Senior Technical Application Specialist - 12 months - Halifax/Edinburgh - £525/day - Inside IR35

Senior Technical Application Specialist - 12 months - Halifax/Edinburgh - £525/day - Inside IR35

We are seeking experienced Senior Technical Application Specialists to join a global technology services organisation on a 12-month hybrid contract, based in either Halifax or Edinburgh (2 days per week on-site). This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of transforming customer communications technology in banking, working on large-scale, mission-critical communication platforms impacting millions of users within a highly regulated environment. There are 5 positions available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complex technical projects within customer communications platforms
• Define and implement best practices, standards, and governance frameworks
• Collaborate with business and technology teams to align solutions with organisational goals
• Provide expert guidance on critical technical decisions and architecture
• Conduct root cause analysis and resolve complex production issues
• Lead proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives and pilot implementations
• Mentor junior team members and drive capability development
• Evaluate emerging tools and technologies for adoption
• Manage dependencies across upstream and downstream systems
• Contribute to technical strategy and innovation initiatives

What You Will Ideally Bring:

• Strong experience in customer communications technologies and transformation initiatives
• Expertise in tools such as Precisely DOC1, EngageOne, or FIS CSF (or alternatives such as OpenText or Quadient)
• Knowledge of document composition, post-composition, archiving, and orchestration workflows
• Domain knowledge in Banking, Insurance, or Financial Services
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to bridge business and technology teams effectively
• Analytical problem-solving with a data-driven approach
• Experience managing cross-functional dependencies, with a customer-first mindset and focus on communication quality
• Experience leading technical solutions and mentoring teams
• Desirable: knowledge of AFP/PDF and page-based media formats, and experience with web technologies and digital frameworks

Contract Details:

• Duration: 12 months
• Rate: £525/day (Inside IR35)
• Location: Halifax/Edinburgh (Hybrid - 2 days on-site)
• Start Date: ASAP