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AI Engineer
Set2Recruit
Preston
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£70,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: AI Solutions Engineer (Client-Facing AI Automation Specialist / AI Solutions Consultant)

Location: Preston HQ 3 days per week in office
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum

Essential Requirements:

  • Right to work in the UK (sponsorship cannot be provided)
  • Full UK driving licence
  • 3-4 years experience working as a AI Engineer

Role Overview

A growing technology services organisation is seeking a commercially minded AI Solutions Engineer to lead bespoke AI modelling and automation initiatives. This is an end-to-end, client-facing role, where you will not just build solutions to specification but actively engage with clients and internal teams to uncover operational inefficiencies, design intelligent AI solutions, and deliver scalable automation that drives measurable ROI. The focus is on transforming manual operational drag into AI-powered workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Client Discovery & Consultation

  • Lead discovery sessions with clients and internal stakeholders
  • Map business workflows and identify bottlenecks
  • Translate operational challenges into AI-led solutions

Process & Efficiency Analysis

  • Identify hidden inefficiencies, manual handoffs, and data silos
  • Quantify the impact of automation in terms of time savings, cost reduction, and scalability

Bespoke AI Agent Development

  • Design, build, and deploy custom AI agents aligned to specific business use cases
  • Develop intelligent workflows to automate complex, multi-step tasks

Multi-Agent Architecture

  • Architect and orchestrate multi-agent systems capable of autonomous workflow execution

Cross-Model Integration

  • Work across leading LLM ecosystems, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini
  • Select the appropriate model based on performance, risk, and business requirements

Workflow Integration

  • Integrate AI agents into wider automation and business platforms for seamless adoption

Candidate Profile

  • Confident in leading client discovery conversations
  • Able to translate complex AI concepts into clear, business-focused language
  • ROI-driven with a strong operational efficiency mindset
  • Capable of owning projects end-to-end, from initial discussions to deployment
  • Strong understanding of AI APIs, prompting logic, and agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI or similar)
  • Highly motivated, commercially aware, and eager to deliver meaningful AI solutions

Opportunity

This role offers the chance to shape AI capability within a growing organisation and have direct commercial impact. Significant scope exists for career progression as AI capability scales, with exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies and client-facing strategic initiatives.

Dynamics 365 CRM Lead Developer
Vistry Group
Cheltenham
Hybrid
Senior
£41,000
RECENTLY POSTED

In a Nutshell

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Dynamics 365 CRM Lead Developer to join our team within Vistry Services, at our Cheltenham office. As our Dynamics 365 CRM Lead Developer, you will lead the day-to-day administration, enhancement, and optimisation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement across the organisation. You will lead and manage internal and external resources to ensure the platform remains stable, efficient, and aligned with business needs, while managing change requests, system updates, integrations, and user support.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you

  • Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
  • Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
  • Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • 2 Volunteering days per annum
  • Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
  • Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
  • Share save and share incentive schemes
  • Christmas company shutdown
  • Employee rewards portal with many more benefits

In return, what we would like from you

  • Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
  • Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g. Dynamics 365, Power Platform)
  • Proven experience administering and developing Dynamics 365 environments
  • Strong understanding of Dynamics 365 modules (sales and service), workflows, Power Automate, and integrations
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
  • Occasional travel to other sites as required

Desirable

  • Degree in IT, Computer Science or related field
  • Experience in large-scale digital transformation programmes
  • Knowledge of Azure Services, Dataverse APIs, or DevOps pipelines
  • Experience leading small teams or vendors
  • Full UK driving licence

More about the Dynamics 365 CRM Lead Developer role

  • System uptime and stability
  • Timely delivery of change requests and enhancements
  • User satisfaction and reduced support backlog
  • Manage deployment of updates, patches, and integrations
  • Compliance with governance, security, and data quality standards
  • Day to day management of internal developer and any contractors
  • Manage the day-to-day performance, maintenance, and configuration of Dynamics 365 applications.
  • Act as technical owner for Dynamics 365, ensuring stability, security, and adherence to best practices.
  • Review, prioritise, and implement change requests in collaboration with business stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain customisations, workflows, automations, dashboards, and integrations.
  • Partner with internal teams and third-party providers to deliver enhancements and resolve issues.
  • Keep key stakeholders informed on progress and issues.
  • Oversee release management, including testing, deployment, and documentation of updates.
  • Provide second- and third-line support to users, resolving complex issues and ensuring knowledge sharing.
  • Maintain system governance, data accuracy, and compliance with organisational policies.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes and maximise Dynamics 365 capabilities.
  • Train users, create documentation, and support adoption of new features.

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Join us in making Vistry.

