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HM80: Lead Technical Architect Location: Remote Contract until 30/04/2027 Salary: Competitive Day Rate Inside IR35 Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Lead Technical Architect on behalf of one of our clients. As a Lead Technical Architect supporting the AI buildout, this role will provide end-to-end technical oversight, strategic perspective, and architectural governance for the department's transition to AI-assisted and agentic workflows. It will be responsible for leading the technical design of AI platforms and cloud infrastructure, evaluating emerging AI capabilities, and steering systems through formal security and governance assurance. From an enterprise perspective, the role will ensure that deliverables align and interoperate with broader departmental architectures and roadmaps. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration. Duties and Responsibilities: Define architectural roadmaps and principles for the AI buildout, establishing secure Cloud Landing Zones and technology-agnostic integration layers that bridge enterprise AI software with custom-built tools. Create modular, scalable cloud and microservice architectures capable of supporting complex AI workflows, setting technical design standards across the project lifecycle. Make high-impact design decisions to manage architectural risk, designing mandatory human-in-the-loop approval gates, identity federation, and AI safety baselines (such as prompt protection and PII masking). Lead architectural governance for AI systems, steering solutions through formal Technical Design Authority (TDA), Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) and cyber security checkpoints. Articulate complex architectural trade-offs, security postures, and risk models to senior leadership (CDIO, TDA Board) while coaching delivery teams and aligning delivery partners. Skills and Qualifications: Significant experience leading cloud platform architecture (GCP/AWS), secure Cloud Landing Zones, Identity and Access Management (IAM) hierarchies and microservices design for complex enterprise environments. Hands-on experience designing deterministic AI safety controls, including human-in-the-loop approval gates, VPC Service Controls, identity federation (WIF, Entra ID), and privacy/PII masking baselines. Expertise in both strategic and technical design, with a proven track record of designing modular components and services and defining how they interoperate seamlessly to deliver intended end-to-end service outcomes. Proven ability to architect modular, vendor-neutral software systems and API layers that seamlessly connect core enterprise platforms into central AI and workflow backbones. Strong understanding of central government architectural governance, with proven experience navigating Technical Design Authority (TDA) sign-offs, DPIA assessments, and cyber security/NCSC standards. Ability to communicate complex technical designs and risk models to stakeholders, mediate difficult architectural decisions, and provide coaching to engineers and architects. SC Security Clearance. Location: Remote Contract until 30/04/2027 Salary: Competitive Day Rate Inside IR35

Job Title: Java Modernization Technical Architect Engagement Type: Contract (Initial 6 Months, potential for extension) Location: London, UK (Hybrid) Clearance Requirement: Active UK Government Security Check (SC Clearance Required) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Java Modernization Technical Architect to lead enterprise-scale cloud transformation initiatives. In this role, you will define and execute architecture migration strategies for legacy Java applications moving to Microsoft Azure . You will serve as the technical authority guiding cloud-native deployment, application remediation, containerization, and platform modernization across complex enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Strategy: Lead end-to-end architecture design and migration strategies for legacy Java workloads moving to Azure native platforms. Legacy Application Migration: Transition applications running on WebLogic, GlassFish, WebSphere, JBoss EAP, and Tomcat to modern cloud environments. Cloud Architecture: Design scalable microservices, Domain-Driven Design (DDD) patterns, and integration architectures tailored for Azure App Service, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Apps (ACA), and Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO). Java Modernization: Oversee application upgrades from legacy Java versions (Java 6/8) to modern LTS releases (Java 11/17) and manage Java EE to Jakarta EE migrations. Containerization & CI/CD: Establish robust container strategies (Docker, Kubernetes) and build automated CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions. Landing Zone & Cloud Integration: Architect integrations with Azure Landing Zones, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, and Azure Key Vault while ensuring strict security hardening, performance optimization, and observability. Governance & Leadership: Provide architectural oversight, conduct design reviews, establish migration best practices, and collaborate closely with client stakeholders, engineering leads, and DevOps teams. Required Skills & Qualifications Core Java Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of Java 8, 11, and 17, JVM internals, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Enterprise Java EE / Jakarta EE (including EJB, CDI, JNDI, JMS). Application Servers: Extensive experience with WebLogic, GlassFish, JBoss EAP, and Tomcat. Azure Cloud Platforms: Proven experience with Azure App Service, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Apps (ACA), ARO, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, and Azure Key Vault. Modernization & Security: Track record in legacy-to-cloud application migration, OAuth2, JWT, REST API architecture, performance tuning, and security hardening. Containerization: Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration. Front-End Fundamentals: Exposure to client-side technologies such as JavaScript and Angular. Clearance: Active UK Security Check (SC) clearance is strictly required prior to onboarding. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Lead Technical Architect - Summer-Browning Associates is supporting our client in the Central Government who is seeking a Lead Technical Architect for an initial 6-month assignment, with the possibility of extension. Location: London Hybrid The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in enterprise cloud architecture, AI security, systems integration, and architectural governance, with the ability to translate complex technical requirements into end-to-end solutions. A strong understanding of UK government security standards and experience operating within highly secure environments. The following skills and experience are required: Enterprise Cloud Architecture Extensive experience leading cloud architecture across GCP and/or AWS environments. Expertise in secure Cloud Landing Zones, Identity and Access Management (IAM) hierarchies, and microservices architecture. Proven ability to design secure, scalable solutions for complex enterprise environments. AI Guardrails & Perimeter Defence Hands-on experience designing deterministic AI safety controls and secure AI architectures. Knowledge of human-in-the-loop approval mechanisms, VPC Service Controls, Workload Identity Federation (WIF), and Microsoft Entra ID. Experience establishing privacy, data protection, and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) masking controls. Strategic & Technical Architecture Leadership Proven experience leading both strategic architecture and detailed technical design. Ability to design modular components and services, ensuring seamless interoperability and delivery of end-to-end business outcomes. Strong understanding of architectural patterns, design principles, and technical solution delivery. Systems Integration & API Architecture Experience designing modular, vendor-neutral software architectures and API layers. Ability to integrate core enterprise platforms with central AI capabilities and workflow systems. Strong understanding of interoperability, integration patterns, and technology-agnostic design. Architectural Governance & Assurance Experience navigating UK central government architectural governance and Technical Design Authority (approval processes. Understanding of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), cyber security assurance, and relevant NCSC standards. Familiarity with Secure by Design, Cloud Security Principles, GDS guidance, and Government Functional Standards. Desirable Experience Previous experience working within central government, defence, or other highly secure environments. Familiarity with UK government security frameworks and the challenges of delivering AI and cloud solutions in high-threat settings. To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.

Lead Technical Architect - 3-month contract - 500- 580 per day (outside IR35) - Fully remote Clearance: SC clearance preferred We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect to lead architecture strategy and design, with a strong focus on enterprise integration and technical solution design. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development of architecture strategies, solution designs and technical roadmaps. Define integration architectures across APIs, microservices and legacy systems. Engage with senior stakeholders, architects and delivery teams to ensure solutions align with strategic objectives. Produce and review high-level designs, architecture documentation and technical decision records. Provide technical leadership, manage architectural risks and ensure solutions meet security, scalability and resilience requirements. Essential Experience: Proven experience at leading technical architecture and design. Strong enterprise integration experience across complex systems. Experience developing architecture strategies and solution designs within large-scale environments. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience working within government or similarly regulated environments. Desirable: Active SC clearance and previous public sector experience. This temporary contract is outside IR35 and will be delivered on a statement-of-work basis. The supplier will determine the method, resources, and approach to deliver the agreed outcomes This temporary contract requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance Damia Group 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 our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

Technical Architect | SC Cleared - WebLogic, WebSphere, GlassFish, JBoss, and Tomcat London, UK (Hybrid) 6-Month Contract £500 to £550 per day (Inside IR35) Active SC Clearance Required Are you an experienced Java Technical Architect with a proven track record delivering large-scale application modernization and cloud transformation programmes? We are seeking an SC Cleared Technical Architect to lead Java enterprise-wide migration initiatives, helping organisations transform Legacy Java landscapes into modern, cloud-native solutions on Azure. Key Responsibilities Define and own end-to-end Java modernization and cloud migration strategies Lead migration of Java applications from Legacy platforms including WebLogic, WebSphere, GlassFish, JBoss, and Tomcat Architect and deliver modernization solutions leveraging Azure App Service, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Apps, and Azure Red Hat OpenShift Establish containerization and orchestration strategies using Docker and Kubernetes Lead CI/CD transformation initiatives using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions Provide architectural governance, design reviews, and migration best practices Collaborate closely with engineering, DevOps, and stakeholder teams to ensure successful programme delivery Required Skills & Experience Deep expertise in Java 8, 11, and 17 Architecture Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Java EE, and Jakarta EE Experience migrating enterprise applications across Legacy Java platforms Extensive Azure cloud architecture experience, including: Azure App Service Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Azure Container Apps (ACA) Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) Azure SQL Azure Storage Azure Key Vault Strong understanding of: Docker & Kubernetes REST APIs OAuth2 & JWT Domain-Driven Design (DDD) Performance tuning & security hardening Application modernization and cloud migration Front End exposure to JavaScript and Angular Essential Requirement Applicants must hold current active Security Check (SC) Clearance at the time of application. If you're a highly experienced Java Architect looking to lead complex modernization programmes and drive cloud adoption using Azure, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.

