Pre-Sales Solution Architect – Cloud & SaaS

Following a successful second year, a fast-growing scale-up is expanding its customer function and is looking for a Customer Solution Architect to act as the technical SME alongside its sales teams.

You will engage with C-level executives, lead discovery calls, and manage customer journeys and technical roadmaps, including product integrations and customisations.

This is a unique opportunity to work on large-scale transformation programmes, combining technical expertise with hands-on client engagement. You will become the go-to expert for the organisation’s core products across SaaS and Agentic AI solutions.

Location: Hybrid – HQ in Leeds, with travel to client sites

Salary: £70,000 – £85,000 + 15% Bonus + Benefits

To be considered you should have:

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a customer-facing technical role such as Solutions Engineer, Pre-Sales Engineer, or similar
Previous experience as a Solution Architect, including involvement in roadmaps, HLD/LLD, and creating Proof of Concepts (POCs)
Strong experience with modern cloud platforms, including Google Cloud, AWS, and Azure
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage directly with enterprise customers

If interested, please apply via the link below

Google Cloud Native Architect - Product / Cloud-Native

Following the launch of its flagship product, a fast-growing scale-up is expanding its engineering capability and is looking for a Cloud Architect to shape the architecture of both existing and new cloud-native SaaS products.

You will work across the development organisation, partnering with product, engineering, platform, security, and data teams to translate business requirements into technical designs and guide engineering squads through delivery.

Location: Hybrid – two days per week in the Leeds office

Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 + 15% Bonus + Benefits

To be considered, you should have:

Minimum 3 years’ experience designing cloud-native architectures, ideally on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Strong software engineering background, with experience building cloud-native applications and coding in Python or similar languages
Expertise in CI/CD design and implementation using tools such as GitHub, Terraform, or similar
Solid knowledge of cloud security, IAM, networking, data flows, and observability

This is an excellent opportunity for a Cloud Architect who enjoys building scalable cloud foundations, driving automation, and establishing strong engineering standards

Role: Oracle Fusion Technical Lead
Fixed-Term Contract: 24 - 36 months
Salary: £80k - £100k DOE
Location: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in London (with global collaboration)
Start: Immediate requirement

One of our global clients is embarking on a major finance systems transformation programme and is seeking an experienced Oracle Fusion Technical Lead to support the design, build and delivery of their worldwide Oracle Fusion ERP and EPM implementation. This is a significant, high-impact role within a complex, multinational environment, requiring deep technical leadership, architectural expertise and strong programme governance capabilities.

The programme is a central component of their Global Finance Vision and will create a modern, unified, cloud-based finance foundation, improving decision-making, operational efficiency and user experience across 34 countries. The initiative is already well-structured, and they are now looking for a senior technical leader to drive the next phase of delivery.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience delivering global Oracle Fusion Finance implementations, including ERP and EPM.
• Strong hands-on expertise across Oracle Fusion architecture, integrations, data migration, environments, and security.
• Experience with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), REST/SOAP APIs, and third-party integration patterns.
• Solid understanding of data migration strategy, including extraction, transformation, validation, reconciliation and cutover planning.
• Strong working knowledge of Fusion reporting (OTBI, BI Publisher), technical extensions, and environment management.
• Experience leading large, multi-stream programmes within complex global organisations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language.
• Strong programme governance, risk management and issue resolution skills.

About the Role

This is a critical leadership position responsible for ensuring the Oracle Fusion technical landscape is robust, scalable and aligned with global business needs. The role includes:

• Leading technical architecture, integration design, data migration, environments and security for Oracle Fusion ERP & EPM.
• Establishing technical governance frameworks and chairing the Programme’s Technical Design Authority.
• Managing dependencies, risks and technical delivery across multiple regions and stakeholders.
• Partnering with the Systems Integrator and holding them accountable for deliverables and quality standards.
• Supporting testing cycles including SIT, performance testing, and hypercare.
• Supporting change, adoption and the transition into a new BAU support model.

This role is ideal for a technical leader who can operate confidently across architecture, integration, delivery oversight, and senior stakeholder engagement.

If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply. Due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to all unsuccessful applicants.

We are seeking VMware VCF Architects/Consultants to join our client on a contract basis.

Our client is one of the most certified independent VMware specialists in the UK, regularly delivering cutting-edge solutions across public and private sector organisations. They are consistently in need of VMware expertise for a range of projects, with contract durations ranging from 20 days to 12 months, depending on project demand and specialist skill sets.

The client has ongoing requirements for skilled consultants across the entire UK.

