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DevOps Engineer Hybrid - London 40,000 - 48,000 We're looking for a DevOps Engineer to help build, automate and support modern cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines and engineering tooling that enable the reliable delivery of software across a complex technology landscape. Working closely with development, QA, architecture and integration teams, you'll play a key role in improving automation, platform reliability, security and operational excellence. While this is an important position within the team, we're happy to consider candidates with around 2-4 years' commercial experience who are looking to take the next step. What's most important is hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, a strong understanding of CI/CD principles, and a willingness to learn and grow within a collaborative engineering environment. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cloud platform solutions Automate deployment, testing and operational processes Manage and optimise development, test and production environments Implement monitoring, logging and observability solutions Support incident resolution and continuous service improvement Embed security and DevSecOps best practices into delivery pipelines Collaborate with engineering teams to improve developer experience and delivery performance Skills & Experience Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline development Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud services Strong problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative engineering team and influence the evolution of DevOps practices, automation capabilities and cloud platform strategy. If this role sounds of interest, then please apply today

Data Architect Telford/ Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite 600 per day inside ir35 6 months duration Active SC clearance We're looking for an experienced Data Architect to join a major public-sector programme, providing client-side leadership across enterprise data architecture, governance, solution assurance and strategic planning . This is a senior architecture role where you'll work across a complex data estate spanning cloud, on-premise and SaaS environments , helping shape data strategy and ensure solutions align with enterprise standards and business objectives. What you'll be doing Define and maintain enterprise data architecture standards, principles and patterns . Provide architecture governance, design assurance and technical oversight. Develop strategic roadmaps for data platforms and data products. Assess the impact of business and technology change across the data landscape. Work closely with enterprise architects, delivery teams, security teams, suppliers and senior stakeholders. Support modern data capabilities including data products, metadata management, data fabric and data virtualisation . Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance across architecture and engineering teams. Support wider transformation and continuous improvement initiatives. What we're looking for Strong experience in Enterprise Data Architecture within complex organisations. Experience working across large-scale on-premise, cloud and SaaS environments . Strong knowledge of AWS and Azure architecture. Understanding of data governance, data integration, metadata management, data fabric and data virtualisation . Proven experience in architecture governance and design assurance . Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. Experience working across multiple technical teams, suppliers and business functions. Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Public-sector or regulated environment experience would be highly desirable. If this role is of interest, apply now or email your CV to me directly at (url removed)

Leamington Spa - Hybrid Salary - Competetive + Benefits The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Solutions Architect to join a well-established organisation operating within the technology, engineering and infrastructure sector. This is a senior technical role combining software architecture, Azure Local, cloud technology and customer engagement. You will work closely with software engineers, internal stakeholders and external clients to understand business challenges and translate them into practical, scalable technology solutions. A key focus of the role will be designing new software products for Azure Local, while identifying opportunities to reuse, adapt and expand existing software solutions into new applications and markets. The position has no direct reports, but you will provide technical leadership within a matrix-managed team. Key Responsibilities Design software solutions across Azure Local, on-premise, cloud and hybrid environments. Lead the architecture and design of new software products, with a particular focus on Azure Local. Understand existing software products, architectures and the capabilities of the wider development team. Work with internal stakeholders and external clients to understand business challenges, technical requirements and potential opportunities. Assess whether existing products can be reused, adapted or extended, or whether new solutions need to be developed. Identify opportunities to expand current software solutions beyond their traditional asset management applications. Translate customer requirements into clear, scalable and commercially viable technical solutions. Work closely with software engineers throughout the development lifecycle, providing architectural guidance and technical direction. Support integration through APIs, middleware and microservices and promote effective DevOps and CI/CD practices. Identify opportunities where technology can support wider business growth and new market opportunities. Provide technical leadership within a matrix environment, influencing multidisciplinary teams without direct line-management responsibility. Experience & Skills Strong experience with Azure Local, including designing and developing software solutions for Azure Local environments. Experience working across cloud, on-premise and hybrid architectures. Strong background in software architecture, solution design and new software product development. Good understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, APIs, middleware and microservices. Programming experience or a strong software development background using C#, Python, Java and/or C/C++. Ability to understand complex client problems and map them to appropriate technology solutions. Excellent ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language. Ability to act as the bridge between software engineers, customers and non-technical stakeholders. Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities to apply existing technology to new customers, applications and markets. About You You may currently be working as a Solutions Architect, Software Architect, Technical Architect or Lead Software Engineer and be looking for a position that combines technical architecture with greater customer and commercial involvement. You will have the technical credibility to work effectively with software engineering teams, while being equally comfortable engaging with customers and senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will be able to look beyond the immediate technical requirement, understand what the customer is trying to achieve and determine how existing or new technology can provide the right solution. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to take a key role in shaping new software products and technology solutions, while helping an established organisation expand existing technologies into new applications and markets. You'll have the opportunity to influence technical strategy, work closely with customers and development teams, and contribute directly to future business growth. Interested? Apply today or contact us confidentially to find out more.