Lead Technical Architect Overview We're seeking an experienced Lead Technical Architect to provide technical leadership on a major AI transformation programme. This role will be responsible for defining architecture strategy, shaping cloud platforms, establishing governance standards, and ensuring secure, scalable solutions across complex enterprise environments. The successful candidate will lead architectural decision-making, drive technical assurance, and work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver AI-enabled services that align with wider organisational technology strategies. Key Responsibilities Define architecture strategy, principles and roadmaps for enterprise AI platforms. Design secure cloud landing zones and scalable cloud-native architectures. Establish technology-agnostic integration approaches across enterprise systems and AI platforms. Lead technical design throughout the project life cycle, ensuring solutions remain scalable, resilient and secure. Make key architectural decisions and manage technical risk across the programme. Implement AI guardrails, including human-in-the-loop controls, identity management and data protection measures. Drive architectural governance and assurance activities, including technical reviews, security assessments and compliance checkpoints. Communicate architectural strategy, technical risks and solution designs to senior stakeholders and leadership teams. Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to architects, engineers and delivery teams. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive experience leading enterprise cloud architecture within AWS and/or GCP environments. Strong background designing secure cloud platforms, IAM structures and microservices-based architectures. Experience implementing AI governance, AI safety controls, privacy controls and security best practices. Proven track record designing modular, scalable and interoperable technical solutions. Experience integrating enterprise platforms through APIs and vendor-neutral architecture approaches. Strong understanding of architecture assurance, security governance and technical design review processes. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrable experience providing technical leadership across large-scale transformation programmes. Desirable Experience AI platform delivery and enterprise AI adoption. Security and governance frameworks within highly regulated environments. Identity federation technologies and modern access management solutions. Large-scale digital transformation programmes. Additional Information Contract Length: Until 30/04/2027 Location: Remote IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Day Rate: Up to £990/day Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance is required at the point of application

Location Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations - Cardiff, Glasgow, or London. We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow. About the job Job summary Across government, cloud technology underpins the delivery of secure, scalable and modern digital services. As organisations continue to accelerate cloud adoption, strong technical architecture is essential to ensure platforms are resilient, compliant and capable of supporting long-term transformation. At Ofgem, architecture plays a vital role in enabling the digital services, data capabilities and operational systems that support our mission to protect energy consumers and drive the transition to Net Zero. Ofgem is on an ambitious transformation journey. Within the Digital, Data and Security Services (DDSS) directorate, we are modernising our technology estate and expanding our use of Microsoft Azure as a strategic platform. This includes delivering secure, scalable and cost-effective cloud solutions that support digital services, data platforms and organisational change across the business. As a Senior Technical Architect (Azure) , you will lead the design and assurance of Azure-based solutions across a diverse portfolio of programmes and services. You will provide architectural direction, shape technical strategies and ensure Azure environments are secure, scalable, resilient and aligned with enterprise architecture principles. Working closely with architects, engineers, delivery teams and senior stakeholders, you will help drive consistency, governance and best practice across Ofgem's cloud landscape, while supporting the successful delivery of critical digital transformation initiatives. This is a highly influential role requiring deep Azure expertise, strong architectural capability and the ability to balance technical excellence with organisational objectives. Job description You will be responsible for: Leading the design of secure, scalable and cost-effective solutions on Microsoft Azure Providing technical assurance and architectural oversight across Azure projects and programmes Defining and promoting architecture standards, patterns and best practices Supporting Azure governance, compliance and cloud adoption frameworks Working with delivery teams to integrate Azure services across enterprise and hybrid environments Applying enterprise architecture frameworks to support consistent design and governance Identifying technical risks and ensuring appropriate mitigations are implemented Creating reusable architecture patterns, standards and documentation Influencing architectural decision-making and contributing to governance forums Mentoring technical architects and engineers, helping build Azure capability across DDSS We are looking for: A highly experienced technical architect with a strong track record of designing and delivering Azure solutions within large or complex environments. You will be comfortable operating at both strategic and technical levels, providing leadership, challenge and guidance to stakeholders across the organisation. You will demonstrate: Strong experience designing and delivering solutions on Microsoft Azure Knowledge of Azure security frameworks, compliance standards and identity management Experience defining and applying governance models for cloud adoption and optimisation Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and frameworks such as TOGAF Experience using architectural modelling tools and techniques, including ArchiMate, UML or equivalent The ability to provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills A proactive approach to identifying risks, opportunities and continuous improvement Relevant certifications are expected (or achievable within six months), including: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert BCS Enterprise Architecture Certification or equivalent architectural qualification Experience with Infrastructure as Code, DevOps practices, government standards or regulated environments would be beneficial. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping Ofgem's Azure architecture capability and cloud strategy. You will help ensure critical platforms and services are secure, scalable and fit for the future, supporting digital transformation initiatives that make a real difference to consumers and the UK's evolving energy system. Person specification Essential Criteria Strong background in design and delivery of solutions on Microsoft Azure (Lead Criteria) Familiarity with Azure security frameworks, compliance standards, and identity management practices. (Lead Criteria) Experience in definition and application of governance models for Azure cloud adoption and optimisation. Ability to provide technical direction, collaboration, and support for multi-disciplinary IT teams and architects. Proficiency in architectural modelling tools such as Archi and frameworks, such as ArchiMate, UML, or equivalent, with the ability to create and maintain architectural artefacts. Holds or can obtain the following certifications or equivalent within 6 months: Formal Architectural Qualification such as BCS EA Certification or equivalent. Cloud Architecture Certification: Microsoft Azure Solution Architect (Expert). Desirable Criteria Experience with Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices. Awareness of government digital standards and assurance processes.