Key skills

• VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 5 or VCF 9) - architecture, deployment, life cycle management
• VMware Aria (Operations/Automation/Suite)
• VMware NSX - design, implementation, security, networking
• SDDC architecture and platform design
• Integration across compute, storage, networking, and automation layers

What you’ll do

• Architect scalable, secure VMware Cloud Foundation platforms
• Lead design decisions and provide technical direction
• Deliver end-to-end VMware VCF implementations and upgrades
• Work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver robust platforms
• Support automation, life cycle management, and operational best practice

Interested, intrigued, or want to find out more? Apply today so that we can start a conversation or call

Location: Harlow, Essex (3 days per week onsite)

Duration: 12-month contract

Inside IR35

Role details:
Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a highly skilled IT Solution Architect for a contract position. This role offers hybrid working based out of Harlow, with an expectation of at least 3 days a week onsite.

We require a candidate holding active SC clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect to join our clients Architecture Team within the Digital Technology function. This role will be a key contributor to a major global ERP and connected systems transformation programme, operating in a highly regulated environment.

Working under the direction of the Lead Architect, the Solution Architect will serve as a trusted point of reference for the programme, helping translate business vision into robust technology designs while ensuring architectural coherence across applications, data, security, and integration landscapes.

Architecture & Design:-

• Develop high-quality solution architectures that align with enterprise standards and support the global ERP transformation and its connected systems.
• Ensure solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements, including performance, scalability, availability, and regulatory compliance.
• Produce architecture artefacts such as logical and physical diagrams, design decisions, roadmaps, and interface specifications.

Collaboration & Technical Leadership:-

• Work closely with the Lead Architect to ensure architectural consistency and alignment with strategic
• technology direction.
• Act as a point of architectural guidance for programme teams - clarifying solution intent, resolving design queries, and managing architectural risks.
• Engage business stakeholders, product owners, engineering teams, vendors, and security partners to ensure clarity and buy-in for architectural outcomes.

Data & Security:-

• Ensure data flows, data models, and data governance requirements are well understood and appropriately addressed in solution designs.
• Embed security-by-design principles, working with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal security frameworks.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to privacy, data protection, and system integrity.

Integration & Connected Systems:-

• Design integration patterns for ERP and satellite systems using modern integration platforms, APIs, messaging, and workflow capabilities.
• Ensure end-to-end process coherence across ERP and connected applications (e.g., HRIS, CRM, manufacturing systems, reporting platforms).

Governance & Compliance:-

• Apply enterprise architecture principles (TOGAF or similar) to ensure traceability, alignment, and structured decision-making.
• Support architecture governance forums, design reviews, and adherence to architectural standards.
• Ensure solutions meet the requirements of a highly regulated environment, including auditability, traceability, and compliance.

What we are looking for in you:

Essential:-

• Active SC clearance
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect working on large-scale transformation programmes, ideally global and multi-year.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) and their integration across the enterprise ecosystem.
• Competence with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, SAFe, or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience in:
  • Application architecture
  • Data architecture, governance, and modelling
  • Security architecture fundamentals
  • API and integration architecture
• Experience working in highly regulated sectors.
• Ability to create clear, concise architectural documentation and communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Desirable skills:-

• Experience in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) relevant to ERP and integration workloads.
• Familiarity with global operating models and distributed delivery teams.

If you are an experienced Solution Architect looking to make an impact within a highly regulated environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to take on this exciting opportunity.

Location: Wellingborough (On-site with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Full UK Driving Licence required

The Opportunity

A well established and growing IT Value Added Reseller based in Wellingborough is seeking a commercially minded and technically capable Presales Consultant to support its expanding client base.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands the VAR sales cycle from discovery and solution design through to proposal and handover, and who enjoys working closely with both clients and vendors to deliver best fit technology solutions.

The role is primarily office based to enable close collaboration with the sales and technical teams, with flexibility for hybrid working where appropriate.

About the Business

The company is a trusted technology partner to SMEs and mid sized organisations, specialising in the supply, design and integration of IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, cyber security, networking and end user computing solutions.

With strong vendor relationships and a consultative sales approach, the business focuses on delivering tailored solutions that align technology investment with business objectives rather than simply supplying products.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Account Managers and Business Development Managers throughout the sales cycle
• Lead technical discovery meetings to understand client requirements and existing environments
• Design and scope solutions across areas including Microsoft 365, Azure, server and storage infrastructure, networking, cyber security, backup and disaster recovery, and end user hardware
• Liaise with vendors and distributors to build competitive and compliant solutions
• Produce technical proposals, solution documentation and detailed costings
• Present solutions to clients, clearly articulating technical value in business terms
• Ensure a smooth handover to delivery or implementation teams

About You

You will have experience working within a VAR or IT solutions provider environment and understand product sourcing, margin considerations, vendor engagement and project scoping.