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Senior Google Cloud Consultant
83zero Limited
London
Hybrid
Senior
£100,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Senior Google Cloud Consultant £80,000-£100,000 + London Hybrid + Excellent Benefits +Bonus

London Hybrid | Technology Consultancy | Permanent

A growing consultancy is expanding its cloud, data and AI capability and is looking for a commercially aware, client-facing Senior Google Cloud Consultant. You’ll work across enterprise organisations delivering modern cloud platforms, data solutions and AI-driven transformation - with the autonomy to shape strategy as well as lead hands-on delivery.

The Role

You’ll act as a senior technical advisor and delivery lead, helping clients modernise their cloud, data and AI ecosystems.

Projects may include:

  • Designing secure, scalable Google Cloud architectures
  • Building modern data platforms (data lakes, warehouses, real-time analytics)
  • Delivering AI/ML solutions using Vertex AI and related GCP services
  • Cloud migrations and transformation roadmaps
  • Implementing Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform
  • Embedding security, governance and FinOps best practice

You’ll be responsible for:

  • Engaging senior stakeholders to shape cloud, data and AI strategy
  • Producing high-level and low-level solution designs
  • Leading delivery across complex, multi-workstream programmes
  • Balancing transformation with live operational constraints
  • Acting as a trusted advisor on innovation and best practice

What You’ll Bring

  • Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise solutions on Google Cloud Platform
  • Deep expertise in Cloud Infrastructure, Data Engineering, or AI/ML
  • Hands-on experience with services such as Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Run, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, Vertex AI
  • Proven ability to produce architectural documentation and migration strategies
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and consulting capability
  • Experience working in complex or regulated environments

Highly Desirable:

  • Google Cloud certifications (Professional Cloud Architect, Data Engineer, ML Engineer) - these are a major advantage
  • Experience with data governance, security frameworks or compliance standards

Package

  • £80,000-£100,000 base (depending on experience)
  • London hybrid working
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Private medical insurance
  • Pension contribution
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Funded training & certifications
  • Clear progression pathway
  • High-impact projects across cloud, data and AI

Why Join?

  • Consultancy environment with varied, enterprise-scale cloud and AI programmes
  • Opportunity to influence strategy as well as lead delivery
  • Strong technical community and access to senior leadership
  • Modern, high-performance culture with real autonomy
Combat Systems Consultant
BAE Systems
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£76,200
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: Combat Systems Consultant

Location: Portsmouth, Portsdown Technology Park or Frimley, we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £76,200 dependent on skills and experiences plus executive package

What you’ll be doing:

  • Supporting MarLabs analysis tasks, identifying and scoping aspects of the technical support required to deliver the task, and supporting inter and intra-business discussions to facilitate this
  • Providing Combat Systems expertise in support of the MarLabs Operational Analysis ensuring the analysis has the best (within reason and classification) representation and understanding of the performance and capabilities of the differing Combat System equipment
  • Using personal experience to provide technical insights with regard to current and near-future capabilities in sense, decide and effect, specifically with any emphasis on real-world limitations and constraints, especially in the Maritime environment
  • Supporting MarLabs modelling and wargaming activities at all levels, providing Combat Systems engineering subject matter expertise where appropriate
  • Providing insight into typical combat platform operations and the application of various sense, decide and effect capabilities within this context
  • Conduct targeted research to support MarLabs Operational Analysis, including enabling value-add engagement with academia and industry, addressing Maritime & Land sector knowledge gaps, and developing long-term (20–25 year) technology roadmaps to inform future capability evolution

Your skills and experiences:

  • Degree-qualified (or equivalent) with relevant professional experience in engineering, defence, or combat systems
  • Deep expertise in combat systems
  • Robust engineering background underpinning the analysis, development, and integration of complex defence systems
  • Ability to challenge established norms, draw on specialist networks, and apply innovative, inclusive thinking to problem-solving and solution development
  • Strong experience engaging senior stakeholders, particularly customers, with a proven ability to build trusted, mutually beneficial relationships

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The MarLabs Team:

MarLabs is the future facing Operational Analysis team supporting BAE Systems Maritime and Land business. The small team of analysts are focused on informing business strategy, campaigns and future product development, seeking to understand the customers challenges, inform the business response, be this in regard to short-term opportunities, or longer-term strategic positioning.

The MarLabs Combat Systems Consultant is a thought leader in maritime and land combat technologies, providing deep expertise in above- and below-water systems and their enabling infrastructure. Reporting to the Lead Technologist, you will shape future battlespace capabilities, support operational analysis, drive sector growth, and build strategic relationships across BAE Systems, academia, and industry to deliver tangible business impact.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 19th March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Solutions Architect
scrumconnect ltd
Edinburgh
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
£65,000 - £70,000
RECENTLY POSTED

About Scrumconnect Consulting: Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, and more to deliver innovative digital services that matter.

