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Technical Architect - Data Products & Open Data 12-Month Contract Inside IR35 2 days a week on site in London Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect to provide technical leadership for data products and open data services. This role requires a strong background in data product design, solution architecture, and open data platforms, with … the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and drive technical strategy across a large programme. Key Responsibilities Lead technical architecture and solution design for data products and open data services Provide design leadership across a multi-disciplinary team Apply expertise in data cataloguing, metadata management, and open/licensed data portals Leverage understanding of AI developments to … shape and enhance data services Work with open source tools and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Terraform) Guide technical direction and ensure consistent implementation across the programme Collaborate with a core team of 7-8 and a wider programme of 50 Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience with data products and open/licensed data portals Knowledge of data cataloguing systems and More ❯

Technical Microsoft Lead - (Copilot, Agentic) - Bank - London Day rate: £500 - £700 (inside IR35) Duration: 6 months Start: ASAP My client is looking for a Technical Lead, you will architect, develop, and deliver agentic AI solutions for Copilot Catalyst engagement. You will lead the technical implementation of the agentic framework, leveraging Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and related … AI technologies. You will ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant, and will collaborate closely with business and technology stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Lead the technical design and delivery of agentic AI solutions using Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and Azure AI Foundry. Architect and implement the Declarative Agentic Framework, embedding governance, controls, and compliance best practices. Develop and validate pilot … e.g., for document search, reporting, digital colleague scenarios). Collaborate with the Engagement Lead, BA, and PM to define requirements, delivery plans, and success metrics. Guide the team on technical standards, code quality, and solution architecture. Support enablement and training sessions for the teams, promoting safe citizen development. Advise on integration patterns (MCP, A2A), security, and data handling. Engage More ❯

Greetings We are Hiring SFI Insurance cloud ? Technical Architect position in London, UK Contract 6 +Months Hybrid Model Position: ?SFI Insurance cloud ? Technical Architect Experience : 8+ Years A technical architect (TA) designs the key technical components of the solution and helps direct Wipro technical resources to develop and deliver the project deliverables. The TA reduces … the overall project technical risk by uncovering design issues early in the project life-cycle, shares implementation best practices, and recommends solution alternatives. Additional, the TA often conducts design/code reviews during major project milestones. Responsibilities: Hands-on experience with Omnistudio DataRaptor, Omni studio FlexCards, Omnistudio Omni Script, SFIDX, Omnistudio Integration Procedures, Ratings Engine in SFI Insurance cloud … Experience cloud, Service cloud and Financial Service cloud Judges the trade-offs with technology and feasibility and makes choices that fit the constraints of the project. Serves as the technical expert on Wipro projects focused on Salesforce.com, SFI Insurance cloud/Insurance on Core and the Force.com platform. Designs and implements business technology solutions focused on cloud-based business More ❯

Job summary We're seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Technical Lead to drive the delivery and evolution of the South West Secure Data Environment (SWSDE). This pioneering regional platform is transforming how health and care data is securely and ethically linked for research. Our aim is to improve health and wellbeing by making research safer, faster and fairer. … SWSDE has implemented secure cloud-based infrastructure to meet SDE requirements. We now need a dedicated Technical Lead to take the platform forward and grow our capacity to deliver projects. The Technical Lead will build a multi-disciplinary technical team and oversee all aspects of SWSDE's delivery, including infrastructure, data pipelines, security, governance and scalability. You … SATRE, ISO27001, DSPT, and NHS cybersecurity frameworks. Develop and maintain secure data pipelines from contributing NHS and partner organisations, ensuring interoperability, data quality, and adherence to governance standards. Provide technical leadership to engineers, analysts, and platform staff, promoting a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with stakeholders across the NHS, local authorities, academia, and More ❯

ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of critical digital services. You'll help shape modern cloud infrastructure and enable engineering teams to deliver secure and resilient platforms. Essential Requirements Technical Skills AWS Services: Strong proficiency in AWS infrastructure (priority over Python) Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proven experience designing and implementing IaC solutions CI/CD Pipelines: Strong background in … building and maintaining automated delivery pipelines Python: Proficiency in scripting and automation Containerisation: Experience working with containerised environments Linux: Excellent Linux system administration skills Leadership & Approach Technical Direction: Capable of providing technical leadership and mentoring without direct line management responsibilities System Design: Skilled in designing and implementing efficient, high-performing systems Reliability & Scalability: Focused on delivering … government What You'll Be Doing Building and maintaining AWS-based infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code Designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines to support development and deployment Providing technical direction and guidance to engineers Embedding site reliability principles, including monitoring, alerting, and automation Supporting the scaling of a large and evolving central government programme More ❯

configuration management tools ) to determine the optimal approach for implementing IaC and CI/CD within the private data center. Process Flow Definition: Create detailed process flow diagrams and technical specifications outlining the complete lifecycle of private cloud infrastructure deployment and teardown through the automated pipeline. Tooling Selection: Recommend and justify the specific tools and technologies required for the … CI/CD pipeline, Git runner orchestration, and IaC implementation targeting the private cloud environment. Development Guidance and Enablement Technical Leadership: Provide expert guidance and mentorship to development and infrastructure teams on best practices for IaC, CI/CD methodology, and Git runner configuration, specifically tailored for on-premise automation . Platform Expertise: Guide development of IaC modules … runners for private cloud deployments. Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for developing automation glue logic and utility scripts. Analytical Skills: Excellent ability to analyze complex technical problems, map out process flows (e.g., using BPMN or flow charts), and propose clear, actionable solutions. Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting technical concepts More ❯

IR35/Umbrella Candidates must be willing to undergo the Security Clearance checks required for the role. What you will do as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer Act as the technical authority on one or more platform engineering domains (e.g. cloud, virtualisation, automation, networking, or cyber tooling) providing specialist domain expertise to projects and programmes. Lead the design and implementation … Capture, analyse, and interpret complex customer requirements to drive system design and architecture. Develop high- and low-level designs, ensuring alignment with secure-by-design principles. Take ownership of technical delivery within work packages, including planning, estimation, and progress reporting. Mentor, coach, and develop junior and senior engineers, raising technical capability across the community. Provide input to technology … strategies, feasibility studies, and innovation projects. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, presenting technical solutions and justifying design decisions. What you'll bring Extensive technical expertise across multiple platform domains, with a track record of delivering secure solutions. The ability to balance hands-on engineering with technical leadership and mentorship. A problem-solving mindset, able to More ❯

Practices: Collaborate closely with development, security, and operations teams to foster a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement. Champion IaC, CaC, and DevSecOps best practices, providing mentorship and technical leadership to other engineers. Monitoring and Operational Excellence: Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Stackdriver) to ensure high availability and proactive incident response … VPNs, and connecting on-prem to cloud environments. Problem Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on automation and efficiency. Principal Network Architect Key Responsibilities Architectural Leadership: Lead the design and development of a secure, scalable, and resilient network architecture that supports the company's business objectives and cloud-first strategy. Software-Defined Networking (SDN): Design … capabilities and capacity. Our current team members successfully manage these functions and more on a daily basis. Here are key phrases and clauses rephrased to emphasize deep, hands-on technical expertise and practical troubleshooting skills across multiple technical domains, suitable for integrating into various job descriptions (Enterprise Architect, Software Engineer, Infrastructure Architect, DevOps, Network Architect, Application Architect): Emphasizing More ❯

IT operations and transformation services to enterprise clients across finance, energy, real estate, and shipping. They're seeking a Lead Solutions Architect - a hybrid role that combines hands-on technical authority with strategic and people leadership . You'll define the technology roadmap, guide architecture across Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments, and take full accountability for team performance … budgets, vendor relationships, and senior stakeholder engagement . This is an opportunity to shape technology direction and delivery for a growing managed services business - balancing day-to-day technical credibility with longer-term strategic influence. Key Responsibilities Define and execute the technology strategy and roadmap , aligning architecture with business and client objectives Lead, coach, and mentor a team of … solutions (e.g., Veeam, Datto) and disaster recovery planning Automation & Monitoring: Familiar with Terraform, PowerShell, Ansible, and observability tools (Azure Monitor, CloudWatch) Demonstrable experience managing budgets, vendors, and high-performing technical teams Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills , able to influence at both technical and executive level Strong knowledge of ITIL-aligned service delivery , governance, and risk management frameworks More ❯

engagement in implementing major developments and enhancements within the existing IT infrastructure.Scope of role* Responsible for the resolution through 2nd & 3rd line support for all associated infrastructure issues;* Provides technical leadership for the resolution of service issues aligned to their technical capability;* Takes responsibility for the ownership of the service advancement of their technical capability;* Leads … the engagement with the Strategy and Architecture team to understand technical direction and ensure strategic and operational alignment around support, maintenance & lifecycle management;* Assisting in the set up and maintenance of relevant IT policy and standards in line with appropriate best practice;* Keep up-to date with the latest relevant technology, relevant standards, policies and directives;* Liaise with internal … implementing IT quality assurance practices and procedures 4. Ensuring that the appropriate IT technology standard requirements, methodology and processes are in place 5. Attends and positively influences the appropriate technical and operational governance forums Experience and capability requirementsKnowledge/experience:* RHEL 5,6,7 & 8 experience* Understanding of LVM* SE Linux configuration* Redhat Satellite, patch management* Ansible automation* Solaris More ❯

in implementing major developments and enhancements within the existing IT infrastructure. Scope of role Responsible for the resolution through 2nd & 3rd line support for all associated infrastructure issues; Provides technical leadership for the resolution of service issues aligned to their technical capability; Takes responsibility for the ownership of the service advancement of their technical capability; Leads … the engagement with the Strategy and Architecture team to understand technical direction and ensure strategic and operational alignment around support, maintenance & lifecycle management; Assisting in the set up and maintenance of relevant IT policy and standards in line with appropriate best practice; Keep up-to date with the latest relevant technology, relevant standards, policies and directives; Liaise with internal … implementing IT quality assurance practices and procedures 4. Ensuring that the appropriate IT technology standard requirements, methodology and processes are in place 5. Attends and positively influences the appropriate technical and operational governance forums Experience and capability requirements Knowledge/experience: RHEL 5,6,7 & 8 experience Understanding of LVM SE Linux configuration Redhat Satellite, patch management Ansible automation More ❯

Job Title: Technical Architect Location: Bristol or London (Hybrid; 2 days per week onsite) Clearance: Active SC clearance Contract Length: Initial 12 months Day Rate: £735 p/d Inside IR35 We are partnering with a major government department in their search for an experienced Technical Architect to support the data transformation programme. Role Overview: As a Technical … Kubernetes, ECS) or serverless (AWS Lambda) Supporting large-scale production services Strong Git and CI/CD pipeline experience (GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline) Solid understanding of security principles Proven technical leadership experience : leading projects, guiding teams, and mentoring colleagues If you are passionate about modern technology and shaping the future of public sector data , we want to hear More ❯

Oracle AI Technical Consultant (HCM Domain) Location: Remote with travel to London Contract: 6 months Rate: £600/day (Inside IR35) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Oracle AI Technical Consultant to lead the implementation and enhancement of Oracle's next-generation AI solutions within the Human Capital Management (HCM) domain. This role focuses on Oracle … use cases. Develop and implement AI Agent solutions leveraging Oracle Redwood and associated AI frameworks. Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and deliver impactful AI-enabled business solutions. Provide technical leadership and best-practice guidance on Oracle AI tools, integration, and performance optimisation. Drive enhancements, integrations, and continuous improvement across the Oracle ecosystem. Produce technical documentation, solution … teams to ensure adherence to enterprise architecture standards. Support project delivery and change management initiatives across multiple global stakeholders. Collaboration & Governance Partner with Product Owners, Business Process Experts, and Technical Teams to deliver scalable, compliant, and effective Oracle solutions. Participate in solution design reviews, fit/gap analyses, and testing activities. Work collaboratively with global teams to ensure alignment More ❯

Architecture & Design Lead end-to-end architecture and design of Pega applications. Define reusable frameworks, components, and integration patterns. Translate complex business needs into scalable, secure, and preformant solutions. Technical Leadership Act as the technical authority and mentor for Pega development teams. Review and validate solution designs for compliance with architecture principles. Provide hands-on guidance in … Pega best practices, coding standards, and design guidelines. Participate in architectural governance boards and solution reviews. Evaluate new Pega capabilities and release updates for adoption. Stakeholder Management Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Align Pega solutions with organisational goals. Provide architectural input for pre-sales or RFP processes when required. Requirements Proven experience as a Lead More ❯

Architecture & Design Lead end-to-end architecture and design of Pega applications. Define reusable frameworks, components, and integration patterns. Translate complex business needs into scalable, secure, and preformant solutions. Technical Leadership Act as the technical authority and mentor for Pega development teams. Review and validate solution designs for compliance with architecture principles. Provide hands-on guidance in … Pega best practices, coding standards, and design guidelines. Participate in architectural governance boards and solution reviews. Evaluate new Pega capabilities and release updates for adoption. Stakeholder Management Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Align Pega solutions with organisational goals. Provide architectural input for pre-sales or RFP processes when required. Requirements Proven experience as a Lead More ❯

Engineering teams, supporting the delivery and through-life management of secure submarine systems and products. As a key focal point for security and information risk, you'll apply deep technical expertise to ensure that solutions are designed, delivered, and supported securely, safely, and in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. You'll provide subject matter expertise to internal stakeholders … support technical authorities, and influence the development of security strategies, policies, and best practices across major defence programmes. Key Responsibilities Provide expert advice on Product Security to engineering and project teams. Analyse system architectures to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and risk mitigation strategies. Develop and manage Product Security analysis using recognised risk assessment techniques. Contribute to the development of Product … in line with MOD and government standards. Represent Product Security at design reviews, ensuring security considerations throughout the system lifecycle. Manage concurrent work across multiple security programmes and provide technical leadership to junior engineers. Support incident management and contribute to key project documentation including RMADS, Security Strategies, and accreditation evidence. Key Deliverables & Accountabilities Delivery of Risk Management Accreditation More ❯

Greetings We are hiring. Position: SFI Insurance ?? Technical Lead Position in London, UK London, UK Hybrid 6+ Months Experience : 7 + Years Responsibilities: Hands-on experience with Omnistudio DataRaptor, Omnistudio FlexCards, Omnistudio OmniScript, SFIDX, Omnistudio Integration Procedures, Ratings Engine in SFI Insurance cloud and including but not limited to- Product Administration Quoting Policy Administration Contract & Enroll First Notice of … cloud , SFI Insurance Cloud and Financial Service cloud Judges the trade-offs with technology and feasibility and makes choices that fit the constraints of the project. Serves as the technical expert on Wipro projects focused on Salesforce.com, SFI Insurance cloud and the Force.com platform. Designs and implements business technology solutions focused on cloud-based business applications, specifically, Salesforce.com. Direct … 8+ years project experience with packaged software or custom development implementations. Brings experience with CRM software (Salesforce, Siebel, Clarify, Vantive, Peoplesoft, NetSuite, etc.), or Messaging and Collaboration software. Oversee technical decisions and activities of Wipro project teams including dividing up work, assigning to team members, and monitoring for quality. Understand platform limitations and design alternatives to work around limitations More ❯

Role: Technical Lead (Java) Location: Telford (2 days per week on-site) Duration: 6 months Rate: Inside IR35 About the Role We're seeking an experienced Technical Lead (Java) to join a large-scale central government programme , supporting the delivery of high-quality, secure, and scalable digital services. You'll lead technical direction across development teams, ensuring … best practice in software engineering, architecture, and delivery. This role requires hands-on Java expertise alongside the ability to mentor engineers and influence technical decisions across multiple workstreams. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and guidance to software engineering teams Define and implement best practices in software design, coding, testing, and deployment Lead the development of secure and … scalable Java-based applications Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Architects, and Delivery Leads to ensure technical alignment Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within a complex, multi-team environment Essential Skills & Experience Strong Java expertise (Java 8+), with experience designing and building enterprise-scale applications Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Senior Engineer in central government or large More ❯

OUTSIDE IR35 The ideal candidate will have a blend of experience of working in the Higher Education or Public Sectors and large ERP programmes. We are looking for a Technical Programme Manager to work as part of CPS's senior leadership team. Reporting to the Programme Director, this role leads a team of project managers and is responsible … for managing the Technical Workstream and ensuring timely decision making to maintain the delivery plan. The role combines technical leadership, architectural skills and team management and its scope includes - data cleansing and migration, technical integration within the environment and to upstream and downstream systems, testing, identity and authentication and roles based access. If you thrive on … the realisation of business benefits; Accountability for effective delivery of all the IT elements for programmes of work, including the supplier management of external IT professional services; Providing clear leadership and direction, taking responsibility for successful delivery and collaborating with the business Programme Directors, CTO, Director of Architecture, IT Programme Managers and IT Project Managers, and the IT PMO More ❯

DV Cleared Solutions Architect - 8 months+ £700-720pd Inside IR35 - Full time on site North West Wiltshire ( 5 days per week) Looking for a DV Cleared Solution/Technical Architect to lead the design and delivery of a greenfield on-premise identity solution. The role will focus on defining, architecting, and guiding the implementation of a secure, scalable … and resilient identity and access management (IAM) platform. This position requires strong leadership in both solution design and technical execution, working closely with engineering teams to ensure successful delivery and ongoing support. Key Duties and Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end design of an on-premise identity solution using Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Active Directory (AD), and Active … Directory Federation Services (ADFS). Take ownership of the solution architecture, setting technical direction, standards, and design principles for the new identity environment.' Lead and mentor engineers throughout implementation and support phases, ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with architectural intent. Design and configure federation services with other on-premise identity providers to enable secure and seamless authentication across systems. More ❯

Role/Job Title: AWS Solution Architect Work Location: London 250 Bishopsgate (Onsite) The Role As an AWS Solution Architect , you will be working closely with the technical team on development and implementation journeys that transform traditional banking infrastructure and services by leveraging the power, scalability, and security of the AWS cloud. The role demands a strong understanding of … implementing cloud security best practices. Integrate and optimize supporting AWS services to create a cohesive, performant application ecosystem. Ensure the overall architecture meets performance, scalability, and security requirements. Provide technical leadership and guidance to the development team throughout the project lifecycle. Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to enhance performance and reduce costs. Automate deployment processes and workflows using … and cost management in cloud environments. Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tools, and practices. Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues, providing technical support and guidance. Your Profile Essential Skills/Knowledge/Experience: Extensive AWS service knowledge Lambda Avaloq experience ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) Integrating Tableau with AWS services Amazon EKS More ❯

Job Advert: Lead Administrator L1 (Network Technical Lead) Work Location: UK (Hybrid – Warwick/Wokingham) Contract Type: B2B Contract – Inside IR35 Experience Required: 5–8 years Mandatory Skill: Cisco ACI Administration Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Lead Administrator L1/Network Technical Lead to design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will … provide technical leadership across projects, ensure high availability and security of network services, and support day-to-day operations within a hybrid working environment. Key Responsibilities Network Architecture & Design Lead the design and evolution of LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, and cloud networking solutions. Develop scalable, secure architecture based on business requirements. Project Leadership Act as the … technical lead for network projects (migrations, upgrades, deployments). Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration of network services. Operations & Support Oversee daily network operations, troubleshooting, and performance tuning. Manage network monitoring tools and promptly respond to incidents/outages. Security & Compliance Implement and maintain network security controls (firewalls, VPNs, access controls). Ensure compliance with ISO, GDPR More ❯

cross-functional teams to understand requirements and define integration needs Analysing existing systems to identify dependencies and potential challenges Developing architectural patterns to ensure scalability, flexibility, and maintainability Providing technical leadership and guidance during implementation Evaluating and selecting suitable integration technologies and tools Ensuring compliance with architectural standards and quality assurance processes Conducting performance analysis and optimisation of More ❯

a growing Cyber Division, delivering cutting-edge secure systems and solutions to MOD and UK Government clients . You'll take a strategic, end-to-end view of complex technical ecosystems, ensuring systems and components integrate seamlessly to meet both functional and non-functional requirements. As a trusted technical authority, you'll shape solution design, drive architectural governance … multi-disciplinary teams across the full delivery lifecycle. This role sits within a highly skilled and collaborative architecture community, providing both autonomy and the opportunity to make a significant technical impact. Key Responsibilities Act as the technical design authority , accountable for ensuring all systems, services, and components interact effectively. Interpret customer objectives, statements of work, and target outcomes … Develop, evaluate, and communicate solution architectures that balance performance, security, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Support programme and project managers in translating architecture into actionable delivery and operational plans. Provide technical leadership and oversight to delivery teams, resolving design and implementation challenges. Maintain alignment with MOD and Government standards, frameworks, and security protocols. Stay current with evolving technologies, architecture More ❯

Software Engineering Specialist 8 months Birmingham - hybrid £550 per day inside IR35 - umbrella only Responsibilities A Technical leadership role working in a high performing team of engineers delivering state of the art security tools. Kubernetes DevOps/SysOps Engineering role managing Kubernetes clusters and container orchestration, automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. Implement best practices for … Understanding of IT, network services and security Ability to collaborate effectively with others to drive forward key security objectives Strong communication skills including presentation and documentation writing (to both technical and business audiences) An aptitude for autonomous learning as required by the demands of the business Proven problem-solving abilities Assertiveness, and the ability to drive through change Excellent More ❯