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AWS Java Full-Stack Developer - 1 year | London or Edinburgh(2 Days per week) We're recruiting for 2x AWS Java Full-Stack Developers to refactor and modernise on-premise Java & Angular applications into AWS cloud-native microservices for a leading UK banking organisation. The role spans application migration, deployment automation, and CI/CD pipeline delivery, supporting Agile teams through production releases. Key Responsibilities Refactor and modernise on-premise Java & Angular applications into AWS cloud-native microservices Deploy and manage applications on AWS services such as EKS/ECS, EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Git, Jenkins/GitLab, Docker, and Kubernetes Support Agile delivery, code reviews, troubleshooting, and production releases What You Will Ideally Bring Strong experience in Java 11+/17, Spring Boot, Microservices, and REST API development Hands-on expertise in Angular Experience with AWS services including EKS/ECS, EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, and CloudWatch Strong knowledge of CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Jenkins/GitLab, and DevOps practices Proven experience in application migration, refactoring, deployment automation, and banking domain projects Contract Details: Duration: 6months Rate: £400/day - Inside IR35 Location: (Hybrid - 2-3 days on-site) Start Date: ASAP

People Solution Architect (Oracle Fusion HCM) - 6 months | Crawley, UK (Hybrid - 3 days/week in office) We're recruiting for a Solution Architect to provide architectural direction and guidance for a programme delivering enhancements and critical changes following a recent Oracle Fusion system implementation for a leading UK airline. The role defines target state architecture and solution design, working closely with business and technology teams to deliver into production as part of the Enterprise Architecture team, Embedded within the Fusion programme. Key Responsibilities: Deliver agreed change requests and enhancements, with agreed solution design and appropriate documentation Work closely with both business and technology to ensure adherence to technical principles, patterns, and standards (eg "configure not customise") Specify integrations into the wider technology estate, including adherence to existing technical principles, patterns, and standards - recommending new patterns where necessary Understand data models and define the data flow approach Handle ad-hoc design decisions pragmatically, adapting the High-Level Design as required to reflect actual implementation What You Will Ideally Bring: Knowledge of the architecture and design of Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM Knowledge of standard data models used in the Oracle Fusion SaaS solution Significant expertise with Oracle Fusion across HCM Expertise implementing, designing, and configuring Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM modules Expertise/knowledge across Core HCM, Recruitment, Time & Attendance (Absence), Payroll, Compensation & Benefits, Talent (incl. Performance & Goals), Workforce Planning, and Reporting Tools (OTBI/BI) Knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) - architectural experience, concepts, and patterns, including Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) Knowledge of C4 modelling or other architectural concepts/tooling advantageous but not essential Experience with large-scale, complex implementations and continuous improvement projects Contract Details: Duration: 6 months (with potential extension) Day Rate: £650 per day Location: Crawley (3 days onsite per week) Start Date: ASAP

GCP Data Architect - 6 months | London, UK (Hybrid - 2 days/week in office) We're recruiting for a GCP Data Architect to design enterprise data architecture aligned to Data Mesh and Data Fabric patterns for a leading organisation, defining domain-oriented data products with clear ownership and contracts. The role also covers development of Canonical Data Models, architecture governance across the GCP platform, and the definition of scientific ontologies and controlled vocabularies. Key Responsibilities: Design enterprise data architecture aligned to Data Mesh and Data Fabric patterns, defining domain-oriented data products with clear ownership and contracts Develop and maintain Canonical Data Models (CDM) and domain-specific data models to ensure consistency and interoperability across the GCP platform Define and enforce architecture standards, principles, and guidelines across the GCP platform and stakeholder organisations Collaborate with data engineers and platform teams to ensure architecture patterns are implementable, scalable, and aligned to GCP-native tooling What You Will Ideally Bring: Strong data architecture experience Hands-on experience with GCP (Google Cloud Platform) Experience developing and maintaining Canonical Data Models (CDM) and domain-specific data models Knowledge of GenAI, LLM, and Agentic AI Experience defining and governing scientific ontologies and controlled vocabularies Experience designing and implementing data governance frameworks - classification, data quality, lineage, retention, and GxP/regulatory compliance - is a plus Contract Details: Duration: 6 months (with potential extension) Day Rate: £500 per day Location: London (2 days onsite per week) Start Date: ASAP

Service Desk Analyst (SC CLEARED)- 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) - Warrington Contracting role based in Warrington for a client requiring active SC clearance. You will serve as the first point of contact for all IT-related support across the designated account, resolving technical issues ranging from routine requests to complex multi-system problems within agreed SLAs, on a 24×7 shift basis. Key Responsibilities: Act as single point of contact for calls, chat, portal, and email from staff regarding IT issues Log all customer contacts and take ownership of incidents through to resolution Key incidents between client and partner ticketing systems Troubleshoot hardware (desktops, laptops, printers, phones) and software/application issues Install applications and reset passwords across enterprise systems Escalate unresolved calls to application and infrastructure support teams Monitor infrastructure alerts and respond within defined timescales Coordinate end-to-end printer incident closures within SLA What You Will Ideally Bring: Active SC clearance - mandatory, non-negotiable; applications without current SC clearance will not be considered Previous Service Desk or IT infrastructure support experience Hands-on troubleshooting ability across hardware and software in a client-facing environment Working knowledge of ITSM tools, MS Office suite, and unified communications platforms Contract Details: Duration: 6 months (with potential extension) Day Rate: Market Rate - Likely around £220 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Warrington Start Date: ASAP

Location: Warrington, UK Work Mode: Office Based Employment Type: Contract Duration: 12 Months Rate: £150 per day Positions Available: 2 Shift Requirement: Shift-based role The Role We are seeking an IT Service Desk & Event Management Analyst to provide first and second-line support to end users while proactively monitoring IT infrastructure and services. The successful candidate will play a key role in incident management, service request fulfilment, system monitoring, event correlation, and escalation management to ensure uninterrupted business operations. Key Responsibilities Service Desk Support Act as the first point of contact for IT incidents and service requests via phone, email, chat, and ticketing systems. Provide second-line support for desktop and application issues escalated from first-line teams. Troubleshoot and resolve issues relating to desktops, laptops, mobile devices, enterprise applications, printers, and network connectivity. Deliver remote and deskside support, escalating complex issues to third-line teams when necessary. Log, track, prioritise, and manage tickets within the ITSM platform while ensuring SLA compliance. Provide clear, professional, and customer-focused technical guidance. Administer user accounts across Active Directory, Microsoft 365, VPN, email, and related systems. Create and maintain knowledge base documentation to support continuous improvement. Participate in shift coverage as required. Coordinate major incident communications and support the incident management life cycle through to resolution. Monitoring & Event Management Proactively monitor IT infrastructure, applications, and services using enterprise monitoring tools. Detect, log, and correlate system-generated alerts to distinguish genuine incidents from false positives. Analyse events to identify potential service degradation, risks, and emerging issues. Escalate critical alerts and initiate incident management processes when required. Ensure events are appropriately categorised, documented, and linked to related incidents and problems. Support reporting activities relating to incident trends, system performance, and event management effectiveness. Essential Skills & Experience Experience working in IT Service Desk and End-User Support environments (1st and 2nd Line Support). Strong knowledge of Windows and/or Mac operating systems. Experience supporting Microsoft 365 and common enterprise applications. Familiarity with IT Service Management tools such as ServiceNow, Remedy, or similar platforms. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and patterns. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Desirable Skills ITIL Foundation Certification. What We're Looking For A customer-focused support professional with strong troubleshooting skills. Someone who can work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment. The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail. Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem solving. Experience supporting critical business services and responding to incidents within agreed service levels.

Service Desk Analyst (SC CLEARED)- 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) - Warrington Contracting role based in Warrington for a client requiring active SC clearance. You will serve as the first point of contact for all IT-related support across the designated account, resolving technical issues ranging from routine requests to complex multi-system problems within agreed SLAs, on a 24×7 shift basis. Key Responsibilities: Act as single point of contact for calls, chat, portal, and email from staff regarding IT issues Log all customer contacts and take ownership of incidents through to resolution Key incidents between client and partner ticketing systems Troubleshoot hardware (desktops, laptops, printers, phones) and software/application issues Install applications and reset passwords across enterprise systems Escalate unresolved calls to application and infrastructure support teams Monitor infrastructure alerts and respond within defined timescales Coordinate end-to-end printer incident closures within SLA What You Will Ideally Bring: Active SC clearance - mandatory, non-negotiable; applications without current SC clearance will not be considered Previous Service Desk or IT infrastructure support experience Hands-on troubleshooting ability across hardware and software in a client-facing environment Working knowledge of ITSM tools, MS Office suite, and unified communications platforms Contract Details: Duration: 6 months (with potential extension) Day Rate: Market Rate - Likely around £220 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Warrington Start Date: ASAP

Akamai Security Engineer - 6 Month Contract - Inside IR35 - Hybrid in London Contract Type: Initial 6 month contract (Inside IR35) Rate: £550 per day Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid in London Role Overview: We are looking for an Akamai Security Engineer to join on a 6-month hybrid contract based in London (2-3 days on-site), with an on-call requirement. The role is responsible for implementing, tuning, and managing Akamai security solutions to protect web applications, APIs, and digital assets from evolving cyber threats, working closely with application owners, Network, Security, and SOC stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Deploy and manage Akamai security solutions including Kona Site Defender, Web Application Protector, Bot Manager, Client Reputation, API Security, and Account Protector Configure, tune, and optimise WAF rules, rate controls, reputation-based controls, and custom security policies to reduce false positives and improve threat detection Analyse security events, logs, and alerts to identify malicious activity and attack patterns, providing incident response support including investigation, mitigation, and post-incident analysis Use TrafficPeak and Grafana to create dashboards, interpret traffic spikes, fine-tune thresholds, and establish traffic baselines aligned with business and risk requirements Support onboarding of new applications and APIs onto Akamai platforms, and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and process guides in Confluence or equivalent What You Will Ideally Bring: Strong hands-on experience with Akamai security solutions - particularly Kona Site Defender, WAS, CDN, and WAF configuration and tuning Solid understanding of web application security concepts including bot mitigation, DDoS protection, and rate limiting, with experience analysing HTTP/S traffic and security events Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, SSL/TLS, and CDN architectures, with the ability to balance security controls against performance requirements Experience with API security concepts and identifying patterns related to bots, scrapers, reputation-based traffic, and volumetric anomalies Familiarity with monitoring and dashboard tools such as TrafficPeak, Grafana, and Datadog, with experience in SIEM integration and log analysis

Role Overview In this role, you will provide first-line support for enterprise tablet deployments, managing devices throughout their life cycle using Microsoft Intune. You will be responsible for device provisioning, configuration, user onboarding, asset management, and troubleshooting, ensuring all devices are secure, compliant, and ready for business use. Key Responsibilities Manage tablet enrolment, configuration, compliance, and policy deployment using Microsoft Intune. Provision, stage, configure, and deploy tablet devices to end users. Provide first-line support for tablet hardware, software, connectivity, and application issues. Support user onboarding, device refreshes, replacements, and decommissioning activities. Perform post-build validation, compliance checks, and quality assurance testing. Maintain accurate asset records, CMDB updates, and chain-of-custody documentation. Manage device inventory, stock control, and audit activities. Escalate complex issues to engineering teams and support continuous service improvement. Skills & Experience Experience supporting Microsoft Intune and enterprise mobile device management. Knowledge of device provisioning, deployment, and life cycle management. Experience with asset management, inventory control, and CMDB maintenance. Strong first-line support, troubleshooting, and customer service skills. Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Azure AD/Entra ID, and ITIL processes is advantageous. Strong organisational, communication, and documentation skills. Active transferable SC Clearance is essential. Contract Details Duration: 4 months Location: Leiston (100% onsite) Rate: £190-£200 per day (Inside IR35) Clearance: Active transferable SC Clearance required.

SailPoint Architect - 6 months - Inside IR35 - Hybrid in West London Role Overview We're looking for a SailPoint Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise identity governance solutions within a complex, large-scale environment. You'll own the technical architecture of the SailPoint platform, defining the roadmap, integration patterns and governance model, while providing hands-on technical leadership to engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Own the end to end architecture of the SailPoint platform (IdentityIQ and/or Identity Security Cloud/IdentityNow) across the enterprise Define technical designs, integration patterns and architectural standards for identity governance Lead the design of identity lifecycle processes, including joiner/mover/leaver automation, provisioning and deprovisioning Architect connector integrations with enterprise applications, directories (AD, LDAP, Entra ID), HR systems (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) and cloud platforms Design role models, RBAC frameworks, access request workflows and certification campaigns Define Segregation of Duties (SoD) policies and compliance-driven access controls Provide technical leadership and guidance to SailPoint developers and engineers throughout delivery Lead workshops with security, risk, audit and application teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable designs Establish best practices for platform performance, scalability, upgrades and operational support Top Skills Extensive hands-on experience architecting and delivering SailPoint solutions (IdentityIQ and/or ISC/IdentityNow) in enterprise environments Strong understanding of IAM principles: identity lifecycle management, RBAC, provisioning, access certification and governance Proven experience designing and building connectors, workflows, rules and custom integrations (Java, BeanShell, REST/SCIM APIs) Deep knowledge of Active Directory, LDAP and Microsoft Entra ID Experience integrating IGA platforms with HR systems and enterprise applications Understanding of regulatory and security frameworks including SOX, GDPR, ISO 27001 and ITGC Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate architecture decisions to technical and non-technical audiences Experience leading technical teams through full project lifecycles SailPoint certifications (Certified IdentityIQ Architect/Engineer, ISC Professional) highly advantageous