SAP S/4HANA Solution Architect
Location: Coventry, Warwickshire (2 to 3 days onsite per week, this is non-negotiable)
Contract Type: 6-month contract, inside IR35, hybrid working model
Rates: £800 to £850 per day inside IR35

Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled SAP S/4HANA Solution Architect to lead and support the migration from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring a seamless transition by leveraging their deep expertise in SAP landscapes and integration with third-party suppliers. This role requires a proactive, collaborative individual who can engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels and drive architectural decisions that align with business objectives. The position offers a hybrid working model based in Warwickshire and provides a competitive daily rate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of the SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA migration, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate with third-party suppliers to coordinate integration and delivery activities.
• Define and evolve solution architectures that balance enterprise principles, security, and operational requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, including design, testing, and deployment phases.
• Engage with stakeholders across business and IT to ensure clear communication and alignment on solution design.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies related to the migration and integration efforts.
• Support continuous improvement and optimisation of the SAP landscape post-migration.

Required Skills

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect
• Expertise in SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA migration
• Experience working with third-party suppliers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Deep knowledge of SAP ECC
• Deep knowledge of SAP S/4HANA
• Solution design and architectural governance
• Risk identification and mitigation in complex projects
• Stakeholder management and engagement

** Please note you must be available to work 2 to 3 days per week onsite in Coventry. If you are not able to commit to this you will not be considered for this role.

Senior SAP Functional Consultant (Metering & Integration)Experience:10 12+ YearsLocation - Coventry UK (Client location) (4days a week)Role SummarySeeking a highly experienced Senior SAP Functional Consultant with deep expertise in SAP MM and PS, and strong domain knowledge in Metering Operations, Move In / Move Out processes, Work Orders, and SAP Business Partner (BP). The role requires strong cross module and integration experience, including IDoc, SAP Proxy, and API based integrations, in complex SAP landscapes.Key Responsibilities Lead SAP MM and PS functional streams for metering, customer, and field operations Design and support end to end processes for:
o Move In / Move Out
o Meter Installation, Removal, and Exchange
o Meter/Asset Characteristic Changes
o Work order driven service execution Configure and manage SAP MM processes: PR, PO, Service PO, release strategies, and workflows Configure and manage SAP PS: WBS, Networks, Costing, Budgeting, and Settlement Design and support Work Order lifecycle including creation, execution, confirmation, status management, and technical completion Lead Customer Data Reconciliation and SAP Business Partner (BP) role management Ensure seamless integration across MM, PS, PM/CS, BP, FI/CO, and external systems Manage and support integrations using IDoc, SAP Proxy, and API (REST/SOAP) Lead functional design, UAT, cutover, go live, and post go live support Collaborate with ABAP and integration teams on RICEFW and interface developmentRequired Skills & Experience 10 12+ years of SAP ERP functional experience Strong expertise in SAP MM & SAP PS Hands on experience with:
o Metering operations & service fulfilment
o Move In / Move Out processes
o Work Orders and execution lifecycle
o Purchase Orders & service procurement Strong knowledge of SAP Business Partner (BP) and customer master reconciliation Proven experience with MM PS PM/CS FI/CO integration Solid experience with IDocs, SAP Proxy, APIs, workflows, BAPIs, RFCs Functional debugging and root cause analysis skillsPreferred Utilities / Energy / Water domain experience Exposure to SAP IS U (Move In/Out, Installation, Devices) Experience with SAP S/4HANA MM, PS, BP SAP MM and/or PS certificationSoft Skills Strong stakeholder and vendor management Functional lead / SME mindset Excellent communication and documentation Proactive, solution oriented delivery approach

Initial 9 Month Contract

2 days per week on site (remainder working from home)

Warton, Lancashire

72.54 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35)

The Role

• Lead the design and implementation of Teamcenter architecture, including Database Server, Application Server, Web Server, Dispatcher, and related components.
• Define PLM system architecture aligned with enterprise digital transformation goals.
• Work with TOGAF, DODAF, ArchiMate or similar architecture frameworks to build enterprise PLM roadmaps.
• Enable and implement end-to-end Digital Thread / Digital Twin solutions across engineering, manufacturing, and service domains.
• Develop and consume web services and SOA APIs for downstream and upstream system integrations.
• Develop custom Teamcenter server-side extensions, handlers, and business logic using Java, C++, or C#.
• Implement ITK (C/C++) customizations for data manipulation, business rules, and server-side logic.
• Customize and configure Active Workspace (AW) including UI modifications, custom widgets, and client-side extensions.
• Utilize Teamcenter SOA services to create and deploy custom services and integrations.

