Infrastructure Cloud Architect (Azure | TOGAF | Enterprise Architecture)

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect with strong enterprise architecture expertise, ideally TOGAF certified and deep hands-on Azure cloud experience. This role will lead the design, governance, and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud solutions across infrastructure, applications, security, and DevOps.

You will play a key role in shaping cloud strategy, modernising legacy platforms, and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and security frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Define and govern cloud architecture strategy aligned to TOGAF principles

Design and implement Azure-based solutions across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS

Lead cloud migration and transformation initiatives

Architect secure enterprise solutions aligned with ISO27001 and Azure Security Benchmark

Provide technical leadership across infrastructure, applications, networking, and DevOps

Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform

Ensure DevSecOps best practices using Azure DevOps

Support hybrid infrastructure (on-prem & cloud integration)

Collaborate with security, networking, and development teams to deliver resilient solutions

Required Technical Expertise

Cloud Platforms

Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

Microsoft 365 (M365)

Azure DevOps

Cloud Security & Governance

Applications & Platforms

.NET Framework / .NET Core

Microsoft Dynamics

SQL Server

SSRS

M365 Apps

Exchange

SharePoint

IIS

Apache

Security

OWASP

Firewalls

ISO27001

Azure Security Benchmark

Microsoft Defender

zScaler

CASB technologies

Networking

Enterprise switching & routing

MPLS

ExpressRoute

Azure Front Door

Routing protocols

Firewalls

Infrastructure

VMware

Windows Server (2008–2025)

Linux Server environments

Development & Delivery

SDLC best practices

Azure DevOps

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

What’s in it for you?

* Brand-new, state-of-the-art office environment with parking

* Generous pension contribution

* Life cover

* Sick pay

* Income protection

* Ongoing career development within a growing organisation

Must have’s

* Three to five years’ experience in IT infrastructure, network administration or a similar role

* Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure and virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V

* Experience managing servers, storage, networking and cloud environments

* Solid understanding of IT security and compliance including ISO 27001, GDPR and Cyber Essentials

* Experience working within a global, multi-site environment

* Familiarity with ticketing and monitoring systems

* Relevant certifications such as Azure Administrator or CompTIA Network+/Security+ (or working towards)

Nice to have’s

* Experience acting as an escalation point for complex technical issues

* Exposure to capacity planning and network optimisation

* Experience developing internal documentation and knowledge base materials

So, what will you be doing?

* Overseeing daily IT operations across servers, storage, networking and cloud platforms

* Acting as the escalation point for complex service and incident management issues

* Implementing and maintaining robust security measures including firewalls, VPNs and access controls

* Ensuring compliance with security frameworks through audits and assessments

* Managing and optimising LAN, WAN and Wi-Fi infrastructure

* Maintaining and improving Azure and virtualisation environments for performance and scalability

* Overseeing hardware and software installation, configuration and maintenance

* Maintaining clear infrastructure documentation and contributing to knowledge sharing across the business

Helpful extras

* Opportunity to bridge hands-on technical support with infrastructure strategy

* Key role supporting business-critical systems and security

* Growing organisation with modern offices and collaborative culture

Interested? Send your CV to Ellie at i2i Recruitment today! Our mission of ‘Making Recruitment

Personal’ also means making recruitment fair. As a result, we are committed to reviewing every application with a sense of diversity and inclusion. We strive to personally connect with each applicant, but due to the number of applications we receive, this is not always possible. We will still aim to update you on your application, regardless of if it’s successful

Senior Ops Engineer (Security Ops/GRC)

Salary: Up to £65,000

Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh (flexible hybrid working)

Lorien is recruiting a Senior Ops Engineer for a fast-growing, regulated fintech organisation operating in the financial services space. This is a high-impact role created to strengthen the link between Security Operations and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), improving audit outcomes and driving pragmatic security improvements across cloud and (to a lesser extent) on-prem environments.

You’ll join the Infrastructure & Support function and work closely with GRC, translating audit findings, vulnerabilities and risk themes into clear, prioritised action plans then driving those actions through to completion with technical teams.

What you’ll be doing

• Monitor and investigate security events across cloud and internal infrastructure using SIEM/security monitoring tools, distinguishing genuine threats from false positives.
• Lead and support incident response activities (containment, remediation, recovery and post-incident reviews).
• Own vulnerability management follow through: track remediation actions, validate fixes, and ensure closure in line with risk appetite.
• Improve security controls across IAM, network security, system hardening and vulnerability management (primarily Azure-focused).
• Embed security into Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD: work within Terraform-managed environments and automated pipelines so security is built in by design.
• Support penetration tests and third-party security assessments, ensuring outcomes translate into completed remediation.
• Assist with compliance/assurance activity (eg, ISO27001, SOC2, GDPR) by producing logs, evidence and documentation.
• Act as a confident security advocate in roadmap decisions-able to push back, prioritise critical risk items, and bring stakeholders with you.
• Whilst there are no on call, a sensible level of ownership is expected if issues arise.

What we’re looking for

This role suits someone who can be strategic and hands-on, and who can influence technical teams effectively (collaborative and pragmatic).