Oracle CPQ Architect Industry: Retail Location: Slough, Berkshire Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week onsite Salary: £120,000 - £125,000 We are working with a leading international retail organisation that is looking for a Oracle CPQ Architect to take a senior role in the design and evolution of its global CPQ capability. This is an opportunity to take genuine architectural ownership of a critical commercial platform, working across the wider quote-to-cash landscape and partnering with senior stakeholders across technology and the business. The role will sit at the intersection of Oracle CPQ, CRM, ERP, pricing and downstream fulfilment systems, providing architectural direction and ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable and aligned with wider enterprise architecture. Responsibilities Own the end-to-end technical architecture for Oracle CPQ within the wider quote-to-cash ecosystem. Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical and architectural solutions. Lead the design and optimisation of global Oracle CPQ solutions. Oversee integrations between CPQ, CRM, ERP, pricing and downstream operational systems. Provide technical leadership to development, configuration and administration teams, including third-party partners. Define and maintain architectural documentation, integration specifications and technical designs. Provide architectural governance across change, release and production processes. Act as a senior technical advisor to business and IT stakeholders, explaining technical options, constraints and trade-offs. Evaluate new Oracle CPQ capabilities and technologies to drive simplification, automation and improved commercial effectiveness. Act as an escalation point for complex CPQ technical issues. Mentor and develop technical team members while helping to build strong internal CPQ capability. Experience Significant experience working with Oracle CPQ in an enterprise environment. Strong experience across Oracle CPQ configuration, customisation, BML, rules modelling and pricing logic. Experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale CPQ solutions in global or multi-region environments. Strong understanding of quote-to-cash processes, including configuration, pricing, approvals, quoting and order management. Experience integrating CPQ with platforms such as Salesforce, Oracle ERP Cloud and other enterprise systems. Exposure to APIs, Middleware or integration platforms such as MuleSoft or SnapLogic. Experience operating as a Technical Architect or equivalent senior technical authority. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior business and technology stakeholders. Experience working across multiple systems, vendors and integration partners. If you're an experienced Oracle CPQ Architect looking for your next senior opportunity, apply via the advert today and I'll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

Overview We are searching for a Business Systems, Delivery & Change Manager to lead our business systems, digital platforms, and technology change portfolio. This senior technology leader will ensure our portfolio delivers measurable value, supports operational excellence, and aligns with organisational strategy. You will provide leadership across business systems management, project delivery, and strategic change - ensuring solutions are well-designed, well-governed, and successfully adopted. The role combines people leadership, technology governance, and delivery oversight, guiding cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure that technology change is delivered safely, consistently, and effectively across the business. Responsibilities Define and own the strategic direction for business systems, ensuring alignment to Solus' technology roadmap and business goals. Prioritise the change portfolio, balancing strategic needs, operational risks, dependencies, and capacity. Make decisions on technology investments, supplier contracts, and commercial evaluations. Approve and govern system changes, ensuring security, architectural integrity and operational stability. Own the standards and frameworks for delivery, change governance, business analysis, release management, and system lifecycle management. Make people-leadership decisions including performance management, capability development, and team structure. Evaluate and manage risk across systems, projects and change activity, ensuring regulatory, audit and security requirements are fully met. Strategic Leadership: Build and deliver a long-term strategic roadmap for business systems, integrations, data flows, and platform evolution. Provide leadership across the delivery and change capability, setting expectations for quality, pace, and governance. Work closely with the CIO to ensure alignment between infrastructure, cloud, platforms, business applications and change. People Leadership & Team Development: Lead a multi-discipline function (Business Analysts, Change Leads, Delivery Leads, Systems SMEs) ensuring capability, performance, and progression. Develop team members through coaching, mentoring, training and succession planning. Create a high-trust, high-performance culture that empowers colleagues and encourages continuous improvement. Ensure the team manages documentation, processes and business knowledge to reduce key-person dependencies. Delivery & Change Ownership: Own the full lifecycle of technology change: intake, analysis, prioritisation, design assurance, delivery oversight, adoption, and benefits tracking. Ensure delivery teams follow agreed standards (Agile, hybrid, or waterfall where appropriate) with consistent governance. Oversee delivery risks, RAID management and cross-functional dependencies. Ensure systems changes are safe, secure, tested, and supported at go-live. Business Systems Management: Oversee the lifecycle of key business systems - including upgrades, vendor management, integrations, and enhancement roadmaps. Ensure systems are secure, resilient, and compliant, supported by well-maintained documentation and change records. Act as escalation point for system incidents, recurring issues, platform concerns and supplier escalations. Drive simplification, standardisation and rationalisation of systems to reduce complexity and improve user experience. Stakeholder Leadership: Build strong relationships with business leaders, operational managers, suppliers, and technology partners. Communicate complex technical and delivery topics clearly at senior level. Represent Technology at governance boards, steering groups, and executive forums. Financial Leadership: Manage budgets for systems, suppliers, licences, and delivery resources. Ensure cost-effective delivery and maximise value for money from suppliers and change activity. Qualifications Degree in IT, Technology, Business Management or related field. Strong evidence of leadership in technology delivery, business systems or change management. Certifications beneficial: ITIL (governance & service management) Agile/Scrum/Scaled Agile Project/Programme Management (PMP, MSP, Prince2) Change Management (APMG/PROSCI) Experience managing budgets, suppliers and enterprise-scale change functions.

