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Test Lead with extensive experience designing and delivering automation test plans for highly complex, enterprise level applications is sought by an innovation house based near Birmingham. With large scale investment in technical innovation this Test Lead will take charge of a dynamic, autonomous team delivering an automated testing environment that will facilitate the organisations commitment to cutting edge automation over the coming years. This Test Lead will be joining a highly skilled team that embodies an autonomous knowledge share driven culture allowing this individual the chance to work closely with software engineers to deliver applications with national significance. This role would suit an existing Test Lead with in-depth understanding of engineering principles and best practice gained testing large scale, complex systems and who is happy to work closely with the software engineering leads to help define a new automated QA process. This Test Lead based near Birmingham should have most of the following key skills: - Extensive experience designing and delivering automation test plans for enterprise applications/ systems - Strong knowledge of engineering principles and best practice ideally gained in a regulated environment - Team leadership - Experience with cloud native architectures - Understanding of DevOps tooling - A innovation focussed mindset - Exposure to testing new features within a product led, tech driven environment - Impeccable communication skills as internal stakeholder management between technical teams will form a large part of this role - A real can-do attitude and a passion for technology in general The benefits for this role include: - Starting salary of up to £95,000 - 10% bonus scheme - Flexible, hybrid working (two days a week in the office in North Birmingham - One on one training scheme - 25 days holiday - Private healthcare - Private pension scheme - Annual pay reviews - Flexible working hours So if you are a Test Lead based near Birmingham and want to join a tech driven market leading organisation that is committed to ensuring they stay ahead of the tech curve then please apply now to be considered. Birmingham Up to £95,000 Quality Assurance, automated testing scripts, Postman, Java, cucumber, API, test plan

A summary of the responsibilities of the post: 1. Overall responsibility for the design, delivery and optimisation of self-service cloud infrastructure and tooling to ensure that our cloud applications and services are secure, high performing and sustainable, and the delivery of a high quality user experience for software engineers, suppliers and other users needing access to cloud infrastructure. 2. Responsible for continued development and maintenance of our multi-cloud platform (AWS and Google), recognised as a robust and mature cloud platform within the public sector, as well as automating processes to improve efficiency. 3. Work with other senior members of the team responsible for enterprise architecture to set and evolve cloud engineering target architecture and provide oversight and assurance that the current architecture is implemented as per Hackney's development, security and cloud standards. 4. Lead on the delivery, implementation and support of others to ensure that the Council's values and practices always meet our objectives for security, financial prudence and transparency, inclusion and sustainability. 5. Actively support the work of a range of multidisciplinary teams, providing strategic advice and guidance so that teams benefit from your core skills; promote the generous sharing of expertise and create opportunities for continuous learning and development. 6. Actively participate in development and enforcement of policies and procedures that would underpin a robust and effective cloud platform. This would involve participation in various governance groups such as Technical Design Authority and Cyber Security governance groups. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.

Why choose us? BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world . From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence. We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. What's the role? The role is part of the BRUSH Group IT Leadership team with purpose of the role to shape and execute BRUSH's enterprise architecture strategy. The role is responsible for defining the "To Be" state of our technology ecosystem.The role holder will establish and govern architecture standards, lead end to end solution design across platforms ensuring alignment with our standards, business goals and regulatory requirements. They will play a leading role in Digital Transformation projects at BRUSH, translating complex business needs into clear technology options and strategic recommendations, whilst also working with integration partners to evaluate solutions and highlight risks. They will develop and define architecture roadmaps and champion continual improvement of the organisation's applications and technology portfolio.We're seeking a strong communicator with proven technical leadership and extensive experience in IT system design, implementation, and management. The ideal candidate will be adept at engaging with both internal and external stakeholders, providing clear guidance, and setting expectations throughout the implementation lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Lead the technical design of integrated solutions, aligned to enterprise architecture standards, business objectives and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with project and support teams and vendors to define, document and then effectively communicate the solution options, designs and decisions to teams and stakeholders. Define and lead architecture vision, strategy, governance and standards to guide development across the BRUSH technology landscape Mentor and guide both internal and external stakeholders, and other technical staff, ensuring work aligns with the overall BRUSH architecture strategy. Lead assessments of target company technology landscapes, including applications, infrastructure, data, and IT operating models Identify key risks, technical debt, and value creation opportunities to inform decisions Engage with senior stakeholders to present technical trade-offs and gain consensus, linking technology decisions to business outcomes Working closely with BRUSH project teams, translating complex business needs into clear technology options and recommendations. Shape business change through architecture insight and innovation. What are we looking for: Substantial experience in a similar senior enterprise architecture leadership role, including technology strategy, IT architecture principles & frameworks and their translation into solutions. Proven track record in delivering architecture strategy, defining / governing architecture standards Demonstrate specialised depth and/or breadth of expertise in solution architecture and technical solution design covering hardware, software and integration technologies. Experience in Digital Transformation programmes (particularly across ERP implementations) and track record in M&A (separations, integrations) Strong experience designing and governing complex enterprise architectures. Knowledgeable in governance, risk, compliance and controls. Experience in developing IT roadmaps aligned to Company and IT strategies. Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are desirable. What's in it for you? Competitive salary Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles) Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant) Life insurance - 4 x annual salary Enhanced Company Pension scheme 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme GP24 Service - Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions. BRUSHRewards - Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself. Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Bike2work scheme Long Service Awards Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training. About The Organisation BRUSH Group provide agile and adaptive engineering solutions and products, including consultancy services, design, and project management as well as award-winning product technology, to a wide range of projects.A chosen partner for national and regional power generation and distribution network operators, through innovation and a commitment to delivering solutions that address grid-resilience and drive system change, we support the global drive to net-zero, helping create a future-proof Infrastru

Senior Digital Business Analyst Based in Cardiff - 2 days per week £60,000-£80,000 + Benefits We're hiring up to 3 x Senior Digital Business Analysts to join a growing Cloud & Custom Applications practice delivering complex digital transformation programmes across the public and enterprise sectors. This is a hands-on consulting role where you'll work closely with clients, architects, developers and product teams to shape and deliver modern digital services. You'll lead workshops, define requirements, manage backlogs, and drive delivery across cloud, integration and customer-facing platforms. We're looking for BAs with: Strong end-to-end digital delivery experience Agile expertise (user stories, backlogs, acceptance criteria) Excellent stakeholder management skills Experience working across integrated / technical environments Consultancy or public sector experience is a bonus You'll join a high-performing BA community with genuine progression opportunities, varied project exposure, and the flexibility to work across BA, Product and Agile delivery functions. Hybrid working required - candidates must be comfortable attending client sites when needed. RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

IT Integration Developer Location: Central London / Hybrid Profectus Recruitment are working with a highly regarded Fintech organisation currently investing heavily in modern cloud integration, automation and enterprise platforms. We are looking for an experienced IT Integration Developer to help design and deliver secure, scalable integrations between internally developed systems and modern SaaS platforms. This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who enjoys solving complex integration challenges and working across cloud, middleware and API technologies within a business undergoing ongoing digital transformation. The Role You will act as the technical bridge between core business systems and cloud based applications, helping to build seamless, event driven integrations across the organisation. Working closely with Development, Engineering and Project teams, you will design and maintain Azure based middleware solutions, helping drive best practice around API architecture, security and scalable integration design. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain secure API integrations across enterprise platforms • Develop scalable middleware solutions using Azure Integration Services including Logic Apps, Azure Functions and API Management • Create event driven integration patterns and data flows between multiple systems • Work with REST and GraphQL APIs alongside modern authentication technologies including OAuth2, OpenID Connect and SAML • Ensure secure by design principles are embedded throughout all integration architecture • Produce and maintain technical documentation for integrations, APIs and middleware services • Collaborate with internal technical and project teams to deliver scalable business solutions • Support continuous improvement initiatives across integration and automation capability What We're Looking For Commercial experience building API integrations and middleware solutions within complex enterprise environments • Strong knowledge of Azure Integration Services • Experience working with REST APIs, authentication protocols and API security best practices • Strong understanding of integration architecture, data mapping and event driven systems • Experience with Git or other version control systems • Ability to translate business requirements into secure and scalable technical solutions • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Experience Experience within Financial Services or other regulated environments • Exposure to digital transformation programmes • Experience working alongside AI, Automation or Power Platform teams • Background in software development with the ability to work with internal codebases • PHP or open source framework experience would be beneficial • Microsoft Azure certifications would be advantageous Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a forward thinking organisation investing heavily in modern cloud technologies, automation and scalable integration architecture. You will have the chance to work on enterprise wide integration projects while helping shape the future technical landscape of the business.If applicable please apply with an up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.

Information Security Manager Permanent - £60k - £65k + strong benefits Location: Hybrid - Salisbury Your new company: I am looking for an Information Security Manager to join a great defence organisation based in Wiltshire. You'll be walking into a strong position, being that there's already a good setup in place with ongoing upgrades and transformation across the business, especially within IT. The role responsibilities: Own and manage the Information Security requirements and compliance obligations. Develop, maintain and deliver the Information Security strategy, plans, policies, processes and best practices. Act as subject-matter expert for all Information Security matters, engaging with internal and external stakeholders (including SIRO, MoD security representatives and accreditors). Ensure compliance with Security Operating Procedures (SyOps) across all environments, escalating non-compliance where appropriate. Manage and maintain appropriate Information Security controls and tooling. Define Information Security awareness and training requirements, working with Learning & Development to ensure suitable content and completion. Line manage and develop the IT Security Officer, providing guidance, coaching and performance support. You will need: Strong demonstrable experience of IT and cyber governance, compliance, risk, and security within enterprise IT environments. Strong, in-depth understanding of information and cyber security. Proven experience defining and delivering Information Security best practice. Experience leading Information Security initiatives, including awareness programmes, training and phishing simulations. Good technical understanding of information security, including network architecture, SDLC, penetration testing, DLP tools, patching and vulnerability management. Working knowledge of National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) guidance and best practice. Understanding of data governance, cyber security and data protection principles. Experience working with security audits and assurance activities. Strong Microsoft Office skills. Full UK driving licence Desirable: At least one of the following, ideally 2 - CISM / CISA / CIPT / ISO27001 Lead Auditor Experience working in a MoD restricted environment and knowledge of MoD security standards. Familiarity with the NIST/ CSM V4 framework. What you'll get in return: Salary of between £60k-£65k 25 days annual leave + bank holidays - additional gained with service Hybrid working 2 days just outside of Salisbury per week, ideally Up to 8% employer pension contribution And more! Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

AI-Augmented Cyber Security Engineer We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to join a growing security function within a confidential technology-focused organisation.This role is designed for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of cyber security, data, and emerging AI technologies. You will play a central role in designing, implementing, and continuously improving security capabilities that are increasingly enhanced by AI-driven detection, automation, and intelligent decision support.The position combines deep technical security engineering with forward-looking exploration of AI-enabled security systems, detection engineering, and autonomous or semi-autonomous security workflows. You will help shape how AI is used to improve security visibility, accelerate investigation, and continuously adapt to evolving threats.Working across multiple teams, you will be responsible for building scalable, intelligent, and adaptive security systems that evolve alongside both cyber threats and AI-enabled attack techniques.Core Skills Strong foundation in modern cyber security engineering and detection engineering principles. Experience with security monitoring platforms, SIEM systems, and alerting/detection pipelines. Strong understanding of identity and access management, endpoint security, logging, network security, and vulnerability management. Knowledge of security architecture principles and secure-by-design methodologies. Experience building automation and security workflows using Python, PowerShell, or similar tooling. Familiarity with AI-assisted security tools, machine learning concepts for detection, or data-driven security analytics. Understanding of how AI can be applied to threat detection, anomaly detection, investigation support, and security operations automation. Awareness of emerging AI-driven attack techniques, including adversarial AI and automated exploitation methods. Familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, and GDPR. Strong analytical thinking with a structured, risk-based approach. Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical and AI-driven insights into actionable decisions. Responsibilities Design, implement, and continuously improve AI-enhanced security controls across enterprise environments. Design, implement, and continuously improve detection engineering pipelines, leveraging both traditional and AI-assisted approaches. Build and evolve intelligent monitoring systems that combine rule-based detection with behavioural and AI-driven analytics. Develop automation and AI-assisted workflows to improve alert triage, investigation speed, and operational efficiency. Work closely with engineering and security teams to integrate AI-enabled security capabilities into operational processes. Support incident investigations using advanced analytics, AI-assisted tooling, and structured threat analysis techniques. Conduct threat modelling and security architecture reviews with a focus on emerging AI-enabled risks and system complexity. Identify vulnerabilities and continuously improve remediation strategies using data-driven insights. Evaluate emerging cyber threats, including AI-generated attacks, autonomous malware, and adversarial machine learning techniques. Research, prototype, and implement AI-driven security capabilities to improve detection, response, and resilience. Design and maintain security standards, engineering patterns, and documentation for AI-enabled security systems. Support compliance and governance activities through automated evidence generation and control monitoring. Contribute to the long-term strategy for AI-driven security transformation and intelligent security operations. Experience & Qualifications Minimum 5+ years of experience in cyber security engineering, detection engineering, security operations, or related technical security disciplines. Proven experience designing, implementing, and continuously improving security controls in complex environments. Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience. Familiarity with AI/ML concepts applied to security use cases is highly desirable. Experience working with or building automation, analytics, or data-driven security solutions is strongly preferred. Relevant certifications are beneficial, such as CISSP, CCSP, GSEC, GIAC certifications, Security+, or equivalent. Experience in regulated or high-assurance environments is advantageous. Demonstrated curiosity and interest in AI, intelligent automation, and next-generation security technologies. The TeamThe Cyber Security team is responsible for protecting systems, digital assets, users, and data while enabling the organisation to operate securely at scale and speed.The team focuses on designing, implementing, and continuously improving intelligent security capabilities that integrate automation and AI to enhance visibility, detection quality, and response efficiency.Security is treated as an important and evolving system-continuously evolving through data, automation, and AI-assisted decision-making-rather than a static set of controls.We are a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation that values technical excellence, curiosity, and innovation.We believe the strongest security outcomes are achieved by combining human expertise with intelligent systems, automation, and AI-driven insights.What you'll be doing Designing and implementing AI-enhanced security and detection capabilities Continuously improving detection quality through data, automation, and machine intelligence Reducing manual effort through intelligent workflows and AI-assisted operations Strengthening visibility across complex environments using modern analytics approaches Building a security function that evolves alongside emerging AI-driven threats and technologies Interested? Please apply now! Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.

