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Job Title: Data Storage Solution Architect Duration: 6 months with possible extension Location: Mainly Working from home with occasional visits to Manchester (other locations may be considered) Rate: Up to 600 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process We are seeking an experienced Data Storage Solution Architect to join the Service Operations team supporting the clients account. This is a key position within the Hybrid Delivery organisation, helping to deliver critical project and operational outcomes across one of the UK's largest and most complex technology environments. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting increased project demand, with an initial focus on the Data Centre Exit programme, while ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality storage architecture services across business-critical customer workloads. About the Team The Data Storage Solution Architect will be a member of Service Operations within the clients account. Service Operations forms part of the wider Hybrid Delivery organisation, which is responsible for: Managed Services and Applications Multi-Cloud Services and Networks Service Operations Service Management and Security Service Futures and Optimisation Due to increasing project demand, particularly surrounding the Data Centre Exit programme, an additional architect is required to augment the existing team and maintain service quality across a range of high-profile customer environments. This role is customer-funded and revenue-generating, making it critical to maintaining current levels of support and successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale data storage solutions. Provide technical architecture support for the Data Centre Exit programme. Define storage strategies, standards, and roadmaps aligned to business requirements. Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, network, security, and application teams to deliver integrated solutions. Produce high-quality architectural documentation, designs, and solution proposals. Provide technical leadership and governance across storage-related projects. Assess current-state environments and recommend improvements, optimisation opportunities, and migration strategies. Ensure solutions meet operational, security, resilience, and service management requirements. Support project delivery teams throughout the full solution lifecycle. Act as the storage SME for stakeholders across the HMRC account. Essential Skills & Experience Significant experience as a Solution Architect, Storage Architect, or Infrastructure Architect within large-scale enterprise environments. Strong expertise in enterprise storage technologies and platforms. Experience designing and implementing storage solutions across complex multi-site environments. Proven experience supporting infrastructure transformation, migration, or data centre exit programmes. Strong understanding of: SAN and NAS technologies Storage virtualisation Backup and recovery solutions Business continuity and disaster recovery Storage performance optimisation Capacity planning Experience working within highly regulated or secure environments. Ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Excellent documentation, communication, and presentation skills. Strong understanding of operational support models and managed service environments. Desirable Experience Experience working on HMRC, government, or public sector accounts. Knowledge of hybrid cloud and multi-cloud storage architectures. Familiarity with ITIL-based service management practices. Experience delivering infrastructure modernisation programmes. Understanding of security and compliance requirements within government environments. If this is the role for you please submit your CV at your earliest convenience. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

We're looking for an experienced Rubrik Data Protection Solution Architect to support a major enterprise modernisation programme. 6-Month Contract | Remote | Inside IR35 You'll take a leading role in designing and enhancing enterprise backup, recovery and cyber resilience capabilities across hybrid cloud and on-premise environments. The role: Design data protection, backup, recovery and cyber resilience solutions Develop solution patterns, reference architectures and technical designs Provide technical direction across Rubrik-based services Design solutions across on-premise, Azure and AWS environments Support cyber recovery, ransomware protection and disaster recovery capabilities Drive automation and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible Work closely with architects, engineers, security teams and senior stakeholders What we're looking for: Strong enterprise Rubrik experience Knowledge of Rubrik Security Cloud (RSC) and CDM Enterprise backup, recovery and data protection architecture experience Hybrid cloud experience across Azure and/or AWS Strong understanding of cyber resilience and disaster recovery Terraform and/or Ansible experience Excellent solution design and stakeholder management skills Experience with Cloud Cluster, Exocompute and Rubrik certification would be particularly advantageous. If you're an experienced Rubrik specialist looking to work on a large-scale data protection and cyber resilience programme, please get in touch. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Solution Architect - Remote Our client is urgently looking for an experienced Solution Architect, with experience of GIS (Geographic Information System) to join their team on a permanent basis. Please note, the role is remote but can be hybrid or office based. Our client has offices dotted around the UK. This means the working arrangement that works best for you can be met. You will design and deliver across a broad range of solutions across a variety of industries, using state of the art geospatial and enterprise technologies. You will be rewarded with an excellent salary, as well as a brilliant benefits package including flexible working arrangements, bonus (20%), annual leave, pension scheme, medical schemes, subsidised gym memberships, life insurance as well as professional and personal development. Solution Architect - Key Skills: Have experience in hands-on involvement in the design, configuration, and deployment of enterprise systems Experience in areas such as databases, web technologies, application integration, software engineering, networking, cloud platforms (AWS or Azure), disaster recovery, and high availability Be comfortable working with GIS technologies and geospatial data; experience designing geospatial solutions Understand cybersecurity principles, such as Firewalls, zero-trust approaches, and SAML Be familiar with automation, Azure DevOps, notebooks, and serverless compute Enjoy working alongside developers using languages such as Python and JavaScript Be confident designing solutions that use REST APIs Solution Architect - Remote Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

