Digital Platform Architect (power platform) We are looking for an experienced Microsoft 365 & Power Platform architect to join our client and lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable Modern Workplace solutions for enterprise solutions. This will suit someone who is equally comfortable with solution architecture, hands‑on delivery, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll work across Microsoft 365, Power Platform, security and governance, helping the company modernise how they collaborate, automate and operate. Responsibilities Design and deliver Microsoft 365 and Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams
Act as a technical lead and escalation point for complex Modern Workplace projects
Run discovery and design workshops with business and technical stakeholders
Define and implement governance, security and compliance frameworks, particularly around Teams, guest access and data protection
Develop secure Power Platform solutions (Canvas and Model‑driven apps, flows and integrations)
Lead or contribute to large‑scale SharePoint and M365 migrations
Produce solution designs, documentation and handover materials
Expertise in Power Platform and Dataverse [PL 600 or PL 900 or similar certifications desirable] with recent experience of designing, documenting, and delivering complex digital solutions.
Undertake development of customising Dataverse, canvas apps, API integrations with 3rd party systems.
Any experience with AI, automation and digital service design principles
Work closely with the wider team such as BA’s, PM’s and engineers to ensure the products meet business requirements.
Good stakeholder engagement skills. Experience Experience with PowerApps, Power Automate ecosystems, MS tenants, Purview, Azure, the whole Microsoft Office 365 suite and associated products.
Solution Delivery: Design and implement solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, SharePoint Online, Teams and Power BI.
Developed and deployed Power Apps (Canvas & Model-driven) and Power Automate Flows to improve operational processes, automate reporting and streamline approvals.
Experience of design, roadmaps, architecture, any experience with architectural frameworks such as TOGAF.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.
This person needs to be very good when dealing with stakeholders, good communication skills and writing skills.
Any certifications such as, PL-900: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals, MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, MS-700: Managing Microsoft Teams, AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals This role can be based in any one of the following locations or close to such as London, Cardiff, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham or Glasgow. This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week in the office. The role is a 20-month FTC with full benefits such as 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, very strong pension, salary sacrifice options for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles. Salary ranges from £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience. Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV. Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting. We operate in over 18 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa. We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting. Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age

Solutions Architect – Dynamics 365 / Azure | 6‑month Contract | Outside IR35 | £650–£700/day | Remote (UK) We are working with a large UK‑based legal organisation undertaking a major enterprise applications consolidation programme. They are seeking a Contract Solutions Architect to join their Applications & Development function and take architectural ownership of a complex transformation, consolidating multiple legal case management systems into Microsoft Dynamics 365 with Peppermint, supported by Azure and the Microsoft Power Platform. This is a hands‑on, business‑facing role with genuine design authority, working closely with senior stakeholders, internal delivery teams, and third‑party software vendors. Key Responsibilities
Own the end‑to‑end solution architecture across a large transformation programme
Act as architectural authority across business, delivery teams, and suppliers
Lead the migration and consolidation into Dynamics 365 with Peppermint Legal Solutions
Assure vendor‑led designs align with enterprise architecture, Azure, and security standards
Translate complex technical decisions into clear business outcomesRequired Experience
Proven experience as a Solutions Architect Hands‑on delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions
Strong Azure cloud architecture experience
Experience with Microsoft Power Platform
Background in legacy system replacement or consolidation
Confident in business‑facing, stakeholder‑heavy environments
Experience managing and assuring external software vendorsDesirable
Legal or professional services experience
Experience with Peppermint or similar Dynamics‑based legal ISVs
Product‑led, agile delivery environmentsKey Words: Dynamics, D365, Peppermint, Azure, .net, agile, migration, consolodation, solutions architect, solutions archtecture, togaf, enteprise, crm

