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Senior Solutions Architect (Consultant) - Transport Programme Contract Hybrid London 6 Months 749/day Umbrella Overview A major UK transport organisation is seeking two experienced Solution Architects to support a large-scale ticketing and payments transformation programme. The role covers end-to-end solution architecture across discovery, design, budgeting, and delivery in a complex multi-vendor environment. Two roles available: Front Office: Ticketing devices and passenger systems (gates, TVMs, validators, smart ticketing hardware) Back Office: Payments and transaction processing systems (Visa/Mastercard integrations, backend platforms, on-prem infrastructure) Key Responsibilities Design and govern complex multi-vendor architectures Produce solution architecture and capability roadmaps Support technical budgeting (up to 40m+) Break down solutions into delivery work packages Ensure alignment with business capability and strategy Drive cost optimisation and TCO reduction Engage senior stakeholders and vendors Provide architecture assurance across delivery Essential Experience Enterprise / solution architecture in large-scale programmes Complex system design across multiple vendors Strong integration and architecture documentation skills Experience in either: Front Office: transport ticketing hardware (Cubic, S&B, INIT preferred) Back Office: payments, transaction processing, Java/.NET/Oracle, acquirer integrations Details Duration: 6 months (likely extension) Location: London (50% onsite, Pier Walk) Interview: 2-stage process (remote + formal) Rate: 749/day umbrella UK work eligibility required. 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.

Hybrid Working Blackpool or Newcastle (60% onsite) Initial 2-Month Contract Up to £700 per day (Inside IR35) Active SC Clearance Required The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer with deep expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Exadata to join a large-scale enterprise data platform environment. This is an opportunity to work within a highly skilled infrastructure team supporting mission-critical services, delivering cloud-based database solutions, driving automation initiatives, and providing technical leadership across complex Oracle environments. The role requires a hands-on engineer who can balance strategic technical input with day-to-day operational delivery, supporting both ongoing platform development and business-as-usual activities. What You'll Be Doing Leading the design, implementation and support of enterprise infrastructure services. Providing expert technical guidance across Oracle database and cloud technologies. Supporting and enhancing mission-critical Oracle platforms. Acting as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues and major incidents. Working closely with senior stakeholders to influence infrastructure strategy and roadmap planning. Mentoring engineers and helping develop technical capability across the wider team. Driving automation through Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools. Supporting migration, upgrade and modernisation initiatives. Ensuring infrastructure services meet security, resilience and compliance requirements. Essential Skills & Experience Oracle & Database Technologies Strong recent experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Oracle RAC administration and support. Oracle Data Guard configuration and management. RMAN Backup and Recovery. Oracle RDBMS experience from 11.2 through to 23ai. Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) and OCI Database Management. Patching and upgrade experience. Experience supporting highly available, business-critical database environments. Exadata Hands-on Exadata administration and configuration experience. OCI Base Database and Exadata deployment experience. Cloud & Automation Strong Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) knowledge. AWS experience. Terraform development and troubleshooting. Ansible automation and support. Git version control and repository management. Security & Infrastructure Network segregation within cloud environments. Database and transport encryption technologies. Secure authentication implementation, including OIDC. Experience operating within secure and regulated environments. Migration & Data Platform Tooling Oracle Data Pump. Oracle GoldenGate. Oracle Zero Downtime Migration (ZDM). Migration testing across Oracle and cloud platforms. Operating Systems Linux administration. AIX experience. What We're Looking For You will be a technically strong infrastructure specialist with a proven track record of supporting and improving enterprise-scale Oracle environments. You'll be comfortable working across operational support, technical leadership and solution design while collaborating with engineers, stakeholders and suppliers. The ideal candidate will combine deep Oracle expertise with strong cloud, automation and infrastructure engineering skills, bringing valuable experience that supports both immediate delivery needs and longer-term platform development. Requirements Active SC Clearance is essential. Ability to work onsite in Blackpool or Newcastle approximately 60% of the time. Available for an initial 2-month contract engagement. Rate: Up to £700 per day (Inside IR35) plus approved travel and accommodation expenses where applicable. If you're an experienced OCI and Exadata specialist looking

Location: Blandford, Dorset (primarily onsite with some hybrid working available) We are seeking an experienced CIS Engineer / Infrastructure Engineer to support a Defence technology programme focused on the delivery, maintenance and enhancement of secure development, test and deployable environments. This is a hands on engineering role supporting a mixture of on premise and cloud based infrastructure, ensuring secure, reliable and resilient environments are available for development, testing and operational activities. The successful candidate will work across infrastructure, virtualisation, cloud services, security assurance and deployable CIS capabilities, supporting both technical teams and end users. Responsibilities Manage and maintain secure on premise and cloud based test and development environments. Build, configure and administer Windows and Linux virtual machines. Install, configure and secure laptops and user devices in line with MOD security standards. Administer Active Directory environments and user access controls. Support secure remote access solutions for authorised users. Ensure infrastructure availability, performance and resilience across development and test environments. Perform vulnerability management, patching and security assurance activities. Maintain technical documentation, configuration records and architecture diagrams. Support deployable CIS capabilities for exercises and operational activities. Assist with the deployment and integration of emerging digital technologies, including AI and Large Language Model (LLM) environments. Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, system and connectivity issues. Work closely with engineers, developers and stakeholders across the programme. Essential Skills Experience supporting MOD Communications and Information Systems (CIS) environments. BCIP and/or OpNET. Linux/ Experience building and managing Windows and Linux virtual machines. Installing, configuring and securing laptops and end-user devices. Active Directory. Understanding of AI use cases and Large Language Models (LLMs). Desirable Skills Kubernetes installation and cluster administration. Proxmox Hypervisor experience. Server installation, configuration and lifecycle management. Networking Engineering CCNA level or equivalent. Cloud infrastructure experience, particularly Azure and Oracle Cloud. Active SC Clearance is essential due to programme requirements.