Starling Bank is the UK's first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking with more than 3,000 people in our UK offices and 4 MILLION customers in the UK! We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. Now we present Engine by Starling. Engine by Starling is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and over a year ago we split out as a separate business. We are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. At Engine by Starling, our technologists are at our very heart and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Engine is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, and discovering to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of place of work in London, so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. Supporting these activities on client sites means the role will require travel around Europe, and occasional further travel. About the role As a Solution Architect (SA) you will use your understanding of the Engine technology and architecture to explain the Engine product, uncover client requirements and support the design of client solutions. You will be involved in both the sales and delivery phases of a project as well as ongoing client success, collaborating with teams across Engine in Technology, Delivery, Product, Client Success and Business Development. What you'll get to do: This role blends deep technical expertise with strong communication and collaboration skills. You'll become an Engine expert, understanding its architecture, technology, and functionality, allowing you to effectively communicate its capabilities and value to both technical and non-technical audiences. You'll lead on technical designs during the Engine implementation phase, building relationships with a variety of stakeholders within clients and SI partners such as their Engineering leads and Service Owners. You will work closely with our clients and SI partners on the technical detail of implementing Engine, providing solutions to identified requirements and working with our Product and engineering teams to fulfil them. Your contributions will also extend to shaping Engine's product roadmap and supporting existing clients with additional capabilities to meet their strategic aims. You'll help them maximise Engine's current and future capabilities to solve their requirements and meticulously document scope and roadmap decisions to guide subsequent delivery waves, bringing in expertise from our Product Owners and engineering teams where required. You will also be a technical champion for our existing clients, ensuring their ongoing success. This includes taking ownership of the technical aspects of client deliveries, collaborating closely with our SI partners to overcome challenges and achieve seamless integrations. You'll provide expert guidance to client engineering teams, using documentation, API specifications, and sequence diagrams to foster a deep understanding of Engine's architecture and functionalities. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with our Client Success team to troubleshoot technical issues, translate client needs into new technical requirements, and architect innovative solutions that enhance the Engine platform. Requirements Must Have Experience of end-to-end software engineering / solution architecture across the software delivery lifecycle Experience with software service design and integration, such as RESTful APIs, OpenAPI specification and sequence diagrams Experience of cloud infrastructure and large-scale cloud applications Experience working in a client-facing role and building relationships with stakeholders Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills. Experience delivering complex messaging to technical and non-technical stakeholders. You possess fluent English language skills, and are fluent in at least one relevant regional European language (ideally French or Spain) Nice to Have Experience relating to retail or business banking, core banking, card processing or payments. Experience of delivery and implementation of core banking or large-scale digital transformation programmes, application migration and solution integration Commercial acumen with experience of building business cases Experience in a SaaS organisation in a Client Solutions or Client Engineering role Knowledge of financial regulations around the world Speaking multiple european languages is a massive plus About you You have a focus on delivery and getting things done for a client You have the ability to work well with people from a variety of levels, roles and technical backgrounds You're able to communicate clearly about technical subjects You're comfortable working in a varied role, collaboratively in a team, with a flat structure You're comfortable travelling nationally to our London office (initial upskilling will require a period of time working with our Engineers & Product team in London) You're comfortable travelling internationally Interview Process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: First Interview (45 mins) - Phone/Video call with existing Engine team members. Second Architecture Interview, including small presentation/system design (90 mins) Final Interview (60 mins) Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we may process, where we may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information . click apply for full job details

Our client is seeking an experienced Autonomy Solution Architect for a senior contract role within the defence and security sector. Based in the UK with hybrid working, this opportunity involves taking ownership of the end-to-end technical solution for an advanced autonomy platform, supporting the development and deployment of autonomous and uncrewed systems from concept through to operational service. Key Responsibilities: Own and develop the architecture for an advanced autonomy platform, including onboard systems, mission management, communications, simulation environments and remote operational capabilities. Define system interfaces, APIs, data models, telemetry architectures and non-functional performance requirements. Translate customer requirements, operational needs and product priorities into technical roadmaps and deliverable capability increments. Lead architectural decisions across software, autonomy, communications, safety and cyber security domains. Develop concepts of operation, Operational Design Domain assumptions and technical solution options. Define and govern virtual integration, simulation and testing environments, including Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop activities. Lead verification, validation, integration, commissioning, trials and operational deployment activities, ensuring traceability from requirements through to testing and release recommendations. Manage technical integration with suppliers, partners and third-party technologies while mentoring engineers and strengthening systems engineering capability. Essential Requirements: Significant experience architecting and delivering autonomy, robotics, maritime, aerospace, automotive or other safety-critical systems within the defence and security sector. Strong systems engineering and systems architecture expertise, with the ability to translate stakeholder and operational requirements into robust technical solutions. Experience defining modular architectures, interfaces, APIs and software integration strategies across sensors, networks, compute platforms and physical systems. Practical experience with simulation, Software-in-the-Loop, Hardware-in-the-Loop, testing, field trials, safety engineering, assurance activities and configuration control. Ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams and influence stakeholders across software, systems engineering, autonomy, communications, operations and cyber security. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly. Degree qualified or able to demonstrate equivalent experience in Systems Engineering, Robotics, Autonomous Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering or a related discipline. Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance and willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas. Desirable Experience: Experience with autonomous maritime systems, uncrewed vehicles or defence autonomy programmes. Knowledge of maritime navigation and COLREG-compliant autonomous behaviours. Experience with ROS 2, DDS or comparable robotics frameworks. Familiarity with radar, EO/IR, AIS, GNSS, LiDAR, sonar and sensor fusion technologies. Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering, SysML and digital engineering practices. Experience with C++, Python and modern software development methodologies. Understanding of functional safety, cyber security and defence assurance frameworks. Chartered Engineer status, INCOSE certification, equivalent professional accreditation or existing UK Security Clearance. If you are an experienced Autonomy Solution Architect with a background in defence, robotics, autonomous systems or safety-critical engineering, apply now to contribute to the delivery of advanced uncrewed capabilities.

Job Title Solution Architect Job Description In support of Sage's vision, the IT function has moved to a single global operating model. Therefore, we have moved to a new IT management structure, aligned functionally, supported by regional and local representation. Our mission is to transform the way IT is delivered to customers and colleagues across the world with the emphasis on simplicity, mobility, and efficiency. The Architecture function is core to enabling our colleagues to focus more on our customers and increasing revenue by providing unified global IT platforms, multi-channel customer engagement and a consistent customer experience across the globe. This role is responsible for the delivery of large, complex solution architectures and governance that help to enable and transform regional and global IT services. This responsibility includes but is not limited to; working closely with business analysts and business stakeholders to understand requirements, defining, and designing architectures, liaising with delivery teams on technical detail, overseeing builds and ensuring alignment with architecture, and participating in global governance boards. You will work alongside the broader architecture team to ensure the successful evolution from local to global architecture design and from traditional on premise and custom-built platforms to open and modular cloud-hosted services. On a day-to-day basis you will work closely with the project and programme teams and be the voice of architecture. You will report on the progress of architecture deliverables to key stakeholders and ensure the application delivery leadership team is kept informed of progress through standard reporting methods and architecture forums. Key Responsibilities Key accountabilities and decision ownership: (8 or 10 max) Define complex solutions according to business requirements and strategic targets Build strong working relationships with regional and global stakeholders across the business, and to lead architecture design and governance on projects Work closely with stakeholders across functions, becoming a strong partner to the business and influencing decisions from ideation through to implementation Drive opportunities to move from disparate local systems to unified, strategic global systems, in line with global business and IT strategy Evangelise new, emerging, or disruptive technologies and methodologies where they represent an opportunity or advantage to the business Work with Enterprise Architects and business leaders to build transformation roadmaps Represent the wider Architecture function Work with the Director of Architecture and other leaders and contribute the evolution and delivery of our IT strategy Function IT Country United Kingdom Office Location Newcastle Work Place type Hybrid Advert Working at Sage means you're supporting millions of small and mid-sized businesses globally with technology to work smarter and move faster. We build software that reduces busywork so customers can spend less time on admin and more time building their business. Our colleagues are high-performers who prioritise growth, make bold choices, and focus and galvanise to get things done. They work on meaningful, market-shaping initiatives that stretch their skills, sharpen their craft, and create real customer impact. Explore our culture and benefits: We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. We're a Disability Confident employer - if you're applying through this scheme or need adjustments at any stage, contact .

Lead ERP Solution Architect UK & Selected European Locations Remote £115,000 £120,000 Base + £8,700 Car Allowance + Bonus Open to candidates based in the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, the Nordics, Italy, Poland, Egypt, Czech Republic, Hungary, Spain, Austria or Turkey. VIQU are partnering with a global organisation undergoing significant transformation across its ERP and wider technology landscape. They are seeking an experienced Lead ERP Solution Architect to take ownership of the architectural direction, solution design and strategic roadmap across a complex global ERP estate. This is a highly influential role requiring someone who can combine deep ERP architecture expertise with strong stakeholder management, taking ownership of key architectural decisions, challenging Systems Integrators and influencing senior programme leadership. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping major ERP transformation initiatives across Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Engineering. Key Responsibilities of the Lead ERP Solution Architect: Own the ERP architecture strategy, roadmap and future-state solution design across major transformation and implementation programmes. Act as the lead architectural authority, taking ownership of key design decisions and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Provide architectural oversight of Systems Integrators, reviewing and challenging proposed solutions and implementation approaches. Work closely with Programme Directors, senior stakeholders and delivery teams, influencing decisions and securing buy-in for architectural recommendations. Drive ERP standardisation, challenging unnecessary customisation and promoting global platform capabilities. Provide architectural direction across JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and integrations with wider enterprise platforms. Key Experience Required of the Lead ERP Solution Architect: Extensive experience in ERP Solution Architecture, ideally operating at Lead, Principal or Senior Solution Architect level. Expert-level ERP experience, ideally across Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management and/or JD Edwards 9.2. Recent experience taking architectural ownership of a major ERP implementation, transformation or modernisation programme. Strong experience within global Manufacturing, Supply Chain or Engineering environments. Proven experience defining ERP architecture strategies, roadmaps and future-state solutions. Experience governing and challenging Systems Integrators, with a clear understanding of architectural ownership and accountability. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence Programme Directors, senior business leaders and executive stakeholders. Strong understanding of ERP integration and wider enterprise architecture, including CRM, MDM and cloud platforms. Experience driving ERP standardisation across complex, multi-country environments. Exposure to Azure, low-code, Microsoft Copilot or AI-enabled solutions would be advantageous Please note : If you are UK based and live within one hour of Cheltenham, you would be required to attend the office 1-2 days per week. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence, or reach out to Katie Dark via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.

Solution Architect (Azure/.NET) London, hybrid (2 days a week in the office) | Permanent | Up to £90,000 + benefits Our client is a well-established, purpose-led UK organisation with a large and diverse customer base across the public and private sectors. They're partway through an ambitious transformation, shifting towards delivering their future capabilities as technology-enabled products on Microsoft Azure, including a growing range of AI-related services. They're looking for a hands-on Solution Architect from a .NET background to act as design authority across their core platforms, customer-facing APIs, commercial systems and data architecture. You'll translate business and product strategy into secure, scalable and cost-effective designs that engineering teams can deliver with confidence, working closely with Product, Engineering, Data, Security and the PMO. What you'll be doing Leading end-to-end solution design on Azure, from requirements through to high-level and detailed designs, with clear artefacts including ADRs, integration and data flow diagrams and NFRs Designing cloud-native solutions using App Service, Functions, Container Apps/AKS, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Service Bus, Event Grid and Logic Apps Defining API standards and patterns using Azure API Management, enabling customers to integrate directly with the platform from their own tools and workflows Designing integration across a commercial stack covering CRM, contracting, payments, entitlements and renewals Shaping the Azure data architecture (Data Factory, Data Lake, Fabric or Synapse) to support BI, reporting, AI and stakeholder transparency Embedding security by design, including Entra ID, zero trust, secrets management and network security, alongside resilience, DR, UK GDPR and audit requirements Assessing build, buy and SaaS options and making clear recommendations on cost, risk and time to value Championing IaC, CI/CD and the Well-Architected Framework, running design reviews and mentoring engineers Evaluating emerging technologies, including Azure OpenAI, and ensuring their ethical and compliant use What you'll bring A software engineering background in .NET/C#, with the hands-on credibility to guide engineers through implementation Proven experience as a Solution Architect designing and delivering solutions on Microsoft Azure Strong knowledge of Azure PaaS and serverless, plus cloud networking, Entra ID and security API and integration architecture experience across REST, event-driven and messaging patterns Data architecture experience spanning relational and NoSQL stores and analytics platforms Infrastructure as code (Bicep, ARM or Terraform) and DevOps using Azure DevOps or GitHub Experience designing for security, resilience and DR in a regulated or data-rich environment Experience integrating commercial systems such as CRM, payments, subscriptions or entitlements The ability to explain complex technical decisions clearly to non-technical and senior stakeholders This is a chance to shape the architecture of an organisation in genuine transformation, with real influence over roadmap and design decisions and exposure to AI-driven product development. You'll join a collaborative, values-led team that offers hybrid flexibility and an environment where your expertise will be visible and valued. Central London Hybrid (2 days a week in office).

Solution Architect 3-month contract (initially) Remote Working Outside-IR35 Market Rates (c 540 to 560 per day) The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to support a public sector organisation delivering critical digital services with a strong software engineering background who can turn complex requirements into clear designs and practical development tasks. Working alongside established delivery squads, you will design and assure technical solutions, resolve complex integration challenges and translate architecture into actionable engineering work and shape solutions across interconnected platforms and external services. Your work will span API design, systems integration, platform enhancements and technical migrations, taking solutions from initial design through assurance and into implementation. Skills and Experience: Proven Solution Architecture experience combined with a strong software engineering background. Expertise in API design, system integration and cloud-based solutions. Experience extending existing platforms and planning technical migrations. Understanding of data architecture, networking and security considerations. Ability to translate architectural designs into practical engineering deliverables and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external suppliers. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically hands-on Solution Architect to shape and deliver complex solutions within a critical public health service. Role and Responsibilities: Produce solution designs, architecture diagrams and low-level technical designs for prioritised workstreams. Design reusable APIs, service integrations and enhancements to existing platforms. Define technical requirements, dependencies and acceptance criteria for engineering tickets. Support technical migrations, ensuring data, network and security requirements are addressed. Progress architecture assurance and governance submissions, providing technical oversight throughout implementation. N.B. Candidates will have or be willing to undergo a basic level of security clearance prior to starting the role (5-7 days lead time) Applications: To learn more about this newly created opportunity consulting as a Solution Architect for an initial 3-month temporary contract engagement, consulting on a remote-working basis; please call and speak with Edward Laing here at ISR or please send through a copy of your latest online profile and/or CV for an immediate call back in the strictest confidence. Please contact Edward here at ISR to learn more about our client leading the way in developing the next-generation of healthcare solutions through innovation and transformational technology?

Solution Architect Telford / Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite Initial 6 month contract 650 per day inside ir35 Eligibility for BPSS Experienced Solution Architect required for a large-scale application modernisation and cloud migration programme . You'll lead end-to-end solution design, modernise legacy applications, reduce technical debt and support migration to public cloud environments. Key experience required: Application modernisation and cloud migration AWS and/or Azure Solution design and architectural governance Agile delivery and stakeholder management Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, Java, JavaScript, Oracle or MySQL would be advantageous. If this Solutions Architect role is of interest, apply now or email your CV to me directly at (url removed)

About my client My client is building an AI work-execution platform for alternative investment firms and their portfolio companies, securely bringing together proprietary data, external sources and workflows. Backed by a global group of 1,800+ professionals with deep domain expertise, the team is small, senior and high-ownership, with direct access to the Executive Committee. The role As Solution Architect, you will bridge customer needs and platform capability, designing how the platform lands inside sophisticated investment firms. You will lead technical discovery with clients, design integration architectures across a Java/Spring core and Python services, and own the trade-offs that make enterprise deployments repeatable rather than bespoke. This is an engineering-side role that spends roughly half its time with clients. You will not write production features, but you will read code, debug integrations with engineers, and be the person a client CTO trusts in the room. Key responsibilities Solution and integration design Lead discovery workshops with enterprise clients and translate requirements into integration architectures covering APIs, auth, data flows and tenancy Design end-to-end solutions that combine core workflow services with the platform's AI capability Produce architecture diagrams, NFR matrices (security, performance, compliance) and implementation roadmaps that engineering signs up to Evaluation and governance Define how each client will know the system is working on their data, including acceptance criteria and an accuracy bar agreed before go-live Set governance with clients, covering autonomy levels, approval workflows, audit trails and accountability Advise clients and internal teams on appropriate AI use and set honest expectations on limitations Delivery and advisory Ensure designs respect multi-tenant isolation, auditability and observability standards, aligned with AWS and CI/CD patterns Support pilots and production cutovers, identifying risks such as data residency, latency and model behaviour, with mitigations that hold Contribute to technical pre-sales and PoC scoping Turn one-off solutions into repeatable patterns the next deployment can reuse Essential requirements 5+ years in software or infrastructure roles, including 3+ years in client-facing solution, enterprise or technical architecture Strong grasp of REST, AWS, SaaS multi-tenancy and security fundamentals Hands-on familiarity with Python and/or Java, able to read APIs and debug integration issues with engineers Experience scoping or deploying LLM-based capability with enterprise clients, including how success was measured Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management Nice to have: private equity, investment or financial-services workflow experience; enterprise data-governance experience, including AI governance conversations with regulated buyers; AWS Solutions Architect (or comparable) certification; daily use of AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude Code or similar). Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience. What's on offer Close collaboration with an Executive Committee with 20+ years' experience serving 400+ leading alternative investment clients Competitive compensation The chance to build something impactful for leading financial services firms A supportive, collaborative environment in a central London office Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

We are seeking an experienced ServiceNow HRSD Solution Architect for a public sector transformation programme. You will assess and optimise an existing HRSD platform, reduce technical debt and customisations, drive out-of-the-box (OOTB) adoption, and define a scalable target architecture and transformation roadmap. Key requirements: Extensive ServiceNow HRSD architecture experience. Proven experience in platform optimisation and transformation. Strong knowledge of OOTB capabilities, governance and best practices. Experience reducing customisations and technical debt. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Contract details: 6 months, with potential extension Fully remote 750 per day (umbrella) Inside IR35

Solution Architect D365 Customer Engagement & Power Platform UK Remote Permanent 100k- 110k A leading Microsoft consultancy is looking for an experienced Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement & Power Platform Solution Architect to help deliver complex digital transformation programmes for customers across a range of industries. Working closely with technical delivery teams and senior customer stakeholders, you'll lead solution architecture, shape technology strategy and ensure Dynamics 365 CE, Power Platform and Azure solutions are designed to support long-term business objectives. If you enjoy combining technical architecture with customer engagement, influencing technology decisions and working on complex transformation programmes, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact. The role As a Solution Architect, you'll take ownership of solution design across Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement and Power Platform implementations, ensuring technology decisions align with customer requirements and wider transformation strategies. Key responsibilities include: Leading solution architecture across Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement, Power Platform and Azure Running discovery workshops and architecture design sessions with customer stakeholders Translating complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions and architecture designs Defining technology strategies and architectural approaches that support long-term digital transformation Ensuring seamless integration between Dynamics 365, Power Platform and wider enterprise systems Providing architectural guidance to delivery teams throughout the implementation lifecycle Working closely with customers to understand their operational landscape and identify opportunities for process improvement Supporting technical decision-making, architecture validation and the development of strategic technology roadmaps Contributing to internal architecture standards, best practices and mentoring within delivery teams What we're looking for In depth CRM experience, ideally specialising in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement Proven experience as a Solution Architect with demonstrable examples of end to end programmes Strong technical expertise across Dynamics 365 CE, Microsoft Power Platform and the wider Microsoft technology ecosystem Experience designing enterprise-scale CRM solutions, integrations and solution architecture Strong understanding of business requirements analysis, architecture design and business process optimisation Experience leading architecture workshops and engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Ability to balance customer requirements with technical best practice and long-term technology strategy Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills Experience coaching and mentoring technical teams Fluent English communication skills Previous pre-sales experience would be beneficial Ability to travel internationally

The Role: Solution Architect - Global Payroll and EUPT Location: Reading, UK Position Type: Contract Inside IR35 Remote work option Available: 3- Days Work from Office Job Description: Essential Experience Proven experience (5yrs +) designing and delivering enterprise-scale technology solutions across platforms, products, or domains. Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical peers and stakeholders alike. Payroll Domain Expertise Proven experience designing and delivering global payroll solutions across multiple countries, payroll providers and legislative jurisdictions. Deep understanding of end-to-end payroll processes including gross-to-net calculations, taxation, statutory deductions, pensions, benefits, payroll controls and reconciliation. Experience defining global payroll templates, common payroll operating models and management of country-specific deviations. Experience with payroll transformation programmes involving payroll vendor consolidation, platform replacement or country migrations. Experience designing payroll finance integrations including payroll journals, costing, accruals, reconciliation and General Ledger posting. EU Pay Transparency & Reward Expertise Strong understanding of EU Pay Transparency Directive requirements, including pay gap reporting, employee right-to-information requests and regulatory disclosure obligations. Experience designing solutions supporting pay equity analysis, compensation reporting and transparency reporting across multiple European markets. Ability to model and govern reward, compensation, payroll, benefits and workforce data required for EUPT reporting. Experience supporting complex reporting requirements spanning multiple countries, legal entities and regulatory frameworks. Workday & P&C Technology Expertise Experience architecting solutions using Workday HCM, Workday Compensation and Workday reporting capabilities. Experience with Workday Prism and enterprise data hub patterns for consolidating payroll, HCM, reward and workforce data. Experience designing solutions integrating Workday with multiple external payroll providers and non-Workday HR platforms. Integration & Data Architecture Experience designing secure payroll integration architectures using SFTP, encryption, managed file transfer and batch processing patterns. Strong knowledge of payroll file ingestion, transformation, standardization and harmonization processes across multiple payroll vendors. Security, Compliance & Governance Strong understanding of GDPR, payroll data security, data retention and audit requirements. Experience designing solutions handling highly sensitive colleague payroll and compensation information with appropriate security controls and segregation of duties. Experience establishing data quality, governance and traceability controls for regulatory reporting solutions. Preferred Payroll Experience Delivered enterprise Cloud Pay payroll transformations within a large multinational retailer. Experience working with multiple European payroll providers and payroll outsourcing partners.

Finance Domain Solution Architect London Hybrid - 3 days on site Salary + car allowance + Bonus TRIA are partnered with a global FTSE 250 client to hire a Finance Domain Solution Architect who will play a key role in shaping the future of its Finance technology landscape. This is a highly business-facing architecture role - working closely with the Finance Director and wider Finance leadership team to understand business challenges, assess the existing technology estate and design the future-state solutions and architecture required to support a global Finance function. What you will be doing: Partner closely with the Finance Director and senior Finance stakeholders to understand business requirements, challenges and priorities. Inherit and assess the existing Finance technology estate, documenting the current As-Is landscape. Define the To-Be architecture, identifying opportunities to simplify, standardise, automate and improve Finance capabilities. Develop Finance technology roadmaps, target architectures and transition states. Translate complex Finance requirements into practical, scalable and integrated technology solutions. Work across multiple regions, considering global standards alongside local requirements. Collaborate with Solution Architects, Technical Architects, Product and Delivery teams, vendors and wider business stakeholders. Provide architectural governance and ensure solutions align with wider Enterprise Architecture principles and standards. Experience we are looking for: 5+ years' Solution Architecture experience, with significant experience within Finance architecture and transformation. Strong understanding of Finance processes including R2R, P2P, O2C, Treasury, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial controls. Experience designing Finance solutions across ERP and wider Finance platforms - SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, Oracle Financials, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, Anaplan, OneStream, or equivalent. Experience defining As-Is / To-Be architecture, target operating models, roadmaps and transition states. Experience working directly with Finance Directors, CFO organisations, Controllers and Finance SMEs. Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills. Experience operating within large, complex, multi-country or multi-brand environments. Experience contributing to Enterprise Architecture governance and standards. If you have the relevant experience for this position and want to learn more, please apply with an up to date CV.

Jira ITSM Solution Architect (Contract) Contract: Initial 3 Months (likely extension) Location: Remote (UK) Engagement: Inside IR35 Start: ASAP Pay Rate: Market Rates / DoE IR35 Determiniation: Inside IR35 - via Umbrella Jira ITSM Solution Architect (Contract) Role Overview CPS Group UK are delighted to be supporting a major organisation that has already implemented a significant portion of its Jira Service Management (JSM) platform and established a target-state architecture. We are now hiring for a Jira ITSM Solution Architect to review, validate and optimise the existing solution while supporting the completion of the programme. This is not a greenfield architecture role. Instead, you'll act as a trusted SME, providing assurance that the current design is scalable, supportable and aligned with ITSM best practices, while identifying opportunities for improvement and guiding the delivery team through final implementation stages. Key Responsibilities Review and validate the existing Jira Service Management architecture Assess the operating model and alignment to ITSM best practice Conduct architecture and process gap analysis Evaluate CMDB maturity, structure and data model Review Configuration Item (CI) relationships and governance Ensure asset, procurement and lifecycle data are appropriately integrated Validate and optimise Incident, Request, Change and Service Catalogue processes Review existing workflows and identify operational inefficiencies Assess integration requirements, APIs and third-party tooling Provide architectural assurance and design governance throughout delivery Produce remediation recommendations and prioritised improvement plans Support successful completion of outstanding platform activities Required Experience Extensive Jira Service Management (JSM) architecture experience Strong expertise in Jira Assets (formerly Insight) and CMDB design Proven experience assessing and improving CMDB maturity Deep understanding of ITIL and ITSM best practices Experience implementing and optimising: o Incident Management o Service Request Fulfilment o Change Management o Service Catalogue Management Strong experience reviewing and optimising enterprise workflows Knowledge of API-led integrations and third-party platform integration Experience providing design assurance, governance and architectural oversight Excellent stakeholder management and consulting skills Desirable Experience Microsoft Teams integration experience Asset management and procurement system integrations Experience working within complex enterprise environments Atlassian certifications ITIL certification Outcomes Validation of the existing Jira ITSM solution Identification and mitigation of architecture and process risks Improved CMDB maturity and governance Optimised workflows and service management processes Clear remediation roadmap and implementation guidance Confidence that the platform is scalable, supportable and aligned to best practice Ideal Background This opportunity is best suited to a Senior Jira ITSM Solution Architect, Atlassian ITSM Specialist, or ITSM Consultant who combines strong Jira Service Management expertise with practical experience of CMDB strategy, governance and service management transformation. For more information or immediate consideration for this opportunity, please contact Charlie Grant at CPS Group UK on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) By applying to this advert you are giving CPS Group (UK) Ltd authority to hold and process your data for this specific role and any other roles we may deem suitable to you over time. We will not pass your data to any third party without your verbal or written permission to do so. All incoming and outgoing calls are recorded for training and compliance purposes. CPS Group (UK) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our new privacy policy can be found here (url removed)

Role : Solution Architect ( infrastructure) Location: Leiston, Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite Employment Type: 12 Months Working Hours : 40 hours a week Contract Type: inside IR35. Max Charge Rate: 740 per day Experience: Experience coordinating complex infrastructure, facilities, telecommunications, networking, or connectivity projects Experience with physical hardware fit design, planning, procurement, and installation for the above activities Experience working on large site mobilisation programmes Experience working alongside: Facilities Management teams Site Operations teams Construction delivery teams Network and telecommunications engineers Infrastructure or IT operations teams Internet, and Telephony Service providers and contractors Profile: Highly organised and proactive. Comfortable working on a live construction site. Strong at coordinating people and analysing requirements. Confident challenging suppliers and driving actions to completion. Able to build relationships quickly across operational and technical teams. Pragmatic, delivery-focused and comfortable dealing with ambiguity. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate site connectivity initiatives across multiple construction and operational workstreams. Act as the primary interface between site operations, Digital & IT, suppliers and programme delivery teams. Support the mobilisation of connectivity services into new buildings, compounds and operational areas. Engage with facilities, construction, logistics and contractor teams to understand site requirements and constraints. Ensure appropriate governance, assurance and approval activities are completed. Support investment cases, project documentation and programme reporting where required. Coordinate supplier activities and ensure delivery commitments are understood and tracked. Escalate blockers and delivery risks proactively. Maintain stakeholder alignment across operational and project teams. Support operational transition and handover activities for connectivity services INDCF-RE Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Global Solution Architect with end to end IFS Cloud ERP experience is sought on a remote, contract basis (international travel will be required) by a global energy brand to take ownership of the solution design and global template across a major international IFS Cloud transformation programme. The business is halfway through a global rollout so this role requires someone who can take ownership of the global solution, challenge design decisions and ensure consistency across multiple countries, business functions and deployment phases. Key responsibilities include: - Owning the global IFS Cloud solution architecture and ensuring consistency across all three deployment waves. - Leading design authority, reviewing change requests and determining where local requirements justify changes to the global template. - Taking ownership of the Finance solution design, including chart of accounts, company structures, intercompany, project accounting, fixed assets, work order costing and financial close. - Overseeing the integration between Finance, Projects, Enterprise Asset Management and Service & Maintenance, ensuring operational activity flows accurately into financial reporting and billing. - Leading the architecture for legacy finance system decommissioning, including data migration, opening balances, reconciliation and cutover. - Managing statutory and fiscal localisation requirements across Europe and the Americas, including tax, electronic invoicing and reporting. - Challenging programme plans, design decisions and deployment sequencing to minimise risk and avoid unnecessary rework. - Providing architectural oversight through SIT, UAT, cutover, go-live and hypercare. Experience required: - Extensive IFS architecture experience gained in a international business - Strong hands-on experience with IFS Cloud, particularly across Finance, Projects and associated operational modules. - Proven experience delivering complex, multi-country ERP implementations through multiple rollout waves. - Deep understanding of Finance architecture, including financial controls, project accounting, intercompany, costing and statutory requirements. - Experience integrating Finance with Enterprise Asset Management, work orders, maintenance and service operations. - Previous ownership of global templates, design governance and architectural decision-making. - Experience with legacy finance migrations, data reconciliation and cutover planning. - Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge systems integrators, senior stakeholders and local business teams. We're looking for someone who has genuinely owned the architecture of a complex international ERP programme, understands the relationship between Finance and operational processes, and can maintain control of a global solution through multiple deployments. You must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to travel internationally. This contract is paying £1000- £12000 per day outside of IR35.