Company Description Genomics England is a global leader in enabling genomic medicine and research, focused on creating a world where everyone benefits from genomic healthcare. Building on the 100,000 Genomes Project, we support the NHS’s world-first national whole genome sequencing service and run the growing National Genomic Research Library, alongside delivering numerous major genomics initiatives. By connecting research and clinical care at national scale, we enable immediate healthcare benefits and advances for the future. Our mission is to provide the evidence and digital systems so that by 2035 genomics could play a role in up to half of all healthcare interactions, whilst securing the UK’s position as the best place to discover, prove and benefit from genomic innovations. We are accelerating our impact and working with patients, doctors, scientists, government and industry to improve genomic testing, and help researchers access the health data and technology they need to make new medical discoveries and create more effective, targeted medicines for everybody. Behind the Healthcare and Research outcomes, Genomics England delivers through designing, developing and operating complex healthcare software systems. We’re on the cusp of big changes with the real prospect of genomics becoming the fabric of everyday healthcare through the lifetime - from birth to old age. Job Description Accomplished Data Architect shaping how Genomics England designs, manages, and leverages data across the organisation. We’re seeking an experienced Data Architect, reporting into the Director of Architecture within the Technology and Product Directorate. You’ll sit at the heart of defining and shaping standards, patterns, and principles while drawing on your deep architectural expertise to ensure data is secure, high quality, and accessible for both healthcare and research teams, fully aligned with our technology strategy and architecture vision. In this critical role, you’ll act as a trusted architectural advisor to senior stakeholders, confidently leading the design and delivery of enterprise-scale data solutions. You’ll drive best practices across data lifecycle management, metadata, integration, and analytics, and contribute to industry standards such as GA4GH and/or FHIR, keeping Genomics England at the very forefront of genomic research and healthcare. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and evolution of the organisation’s data architecture, including data models, metadata systems, and data integration platforms Ensure that data solutions meet business, research, security, and regulatory requirements, and are deliverable within the constraints of skills, resources, and budget Act as the subject matter expert on data management and modelling, providing guidance across projects and to other architects Develop and maintain data architecture standards, patterns, and reusable artefacts to streamline delivery and ensure consistency Communicate data strategy and roadmaps clearly to senior stakeholders, demonstrating how data architecture supports services, products, and organisational goals Oversee the management of data dictionaries, lifecycle policies, archiving, and decommissioning strategies Ensure squads are aware of and work to the standards set by Information Governance, Security, and the Architecture chapter Collaborate with technology partners and vendors to inform roadmaps and influence enterprise data solutions Contribute to shaping national and international standards relevant to genomics and research, including GA4GH, OMOP, or FHIR Essential Skills and Experience: Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale data architectures in complex, regulated environments Deep expertise in data modelling, metadata management, lifecycle management, and governance practices and standards Deep expertise and proven experience implementing modern data architecture patterns within cloud environments Strong experience engaging with senior stakeholders to influence and implement data strategy Deep expertise in documenting, communicating, and implementing data roadmaps and solutions Excellent interpersonal skills and a temperament that builds trust across technical and non-technical teams Ability to balance strategic and tactical considerations in architecture decisions Experience in bioinformatics, genomics, healthcare, or research domains Knowledge of cloud and hybrid data architectures, data platforms, or data warehouses Familiarity with GA4GH, FHIR or other relevant industry standards Ability to establish data ownership, and design and implement data lifecycle management policies Experience working in big data environments (petabyte scale) Desirable Skills and Experience: Relevant certifications in data architecture, modelling, or enterprise architecture Experience applying TOGAF methodologies or equivalent enterprise architecture practices Knowledge of bioinformatics data structures. Experience with attribute-based access control and supporting tools that underpin this Experience applying DAMA data architecture practices Practical experience modelling the data structures that underpin and support complex issues such as patient/participant consent within healthcare and research If you’re a proven and motivated Data Architect with a demonstrable track record of shaping strategy and delivering enterprise-scale solutions, this is your chance to use your experience and expertise to make a genuine impact here at Genomics England! Qualifications BSc in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience Relevant architecture or data certifications are desirable; TOGAF certification is highly value Additional Information Salary From: £88,600
Closing Date: Monday 25th April @ 23:00 (UK time) Being an integral part of such a meaningful mission is extremely rewarding in itself, but in order to support our people, we’re continually improving our benefits package. We pride ourselves on investing in our people and supporting them to achieve their career goals, as well as offering a benefits package including: Generous Leave: 30 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, plus additional leave for long service, and also the option to apply for up to 30 days of remote working abroad annually (approval required).
Family-Friendly: Blended working arrangements, flexible working, enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave benefits.
Pension & Financial: Defined contribution pension (Genomics England double-matches up to 10%, however you can contribute more if you wish), Life Assurance (3x salary), and a Give As You Earn scheme.
Learning & Development: Individual learning budgets, support for training and certifications, and reimbursement for one annual professional subscription (approval required).
Recognition & Rewards: Employee recognition programme and referral scheme.
Health & Wellbeing: Subsidised gym membership, a free Headspace account, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, eye tests, flu jabs.Equal opportunities and our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace Genomics England is actively committed to providing and supporting an inclusive environment that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion best practice both within our community and in any other area where we have influence. We are proud of our diverse community where everyone can come to work and feel welcomed and treated with respect regardless of any disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, or social background. Genomics England’s policies of non-discrimination and equity and will be applied fairly to all people, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, being pregnant or recently becoming a parent, race, religion or beliefs, sex or sexual orientation, length of service, whether full or part-time or employed under a permanent or a fixed-term contract or any other relevant factor. Genomics England does not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, victimisation or bullying at work. Such behaviour undermines our mission and core values and diminishes the dignity, respect and integrity of all parties. Our People policies outline our commitment to inclusivity. We aim to remove barriers in our recruitment processes and to be flexible with our interview processes. Should you require any adjustments that may help you to fully participate in the recruitment process, we encourage you to discuss this with us. Culture We have four key behaviours that represent what we would like Genomics England to feel like and the culture we want to encourage, in order for us to achieve our mission. These behaviours help us all work well together, deliver on our outcomes, celebrate our successes and share feedback with each other. You can read about these and other aspects of our culture here

Azure Infrastructure and Security Architect - Microsoft Azure, Microservices, Cyber Security Architecture, IAM, SSO, MFA, WAF, VPN, CISSP, ISO, NIST, Cyber Essentials - Hybrid (Warrington) - £70-76k + excellent bonus + bens

This is a key role for my client which comprises full responsibility for the end-to-end design of secure, resilient, highly-available and scalable IT infrastructure, including the definition and implementation of secure by design principles across the Enterprise. Your architectural skills must span both IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security domains.

Azure Infrastructure and Security Architect Role and responsibilities:

• Lead the design of infrastructure and security architectures across the Enterprise
• Build security into architectural designs across all aspects of IT infrastructure (network, applications, data, endpoint etc)
• Design and build scalable, highly available solutions across the entire Azure infrastructure
• Design and implement effective solutions for IAM, network segmentation, encryption and key management challenges
• Take the lead on Azure cloud and infrastructure design

Azure Infrastructure and Security Architect Skills and Experience:

• Significant experience in an Infrastructure Architect role, designing Azure cloud-based solutions
• Specific experience in the design of Security architecture which must include IAM (SSO, MFA) and network security (firewalls, WAF, VPN)
• Detailed knowledge of Cloud platforms, specifically Microsoft Azure in a Microservices setting
• Substantial experience of working with TOGAF or similar architectural frameworks
• IT Security certification would be ideal (CISSP, CISM, CCSP etc)

This is a senior role which will require the ability to communicate complex architectural plans and strategies to a wide variety of audiences so your communications skills must be strong. The ability to oversee delivery, inspire your colleagues/ peers and manage solution development with clear priorities will also be needed.

Azure Infrastructure and Security Architect - Microsoft Azure, Microservices, Cyber Security Architecture, IAM, SSO, MFA, WAF, VPN, CISSP, ISO, NIST, Cyber Essentials - Hybrid (Warrington) - £70-76k + excellent bonus + bens

Essential Recruitment is a specialist Technology recruitment business with an in-depth understanding of the rapidly-changing nature of the Tech market. We build long-term relationships with our clients and candidates based on our core values of Trust, Integrity and Delivery

Job summary

Join Companies House as aPrincipal Enterprise Architect (Data), a leading role within our Enterprise Architecture team at the heart of a nationally significant organisation.

This is a high-impact, senior technical role where you willshape the data architecture underpinning services used at scale by millionsof users. Companies House handles around 14 million search requests daily, supporting members of the public, businesses, law enforcement and government organisations. The decisions you make will directly influence how trusted data is designed, governed and reused across the organisation.

This role offers the opportunity to work withmodern cloud technologies, microservice architectures and complex legacy environments, while setting the technical direction for enterprise-level data architecture. You will act as a technical leader, guiding delivery teams, influencing strategic decisions and ensuring data is treated as a critical enterprise asset.

At Companies House, our aim is to be the best Registry of Companies in the world. We achieve this through brilliant people, using brilliant systems, to deliver brilliant services.