Essential experience

• Security operations experience in a SaaS, cloud or regulated technology environment.
• Experience triaging and responding to security alerts using SIEM tooling (Microsoft Sentinel advantageous).
• Strong grounding in Azure security: identity & access management, network security, hardening and vulnerability management.
• Experience with vulnerability assessments/penetration testing and driving remediation to closure.
• Working knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2 and GDPR, with practical experience embedding controls operationally.
• Comfortable working in automated environments using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps).
• Strong communication skills: able to articulate risk clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable

• Network/Firewall knowledge.
• Exposure to SIEM tuning, detection engineering or alert optimisation.
• Familiarity with Azure-native tooling such as Log Analytics (and related security tooling).
• Experience in fintech/financial services or other regulated environments.

Tech environment

• Microsoft Azure (identity, networking, monitoring and security services).
• Azure-native logging/monitoring feeding into SIEM tooling.
• Terraform Infrastructure-as-Code and automated CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps).
• Security & compliance tooling supporting vulnerability management and audit readiness.

Why join?

You’ll have genuine autonomy to shape security operations, improve audit outcomes, and embed practical security controls in a business that is growing and investing in its security maturity.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Full Stack Developer (Frontend-Focused) - Fully Remote

React / .NET | Fixed Term Contract | Major Transformation Programme

We’re looking for a Frontend-leaning Full Stack Developer to join our client on a 6-month fixed-term contract basis and help deliver a high-impact transformation programme focused on Home Visits scheduling and optimisation.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll own the design and build of modern React applications used daily by call centre teams, retail stores, and central operations. You’ll play a key part in replacing legacy workflows with fast, intuitive, API-first tools that support real operational change across the business.

If you enjoy building clean, scalable frontend architecture while still contributing to solid backend services, this is a role where you can make a visible, meaningful impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

Building modern, high-performance interfaces using React (v18+) & TypeScript
Owning frontend architecture (components, state management, performance, UX consistency)
Contributing to backend services using .NET (v8+) & C#
Designing APIs and integrating with external optimisation platforms
Working closely with Product and operational teams to solve real-world workflow challenges
Supporting CI/CD and deployments in Microsoft Azure
What We’re Looking For

Strong production experience with React + TypeScript
Experience designing scalable frontend architecture
Solid API/backend experience with .NET & C#
Good understanding of data modelling and performance
Comfortable working in a collaborative, delivery-focused environment
Why Join?

A salary of up to £70,000
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Day off for your Birthday
Perks platform (cheap cinema tickets, cashback and discounts on well-known brands)
25% Employee discount
Be part of a major internal transformation programme
Build business-critical tools used daily across the organisation
Replace legacy systems with modern, scalable architecture
Have real ownership and influence over frontend direction

If you are looking for a new challenge, then APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!!!

If you are interested please apply ASAP. The People Network is an employment agency and will respond to all applicants within three - five working days. If you do not hear within these timescales please feel free to get in touch

Exponential-e

Want to be part of a leading British-owned tech company? Established in 2002, we are achieving year on year revenue growth and reinvesting 95% of our profits back into our people and technology.

Your new role:

* Work with the Cloud Operations Manager to deliver an in-depth overview of our technical architectures and product capabilities that provide our unique value in the market.

* Work with Cloud Operations and Innovation team to identify systems, processes, and procedure to improve the delivery of cloud services.

* Ownership of specific technology domains within the Enterprise cloud space.

* Defining best practise for Cloud adoption, through the creation of an Enterprise Cloud Adoption Framework, , improving speed of delivery through standardized and robust set of cloud patterns with minimal manual intervention.

* Provide a broad range of skills to deliver infrastructure solutions that meet our customers’ business requirements.

* Assist in the identification of potential sales opportunities; discovering the customer’s business requirements and challenges

* Collaborate with all department within Engineering to ensure that systems are built in a cohesive and secure way.

What you’ll need to succeed:

* Experience with NetApp Storage All Flash Arrays.

* Extensive knowledge of VMware vSphere and virtualization technologies.

* Understanding configuring and deploying a shared and private cloud infrastructure.

* Exposure to enterprise cloud environments with multiple hosts and clusters.

* Experience working with in a Managed Services or Cloud Provider environment.

* Knowledge of Public Clouds such as A Microsoft Azure etc.

What we offer:

* Involved in varied projects that make a positive impact on critical services on a local and national level

* Vibrant company culture with a wide range of events and social activities throughout the year

* Range of employee initiatives on offer including the green team, DE&I society, employee forum, women’s network and culture club

* Dedicated Learning and Development team and access to a range of training, courses and certification support

* Comprehensive benefits including on-site cafe with free barista coffee, birthday leave, charity leave, vitality health cover and holiday purchase scheme to gain an extra 5 days leave

Our client, is a major UK-based food production and manufacturing company and one of the leading businesses in the sector. Recognised as a Top 10 company to work.

This opportunity sits at the heart of their digital transformation journey.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to design and deliver end-to-end technology solutions that drive real business value.

This is a field-based role across the UK, offering the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the organisation’s future technology landscape.

You will act as a technical leader, governing solution design, defining architecture strategy, and ensuring secure, scalable, and cost-effective implementations aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud & Architecture

* Design secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud architectures using Microsoft Azure

* Define and govern architectural standards and best practices

DevOps & Engineering Excellence

* Implement DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines

* Deliver Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions

* Support containerisation and modern deployment strategies

Data & Integration

* Contribute to data architecture strategy

* Work with Azure analytics platforms such as Power BI, Synapse, and Microsoft Fabric

* Design APIs, microservices, and modern integration patterns

Security & Governance

* Embed a security-first mindset across all solutions

* Implement IAM, RBAC, and ensure GDPR compliance

Strategic Impact

* Act as a key contributor to the digital transformation programme

* Lead technical strategy and influence long-term architecture decisions

Key Requirements:

* Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure

* Proven expertise in APIs, microservices, and modern integration approaches

* Demonstrated experience implementing DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code

* Experience working within complex enterprise environments

* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Why Join?

* Be part of a large-scale digital transformation programme

* Join a respected UK market leader in food production

* Work within a company committed to sustainability and achieving Net Zero by 2050

* Influence strategic technology direction at enterprise level

* Fully remote position

If you are a forward-thinking Azure DevOps Engineer looking to drive meaningful change within a leading UK organisation, we would love to hear from you

White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, LondonSenior Software Development Engineer - Velocity Black UK

Velocity Black by Capital One harnesses the power of artificial intelligence, the warmth of human experts and the convenience of the latest interfaces to help high-performance people actualize the full potential of their lives. It’s concierge, reimagined for the digital age.

By harnessing 24/7 chat, AI, and mobile payments, we help our customers do more and be more in the digital age. From access to the hottest restaurants to guaranteed upgrades at the world’s finest resorts. Make a custom request through the app and you will be chatting to our team within 1 minute, 24/7/365.

What unites us are the values we share: the relentless pursuit and celebration of excellence, actualising the full potential of our lives, and impacting the world in a positive way.

We are looking for talented software engineers to join our global Velocity Black by Capital One engineering team, with the opportunity to specialise in frontend, backend or work in a full stack capacity. As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to be on the forefront of driving a major transformation with the marrying of these two innovative companies. Joining a startup deeply invested in technology with Capital One’s entrepreneurial spirit and customer-first, tech-led culture, creates an environment where engineers can continue to disrupt the status quo to develop best-in-class customer experiences for the digital age.

You will work in a small but passionate team, and have a great deal of autonomy. You should be self-driven, willing to take ownership, ask the right questions and seek knowledge when necessary. If you think innovatively, and like to embrace bleeding edge technology, with a pragmatic approach, you will enjoy working here.

The service we offer and build upon is unlike anything ever built before, and our product is rapidly evolving. Velocity Black is our core product, built in React Native and offering exclusive access and unbeatable word-wide service across Travel, Experiences, Luxury Goods and Dining. Our internal and bespoke request management platform, Gravity, is built with React and Node.js micro services, virtually augmenting our expert customer service agents with AI, delivering the unrivalled personal service our members expect and love.

Explore our tech stack: https://stackshare.io/velocity-black/velocity-black

What you’ll do

• Deliver end to end functionality from ideation to delivery focused on the functionality surrounding the ability to make a request and message back and forth while helping to define and adopt best practices
• Work in a fast-paced, collaborative technical environment
• Utilise programming languages and tools like React Native, React, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, micro services, AI, ML, open source frameworks, DevOps, large data sets, and more
• Perform software development leveraging a test-driven development pattern
• Collaborate with digital product managers, and deliver robust cloud-based solutions that drive powerful experiences to help high-performance people actualize the full potential of their lives
• Collaborate with and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions in full-stack development tools and technologies
• Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, mentoring other members of the engineering community

What we’re looking for

• Experience with influencing technical decisions with a tech team in an agile environment
• Proven experience in software development using JavaScript or TypeScript
• Experience with testing software (automated tests or Test Driven Development)
• Previous experience working with AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure or another cloud service
• Have a passion for continued learning of the latest JavaScript and ES versions and trends

What you’ll get to learn (any previous experience would be advantageous)

• An in-depth understanding and experience working with the cloud/AWS and the opportunities that it brings
• Solving real world problems and being comfortable working in a complex regulated environment

Where and how you’ll work

This is a permanent position based in our London office.

We have a hybrid working model, so you’ll be based in our offices 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and can work from home on Monday and Friday.

Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we’re open to talking about an arrangement that works for you.

What’s in it for you

• Bring us all this - and you’ll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation
• We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)
• Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance – with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave

What you should know about how we recruit

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:

• REACH – Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies
• OutFront – to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates
• Mind Your Mind – signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all
• Women in Tech – promoting an inclusive environment in tech
• EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact ukrecruitment@capitalone.com All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.

For technical support or questions about Capital One’s recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Who We Are

At Capital One, we’re building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.

Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

?? Location-Chippenham, UK (On-Site) ?? Monday to Friday - Office Hours At Oakhouse Foods, part of Pilgrim's Europe, data drives everything we do — from operational performance to customer experience. We're looking for a technically strong and commercially aware Integrations & Data Engineer to design, build and support resilient data pipelines and system integrations that power our business. This is a hands-on role where you'll combine technical expertise with problem-solving capability to reduce manual processes, improve automation, and deliver reliable, future-proof solutions. The Role You will ensure business data is collected, transformed, validated, stored and distributed through secure, scalable automated pipelines. Supporting both Business as Usual (BAU) and project delivery, you'll maintain and enhance existing integrations while developing innovative solutions aligned to architecture standards and modern best practices. This is an on-site role in Chippenham, working closely with IT, operational teams, suppliers and project stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and support system integrations between platforms Build and optimise scalable ETL/ELT pipelines Ensure structured, reliable and validated data availability Maintain documentation of data schemas, conventions and definitions Implement robust validation, logging and error-handling mechanisms Design and build automated workflows to reduce manual intervention Select and implement appropriate tools for large-scale automation Implement scheduling, retry mechanisms and resilience patterns Identify automation opportunities through user engagement and process analysis Resolve escalated data and integration support tickets with clear root cause analysis Review and improve existing workflows and processes Collaborate with suppliers and partners on support and project delivery Maintain knowledge base documentation and technical guides Provide technical input, effort estimation and risk assessment Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Provide regular updates on progress, risks and blockers Ensure delivered solutions are secure, scalable and maintainable What We're Looking For Microsoft SQL Server Experience managing SQL Server instances (security, users, monitoring, maintenance). Advanced knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, including writing DML queries, stored procedures, and functions. SAP Business One Understanding of core SAP B1 processes and objects (business partners, documents, etc). Experience customising the platform using add-ons such as Boyum B1UP. Familiarity with SAP B1's underlying data structures. Microsoft Fabric Experience ingesting data from APIs or databases into Fabric. Skilled in using Dataflows, Power Query, and Data Warehouse tooling to cleanse, transform, and prepare data. Ability to publish structured, reliable datasets for analytical and reporting use cases. Microsoft Azure Hands-on experience with Azure Logic Apps for workflow automation. Experience using Azure Function Apps for high-speed data manipulation and transfer operations. Familiarity with additional Azure data and compute services beneficial to integration workloads. Personal & Professional Skills Strong analytical and critical thinking ability Customer-focused approach to supporting internal teams and franchise partners Ability to explain technical concepts clearly Confidence mentoring support staff Commercial awareness and understanding of how data drives business performance Why Join Us? Play a key role in modernising and automating business systems Work in a collaborative environment where ideas are valued Be part of a business backed by the strength of Pilgrim's Europe Contribute to projects that directly impact operational performance and customer service Opportunities to shape data architecture and influence technical direction Competitive salary and benefits package Ready to Build the Data Foundations That Power the Business? If you're passionate about integration engineering, automation and delivering scalable data solutions that make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us build robust, future-ready systems at Oakhouse Foods - Pilgrim's Europe. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Job Title: Solutions Architect (AI and Automation)
Location: Remote (occasional travel to London required)
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 (Depending on location)

Would you like to work for an organisation plays a pivotal role in safeguarding and improving the quality of health and social care services across England. My client plays a vital role in improving outcomes across health and social care by using data, technology, and insight to drive meaningful change. With a strong focus on innovation and digital transformation, they are investing in modern cloud platforms, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to become a truly intelligence-led regulator.

Solutions Architect Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure, and ethical AI and data solutions using Microsoft Azure technologies.
• Translate business requirements into end-to-end solution architecture across AI, machine learning, and data platforms.
• Maintain architectural blueprints ensuring interoperability, resilience, governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead architecture design reviews and provide technical leadership to delivery teams using Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
• Mentor technical teams and promote responsible AI practices, including transparency, fairness, and security.

Solutions Architect Requirements

• Extensive experience delivering solutions on the Microsoft Azure Data Platform (Synapse Analytics, Data Lake, Databricks, Azure ML, Power BI).
• Expertise in modern data engineering approaches such as ETL/ELT pipelines, streaming, APIs, and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures, microservices, and SaaS integrations.
• Knowledge of data governance, information security, and AI ethics within regulated industries.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Digital Data Consultant, Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Azure, Fabric, Databricks, Manchester, Hybrid

Digital Data Consultant required to work for a highly ambitious and fast-growing Consulting function, based in Manchester on a hybrid basis. The expectation is to be in the office circa two days per week and the rest from home. Please read in full before applying

We need someone who is a seasoned Data Architecture and Engineering specialistnot someone who has done a bit of data. This requires someone who has operated at Senior Manager level (or Director level in some consultancies), someone who has the gravitas to face-off to senior stakeholders, shape work, originate opportunities and help take clients on a proper data journey.

You will be joining a rapidly maturing Digital Consulting team that works across the United Kingdom, where the work is genuinely varied, fast-paced and focused on helping clients use digital technology to create real business outcomes. You will report into a Partner and will play a major part in leading, growing, mentoring and shaping the team around you.

This is ideal for someone who is commercially minded, confident, curious, comfortable with ambiguity and genuinely enjoys solving complex business and data problemsnot just producing technical artefacts for the sake of it. You must enjoy working with people and influencing outcomes, not hiding behind documents or code. Read on for more details

Skills and experience required:

• A strong professional network across the United Kingdom and a demonstrable track record of originating, shaping and converting consulting opportunities for Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence projects
• Strong consulting experience that includes solution development, proposal creation, commercial negotiation and building trusted adviser relationships with senior-level clients
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and data projects, with excellent coaching and mentoring skills
• A collaborative, pragmatic and client-centred mindset, with the ability to translate business problems into compelling data-led solutions
• A natural problem solver with intellectual curiosity and an agile, forward-thinking outlook
• A strong understanding of the real challenges businesses face today, and how digital and data technologies can genuinely enable change and transformation
• Significant experience in data architecture and data engineering, including building data platforms and working with cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure
• Good grounding in programming and data engineering languages and frameworks such as Python, SQL, Microsoft Fabric and Databricks
• Certifications in relevant cloud and data technologies (Azure etc.) would be beneficial
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire confidence in both technical and non-technical audiences

This is a great opportunity and salary is dependent upon experience. Apply now for more details

Platform Engineer (Azure)
Preston, Lancashire
£55k + great benefits

Are you a cloud infrastructure professional who enjoys building robust, scalable platforms and enabling teams to move faster and safer in the cloud? We’re working with a well-established and growing technology organisation that delivers critical systems across the transport sector.

