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Senior Messaging & Collaboration Engineer Fully Onsite in London (EC2Y / Moorgate) International Banking Group Day Rate Contract - Inside IR35 Ready to deliver technical leadership and make an impact as a Senior Messaging & Collaboration Engineer at a leading international banking group? This is your chance to steer transformative messaging and collaboration projects, working hands-on with the latest cloud and hybrid technologies in a dynamic team. Enjoy exposure to both project and business-as-usual environments, contributing to major technical modernisation across Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365, Intune, Teams, SharePoint, and Azure Active Directory. Key Responsibilities Lead messaging, collaboration, and mobility projects, ensuring on-time delivery to enterprise standards. Design and implement collaboration solutions across Exchange, M365, Intune, including hybrid configurations and migrations. Administer, optimise, and maintain Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Compliance Centre). Implement and maintain email and data security controls (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, anti-spam, DLP, ATP). Provide Tier-3 support for complex technical incidents and act as technical authority to internal teams. Drive solution delivery for transformation and operational programmes, with high reliability and compliance. Work cross-team with security, networking, and integration specialists. Maintain comprehensive documentation and support roadmap development. Key Skills & Requirements Expert knowledge of Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online/Server, Teams, SharePoint, Intune, Compliance Centre). Extensive experience with Exchange hybrid deployments, migrations, and mailflow management. Hands-on expertise in Azure AD, Conditional Access, Intune Endpoint Manager, and PowerShell scripting. Successful track record delivering large-scale migration projects, with Tier-3 support experience. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable: ITIL or similar frameworks, regulated/global environment experience, Zero Trust/Copilot, Defender, and Purview exposure. Ready to join an international banking group where you'll be challenged, supported, and valued? Apply now to take the next step in your messaging & collaboration career! If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Messaging Engineer, Collaboration Engineer, Microsoft 365 SME, Exchange Server Specialist, M365 Consultant, Intune Architect, Teams Voice Engineer, Azure AD Expert, Hybrid Cloud Migration Specialist, SharePoint Engineer, Email Security Specialist, Copilot Integration Lead, Microsoft Defender Admin, PowerShell. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd acts as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Your New Company A fast-growing organisation in the healthcare sector is undergoing a major digital transformation. With a culture built on integrity, agility, and innovation, this company values individuality and fosters collaboration across all levels. It's an exciting time to join a business that's investing in cutting-edge technology and data to shape the future of consumer healthcare. Your New Role As the Senior Analytics, Automation & AI Expert , you'll be a key member of the UK IT Senior Leadership Team, driving the strategy and delivery of data, automation, and AI initiatives. This is a strategic and hands-on role where you'll influence business decisions, lead the development of impactful solutions, and champion a data-driven culture.You'll design and implement dashboards, automation tools, and AI-powered products, while mentoring others and collaborating across departments. Regular travel to UK sites and occasional international travel will be part of this dynamic role. What You'll Need to Succeed We're looking for a seasoned analytics and AI leader with a strong technical foundation and the ability to engage stakeholders across diverse functions. You'll be collaborative, proactive, and passionate about solving problems and driving innovation. Essential Skills & Experience: 4+ years in data architecture, warehousing, and cloud platforms (Snowflake, Azure, Databricks) Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio Strong Power BI and SQL skills Proven experience implementing automation at scale Agile delivery experience Desirable certifications:o Power Platform Functional Consultanto Azure Enterprise Data Analysto Power BI Data Analyst Personal Qualities: Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills Collaborative, solution-oriented mindset Enthusiastic about innovation and continuous improvement What You'll Get in Return Competitive salary, car allowance, and annual bonus 8% employer pension contribution via Salary Sacrifice Scheme Hybrid working - choose your three office days 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy 5 extra days) Private Medical Insurance Free winter flu jab Wellbeing support including coaching and counselling services Electric Car Scheme + free on-site EV charging Cycle to Work Scheme Enhanced Family Leave Plus, many more benefits and celebration events What You Need to Do Now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Senior M365 Modern Workplace Consultant -SharePoint Specialist Hybrid working available (Birmingham) Competitive salary (Sponsorship is not provided for this opportunity) We're looking for a Senior M365 Modern Workplace Consultant with extensive experience in SharePoint Online to design, implement, and optimise Microsoft 365 solutions that drive digital transformation and enhance collaboration. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of SharePoint and the wider M365 suite (Teams, OneDrive, Exchange, Power Platform), along with a passion for delivering impactful, user-focused solutions in enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities: Lead the architecture, deployment, and modernisation of SharePoint Online solutions, including governance, permissions, and integration with M365 tools. Design and implement M365 solutions that enhance digital collaboration and productivity. Drive adoption and change management , ensuring users gain maximum value from SharePoint and M365. Implement security and compliance best practices across M365 (Azure AD, Conditional Access, DLP, Purview). Automate business processes using Power Automate and Power Apps integrated with SharePoint. Act as a trusted technical advisor on SharePoint and M365 strategy. About You: Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale SharePoint Online and M365 projects. Strong understanding of SharePoint architecture, governance, and migrations (on-prem to cloud). Skilled in PowerShell automation and Power Platform integration. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Relevant Microsoft certifications (eg, SharePoint Administrator, M365 Enterprise Expert) are highly desirable. Nice to Have: Experience with Microsoft Viva , Copilot , or Purview . Knowledge of third-party SharePoint tools (eg, ShareGate, AvePoint). Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Olivia Yafai at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy

Technology Communications Consultant IT Infrastructure projects Central London (Moorgate tube) Contract to Perm 635.64 p/d (inside IR35) International Bank Are you a consultant who loves turning complex technology infrastructure programmes into crisp, board-ready stories? This is your chance to step right into a high-impact transformation programme - shaping strategic decisions at leadership level. In this role, you'll help drive modernisation, globalisation, and automation initiatives within a large-scale enterprise environment. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to translate diverse technical inputs into concise, executive-level insights that influence real business change. What you'll do Synthesise information across multiple infrastructure streams to create clear, cohesive narratives and strategic insights. Deliver polished PowerPoint slide decks and reporting materials that communicate progress to non-technical audiences. Partner with global programme leads and SMEs to capture developments in areas like Windows 11 global rollout and infrastructure transitions. Present updates that support leadership decision-making, ensuring reporting always reflects the broader transformation vision. Drive quality and consistency in reporting outputs, making content both visually strong and commercially relevant. What you'll bring Background in infrastructure consulting, ideally from a Big Four firm or similar advisory environment Excellent stakeholder management - comfortable engaging both technical SMEs and senior executives Strong communication and narrative-building skills; exceptional PowerPoint polish and presentation design awareness Ability to interpret technical details, connect the dots, and frame insights for strategic leadership conversations If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Infrastructure Consultant, Technology Transformation Analyst, PowerPoint Storytelling Consultant, Technical Communications Specialist, Business Reporting Analyst, Infrastructure Advisory Consultant, Big Four Consulting, IT Modernisation Programme. Note: This role will require 5 days on-site from January 2026 for the duration of the 'contract'; it would switch to hybrid, allowing 2 days from home if the role transitions into permanent employment at some point in 2026. Due to refurb work at the bank's offices, the role will be hybrid until Christmas. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd acts as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior IT Security Specialist to lead and strengthen the cyber resilience of a complex public-sector programme. The postholder will play a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and governing security strategy, ensuring compliance with national standards, and embedding robust cyber practices across digital and IT estates. This is a senior strategic and technical leadership role, ideal for a seasoned security professional with a background in enterprise-scale or local government IT environments. £700pd gross umbrella. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning and Governance Develop, review, and maintain the IT Security Strategy aligned to organisational objectives and statutory duties. Lead the creation and enforcement of cybersecurity governance frameworks. Align security objectives with enterprise architecture and digital transformation strategy. Advise senior management and boards on cyber risk posture, incidents, and mitigations. Identify and manage strategic risks - technical, legal, reputational, and financial. Evaluate emerging technologies (AI, RPA, cloud, hybrid infrastructure) from a security perspective. Policy, Procedure, and Guidance Oversight Review, update, and enforce security policies, standards, and guidance (e.g. Acceptable Use, Incident Response, Remote Access). Ensure compliance with NCSC, ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials, and GDPR frameworks. Clarify security roles and responsibilities across departments. Support Information Governance and Data Protection teams on policy alignment and compliance. Technical Review and Oversight Lead or oversee reviews of system architectures, applications, cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), and network security. Assess IAM/PAM implementations and M365/Azure/Active Directory configurations. Conduct or oversee penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and threat modelling. Review and approve technical designs and solution architectures from a security standpoint. Assurance, Compliance, and Audit Develop and maintain an IT Security Assurance Framework. Lead internal and external audits, accreditation, and certification activities (e.g. PSN, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001). Monitor compliance with standards and respond to audit findings. Analyse SIEM outputs, threat intelligence feeds, and monitoring tools. Performance Monitoring and Reporting Define and track key security KPIs and metrics. Produce security performance and risk reports for executive and board audiences. Maintain security risk registers and oversee remediation activity. Stakeholder Engagement and Leadership Act as senior security advisor to leadership, IT programmes, and project boards. Influence project governance to embed security by design. Represent the organisation in regional and national cyber forums (e.g. WARP, NCSC, iNetwork). Training, Awareness, and Culture Lead and support cyber awareness campaigns and training. Promote a culture of security and resilience across the organisation. Collaborate with HR and L&D to embed cyber hygiene into inductions and ongoing learning. Incident Management and Business Continuity Oversee the development and testing of Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity Plans. Provide senior escalation and leadership during security incidents. Conduct post-incident reviews and ensure lessons learned drive continuous improvement. Continuous Improvement and Innovation Stay informed on emerging threats and industry trends. Champion automation and innovation in security operations (e.g. SOAR, XDR). Drive security maturity assessments and roadmap development. Essential Experience Proven leadership in IT or cyber security at enterprise or local authority level. Strong understanding of security governance, risk management, and compliance. Hands-on experience with cloud, network, and identity security. Familiarity with UK public sector standards (e.g. PSN, NCSC, GDPR). Relevant certifications desirable (CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, etc.).

Senior DevOps Consultant (GitHub SME) Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid / Remote) Employment Type: Full-time My client, a leading digital transformation consultancy, is seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Consultant - GitHub Specialist (SME / Consultant) to take ownership of their enterprise GitHub environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking technology organisation that partners with major global brands to deliver cutting-edge software, data, and cloud solutions. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing, managing, and optimising GitHub Enterprise platforms, ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient collaboration across engineering teams. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to define governance models, strengthen DevSecOps practices, and enhance developer productivity through automation and best-in-class version control strategies. Key Requirements: Proven track record administering GitHub Enterprise in complex or large-scale environments. Deep knowledge of GitHub governance, including repository structure, access management, and security controls. Hands-on expertise with GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS) , including code and secret scanning. Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automation workflows, and DevOps principles. Experience integrating SSO and identity management solutions (e.g., Entra ID/Azure AD). Desirable Experience: Source control migration (Bitbucket, GitLab, SVN). Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Exposure to DevSecOps frameworks and repository lifecycle management. This position suits a highly technical, collaborative individual who enjoys shaping enterprise DevOps strategy and driving operational excellence. Interested? Apply now to learn more about this opportunity to join a dynamic consultancy where innovation, technical mastery, and collaboration drive success.

Business Product Owner, Data Analytics, Azure, Data Engineering, AI, ML, Azure, Mainly Remote Product Owner (Technical and Business) required to join a global Professional Services business based in Central London. However, this is practically a remote role, but when travel is required (to London, Europe and the States on occasions. We need someone who has worked on LARGE and SIGNIFICANT products for large enterprise businesses. If you have come from the Big 4 on the Professional Services circuit, even better! The platform primarily serves two key personas: Data and Intelligence Delivery specialists, who manage data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration processes, and Assurance professionals, who use the analysers to enhance audit quality and client service. This being said, we need DATA HEAVY Product Owners who have managed complex, Global products. Read on for more details Experience required: Technical proficiency: Familiarity with Azure services (e.g., Data Lake, Synapse, Fabric) and Databricks for data engineering, analytics, performance optimisation, and governance. Experience with implementing and optimising scalable cloud infrastructure is highly valued. Backlog management: Demonstrated expertise in maintaining and prioritizing product backlogs, writing detailed user stories, and collaborating with development teams to deliver sprint goals. Agile product ownership: Experience in SAFe or similar agile frameworks, including daily scrum leadership and sprint planning. Cross-team collaboration: Effective working across engineering, analytics, and business teams to ensure seamless execution. KPI management: Ability to track, analyze, and interpret KPIs to guide product improvements and communicate results to stakeholders. Technical acumen: Solid understanding of modern data platforms, including experience with medallion architecture, AI/ML applications, and cloud-native infrastructures. Communication skills: Excellent communication skills for conveying technical concepts to various audiences, including engineers, business partners, and senior leadership. Collaboration and flexibility: Experience working with distributed teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Innovation mindset: Passion for leveraging advanced analytics, AI, and cloud technologies to deliver cutting-edge solutions. This is a great opportunity and salary is dependent upon experience. Apply now for more details

Your new company Join a forward-thinking public sector organisation committed to delivering innovative ICT solutions across Scotland. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture, driving transformation and excellence in digital infrastructure. Your new role As a Network Engineer, you'll lead a high-performing technical team responsible for designing, building, and maintaining core ICT infrastructure. You'll play a key role in shaping strategic direction, solving complex problems, and ensuring the reliability and security of enterprise-wide systems across cloud, network, and communications platforms. The role offers flexibility to work from various ICT locations across Scotland, subject to availability. What you'll need to succeed Essential Qualifications & Experience:- Degree or relevant industry certification (e.g. Cisco CCIE) or extensive experience in a similar role. - Proven expertise in ICT infrastructure support, including cloud, security, telephony, WAN/LAN, and remote access. - Strong understanding of ICT automation tools and network security. - Experience with identity management systems (e.g. Active Directory, Azure AD, Radius).Essential Personal Qualities:- Ability to lead engineering teams without direct line management. - Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.- Strong problem-solving capabilities under pressure. - Adaptability and attention to detail. - Experience managing enterprise-level infrastructure services.Desirable:- ITIL Foundation Certificate. - Experience supporting a live network across 500+ sites and 24,000+ users. What you'll get in return - A dynamic and collaborative working environment. - Opportunity to influence strategic ICT direction. - Competitive Day Rate- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and transformation programmes. - Flexible working location across Scotland's ICT hubs. - Participation in a senior on-call rota and potential to deputise for the Infrastructure Manager. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company Join a purpose-driven organisation at the heart of a thriving community, where technology is being harnessed to transform lives. This values-led housing provider is embarking on a bold digital transformation journey, with a clear mission to deliver outstanding services to residents through innovation and excellence. With a strong commitment to social impact and modernisation, this is a place where your work will truly matter. Your new role As the Senior Software Developer, you'll be the cornerstone of a brand-new in-house development team. You'll lead the design and implementation of a cutting-edge, event-driven integration platform built on Microsoft Azure, working initially alongside expert consultants before taking full technical ownership. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of digital services from the ground up-architecting scalable solutions, integrating third-party systems, and mentoring a high-performing team.This role goes beyond coding. You'll be a technical leader, a mentor, and a champion of best practices in software development. You'll help define the organisation's digital ecosystem and ensure it delivers seamless, secure, and high-quality experiences for both customers and staff.The position is full-time (37 hours per week) What you'll need to succeed Proven experience delivering enterprise-grade solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform Strong proficiency in .NET C# and event-driven development methodologies Hands-on expertise with Azure services such as Event Hubs, Service Bus, Event Grid, Web Apps, Serverless Functions, APIM, and data services like Azure SQL and Cosmos DB A track record of building and consuming APIs and microservices using modern architectural patterns (e.g., CQRS, event sourcing) Leadership experience, with a passion for mentoring and growing development teams Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders Agile delivery experience and a commitment to continuous improvement Bonus points if you have: Azure certifications (e.g., Developing or Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions) Experience with GraphQL (e.g., HotChocolate), Kafka, Docker, Azure DevOps, or observability tools Knowledge of identity management, housing systems, or Gitflow What you'll get in return In return, you will benefit from the flexibility of hybrid working with only 2 days on-site a week. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave, which can increase up to a maximum of 30 days, plus additional days off such as bank holidays. As well as pension contributions and healthcare plans. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job Title: On-Prem Cloud Storage Engineer Location: Remote working travel to Coventry on average one or two days a fortnight. Salary: Circa £52,000 with some flexibility for right experience Contract Type: 12-Month FTC (with strong potential for extension or permanent placement) Are you a motivated professional eager to expand your expertise in cutting-edge cloud storage solutions? This company is seeking an On-Prem Cloud Storage Engineer to join their dynamic team during an exciting period of transformation within the financial services sector. With comprehensive training provided on enterprise-grade storage technologies, this role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills and become an expert in on-premise cloud solutions. About the Role: As an On-Prem Cloud Storage Engineer , you will play a critical role in supporting the company's cloud infrastructure. Joining a well-established cloud support team, you will contribute technical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve production incidents and problems. You will work independently on technical tasks, such as patching, storage allocation, backup configuration, and maintaining scripts, while escalating complex issues to senior engineers when necessary. This position offers the chance to collaborate with a team of 11 cloud specialists and participate in shared out-of-hours call work, compensated at 1.5-3 times the standard pay rate depending on timing. The company is investing significant time and resources into your development, ensuring a rewarding and long-term career path. Key Responsibilities: Installation and configuration of enterprise flash and hybrid storage systems Management of clustered file systems and storage virtualization platforms Maintenance of SAN fabrics and encryption key management systems Utilization of virtual storage monitoring, automation, and analytics tools Troubleshooting production service incidents and contributing to process improvements Essential Skills: Ideally you will have IBM Flash and Spectrum skills but experience with on-prem cloud storage platforms such as Pure Storage , NetApp AFF , Dell PowerStore , or HPE Nimble will be a great foundation for them to develop on. Familiarity with software-defined storage or clustered file systems like Red Hat Ceph , Nutanix , or VMware vSAN Proficiency in Linux command-line technologies Understanding of SAN fabrics and virtualization architecture Desirable Skills: Exposure to IBM Flash Systems or Spectrum Scale (training provided on this from day one) Experience with VMware products, AWS server administration, and Cisco UCS infrastructure Knowledge of Agile delivery environments and automation tooling Why Apply? This company is undergoing one of the largest mergers in financial services, presenting an unparalleled opportunity to be part of a transformative journey. You will receive comprehensive training from day one, boosting your employability and technical expertise. The role offers competitive compensation, out-of-hours pay, and the potential for long-term career growth. Apply Today: If you're ready to take your career to the next level as an On-Prem Cloud Storage Engineer , submit your application now. Join a team committed to innovation, collaboration, and professional development. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Head of Applications - Insurance London / HybridA leading global insurance broker is seeking a Head of Applications to take ownership of their enterprise application landscape. This senior leadership role is responsible for defining the strategy, architecture, and performance of business-critical platforms, including broking systems, CRM, claims platforms, integration tools, and customer portals.Key Responsibilities: Lead the full lifecycle management of enterprise applications across the group. Define and deliver an applications strategy aligned with business growth and digital transformation. Manage and develop a team of application specialists and solution architects. Partner with business functions (underwriting, claims, operations, finance) to deliver scalable solutions. Oversee vendor management, contracts, and third-party relationships. Drive transformation initiatives, including system upgrades, integrations, and cloud migrations. Maintain strong governance and compliance with FCA, GDPR, and other regulatory requirements. Candidate Profile: Proven experience in insurance brokerage, with deep knowledge of industry workflows (policy administration, claims, compliance, renewals). Hands-on expertise with core systems such as Acturis, RiskServe, Salesforce. Strong technical background in application architecture, integrations (APIs, middleware, Mulesoft), and cloud (Azure, Salesforce Cloud). Track record of delivering transformation and digital initiatives in complex environments. Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and vendor management skills. The Opportunity:This is a high-impact role offering the chance to lead application strategy for a global broker undergoing significant growth and digital transformation. The position offers hybrid working (3 days in the City office, 2 days remote) and the opportunity to shape a modern, scalable applications landscape.

Solutions Architect SC Clearance Required Andover (1-2 days per week on-site) 5 Month Contract Up to 800 per day (Outside IR35) MERITUS are working with a specialist technology consultancy delivering high-impact digital transformation across UK Central Government and Defence. They're looking for a Senior Solution Architect who can set technical direction on projects that genuinely shape national infrastructure and public-sector capability. This isn't a paper-based architecture role. You'll be right at the intersection of strategy and engineering, guiding multidisciplinary teams and making decisions that affect large-scale, secure services used across government. If you're the kind of architect who likes to get close to delivery while still steering the bigger picture, this will suit you. The role is a contract running initially until 31st March 2026 & is hybrid with 1-2 days per week in the Andover office. Main Responsibilities: Setting the direction for complex government and defence programmes, owning the solution vision from concept through to delivery. Modernising critical systems, leading cloud migration and application transformation initiatives for high-traffic, highly secure environments. Acting as technical authority, reviewing solution designs and ensuring every decision meets both architectural governance and strict security standards. Turning requirements into reality, translating policy, user needs and data flows into clear, practical solution architectures. Making smart trade-offs, weighing up cost, performance, risk and complexity - and being confident in your recommendations. Required Skills: TOGAF Certified, with hands-on experience creating and governing architecture using tools like Sparx Enterprise Architect and Archimate . Cloud solution expertise - strong track record designing resilient services on AWS or Azure. DevOps mindset, with practical knowledge of modern CI/CD pipelines and automated delivery practices. Strong integration background - experienced in microservices, REST APIs, JSON, and contemporary integration patterns. Security-first thinking, particularly around SSO, Identity and Access Management, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and Active Directory. Got your attention? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Solutions Architect role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.

