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DevSecOps Security Engineer - £620/day (PAYE via Umbrella) Location: Knutsford (Hybrid - 60% office/40% remote) Rate: £620/day (Inside IR35) Duration: 12 Months Join one of the UK's most forward-thinking financial institutions as a DevSecOps Security Engineer and play a key role in embedding security into every layer of modern software delivery. This is your chance to work on cutting-edge DevSecOps initiatives - scaling secure development practices, automating security controls, and integrating industry-leading tooling into enterprise CI/CD pipelines. Responsibilities: Drive security automation by implementing and optimising SAST/SCA tools such as Veracode, Checkmarx, Snyk, Wiz, or SonarQube Embed security into CI/CD pipelines across GitHub, Jenkins, and BitBucket Collaborate with DevOps and Cloud teams on secure application migrations Champion secure coding - guide developers and improve remediation workflows Deliver clear reporting and visibility into vulnerabilities and tool performance Your background: Proven track record integrating SAST/SCA tools into real-world development environments Deep understanding of DevSecOps principles and secure SDLC practices Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation Familiarity with cloud environments ( AWS, Azure, or OpenShift ) Understanding of container security ( Docker, Kubernetes ) Strong communicator who thrives in cross-functional, engineering-driven teams Why You'll Love It Work on a strategic, enterprise-scale security initiative Partner with elite DevOps, Cloud, and Security Engineers in a collaborative environment Gain exposure to modern security tooling and practices in a global organisation If you're passionate about building security into the fabric of DevOps and want to make a tangible impact in a large-scale financial environment, we want to hear from you.

Payments Solution Architect (Cards) - HIRING ASAP Start date: ASAP Duration: 12 months Location: 2 days in Knutsford office, 3 days remote Rate: £500 - £568 per day inside ir35 Summary A core banking solution architect with experience in Current account journeys including loans, account switching and is experienced with managing responsibilities for designing, developing, and implementing technology solutions for complex core banking & current account business problems, ensuring that systems are scalable, resilient, and secure. Solution Architect with domain expertise & experience in designing the solutions involving various payments/core/cards systems. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders across business and technology, owning the delivery of architecture for core banking programs, and guiding integration strategies-often balancing cloud adoption, automation, and compliance. Responsibilities Need associate with prior exp in Cards and Payments domain knowledge. of cards issuance and authorization journeys Leading design and technical architecture for loans, savings/current accounts, current account switching & payments along with operational platforms with focus on scalability, resiliency, security, and regulatory compliance. Collaborating with project managers, product owners, and business analysts to align solutions with business requirements and risk controls for current accounts. Managing architectural governance: producing design artefacts for privacy, records management, and risk Advising business and product teams, supporting technical delivery and innovation in the banking landscape Evaluating and integrating vendor products, supporting systems strategy, and automating operational processes to reduce manual intervention Essential expertise: Broad knowledge of the current account & core banking landscape, payment schemes, and architecture paradigms (cloud, Apis, DevOps, security. Experience with workforce planning tools, reporting platforms (Excel, PowerPoint, JIRA, Tableau, Confluence), and project delivery best practices. Strong stakeholder management, business acumen, and ability to influence strategy across multiple teams and business functions. Also, the client will have LACAN and APMA projects so should be capable to support and manage LACAN and APMA projects too.

Core Banking Solution Architect (Cards) - HIRING ASAP Start date: ASAP Duration: 12 months Location: 2 days in Knutsford office, 3 days remote Rate: £500 - £568 per day inside ir35 Summary A core banking solution architect with experience in Current account journeys including loans, account switching and is experienced with managing responsibilities for designing, developing, and implementing technology solutions for complex core banking & current account business problems, ensuring that systems are scalable, resilient, and secure. Solution Architect with domain expertise & experience in designing the solutions involving various payments/core/cards systems. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders across business and technology, owning the delivery of architecture for core banking programs, and guiding integration strategies-often balancing cloud adoption, automation, and compliance. Responsibilities Need associate with prior exp in Cards and Payments domain knowledge. of cards issuance and authorization journeys Leading design and technical architecture for loans, savings/current accounts, current account switching & payments along with operational platforms with focus on scalability, resiliency, security, and regulatory compliance. Collaborating with project managers, product owners, and business analysts to align solutions with business requirements and risk controls for current accounts. Managing architectural governance: producing design artefacts for privacy, records management, and risk Advising business and product teams, supporting technical delivery and innovation in the banking landscape Evaluating and integrating vendor products, supporting systems strategy, and automating operational processes to reduce manual intervention Essential expertise: Broad knowledge of the current account & core banking landscape, payment schemes, and architecture paradigms (cloud, Apis, DevOps, security. Experience with workforce planning tools, reporting platforms (Excel, PowerPoint, JIRA, Tableau, Confluence), and project delivery best practices. Strong stakeholder management, business acumen, and ability to influence strategy across multiple teams and business functions. Also, the client will have LACAN and APMA projects so should be capable to support and manage LACAN and APMA projects too.