Infrastructure, Cloud & Cyber Lead - Principal / Director level 3 Months London/Hybrid - 1-2 Days per week on site (Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) Proven infrastructure separation, consolidation or M&A integration experience. Infrastructure and hosting strategy. Azure/AWS/GCP architecture and migration. Microsoft 365, identity, workplace and network integration. Day 1 readiness and managed-service transition. Strong cybersecurity experience would be highly advantageous For the role, M&A experience is particularly important. We need senior individuals who can operate credibly with executives, advisors and PE stakeholders, facilitate architecture decisions, and move quickly from incomplete diligence information to pragmatic designs and executable plans. Facilities management, building services or field-services experience would be beneficial, but seniority, M&A integration experience and architecture leadership are more important than sector-specific experience. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Ready to Own More Than the Ticket Queue? You've built solid 3rd Line infrastructure experience. You know how to get to the bottom of complex technical problems, understand the importance of security and you're ready for more ownership. This could be that step. Join Bulk , one of Europe's leading active nutrition brands, and take ownership across the infrastructure and cyber security environment supporting our fast-moving digital business. You'll work across cloud, networks, endpoints and security, strengthen our email security, help lead our upcoming Cyber Essentials project and tackle the security challenges that come with our rapidly evolving use of AI. We're ahead of the curve when it comes to building with AI, so you'll get extensive exposure to new tools, integrations and systems - with the freedom to get involved in other technical projects as the business evolves. If you're a strong 3rd Line Engineer with cyber security credentials who's ready to broaden your remit and take genuine ownership, we'd love to hear from you. The Role at a Glance Senior / 3rd Line IT Engineer Colchester, Essex Hybrid - 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home Occasional out-of-hours working and travel to London will be required. Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Full Time Permanent Focus: Infrastructure Cyber Security Cloud AI Enablement Your Background / Skills: 3rd Line Engineering, IT Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Azure, Google Workspace, Networking, CrowdStrike, Cisco, VMware vSphere, Windows Server, Jamf, Intune, Incident Response, Cyber Essentials, AI Tooling Who We Are Bulk is on an incredible journey, with a mission to evolve from a manufacturing-led retailer into a destination brand for active nutrition. We're shaking up the sports nutrition industry through innovative products, disruptive marketing and bold digital thinking that encourages people to see our brand differently. We want passionate risk-takers. People who challenge our thinking, live and breathe digital and aren't afraid to find a better way of doing things. And as our technology continues to evolve - particularly through AI - we need the infrastructure and security behind it to evolve just as quickly. The Opportunity As our Senior / 3rd Line IT Engineer, you'll take ownership of Bulk's infrastructure and cyber security environment, supported by our IT Service Desk Team Lead and wider team. This is a broad, hands-on technical role with some clear priorities. You'll help upgrade our email security, manage the security aspects of AI integration and take a leading role in our Cyber Essentials project next year. You'll also oversee infrastructure, security tooling, incident response, budgeting and contracting, while becoming a Tier 3 escalation point for complex issues that need deeper technical expertise. And we're not expecting you to walk through the door knowing every technology on our list. We're looking for someone with strong infrastructure foundations and genuine cyber security capability who can demonstrate experience across roughly 80% of our technical environment, with the curiosity and ability to pick up the rest. What You'll Be Doing Infrastructure • Manage and maintain Bulk s on-premise and cloud infrastructure, including Azure, Google Workspace, networks, firewalls and VPNs. • Ensure systems are secure, reliable, resilient and up to date. • Lead infrastructure projects from planning through to deployment, including budgets and contracts. • Provide Tier 3 support for complex issues and maintain clear technical documentation and handovers. • Support wider technical projects as business requirements evolve. Cyber Security • Develop and improve Bulk s security environment, with particular focus on email security. • Monitor, investigate and respond to security threats, incidents and data breaches. • Manage and optimise security technologies including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/MDR/XDR, CASB, ZTNA and SASE. • Lead Cyber Essentials activity and support wider compliance, including ISO 27001. • Assess vendor security and work with stakeholders to implement secure technology solutions. AI Tooling & Security • Support the secure adoption and scaling of AI tools across Bulk. • Manage AI platforms including Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Codex-style tools, MCP servers, integrations and connectors. • Own user access, permissions and governance, applying least-privilege principles. • Support teams onboarding new AI technologies, balancing innovation and productivity with security and compliance. • Develop appropriate controls as agentic AI, MCP and connector-based technologies evolve. About You You're probably already operating at strong 3rd Line Engineer level and looking for the opportunity to take broader ownership across infrastructure and cyber security. You enjoy getting hands-on with technology, but you're also interested in the bigger picture - resilience, security, risk, projects and how technology can enable the business to move faster. You don't need to tick every technology box. Breadth, strong foundations and the ability to learn matter here. You'll likely bring: • Around 2-3 years' experience in a similar role, operating at 3rd Line Engineer level or equivalent. • At least one cyber security certification. • Hands-on experience across approximately 80% of the technologies and environments outlined within this advert. • Strong infrastructure experience spanning cloud and on-premise environments. • Good working knowledge of Azure, Google Workspace, networking, endpoint management and security. • Experience across technologies such as CrowdStrike, Cisco, VMware vSphere, Windows Server, Mac/Windows, Jamf, Intune, Automox and VPNs. • Strong security monitoring, incident response and threat-analysis knowledge, including IOC investigation and remediation. • Experience or knowledge of security frameworks and compliance, ideally including Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001. • The confidence and technical capability to handle complex Tier 3 escalations. • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to improving infrastructure and security. • Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues, suppliers and senior leadership. • Willingness to undertake occasional out-of-hours work and travel to London. Even Better If You Bring • Hands-on experience administering AI coding or agent tools, including Claude Code, GitHub Copilot or Codex. • Experience configuring MCP servers, connectors, permissions and access controls. • Familiarity with emerging agentic AI infrastructure and its associated security considerations. • Experience working with Netskope. • Hands-on Netskope CASB/SSE experience covering areas such as SSL/TLS inspection, DLP, Zero Trust architecture, CASB policy design and SCIM-based provisioning. • ITIL or project management certification such as PRINCE2. • Additional cyber security certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CompTIA. Why Join Bulk ? This is a great opportunity if you're ready to move beyond traditional 3rd Line support and build broader experience across infrastructure, cyber security and AI. You'll have genuine ownership, support from the wider IT team and exposure to a broad technology landscape within a business that's actively embracing new ways of working. Because Bulk is already pushing ahead with AI, you'll also be solving security and infrastructure challenges that many businesses haven't encountered yet. You'll also enjoy: • Monthly Bulk Bank Benefits Allowance, including subsidised gym membership. • 60% discount on Bulk products. • Birthday day off. • PerkBox subscription. • Flexi Start. • Optional additional annual leave. • Teammate pension scheme. • Life Assurance. • Medicash. • Volunteering day. • Cycle to Work Scheme. • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave. • Workplace nursery scheme. • Fully stocked Bulk Pantry. • Happy Hour drinks fridge on Thursdays and Fridays. • Summer working hours. • Hybrid working - 3 days in the Colchester office / 2 days from home. Your Experience / Background / Previous Roles May Include 3rd Line Engineer, Senior 3rd Line Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, IT Infrastructure Engineer, Infrastructure & Security Engineer, IT Security Engineer, Systems & Security Engineer, Senior IT Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Cyber Security Engineer or Infrastructure Support Engineer. Apply Now If you've built strong 3rd Line foundations and you're ready for a role where you can take genuine ownership across infrastructure, cyber security and emerging AI technology, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your technical breadth, security mindset and curiosity about what's coming next - and help build the resilient, secure technology foundation behind Bulk's continued growth. Bulk is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, education, neurodiversity or any other protected characteristic. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email . click apply for full job details

*London (Hybrid) (3 days in 10 onsite) | Permanent* Salary - up £110,000 + benefits About the opportunity Join the AI leadership team of a global law firm with offices across dozens of countries and a technology function of several hundred specialists supporting the business worldwide. As the firm invests significantly in AI to transform how legal services are delivered, this is a rare opportunity to shape that strategy from the ground up. Reporting to the AI Platform Owner within the firm's Enterprise Architecture & Technology Platforms function, this is a senior technical leadership role with genuine firm-wide scope - not a narrow project remit. You'll own the strategy, design and full delivery life cycle of AI and ML solutions across the organisation, working directly with senior stakeholders to turn AI capability into measurable business outcomes. The role As Principal AI Engineer, you will: - Own the technical strategy for AI solutions across the firm, ensuring scalable architecture and alignment with best practice - Lead the full life cycle of AI solution delivery - from model development and validation through to deployment and integration - Manage and mentor a team of AI engineers, embedding strong performance standards and professional development - Direct and hold external service providers to account, running regular reviews against delivery targets and driving continuous improvement - Build strong relationships with senior business stakeholders, translating AI use cases into tangible business value - Act as the firm's go-to expert on AI strategy, providing guidance to other teams and functions - Own budget and benefits realisation for AI initiatives, balancing priorities and demonstrating clear return on investment What we're looking for - Extensive hands-on experience across the full ML/AI life cycle - building, validating, deploying and integrating models in production, not solely research or academic exposure - Proven people leadership: you've managed and performance-managed an AI, ML or data science team, with real scope and seniority behind it - Strong proficiency in Python, R or C#, plus hands-on experience with a major cloud platform (AWS, GCP or Azure) - A track record of directing third-party or vendor delivery against agreed targets - Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the credibility to influence senior business leaders - Strong commercial and business acumen, with the ability to connect technical delivery to business outcomes *It would also be great if you have:* - Experience in legal or professional services - Familiarity with Azure specifically - Experience using AI code-writing assistants (such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code or Codex) with strong engineering controls around code review, testing and security - Formal project or programme management experience or credentials Why join? This is a genuine AI leadership seat with organisation-wide scope - ownership of strategy and full delivery, not a narrow slice of a project. You'll sit within AI leadership, working closely with a senior platform owner and a global technology function that spans dozens of countries. The firm offers hybrid working, first-rate training and development, and a genuinely inclusive environment built to help you and your career thrive. If you're a senior AI/ML leader who wants to own strategy and delivery at scale, rather than just build in isolation, we'd love to hear from you.

Role: Solutions Architect Location: Leeds (Hybrid - 1/2 days onsite per week) Length: Initial 6-month contract Day Rate: 575+ per day (DoE) IR35: Outside IR35 Start Date: ASAP Role Information Experienced Solutions Architect required for an initial 6-month contract with a well-established global organisation undergoing a major technology transformation and legacy systems modernisation programme. Working within a predominantly Microsoft technology environment, you will play a key role in defining solution architecture, supporting the migration of legacy applications, and ensuring scalable, future-proof solutions are delivered across the business. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is highly desirable, alongside broader knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem including Azure and Microsoft 365. This is a hybrid position, requiring 2 days per week onsite in Leeds. Expectations Define and lead end-to-end solution architecture across transformation and modernisation initiatives. Produce high-level and low-level solution designs to support business and technical requirements. Support the migration of legacy applications and platforms to modern cloud-based solutions. Ensure solutions align with architectural standards, security requirements, and business objectives. Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams, and third-party suppliers. Provide architectural guidance throughout project lifecycles and governance processes. Skills Needed Solution Architecture Microsoft Dynamics Microsoft Azure Microsoft 365 Integration Architecture Legacy System Modernisation Stakeholder Management & Communication Desirable Experience Large-scale transformation and modernisation programmes Enterprise application migration projects Integration of legacy platforms with cloud-based solutions Working within complex Microsoft-centric technology environments Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit (url removed) Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

Job Title: Technical Lead Location: Liverpool City Centre HQ / Hybrid (3 days in office) Salary: 70,000 - 85,000 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday We're looking for a Tech Lead to guide a talented, cross-functional squad as they design, build and deliver products that make a real difference for our customers. You'll lead a team made up of backend and frontend developers, QA and automation testers, designers, product managers and business analysts. Together, you'll create and evolve high-quality software using modern engineering practices and a microservice architecture built on Azure. As Tech Lead, you'll be hands-on with the code while supporting others to grow. You'll set technical direction, drive standards and help shape how your squad works, with real autonomy and trust. You'll collaborate closely with the Architecture Team to ensure your services fit seamlessly into our broader platform and long-term technical strategy. We work together in our Liverpool HQ three days a week because collaboration, quick feedback and creative problem-solving are key to how we deliver. Your Impact: The systems you'll design, and lead will power key parts of our products, used by thousands of customers every day. Your technical decisions will directly influence product quality, performance and customer experience. You'll help your team deliver features that are reliable, scalable and genuinely improve how people interact with our services. What You'll Do: Lead a multidisciplinary squad to deliver high-quality, production-ready software Design and build scalable microservices in .NET and Azure Contribute to the evolution of our microservice architecture and integration patterns Collaborate with frontend developers working in React and Next.js to deliver seamless user experiences Partner with product managers, BAs and designers to translate customer needs into clear technical plans Work closely with QA and automation testers to ensure quality and reliability are built in from the start Stay hands-on with code while mentoring developers and promoting best practices Drive technical discussions, champion clean architecture and improve our engineering standards Contribute to wider engineering initiatives, including developer experience and shared tooling Our Tech Stack: Backend: C#, .NET 8.0, Redis, MongoDb, SQL Server, Entity Framework, MassTransit, Mediator Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript Infrastructure: Azure, Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), Nginx, RabbitMQ Architecture: Microservices, Event-driven patterns, Clean Architecture Observability and Monitoring: Grafana, Loki, Sentry, PostHog Tooling and Practices: Git, CI/CD pipelines, Agile methodologies What We're Looking For: Proven experience leading software delivery within a microservice-based environment Strong technical background in .NET and Azure Comfortable working across the stack, with deeper expertise in backend systems Experience mentoring and guiding developers in a collaborative, agile setup Product-focused mindset with an understanding of trade-offs between speed, scalability and user experience Excellent communicator who brings clarity and empathy to technical discussions Passion for clean, maintainable code and continuous improvement Curious and proactive, always looking for better ways to build, measure and deliver Why Join Us: Real autonomy to shape how your squad designs, builds and delivers software A modern, cloud-native architecture that encourages experimentation and ownership Work with talented developers, designers, testers and product professionals who care about what they build Influence technical decisions that shape the direction of our products and platforms Opportunities to grow into staff, principal or architecture-focused leadership roles A supportive, transparent culture where craftsmanship, curiosity and learning are celebrated Regular opportunities for professional development, conferences and innovation time A Few Things to Know Before You Apply Checks & Clearances All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard. Visa Requirements Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Technical Lead, Technical Team Lead, Technical Engineering Lead, Lead Programmer, Lead Software Engineer, Technical Architect, Solutions Architect, Technical Project Manager, Technical Manager may also be considered for this role.

About The Role FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Technical Business Analyst to work for our client within the Financial Services sector. This is initially a 6-12 month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in London, Edinburgh or Bristol. Our client is seeking a Technical Business Analyst who bridges business, technology, cyber security, fraud operations, data and risk teams. The role translates strategic outcomes and operational needs into clear product, data, control and engineering requirements for the Fraud & Security Value Stream. The role supports the design, implementation and continuous improvement of AI-enabled capabilities that strengthen fraud detection, cyber defence, security observability, operational resilience and AI governance. It maintains alignment between business priorities, delivery outcomes, control obligations and technical implementation throughout the lifecycle of each initiative. Responsibilities Analyse and document business, operational, regulatory and technical requirements. Facilitate workshops. Translate outcomes into ADO epics, features, user stories and acceptance criteria. Maintain end-to-end traceability and support prioritisation Identify and shape opportunities across threat detection, alert triage, investigation, case management, orchestration, fraud analytics, resilience and AI governance monitoring. Define workflows, business rules, exception handling, decision boundaries and human oversight. Define data requirements, authoritative sources, ownership, lineage, quality, access and retention needs. Produce mappings, dictionaries and data-flow views. Work with data and engineering teams to confirm readiness. Embed secure-by-design and responsible AI requirements. Document control, privacy, compliance, auditability, observability and governance-gate evidence. Support risk assessments and production-readiness reviews. Partner with architects, product leads, engineers and platform teams. Support backlog refinement, dependency management, sprint planning, testing, release and operational readiness. Maintain assumptions, risks, issues and decisions. Define baselines, outcomes and KPIs for fraud, cyber and operational use cases. Support benefits tracking, dashboards, post-implementation review and continuous improvement. About You At least five years of business analysis or technical business analysis experience. Experience delivering technology-enabled transformation. Experience translating complex business and control needs into technical requirements. Experience working in Agile or iterative delivery environments. Strong stakeholder management across business and technology teams. Experience supporting testing, operational readiness and adoption. Technical and Professional Skills Requirements elicitation and traceability. Process modelling and workshop facilitation. Data analysis, data mapping and integration concepts. API, cloud, analytics and security-monitoring concepts. Agile backlog management and testing methods. Risk, control and audit documentation. Clear written and executive communication Desirable Experience Experience in cyber security, fraud, risk, operational resilience or financial services. Experience delivering AI, machine learning, analytics or intelligent automation capabilities. Experience with cloud and data platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure. Knowledge of security operations, fraud operations, SIEM/XDR, case management or orchestration. Knowledge of responsible AI and AI governance practices. About Us FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK 'Best Employer'. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws. Why join us Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field Annual leave and work-place pension

Solution Architect Location: Remote with occasional travel to London Day Rate: 750 - 800 Per Day Inside IR35 I am working with a longstanding client who are one of the country's leading and most well-respected IT Solutions and Services providers. They have a fantastic track record in delivering large scale technology and service solutions for both enterprise level private sector and public sector organisations. They are now looking for a Storage Solution Architect to join their team on a three - six month contract to support the delivery of a large and business critical strategic programme of work that is focused on the transformation and modernisation of their customer's on-premises environment. The successful candidate will be creating High Level Designs, roadmaps, reference architecture and providing support to the platform engineering teams. Skills & Experience Required Architecture Experience Experience in a Solution Architect role delivering projects and technical solutions Experience with enterprise strategies covering capacity planning, performance optimisation, data lifecycle management, tiering and storage governance. Experience operating within mature architecture governance functions. Experience working within global and highly regulated organisations. Financial Services experience is desirable but not essential. Technical Expertise Technical expertise in Nutanix technologies including AHV, Prism Central, lifecycle management, automation, resilience and disaster recovery. Technical expertise in Dell enterprise storage platforms, including PowerStore, PowerScale, PowerMax, ECS and associated storage networking technologies. Strong knowledge of enterprise compute platforms including x86 server infrastructure, hyperconverged infrastructure, virtualisation, hardware lifecycle management and workload placement strategies. Knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift and container platform architectures, including Kubernetes, container orchestration, platform operations, workload placement, application hosting, infrastructure integration, resilience, observability and hybrid cloud deployment models. Experience with backup, recovery, cyber resilience and business continuity strategies, including immutable storage, replication, ransomware recovery and disaster recovery architectures. Experience working with Rubrik is an advantage. Strong understanding of infrastructure automation, orchestration and management tooling, including APIs, Infrastructure as Code, configuration management and platform observability. Knowledge of hybrid cloud integration and workload mobility across on-premises and public cloud environments. Experience designing highly available and resilient infrastructure architectures, including fault domain design, operational support models and recovery objectives. Strong understanding of infrastructure security principles including segmentation, encryption, privileged access controls, vulnerability management and secure-by-design architecture practices. Leadership & Influence Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to drive consensus across diverse stakeholder groups. Qualifications/Certifications Professional or academic qualifications in a technology-related discipline Enterprise Architecture certification (e.g. TOGAF , Open CA, BCS Enterprise & Solution Architecture, or equivalent). Cloud, Security, Architecture, or Microsoft certifications ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Data Architect Contract Edinburgh, Hybrid £525 to £600 per day Inside IR35 Initial 6 months Bright Purple are looking for an experienced Data Architect to join a major data transformation programme in Edinburgh. This role sits at the heart of the technical data architecture, translating wider architecture principles into practical, buildable solutions across data ingestion, processing, storage, integration and consumption. You ll work closely with data engineers, platform engineers, software engineers, modellers and governance teams, defining the technical patterns and guardrails that engineering teams will actually build against. What we re looking for: • Strong practical Data Architecture experience • Modern cloud data platform architecture • Snowflake and Oracle, or comparable OLAP and OLTP technologies • Advanced SQL and strong ELT and data transformation knowledge • Data warehouse and lakehouse architecture • Batch, event driven and analytical data patterns • APIs, integration and orchestration • Logical, physical and semantic data design • Metadata, catalogue and lineage implementation • Data security, privacy and access control patterns • DevOps/DataOps, CI/CD and infrastructure as code awareness • Strong understanding of performance, scalability and cost optimisation You ll define reusable architecture patterns across pipelines, platforms, APIs, events and analytical services, while ensuring security, data quality, observability, resilience and operational support are designed in from the outset. This is an initial 6 month contract, Inside IR35, paying £525 to £600 per day . The role is hybrid in Edinburgh, with a minimum of two days per week in the office. There are no fixed anchor days. If you are keen APPLY NOW.

Application Analyst (Technical) - Application Modernisation London Market Insurance Location: London EC3 (Hybrid - 2 Days Office / 3 Days Remote) Contract: Initial 4-6 Month Contract with Likely Extensions Rate: 370 per day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP About the Opportunity Our client, a leading London Market Insurance Group, is seeking an experienced Application Analyst (Technical) to join a major application modernisation programme. This role will focus on the discovery, assessment and transformation of legacy business-critical applications, supporting their migration into modern .NET-based solutions hosted within Azure and OpenShift/containerised environments. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded analyst who enjoys understanding legacy applications, identifying dependencies and risks, and helping shape technology modernisation strategies that align business and technical objectives. You will work closely with application owners, business stakeholders, architects, developers, infrastructure teams and DevOps specialists to support decision-making throughout the application modernisation lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Conduct detailed technical discovery and assessment of legacy applications. Analyse applications developed using technologies including Excel/VBA, MS Access, VB/VB6 and PowerBuilder. Document application functionality, architecture, integrations, interfaces, data flows and dependencies. Engage with business users and application owners to understand operational processes, application usage and business criticality. Identify technical debt, risks, support requirements and modernisation challenges. Gather and document both technical and functional requirements. Evaluate modernisation approaches including: Re-engineering Re-platforming Application replacement Consolidation Retirement Support the design of future-state solutions leveraging .NET, Azure and OpenShift technologies. Produce high-quality assessment reports, technical documentation and recommendations. Work collaboratively with architecture, development and DevOps teams throughout migration, testing and deployment activities. Essential Skills & Experience The successful candidate will have: Proven experience as an Application Analyst, Technical Analyst, Application Consultant or similar technically focused role. Strong background in application discovery, technical assessment and legacy application modernisation programmes. Hands-on experience assessing and documenting applications built using one or more of the following technologies: Excel/VBA MS Access VB/VB6 PowerBuilder Good understanding of modern .NET application architectures. Experience or exposure to Azure cloud platforms and/or OpenShift container environments. Strong understanding of application architecture, APIs, databases, integrations and system dependencies. Excellent analytical, documentation and requirements-gathering skills. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to translate technical findings into clear business-focused recommendations. Important - Please Only Apply If You Can Clearly Demonstrate The Following Your CV should clearly evidence: A minimum of four years' experience as an Application Analyst, Technical Analyst or similar applications-focused technical role. Proven experience carrying out technical discovery and assessment of legacy applications. Hands-on experience analysing at least one of the following technologies: Excel/VBA MS Access VB/VB6 PowerBuilder Experience contributing to application modernisation, migration or transformation programmes. Knowledge of .NET applications and modernisation approaches. Exposure to Azure and/or OpenShift environments. Strong documentation skills, including the production of application assessments, technical reports and recommendations. The ability to discuss specific examples of the above experience in detail at interview. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate technical discovery, legacy application assessment and modernisation experience are unlikely to be shortlisted. Ideal Candidate You will be a technically credible Application Analyst capable of bridging the gap between legacy applications, business processes and modern platforms. You will bring a consultative approach, strong technical assessment capabilities and the ability to provide meaningful insight and recommendations that support successful application modernisation initiatives. Please Note This role is specifically focused on technical application discovery and legacy application assessment . Candidates whose experience is primarily within Business Analysis, Project Management or functional change environments, without demonstrable hands-on experience in technical application assessment and modernisation activities, are unlikely to be suitable for this opportunity. Apply If you have experience in application discovery, legacy technology assessment, application modernisation and cloud-based transformation initiatives, I would be keen to hear from you. Please apply with an up-to-date CV highlighting your relevant technical application assessment, legacy modernisation and cloud platform experience.

Solution Architect - Infor CloudSuite Automotive CONTRACT POSITION Hybrid working - Redditch based office. Remote options available for those who don't live locally. We're working with a leading organisation embarking on a major Infor CloudSuite Automotive deployment and are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to take ownership of the overall technology architecture. This is a senior role with real influence, responsible for ensuring the solution is scalable, consistent and technically robust across global deployments . You'll be responsible for: Owning the end-to-end solution architecture across business systems and integrations Defining integration architecture, standards and data models Governing data flows, interfaces and technical dependencies Reviewing and approving technical changes and deviations Creating architecture blueprints and technical governance documentation Working with vendors to ensure aligned technical delivery Having the final say on architecture, integrations and data design Key requirement: strong experience with Infor LN. While the organisation is deploying Infor CloudSuite Automotive , hands-on experience working with Infor LN is essential for this role. If you're an experienced Infor LN Solution Architect looking for an opportunity to shape a major global deployment, I'd love to hear from you. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.