Essential experience and skills

• Experience in a Presales, Solutions Consultant or Technical Consultant role within a VAR or IT reseller
• Strong understanding of infrastructure, cloud and cyber security solutions
• Experience building multi vendor solutions and managing distributor relationships
• Ability to translate technical requirements into clear commercial proposals
• Confident client facing communication and presentation skills
• Full UK driving licence, as client visits will be required

Desirable

• Microsoft or other vendor certifications
• Experience with quoting tools, CRM systems and distributor portals
• Knowledge of structured procurement processes

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
• Company Social Events
• Company Holiday
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Career development within a growing VAR business
• Exposure to leading technology vendors
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Role/Job title: AI Architect
• Mode of working London- 3 days onsite
• Type of Employment- Permanent

The Role:

As an Artificial Intelligence Architect, you will lead client-facing initiatives at the forefront of Generative and Agentic AI. This high-impact, senior consulting role blends visionary thinking with deep technical expertise, solution architecture, and strategic advisory. You will be instrumental in shaping innovative AI solutions that drive transformation across enterprise environments.

Your Responsibilities:

• Client Engagement: Partner with sales leaders to qualify opportunities, shape proposals, and build compelling business cases. Act as a trusted advisor to clients during discovery sessions, workshops, and bid processes.
• Solution Design: Translate client needs into fit-for-purpose Data & AI solutions, leveraging modern cloud platforms (Azure/AWS, with GCP/Oracle as a plus). Design AI interventions for application support, monitoring, and business operations.
• Technical Leadership: Lead complex implementations that deliver measurable outcomes. Architect and scale GenAI chatbots and Agentic AI solutions. Evaluate and select appropriate models, frameworks, and orchestration tools.
• Thought Leadership: Produce thought leadership content, refine go-to-market propositions, and maintain strong knowledge of the competitive landscape.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams-including data science, engineering, and business stakeholders-to identify opportunities and design robust AI solutions. Foster cross-functional collaboration between various stakeholders like business, data science, and engineering.
• Innovation: Contribute to overall account strategy, ensuring technical solutions align with business priorities. Drive productivity and cost optimizations.

Your Profile:

Essential skills/experience/knowledge:

• Experience in architecting and solutioning in Gen AI, Agentic AI, classic ML, and automation space.
• Good understanding of Prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, Supervised/unsupervised Model tuning, MLOps/LLMOps pipelines, and AI observability.
• Experience in Enterprise-grade RAG-based solutions with LLMs (OpenAI, Hugging Face, LLaMA, etc.) and vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS, etc.).
• Ability to design enterprise-level AI/Gen AI platform/solutions with the client’s existing enterprise stack.
• Hands-on mastery of core GenAI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex) and practical experience with Agentic AI frameworks and concepts (e.g., AutoGen, CrewAI, LangGraph).
• Strong working knowledge and practical deployment experience on at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP), including their AI/ML services.
• Strong foundation in software engineering principles for building scalable, maintainable, and production-ready AI systems.
• Proficiency in Python with AI/ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Experience with MLOps/LLMOps tools (MLflow, Kubeflow, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Deep proficiency in Python and extensive experience with relevant AI/ML/NLP libraries (e.g., Hugging Face Transformers, spaCy, NLTK).
• Proven experience developing applications leveraging state-of-the-art LLMs (e.g., GPT series, Llama series, Mistral, Claude) including prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and evaluation.
• Strong grasp of advanced techniques such as complex task decomposition for agents, reasoning engines, knowledge graphs, autonomous agent design, and evaluation methodologies for complex AI systems.
• Strong articulation, stakeholder management, and consulting skills. Experience working on client proposals RFI/RFP/Orals stages.
• Experience leading a team of AI/software engineers.

Rewards & Benefits:

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

We offer health & wellness initiatives and sports events; we are the proud sponsor of the London Marathon.

Senior Security Engineer/Architect - Perm - Up to £110,000 + benefits

Must already hold or be eligible for SC level security clearance

Remote first or Hybrid - London based office

An established organisation is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to help shape and enhance the security posture of the environments it supports. This role operates at the intersection of deep technical expertise, advisory ownership, and real-world security impact.

The successful candidate will work closely with customers, engineers, and operational security teams to deliver meaningful improvements across identity, detection engineering, endpoint security, and cloud security posture. This is a hands-on role involving the design and implementation of modern security architectures, solving complex technical challenges, and acting as a trusted technical partner.

Technology Environment

Microsoft Security Stack:

• Microsoft Defender XDR
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Microsoft Intune
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Experience with alternative modern security platforms such as SentinelOne or CrowdStrike is advantageous.

Cloud Platforms:

• Microsoft Azure (required)
• Exposure to AWS or GCP (desirable)

Platforms & Infrastructure:

• Active Directory / Entra hybrid identity
• Windows Server and Linux
• Networking, VPNs, firewalls, endpoint management

Tooling & Automation:

• KQL
• PowerShell
• API integrations
• Automation tooling

Key Responsibilities

Technical Delivery

• Lead technical discussions with customers, guiding architecture, design decisions, and best practice implementations.
• Own the end-to-end delivery of security solutions.
• Design and implement detections, automation workflows, and runbooks.
• Conduct technical assessments across identity, endpoint, cloud posture, logging, and security operations.
• Develop, optimise, and tune KQL queries for detection engineering and threat hunting.
• Review and enhance security configurations across cloud and SIEM/SOAR platforms.
• Manage engagements through architecture, deployment, tuning, documentation, and customer enablement.
• Identify security gaps and recommend improvements across logging, identity, endpoint hardening, cloud posture, and threat detection.

Platform & Engineering

• Understand how endpoints, servers, domain controllers, and cloud workloads operate, and how security controls integrate with them.
• Support remediation of misconfigurations and optimisation of security deployments.
• Leverage scripting, APIs, and automation to streamline repeatable tasks.
• Integrate firewalls, EDR platforms, logging pipelines, and SIEM/SOAR tooling.

Customer & Collaboration

• Act as a trusted technical advisor to security and engineering stakeholders.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable technical plans and deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, SOC, and platform teams to improve processes and share insights.
• Contribute to knowledge articles, design documentation, runbooks, and reusable delivery patterns.

Required Experience

• Strong, demonstrable experience across the Microsoft security ecosystem.
• Solid understanding of identity and endpoint security fundamentals.
• Proven experience writing and tuning detection logic (e.g., KQL) for detection engineering and threat hunting scenarios.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills, with the ability to lead discussions and influence outcomes.
• Ability to work autonomously, solve complex problems, and deliver high-quality technical solutions.

Desirable Experience

• Automation experience (PowerShell, Python, API integrations) and/or systems administration background.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and incident response methodologies.
• Experience working with logging pipelines (e.g., AMA, Syslog, Cribl, SIEM tooling).
• Exposure to non-Microsoft security platforms such as CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Tenable.
• Experience producing architecture documents, diagrams, and technical design proposals.
• Background in an MSSP, consultancy, or customer-facing engineering environment.

What the Role Offers

• Ownership of technical direction across engagements with the ability to influence customer security posture.
• A blend of architecture, engineering, advisory, and hands-on implementation work.
• Exposure to a diverse range of environments, threat models, and operational challenges.

IAM Technical Delivery Lead - Hybrid / Sheffield - Market Umbrella Rate - 6 months+

Overview
We are seeking an experienced IAM Technical Delivery Lead to join an established Identity team, supporting a major IAM Service Transformation programme. You will work across multiple teams and stakeholders to deliver enterprise-wide improvements, ensuring high-quality outcomes across identity, access, and related systems.

This is a delivery-focused role, ideal for someone who understands what “good” looks like and can drive workstreams to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead and deliver identified improvements across a range of applications and systems
Be involved in pre market consultations for third-party partners
Support transformation and modernisation initiatives
Oversee systems integration, automation, and governance projects
Work closely with Cyber Security teams, applying strong security principles
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the business
Collaborate with multiple departments, including HR and Finance
Experience & Skills Required:

Proven experience delivering IAM and identity-related transformation initiatives
Have a solid Technical Identity & Access Management background and be able to ‘talk the tech talk’
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Solid understanding of cyber security concepts and best practices
Experience working in complex, multi-department environments
Higher Education sector experience is desirable but not essential
Technical Platform Environment:

Azure AD / Entra ID
Active Directory (on-prem) with a strong cloud-first strategy
SQL Querying and SQL Administration
Oracle integrations (Customer Journey and HR systems)
Interviews: Week commencing 16th February
Start Date: 2nd March

This role requires a safe, delivery-focused IAM professional who can take ownership and ensure high-quality outcomes across the IAM landscape.

Stuart Graham
Click Recruitment
(url removed)

Job Title: SC Cleared Data Integration Architect (Primary Care Data)
Location: Hybrid/ 2-3 days near Bath
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Rate: Up to £704 per day via an approved umbrella company
Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process

Our client, a leading organisation in healthcare technology, is hiring for a reputable company to support their mission of modernising healthcare data platforms. We are seeking a skilled Data Integration Architect with strong primary care data domain expertise to lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and interoperable data solutions.

What you’ll be doing:

Define end-to-end data integration architectures across primary, community, and secondary care systems.
Design API-led, event-driven, and batch integration patterns supporting clinical, operational, and analytical needs.
Develop logical and physical data flow diagrams, interface specifications, and establish standards and reusable patterns.
Lead integration involving GP systems (appointments, prescribing, demographics), ensuring NHS standards (FHIR, HL7, SNOMED CT, dm+d).
Support population health, quality reporting, and analytics pipelines.
Act as technical authority across multiple projects, guiding implementation and ensuring architectural alignment.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure solutions meet clinical safety, security, and governance standards (GDPR, NHS IG, DSPT).
What you’ll bring:

Proven experience as a Data Integration Architect or Lead Integration Engineer, with a focus on primary care systems.
Hands-on expertise with API platforms, message brokers, ETL/ELT pipelines, and FHIR-based integrations.
Strong data modelling skills and experience designing cloud-native data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Deep understanding of UK primary care data flows, NHS interoperability standards, and patient identity management.
Knowledge of population health and analytics use cases.
Familiarity with healthcare security standards and clinical safety processes.