The Candidate

• Deep technical understanding of PLM Ecosystems with the ability to translate business needs into scalable, future ready, PLM Architectures
• Extensive toolset knowledge including BMIDE
• Expert knowledge of HCL Connector

If this role is of interest, please send a copy of your CV to Tom McGuire by clicking the “Apply Now” button.

Role Title: SAP OTC ArchitectLocation: London/ Hybrid 3 days a week from the officeContract duration: 6 months, extendable by 6 months
In this role, you will anchor functional consulting efforts across global SAP S/4HANA programs. You will support business process analysis, solution design, configuration, testing, cutover, and hyper care activities for end to end Order to Cash (O2C) processes.You will collaborate with cross functional teams including MM, FI, PP, and logistics stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration and high quality delivery for global deployments, enhancements, and support programs.
Required

• 812+ years of hands on SAP SD experience including S/4HANA.

• Strong expertise in Sales Order Management, Delivery Processing, Billing, Pricing, and Credit Management.

• Deep understanding of end to end O2C processes and integrations with MM, FI, PP/QM, GTS, TM.

• Experience in configuring pricing procedures, condition records, partner functions, outputs, and ATP.

• Strong understanding of IDocs, BAPI, EDI, output management, and integration with 3PL/logistics systems.

• Proven experience leading SIT/UAT cycles, test planning, and defect triage.

• Strong analytical and documentation skills with ability to translate business needs into functional designs.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Preferred

• Experience in global rollouts, template design, or large transformation projects.
• Exposure to SAP CS (Customer Service) or SAP LE TRA.
• Experience working in regulated industries (pharma, life sciences).

Personal

• Besides the professional qualifications of the candidates, we place great importance in addition to various forms personality profile. These include:

• High analytical skills

• A high degree of initiative and flexibility

• High customer orientation

• High quality awareness

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end to end O2C design includes sales orders, quotations, contracts, deliveries, billing, and credit management.

• Configure SAP SD components such as pricing procedures, partner functions, outputs, condition techniques, and item categories.

• Ensure seamless integration with MM, FI, PP, and warehousing systems (WM/EWM).

• Conduct workshops to gather business requirements and translate them into design documents and functional specifications.

• Lead SIT/UAT cycles, manage defects, and validate interfaces (IDoc/BAPI/OData/API).

• Prepare and support SD related cutover activities including open orders, billing due lists, pricing loads, and customer master updates.

• Support go live readiness, training, and hypercare stabilization.

• Ensure process compliance with SOX, SOD, and audit standards.

• Drive continuous improvements across pricing, returns, credit, and delivery processes.

• Create reusable templates, documentation, and functional playbooks.

Tools & Technologies

• SAP S/4HANA SD, SAP ECC SD

• IDoc / BAPI / OData / SOAP REST APIs

• Jira / ALM / Azure DevOps / ServiceNow

• SAP Fiori for SD& Sales Analytics

• EDI/3PL logistics interface integrations

6 to 12 month contract engagement

Outside IR35

UK Remote

Role:

Lead the end-to-end design and configuration of IFS Service Management (and related service execution capabilities), ensuring scalable processes, clean integration patterns, and a blueprint fit for multi-country deployment.

Skills & Experience:
Strong expertise with IFS (preferably IFS Cloud) in Service/Field Service/Asset Service domains.
Strong understanding of service execution and maintenance contexts (e.g., renewables O&M, utilities, industrial services).
Proven architecture ownership across multi-site / multi-country rollouts.
IFS Service Management configuration expertise (service contracts, work orders, planning/scheduling, mobile).
Integration design thinking (APIs, middleware patterns, event flows).
Workshop facilitation, design authority behaviours, structured documentation.

Bonus:
Exposure to IFS FSM / Mobile, Resource Scheduling Optimization, or similar planning tools.
Renewables O&M operating model experience (wind/solar/BESS).

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Packet Core Design Engineer (4G / 5G SA)

We are looking for a Packet Core specialist to lead the design and integration. This role focuses on the transition from 4G legacy systems to a cloud-native 5G Standalone (SA) architecture.

The Essentials looking for candidates with 3GPP 4G and 5G SA knowledge of Packet Core Network, understanding architecture, integration and protocols on Core network interfaces (4G mainly S1-MME/U, S4, S6a, S5/S8, SGi and others, for 5G SA N-interfaces/SBA architecture), knowledge of NFVI architecture/principles of containerised virtual systems management (Kubernetes) and understanding of IP networks. The role will require contributing to High and Low Level Packet Core Network designs for MME, GW-C, GW-U (4G) and AMF, SMF, UPF (5G SA), integration of these components with other parts of Emergency Services Network, supporting test activities and troubleshooting issues and config management for Packet Core Network

The Mission

You will be responsible for the high-level and low-level design of core components, supporting critical test activities, and troubleshooting complex issues to ensure the reliability of emergency communication services.

Apply

If you have a strong 3GPP background and are ready to work on a high-impact national project, please apply with your updated CV.

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Solution Architect / Senior Solution Architect

The Solution Architect will lead the design and delivery of technology solutions supporting a large-scale real estate programme, with a particular focus on Yardi and/or ARGUS platforms. The role ensures that investment modelling, asset management, property operations, and financial systems are integrated into a scalable, secure, and future-proof architecture aligned to business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Solution Design

• Own end-to-end solution architecture for real estate systems across investment, asset management, finance, and property operations.
• Design and govern solutions involving Yardi (Property / Asset Management) and ARGUS (Investment Modelling & Valuation).
• Define integration patterns between Yardi, ARGUS, ERP, data platforms, reporting tools, and downstream applications.
• Produce high-quality architecture artefacts (HLDs, LLDs, data flows, integration diagrams, security models).

Platform & Integration

• Lead the design of data flows between ARGUS investment models and Yardi operational and financial systems.
• Architect APIs, middleware, ETL pipelines, and event-based integrations where appropriate.
• Ensure consistent master data management across properties, leases, tenants, and financials.
• Support cloud and SaaS-based architectural approaches (Azure / AWS preferred).

Stakeholder & Delivery Collaboration

• Partner with Real Estate Asset Managers, Investment Teams, Finance, Property Operations, and Technology Delivery teams.
• Translate business and regulatory requirements into robust technical designs.
• Support delivery teams through build, testing, deployment, and post-implementation assurance.
• Act as the primary architectural point of contact for vendors and system integrators

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect on complex enterprise programmes.
• Hands-on architectural experience with Yardi and/or ARGUS Enterprise.
• Strong understanding of real estate investment, asset management, and property operations.
• Experience integrating SaaS platforms with ERP, finance, and data systems.
• Solid knowledge of API-led architecture, data integration, and system interoperability.

Desirable

• Experience working within REITs, real estate investment firms, or property management organisations.
• Knowledge of real estate financial concepts (IRR, NPV, cash flows, lease structures).
• Familiarity with data & analytics platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake, BigQuery).

Reasonable Adjustments:

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SAP PEO and PLM Technical Consultant - Market rates Outside ir35 - Remote - 6 months

Please note: Due to the nature of the project, successful applicants will be required to be SC cleared prior to appointment.

My client is a global leading consultancy. They are on the hunt for a SAP PEO and PLM Technical Consultant with strong capability across complex engineering and manufacturing environments.

The consultant will lead technical architecture, integration, and implementation activities spanning SAP S/4HANA, SAP PEO, Teamcenter, and PLM SI workstreams.

Key Requirements:

• Must have proven experience with SAP PEO - candidates with related experience only will not progress to interview
• Hands-on experience working with PLM SI and Teamcenter
• Solid background in S/4HANA architecture and technical implementation
• Proven delivery within engineering/manufacturing environments
• Experience in the Defence sector is highly desirable

SAP PEO and PLM Technical Consultant - Market rates Outside ir35 - Remote - 6 months

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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.

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Contract Inside IR35 Remote 1-2 Months

We are seeking an experienced RPA Consultant to review, optimise and support the migration of an existing automation solution into a cloud-based environment.

The current estate (3 production workflows) requires technical assessment, remediation and structured migration aligned to best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a health check of existing RPA workflows (design quality, error handling, logging, security, environment configuration).
• Produce and implement a prioritised improvement plan.
• Review and validate cloud architecture and deployment approach.
• Support migration of unattended RPA processes to a cloud VM environment.
• Perform end-to-end testing to ensure stability and performance.
• Provide documentation and structured knowledge transfer to internal stakeholders.

Required Experience

• Strong experience delivering RPA / intelligent automation solutions (e.g. Power Automate, UiPath, Blue Prism or similar).
• Experience migrating automation solutions from on-premise to cloud environments.
• Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure, identity management and security best practice.
• Proven experience conducting RPA health checks, remediation and optimisation.
• Comfortable engaging with business stakeholders and translating technical improvements into operational outcomes.

Contract Details:

• Inside IR35
• Remote
• Duration: 1-2 months

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Job Title: ServiceNow Architect
Start Date: ASAP
Max Day Rate: 550 per day
IR35 Status: Inside IR35

As an Architect, you will work with multiple projects and teams to address challenges that require broad architectural thinking. Your leadership will be instrumental in mentoring team members, guiding other architects, and ensuring that our technical designs align with overarching strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design of ServiceNow systems and services, justify and communicate design decisions, and assure the quality of services.
• Develop and evolve governance frameworks to effectively manage delivery, utilising standards, guardrails, and principles.
• Make informed decisions characterised by varying levels of risk and complexity, providing recommendations as needed.
• Define and challenge strategies, patterns, standards, policies, and roadmaps, while offering proactive guidance across the organisation.
• Design systems that are technically complex and carry significant business impact.
• Review and integrate application requirements, including functional, security, integration, performance, quality, and operational specifications.
• Provide insights into final decisions regarding hardware, network products, system software, and security measures.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in software development, with a strong background in Scala/Java 8 and ServiceNow

• Proven experience with AWS (Amazon Cloud) and familiarity with DevOps tools.

• Expert knowledge in transforming business problems into effective technical designs and managing stakeholder relationships.

• Practitioner knowledge related to governance, assurance, strategic decision-making, and understanding the broader context within which projects operate.

Knutsford - Hybrid, 3 days on site

Contract - £700 - £750 per day (inside)

Our client is seeking an API Security Architect who will join the security team of a major organisation. You will have strong knowledge of enterprise-level API Security Architecture, as you will ensure that APIs are built securely, and align with organisational security and compliance requirements.

Technical Skills & Competencies:

• Proven experience in API security architecture within large-scale environments.
• Expertise in API gateways (Apigee, Azure API Management, Kong, Mulesoft).
• Strong knowledge of OAuth2.0, OIDC, JWT, mTLS, TLS, and Zero Trust principles.
• Deep understanding of OWASP API Security Top 10 and secure design patterns.
• Experience designing security controls in the cloud (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Ability to create architectural artefacts (HLDs, LLDs, security patterns).

Desirable:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working directly with senior leadership
• Problem-solver with a hands-on mindset
• Prior experience working with global banks or financial institutions
• Security certifications (CISSP, GIAC, SABSA, CCSP - preferred but not mandatory)

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Rate: Open - Inside IR35

Location: On site in Nottingham 2 days a week

Duration: Initially six months

You will join a global IT Consultancy bringing digital transformation to a public sector end client.

As an SAP Solution Architect you will provide end-to-end solution oversight across HR/Payroll, Procurement, Finance, and Reporting workstreams. The role will ensure that designs are cohesive, integrated, secure, and aligned to programme objectives, SAP best practices, and organisational standards. The Solution Architect will act as the design authority across workstreams, balancing business requirements with technical feasibility, integration patterns, and cloud constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design Authority
• Cross-Workstream Integration
• Stakeholder & Programme Engagement
• Reporting & Analytics Architecture
• Governance, Risk & Quality

Your skills and experience:

• Strong experience as an SAP Solution Architect on large, multi-workstream programmes
• Proven experience spanning Finance, Procurement, HR/Payroll, and Reporting domains
• Deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA architecture (Public Cloud and/or Hybrid)
• Strong integration architecture experience (APIs, middleware, event-based integration)
• Experience working with SAP Activate and managing projects using SAP Cloud ALM
• Ability to operate at both strategic and detailed design levels
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Certifications

• SAP Solution Architect or relevant SAP certifications (highly desirable)
• SAP S/4HANA Cloud certification (desirable)

Cyber Security Architect

Location: Remote

Duration: 6 Months

Department: Cyber Security

Reporting To: Head of Security Architecture

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Solutions Architect with strong AI skills and knowledge, to provide architectural solution design and assurance across technology, cloud, data, and AI-enabled initiatives. The role focuses on designing secure, scalable, and compliant solutions, enabling innovation while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, regulatory requirements, and organisational risk appetite.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead solution design and assure end-to-end solution architectures, including cloud platforms, enterprise systems, data pipelines, and AI/ML solutions.
• Embed secure-by-design and responsible AI principles, covering data protection, model governance, and risk management.
• Identify and mitigate architectural, security, and AI-related risks using a risk-based, pragmatic approach.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, data teams, and stakeholders to deliver secure and resilient solutions.
• Contribute to architecture governance, design authorities, and continuous improvement of security and AI assurance practices.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect or Security Architect in complex or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of security and enterprise architecture principles (e.g. zero trust, defence in depth).
• Experience with AI-enabled solutions, data platforms, and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with TOGAF, NIST, ISO 27001, OWASP Top 10 and emerging AI governance frameworks.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical, security, and AI risks to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Risk-based decision-making
• Stakeholder engagement
• Adaptability and pragmatism
• Highly driven, energetic and self-motivated
• Team player with the ability to proactively work to group-aligned targets and objectives.

If you believe you have the experience required, please apply with your CV now for instant consideration!

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We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

6 months

Remote with 2 days travel to London per month

Active SC

Inside IR35

Role Summary
We require an Azure Databricks Architect to provide architectural leadership and assurance for the design, implementation, and ongoing evolution of an Azure-based data and analytics platform within a public sector environment. The role will focus on platform architecture, data patterns, governance, and non-functional requirements, working alongside delivery teams and stakeholders to ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and compliant with organisational and government standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the end-to-end architecture for Azure Databricks-based data platforms. Design Lakehouse architectures using Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2), and associated Azure services. Produce and maintain High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs). Establish and govern data ingestion, transformation, and consumption patterns.
• Design and oversee data security and access models, including role-based access control and data segregation. Ensure alignment with public sector governance, security, and compliance requirements. Address non-functional requirements including performance, resilience, scalability, and cost management. Support architectural assurance activities and formal design review processes.
• Define integration patterns with Azure services, including Azure Data Factory, event-based and batch ingestion services, and downstream analytics and reporting platforms. Provide architectural guidance on CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code approaches. Support platform optimisation and sustainable operating models.
• Act as a design authority for Azure Databricks architectural decisions. Provide guidance and oversight to delivery teams, including data engineers. Support early-phase discovery and design for new data and analytics use cases. Identify architectural risks, constraints, and dependencies and support mitigation planning.

Essential Skills and Experience
Demonstrable experience designing Azure Databricks architectures in enterprise environments. Strong understanding of Databricks Lakehouse architecture, Delta Lake, and governance concepts. Architectural-level knowledge of Spark-based platforms. Experience designing secure, governed data platforms in regulated or public sector environments. Proven ability to produce HLDs, LLDs, and architectural decision documentation. Strong knowledge of Azure data and integration services.

Desirable Skills and Experience
Experience delivering data platforms within UK public sector or government organisations. Familiarity with government cloud and security standards. Experience supporting architectural assurance or design review boards. Knowledge of enterprise analytics and reporting platforms. Relevant Azure or Databricks certifications.