Join us on a transformative journey as a Solution Architect-Component Designer Assurance & AI, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences. Operational Support Systems (OSS) & Tools is a newly formed functional unit in the Network Product domain at Barclays. The Barclays OSS & Tools Engineering team is responsible for the design, build and operate of the underlying OSS infrastructure and toolchain across cloud, data centre, campus and branch that are required to run the Barclays Global Network at scale. To be successful as a Solution Architect, you should have experience with Demonstrable experience of building high scale observability solutions using open-source tooling like ELK, Grafana, Prometheus, Nagios, Telegraf and others. Knowledge and demonstrable hands-on experience with middleware technologies (Kafka, API gateways and others) and Data Engineering tools/frameworks like Apache Spark, Airflow, Flink and Hadoop ecosystems. Understanding of network technology fundamentals, Data Structures, scalable system design and ability to translate information in a structured manner for wider product and engineering teams to translate into working solution. Some other highly valued skills may include Knowledge of DevOps tooling, GitOps, CI/CD, configuration management, Jenkins, build pipelines and source control systems. Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure services: compute, storage, networking, hybrid connectivity, monitoring/logging, security and IAM. Programming experience in one of the highlevel languages like Python, Java, Golang and NetDevOps automation and AI engineering (GenAI/Agentic AI), API service development. Proficiency in Agile Methodologies Scrum/Kanban, backlog and workflow mgmt. and SRE specific reporting (MTTR, deployment frequency, SLO and others) You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills Location is Knutsford Purpose of the role To design, develop, and implement solutions to complex business problems, collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements, and design and implement solutions that meet those needs and create solutions that balance technology risks against business delivery, driving consistency. Accountabilities Design and development of solutions as products that can evolve, meeting business requirements that align with modern software engineering practices and automated delivery tooling. This includes identification and implementation of the technologies and platforms. Targeted design activities that apply an appropriate workload placement strategy and maximise the benefit of cloud capabilities such as elasticity, serverless, containerisation etc. Best practice designs incorporating security principles (such as defence in depth and reduction of blast radius) that meet the Bank's resiliency expectations. Solutions that appropriately balance risks and controls to deliver the agreed business and technology value. Adoption of standardised solutions where they fit. If no standard solutions fit, feed into their ongoing evolution where appropriate. Fault finding and performance issues support to operational support teams, leveraging available tooling. Solution design impact assessment in terms of risk, capacity and cost impact, inc. estimation of project change and ongoing run costs. Development of the requisite architecture inputs required to comply with the banks governance processes, including design artefacts required for architecture, privacy, security and records management governance processes. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.

I'm working with a key public sector organisation who are looking for a Senior Power Platform Specialist to join their team and help rebuild their entire CRM system on Microsoft Power Platform moving away from Dynamics. You'll work across the full SDLC from gathering requirements through to design, build, testing and support. It's a hands on role , but you'll also have the chance to mentor colleagues and help shape technical standards . The role: As part of this role, you will take ownership of Power Platform solution design and delivery, building and supporting enterprise level applications using Power Apps , Power Automate , Power Pages , and Power Virtual Agents . You will configure and deploy Dataverse and Dynamics 365 solutions, while working closely with architects, stakeholders, and delivery teams to ensure secure and scalable outcomes . A key part of the role will be driving ALM best practices, implementing CI CD pipelines, and embedding DevOps processes. While the focus will be on low code , you will occasionally use custom code in JavaScript or C# where required. Looking ahead, there is also potential to mentor or manage a small team as the function grows. What you'll bring: Strong experience designing and building enterprise solutions on the Power Platform Hands on with Dataverse, Dynamics 365, ALM and Azure DevOps Experience coding in JavaScript or C# Comfortable communicating with stakeholders and influencing technical direction Exposure to Power Apps Test Studio or other testing solutions Microsoft certifications are a desirable but not essential What's in it for you? Salary (Happy to discuss over a call) 43 days annual leave + option to buy 4 extra weeks Final salary pension scheme! Hybrid working with just a few days per month onsite in Glasgow Big opportunity to influence technical direction Scope in 12 months to take on people management responsibility of 4 developers This is a great opportunity to join this organisation at a time of digital transformation and get hands on involvement from the get go. If this sounds like an opportunity that could be a good fit for you (or someone you know), apply below or contact Matthew MacAlpine at Cathcart Technology .

Join us as a Senior Security Engineer for CIAM at Barclays, where you will bring to life a new digital platform capability, transforming and modernising our digital estate to build a market-leading digital offering with customer experience at its heart. This is an exciting and key role, partnering with business aligned engineering and product teams, to ensure a collaborative team culture is at the heart of what we do. To be successful in this role you should have: Experience across configuration and integration with Hardware Security Module (HSM) and AWS Secrets Manager (ASM) tooling, certificate lifecycle management, e.g. rotation, revocation, and in automating security workflows Experience using GitLab CI/CD pipelines, AWS CLI or Chef. Strong experience with Cloud Security expertise across the following areas: AWS security controls, policies and automation, CLI tools, role based and attribute-based access controls, cryptographic protocols and secure key lifecycle management, advanced threat modelling, SOC operations, securing microservices and APIs, DevSecOps best practices, vulnerability scanning, tools, approaches, vulnerability patching and vendor management for security Strong experience in penetration testing and hands-on coding in at least one of the following: JavaScript, Java, Python. Some other highly desirable skills include: Experience in hands-on configuration, deployment and operation of ForgeRock COTS based IAM solutions (PingGateway, PingAM, PingIDM, PingDS) with embedded security gates, HTTP header signing, access token and data at rest encryption, PKI based self-sovereign identity, or open source You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role will be based out of our London office. Purpose of the role To develop, implement and maintain solutions that support the safeguarding of the banks systems and sensitive information. Accountabilities Provision of subject matter expertise on security systems and engineering patterns. Development and implementation of protocols, algorithms, and software applications to protect sensitive data and systems. Management and protection of secrets, ensuring that they are securely generated, stored, and used. Execution of audits to monitor, identify and assess vulnerabilities in the banks infrastructure/software and support the response to potential security breaches. Identification of advancements in to support the innovation and adoption of new cryptographic technologies and techniques. Collaboration across the bank, including developers and security teams, to ensure that cryptographic solutions align with business objectives, security policies and regulatory requirements. Development/ Implementation and maintenance of Identity and Access Management solutions and systems. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.

Join us as a Principal Engineer for CIAM at Barclays, where you will support the acceleration of a new digital platform capability, transforming and modernising our digital estate to build a market-leading digital offering with customer experience at its heart. This is an exciting and key role, partnering with business aligned engineering and product teams, to ensure a collaborative team culture is at the heart of what we do. To be successful in this role you should have: Strong hands-on experience in the configuration, deployment and running of ForgeRock COTS based IAM solutions (PingGateway, PingAM, PingIDM, PingDS), including designing and implementing cloud-based, scalable and resilient IAM solutions for large corporate organisations. Experience with IAM engineering experience across authentication, authorisation, single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, identity lifecycle management, OAuth2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML and policy management Expertise with JavaScript, Java, Python, and must be comfortable with API and microservices development. Strong working knowledge of Site Reliability Engineering principles Experience with Cloud computing (AWS is essential, Azure is a plus) Some other highly desirable skills include: Experience in DevSecOps - knowledge of Product Operating Model Knowledge of Infrastructure as a Code tooling (Chef is essential, Ansible is a plus), containerization knowledge of authentication and biometric system design is highly desired. Open-source experience You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role will be based out of our London office. Purpose of the role To drive technical excellence and innovation by leading the design and implementation of robust software solutions, providing mentorship to engineering teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and contributing to strategic planning to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives. Accountabilities Provision of guidance and expertise to engineering teams to ensure alignment with best practices and foster a culture of technical excellence. Contribution to strategic planning by aligning technical decisions with business goals, anticipating future technology trends, and providing insights to optimize product roadmaps. Design and implementation of complex, scalable, and maintainable software solutions, considering long-term viability and business objectives. Mentoring and coaching to junior and mid-level engineers to foster professional growth and knowledge sharing, elevating the overall skillset and capabilities of the organization. Collaboration with business partners, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and ensure a cohesive approach to product development. Innovation within the organization by identifying and incorporating new technologies, methodologies, and industry practices into the engineering process. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.

Solutions Architect - Digital Identity (Microsoft Entra) Scotland Permanent Hybrid / Client-site/ Remote We're seeking an experienced Solutions Architect (Entra product suite) to join our client, a leading professional services organisation specialising in Digital Identity . This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of Microsoft Entra solutions, helping enterprise clients design, deliver, and optimise secure identity and access management strategies. Key Responsibilities Act as a trusted advisor to clients, shaping solutions around Microsoft Entra ID, Entra Permissions Management, and Entra Verified ID . Lead the architecture and delivery of digital identity solutions across complex enterprise environments. Support presales engagements, including scoping, solution design, and client presentations. Translate business requirements into technical designs aligned with best practice and compliance standards. Provide thought leadership in IAM and guide clients through adoption, migration, and transformation programmes. About You Proven experience as a Solutions Architect within consultancy or professional services. Strong background in Identity and Access Management (IAM) with a focus on Microsoft Entra (Azure AD, Conditional Access, MFA, Identity Governance, etc.). Demonstrated presales experience - able to engage with senior stakeholders, run workshops, and contribute to bids/proposals. Broad technical knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies (Azure, M365) and security standards (Zero Trust, SSO, federation protocols). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts. Why Join? Opportunity to deliver high-impact digital identity transformation projects across multiple industries. Work with one of the most in-demand product suites in the IAM space - Microsoft Entra . A collaborative consultancy environment with career progression, training, and certifications supported. Competitive salary and benefits package, with hybrid working and projects across Scotland and the wider UK. Interested? Apply now to join a growing team of identity specialists and play a key role in shaping the future of secure digital transformation.

Head of Digital Innovation and AI 2 Year Fixed Term Contract Hybrid - once a week in the Southampton Office 70,000 - 74,500 Are you ready to lead a bold digital future powered by AI, data, and innovation? We're seeking an exceptional Head of Digital Innovation and AI to play a pivotal leadership role in transforming how education, research, and enterprise are delivered. You'll shape and implement a forward-thinking strategy that drives measurable impact across the organisation - enhancing experience, boosting performance, and future-proofing operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence senior decision-makers, guide strategic investment, and embed a culture of innovation at scale. If you're motivated by purpose, digital transformation, and leading real change through technology, this is the challenge for you. Your Impact As Head of Digital Innovation and AI, you will: Develop and lead the organisation-wide digital innovation and AI strategy , aligned with long-term goals and outcomes. Champion new technologies , introducing agile ways of working that unlock early value and drive continuous improvement. Lead a specialist team , fostering a high-performing, collaborative environment that encourages experimentation and digital curiosity. Use data and evidence to influence senior leadership , ensuring innovation initiatives are impactful, measurable, and strategically aligned. Work cross-functionally with academic and professional teams , ensuring digital initiatives support real-world needs and elevate the staff and student experience. Build meaningful partnerships - internally and externally - to stay ahead of emerging trends and seize new opportunities. What You'll Bring We're looking for a strategic, credible leader with: Extensive experience in digital innovation, AI, data, and automation , ideally in complex or highly regulated environments. A strong understanding of agile methodologies , service design, and emerging technology trends. The ability to drive change at scale , aligning technology with organisational goals to deliver value and transformation. Exceptional communication and influencing skills , with a proven track record of engaging senior stakeholders. A collaborative, inclusive leadership style that motivates teams and builds digital capability across an organisation. A relevant postgraduate qualification (or equivalent experience). Understanding of the education sector is desirable, but not essential. Why Apply? This is a high-profile, high-impact leadership role in a forward-looking, digitally ambitious institution. You'll have the platform, resources, and support to: Shape a long-term innovation agenda Lead exciting projects in AI, data, and automation Influence at the highest levels of decision-making Collaborate with talented colleagues across a diverse organisation Make a lasting difference to how people work, learn, and innovate If you have the skills required then please send your CV to (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Oracle Cloud Principle Solutions Architect - 6 months+ ongoing contract up to 2 years - Hybrid working 2-3 days a week near Hounslow - Inside IR35 Principal Solutions Architect - Oracle Cloud A senior technical leader with deep expertise in Oracle Cloud, this role is pivotal in shaping and guiding enterprise-wide HR transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strategic communicator, adept at navigating business dynamics and stakeholder politics, with strong cyber awareness and a consultative mindset. Key Responsibilities Lead Oracle Cloud architecture strategy, with a focus on Oracle Fusion and integration frameworks Act as the senior technical authority across Oracle HCM Cloud implementations Engage directly with business stakeholders, translating complex requirements into high-level solution designs Oversee a team of Solutions Architects, providing technical direction and mentorship Collaborate with PwC, who will be responsible for build and delivery; ensure alignment on design and implementation standards Represent the programme in business-facing forums. Required Expertise 10+ years of Oracle HCM Cloud implementation experience, including 3-5 years in a Solution Architect capacity Proven delivery across Core HR, Recruitment, Absence Management, HR Helpdesk, and Payroll (including 3rd party integrations) Demonstrated success in large-scale HR transformation programmes, ideally within airline or retail sectors Strong understanding of to-be business architecture and integration architecture in complex HRIS environments Experience defining integration and data architecture across Oracle Cloud and other vendor platforms Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk