{"id":6849,"date":"2026-04-17T08:16:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T08:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techsparx.co.uk\/north\/?p=6849"},"modified":"2026-04-10T12:20:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T12:20:20","slug":"parallax-increases-headcount-with-30-new-staff-in-leeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techsparx.co.uk\/north\/parallax-increases-headcount-with-30-new-staff-in-leeds\/","title":{"rendered":"Parallax increases headcount with 30 new staff in Leeds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Leeds-based tech innovation consultancy Parallax has increased its workforce by 30 new team members during the first quarter of 2026. The expansion follows a year in which the firm secured 25 new clients and recorded its highest ever financial forecast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new employees include a mix of designers, full stack engineers, and product and delivery specialists. These appointments are intended to strengthen the core services of the business, with a specific focus on AI. The team will support projects in sectors such as environmental technology, gaming, financial services, and logistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the senior hires are Jamie Manson and Tom Parrish, who join the company as principal tech leads. Both have experience in software development and have previously managed engineering teams of more than 50 people. Additionally, the firm has recruited three individuals into graduate and internship roles as part of its partnership with the University Technical College Leeds and the University of Leeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sophie Fletcher, commercial director at Parallax, said: \u201cThis is a hugely exciting time for Parallax as we reach a real inflection point in our growth. We\u2019re winning work with ambitious international clients, including unicorn companies, and tackling complex challenges that require deep technical expertise and the ability to learn and adapt quickly, bringing insights from rapidly emerging technologies. That\u2019s exactly the space we want to operate in, and it\u2019s driving the kind of talent we\u2019re bringing into the business. We\u2019re also proud to be creating opportunities for people in Leeds and playing a part in strengthening the city\u2019s tech ecosystem.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The growth at the firm reflects wider trends in the region. Data from last year indicated that the tech sector in Leeds is growing 125% faster than the national average, with a 46% increase in technology roles. A further three graduates are expected to join the company later this year following the Leeds Hack event in February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Image source: Parallax<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leeds-based tech innovation consultancy Parallax has increased its workforce by 30 new team members during the first quarter of 2026. The expansion follows a year in which the firm secured 25 new clients and recorded its highest ever financial forecast. 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