Digital Workplace Lead Engineer

Digital Workplace Lead Engineer

Retail Banking | 6-Month Contract Location: London or Edinburgh (Hybrid) Day Rate: Competitive Contract Length: Initial 6 months with potential extension

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Digital Workplace Lead Engineer to join a major Retail Banking organisation on a 6-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery and evolution of a modern digital workplace, driving employee productivity, collaboration, and security across a large-scale enterprise environment.

You will provide technical leadership across Microsoft 365, endpoint management, identity services, workplace security, and automation initiatives while supporting key transformation programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering, implementation, and optimisation of Microsoft 365 services including Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Exchange Online, and Viva.
• Own and enhance endpoint management capabilities using Intune, Windows Autopilot, and modern device lifecycle management practices.
• Drive identity, access, and security initiatives leveraging Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, and Microsoft Defender technologies.
• Develop automation solutions and service improvements using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, and the Power Platform.
• Provide technical leadership on workplace transformation programmes, platform upgrades, and strategic technology initiatives.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Infrastructure, Security, Service Management, and business stakeholders to deliver secure and scalable workplace solutions.
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues and provide mentoring to engineering and support teams.
• Ensure platforms operate in line with regulatory, risk, and security requirements expected within a banking environment.

Required Experience

• Strong hands-on experience across Microsoft 365 technologies including Teams, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, OneDrive, and Viva.
• Extensive experience administering and engineering Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, Identity Governance, and Microsoft Defender.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
• Proven track record delivering enterprise-scale digital workplace and end-user computing initiatives.
• Strong understanding of modern workplace security controls and best practices.
• Experience working within highly regulated environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience within the Banking or Financial Services sector is essential.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within Retail Banking environments.
• Exposure to Microsoft Graph API and Power Platform technologies.
• Knowledge of ITIL-based support and service management practices.
• Experience supporting workplace transformation and cloud migration programmes.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate
• ITIL Foundation Certification (or equivalent)

Why Apply?

• Join a major Retail Banking transformation programme.
• Work with modern Microsoft cloud technologies.
• Influence enterprise-wide workplace strategy and engineering decisions.
• Flexible hybrid working from London or Edinburgh.
• Competitive contract rates and potential for extension.