An established financial services organisation is currently recruiting a Senior Solution Architect to join its technology architecture team. The Senior Solution Architect will help shape the architecture roadmap for core banking systems, provide senior technical leadership and ensure change initiatives align with agreed architecture standards, governance requirements and the organisation's wider technology strategy. You will work across technology, programme teams, senior stakeholders and third-party suppliers, reviewing solution designs and helping ensure they integrate effectively into the target architecture. Key Responsibilities for the Senior Solution Architect: Help mature and support the design approach for banking systems, ensuring third-party solution designs integrate coherently into the target architecture Develop and maintain an integrated view of the technology architecture using repeatable frameworks, reference models and architecture artefacts Provide technical oversight and architecture governance across change initiatives, reviewing designs and delivery artefacts for alignment with agreed standards and business needs Work with business stakeholders, technology teams and third-party suppliers to define pragmatic solutions and support effective technical decision making Contribute to architecture roadmaps, technology assurance processes and the continuous improvement of architecture governance Present complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior audiences Skills Required for the Senior Solution Architect: Extensive enterprise architecture experience across information, integration, security and application architecture, with strong technical analysis and design capability Strong knowledge of API-centric architecture, microservices, data integration, middleware, messaging technologies and architecture governance Experience of architecture frameworks, reference models, architecture repositories and creating high-level design artefacts for technical and non-technical audiences Strong leadership, analytical, planning, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to operate credibly with senior stakeholders Experience within financial services, banking platforms, Temenos, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 or Dynamics, and relevant architecture or assurance qualifications would be advantageous Please apply as directed!
06/11/2026
Full time
An established financial services organisation is currently recruiting a Senior Solution Architect to join its technology architecture team. The Senior Solution Architect will help shape the architecture roadmap for core banking systems, provide senior technical leadership and ensure change initiatives align with agreed architecture standards, governance requirements and the organisation's wider technology strategy. You will work across technology, programme teams, senior stakeholders and third-party suppliers, reviewing solution designs and helping ensure they integrate effectively into the target architecture. Key Responsibilities for the Senior Solution Architect: Help mature and support the design approach for banking systems, ensuring third-party solution designs integrate coherently into the target architecture Develop and maintain an integrated view of the technology architecture using repeatable frameworks, reference models and architecture artefacts Provide technical oversight and architecture governance across change initiatives, reviewing designs and delivery artefacts for alignment with agreed standards and business needs Work with business stakeholders, technology teams and third-party suppliers to define pragmatic solutions and support effective technical decision making Contribute to architecture roadmaps, technology assurance processes and the continuous improvement of architecture governance Present complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior audiences Skills Required for the Senior Solution Architect: Extensive enterprise architecture experience across information, integration, security and application architecture, with strong technical analysis and design capability Strong knowledge of API-centric architecture, microservices, data integration, middleware, messaging technologies and architecture governance Experience of architecture frameworks, reference models, architecture repositories and creating high-level design artefacts for technical and non-technical audiences Strong leadership, analytical, planning, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to operate credibly with senior stakeholders Experience within financial services, banking platforms, Temenos, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 or Dynamics, and relevant architecture or assurance qualifications would be advantageous Please apply as directed!
Azure Architect London - Hybrid 100,000 - 130,000 Microsoft Azure / Cloud Architecture FinTech / Banking / Financial Services I'm working with a growing business in the looking to hire an experienced Azure Architect to take ownership of its Azure architecture, cloud strategy and technical direction. You'll lead the design and evolution of the Azure environment, setting technical standards and driving best practices across security, scalability and resilience. Working closely with engineering teams and senior stakeholders, you'll play a key role in shaping the cloud foundations that support critical financial services platforms. The business has been going for 15+ years and develop SaaS products delivered into FinTech, Banking & Insurance businesses across London & the UK. This role requires office working of 2 days a week in Central London. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of Azure architecture, cloud strategy and technical standards. Design secure, scalable and highly available cloud solutions across the Microsoft Azure stack. Lead cloud transformation, migration and modernisation initiatives. Work closely with engineering, DevOps and security teams to deliver robust cloud solutions. Ensure architectures align with business objectives and financial services regulatory requirements. Lead a small team of 3-4 mainly from technical standpoint. Experience Required Strong commercial experience as an Azure Architect, Cloud Architect or equivalent. Deep technical expertise across Microsoft Azure and its core services. Experience designing enterprise-scale cloud solutions, ideally within fintech, banking or financial services. Strong understanding of Azure networking, security, Microsoft Entra ID and cloud governance. Experience with Azure PaaS/IaaS, Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD. Experience designing highly available, resilient and secure cloud environments. Nice to Have Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-305, AZ-104 or AZ-500. Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerised applications. Exposure to Azure API Management, Service Bus or Logic Apps. Knowledge of financial services regulations and standards, including FCA requirements, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or DORA. Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Microsoft Sentinel or Defender for Cloud. Salary: 100,000- 130,000 Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package, Pension, Bonus, Private Healthcare, Life Assurance and Annual Leave If this sounds of interest, hit apply and I can give you a call. Tim Stock (phone number removed) (url removed)>
06/11/2026
Full time
Azure Architect London - Hybrid 100,000 - 130,000 Microsoft Azure / Cloud Architecture FinTech / Banking / Financial Services I'm working with a growing business in the looking to hire an experienced Azure Architect to take ownership of its Azure architecture, cloud strategy and technical direction. You'll lead the design and evolution of the Azure environment, setting technical standards and driving best practices across security, scalability and resilience. Working closely with engineering teams and senior stakeholders, you'll play a key role in shaping the cloud foundations that support critical financial services platforms. The business has been going for 15+ years and develop SaaS products delivered into FinTech, Banking & Insurance businesses across London & the UK. This role requires office working of 2 days a week in Central London. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of Azure architecture, cloud strategy and technical standards. Design secure, scalable and highly available cloud solutions across the Microsoft Azure stack. Lead cloud transformation, migration and modernisation initiatives. Work closely with engineering, DevOps and security teams to deliver robust cloud solutions. Ensure architectures align with business objectives and financial services regulatory requirements. Lead a small team of 3-4 mainly from technical standpoint. Experience Required Strong commercial experience as an Azure Architect, Cloud Architect or equivalent. Deep technical expertise across Microsoft Azure and its core services. Experience designing enterprise-scale cloud solutions, ideally within fintech, banking or financial services. Strong understanding of Azure networking, security, Microsoft Entra ID and cloud governance. Experience with Azure PaaS/IaaS, Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD. Experience designing highly available, resilient and secure cloud environments. Nice to Have Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-305, AZ-104 or AZ-500. Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerised applications. Exposure to Azure API Management, Service Bus or Logic Apps. Knowledge of financial services regulations and standards, including FCA requirements, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 or DORA. Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Microsoft Sentinel or Defender for Cloud. Salary: 100,000- 130,000 Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package, Pension, Bonus, Private Healthcare, Life Assurance and Annual Leave If this sounds of interest, hit apply and I can give you a call. Tim Stock (phone number removed) (url removed)>
Solutions Architect (Power Platform) We are looking for an experienced Microsoft 365 & Power Platform architect to join our client and lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable Modern Workplace solutions for enterprise solutions. This will suit someone who is equally comfortable with solution architecture, hands-on delivery, and stakeholder engagement. You'll work across Microsoft 365, Power Platform, security and governance, helping the company modernize how they collaborate, automate and operate. You will act as a trusted advisor to the business in this role. Responsibilities Design and deliver Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams Act as a technical lead and escalation point for complex Modern Workplace projects Run discovery and design workshops with business and technical stakeholders Define and implement governance, security and compliance frameworks, particularly around Teams, guest access and data protection Develop secure Power Platform solutions (Canvas and Model-driven apps, flows and integrations) Lead or contribute to large-scale SharePoint and M365 migrations Produce solution designs, documentation and handover materials Expertise in Power Platform and Dataverse [ PL 600 or PL 900 or similar certifications desirable] with recent experience of designing, documenting, and delivering complex digital solutions. Undertake development of customizing Dataverse, canvas apps, API integrations with 3rd party systems. Any experience with AI, automation and digital service design principles Work closely with the wider team such as BA's, PM's and engineers to ensure the products meet business requirements. Good stakeholder engagement skills. Experience Experience with PowerApps, Power Automate ecosystems, MS tenants, Purview, Copilot. Solution Delivery: Design and implement solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, SharePoint Online, Teams and Power BI. Developed and deployed Power Apps (Canvas & Model-driven) and Power Automate Flows to improve operational processes, automate reporting and streamline approvals. Experience of design, roadmaps, architecture, any experience with architectural frameworks such as TOGAF. Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team. This person needs to be very good when dealing with stakeholders, good communication skills and writing skills. Any certifications such as, PL-900: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals, MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, MS-700: Managing Microsoft Teams, AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals This role can be based in any one of the following locations or close to such as London, Cardiff, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham or Glasgow. This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week in the office. The role is a 12-month FTC with full benefits such as 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, very strong pension, salary sacrifice options for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles. Salary ranges from £65,000 - £75,000. Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV. Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting. We operate in over 18 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa. We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting. Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
06/11/2026
Full time
Solutions Architect (Power Platform) We are looking for an experienced Microsoft 365 & Power Platform architect to join our client and lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable Modern Workplace solutions for enterprise solutions. This will suit someone who is equally comfortable with solution architecture, hands-on delivery, and stakeholder engagement. You'll work across Microsoft 365, Power Platform, security and governance, helping the company modernize how they collaborate, automate and operate. You will act as a trusted advisor to the business in this role. Responsibilities Design and deliver Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams Act as a technical lead and escalation point for complex Modern Workplace projects Run discovery and design workshops with business and technical stakeholders Define and implement governance, security and compliance frameworks, particularly around Teams, guest access and data protection Develop secure Power Platform solutions (Canvas and Model-driven apps, flows and integrations) Lead or contribute to large-scale SharePoint and M365 migrations Produce solution designs, documentation and handover materials Expertise in Power Platform and Dataverse [ PL 600 or PL 900 or similar certifications desirable] with recent experience of designing, documenting, and delivering complex digital solutions. Undertake development of customizing Dataverse, canvas apps, API integrations with 3rd party systems. Any experience with AI, automation and digital service design principles Work closely with the wider team such as BA's, PM's and engineers to ensure the products meet business requirements. Good stakeholder engagement skills. Experience Experience with PowerApps, Power Automate ecosystems, MS tenants, Purview, Copilot. Solution Delivery: Design and implement solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, SharePoint Online, Teams and Power BI. Developed and deployed Power Apps (Canvas & Model-driven) and Power Automate Flows to improve operational processes, automate reporting and streamline approvals. Experience of design, roadmaps, architecture, any experience with architectural frameworks such as TOGAF. Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team. This person needs to be very good when dealing with stakeholders, good communication skills and writing skills. Any certifications such as, PL-900: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals, MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, MS-700: Managing Microsoft Teams, AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals This role can be based in any one of the following locations or close to such as London, Cardiff, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham or Glasgow. This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week in the office. The role is a 12-month FTC with full benefits such as 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, very strong pension, salary sacrifice options for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles. Salary ranges from £65,000 - £75,000. Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV. Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting. We operate in over 18 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa. We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting. Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
Security Engineer - PKI/CLM Implementation Inside IR35 - Up to £700 per day Hybrid in Central London 6-Month Initial Contract The role A leading financial services organisation is looking for a senior, hands-on PKI Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation and phased rollout of a Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform across its EMEA entities. You'll set up automated certificate discovery and lifecycle controls, integrate the platform with the enterprise PKI estate, and support post-quantum cryptography (PQC) risk assessment and remediation over the next 1 to 3 years. Key responsibilities Lead the CLM rollout from design and pilot through to production and operational handover. Build and maintain a central inventory of certificates, keys, trust stores, CAs, owners and dependencies. Integrate CLM with Microsoft AD CS, public CAs, HSMs, load balancers, network devices, servers, cloud, Kubernetes and DevOps pipelines. Automate the certificate lifecycle (request through to decommissioning) using ACME, SCEP, EST, APIs and agents. Design the CLM architecture, RBAC, security controls and operating processes in line with change governance. Plan onboarding waves with stakeholders, and remediate orphaned, expired, weak or manually managed certificates. Define monitoring, alerting, dashboards, audit evidence and KPIs/KRIs. Support cryptographic discovery for PQC, identify quantum-vulnerable algorithms and help shape migration plans. Produce HLDs, LLDs, runbooks and handover documentation, and act as PKI/CLM SME for teams across EMEA. Essential experience Substantial hands-on PKI/CLM implementation in complex enterprise environments, beyond BAU certificate administration. Proven delivery of an enterprise CLM platform across multiple business units, entities or regions. Strong PKI knowledge: root and issuing CAs, Microsoft AD CS, templates, CRL, OCSP, trust chains and HSM integration. Certificate lifecycle automation across Windows, Linux, network, cloud, container and DevOps environments. Experience with at least one leading CLM product (Keyfactor Command, DigiCert Trust Lifecycle Manager, Venafi, AppViewX or equivalent). Knowledge of X.509, TLS/mTLS, PKCS standards and key stores, with ACME, SCEP, EST and REST API integration. Working knowledge of crypto-agility, cryptographic inventory and PQC migration planning (NIST standards). Experience in regulated financial services or similarly controlled environments. Infrastructure and cloud skills Active Directory, Entra ID, Windows Server, Linux and OpenSSL; Azure, AWS and GCP key management; Kubernetes and cert-manager; CI/CD and Git workflows; HSMs, KMS and secrets management. Highly desired Scripting in PowerShell, Python and Bash, plus Terraform or Ansible. CLM vendor certification, and AD CS expertise (such as Windows Server Hybrid Administrator). CISSP, CCSP, CISM or SABSA, and cloud or Kubernetes certification (CKA, CKS)
06/11/2026
Contractor
Security Engineer - PKI/CLM Implementation Inside IR35 - Up to £700 per day Hybrid in Central London 6-Month Initial Contract The role A leading financial services organisation is looking for a senior, hands-on PKI Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation and phased rollout of a Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform across its EMEA entities. You'll set up automated certificate discovery and lifecycle controls, integrate the platform with the enterprise PKI estate, and support post-quantum cryptography (PQC) risk assessment and remediation over the next 1 to 3 years. Key responsibilities Lead the CLM rollout from design and pilot through to production and operational handover. Build and maintain a central inventory of certificates, keys, trust stores, CAs, owners and dependencies. Integrate CLM with Microsoft AD CS, public CAs, HSMs, load balancers, network devices, servers, cloud, Kubernetes and DevOps pipelines. Automate the certificate lifecycle (request through to decommissioning) using ACME, SCEP, EST, APIs and agents. Design the CLM architecture, RBAC, security controls and operating processes in line with change governance. Plan onboarding waves with stakeholders, and remediate orphaned, expired, weak or manually managed certificates. Define monitoring, alerting, dashboards, audit evidence and KPIs/KRIs. Support cryptographic discovery for PQC, identify quantum-vulnerable algorithms and help shape migration plans. Produce HLDs, LLDs, runbooks and handover documentation, and act as PKI/CLM SME for teams across EMEA. Essential experience Substantial hands-on PKI/CLM implementation in complex enterprise environments, beyond BAU certificate administration. Proven delivery of an enterprise CLM platform across multiple business units, entities or regions. Strong PKI knowledge: root and issuing CAs, Microsoft AD CS, templates, CRL, OCSP, trust chains and HSM integration. Certificate lifecycle automation across Windows, Linux, network, cloud, container and DevOps environments. Experience with at least one leading CLM product (Keyfactor Command, DigiCert Trust Lifecycle Manager, Venafi, AppViewX or equivalent). Knowledge of X.509, TLS/mTLS, PKCS standards and key stores, with ACME, SCEP, EST and REST API integration. Working knowledge of crypto-agility, cryptographic inventory and PQC migration planning (NIST standards). Experience in regulated financial services or similarly controlled environments. Infrastructure and cloud skills Active Directory, Entra ID, Windows Server, Linux and OpenSSL; Azure, AWS and GCP key management; Kubernetes and cert-manager; CI/CD and Git workflows; HSMs, KMS and secrets management. Highly desired Scripting in PowerShell, Python and Bash, plus Terraform or Ansible. CLM vendor certification, and AD CS expertise (such as Windows Server Hybrid Administrator). CISSP, CCSP, CISM or SABSA, and cloud or Kubernetes certification (CKA, CKS)