Job title: Lead Technical Architect - AI & Cloud Architecture Sector: Central Government/Public Sector Location: Fully remote Contract Duration: ASAP start until 30/04/2027 Day Rate: Negotiable depending on experience Security Clearance: Active SC (mandatory) Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Lead Technical Architect to support a major Central Government AI transformation programme, focused on the design and implementation of secure, scalable AI platforms and agentic workflows. The successful candidate will provide end-to-end technical leadership, architectural oversight and strategic direction, helping shape the adoption of AI-assisted technologies across a complex enterprise environment. Working closely with senior stakeholders, engineering teams and delivery partners, you will be responsible for defining architectural standards, designing secure cloud infrastructure and ensuring solutions align with wider enterprise architecture, security and governance requirements. Key Responsibilities: Lead the technical architecture and strategic direction of enterprise AI platforms, cloud infrastructure and AI-assisted workflows. Define architectural roadmaps, design principles and technical standards, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable and maintainable. Design and implement secure Cloud Landing Zones across GCP and/or AWS environments. Architect modular, cloud-native and microservices-based solutions capable of supporting complex AI and agentic workflows. Design technology-agnostic integration layers and APIs connecting enterprise platforms, AI services and bespoke applications. Establish robust AI security guardrails, including human-in-the-loop approval processes, identity federation, prompt protection and personally identifiable information (PII) masking. Lead architectural governance and assurance activities, including Technical Design Authority (TDA) approvals, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and cyber security reviews. Evaluate emerging AI technologies and assess their suitability, risks and integration requirements. Present architectural designs, technical decisions and risk assessments to senior stakeholders and governance boards. Provide technical guidance, mentoring and architectural oversight to engineering teams and delivery partners. Essential Skills & Experience: Cloud & Enterprise Architecture: Extensive experience leading enterprise cloud architecture across GCP and/or AWS. Strong understanding of secure Cloud Landing Zones, cloud networking, Identity and Access Management (IAM) and microservices architecture. Proven ability to design scalable, modular and secure cloud-native platforms. AI Architecture & Security: Experience designing secure AI platforms, AI-assisted workflows or agentic systems. Strong understanding of AI guardrails, deterministic safety controls and human-in-the-loop approval mechanisms. Knowledge of VPC Service Controls, Workload Identity Federation (WIF), Microsoft Entra ID and identity federation. Experience implementing privacy controls, PII masking and secure integration patterns. Technical Design & Systems Integration: Proven experience defining technical architecture strategies, standards and design principles. Strong background designing modular, vendor-neutral systems and reusable services. Experience architecting API-led integrations between enterprise applications, cloud platforms and AI services. Ability to make complex architectural decisions while balancing security, scalability, interoperability and delivery requirements. Governance & Assurance: Strong understanding of architectural governance within complex or regulated environments. Experience working through Technical Design Authority (TDA) processes and formal architecture approvals. Knowledge of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), cyber security assurance and relevant NCSC guidance. Ability to identify architectural risks and ensure compliance with security and governance standards. Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Proven experience operating as a Lead Technical Architect or equivalent senior architectural authority. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical designs to senior technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience influencing architectural decisions, managing technical risks and resolving design challenges. Ability to mentor architects and engineers while providing technical direction across multidisciplinary delivery teams. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will be a technically accomplished Lead Architect with a strong background in enterprise cloud architecture, AI platform design and security-led systems integration. You will combine hands-on architectural expertise with strategic leadership, ideally having delivered complex transformation programmes within Central Government or similarly regulated environments. Experience navigating formal architectural assurance processes and designing secure AI-enabled services will be particularly valuable. If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note that due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every applicant. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values 'Honesty, Integrity and Pragmatism'. 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The Role: As a Lead Technical Architect supporting the AI buildout, and will provide end-to-end technical oversight, strategic perspective, and architectural governance for the transition to AI-assisted and agentic workflows. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the technical design of AI platforms and cloud infrastructure. Description: Define architectural roadmaps and principles for the AI buildout, establishing secure Cloud Landing Zones and technology agnostic integration layers Create modular, scalable cloud and microservice architectures capable of supporting complex AI workflows, setting technical design standards across the project life cycle. Provides technical leadership and architectural design. Make high-impact design decisions to manage architectural risk Lead architectural governance for AI systems, steering solutions through formal Technical Design Authority (TDA), Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA), and cyber security checkpoints. Regularly collaborate and find agreement with senior stakeholders Be proactive in identifying problems and translating these into non-technical descriptions that can be widely understood. Apply strategy, using patterns, standards, policies, roadmaps and vision statements. Skills: Previous experience working as a Lead Technical Architect on an AI project Hands on experience designing deterministic AI safety controls, including human-in-the-loop approval gates, VPC Service Controls, identity federation (WIF, Entra ID) and privacy/PII masking baselines. Significant experience leading cloud platform architecture (GCP/AWS), secure Cloud Landing Zones, Identity and Access Management (IAM) hierarchies and microservices design for complex enterprise environments. Google Cloud experience Expertise in both strategic and technical design, with a proven tack record of designing modular components and services. Proven ability to architect modular, vendor-neutral software systems and API layers that seamlessly connect core enterprise platforms into central AI and workflow backbones. Strong understanding of public sector architectural governance Ability to communicate complex technical designs and risk models to stakeholders.