If you are an experienced data architect looking for a role where your expertise can make a visible, national impact, this is an opportunity to lead, influence and shape the future of data at scale.

Watch this video to find out more about working in Digital at Companies House

Why choose Companies House?

At Companies House we take a proactive approach to wellbeing by promoting a welcoming culture, healthy work life balance and supporting colleagues to be their best in work because we know people are the key to our success.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working with no core hours (6am 8pm flexible options)
• 30 days annual leave
• 8 bank holidays & 1 privilege day
• Enrolment into Civil Service Pension scheme average 28.97%

Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work

Please note:

• Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign.

• Security Clearance is an essential requirement for this campaign.You’ll need to have been in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years to be eligible to apply for SC.

• You will be based at either our Cardiff or Edinburgh office, where you will be expected to attend on a regular basis. Remote contracts may be considered as an exception whereby commuting to the office location of your team is not reasonably practicable.

Job description

The Principal Enterprise Architect (Data) is a senior technical leadership role responsible for defining, governing and evolving the organisations enterprise data architecture. The post holder will ensure that data architecture supports Companies Houses strategic priorities, enables secure and trusted use of data, and strengthens interoperability across legacy, modern and third-party systems.

You will join asmall, high-performing and collaborative teamthat values open thinking, professional challenge and continuous improvement. Working closely with colleagues across the Digital and Data directorates, as well as senior business stakeholders, you will help design and assure robust, secure and resilient data solutions that support organisational priorities and long-term transformation.

• You will act as the authoritative voice on enterprise data architecture, providing clear direction, assurance and guidance across programmes and projects. You will treat data as a managed enterprise asset with clear ownership, robust lifecycle controls and measurable business value.
• This is a highly collaborative role, working with senior stakeholders, architects, delivery teams and governance forums to reduce risk, improve data quality and enable scalable, reusable data solutions.

Key responsibilities

Strategy and architecture

• Lead the development and maintenance of the enterprise data architecture and roadmap, aligned to organisational strategy and change portfolios.
• Define and maintain enterprise-level data models (conceptual and logical, and where appropriate physical).
• Establish canonical data definitions, domain boundaries and integration patterns to support reuse and interoperability.
• Provide architectural assurance to ensure solutions align with agreed data architecture principles.
• Support the identification, valuation and prioritisation of critical data assets to maximise value and return on investment.

Standards, governance and assurance

• Create, publish and maintain enterprise data standards, patterns and guidelines.
• Chair or contribute to data governance forums and architecture review boards.
• Approve, manage or escalate deviations from agreed data standards.
• Ensure data governance policies (including classification, access and retention) are embedded in delivery.
• Identify data-related risks and compliance impacts and support appropriate mitigation.

Data quality and management

• Promote strong data quality, metadata and master data management practices.
• Define data quality indicators and frameworks for measurement and improvement.
• Drive adoption of data ownership and stewardship across the organisation.
• Ensure effective data lifecycle management from creation through to archival.

Operational and delivery support

• Support programmes and projects to translate business needs into robust and compliant data designs.
• Provide specialist data architecture advice to solution architects and development teams.
• Assist with complex data migrations, legacy transformations and API-based integration approaches.
• Support data platform and tooling decisions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.

Security, compliance and collaboration

• Ensure data architecture supports the secure handling of personal, sensitive and restricted data.
• Align data designs with legal, regulatory and policy requirements, including data protection legislation.
• Work closely with security architecture colleagues to ensure secure data flows and access controls.
• Advocate data-driven decision making and provide mentoring and guidance to colleagues across the organisation.

You can read more about a career in Digital and Data within the Civil Service in theGovernment Digital and Data Candidate Information Pack.

Person specification

Were looking for the following skills:

Technical expertise

• Significant experience working as an enterprise or senior data architect within complex organisations.
• Strong experience in enterprise data modelling, data governance and data architecture design.
• Experience working within large-scale, hybrid environments, including legacy systems, cloud platforms and third-party services.
• Demonstrable experience designing and assuring data integration solutions, including APIs and distributed services.
• Knowledge of data quality, metadata management, master data management and data taxonomy approaches.
• Experience working with data standards and structured reporting formats (for example XBRL, iXBRL, JSON Schema or OpenAPI).
• Strong understanding of data security, privacy and risk, including secure handling of personal and sensitive data.
• Professional certifications or qualifications in architecture or data disciplines (for example TOGAF, DAMA, CDMP).
• Cloud platform data certifications (for example AWS, Azure or Google Cloud).
• Experience with modern data platforms, analytics ecosystems and data tooling.

Leadership and ways of working

• Proven ability to engage, influence and challenge a wide range of stakeholders, including at senior levels.
• Ability to balance immediate delivery needs with longer-term strategic architectural vision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with the confidence to make and defend architectural decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience working collaboratively across organisational and disciplinary boundaries.

Behaviours

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing
• Changing and Improving

Technical skills

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Data Architecture

Benefits
Alongside your salary of £58,531, Companies House contributes £16,956 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

We believe that our success is driven by the well-being and satisfaction of our team members at all levels of the organisation. At Companies House were committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring your career journey with us is not only fulfilling, but also rewarding. We pride ourselves on offering a quality work-life balance with our employee wellbeing being central to our working practices.

We celebrate diversity…

As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity, being committed to ensuring were representative of the citizens we serve and creating an inclusive environment. Everyone in Companies House brings something different, and so will you. To fulfil our commitment to recruiting and attracting diverse talent we welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We also welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

We are proud to be a disability confident leader. Our recruitment process is fully inclusive and we can make adjustments as needed through our process. These could include having an interview buddy, extra time at interviews/assessments and receiving interview questions in advance, to name a few.

Read our’Applying under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS)’ guide to find out how to successfully complete an application under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS).

Where will you be working?

• We are currently using a hybrid approach to the way we work which provides opportunities for you to be adaptable in the way you work so that you can achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life. The degree of choice you have will depend on your role and your day-to-day work activities.
• Your manager will agree regular patterns of attendance with you; however, you may be required to make yourself available to attend the office more frequently when required to meet business needs.
• You could be based at either our Cardiff or Edinburgh office, and a hybrid employment contract will be provided as the standard offering. However, remote contracts may be considered as an exception whereby commuting to the office location of your team is not reasonably practicable.

Things you need to know
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see ourcandidate guidance (opens in a new window)for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.Selection process detailsThis vacancy is usingSuccess Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.What will the process look likeStage 1 Sift

An initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements:Experience

In your application form wed like you to:

Write a CV:tell us about your employment history, including key responsibilities and achievements, that you believe align with this vacancy role.

Write a Personal Statement of 1000 words: tell us, using examples, how you meet the following criteria:

• Significant experience working as an enterprise or senior data architect within complex organisations.
• Strong experience in enterprise data modelling, data governance and data architecture design.
• Experience working within large-scale, hybrid environments, including legacy systems, cloud platforms and third-party services.
• Proven ability to engage, influence and challenge a wide range of stakeholders, including at senior levels.

We’d encourage you to break down your statement into clearly defined paragraphs that address each point above, use the full word count, and give us clear examples and evidence of the essential criteria listed.

Were committed to being diverse and inclusive, so please make your application anonymous by removing all identifying personal information (such as your name and age) from your personal statement.

Please note:In the case of a large number of applications, before conducting a full sift as described above, the panel may conduct a pre-sift assessing all applications against the followingExperience:

• Significant experience working as an enterprise or senior data architect within complex organisations.

Once the advert has closed, we will sift applications - this involves reading through them all, please bear with us as this can take some time.

We may raise the score required if we receive a high number of applications.

At sift we may choose to take through the highest performing candidates to the next stage. If, after the final stage is completed and roles are unfilled, we will proceed to invite lower scoring candidates to interview.

Stage 2 - Interview

Companies House uses a blended interview technique, allowing us to find out more about you. We use the Success Profile framework and at interview we will use Success Profiles assessing theBehaviours, Experience and Technical skillslisted in the advert.

Candidates invited to interview will be asked to prepare a presentation, which will be assessingExperience:

• Significant experience working as an enterprise or senior data architect within complex organisations.

The presentation will be at the beginning of the interview, followed by Behaviour and Technical Skills questions. Full details of the presentation topic will be sent in the interview confirmation email.

The lead criteria to distinguish between tied candidates will be the presentation, which is assessing Experience: Significant experience working as an enterprise or senior data architect within complex organisations.

A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.

If after the interview you are not found appointable at the advertised grade, you may be offered the lower grade role if you are considered to meet the skills, experience and behaviours for the lower level. The benchmark for appointing to the lower grade is set at the start of each campaign.

Here at DXC Technology, we continue to significantly expand our SAP business across the UK and Europe, and were now looking for an experienced SAP S/4HANA Solution Architect to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working across the full SAP lifecycle from early pre-sales engagement through to solution design and delivery partnering closely with clients across multiple industries to deliver value-driven SAP solutions. At DXC, we are passionate about building diverse and inclusive teams and actively encourage applications from women, underrepresented groups, and neurodivergent candidates. Were committed to providing support and reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring process to ensure everyone can perform at their best.

We focus on three core drivers of growth: People, Customers, and Operational Executionthe foundation of our business and where we invest heavily.

Due to the nature of our clients, SC level Security clearable is mandatory and for us to obtain this for you we are only able to consider candidates that are British Nationals that have lived consecutively in the UK for the last 5 years. We are unable to consider dual nationals currently.

About the Role

You will lead the design, integration, and delivery of SAP solutions across large-scale transformation programs. You will play a key role in driving DXCs SAP GTM by combining cross-functional SAP expertise with architecture governance, client advisory, and pre-sales support.

As a trusted advisor, you will engage with CXOs, program leadership, and delivery teams to shape scalable, modular, and business-aligned SAP landscapes with a strong focus on S/4HANA transformations across Finance, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Cloud extensions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end solution architecture across SAP domains including Finance (FI/CO), Logistics (MM/SD), Manufacturing (PP/QM), and Procurement (Ariba, P2P).
• Lead architecture design for SAP S/4HANA Greenfield, Brownfield, or Selective Data Transition programs.
• Translate business goals into SAP-aligned solutions, process maps, and integration models.
• Work closely with functional, technical, data, and integration teams to deliver coherent, traceable, and scalable SAP solutions.
• Support pre-sales activities: solutioning, RFPs/RFIs, proposal shaping, demo planning, and effort estimations.
• Engage with client-side architects, business sponsors, and system integrators to guide SAP roadmap decisions and solution assurance.
• Drive adoption of innovations such as Fiori UX, SAP BTP, Embedded Analytics, and Cloud Integration.
• Provide solution governance across projects including change control, design reviews, and alignment to best practices.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to internal solution assets and knowledge development.
• Continuous Innovation: Stay updated on SAP innovations, S/4HANA advancements, and digital transformation trends to advise leadership on future SAP strategy.

Required Experience

• Extensive SAP consulting experience, with cross-functional knowledge across core modules.
• At least 2 S/4HANA transformation programs (Greenfield and Brownfield), leading architecture or end-to-end solutioning.
• Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA and some of the key SAP modules such as FICO, MM, SD, PP, WM, or HR.
• Hands-on experience defining To-Be architectures, process maps, interface specs, and technical deployment models.
• Proven track record of delivering SAP programs across industries such as Manufacturing, CPG, Retail, Defence, or Public Sector.
• Knowledge of SAP Cloud, RISE with SAP, and deployment strategies (technical skills not required, but conceptual knowledge is beneficial).

Skills & Competencies

• Functional depth in at least two domains (e.g., Finance + Logistics or Manufacturing + Procurement).
• Strong architecture documentation skills (ARIS, Signavio, LeanIX, or equivalent).
• Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management ability up to CIO/CTO level.
• Understanding of data migration, analytics, and testing strategies within SAP programs.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and quality-focused; able to work in hybrid delivery models.

Methodologies & Tools

• SAP Activate Methodology for roadmap and deployment planning.
• Use of Solution Manager, JIRA, Confluence, and design traceability tools.
• Exposure to TOGAF, enterprise architecture principles, and agile delivery models is beneficial.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Systems, Engineering, or Business.
• SAP Certification in S/4HANA Finance, Logistics, or Architecture is preferred.
• TOGAF, ITIL, or Cloud Architecture credentials (AWS/Azure), SAP RISE are an advantage.

Why DXC Technology?

At DXC, we believe in empowering our people to drive change. Our investment in People, Customers, and Operational Excellence fuels our continued success.

Meaningful work in enterprise-scale projects

A flexible benefits package

Continuous learning and certification support

Career progression in a global SAP Centre of Excellence

Supportive, diverse, and collaborative culture Work across sectors including

public sector, manufacturing and defence to name a few

If youre ready to shape impactful SAP S/4HANA solutions and work with leading clients across the UK and Europe, wed love to hear from you.

Are you an experienced Solution Lead or Enterprise Architect with a background in highly secure environments? Do you bring defence or national security experience, strong architecture expertise, and a practical, innovative approach to solving complex challenges? If so, we’d like to hear from you.

As Principal Solution Architect, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering enterprise solutions for defence and national security customers. Working with the Office of the CTO, you will combine future-focused innovation with hands-on leadership across existing customer engagements.

This role is split across two core areas:

Innovation & Future Solutions (50%) lead the identification, design, and development of secure, IT-enabled solutions that respond to the evolving needs of clients and the wider sector.

Short-term Customer Initiatives (50%) provide enterprise and solution leadership for rapid reviews, recovery activity, and complex customer challenges, helping to resolve issues and support successful delivery outcomes.

This is a UK-based role, with travel required to client sites along the M4 corridor.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the design and delivery of secure enterprise and solution architectures for defence and national security clients.
• Shape innovative, IT-enabled solutions that respond to emerging client and sector needs.
• Provide solution leadership for short-term assessments, remediation activity, and complex customer initiatives.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams to support successful delivery.
• Contribute to business growth through pre-sales support, market insight, and representation of Sopra Steria’s capabilities.
• Identify and manage risks, while sharing knowledge through mentoring, workshops, and collaboration.

What you will bring:

• Experience as a Solution Lead, Enterprise Architect, or in a similar role within highly secure defence or national security environments.
• Strong understanding of defence customers, suppliers, and delivery contexts, including MOD and/or UKIC.
• Proven ability to design and lead complex solutions across COTS, custom, and enterprise-scale environments.
• Expertise in architecture approaches and tools such as TOGAF, ArchiMate, and C4, with a secure-by-design mindset.
• Experience working in agile delivery environments, with knowledge of modern software delivery and DevSecOps practices.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders, balancing strategic thinking with practical support to drive delivery success.

If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: UK-based, with travel required to client sites along the M4 corridor

Security Clearance Level: DV Clearance

Internal Recruiter: Josh

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Benefits: Car Allowance, Bonus, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private health care, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund (3% of base salary)

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Sopra Steria’s Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client’s goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We cultivate a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK’s most sophisticated safety- and security-critical markets.

Become part of a mission-driven team building secure, resilient platforms that safeguard the nation’s financial system. The Bank of England, in partnership with Inspire People, is seeking a Lead Solution Architect - Data Analytics with strong enterprise and solution architecture experience, deep knowledge of cloud-based data platforms, and a track record of delivering complex data and analytics solutions in highly regulated environments. Based in Leeds on a 21-month FTC with a salary of up to £81,360 plus an 8% cash benefits allowance, annual bonus of up to 25% and a non-contributory pension.

Shape the Future of Technology at the UK’s Central Bank

The Bank of England plays a critical role in maintaining the UK’s monetary and financial stability. Within the Technology Strategy & Architecture function for Data, Analytics and AI, this role provides architectural leadership across enterprise-scale data and analytics platforms that support nationally critical services operating under high levels of security, regulation and scrutiny.

As a Lead Solution Architect - Data Analytics, you will:

• Define and govern solution and enterprise architectures for data analytics platforms
• Translate business strategies and requirements into target architectures, solution designs and technology roadmaps
• Produce architectural artefacts including blueprints, technical options, design patterns and high-level designs
• Shape architectural decisions across complex initiatives and represent architecture at governance forums
• Lead and develop a team of architects, supporting capability development and delivery
• Engage with senior stakeholders across Technology and the wider Bank
• Promote best practice across the data lifecycle, including data governance, quality, security and responsible use

Essential skills for the Lead Solution Architect - Data Analytics include:

• Significant experience in IT architecture with a strong focus on data and analytics solutions
• Proven experience designing and evolving enterprise-scale data platforms
• Deep expertise in cloud-based data and analytics services on the Microsoft Azure platform (e.g. Azure Databricks, Azure ML)
• Experience shaping proofs of concept and evolving designs into production solutions
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including engagement with senior stakeholders
• Experience leading and developing architecture teams

Desirable skills for the Lead Solution Architect - Data Analytics include:

• Experience working with architecture frameworks and methodologies (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman)
• Broad knowledge of enterprise data technologies, including lakehouse and medallion architectures, legacy data platforms and data engineering (ETL, ELT, CDC)
• Experience working within large, complex or highly regulated organisations

In return, you can expect a flexible working culture, including:

• Non-contributory career-average pension.
• 10% - 25% annual discretionary performance award based on a current award pool
• 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits.
• 25 days annual leave with option to buy up to 13 additional days through flexible benefits.
• Flexible start and finish times plus adaptable working patterns.
• Working-from-abroad policy (subject to approval).
• Inclusive culture that values diversity, wellbeing and development.
• Private medical insurance and income protection.
• Dental cover

Why Join?

You will work on nationally critical technology platforms that underpin the stability of the UK’s financial system, shaping enterprise-scale data architecture and contributing to long-term, system-wide transformation at the Bank of England.

If you want to deliver technology that safeguards the UK’s financial system and work on data platforms of national importance, apply now and one of the Inspire People team will be in touch.

Description

Systems Engineer

Location: Whiteley/Hybrid/Occasional travel to site will be required

Clearance Requirements: Current SC clearance, or the ability to gain SC clearance.

We are looking to recruit an experience Systems Engineer to support the development of an ATM system. This is an opportunity to work on an exciting programme delivering critical services and infrastructure key to the future of UK Air Traffic Management. The successful candidate does not need to be familiar with ATM (although it would be an advantage) as on-the-job training will be provided as required.

The systems engineer will work in a rapidly changing environment, delivering solutions and deliverables of a high quality to wide range of challenging problems. They will work as part of an agile team performing all aspects of systems engineering throughout the development life cycle to meet sprint milestones.

The successful candidate will have a full understanding of the principles of systems engineering, will have prior experience as a Systems Engineer on a major programme involving accepting and integrating deliveries from suppliers. Using their experience in Systems Engineering, the successful candidate will be responsible for working with customers and suppliers to execute Systems Engineering activities across the full lifecycle, with specific focus on Model Based Systems Engineering.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience with architecture modelling tools (e.g. Sparx Enterprise Architect, MagicDraw Cameo)
• Strong experience with Architecture Modelling Frameworks and Languages (e.g. TOGAF, MODAF, NAF, SysML, Archimate)
• Success in working within large-scale, mission critical and complex integration programmes
• Ability to work with a number of stakeholders and suppliers, working across organizational boundaries as appropriate
• Experience of developing system behavioural diagrams, modelling interfaces and developing models to encapsulate functional requirements
• Demonstrable successes within the System Engineering environment
• Excellent customer facing skills, including being able to ingest large volumes of requirements and information developing clear understanding of customer hot-buttons and needs
• Demonstrable knowledge and cognisance of adjacent disciplines, including programme management, customer relationship management, supplier management and service management
• In-depth experience of conducting detailed systems engineering trade solutions to assess options & feasibility, and define optimal solutions
• Strong knowledge of requirements and user scenario development in both text based and model based approaches
• Understanding designing / delivering systems in a Virtualised Environment
• Experience of working with Service Oriented Architectures

Desired Skills:

• ITIL including Service Management Roles & Processes
• Knowledge of Air Traffic Management or other safety related systems
• Experience of service management, assurance and regulation requirements and how they apply across functional boundaries
• Willingness to offer fresh, innovative ideas and/or unconventional approaches
• Ability to deliver clear messages through dialogue, written work and formal presentation

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits
• Flexi Working

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK’s defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. For the first time, the MOD will see the whole picture, as it is happening.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that that enhance your future.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

£47,600.00-£61,000.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Role: Technical Architect
Clearance: BPSS to start (MUST be SC Clearable)
Salary: £110,000 per annum
Start Date: ASAP!
Location: Didcot, 5 days per week
Benefits: All travel expenses paid

iO Associates are working with a favoured Consultancy client of ours on their search for a Technical Architect to join a client based in Didcot on a Full time basis.

Responsibilities

• Design secure technical architectures aligned with BPSS requirements
• Embed security best practices across project life cycles
• Lead security assessments and advise on compliant controls
• Maintain and improve security standards across platforms
• Ensure documentation aligns with security policies and regulations
• Provide security architecture guidance and strategic advice
• Stay current on BPSS, security trends, and regulatory changes

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven security architecture experience, ideally with BPSS or similar standards
• Strong knowledge of public sector security frameworks
• Expertise in designing secure, scalable IT solutions
• Strong stakeholder communication and translation of technical concepts
• Relevant certifications (eg CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF) desirable
• Experience with security assessment tools and methodologies

If you’re interested, please do respond with your updated CV as I will be calling through profiles from Monday 11th May.

Contract Role: Data Architect

Data Strategy & Modelling Focus | Governance & Regulatory Environment

Overview

Experienced Data Architect responsible for shaping enterprise data strategy and designing scalable domain driven data models across secure cloud based environments

Engagement Details

• 24 month contract inside IR35
• Active SC clearance required
• London based with hybrid working 3 days onsite
• Day rate between £578 and £637.50
• Prior Banking experience is nice to have

Core Skills & Experience

• Strong background in enterprise data architecture with a focus on domain modelling and information architecture
• Deep understanding of conceptual logical and physical data modelling approaches
• Experience designing canonical domain and analytics data models including shared and reference data patterns
• Knowledge of data governance disciplines including data quality metadata lineage and auditability
• Ability to define and drive data strategy aligned to business value and measurable outcomes
• Experience supporting data migration programmes including mapping reconciliation and phased transition

Data Architecture & Strategy

• Defines enterprise data principles standards and models aligned to wider architecture frameworks
• Builds clear data transformation roadmaps including sequencing dependencies and incremental delivery
• Strong understanding of data ownership stewardship and federated operating models
• Designs data architectures aligned to regulatory security and compliance requirements including classification and controls
• Proven experience driving simplification modernisation and innovation across enterprise data landscapes

Cloud & Platform Awareness

• Familiar with modern cloud data platforms such as Databricks Microsoft Fabric and Spark based ecosystems
• Understands how logical data models translate into physical implementations across lakehouse and warehouse patterns
• Awareness of integration patterns and the impact on governance lineage metadata and access control

Delivery & Stakeholder Engagement

• Works closely with business stakeholders to define data requirements and translate them into scalable data products
• Communicates complex data concepts clearly to both technical and non technical audiences
• Able to manage multiple workstreams and prioritise effectively in complex environments
• Familiar with architecture frameworks and industry standards such as TOGAF

My client has limited interview slots and they are looking to fill this vacancy by then end of the month. I have limited slots for 1st stage interviews next week so if you’re interest, get in touch ASAP with a copy of your most up to date CV and email me at or call me on .

Please Note: This is a contract role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.

TRG are the go-to recruiter for Power BI and Azure Data Platform roles in the UK, offering more opportunities across the country than any other. We’re the proud sponsor and supporter of SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour, the London Power BI User Group, Newcastle Power BI User Group and Newcastle Data Platform and Cloud User Group. To find out more and speak confidentially about your job search or hiring needs, please contact me directly at

CLOUD ARCHITECT- EDV CLEARED CLOUD ARCHITECT- Permanent opportunity for a Cloud Architect with active enhanced DV clearance. - Salary up to £120,000 DOE + DV Bonus - London based offices - To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for Cloud Native Architects to join a consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading National Security clients. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an active Enhanced DV clearance is essential. THE CLOUD ARCHITECT- Active enhanced DV clearance. - London based, or able to commute to London.- Experience as a hands-on cloud architect CLOUD ARCHITECT ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Expertise in delivering AWS Cloud native solutions- Background in Open-source technologies and frameworks- Experience with micro-service based architectures- Experience working with structured architecture approaches (TOGAF or SAFe)- Leadership and stakeholder management experience TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLSCLOUD ARCHITECT, AWS ARCHITECT, CLOUD NATIVE ARCHITECTURE, DEVOPS, PLATFROM ENGINEER, CI/CD, CONTAINERISATION, INFRASTRTCTURE AS CODE, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, NSD

Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting our central government client, who is seeking a Security Architect. This position is for an initial 12-month contract assignment, with the possibility of extension.

Location: London (hybrid)

The ideal candidate will hold Gov security clearance and have a strong background in Security Architecture, along with the following skills and experience:

• A solid understanding of High-Level Security Architecture (HLD) and a secure-by-design approach.
• Experience leading security architecture for large-scale cloud hosting (specifically Azure and GCP) in high-threat government Tier 2/3 secure environments.
• Extensive knowledge of security architecture, including identity management, device security, workstation protection, cloud hosting, collaboration tools, networking, cryptography, operations, and data governance.
• Strong understanding of secure DevOps practices, CI/CD controls, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) hardening.
• Experience applying security controls to AI and machine learning components,
• Demonstrable knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework, ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, as well as SABSA and TOGAF. -
• Preferred Qualifications: Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable.

NB: 3 days p/w in London and the sucessful applicant must be willing to undergo SC/DV level vetting.

To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.

£110k + car allowance + up to 30% bonus

London or Birmingham

We are recruiting for a permanent Supply Chain Domain Solution Architect to join a FTSE 250 organisation undergoing a significant supply chain and retail technology transformation. This is a key, long-term role within the architecture function, offering the opportunity to shape and embed scalable supply chain capabilities across a complex, multi-brand, high-volume retail environment.

Role Overview

This is a hands-on architecture position with responsibility for defining, governing, and evolving end-to-end supply chain solutions. The role covers the full supply chain lifecycle including procurement, supplier integration, inventory and stock management, warehousing, logistics, and distribution.

You will play a central role in establishing sustainable, standardised architecture approaches that support high-volume operations, perishable inventory, and complex supplier and concession models, while aligning to the organisation’s long-term technology strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture

• Design end-to-end supply chain solutions spanning suppliers through to distribution centres and retail / operational endpoints
• Define architectures supporting full inventory lifecycle management, including shelf-life tracking, batch/lot traceability, and regulatory compliance
• Own and maintain architecture artefacts across supply chain domains
• Define both target and transitional state architectures aligned to business and technology roadmaps

Governance & Standards

• Apply TOGAF-aligned principles and contribute to enterprise-wide architecture standards
• Ensure alignment with the broader enterprise architecture and target operating model
• Establish and enforce architecture patterns, standards, and guardrails
• Provide governance and oversight across internal delivery teams and third-party vendors

Delivery & Transformation

• Support ongoing ERP and supply chain transformation programmes, including implementations and enhancements
• Partner closely with engineering and delivery teams to ensure solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements
• Contribute to vendor selection, RFP processes, and solution evaluations
• Act as a long-term strategic partner to the business, helping evolve supply chain capabilities over time

Required Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or Domain Architect within supply chain and inventory environments
• Strong background within retail, ideally in complex, high-volume, multi-brand organisations
• Experience designing and delivering inventory, warehouse, and supply chain solutions
• Experience with ERP and supply chain platforms
• Experience operating within large, complex enterprise environments
• TOGAF certified or equivalent experience working within an enterprise architecture framework

Desirable:

• Experience within food retail, food service, FMCG or other perishable goods environments

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business investing heavily in its supply chain and technology landscape, offering long-term career growth, influence over strategic direction, and the chance to work on large-scale, business-critical transformation programmes.

Please send your CV to apply.

Automation Architect / Solution Architect

Location: London / Flexible / Hybrid
Type: Contract

A leading technology consultancy is seeking an experienced Automation Architect / Solution Architect to deliver enterprise-scale automation and data transformation programmes for major clients.

This is a client-facing role focused on automation strategy, analytics delivery, dashboard reporting, data integration, KPI reporting, process optimisation, and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead automation and digital transformation initiatives
• Design scalable automation and analytics solutions
• Deliver dashboards, reporting and data visualisation solutions
• Manage data integration, ETL and data modelling activities
• Drive process automation and operational efficiency improvements
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and client leadership teams
• Deliver KPI reporting, predictive analytics and business insights
• Support end-to-end solution delivery and programme governance

Required Skills

• Experience as an Automation Architect, Solution Architect, Analytics Architect, Delivery Manager or Data Architect
• Strong background in automation, analytics, dashboarding and reporting
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, ETL, Python or data warehousing
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing delivery experience
• Experience delivering enterprise transformation or consulting projects
• Knowledge of data integration, KPI frameworks and predictive analytics

Desirable

• Experience within IT services, consulting or managed services
• TOGAF, PRINCE2 or PMP certifications
• Cloud data platform experience (Azure, AWS)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing transformation practice delivering high-impact automation and analytics solutions across enterprise clients.

Years of Experience: 15+ Years

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Solution Architect to join our dynamic team in Reading, UK. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge in Application Architecture and will be responsible for designing and implementing robust application solutions that align with our business objectives. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of software development processes and architecture best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop application architecture frameworks that support business goals and enhance system performance.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality product platform.
• Lead architectural discussions and design reviews, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting of applications.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the application architecture remains relevant and competitive.
• Document architecture designs, decisions, and processes for future reference and compliance.

Mandatory Skills:

• Proven expertise in Application Architecture with a strong portfolio of successful projects.
• In depth knowledge of software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps, etc.).
• Strong understanding of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.
• Experience with API design and integration, including RESTful and SOAP services.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, or Python.
• Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman).
• Knowledge of data architecture and database design principles.
• Experience in leading large scale application development projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in software development and application architecture.
• Relevant certifications in architecture or cloud technologies are a plus.

If you are a passionate and experienced Application Architect looking to make a significant impact in a fast paced environment, we encourage you to apply and join our innovative team.

We are seeking a Data & AI Technical Lead to drive the Discovery & Design phase of a large-scale M&A program for a Retail & CPG client. This role will lead the technical direction across a complex, multi-cloud data landscape spanning Azure, AWS, GCP, Databricks, and Snowflake. You will oversee and guide senior Data Architects, ensuring architectural alignment, technical quality, and business relevance. The role sits at the intersection of business strategy, data architecture, and platform engineering, acting as a key liaison between client stakeholders, IT teams, and the Chief Data Office.

Required Skills & Experience

Core Technical Expertise

• 15+ years in Data & Analytics, with 5+ years in leadership roles
• Strong hands-on experience across:
  • Azure cloud, ADF, DevOps, Power BI, Fabric workspaces
  • AWS cloud, S3, cross-cloud connectivity, API Gateways
  • GCP (BigQuery, GCS, Dataflow)
• Deep expertise in:
  • Databricks (Lakehouse architecture, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Delta Sharing, Pyspark, Spark SQL etc.)
  • Snowflake (data warehousing & data sharing, Iceberg, )
• Strong understanding of:
  • Data architecture patterns, industry benchmarking,
  • Data integration patterns (ETL/ELT, streaming, CDC, APIs)
  • Data governance & metadata management

Architecture & M&A Experience

• Proven experience in M&A data integration, platform consolidation, or carve-outs
• Experience designing multi-cloud or hybrid data architectures
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF or equivalent)

Leadership & Stakeholder Skills

• Experience managing or leading senior architects or technical teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence C-level stakeholders
• Ability to bridge business strategy and technical execution
• Experience working in consulting or client-facing roles

Architecture & Standards
Define canonical integration patterns (API-led, event-driven, batch/EDI) and reference architectures on SAP BTP.
Establish guidelines for API design, versioning, reusability, and governance.
Create integration roadmaps aligned with product releases and enterprise architecture.
Integration Delivery
Lead solution design using SAP Integration Suite (Cloud Integration/CPI, API Management, Event Mesh).
Orchestrate end-to-end flows for master data, transactional data, and identity across SAP and non-SAP systems.
Govern mapping, transformation.

Required Experience
8-12 years in integration architecture; 4+ years with SAP SaaS and SAP BTP.
Expert in SAP Integration Suite (CPI), API Management, Event Mesh, OData/REST, IDoc/EDI.
Proven delivery with SuccessFactors, Ariba, Concur, Datasphere, SAC, and S/4HANA Cloud integrations.
Strong security fundamentals (OAuth2, SAML, JWT, SCIM) and compliance awareness.
Hands-on with observability (Cloud ALM), performance tuning, and reliability engineering.
Experience with agile delivery, CI/CD (Git-based pipelines), and test automation for integrations.

Preferred Qualifications
SAP BTP services: Cloud Foundry/Kyma, Workflow, Business Rules, Integration Advisor, Open Connectors.
Non-SAP integrations and hyperscaler networking (Azure/AWS/GCP).
Architecture frameworks (TOGAF) and API life cycle management.
Certifications: SAP Integration Suite/BTP, ITIL v4, security (eg, CISSP/CCSP).

Hybrid: 4 days per week from Office

110k + car allowance + up to 30% bonus

London or Birmingham

We are recruiting for a permanent Supply Chain Domain Solution Architect to join a FTSE 250 organisation undergoing a significant supply chain and retail technology transformation. This is a key, long-term role within the architecture function, offering the opportunity to shape and embed scalable supply chain capabilities across a complex, multi-brand, high-volume retail environment.

Role Overview

This is a hands-on architecture position with responsibility for defining, governing, and evolving end-to-end supply chain solutions. The role covers the full supply chain lifecycle including procurement, supplier integration, inventory and stock management, warehousing, logistics, and distribution.

You will play a central role in establishing sustainable, standardised architecture approaches that support high-volume operations, perishable inventory, and complex supplier and concession models, while aligning to the organisation’s long-term technology strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture

• Design end-to-end supply chain solutions spanning suppliers through to distribution centres and retail / operational endpoints
• Define architectures supporting full inventory lifecycle management, including shelf-life tracking, batch/lot traceability, and regulatory compliance
• Own and maintain architecture artefacts across supply chain domains
• Define both target and transitional state architectures aligned to business and technology roadmaps

Governance & Standards

• Apply TOGAF-aligned principles and contribute to enterprise-wide architecture standards
• Ensure alignment with the broader enterprise architecture and target operating model
• Establish and enforce architecture patterns, standards, and guardrails
• Provide governance and oversight across internal delivery teams and third-party vendors

Delivery & Transformation

• Support ongoing ERP and supply chain transformation programmes, including implementations and enhancements
• Partner closely with engineering and delivery teams to ensure solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements
• Contribute to vendor selection, RFP processes, and solution evaluations
• Act as a long-term strategic partner to the business, helping evolve supply chain capabilities over time

Required Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or Domain Architect within supply chain and inventory environments
• Strong background within retail, ideally in complex, high-volume, multi-brand organisations
• Experience designing and delivering inventory, warehouse, and supply chain solutions
• Experience with ERP and supply chain platforms
• Experience operating within large, complex enterprise environments
• TOGAF certified or equivalent experience working within an enterprise architecture framework

Desirable:

• Experience within food retail, food service, FMCG or other perishable goods environments

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business investing heavily in its supply chain and technology landscape, offering long-term career growth, influence over strategic direction, and the chance to work on large-scale, business-critical transformation programmes.

Please send your CV to apply.

Enterprise Architect - Fixed Term Contract (until March 2027)

Technology is at the heart of The FA’s transformation. From supporting grassroots football through our digital platforms, to harnessing data-led insights to shape the future of the game, our Digital Technology team drives innovation across every level of football in England.

We’re seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to join us on a fixed-term contract until March 2027. In this role, you will shape and oversee the technical strategy for The FA, ensuring it aligns with our broader organisational goals. You’ll drive simplicity, flexibility, and sustainability in our digital solutions, provide guidance to stakeholders across the business, and champion technical standards and best practices.

This role is based at Wembley two days a week and offers the chance to shape technology that supports football today and builds the foundations for the game of tomorrow.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop a deep understanding of The FA’s business strategy and translate it into technical direction.

• Communicate technology strategy clearly to stakeholders to guide decision-making.

• Identify opportunities to improve systems and processes using your technical expertise and knowledge of industry trends.

• Support product portfolio management with value-driven architecture decisions.

• Provide architectural leadership and consultancy to product teams.

Manage architecture interfaces with third-party vendors and partner organisations.

• Mentor internal and partner teams on microservice and web architectures.

• Act as the design authority across the organisation, creating and maintaining technical standards and best practices.

• Ensure architectural governance and standards are embedded across teams.

• Contribute to business planning, helping prioritise key technical initiatives in product plans.

• Support the FA Group’s evolving priorities with agility and professionalism.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience with Enterprise Architecture tooling, including LeanIX

• Experience in architecture governance

• Extensive knowledge of architecture patterns and practical application

• Expertise in asynchronous, message-based architectures and microservices

• Understanding of continuous integration, delivery, and automation

Desirable

• EA qualification such as TOGAF or equivalent

• Cloud certification in Azure, AWS, or GCP

• Experience with Agile frameworks including Scrum or SAFe

Knowledge of the Microsoft enterprise development stack

• Experience in domain-driven data design

Join us to shape the digital future of football in England. Bring your expertise, your curiosity, and your passion for technology to help The FA deliver solutions that make the game better for everyone.

What’s in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George’s Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.
• Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park.
• Free private medical cover.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• An additional ‘Thank You’ days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract.)
• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of the FA’s commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

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