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We are looking for an experienced Cloud Platform Network Engineer to design, implement, and support secure, scalable cloud networking solutions within Microsoft Azure. This role plays a key part in enabling resilient hybrid connectivity and cloud services across highly secure, mission critical environments. You will work across cloud network architecture, operations, automation, and security, collaborating closely with platform, security, and engineering teams to deliver robust Azure networking solutions aligned to Zero Trust and compliance standards. Network Architecture & Design Design and implement Azure networking solutions including VNets, VPN Gateways, NSGs, Azure Firewall, WAF, Load Balancers, and Application Gateways. Support hub and spoke and hybrid connectivity models. Work with architects, engineers, and security teams to ensure designs meet technical, business, and compliance requirements. Operations & Troubleshooting Monitor, optimise, and support network performance across hybrid and multi site environments. Troubleshoot complex connectivity and network incidents. Implement observability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Network Watcher. Automation & Delivery Automate network provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Azure CLI, and PowerShell. Support infrastructure as code and CI/CD-aligned deployment processes. Contribute to secure, repeatable cloud delivery pipelines. Security & Compliance Ensure Azure network designs align with ISO/IEC 27001 and Zero Trust principles. Apply best practices for Azure network security and governance. Support firewall management, access controls, and threat detection activities. Documentation & Knowledge Sharing Maintain clear documentation of network designs, configurations, and changes. Share knowledge and mentor colleagues on cloud networking best practices. Required Skills and Experience Proven experience delivering Azure networking solutions in enterprise environments. Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, and firewall technologies. Hands on experience with Azure networking services including VNets, App Gateway, Firewall, WAF, Load Balancer, and Network Watcher. Experience scripting and automating using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Terraform. Solid understanding of cloud network security principles and Azure native security tooling. Strong troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Active, valid SC Clearance. Desirable Experience Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (or equivalent). Experience with Zscaler and Okta. Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with monitoring platforms such as Azure Monitor or Log Analytics.

Senior Software Engineer - Python / AWS / Cloud-Native Engineering SC or DV Cleared Government Programme AWS Python Terraform Microservices Location: UK (Hybrid / Remote) Security Clearance: SC or DV required Engagement: Contract (Inside IR35) Sector: Public Sector / Defence / National Infrastructure We are supporting a major secure government programme building modern cloud-native and AI-enabled digital capability within a highly technical AWS engineering environment. The team are looking for a strong Senior Python Software Engineer with experience delivering scalable backend services, microservices platforms and event-driven cloud solutions within AWS environments. This role sits inside a highly engineering-led team working across Python development, AWS infrastructure, DevOps automation and cloud-native platform delivery. The environment is heavily focused around scalable distributed systems, modern CI/CD practices and cloud-native engineering capability. This is not a traditional enterprise development environment - they need engineers comfortable operating across backend engineering, cloud integration and modern AWS-hosted microservices architectures. Key responsibilities Designing and developing Python backend services and APIs Building scalable cloud-native applications within AWS environments Developing event-driven and microservices-based systems Supporting CI/CD and automated deployment pipelines Working closely with DevOps, platform and cloud engineering teams Supporting secure and resilient distributed systems Contributing to technical design, engineering standards and delivery quality Operating within Agile engineering teams delivering modern cloud-native services Core skills required Strong Python engineering experience AWS cloud-native engineering REST APIs / backend services Microservices and event-driven architectures Terraform / Infrastructure as Code CI/CD pipelines Docker / containerisation Cloud integration experience GitHub Actions / GitLab CI / Jenkins Experience working within Agile engineering teams Highly desirable FastAPI / Flask AWS Lambda / ECS / API Gateway SNS / SQS / EventBridge Kubernetes / EKS DevSecOps experience AI / LLM integration exposure Secure government or regulated environment experience SC, enhanced SC or DV clearance Environment & culture The engineering environment is modern, fast-moving and highly collaborative. The team work closely across software engineering, DevOps, platform engineering and automation functions, with strong focus around delivery quality, automation and cloud-native best practice. Candidates with experience across government digital services, AWS-hosted platforms and modern DevOps engineering environments will align particularly well.

Solution Architect Location: Huntingdon F/T on-site Clearance level - High DV - Developed Vetting UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL Working across a range of diverse, complex and secure systems a Domain Architect should be highly innovative and versatile. You will be working as part of the programme delivery team supporting the development and sustainment of the NCGIs portfolio of systems and services managed through Programme. You will be able to demonstrate an enterprise mindset and the ability to work in partnership with key customer stakeholders to drive successful delivery and realise the maximum business value from NCGI's investment. Your Role and Responsibilities Architecture experience - ability to work within a complex programme and solution ecosystem focusing on your areas of responsibility while keeping the big picture in mind. Design - accountable for the High Level Designs (HLD) of complex solution changes encompassing multiple technologies and areas of expertise. Inclusive - as a Domain Architect, you are the solution lead, encouraging people to speak freely, creating an environment of safety, listening to people, and advocating for change and innovation. Delivery - enable and support the implementation of project elements, proof of concepts and other technical deliverables through to Service Acceptance. Collaborative - working with the project leadership - Programme, Engineering, Security and Service and aligned to SAFe based iterative programme execution. Growth - working closely with customer stakeholders to identify opportunities to enhance capability, identifying solution gaps and converting them to credible propositions for future business. Supplier Management - working closely with both existing and identifying new suppliers when required from customer suggestion or agreed requirements. Required Skills Provide overarching architectural guidance. Architect modernisation of capability (Systems, Applications, Platforms). Technical Design, including application integration & hosting (on prem and cloud), data migration, transition and transformation. Experience of application portfolio delivery within a complex environment, including enterprise business applications, networking (LAN, WAN), integration of business processes/workflows with COTS/GOTS software, end user environments (VMware, Horizon, SCCM), containers and microservices integration, delivery using agile and DevOps concepts, bid experience in public sector / defence an advantage. Ability to work under pressure in large multi-disciplinary teams to tight schedules. Ability to lead architecture and engineering teams within a larger project. Ability to engage with stakeholders from multiple areas of the business including product design, service design and operations. Estimating and planning skills to support project and agile planning. Communication skills to produce written, verbal, and visual deliverables, explaining complex topics concisely to both technical and non technical audiences. Desired Skills Security Architecture including Secure by Design. Experience of MoD Architecture and Solution processes and methods. Familiarity with Enterprise geospatial systems. Bid experience in public sector / defence an advantage. Clearance Required Clearance to Role - DV (with ability to gain STRAP). Benefits Contributory Pension Scheme. Private Medical Insurance. 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays). Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme). Flexi Time. EEO Statement We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

UBDS group is looking for an experienced, Security Cleared (SC Cleared) AWS DevOps Engineer to design, build and maintain resilient cloud infrastructure and automation frameworks in support of client engagements. This role involves ownership of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and deployment automation within secure environments, particularly across public sector clients. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in AWS, a strong understanding of DevSecOps practices, and a commitment to delivering reliable, repeatable solutions. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain scalable, secure and automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or GitHub Manage infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform to support repeatable and compliant environments Implement automation across build, test and deployment workflows to ensure consistent and reliable delivery Apply OWASP security principles and DevSecOps practices throughout the delivery lifecycle Deploy and maintain containerised workloads using Kubernetes or AWS-native services such as ECS or EKS Monitor infrastructure performance and availability, implementing proactive alerting and logging solutions Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed DevOps capabilities and drive continuous improvement Support troubleshooting of infrastructure and deployment-related issues in production and non-production environments Qualifications Active Security Check (SC) clearance is mandatory Strong hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including core compute, networking and security services Proficiency in GitLab or GitHub for version control and pipeline management Demonstrable experience with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code delivery Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture and operations in cloud environments Working knowledge of OWASP security principles and how to apply them in CI/CD and infrastructure design Competence in scripting languages such as Python, Bash or PowerShell Experience operating within Agile delivery environments and supporting multidisciplinary technical teams Desirable AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional or Solutions Architect) Experience working with public sector clients or within regulated industries Why people choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group Professionals choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group for its reputation as a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is deeply committed to both innovation and employee development. At UBDS Group, employees are given unique opportunities to work on cutting edge projects across a diverse range of industries, exposing them to new challenges and learning opportunities that are pivotal for professional growth. The Group's culture emphasises continuous improvement, offering ample training programs, mentorship, and the chance to gain certifications that enhance their skills and marketability. UBDS Group fosters a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged, allowing employees to contribute ideas and solutions that have a tangible impact on the company and its clients. This combination of professional development, a culture of innovation, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions makes UBDS Group an attractive place for those looking to advance their careers and be at the forefront of technological and operational excellence. Employee Benefits Training - All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance Holiday - You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice Contributed Pension Scheme Death in service cover About UBDS Group At UBDS Group our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society. Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

The Role: As a Technical Architect, the position provides a focal point in delivering enterprise scale infrastructure services to Methods BDT customers. The objective of the Technical Architect is to work with customers and delivery teams to create technology solutions that meet the customer's objectives while supporting the company's goal of growing the business through profitable, well structured engagements across the required technology domains. Typically involved in the post sales stage of a customer engagement, the Technical Architect is responsible for conceptualising and designing the overall solution to a detailed level, and where necessary for delivering and supporting major elements of that solution on customer site. The role calls for a strong generalist: an architect with broad experience and skills across all aspects of enterprise IT, able to see the whole picture and bring the individual parts together into a coherent whole. That breadth is underpinned by deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, supported by a good working understanding of container orchestration, identity management, networking, and data processing and storage. Responsibilities Design, build and support enterprise scale Azure environments, including landing zones, governance and security Design and support hybrid infrastructure spanning cloud and on premises environments, ensuring secure and seamless integration between the two Review, assess and provide guidance on customer environments through structured reviews, aligning recommendations with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well Architected Framework (WAF) Design containerised workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including scaling, networking and storage integration Design Azure networking, including virtual networks, hub and spoke topologies, ExpressRoute/VPN and network security Design Azure data processing and storage services appropriate to the customer's workloads Apply an understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles (DevSecOps /GitOps) to inform solution design and delivery approaches Bring together the various technology domains into a coherent end to end architecture that meets the customer's objectives Experience Required At least 2 years in a customer facing role, delivering and supporting technology solutions based on Microsoft technologies Broad experience across all aspects of enterprise IT, with the ability to operate as a generalist across multiple technology domains Significant knowledge & experience of various Microsoft technologies, with extensive experience in Microsoft Azure Experience of leading technical workshops Essential Skills Excellent presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills Ability to create a technical design (HLD / LLD) and guide engineering teams through its delivery A generalist skill set with broad knowledge across all aspects of enterprise IT Deep knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies, in particular Azure Good understanding of container orchestration using Kubernetes (ideally AKS), identity management (Entra / Active Directory), networking, and data processing and storage Understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles Desirable Skills Knowledge of VMWare Cloud Foundation considered a bonus Hands on experience with IaC tooling such as Terraform or Bicep Security Clearance This role will require you to have active SC & the willingness to progress this to DV. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Benefits Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website

The Role: As a Technical Architect, the position provides a focal point in delivering enterprise scale infrastructure services to Methods BDT customers. The objective of the Technical Architect is to work with customers and delivery teams to create technology solutions that meet the customer's objectives while supporting the company's goal of growing the business through profitable, well structured engagements across the required technology domains. Typically involved in the post sales stage of a customer engagement, the Technical Architect is responsible for conceptualising and designing the overall solution to a detailed level, and where necessary for delivering and supporting major elements of that solution on customer site. The role calls for a strong generalist: an architect with broad experience and skills across all aspects of enterprise IT, able to see the whole picture and bring the individual parts together into a coherent whole. That breadth is underpinned by deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, supported by a good working understanding of container orchestration, identity management, networking, and data processing and storage. Responsibilities Design, build and support enterprise scale Azure environments, including landing zones, governance and security Design and support hybrid infrastructure spanning cloud and on premises environments, ensuring secure and seamless integration between the two Review, assess and provide guidance on customer environments through structured reviews, aligning recommendations with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well Architected Framework (WAF) Design containerised workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including scaling, networking and storage integration Design Azure networking, including virtual networks, hub and spoke topologies, ExpressRoute/VPN and network security Design Azure data processing and storage services appropriate to the customer's workloads Apply an understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles (DevSecOps /GitOps) to inform solution design and delivery approaches Bring together the various technology domains into a coherent end to end architecture that meets the customer's objectives Experience Required At least 2 years in a customer facing role, delivering and supporting technology solutions based on Microsoft technologies Broad experience across all aspects of enterprise IT, with the ability to operate as a generalist across multiple technology domains Significant knowledge & experience of various Microsoft technologies, with extensive experience in Microsoft Azure Experience of leading technical workshops Essential Skills Excellent presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills Ability to create a technical design (HLD / LLD) and guide engineering teams through its delivery A generalist skill set with broad knowledge across all aspects of enterprise IT Deep knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies, in particular Azure Good understanding of container orchestration using Kubernetes (ideally AKS), identity management (Entra / Active Directory), networking, and data processing and storage Understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles Desirable Skills Knowledge of VMWare Cloud Foundation considered a bonus Hands on experience with IaC tooling such as Terraform or Bicep Security Clearance This role will require you to have active SC & the willingness to progress this to DV. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Benefits Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website

The Role: As a Technical Architect, the position provides a focal point in delivering enterprise scale infrastructure services to Methods BDT customers. The objective of the Technical Architect is to work with customers and delivery teams to create technology solutions that meet the customer's objectives while supporting the company's goal of growing the business through profitable, well structured engagements across the required technology domains. Typically involved in the post sales stage of a customer engagement, the Technical Architect is responsible for conceptualising and designing the overall solution to a detailed level, and where necessary for delivering and supporting major elements of that solution on customer site. The role calls for a strong generalist: an architect with broad experience and skills across all aspects of enterprise IT, able to see the whole picture and bring the individual parts together into a coherent whole. That breadth is underpinned by deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, supported by a good working understanding of container orchestration, identity management, networking, and data processing and storage. Responsibilities Design, build and support enterprise scale Azure environments, including landing zones, governance and security Design and support hybrid infrastructure spanning cloud and on premises environments, ensuring secure and seamless integration between the two Review, assess and provide guidance on customer environments through structured reviews, aligning recommendations with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well Architected Framework (WAF) Design containerised workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including scaling, networking and storage integration Design Azure networking, including virtual networks, hub and spoke topologies, ExpressRoute/VPN and network security Design Azure data processing and storage services appropriate to the customer's workloads Apply an understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles (DevSecOps /GitOps) to inform solution design and delivery approaches Bring together the various technology domains into a coherent end to end architecture that meets the customer's objectives Experience Required At least 2 years in a customer facing role, delivering and supporting technology solutions based on Microsoft technologies Broad experience across all aspects of enterprise IT, with the ability to operate as a generalist across multiple technology domains Significant knowledge & experience of various Microsoft technologies, with extensive experience in Microsoft Azure Experience of leading technical workshops Essential Skills Excellent presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills Ability to create a technical design (HLD / LLD) and guide engineering teams through its delivery A generalist skill set with broad knowledge across all aspects of enterprise IT Deep knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies, in particular Azure Good understanding of container orchestration using Kubernetes (ideally AKS), identity management (Entra / Active Directory), networking, and data processing and storage Understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles Desirable Skills Knowledge of VMWare Cloud Foundation considered a bonus Hands on experience with IaC tooling such as Terraform or Bicep Security Clearance This role will require you to have active SC & the willingness to progress this to DV. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Benefits Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website

The Role: As a Technical Architect, the position provides a focal point in delivering enterprise scale infrastructure services to Methods BDT customers. The objective of the Technical Architect is to work with customers and delivery teams to create technology solutions that meet the customer's objectives while supporting the company's goal of growing the business through profitable, well structured engagements across the required technology domains. Typically involved in the post sales stage of a customer engagement, the Technical Architect is responsible for conceptualising and designing the overall solution to a detailed level, and where necessary for delivering and supporting major elements of that solution on customer site. The role calls for a strong generalist: an architect with broad experience and skills across all aspects of enterprise IT, able to see the whole picture and bring the individual parts together into a coherent whole. That breadth is underpinned by deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, supported by a good working understanding of container orchestration, identity management, networking, and data processing and storage. Responsibilities Design, build and support enterprise scale Azure environments, including landing zones, governance and security Design and support hybrid infrastructure spanning cloud and on premises environments, ensuring secure and seamless integration between the two Review, assess and provide guidance on customer environments through structured reviews, aligning recommendations with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well Architected Framework (WAF) Design containerised workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including scaling, networking and storage integration Design Azure networking, including virtual networks, hub and spoke topologies, ExpressRoute/VPN and network security Design Azure data processing and storage services appropriate to the customer's workloads Apply an understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles (DevSecOps /GitOps) to inform solution design and delivery approaches Bring together the various technology domains into a coherent end to end architecture that meets the customer's objectives Experience Required At least 2 years in a customer facing role, delivering and supporting technology solutions based on Microsoft technologies Broad experience across all aspects of enterprise IT, with the ability to operate as a generalist across multiple technology domains Significant knowledge & experience of various Microsoft technologies, with extensive experience in Microsoft Azure Experience of leading technical workshops Essential Skills Excellent presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills Ability to create a technical design (HLD / LLD) and guide engineering teams through its delivery A generalist skill set with broad knowledge across all aspects of enterprise IT Deep knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies, in particular Azure Good understanding of container orchestration using Kubernetes (ideally AKS), identity management (Entra / Active Directory), networking, and data processing and storage Understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles Desirable Skills Knowledge of VMWare Cloud Foundation considered a bonus Hands on experience with IaC tooling such as Terraform or Bicep Security Clearance This role will require you to have active SC & the willingness to progress this to DV. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Benefits Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website

The Role: As a Technical Architect, the position provides a focal point in delivering enterprise scale infrastructure services to Methods BDT customers. The objective of the Technical Architect is to work with customers and delivery teams to create technology solutions that meet the customer's objectives while supporting the company's goal of growing the business through profitable, well structured engagements across the required technology domains. Typically involved in the post sales stage of a customer engagement, the Technical Architect is responsible for conceptualising and designing the overall solution to a detailed level, and where necessary for delivering and supporting major elements of that solution on customer site. The role calls for a strong generalist: an architect with broad experience and skills across all aspects of enterprise IT, able to see the whole picture and bring the individual parts together into a coherent whole. That breadth is underpinned by deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, supported by a good working understanding of container orchestration, identity management, networking, and data processing and storage. Responsibilities Design, build and support enterprise scale Azure environments, including landing zones, governance and security Design and support hybrid infrastructure spanning cloud and on premises environments, ensuring secure and seamless integration between the two Review, assess and provide guidance on customer environments through structured reviews, aligning recommendations with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well Architected Framework (WAF) Design containerised workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including scaling, networking and storage integration Design Azure networking, including virtual networks, hub and spoke topologies, ExpressRoute/VPN and network security Design Azure data processing and storage services appropriate to the customer's workloads Apply an understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles (DevSecOps /GitOps) to inform solution design and delivery approaches Bring together the various technology domains into a coherent end to end architecture that meets the customer's objectives Experience Required At least 2 years in a customer facing role, delivering and supporting technology solutions based on Microsoft technologies Broad experience across all aspects of enterprise IT, with the ability to operate as a generalist across multiple technology domains Significant knowledge & experience of various Microsoft technologies, with extensive experience in Microsoft Azure Experience of leading technical workshops Essential Skills Excellent presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills Ability to create a technical design (HLD / LLD) and guide engineering teams through its delivery A generalist skill set with broad knowledge across all aspects of enterprise IT Deep knowledge of Microsoft cloud technologies, in particular Azure Good understanding of container orchestration using Kubernetes (ideally AKS), identity management (Entra / Active Directory), networking, and data processing and storage Understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD principles Desirable Skills Knowledge of VMWare Cloud Foundation considered a bonus Hands on experience with IaC tooling such as Terraform or Bicep Security Clearance This role will require you to have active SC & the willingness to progress this to DV. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Benefits Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced SC cleared SAP Solution Architect with deep expertise in SAP Human Resources (HR/HCM/SuccessFactors) and SAP Finance (FI/CO) solution, to lead the Discovery Phase for our public sector client. The successful candidate will lead the design, integration, and implementation of enterprise-wide SAP solutions that support critical HR and Finance business processes. This role requires strong technical and functional knowledge, strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and the ability to align SAP capabilities with business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Solution Architecture & Design Define and maintain the SAP enterprise architecture roadmap across HR and Finance domains. Design end-to-end SAP solutions that support business transformation initiatives and operational excellence. Ensure solution designs align with enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, and industry best practices. Lead architecture reviews and provide governance throughout project life cycles. SAP HR & Finance Expertise Provide subject matter expertise in SAP HR/HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, Payroll, Time Management, and Employee Central solutions. Lead architecture and design activities across SAP Finance modules including FI, CO, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Treasury, and Financial Planning. Support global HR and Finance process harmonisation and standardisation initiatives. Recommend innovative SAP capabilities to improve business performance and user experience. Integration & Technology Leadership Design and oversee integrations between SAP HR, Finance, and third-party systems. Collaborate with technical teams on Middleware, APIs, cloud integrations, and data migration strategies. Ensure seamless data flow between HR, Finance, reporting, and enterprise applications. Stakeholder Management Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and executive stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable SAP solutions. Facilitate workshops, architecture discussions, and solution demonstrations. Provide strategic guidance to business leaders on SAP roadmap and technology investments. Project Delivery & Governance Lead solution architecture activities across SAP implementation, upgrade, migration, and transformation projects. Support project estimation, planning, risk management, and quality assurance. Review functional and technical specifications to ensure alignment with architectural standards. Mentor SAP consultants, developers, and solution analysts. Required Qualifications Extensive hands-on experience with SAP HR/HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, and SAP Finance (FI/CO). Proven experience designing enterprise-scale SAP solutions and integrations. Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA architecture and transformation programs. Experience with SAP integration technologies, APIs, Middleware platforms, and cloud solutions. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Preferred Qualifications SAP Solution Architect certification and/or relevant SAP module certifications. Experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, Payroll, and Talent Management. Experience with SAP S/4HANA Finance implementations or migrations. Knowledge of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). Familiarity with Agile and DevOps delivery methodologies. Key Competencies Enterprise Architecture SAP HR/HCM & SuccessFactors SAP Finance (FI/CO) SAP S/4HANA Solution Design Systems Integration Business Process Transformation Stakeholder Management Strategic Planning Leadership

About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a leading UK digital and technology consultancy specialising in delivering impactful, user-centred services for the public sector. We work with central government departments, agencies, and local authorities to build digital products and services that improve outcomes for citizens. With a team of engineers, architects, delivery professionals, and designers, we bring deep expertise in digital transformation, cloud technologies, and agile delivery. We are committed to engineering excellence, innovation, and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Azure Solution Architect to design, architect, and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud data solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role requires deep expertise in Microsoft Fabric , Azure Data Factory (ADF) , Azure Synapse Analytics , and modern data engineering practices. The successful candidate will also possess a strong understanding of cloud networking, security architecture, governance, and enterprise-scale data platform design. You will work closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams, engineers, and technical leaders to translate business requirements into robust, scalable cloud solutions while driving architectural best practices across programmes and projects. Key Responsibilities Solution Architecture & Design Design end-to-end cloud data architectures using Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric. Define scalable, resilient, and cost-effective data platform architectures. Lead architecture design reviews and technical governance activities. Produce architecture documentation, design patterns, and implementation roadmaps. Azure Data Platform Architecture Architect and implement solutions using: Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse Data Warehouse Dataflows Gen2 Pipelines Azure Synapse Analytics Dedicated SQL Pools Serverless SQL Pools Azure Data Factory (ADF) ETL/ELT Pipelines Data Integration Workflow Orchestration Data Engineering Leadership Design data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration frameworks. Architect batch and Real Time data processing solutions. Lead implementation of enterprise-scale data lake and data warehouse platforms. Establish data modelling strategies including: Star Schema Snowflake Schema Lakehouse Architecture Medallion Architecture Security & Networking Architecture Design and implement secure Azure environments including: Identity & Access Management Azure AD/Microsoft Entra ID Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Managed Identities Conditional Access Policies Network Security Virtual Networks (VNets) Subnets Network Security Groups (NSGs) Private Endpoints ExpressRoute Firewall Rules Data Security Encryption at rest and in transit Azure Key Vault Data Governance and Compliance Controls Security Best Practices and Frameworks Stakeholder Management Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and define technical solutions. Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams. Present architectural decisions and recommendations to senior stakeholders. Support project planning, estimation, and technical risk management. Performance, Resilience & Cost Optimisation Ensure solutions meet scalability, availability, and performance requirements. Define disaster recovery and business continuity strategies. Monitor and optimise Azure service consumption and costs. Drive continuous improvement across cloud platforms and engineering practices. Required Skills & Experience Azure Data Technologies Strong hands-on experience with: Microsoft Fabric Fabric Lakehouse Dataflows Gen2 Fabric Pipelines Fabric Warehouse Azure Data Factory (ADF) Azure Synapse Analytics Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 Delta Lake Lakehouse Architecture Data Engineering ETL/ELT pipeline design and implementation Data transformation using SQL and PySpark Large-scale structured and unstructured data processing Data modelling and warehouse design Real Time and batch processing architectures Cloud Architecture End-to-end solution architecture design Enterprise cloud migration and transformation programmes Scalable and resilient distributed systems design API integration and data integration architectures Azure Networking & Security Experience designing secure Azure environments including: VNets Subnets NSGs Private Endpoints ExpressRoute Azure Firewall Azure AD/Entra ID RBAC Key Vault Encryption and governance frameworks DevOps & Automation Azure DevOps GitHub Actions CI/CD Pipelines Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Preferred: Terraform Bicep ARM Templates Monitoring & Operations Azure Monitor Log Analytics Application Insights Operational Monitoring and Alerting Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Preferred Certifications Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (desirable) Key Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities Ability to lead architecture workshops and technical design reviews Strong decision-making and technical leadership capabilities Experience influencing architecture strategy across large programmes Ability to mentor engineers and establish engineering best practices Nice to Have Experience integrating Power BI with Microsoft Fabric solutions Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures Knowledge of data governance frameworks and regulatory compliance requirements Experience working within public sector, financial services, or highly regulated environments Why Join Scrumconnect Consulting? Work on complex and impactful cloud transformation programmes. Collaborate with highly experienced architects, engineers, and consultants. Influence enterprise-scale cloud and data strategies. Access continuous learning and professional development opportunities. Join a collaborative and innovation-driven technology culture. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. We actively encourage applications from women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, those returning after a career break, and individuals from groups underrepresented in technology and leadership roles.

CE / Power Platform Architect £105,000 - £120,000 UK Hybrid SC Cleared / Eligible Overview We are hiring a Solution Architect to lead the design of large-scale platforms within the Microsoft BizApps ecosystem (D365 CE & Power Platform). This is a senior, client-facing role focused on shaping and delivering complex, integrated solutions at scale, often supporting critical national services and infrastructure. You will define architecture across systems, data and integrations, while driving innovation in areas such as AI and agentic delivery. Key Responsibilities Own end-to-end solution architecture across complex programmes Define technical strategy across CE, Power Platform and integrations Lead senior client engagements and shape solution direction Ensure scalability, resilience and security across platforms Provide governance and oversight across delivery teams Drive adoption of AI and next-generation delivery approaches Support pre-sales and high-level solution design Skills & Experience Extensive experience with Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform Strong background in .NET / C# and enterprise engineering Proven Solution Architect experience on complex programmes Deep understanding of integration patterns and cloud architecture Strong client-facing and stakeholder management capability Central Government experience SC Clearance (or eligibility) Experience shaping AI-enabled or large-scale transformation platforms What This Role Offers Ownership of architecture across nationally significant programmes Influence over technical strategy and innovation Opportunity to shape next-generation delivery frameworks

SC Cleared DevOps Engineer Location: Remtoe Contract Type: Contract - Outside IR35 Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated SC Cleared DevOps Engineer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimising scalable infrastructure and automation solutions across complex hybrid environments. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving operational efficiency, improving system resilience, and supporting cloud migration and modernisation initiatives. Working closely with architects, engineers, and delivery teams, you will help ensure solutions align with technical roadmaps, governance standards, and industry best practices. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and enhance Ansible playbooks and roles to automate infrastructure provisioning and management. Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines that support reliable, scalable, and repeatable deployments. Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual intervention and improve operational efficiency. Create and maintain automation scripts using Bash (Linux) and PowerShell (Windows) for administration, permissions management, and operational tasks. Administer and support Windows Server 2016 and Linux environments, including patching, configuration, troubleshooting, and proactive maintenance. Support cloud migration and infrastructure modernisation programmes, including hybrid and cloud-native deployments. Maintain and support enterprise data platforms, including Data Warehousing (DWHR), Unified Data Platforms, Data Bridge integrations, and SAS Viya environments. Manage identity and access services, including Active Directory, Kerberos authentication, service accounts, and NAS security configurations. Implement and enhance monitoring and alerting solutions, perform root cause analysis, and contribute to improving platform resilience. Work within Agile delivery environments using Jira for backlog management, sprint planning, and defect tracking. Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to ensure solutions meet governance, security, and technical standards. Produce and maintain technical documentation while contributing to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives. Develop reusable automation frameworks, standards, and best practices to support operational excellence. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance. Strong hands-on experience with Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation. Advanced scripting skills in Bash and PowerShell. Proven experience administering and supporting Windows and Linux environments. Experience supporting cloud migration and infrastructure modernisation programmes. Strong understanding of enterprise identity and access management technologies. Experience with monitoring, alerting, and incident management tools. Proven track record of working within Agile delivery environments using Jira. Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Desirable Skills Experience with SAS Viya or similar enterprise analytics platforms. Exposure to Azure and/or AWS hybrid cloud environments. Knowledge of enterprise security frameworks, governance, and compliance standards. Experience supporting enterprise data platforms and integration technologies. Personal Attributes Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving capabilities. Effective communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills. Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional environments. Proactive and self-motivated, with a passion for automation and continuous improvement. Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Why Join Us? Work on large-scale, business-critical infrastructure and cloud transformation programmes. Collaborate with highly skilled technical teams in a supportive environment. Opportunity to influence automation strategy and modernisation initiatives. Ongoing professional development and exposure to cutting-edge technologies. If you are an experienced SC Cleared DevOps Engineer looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you.

ISx4 Group is seeking an experienced SAS Architect in the United Kingdom to design and implement enterprise SAS analytics platforms, focusing on SAS Viya 4 cloud-native architecture. The role involves ensuring the architecture's scalability, security, and performance while guiding development teams. The ideal candidate will collaborate with data engineering, DevOps, and cloud teams to deliver robust analytics platforms. Security compliance and technical leadership are crucial to success in this position.

Responsibilities Architecture & Design: Leading the design and planning of highly available, scalable OpenStack cloud solutions Deployment & Configuration: Installing and configuring the core OpenStack services (Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Glance, Keystone, etc.) often using Red Hat OpenStack Director (the installer/manager) Automation: Automating cloud provisioning, configuration, and orchestration using tools like Ansible, Python, or Bash scripting Integration: Integrating OpenStack with other critical services, especially Red Hat Ceph Storage for persistent storage and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) as the underlying operating system Delivery: Performing advanced troubleshooting, patching, upgrades, capacity planning, and performance tuning of the OpenStack environment Container Integration: Increasingly, this role involves enabling container platforms like Red Hat OpenShift to run on top of the OpenStack virtual machines (VMs) Qualifications Essential commercial experience Expert-level Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration, including networking, security, storage, and performance tuning Deep knowledge of core services (Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Keystone, Glance, Swift) Experience of Ansible for configuration management and orchestration, and scripting with Python or Go Expertise in KVM (the hypervisor used by OpenStack) and related concepts Hands on experience with Red Hat Ceph Storage for OpenStack integration Advanced networking skills (TCP/IP, VLANs, VXLANs, routing) and OpenStack Neutron configuration Experience of RED HAT and WINDOWS integration, including active directory Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Data Architect 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to £700 per day London based - hybrid working - 2/3 days onsite Candidates must hold current and active SC Clearance We are seeking a Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, cloud-based data platforms for the client. The role combines architectural strategy with delivery oversight-shaping target state architectures while ensuring they are implemented pragmatically within regulated, security conscious environments. This position will suit an architect who can move comfortably between traditional enterprise data approaches and modern patterns such as lakehouse, streaming, data mesh and ML enabled platforms-and who values clarity, governance and technical rigour. Candidates must hold active SC clearance. What experience you'll bring Leadership Recent experience as a Lead Data Architect / Data Solutions Architect or equivalent senior role. Ability to build relationships and operate at a senior stakeholder level with clients. Demonstrated ownership of end to end data platform design and delivery. Experience operating in consulting, systems integration, or delivery partner roles. Experience working within the Government sector strongly preferred. Modern and Enterprise Data Architecture You should have practical architecture experience across both established enterprise approaches and modern data patterns, including: Azure data systems (must have). Oracle / AWS experience is ideal. Knowledge of Databricks and Snowflake is ideal. Experience of large scale data migration programmes. Data lake and lakehouse architectures. Event driven and streaming architectures. Data Mesh and/or Data Fabric principles (applied pragmatically, not theoretically). Data product oriented design approaches. You understand where traditional patterns remain appropriate-and where modern approaches add measurable value. Data Engineering & Platform Understanding Strong knowledge of distributed processing (e.g. Apache Spark). Familiarity with Hadoop ecosystem components. Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL technologies. Understanding of ETL/ELT design trade offs. Awareness of DevOps practices and CI/CD for data platforms. Understanding of how ML/AI workloads integrate into data architectures. Hands on coding ability (e.g. Python, Java, R) is beneficial but not required. Governance, Security and Data Management Experience leading a discovery phase for a data transformation programme. Experience designing within structured architectural governance frameworks. Familiarity with government assurance processes and design authorities. Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and metadata management. Experience designing for GDPR and UK public sector data protection requirements. Appreciation of infrastructure considerations and security boundaries in regulated cloud environments. Stakeholder Engagement Ability to influence architectural direction at senior stakeholder level. Clear and structured communicator-able to explain trade offs and risks. Experience leading and mentoring architects and engineers. Comfortable operating within programme governance structures. Familiarity with Agile delivery models (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban).