-design capabilities. - Effective communication and cross-functional leadership. **Required Education & Certifications** Not specified. - **Preferred technical certifications:** Cloud-specific credentials (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure AI Engineer).
Manchester, United kingdom
Hybrid
22-09-2025
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Company Name
Oliver James
Job Title
Solutions Architect
Job Description
**Job Title:** Solutions Architect **Role Summary:** Hands-on role designing and delivering enterprise-level solutions with focus on Microsoft technologies and Azure cloud migration. **Expectations:** Proven experience in enterprise solutions architecture. Strong technical expertise in Azure cloud, data platforms, and modern infrastructure. **Key Responsibilities:** - Architect and implement end-to-end solutions for data, applications, and cloud infrastructure. - Lead migration of on-premises environments to Azure cloud. - Utilize Azure Databricks and Microsoft stack technologies for scalable solutions. - Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align technical strategies with business goals. - Resolve complex technical challenges and contribute innovative ideas to mature architecture teams. **Required Skills:** - Azure Databricks, Azure cloud, and Microsoft ecosystem (e.g., Azure SQL, Active Directory). - Data platform design and modern infrastructure deployment. - Stakeholder communication and technical leadership. - Enterprise solution design, cloud migration strategies. - Problem-solving and innovation in complex technical environments. **Required Education & Certifications:** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field. Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect) preferred but not mandatory.
London, United kingdom
On site
07-10-2025
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Company Name
Oliver James
Job Title
Senior Data-Driven Business Experience Lead (Investment Focus)
Job Description
**Job title** Senior Data-Driven Business Experience Lead (Investment Focus) **Role Summary** Lead data‑driven initiatives that enhance the investment customer journey. Own end‑to‑end analytics projects, create high‑impact Power BI dashboards, and translate complex data into actionable business insights for senior stakeholders. Work autonomously within an evolving BI team in an international investment environment. **Expactations** - Own the analytical lifecycle from data extraction to impact measurement. - Provide data‑based recommendations that influence investment strategy and client experience. - Deliver clear, evidence‑backed presentations to business leaders and cross‑functional teams. - Champion data quality, governance, and best practices within the organization. **Key Responsibilities** - Analyse personal banker and investment flow data to identify value‑adding opportunities. - Build and maintain enterprise Power BI dashboards for KPI monitoring and strategy optimization. - Query and validate data using SQL; formulate and test hypotheses, and challenge existing assumptions. - Interpret complex data sets and communicate findings using storytelling, visuals, and concise executive summaries. - Collaborate in agile settings with data, IT, and business partners to accelerate project delivery. - Contribute to the refinement of internal data models and document analytical solutions. **Required Skills** - 4–5 years of BI/data analytics experience, preferably in banking/financial services. - Advanced proficiency in Power BI and SQL; SAS experience is advantageous. - Strong analytical thinking with a focus on business impact and critical questioning of data. - Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to translate technical results into business terms. - Full professional fluency in English (knowledge of French or Dutch is a significant plus). - Proven ability to work independently on complex projects and drive results. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Finance, Economics, or a related field. - Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst or equivalent are desirable.
Brussels, Belgium
Hybrid
Senior
31-10-2025
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Oliver James
Job Title
Full Stack Developer – Vue.js / Java Spring Boot – Brussels
Job Description
Job title: Full Stack Developer – Vue.js / Java Spring Boot Role Summary: Collaborate on a 12‑month system migration project, designing, building, and maintaining web‑based applications that span legacy and modern environments. Focus on front‑end enhancements, back‑end integration, and API development while ensuring a seamless user and partner experience. Expectations: - Deliver full‑stack solutions using Vue.js on the front end and Java Spring/Spring Boot on the back end. - Integrate with Azure Kubernetes Services, Azure DevOps, and PostgreSQL databases. - Build and expose robust APIs and middleware to connect internal and partner systems. - Apply cloud‑native principles and maintain alignment with business goals through clear communication. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain user‑friendly front‑end features with Vue.js (experience with React.js preferred). - Build and secure back‑end services in Java using Spring/Spring Boot frameworks. - Deploy and manage containerized services on Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS). - Configure CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for automated build, test, and release workflows. - Develop relational data models and queries in PostgreSQL; manage schema migrations. - Create, document, and test RESTful APIs, ensuring robust data exchange and reliability. - Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. - Support onboarding of new partners and integration of external systems through well‑defined APIs. - Participate in code reviews, maintain coding standards, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Required Skills: - Front‑end: Vue.js (fully functional); familiarity with React.js advantageous. - Back‑end: Java, Spring, Spring Boot. - DevOps/Cloud: Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS), Azure DevOps, CI/CD practices. - Database: PostgreSQL (schema design, query optimization). - Integration: API development, middleware, XML handling. - Additional: Cloud‑native development, PRINCE principles awareness. - Soft skills: Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving, teamwork, effective communication, proactive, structured, quality‑driven. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience). - Certifications in Java/Spring, Azure DevOps, or cloud technologies are highly valued. ---
Brussels, Belgium
On site
02-11-2025