DRIVING INNOVATION IN FINANCIAL SERVICES WITH ADVANCED CLOUD SOLUTIONS

Introduction

This required quickly building a specialised team with expertise in Cloud Engineering and Test Automation. Leveraging deep UK market expertise and a structured, consultative approach, Ntrinsic sourced, screened, and onboarded exceptional contractors ahead of strict service level deadlines. The result was accelerated programme delivery, improved testing efficiency, and an ongoing partnership built on operational excellence and trust.

The Problem

Despite their global reach, our client faced significant hurdles:

• Specialised Skill Gaps: Migration to AWS and Azure required contractors skilled in cloud tools like CloudFormation, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Selenium-based automation.
• Market Scarcity: The UK financial services sector requires a blend of technical expertise, industry experience, and a strong understanding of compliance regulations.
• Time Pressure: Ambitious digital transformation deadlines faced the threat of significant delays.
• Regulatory Compliance: Strict UK right-to-work regulations made fast hiring more challenging.

The Solution

Ntrinsic Global used a clear, step-by-step strategy designed to match the urgency and complexity of the task. 

• Discovery & Planning: The team kicked off with an in-person workshop in London, working closely alongside the client’s program leaders and talent acquisition stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration. Together, they crystallised critical technical and regulatory requirements, defined timelines, and agreed a two-phase delivery model concentrated on UK-located talent.
• Talent Sourcing & Screening: Leveraging Ntrinsic’s UK Cloud & QA contractor networks, outreach efforts targeted professionals with the exact skills and industry background required. All candidates underwent rigorous technical phone screens and live remote lab assessments, validating real-world proficiency in Terraform, Docker/Kubernetes, and Selenium automation. Within just 7 days, Ntrinsic submitted a shortlist of six UK-based Cloud Engineer candidates, followed by six Test Automation specialists within 12 days.

Result

Interview & Onboarding: remote technical panels featuring solution architects and QA managers, overseeing offers, compliance checks, and contractor documentation while ensuring full compliance with UK employment law.

The engagement exceeded expectations and delivered strategic business value:

• 90% SLA Fulfilment: All contract roles were filled within the accelerated timelines. Cloud Engineers averaged just 9 days to onboarding, with Test Automation Specialists within 13 days.
• Faster Project Delivery: Our client advanced their first sprint release two weeks ahead of the original programme plan, delivering a key competitive edge.
• Quality and Impact: Automated regression coverage was boosted by 60%, drastically reducing manual testing cycles and associated resource costs.
• Retention and Trust: All eight contractors secured extensions for subsequent programme phases, exemplifying both quality of placement and fit.
• The outcome was the onboarding of four Cloud Engineers within an average of nine days, and four Test Automation Specialists within 13 days, all UK-based and ready to contribute from day one.

Conclusion

The successful partnership between us stands as a blueprint for efficient, high-stakes contractor recruitment in the UK technology sector. By combining market-specialist networks, rigorous technical assessments, and flawless compliance, we enabled our client to deliver transformation faster while elevating quality.

Looking forward, this collaboration sets the stage for accelerated project roll-outs, robust delivery confidence, and a scalable approach to mission-critical tech staffing in highly regulated environments. For IT leaders seeking rapid access to top-tier contract talent, Ntrinsic Global continues to provide proven, data-driven hiring solutions tailored to the UK market’s challenges.

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