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We take responsibility for the full journey, from strategy and development to daily operations. As Europe’s leader in sovereign AI, we build technology on Europe’s own terms.\nIn the United Kingdom, you will join colleagues across our offices in London, Leeds, and Birmingham. Together, we deliver digital solutions for major organisations while combining local expertise with the strength of an international company.\n Lead the platform engineering function for a major UK client, owning the technical direction, delivery and reliability of a critical cloud platform. 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Through this dialogue, you will gain insight into business areas, responsibilities and opportunities that match your ambitions.\nYou’ll also take part in Netcompany Academy, with courses and seminars tailored to your career stage. Led by experienced colleagues, the content is built around the skills needed to deliver, lead and grow in our project environment. Learning alongside colleagues from across the company also helps you build a strong professional network.\nBe part of a shared community\nCommunity is built through the way we work together.\nYou’ll join teams where collaboration, trust and support are part of everyday work. We bring together colleagues with different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences, ensuring everyone is met with respect and has equal opportunities to develop and thrive.\nYou’ll collaborate with colleagues across countries, disciplines and business areas, sharing knowledge and solving complex challenges together. Through both professional and social events, you can build strong connections across the organisation and contribute to an international community shaped by shared responsibility and ambition.\nDriven by responsible digitalisation\nWe believe digitalisation creates the most value when it is done responsibly.\nWe build solutions that are secure, transparent, and designed to create lasting impact for people, businesses, and society. Responsibility is embedded in how we design, develop, and deliver every solution.\nBenefits include\nHybrid working model with some flexible working\n25 days’ holiday\nPrivate Medical Health care via Vitality\nPension contribution, Life Assurance\nProfessional certifications supported as part of learning and development.\nA range of retail discounts to enhance your lifestyle, encompassing restaurants, supermarkets, travel, leisure activities and health and well-being services.\nAccess to our Employee Resource Groups, our groups represent diverse backgrounds and provide a platform for colleagues to connect, learn, and support one another.\nCompany information\nWe pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit and our capacity for doing things differently. 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