Job Title: IT Asset Management (ITAM) Architect 2 month contract initially/Fully Remote Job Description The IT Asset Management (ITAM) Architect defines, designs, and governs the enterprise-wide IT asset management strategy, architecture, processes, and tooling. This role ensures effective management of hardware, software, cloud, and digital assets across their full life cycle, supporting compliance, cost optimisation, operational efficiency, and wider business transformation. Acting as the technical authority for ITAM solutions, the ITAM Architect works closely with Infrastructure, Security, Procurement, Finance, Service Management, and Technology teams to build and maintain a sustainable, scalable asset management capability, with particular ownership of ServiceNow HAM Pro, SAM Pro, CMDB integrations, discovery tooling, and associated governance frameworks. Responsibilities Define and maintain the enterprise IT Asset Management (ITAM) architecture and roadmap to support current and future business needs. Develop target operating models for Hardware Asset Management (HAM), Software Asset Management (SAM), and Cloud Asset Management. Create solution blueprints, standards, design principles, and technical documentation for ITAM processes and platforms. Ensure ITAM architecture and solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, governance, and compliance requirements. Design and govern ITAM solutions using ServiceNow and related platforms, including HAM Pro and SAM Pro. Lead architecture decisions for HAM, SAM, CMDB, Discovery, Procurement, and IT Service Management (ITSM) integrations. Define scalable integration patterns between asset repositories, procurement systems, ERP platforms, discovery tools, and cloud environments. Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across the entire asset ecosystem. Design end-to-end asset life cycle management processes covering procurement, deployment, inventory management, software licence management, maintenance and support, and asset retirement and disposal. Establish governance controls and approval workflows that support robust asset life cycle management. Ensure life cycle processes support auditability and meet regulatory and compliance requirements. Define software licensing and entitlement management strategies to maintain compliance and optimise usage. Support software compliance programmes and vendor audits for major software suppliers. Drive optimisation initiatives to reduce software spend through reclamation, licence harvesting, and rationalisation. Establish and maintain software reclamation and licence harvesting processes to minimise waste. Define standards for hardware inventory and life cycle control, including tracking and reconciliation. Implement processes for hardware tracking, reconciliation, ownership assignment, and compliant disposal. Support asset refresh programmes and contribute to sustainability initiatives related to hardware life cycle. Establish ITAM policies, standards, and operating procedures to guide consistent asset management practices. Ensure compliance with software licensing agreements, regulatory requirements, and internal control frameworks. Lead internal and external audit activities relating to IT assets and asset management processes. Develop key performance indicators (KPIs), reporting frameworks, and maturity assessments for ITAM. Act as the senior ITAM subject matter expert and primary technical authority for ITAM solutions. Engage effectively with CIO, CTO, Security, Procurement, Finance, and Service Delivery teams to align ITAM with organisational objectives. Provide technical leadership to project teams and managed service providers involved in ITAM initiatives. Support presales, solution design, and transformation initiatives where ITAM capability is a critical component. Produce key deliverables including ITAM strategy and roadmap, architecture designs, solution blueprints, operating models, governance standards, integration designs, compliance reporting frameworks, data quality frameworks, and life cycle process designs. Contribute to achieving success measures such as improved licence compliance, reduced software and hardware costs, increased asset data accuracy, successful audit outcomes, improved asset life cycle governance, and adoption of standardised ITAM processes. Essential Skills Extensive experience in IT Asset Management architecture and governance, covering hardware, software, cloud, and digital assets. Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with ServiceNow HAM Pro and ServiceNow SAM Pro. In-depth understanding of Configuration Management Database (CMDB) design and operation. experience with discovery and inventory platforms used to identify and track IT assets. Strong knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes and their integration with ITAM. Knowledge of major cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud. experience integrating ITAM tools with procurement systems, finance systems, and ERP platforms. Good understanding of the ITIL framework and its application to ITAM and ITSM processes. Understanding of software licensing models from major vendors including Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, SAP, Adobe, and VMware. Knowledge of ISO standards and ITAM best practices relevant to asset management and governance. Proven ability to define enterprise strategies and operating models for ITAM. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across technical and non-technical audiences. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to run workshops and produce clear documentation. experience leading technical teams and participating in or chairing architecture governance boards. Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline. ITIL Foundation certification (minimum level required). Location Manchester, UK Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
Aug 06, 2026
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Job Title: IT Asset Management (ITAM) Architect 2 month contract initially/Fully Remote Job Description The IT Asset Management (ITAM) Architect defines, designs, and governs the enterprise-wide IT asset management strategy, architecture, processes, and tooling. This role ensures effective management of hardware, software, cloud, and digital assets across their full life cycle, supporting compliance, cost optimisation, operational efficiency, and wider business transformation. Acting as the technical authority for ITAM solutions, the ITAM Architect works closely with Infrastructure, Security, Procurement, Finance, Service Management, and Technology teams to build and maintain a sustainable, scalable asset management capability, with particular ownership of ServiceNow HAM Pro, SAM Pro, CMDB integrations, discovery tooling, and associated governance frameworks. Responsibilities Define and maintain the enterprise IT Asset Management (ITAM) architecture and roadmap to support current and future business needs. Develop target operating models for Hardware Asset Management (HAM), Software Asset Management (SAM), and Cloud Asset Management. Create solution blueprints, standards, design principles, and technical documentation for ITAM processes and platforms. Ensure ITAM architecture and solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, governance, and compliance requirements. Design and govern ITAM solutions using ServiceNow and related platforms, including HAM Pro and SAM Pro. Lead architecture decisions for HAM, SAM, CMDB, Discovery, Procurement, and IT Service Management (ITSM) integrations. Define scalable integration patterns between asset repositories, procurement systems, ERP platforms, discovery tools, and cloud environments. Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across the entire asset ecosystem. Design end-to-end asset life cycle management processes covering procurement, deployment, inventory management, software licence management, maintenance and support, and asset retirement and disposal. Establish governance controls and approval workflows that support robust asset life cycle management. Ensure life cycle processes support auditability and meet regulatory and compliance requirements. Define software licensing and entitlement management strategies to maintain compliance and optimise usage. Support software compliance programmes and vendor audits for major software suppliers. Drive optimisation initiatives to reduce software spend through reclamation, licence harvesting, and rationalisation. Establish and maintain software reclamation and licence harvesting processes to minimise waste. Define standards for hardware inventory and life cycle control, including tracking and reconciliation. Implement processes for hardware tracking, reconciliation, ownership assignment, and compliant disposal. Support asset refresh programmes and contribute to sustainability initiatives related to hardware life cycle. Establish ITAM policies, standards, and operating procedures to guide consistent asset management practices. Ensure compliance with software licensing agreements, regulatory requirements, and internal control frameworks. Lead internal and external audit activities relating to IT assets and asset management processes. Develop key performance indicators (KPIs), reporting frameworks, and maturity assessments for ITAM. Act as the senior ITAM subject matter expert and primary technical authority for ITAM solutions. Engage effectively with CIO, CTO, Security, Procurement, Finance, and Service Delivery teams to align ITAM with organisational objectives. Provide technical leadership to project teams and managed service providers involved in ITAM initiatives. Support presales, solution design, and transformation initiatives where ITAM capability is a critical component. Produce key deliverables including ITAM strategy and roadmap, architecture designs, solution blueprints, operating models, governance standards, integration designs, compliance reporting frameworks, data quality frameworks, and life cycle process designs. Contribute to achieving success measures such as improved licence compliance, reduced software and hardware costs, increased asset data accuracy, successful audit outcomes, improved asset life cycle governance, and adoption of standardised ITAM processes. Essential Skills Extensive experience in IT Asset Management architecture and governance, covering hardware, software, cloud, and digital assets. Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with ServiceNow HAM Pro and ServiceNow SAM Pro. In-depth understanding of Configuration Management Database (CMDB) design and operation. experience with discovery and inventory platforms used to identify and track IT assets. Strong knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes and their integration with ITAM. Knowledge of major cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud. experience integrating ITAM tools with procurement systems, finance systems, and ERP platforms. Good understanding of the ITIL framework and its application to ITAM and ITSM processes. Understanding of software licensing models from major vendors including Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, SAP, Adobe, and VMware. Knowledge of ISO standards and ITAM best practices relevant to asset management and governance. Proven ability to define enterprise strategies and operating models for ITAM. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across technical and non-technical audiences. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to run workshops and produce clear documentation. experience leading technical teams and participating in or chairing architecture governance boards. Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline. ITIL Foundation certification (minimum level required). Location Manchester, UK Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
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.
Aug 06, 2026
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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.
Senior Geospatial Engineer 6-month contract Remote Working Outside IR35 Market Rates (c£500 per day) The Opportunity: Our client is supporting a major UK Government Agency on the delivery of a strategic geospatial data platform and is seeking an experienced Senior Geospatial Engineer to join a multidisciplinary Agile team for an initial 6-month temporary contract This is an exciting opportunity to help design, build and support modern cloud-native geospatial data services that underpin critical national decision-making. You'll play a key role in developing scalable geospatial processing pipelines, integrating spatial datasets from multiple sources and delivering high-quality services for analytics, reporting and operational applications. Working alongside Data Engineers, Architects, GIS specialists and Product teams, you'll contribute to the development of robust geospatial engineering capabilities using modern cloud technologies, open-source GIS tooling and industry-standard spatial APIs. Skills and Experience: Essential Strong commercial experience as a Geospatial Engineer, GIS Engineer, Spatial Data Engineer or similar Excellent understanding of modern geospatial data engineering principles Experience designing and supporting scalable cloud-based geospatial platforms Strong knowledge of geospatial formats including: GeoPackage/GeoTIFF/Cloud Optimised GeoTIFF (COG)/FlatGeobuf/PMTiles Experience developing geospatial processing workflows Strong SQL and programming skills Hands-on experience with open-source geospatial technologies including: GDAL/QGIS/OpenLayers Experience consuming and publishing REST and OGC-compliant spatial APIs Experience optimising spatial datasets for large-scale production environments Understanding of software engineering best practice including testing, version control and CI/CD Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Experience with one or more of the following would be advantageous: Cloud-native data platforms (Azure or AWS) Databricks Python PostGIS/GeoServer Docker Kubernetes Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Data Engineering Lakehouse Architecture Agile software delivery UK Government or highly regulated environments Role and Responsibilities: Design, build and support scalable geospatial data pipelines and services. Develop solutions for ingesting, transforming, validating, storing and publishing spatial datasets. Work with a wide variety of geospatial formats, ensuring data quality, performance and interoperability. Develop and optimise cloud-native geospatial workflows for large-scale datasets. Consume and publish spatial services using REST and OGC standards. Contribute to technical architecture, engineering standards and best practice. Optimise geospatial datasets and APIs for performance, scalability and resilience. Collaborate with Data Engineers, GIS specialists, Architects and Product teams within an Agile delivery environment. Support automated testing, CI/CD pipelines and engineering quality practices. Contribute to technical documentation, peer reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. NB: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic level of security clearance before undertaking the assignment (one to two weeks' lead-time). Applications: If you're an experienced Geospatial Engineer with a passion for cloud-native GIS technologies, spatial data engineering and modern geospatial platforms; please contact Edward here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology?
Aug 06, 2026
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Senior Geospatial Engineer 6-month contract Remote Working Outside IR35 Market Rates (c£500 per day) The Opportunity: Our client is supporting a major UK Government Agency on the delivery of a strategic geospatial data platform and is seeking an experienced Senior Geospatial Engineer to join a multidisciplinary Agile team for an initial 6-month temporary contract This is an exciting opportunity to help design, build and support modern cloud-native geospatial data services that underpin critical national decision-making. You'll play a key role in developing scalable geospatial processing pipelines, integrating spatial datasets from multiple sources and delivering high-quality services for analytics, reporting and operational applications. Working alongside Data Engineers, Architects, GIS specialists and Product teams, you'll contribute to the development of robust geospatial engineering capabilities using modern cloud technologies, open-source GIS tooling and industry-standard spatial APIs. Skills and Experience: Essential Strong commercial experience as a Geospatial Engineer, GIS Engineer, Spatial Data Engineer or similar Excellent understanding of modern geospatial data engineering principles Experience designing and supporting scalable cloud-based geospatial platforms Strong knowledge of geospatial formats including: GeoPackage/GeoTIFF/Cloud Optimised GeoTIFF (COG)/FlatGeobuf/PMTiles Experience developing geospatial processing workflows Strong SQL and programming skills Hands-on experience with open-source geospatial technologies including: GDAL/QGIS/OpenLayers Experience consuming and publishing REST and OGC-compliant spatial APIs Experience optimising spatial datasets for large-scale production environments Understanding of software engineering best practice including testing, version control and CI/CD Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable Experience with one or more of the following would be advantageous: Cloud-native data platforms (Azure or AWS) Databricks Python PostGIS/GeoServer Docker Kubernetes Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Data Engineering Lakehouse Architecture Agile software delivery UK Government or highly regulated environments Role and Responsibilities: Design, build and support scalable geospatial data pipelines and services. Develop solutions for ingesting, transforming, validating, storing and publishing spatial datasets. Work with a wide variety of geospatial formats, ensuring data quality, performance and interoperability. Develop and optimise cloud-native geospatial workflows for large-scale datasets. Consume and publish spatial services using REST and OGC standards. Contribute to technical architecture, engineering standards and best practice. Optimise geospatial datasets and APIs for performance, scalability and resilience. Collaborate with Data Engineers, GIS specialists, Architects and Product teams within an Agile delivery environment. Support automated testing, CI/CD pipelines and engineering quality practices. Contribute to technical documentation, peer reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. NB: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic level of security clearance before undertaking the assignment (one to two weeks' lead-time). Applications: If you're an experienced Geospatial Engineer with a passion for cloud-native GIS technologies, spatial data engineering and modern geospatial platforms; please contact Edward here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology?
CONTRACTOR MUST HOLD SC & NPPV3 CLEARANCE Role Title: Infrastructure Architect Location: Remote/(very rare travel asks may emerge - London and Manchester) - 98%remote Duration: 30/06/2027 Total cost to Capgemini: 640£ MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: The Infrastructure Architect will play a key role within a major organisational transformation programme responsible for aligning multiple organisations, business units, and end-user communities to a unified Target Operating Model (TOM). Working within a multi-disciplinary transformation team, the Infrastructure Architect will define, design, and assure the future-state infrastructure architecture required to support consolidated services, platforms, and ways of working. The role will ensure that infrastructure capabilities are scalable, secure, resilient, and aligned with the strategic vision of the transformation programme. Key Responsibilities Develop & maintain the infrastructure architecture strategy supporting the TOM. Define the future-state infrastructure landscape across cloud, hosting, networking, end-user computing, identity, storage, and platform services. Ensure infrastructure architecture aligns with enterprise architecture principles, business objectives, and transformation outcomes. Transformation and Migration Support Work closely with programme teams to support the integration of multiple organisations into the target environment. Assess current-state infrastructure environments and identify opportunities for consolidation and optimisation. Solution Design and Assurance Produce high-level and detailed infrastructure designs. Define infrastructure standards, patterns, and reference architectures. Review and assure solution designs, suppliers, and technical partners. Ensure architecture designs meet security, availability, performance, resilience, and operational requirements. Platform and Service Alignment Ensure business continuity and operational stability throughout transformation delivery. Define architectural requirements for hosting, connectivity and workplace technology. Ensure tech designs support service integration and operational readiness requirements. Cloud and Modernisation Define cloud adoption strategies and migration approaches where appropriate. ID opportunities to modernise Legacy infrastructure and improve operational efficiency. Promote infrastructure automation, IaC, and cloud-native design principles. Security and Compliance Ensure architectural compliance with security policies, standards, and regulatory reqts. Collaborate with cyber teams to embed secure-by-design principles. Support risk assessments and architectural reviews. Ensure infrastructure solutions meet resilience, DR, backup, and continuity reqts. Stakeholder Management Work with business stakeholders, technical teams, suppliers, and service providers. Translate complex technical concepts into understandable business language. Facilitate workshops and design sessions with architecture and delivery teams. Support decision-making through clear architectural recommendations and assessments. Supplier and Partner Engagement Collaborate with infrastructure suppliers, cloud providers, and technology partners. Ensure third-party solutions align with strategic architecture principles. Support technical governance across multi-vendor delivery environments. Manage architecture dependencies relating to supplier-delivered services. Essential Skills & Experience. Experience as an Infrastructure Architect within complex enterprise environments. Experience with large-scale business or organisational transformation programmes. Strong understanding of cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud). Experience developing migration and transformation roadmaps. Experience with infrastructure consolidation and platform rationalisation. Strong understanding of resiliency, DR, high availability, and BC principles. Ability to evaluate technical solutions against business reqts and strategic objectives.
Aug 06, 2026
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CONTRACTOR MUST HOLD SC & NPPV3 CLEARANCE Role Title: Infrastructure Architect Location: Remote/(very rare travel asks may emerge - London and Manchester) - 98%remote Duration: 30/06/2027 Total cost to Capgemini: 640£ MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: The Infrastructure Architect will play a key role within a major organisational transformation programme responsible for aligning multiple organisations, business units, and end-user communities to a unified Target Operating Model (TOM). Working within a multi-disciplinary transformation team, the Infrastructure Architect will define, design, and assure the future-state infrastructure architecture required to support consolidated services, platforms, and ways of working. The role will ensure that infrastructure capabilities are scalable, secure, resilient, and aligned with the strategic vision of the transformation programme. Key Responsibilities Develop & maintain the infrastructure architecture strategy supporting the TOM. Define the future-state infrastructure landscape across cloud, hosting, networking, end-user computing, identity, storage, and platform services. Ensure infrastructure architecture aligns with enterprise architecture principles, business objectives, and transformation outcomes. Transformation and Migration Support Work closely with programme teams to support the integration of multiple organisations into the target environment. Assess current-state infrastructure environments and identify opportunities for consolidation and optimisation. Solution Design and Assurance Produce high-level and detailed infrastructure designs. Define infrastructure standards, patterns, and reference architectures. Review and assure solution designs, suppliers, and technical partners. Ensure architecture designs meet security, availability, performance, resilience, and operational requirements. Platform and Service Alignment Ensure business continuity and operational stability throughout transformation delivery. Define architectural requirements for hosting, connectivity and workplace technology. Ensure tech designs support service integration and operational readiness requirements. Cloud and Modernisation Define cloud adoption strategies and migration approaches where appropriate. ID opportunities to modernise Legacy infrastructure and improve operational efficiency. Promote infrastructure automation, IaC, and cloud-native design principles. Security and Compliance Ensure architectural compliance with security policies, standards, and regulatory reqts. Collaborate with cyber teams to embed secure-by-design principles. Support risk assessments and architectural reviews. Ensure infrastructure solutions meet resilience, DR, backup, and continuity reqts. Stakeholder Management Work with business stakeholders, technical teams, suppliers, and service providers. Translate complex technical concepts into understandable business language. Facilitate workshops and design sessions with architecture and delivery teams. Support decision-making through clear architectural recommendations and assessments. Supplier and Partner Engagement Collaborate with infrastructure suppliers, cloud providers, and technology partners. Ensure third-party solutions align with strategic architecture principles. Support technical governance across multi-vendor delivery environments. Manage architecture dependencies relating to supplier-delivered services. Essential Skills & Experience. Experience as an Infrastructure Architect within complex enterprise environments. Experience with large-scale business or organisational transformation programmes. Strong understanding of cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud). Experience developing migration and transformation roadmaps. Experience with infrastructure consolidation and platform rationalisation. Strong understanding of resiliency, DR, high availability, and BC principles. Ability to evaluate technical solutions against business reqts and strategic objectives.
CONTRACTOR MUST HOLD SC & NPPV3 CLEARANCE Infrastructure Architect Location: Remote/(very rare travel asks may emerge - London and Manchester) - 98% remote Duration: 30/06/2027 Rate: £500 - £580 MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: The Infrastructure Architect will play a key role within a major organisational transformation programme responsible for aligning multiple organisations, business units, and end-user communities to a unified Target Operating Model (TOM). Working within a multi-disciplinary transformation team, the Infrastructure Architect will define, design, and assure the future-state infrastructure architecture required to support consolidated services, platforms, and ways of working. The role will ensure that infrastructure capabilities are scalable, secure, resilient, and aligned with the strategic vision of the transformation programme. Key Responsibilities Develop & maintain the infrastructure architecture strategy supporting the TOM. Define the future-state infrastructure landscape across cloud, hosting, networking, end-user computing, identity, storage, and platform services. Ensure infrastructure architecture aligns with enterprise architecture principles, business objectives, and transformation outcomes. Transformation and Migration Support Work closely with programme teams to support the integration of multiple organisations into the target environment. Assess current-state infrastructure environments and identify opportunities for consolidation and optimisation. Solution Design and Assurance Produce high-level and detailed infrastructure designs. Define infrastructure standards, patterns, and reference architectures. Review and assure solution designs, suppliers, and technical partners. Ensure architecture designs meet security, availability, performance, resilience, and operational requirements. Platform and Service Alignment Ensure business continuity and operational stability throughout transformation delivery. Define architectural requirements for hosting, connectivity and workplace technology. Ensure tech designs support service integration and operational readiness requirements. Cloud and Modernisation Define cloud adoption strategies and migration approaches where appropriate. ID opportunities to modernise Legacy infrastructure and improve operational efficiency. Promote infrastructure automation, IaC, and cloud-native design principles. Security and Compliance Ensure architectural compliance with security policies, standards, and regulatory reqts. Collaborate with cyber teams to embed secure-by-design principles. Support risk assessments and architectural reviews. Ensure infrastructure solutions meet resilience, DR, backup, and continuity reqts. Stakeholder Management Work with business stakeholders, technical teams, suppliers, and service providers. Translate complex technical concepts into understandable business language. Facilitate workshops and design sessions with architecture and delivery teams. Support decision-making through clear architectural recommendations and assessments. Supplier and Partner Engagement Collaborate with infrastructure suppliers, cloud providers, and technology partners. Ensure third-party solutions align with strategic architecture principles. Support technical governance across multi-vendor delivery environments. Manage architecture dependencies relating to supplier-delivered services. Essential Skills & Experience. Experience as an Infrastructure Architect within complex enterprise environments. Experience with large-scale business or organisational transformation programmes. Strong understanding of cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud). Experience developing migration and transformation roadmaps. Experience with infrastructure consolidation and platform rationalisation. Strong understanding of resiliency, DR, high availability, and BC principles. Ability to evaluate technical solutions against business reqts and strategic objectives. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Aug 06, 2026
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CONTRACTOR MUST HOLD SC & NPPV3 CLEARANCE Infrastructure Architect Location: Remote/(very rare travel asks may emerge - London and Manchester) - 98% remote Duration: 30/06/2027 Rate: £500 - £580 MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: The Infrastructure Architect will play a key role within a major organisational transformation programme responsible for aligning multiple organisations, business units, and end-user communities to a unified Target Operating Model (TOM). Working within a multi-disciplinary transformation team, the Infrastructure Architect will define, design, and assure the future-state infrastructure architecture required to support consolidated services, platforms, and ways of working. The role will ensure that infrastructure capabilities are scalable, secure, resilient, and aligned with the strategic vision of the transformation programme. Key Responsibilities Develop & maintain the infrastructure architecture strategy supporting the TOM. Define the future-state infrastructure landscape across cloud, hosting, networking, end-user computing, identity, storage, and platform services. Ensure infrastructure architecture aligns with enterprise architecture principles, business objectives, and transformation outcomes. Transformation and Migration Support Work closely with programme teams to support the integration of multiple organisations into the target environment. Assess current-state infrastructure environments and identify opportunities for consolidation and optimisation. Solution Design and Assurance Produce high-level and detailed infrastructure designs. Define infrastructure standards, patterns, and reference architectures. Review and assure solution designs, suppliers, and technical partners. Ensure architecture designs meet security, availability, performance, resilience, and operational requirements. Platform and Service Alignment Ensure business continuity and operational stability throughout transformation delivery. Define architectural requirements for hosting, connectivity and workplace technology. Ensure tech designs support service integration and operational readiness requirements. Cloud and Modernisation Define cloud adoption strategies and migration approaches where appropriate. ID opportunities to modernise Legacy infrastructure and improve operational efficiency. Promote infrastructure automation, IaC, and cloud-native design principles. Security and Compliance Ensure architectural compliance with security policies, standards, and regulatory reqts. Collaborate with cyber teams to embed secure-by-design principles. Support risk assessments and architectural reviews. Ensure infrastructure solutions meet resilience, DR, backup, and continuity reqts. Stakeholder Management Work with business stakeholders, technical teams, suppliers, and service providers. Translate complex technical concepts into understandable business language. Facilitate workshops and design sessions with architecture and delivery teams. Support decision-making through clear architectural recommendations and assessments. Supplier and Partner Engagement Collaborate with infrastructure suppliers, cloud providers, and technology partners. Ensure third-party solutions align with strategic architecture principles. Support technical governance across multi-vendor delivery environments. Manage architecture dependencies relating to supplier-delivered services. Essential Skills & Experience. Experience as an Infrastructure Architect within complex enterprise environments. Experience with large-scale business or organisational transformation programmes. Strong understanding of cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud). Experience developing migration and transformation roadmaps. Experience with infrastructure consolidation and platform rationalisation. Strong understanding of resiliency, DR, high availability, and BC principles. Ability to evaluate technical solutions against business reqts and strategic objectives. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Technical Solutions Architect - London £750 - £850 p/d (outside IR35) 3 month initial term Well-established, highly profitable and rapidly expanding engineering business is seeking an experienced Technical Solutions Architect to join them on a contract basis. Following a number of recent acquisitions, the organisation has an ambitious growth strategy with plans to acquire 8-10 businesses per year, creating significant demand for scalable, secure and standardised technology solutions. This is a key role within an organisation undergoing major digital transformation, where technology architecture will play a critical role in enabling growth, driving standardisation and supporting the successful integration of newly acquired businesses. Working closely with the Group IT Director and Enterprise Architect, you'll design and assure enterprise-scale solutions across cloud, infrastructure, applications, integration, data and security. You'll provide technical leadership across strategic initiatives including digital transformation, M&A, AI adoption, cloud modernisation and business systems implementation, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable and aligned with the organisation's technology strategy. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Solution or Technical Architect who enjoys working across complex enterprise environments, influencing technology strategy while remaining hands-on with solution design. Responsibilities: Design end-to-end technical solutions across infrastructure, cloud, applications, integration, data and security Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and technical documentation Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, resilient and aligned with enterprise architecture standards Work closely with the Enterprise Architect to deliver target-state architecture Support Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud transformation initiatives Design integration architectures, APIs and data flows between enterprise systems Lead technical design for M&A activities, including due diligence, integration and migration planning Design AI-enabled solutions, including Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform and automation technologies Participate in Technical Design Authority (TDA) and Architecture Review Boards, providing governance and technical assurance Identify architectural risks, technical debt and continuous improvement opportunities Ensure solutions comply with cybersecurity standards and operational best practice Requirements: Significant experience as a Technical Architect, Solution Architect, Infrastructure Architect or similar Proven experience designing enterprise-scale solutions across cloud, infrastructure and applications Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 Experience designing secure, resilient and highly available enterprise solutions Strong understanding of cloud architecture, networking, infrastructure, cybersecurity and systems integration Experience delivering digital transformation and M&A technology integration projects Experience designing AI-enabled solutions, including Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform or similar technologies Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions Excellent analytical, documentation and problem-solving skills £750 - £850 p/d (outside IR35) 3 month initial term Must be eligible to work in the UK Hybrid (4 days per week in their London office)
Aug 06, 2026
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Technical Solutions Architect - London £750 - £850 p/d (outside IR35) 3 month initial term Well-established, highly profitable and rapidly expanding engineering business is seeking an experienced Technical Solutions Architect to join them on a contract basis. Following a number of recent acquisitions, the organisation has an ambitious growth strategy with plans to acquire 8-10 businesses per year, creating significant demand for scalable, secure and standardised technology solutions. This is a key role within an organisation undergoing major digital transformation, where technology architecture will play a critical role in enabling growth, driving standardisation and supporting the successful integration of newly acquired businesses. Working closely with the Group IT Director and Enterprise Architect, you'll design and assure enterprise-scale solutions across cloud, infrastructure, applications, integration, data and security. You'll provide technical leadership across strategic initiatives including digital transformation, M&A, AI adoption, cloud modernisation and business systems implementation, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable and aligned with the organisation's technology strategy. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Solution or Technical Architect who enjoys working across complex enterprise environments, influencing technology strategy while remaining hands-on with solution design. Responsibilities: Design end-to-end technical solutions across infrastructure, cloud, applications, integration, data and security Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and technical documentation Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, resilient and aligned with enterprise architecture standards Work closely with the Enterprise Architect to deliver target-state architecture Support Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud transformation initiatives Design integration architectures, APIs and data flows between enterprise systems Lead technical design for M&A activities, including due diligence, integration and migration planning Design AI-enabled solutions, including Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform and automation technologies Participate in Technical Design Authority (TDA) and Architecture Review Boards, providing governance and technical assurance Identify architectural risks, technical debt and continuous improvement opportunities Ensure solutions comply with cybersecurity standards and operational best practice Requirements: Significant experience as a Technical Architect, Solution Architect, Infrastructure Architect or similar Proven experience designing enterprise-scale solutions across cloud, infrastructure and applications Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 Experience designing secure, resilient and highly available enterprise solutions Strong understanding of cloud architecture, networking, infrastructure, cybersecurity and systems integration Experience delivering digital transformation and M&A technology integration projects Experience designing AI-enabled solutions, including Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform or similar technologies Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions Excellent analytical, documentation and problem-solving skills £750 - £850 p/d (outside IR35) 3 month initial term Must be eligible to work in the UK Hybrid (4 days per week in their London office)
A leading IT Consultancy is seeking a Software Engineer Java 11 on a contract basis to work for a leading Financial Services client. You will be required to work onsite at the clients office in West Sussex 3 times per week. Please DO NOT apply unless you can commit to this. The Software Engineer Java 11 must have the following skills/experience: Hands on Java application design, software development and automated testing (Java 11 and higher). Intermediate knowledge of basic infrastructure technologies and components. Familiarity with application containers based on spring, Vert.X or equivalent. Familiarity with Cloud services including DevOps concepts and CI/CD tools. Experience with Event-driven/Micro-services architecture for high-availability/distributed systems. Experience using Spring Framework, Junit, GitHub, Microservices, Splunk and API's. Experience with Test driven development and unit testing frameworks. Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (Git) and build toolings Maven or Gradle. A Software Engineer Java 11 is responsible for: Designing and developing software applications using Java Writing, testing, and maintaining clean, efficient code Building Back End services, APIs, and microservices Integrating applications with databases and external systems Troubleshooting bugs and optimizing application performance Participating in code reviews, testing, and deployment activities Collaborating with business analysts, QA teams, architects, and other developers Ensuring applications are scalable, secure, and reliable Typical Technologies Used Java (8/11/17/21) Spring Boot, Spring Framework Microservices Architecture REST APIs Kafka SQL/NoSQL Databases AWS/Azure Cloud Docker, Kubernetes Git, Maven, CI/CD Tools
Aug 06, 2026
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A leading IT Consultancy is seeking a Software Engineer Java 11 on a contract basis to work for a leading Financial Services client. You will be required to work onsite at the clients office in West Sussex 3 times per week. Please DO NOT apply unless you can commit to this. The Software Engineer Java 11 must have the following skills/experience: Hands on Java application design, software development and automated testing (Java 11 and higher). Intermediate knowledge of basic infrastructure technologies and components. Familiarity with application containers based on spring, Vert.X or equivalent. Familiarity with Cloud services including DevOps concepts and CI/CD tools. Experience with Event-driven/Micro-services architecture for high-availability/distributed systems. Experience using Spring Framework, Junit, GitHub, Microservices, Splunk and API's. Experience with Test driven development and unit testing frameworks. Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (Git) and build toolings Maven or Gradle. A Software Engineer Java 11 is responsible for: Designing and developing software applications using Java Writing, testing, and maintaining clean, efficient code Building Back End services, APIs, and microservices Integrating applications with databases and external systems Troubleshooting bugs and optimizing application performance Participating in code reviews, testing, and deployment activities Collaborating with business analysts, QA teams, architects, and other developers Ensuring applications are scalable, secure, and reliable Typical Technologies Used Java (8/11/17/21) Spring Boot, Spring Framework Microservices Architecture REST APIs Kafka SQL/NoSQL Databases AWS/Azure Cloud Docker, Kubernetes Git, Maven, CI/CD Tools
hackajob is collaborating with Made Tech to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. About Made Tech At Made Tech we want to positively impact the future of the country by using technology to improve society, for everyone. We want to empower the public sector to deliver and continuously improve digital services that are user-centric, data-driven and freed from legacy technology. We believe the best way to achieve this is to embrace cloud technology while working in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. Based within the Cloud & Engineering Practice, our Senior Cloud Engineers help public sector organisations to deliver digital services that are highly available, reliable, resilient and secure. They are software engineers who tend to focus more on the successful deployment and operations of services than on functional development. They are adaptable and comfortable covering a range of disciplines such as DevOps, SRE and infrastructure architecture. About the role You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our clients' cloud infrastructure, ensuring it is secure, scalable, and highly available. You will provide dedicated cloud and infrastructure expertise within your team and advise on best practice. We expect our cloud engineers to have a background in and thorough understanding of software engineering. You will keep abreast of emerging technologies and be able to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary software delivery environment. You will be expected to maintain a broad technical knowledge across all major cloud platforms and build credibility by pursuing relevant certifications. Key Responsibilities Delivery of high quality cloud-based technical solutions for our clients: Collaborate within cross-functional teams to design cloud architectures that meet the client's requirements around scalability, performance, and security Deploy and manage cloud resources, containers, and related services using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation Configure and maintain networking, security, and access control in the cloud environment Implement and maintain robust security practices to protect data and resources in the cloud environment Develop and maintain automated processes for provisioning, monitoring, and scaling cloud resources, including the use of CI/CD pipelines to streamline application deployments Monitor cloud infrastructure for performance bottlenecks and proactively optimise resource usage Implement load balancing, caching, and content delivery solutions to ensure high availability and performance Design and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure business continuity in the event of system failures or data loss Create and maintain runbooks including configuration management and standard operating procedures Provide high tier support for client applications and infrastructure, including occasional on call cover Ensure any necessary compliance standards are met and certifications are maintained Evangelising the adoption of cloud technology and adherence to prescribed best practices: Evaluate and recommend cloud services, tools, and solutions to meet common client scenarios Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and share knowledge with the team Collaborate with other teams within Made Tech to ensure alignment with cloud best practices Line manage and mentor more junior colleagues to support their development, pursuit of career goals and management of their overall performance Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Essential Significant prior experience in a cloud engineering role, with a strong foundation in successfully building and deploying services in the cloud A deep knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure and GCP Hands on experience delivering software using multiple programming languages and a thorough knowledge of modern software engineering best practices Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) Experience working within multidisciplinary teams with product, design, and technical disciplines all successfully collaborating Desirable Experience working in a technology consultancy environment Relevant cloud certifications such as AWS Cloud Practitioner, Developer, DevOps Engineer, Security, Advanced Networking or Azure Developer, Security, DevOps, Network Engineer Knowledge of cloud vendor partner programs, such as AWS APN and Azure Partners Experience with well-architected frameworks Knowledge of UK public sector technology guidance and frameworks, such as NCSC's Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and the Technology Code of Practice (TCoP) Familiarity with Python, Bash and JavaScript Agile practices such as Scrum, XP, and/or Kanban Experience using Test Driven Development (TDD). Job BenefitsAn increasing number of our customers are specifying a minimum of SC (security check) clearance in order to work on their projects. As a result, we're looking for all successful candidates for this role to have eligibility. Eligibility for SC requires 5 years' continuous UK residency and 5 year' employment history (or back to full-time education). Please note that if at any point during the interview process it is apparent that you may not be eligible for SC, we won't be able to progress your application and we will contact you to let you know why. Support in applying If you need this job description in another format, or other support in applying, please email . We believe we can use tech to make public services better. We also believe this can happen best when our own team represents the society that actually uses the services we work on. We're collectively continuing to grow a culture that is happy, healthy, safe and inspiring for people of all backgrounds and experiences, so we encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply for roles with us. When you apply, we'll put you in touch with a member of our talent team who can help with any needs or adjustments we may need to make to help with your application. We've put together this blog as a resource to share more about reasonable adjustments and some examples of what this could include. We also welcome any feedback on how we can improve the experience for future candidates. Life at Made Tech We're committed to building a happy, inclusive and diverse workforce. You can get a sense of what it's like working here from our blog, where we talk about mental health, communities of practice and neurodiversity (as well as our client work and best practice). Like many organisations, we use Slack to foster a sense of community and connection. As well as special interest groups such as music, food and pets, we also have 10+ Slack channels dedicated to specific communities, allies, and identities as well as dedicated learning spaces called communities of practice (COPs). If you'd like to speak to someone from one of these groups about their experience as an employee, please do let a member of the Made Tech talent team know. Benefits We are always listening to our growing teams and evolving the benefits available to our people. As we scale, as do our benefits and we are scaling quickly. We've recently introduced a flexible benefit platform which includes a Smart Tech scheme, Cycle to work scheme, and an individual benefits allowance which you can invest in a Health care cash plan or Pension plan. We're also big on connection and have an optional social and wellbeing calendar of events for all employees to join should they choose to. Here are some of our most popular benefits listed below: 30 days Holiday - we offer 30 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays Flexible Working Hours - we are flexible with what hours you work Flexible Parental Leave - we offer flexible parental leave options Remote Working - we offer part time remote working for all our staff Paid counselling - we offer paid counselling as well as financial and legal advice
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
hackajob is collaborating with Made Tech to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. About Made Tech At Made Tech we want to positively impact the future of the country by using technology to improve society, for everyone. We want to empower the public sector to deliver and continuously improve digital services that are user-centric, data-driven and freed from legacy technology. We believe the best way to achieve this is to embrace cloud technology while working in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. Based within the Cloud & Engineering Practice, our Senior Cloud Engineers help public sector organisations to deliver digital services that are highly available, reliable, resilient and secure. They are software engineers who tend to focus more on the successful deployment and operations of services than on functional development. They are adaptable and comfortable covering a range of disciplines such as DevOps, SRE and infrastructure architecture. About the role You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our clients' cloud infrastructure, ensuring it is secure, scalable, and highly available. You will provide dedicated cloud and infrastructure expertise within your team and advise on best practice. We expect our cloud engineers to have a background in and thorough understanding of software engineering. You will keep abreast of emerging technologies and be able to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary software delivery environment. You will be expected to maintain a broad technical knowledge across all major cloud platforms and build credibility by pursuing relevant certifications. Key Responsibilities Delivery of high quality cloud-based technical solutions for our clients: Collaborate within cross-functional teams to design cloud architectures that meet the client's requirements around scalability, performance, and security Deploy and manage cloud resources, containers, and related services using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation Configure and maintain networking, security, and access control in the cloud environment Implement and maintain robust security practices to protect data and resources in the cloud environment Develop and maintain automated processes for provisioning, monitoring, and scaling cloud resources, including the use of CI/CD pipelines to streamline application deployments Monitor cloud infrastructure for performance bottlenecks and proactively optimise resource usage Implement load balancing, caching, and content delivery solutions to ensure high availability and performance Design and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure business continuity in the event of system failures or data loss Create and maintain runbooks including configuration management and standard operating procedures Provide high tier support for client applications and infrastructure, including occasional on call cover Ensure any necessary compliance standards are met and certifications are maintained Evangelising the adoption of cloud technology and adherence to prescribed best practices: Evaluate and recommend cloud services, tools, and solutions to meet common client scenarios Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and share knowledge with the team Collaborate with other teams within Made Tech to ensure alignment with cloud best practices Line manage and mentor more junior colleagues to support their development, pursuit of career goals and management of their overall performance Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Essential Significant prior experience in a cloud engineering role, with a strong foundation in successfully building and deploying services in the cloud A deep knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure and GCP Hands on experience delivering software using multiple programming languages and a thorough knowledge of modern software engineering best practices Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) Experience working within multidisciplinary teams with product, design, and technical disciplines all successfully collaborating Desirable Experience working in a technology consultancy environment Relevant cloud certifications such as AWS Cloud Practitioner, Developer, DevOps Engineer, Security, Advanced Networking or Azure Developer, Security, DevOps, Network Engineer Knowledge of cloud vendor partner programs, such as AWS APN and Azure Partners Experience with well-architected frameworks Knowledge of UK public sector technology guidance and frameworks, such as NCSC's Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and the Technology Code of Practice (TCoP) Familiarity with Python, Bash and JavaScript Agile practices such as Scrum, XP, and/or Kanban Experience using Test Driven Development (TDD). Job BenefitsAn increasing number of our customers are specifying a minimum of SC (security check) clearance in order to work on their projects. As a result, we're looking for all successful candidates for this role to have eligibility. Eligibility for SC requires 5 years' continuous UK residency and 5 year' employment history (or back to full-time education). Please note that if at any point during the interview process it is apparent that you may not be eligible for SC, we won't be able to progress your application and we will contact you to let you know why. Support in applying If you need this job description in another format, or other support in applying, please email . We believe we can use tech to make public services better. We also believe this can happen best when our own team represents the society that actually uses the services we work on. We're collectively continuing to grow a culture that is happy, healthy, safe and inspiring for people of all backgrounds and experiences, so we encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply for roles with us. When you apply, we'll put you in touch with a member of our talent team who can help with any needs or adjustments we may need to make to help with your application. We've put together this blog as a resource to share more about reasonable adjustments and some examples of what this could include. We also welcome any feedback on how we can improve the experience for future candidates. Life at Made Tech We're committed to building a happy, inclusive and diverse workforce. You can get a sense of what it's like working here from our blog, where we talk about mental health, communities of practice and neurodiversity (as well as our client work and best practice). Like many organisations, we use Slack to foster a sense of community and connection. As well as special interest groups such as music, food and pets, we also have 10+ Slack channels dedicated to specific communities, allies, and identities as well as dedicated learning spaces called communities of practice (COPs). If you'd like to speak to someone from one of these groups about their experience as an employee, please do let a member of the Made Tech talent team know. Benefits We are always listening to our growing teams and evolving the benefits available to our people. As we scale, as do our benefits and we are scaling quickly. We've recently introduced a flexible benefit platform which includes a Smart Tech scheme, Cycle to work scheme, and an individual benefits allowance which you can invest in a Health care cash plan or Pension plan. We're also big on connection and have an optional social and wellbeing calendar of events for all employees to join should they choose to. Here are some of our most popular benefits listed below: 30 days Holiday - we offer 30 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays Flexible Working Hours - we are flexible with what hours you work Flexible Parental Leave - we offer flexible parental leave options Remote Working - we offer part time remote working for all our staff Paid counselling - we offer paid counselling as well as financial and legal advice
Enterprise Architect - London £800 - £900 p/d (outside IR35) 3 month initial term, likely to extend Well-established, highly profitable and rapidly expanding engineering business is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to join them on a contract basis. Following a number of recent acquisitions, the organisation has an ambitious growth strategy with plans to acquire 8-10 businesses per year, creating significant demand for a scalable, secure and standardised enterprise technology landscape. This is a key strategic role within an organisation undergoing major digital transformation, where enterprise architecture will play a critical role in enabling growth, technology standardisation and successful M&A integration. Reporting to the Group IT Director, you will define and govern the organisation's enterprise architecture, ensuring technology investments align with business strategy, operational requirements and long-term objectives. You'll provide architectural leadership across major initiatives including digital transformation, cloud modernisation, AI adoption, application rationalisation and M&A integration. Responsibilities: Define and maintain the Enterprise Architecture strategy, target-state architecture and multi-year technology roadmap Establish architecture principles, standards, governance and Technical Design Authority (TDA) processes Lead architecture workstreams across digital transformation and business change programmes Drive application modernisation, platform consolidation, integration and technology standardisation Lead technology due diligence and integration planning for mergers and acquisitions Define enterprise architecture for cloud, infrastructure, applications, data, integration and security Develop architecture strategies across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 and enterprise business systems Support the adoption of AI technologies, including Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform and automation solutions Ensure all solutions are secure, scalable, resilient and aligned with enterprise standards Partner with senior stakeholders to shape technology strategy, investment decisions and future architecture Requirements: Significant experience as an Enterprise Architect within a complex enterprise environment Proven experience developing enterprise architecture strategies and target-state roadmaps Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 Experience across cloud, infrastructure, applications, integration, security and data architecture Experience delivering large-scale digital transformation programmes Strong experience supporting mergers, acquisitions and technology integration Knowledge of enterprise architecture governance, Architecture Review Boards and Technical Design Authorities Strong understanding of cybersecurity and Secure-by-Design principles Experience evaluating AI technologies and enterprise automation solutions Excellent stakeholder management, strategic planning and communication skills TOGAF certified (or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification)
Aug 06, 2026
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Enterprise Architect - London £800 - £900 p/d (outside IR35) 3 month initial term, likely to extend Well-established, highly profitable and rapidly expanding engineering business is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to join them on a contract basis. Following a number of recent acquisitions, the organisation has an ambitious growth strategy with plans to acquire 8-10 businesses per year, creating significant demand for a scalable, secure and standardised enterprise technology landscape. This is a key strategic role within an organisation undergoing major digital transformation, where enterprise architecture will play a critical role in enabling growth, technology standardisation and successful M&A integration. Reporting to the Group IT Director, you will define and govern the organisation's enterprise architecture, ensuring technology investments align with business strategy, operational requirements and long-term objectives. You'll provide architectural leadership across major initiatives including digital transformation, cloud modernisation, AI adoption, application rationalisation and M&A integration. Responsibilities: Define and maintain the Enterprise Architecture strategy, target-state architecture and multi-year technology roadmap Establish architecture principles, standards, governance and Technical Design Authority (TDA) processes Lead architecture workstreams across digital transformation and business change programmes Drive application modernisation, platform consolidation, integration and technology standardisation Lead technology due diligence and integration planning for mergers and acquisitions Define enterprise architecture for cloud, infrastructure, applications, data, integration and security Develop architecture strategies across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 and enterprise business systems Support the adoption of AI technologies, including Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform and automation solutions Ensure all solutions are secure, scalable, resilient and aligned with enterprise standards Partner with senior stakeholders to shape technology strategy, investment decisions and future architecture Requirements: Significant experience as an Enterprise Architect within a complex enterprise environment Proven experience developing enterprise architecture strategies and target-state roadmaps Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 Experience across cloud, infrastructure, applications, integration, security and data architecture Experience delivering large-scale digital transformation programmes Strong experience supporting mergers, acquisitions and technology integration Knowledge of enterprise architecture governance, Architecture Review Boards and Technical Design Authorities Strong understanding of cybersecurity and Secure-by-Design principles Experience evaluating AI technologies and enterprise automation solutions Excellent stakeholder management, strategic planning and communication skills TOGAF certified (or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification)
Platform Architect Rate: up to 524.40 per day - Umbrella only Duration: 4 months Location: London - 3 days a week in the office Platform Architect to lead the evolution of our Enterprise Data Platform (EDP), driving platform engineering, FinOps, DevOps automation, and data engineering capabilities across the organization. This role is ideal for an architect who can combine strategic architecture leadership with DevOps, FinOps, and Data Engineering expertise to deliver measurable business value, modernize the EDP landscape, and drive significant operational and cost efficiencies. Key Responsibilities Lead platform modernization initiatives aligned with enterprise technology and data strategies. Databricks Serverless Enablement Lead the design and implementation of Databricks Serverless capabilities across the platform. Establish governance and monitoring frameworks to track Serverless consumption and ROI. Establish workload governance 3. FinOps Enablement & Cost Governance Lead enterprise-wide FinOps adoption across the EDP ecosystem. Key deliverables: Define and implement a FinOps operating model. Establish cost accountability across business and engineering teams. Design tagging standards and policy controls. Implement automated cost governance within DevOps deployment pipelines. Enable user-level and project-level cost visibility and reporting. Implement budget controls, spending guardrails, and proactive alerting mechanisms. Discovery Zone Enhancement & POSIT Migration Architect the expansion of the Enterprise Data Platform to support capabilities currently delivered through POSIT/RStudio. Key deliverables: Design a consolidated analytics and data science platform on Databricks. Enable notebook-based development, data science experimentation, MLOps, API integrations, and application deployment. Support external data ingestion, scheduling, BI connectivity, developer tooling, and operational reporting. Enable AI and LLM integration patterns. Develop migration strategies for workloads currently hosted on POSIT. DevOps & Platform Engineering Define and implement platform engineering standards and self-service capabilities. Design Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and cloud-native tooling. Implement CI/CD pipelines for platform deployments and data engineering workloads. Automate platform provisioning, governance, monitoring, and compliance controls. Integrate security and policy enforcement into DevSecOps processes. Establish platform observability using monitoring and logging frameworks. Required Experience Essential SFIA level 6 and above Proven experience architecting large-scale cloud-based data platforms. Strong expertise in Databricks architecture and platform administration. Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services. Deep understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automation frameworks. Experience implementing FinOps practices and cloud cost optimization strategies. Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance requirements. Experience leading platform transformation and modernization programmes. Stakeholder management experience across technical and business functions. Technical Skills Azure and Terraform Platform Engineering Databricks Serverless capabilities. Cloud administration Platform cost management. Governance and compliance controls. Manage platform operational overhead. Manage platform reliability and performance. Manage security and supportability. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Aug 06, 2026
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Platform Architect Rate: up to 524.40 per day - Umbrella only Duration: 4 months Location: London - 3 days a week in the office Platform Architect to lead the evolution of our Enterprise Data Platform (EDP), driving platform engineering, FinOps, DevOps automation, and data engineering capabilities across the organization. This role is ideal for an architect who can combine strategic architecture leadership with DevOps, FinOps, and Data Engineering expertise to deliver measurable business value, modernize the EDP landscape, and drive significant operational and cost efficiencies. Key Responsibilities Lead platform modernization initiatives aligned with enterprise technology and data strategies. Databricks Serverless Enablement Lead the design and implementation of Databricks Serverless capabilities across the platform. Establish governance and monitoring frameworks to track Serverless consumption and ROI. Establish workload governance 3. FinOps Enablement & Cost Governance Lead enterprise-wide FinOps adoption across the EDP ecosystem. Key deliverables: Define and implement a FinOps operating model. Establish cost accountability across business and engineering teams. Design tagging standards and policy controls. Implement automated cost governance within DevOps deployment pipelines. Enable user-level and project-level cost visibility and reporting. Implement budget controls, spending guardrails, and proactive alerting mechanisms. Discovery Zone Enhancement & POSIT Migration Architect the expansion of the Enterprise Data Platform to support capabilities currently delivered through POSIT/RStudio. Key deliverables: Design a consolidated analytics and data science platform on Databricks. Enable notebook-based development, data science experimentation, MLOps, API integrations, and application deployment. Support external data ingestion, scheduling, BI connectivity, developer tooling, and operational reporting. Enable AI and LLM integration patterns. Develop migration strategies for workloads currently hosted on POSIT. DevOps & Platform Engineering Define and implement platform engineering standards and self-service capabilities. Design Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and cloud-native tooling. Implement CI/CD pipelines for platform deployments and data engineering workloads. Automate platform provisioning, governance, monitoring, and compliance controls. Integrate security and policy enforcement into DevSecOps processes. Establish platform observability using monitoring and logging frameworks. Required Experience Essential SFIA level 6 and above Proven experience architecting large-scale cloud-based data platforms. Strong expertise in Databricks architecture and platform administration. Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services. Deep understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automation frameworks. Experience implementing FinOps practices and cloud cost optimization strategies. Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance requirements. Experience leading platform transformation and modernization programmes. Stakeholder management experience across technical and business functions. Technical Skills Azure and Terraform Platform Engineering Databricks Serverless capabilities. Cloud administration Platform cost management. Governance and compliance controls. Manage platform operational overhead. Manage platform reliability and performance. Manage security and supportability. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
AI Engineer (Machine Learning & NLP) Location: Fully Remote (UK) Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 + Benefits Type: Permanent Eligibility: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position. The Opportunity We're looking for an AI Engineer to join an innovative team building cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale AI platforms, helping to productionise machine learning models and develop cloud-native systems that power intelligent applications. You'll work closely with Data Scientists and Engineering teams to design, build and deploy scalable AI services, with a particular focus on Machine Learning, NLP and Large Language Models (LLMs). Key Responsibilities Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and AI processing workflows. Develop, deploy and optimise RESTful APIs and microservices for AI model serving. Design cloud-native backend systems following enterprise architecture best practices. Partner with Data Scientists to productionise Machine Learning and NLP models. Improve system reliability, scalability, observability, security and performance. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and Infrastructure as Code. Develop integrations that improve interoperability across enterprise systems. Support internal and external consumption of AI models and data services. Translate technical requirements into robust, scalable engineering solutions. Skills & Experience We're looking for someone with experience across backend engineering and modern AI technologies, including: Degree (BS, MS or PhD) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence or a related discipline. 4+ years' commercial experience in Backend Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering or Data Engineering. Strong Python development experience. Experience with FastAPI, Flask or Django. Building and maintaining RESTful APIs and microservices. Strong SQL skills with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases. Experience working within AWS and/or Azure cloud environments. Knowledge of distributed systems and scalable architectures. Commercial experience with Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP) or AI applications. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and containerised deployments. Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on performance, reliability and maintainability. Excellent communication skills and fluent English. Desirable Experience Experience with any of the following would be highly beneficial: Large Language Models (LLMs) Transformers PyTorch Databricks Kubernetes Terraform Kafka Knowledge Graphs MLOps and model deployment best practices Technology Stack Python FastAPI SQL / PostgreSQL PyTorch Transformers / LLMs Databricks Terraform Kubernetes AWS & Azure Kafka Git CI/CD Knowledge Graph What's on Offer Fully remote working within the UK Salary between 60,000 - 70,000 Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI, Machine Learning and NLP projects Modern cloud-native technology environment Collaborative engineering culture with opportunities for learning and career progression Please note: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
AI Engineer (Machine Learning & NLP) Location: Fully Remote (UK) Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 + Benefits Type: Permanent Eligibility: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position. The Opportunity We're looking for an AI Engineer to join an innovative team building cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale AI platforms, helping to productionise machine learning models and develop cloud-native systems that power intelligent applications. You'll work closely with Data Scientists and Engineering teams to design, build and deploy scalable AI services, with a particular focus on Machine Learning, NLP and Large Language Models (LLMs). Key Responsibilities Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and AI processing workflows. Develop, deploy and optimise RESTful APIs and microservices for AI model serving. Design cloud-native backend systems following enterprise architecture best practices. Partner with Data Scientists to productionise Machine Learning and NLP models. Improve system reliability, scalability, observability, security and performance. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and Infrastructure as Code. Develop integrations that improve interoperability across enterprise systems. Support internal and external consumption of AI models and data services. Translate technical requirements into robust, scalable engineering solutions. Skills & Experience We're looking for someone with experience across backend engineering and modern AI technologies, including: Degree (BS, MS or PhD) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence or a related discipline. 4+ years' commercial experience in Backend Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering or Data Engineering. Strong Python development experience. Experience with FastAPI, Flask or Django. Building and maintaining RESTful APIs and microservices. Strong SQL skills with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases. Experience working within AWS and/or Azure cloud environments. Knowledge of distributed systems and scalable architectures. Commercial experience with Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP) or AI applications. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and containerised deployments. Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on performance, reliability and maintainability. Excellent communication skills and fluent English. Desirable Experience Experience with any of the following would be highly beneficial: Large Language Models (LLMs) Transformers PyTorch Databricks Kubernetes Terraform Kafka Knowledge Graphs MLOps and model deployment best practices Technology Stack Python FastAPI SQL / PostgreSQL PyTorch Transformers / LLMs Databricks Terraform Kubernetes AWS & Azure Kafka Git CI/CD Knowledge Graph What's on Offer Fully remote working within the UK Salary between 60,000 - 70,000 Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI, Machine Learning and NLP projects Modern cloud-native technology environment Collaborative engineering culture with opportunities for learning and career progression Please note: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior .NET Developer with deep AWS cloud expertise to join a major digital transformation programme. This is an exciting opportunity to work on enterprise-scale, cloud-native applications within a highly collaborative engineering environment. The successful candidate will be a strong hands-on engineer with extensive experience building, deploying and supporting modern microservices applications on AWS , leveraging containerisation, Infrastructure as Code and DevOps best practices. INSIDE IR35 HYBRID WORKING 3 DAYS IN LONDON (WEST END) Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain scalable, resilient cloud-native applications using C#, .NET Core and AWS . Design and implement microservices architectures running on AWS and Kubernetes . Build highly available, event-driven systems using messaging, queues and RESTful APIs. Collaborate closely with architects, DevOps engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to enable automated and reliable software delivery. Implement Infrastructure as Code solutions and support automated deployment strategies. Participate in technical design sessions, architecture discussions and code reviews. Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, infrastructure and production issues. Champion engineering best practices, quality standards and continuous improvement. Essential Skills & Experience 8-10+ years' commercial software development experience. Extensive hands-on experience with C#, .NET Core and ASP.NET Core . Strong commercial experience designing, developing and deploying applications on AWS . Deep understanding of AWS services and cloud-native architecture principles. Proven experience with Kubernetes and containerised application deployment. Strong experience building cloud-native microservices architectures . Experience working with messaging and integration technologies including Kafka, Amazon SQS, REST APIs and event-driven architectures . Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code , particularly Terraform and GitOps practices. Proven experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD or Azure DevOps . Strong SQL and database experience, including PostgreSQL . Very comfortable working within both Linux and Windows CLI environments . Excellent troubleshooting, debugging and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Experience Experience working within large-scale enterprise transformation programmes. Exposure to observability and monitoring tooling within AWS environments. Experience working within Agile delivery teams. Knowledge of security best practices within cloud-native architectures.
Aug 06, 2026
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We are currently seeking an experienced Senior .NET Developer with deep AWS cloud expertise to join a major digital transformation programme. This is an exciting opportunity to work on enterprise-scale, cloud-native applications within a highly collaborative engineering environment. The successful candidate will be a strong hands-on engineer with extensive experience building, deploying and supporting modern microservices applications on AWS , leveraging containerisation, Infrastructure as Code and DevOps best practices. INSIDE IR35 HYBRID WORKING 3 DAYS IN LONDON (WEST END) Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain scalable, resilient cloud-native applications using C#, .NET Core and AWS . Design and implement microservices architectures running on AWS and Kubernetes . Build highly available, event-driven systems using messaging, queues and RESTful APIs. Collaborate closely with architects, DevOps engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to enable automated and reliable software delivery. Implement Infrastructure as Code solutions and support automated deployment strategies. Participate in technical design sessions, architecture discussions and code reviews. Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, infrastructure and production issues. Champion engineering best practices, quality standards and continuous improvement. Essential Skills & Experience 8-10+ years' commercial software development experience. Extensive hands-on experience with C#, .NET Core and ASP.NET Core . Strong commercial experience designing, developing and deploying applications on AWS . Deep understanding of AWS services and cloud-native architecture principles. Proven experience with Kubernetes and containerised application deployment. Strong experience building cloud-native microservices architectures . Experience working with messaging and integration technologies including Kafka, Amazon SQS, REST APIs and event-driven architectures . Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code , particularly Terraform and GitOps practices. Proven experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD or Azure DevOps . Strong SQL and database experience, including PostgreSQL . Very comfortable working within both Linux and Windows CLI environments . Excellent troubleshooting, debugging and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Experience Experience working within large-scale enterprise transformation programmes. Exposure to observability and monitoring tooling within AWS environments. Experience working within Agile delivery teams. Knowledge of security best practices within cloud-native architectures.
Remote Access Business Analyst - Contract Position - Hybrid role - £700 P/D We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Business Analyst to support a major remote access transformation programme across corporate, retail, and operational technology environments within a large-scale FMCG.This role will play a key part in uncovering and documenting currently undefined business requirements relating to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Zscaler, remote access services, OT/IoT connectivity, and secure access workflows. Working closely with the Remote Access Project Manager, engineering teams, security, operations, and business stakeholders, the successful candidate will help shape future-state solutions and ensure requirements are clearly defined, prioritised, and aligned to operational and security objectives. Key responsibilities: Lead workshops, stakeholder interviews, and discovery sessions across corporate, retail, and OT environments Gather, analyse, and document functional and non-functional requirements related to remote access, AVD, Zscaler, and secure connectivity Map current-state and future-state processes, identifying gaps, risks, pain points, and undocumented dependencies Produce high-quality documentation including BRDs, user stories, process maps, data flows, decision logs, and acceptance criteria Work closely with technical and architecture teams to ensure requirements are feasible and aligned to solution design Support solution option analysis, highlighting business impacts, dependencies, and risks Capture retail and store-specific requirements including POS systems, handheld devices, IoT sensors, and operational workflows Support OT remote access requirements including segmentation, secure device connectivity, and operational constraints Ensure requirements traceability throughout delivery, testing, UAT, and operational handover Act as the bridge between business and technical teams to ensure alignment and clear communication throughout the programme lifecycle Key skills & experience: Proven Business Analyst experience within infrastructure, security, cloud, or remote access transformation programmes Strong understanding of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), remote access workflows, application delivery, and user personas Experience with Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) or similar secure remote access technologies Exposure to Operational Technology (OT) and IoT environments, including connectivity and security considerations Experience working within retail or FMCG environments, ideally supporting store-based technology Strong requirements gathering, process mapping, and stakeholder management skills Experience producing user stories, acceptance criteria, and process documentation for engineering and delivery teams Ability to translate technical concepts into clear business language Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify gaps, dependencies, and risks across complex environments Understanding of identity, access management, and cloud security principles Desirable: Experience with Active Directory, Entra ID, or hybrid identity environments Knowledge of zero trust architecture, segmentation, and secure access models Exposure to POS systems, handheld devices, and store technology platforms Experience supporting UAT and validation activities Familiarity with Agile delivery environments and sprint-based delivery models Details £700 per day Inside IR35 Hybrid working 3 days onsite in Paddington Initial 3-6 month contract
Aug 06, 2026
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Remote Access Business Analyst - Contract Position - Hybrid role - £700 P/D We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Business Analyst to support a major remote access transformation programme across corporate, retail, and operational technology environments within a large-scale FMCG.This role will play a key part in uncovering and documenting currently undefined business requirements relating to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Zscaler, remote access services, OT/IoT connectivity, and secure access workflows. Working closely with the Remote Access Project Manager, engineering teams, security, operations, and business stakeholders, the successful candidate will help shape future-state solutions and ensure requirements are clearly defined, prioritised, and aligned to operational and security objectives. Key responsibilities: Lead workshops, stakeholder interviews, and discovery sessions across corporate, retail, and OT environments Gather, analyse, and document functional and non-functional requirements related to remote access, AVD, Zscaler, and secure connectivity Map current-state and future-state processes, identifying gaps, risks, pain points, and undocumented dependencies Produce high-quality documentation including BRDs, user stories, process maps, data flows, decision logs, and acceptance criteria Work closely with technical and architecture teams to ensure requirements are feasible and aligned to solution design Support solution option analysis, highlighting business impacts, dependencies, and risks Capture retail and store-specific requirements including POS systems, handheld devices, IoT sensors, and operational workflows Support OT remote access requirements including segmentation, secure device connectivity, and operational constraints Ensure requirements traceability throughout delivery, testing, UAT, and operational handover Act as the bridge between business and technical teams to ensure alignment and clear communication throughout the programme lifecycle Key skills & experience: Proven Business Analyst experience within infrastructure, security, cloud, or remote access transformation programmes Strong understanding of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), remote access workflows, application delivery, and user personas Experience with Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) or similar secure remote access technologies Exposure to Operational Technology (OT) and IoT environments, including connectivity and security considerations Experience working within retail or FMCG environments, ideally supporting store-based technology Strong requirements gathering, process mapping, and stakeholder management skills Experience producing user stories, acceptance criteria, and process documentation for engineering and delivery teams Ability to translate technical concepts into clear business language Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify gaps, dependencies, and risks across complex environments Understanding of identity, access management, and cloud security principles Desirable: Experience with Active Directory, Entra ID, or hybrid identity environments Knowledge of zero trust architecture, segmentation, and secure access models Exposure to POS systems, handheld devices, and store technology platforms Experience supporting UAT and validation activities Familiarity with Agile delivery environments and sprint-based delivery models Details £700 per day Inside IR35 Hybrid working 3 days onsite in Paddington Initial 3-6 month contract
hackajob is collaborating with Leonardo to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Job Description: Salary Range: £59,400 - £80,000 Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. Your impact Are you ready to shape and lead solution designs that underpin the UK's most critical missions? At Leonardo, our Senior Solutions Architects are trusted experts who provide technical leadership across programmes, influence roadmaps, and ensure solutions are secure, resilient, and future-ready. Your work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers. What you will do as a Solutions Architect Act as the technical authority for solution design across large-scale or multi-project programmes. Define and evolve architectures that balance customer needs, enterprise principles, and secure-by-design standards. Contribute to divisional and line-of-business roadmaps, identifying opportunities for technology insertion and innovation. Lead technical reviews, trade-off studies, and risk assessments for major design decisions. Mentor and coach Solutions Architects and Engineers, raising capability across the community. Represent Leonardo at senior customer forums, technical boards, and industry events. Support business winning, including solution strategy, bids, and proposal development. Champion best practice, reuse, and model-based design approaches across the architecture community. What you'll bring Extensive technical expertise with a proven track record of designing secure, integrated solutions. Ability to influence technical strategy and act as a recognised authority within your domain. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders. Core areas (must have): Proven experience in solution architecture across multiple domains (infrastructure, applications, data, networking, cloud) Strong knowledge of enterprise and solution architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, MODAF, NAF) Familiarity with service design, operational transformation, and digital modernisation Advanced understanding of secure system design principles and cyber security standards Experience shaping architectures within Agile or SAFe delivery environments Ability to mentor, coach, and provide thought leadership within a technical community Desirable: Industry certifications (TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, ArchiMate) Experience contributing to technology roadmaps and enterprise strategy Experience with service design and delivery within Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) Exposure to cloud-native, DevSecOps, and automation approaches Experience presenting at technical boards, customer forums, or industry conferences This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: Location This role can be based at one of our UK sites such as Bristol, with hybrid/custom working options where appropriate. Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive. Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane Additional Locations: GB - Rollestone Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
hackajob is collaborating with Leonardo to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Job Description: Salary Range: £59,400 - £80,000 Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. Your impact Are you ready to shape and lead solution designs that underpin the UK's most critical missions? At Leonardo, our Senior Solutions Architects are trusted experts who provide technical leadership across programmes, influence roadmaps, and ensure solutions are secure, resilient, and future-ready. Your work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers. What you will do as a Solutions Architect Act as the technical authority for solution design across large-scale or multi-project programmes. Define and evolve architectures that balance customer needs, enterprise principles, and secure-by-design standards. Contribute to divisional and line-of-business roadmaps, identifying opportunities for technology insertion and innovation. Lead technical reviews, trade-off studies, and risk assessments for major design decisions. Mentor and coach Solutions Architects and Engineers, raising capability across the community. Represent Leonardo at senior customer forums, technical boards, and industry events. Support business winning, including solution strategy, bids, and proposal development. Champion best practice, reuse, and model-based design approaches across the architecture community. What you'll bring Extensive technical expertise with a proven track record of designing secure, integrated solutions. Ability to influence technical strategy and act as a recognised authority within your domain. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders. Core areas (must have): Proven experience in solution architecture across multiple domains (infrastructure, applications, data, networking, cloud) Strong knowledge of enterprise and solution architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, MODAF, NAF) Familiarity with service design, operational transformation, and digital modernisation Advanced understanding of secure system design principles and cyber security standards Experience shaping architectures within Agile or SAFe delivery environments Ability to mentor, coach, and provide thought leadership within a technical community Desirable: Industry certifications (TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, ArchiMate) Experience contributing to technology roadmaps and enterprise strategy Experience with service design and delivery within Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) Exposure to cloud-native, DevSecOps, and automation approaches Experience presenting at technical boards, customer forums, or industry conferences This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: Location This role can be based at one of our UK sites such as Bristol, with hybrid/custom working options where appropriate. Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive. Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane Additional Locations: GB - Rollestone Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid
Data Architect - Azure, Databricks & Snowflake Remote First (UK) | Monthly London Meetups | £100,000-£110,000 A fast-growing international fintech organisation is seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the design and evolution of a modern cloud-native data platform. This is a senior-level opportunity to shape enterprise-wide data strategy and architecture across a highly scalable Azure and Snowflake ecosystem, supporting advanced analytics, AI/ML, business intelligence, and data-driven product innovation. You will take ownership of the organisation's modern data architecture roadmap, designing secure, scalable, and high-performing platforms that enable analytics and engineering teams to deliver at pace. This role combines strategic architecture leadership with hands-on technical expertise across Azure, Databricks, and Snowflake technologies. Key Responsibilities Define and maintain the enterprise data architecture strategy and roadmap Design scalable, secure, cloud-native data platforms using Azure and Snowflake Architect modern lakehouse and enterprise analytics solutions Lead the design of conceptual, logical, and physical data models Support batch, streaming, and Real Time data processing capabilities Drive best practice across governance, metadata, lineage, and data quality Optimise platform performance, scalability, reliability, and cost Collaborate closely with engineering, analytics, architecture, and data science teams Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across delivery teams Promote automation, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code practices Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to long-term platform innovation Required Experience Strong experience designing enterprise data platforms within Microsoft Azure environments Deep expertise with Azure Databricks, Spark (PySpark/Scala), Delta Lake, and Lakehouse architecture Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake architecture and optimisation Experience with Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen2, Synapse Analytics, and/or Microsoft Fabric Excellent understanding of modern data modelling approaches including Kimball, Inmon, and Data Vault Strong SQL, Python, Spark, and Snowflake SQL skills Experience with CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, ARM, or Bicep Knowledge of governance and cataloguing tools such as Microsoft Purview Proven ability to operate in senior technical leadership or architecture roles Desirable certifications include: Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate Azure Solutions Architect Expert Databricks Certified Associate/Professional SnowPro Core Certification If you are passionate about modern data architecture and want to play a key role in building scalable cloud data platforms within a technology-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Salary: £100,000-£110,000 Remote/London
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Data Architect - Azure, Databricks & Snowflake Remote First (UK) | Monthly London Meetups | £100,000-£110,000 A fast-growing international fintech organisation is seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the design and evolution of a modern cloud-native data platform. This is a senior-level opportunity to shape enterprise-wide data strategy and architecture across a highly scalable Azure and Snowflake ecosystem, supporting advanced analytics, AI/ML, business intelligence, and data-driven product innovation. You will take ownership of the organisation's modern data architecture roadmap, designing secure, scalable, and high-performing platforms that enable analytics and engineering teams to deliver at pace. This role combines strategic architecture leadership with hands-on technical expertise across Azure, Databricks, and Snowflake technologies. Key Responsibilities Define and maintain the enterprise data architecture strategy and roadmap Design scalable, secure, cloud-native data platforms using Azure and Snowflake Architect modern lakehouse and enterprise analytics solutions Lead the design of conceptual, logical, and physical data models Support batch, streaming, and Real Time data processing capabilities Drive best practice across governance, metadata, lineage, and data quality Optimise platform performance, scalability, reliability, and cost Collaborate closely with engineering, analytics, architecture, and data science teams Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across delivery teams Promote automation, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code practices Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to long-term platform innovation Required Experience Strong experience designing enterprise data platforms within Microsoft Azure environments Deep expertise with Azure Databricks, Spark (PySpark/Scala), Delta Lake, and Lakehouse architecture Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake architecture and optimisation Experience with Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen2, Synapse Analytics, and/or Microsoft Fabric Excellent understanding of modern data modelling approaches including Kimball, Inmon, and Data Vault Strong SQL, Python, Spark, and Snowflake SQL skills Experience with CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, ARM, or Bicep Knowledge of governance and cataloguing tools such as Microsoft Purview Proven ability to operate in senior technical leadership or architecture roles Desirable certifications include: Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate Azure Solutions Architect Expert Databricks Certified Associate/Professional SnowPro Core Certification If you are passionate about modern data architecture and want to play a key role in building scalable cloud data platforms within a technology-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Salary: £100,000-£110,000 Remote/London
Opus Recruitment Solutions
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
We are hiring for a L3 Support Engineer role. Its a 12 Months of Contract to Hire role Location: Hybrid at Newcastle (3 days/week)OverviewWe are seeking an experienced L3 Live Support Engineer to provide advanced technical support and operational stability across critical production systems. The successful candidate will act as the highest level of technical escalation, owning and driving the investigation, diagnosis, and resolution of complex incidents while ensuring minimal business impact. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to collaborate across multiple technology and business teams. Key ResponsibilitiesIncident Management & Resolution Own and manage the investigation and resolution of live production incidents and service requests. Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex issues impacting business-critical services. Execute technical recovery actions during incidents to restore service as quickly as possible. Participate in Major Incident and High-Priority Incident response activities. Technical Troubleshooting Diagnose and resolve application, infrastructure, integration, database, and data-related issues across supported products and platforms. Analyse logs, system metrics, monitoring tools, and application behaviour to identify root causes and corrective actions. Maintain a deep understanding of product architecture, business processes, and operational dependencies. Problem Management & Continuous Improvement Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and contribute to Problem Management processes. Participate in post-incident reviews and recommend long-term preventative solutions. Drive continuous service improvement through automation, process optimisation, tooling enhancements, and reduction of recurring incidents. Monitor service health and proactively identify risks, trends, and emerging issues. Develop and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, knowledge articles, and support procedures. Ensure monitoring, alerting, and support processes remain effective and fit for purpose. Work closely with Delivery, Development, DevOps, Infrastructure, Enterprise Service Management, Operational Teams, and third-party suppliers to resolve incidents effectively. Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders during incident resolution. Support service reviews and contribute to operational governance activities. On-Call Support Participate in High-Priority Incident response and on-call/out-of-hours support rotas where required. Technical Skills Strong experience supporting enterprise applications in a production environment. Proven expertise in incident management, problem management, and root cause analysis. Experience with application support, infrastructure troubleshooting, and system integrations. Knowledge of SQL and database troubleshooting. Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Grafana, Azure Monitor, or equivalent. Understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Familiarity with APIs, middleware, and integration technologies. Knowledge of ITIL principles and service management best practices. Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to perform under pressure during critical incidents. Strong collaboration and teamwork mindset. Ability to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment. ITIL Foundation Certification. Experience working within Agile and DevOps environments. Exposure to automation and scripting technologies (PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.). Experience supporting cloud-native applications and microservices architectures.
Aug 06, 2026
Contractor
We are hiring for a L3 Support Engineer role. Its a 12 Months of Contract to Hire role Location: Hybrid at Newcastle (3 days/week)OverviewWe are seeking an experienced L3 Live Support Engineer to provide advanced technical support and operational stability across critical production systems. The successful candidate will act as the highest level of technical escalation, owning and driving the investigation, diagnosis, and resolution of complex incidents while ensuring minimal business impact. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to collaborate across multiple technology and business teams. Key ResponsibilitiesIncident Management & Resolution Own and manage the investigation and resolution of live production incidents and service requests. Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex issues impacting business-critical services. Execute technical recovery actions during incidents to restore service as quickly as possible. Participate in Major Incident and High-Priority Incident response activities. Technical Troubleshooting Diagnose and resolve application, infrastructure, integration, database, and data-related issues across supported products and platforms. Analyse logs, system metrics, monitoring tools, and application behaviour to identify root causes and corrective actions. Maintain a deep understanding of product architecture, business processes, and operational dependencies. Problem Management & Continuous Improvement Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and contribute to Problem Management processes. Participate in post-incident reviews and recommend long-term preventative solutions. Drive continuous service improvement through automation, process optimisation, tooling enhancements, and reduction of recurring incidents. Monitor service health and proactively identify risks, trends, and emerging issues. Develop and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, knowledge articles, and support procedures. Ensure monitoring, alerting, and support processes remain effective and fit for purpose. Work closely with Delivery, Development, DevOps, Infrastructure, Enterprise Service Management, Operational Teams, and third-party suppliers to resolve incidents effectively. Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders during incident resolution. Support service reviews and contribute to operational governance activities. On-Call Support Participate in High-Priority Incident response and on-call/out-of-hours support rotas where required. Technical Skills Strong experience supporting enterprise applications in a production environment. Proven expertise in incident management, problem management, and root cause analysis. Experience with application support, infrastructure troubleshooting, and system integrations. Knowledge of SQL and database troubleshooting. Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Grafana, Azure Monitor, or equivalent. Understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Familiarity with APIs, middleware, and integration technologies. Knowledge of ITIL principles and service management best practices. Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to perform under pressure during critical incidents. Strong collaboration and teamwork mindset. Ability to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment. ITIL Foundation Certification. Experience working within Agile and DevOps environments. Exposure to automation and scripting technologies (PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.). Experience supporting cloud-native applications and microservices architectures.
My client, a well established MSP, is looking for an experienced Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to join their team. The Role As a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer, you will act as a senior technical escalation point within the business. You will diagnose and resolve complex incidents, lead root cause analysis, support and mentor junior engineers, and help design and deliver secure, resilient technology solutions for our clients. The role combines advanced technical support with project delivery and infrastructure consultancy. You will need to move confidently between different client environments, priorities and technologies while maintaining clear documentation and excellent communication. Key Responsibilities Act as a senior escalation point for complex infrastructure, cloud, networking and security incidents. Take ownership of high-priority technical issues through to resolution. Design, plan and deliver infrastructure, cloud, migration and networking projects. Architect and deploy advanced Microsoft cloud, server and network solutions across multiple client sites. Build, migrate, configure and maintain Windows Server environments. Manage Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Microsoft Intune environments. Core Technical Competencies Cloud and Infrastructure Expert knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams. Advanced administration of Microsoft Entra ID, formerly Azure Active Directory. Server and Virtualisation Extensive hands on experience building, migrating, managing and troubleshooting Windows Server infrastructure, including Windows Server 2016 through to Windows Server 2025. Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file services and certificate services. Networking and Security Advanced understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, switching and wireless networking. Strong experience configuring and managing enterprise firewalls, including platforms such as Fortinet, SonicWall or Sophos Automation Strong PowerShell scripting skills. Experience using PowerShell for system administration, mass deployment, reporting and process automation. Backup and Disaster Recovery Experience designing, implementing and troubleshooting business-critical backup and disaster-recovery solutions. Strong working knowledge of platforms such as Veeam and Datto. Understanding of recovery objectives, retention policies, off-site replication and disaster-recovery testing. Ability to investigate failed backups and confidently manage restoration and recovery processes. About You You will have: Substantial experience in a senior infrastructure, third-line support or technical project role. Previous experience working for a managed service provider (MSP) The ability to manage multiple client environments and competing priorities. A structured and methodical approach to troubleshooting. The ability to understand both the immediate technical issue and its underlying cause. Experience delivering technically complex projects from planning through to completion. A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel to client sites when required. Desirable Experience Experience in any of the following would be beneficial: Microsoft Azure infrastructure and Azure Virtual Desktop. Microsoft Defender and the wider Microsoft security platform. Autotask, Datto RMM or similar MSP platforms. Cyber Essentials or other recognised security frameworks. Dell or comparable enterprise server and storage technologies. Only relevant candidates will be contacted.
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
My client, a well established MSP, is looking for an experienced Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to join their team. The Role As a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer, you will act as a senior technical escalation point within the business. You will diagnose and resolve complex incidents, lead root cause analysis, support and mentor junior engineers, and help design and deliver secure, resilient technology solutions for our clients. The role combines advanced technical support with project delivery and infrastructure consultancy. You will need to move confidently between different client environments, priorities and technologies while maintaining clear documentation and excellent communication. Key Responsibilities Act as a senior escalation point for complex infrastructure, cloud, networking and security incidents. Take ownership of high-priority technical issues through to resolution. Design, plan and deliver infrastructure, cloud, migration and networking projects. Architect and deploy advanced Microsoft cloud, server and network solutions across multiple client sites. Build, migrate, configure and maintain Windows Server environments. Manage Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Microsoft Intune environments. Core Technical Competencies Cloud and Infrastructure Expert knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams. Advanced administration of Microsoft Entra ID, formerly Azure Active Directory. Server and Virtualisation Extensive hands on experience building, migrating, managing and troubleshooting Windows Server infrastructure, including Windows Server 2016 through to Windows Server 2025. Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file services and certificate services. Networking and Security Advanced understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, switching and wireless networking. Strong experience configuring and managing enterprise firewalls, including platforms such as Fortinet, SonicWall or Sophos Automation Strong PowerShell scripting skills. Experience using PowerShell for system administration, mass deployment, reporting and process automation. Backup and Disaster Recovery Experience designing, implementing and troubleshooting business-critical backup and disaster-recovery solutions. Strong working knowledge of platforms such as Veeam and Datto. Understanding of recovery objectives, retention policies, off-site replication and disaster-recovery testing. Ability to investigate failed backups and confidently manage restoration and recovery processes. About You You will have: Substantial experience in a senior infrastructure, third-line support or technical project role. Previous experience working for a managed service provider (MSP) The ability to manage multiple client environments and competing priorities. A structured and methodical approach to troubleshooting. The ability to understand both the immediate technical issue and its underlying cause. Experience delivering technically complex projects from planning through to completion. A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel to client sites when required. Desirable Experience Experience in any of the following would be beneficial: Microsoft Azure infrastructure and Azure Virtual Desktop. Microsoft Defender and the wider Microsoft security platform. Autotask, Datto RMM or similar MSP platforms. Cyber Essentials or other recognised security frameworks. Dell or comparable enterprise server and storage technologies. Only relevant candidates will be contacted.
Role Title: Splunk SIEM Engineer Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026 Location: Knutsford. Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to 587.33 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary Join us as Splunk SIEM Engineer where you must design, develop and improve software, utilizing various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Looking for a successful Splunk SIEM Engineer, where one should have experience with: Minimum Qualification - bachelor's degree Multi-Platform SIEM Expertise: Proven experience with Splunk Enterprise Security, Microsoft Sentinel, and SIEM architecture including data models, correlation rules, and administrative functions. Security Operations: Strong analytical skills in threat detection, incident response, and security event analysis with experience in large enterprise environments (10,000+ endpoints). Data Pipeline Management: Hands-on experience with log ingestion, data routing, and transformation using tools like Cribl, plus understanding of data normalisation and parsing in Splunk Enterprise. SOAR & Automation: Experience with Security Orchestration platforms, playbook development, and automated response workflows for incident management. Network Security Fundamentals: Working knowledge of network architectures, firewalls, proxies, and common attack vectors with troubleshooting expertise. Communication & Documentation: Excellent technical writing and communication skills to create runbooks, procedures, and translate complex security concepts for diverse audiences. Some other highly valued skills may include: Cloud Security & Modern Infrastructure: Proficiency with AWS/Azure cloud security, containerized environments, and SaaS-based security solutions. Programming & Scripting: Advanced skills in Python, PowerShell, KQL, SPL, and SQL for automation, custom integrations, and advanced analytics development. Security Certifications: Professional certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, Splunk Certified Architect, or Microsoft Sentinel Ninja. Extended Security Stack: Experience with EDR, UBA, CASB, CSPM, vulnerability assessment tools, and threat intelligence platforms. Infrastructure as Code: Experience with Chef, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD for automated security tool deployment and configuration management. Compliance & Governance: Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR) and hands-on incident response/forensics experience. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Aug 06, 2026
Contractor
Role Title: Splunk SIEM Engineer Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026 Location: Knutsford. Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to 587.33 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary Join us as Splunk SIEM Engineer where you must design, develop and improve software, utilizing various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Looking for a successful Splunk SIEM Engineer, where one should have experience with: Minimum Qualification - bachelor's degree Multi-Platform SIEM Expertise: Proven experience with Splunk Enterprise Security, Microsoft Sentinel, and SIEM architecture including data models, correlation rules, and administrative functions. Security Operations: Strong analytical skills in threat detection, incident response, and security event analysis with experience in large enterprise environments (10,000+ endpoints). Data Pipeline Management: Hands-on experience with log ingestion, data routing, and transformation using tools like Cribl, plus understanding of data normalisation and parsing in Splunk Enterprise. SOAR & Automation: Experience with Security Orchestration platforms, playbook development, and automated response workflows for incident management. Network Security Fundamentals: Working knowledge of network architectures, firewalls, proxies, and common attack vectors with troubleshooting expertise. Communication & Documentation: Excellent technical writing and communication skills to create runbooks, procedures, and translate complex security concepts for diverse audiences. Some other highly valued skills may include: Cloud Security & Modern Infrastructure: Proficiency with AWS/Azure cloud security, containerized environments, and SaaS-based security solutions. Programming & Scripting: Advanced skills in Python, PowerShell, KQL, SPL, and SQL for automation, custom integrations, and advanced analytics development. Security Certifications: Professional certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, Splunk Certified Architect, or Microsoft Sentinel Ninja. Extended Security Stack: Experience with EDR, UBA, CASB, CSPM, vulnerability assessment tools, and threat intelligence platforms. Infrastructure as Code: Experience with Chef, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD for automated security tool deployment and configuration management. Compliance & Governance: Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR) and hands-on incident response/forensics experience. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Security Architect (SC Cleared) Clearance: Active SC Required We're seeking an experienced Security Architect to support the design and delivery of secure cloud solutions within a large-scale programme. Key Responsibilities: Define and implement cloud security architectures and controls. Ensure security is embedded throughout the solution lifecycle. Conduct security reviews, risk assessments, and provide architectural guidance. Work closely with engineering and infrastructure teams to deliver secure cloud environments. Produce security documentation, standards, and best practice guidance. Required Experience: Proven experience as a Security Architect. Strong cloud security and infrastructure security knowledge. Experience with AWS, Azure and/or GCP. Security risk assessment and governance experience. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills. Active SC Clearance.
Aug 06, 2026
Contractor
Security Architect (SC Cleared) Clearance: Active SC Required We're seeking an experienced Security Architect to support the design and delivery of secure cloud solutions within a large-scale programme. Key Responsibilities: Define and implement cloud security architectures and controls. Ensure security is embedded throughout the solution lifecycle. Conduct security reviews, risk assessments, and provide architectural guidance. Work closely with engineering and infrastructure teams to deliver secure cloud environments. Produce security documentation, standards, and best practice guidance. Required Experience: Proven experience as a Security Architect. Strong cloud security and infrastructure security knowledge. Experience with AWS, Azure and/or GCP. Security risk assessment and governance experience. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills. Active SC Clearance.
We're looking for an experienced Data Platform Engineer to join a major transformation programme within a large enterprise technology environment. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development, operation and optimisation of a modern cloud-based data platform, supporting critical business initiatives and delivering scalable data capabilities. The Role As a Data Platform Engineer, you'll work alongside Data Architects, Data Engineers and other technical specialists to support the ongoing evolution of a cloud data platform built on Microsoft technologies. You'll be responsible for ensuring platform reliability, performance and scalability while contributing to the delivery of strategic data projects. Key Responsibilities: Develop, maintain and optimise cloud data platform capabilities Manage platform performance, capacity and availability Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve platform incidents and service issues Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventative measures Support the delivery of scalable data solutions across Azure and Microsoft Fabric Implement Platform as Code and DataOps best practices Monitor platform health and respond proactively to operational issues Support analytical workloads and business adoption through Power BI Collaborate closely with engineering, architecture and platform teams Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, standards and procedures Skills & Experience Required Previous experience in a Data Platform Engineer, Cloud Engineer or similar role Strong experience supporting and operating cloud-based data platforms Commercial experience with Microsoft Fabric and/or Azure data services SQL Server administration and management experience Experience handling incidents, problem management and change requests within SLA-driven environments Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Ability to work effectively in complex and fast-paced environments Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable GitHub and GitHub Actions Terraform and Infrastructure/Platform as Code Cloud monitoring and observability tooling Alerting and operational monitoring platforms Cloud cost management and optimisation Zero Trust architecture experience 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 (url removed)
Aug 06, 2026
Contractor
We're looking for an experienced Data Platform Engineer to join a major transformation programme within a large enterprise technology environment. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development, operation and optimisation of a modern cloud-based data platform, supporting critical business initiatives and delivering scalable data capabilities. The Role As a Data Platform Engineer, you'll work alongside Data Architects, Data Engineers and other technical specialists to support the ongoing evolution of a cloud data platform built on Microsoft technologies. You'll be responsible for ensuring platform reliability, performance and scalability while contributing to the delivery of strategic data projects. Key Responsibilities: Develop, maintain and optimise cloud data platform capabilities Manage platform performance, capacity and availability Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve platform incidents and service issues Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventative measures Support the delivery of scalable data solutions across Azure and Microsoft Fabric Implement Platform as Code and DataOps best practices Monitor platform health and respond proactively to operational issues Support analytical workloads and business adoption through Power BI Collaborate closely with engineering, architecture and platform teams Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, standards and procedures Skills & Experience Required Previous experience in a Data Platform Engineer, Cloud Engineer or similar role Strong experience supporting and operating cloud-based data platforms Commercial experience with Microsoft Fabric and/or Azure data services SQL Server administration and management experience Experience handling incidents, problem management and change requests within SLA-driven environments Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Ability to work effectively in complex and fast-paced environments Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable GitHub and GitHub Actions Terraform and Infrastructure/Platform as Code Cloud monitoring and observability tooling Alerting and operational monitoring platforms Cloud cost management and optimisation Zero Trust architecture experience 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 (url removed)