Desirable skills:

Experience modernising legacy healthcare platforms.
Exposure to population health management or integrated care systems.
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and agile delivery frameworks.
Certification in TOGAF or similar architecture frameworks.
Join a forward-thinking team committed to transforming healthcare data. Apply now to be part of this impactful journey

Location: Harlow, Essex (3 days per week onsite)

Duration: 12-month contract

Inside IR35

Role details:
Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a highly skilled IT Solution Architect for a contract position. This role offers hybrid working based out of Harlow, with an expectation of at least 3 days a week onsite.

We require a candidate holding active SC clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect to join our clients Architecture Team within the Digital Technology function. This role will be a key contributor to a major global ERP and connected systems transformation programme, operating in a highly regulated environment.

Working under the direction of the Lead Architect, the Solution Architect will serve as a trusted point of reference for the programme, helping translate business vision into robust technology designs while ensuring architectural coherence across applications, data, security, and integration landscapes.

Architecture & Design:-

Develop high-quality solution architectures that align with enterprise standards and support the global ERP transformation and its connected systems.
Ensure solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements, including performance, scalability, availability, and regulatory compliance.
Produce architecture artefacts such as logical and physical diagrams, design decisions, roadmaps, and interface specifications.

Collaboration & Technical Leadership:-

Work closely with the Lead Architect to ensure architectural consistency and alignment with strategic
technology direction.
Act as a point of architectural guidance for programme teams - clarifying solution intent, resolving design queries, and managing architectural risks.
Engage business stakeholders, product owners, engineering teams, vendors, and security partners to ensure clarity and buy-in for architectural outcomes.

Data & Security:-

Ensure data flows, data models, and data governance requirements are well understood and appropriately addressed in solution designs.
Embed security-by-design principles, working with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal security frameworks.
Identify and mitigate risks related to privacy, data protection, and system integrity.

Integration & Connected Systems:-

Design integration patterns for ERP and satellite systems using modern integration platforms, APIs, messaging, and workflow capabilities.
Ensure end-to-end process coherence across ERP and connected applications (e.g., HRIS, CRM, manufacturing systems, reporting platforms).

Governance & Compliance:-

Apply enterprise architecture principles (TOGAF or similar) to ensure traceability, alignment, and structured decision-making.
Support architecture governance forums, design reviews, and adherence to architectural standards.
Ensure solutions meet the requirements of a highly regulated environment, including auditability, traceability, and compliance.

What we are looking for in you:

Essential:-

Active SC clearance
Proven experience as a Solution Architect working on large-scale transformation programmes, ideally global and multi-year.
Strong understanding of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) and their integration across the enterprise ecosystem.
Competence with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, SAFe, or equivalent.
Demonstrable experience in:
Application architecture
Data architecture, governance, and modelling
Security architecture fundamentals
API and integration architecture
Experience working in highly regulated sectors.
Ability to create clear, concise architectural documentation and communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Desirable skills:-

Experience in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) relevant to ERP and integration workloads.
Familiarity with global operating models and distributed delivery teams.
If you are an experienced Solution Architect looking to make an impact within a highly regulated environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to take on this exciting opportunity

+7 months+

+Hybrid working in Bristol onsite 20%

+SC cleared role

+£100 - £105 ph

+Inside IR35

We are looking for an SC Cleared Technical Architect to join a major programme delivering secure, mission-critical communications systems. This role is hybrid, with a mix of home working and time on site in Bristol collaborating with engineering teams and customers.

The Role

As Technical Architect, you will act as the technical authority for complex systems and services, leading the design of secure architectures and guiding engineering teams through key design decisions. A strong understanding of 3GPP technical standards is essential, as this role supports advanced communications and mission-critical technology environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority across systems and services.
• Design and evolve secure, scalable architectures aligned to customer requirements and secure-by-design principles.
• Lead technical reviews, trade-off analysis, and risk assessments.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and innovation initiatives.
• Mentor and support engineers and architects within the technical community.
• Represent the organisation at technical boards, customer meetings, and industry forums.
• Support solution design, bids, and proposals for new opportunities.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Active SC Clearance (or eligibility).
• Strong understanding of 3GPP technical standards - this is a key requirement for the role.
• Proven experience designing system and service architectures across infrastructure, networking, cloud, data, or applications.
• Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, MODAF, or NAF.
• Strong understanding of secure system design and cyber security principles.
• Experience delivering architecture within Agile or SAFe environments.

Job Title: Senior Solution Architect

Location: Ipswich

Years of Experience: 15+ Years

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Solution Architect to join our dynamic team in Ipswich. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and expertise in Application Architecture, with a proven track record of designing and implementing robust application solutions. This role requires a strategic thinker who can align technology with business goals and drive innovation within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and architecture of complex application systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Develop and maintain architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices for application development.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance application performance and efficiency.
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide guidance to development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Mentor and train junior architects and developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment of application architecture with business objectives.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the organization.

Mandatory Skills:

• Strong expertise in Application Architecture, including design patterns, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Proficient in cloud technologies and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience with microservices architecture and API design.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to think critically under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with DevOps practices and tools.
• Knowledge of data architecture and database design.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Experience in leading architectural initiatives and driving change within an organization.

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.
• Proven experience in leading architectural design and implementation for large scale applications.
• Relevant certifications in architecture or cloud technologies are a plus.

Servicenow Platform Designer with SC or DV Clearance is required by our government client based in London/Midlands

Working in an SC Security Cleared environment. Due to the urgency of the role, you will hold a current SC or DV (Developed Vetting) Clearance (or be eligible)

To start ASAP

Rate c £(Apply online only) pd (Umbrella)

Role:

You will provide strategic, technical, and design leadership for the ServiceNow platform, ensuring it is architected, configured, and governed in a scalable, secure, and sustainable way. The Platform Designer shapes the end to end platform design across CMDB, integrations, and core workflows, enabling major transformation activities and long term service evolution

Skills:
Deep expertise in ServiceNow platform design across ITSM, CMDB, Discovery, ITOM, and IntegrationHub.
Strong capability in CMDB architecture, CI class modelling, relationship design, and data governance.
Strong understanding of API/web service design (REST/SOAP), MID Server patterns, spokes, and automation workflows.
Experience designing Scoped Applications, secure configuration models, and platform-level controls.
Knowledge of ITIL v4, service design principles, and enterprise grade architecture patterns.
Understanding of discovery, service mapping, data ingestion and integration patterns.

Responsibilities

Define, maintain, and evolve the ServiceNow platform design, guardrails, and configuration standards.
Develop platform-wide design patterns covering CMDB, ITSM, ITOM, automation, and integration workflows.
Act as the design authority for all ServiceNow changes, ensuring solutions remain aligned to wider enterprise architecture.
Solution Design Assurance
Lead complex solution and workflow designs, ensuring usability, maintainability, and adherence to best practice.Review and validate development outputs, ensuring alignment to design principles and long-term sustainability.
Shape the platform s environment strategy, including version upgrades, performance optimisation, and health monitoring.
Platform Strategy Roadmap
Provide strategic input into licensing, roadmap planning, security posture, and the future evolution of the platform.
Work closely with the Product Owner, Technical Lead, and BA community to design upcoming releases and platform enhancements.
Data, Integrations Workflow OrchestrationDefine ServiceNow data design, CMDB modelling, and governance approaches.
Design integration patterns, data flows, and orchestration using IntegrationHub, APIs, and the MID Server.

• SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.

Outside IR35
SC Clearance Required
6months+
Hybrid in Bath (2-3 days per week)
550- 585pd (Outside IR35)

Role Overview
We are seeking a Solution Architect to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing solution assurance and accreditation processes, ensuring the security and reliability of our networks and hosting platforms. You will engage with various projects and platform providers to understand their plans and impact on implementation. Your expertise in architectural modelling and design will be essential in maintaining our architecture models and guiding future developments.

Responsibilities

• Manage solution assurance and accreditation processes for security, networks, and hosting platforms during project testing and implementation phases.
• Oversee interactions with projects and platform providers to assess target platform availability and its implications on implementation plans.
• Maintain architecture models in Sparx EA and project documentation in SharePoint and Confluence (Atlassian).
• Provide architecture and design services to develop, document, and maintain the future logical and physical high-level design and roadmap for the solution space.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding of architectural goals.
• Collaborate with the architecture capability to enhance our practises and standards.

Experience

• Proven experience in enterprise or solution architecture.
• Proficiency in architectural modelling tools such as Archimate and Sparx EA.
• Experience with client healthcare environments or similar deployed/disconnected settings.
• Knowledge of solution design assurance, governance, and participation in sign-off processes.
• Familiarity with SAFe Agile methodologies.
• Ability to engage with technical teams effectively.
• Experience contributing to project planning and functional/technical product evaluations.
• Demonstrated expertise in deep high-level design (HLD), solution design document (SDD), and low-level design (LLD) technical design, particularly in legacy application modernisation projects.

We're Hiring: Cyber Security / Solutions Engineer (MSP) London Hybrid working We're partnering with a fast-growing Managed IT Services Provider in the creative industry, supporting 5,000+ users across 100+ businesses. Built on great people, strong culture, and a relentless focus on quality, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a company that genuinely invests in its engineers. They're now looking for a Cyber Security-focused Solutions Engineer to help secure client environments and act as a trusted security advisor. What you'll be doing: Designing and implementing security solutions (firewalls, endpoint, cloud security) Leading incident response and remediation activities Conducting vulnerability assessments & penetration testing Implementing security monitoring, reporting & best practices Advising clients on Cyber Essentials, CE+, GDPR, ISO 27001 & NIST Working closely with clients and mentoring junior engineers What they're looking for: Strong hands-on cyber security experience within an MSP or similar environment Firewall experience (Palo Alto, Fortinet) EDR / endpoint protection (Microsoft Defender, Sophos, Bitdefender) Network & cloud security knowledge (Azure, AWS, VPNs, VLANs, DNS) Incident response & vulnerability management experience Cyber Essentials / CE+ knowledge or certification Confident communicator, comfortable in client-facing scenarios What's on offer: Hybrid & flexible working (including WFH Fridays) 22 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 25) Ongoing training, certifications & career development Funded socials, staff awards & referral bonuses Inclusive, people-first culture The client is looking to fill this opportunity immediately, so please apply ASAP or feel free to drop me an email with any questions to . com. SER-IN

Senior Solution Architect (Operational Technology) - Ipswich Shape the Future of Operational Technology in the Energy Sector Are you an experienced architect ready to make a meaningful impact? UK Power Networks is seeking a Senior Solution Architect (Operational Technology) to join our Strategy Regulation and Support Services directorate in Ipswich. This is a permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary of up to 95,000 (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience), a 7.5% bonus, and a blended working arrangement (after probation). At UK Power Networks, you'll be at the heart of our OT transformation, driving business modernisation, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. Oversee the evaluation and enhancement of our Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), lead architectural innovation, and champion AI-enabled dispatch and fault prediction. You'll shape platform lifecycle management, set technical standards, and ensure best practices are embedded across the organisation, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of architects, developers, and business leaders. Enjoy 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), reservist leave, generous pension contributions, tenancy and travel loans, tax-efficient benefits (Cycle to Work, Green Car Leasing, Tech Scheme), occupational health support, retail discounts, gym membership, and an employee assistance programme. You'll influence 20M in solutions and projects and play a key role in delivering secure, sustainable electricity as UKPN transitions to a low-carbon future. If you have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience), deep expertise in operational technology, ADMS, system integration, cyber-security, API protocols, and a track record of large-scale transformation projects in complex IT environments, we want to hear from you. Experience in the utilities or electricity distribution sector is advantageous. Apply by 19/03/2026 to join a team that values vision, collaboration, and innovation. Help us lead the UK as a top Distribution Network Operator! For more information and to view the full job description please click apply! If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

AI Architect (Generative & Agentic AI)

Permanent

Location: London (onsite twice a week)

Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 Per Annum D.O.E Plus benefits & Bonus

Shape the next generation of enterprise AI

We’re looking for a senior AI Architect to lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge Generative and Agentic AI solutions across complex enterprise environments.

This is a client-facing, strategic role for someone who combines deep technical expertise with strong consulting instincts, someone who can move comfortably between vision, architecture, and real-world delivery.

You’ll work on high-value transformation initiatives, helping organisations turn AI from experimentation into measurable business impact.

The Role:

As an AI Architect, you’ll operate at the intersection of strategy, solution design, and delivery.

You will:

• Lead discovery and design of AI-led solutions aligned to business outcomes
• Architect and scale GenAI, RAG, and Agentic AI systems in production
• Advise senior stakeholders on AI strategy, feasibility, and roadmap
• Act as a technical authority during bids, proposals, and client workshops
• Guide engineering teams through complex implementations

This role offers real ownership, from shaping ideas through to deploying production-grade AI platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with commercial and delivery teams to qualify opportunities and shape compelling AI propositions
• Act as a trusted advisor in workshops, discovery sessions, and solution design discussions
• Support RFI/RFP responses and client presentations with clear, credible technical direction

Solution Architecture & Delivery

• Design enterprise-ready Data & AI architectures using modern cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Architect RAG-based GenAI solutions, chatbots, and autonomous/agentic workflows
• Select appropriate models, frameworks, orchestration tools, and evaluation approaches
• Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, observable, and production-ready

Technical Leadership & Innovation

• Lead and mentor teams of AI and software engineers
• Drive best practices across MLOps / LLMOps, governance, and AI observability
• Contribute to reusable accelerators, reference architectures, and go-to-market offerings

What We’re Looking For:

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience architecting solutions across Generative AI, Agentic AI, ML, and automation
• Strong understanding of:
• Prompt engineering
• RAG pipelines
• Model fine-tuning (supervised / unsupervised)
• MLOps / LLMOps and AI observability
• Hands-on experience building enterprise RAG solutions using LLMs (e.g. OpenAI, Llama, Mistral, Claude) and vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS, etc.)
• Practical experience with GenAI frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, and agentic frameworks like AutoGen, CrewAI, LangGraph
• Strong Python expertise with AI/ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) and NLP libraries
• Experience deploying AI solutions on at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Solid software engineering foundations for building scalable, maintainable systems
• Experience leading or guiding teams of AI / software engineers

Consulting & Communication:

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Comfortable translating complex AI concepts into clear business value
• Experience supporting proposals, bids, and client presentations

Why Apply?

• Work on meaningful, enterprise-scale AI transformation programmes
• Shape AI strategy and architecture, not just build proofs of concept
• High visibility, senior-level role with real influence
• Continuous exposure to modern AI tooling, frameworks, and delivery models
• Strong investment in learning, innovation, and professional development

Microsoft 365 Solutions Consultant

Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 (DOE)
Location: Hybrid (2-3 days per week onsite) in Edinburgh

An award-winning digital workplace consultancy is looking for a Microsoft Technical Consultant to join their growing team. This role focuses on helping organisations design and optimise their Microsoft 365 modern workplace environments, improving collaboration, employee experience and productivity.

You’ll work directly with clients across IT, HR, Communications and Security teams, translating business needs into secure, scalable Microsoft 365 solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and configure Microsoft 365 solutions including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and Exchange Online
• Support the delivery of Modern Workplace transformation projects
• Troubleshoot technical issues and support platform adoption
• Run discovery workshops and collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements
• Support integrations with other SaaS platforms and digital workplace tools

Key Skills

• Strong experience with Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange Online)
• Understanding of Azure, Power Platform or SaaS integrations
• Experience delivering or supporting Modern Workplace solutions
• Ability to communicate technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• The client are happy to look at someone from a support background but require the above knowledge including Graph API’s.

Desirable

• Microsoft 365 or Azure certifications
• Experience with PowerShell or Power Automate
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 migrations or integrations

Benefits on offer

• Hybrid working with 2-3 days onsite each week in Edinburgh.
• 28 days holiday (including your birthday) + bank holidays + office closure at Christmas.
• Private medical cover, enhanced family leave, and support for Microsoft certifications.
• Access to M365 Copilot, LinkedIn Learning Premium, and ongoing professional development.
• A people?first culture with team events, collaboration, and opportunities to shape the future of the digital workplace.

If you’d like to hear more, please send across your CV that clearly demonstrates your recent and relevant experience.

We are seeking an experienced AI Architect to join a global consulting team. This role is central to shaping enterprise-scale AI transformations, combining deep technical expertise with strategic client engagement.

As a Gen AI Architect, you will:

• Lead the design and delivery of AI and cloud-native architectures, including Generative AI, NLP, and LLM solutions.
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and CAG (Cache Augmented) Architecture: Defining architectural patterns for end-to-end pipelines
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, guiding AI roadmaps and strategy.
• Translate complex business needs into scalable AI-driven solutions across public cloud, edge, and hybrid environments.
• Drive thought leadership through client workshops, industry forums, and technical advisory.
• Ensure AI solutions meet governance, ethics, and responsible AI standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and global partners to deliver world-class AI platforms.

Key Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of technical leadership (with a strong background in Software Engineering / Enterprise scale architecture)
• Knowledge of GenAI operations (ideally, experience governing AI models in production environments)
• Expertise across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), Kubernetes, and containerised systems.
• Strong technical skills in Python, Java/Go, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and data engineering.
• Proven ability to engage directly with CxO-level stakeholders.
• Experience in MLOps, AI governance, and large-scale deployment.
• Recognised professional certifications in AI or cloud technologies.

If you have these skills and would like to find out more, please apply now

months +

+On site in Warton

+Inside IR35

+DV cleared role

Skills:

+Security Architect

+MOD

+DV clearance

Location: On-site, Warton
Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting) - mandatory

We are looking for a DV-cleared Security Architect to work on a high-profile defence programme on site in Warton. You will lead the design and assurance of secure systems, ensuring compliance with MOD security standards and embedding security by design across infrastructure, applications, and networks.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Security Architect in defence, government, or secure environments.
• Strong knowledge of security architecture, risk management, and secure system design.
• Experience with secure networks, classified systems, and system accreditation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and documentation skills.
• Active DV clearance required.

Desirable:

• Experience with MOD/aerospace programmes, cloud security in secure contexts, and zero trust architectures.

If you’d like to discuss this role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.