Oracle Migration Engineer Bradford 700 per day Umbrella A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Oracle KVM Migration Engineer to deliver a hands-on migration of virtual machines from a VMware environment to physical hosts running Oracle KVM. This is a delivery-focused role requiring an engineer who can plan, configure, execute, test, and optimise the migration end-to-end. Candidates with purely advisory or consultancy experience will not be considered. Key Responsibilities: Execute the migration of workloads from VMware to Oracle KVM physical hosts. Configure and optimise Oracle KVM environments for performance, resilience, and scalability. Migrate virtual machines, applications, and data with minimal downtime. Perform testing, validation, and troubleshooting throughout the migration process. Implement backup, recovery, monitoring, and high-availability solutions. Document configurations, migration activities, and post-migration outcomes. Essential Experience: Proven hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and managing Oracle KVM. Strong VMware administration and VM migration experience. Solid knowledge of Linux, enterprise infrastructure, storage, networking, and performance tuning. Experience delivering complex migration projects from planning through to implementation and validation. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.

SQL Database Infrastructure Engineer 12 Month FTC Salary upto 52,000 PA, Plus 17.5% Bonus & Fantastic Benefits Package Location: Hybrid working - Travel to Warwickshire as required - Candidates UK wide can be considered Are you an experienced Infrastructure/Database professional with a background in SQL, Oracle and PostgreSQL? A superb Fixed Term Contract opportunity has become available with our leading financial services client to provide technical ownership of the Database Estate, maintain its stability, and ensure secure and robust solutions. As a highly accomplished SQL SME, your key dutes will include - Provide technical advisory support for projects and respond to database related P1, P2 and P3 incidents. Review and approve change requests across the database estate, assess potential impacts, and communicate detailed reviews to stakeholders. Assess database performance, recommend improvements, define guardrails and build standards, and ensure third party providers comply. Evaluate and advise on consolidation opportunities and cost savings across the database environment. Represent the team on the Change Advisory Board (CAB) to evaluate, prioritise, approve or reject changes to the Network infrastructure. Collaborate with external IT partners and vendors to drive service improvements. The successful candidate will be an SME in SQL and possess experience in: Microsoft SQL - essential Oracle and PostgreSQL - preferable Database migrations and consolidation - essential Database observability and troubleshooting - essential Cloud technologies (Azure SQL, PaaS) - essential Governance or architectural practices within a regulated industry - advantageous If your profile demonstrates strong and recent experience in the above areas - please submit your application to Jackie Dean at TXP for consideration.

ROLE TITLE: DevOp Engineer LOCATION: London hybrid CLEARANCE: The ideal candidate will have active SC Clearance or be eligible to undergo SC Clearance. We are actively looking to secure a Duty Technician to join Experis. Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively. Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development. Job Purpose/The Role: We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to join a large-scale public sector transformation programme. You will play a key role in building, automating, and maintaining secure, scalable cloud infrastructure while supporting application delivery through modern DevOps practices. Your Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to enable efficient software delivery. Provision and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure platform reliability and performance. Administer and support containerised environments using Docker and Kubernetes/EKS. Automate operational processes using scripting and configuration management tools. Embed security best practices throughout the development lifecycle. Collaborate with development and QA teams to deliver reliable, high-quality releases. Troubleshoot infrastructure, application, and deployment issues across complex environments. Your Skills: Ansible Terraform RHEL AWS EKS K18s Java SpringBoot micro services Oracle RDS Benefits Include: Contributory pension scheme Employee Assistance Program Medical and Dental cover 22 days holiday + bank holidays Maternity Pay/Shared Parental leave and paternity leave Sick pay Suitable Candidates should submit CVs in the first instance. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Documentum ECM Developer Telford - onsite Salary: 30k - 70k SC Cleared or Eligible for SC Clearance. Role Summary The Documentum ECM Developer is a hands-on engineering role responsible for developing, enhancing, and supporting OpenText Documentum solutions in an AWS cloud environment. The role focuses on building scalable ECM features, contributing to cloud-based deployments, and applying DevOps best practices to deliver reliable and efficient solutions. Key Responsibilities Development & Engineering Design, develop, and maintain OpenText Documentum applications and integrations Build and enhance custom components using Java and Documentum frameworks (DFC, DFS, D2, xCP) Develop and consume REST APIs for ECM integrations and microservices-based solutions Troubleshoot and resolve defects, performance issues, and production incidents Contribute to solution design with a focus on maintainability and performance AWS & Cloud Implementation Develop and deploy ECM applications on AWS-based environments Work with AWS services such as compute, storage, IAM, and networking Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives by updating and refactoring existing solutions Follow established AWS architecture patterns and best practices DevOps & Automation Contribute to CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes Write and maintain deployment scripts using tools such as Terraform and Ansible (guided by architecture standards) Participate in version control and branching strategies using Git Support environment configuration and promote automation across development workflows Testing, Quality & Support Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability Participate in code reviews and apply feedback to improve code quality Support testing activities and deployments across environments Assist in monitoring and incident resolution using tools like Dynatrace Security & Best Practices Implement secure coding practices aligned with enterprise and AWS standards Work with authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms Ensure proper handling of sensitive