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Role Title: Technical Architect Duration: 6 month contract Location: Barrow In Furness, Hybrid 4 days onsite Rate: up to 570.40 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: You Must Hold SC Clearance Active And Be A Sole Uk National (No Dual Nationalities) Role purpose/summary The Technical Architect works with operational and project teams to provide … transformation and delivery on a variety of initiatives such as SAN migrations, data centre moves, server based computing and desktop transformation technologies such as VDI and application virtualisation. The Technical Architect also applies functional knowledge and technical expertise to design systems that support customer needs. Key Skills/requirements To be responsible and accountable for the design of … an integrated technical solution across all streams of a project or small programme To understand the technical problems, challenges and complexities that exist within each stream or area of a programme and be able to manage and/or liaise with other technical stream leads to arrive at an integrated technical solution that meets the business More ❯

Role Title: Technical Architect Duration: 6 month contract Location: Barrow In Furness, Hybrid 4 days onsite Rate: up to £570.40 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: You Must Hold SC Clearance Active And Be A Sole Uk National (No Dual Nationalities) Role purpose/summary The Technical Architect works with operational and project teams to provide … transformation and delivery on a variety of initiatives such as SAN migrations, data centre moves, server based computing and desktop transformation technologies such as VDI and application virtualisation. The Technical Architect also applies functional knowledge and technical expertise to design systems that support customer needs. Key Skills/requirements To be responsible and accountable for the design of … an integrated technical solution across all streams of a project or small programme To understand the technical problems, challenges and complexities that exist within each stream or area of a programme and be able to manage and/or liaise with other technical stream leads to arrive at an integrated technical solution that meets the business More ❯

Senior (Technical) Specialist - Groundwater Quality Post Type/Working Pattern : Fixed Term until 31 st March 2026, Full Time/Part Time Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the UK's biggest environmental organisation. Join us, and together, let's tackle the challenges of a changing climate and build a more sustainable future! About Us The … where needed. Your Role You'll play a leading role in delivering, regulating, and protecting groundwater quality. Supporting Local Operations, you'll develop hydrogeological and regulatory skills, and ensure technical officers and teams receive expert guidance and support. As part of the Geoscience Resilience Programme, you'll work closely with other Senior Technical Specialists nationally. You'll lead … the operational lead in your discipline, improve consistency in regulation, support complex investigations, and may act as an Expert Witness or mentor those who do. The Team The Senior Technical Specialist will join our dispersed Groundwater Team and work with a wide range of technical and project teams across the country. We sit within the Environment and Business More ❯

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Role Title: Technical Architect Location: Barrow In Furness- 4 days onsite Duration: 6 months Clearance required: SC cleared Pay Rate: £554 per day Inside IR35 Role Description: The role is responsible for producing … transformation and delivery on a variety of initiatives such as SAN migrations, data centre moves, server based computing and desktop transformation technologies such as VDI and application virtualisation. The Technical Architect also applies functional knowledge and technical expertise to design systems that support customer needs. Key Responsibilities • To be responsible and accountable for the design of an integrated … technical solution across all streams of a project or small programme • To understand the technical problems, challenges and complexities that exist within each stream or area of a programme and be able to manage and/or liaise with other technical stream leads to arrive at an integrated technical solution that meets the business requirements. • Promote More ❯

Java Technical Architect 6 Month contract initially Based: Manchester/Remote (Max 2-3 days per week onsite in Manchester) Rate: £550 - £600 p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can … really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Java Technical Architect to join the team. We are looking for a highly skilled Java Technical Architect to lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance applications and solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical leadership skills, deep Java & AWS expertise, and a … and robust architectures. Key Responsibilities: Architect and design scalable, secure, and robust backend systems using Java and related frameworks. Define best practices and coding standards for development teams. Lead technical discussions, code reviews, and mentoring sessions. Collaborate with senior leadership (PM, Product Owners, Engineering/Clouds Lead), external customers, and stakeholders at all levels to translate complex business More ❯

