Crimson Limited

About the Company

Crimson is a digital transformation consultancy that accelerates digital autonomy for ambitious organisations.

Crimson's recruitment services help source, attract, and retain visionary digital leaders as well as the best permanent and contract IT talent.

Leveraging the Microsoft platform and Crimson's unique portfolio, we work with customers as one team to build intelligent customer experiences, enable employee collaboration, and unlock actionable data insights.

Crimson has particular expertise in the higher education, homebuilder, and housing associations.

The IT Recruitment Services team are specialists in supplying permanent and contract IT staff across the spectrum of disciplines, technologies and levels of seniority. Doing the basics exceptionally well is reflected in our world-beating candidate and client satisfaction scores.

Talk to us on 01675 466 477 and discover for yourself why clients choose Crimson for their IT and recruitment solutions.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Crimson Limited

Job Title

Technical Lead Developer

Job Description

Job Title: Technical Lead Developer Role Summary: Lead hands‑on development and architecture for a complex e‑commerce, retail and hospitality technology ecosystem. Drive scalable, secure multi‑cloud solutions, oversee integrations, maintain compliance, and mentor a small technical team while translating business goals into robust technical implementations. Expectations: - Deliver reliable, secure, and scalable core systems across e‑commerce, retail, and hospitality domains. - Manage architecture, integration, and continuous delivery pipelines in a multi‑cloud environment (Azure, AWS, GCP). - Uphold ISO 27001 security and compliance standards. - Mentor a small team, enforce coding standards, and apply Agile practices. Key Responsibilities: - Design and implement Service‑Oriented Architecture, API gateways, and scalable integration strategies. - Build and optimise multi‑cloud infrastructure; manage CI/CD pipelines and IaC configurations. - Configure observability tools for monitoring, logging, and performance metrics. - Develop and maintain resilient retail and e‑commerce architectures, including networking and SD‑WAN considerations. - Implement CIAM flows and enforce ISO 27001 compliance. - Mentor and guide a small technical team, enforce coding standards, and apply Agile principles. - Translate business objectives into technical solutions for features such as Click & Collect and headless commerce. - Communicate technical trade‑offs to stakeholders and prioritise the backlog. Required Skills: - Advanced JavaScript development; API design and protocols. - Expertise in message queuing, data synchronisation across POS, WMS, CRM, and loyalty systems. - Strong knowledge of Adobe Commerce, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, or Shopify Plus APIs and architecture. - Design and implementation of SOA, API gateways, and CI/CD pipelines. - Experience with Azure, AWS, GCP, and IaC tools. - Security and compliance focus, with ISO 27001 familiarity; CIAM implementation experience. - Observability and monitoring tooling expertise. - Agile leadership and team mentoring abilities. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent. - Preferred certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer.

Enfield, United kingdom

On site

Senior

24-12-2025

Company Name

Crimson Limited

Job Title

Head of IT Security Compliance

Job Description

**Job Title:** Head of IT Security Compliance **Role Summary:** Senior executive responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing IT security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with global standards (GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST) and regulatory requirements. Leads cross‑functional teams, conducts risk assessments, monitors audit readiness, and reports compliance status to senior management and the board. **Expectations:** - Deliver a proactive, comprehensive compliance framework that aligns with business strategy. - Reduce security incidents through continuous risk mitigation and staff education. - Build and develop a high‑performing security compliance team. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, implement, and maintain the company‑wide IT security policy framework. - Conduct regular enterprise risk assessments and recommend effective mitigations. - Monitor and audit IT systems and processes to ensure ongoing compliance with internal policies and external regulations. - Develop and deliver training and awareness programs to employees. - Coordinate with auditors, regulators, and business units to maintain complete compliance coverage. - Prepare and present regular compliance status, risk, and remediation reports to senior management and the board. - Lead, coach, and manage three direct reports, ensuring consistent delivery and professional growth. - Support incident response and critical incident management activities. **Required Skills:** - Proven experience in IT security and compliance, with at least one prior leadership position. - Deep knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards (GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, etc.). - Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. - Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams. - Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder‑management skills. - Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Risk Management, or a related discipline (advanced degree preferred). - Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, or equivalent.

Solihull, United kingdom

On site

31-12-2025

Company Name

Crimson Limited

Job Title

Infrastructure SQL DBA - SaaS/SQL - Birmingham - Hybrid

Job Description

**Job Title:** Infrastructure SQL DBA – SaaS/SQL **Role Summary:** Skilled SQL Database Administrator responsible for hands‑on support of Windows‑based infrastructure, SQL Server databases, and hosted SaaS applications. Works in a hybrid model (3 days on‑site) delivering operational stability, performance tuning, and maintenance for a Birmingham‑based client. **Expectations:** - Maintain on‑site presence 3 days per week; remote work the remaining days. - Provide reliable, proactive support for production environments. - Ensure compliance with service level agreements and security standards. **Key Responsibilities:** - Install, configure, and patch Windows Server and SQL Server instances. - Monitor performance, conduct capacity planning, and resolve incidents. - Implement backup, restore, and disaster‑recovery procedures. - Manage high‑availability solutions (Always On, clustering, log shipping). - Optimize queries and indexes; perform routine maintenance tasks. - Support hosted SaaS applications that rely on SQL back‑ends. - Collaborate with development, networking, and security teams. - Produce documentation and operational reports. **Required Skills:** - 3‑5 years experience as a SQL Server DBA in an enterprise environment. - Strong knowledge of Windows Server administration. - Proficiency with T‑SQL, PowerShell (or similar scripting) for automation. - Experience with performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization. - Hands‑on with backup/restore, HA/DR technologies (Always On, clustering). - Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., SCOM, SQL Monitor, Grafana). - Good problem‑solving and communication skills. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field *or* equivalent practical experience. - Preferred certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: SQL Server Database Administrator, or similar.

Halesowen, United kingdom

On site

14-01-2026

Company Name

Crimson Limited

Job Title

SAP Support Analyst

Job Description

Job Title: SAP Support Analyst Role Summary: SAP Support Analyst providing second-line support for SAP applications, ensuring system stability, incident resolution within service level agreements (SLAs), and operational improvements. Expectations: - Deliver 1st and 2nd line SAP support for HR, Payroll, FI, MM, SD modules and third-party integrations. - Diagnose and resolve functional/technical issues within SLAs. - Assist Team Lead in maintaining high-quality support through timely resolutions and user communication. - Triage and allocate service requests to SAP and IT teams for effective resolution. - Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventative actions. - Support system changes, upgrades, and operational readiness activities. - Maintain accurate end-user documentation and support materials. - Collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and IT teams to ensure system stability. Key Responsibilities: - Manage incidents and service requests within SLA parameters. - Troubleshoot technical and functional issues in SAP systems and integrations. - Facilitate cross-team collaboration for seamless system operations. - Document processes, solutions, and system updates. - Advocate for process improvements to enhance service delivery. Required Skills: - SAP module expertise (HR, Payroll, FI, MM, SD). - Proficiency in ITSM processes (incident, problem, request management). - Analytical skills for root cause analysis and troubleshooting. - Experience with third-party application integration. - Strong communication and stakeholder coordination capabilities. Required Education & Certifications: Not specified.

Birmingham, United kingdom

On site

14-01-2026