James Adams

About the Company

Hello, we are James Adams. Your technology, change, and digital recruitment partner covering the UK & Europe.

We are passionate about people and put our customer's experience at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that each individual we work with is different. Which is why we look to provide a bespoke service tailored to your needs.

We are experts in recruiting for technology, change and digital talent across the UK & Europe. We cover the following specialisms on a permanent or interim/contract basis.

- Cloud and Infrastructure
- Info Sec
- Data Analytics, Science and Insight
- Software & Web Development
- Delivery & Change
- Product & User Experience
- Leadership and Management

Whether you’re a candidate looking for a new challenge or an employer looking to add to their team, we’re here to talk.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

James Adams

Job Title

Lead Software Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title** Lead Software Engineer **Role Summary** Senior technical leader responsible for architecting, delivering, and mentoring full‑stack Java, React, and Python applications. Oversees multiple concurrent projects, sets engineering strategy, ensures scalability, performance, and quality, while remaining a hands‑on coder. Drives best practices, tooling, and Agile methodologies in a collaborative environment. **Expectations** - Deliver high‑quality, scalable solutions that align with business objectives. - Lead and mentor cross‑functional engineering teams to achieve excellence. - Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of cloud platforms, containers, and DevOps. - Communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders. - Champion a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative culture. **Key Responsibilities** - Define and execute engineering strategy in alignment with product and business goals. - Architect, design, and implement full‑stack solutions; ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance. - Mentor, coach, and motivate engineering teams; promote continuous learning. - Collaborate with enterprise data, architecture, and product teams to define requirements and standards. - Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring on‑time delivery, scope adherence, and quality. - Establish and refine Agile practices, CI/CD pipelines, and toolchains. - Monitor engineering metrics (velocity, quality, reliability) and drive process improvements. - Drive adoption and governance of DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD). **Required Skills** - 10+ years in software engineering, with 5+ years in leadership roles. - Hands‑on expertise in Java, React, and Python. - Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). - Knowledge of microservices, event‑driven/streaming architectures, and Kafka. - Familiarity with Agile methodologies and iterative delivery. - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to evaluate, select, and evangelize new technologies and processes. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. - Professional certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, or similar) are a plus but not mandatory. - Experience in financial services is advantageous but not required.

Manchester, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

06-11-2025

Company Name

James Adams

Job Title

Software Technical Lead

Job Description

Job Title: Software Technical Lead Role Summary Lead backend and frontend engineering teams to build a data‑driven, scalable platform. Define technical strategy, architecture, and data models while ensuring rapid, reliable feature delivery and AI‑enabled process automation. Expectations - Manage and mentor 8+ engineers across multiple disciplines. - Drive product roadmap in partnership with leadership, Product Managers, and Analysts. - Balance rapid feature rollout with platform stability and scalability. - Collaborate in a hybrid environment, attending office 2–3 days per week. Key Responsibilities 1. Lead and grow distributed backend and frontend engineering teams. 2. Define and own the platform’s architecture, codebase, data models, APIs, and data pipelines. 3. Partner with leadership to plan, prioritize, and deliver the product roadmap. 4. Ensure timely delivery of new features while maintaining performance, reliability, and scalability. 5. Implement AI automation at scale to eliminate repetitive manual processes. Required Skills - Strong Python backend engineering background with deep technical expertise. - Proven leadership handling teams of 8+ engineers. - Expertise in data modeling, RESTful/API design, and data pipeline development. - Collaborative mindset; experience working closely with Product Managers and analysts. - Familiarity with AI/ML automation techniques (preferred). - Agile and DevOps practices; continuous integration/delivery experience. Required Education & Certifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience). - Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, Scrum Master, or similar (optional but preferred).

Paris, France

Hybrid

Senior

06-11-2025

Company Name

James Adams

Job Title

Change Manager - HR Process

Job Description

**Job Title:** Change Manager – HR Process **Role Summary:** Lead and execute HR transformation projects to streamline processes, enhance operational excellence, and drive continuous improvement across global HR operations. Own change initiatives, measure impact, and partner with technology and compliance teams to deliver efficient HR services. **Expectations:** - Deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, risk, and colleague experience. - Ensure global HR process standardisation while maintaining regulatory compliance. - Achieve high adoption of HR technology and automation solutions. **Key Responsibilities:** - Manage HR transformation projects using proven process improvement and change‑management methodologies. - Design, document, and optimise HR processes in collaboration with HR, continuous improvement, and business stakeholders. - Standardise and scale HR processes globally, ensuring compliance with applicable labour laws. - Measure, analyse, and communicate impact metrics (efficiency, cost, risk, colleague experience). - Support HR technology and data strategy delivery, including Workday, ServiceNow, and RPA initiatives. - Maintain a continuous‑improvement framework for HR operations. - Conduct workshops, engage global stakeholders, and gather feedback to validate process designs. - Perform change impact assessments and support broader change activities. - Partner with IT, HRIS, and external suppliers to drive technology adoption. **Required Skills:** - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification. - Minimum 5 years experience in global HR process design or transformation. - Proven leadership of large‑scale, global change projects. - Strong analytical, project‑management, and stakeholder‑engagement capabilities. - Proficiency with HR systems and automation tools (Workday, ServiceNow, RPA). - Cross‑functional collaboration with international teams and diverse HR communities. - Deep understanding of international HR operations and compliance. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (or equivalent). - Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related discipline.

Manchester, United kingdom

Hybrid

Mid level

17-11-2025

Company Name

James Adams

Job Title

HR Change Manager

Job Description

Job Title: HR Change Manager Role Summary: Lead global HR transformation initiatives, driving process improvement, operational excellence, and change adoption to enhance colleague experience and delivery of consistent HR services. Expactations: • Own HR process improvement and change programs for a multinational HR function. • Champion best practices and continuous improvement culture across all HR teams. • Deliver measurable efficiency, cost, risk, and experience gains from change initiatives. • Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulatory requirements globally. • Act as a trusted partner to HR, IT, compliance, and business stakeholders in executing large-scale change projects. Key Responsibilities: - Design, document, and optimise HR processes using Lean Six Sigma and other improvement frameworks. - Standardise and scale processes worldwide while maintaining regulatory compliance. - Develop and maintain a continuous improvement framework for HR operations. - Measure, report, and communicate the impact of process changes on efficiency, risk, cost, and employee experience. - Lead workshops, stakeholder engagement, and feedback sessions to validate process designs. - Partner with technology teams to support HR technology deployment, data strategy, and automation (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow, RPA). - Conduct impact assessments and support broader change management activities. - Track and drive adoption of HR automation tools, working closely with IT, HRIS, and external suppliers. - Collaborate with compliance teams to assess and address labor law implications across regions. Required Skills: - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent. - ≥5 years of experience in HR process design or transformation in a global environment. - Proven track record leading large-scale, cross‑border change projects. - Strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement capabilities. - Deep understanding of HR systems, automation tools (Workday, ServiceNow, RPA), and data strategy. - Ability to synthesise input from diverse international HR communities. - Knowledge of international HR operations and regulatory compliance. - Excellent communication and facilitation skills. Required Education & Certifications: - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (or equivalent). - Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.

Manchester, United kingdom

Hybrid

Mid level

17-11-2025