As part of continued growth, they’re looking for a Platform Engineer to support their Cloud Engineering function, with a strong focus on Azure, automation, and Infrastructure as Code. This is a hands-on role where you’ll play a key part in shaping and expanding the organisation’s Azure Landing Zone and supporting the migration of workloads into Azure.

What you’ll be doing

Supporting the design, build, and ongoing improvement of the Azure Landing Zone environment
Working closely with the Software Manager and cloud engineering team to adapt and create Terraform scripts
Extending and enhancing the Azure Landing Zone Accelerator to meet enterprise and security requirements
Helping migrate workloads from third-party hosting environments into Azure
Ensuring cloud infrastructure is secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with best practice
Supporting teams by providing reliable platform foundations for application deployment
Contributing to automation, standardisation, and continuous improvement across the cloud estate
What we’re looking for

Experience working in a Platform Engineer, Cloud Engineer, or similar infrastructure-focused role
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure in enterprise-grade environments
Solid knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), particularly Terraform
Experience building or supporting Azure Landing Zones or shared cloud platforms
Understanding of networking, identity, security, and governance in Azure
Experience supporting or delivering cloud migration projects
Ability to collaborate with software and engineering teams in a fast-moving environment
Nice to have (but not essential)

Experience with Azure Landing Zone Accelerator or similar frameworks
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment
Exposure to regulated or safety-critical environments
Experience supporting hybrid or multi-environment architectures
Why this role?
You’ll be joining a technically strong and collaborative engineering team working on systems that genuinely matter, supporting critical transport infrastructure used by thousands of people every day. The role offers real scope to influence cloud architecture decisions, develop your skills further, and work on complex, meaningful projects.

This is primarily an office-based role in Preston, with some flexibility for remote working depending on the project and team needs

Azure DevOps Engineer | Glasgow | £450-£550 p/d | 6 months initially | Inside IR35 We're looking for a hands-on DevOps Engineer with solid experience in Terraform and Microsoft Azure to support and operate existing CI/CD environments. This role is focused on infrastructure operations and deployments rather than feature development. What You'll Do Operate and maintain CI/CD pipelines across multiple environments. Manage and automate Azure infrastructure using Terraform (infrastructure as code) Work with Azure messaging services such as Event Grid, Event Hubs, and Service Bus. Support and integrate internal systems (Jet/Jewels) within deployment workflows. What We're Looking For Strong hands-on experience with Terraform for provisioning and lifecycle management. Solid working knowledge of Azure infrastructure and services. Experience supporting CI/CD processes and tooling. Python scripting experience. Desirable Experience Experience in large-scale enterprise Azure environments. Familiarity with Git-based workflows and repositories. Understanding of Azure security and compliance best practices. If this sounds like you, APPLY NOW! Azure DevOps Engineer | Glasgow | £450-£550 p/d | 6 months initially | Inside IR35 Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website. TPBN1\_UKTJ

My job Location-Chippenham, UK (On-Site) Monday to Friday - Office Hours At Oakhouse Foods, part of Pilgrim's Europe, data drives everything we do - from operational performance to customer experience. We're looking for a technically strong and commercially aware Integrations & Data Engineer to design, build and support resilient data pipelines and system integrations that power our business. This is a hands-on role where you'll combine technical expertise with problem-solving capability to reduce manual processes, improve automation, and deliver reliable, future-proof solutions. The Role You will ensure business data is collected, transformed, validated, stored and distributed through secure, scalable automated pipelines. Supporting both Business as Usual (BAU) and project delivery, you'll maintain and enhance existing integrations while developing innovative solutions aligned to architecture standards and modern best practices. This is an on-site role in Chippenham, working closely with IT, operational teams, suppliers and project stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and support system integrations between platforms Build and optimise scalable ETL/ELT pipelines Ensure structured, reliable and validated data availability Maintain documentation of data schemas, conventions and definitions Implement robust validation, logging and error-handling mechanisms Design and build automated workflows to reduce manual intervention Select and implement appropriate tools for large-scale automation Implement scheduling, retry mechanisms and resilience patterns Identify automation opportunities through user engagement and process analysis Resolve escalated data and integration support tickets with clear root cause analysis Review and improve existing workflows and processes Collaborate with suppliers and partners on support and project delivery Maintain knowledge base documentation and technical guides Provide technical input, effort estimation and risk assessment Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Provide regular updates on progress, risks and blockers Ensure delivered solutions are secure, scalable and maintainable What We're Looking For Microsoft SQL Server Experience managing SQL Server instances (security, users, monitoring, maintenance). Advanced knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, including writing DML queries, stored procedures, and functions. SAP Business One Understanding of core SAP B1 processes and objects (business partners, documents, etc). Experience customising the platform using add-ons such as Boyum B1UP. Familiarity with SAP B1's underlying data structures. Microsoft Fabric Experience ingesting data from APIs or databases into Fabric. Skilled in using Dataflows, Power Query, and Data Warehouse tooling to cleanse, transform, and prepare data. Ability to publish structured, reliable datasets for analytical and reporting use cases. Microsoft Azure Hands-on experience with Azure Logic Apps for workflow automation. Experience using Azure Function Apps for high-speed data manipulation and transfer operations. Familiarity with additional Azure data and compute services beneficial to integration workloads. Personal & Professional Skills Strong analytical and critical thinking ability Customer-focused approach to supporting internal teams and franchise partners Ability to explain technical concepts clearly Confidence mentoring support staff Commercial awareness and understanding of how data drives business performance Why Join Us? Play a key role in modernising and automating business systems Work in a collaborative environment where ideas are valued Be part of a business backed by the strength of Pilgrim's Europe Contribute to projects that directly impact operational performance and customer service Opportunities to shape data architecture and influence technical direction Competitive salary and benefits package Ready to Build the Data Foundations That Power the Business? If you're passionate about integration engineering, automation and delivering scalable data solutions that make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us build robust, future-ready systems at Oakhouse Foods - Pilgrim's Europe. The company Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets. Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses. What we'll bring to the table Competitive Salary Competitive Holiday Entitlement Pension Contribution Family Friendly Policies Learning and Development Opportunities Life Assurance People matter Previous Next Our values Determination Simplicity Availability Humility Discipline Sincerity Ownership TPBN1\_UKTJ

Senior Full Stack Developer - Remote - Competitive Salary I'm working with an exciting organisation that is looking to appoint a Senior Full Stack Developer to help design and deliver secure, cloud-native applications within a modern Microsoft and Azure ecosystem. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced full-stack engineer who thrives in structured architectural environments and enjoys building scalable, enterprise-grade systems using the latest .NET and Angular technologies. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for: Designing and developing scalable backend services using .NET 10 and ASP.NET Core Web APIs Building and maintaining Angular 21 front-end applications using DevExpress DevExtreme v25 Implementing Azure-native solutions (App Services, Azure SQL, Storage) Developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code using Bicep Integrating Azure Entra ID for authentication and role-based access control Managing secure secrets via Azure Key Vault Writing and maintaining unit and frontend tests (NUnit and ViTest) Contributing to CI/CD pipeline improvements and secure deployment practices Participating in architecture and technical design reviews Ensuring all development aligns with OWASP security best practices Tech Stack & Environment Core technologies: .NET 10 / ASP.NET Core Angular 21 (mandatory) DevExpress DevExtreme v25 (mandatory) Entity Framework Core TypeScript / RxJS Microsoft Azure Azure Entra ID Azure Key Vault Bicep (Infrastructure as Code) CI/CD pipelines Bitbucket (Git) You'll also work closely with UI/UX teams using Figma and operate within Agile delivery frameworks. What They're Looking For 5+ years' commercial software development experience Strong expertise in modern .NET Proven experience with modern Angular (15+ ideally) Hands-on Azure architecture and deployment experience Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (Bicep preferred) Experience integrating Azure Entra ID authentication Strong understanding of RESTful API design Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines Background working in regulated or security-sensitive environments Experience with DevExpress / DevExtreme is highly desirable. Why This Role? This is a standout opportunity for a senior engineer who values secure architecture, clean code, and modern Azure cloud engineering. You'll join a mature technical environment with clearly defined standards, strong DevOps practices, and a genuine commitment to security and scalability. If you're open to a confidential discussion, apply now and I'll be in touch. Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Junior C# Developer 6-month contract London SC Cleared Inside IR35

My Financial Services customer is looking for a Junior C# Developer, that will play a key role in triaging and resolving technical queries during the development of the Synchronisation Lab to act as a platform for industry to demonstrate use cases and understand business models for synchronisation. The Junior C# Developer will proactively engage with Product and development teams to ensure timely responses to queries.

You ll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions within Azure

Junior C# Developer Skills & Experience required:
• Active SC Clearance.
• Strong hands-on experience with C#, .NET.
• Experience with Agile ways of working.
• Experience with a Microsoft Azure based environment.
• Experience in the Financial Services sector.
• High level support with incident response and troubleshooting.
• Eagerness to learn and improve interpersonal skills.

Junior C# Developer Key Responsibilities:
• Triaging and resolving technical queries.
• Build and maintain database structures and queries using SQL.
• Support the enhancement of synchronisation models based on participant feedback.
• Collaborate with developers and the production team.
• Delivering the technical release of later synchro models.

You must be able to work onsite 2 days per week in London.

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Louise Davies via the VIQU IT website.