data, encryption, and secrets management within applications Required Skills AWS & Cloud Hands-on experience developing applications on AWS Understanding of core AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, etc.) Familiarity with cloud-native development concepts and deployment models Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) ECM & OpenText Technologies Experience with OpenText Documentum Familiarity with: Content Server DFC / DFS D2 and/or xCP Experience developing ECM solutions or customizations Programming & Integration Strong Java development skills Experience working with REST APIs and system integrations Understanding of microservices architecture (preferred) DevOps, Databases & Observability Experience with Git and CI/CD tools Knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL) Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker Exposure to monitoring tools such as Dynatrace or similar Nice to Have Experience working in Agile delivery teams Exposure to performance tuning and optimization Understanding of enterprise application integration patterns If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Tester (Manual & Automation) & Infrastructure + Hybrid working - requires travel to London and customer sites + Up to 50,000 per annum plus bonus, pension and training Key Skills: Background in Testing DevOps Infrastructure Hybrid Competitive Salary + Benefits Our client is a growing technology consultancy delivering secure, reliable and innovative solutions for a diverse client base. Due to continued growth and new project wins, we are looking for an experienced Tester to join our team. This is a varied role that goes beyond traditional software testing. You'll be responsible for testing applications, infrastructure, integrations and deployments, working closely with Developers, DevOps Engineers and Project Teams to ensure high-quality delivery across enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Create and execute manual test plans. Perform integration, regression and performance testing. Test APIs, services and system integrations. Validate deployments, configuration changes and environments. Support automation of testing activities. Identify, troubleshoot and help resolve defects. Contribute to QA best practices and process improvements. Essential Skills 3+ years' testing experience within enterprise environments. Strong manual testing experience with exposure to automation. Experience testing Java and Oracle web applications. Windows 11 Evergreen testing experience. Experience with APIs, integrations and data migration testing. Familiarity with Azure, AWS or on-prem infrastructure. Experience using tools such as Postman, Jenkins and JMeter. Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Desirable ISTQB certification. Python, Bash or PowerShell scripting. Terraform or Ansible experience. Knowledge of networking, containers and CI/CD pipelines. If you're a hands-on Tester looking for a broad technical role with plenty of variety and career development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Are you a highly experienced Cloud Solution Architect / Data Solution Architect with: Proven track record in managing complex, large-scale data environments (1000TB+) with prior experience in the utilities or telemetry/SCADA systems domain is a strong plus. Extensive experience in cloud data architecture, infrastructure, and real-time data integration especially on Azure, Databricks, Synapse and Fabric with proficiencies in streaming platforms, infrastructure automation and Data Governance/MDM tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Profisee, Informatica, Databricks Unity Catalog etc.)? If so, our client is currently seeking a Data Solution Architect to lead initiatives that support real-time analytics, AI/ML, secure data management, and enterprise-wide integration strategies especially within complex environments such as IoT and telemetry systems. The successful candidate will be a highly experienced Cloud Solution Architect to join our growing team. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing large-scale data and cloud solutions across Azure, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric. Your responsibilities: Architect and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data platforms using Azure, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric for real-time and batch processing. Lead integration across structured and unstructured data sources such as SCADA, SAP, APIs, telemetry, and time-series data using modern ETL/ELT patterns. Establish robust data governance, security, and compliance frameworks including data masking, encryption, lineage, access controls, and regulatory adherence (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001). Design and optimize cloud-native storage and compute architectures using Delta Lake, ADLS Gen2, Synapse, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and NoSQL for petabyte-scale workloads. Implement event-driven and real-time streaming architectures using Kafka, Azure Event Hubs, IoT Hub, and Lambda architecture patterns. Drive DevOps and IaC practices through automated CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including business leads, engineers, security, and vendors to align technology with strategic business outcomes. Implement monitoring, observability, and disaster recovery strategies ensuring high availability, system resilience, and proactive issue resolution. Lead AI/ML and analytics integrations with Databricks, Power BI, and MDM platforms to enable advanced reporting and insights. Mentor and enable internal teams through technical training, knowledge-sharing sessions, and architectural best practices to promote a data-driven culture. Essential skills/knowledge/experience: (Up to 10) Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks ADLS, Azure Blob, Azure SQL DB, Cosmos DB, Delta Lake, Oracle DB Azure Event Hub, Azure Kafka, Azure IoT Hub, ADX Fabric including OneLake CI/CD using Azure DevOps, GitHub, ARM Experience with unstructured data Data Model, Data Mapping, ETL Mapping Data Governance (Purview, Databrick Unity Catlog) Data Profiling, Data Quality, Security MDM (Profisee, Informatica) HADR, AI/ML Compute, network strategies (Private Endpoint, Vnet, ExpressRoute) Security frameworks, IAM, RBAC, firewall rules, Zero Trust architecture Threat modelling, risk assessments Monitoring, Logging Cost and performance management

