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IT Service Manager 6-Month Contract InsideIR35 Hybrid Location: London (Hybrid, onsite 2 days per week) Contract: Inside IR35 We're supporting a leading organisation within the Utilities sector in the search for an experienced IT Service Manager to join a multi-supplier IT environment. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end IT service delivery, ensuring SLAs and KPIs are achieved. Act as the primary contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders. Own Major Incident Management, including participation in an on-call rota. Drive Continuous Service Improvement initiatives across services. Ensure compliance with governance, security, audit, and regulatory requirements. Produce service reporting and manage service-related risks. Build strong relationships across technical teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders. Essential Experience Experience managing multiple managed service providers. Strong knowledge of ITIL and service management best practice. Experience with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow. Own Major Incident Management processes and supplier escalations. Drive ITIL service management practices across Incident, Problem, Change and Knowledge Management. Ensure supplier performance against SLAs, OLAs and contractual commitments. Produce service reporting and support governance, audit and risk management activities. Desirable Experience within Utilities, regulated industries, or critical infrastructure environments. Knowledge of cybersecurity, risk management, and service resilience. If this is of interest please apply with an updated CV and I will give you a call if your profile seems like a good fit. IT Service Manager 6-Month Contract InsideIR35 Hybrid

Software QA Engineer 6 Month contract (Apply online only) InsideIR35 On site 2 days per week Swindon or London Key requirements: Building a test automation framework from scratch , including architecture decisions, setup, and ongoing maintenance Java for test automation , with the ability to write clean, reusable, and maintainable test code Proven ability to clearly explain the design approach and technology choices used when creating an automation framework (e.g. Java, Selenium, Cucumber) Solid experience implementing BDD frameworks using Cucumber , including feature writing, step definitions, and automation best practices If this sounds like you please reply with your most up to date CV. Unfortunately this role does not offer any sponsorship.

Technical Architect 575 Inside ir35 Start End of August Finish 31.03.2027 Onsite 3 days a week in one of the following Sheffield,Leeds, Manchester ,Blackpool, Birmingham, Newcastle No SC needed for this role Requirements Extensive experience with Software as a Service product selection and implementation. Deep technical knowledge designing and working with microservices, APIs and file-based transfers. Event-based architecture design and patterns. Design technical solutions (products and services) to meet user needs and align with DWP technical strategy and standards. Provide a consistent set of solution views, that communicate and describe the construction of the solution to all stakeholders.

We're partnering with a fast-growing AI and technology business in London seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to work directly with enterprise clients, solving complex business problems through cutting-edge technology solutions. Key Responsibilities: Gather and translate client requirements into technical solutions. Build and deploy AI, data, and software solutions. Lead technical workshops and stakeholder engagement. Work closely with engineering and product teams. Support integrations, implementations, and client adoption. Requirements Strong experience with Python. Experience working directly with customers or stakeholders. Knowledge of Azure, AWS, or GCP. Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Experience with AI or Data platforms is highly desirable. This is a hybrid role therefore right to work for the UK is necessary.

Solution Architect (Contract) Location: Hybrid 3 days onsite/week (Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Manchester, Blackpool, Birmingham, Newcastle) Contract: 6 Months Opportunity We are supporting a major UK Government programme seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale solutions across business-critical functions including People, Finance, Commercial and Estates. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile transformation programme where you will shape technical strategy, design modern cloud-based solutions, and work closely with senior stakeholders, engineering teams, and delivery partners. Key Responsibilities Design end-to-end technical solutions that align with business requirements and enterprise architecture standards. Lead architecture design for large-scale enterprise systems and transformation initiatives. Evaluate, select, and implement SaaS products and services. Design and govern solutions using microservices, APIs, event-driven architectures, and file-based integrations. Produce architecture artefacts, solution designs, and technical documentation for a range of audiences. Work closely with engineering and delivery teams to ensure successful implementation. Drive the adoption of architecture best practices, patterns, and standards. Identify and reduce technical debt while improving long-term platform sustainability. Develop technical roadmaps and present solutions at architecture governance forums. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Collaborate with business and technology leaders to deliver value-for-money solutions. Essential Experience Proven experience working as a Solution Architect within large and complex organisations. Extensive experience selecting and implementing Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions. Strong expertise in: Microservices Architecture API Design and Integration Event-Driven Architecture File-Based Data Transfers and Integration Patterns Experience designing solutions within public cloud environments (AWS, Azure and/or GCP). Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and governance. Experience creating architecture diagrams, solution views, and technical documentation. Demonstrable experience leading architecture on enterprise-scale programmes. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leadership. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Desirable Experience Experience delivering solutions across People (HR), Finance, Commercial, or Estates domains. Experience working within Government or highly regulated environments. Familiarity with architecture frameworks and governance processes.

SC Cleared Cloud Platform engineer 12 Month FTC Market rate 3 days per week Newcastle Assists in building and testing Lakehouse Core platform components under senior engineer direction. Implements defined PySpark transformation patterns and contributes to the shared platform library. Follows engineering standards and participates in peer review processes. Skills: PySpark basics; AWS data services; structured software delivery Tools: AWS Glue / S3; GitLab CI/CD; Terraform SC Cleared Cloud Platform engineer 12 Month FTC Market rate 3 days per week Newcastle You must have SC clearance to apply.

2nd Line Second Line Azure Windows AzureAD Sharepoint M365 MSP Managed Service Provider CCNA Networking Looking to gather experience through the MS stack? Enjoy being in front of customers and managing projects? I'm working a new role with a Microsoft Partner on the lookout for someone to join their 2nd Line engineering capability. Covered in 'Best Place to Work' awards and recognition of service in the MSP world the business boasts an average tenure of 4 years, and 20% growth over the last 12 months so the culture and opportunity to scale is unrivaled. The role is a blend of Azure, 365, Windows, Networking covering Firewalls as well as getting into configuration as well as troubleshooting. You'll get an opportunity to upskill, grow, develop and certifications along the way. In return a 40,000 salary + healthcare + 25 days holiday and hybrid working to Maidenhead, Bristol, Glasgow or Newcastle. If it suits, apply or send over a CV to (url removed) 2nd Line Second Line Azure Windows AzureAD Sharepoint M365 MSP Managed Service Provider CCNA Networking

My client are on the lookout for a Project Manager on an initial 6 month contract. The role will involve working closely with the Head of Delivery in managing a number of technical deliveries. This would suit a PM who enjoys process, governance and general IT transformation. The day rate is outside IR35. The client require 2-3 days per week in the Nottinghamshire office, the rest can be worked remotely. Experience required in a snap shot: - Experience of working closely with 3rd Party/ Systems Integrators - Experience as a PM/ working on multiple projects - This is more of an IT PM role than a Business role. This role will be more suited to a very Process driven PM.

6 Month Contract Outside IR35 London (2x per month) Competitive Rate We're supporting a business investing heavily in AI and looking for an AI & Agentic Transformation Lead to drive adoption across the organisation. Working with Technology, Transformation, Projects and senior stakeholders, you'll identify, shape and deliver AI-enabled initiatives that improve productivity, customer outcomes and commercial performance. Key Requirements: Strong understanding of Generative AI, LLMs, Agentic AI and emerging AI technologies Experience delivering AI products, workflows or transformation programmes Ability to build business cases and demonstrate measurable business value Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Sound judgement on when to use AI, automation, process redesign or existing platform capabilities Details: ASAP Start Initial 6-month contract Outside IR35 London (twice monthly) Competitive day rate

Role : DevOps Engineer Location: Newcastle (Hybrid) Type: Contract Duration: 12 months Role Overview We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our team in Newcastle on a 12-month contract. You will play a key role in building and maintaining development environments, implementing automation, and supporting continuous integration and delivery pipelines. You will work closely with development and testing teams to ensure efficient, reliable, and scalable software delivery. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with DevOps, development, and client teams to deliver robust environments and tools. Set up, configure, and maintain tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube , and testing platforms. Design and implement CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous integration, testing, and delivery. Automate software development processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort. Develop and manage serverless integrations between systems using APIs. Support infrastructure provisioning and configuration using automation tools. Ensure high levels of system performance, security, and reliability . Required Skills & Experience Hands-on experience with public or private cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Strong understanding of CI/CD concepts with practical experience using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or AWS Code Build . Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as: Terraform AWS CloudFormation / CDK Expertise in configuration management tools : Ansible Puppet Chef Experience with containerization and orchestration : Docker / Docker Compose Kubernetes / OpenShift Working knowledge of Agile and Lean methodologies . Proficiency in at least one scripting language: Python Bash PowerShell Node.js / TypeScript Key Attributes Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Passion for automation and continuous improvement Excellent communication and teamwork skills Anyone who is willing to relocate and SC eligible can apply.

Enterprise Infrastructure Architect / 6 months / Stratford (Hybrid) / 550 - 580pd (Inside IR35) We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Infrastructure Architect to join a consultancy client of ours servicing a public sector regulatory body. This will be a hybrid contract requiring 3 days per week on-site at their Stratford office. Key Responsibilities Develop enterprise infrastructure blueprints, strategies and roadmaps. Define target-state architectures and technical capabilities. Act as the SME for infrastructure domains. Support enterprise governance and architectural decision-making. Guide solution architects and delivery teams to ensure alignment with strategic direction. Develop architecture principles, standards, patterns and policies. Technical Focus Areas AWS and Azure cloud hosting environments. Hybrid infrastructure and hosting platforms. Network architecture including WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN and SASE. Zero Trust and Network Security. Zscaler, Palo Alto or equivalent security technologies. Experience Required Enterprise or Lead Infrastructure Architecture experience. Strong cloud, network and security architecture background. Proven blueprint, roadmap and governance experience. Ability to engage and influence executive and C-suite stakeholders. If of interest, please apply to this advert with your latest CV and I will be in touch to discuss in more detail. Best, Connor

Enterprise Platform Architect / 12 months / Stratford (Hybrid) / 550 - 580pd (Inside IR35) We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Platform Architect to join a consultancy client of ours servicing a public sector regulatory body. This will be a hybrid contract requiring 3 days per week on-site at their Stratford office. Key Responsibilities Create enterprise platform blueprints, target architectures and roadmaps. Define strategy across application, data and integration domains. Act as a strategic SME and governance advisor. Support delivery teams and solution architects in aligning with enterprise direction. Develop architectural principles, standards, policies and patterns. Technical Focus Areas Data and analytics platforms including Cloudera and Tableau. Digital Workplace technologies including Microsoft 365, Azure and E5. Observability and monitoring platforms such as Datadog. Enterprise integration, APIs, API Gateways and Apigee. Enterprise application ecosystems and platform strategy. Experience Required Enterprise, Platform or Domain Architecture experience within large organisations. Strong background in enterprise application, data and integration strategy. Experience developing architecture blueprints and transformation roadmaps. Strong governance, stakeholder management and executive engagement skills. Ability to operate at both a strategic and technical level. If of interest, please apply to this advert with your latest CV and I will be in touch to discuss in more detail. Best, Connor

Job Description: Experience within Java Development Kit (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot to build modular, maintainable services aligned to enterprise standards. Demonstrable work experience with enterprise middleware platforms including WebLogic Server (Enterprise Edition) and CAS SDK for secured high-performance integrations. Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy solutions into secure, scalable public cloud environments (e.g., AWS), using containers. Advocate for and employ good development practices on the team such as consistent branching strategy, coding standards, Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing. Support the technical leads in crafting the separation of functional into microservices and the end-to-end integration and flow between technical components. Support the test automation engineers in testing the stories and features delivered both from a functional and non-functional perspective. Follow the Scrum Methodology participating actively in sprint backlog refinement, sprint planning, stand-ups, sprint review and sprint retrospective Have significant Java programming experience, ideally utilizing core Java and Spring Boot to develop microservices.

Data Architect (Non-Profit) Remote 500 Inside IR35 We're seeking an experienced Data Architect to help shape and enhance our data landscape, ensuring that data is accessible, trusted, and aligned to organisational goals. This role is ideal for someone who has successfully delivered data architecture solutions within charities, non-profit organisations, membership bodies, or purpose-led organisations , balancing strategic vision with hands-on delivery. Responsibilities Designing and implementing scalable data architecture Developing clear and intuitive data models Establishing trusted data foundations Simplifying complex data environments Providing hands-on technical expertise Collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders If you are queries about hearing more about this role and want to join a organisation which makes a real difference to people's live then please apply for the job advert directly or send me your CV to (url removed)

Senior QA Engineer (Defence Sector) Duration: 3 months inital (extension, likley) Rate: 400 per day (Outside IR35) Working Patterns: Remote (Infrequent on-site travel to London / Belfast) Other: Active SC Clearance - Preffered, SC eligable - must have (Fast-tracked SC sponsorship is provided) Project Requirments: We're seeking a Senior QA Engineer to assure the quality of complex software and data-intensive systems, delivered into secure, highly regulated environments. This role goes beyond traditional functional testing, focusing on validating data flows, ensuring data integrity, and verifying that analytical outputs produce accurate and repeatable results against known reference cases. Key experience we're looking for: - Experience testing data-intensive systems, including validation of data pipelines, transformations, and end-to-end data quality. - Ability to assess quantitative, analytical, or model-driven outputs and verify results against expected reference cases. - Strong QA/Test Engineering background with ownership of test strategy, quality processes, and acceptance evidence. - Automation testing experience using Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, pytest, or similar frameworks. - Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript skills. - Experience working within defence, government, or other regulated sectors would be highly advantageous. - SC Clearance held or eligibility to obtain clearance. This is an opportunity to work on mission-critical technology where the accuracy of data, analytics, and system outputs is just as important as software functionality.Reach out to Adam Akhtar at Opus Recruitment Solutions for futher information!

Senior Cloud engineer SC Cleared or eligible 6 month initial contract (Apply online only) OutsideIR35 Remote with occasional onsite Key requirements: Deep experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible or equivalent). CI/CD tooling (e.g. GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins). Strong Google Cloud experience, GKE in particular, and strong Linux systems administration. Understanding of secure, hardened deployments and network security, with security-conscious instincts suited to an environment subject to accreditation scrutiny. SC Clearance held or willingness to undergo. Desirable: Scripting proficiency (Python, Bash, Go). Experience in defence, government or regulated environments. Kubernetes certifications (CKA / CKAD). Experience supporting streaming, data or ML platforms at scale. Senior Cloud engineer SC Cleared or eligible 6 month initial contract (Apply online only) OutsideIR35 Remote with occasional onsite Please apply with up to date CV.

Senior Technical Architect Public Sector Hybrid Discovery Phase Programme Start ASAP 10 Weeks inital discovery with an option to go on for 2 years Inside ir35 Remote - Once or twice across the contract onsite to your local office Provided technical leadership and architectural governance for a large-scale public sector discovery focused on enabling secure data sharing and integration across multiple external organisations. Key Responsibilities Led the technical architecture workstream, defining solution boundaries, identifying risks, and assessing technical feasibility. Designed cloud-native architecture patterns across AWS and Azure, including APIs, integration services, and scalable data platforms. Established security, identity, and governance frameworks to support compliance, assurance, and approval processes. Collaborated with delivery, data, and product teams to shape operating models and technical solutions. Guided prototyping activities, ensuring solutions were technically viable and aligned to long-term architectural strategy. Defined technical success measures, pilot approaches, and architecture outputs required for progression into the next delivery phase. Presented architectural recommendations and risk assessments to senior stakeholders and governance boards. Skills & Experience Enterprise Architecture and Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure) API Strategy and Cross-Organisation Integration Event-Driven and Service-Oriented Architectures Security Architecture, IAM, OAuth2/OIDC, and Encryption Data Architecture and Platform Design TOGAF, ArchiMate, UML, and Architecture Governance Agile Delivery and Digital Service Assurance Stakeholder Management and Executive Advisory

Senior Data Architect Public Sector Hybrid Discovery Phase Programme Location: Remote - Once or twice across the contract onsite to your local office Salary: 550 - 580 per day IR35 - Inside ir35 10 Week Discovery with an option to go on for 2 years Provided data architecture leadership for a large-scale public sector discovery, defining the data strategy, governance framework, and information architecture required to enable secure data sharing across multiple organisations. Key Responsibilities Led the data architecture workstream, identifying data risks, dependencies, and opportunities across complex organisational landscapes. Defined target data models, schemas, and integration requirements to support operational and analytical outcomes. Designed scalable data architecture patterns, including cloud-based data platforms, APIs, and data-sharing solutions. Established information governance, data protection, and security frameworks to ensure compliance with regulatory and organisational standards. Collaborated with delivery, product, business analysis, and engineering teams to develop data-driven prioritisation and decision-support models. Validated data architecture assumptions through prototyping and user testing, translating findings into future-state architecture recommendations. Produced data strategy, governance, and architectural outputs to support progression into the next phase of delivery. Provided expert advice to senior stakeholders on data management, interoperability, and information governance. Skills & Experience Enterprise Data Architecture and Strategy Data Modelling (Conceptual, Logical, Physical) Data Governance, Metadata Management, and Information Assurance Data Sharing, Privacy, GDPR, and Security Frameworks Cloud Data Platforms (AWS, Azure) Data Lakes, API-Based Integration, and Modern Data Architectures ArchiMate, UML, and Enterprise Architecture Modelling Agile Discovery and Service Design Stakeholder Engagement and Technical Leadership

Technical Architect 6 Months Hybrid - Once or twice a month onsite to your local DWP office Rate - TBC Status - Inside ir35 SC - Active or eligible If you are interested please get in touch with your CV and Inside ir35 Rates

Full Stack Developer (Outside IR35) Contract Length: 6 Months Location: London (Remote) Hours: 40 Hours per Week Start Date: ASAP Overview Our client, a leading organisation within the insurance sector, is seeking an experienced Full Stack Frontend Developer to support the delivery of modern digital platforms and customer-facing applications. This role will focus on building intuitive, scalable, and high-performance user interfaces that support key insurance services, including customer portals, policy management, underwriting workflows, and claims-related journeys. Working within a cross-functional product team, you'll collaborate closely with backend engineers, architects, UX designers, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, data-driven solutions in a highly regulated environment. Tech Stack Frontend React TypeScript JavaScript (ES6+) HTML5 CSS3 Backend Exposure Node.js REST APIs GraphQL Nice to Have Next.js AI integrations (OpenAI, Azure AI, or similar) Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience building enterprise-grade frontend applications using React Advanced JavaScript and TypeScript development skills Solid understanding of responsive design, modern UI development, HTML5, and CSS3 Experience developing reusable component libraries and scalable frontend architectures Proven experience integrating RESTful APIs, GraphQL services, and third-party platforms Experience with state management solutions such as Redux or Zustand Strong focus on application performance, accessibility, security, and user experience Experience working in regulated environments such as Insurance, Financial Services, Banking, or FinTech Experience with automated testing frameworks including Jest, Cypress, or Playwright Familiarity with Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines Desirable Skills Experience delivering solutions within the Insurance sector Exposure to policy administration, underwriting, claims, or customer self-service platforms Experience with Next.js Knowledge of Node.js backend development Experience integrating AI-powered capabilities into digital products Cloud experience across Azure, AWS, or GCP Experience working with Storybook and design systems Key Responsibilities Develop, enhance, and maintain scalable React-based applications supporting key insurance operations Build reusable UI components and shared frontend libraries aligned to design system standards Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to deliver seamless digital customer experiences Integrate frontend applications with policy, claims, and customer data services via APIs Ensure code quality through testing, peer reviews, and engineering best practices Optimise applications for performance, accessibility, scalability, and security Contribute to architectural discussions and continuous improvement initiatives across the development lifecycle