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Senior Data Architect Data & AI | Remote (Occasional travel to Glasgow or Reading) Salary £115,000 (Package) Are you a Senior or Data Architect who thrives on designing elegant, scalable cloud data solutions? Do you enjoy helping organisations become truly data-guided through modern Data & AI platforms? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing consultancy environment where technical excellence and collaboration are key. The Role We are seeking a Senior Architectto join an expanding Data & AI team. You will work closely with architects and consultants to design and deliver high-quality, cloud-based data solutions using Microsoft Azure technologies. You will be accountable for the technical delivery of projects and will engage across the full project lifecycle, from presales through to operational handover. What Youll Be Doing

• Designing and delivering cloud-based data platforms using Azure services such as Databricks, Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL Database, Data Lake/Blob Storage, Cosmos DB, Azure Data Factory and Power BI
• Producing conceptual, logical and physical data models optimised for analytical and reporting use cases
• Contributing to the definition of data architecture frameworks, standards and principles
• Mapping data from source to target and defining current and future state architectures based on business requirements
• Ensuring technical readiness, scalability and quality assurance of delivered solutions
• Translating complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Producing clear, high-quality technical documentation

About You You will have extensive experience designing and delivering modern data platforms, with:

• Strong expertise in data warehouses, data lakes, dimensional modelling, and both batch and streaming data processing
• A solid understanding of data strategy and management, including data governance, data quality, security and compliance
• Advanced SQL skills, with hands-on experience using Python and PySpark
• Broad, practical experience across Azure data services and supporting Azure infrastructure
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or Bicep) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Azure DevOps)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with senior and executive stakeholders

Desirable Experience

• Agentic AI, Apache Spark, or enterprise architecture frameworks
• Enterprise data integration and Microsoft BI technologies
• Experience with AWS or GCP and additional CI/CD tooling (e.g. Jenkins, BitBucket)
• Relevant certifications such as Azure Architect Expert and/or TOGAF

Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.

London + 2 or 3 days work from home

Circ £60,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

A fantastic opportunity is available for a Data Engineer that enjoys working in a fast paced and collaborative team playing work environment. Our client has been expanding at a remarkable pace and have transformed their technical landscape with leading edge solutions. Having implemented a new MS Fabric based Data platform, the need is now to scale up and deliver data driven insights and strategies right across the business globally. The Data Engineer will be joining a close-knit team that is the hub of our client’s global data & analytics operation. Previous experience with MS Fabric would be beneficial but is by no means essential. Interested candidates must have experience in a similar role with MS Azure Data Platforms, Synapse, Databricks or other Cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, Snowflake etc.

Key Responsibilities will include;

* Design, implement, and optimize end-to-end solutions using Fabric components:

* o Data Factory (pipelines, orchestration)

* o Data Engineering (Lakehouse, notebooks, Apache Spark)

* o Data Warehouse (SQL endpoints, schemas, MPP performance tuning)

* o Real-Time Analytics (KQL databases, event ingestion)

* o Manage and enhance OneLake architecture, delta lake tables, security policies, and data governance within Fabric.

* o Build scalable, reusable data assets and engineering patterns that support analytics, reporting, and machine learning workloads.

* Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver effective solutions.

* Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues in a timely manner.

Key Experience, Skills and Knowledge:

* Proven 2 yrs+ experience as a Data Engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on PySpark, SQL, Microsoft Azure Data platforms and Power BI an advantage

* Proficiency in development languages suitable for intermediate-level data engineers, such as:

* Python / PySpark: Widely used for data manipulation, analysis, and scripting.

* SQL: Essential for querying and managing relational databases.

* Understanding of D365 F&O Data Structures is highly desirable

* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

* Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

This is a hybrid role based in Central / West London with the flexibility to work from home 2 or 3 days per week. Salary will be dependent on experience and expected to be in the region of £60,000 - £70,000 + an attractive benefits package including bonus scheme.

For further information, please send your CV to Wayne Young at Young’s Employment Services Ltd. YES are operating as both a recruitment Agency and Recruitment Business

London + 2 or 3 days work from home
Circ £60,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

A fantastic opportunity is available for a Data Engineer that enjoys working in a fast paced and collaborative team playing work environment. Our client has been expanding at a remarkable pace and have transformed their technical landscape with leading edge solutions. Having implemented a new MS Fabric based Data platform, the need is now to scale up and deliver data driven insights and strategies right across the business globally. The Data Engineer will be joining a close-knit team that is the hub of our client s global data & analytics operation. Previous experience with MS Fabric would be beneficial but is by no means essential. Interested candidates must have experience in a similar role with MS Azure Data Platforms, Synapse, Databricks or other Cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, Snowflake etc.

Key Responsibilities will include;

• Design, implement, and optimize end-to-end solutions using Fabric components:
  • o Data Factory (pipelines, orchestration)
  • o Data Engineering (Lakehouse, notebooks, Apache Spark)
  • o Data Warehouse (SQL endpoints, schemas, MPP performance tuning)
  • o Real-Time Analytics (KQL databases, event ingestion)
  • o Manage and enhance OneLake architecture, delta lake tables, security policies, and data governance within Fabric.
  • o Build scalable, reusable data assets and engineering patterns that support analytics, reporting, and machine learning workloads.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues in a timely manner.

Key Experience, Skills and Knowledge:

• Proven 2 yrs+ experience as a Data Engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on PySpark, SQL, Microsoft Azure Data platforms and Power BI an advantage
• Proficiency in development languages suitable for intermediate-level data engineers, such as:
  • Python / PySpark: Widely used for data manipulation, analysis, and scripting.
  • SQL: Essential for querying and managing relational databases.
• Understanding of D365 F&O Data Structures is highly desirable
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

This is a hybrid role based in Central / West London with the flexibility to work from home 2 or 3 days per week. Salary will be dependent on experience and expected to be in the region of £60,000 - £70,000 + an attractive benefits package including bonus scheme.

For further information, please send your CV to Wayne Young at Young’s Employment Services Ltd. YES are operating as both a recruitment Agency and Recruitment Business

initial 6 month contract - 575 - 650 a day - outside IR35

Fully onsite role based - Newbury - (9-day fortnight, every other Friday off)

Active DV Clearance is essential

We are seeking an experienced Contract Juniper Network Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise-grade LAN/WAN/WLAN environments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering secure, highly available, and scalable network solutions leveraging Juniper technologies, with integration into cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN networks using Juniper technologies
• Plan and deploy high-availability, resilient, and scalable network architectures
• Integrate on-premise infrastructure with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Configure and manage Juniper routers, switches, and firewalls
• Implement and administer network security solutions
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis across network environments
• Monitor, maintain, and optimise network performance and capacity
• Implement network automation using scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible, or similar)
• Produce and maintain:

• Network diagrams
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Runbooks
• Configuration and support documentation

• Participate in an on-call rota (details to be confirmed)

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise networks using Juniper technologies
• Strong hands-on configuration experience with:

• Juniper routers (MX series or equivalent)
• Juniper switches (EX/QFX series)
• Juniper SRX firewalls

• Solid understanding of:

• Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS)
• VLANs, MPLS, VPNs
• High-availability and failover technologies

• Experience integrating enterprise networks with AWS and/or Azure
• Strong troubleshooting capability in complex, multi-site environments
• Experience implementing security controls and firewall policies
• Network automation experience (Python, Ansible, Junos automation, or similar)
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation

Desirable Experience

• Experience working in secure or highly regulated environments
• Exposure to multi-site enterprise or critical infrastructure networks
• Familiarity with monitoring and performance management tools

This is an urgent role so if you’re interested please send your CV asap

Role: Rubrik IT Engineer - Rubrik Backup and Hybrid Cloud Protection

Location: Central London (Hybrid)

Duration: 3 Months +

Day rate: 600 Inside IR35

Clearance: SC or eligiable for clearance

Role Overview
We are seeking a highly capable IT Engineer with deep subject matter expertise in Rubrik data protection technologies. The successful candidate will take ownership of the end to end backup and recovery lifecycle across our on premises infrastructure, Microsoft Azure footprint, and Office 365 workloads.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic and operational delivery
Lead the configuration, optimisation, and administration of Rubrik clusters across hybrid environments.
Ensure comprehensive backup coverage for physical servers, virtualised platforms, Azure workloads, and Office 365 tenants.
Conduct regular resilience reviews and steer corrective actions.
Own backup policies, SLAs, retention schedules, immutability controls, and compliance frameworks.

Operational excellence
Perform routine health checks, troubleshooting, and remediation.
Respond to backup and restore incidents and complete root cause analysis.
Oversee patching, upgrades, and feature enablement.
Maintain documentation of backup architectures and DR processes.

Stakeholder engagement
Collaborate with Cloud, Infrastructure, and Cyber Security teams.
Support audits, projects, and initiatives requiring backup expertise.
Communicate technical information clearly.

Essential Skills
Proven Rubrik experience.
Strong understanding of hybrid infrastructure.
Experience protecting Azure and Office 365 workloads through Rubrik.
Strong troubleshooting ability and governance understanding.

Desirable Skills
Experience with other enterprise backup suites.
API integration exposure.
Disaster recovery planning.

Professional Attributes
Methodical and governed by best practice.
Confident decision maker.
High accountability.
Strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications
Rubrik certifications or equivalent experience.
Microsoft Azure or Office 365 certifications.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

Infrastructure Cloud Architect (Azure TOGAF Enterprise Architecture)

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect with strong enterprise architecture expertise, ideally TOGAF certified and deep hands-on Azure cloud experience. This role will lead the design, governance, and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud solutions across infrastructure, applications, security, and DevOps.

You will play a key role in shaping cloud strategy, modernising legacy platforms, and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and security frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and govern cloud architecture strategy aligned to TOGAF principles
• Design and implement Azure-based solutions across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
• Lead cloud migration and transformation initiatives
• Architect secure enterprise solutions aligned with ISO27001 and Azure Security Benchmark
• Provide technical leadership across infrastructure, applications, networking, and DevOps
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
• Ensure DevSecOps best practices using Azure DevOps
• Support hybrid infrastructure (on-prem & cloud integration)
• Collaborate with security, networking, and development teams to deliver resilient solutions

Required Technical Expertise

Cloud Platforms

• Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Microsoft 365 (M365)
• Azure DevOps
• Cloud Security & Governance

Applications & Platforms

• .NET Framework / .NET Core
• Microsoft Dynamics
• SQL Server
• SSRS
• M365 Apps
• Exchange
• SharePoint
• IIS
• Apache

Security

• OWASP
• Firewalls
• ISO27001
• Azure Security Benchmark
• Microsoft Defender
• zScaler
• CASB technologies

Networking

• Enterprise switching & routing
• MPLS
• ExpressRoute
• Azure Front Door
• Routing protocols
• Firewalls

Infrastructure

• VMware
• Windows Server ()
• Linux Server environments

Development & Delivery

• SDLC best practices
• Azure DevOps
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)