Credit Risk Architect - HIRING ASAP Start date: ASAP Duration: 12 months Location: 2 days in Knutsford office, 3 days remote Rate: £500 - £568 per day inside ir35 Summary A Credit Risk Decisioning and Affordability Architect designs and develops the technology strategy and systems used to assess the creditworthiness and financial capacity of loan applicants. This role focuses on building the overall architecture for the lending process, combining data, advanced analytics, and regulatory knowledge to create automated, efficient, and compliant decision-making platforms. Responsibilities Architecting decision platforms: Design, build, and implement the technical architecture for end-to-end credit risk decisioning and affordability solutions. This includes integrating various data sources (internal and external), analytical models, and rule-based engines. Developing credit strategy: Translate business objectives and credit policy into technical requirements and system rules. This includes defining risk appetite, decision flows, and the criteria for approving, denying, or referring credit applications. Overseeing model development: Work closely with data scientists and credit risk model developers to integrate statistical and machine learning models into the decisioning architecture. This includes models for credit scoring, loss forecasting, and affordability assessments. Ensuring regulatory compliance: Incorporate all relevant regulatory requirements (eg, responsible lending obligations) into the decisioning framework. The architect must ensure the system provides a robust audit trail for all lending decisions. Monitoring system performance: Establish monitoring and reporting frameworks to track the performance of the decisioning system and underlying models. This includes tracking key metrics like credit approval rates, default rates, and model accuracy. Driving automation and efficiency: Identify opportunities to increase automation within the credit life cycle, from application processing to portfolio management. This involves leveraging technologies to reduce manual intervention and streamline operations. Managing stakeholder engagement: Serve as a technical subject matter expert for senior management, risk teams, and business units. The architect must communicate technical concepts and strategic direction clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Key Skills The ideal candidate for this role possesses a deep blend of technical, analytical, and financial knowledge. Decision engine platforms: Extensive experience with industry-standard decisioning software like FICO Blaze Advisor, Pega, or other rule-based and predictive analytics tools. Data and analytics: Expert knowledge of data analysis tools and programming languages (eg, Python, R, SAS) and proficiency in database and data warehousing technologies. System integration: Experience with enterprise-level system architecture, including integrating decisioning engines with customer-facing applications, credit bureaus, and internal data warehouses. Cloud platforms: Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and how they can be leveraged to scale decisioning platforms. Advanced modelling: Expertise in statistical modelling, machine learning, and stress-testing methodologies. Financial acumen: Deep understanding of financial products, the credit life cycle, and the risks associated with lending. Credit policy knowledge: Strong grasp of credit underwriting principles, affordability metrics, and regulatory compliance standards.