requirements, designing architectural solutions, evaluating proposals through Request for Proposals (RFP), ensuring Non-Functional Requirements (NFR) are met, addressing security and IT controls, creating architectural artefacts, and leading the technical aspects of the SaaS deployment across multiple domains and Identity Provider (IdP) Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations. Additionally, the architect will understand business functional requirements to influence option selection … cost-benefit analyses and feasibility studies to support decision-making. Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyse functional and non-functional requirements. Translate business needs into technical specifications and architectural designs. RFP Evaluation: Review and assess RFP submissions to ensure alignment with business objectives and technical requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders to define evaluation criteria and … Identify and document NFRs such as performance, scalability, reliability, and usability. Ensure that the selected solution accommodates these requirements effectively. Architectural Design: Develop high-level architecture designs and detailed technical specifications for software solutions. Ensure that the architecture is scalable, secure, and maintainable. Security and IT Controls: Implement security best practices and compliance measures within the architecture. Collaborate with More ❯

data models, integrations, and customizations. - Design and implement scalable, robust, and secure Salesforce solutions across various clouds (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Experience Cloud, etc.). - Create detailed technical design documents, architectural diagrams, and data flow diagrams. - Conduct architectural reviews and ensure adherence to best practices. Platform Expertise & Leadership: - Maintain deep expertise in the Salesforce platform and … stay up-to-date with the latest releases and features. - Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, guiding them on best practices and design patterns. - Evaluate and recommend appropriate Salesforce technologies and tools to support business requirements. - Establish and enforce Salesforce development standards and governance policies. Integration & Data Management: - Design and implement complex integrations between Salesforce and … and performance goals. -Ensure proper data governance and security practices. Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication: - Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and development teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions. - Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Present architectural solutions and recommendations to senior management. - Facilitate workshops to gather requirements. More ❯

security, and quality standards Define and implement a data management framework and operating model Drive the evolution of data architecture to support analytics and AI capabilities Mentor and provide technical leadership across data teams Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Data Architect on large-scale programmes Strong background in Workday (Finance & HR data) Expertise in data integration … best practices Experience with cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Track record of designing and implementing data management frameworks and operating models Excellent communication skills, able to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders Leadership experience within data teams Desirable DAMA certified (CDMP) Knowledge of Lakehouse and other database architectures Familiarity with observability principles and BI tools More ❯

requirements, designing architectural solutions, evaluating proposals through Request for Proposals (RFP), ensuring Non-Functional Requirements (NFR) are met, addressing security and IT controls, creating architectural artefacts, and leading the technical aspects of the SaaS deployment across multiple domains and Identity Provider (IdP) Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations. Additionally, the architect will understand business functional requirements to influence option selection … cost-benefit analyses and feasibility studies to support decision-making. Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyse functional and non-functional requirements. Translate business needs into technical specifications and architectural designs. RFP Evaluation: Review and assess RFP submissions to ensure alignment with business objectives and technical requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders to define evaluation criteria and … Identify and document NFRs such as performance, scalability, reliability, and usability. Ensure that the selected solution accommodates these requirements effectively. Architectural Design: Develop high-level architecture designs and detailed technical specifications for software solutions. Ensure that the architecture is scalable, secure, and maintainable. Security and IT Controls: Implement security best practices and compliance measures within the architecture. Collaborate with More ❯

Python Technical Architect 6 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid - Bradford (Max 3 days p/w onsite) Rate: Market rates (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have … a great opportunity for a Python Technical Architect. We are looking for a highly skilled Python Technical Architect to lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance applications and solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical leadership skills, deep Python expertise, and a passion for designing clean and robust architectures. Key Responsibilities: Architect and … design scalable, secure, and robust backend systems using Python. Define best practices and coding standards for development teams. Lead technical discussions, code reviews, and mentoring sessions. Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and cross-functional teams. Ensure adherence to architectural principles and agile methodologies. Guide teams in the selection of appropriate frameworks, tools, and platforms. Maintain system reliability, performance More ❯

days a week onsite in Manchester Inside IR35 The Role We are looking for a highly skilled Java Technical Architect to lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance applications and solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical leadership skills, deep Java & AWS expertise, and a passion for designing clean and robust architectures. Your responsibilities … Architect and design scalable, secure, and robust backend systems using Java and related frameworks. Define best practices and coding standards for development teams. Lead technical discussions, code reviews, and mentoring sessions. Collaborate with senior leadership (PM, Product Owners, Engineering/Clouds Lead), external customers, and stakeholders at all levels to translate complex business and technology requirements into high … strategic goals. Maintained strong relationships with enterprise architects and engineering leaders to define technology roadmaps and evaluate solution options, ensuring alignment with the organization's business goals and securing leadership buy-in. bridged the technical and business stakeholders' gap to deliver well-communicated, actionable, and cross-platform solution designs. Lead the architecture and engineering of various architectures, including More ❯

or develop in-house solutions. Perform cost-benefit analyses to support strategic decisions. Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and translate functional and non-functional requirements into actionable technical specifications. RFP Evaluation: Assess RFP submissions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical needs. Architectural Design: Design high-level architectures and detailed specifications, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability. … Architecture: Create solutions that seamlessly integrate across multiple domains, addressing specific requirements. IdP SSO Integration: Lead the integration of Identity Provider Single Sign-On solutions for secure user authentication. Technical Leadership: Guide development teams, facilitating technical discussions and decision-making processes. Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with product managers and developers, translating complex technical concepts for … non-technical stakeholders. Quality Assurance: Establish QA processes, conduct code reviews, and monitor performance for continuous improvement. ### Desired Skills: Experience with DevOps practises and CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools. ### Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment. You'll play More ❯

adoption. Driving data architecture evolution to support advanced analytics and AI over the next four years. Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into data solutions. Providing technical leadership and mentorship to data architects, engineers, and analysts. Staying up to date with new technologies, and recommending improvements to architecture practices. Technical Skills & Experience Must-have … observability tools, BI platforms (Power BI), or Agile methods. Knowledge of advanced analytics, data science, or NLP techniques. Soft Skills Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, able to bridge technical and non-technical conversations. Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and documentation skills. Proven leadership with the ability to mentor and guide teams. More ❯

to design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance IT solutions that align with our business goals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical architectures and ensure successful delivery of complex systems. Key Responsibilities: Analyse business requirements and translate them into architectural blueprints. Design end-to-end solutions that integrate with existing systems … and platforms. Lead technical teams in the implementation of architectural solutions. Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards. Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and project managers to ensure alignment. Conduct system evaluations and recommend improvements. Document architecture designs, decisions, and implementation plans. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams. Evaluate and select appropriate … software or hardware and suggest integration methods. Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. 5+ years of experience in IT, with at least 2 years in a solution architecture role. Strong knowledge of system integration, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and More ❯

My client is looking for a highly skilled Java Technical Architect to lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance applications and solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical leadership skills, deep Java & AWS expertise, and a passion for designing clean and robust architectures. This is a hybrid role with 3 days per week required More ❯

Job Summary This position entails leading a technical team with a focus on Appian development and implementing Agile methodology. The role involves overseeing the technical aspects of projects, ensuring Appian solutions meet business requirements, and driving Agile best practices within the team. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team in the design, development … and deployment of appian applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions on the appian platform. Implement and champion agile practices and methodologies to improve team efficiency and project delivery. Conduct code reviews, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure adherence to best practices in appian development. Mentor team members on appian development, agile principles … Strong understanding of agile methodologies and experience in leading agile projects. Excellent communication skills to interact with stakeholders, team members, and drive collaboration. Problem-solving skills to analyze complex technical issues, propose solutions, and make informed decisions. Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet project deadlines. Leadership qualities to inspire and motivate team members, fostering More ❯

Lead Software Engineer/Technical Lead - 12 months - hybrid Leeds or Manchester or Newcastle - £700 - 750 per day inside IR35 Security Clearance: BPSS but candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance ie 5 years UK residency with no more than 1 month out of the country at a time. We are looking for outstanding Technical Leads who can … products we build are the changing the face of public services with the potential to dramatically transform the future of millions of people. You will be a hands-on Technical Leader, leading one of our teams that either: develop our agent or citizen facing digital systems; OR provide shared capabilities that allow us to build, assure, deploy and operate … these services. As a Technical Lead, you will: - set direction for your service/capability and your team that is in line with overarching strategy (which you have the ability to influence); - ensure that your team's work aligns to standards; - have a clear focus on delivering quality, assured and secure services; - ensure that your team follow best practice More ❯

project outcomes to quality, cost, and schedule, reporting progress and risks as needed Foster an effective dialogue with stakeholders, including project managers, systems design authorities, and FPGA teams Provide technical leadership and support to FPGA teams, including day-to-day technical queries and hands-on troubleshooting Required Skills and Qualifications: Proven experience in FPGA engineering management and … delivery of projects Engineering or scientific degree qualification (or equivalent) Excellent communication and leadership skills Experience of developing FPGA using VHDL or Verilog Experienced with Mentor Graphics FPGA development tools, including HDL Designer, ModelSim/Questa, and Precision Familiarity with Xilinx/Intel (Altera)/Microsemi (Actel) design flows and third-party synthesis tools Experience in specifying timing and … Independent verification using VHDL Experience of FPGA requirements capture and requirements management tools Good understanding of FPGA version control and revision control software Ability to coordinate day-to-day technical activities and make technical decisions Nice to Have Skills: Development of real-time, embedded, safety-critical FPGA, preferably in accordance with RTCA/DO-254 DAL A/ More ❯

project outcomes to quality, cost, and schedule, reporting progress and risks as needed Foster an effective dialogue with stakeholders, including project managers, systems design authorities, and FPGA teams Provide technical leadership and support to FPGA teams, including day-to-day technical queries and hands-on troubleshooting Required Skills and Qualifications: Proven experience in FPGA engineering management and … delivery of projects Engineering or scientific degree qualification (or equivalent) Excellent communication and leadership skills Experience of developing FPGA using VHDL or Verilog Experienced with Mentor Graphics FPGA development tools, including HDL Designer, ModelSim/Questa, and Precision Familiarity with Xilinx/Intel (Altera)/Microsemi (Actel) design flows and third-party synthesis tools Experience in specifying timing and … Independent verification using VHDL Experience of FPGA requirements capture and requirements management tools Good understanding of FPGA version control and revision control software Ability to coordinate day-to-day technical activities and make technical decisions Nice to Have Skills: Development of real-time, embedded, safety-critical FPGA, preferably in accordance with RTCA/DO-254 DAL A/ More ❯

across public sector, financial services, and related regulated environments. Your role will involve leading secure, scalable multi-cloud solutions (Azure, AWS), collaborating with diverse teams, and helping to shape technical strategy that aligns with business goals and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Develop and lead architectural design and implementation of complex cloud-based transformation projects. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams … SABSA where applicable. Support disaster recovery and continuity strategies to ensure high availability. Embed security and compliance considerations throughout architecture and delivery processes. Assist in pre-sales activities including technical proposals and executive stakeholder engagement. Drive continuous improvement initiatives around automation, monitoring, and operational readiness. Candidate Profile Experienced IT professional with extensive background in solution architecture and technical leadership (typically 15+ years in IT, with substantial senior architecture or equivalent leadership experience). Proven experience delivering cloud migration and modernisation projects across public sector, financial or similarly regulated industries. Skilled in building solutions using Azure, AWS, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM), and DevOps methodologies. Familiarity with security architecture frameworks, including practical application of SABSA principles More ❯

Technical Programme Manager – Solution Architecture & Vendor Assurance Contract: 12 months (Inside IR35) Rate: £800–£1,000 per day Location: Remote-first, with meetings in London every other week Start: ASAP (max 1-month notice period) Openings: 2 roles The Opportunity We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Programme Manager with a strong solution architecture background . This is … a hands-on, strategic role focused on vendor assurance , ensuring that external delivery partners meet technical, commercial, and business expectations. Important: This role does not involve line management —you will not be leading teams. Instead, your focus is on: Holding vendors accountable for quality and delivery. Providing technical oversight across multiple domains (cloud, infrastructure, software, data). Advising … stakeholders and executives with credible solution architecture expertise . Ensuring programmes deliver measurable business outcomes. This role is broadly technical , not purely cloud-focused (AWS knowledge desirable but not essential), and ideal for someone who thrives as a technical leader and problem solver . Key Responsibilities Lead vendor assurance & quality control , ensuring delivery meets agreed standards. Assess technical More ❯

Position Description This is a senior technical role relating to the Radio Frequency (RF) aspects of hardware design. The Role Holder will :- Apply depth and breadth of design expertise and knowledge to generate RF design solutions for both new products and technology insertions into legacy products. Be capable of generating detailed designs from concept to completion and addressing a … range of complex engineering issues. Typically act as an engineering, technical, or design authority for a Line Replacement Unit or sub-system. Core Duties Detailed RF circuit design including component selection, evaluation, simulation, schematic capture, and preparing guidance for PCB design teams. Electromagnetic simulation and analysis. Specification of bespoke procured hardware. Design verification using a combination of simulation, analysis … and test techniques including support to EMC test houses and customer installations. Integration activities in a complex equipment environment. Generates design documentation and technical reports. Vets documentation generated by others. Interfacing with related disciplines including systems engineering, mechanical/thermal engineering, Integrated Logistics Support, Safety, Product Data Management, and manufacturing areas. Adherence to Engineering Lifecycle and conducting progress, peer More ❯

the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Design scalable and efficient system architectures that meet business and regulatory requirements within the financial services landscape Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyse complex technical and business requirements, with a focus on payment processing and card issuing systems Develop comprehensive architectural plans and high-quality documentation Oversee integration of software and hardware components across … secure environments Ensure system security and compliance with financial services industry standards and regulations Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to cross-functional development teams Conduct regular system performance assessments and drive optimisation initiatives Stay abreast of emerging technologies, particularly within the financial technology space Job Requirements: Proven experience in systems architecture within the financial services sector Strong More ❯

strategy. The successful candidate will design, develop, implement and maintain the Solutions Architecture. They will also be responsible for the production of high-level solution designs, develop and implement technical architecture and design strategies, provide technical leadership, expertise, and direction. They will also apply systematic and rigorous strategic analysis of architectural issues, and support, challenge and collaborate … and maintain secure-by-design and explainability guardrails for AI across the estate. Provide enterprise-level architectural governance across AI pilots, ensuring reuse, integration and compliance. Collaborate with senior technical and policy stakeholders to align AI development with public outcomes, including cost-efficiency and service transformation. This type of cross-cutting AI governance skillset is niche and spans enterprise … architecture, information assurance and applied AI ethics. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of AI technical experience, including AWS Bedrock and Azure AI Foundry and open-source AI/ML stacks. 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 More ❯

strategy. The successful candidate will design, develop, implement and maintain the Solutions Architecture. They will also be responsible for the production of high-level solution designs, develop and implement technical architecture and design strategies, provide technical leadership, expertise, and direction. They will also apply systematic and rigorous strategic analysis of architectural issues, and support, challenge and collaborate … and maintain secure-by-design and explainability guardrails for AI across the estate. Provide enterprise-level architectural governance across AI pilots, ensuring reuse, integration and compliance. Collaborate with senior technical and policy stakeholders to align AI development with public outcomes, including cost-efficiency and service transformation. This type of cross-cutting AI governance skillset is niche and spans enterprise … architecture, information assurance and applied AI ethics. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of AI technical experience, including AWS Bedrock and Azure AI Foundry and open-source AI/ML stacks. 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 More ❯