Engagement Model
The role will operate in an architectural and advisory capacity with limited hands-on delivery. The architect will work across multiple teams and workstreams rather than being Embedded in a single delivery team. The role will support both delivery and assurance activities throughout the life cycle of the platform.

SC Cleared Azure Solution Architect
Mostly Remote with occasional travel to Yeovil
6 Month Contract (Initial) - Full Time
Rate: 600- 700 per day Inside IR35
SC Clearance Required

We’re recruiting for a leading independent technology and services provider who are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to support a major programme delivering cloud solutions within Azure Public Cloud.

You’ll provide architectural leadership and assurance across projects migrating to or being built in Azure, acting as a trusted design authority within a secure, enterprise environment.

Key Experience Required:
Strong Azure Public Cloud solution design experience
Deep knowledge of Azure Compute, Storage, Networking & IAM
Azure PaaS / cloud-native services
Designing for security, resilience, cost & performance
Defining architecture standards and reusable patterns
Experience working with legacy / monolithic systems
Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (essential)

You’ll need excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders, engineering, operations and security teams.

If you’re an SC-cleared Azure Architect looking for your next high-impact contract, apply now.

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Contract Senior Appian Developer / North West (Fully Remote) / 530pd Outside IR35

Are you a Senior Appian Developer looking for a long-term contract with genuine project longevity and impact?

Our client, a well-established consultancy in the North West, has just secured a major Appian transformation programme and is looking for an experienced Appian Developer to play a key role in designing and delivering enterprise-grade solutions. This is an initial 6-month contract, Outside IR35, with strong likelihood of extension beyond 12 months due to an already secured project pipeline.

This is a fully remote role, offering flexibility while working on a high-profile, large-scale Appian implementation within a secure environment.

What do we need from you?

• 4+ years of hands-on Appian development experience
• Strong experience designing and building complex Appian applications
• Experience working across the full SDLC within Agile environments
• Ability to work closely with architects, BAs and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Strong understanding of Appian best practices, performance optimisation and scalable design
• Must be eligible for SC clearance, or currently hold active SC clearance (or higher)

The Role

You will join a growing Appian delivery team following a significant programme win. As the Senior Appian Developer, you will take ownership of core components within the platform and play a critical role in shaping the solution architecture and development standards.

You will:

• Develop and configure Appian applications, interfaces, and process models
• Lead on complex integrations and data modelling
• Contribute to solution design alongside senior stakeholders
• Support code reviews and promote development best practices
• Ensure performance, scalability, and security standards are met
• Collaborate within an Agile delivery team to meet key milestones

This is not a maintenance role - this is greenfield, enterprise-level development with long-term roadmap visibility.

Key Focus Areas

• End-to-end Appian solution development
• Secure, scalable architecture within SC-cleared environments
• Collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams
• High-quality, maintainable, and reusable code
• Supporting delivery of a major, high-value Appian programme

Contract Details

• Day Rate: Up to 530 per day
• Outside IR35
• Location: North West (Fully Remote)
• Initial 6 months
• Strong extension likelihood (12+ months total programme duration)
• Immediate start preferred

If you are interested, please send across a copy of your CV to Dominic Brown on

Contract Senior Appian Developer / North West (Fully Remote) / 530pd Outside IR35

Job Title: Solutions Architect - Salesforce

Location: London (Hybrid)
Type: Contract, Full-Time

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Solutions Architect to join a rapidly growing organisation. As a Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive solutions that meet our client’s needs and drive their business success.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge in Customer CRM, Salesforce, Service Cloud, and migration experience.

As a Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive solutions that meet our client’s needs and drive their business success.

You will be responsible for the ownership of solution architecture and technical designs within programmes of work.

Key Skills and Experience

• Customer CRM: Proven experience in implementing and managing Customer Relationship Management systems.
• Ideally you have experience in the retail sector.
• Salesforce experience specifically with Service Cloud.
• Service Cloud: Hands-on experience with Salesforce Service Cloud, including setup, configuration, and optimization.
• Knowledge of TOGAF

You must be a team player with the ability to work in a collaborative environment.