Credit Risk Architect - HIRING ASAP Start date: ASAP Duration: 12 months Location: 2 days in Knutsford office, 3 days remote Rate: £450 - £480 per day inside ir35 Summary A Credit Risk Decisioning and Affordability Architect designs and develops the technology strategy and systems used to assess the creditworthiness and financial capacity of loan applicants. This role focuses on building the overall architecture for the lending process, combining data, advanced analytics, and regulatory knowledge to create automated, efficient, and compliant decision-making platforms. Responsibilities Architecting decision platforms: Design, build, and implement the technical architecture for end-to-end credit risk decisioning and affordability solutions. This includes integrating various data sources (internal and external), analytical models, and rule-based engines. Developing credit strategy: Translate business objectives and credit policy into technical requirements and system rules. This includes defining risk appetite, decision flows, and the criteria for approving, denying, or referring credit applications. Overseeing model development: Work closely with data scientists and credit risk model developers to integrate statistical and machine learning models into the decisioning architecture. This includes models for credit scoring, loss forecasting, and affordability assessments. Ensuring regulatory compliance: Incorporate all relevant regulatory requirements (eg, responsible lending obligations) into the decisioning framework. The architect must ensure the system provides a robust audit trail for all lending decisions. Monitoring system performance: Establish monitoring and reporting frameworks to track the performance of the decisioning system and underlying models. This includes tracking key metrics like credit approval rates, default rates, and model accuracy. Driving automation and efficiency: Identify opportunities to increase automation within the credit life cycle, from application processing to portfolio management. This involves leveraging technologies to reduce manual intervention and streamline operations. Managing stakeholder engagement: Serve as a technical subject matter expert for senior management, risk teams, and business units. The architect must communicate technical concepts and strategic direction clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Key Skills The ideal candidate for this role possesses a deep blend of technical, analytical, and financial knowledge. Decision engine platforms: Extensive experience with industry-standard decisioning software like FICO Blaze Advisor, Pega, or other rule-based and predictive analytics tools. Data and analytics: Expert knowledge of data analysis tools and programming languages (eg, Python, R, SAS) and proficiency in database and data warehousing technologies. System integration: Experience with enterprise-level system architecture, including integrating decisioning engines with customer-facing applications, credit bureaus, and internal data warehouses. Cloud platforms: Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and how they can be leveraged to scale decisioning platforms. Advanced modelling: Expertise in statistical modelling, machine learning, and stress-testing methodologies. Financial acumen: Deep understanding of financial products, the credit life cycle, and the risks associated with lending. Credit policy knowledge: Strong grasp of credit underwriting principles, affordability metrics, and regulatory compliance standards.

Content Designer - SC Cleared Start: ASAP Length: 6 months Location: Portsmouth (2/3 days onsite, WFH likewise) Rate: c. £450 - £460 PD IR35: Outside Requirements: CURRENTLY ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE - if you do not hold this then you are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position. Trust in SODA are partnered with an exceptional digital agency that predominately provides digital solutions to a wide range of public sector clients. They are looking for a Content Designer to work on a couple of critical programmes. Key skills we are looking for include: Agile working Design information to meet user needs Design taxonomies to help users find what they need Guidance content Transactional content Technical writing - make complicated technical concepts easier to understand Content concepts and prototyping Stakeholder relationship management (content design) User focus & user-centred (content design) Understanding of end-to-end journeys and how content is affected within these journeys Design systems Immersive engagement - initiative and drive in engaging users/stakeholders on content Digital perspective

SAP P2P Lead - Hybrid (Frimley, Surrey) Rate: £560 per day (Inside IR35 - plus expenses) Clearance: Must hold or be eligible for SC Clearance (UK citizens or dual nationals only) Location: Hybrid - approx. 30% on-site in Frimley, Surrey/70% remote Duration: 8 Months Contract We're seeking an experienced SAP P2P (Procure-to-Pay) Lead to join a high-profile transformation programme. You'll play a key role in shaping and delivering SAP solutions across full project life cycles - driving best practices, managing teams, and delivering tangible business outcomes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with deep SAP S/4HANA or ECC expertise to take a leadership position on complex, large-scale projects that truly make an impact. What You'll Do Lead client-facing SAP P2P projects , managing deliverables and ensuring quality outcomes. Design and implement robust, scalable solutions within SAP MM (Materials Management) and P2P areas. Act as a trusted advisor , translating business requirements into best-practice design principles. Oversee key MM capabilities including: Purchase requisition and planning integration Purchase order and goods receipt processing Subcontracting and returns management Drive solution excellence using SAP Fiori and flexible workflows where applicable. Collaborate across modules including Planning, EWM, and SRM for seamless end-to-end integration. Lead and mentor teams, fostering technical excellence and delivery discipline. What You'll Bring 8+ years of experience in SAP S/4HANA or ECC across full project life cycles. Proven track record leading client-facing consulting engagements . Extensive hands-on configuration experience in SAP MM and P2P processes. Deep understanding of Procure-to-Pay, inventory functions, and supplier management . Experience designing and defining MM org structures within P2P. Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills. Experience in industries such as Aerospace, Defence, Consumer Products, Pharma, or Manufacturing is advantageous. SAP Sourcing & Procurement certification is a plus.

My client a lead consultancy are looking for an experienced AWS Platform Lead to guide our cloud strategy and lead a team of AWS engineers and architects in designing and delivering secure, scalable, and innovative cloud solutions. This role combines strategic leadership, deep technical expertise, and strong project management skills to drive cloud transformation and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of AWS engineers and solution architects. Define and drive the organization's cloud adoption and migration strategy. Collaborate closely with business and technical stakeholders to ensure cloud solutions align with business objectives. Technical Execution Architect and implement secure, scalable, and highly available AWS solutions. Oversee deployment, monitoring, and performance optimization of AWS infrastructure. Conduct AWS Well-Architected Reviews and ensure adherence to best practices, governance, and compliance standards. Project & Team Management Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation effectively. Provide hands-on technical guidance and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Application Development teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery. Innovation & Automation Champion the use of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation. Lead the automation of infrastructure provisioning, CI/CD pipelines, and operational tasks. Stay abreast of new AWS services and industry trends to ensure the platform remains modern and cost-efficient. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience leading cloud platform teams in a large-scale AWS environment. Strong expertise in AWS architecture, services, and best practices. Hands-on experience with IaC tools like Terraform and/or CloudFormation. Solid background in DevOps principles, CI/CD, and automation tooling. Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills. Excellent communication and leadership capabilities. Preferred Qualifications AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or similar certifications. Experience in financial services or other regulated environments. Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks (eg, ISO, SOC2, PCI-DSS).

Role Title: Security Cloud Engineer Location: London Hybrid: Canary Wharf, 1 Churchill Pl, London E14 5RB - 3 days in office Duration: 6 months Rate: £550 - £600 Inside IR35 Role Description SSPM or CSPM knowledge, policies, and configurations API knowledge - CSPM integration with other tools using APIs ServiceNow and/or O365 experience and security aspects of these applications Docker experience on both windows and Unix CSPM experience with AppOmni or other native Microsoft tools SIEM integration Security Engineering experience Hands on Unix or Windows skills Infrastructure as a Code (IaC), ARM, CloudFormation, Terraform, GIT experience Excellent documentation skills"

My client is looking a strategic and technically adept Tooling Lead & Product Owner to drive the development, integration, and adoption of our Capacity Management tool. This is a pivotal role that combines product ownership with cross-functional stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment with enterprise tooling practices and governance frameworks.  Key Responsibilities: Product Ownership Define and document tool requirements in collaboration with stakeholders Maintain and prioritise the product backlog to reflect business needs and technical dependencies Lead feature development from concept through delivery Integration Orchestration Champion the integration of the Capacity Management tool with enterprise systems and processes (eg, SDLC, OMAR, Observability, Architecture, and Service Management) Ensure seamless end-to-end workflows and tooling interoperability Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to ensure tool functionality supports user adoption Act as a central point of contact to gather feedback, manage expectations, and communicate progress Governance Alignment Ensure the tool supports reporting obligations and enables compliance with relevant frameworks and standards Align development efforts with internal governance and regulatory requirements What We're Looking For: Proven experience as a Product Owner or Tooling Lead within a complex enterprise environment Strong understanding of integration practices across SDLC and ITSM tools Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Familiarity with compliance, audit, and governance processes in large organisations

Penetration Tester - HIRING ASAP Start date: ASAP Duration: Till end of December 2025 with an extension thereafter Location: 2-3 days in Wokingham, 2-3 days remote working. Rate: £459 per day inside ir35 Responsibilities Conduct manual and automated penetration tests on web applications, networks, APIs, and mobile platforms. Identify, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities with detailed risk assessments. Develop and execute red team exercises and threat simulations. Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to remediate findings. Prepare comprehensive reports outlining findings, impact, and mitigation strategies. Stay current with latest attack vectors, tools, and security trends. Assist in security awareness training and internal education efforts. Contribute to security policies and best practices development. Key Skills Proven experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or red teaming. Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, and CVSS scoring. Proficiency with tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Kali Linux. Familiarity with Scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell). Knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and cloud environments. Relevant certifications (eg, OSCP, CEH, GPEN, CRTP) are highly desirable. Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills