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GCP Data Architect Location: UK Wide - Mainly remote with travel to office and client site when required Clearance Requirement: Eligible for SC clearance (must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years) Salary: 80-95,000 per annum + Permanent Benefits About the Role Are you a passionate and experienced Data Architect who thrives on designing modern, scalable cloud data solutions? We're looking for a GCP Data Architect to join a high-performing team of data professionals driving digital and data transformation across multiple industries. As part of a dynamic data platforms team, you'll help organisations unlock the value of their data using the latest cloud-native technologies and AI tools. You'll lead by example, guiding delivery teams and clients through best practices in architecture, strategy, and implementation on Google Cloud. What You'll Do Lead Architectural Design: Define and implement secure, scalable data warehouse, data lake, and data mesh architectures on Google Cloud. Drive Delivery Excellence: Partner with delivery teams to ensure solutions align with best practices, cost efficiency, and operational reliability. Act as a Trusted Advisor: Consult with clients on their data and AI strategies, helping them maximise the potential of Google Cloud. Support Pre-Sales and Innovation: Participate in client workshops, scoping sessions, and technical pitches to shape innovative data and AI solutions. What We're Looking For We're interested in talented professionals who bring a blend of technical expertise, consulting skills, and a passion for data innovation. You'll ideally have: Strong Google Cloud expertise across BigQuery, Dataplex, Dataproc, Cloud Composer, and Pub/Sub. Professional certification such as Google Cloud Professional Architect (or equivalent). Experience with AI/ML products in GCP, including Vertex AI, Gemini Enterprise, or Dialogflow. Solid infrastructure understanding, covering networking, compute, and security fundamentals. Strong communication skills, able to translate complex technical ideas for business and executive stakeholders.

Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer - Defence & Security Bristol 55,000 - 80,000 SC/DV Cleared or Eligible Are you an experienced engineer with a consulting mindset, passionate about delivering secure, scalable, and cutting-edge cloud solutions? We're looking for Cloud & Infrastructure Engineers to support high-impact Defence & Security programmes. You'll work across industries, delivering cloud-native solutions and leading-edge infrastructure in multi-cloud environments-while contributing to some of the UK's most critical work. What you'll bring: Strong problem-solving and communication skills, able to simplify complex issues Experience delivering secure, resilient, scalable cloud architectures (Azure, AWS, GCP) Hands-on with IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipelines Proficient in Python or Bash scripting Knowledge of cloud security best practices (e.g. IAM, encryption, vulnerability management) Familiar with Docker, Kubernetes, serverless, and event-driven architectures Comfortable working with both SQL and NoSQL databases A passion for engineering excellence and staying on top of emerging tech Eligible for SC or DV clearance (current clearance a strong plus) Nice to have: Experience leading teams or managing technical deliverables Familiarity with cloud cost optimisation, monitoring and logging tools What's on offer: 55k- 80k salary depending on experience Flexible, hybrid working from Bristol Cutting-edge projects across defence and wider industry A supportive, inclusive environment with clear progression paths Ready to help shape the future of cloud and engineering in national security? Apply now People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.

Azure Data Architect Location: UK Wide - Mainly remote with travel to office and client site when required Clearance Requirement: Eligible for SC clearance (must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years) Salary: 80-95,000 per annum + Permanent Benefits About the Role We're looking for an experienced Azure Data Architect who's passionate about delivering cutting-edge cloud data solutions and driving digital transformation. You'll join a high-performing team of architects, engineers, and analysts who specialise in helping organisations unlock the value of their data using modern cloud technologies. This is an opportunity to work across diverse industries, shaping and delivering data architectures that power smarter decision-making and innovation. What You'll Do Design Modern Azure Data Architectures: Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and efficient data solutions using Azure PaaS and IaaS services. Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with sales, delivery, and client stakeholders to align solutions with business objectives and technical best practices. Solution Leadership: Partner with other architects to ensure solution designs align to enterprise architecture blueprints and standards. Pre-Sales and Proposal Support: Support sales teams in defining technical strategies, solution proposals, pricing, and bid responses. Hands-On Expertise: Provide technical guidance on Azure components such as Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, Data Lake, Databricks, Purview, Azure SQL, and Storage. What We're Looking For We're seeking someone who combines deep technical capability with strong consulting and leadership skills. You'll ideally have: Azure Solution Architect certification (essential). Proven experience designing data-focused solutions in Azure environments. Expertise across Azure PaaS and IaaS , including App Services, Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake, and Data Factory. Strong understanding of CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Azure DevOps. Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Knowledge of networking and security fundamentals in Azure (ExpressRoute, load balancing, DNS, availability sets). Awareness of other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) is a plus.

Lead AI Research Engineer Location: Hybrid/London Salary: £100,000 £150,000 + benefits Be the driving force behind the next generation of AI in education. A rare opportunity to shape the future. We re working with a global SaaS leader in education and workforce analytics, backed by major private equity investment and trusted by thousands of schools worldwide. They re now building a dedicated AI R&D function, and this is your chance to join as the founding Lead AI Research Engineer . If you re looking for a role where you can explore, experiment, and deliver real impact at global scale, this is it. What you ll be doing You ll sit within a small, focused R&D team with a clear brief: build it, prove it, scale it . Working directly with the Global CTO and senior .NET engineering leaders, you ll research, prototype, and deploy AI capability that will shape the company s product ecosystem for years to come. You will: Identify high-impact opportunities to embed AI, ML, and agentic systems across a global SaaS platform Build prototypes, MVPs, and proofs-of-concept using real production data Experiment with LLMs, automation frameworks, advanced ML models, and emerging AI tooling Evaluate and integrate third-party APIs and open-source frameworks Develop reusable components and reference architectures Collaborate with partners including Microsoft, OpenAI, Anthropic and others Share knowledge, mentor engineers, and help embed AI-first thinking across teams This isn t a research-paper role. It s hands-on, practical, and focused on delivering solutions that work in the real world. What we re looking for You enjoy exploring new ideas just as much as you enjoy building working systems. You re curious, practical, and excited by the chance to create impact. You may come from: Academic routes PhD or research background in AI, ML, or Computer Science Ready to apply deep expertise in a commercial SaaS setting Industry routes Senior or Lead Data/AI Engineer with strong applied experience Comfortable shipping AI features or automation products Essential skills: Strong experience with Machine Learning, LLMs, NLP and Data Science Proven track record of building and deploying AI models (Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain) Hands-on with cloud platforms (preferably Azure, or AWS, GCP) Good understanding of APIs, microservices, and data pipelines Able to prototype quickly and communicate findings clearly Why this role matters This is a career-defining opportunity to help shape the future of AI in education. The solutions you build will reach thousands of schools and millions of learners, improving teaching, learning, and outcomes at a global level. You ll also play a key role in guiding the organisation toward an AI-first mindset, influencing strategy, engineering direction, and long-term capability. If you want a role where your work genuinely makes a difference, you ll feel right at home here. Interested? Let s talk. If this sounds like the kind of challenge you ve been waiting for, apply today!

Cloud Security Engineer 6 Months (Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) Hybrid - 1-2 Days per month on-site in London Key Accountabilities Responsible for ensuring the security implementation of GDO projects across T&I and CTIO areas, delivering high quality services and creative solutions across all Cloud hosted solutions. Create Cloud Security Policies and engineer them - Preventive, Detective, Reactive and Forensic Controls. Test Cloud Security Policies. Engineer Security Controls for Cloud-based AI Solutions. Perform end-to-end Cloud Security Assurance for AI Workloads. Engineer Cloud Security Solutions for Container Technology and micro services. Engineer Cloud Security Solutions for Development, Security and Operations (DevSecOps). Engage across multiple functions on a global level to build and deploy DevSecOps for Cloud environments. Perform Threat Modelling for Cloud-based Workloads and Develop Counter Measures. Perform design reviews of new 3rd party Cloud and/or On Prem solutions, products, and services to identify potential risks and recommend appropriate mitigations. Ensure Security overlay of all cloud solutions Work with key stakeholders to develop and apply Cloud Security Policies, Standards and Principles Responsible for monitoring and driving Cloud Security Compliance during project lifecycle Delivering the technical aspects through plan > design > build for project & compliance security testing Responsible for development of solutions to secure architecture requirements and standards. Ensures accurate delivery progress reporting is completed and communicated to relevant stakeholders Knowledge & Experience Certification in one or more cloud vendor offerings such as AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI preferred . CISSP, CCSP, OSCP, SANS or equivalent desirable Specific Knowledge & Experience: Strong hands-on experience in a cloud security environment. This could either be as a cloud security engineer or cloud security specialist within a security team, or as a cloud solutions architect with significant experience of designing, engineering and securing cloud hosted solutions against real-world threats. Strong cloud security engineering and/or architecture experience in the fundamental Cloud Security Domains - Governance, Risk and Control (GRC), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Network and Compute Infrastructure Security, Data Protection (at-rest/in-transit), Workload Security, SIEM, Logging and Monitoring. Experience with Cloud Security Frameworks e.g. AWS Well-Architected, Google Cloud Security Foundations, and/or Open Architecture Frameworks e.g. TOGAF. AI Security Assurance for Cloud-based Services - Familiarity or expertise with AI Security Frameworks e.g. Google Secure AI Framework (SAIF). Experience with engineering Security Solutions for Container Technology and micro services - Kubernetes (GKE, EKS or AKS), ECS or Fargate, Docker, ECR, GCR, etc. Experience with engineering Security Solutions for Development, Security and Operations (DevSecOps). Experience with Cloud Security Posture Management tools - C3M, Prisma Cloud, Rapid 7, CheckPoint (Dome9). Experience with CI/CD tools, Git, GitHub, branching frameworks, and integrating automated security tests with CI/CD pipelines, etc. Knowledge of common cloud connectivity methods and orchestration technologies. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Policy as Code(PaC) - Terraform, CloudFormation, Deployment Manager, CfnNag, CloudFormation Guard, Cloud Query Language, Hashicorp Sentinel Language, Prisma Cloud Resource Query Language, and Monitoring Query Language. Cloud Security Policy Engineering and Testing - create cloud security policy, engineer it, test it and deploy it. Experience Workload Coding Languages & Frameworks - JAVA REST services with Spring, Python, .NET, etc. Threat Modelling Skills with tools such as IriusRisk or similar; experienced at identifying security flaws in cloud solutions via architectural assessment and threat modelling. Experience in Cloud Security Risk Assessment /Cloud Security Assurance. Strong engineering and/or architecture experience in the fundamental Cloud Security Domains - Identity and Access Management, Cloud Network and Compute Infrastructure Security, Data Protection (at-rest/in-transit), Workload Security, SIEM, Logging and Monitoring. In depth knowledge of various Cloud Models - IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, hybrid and multi-cloud models. Familiar with common industry cloud providers - AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI. Practical understanding of industry cloud security principles and their application - NCSC, NIST, CSA. Familiarity with common cloud related compliance Benchmarks - CIS, GDPR, PCI-DSS, ISO27001, ISO27017, ISO27018, TSR, OFCOM. Strong documentation, design and presentation skills with the ability to create management reporting to convey business justifications, architectural designs and work flows. Experience of analysing, assessing and resolving complex technology requirements, problems and issues. Strong experience in designing, integrating and deploying security solutions in a dynamic, high pressure working environment. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Hedge Fund PERM GCP Cloud Security Engineer - GCP, AWS, Azure, Python, Bash, IAM, Terraform, Automation Cloud Security Engineer The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert with hands-on experience in a wide range of cloud technologies, tools and methodologies. The role is suited for an experienced Cloud Engineer with focus in Google Cloud Platform, the candidate must have proven understanding in enterprise security and will focus on building toolsets and processes. Principal Responsibilities Contribute to the vision, strategy, and drive execution for integrated security controls across Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) efforts. Able to demonstrate clear understanding of current risks and threats to Cloud infrastructure and/or IT infrastructures at technical and managerial levels. Ability to conduct Red Team security testing tasks in GCP to continuously assess security posture in GCP platform Drive Identity and Access Management (IAM), configuration management, and monitoring strategy for GCP platform. Provide security consultancy and engineering support for cloud security solutions including analysis and development of Google, and other security solutions. Provide architecture assurance on Cloud security initiatives and compliance of existing security standards interfacing with infrastructure and development teams. Maintain the security infrastructure tools that are built on the Cloud platform, providing stability and policies and procedures. Support the development and delivery of a comprehensive ISP for the entire organization. Perform periodic and on-demand system audits and vulnerability assessments of systems, internal applications and Cloud services to identify security vulnerabilities. Monitor compliance with the organization's information security policies and procedures among employees, contractors and third parties. Manage remediation efforts for any gaps reported in audits or recommended process improvements. Provide support to Security and other technical operations staff to ensure smooth turnover from Engineering to Production Qualifications/Skills Required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering preferred. 5+ years experience working in a technical role with a minimum of 3+ years experience focusing on Information Security in the financial industry (preferred). Solid understanding of GCP security controls and best practices to secure cloud resources in a hybrid environment. Knowledge of VPC Service Controls is a plus. Deep expertise with Identity and Access Management (IAM) in GCP, including but not limited, Workload Identity Federation, IAM role usage analysis, Organizational Constraints, Cloud Identity, etc. Proficiency in software development and Scripting in Python is required. Hands-on experience in building security guardrails in GCP to allow for innovation without compromising security posture Demonstrated expertise in Infrastructure as Code tooling using Terraform Strong knowledge and experience in a variety of technologies including UNIX, Networking, Databases, and Storage. Strong knowledge of Information security controls. Knowledge of software development security and cryptography, AI security. CISSP/CCSK or GCP security related certifications is a plus. Permanent Role - Central London based - candidate must be eligible to work in the UK (no sponsorship) By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Your new company Join a fast-growing tech start-up that's recently expanded into multiple new markets and earned recognition as one of the UK's most exciting technology businesses. With a proactive, fail-fast culture, this is a place where innovation is encouraged, and ownership is key. The team thrives on pace, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and they're currently scaling rapidly with a major hiring push across the business. Your new role As Senior Database Administrator, you'll play a pivotal role in the technology function, leading the design, optimisation, and scaling of the cloud-based data platform. You'll be responsible for both transactional and analytical workloads across Cloud SQL (MySQL) and BigQuery, ensuring performance, reliability, security, and cost-efficiency. This is a hands-on role where you'll manage high availability setups, performance tuning, disaster recovery planning, automation, and observability. You'll also mentor engineers, maintain documentation, and manage third-party relationships. What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you'll need: Strong experience with Cloud SQL (MySQL) and BigQuery, including indexing, query plans, and schema design. Hands-on production experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Proficiency in Terraform, Git, Bash, and other scripting/IaC tools. Familiarity with monitoring tools like Cloud Monitoring or New Relic. Solid understanding of database security, IAM, encryption, and audit logging. Proven operational experience with high availability, backups, disaster recovery, and change management. Excellent documentation and stakeholder communication skills. Bonus points for experience with Couchbase, Redis, Kubernetes, Airbyte, Laravel, and Agile methodologies. GCP certifications (Data Engineer or Cloud Architect) are also desirable. What you'll get in return Salary: 65,000- 75,000 depending on experience Company equity - own a piece of the business 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays An extra day off for your birthday Employee Assistance Programme Access to Perks at Work benefit platform Clear opportunities for career development and progression What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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)

Lead Engineer with a strong data engineering skills (ETL pipeline creation, data warehousing, data visualization etc) and a solid understanding of Database Architecture & Modelling is sought by a high growth PE backed scale up based in Birmingham. With recent investment driving global expansion this Lead Engineer will play a crucial role in driving innovation across data, product & cloud engineering affording this Lead Engineer unparalleled level of autonomy to shape the technical output of this market leading organisation. As the business scales and adds additional functionality this Lead Engineer will work closely with department heads to develop a technical roadmap stepping up into a senior technical leadership role in the near future offering excellent progression. This role would suit a Lead Engineer who has been responsible for owning business success from their technical work who is looking for more autonomy, a dynamic fast paced working environment and a clear progression pathway. This company support real commitment to a healthy work life balance with hybrid, flexible working alongside a collaborative, autonomous team culture. This Lead Engineer should have most of the following key skills - Strong Data engineering skills including ETL pipeline creation, data warehousing and visualization - Strong database architecture understanding - PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MS SQL - Event sourcing/ messaging - Kafka, CQRS etc - Experience working in a high growth, product focussed business within small cross functional engineering teams - Solid cloud provisioning - GCP, Azure, AWS etc - A good appreciation of software engineering best practice - Understanding of serverless, microservices or event sourced architectures would be a plus - A passion for AI innovation would be really useful - Any team mentorship would be a plus In return this Lead Engineer will receive - Starting salary of up to £90,000 - Bonus scheme - Long term remote working - Great progression opportunities - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - Private healthcare - Regular salary reviews - A well-structured training scheme with external certifications So if you are a Lead Engineer who is looking to play a lead role in shaping the technical output of a successful, scaling organisation please apply now to be considered and for further info. Lead Developer ETL, data warehousing, MongoDB, SQL, Kafka, event messaging, software engineering

Senior Data Architect Joining Capco means joining an organisation that is committed to an inclusive working environment where you're encouraged to Be Yourself At Work. We celebrate individuality and recognize that diversity and inclusion, in all forms, is critical to success. It's important to us that we recruit and develop as diverse a range of talent as we can and we believe that everyone brings something different to the table - so we'd love to know what makes you different. Such differences may mean we need to make changes to our process to allow you the best possible platform to succeed, and we are happy to cater to any reasonable adjustments you may require. You will find the section to let us know of these at the bottom of your application form or you can mention it directly to your recruiter at any stage and they will be happy to help. ABOUT US Capco is global technology and business consultancy with a focus on the financial services sector. We are passionate about helping our clients succeed in an ever-changing industry, combining innovative thinking with unique expert know-how. The solutions we offer our customers every day are as diverse as our employees. We are/have: Experts across the Capital Markets, Insurance, Payments, Retail Banking and Wealth & Asset Management domains. Deep knowledge in various financial services offerings including Finance, Risk and Compliance, Financial Crime, Core Banking etc. Committed to growing our business and hiring the best talent to help us get there Focused on maintaining our nimble, agile and entrepreneurial culture. Your Capco Day/Key Responsibilities You will accompany and lead complex agile consulting projects supporting our clients with data architecture design and delivery. You will work with technology leaders across Financial Services to provide best practice guidance for data management and data architecture development and optimization. You will build a set of services and capabilities that support Capco's vision of Modern Data Architecture and our clients' data journeys to Cloud to enable efficient, transparent and high-quality data management. You will have opportunities to assume greater responsibility for your topics, as well as managing small project teams and supporting Capco Data Architecture business development. Preferred Experience Experience architecting & implementing data strategy, solutions & governance models. Experience of aligning data architecture & strategy across multiple programmes, work streams and business units. Demonstrable experience using Cloud data technologies to develop enterprise Data platforms. Cloud architect/data architect certifications (AWS, GPC, Azure). Knowledge of the relevant procedures, architectures and technologies in one or more of the following topics: Contextual Datamodelling, Entity Relationship Modelling, Logical & Physical Datamodelling and Data Lake design. Experience designing and implementing cloud data migration and storage patterns on one or more of AWS, GCP and Microsoft Azure Experience implementing and integrating data management platforms for data cataloguing, classification and metadata management. Experience designing and developing data privacy, security and entitlements frameworks for cloud provider ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP). Good understanding of cloud networking architecture, operations, automation and cost management. Ideally, relevant practical project experience in Financial Services with proven leadership skills and ability to operate in complex environments/projects, managing multiple stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. An understanding or interest in Graph computing and semantic Datamodelling. A credible individual who can communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Effective teamworking with very good analytical and conceptual skills and assertiveness. Data at Capco Capco's global Data Practice of 800+ practitioners are an established team of data strategists, analysts, scientists, architects, and engineers who help client teams harness the power of data to drive insight, optimise performance, and commercialise data opportunities. We enable financial institutions to become data-driven by helping transform their understanding, and use of data to derive value. We translate strategy into action - designing, implementing, and mobilising innovative data capabilities with a focus on efficiency and scalability, and partnering with leading vendors and industry bodies. Collaboration, enthusiasm, and encouragement are key in ensuring we maintain our culture through working in an environment where clients become colleagues. We are looking for a candidate who will empower the team, drive high standards, grow the capability, and deliver customer focused outcomes. Our clients and peers have voted us as the A-Team Best Consultancy in Data Management in consecutive years, valuing our ability to identify and develop top data talent. In addition to this, we have proudly won both the Best Consultancy (2022) in the British Banking Awards and the Best ESG Data & Technology Consultancy as part of the annual ESG Insight Awards. WHY JOIN CAPCO? You will work on engaging projects with some of the largest banks in the world, on projects that will transform the financial services industry. We offer: A work culture focused on innovation and creating lasting value for our clients and employees Ongoing learning opportunities to help you acquire new skills or deepen existing expertise A flat, non-hierarchical structure that will enable you to work with senior partners and directly with clients A diverse, inclusive, meritocratic culture Enhanced and competitive family friendly benefits, including maternity/adoption/shared parental leave and paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause and bereavement.

Role Title: Confluent Kafka SME Duration: contract to run until 30/06/2026 Location: Manchester or Glasgow, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to 552 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Confluent and Apache Kafka with proven experience in the banking sector. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and optimize event-driven architectures, ensuring high availability and scalability for critical financial systems. Key Skills/ requirements Architect and manage Kafka clusters and Confluent platform components. Develop and maintain streaming solutions for real-time data processing. Ensure compliance with banking security and regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Kafka into enterprise systems. Provide performance tuning, troubleshooting, and best practices guidance. Required Skills & Experience: Strong expertise in Apache Kafka and Confluent ecosystem (Connect, Schema Registry, KSQL, etc.). Hands-on experience with Kafka security, monitoring, and disaster recovery. Prior experience in banking or financial services environments. Proficiency in Java, Python, or similar for Kafka client development. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes). 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!

ServiceNow Technical Lead 6 Month Contract Newbury (Hybrid) £(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35) ServiceNow Technical Lead needed with TSOM implementation project experience. 6 Month Contract based in Newbury (Hybrid). A chance to work with a global IT Consultancy on a project for an Telecoms external client. Start ASAP in Nov/Dec 2025. Hybrid Working - 2-3 days/week working remotely + the rest of the time working from the Newbury office. Key skills, experience + tasks will include: Strong ServiceNow technical expertise on TSOM implementation projects. In-depth technical experience on ServiceNow ITSM and other common modules -eg- TSOM, ITOM, ITAM, HRSD, CSM, GRC, SecOps + custom applications. Leading the design, development + implementation of ServiceNow solutions. Proven expertise in ServiceNow integrations including: REST, SOAP, APIs, MID Servers. Designing, developing + implementing CMDB and Discovery. ServiceNow scripting (JavaScript, Glide, Flow Designer), and ServiceNow data models. Deep technical expertise in the ServiceNow platform + serving as a technical authority on ServiceNow architecture, design + best practice. Exposure to cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and enterprise IT ecosystems preferred. Qualifications: ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA), ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS), ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD), ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA).

Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting a Central Government client, who have a requirement for a Google Cloud Architect on an initial 12 month contract. What You'll Be Doing Designing and delivering secure, scalable, and resilient architectures in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) environments. Working within disconnected environments on data-severing solutions. Collaborating closely with engineering, DevOps, and security teams to ensure seamless integration from design through delivery. Implementing automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for repeatable, auditable deployments. Providing technical leadership and mentorship, helping teams adopt best practice across cloud engineering and DevSecOps. Aligning designs with government security frameworks and enterprise architecture principles. Supporting ongoing system optimisation and capability development over the lifespan of the programme. What You'll Bring Proven hands-on experience as a Cloud Architect or Senior Cloud Engineer specialising in Google Cloud Platform. Practical knowledge of Google Distributed Cloud (GDC), Experience working in environments without direct internet connectivity. Strong engineering background with deep understanding of IaC (Terraform, Deployment Manager), automation, and CI/CD pipelines. Expertise in networking, IAM, containerisation (GKE/Kubernetes), and secure systems design. Confident working within highly regulated or classified environments where reliability and compliance are paramount. Strong communicator - able to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively. Desirables Prior experience working on government classified systems or within secure data centre environments. Experience of configuring and using AI technologies within cloud environments, including GCP AI technologies. Familiarity with NCSC guidance, UK Government cloud policies, or cross-domain architectures. Knowledge of multi-cloud integrations, edge computing, and data sovereignty requirements. NB: The ideal applicant will hold a minimum of SC level vetting and be willing to undertake DV level vetting.

Contract Data Engineer 3 month initial contract (with good chance of extension) Manchester, 2 days per week on-site Outside IR35 Start before Christmas Overview My client are a well knwon organsation just outside Manchester looking for a contract Data Engineer. You will review and improve a live Google Cloud data platform. You will lead ingestion, transformation, quality, and reporting enablement. You will work with data colleagues on shared standards and delivery. Key Responsibilities Review the central data platform architecture, pipelines, and code standards Improve scalability, performance, monitoring, and disaster recovery Audit all data sources across the business Build secure ingestion pipelines for new sources Design and build reporting tables for business dashboards Support Looker dashboard development Define and implement a single customer view Build automated matching, deduplication, and cleansing pipelines Embed automated data quality checks across all pipelines Implement monitoring and alerting for data failures and anomalies Apply GDPR, encryption, access control, and data masking standards Run regular status check-ins with internal data colleagues Own data definitions, glossary, and metric governance Transform data using Python as the core language Load processed data into GCP test and production environments Provide access to data via Tableau, Google Sheets, and Python scripts Produce full documentation and an entity diagram Core Skills Strong hands-on Data Engineering experience Advanced Python for data transformation Google Cloud Platform production experience Data pipeline design and optimisation Data quality automation and monitoring Customer data and identity matching GDPR and data governance delivery Stakeholder communication in agile teams Looker or Tableau exposure BigQuery data modelling Experience building single customer views

Head of AI - Financial Services - London - 150k + Package Please note - to be eligible for this role you must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK, this organisation is not able to offer sponsorship. This is a hybrid role and will require you to work from the London office 2-3 days per week. About the Role We are looking for an accomplished Head of AI to lead the design and delivery of an ambitious AI strategy for a leading financial services organisation. This is a senior leadership position combining technical depth with strategic vision, where you will shape how AI transforms products, processes, and customer experiences. What You'll Do Develop and implement a comprehensive AI roadmap aligned with business objectives. Design and oversee scalable AI systems, including advanced machine learning models, automation tools, and generative AI applications. Build and manage a high-performing team of AI engineers, data scientists, and product specialists. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to embed AI into core business platforms and services. Establish governance frameworks to ensure ethical, compliant, and secure AI deployment. Drive innovation by identifying emerging technologies and translating research into practical solutions. Represent the organisation externally as a thought leader in AI, engaging with industry forums and technology communities. What We're Looking For Advanced academic background (PhD or MSc) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, or related discipline. Proven track record of leading AI initiatives in a complex or regulated environment. Strong technical expertise in machine learning, NLP, and scalable architectures. Familiarity with modern AI frameworks and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Contributions to research, patents, or open-source projects are highly desirable. To apply for this role please submit your CV or contact David Airey on (phone number removed) or at (url removed). Tenth Revolution Group are the go-to recruiter for Data & AI roles in the UK offering more opportunities across the country than any other recruitment agency. We're the proud sponsor and supporter of SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour, and the London Fabric User Group. We are the global leaders in Data & AI recruitment.

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of: Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role: This is an initial 6 month contract role within our UK IT Business Unit. The IT Solution Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing technology solutions that align with business objectives and technical requirements. This role bridges the gap between business needs and IT capabilities, ensuring that solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-effective. The Solution Architect works closely with stakeholders, developers, and project managers to deliver robust architectures that support organisational goals. Key Responsibilities: Solution Design & Architecture to a high standard. Develop high-level and detailed solution architectures for IT systems and applications. Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements. Create architectural diagrams, models, and documentation for proposed solutions. Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and technical teams to understand requirements. Present architectural solutions to stakeholders and obtain buy-in. Technology Evaluation Assess emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate. Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed solutions. Governance & Standards Define and enforce architectural principles, guidelines, and best practices. Ensure consistency and integration across systems and platforms. Implementation Support Provide technical leadership during solution implementation. Troubleshoot architectural issues and guide development teams. Perform Risk Management. Identify potential risks in solution design and propose mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with data protection and cybersecurity standards. Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. 7+ years in IT roles, with at least 3 years in solution architecture. Experience in large-scale system design and implementation. Certifications (Preferred). TOGAF, AWS/Azure Solution Architect, ITIL. Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman). Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid architectures. Experience with APIs, microservices, and integration patterns. Understanding of networking, security, and infrastructure principles. Analytical & Problem-Solving. Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Strong analytical skills for evaluating complex systems. Communication & Leadership. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels. Self-motivated, resilient and able to work under pressure. Excellent communication and presentation skills. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

ServiceNow Developer / Technical Lead 6 Month Contract Newbury (Hybrid) £(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35) ServiceNow Developer / Technical Lead needed with TSOM development + implementation project experience. 6 Month Contract based in Newbury (Hybrid). A chance to work with a global IT Consultancy on a project for an Telecoms external client. Start ASAP in December 2025. Hybrid Working - 2-3 days/week working remotely + the rest of the time working from the Newbury office. Key skills, experience + tasks will include: Strong ServiceNow technical expertise on TSOM development + implementation projects. In-depth technical experience on ServiceNow ITSM and other common modules -eg- TSOM, ITOM, ITAM, HRSD, CSM, GRC, SecOps + custom applications. Leading the design, development + implementation of ServiceNow solutions. Proven expertise in ServiceNow integrations including: REST, SOAP, APIs, MID Servers. Designing, developing + implementing CMDB and Discovery. ServiceNow scripting (JavaScript, Glide, Flow Designer), and ServiceNow data models. Deep technical expertise in the ServiceNow platform + serving as a technical authority on ServiceNow architecture, design + best practice. Exposure to cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and enterprise IT ecosystems preferred. Qualifications: ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA), ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS), ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD), ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA).

Job Role: AI Lead Working Model: Permanent Location: Hybrid - London Salary: up to £100,000 Are you a hands-on AI Lead passionate about Generative AI, LLMs, and cloud deployments ? Do you enjoy designing, developing, and deploying AI-driven solutions that solve real business problems? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic AI team and contribute to cutting-edge projects in Insurtech and Fintech . You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to build scalable AI applications, fine-tune LLMs, and integrate AI capabilities across platforms. About the Role Lead the design, implementation, and fine-tuning of LLMs and generative AI solutions (OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Gemini, open-source models). Build and optimize RAG pipelines , vector databases, and prompt engineering strategies. Develop AI-powered applications integrating LLMs with APIs, agents, and workflows. Deploy and monitor AI models on cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP acceptable). Mentor and manage a team of engineers, fostering innovation, collaboration, and best practices . Translate business requirements into AI solutions and ensure responsible AI practices and high-quality outputs. Skills & Experience 6+ years of Python development with hands-on experience in Generative AI Strong experience with LLM APIs, prompt engineering, and vector databases (Pinecone, ChromaDB, FAISS) Proven team leadership and mentoring skills ; managing 3-5 engineers Cloud deployment experience with Docker/Kubernetes Deep understanding of transformer architectures, AI/ML principles, and MLOps Experience developing REST APIs and Agentic AI frameworks (LangGraph, Crew AI) Desirable Experience in Insurtech or Fintech domains Knowledge of insurance workflows or policy administration systems Team leadership and client-facing experience Why Join? Work on high-impact AI projects with cutting-edge technology Fast-track your career with mentorship and growth opportunities Collaborate in an inclusive, innovative, and dynamic team Make a meaningful impact on global insurance markets Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

AI Engineer with either Python Java or C++ is required by a large Global Law Firm Main Responsibilities: Design, develop, and deploy AI and machine learning models. Analyse large datasets to extract meaningful insights and patterns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into products and services. Optimize AI models for performance, scalability, and accuracy. Monitor and maintain AI systems in production environments. Stay updated with the latest AI research and technologies. Document AI workflows, models, and system architecture. Skills & Qualifications Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++. Strong understanding of machine learning frameworks (eg, PyTorch (preferred), TensorFlow, Scikit-learn). Experience with data processing tools and cloud platforms (eg, Azure, GCP, AWS). Knowledge of deep learning, NLP, and computer vision techniques, including experience with Microsoft Copilot or OpenAI APIs. Familiarity with MLOps practices using tools like Azure ML Pipelines, MLflow, Docker, and Kubernetes. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or a related field. Additional Details Occasional travel to other offices may be required. Flexibility to work outside core business hours when necessary. Hybrid role with an expectation to work from an office at least 3 days per week. Additional hours may be required to meet business demands. The role will be based in either Birmingham or Manchester

Enterprise Architect (Remote/Home Based) - Large retail business - Permanent full time position - Salary up to £85k plus bonus, healthcare and more! - Remote/home-based role A successful retail brand is looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to join their growing IT function on a permanent basis. This role will focus on developing the roadmaps, frameworks and enterprise architecture across business, data, applications and infrastructure. While the company has offices in the East Midlands area, this role can be fully remote. Working as part of a team focused on IT modernisation and transformation, duties will include: - Leading the architecture strategy and design - Working with the wider team and senior stakeholders to strategically align business transformation goals to technology solutions - Define architecture standards and frameworks - Leading and guiding solution and technical architecture - Creating a solid overview of the current environment and developing future technology roadmaps - Planning the move away from Legacy systems to new digital technology and cloud migration To be considered suitable for this IT Enterprise Architect role you will need to have the following skills and experience: - A strong background in enterprise architecture across business, data, applications and infrastructure from a strategic perspective - Experience within either the retail, healthcare, pharma or travel sector - Good understanding of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) - A background in delivering on modernisation/transformation programmes - Strong communication skills and ability to present at senior level

I'm working with a world-class technology company in Edinburgh to help them find a Lead Data Engineer to join their team (hybrid working but there is flex on this for the right person). This is your chance to take the technical lead on complex, large-scale data projects that power real-world products used by millions of people . The organisation has been steadily growing for a number of years and have become a market leader in their field so it's genuinely a really exciting time to join! You'll be joining a forward-thinking team that's passionate about doing things properly using a modern tech stack , cloud-first approach, and a genuine commitment to engineering excellence. As Lead Data Engineer, you'll be hands-on in designing and building scalable data platforms and pipelines that enable advanced analytics, machine learning, and business-critical insights. You'll shape the technical vision , set best practices, and make key architectural decisions that define how data flows across the organisation. You won't be working in isolation either as collaboration is at the heart of this role. You'll work closely with engineers, product managers, and data scientists to turn ideas into high-performing, production-ready systems. You'll also play a big part in mentoring others , driving standards across the team, and influencing the overall data strategy. The ideal person for this role will have a strong background in data engineering , with experience building modern data solutions using technologies like Kafka , Spark , Databricks , dbt , and Airflow . You'll know your way around cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and be confident coding in Python , Java , or Scala . Most importantly, you'll understand what it takes to design data systems that are scalable , reliable and built for the long haul. In return, they are offering a competitive salary (happy to discuss prior to application), great benefits which includes uncapped holidays and multiple bonuses! Their office in central Edinburgh is only a short walk from Haymarket train station. The role is Hybrid (ideally 1 or 2 days in office), however, they can be flex on this for the right candidate. If you're ready to step into a role where your technical leadership will have a visible impact and where you can build data systems that continue to scale then please apply or contact Matthew MacAlpine at Cathcart Technology.