BrightBox Group

Solution Architect Outside IR35 SC Clearance Required 6months+ Hybrid in Bath (2-3 days per week) 550- 585pd (Outside IR35) Role Overview We are seeking a Solution Architect to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing solution assurance and accreditation processes, ensuring the security and reliability of our networks and hosting platforms. You will engage with various projects and platform providers to understand their plans and impact on implementation. Your expertise in architectural modelling and design will be essential in maintaining our architecture models and guiding future developments. Responsibilities Manage solution assurance and accreditation processes for security, networks, and hosting platforms during project testing and implementation phases. Oversee interactions with projects and platform providers to assess target platform availability and its implications on implementation plans. Maintain architecture models in Sparx EA and project documentation in SharePoint and Confluence (Atlassian). Provide architecture and design services to develop, document, and maintain the future logical and physical high-level design and roadmap for the solution space. Engage with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding of architectural goals. Collaborate with the architecture capability to enhance our practises and standards. Experience Proven experience in enterprise or solution architecture. Proficiency in architectural modelling tools such as Archimate and Sparx EA. Experience with client healthcare environments or similar deployed/disconnected settings. Knowledge of solution design assurance, governance, and participation in sign-off processes. Familiarity with SAFe Agile methodologies. Ability to engage with technical teams effectively. Experience contributing to project planning and functional/technical product evaluations. Demonstrated expertise in deep high-level design (HLD), solution design document (SDD), and low-level design (LLD) technical design, particularly in legacy application modernisation projects.

Senior Software Developer (Contract) Rate: Up to 500 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: Initial 3-month contract (starting ASAP) Location: Remote (UK-based) A client of ours is seeking experienced Senior Software Developers to join their team on an initial 3-month contract. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products Contribute to architecture decisions and best practices Work within cloud-based environments and modern development frameworks Required Skills & Experience Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot Working knowledge of Kotlin and/or Node.js Hands-on experience with AWS Familiarity with Amazon EKS and associated tooling Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools Government industry experience Additional Requirements Experience working within government environments is highly desirable Active SC clearance, or eligibility to obtain it, is required

AI Specialist (Azure) Contract Remote 500- 550pd (Outside) Initial 6 Month Contract We are currently seeking an experienced AI Specialist with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure to support a key project. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI solutions within an enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead the setup and implementation of AI Foundry solutions Develop and deliver AI-driven capabilities using Azure technologies Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and scalable solutions Ensure compliance with enterprise data governance and security standards Provide clear technical guidance and communicate effectively with stakeholders Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience deploying and configuring AI Foundry Strong knowledge of the Power Platform suite Solid understanding of enterprise networking, including identity and access management Experience in data governance and compliance frameworks In-depth technical knowledge of: Copilot Studio architecture Connectors and plugin models Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) pipelines Familiarity with: Azure OpenAI Service Azure AI Studio Prompt Flow fundamentals Experience with: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies Microsoft Purview data catalogue Sensitivity labels

Role: Oracle 11g DBA Location: UK remote Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Outside IR35 Rate 500.00 pd Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Oracle 11g Database Administrator to join a structured production support team responsible for maintaining business critical systems operating within a 24 by 7 live service environment. This role focuses on operational stability, incident resolution, performance optimisation and secure database management across a high availability Oracle estate. Responsibilities Provide production support for Oracle 11g databases within a 24 by 7 live service environment Diagnose and resolve incidents, including priority and major incidents Perform database performance tuning and optimisation Manage RMAN backup and recovery processes Support Data Guard and disaster recovery arrangements Implement database changes through controlled change management processes Apply security patches and maintain compliance standards Produce and maintain operational documentation and support runbooks Skills and requirements: Strong hands on experience supporting Oracle 11g in a 24 by 7 production environment Proven expertise in RMAN backup and recovery Experience with Oracle Data Guard Solid SQL and PL SQL capability Experience of performance diagnostics and tuning Experience supporting Oracle on Linux or Unix platforms Familiarity with ITIL aligned service management processes Experience supporting high availability and mission critical systems Desirable Skills: Experience with OEM, ASM or RAC Exposure to later Oracle versions Scripting capability in Shell or Python Experience within regulated or high assurance environments

Data Architect 6 month contract Glasgow 2-3 days per week 700 per day We are seeking an experienced Data Architect who can define, govern, and deliver GDPR compliant enterprise data architectures across relational (Oracle), NoSQL, unstructured data platforms, and Data Warehouse. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in data integration, migration, and centralisation initiatives, ensuring privacy by design across complex, distributed data landscapes. Key Responsibilities: Data Architecture & Modelling: - Define enterprise data architecture aligned with GDPR and organisational data strategy. - Design conceptual, logical, and physical data models for relational databases (e.g., Oracle), NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB), and unstructured data. - Establish standards for data classification, metadata, and ownership across structured and unstructured data. - Ensure data models support traceability, lineage, and regulatory reporting. Data Governance: - Architect privacy by design and privacy by default solutions. - Define data retention, archival, anonymization, and deletion strategies across all data stores. - Design architectures supporting DSAR, right to erasure, and consent management. - Define security architecture including role-based access control (RBAC), column/row level security, data masking, tokenization, and encryption. - Ensure compliance across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. GDPR & Regulatory Compliance: - Architect solutions fully aligned to GDPR and applicable regulatory frameworks. - Implement and operationalize key compliance capabilities: data retention & archival policies, right to erasure/data subject rights, data minimization, security & access controls, auditability, traceability & data lineage. - Work with Risk and Compliance teams to translate regulatory needs into technical design. Data Integration & Enterprise Connectivity: - Design and govern enterprise data integration architectures using ETL/ELT frameworks, API-based integration, event-driven and streaming integration, message queues and middleware. - Define integration patterns for real-time, near real-time, and batch processing. - Ensure consistent data movement while preserving lineage, quality, and compliance. Data Migration & Centralisation: - Lead data migration initiatives from legacy and distributed systems to centralised platforms such as enterprise data warehouses, data lakes, and MDM. - Define migration strategies including data profiling and cleansing, PII identification and remediation, and incremental and phased migrations. - Ensure minimal business disruption and full GDPR compliance during migration. - Validate post-migration data quality, security, and accessibility. Collaboration & Oversight: - Provide architectural leadership and guidance to Data Engineers and Platform teams. - Work closely with Legal, Compliance, Security, and Risk teams. - Support GDPR audits, regulatory assessments, and architectural reviews. - Define and maintain architecture standards, patterns, and documentation. Required Skills & Experience: - 15+ years of overall IT experience, with at least 5+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise data architecture, design, governance, and implementation. - Strong experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade ETL/ELT data pipelines. Hands-on experience with tools such as SQL, NoSQL Datastores, Talend, Informatica, IBM DataStage, or equivalent platforms, Collibra, Data Lineage, Alfresco. - Proven experience acting as an enterprise or lead data architect within a large, multinational organisation across the disciplines of metadata management, data quality, data warehousing, reporting & analytics, and data governance. - Strong knowledge of data modelling techniques (conceptual, logical, and physical). - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Solid understanding of SDLC methodologies including Agile, DevOps, rapid prototyping, and iterative delivery models. - Ability to assess and estimate the financial impact of technology decisions. - Capability to evaluate emerging technologies and understand their impact on business models.

Lead Java Developer Hybrid (Travel to Newcastle 2 days per week) Contract Length: Minimum 6 months, potential extension up to 1 year Classification: 600 per day (Inside IR35) Role Overview: We are seeking a talented and experienced Lead Java Developer to join our team. This senior strategic role combines leadership skills with a robust Java development background. As a Lead Java Developer, you will guide a team of developers, drive strategic initiatives, and uphold best practises in software development. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure that technical solutions align with business objectives. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a collaborative environment. - Drive technical strategy and provide innovative solutions to complex problems. - Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables. - Maintain coding standards and best practises within the team to enhance code quality. Requirements: - Proven experience as a Lead Developer with a strong background in Java. - Excellent managerial and strategic thinking abilities. - Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. If you meet these qualifications and are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, we encourage you to apply. Join us in making a difference and be part of a team that is shaping the future of public services in the UK.