Location: Livingston or London. 2 days a week expected in the office. Employment Type: Initial 6 month contract Role Overview We are seeking an experienced SAP Senior Technical Architect to lead the technical design and architecture of our enterprise SAP landscape. In this role, you will be responsible for defining the end-to-end technical strategy, overseeing multi-phase SAP S/4HANA deployment projects, and driving innovation through the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). As a key technical leader, you will bridge the gap between business requirements and scalable technology solutions, ensuring optimal system performance, security, high availability, and adherence to SAP best practices (including Clean Core principles). Key Responsibilities Architecture & Technical Leadership Serve as the principal technical authority for end-to-end SAP solution architecture across global deployment initiatives. Design, govern, and maintain the architecture landscape for a complex SAP S/4HANA implementation (Greenfield). Champion the SAP Clean Core strategy, driving extensibility and custom logic through standard, side-by-side configurations via SAP BTP rather than core modifications. Define technical standards, governance frameworks, and security paradigms across all SAP applications and boundary systems. Collaborate with functional leads, infrastructure teams, basis engineering, and third-party implementation partners to ensure seamless deployment, technical readiness, and operational stability. SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) & Integration Architect and implement cloud-native and hybrid integration scenarios leveraging the full suite of SAP BTP capabilities: o Integration Suite: Support on best practices for robust API-first integrations, Cloud Integration (CPI), Event Mesh, and API Management across SAP and non-SAP ecosystems. o Extension Suite & Application Development: Drive side-by-side extensibilities using ABAP Cloud, CAP (Cloud Application Programming model), RAP (RESTful Application Programming model), and SAP Build (App Builder, Process Automation). o Data & Analytics: Oversee integration strategies involving SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), and HANA Cloud. o AI & Automation: Identify opportunities to embed SAP AI Services and automation into business processes. Required Qualifications & Experience Experience: 10+ years of SAP technical architecture experience, including direct leadership in multiple full-life cycle S/4HANA deployments. S/4HANA Mastery: Deep technical knowledge of S/4HANA architecture (Private Cloud and Public Cloud), Basis management, HANA DB architecture, and release upgrade strategies. SAP BTP Expertise: Proven hands-on and architectural proficiency with the SAP Business Technology Platform, including Integration Suite, Extension Suite, Datasphere, and SAP Build. Integration Patterns: Expert-level understanding of REST, OData, SOAP, IDocs, RFCs, Webhooks, and Event-Driven Architecture (EDA). Development Background: Deep background in ABAP, ABAP for HANA, ABAP Cloud, CDS Views, and modern development frameworks (CAP/RAP, Node.js, or Java). Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience deploying and running SAP workloads on major hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Preferred Certifications SAP Certified Associate/Specialist - SAP BTP Architecture SAP Certified Enterprise Architect/Technology Architect Hyperscaler Cloud Architect Certification (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, etc.) Key Competencies Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate enterprise business strategy into scalable technical solutions. Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to executive leaders, business partners, and technical delivery teams. Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to diagnose complex infrastructure, performance, and integration bottlenecks. Architectural Design & Vision: Expert ability to translate complex functional and technical requirements into scalable, resilient, and future-proof enterprise architectures, balancing clean core principles with innovative side-by-side extensibility.

ServiceNow Technical Architect - 6 months - London/hybrid - £545 Role Overview We are seeking an experienced ServiceNow Technical Architect to lead the design and implementation of ServiceNow solutions across Telecommunications Service Management (TSM), Telecommunications Service Operations Management (TSOM), the Common Service Data Model (CSDM), and Customer Service Management (CSM). This role owns end-to-end platform architecture, chairs technical governance, and acts as the primary technical authority across the programme. Required Skills & Experience 6+ years ServiceNow experience, including 3+ years in an architect-level role Hands-on implementation experience across TSM and TSOM (event management, alarm correlation, service assurance workflows) Strong working knowledge of CSDM (v2/v3) - service modelling, application/service relationships, and CMDB data governance Proven CSM implementation experience - case management, customer workspace, SLA/entitlement configuration ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) or working towards certification; relevant CIS certifications (CIS-CSM, CIS-ITOM, or equivalent) preferred Experience with TM Forum Open APIs, Kafka-based event streaming, and telecom network topology concepts is highly desirable Strong stakeholder management skills - able to translate business requirements into scalable technical designs and defend architectural decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences Key Responsibilities Define and own the target ServiceNow architecture, including instance strategy, RBAC design, CSDM alignment, and integration architecture standards Lead solution design for TSM (incident, problem, change, SLA/OLA) and TSOM (event ingestion, alarm correlation, service impact analysis) implementations Architect CSM solutions covering case management, customer engagement, and regulatory SLA compliance Design and govern the CSDM service model - mapping business services, technical services, and CIs into a coherent, scalable hierarchy Chair the Design Authority and Architecture Review Board, reviewing and approving all High-Level and Low-Level Designs before build Define integration architecture standards (REST/SOAP, event-driven patterns, MID Server strategy) and oversee northbound/southbound integration design Establish CI/CD pipeline governance, update set promotion standards, and environment strategy across DEV/TEST/PROD Act as technical escalation point for design conflicts, ensuring cross-module coherence between TSM, TSOM, CSM, and CMDB/CSDM Desirable Experience in telecom or fibre network operator environments Familiarity with Integration Hub, Discovery, and Service Mapping Track record chairing technical governance forums (Design Authority, ARB) on enterprise-scale programmes

Job Title: ServiceNow Technical Architect Location: UK Based Remote- occasional travel to London, Reading or Milton Keynes when required Salary/Rate: £500-£545 a day Inside IR35 Start Date: 01/11/2026 Job Type: 6-Month Contract Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced ServiceNow Technical Architect to join a major enterprise programme on an initial six-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong architect to take ownership of end-to-end ServiceNow architecture, lead technical governance and drive the delivery of complex telecommunications service management solutions. Job Responsibilities/Objectives You will be responsible for defining and governing the overall ServiceNow platform architecture, ensuring scalable, secure and integrated solutions across Telecommunications Service Management (TSM), Telecommunications Service Operations Management (TSOM), Customer Service Management (CSM) and the Common Service Data Model (CSDM). Key responsibilities will include: Architecture & Technical Leadership: Define and own the target ServiceNow architecture, covering instance strategy, role-based access control (RBAC), integration standards and platform design. Act as the primary technical authority across the programme. TSM & TSOM Implementation: Lead the design and implementation of TSM and TSOM solutions, including incident, problem and change management, event ingestion, alarm correlation, service impact analysis and service assurance workflows. CSDM & CMDB Governance: Design and govern the service data model, ensuring business services, technical services, applications and configuration items (CIs) are accurately mapped within a consistent, scalable hierarchy. Customer Service Management: Architect CSM solutions covering case management, customer engagement, customer workspace, SLA compliance and entitlement configuration. Technical Governance & Design Authority: Chair architecture and design review forums, reviewing and approving High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs). Resolve technical conflicts and ensure consistency across all ServiceNow modules. Integration & Platform Governance: Establish integration architecture standards covering REST/SOAP APIs, event-driven integrations and MID Server strategy. Govern CI/CD pipelines, update set promotion and environment management across development, testing and production. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: ServiceNow Architecture: At least six years of overall ServiceNow experience, including three or more years in a Technical Architect, Solution Architect or equivalent architecture-level role. TSM & TSOM: Proven, hands-on implementation experience across Telecommunications Service Management and Telecommunications Service Operations Management, including event management, alarm correlation and service assurance workflows. CSDM & CMDB: Strong working knowledge of CSDM v2/v3, service modelling, application and service relationships, configuration item management and CMDB data governance. CSM Implementation: Demonstrable experience delivering ServiceNow Customer Service Management solutions, including case management, customer workspace, SLAs and entitlements. Technical Architecture & Integration: Experience defining end-to-end platform architecture, integration standards, access controls, environment strategies and scalable technical designs. Technical Governance & Stakeholder Management: Experience leading design reviews, governing technical decisions and communicating architectural recommendations to technical teams, senior stakeholders and non-technical audiences. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA), working towards CTA certification, or relevant CIS certifications such as CIS-CSM or CIS-ITOM. Experience working within telecommunications, fibre network operators or telecom network environments. Knowledge of TM Forum Open APIs, Kafka-based event streaming and telecommunications network topology concepts. Familiarity with ServiceNow Integration Hub, Discovery and Service Mapping. Experience chairing Design Authority and Architecture Review Board (ARB) meetings on enterprise-scale programmes. Benefits & Perks The opportunity offers: An initial six-month contract with an immediate start. A competitive daily rate of up to £545/day Flexible travel arrangements, with meetings in London, Reading & Milton Keynes as required. The opportunity to take ownership of architecture and technical governance across a complex, enterprise-scale ServiceNow programme. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. 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Technical Architect Bristol / Hybrid - 20% onsite Circa 650 per day inside ir35 6 month contract SC or DV cleared - Sole UK National Looking for an experienced Technical / Software Architect to design secure, scalable and resilient software solutions within complex defence environments. Key responsibilities: Define software architectures and technical roadmaps. Drive secure-by-design principles and technology innovation. Support bids, proposals and solution development. Work across Agile/SAFe teams, CI/CD and DevSecOps environments. Essential experience: Software architecture and engineering delivery. Software design patterns and cyber security standards. Software lifecycle management, CI/CD and DevSecOps. Experience across complex, distributed or cloud-based systems. Cloud certifications, microservices and digital modernisation experience are desirable. Clearance: Active SC required; NPPV3 preferred. If this Technical Architect role is of interest apply now, or email your CV to me at (url removed)

Salesforce Technical Architect - Integration & AI Customer Experience. Inside IR35, Hybrid Onsite- Oxfordshire and Remote. Superb client needs a Salesforce Technical Architect to own the big picture across its Salesforce estate and connected platforms. Each stream already has technical specialists. This role connects them, giving one person architectural ownership across Salesforce Key Responsibilities Technical ownership and architectural oversight across Salesforce modules: Sales/CRM, Service, Marketing and Experience Cloud Define and govern integration architecture linking Salesforce with Guest Journey, Membership and Payments platforms Design a unified support interface showing member data, brand details and supporting documents Own and resolve cross-stream technical issues, dependencies and integration risks Align multiple technical teams and give them clear architectural direction Essential Skills Proven Technical or Solution Architect experience across Salesforce Clouds (Sales, Service, Marketing, Experience) Strength in a few modules with real appetite to learn the rest is welcome Strong integration architecture background: APIs, Middleware, event-driven design Experience integrating CRM with membership and payments platforms Experience designing customer-facing digital experiences, ideally with AI agents or conversational interfaces Proven ability to lead and coordinate several technical teams across silos Excellent communication skills Desirable Salesforce Architect certifications (Application, System or Integration Architect) Retail or premium brand background Membership, loyalty or guest journey platform experience Payment systems integration AI or agent-based customer service solutions What Success Looks Like One governed target architecture across Salesforce, Guest Journey, Membership and Payments Connected Guest Journey live as a member-facing experience with AI agent support Fewer integration issues and clear technical accountability across streams

Head of Technical Architecture 6 Months Hybrid based in either London, Bristol or Manchester Inside IR35 875- 900 SC Cleared Role - willing to sponsor so must be eligible Change-IT are looking for a specialist leader in either Technical or Solutions Architecture to join a large Central Government organisation as Head of Technical Architecture. This role will be for 6 months initially with potential to be extended further. This role is INSIDE IR35 paying up to 900 per day. This role is based on an AI programme and as such, the client are looking for someone who has experience launching a user facing digital product (e.g. website or an app) with the use of AI. We're not looking for automation within back office function or integrating with software/data but used directly to help build and launch a user facing product - at a national scale. In addition to this, the following experience required is: Experience within technical and solutions architecture Leadership - used to managing teams of TA and SA from anywhere between 5-10 minimum. Hands on experience building user facing AI products (listed above) Expert in AWS Experience working to common security frameworks including CAF, Secure/Privacy by Design or NCSC policies. Multiple digital product releases at a national scale SC Clearance required - for existing holders your clearance would need to be transferred before starting. For new holders you must be eligible to apply (5 years living in the UK with no gaps, UK citizen or Settled Status/ILR visa), and undergo the full check before you are able to start in post. Please follow the steps to apply and our team will be in touch!

HEAD OF TECHNICAL ARCHITECTURE Role Summary 875- 900 per day 6 Month Contract Locations: London (preferred), Bristol or Manchester Working Pattern: Hybrid, typically 2 days per week onsite with flexibility available. Travel: Non-London candidates expected in London approximately once per quarter. Clearance: BPSS and SC eligible minimum. Successful candidate cannot commence until SC is held by DSIT/DCMS. Team Size: 6-8 people with 4-6 direct reports. Overview This is a senior architecture leadership role supporting nationally significant AI-enabled digital products. The successful candidate will lead the technical architecture function across user-facing services and products, ensuring platforms are scalable, secure and capable of supporting delivery at national scale. The role combines architecture leadership, cloud strategy, team leadership and AI product delivery. Hiring Manager Insight The hiring manager was clear that this is not an Enterprise Architecture role. The strongest candidates will come from Technical Architecture or Solution Architecture backgrounds and will have a proven history of delivering products used by real customers or citizens. Candidates must be able to demonstrate ownership of major releases, leadership of architecture teams and experience shipping digital products into production. Leadership capability is just as important as technical expertise. Role Responsibilities Lead architecture teams, define standards, mentor architects, provide technical leadership across AI-enabled products, support engineering and product teams, guide AWS architecture decisions and ensure secure-by-design principles are applied across delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of Own technical architecture Support major product Guide AI product Drive adoption of AWS and cloud-native Engage senior Promote secure and scalable design Support agile delivery What We Are Looking For Essential: Technical or Solution Architecture leadership, AWS experience, product delivery experience, leadership of architects, major release ownership, user-facing digital products and agile delivery. Desirable: AI product experience, AWS Bedrock, Secure by Design, CAF awareness, government digital experience, Computer Science qualifications and national-scale platforms. Stakeholder Landscape The successful candidate will work closely with architecture teams, engineering leaders, product managers, delivery managers, security teams, AI specialists and senior stakeholders across government. Interview Process Stage 1: 15-minute introductory discussion Stage 2: 90-minute formal panel interview Candidates may be asked to deliver a short presentation of up to 5 minutes. No technical test is currently expected. Summary This role is best suited to a senior Technical Architecture leader who has built and shipped large-scale digital products, led architecture teams and operated within AWS environments. The single biggest differentiator will be evidence of user-facing product delivery and ownership of major releases. Recruiters should avoid Enterprise Architecture-focused profiles unless they can demonstrate substantial recent Technical or Solution Architecture leadership experience.

Technical Architect Location: London - 2-3 days per week on-site Working Hours: 40 hours per week Contract Duration: 6-12 months Contract Type: Inside IR35 Maximum Day Rate: 700 Role Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Architect to lead the design and assurance of complex IT solutions within a large-scale, regulated environment. The role will ensure solutions are secure, scalable, resilient and aligned with enterprise architecture standards, working closely with internal stakeholders and multiple suppliers to maintain technical quality and delivery excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and assurance of technical solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and regulatory requirements. Provide architectural oversight throughout the project lifecycle, from initial design through to operational handover. Design and review architectures across cloud platforms, infrastructure, networks, integration services and applications. Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to translate requirements into robust, scalable and sustainable technical solutions. Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise to project teams and third-party suppliers. Support architectural governance, including participation in Architecture Review Boards (ARBs) where required. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that support business objectives and technology strategy. Ensure effective integration and interoperability across complex, multi-supplier delivery environments. Embed cyber security requirements into technical designs, ensuring compliance with relevant security frameworks. Identify and manage technical risks, escalating issues where necessary to support successful delivery. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential Skills Strong expertise in enterprise-scale technical architecture, including cloud, infrastructure, networking and integration. Proven ability to design and assure secure, scalable, resilient and cost-effective technical solutions. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences. Understanding of cyber security principles and requirements within regulated environments. Experience working across complex, large-scale, multi-supplier delivery environments. Essential Experience Extensive experience in Technical Architecture roles within large-scale, complex or regulated organisations. A proven track record of providing architectural assurance and technical oversight for supplier-delivered solutions. Experience ensuring technical designs meet enterprise standards, security requirements and operational expectations. Current Security Check (SC) clearance or willingness to undergo the required security vetting. Desirable Skills and Experience Experience in the nuclear, energy or another highly regulated sector. Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and digital transformation best practices. Familiarity with large-scale infrastructure and digital programmes within complex organisations. Professional certifications such as TOGAF, ITIL or cloud certifications across AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform. What We're Looking For We are looking for a technically strong and commercially aware Technical Architect who can provide clear architectural direction, challenge supplier designs where necessary, and ensure solutions meet high standards of security, resilience and quality. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a complex delivery environment and influencing stakeholders at all levels. INDCF-RE Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

A long running architectural consultancy with studios in Bristol and London have built up excellent relationships with their clients and stakeholders with projects throughout all of the country. The central Bristol studio with 50 members of staff encompasses architecture, masterplanning and Interior Design is now looking for a Technical Architect. You will play a key role on 'project delivery' working with a wide range of consultants from stage 4 onwards. In this role you will oversee the drawing information and ensure any issues on site are resolved. We are looking to hear from Architects with 4+ years of post qualification experience who hold a good understanding of construction legislations. You will have a good 'eye for detail' and be literate with REVIT. You will enjoy a 'buzzy working atmosphere' in a collaborative environment which is in a great location. They have 23 days holiday, paid subscriptions, childcare vouchers and a flexible approach to working hours. If you feel you have the attributes our client is looking for then please send across your cv and portfolio.