Azure Integration & Automation Manager Annual Salary: Competitive (to be discussed) Location: Leavesden Park, Watford Job Type: Full-time, 3 days a week onsite A new excellent permanent role for an experience Azure Integration & Automation Manager to lead Integration and API capability, designing, delivering, and scaling a modern, API-led integration service that enhances business agility, digital automation, and composable architecture across a leading enterprise construction, engineering business. This role is pivotal in bridging architecture and delivery, combining hands-on technical leadership with service ownership, vendor management, and product-style roadmap management. Day-to-day of the role: Lead Enterprise Integration & API Strategy: Own and evolve the Integration & API Management strategy, aligned with digital and business priorities. Define and promote a composable API architecture, ensuring APIs are designed around business capabilities. Act as the design authority for API Management, including API lifecycle, security, versioning, governance, and reuse. Be the Organisation's API & Integration Expert: Serve as the go-to authority on Azure API Management, API design standards, and enterprise integration patterns. Lead API design reviews and ensure consistent adoption of API-first and event-driven patterns. Drive adoption of reusable APIs to reduce point-to-point integrations and accelerate delivery. Deliver Integration as a Scalable Service: Run Integration & Automation as a product-led service, with a clear roadmap, service definition, and engagement model. Operate and evolve a factory delivery model, supporting predictable, repeatable integration and automation delivery. Lead People and Partners: Manage and develop a specialist Automation / Integration Engineer, setting technical direction and quality standards. Lead service escalations and delivery risks where integration is business critical. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience delivering enterprise Azure integration and automation services Strong experience with Azure API Management, API lifecycle management, and secure API design. Good understanding of Azure API-led, composable, and event-driven architecture at enterprise scale. Comfortable operating as a hands-on technical SME while engaging credibly with architects, engineers, vendors, and senior stakeholders. Vendor and contract management capability, focused on value, performance, and continuous improvement. Ability to manage an API and integration roadmap as a product, informed by demand, feedback, and data. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Confident influencing delivery priorities, design decisions, and architectural standards across teams. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and leadership. Engaging and innovative work environment. Strategic role with impact across the organisation. To apply for the Integration & Automation Manager position, please submit your CV to be immediately considered.

Azure AI Cloud Engineer London (Hybrid): Onsite 4:1 WFH £635.63pd Umbrella Rate We're seeking a forward-thinking engineer ready to sit at the absolute intersection of Cloud Infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence within this international banking group. This is a unique opportunity to join a small, dynamic team within a leading financial services institution as they evolve their digital engineering capabilities. You will play a pivotal role in building the secure, scalable foundations that underpin critical banking services, transitioning from traditional cloud functions into a high-impact AI enablement powerhouse. In this hands-on role, you will design and develop bespoke cloud and AI solutions, primarily focusing on Azure while expanding into Oracle Cloud and AWS. You will be the bridge between platforms and software engineering, applying rigorous discipline to deliver automated, sustainable patterns that meet complex regulatory and security standards. Your Key Responsibilities Design & Deliver: Architect and implement cloud and AI-ready solutions on Azure, building repeatable patterns and integration services that support next-generation workloads. Secure AI Architecture: Develop and scale secure infrastructure architectures that allow applications to safely access both cloud-based backend services and on-premises data sources. Enforce Governance & Guardrails: Operationalise strict zero-trust governance controls, including robust API management structures to log every single user prompt and completion for full auditability. Engineering Excellence: Drive automation through Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep, Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines, while maintaining REST APIs and identity-aware solution patterns. Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a credible technical bridge between business analysts and senior front-office teams (including electronic trading platforms). You will confidently take business requirements, map out constraints, and articulate complex technical limitations to non-technical stakeholders. Skills & Experience Required Production-Level Azure Infrastructure: Deep hands-on experience with core Azure services, PaaS, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep, ARM, or Terraform). You must be hit-the-ground-running at a senior level; the team does not have the capacity to train on core Azure mechanics. AI Engineering (Beyond the Basics): Real-world enterprise experience designing and deploying solutions centred around agentic workflows, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and vectorisation patterns, rather than purely self-taught or personal interest projects. Software Engineering & Tech Stack: High proficiency in Python and PowerShell for building automation frameworks, REST APIs, and identity flows. Production exposure to the OpenAI SDK, GPT models, and Palantir Foundry is highly desirable. Identity & Regulated Security: Exceptional understanding of Entra ID, IAM patterns, and implementing rigorous security controls. Experience within a highly regulated environment such as banking, insurance, or healthcare is essential. Qualifications: You should ideally hold an Azure certification (AZ-104 or higher) This is more than just an infrastructure role; it is a chance to influence a global cloud strategy and gain exposure to multi-cloud environments during a major AI transformation. If you thrive in a results-driven environment and want to make a tangible impact on the future of FinTech, we want to hear from you. If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Cloud Engineer, AI Engineer, Azure Architect, Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Python Developer, Azure OpenAI, Bicep, Terraform, Entra ID, Generative AI Integration, and FinTech Cloud Specialist. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd acts as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect with proven hands-on solution design and vendor analysis supporting the Senior European IT & Data Director. The role produces pragmatic designs, option analyses, and integration outlines across a hybrid cloud/on-prem landscape, partnering closely with Heads of Networks and Infrastructure, Application Ops/Change, and Data. They will challenge vendor proposals, and translate business requirements into actionable, cost-conscious solution options aligned to target state. A hands-on role providing enterprise architectural insights. the build, improvement, and maintenance of the enterprise services software used by both internal and external stakeholders. Work on the design of integrating multiple cloud and physical on-premises networks while ensuring the security by design concept. Own and align our IT and Information Management Strategy's with the organisation mission. You must have a good understanding of both Cloud and on-premises technologies. Communicate how the technology strategy follows and enables both current and future developments. Work with divisional directors, department heads and product ownerrchitects to understand the business functions, identifying opportunities to optimise our use of technology. This role will join during a time of transition for the business so the role will need to be flexible. Identify long term solutions while managing short term solution that have been put in place to ensure Business as usual is not impacted. Key Accountabilities Solution Design: Produce high-level and low-level solution options, integration diagrams, and impact assessments; ensure security-by-design and alignment to standards. Requirements Translation: Work with business stakeholders to convert needs 3-5 years in Solution Design / Technical BA / Systems Engineering / Integration. Practical experience across cloud and on-prem (e.g., Azure/AWS, VMware, networking basics). Able to draft high-level designs, integration maps, and Option A/B/C analyses with costs/risks. Experience engaging vendors: reviewing SoWs/estimates, challenging assumptions, and clarifying demarcation. Working knowledge of security-by-design, identity/IAM, and data protection principles. Strong documentation skills (diagrams, decision logs, design packs).

Join Our Client as a Data Solution Architect (GCP) Location: Edinburgh Contract Type: Temp to Perm (12-month initial contract) Are you ready to lead the charge in AI innovation within the financial sector? Our client is searching for a dynamic Data/AI Solution Architect to join the IDEA Lab-an exciting hub for pioneering AI and data solutions! This role offers an incredible opportunity to shape the future of data-driven decision-making in a prominent financial institution. About the Team: They are the engine room for AI innovation, driving rapid prototypes, reusable patterns, and scalable data solutions across the Business Transaction Banking (BTB) platform. As part of this vibrant team, you'll provide deep technical expertise and help shape forward-looking AI and data strategies. Role Purpose: As a Data/AI Solution Architect, you will be at the forefront of designing scalable, secure, and resilient data and AI systems. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving strategic initiatives including Machine Learning, LLMOps, and GCP cloud migration. You will bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution, ensuring compliance with data governance, security, and ethical AI standards. Key Responsibilities: Strategy & Design: Define end-to-end architectures for AI, ML, and data solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) while ensuring alignment to platform strategy and security controls. Technical Leadership: Deliver high-quality solutions using GCP cloud-native services such as BigQuery, Cloud Run, and Vertex AI. Cloud Integration: Utilize your understanding of Kubernetes, service mesh, and network boundaries to architect efficient GCP workloads. Design Patterns: Implement API and service integration patterns using Istio, Apigee, and modern microservice standards. Governance & Compliance: Ensure that all solutions adhere to strict regulatory and security standards. Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, data science, and business teams to translate requirements into actionable designs. Required Skills & Experience: Cloud Expertise: Proven experience with major cloud platforms like GCP Data & AI Knowledge: Strong understanding of modern data architecture, Machine Learning, and AI tools. Experience with large-scale data migrations is a plus! Architecture Leadership: Ability to design orchestrations for AI and ML systems, articulating trade-offs and leading design decisions. Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to convey complex technical concepts and represent the lab's technical direction in governance forums. Beneficial Skills: Experience with Vertex AI or other model lifecycle tooling. Familiarity with LangChain/LangGraph and AI workflow orchestration. Experience in multi-cloud environments and understanding of enterprise integration. Working Pattern: Enjoy a hybrid work style-spend at least two days a week (40% of your time) in our Edinburgh office, collaborating with a talented team. Why Join the IDEA Lab? This is your chance to be at the center of innovation! Influence platform-wide patterns, accelerate AI transformation, and work with highly skilled teams delivering cutting-edge solutions. If you're ready to make a significant impact and lead the way in AI advancements, we'd love to hear from you! We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Azure Security Consultant - Azure DevSecOps Consultant - Information Security We are partnered with a major enterprise undergoing significant cloud-security transformation, and we're seeking an experienced Azure DevSecOps Consultant to join their Information Security function. This is a pivotal, hands-on role focused on designing, implementing, and automating secure-by-design cloud practices across Azure environments and CI/CD pipelines. You'll work closely with cloud architects, engineering teams and security governance stakeholders to embed security from code to cloud-improving posture, strengthening controls, and driving automation at scale. Responsibilities: Designing and implementing secure Azure architectures and cloud controls. Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps with integrated security scanning and automated testing. Acting as a subject matter expert for DevSecOps and Cloud Security across security, development, and operations teams. Implementing automated cloud control validation aligned to internal and industry frameworks. Leading the adoption of Policy as Code principles. Integrating security tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA, secret scanning) into the DevOps toolchain. Creating documentation, SOPs, and guidance to support secure development and cloud practices. Translating complex technical risks into clear business-level impacts. Required Skills & Experience: 5+ years' experience in cloud security with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure. Proven background designing secure Azure environments and controls. Strong expertise with Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts, Boards). Hands-on experience building CI/CD pipelines with integrated security gates. Solid understanding of Azure security services (Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Azure Policy). Strong IAM and privileged access experience (Conditional Access, PIM, MFA). Please apply with your CV in the first instance.

Agilis Search is seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join an established technology team in Ipswich on a permanent basis. You will be delivering enterprise-scale solutions and will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance applications that support critical business operations and digital transformation initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working in agile environments, and contributing to innovative software solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based applications Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, DevOps, QA, and Architecture Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code Participate in code reviews and contribute to best engineering practices Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise application performance Support the integration of APIs, databases, and third-party systems Contribute to continuous improvement and modernisation initiatives Required Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with Java development Experience with frameworks such as Spring Boot or Hibernate Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture Knowledge of SQL and relational databases Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control tools such as Git Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments Strong problem-solving and communication skills Desirable Experience Cloud platform exposure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Docker/Kubernetes experience Messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ Experience within highly regulated or large-scale industry environments What's on Offer Competitive salary and bonus potential Ongoing training and career progression Modern technology stack and collaborative culture Comprehensive benefits package If you are a passionate Software Engineer looking to work on impactful projects within a forward-thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Matt to discuss further. We look forward to your application.

Application Support Officer Worcester Are you a passionate Application Support Officer looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for an Application Support Officer to work in Local Authority Social Care service based in The Worcester area. Pay Rates: £16.35 - £21.23 per hour Umbrella Rate Information the Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Application Support Officer to join a busy and innovative team supporting Social Care and Enterprise Applications within a large and complex organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong application support experience, excellent technical problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of Social Care systems such as Liquidlogic and ContrOCC. Key Responsibilities Support, maintain, and develop Social Care and Enterprise Applications Provide database maintenance and application support Investigate and resolve technical and business issues within SLA targets Work closely with stakeholders, service managers, and third-party suppliers Support system integrations and digital solutions Produce and maintain technical documentation Ensure secure application access and user support Support application lifecycle management and service improvements Work within Agile, ITIL, and Enterprise Architecture frameworks Essential Requirements: Experience supporting enterprise or social care applications Knowledge of Liquidlogic, ContrOCC, or similar case management systems Strong database maintenance and support experience Experience working in large and complex environments Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Experience working with Agile and ITIL methodologies Desirable Local Government or Public Sector experience Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture tools such as iServer TOGAF or Agile certifications What we offer: 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact out Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Role: Solutions Architect Location: Leeds (Hybrid) Salary: £75,000 Take ownership of Application Architecture Modernisation and Cloud Adoption for a leading Financial Services Organisation. We're supporting a leading Financial Services organisation on a multi-year evolution of its core platforms and technology landscape. This role offers a rare opportunity to step in as the Architect, taking full ownership of architectural direction, governance, and process across the business. You'll operate across both technical depth and enterprise-level thinking, helping the organisation move from a predominantly on-prem Microsoft estate towards a more modern, API-led and cloud-ready architecture, at a pace that aligns with business risk and regulatory requirements. What You'll Be Doing This is a broad, high-impact role where you'll combine hands-on technical decision-making with strategic architectural leadership: Own the Architecture Function Act as the organisation's primary Architect, establishing architecture practices, governance, and processes, including involvement in and shaping of Technical Design Authority (TDA). Technical Leadership & Decision-Making Work closely with Engineers and senior stakeholders to drive key decisions across areas such as APIs, authentication, integration patterns, and application design. Application & Platform Architecture Lead the evolution of a core Microsoft-based platform, currently on-prem, introducing scalable, modern architectural patterns. API & Integration Strategy Play a key role in shaping a more API-led ecosystem, including the potential introduction of an API Gateway and improved service-to-service communication. Cloud Readiness & Transformation Support early-stage cloud adoption, helping define a pragmatic, low-risk path to Azure, balancing innovation with regulatory and operational considerations. Collaboration Across Technology Partner closely with an established Infrastructure SME, ensuring a clear separation and alignment between infrastructure and application architecture. Governance & Standards Introduce structure, best practices, and architectural governance across the technology landscape, ensuring consistency, scalability, and security. What You'll Bring Strong Engineering Background Previous hands-on development experience (ideally within the Microsoft stack), with the credibility to engage deeply with engineering teams. Architectural Experience (Solution or Enterprise) Able to operate both tactically and strategically, with a clear understanding of how solutions fit within a wider enterprise context. Microsoft-Centric Expertise Strong knowledge of .NET, C#, SQL Server, and designing within Microsoft-based environments. API & Integration Knowledge Experience designing or working with API-driven architectures, authentication models, and modern integration patterns. Cloud Awareness (Azure Preferred) Exposure to cloud architecture and migration concepts, even if the majority of experience to date is within on-prem environments. Governance & Stakeholder Engagement Comfortable setting up architectural processes, contributing to design authorities, and influencing both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Why Apply Be THE Architect Take true ownership of architecture within the organisation, with the autonomy to define standards and direction. Make a Visible Impact Play a central role in shaping how technology evolves across a key, business-critical platform. Blend Strategy and Hands-On Influence Stay close to engineering while influencing enterprise-wide decisions. Transformation Without Chaos Join a business that is committed to modernisation, but taking a considered, pragmatic approach to cloud and change. This role is ideal for an experienced Solutions Architect who wants to step into a lead, high-ownership position, balancing hands-on technical influence with the opportunity to build and mature an architecture function from the ground up.

Integration Lead - Secure Digital Platform 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate Reading based - 5 days a week onsite Defence sector - need to be eligible for SC Clearance - current and active SC Cleared already is strongly preferred Role Description The Integration Lead is responsible for leading the technical design, development, and delivery of secure, scalable, and reusable foundational technology services within the Secure Digital Platform. The Integration Lead partners with Delivery Leads, product owners and architects, to lead and manage the technical implementation of platform capabilities and enterprise services to the roadmap planned for each platform. The Integration Lead acts as a hands-on technical leader and subject matter expert, ensuring engineering excellence, operational integrity, and alignment of delivery with enterprise architectural direction and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Provide delivery leadership across the Engineering, Agile team and Test teams to build and maintain reusable and secure platform services aligned with the organisation's technology strategy. Work with the Delivery leads to understand the roadmap of work Work closely with Product Owners / Architects to implement and test the capabilities within the platforms Drive high-quality software engineering practices across the team, including code reviews, test automation, CI/CD pipelines, performance monitoring, and observability. Ensure delivered solutions align with solution designs and security guardrails. Guide teams in the selection and use of modern tools, frameworks, and platforms that optimise development efficiency and operational effectiveness for delivery. Support the development and evolution of the Secure Digital Platform roadmap by identifying technical dependencies, enablers, and delivery risks. Partner with the wider Secure Digital Platform team to establish and enforce standards for infrastructure-as-code, API development, cloud-native services, and integration. Collaborate with cybersecurity, operations, and compliance teams to ensure secure design and adherence to internal and external policies. Act as a technical escalation point for complex engineering issues and support the Engineering, Agile and Test leads to develop and row technical capability within the teams. Contribute to the preparation of delivery-related artefacts such as technical documentation, support handovers, and implementation Runbook. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and feedback within engineering teams. Skills and Experience Essential 5+ years of experience in technical leadership roles within software engineering, infrastructure, or platform development teams Proven experience delivering secure, scalable technology services or platforms in complex enterprise environment Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), container orchestration, and infrastructure automation (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and observability tooling Familiarity with platform and product-centric delivery models and agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, SAFe) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make pragmatic decisions under ambiguity or time constraints Commitment to fostering engineering culture, mentoring others, and growing internal technical capability High ethical standards when handling confidential information Desirable Experience with platform engineering, internal developer platforms (IDPs), or technical enablement teams Experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., Aerospace & Defence, Finance, Critical Infrastructure) Exposure to secure coding practices, threat modelling, and secure-by-design approaches Experience leading hybrid delivery teams (e.g., internal and external/partner teams) Familiarity with ITSM and incident/problem/change/ management in an enterprise context Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Lead Cloud Architect needed in East London Paying £371.04 per day ref 129917 Full time hours on a temporary basis Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide cloud architecture (Azure / AWS / GCP) Define and deliver cloud strategy, governance, and best practices Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with organisational goals Provide technical leadership and mentorship to architecture and engineering teams Engage with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions Oversee cloud migration and transformation programmes Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and data protection standards Optimise cloud performance, resilience, and cost efficiency If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

AWS Cloud Technical Lead - AWS Adoption/Onboarding - Engineering/Architecture - Financial Services London - Hybrid working 3 days office Leading financial services client is seeking an AWS Cloud Technical Lead to join their team in London. The Cloud Team sits within Digital Engineering Services, and you will be working within a small, highly skilled engineering team responsible for designing, delivering, and supporting the organisation's public cloud platforms. AWS is being onboarded as a strategic platform, and this role will play a critical part in shaping and leading its adoption across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of cloud solutions on AWS as the platform is onboarded, ensuring alignment with their security, compliance, and architectural standards. Collaborate closely with application, security, and infrastructure teams to deliver secure, scalable, resilient cloud solutions for business applications and services. Drive improvements in platform stability, security, automation, and cost efficiency, working alongside other cloud team members to establish best practices and reusable patterns. Produce clear and robust architectural designs based on business and technical requirements and contribute to the development of AWS governance frameworks and landing zone patterns. Act as a technical point of escalation for AWS-related issues, guiding engineering peers and promoting high standards of cloud engineering across the organisation. Support AWS onboarding activities, including service enablement, landing zone configuration, guardrail implementation, and integration with enterprise tooling. Skills and experience required: Real world experience designing, implementing, and supporting AWS services in production environments. Practical experience with Git-based workflows, including branching strategies, pull requests, and CI/CD integration. Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code, using CloudFormation and/or Terraform to create repeatable, governed cloud patterns. Ability to design scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures, following AWS best practices and Well Architected principles. Strong understanding of IAM and security best practices, including least privilege, identity patterns, network segmentation, and governance controls. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex cloud issues across networking, compute, identity, and automation layers. Scripting experience (Python) for automation, tooling, and integrations. Desirable Azure engineering experience, including ARM/Bicep templates and Azure platform services. Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and its core services. Ability to produce architectural design documentation, such as solution diagrams, sequence flows, and patterns that align with enterprise governance. If this is of interest and you have the required skills, please submit your CV over for immediate consideration. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

We are seeking an experienced Security Architect - focusing on Advanced Threat Response (ATR) solution to be a part of the Architecture team, you will design and maintain end-to-end architecture for advanced threat detection and response across cloud, network, and endpoint environments. You will work cross-functionally to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective security architecture solutions within a complex enterprise environment. What you'll do: Define requirements, evaluation criteria, and success metrics for automated offensive security testing platforms and red/purple team tooling Lead vendor evaluations, proof of concepts (PoCs), and comparative product assessments Architect integration approaches, workflows, and security telemetry pipelines Produce detailed implementation plans, runbooks, and operational handover artefacts Coordinate tool onboarding, configuration, tuning, and validation Design scalable deployment patterns (including SaaS models, multi-tenancy, credential handling, and high availability architectures) Support purple team exercises and adversary emulation planning, translating red team findings into engineering controls Ensure security, risk, and compliance requirements are embedded throughout tool selection and operation Maintain vendor relationships, roadmap alignment, and manage lifecycle/replacement decisions What you'll bring: Strong background in security engineering, offensive security, or security architecture Hands-on experience evaluating and deploying enterprise security tooling Strong Linux administration skills (system hardening, service management, troubleshooting, network tuning, secure baseline implementation, orchestration) Practical cloud management experience, including CI/CD pipeline design and implementation Proven experience running vendor evaluations and PoCs for enterprise security platforms Strong understanding of offensive techniques mapped to detection capabilities (aligned to MITRE ATT&CK) Experience integrating security tooling outputs into SIEM platforms and broader security workflows Experience with tools such as SafeBreach, BloodHound, Microsoft EASM , or similar technologies is highly desirable Experience working within the Banking and Financial Services industry Relevant cloud certifications, particularly Google Cloud Platform Exposure to ML, AI, and data tooling within GCP environments Ability to work effectively across IT, DevOps, and Compliance teams to implement security controls Experience working in agile or iterative delivery models Right to work in the UK is mandatory for this role Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Senior Data Engineer - AWS / ETL / Python Location: West midlands - mostly remote with some trips to office Salary: £65K - £80k An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join a growing technology-focused organisation delivering scalable, enterprise-grade data solutions within a modern cloud environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building robust data platforms from the ground up and working across large-scale ETL, cloud-native services, API integrations, and data governance initiatives. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain scalable ETL pipelines and data ingestion processes across a wide variety of structured and unstructured data sources Develop data extraction solutions using RESTful APIs and modern integration techniques Work extensively with AWS-native data and analytics services including Glue, Athena, DataBrew, Lake Formation, EMR, MSK and Kinesis Implement data quality, profiling and validation processes to ensure integrity, accuracy and completeness of datasets Contribute within an Agile delivery environment, supporting the design, development and deployment of Java and REST-based domain data services Support scalable, high-performance systems aligned to modern MACH architectural principles Ensure best practice around data governance, security, privacy and compliance standards Develop and optimise data processing solutions using Python and Java Deliver high-performing, scalable solutions capable of supporting growing business demand Key Skills & Experience 5+ years' experience within Data Engineering or related development roles Strong SQL development and optimisation experience Hands-on experience across AWS technologies including S3, Redshift, RDS, MySQL and PostgreSQL Strong understanding of data modelling, data structures, indexing, normalisation and reporting principles Experience tuning and optimising complex queries and large datasets Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical data solutions Experience implementing and maintaining data governance and data standards Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a passion for learning new technologies Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team working on modern cloud-based data platforms and enterprise-scale transformation projects. Please apply asap if interested - GleeIT At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.