If the role is of interest please get across your CV.

Job Title: Technical Architect
Start Date: March 2026
Max Day Rate: 550 per day
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Location: Remote

As a Technical Architect, you will work with multiple projects and teams to address challenges that require broad architectural thinking. Your leadership will be instrumental in mentoring team members, guiding other architects, and ensuring that our technical designs align with overarching strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design of systems and services, justify and communicate design decisions, and assure the quality of services.
• Develop and evolve governance frameworks to effectively manage delivery, utilising standards, guardrails, and principles.
• Make informed decisions characterised by varying levels of risk and complexity, providing recommendations as needed.
• Define and challenge strategies, patterns, standards, policies, and roadmaps, while offering proactive guidance across the organisation.
• Design systems that are technically complex and carry significant business impact.
• Review and integrate application requirements, including functional, security, integration, performance, quality, and operational specifications.
• Provide insights into final decisions regarding hardware, network products, system software, and security measures.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in software development, with a strong background in Scala/Java 8 and Mulesoft.
• Proven experience with AWS (Amazon Cloud) and familiarity with DevOps tools.
• Expert knowledge in transforming business problems into effective technical designs and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Practitioner knowledge related to governance, assurance, strategic decision-making, and understanding the broader context within which projects operate.

Service Architect

Must have an Active DV Clearance

An opportunity is available for an experienced Service Architect to design and shape end to end service models for complex, high value IT deliveries within secure environments. The Service Architect will play a central role in ensuring new and transitioned services enter live operation in a stable, cost effective, and governance aligned manner.

About the Role - Service Architect

• As a Service Architect, you will design detailed end to end service models for low, medium, and high complexity deliveries.
• You will assess current operating and governance models and define future service and transition operating models.
• You will develop SLAs, KPIs, service catalogue pricing, and operational support requirements.
• You will manage service related RAID items including exclusions, constraints, and single points of failure.
• You will define early life support requirements and ensure service acceptance criteria are met.
• You will design and integrate service processes and tooling, writing clear documentation for operational teams.
• You will work closely with the Solution Owner to ensure the overall design supports stability and efficiency.

Key Skills - Service Architect

• Strong knowledge of service management frameworks and supply chain models.
• Experience designing service operating models for major IT systems.
• Proven ability to produce clear and structured service documentation.
• Experience working to tight timescales in complex delivery environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership capability.
• Service management qualifications such as ITIL, ISO20000, or IT4IT.
• An understanding of Agile or Kanban

This role suits a governance focused Service Architect who can align service design with operational excellence.

To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button

Lead Technical Architect

Clearance Required: DV

An opportunity is available for an experienced Lead Technical Architect to lead technical delivery across a large, complex and mission critical environment.

This role requires a strong technology leader with proven experience delivering IaaS, PaaS and Workplace services within secure environments.

You will act as the technical lead across delivery teams, shaping strategy, roadmap and architectural direction while ensuring governance and compliance standards are maintained.

The Role - Lead Technical Architect

You will lead a multi-skilled agile team across security, service and management disciplines. Team collaboration and delivery control are central to this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive the technical delivery of Managed Service sub-components from design through to live deployment.
• Collaborate with wider technical leadership to drive cohesive delivery across multiple technology areas.
• Contribute to strategic direction and roadmap development.
• Act as the technical lead for internal teams and customer stakeholders.
• Provide architecture governance to ensure compliance with requirements and alignment to the approved vision.
• Maintain the integrity and resilience of customer environments.
• Report into the Solution Lead.

Required Experience

• Proven experience delivering secure, highly resilient, large-scale IaaS, PaaS and Workplace solutions.
• Strong background in producing and owning High Level Designs and Low Level Designs.
• Experience leading and motivating technical teams to deliver against defined plans.
• Experience delivering solutions using Agile methodologies.
• Strong client-facing capability with the confidence to present technical positions to senior internal and customer stakeholders.

This role suits a technically credible architect who can lead complex delivery, operate within secure environments and maintain architectural control at scale.

To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button