Role Description
As a Solutions Architect, you will design robust, secure and scalable solutions within Google Cloud Platform ecosystem. You will translate business and technical requirements into end-to-end architecture designs covering applications, APIs, data platforms and integrations. You will ensure alignment with GDS standards, Technology Code of Practice and public sector governance frameworks. You will support multi-cloud portability considerations where required and ensure reusable architecture patterns that future-proof digital estate. You will provide architectural leadership, assurance and mentoring to strengthen in-house capability.

Preferred Tech Stack Expertise Google Cloud Platform services, API management platforms such as Apigee, Python and web application frameworks, PostgreSQL, Terraform, Kubernetes or Cloud Run, secure architecture design principles

Responsibilities

  • Design end-to-end cloud-native solutions aligned to functional and non-functional requirements
  • Ensure security, scalability and resilience across application and data architectures
  • Define reusable architecture patterns and promote future-proof design principles
  • Provide assurance through technical design reviews and governance boards
  • Support API life cycle design and integration within GCP environments
  • Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure architectural alignment throughout implementation
  • Lead mentoring and capability development initiatives

Diversity & Inclusion
At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.

API Security Architect
eTeam Workforce Limited
Knutsford
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£740/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Role Title: API Security Architect

Location: Knutsford/ Hybrid

Duration: 30/11/202

Role Description:

"We are looking for an API Security Architect to define, design, and oversee the implementation of enterprise-grade API security architecture. The role ensures APIs are built securely, follow best-practice standards, and align with organisational security and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design end-to-end API security architecture across cloud and on-premise environments.
  • Define API security standards covering authentication, authorization, encryption, and threat protection.
  • Lead architectural reviews, threat modelling, and risk assessments for API integrations.
  • Select, architect, and optimize API gateways, WAFs, and security controls.
  • Develop reference architectures and reusable security patterns for engineering teams.
  • Provide security governance for API development, lifecycle management, and CI/CD practices.
  • Partner with engineering, product, and security operations to embed secure-by-design principles.
  • Oversee remediation strategies for API vulnerabilities and guide architecture improvements.

Required Skills & Experience

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

Nice to Have

  • Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, SABSA.
  • Experience with DevSecOps, container security, and microservices architecture.
  • Knowledge of SIEM, API analytics, and threat intelligence.
Solutions Architect
Lynx Recruitment Ltd
Not Specified
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
£80,000
RECENTLY POSTED

At Lynx Recruitment, we’re working with a specialist technology consultancy within a global group, delivering AI-enabled, cloud-native platforms for clients in highly regulated sectors, including financial services and central government.

They’re seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable cloud-based solutions. The role combines hands-on architecture with client engagement and pre-sales support, with a focus on modern, event-driven and decoupled architectures.

The Role

  • Design and deliver high-quality cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Translate business and non-functional requirements into secure, scalable solutions
  • Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure effective implementation
  • Support stakeholder discussions, architecture assessments, and RFP responses
  • Contribute to reusable patterns and reference architectures

About You

  • IT or technology-related degree with a minimum 2:1
  • Strong hands-on experience designing and implementing cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Excellent stakeholder communication skills, both technical and non-technical
  • Comfortable operating in regulated environments and agile delivery teams

If you’re a Cloud Architect who combines strong technical depth with clear stakeholder communication, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact.

Cloud Consultant
83zero Ltd
London
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£50,000 - £70,000

Google Cloud Consultant (Cloud/Data/AI)

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 + benefits

Type: Permanent

83zero are partnered with a leading technology consultancy that helps organisations modernise their digital platforms and unlock value through cloud, data, and AI technologies.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Google Cloud Consultant to join their expanding cloud practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on GCP experience who is looking to develop their consulting career while working on large-scale cloud and data transformation projects.

The Role

As a Google Cloud Consultant, you will work closely with clients and internal teams to design and deliver solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You will contribute to cloud platform implementations, data solutions, and emerging AI capabilities while supporting senior consultants and architects on customer engagements.

This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of cloud transformation projects while developing both your technical and consulting skill set.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the design and implementation of cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Work with clients to understand technical requirements and contribute to solution design
  • Help deliver cloud migration, platform modernisation, and cloud-native solutions
  • Assist with the design and development of data platforms and analytics solutions
  • Contribute to the implementation of AI or machine learning solutions where appropriate
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform
  • Support the creation of technical documentation including solution designs and implementation plans
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and client stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
  • Follow best practices around security, governance, and cost optimisation (FinOps)

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in a professional environment
  • Exposure to GCP services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Run, GKE, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, or Vertex AI
  • Experience supporting the implementation of cloud infrastructure or data platforms
  • Understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code, ideally using Terraform
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively within project teams
  • Good communication skills and an interest in developing a client-facing consulting career

Desirable

  • Experience with data engineering, analytics platforms, or machine learning technologies
  • Exposure to cloud migration or modernisation programmes
  • Knowledge of security or compliance practices within cloud environments
  • Relevant certifications such as Google Associate Cloud Engineer or Professional Cloud Architect

What They’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working with modern cloud technologies and wants to build a long-term career in cloud consulting. You’ll be curious, technically capable, and comfortable working in collaborative project environments.

This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing consultancy where you will work on cutting-edge cloud, data, and AI projects while continuing to build your technical expertise.

Senior Solutions Architect
True North Group
London
Hybrid
Senior
£70,000 - £80,000

Senior Solutions Architect-Perm

Location: Hybrid - Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, London

Security Requirement: Applicants must hold active SC clearance or be eligible to obtain it (UK citizenship and 5 years’ continuous UK residence required).

Our client is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to design and lead end-to-end digital solutions across government, healthcare, and purpose-driven sectors.

You will:

  • Own solution design from concept through to delivery.
  • Align architecture with business outcomes, technical strategy, and governance.
  • Produce clear solution blueprints across business, data, application, and technology domains.
  • Engage senior stakeholders and support delivery teams to implement solutions effectively.
  • Ensure compliance with security and quality standards.

Role Requirements

  • Proven experience performing solutions architecture responsibilities.
  • Strong background in software development or technical delivery.
  • Experience working in Agile, Scrum, or DevOps environments.
  • Knowledge of architecture frameworks and modelling approaches.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and consulting skills.

While not essential, experience with architecture frameworks is beneficial, such as:

  • TOGAF
  • Zachman
  • Open Agile Architecture
Cybersecurity Consultant
Experis
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary

Job Description: Cybersecurity Consultant (Cloud, Data, AI & Microsoft Security)

Department: Information Security - (Data & AI team)

Duration: Duration 4 months

Location: London (Hybrid)

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Cybersecurity Consultant with strong expertise across Microsoft Security, Cloud Security, Data Protection, and emerging AI/LLM security and governance. The role focuses on identifying security gaps, defining secure-by-design patterns, supporting product and platform teams, and strengthening enterprise security posture-particularly across Microsoft 365, Azure, data platforms, and AI-enabled solutions.

You will play a key role in threat modelling, risk assessments, guardrail design & implementation, and delivering practical security guidance for engineering, data, and application/product teams.

Rationale/deliverables:

  • Contribute to the Operating Securely program by providing information security advice and support to product and engineering teams and validate that security controls are in place and issues / vulnerabilities remediated
  • Perform technical risk assessments for proposed new and changing systems, including products that are designed and built by the client as well as the secure deployment and configuration of business applications that report on and analyse data, e.g. Power BI
  • Perform technical risk assessments and advise product and engineering teams on the secure implementation of AI based solutions, e.g. autonomous AI agents, LLMs, LRMs, and AI-enhanced productivity systems
  • Support the roll-out of the new AI information security control framework
  • Support the Data governance team

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform threat modelling(STRIDE), guardrail definition, and security posture assessments across applications, data platforms, APIs, cloud services, and SaaS ecosystems.
  • Identify security control gaps, especially around data pipelines, repositories, network security, API security, middleware, and cloud architectures.
  • Conduct technical security risk assessments, produce risk statements/reports, and support teams with remediation and mitigation strategies.
  • Develop security controls, standards, and documentationfor product teams, platform engineering, and data services (e.g., pipelines, warehouses, data sources).
  • Provide expert guidance on Microsoft Security Stack, including:
    • Microsoft Defender (XDR, MDE, MDI)
    • Microsoft Entra ID (SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, PIM)
    • Microsoft Purview (DLP, Information Protection, Data Governance, DSPM)
    • Microsoft 365 Copilot & GitHub Copilot security enablement
  • Partner with data governance, platform engineering, DevOps, and architecture teams to embed secure-by-design
  • Support secure adoption of cloud-native technologies(Azure), DevSecOps pipelines, GitOps practices, and GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS).
  • Oversee security controls for cryptography, key management, secrets management, HSM/Key Vault configurations, and cloud network security (firewalls, proxies, segmentation).
  • Drive secure integration of AI/LLM tools, including Copilot, Azure OpenAI, and agentic systems-ensuring proper guardrails, risk assessments, and data protection.
  • Participate in cloud monitoring, detection & incident response, working with SIEM/XDR tooling and platform/application teams.
  • Collaborate closely with data governance to ensure appropriate classification, labeling, access control, and lifecycle managementof sensitive data.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Strong understanding of security frameworks(CIS), MITRE ATT&CK, and AI/LLM security frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure cloud security, DevSecOps, and cloud-native architectures.
  • Expertise with Microsoft 365 Securityand Azure Security
  • Strong knowledge of IAM(SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, AAD/Entra, PIM).
  • Experience delivering data security, DLP, DSPM, and governance controls using Microsoft Purview.
  • Practically skilled in AI security, including risk identification, secure integration patterns, and AI governance models.
  • Experience with cloud monitoring, incident response, SIEM/XDR operations.
  • Ability to translate complex security risks into clear business language and actionable recommendations.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience with secure data platforms (Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, SQL, or similar).
  • Knowledge of API, container security, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code security.
  • Familiarity with PCI, GDPR, data privacy requirements, and compliance frameworks.
  • Exposure to adaptive protection, insider risk management, and automated DLP frameworks.