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to work a 2-month contract with our client 60% on-site in either Blackpool or Newcastle. Minimum Requirement: Strong OCI experience at a senior level is the critical requirement: This is the key skill we need to see clearly evidenced on CVs to progress candidates We also require candidates with a solid grounding in day-to-day BAU delivery: This is important given that project timelines can shift, and operational support remains essential. This combination would enable the successful candidate to: Bring additional capability into the team and support upskilling of existing colleagues Take on BAU operational workload, freeing others to focus on more complex or strategic activity Provide support on more complex queries, including design work In summary, we are looking for a well-rounded individual with strong, recent (last five years) experience in both OCI and Exadata. Required skills: Oracle Database technologies (RAC, Dataguard, RMAN Backup and Recovery) and Public Cloud Technologies (particularly OCI and AWS) Writing Infrastructure as Code and debugging Terraform and Ansible Managing and maintaining Security procedures including: Implementing network segregation in a public cloud environment (preferably AWS) Incorporating transport encryption to protect data in transit (preferably Oracle) Understanding implementation of database encryption options (preferably Oracle) Conducting Migration Testing (preferably through Oracle and AWS) and implementing secure authentication with OIDC for GitLab runners Maintaining and updating repositories with Git Oracle skills Oracle RDBMS 11.2-23ai experience of supporting Oracle RAC including ASM, AFD, HANFS, TAF. Additional experience of multitenant, TDE and TLS desirable. Specifically in a Linux/Aix OS environment RMAN Backup and recovery OEM, OCI's Db Management Patching and Upgrade experience Track record of supporting highly available mission critical databases Dataguard setup and configuration Data migration tooling Datapump, Golden Gate, ZDM Exadata and Base Database configuration experience in OCI If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now. By applying for this job and submitting your CV to Parker Shaw, you acknowledge and give permission for us to pass it to an associate company for resourcing purposes. We outsource some of our resourcing calls to a trusted third-party company and they may call you to discuss this opportunity with you. They will then report back to us with the outcome of their conversation with you, where upon we will decide whether to submit your CV to the end client. Please be assured that the third-party company do not store or control any of your data, this is all done by ourselves (Parker Shaw).

LIMS Developers (Laboratory Information Management System) - MUST HAVE SC CLEARANCE - Remote - 6 months+/RATE: £550 per day inside IR35 One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for two LIMS Developers (Laboratory Information Management System). Please find some details below: Job Description: We are looking for 2 experienced Lead Developers with specific LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) expertise, to work in the APHA DOS Programme to increase Development capacity and provide specialist technical LIMS experience for any outputs of the LIMS upgrade Project that will touch the DOS Programme. These roles will work closely with the existing DDTS LIMS support and development Team and across the APHA Delivery Group. TOR "We require 2 Lead Software Developers with experience working with Thermo Fisher SampleManager (LIMS) v12.1. & v21.3. Experience of both is desirable but not essential, as the latter is the target upgrade version. However, experience of Thermo Fisher Sample Manager, for at least one version is essential. A SampleManager developer is not just a typical coder - the role is a mix of: Software development (VGL, C#/.NET/SQL) System configuration (core platform skill) Integration engineering Regulatory-aware system design Core Technical Skills for SampleManager Developers Programming & Development Skills VGL as the native coding language inside our current version of SampleManager C#/.NET Framework o Primary language used for extending and customising SampleManager (forms, logic, DLLs) o Platform itself is built on Microsoft .NET architecture Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) o Required for designing modular LIMS extensions and workflows API & Web Service Development o Experience with XML, SOAP, HTTP web services for integrations Database & Data Management Skills SQL (Essential) o Querying, validation, troubleshooting against the SampleManager data model Relational Databases o Oracle for current version to be upgraded to PotsgresSQL o Understanding schemas, stored procedures, and performance tuning Data Integrity & Audit o Knowledge of audit trails, versioning, and traceability (critical in LIMS environments) SampleManager Platform-Specific Skills LIMS Configuration (at times more important than pure coding) o SampleManager is heavily configuration-driven rather than fully custom-coded. However, the APHA LIMS has been heavily custom coded and experience in this is essential. Key tools/modules: o Entity Designer/Explorer o Workflow Designer (Visual Workflow) o Forms Designer/Labels/Reports o Dashboards & scheduling components Workflow Development o Design and automate laboratory workflows and procedures Module Development o Sample workflows, stock management, instrument modules, etc. Systems Integration Skills Instrument Integration o Connecting lab instruments (eg HPLC, GC, analyzers) to LIMS Enterprise System Integration o Integration with: § ERP systems § MES/ELN/SDMS o Use of Middleware and integration tools REST/SOAP interfaces o For interfacing with external systems and services Software Engineering & Lifecycle SDLC Knowledge o Design - Development - Testing - Deployment - Support Testing & QA o Unit testing, system testing, validation (especially in regulated environments) Version Control o Managing changes to configurations and code Troubleshooting & Support o Root cause analysis of system issues Reporting & Data Visualisation Report Development o Creating custom reports, dashboards, KPIs o Tools like: § Built-in reporting tools § External tools Data Analytics o Interpreting lab data and presenting insights Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge (Critical in LIMS) Understanding of: o GxP (Good Practice standards) o FDA 21 CFR Part 11 o ISO 17025/GMP Knowledge of: o Electronic signatures o Audit trails o Data validation processes Infrastructure & Environment Skills Windows Server environments Deployment models o On-premise and cloud-hosted LIMS Security concepts o Authentication, authorisation, data protection Analytical & Domain Skills Laboratory domain knowledge o Understanding of lab workflows, SOPs, sample life cycle Business analysis o Translating lab/user requirements into technical solutions Soft but Essential Technical Skills Problem-solving and debugging Working with stakeholders (scientists& laboratory staff) Documentation (technical specs, validation docs) Other: Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management systems & laboratory processes - Essential SC security clearance is required for server access - Essential Experience or knowledge of APHA (Animal Plant Heath A" Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.

Senior GCP Platform Engineer/Architect (Freelance/Contract) - Agentic ERP Platform - Fully Remote - Anywhere Location: Remote/Anywhere Contract Type: Freelance/Independent Contractor Commitment: Flexible, part time (0-25 hours per week Dependent on customer demand) Position Summary We are actively seeking a Senior GCP Platform Engineer/Architect - Agentic ERP Platform This is a remote, part time contract opportunity supporting the delivery of next-generation Agentic ERP capabilities on Google Cloud. Work is provided on an as-needed basis, depending on customer demand and project requirements. Reporting to the VP of Platform Engineering, you will design and build the Google Cloud platform that enables AI agents to securely interact with enterprise ERP systems. This role combines deep GCP expertise with modern AI platform e ngineering, enterprise integration and cloud architecture. Essential Responsibilities GCP AI & Platform Engineering: Design and implement production AI agents using Vertex AI Agent Builder. Build retrieval, vector search and knowledge architectures using Vertex AI, BigQuery and Cloud SQL/AlloyDB. Integrate Gemini and Model Garden models into scalable, model-agnostic solutions. Implement guardrails using Vertex AI Safety Filters and Model Armor. Evaluate and adopt new Vertex AI capabilities. Cloud Architecture: Design solutions using Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud Functions and Workflows. Build event-driven architectures with Pub/Sub, Eventarc and Cloud Tasks. Design secure networking using VPC, Private Service Connect and Cloud Interconnect. Develop API architectures using Apigee and API Gateway. Build customer-isolated, multi-project Google Cloud environments. Infrastructure & Delivery: Deliver Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Config Connector. Design IAM, Workload Identity Federation and Cloud KMS strategies. Build CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. Create reusable Terraform modules and reference architectures. Support customer deployments and technical architecture reviews. Required Experience: 8+ years of hands-on Google Cloud engineering experience. 3+ years in a Senior Engineer or Architect role. Production experience with Vertex AI, Agent Builder or similar AI platforms. Experience integrating cloud platforms with enterprise applications or ERP systems. Strong experience designing secure, multi-project Google Cloud environments. Strong Python development skills. Required Technical Skills: Google Cloud: Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud Functions, Compute Engine. Vertex AI, Model Garden and Agent Builder. Terraform and Infrastructure as Code. Kubernetes and container platforms. IAM, Cloud KMS and Workload Identity Federation. VPC, Private Service Connect and Cloud Interconnect. REST APIs, Apigee or API Gateway. Cloud Monitoring, Logging and Observability. Git and CI/CD pipelines. Preferred Experience: LangChain, Pydantic AI or similar agent frameworks. BigQuery and AI-enabled analytics. Vector databases and semantic search. Java integration experience. Google Cloud Professional certifications. SAP, Oracle EBS, JD Edwards or other enterprise ERP platforms. Experience working within regulated enterprise environments. Skills & Competencies: Strong Google Cloud architecture and platform engineering expertise. Practical understanding of production AI and agentic architectures. Excellent problem-solving and technical communication skills. Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and reference architectures. Customer-focused with an understanding of enterprise security, governance and compliance. Self-motivated and effective in a distributed, remote-first environment. Fluent English, both written and spoken. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline. Active Google Cloud Professional certifications are highly desirable. Contributions to open-source projects, technical communities or public speaking are advantageous.

Server Infrastructure Engineer +9 months + +On site in Blandford +SC cleared role +Outside IR35 + 550 - 600 a day We are seeking a skilled and motivated Server Infrastructure Engineer to support the management, maintenance, and assurance of secure testbed environments that enable critical digital development, integration, and innovation activities within the Defence sector. Working as part of a specialist engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining both on-premise and cloud-hosted infrastructure environments, ensuring secure, reliable, and continuous support for development activities, testing, exercises, and emerging AI capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity for an infrastructure professional with Defence CIS experience who enjoys working across server technologies, cloud platforms, virtualisation, networking, and cyber security. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain on-premise server infrastructure, virtual environments, and deployable systems. Support cloud-hosted development and test environments within MOD-approved platforms. Build, configure, secure, and maintain Windows and Linux virtual machines. Provision and support secure developer laptops in accordance with MOD security standards. Ensure secure remote access capabilities for authorised users. Conduct vulnerability management activities and support cyber security assurance requirements. Maintain infrastructure documentation, architecture diagrams, and configuration records. Support deployable CIS capabilities for exercises, demonstrations, and development activities. Assist with the implementation and maintenance of AI-enabled development environments and supporting infrastructure. Work closely with engineering, development, and security teams to ensure service availability and compliance. Essential Skills and Experience MOD CIS experience i.e. BCIP, OpNET. Knowledge of various Linux architectures and use of CLi Experience building and managing virtual machines (Windows and Linux) Laptop builds (install and securing) Active Directory Understanding of AI use cases and LLM functionality Desired knowledge and skills Kubernetes experience, installing and maintenance of clusters ProxMox Hypervisor Server Installation and management Networks (CCNA level) LDG, CTG and BCIP Cloud Architecture (Azure and Oracle) Databases Use of APIs for interoperability between applications If you'd like to discuss this Server Infrastructure Engineer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Senior Solutions Architect (Consultant) - Transport Programme Contract Hybrid London 6 Months £749/day Umbrella Overview A major UK transport organisation is seeking two experienced Solution Architects to support a large-scale ticketing and payments transformation programme. The role covers end-to-end solution architecture across discovery, design, budgeting, and delivery in a complex multi-vendor environment. Two roles available: Front Office: Ticketing devices and passenger systems (gates, TVMs, validators, smart ticketing hardware) Back Office: Payments and transaction processing systems (Visa/Mastercard integrations, backend platforms, on-prem infrastructure) Key Responsibilities Design and govern complex multi-vendor architectures Produce solution architecture and capability roadmaps Support technical budgeting (up to £40m+) Break down solutions into delivery work packages Ensure alignment with business capability and strategy Drive cost optimisation and TCO reduction Engage senior stakeholders and vendors Provide architecture assurance across delivery Essential Experience Enterprise / solution architecture in large-scale programmes Complex system design across multiple vendors Strong integration and architecture documentation skills Experience in either: Front Office: transport ticketing hardware (Cubic, S&B, INIT preferred) Back Office: payments, transaction processing, Java/.NET/Oracle, acquirer integrations Details Duration: 6 months (likely extension) Location: London (50% onsite, Pier Walk) Interview: 2-stage process (remote + formal) Rate: £749/day umbrella UK work eligibility required. 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.

Job Title: Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Oracle/OCI) Contract Type: Contract Duration: 12 Months Location: Hybrid (60% On-site in Blackpool or Newcastle) Role Overview: We are seeking a highly operational Senior Infrastructure Engineer with deep, hands-on expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Oracle Exadata. In this role, you will balance complex infrastructure design with critical day-to-day BAU operational support, managing highly available, mission-critical database environments. You will act as a major incident manager, drive infrastructure automation, and bring specialist knowledge to upskill the existing engineering team. Key Responsibilities: Deliver expert, hands-on BAU operational support and act as the escalation point for major service-related incidents. Configure, support, and maintain Oracle Base Database and Exadata environments. Write, debug, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible. Manage data migration projects and conduct migration testing across public cloud environments. Implement and maintain robust security procedures, including network segregation and data encryption (at rest and in transit). Mentor existing team members, providing specialist technical guidance on OCI and Exadata best practices. Must-Have Technical Skills: Strong, recent experience (within the last 5 years) in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Oracle Exadata. Extensive Oracle RDBMS (11.2-23ai) experience in Linux/AIX environments. Deep expertise in supporting Oracle RAC (including ASM, AFD, HANFS, TAF). Strong proficiency with Dataguard setup, OEM, OCI's DB Management, and RMAN Backup & Recovery. Experience with data migration tooling (Datapump, Golden Gate, ZDM). Public Cloud experience (OCI and AWS). Version control and CI/CD tools (Git/GitLab, including OIDC authentication). Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Lead DevSecOps Engineer - SC Cleared Rate: 600 - 645 a day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Clearance required: MOD SC Location: Office visits to London circa once a week You will join a global IT Consultancy delivering digital transformation to the MoD. As an experienced, client-facing Lead DevSecOps Engineer you will drive and coordinate DevSecOps practices across multiple digital products. Products will be deployed across the MOD digital estate (MODCloud), including MOD's instances of Microsoft Azure (MODCloud ACE / i-ACE), AWS (MODCloud ICE) and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI / MODCloud OCE). You will embed security, compliance and automation into the software delivery lifecycle, ensuring platforms and applications meet stringent security and operational standards. You will also establish consistent, documented processes used by DevSecOps engineers across each environment, including a coordinated approach for releasing updates across the integrated set of products and platforms in scope. This role requires deep expertise in CI/CD pipelines, delivery workflows and security tooling across these cloud environments, alongside strong collaboration with developers, DevSecOps engineers, infrastructure engineers and test teams. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, document and continuously improve DevSecOps practices across the delivery teams, including: Secure, automated CI/CD pipelines Security scanning integrated into build, test and deployment workflows Vulnerability lifecycle management, including allowlist processes and risk acceptance where required Secrets management and identity/access management Policy enforcement for workloads, container images and infrastructure Observability, monitoring, logging and audit controls Partner with developers to embed secure-by-design engineering and ensure compliance with MOD security standards. Enable and govern Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices across teams and environments. Contribute to incident response, patching cycles and compliance reporting, ensuring lessons learned are captured and actions tracked. Document security processes, controls and operational runbooks in Confluence. Key Skills and Experience Proven experience as a DevSecOps Lead, establishing and operating DevSecOps ways of working and associated tooling across the following areas (hands-on and leading others): CI/CD and GitOps (e.g. GitHub Actions, Argo CD, Argo Rollouts) Security and compliance tooling (e.g. Trivy scanning and vulnerability management, HashiCorp Vault, cert-manager) Containers and orchestration (e.g. Docker, AWS EKS) Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) Observability (e.g. Grafana, Loki) Scripting and automation (e.g. Python, Bash) Cloud and networking fundamentals (e.g. AWS IAM, S3, network policies) Experience delivering within the UK Government Digital Service (GDS) lifecycle on a public sector engagement. Experience working with and leading distributed and hybrid teams. Demonstrated ability to work across cross-functional teams, particularly with developers, testers and DevSecOps engineers. Strong facilitation, communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing at multiple levels.

The Opportunity - Ford & Stanley are supporting a key rail client with the recruitment of a Procurement Manager (Digital & IT) to deliver a professional procurement service across a critical and fast-evolving category. This role will play a key part in managing end-to-end procurement activity, including tendering, negotiating, and awarding contracts, ensuring value for money, compliance, and effective supplier performance. You will act as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders, providing commercial advice and procurement expertise across digital and IT projects, while ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, governance requirements, and industry regulations. The position also involves driving procurement transformation through the use of modern systems (e.g. Oracle Fusion), improving processes, and supporting system adoption across the business. This role would suit a commercially astute procurement professional with strong stakeholder management skills and experience operating within regulated or complex environments. Responsibilities - Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned to business and stakeholder requirements. Lead end-to-end sourcing activity including RFQs, tendering, evaluation, and contract award Negotiate contracts to ensure best value, risk mitigation, and compliance with regulations Ensure procurement activity complies with Procurement Act 2023, FOIA, and governance standards Build and manage strong stakeholder relationships across Digital & IT and wider business functions Manage supplier performance through KPIs, SLAs, and continuous improvement reviews Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including emerging markets and supplier capabilities Lead the development of tender documentation and ensure robust evaluation processes Provide procurement expertise on technology-related contracts (data protection, IP, security requirements) Support and optimise procurement systems (e.g. Oracle Fusion), acting as a SME for users Collaborate with legal and cross-functional teams to ensure contract compliance and delivery Drive social value and sustainability through procurement activities and supplier engagement The Candidate - Essential - Experience in a Procurement Manager or Senior Procurement role Srong track record of tendering, negotiation, and contract award Experience managing end-to-end procurement processes Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills Strong analytical and commercial awareness Understanding of procurement regulations and contract governance Experience using ERP systems and sourcing platforms Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment Desirable - CIPS qualified or working towards Experience in Digital / IT procurement categories Knowledge of Procurement Act 2023 and public sector frameworks (e.g. CCS, ESPO) Understanding of technology contracts (data protection, IP, security) Experience within rail, regulated, or safety-critical industries Project management experience or exposure Location - York Working Pattern - Monday to Friday About Ford & Stanley - Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue-collar trade & technical services - permanent and temporary Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white-collar recruitment across specialist verticals including Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, Digital, Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics Ford & Stanley Executive Search - Executive Search and Interim solutions across the UK, Europe, North America, and the Middle East Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Accelerating performance through coaching, training, and leadership development Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to equal opportunities.

Role: Connectivity Service Desk Team Leader Location: London (Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to 50,000 + Bonus Benefits: Employee Share Plan, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance, Income Protection, Enhanced Annual Leave, Mental Health Support, Hybrid Working and more. Our client, a leading provider of connectivity, managed IT and cybersecurity services, is seeking a Connectivity Service Desk Team Leader to lead a team of network professionals responsible for supporting and maintaining critical network infrastructure. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on network engineering expertise, offering the opportunity to shape operational excellence, mentor engineers, and support the continued growth of a high-performing networking function. What you'll do Lead, develop and mentor a team of Network Engineers delivering customer-focused support services. Act as a senior escalation point for complex networking incidents, requests and changes. Troubleshoot and resolve advanced network issues in collaboration with customers and third-party suppliers. Commission, maintain and upgrade network infrastructure across a service provider environment. Manage network changes and ensure minimal disruption to services. Develop and maintain operational processes, procedures and technical documentation. Build and maintain a comprehensive knowledge base for the wider team. Ensure network infrastructure documentation remains accurate and up to date. Support network operations outside of core business hours when required for planned or emergency activities. Drive continuous improvement across service delivery, operational processes and team performance. You'll work closely with network operations, engineering teams, customers and external suppliers to maintain service quality, improve operational efficiency and support business growth. What we're looking for Minimum 5 years' experience within a Service Desk, ISP, MSP or similar networking environment. Proven experience leading technical teams while remaining hands-on technically. Strong knowledge of routing, switching and wireless technologies. Solid understanding of TCP/IP, OSI models, MPLS and VPLS deployment and management. Extensive experience supporting Juniper networking environments within a service provider setting. Strong understanding of MPLS, RSVP, VPLS, BGP Route Reflectors and dual-stack networking. Experience with scripting, automation and network automation tooling. Knowledge of DDoS mitigation technologies and best practices. Familiarity with compliance and governance frameworks such as PCI DSS, ISO 27001 and ITIL. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership capability, a proactive approach to problem solving and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service within a fast-paced and evolving technical environment. Desirable Skills & Certifications CCNA CCNP JNCIA-Junos Fortinet NSE Certifications SolarWinds Certified Professional ITIL Foundation Degree qualification or equivalent commercial experience Experience with CRM and ERP platforms such as Salesforce or Oracle Why join? Opportunity to lead a highly skilled networking team. Work within a growing technology organisation investing heavily in infrastructure and services. Significant scope to influence operational processes and technical strategy. Excellent package including bonus, share scheme and comprehensive benefits. Supportive culture focused on collaboration, development and continuous improvement. Apply now to lead critical connectivity services and help shape the future of a growing network operations function.

Cross Programme DevSecOps Engineering Lead - MUST BE SC CLEARED - Remote + London/Bristol/Bath - 8 months+/RATE: £655 per day inside IR35 One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a Cross Programme DevSecOps Engineering Lead. Hybrid role, predominantly remote, with some travel to various sites (estimated average 1 day per week to London and/or Bristol/Bath; occasionally more during specific delivery phases). Please find some details below: Clearance required: MOD SC Job Description: We are seeking an experienced, client-facing Lead DevSecOps Engineer to drive and coordinate DevSecOps practices across multiple digital products delivered as part of a wider MOD business and digital transformation programme, Products will be deployed across the MOD digital estate (MODCloud), including MOD's instances of Microsoft Azure (MODCloud ACE/i-ACE), AWS (MODCloud ICE) and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI/MODCloud OCE). You will embed security, compliance and automation into the software delivery life cycle, ensuring platforms and applications meet stringent security and operational standards. You will also establish consistent, documented processes used by DevSecOps engineers across each environment, including a coordinated approach for releasing updates across the integrated set of products and platforms in scope. This role requires deep expertise in CI/CD pipelines, delivery workflows and security tooling across these cloud environments, alongside strong collaboration with developers, DevSecOps engineers, infrastructure engineers and test teams. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, document and continuously improve DevSecOps practices across the delivery teams, including: o Secure, automated CI/CD pipelines o Security scanning integrated into build, test and deployment workflows o Vulnerability life cycle management, including allowlist processes and risk acceptance where required o Secrets management and identity/access management o Policy enforcement for workloads, container images and infrastructure o Observability, monitoring, logging and audit controls Partner with developers to embed secure-by-design engineering and ensure compliance with MOD security standards. Enable and govern Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices across teams and environments. Contribute to incident response, patching cycles and compliance reporting, ensuring lessons learned are captured and actions tracked. Document security processes, controls and operational runbooks in Confluence. Key Skills and Experience Essential Proven experience as a DevSecOps Lead, establishing and operating DevSecOps ways of working and associated tooling across the following areas (hands-on and leading others): o CI/CD and GitOps (eg GitHub Actions, Argo CD, Argo Rollouts) o Security and compliance tooling (eg Trivy scanning and vulnerability management, HashiCorp Vault, cert-manager) o Containers and orchestration (eg Docker, AWS EKS) o Infrastructure as Code (eg Terraform) o Observability (eg Grafana, Loki) o Scripting and automation (eg Python, Bash) o Cloud and networking fundamentals (eg AWS IAM, S3, network policies) Experience delivering within the UK Government Digital Service (GDS) life cycle on a public sector engagement. Experience working with and leading distributed and hybrid teams. Demonstrated ability to work across cross-functional teams, particularly with developers, testers and DevSecOps engineers. Strong facilitation, communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing at multiple levels. Highly Desirable Experience leading DevSecOps engineering for products hosted on the MOD digital estate, spanning Microsoft Azure (MODCloud ACE/i-ACE), AWS (MODCloud ICE) and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI/MODCloud OCE). Travel: Hybrid role, predominantly remote, with some travel to various sites (estimated average 1 day per week to London and/or Bristol/Bath; occasionally more during specific delivery phases). Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.

Network Operations Team Lead Location: London (Full-Time, Permanent) Salary: Up to £50,000 + Bonus Benefits: Employee Share Plan, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance, Income Protection, Enhanced Annual Leave, Mental Health Support, Cycle to Work Scheme and more. Our client, a leading provider of network infrastructure, connectivity and managed technology services, is looking for a Network Operations Team Lead to oversee the performance, development and technical delivery of their Network Operations function. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on networking professional who enjoys leading technical teams while remaining involved in the design, maintenance and optimisation of large-scale service provider networks. You'll play a key role in ensuring network reliability, supporting business growth and delivering exceptional customer service. What you'll do Lead, mentor and develop a team of Network Engineers, creating a high-performance and customer-focused culture. Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex incidents, service requests and network-related issues. Manage the day-to-day operation of network services, ensuring high levels of availability and performance. Commission, maintain and upgrade core network infrastructure across a service provider environment. Plan and implement network changes while minimising operational risk and customer impact. Work closely with customers, internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers to resolve technical issues. Develop and maintain technical processes, procedures and knowledge base documentation. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, monitoring and operational efficiencies. Ensure network documentation remains accurate, detailed and up to date. Support planned and emergency out-of-hours maintenance activities when required. You'll work closely with engineering, service delivery and operational teams to ensure customers receive a reliable, secure and high-quality networking service. What we're looking for Minimum 5 years' experience within a Network Operations, Service Desk, ISP or MSP environment. Previous experience leading or mentoring technical networking teams. Strong hands-on experience with routing, switching and wireless technologies. Excellent understanding of TCP/IP networking, MPLS and VPLS environments. Extensive experience supporting Juniper networking technologies within a service provider environment. Strong knowledge of BGP, RSVP-based MPLS networks, dual-stack networking and route reflectors. Experience with network automation, scripting and operational tooling. Knowledge of DDoS mitigation technologies and network security best practices. Understanding of industry frameworks such as PCI DSS, ISO 27001 and ITIL. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable Experience CCNA and/or CCNP certification. JNCIA-Junos or equivalent networking certifications. ITIL Foundation certification. Degree educated or equivalent industry experience. Experience with network monitoring platforms such as SolarWinds. Exposure to CRM and ERP platforms including Salesforce or Oracle. Why join? Join a growing and ambitious technology organisation with significant investment in its network infrastructure. Lead a skilled technical team within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Influence operational strategy, service improvements and automation initiatives. Competitive salary, bonus scheme and employee share plan. Private healthcare, pension, life assurance and income protection. 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service. Wellbeing support, travel loan and discounted gym membership schemes. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for delivering outstanding network services. Apply now to lead a high-performing Network Operations team and help shape the future of critical connectivity services.