Personal Attributes

  • Strong communicator able to work across engineering, data, product, and business teams.
  • Highly analytical with a structured approach to problem-solving.
  • Comfortable in fast-paced environments undergoing modernization and AI adoption.
  • Ability to influence teams and drive secure-by-design culture across the organization
Solutions Architect
Matchtech
London
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
£700/day - £800/day

Our client is seeking a skilled Solutions Architect to join their technology team on a contract basis. This opportunity is within the fast-paced technology sector, where innovative solutions are paramount. The ideal candidate will bring their architectural expertise and cloud technology experience to ensure that all solutions are effectively designed and implemented.

Overall Job Purpose

The Solutions Architect is accountable for ensuring that our technology solutions are designed and implemented according to Enterprise Architecture Requirements, Business Requirements and IT Development Standards to deliver towards strategic goals. This is a specialist role, providing technical leadership across disparate solutions driving value for one, or across several, enterprise journeys. You will play a key role in designing end-to-end technology solutions and supporting engineering teams throughout the Software Delivery Lifecycle. You will be experienced in providing design documentation and reviewing or contributing to IT governance and standards. You will work alongside other architects, delivery managers, principal software engineers, business analysts, UX designers and developer teams delivering incremental releases that generate business value.

Top 5-10 Key Tasks

  • Working closely with the technology organisation, designing solutions that cross technical, product and application boundaries
  • Being the point of contact for resolving any architectural issues
  • Acting as an SME for technical changes and assist in providing proposals and estimates for new initiatives or product enhancements
  • Owning, creating and maintaining solution design documentation and seeking relevant sign-off
  • Contributing to design standards and patterns, and forming part of the governing body of Enterprise Architecture
  • Supporting projects and product enhancements throughout the development and delivery lifecycle
  • Assisting in incident/problem management, root cause analysis and definition of solutions
  • Working closely with the engineering team(s) - encouraging continuous improvement in the development, build, test and maintenance of the system

Autonomy

The Solutions Architect works independently with minimal guidance. They will typically operate with broad latitude in a complex environment, and guidance is provided only in the most complex situations.

Problem Solving

The role involves solving unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. This includes interpreting internal or external issues, recommending solutions, and taking new perspectives on existing solutions.

Peers

The Solutions Architect works with teams across the business at all levels and primarily with senior management. They act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and collaborate across multiple teams.

Projects

Responsible for leading projects or project steps within broader projects. This includes having accountability for ongoing activities, functional teams, and project milestones or objectives. The role involves overseeing solution design and resolving issues as they are discovered.

Career Level (Technical Skills and Qualifications)

The Solutions Architect should have significant work experience at a senior level, ideally 5 years + in a relevant role.

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Demonstrable experience working as a Solutions Architect using a range of technologies (e.g. Java/Spring, Salesforce, JavaScript/TypeScript, microservices, containers, databases, cloud technologies)
  • Experience in complex modernisation initiatives
  • Ability to evaluate new technologies and understand their impact on the existing estate
  • Experience using appropriate tools/technologies for the design, development, build, testing & deployment of applications
  • Confident communicator, able to present complex technical issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience with Agile Methodology, ideally SAFe
  • Ability to multitask and prioritise across various projects and initiatives
  • Work independently and collaborate effectively across the organisation
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
  • Self-motivated, with the ability to take ownership of tasks
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desirable Skills and Experience

  • Financial Services experience is desirable but not essential
  • Experience of multiple architecture frameworks
  • Experience with multiple cloud technologies

If you are an experienced Solutions Architect looking for an exciting contract opportunity within the technology sector, apply now!

Solution Architect Specialist - Huawei OSS
Experis
Gloucester
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£450/day - £500/day
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Solution architect specialist - Huawei OSS

Bristol- Hybrid

12 months

UMBRELLA Only

Huawei OSS design role

  • Huawei MAE provides element management for the remaining Huawei radio base stations in the EE network.
  • While this network is being replaced as required under government mandate, ensuring high performance and availability while the vendor swap process continues is essential to support subscribers
  • Ensuring the MAE continues to run optimally and provide the necessary performance and alarm data to northbound systems to support operational teams is key to maintaining this network quality
  • This role will be working in the NEMS team with other designers to maintain this continuity of service, analyse and resolve any faults or issues with both the platform itself and associated data feeds

Key Skills:

  • In depth understanding of the Huawei MAE platform, relevant protocols and interfaces into the wider EE network
  • Understanding of the EE OSS and wider RAN architecture and relevant interdependence’s
  • OSS Fault analysis and remediation
  • Broader OSS design experience is highly desirable
  • Experience with security agents such as Qualys and Crowdstrike where these sit alongside OSS platforms.

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

Presales AI Architect - up to £120,000 + Bonus - Hybrid
Involved Solutions
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£100,000 - £120,000

Presales AI ArchitectSalary: Up to £120,000 + Bonus + BenefitsLocation: Central London - Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Full time

A globally established organisation is seeking a Presales AI Architect to drive AI and Generative AI growth across strategic enterprise accounts within the Telecom, Media and Information Services sector.

This is a senior client-facing role focused on shaping AI opportunities, defining solution architectures and supporting complex enterprise sales pursuits. The position is suited to an experienced AI strategist who combines strong presales capability with deep understanding of modern AI technologies including Generative AI, large language models and emerging agent-based systems.

Responsibilities for the Presales AI Architect:

  • Drive AI and Generative AI pipeline development across key UK and European enterprise accounts
  • Partner with sales leaders and account teams to identify and qualify AI transformation opportunities
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior customer stakeholders, shaping AI strategy and enterprise roadmaps
  • Lead AI solutioning across proposals, RFP responses and strategic bids
  • Translate business challenges into scalable AI and GenAI architectures aligned to enterprise objectives
  • Support the creation of proof-of-concepts, pilots and MVPs that demonstrate measurable business value
  • Articulate AI value propositions including ROI modelling and outcome-based transformation strategies
  • Provide architectural oversight during delivery phases to ensure alignment between solution design and implementation
  • Work with hyperscaler and ecosystem partners to accelerate joint AI go-to-market initiatives

Essential Skills for the Presales AI Architect:

  • Proven experience driving AI or Generative AI presales engagements within enterprise or consulting environments
  • Strong capability in value-based solutioning including business case development and ROI modelling
  • Experience shaping GenAI, LLM and agentic AI solutions on major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP
  • Strong understanding of enterprise AI architecture patterns and solution design
  • Experience supporting complex enterprise procurement processes including RFPs and large-scale bids
  • Ability to engage credibly with C-level stakeholders including CIOs, CTOs and digital transformation leaders
  • Strong understanding of responsible AI, governance, security and enterprise adoption considerations
  • Experience working within matrixed organisations across sales, delivery and partner teams

Desirable Skills for the Presales AI Architect:

  • Experience delivering AI transformation programmes within Telecom, Media or Information Services sectors
  • Experience shaping large-scale multi-year AI transformation strategies
  • Previous accountability for AI pipeline growth, sales targets or portfolio expansion

If you are an experienced AI Architect with strong presales expertise looking to shape enterprise AI strategies and drive large-scale transformation initiatives, please apply in the immediate instance.

SAP Technical Architect - Contract - Hybrid/West Midlands
Adecco
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
Private salary

SAP Technical Architect: 6 Month Contract - Hybrid/West Midlands

As a SAP Technical Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and optimising our SAP solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our SAP architecture aligns with business goals and delivers maximum value. Your expertise will be crucial in guiding our technological direction and ensuring seamless integration across various platforms.

Type: 6 Month Contract
Day Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35)
Location: West Midlands
Start: ASAP

Key Responsibilities:
*Design and implement SAP solutions that meet business requirements and enhance operational efficiency.
*Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical specifications.
*Develop architectural blueprints and documentation for SAP landscapes, ensuring scalability and performance.
*Lead and mentor a team of SAP developers and consultants, fostering an environment of continuous improvement.
*Conduct system evaluations and performance tuning to optimise existing SAP systems.
*Stay current with SAP technologies and industry trends, recommending best practises and innovations.
*Ensure compliance with security and governance policies throughout the SAP landscape.
*Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to SAP systems, providing timely support to users.
*Participate in project planning and execution, ensuring that timelines and budgets are adhered to.

Skills

*Previous experience in SAP architecture, with a focus on technical design and implementation.
*Strong knowledge of SAP modules (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW, SAP PI/PO, etc.) and associated technologies.
*Experience with cloud solutions and integration platforms (e.g., SAP Cloud Platform, AWS, Azure) is a plus.

Please apply now to be considered for this position

SAP EWM Consultant: 6 Month Contract - Hybrid/West Midlands
Adecco
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Type: 6 Month Contract
Day Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35)
Location: Hybrid/West Midlands
Start: ASAP

We are seeking a skilled SAP EWM Consultant to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in SAP Extended Warehouse Management to optimise our clients’ warehousing processes, enhance operational efficiency, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

*analyse client requirements and provide tailored SAP EWM solutions that align with their business objectives.
*Configure and implement SAP EWM modules, ensuring seamless integration with other SAP functionalities.
*Conduct workshops and training sessions for end-users to ensure successful adoption of EWM functionalities.
*Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including logistics, inventory management, and IT, to support overall supply chain optimisation.
*Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to EWM applications, providing timely support to clients.
*Stay updated on industry trends and SAP advancements to offer innovative solutions.

Skills

*Proven experience as an SAP EWM Consultant, experience in implementing and supporting SAP EWM solutions.
*Strong knowledge of warehouse management processes and best practises.
*Proficiency in SAP EWM configuration, including master data, warehouse structure, and process flows.
*Familiarity with integration points between SAP EWM and other modules (eg, SAP MM, SAP SD).
*Relevant SAP certification is a plus.

Please apply now to be considered for this position

Enterprise Application Specialist
ABERTAY UNIVERSITY
Dundee
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
£38,784 - £46,048
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Grade 7 (£38,784.49 - £46,048.78) Full-time, 35 hours per week Abertay is a modern university with a global outlook, rooted in its local and national communities. We have made our mark with high quality, well-directed teaching and research, and a stimulating and enriching experience for our students. IT Services is a friendly, vibrant and fast-moving department with a focus on delivering excellent customer service and high-quality digital technology services to our staff and students. We are now seeking to appoint an experienced Enterprise Application Specialist to join our Enterprise Applications team. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Applications, you will play a key role in the support, development and continuous improvement of the University’s core enterprise systems. These systems underpin critical areas including student information, finance, learning and teaching and research. As a senior technical specialist, you will provide expert support, resolve complex problems and work closely with stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure services remain reliable, secure, and effective. You should have extensive experience supporting enterprise applications in a complex organisation, specifically Tribal SITS, and a proven track record of delivering digital transformation initiatives. Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills are required, along with the ability to collaborate confidently with both technical and non-technical colleagues and manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment. While hybrid working arrangements are preferred for this role, fully remote working will be considered. If you believe you have the skills and experience for this exciting and challenging role, please submit your application through our online recruitment system. Committed to Equal Opportunities Abertay University is a Scottish Registered Charity, No: SC016040

Java Software Engineer into Architect
Computer Futures
Bracknell
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
£450/day

Hiring: Java Software Engineer UK-Based | Remote | 12‑month contract | 450 per day I'm currently supporting the search for a highly capable Java Software Engineer looking to transition into Architecture to join a major transformation programme, leading the migration from on‑prem services into Azure. This isn't a junior role in experience - we're looking for someone with high-level architectural capability, strong communication skills, and the confidence to guide and oversee the work of experienced engineers. What You'll Be Doing Supporting the Senior Architect across a large-scale cloud migration Shaping data pipelines, data flows, and system-wide design Providing architectural oversight to senior developers Working across Java, Python and large data environments (design > coding) Bringing a strong, assertive technical voice to ensure delivery stays on track What we're looking for: ✔ Strong Java engineering experience ✔ Exposure to cloud migration (Azure ideal) ✔ Knowledge of Python or big‑data environments is a bonus ✔ Confident communicator who can work across multiple technical teams Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

Cyber Security Architect
Unify Talent UK
Edinburgh
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£425/day - £450/day

Cyber Transformation Architect

Cyber Security / Azure Cloud

450 per day, Outside IR35

2 Days per week in Edinburgh

Initial 3 month Contract (likely extensions for 12 months)

We are urgently looking to secure the services of an experienced Cyber Transformation Architect, on an Outside IR35 basis, to support the delivery of a high-profile programme in the Financial Services industry.

Core tasks:

  • Ensure there is a coherent security architecture across the projects within the programme
  • Maintain a set of phased security architectures for the programme
  • Develop and instill into the projects a set of common architecture principles and components
  • Provide knowledge sharing on the programme architecture
  • Provide Architecture Governance for the projects and set out the expected architecture deliverables

Additional tasks:

  • Provide guidance and support to the project architects in developing the project artefacts
  • Provide guidance and support to the Project Managers to develop the project Plans and resolve solution issues
  • Support the development of a Cybersecurity Resilience Blueprint for Change framework

Skills required:

  • Knowledge of Security technologies for Security Operations and IAM.
  • Security Architecture frameworks and standards (e.g. NIST, Azure Architecture, Zero Trust, etc)
  • Architecture methodologies and alignment with Project lifecycles.
  • Good understanding of Microsoft Azure Cloud and Integration
  • Good presentation and documentation skills
  • Commercial awareness of Statement of Works and MSSP models.

Please apply by submitting your latest CV for immediate review by our Talent team.

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Cyber Security Architect (Salesforce)
DGH Recruitment Ltd
London
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£700/day - £800/day

DGH Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading client in the Utilities industry who require a Cyber Security Architect to join the firm in London on an initial 6 month contract basis. You will be responsible for ensuring the firms systems are secure, resilient, and aligned with national standards and best practice.

Please note this role falls Inside IR35, will require active SC clearance and will require 1 day in the London office per week.

Key Responsibilities:

Define and lead the organisation’s security architecture vision, principles, and long-term strategy.
Design and review secure system architectures across complex projects.
Identify security weaknesses and recommend proportionate mitigations.
Advise on the security implications of emerging technologies (e.g., cloud, microservices, identity solutions).
Maintain the security, privacy, and resilience risk register.
Lead security architecture assurance aligned with CAF and NCSC guidance.
Oversee penetration testing, vulnerability management, and remediation activities.
Ensure value for money from cyber security tools and third-party services.
Manage third-party contracts to ensure security requirements are embedded.
Act as the main point of contact for security briefings across the organisation.

Required Experience:

Chartered status via UK Cyber Security Council, CISSP, or equivalent.
Deep technical expertise in IT infrastructure and/or software development including Saleforce.
Extensive experience designing and reviewing secure architectures for complex systems.
Strong experience in risk assessment, risk management, and intelligence-informed decision-making.
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and communicate complex security risks clearly.
Experience developing and implementing pragmatic security, privacy, and resilience approaches.
Experience managing strategic plans, tracking risk reduction, and adjusting delivery based on emerging risks.
Experience managing and negotiating third-party contracts with embedded security requirements.

Please note this role falls Inside IR35, will require active SC clearance and will require 1 day in the London office per week.

Cyber Security Architect (Salesforce)

In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position.

DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business

Solutions Engineer (Cyber)
SER Limited
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£48,000 - £55,000

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

Solution Architect
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
Manchester
Hybrid
Senior
£700/day - £900/day

Solution Architect (Contract) - Manchester

We are looking for a Solution Architect to join a high-impact team dedicated to building a seamless, all-in-one travel experience.

In this 6-month engagement, you won’t just be drawing diagrams; you’ll be the bridge between vertical autonomy and global platform adoption.

The Mission

  • Platform Evolution: Guide diverse verticals (Flights, Cars, Insurance, etc.) through critical migrations onto company-wide order management and payment platforms.
  • Architectural Strategy: Identify common patterns across the ecosystem to reduce divergence and help engineering teams learn from one another.
  • Cloud Navigation: Act as a hands-on guide within an advanced AWS ecosystem, helping teams make the right service selections and infrastructure decisions.
  • Practical Innovation: Explore how AI can tangibly improve developer productivity and workflow automation-moving past the hype into real-world application.

The Details

  • Duration: 6-Month Contract.
  • Location: Manchester Hybrid (3 days per month onsite).
  • Impact: You’ll join a small, elite architecture team working across a full portfolio of travel services.

If interested, please apply here or share your updated CV to (url removed)

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Frequently asked questions
A Solutions Architect designs and oversees the implementation of complex software and IT solutions, ensuring that systems meet business needs and technical requirements.
Key skills include expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), strong understanding of software development, system integration, networking, and excellent communication skills to liaise between technical teams and stakeholders.
Most Solutions Architect roles require several years of experience in software development, systems engineering, or IT infrastructure, along with proven experience designing and deploying scalable solutions.
Yes, popular certifications include AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect, and TOGAF.
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