Principle DevOps Clearance required: BPSS + SC This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. You will require additional vetting for this position, which means the process can take longer than the usual onboarding process with Capgemini. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries.' Interview process: Tech IV Location: Remote Sector: Public End User: Client IR35 Status: PAYE via Umbrella company only Job Description: Role Summary Design, build and optimise the enterprise AI Platform that enables the development, deployment and operation of AI products, solutions and services. The role provides the technical foundations, tooling, automation and governance required to accelerate AI adoption while ensuring security, resilience, scalability and cost-effective delivery across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain enterprise AI Platform capabilities across cloud environments. Develop and manage AI landing zones, development environments and experimentation platforms. Implement Infrastructure-as-Code, platform automation and self-service engineering capabilities. Build and maintain CI/CD and MLOps pipelines supporting AI solution delivery. Enable secure integration of AI services, APIs, agents, models and orchestration frameworks. Implement platform observability, monitoring, logging and operational support capabilities. Establish security controls, governance policies and operational guardrails for AI services. Support deployment, scaling and operational management of AI products and AI-powered services. Evaluate emerging AI tooling, foundation model platforms and supporting technologies. Optimise platform performance, resilience, security and cloud consumption costs. Develop reusable platform services, accelerators, templates and reference architectures. Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering, data and AI delivery teams. Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, platform and AI governance standards. Contribute to the development of the organisation's AI capability through a hub-and-spoke operating model. Required Technical Competencies Strong platform engineering, cloud infrastructure and software engineering expertise. Experience building and operating AI platforms in Microsoft Azure and AWS. Experience with Azure AI Foundry, AWS Bedrock and associated AI ecosystem services. MLOps, DevOps and CI/CD practices supporting AI solution delivery. Infrastructure-as-Code technologies such as Terraform, Bicep or CloudFormation. Containerisation and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes. API management, integration architectures and event-driven platforms. Platform observability, monitoring, logging and operational support tooling. Identity, security, governance and compliance controls within cloud environments. Experience supporting AI agents, orchestration frameworks, retrieval architectures and model integration patterns. Cost optimisation, FinOps and cloud consumption management. Automation and Scripting technologies supporting platform operations. Aptitudes/Personal Attributes Strong technical curiosity and passion for emerging AI technologies. Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business needs into scalable platform capabilities. Pragmatic approach to balancing innovation, risk, security and cost. Passion for automation, standardisation and engineering excellence. Adaptable and responsive to rapidly evolving AI technologies and market developments. Collaborative and supportive team player capable of working across multidisciplinary teams. Strong ownership, accountability and delivery focus. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly. Comfortable operating in ambiguity and shaping emerging capabilities. Committed to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
06/11/2026
Contractor
Principle DevOps Clearance required: BPSS + SC This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. You will require additional vetting for this position, which means the process can take longer than the usual onboarding process with Capgemini. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries.' Interview process: Tech IV Location: Remote Sector: Public End User: Client IR35 Status: PAYE via Umbrella company only Job Description: Role Summary Design, build and optimise the enterprise AI Platform that enables the development, deployment and operation of AI products, solutions and services. The role provides the technical foundations, tooling, automation and governance required to accelerate AI adoption while ensuring security, resilience, scalability and cost-effective delivery across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain enterprise AI Platform capabilities across cloud environments. Develop and manage AI landing zones, development environments and experimentation platforms. Implement Infrastructure-as-Code, platform automation and self-service engineering capabilities. Build and maintain CI/CD and MLOps pipelines supporting AI solution delivery. Enable secure integration of AI services, APIs, agents, models and orchestration frameworks. Implement platform observability, monitoring, logging and operational support capabilities. Establish security controls, governance policies and operational guardrails for AI services. Support deployment, scaling and operational management of AI products and AI-powered services. Evaluate emerging AI tooling, foundation model platforms and supporting technologies. Optimise platform performance, resilience, security and cloud consumption costs. Develop reusable platform services, accelerators, templates and reference architectures. Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering, data and AI delivery teams. Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, platform and AI governance standards. Contribute to the development of the organisation's AI capability through a hub-and-spoke operating model. Required Technical Competencies Strong platform engineering, cloud infrastructure and software engineering expertise. Experience building and operating AI platforms in Microsoft Azure and AWS. Experience with Azure AI Foundry, AWS Bedrock and associated AI ecosystem services. MLOps, DevOps and CI/CD practices supporting AI solution delivery. Infrastructure-as-Code technologies such as Terraform, Bicep or CloudFormation. Containerisation and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes. API management, integration architectures and event-driven platforms. Platform observability, monitoring, logging and operational support tooling. Identity, security, governance and compliance controls within cloud environments. Experience supporting AI agents, orchestration frameworks, retrieval architectures and model integration patterns. Cost optimisation, FinOps and cloud consumption management. Automation and Scripting technologies supporting platform operations. Aptitudes/Personal Attributes Strong technical curiosity and passion for emerging AI technologies. Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business needs into scalable platform capabilities. Pragmatic approach to balancing innovation, risk, security and cost. Passion for automation, standardisation and engineering excellence. Adaptable and responsive to rapidly evolving AI technologies and market developments. Collaborative and supportive team player capable of working across multidisciplinary teams. Strong ownership, accountability and delivery focus. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly. Comfortable operating in ambiguity and shaping emerging capabilities. Committed to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Head of Information Technology (IT)/Change Management Birmingham (on site 5 days) Salary £90,000 + Job Purpose The Head of IT will strategically design, develop, and manage our entire IT infrastructure, applications, and security framework. This role requires a hands-on leader who can seamlessly translate business ambitions into scalable technical solutions, ensure absolute system uptime, and foster a security-first data culture. You will manage the IT budget, oversee key vendor relationships, and lead a high-performing technical support and infrastructure team. Core Responsibilities IT Strategy & Business Alignment Formulate and execute a comprehensive IT roadmap that supports the company's scaling and operational efficiency goals. Translate complex business objectives into clear, actionable technical specifications and projects. Manage the annual IT budget , optimizing expenditure across software licenses, hardware procurement, and third-party services. Infrastructure & Operations Maintain complete ownership of company network architecture, cloud services (AWS/Azure), server infrastructure, and enterprise applications. Guarantee high availability and performance of all core business platforms, minimizing downtime through proactive monitoring. Standardise and scale deployment workflows for hardware, software updates, and asset management across local and remote offices. Cybersecurity & Compliance Design, enforce, and audit robust information security policies, access controls, and data governance frameworks. Develop, test, and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity plans. Ensure data practices strictly comply with relevant regulatory standards (eg, GDPR, Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001). Team Leadership & Vendor Management Lead, mentor, and upskill the internal IT team, setting clear KPIs and fostering a collaborative, service-oriented culture. Manage external service providers , MSPs, and software vendors, holding them accountable via strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Lead vendor evaluation and negotiations for new software implementations and hardware upgrades. Required Experience & Qualifications Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive IT experience , with at least 3 years in an IT Manager, Lead Engineer, or Head of IT capacity. Proven track record of scaling IT infrastructure within a growing business environment. Deep technical proficiency across modern cloud ecosystems Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles , threat mitigation techniques, and vulnerability frameworks. Outstanding communication skills , with a proven ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical business stakeholders. Relevant certifications (eg, ITIL, CISSP, CISM, CCNA, or Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) are highly advantageous.
06/11/2026
Full time
Head of Information Technology (IT)/Change Management Birmingham (on site 5 days) Salary £90,000 + Job Purpose The Head of IT will strategically design, develop, and manage our entire IT infrastructure, applications, and security framework. This role requires a hands-on leader who can seamlessly translate business ambitions into scalable technical solutions, ensure absolute system uptime, and foster a security-first data culture. You will manage the IT budget, oversee key vendor relationships, and lead a high-performing technical support and infrastructure team. Core Responsibilities IT Strategy & Business Alignment Formulate and execute a comprehensive IT roadmap that supports the company's scaling and operational efficiency goals. Translate complex business objectives into clear, actionable technical specifications and projects. Manage the annual IT budget , optimizing expenditure across software licenses, hardware procurement, and third-party services. Infrastructure & Operations Maintain complete ownership of company network architecture, cloud services (AWS/Azure), server infrastructure, and enterprise applications. Guarantee high availability and performance of all core business platforms, minimizing downtime through proactive monitoring. Standardise and scale deployment workflows for hardware, software updates, and asset management across local and remote offices. Cybersecurity & Compliance Design, enforce, and audit robust information security policies, access controls, and data governance frameworks. Develop, test, and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity plans. Ensure data practices strictly comply with relevant regulatory standards (eg, GDPR, Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001). Team Leadership & Vendor Management Lead, mentor, and upskill the internal IT team, setting clear KPIs and fostering a collaborative, service-oriented culture. Manage external service providers , MSPs, and software vendors, holding them accountable via strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Lead vendor evaluation and negotiations for new software implementations and hardware upgrades. Required Experience & Qualifications Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive IT experience , with at least 3 years in an IT Manager, Lead Engineer, or Head of IT capacity. Proven track record of scaling IT infrastructure within a growing business environment. Deep technical proficiency across modern cloud ecosystems Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles , threat mitigation techniques, and vulnerability frameworks. Outstanding communication skills , with a proven ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical business stakeholders. Relevant certifications (eg, ITIL, CISSP, CISM, CCNA, or Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) are highly advantageous.
Technical Architect (Power Platform) Salary: up to £85,000 Clearance: BPSS Start: 11 January 2027 We are looking for a Power Platform Technical Architect to lead the technical side of a four-week discovery into service-desk and chatbot options. You will assess Microsoft capabilities, design the target architecture and make sure every option is secure, supportable and fit for a government technology environment. What you will do Set the technical architecture approach and decision framework for the discovery. Assess Power Platform and related Microsoft capabilities for form intake, workflow, queue management, service levels, dashboards, chatbot interactions and escalation. Evaluate Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Power Pages, Power BI, Dynamics 365 Customer Service and Microsoft Copilot Studio where appropriate. Assess integration options with identity and access management, content, document, notification and reporting services. Define the data model for requests, users, documents, queues, statuses, service levels, approvals, escalation and audit history. Assess data classification, retention, privacy, accessibility, security, environment management and operational support needs. Define how development, test and production environments, managed solutions, connection references and deployment pipelines should be used. Keep prototype decisions proportionate to a short discovery while giving credible evidence of feasibility. Guide developers on solution structure, non-functional requirements and reusable design patterns. Identify constraints, dependencies, risks and decisions that need stakeholder input. Support effort estimates, delivery phasing, licensing considerations and the skills needed for implementation. Expected outputs Technical option assessment. Architecture and integration views. Data, security and environment governance recommendations. Technical feasibility evidence for the prototypes. Documented architecture risks, constraints and dependencies. Indicative implementation architecture, delivery phases and technical resource profile. What you will bring Extensive experience designing enterprise solutions on Microsoft Power Platform. Deep knowledge of Power Apps, Power Automate and Dataverse. Strong experience of workflow, case management, service-desk or conversational service architecture. Experience integrating Microsoft cloud services with enterprise identity, data, document management and reporting platforms. Strong understanding of security architecture, role-based access control, data loss prevention, auditability and environment governance. Ability to assess low-code and custom development options and explain the trade-offs. Experience producing option assessments, architecture diagrams, technical risk assessments and delivery roadmaps. Proven technical leadership across a multidisciplinary discovery team. Experience in UK government, the public sector or another security-conscious regulated environment. Desirable Experience with Dynamics 365 Customer Service and Microsoft Copilot Studio. Knowledge of Azure services, Microsoft Entra ID, Power BI, SharePoint and Microsoft Purview. Microsoft certifications such as PL-600 (Power Platform Solution Architect Expert), PL-200 (Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate) or AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert). Familiarity with the GDS Service Standard, Technology Code of Practice and public sector security controls.
06/11/2026
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Technical Architect (Power Platform) Salary: up to £85,000 Clearance: BPSS Start: 11 January 2027 We are looking for a Power Platform Technical Architect to lead the technical side of a four-week discovery into service-desk and chatbot options. You will assess Microsoft capabilities, design the target architecture and make sure every option is secure, supportable and fit for a government technology environment. What you will do Set the technical architecture approach and decision framework for the discovery. Assess Power Platform and related Microsoft capabilities for form intake, workflow, queue management, service levels, dashboards, chatbot interactions and escalation. Evaluate Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Power Pages, Power BI, Dynamics 365 Customer Service and Microsoft Copilot Studio where appropriate. Assess integration options with identity and access management, content, document, notification and reporting services. Define the data model for requests, users, documents, queues, statuses, service levels, approvals, escalation and audit history. Assess data classification, retention, privacy, accessibility, security, environment management and operational support needs. Define how development, test and production environments, managed solutions, connection references and deployment pipelines should be used. Keep prototype decisions proportionate to a short discovery while giving credible evidence of feasibility. Guide developers on solution structure, non-functional requirements and reusable design patterns. Identify constraints, dependencies, risks and decisions that need stakeholder input. Support effort estimates, delivery phasing, licensing considerations and the skills needed for implementation. Expected outputs Technical option assessment. Architecture and integration views. Data, security and environment governance recommendations. Technical feasibility evidence for the prototypes. Documented architecture risks, constraints and dependencies. Indicative implementation architecture, delivery phases and technical resource profile. What you will bring Extensive experience designing enterprise solutions on Microsoft Power Platform. Deep knowledge of Power Apps, Power Automate and Dataverse. Strong experience of workflow, case management, service-desk or conversational service architecture. Experience integrating Microsoft cloud services with enterprise identity, data, document management and reporting platforms. Strong understanding of security architecture, role-based access control, data loss prevention, auditability and environment governance. Ability to assess low-code and custom development options and explain the trade-offs. Experience producing option assessments, architecture diagrams, technical risk assessments and delivery roadmaps. Proven technical leadership across a multidisciplinary discovery team. Experience in UK government, the public sector or another security-conscious regulated environment. Desirable Experience with Dynamics 365 Customer Service and Microsoft Copilot Studio. Knowledge of Azure services, Microsoft Entra ID, Power BI, SharePoint and Microsoft Purview. Microsoft certifications such as PL-600 (Power Platform Solution Architect Expert), PL-200 (Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate) or AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert). Familiarity with the GDS Service Standard, Technology Code of Practice and public sector security controls.
Azure Infrastructure Engineer (IAAS/PAAS/M365) Hybrid working: 3 days per week required in City of London office This is a hands-on technical role working as part of a team that architect, secure, and operate my clients Azure platform while maintaining critical hybrid infrastructure services that support the international business. Responsibilities: - Deploy and operate Azure IaaS/PaaS services such as virtual machines, storage (Azure Files/File Shares), and platform services aligned to business requirements. - Provide architectural direction and hands-on engineering for secure hybrid infrastructure across Azure, 3rd party SaaS platforms, and on-premises systems. - Design and evolve an enterprise Azure landing zone and multi-subscription architecture (management groups, policy/RBAC, naming/tagging standards, shared services). - Own core Azure networking design and operations, including vNETs/subnets, routing, peering, private endpoints, NSGs, and network security patterns. - Manage hybrid connectivity concepts such as ExpressRoute, vWAN, VPN gateways, and integration with on-prem network services. - Support hybrid identity across Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access and identity governance controls aligned with Zero Trust principles. - Maintain working knowledge and provide escalation support of VMware vSphere environment, Windows Servers, Active Directory services, DHCP/DNS, and other core enterprise systems. - Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and collaborate across teams to resolve outages and restore service quickly. Required Skills/Experience: - Strong experience in managing Azure cloud solutions (IAAS, PAAS and SAAS) - Infrastructure-as-Code and automation experience (Terraform and/or equivalent; PowerShell scripting) to deploy and maintain cloud and hybrid infrastructure, including reusable modules and CI/CD integrations. - Experience supporting Microsoft 365 services; familiarity with Purview concepts (eDiscovery, retention) strongly preferred. - Relevant certifications (eg, Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Terraform) preferred. Azure Infrastructure Engineer (IAAS/PAAS/M365) In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position. DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business
06/11/2026
Full time
Azure Infrastructure Engineer (IAAS/PAAS/M365) Hybrid working: 3 days per week required in City of London office This is a hands-on technical role working as part of a team that architect, secure, and operate my clients Azure platform while maintaining critical hybrid infrastructure services that support the international business. Responsibilities: - Deploy and operate Azure IaaS/PaaS services such as virtual machines, storage (Azure Files/File Shares), and platform services aligned to business requirements. - Provide architectural direction and hands-on engineering for secure hybrid infrastructure across Azure, 3rd party SaaS platforms, and on-premises systems. - Design and evolve an enterprise Azure landing zone and multi-subscription architecture (management groups, policy/RBAC, naming/tagging standards, shared services). - Own core Azure networking design and operations, including vNETs/subnets, routing, peering, private endpoints, NSGs, and network security patterns. - Manage hybrid connectivity concepts such as ExpressRoute, vWAN, VPN gateways, and integration with on-prem network services. - Support hybrid identity across Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access and identity governance controls aligned with Zero Trust principles. - Maintain working knowledge and provide escalation support of VMware vSphere environment, Windows Servers, Active Directory services, DHCP/DNS, and other core enterprise systems. - Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and collaborate across teams to resolve outages and restore service quickly. Required Skills/Experience: - Strong experience in managing Azure cloud solutions (IAAS, PAAS and SAAS) - Infrastructure-as-Code and automation experience (Terraform and/or equivalent; PowerShell scripting) to deploy and maintain cloud and hybrid infrastructure, including reusable modules and CI/CD integrations. - Experience supporting Microsoft 365 services; familiarity with Purview concepts (eDiscovery, retention) strongly preferred. - Relevant certifications (eg, Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Terraform) preferred. Azure Infrastructure Engineer (IAAS/PAAS/M365) In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position. DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business
D365 Finance & Operations Technical Lead We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Technical Lead to drive technical delivery across a major Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations implementation for a leading entertainment and leisure organisation. You will lead solution architecture, technical design, integrations, engineering standards and DevOps, while remaining hands-on with development, code reviews and complex technical problem-solving. Key Responsibilities Lead technical solution design and architecture across the ERP transformation. Oversee development, integration, deployment and release management. Define engineering standards, technical governance and quality controls. Lead internal engineering teams and third-party delivery partners. Manage technical risks, dependencies and architectural decisions. Drive integrations between ERP and wider enterprise systems, including finance, HR, identity and data platforms. Essential Experience Extensive experience leading technical delivery across complex ERP implementations or transformation programmes. Strong software engineering background, ideally with 15+ years' experience. Experience as a Technical Lead, Lead Engineer or ERP Technical Lead. Expertise in enterprise integrations, APIs, software architecture and cloud technologies. Strong experience with Azure Integration Services, Azure DevOps and CI/CD. Ability to operate across architecture, design and hands-on technical delivery. D365 Finance & Operations experience is preferred , particularly X development, extensions, data entities and integrations. However, candidates with strong technical leadership experience across other major ERP platforms, including SAP, Oracle or Workday, will also be considered. This is an opportunity for a technically strong ERP leader who can set direction, challenge delivery partners and drive a complex enterprise implementation through to successful go-live.
06/11/2026
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D365 Finance & Operations Technical Lead We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Technical Lead to drive technical delivery across a major Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations implementation for a leading entertainment and leisure organisation. You will lead solution architecture, technical design, integrations, engineering standards and DevOps, while remaining hands-on with development, code reviews and complex technical problem-solving. Key Responsibilities Lead technical solution design and architecture across the ERP transformation. Oversee development, integration, deployment and release management. Define engineering standards, technical governance and quality controls. Lead internal engineering teams and third-party delivery partners. Manage technical risks, dependencies and architectural decisions. Drive integrations between ERP and wider enterprise systems, including finance, HR, identity and data platforms. Essential Experience Extensive experience leading technical delivery across complex ERP implementations or transformation programmes. Strong software engineering background, ideally with 15+ years' experience. Experience as a Technical Lead, Lead Engineer or ERP Technical Lead. Expertise in enterprise integrations, APIs, software architecture and cloud technologies. Strong experience with Azure Integration Services, Azure DevOps and CI/CD. Ability to operate across architecture, design and hands-on technical delivery. D365 Finance & Operations experience is preferred , particularly X development, extensions, data entities and integrations. However, candidates with strong technical leadership experience across other major ERP platforms, including SAP, Oracle or Workday, will also be considered. This is an opportunity for a technically strong ERP leader who can set direction, challenge delivery partners and drive a complex enterprise implementation through to successful go-live.
Senior Platform Engineer (AI) 6 Month Initial Contract Hybrid / East Midlands Outside IRR35 VIQU are supporting a large organisation who are seeking an experienced Senior Platform Engineer (AI) to support the build and evolution of a new AI Platform. This role will focus on designing, implementing and maintaining the foundational cloud infrastructure, governance controls and automation capabilities that enable the secure deployment and scaling of AI solutions across the organisation. Senior Platform Engineer (AI): Role Responsibilities Design, build and maintain Azure landing zones, cloud foundations and platform services that support enterprise AI and cloud workloads. Develop and maintain Terraform modules, Infrastructure-as-Code standards and automated deployment frameworks. Deliver secure, scalable container-based platforms using AKS, Azure Container Apps and Azure Container Registry. Implement cloud networking, security, identity and governance controls in line with enterprise best practices and zero-trust principles. Support the implementation of AI solutions by introducing platform guardrails, observability, monitoring and operational controls. Collaborate with architects, developers and stakeholders whilst mentoring engineers and promoting cloud engineering best practices across the team. Senior Platform Engineer (AI): Key Skills & Experience Required Proven experience designing and supporting enterprise Microsoft Azure platforms, including Azure Landing Zones, governance frameworks and cloud foundations. Strong Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code expertise, including the development of reusable modules, templates and platform standards. Hands-on experience with AKS, Kubernetes, Azure Container Apps and Azure Container Registry. Strong Azure networking experience, including Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, DNS, Private Endpoints, NSGs, ASGs and Azure Firewall. Experience delivering CI/CD pipelines, platform automation and cloud engineering best practices using Azure DevOps, scripting and automation tooling. Strong understanding of cloud security, Entra ID, RBAC, identity management and zero-trust access control models. Experience working with modern AI platform technologies, including areas such as vector databases, MCP integrations, observability, FinOps, GCP and workflow orchestration tools such as n8n. Contract details: Role: Senior Platform Engineer (AI) Duration: 6 months initial with scope to extend IR35: Outside Rate: £500 - £600 per day Location: Hybrid / Leicester Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Suzie Stone 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.
06/11/2026
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Senior Platform Engineer (AI) 6 Month Initial Contract Hybrid / East Midlands Outside IRR35 VIQU are supporting a large organisation who are seeking an experienced Senior Platform Engineer (AI) to support the build and evolution of a new AI Platform. This role will focus on designing, implementing and maintaining the foundational cloud infrastructure, governance controls and automation capabilities that enable the secure deployment and scaling of AI solutions across the organisation. Senior Platform Engineer (AI): Role Responsibilities Design, build and maintain Azure landing zones, cloud foundations and platform services that support enterprise AI and cloud workloads. Develop and maintain Terraform modules, Infrastructure-as-Code standards and automated deployment frameworks. Deliver secure, scalable container-based platforms using AKS, Azure Container Apps and Azure Container Registry. Implement cloud networking, security, identity and governance controls in line with enterprise best practices and zero-trust principles. Support the implementation of AI solutions by introducing platform guardrails, observability, monitoring and operational controls. Collaborate with architects, developers and stakeholders whilst mentoring engineers and promoting cloud engineering best practices across the team. Senior Platform Engineer (AI): Key Skills & Experience Required Proven experience designing and supporting enterprise Microsoft Azure platforms, including Azure Landing Zones, governance frameworks and cloud foundations. Strong Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code expertise, including the development of reusable modules, templates and platform standards. Hands-on experience with AKS, Kubernetes, Azure Container Apps and Azure Container Registry. Strong Azure networking experience, including Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, DNS, Private Endpoints, NSGs, ASGs and Azure Firewall. Experience delivering CI/CD pipelines, platform automation and cloud engineering best practices using Azure DevOps, scripting and automation tooling. Strong understanding of cloud security, Entra ID, RBAC, identity management and zero-trust access control models. Experience working with modern AI platform technologies, including areas such as vector databases, MCP integrations, observability, FinOps, GCP and workflow orchestration tools such as n8n. Contract details: Role: Senior Platform Engineer (AI) Duration: 6 months initial with scope to extend IR35: Outside Rate: £500 - £600 per day Location: Hybrid / Leicester Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Suzie Stone 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.
Senior Cloud Engineer - AI Platform Leicester Hybrid, 3 days onsite per week Up to £70,000 + Performance-Based Bonus VIQU has partnered with a large, established UK organisation that is investing in a brand-new enterprise AI platform. They are looking for an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer - AI Platform to help build the secure, scalable cloud infrastructure that will enable AI agents and automation solutions to be developed and deployed across the business. This is an opportunity to get involved in a major AI platform initiative, working on cloud infrastructure, automation and reusable engineering standards rather than purely maintaining existing systems. The organisation has already delivered the first phase of its AI platform and is now developing scalable AI landing zones, with further data platform integration planned. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Cloud Engineer - AI Platform • Design, build and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure, primarily within Microsoft Azure. • Develop reusable Terraform modules, infrastructure templates and automated deployment patterns. • Build and enhance Azure landing zones, networking and cloud foundations. • Support containerised workloads using Kubernetes, AKS and Azure Container Apps. • Implement secure, automated CI/CD pipelines and cloud governance standards. • Help develop the infrastructure required to support enterprise AI agents and workloads. • Work closely with architects, security teams and stakeholders to deliver production ready solutions. • Support technical standards, code reviews and mentoring within the engineering team. • Contribute to platform monitoring, reliability and security improvements. Key Requirements of the Senior Cloud Engineer - AI Platform • Strong commercial experience in senior-level Azure cloud or platform engineering. • Excellent hands-on Terraform skills, including module and template development. • Strong understanding of Azure networking, landing zones and cloud infrastructure. • Experience with Kubernetes, AKS or Azure Container Apps. • Practical experience with automation, Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD. • Knowledge of cloud security, governance and scalable infrastructure design. • Experience owning technical delivery and working with wider engineering teams. • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on complex infrastructure challenges. • Genuine interest in AI technologies and developing cloud infrastructure for AI workloads. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence or contact Donatella Da Silva via the VIQU website. Know someone great? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). For more roles, IT Recruitment on LinkedIn.
06/11/2026
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Senior Cloud Engineer - AI Platform Leicester Hybrid, 3 days onsite per week Up to £70,000 + Performance-Based Bonus VIQU has partnered with a large, established UK organisation that is investing in a brand-new enterprise AI platform. They are looking for an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer - AI Platform to help build the secure, scalable cloud infrastructure that will enable AI agents and automation solutions to be developed and deployed across the business. This is an opportunity to get involved in a major AI platform initiative, working on cloud infrastructure, automation and reusable engineering standards rather than purely maintaining existing systems. The organisation has already delivered the first phase of its AI platform and is now developing scalable AI landing zones, with further data platform integration planned. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Cloud Engineer - AI Platform • Design, build and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure, primarily within Microsoft Azure. • Develop reusable Terraform modules, infrastructure templates and automated deployment patterns. • Build and enhance Azure landing zones, networking and cloud foundations. • Support containerised workloads using Kubernetes, AKS and Azure Container Apps. • Implement secure, automated CI/CD pipelines and cloud governance standards. • Help develop the infrastructure required to support enterprise AI agents and workloads. • Work closely with architects, security teams and stakeholders to deliver production ready solutions. • Support technical standards, code reviews and mentoring within the engineering team. • Contribute to platform monitoring, reliability and security improvements. Key Requirements of the Senior Cloud Engineer - AI Platform • Strong commercial experience in senior-level Azure cloud or platform engineering. • Excellent hands-on Terraform skills, including module and template development. • Strong understanding of Azure networking, landing zones and cloud infrastructure. • Experience with Kubernetes, AKS or Azure Container Apps. • Practical experience with automation, Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD. • Knowledge of cloud security, governance and scalable infrastructure design. • Experience owning technical delivery and working with wider engineering teams. • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on complex infrastructure challenges. • Genuine interest in AI technologies and developing cloud infrastructure for AI workloads. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence or contact Donatella Da Silva via the VIQU website. Know someone great? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). For more roles, IT Recruitment on LinkedIn.
Enterprise Architect Initial 3-Month Contract Edinburgh Hybrid 650 - 700 p/day Inside IR35 An excellent opportunity for an experienced Enterprise Architect to support a major AI transformation programme, focusing on AI platforms, Microsoft Azure, cloud architecture and establishing the governance and frameworks required for successful enterprise-wide adoption. Key Responsibilities: Establishing architectural governance, processes and frameworks across the programme Supporting the design and implementation of enterprise-wide cloud and AI foundations Developing and shaping target-state enterprise and solution architecture Providing architectural oversight and technical challenge across multiple teams Supporting the transition from high-level architecture design into delivery and implementation Coordinating architecture decisions across cloud, infrastructure, security and technology teams Ensuring solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, security and governance requirements Working closely with senior stakeholders to drive architectural decisions and technology adoption Key Requirements: Proven experience working as an Enterprise Architect, Technical Architect, or similar within a large enterprise environment, ideally financial services Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud architecture Good understanding of AI platforms, infrastructure and enterprise AI adoption Experience establishing architectural governance, frameworks and ways of working Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and target-state architecture Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Enterprise Architect Initial 3-Month Contract Edinburgh Hybrid 650 - 700 p/day Inside IR35 An excellent opportunity for an experienced Enterprise Architect to support a major AI transformation programme, focusing on AI platforms, Microsoft Azure, cloud architecture and establishing the governance and frameworks required for successful enterprise-wide adoption. Key Responsibilities: Establishing architectural governance, processes and frameworks across the programme Supporting the design and implementation of enterprise-wide cloud and AI foundations Developing and shaping target-state enterprise and solution architecture Providing architectural oversight and technical challenge across multiple teams Supporting the transition from high-level architecture design into delivery and implementation Coordinating architecture decisions across cloud, infrastructure, security and technology teams Ensuring solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, security and governance requirements Working closely with senior stakeholders to drive architectural decisions and technology adoption Key Requirements: Proven experience working as an Enterprise Architect, Technical Architect, or similar within a large enterprise environment, ideally financial services Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud architecture Good understanding of AI platforms, infrastructure and enterprise AI adoption Experience establishing architectural governance, frameworks and ways of working Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and target-state architecture Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
D365 Finance & Operations Technical Lead We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Technical Lead to drive technical delivery across a major Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations implementation for a leading entertainment and leisure organisation. You will lead solution architecture, technical design, integrations, engineering standards and DevOps, while remaining hands-on with development, code reviews and complex technical problem-solving. Key Responsibilities Lead technical solution design and architecture across the ERP transformation. Oversee development, integration, deployment and release management. Define engineering standards, technical governance and quality controls. Lead internal engineering teams and third-party delivery partners. Manage technical risks, dependencies and architectural decisions. Drive integrations between ERP and wider enterprise systems, including finance, HR, identity and data platforms. Essential Experience Extensive experience leading technical delivery across complex ERP implementations or transformation programmes. Strong software engineering background, ideally with 15+ years' experience. Experience as a Technical Lead, Lead Engineer or ERP Technical Lead. Expertise in enterprise integrations, APIs, software architecture and cloud technologies. Strong experience with Azure Integration Services, Azure DevOps and CI/CD. Ability to operate across architecture, design and hands-on technical delivery. D365 Finance & Operations experience is preferred , particularly X development, extensions, data entities and integrations. However, candidates with strong technical leadership experience across other major ERP platforms, including SAP, Oracle or Workday, will also be considered. This is an opportunity for a technically strong ERP leader who can set direction, challenge delivery partners and drive a complex enterprise implementation through to successful go-live.
06/11/2026
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D365 Finance & Operations Technical Lead We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Technical Lead to drive technical delivery across a major Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations implementation for a leading entertainment and leisure organisation. You will lead solution architecture, technical design, integrations, engineering standards and DevOps, while remaining hands-on with development, code reviews and complex technical problem-solving. Key Responsibilities Lead technical solution design and architecture across the ERP transformation. Oversee development, integration, deployment and release management. Define engineering standards, technical governance and quality controls. Lead internal engineering teams and third-party delivery partners. Manage technical risks, dependencies and architectural decisions. Drive integrations between ERP and wider enterprise systems, including finance, HR, identity and data platforms. Essential Experience Extensive experience leading technical delivery across complex ERP implementations or transformation programmes. Strong software engineering background, ideally with 15+ years' experience. Experience as a Technical Lead, Lead Engineer or ERP Technical Lead. Expertise in enterprise integrations, APIs, software architecture and cloud technologies. Strong experience with Azure Integration Services, Azure DevOps and CI/CD. Ability to operate across architecture, design and hands-on technical delivery. D365 Finance & Operations experience is preferred , particularly X development, extensions, data entities and integrations. However, candidates with strong technical leadership experience across other major ERP platforms, including SAP, Oracle or Workday, will also be considered. This is an opportunity for a technically strong ERP leader who can set direction, challenge delivery partners and drive a complex enterprise implementation through to successful go-live.
Data Practice Lead (Microsoft Fabric) London / WFH to £120k Are you an entrepreneurial Data leader who wants to remain close to clients, technology and delivery? You could be progressing your career as a Data Practice Lead at one of Europe's leading independent, technology services and business consulting organisations at a pivotal point of growth and investment. You'll become part of a collaborative community of experienced consultants, with the opportunity to shape a strategic Microsoft Data capability, develop market leading propositions and build a high performing team. As Data Practice Lead, you'll take ownership of major client engagements, leading programmes from discovery and strategy through architecture, delivery and value realisation. Collaborating with senior stakeholders, you'll translate business challenges into pragmatic data, analytics and AI solutions, providing technical direction and ensuring delivery quality, commercial performance and measurable outcomes. Alongside delivery leadership, you'll play a key role in growing the practice. Working with sector and account leaders, you'll identify opportunities, lead client workshops and presales activity, shape proposals and develop compelling propositions around Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, modern data platforms and AI. You'll also build relationships across the Microsoft partner ecosystem to support joint go-to-market initiatives. You'll define the practice strategy, recruit and develop talented consultants, establish reusable architectures and accelerators and create the delivery standards needed to scale. This is a hands-on leadership role where you can influence the direction of the business, build a strong market presence and turn your ideas into tangible growth. Location / WFH: You can work from home most of the time but must be easily commutable to London for client visits as and when required. About You: You have significant experience leading enterprise Data, Analytics or AI consulting engagements within a consultancy, systems integrator or technology services business You have strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, including data engineering, Lakehouse and Warehouse architectures, integration, governance and security You have Power BI expertise, including semantic modelling, enterprise reporting, governance and adoption You have a broad knowledge of the Microsoft data ecosystem, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL, Microsoft Purview and Power Platform You have client facing delivery leadership, with experience managing senior stakeholders, complex programmes, risks and commercial outcomes You have presales experience, including discovery, solution design, estimation, proposals, bids and executive presentations You have commercial acumen and the ability to balance client value, delivery feasibility and profitability You have experience of building teams, developing propositions or scaling a consulting capability You have a practical understanding of AI and generative AI, including use-case discovery, data readiness, responsible AI and business process integration What's in it for you: As a Data Practice Lead you will receive a competitive package: Salary to £120k Pension Private medical care and dental insurance Life Assurance, Income Protection Enhanced maternity, paternity and workplace nursery benefit 25 days holiday Professional development budget Hybrid / remote working Diverse, inclusive culture Apply now to find out more about this Data Practice Lead (Microsoft Fabric Purview) opportunity.
06/11/2026
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Data Practice Lead (Microsoft Fabric) London / WFH to £120k Are you an entrepreneurial Data leader who wants to remain close to clients, technology and delivery? You could be progressing your career as a Data Practice Lead at one of Europe's leading independent, technology services and business consulting organisations at a pivotal point of growth and investment. You'll become part of a collaborative community of experienced consultants, with the opportunity to shape a strategic Microsoft Data capability, develop market leading propositions and build a high performing team. As Data Practice Lead, you'll take ownership of major client engagements, leading programmes from discovery and strategy through architecture, delivery and value realisation. Collaborating with senior stakeholders, you'll translate business challenges into pragmatic data, analytics and AI solutions, providing technical direction and ensuring delivery quality, commercial performance and measurable outcomes. Alongside delivery leadership, you'll play a key role in growing the practice. Working with sector and account leaders, you'll identify opportunities, lead client workshops and presales activity, shape proposals and develop compelling propositions around Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, modern data platforms and AI. You'll also build relationships across the Microsoft partner ecosystem to support joint go-to-market initiatives. You'll define the practice strategy, recruit and develop talented consultants, establish reusable architectures and accelerators and create the delivery standards needed to scale. This is a hands-on leadership role where you can influence the direction of the business, build a strong market presence and turn your ideas into tangible growth. Location / WFH: You can work from home most of the time but must be easily commutable to London for client visits as and when required. About You: You have significant experience leading enterprise Data, Analytics or AI consulting engagements within a consultancy, systems integrator or technology services business You have strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, including data engineering, Lakehouse and Warehouse architectures, integration, governance and security You have Power BI expertise, including semantic modelling, enterprise reporting, governance and adoption You have a broad knowledge of the Microsoft data ecosystem, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL, Microsoft Purview and Power Platform You have client facing delivery leadership, with experience managing senior stakeholders, complex programmes, risks and commercial outcomes You have presales experience, including discovery, solution design, estimation, proposals, bids and executive presentations You have commercial acumen and the ability to balance client value, delivery feasibility and profitability You have experience of building teams, developing propositions or scaling a consulting capability You have a practical understanding of AI and generative AI, including use-case discovery, data readiness, responsible AI and business process integration What's in it for you: As a Data Practice Lead you will receive a competitive package: Salary to £120k Pension Private medical care and dental insurance Life Assurance, Income Protection Enhanced maternity, paternity and workplace nursery benefit 25 days holiday Professional development budget Hybrid / remote working Diverse, inclusive culture Apply now to find out more about this Data Practice Lead (Microsoft Fabric Purview) opportunity.
Enterprise Architect 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate London based - hybrid working - 1-2 days a week onsite Insurance sector - Insurance/Reinsurance/London Markets experience required Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to support a strategic transformation agenda within a specialty insurance organisation operating in the London Market. The role will work closely with senior business and technology stakeholders, including the Head of Business Transformation, to shape enterprise architecture direction, connect business strategy to technology strategy, and ensure that change initiatives align to a coherent target-state architecture. The Enterprise Architect will provide a cross-domain view spanning data, integration, applications, cloud and business architecture. A key part of the role will be to bridge individual architecture disciplines - particularly data architecture - into a broader enterprise roadmap, define strategic principles and target states, and help guide investment and transformation priorities across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain enterprise architecture views covering business, data, application, integration and technology domains. Work with senior stakeholders to translate business transformation objectives into clear architecture strategy, target-state designs and actionable technology roadmaps. Partner closely with the Head of Business Transformation and senior technology leaders to provide architecture input into strategic planning, prioritisation and investment decisions. Bridge data architecture into the wider enterprise architecture, ensuring data models, information flows, integration patterns and platform choices align with enterprise strategy. Define current-state, transition-state and target-state architectures, identifying gaps, dependencies, sequencing considerations and strategic enablers. Create and evolve multi-year roadmaps that show how capabilities, platforms and applications should change over time. Provide architectural oversight across major transformation programmes and ensure local solution choices remain aligned to agreed enterprise principles. Facilitate architecture workshops and decision-making forums with business, programme, data, engineering, security and infrastructure stakeholders. Identify opportunities to simplify the technology estate, reduce duplication, strengthen integration, improve data reuse and increase cloud adoption where appropriate. Strategic Architecture Focus Enterprise strategy alignment - connect business priorities, transformation goals and technology direction. Roadmaps and target state - define pragmatic transition paths from the current estate to a more strategic future architecture. Data strategy and architecture - ensure data domains, modelling, governance, analytics and data platforms fit within the enterprise vision. Application and platform rationalisation - identify opportunities to simplify, modernise or consolidate the estate. Integration architecture - drive consistent API and integration patterns and reduce point-to-point dependency. Cloud strategy - guide the use of Azure and other strategic platforms in line with security, resilience and cost considerations. Architecture governance - ensure strategic decisions are documented, traceable and adopted consistently across programmes. Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience as an Enterprise Architect, Principal Architect, Lead Architect or senior cross-domain Solution Architect. Proven ability to define enterprise architecture strategy, target states and technology roadmaps. Experience working directly with senior executives, business transformation leaders and senior technology stakeholders. Strong understanding of data architecture and the ability to connect data strategy with broader enterprise architecture. Experience across multiple architecture domains, including applications, integration, data, cloud and infrastructure. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and modern cloud architecture principles. Ability to assess complex technology estates and identify simplification, rationalisation and modernisation opportunities. Strong understanding of architecture governance, principles, standards and design assurance. Experience guiding programmes through current-state, transition-state and target-state architecture decisions. Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to present complex architecture topics clearly to senior non-technical audiences. Specialty insurance, commercial insurance, Lloyd's or London Market experience Highly Desirable Experience Understanding of broker, carrier, underwriting and delegated authority operating models. Experience with policy administration platforms and complex insurance application estates. Experience with Snowflake, Talend, Azure API Management, Salesforce and/or Unqork. Understanding of enterprise data governance, data products, canonical models, master/reference data and analytics architecture. Experience shaping transformation programmes involving legacy modernisation, cloud adoption, application rationalisation or data platform change. 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.
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Enterprise Architect 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate London based - hybrid working - 1-2 days a week onsite Insurance sector - Insurance/Reinsurance/London Markets experience required Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to support a strategic transformation agenda within a specialty insurance organisation operating in the London Market. The role will work closely with senior business and technology stakeholders, including the Head of Business Transformation, to shape enterprise architecture direction, connect business strategy to technology strategy, and ensure that change initiatives align to a coherent target-state architecture. The Enterprise Architect will provide a cross-domain view spanning data, integration, applications, cloud and business architecture. A key part of the role will be to bridge individual architecture disciplines - particularly data architecture - into a broader enterprise roadmap, define strategic principles and target states, and help guide investment and transformation priorities across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain enterprise architecture views covering business, data, application, integration and technology domains. Work with senior stakeholders to translate business transformation objectives into clear architecture strategy, target-state designs and actionable technology roadmaps. Partner closely with the Head of Business Transformation and senior technology leaders to provide architecture input into strategic planning, prioritisation and investment decisions. Bridge data architecture into the wider enterprise architecture, ensuring data models, information flows, integration patterns and platform choices align with enterprise strategy. Define current-state, transition-state and target-state architectures, identifying gaps, dependencies, sequencing considerations and strategic enablers. Create and evolve multi-year roadmaps that show how capabilities, platforms and applications should change over time. Provide architectural oversight across major transformation programmes and ensure local solution choices remain aligned to agreed enterprise principles. Facilitate architecture workshops and decision-making forums with business, programme, data, engineering, security and infrastructure stakeholders. Identify opportunities to simplify the technology estate, reduce duplication, strengthen integration, improve data reuse and increase cloud adoption where appropriate. Strategic Architecture Focus Enterprise strategy alignment - connect business priorities, transformation goals and technology direction. Roadmaps and target state - define pragmatic transition paths from the current estate to a more strategic future architecture. Data strategy and architecture - ensure data domains, modelling, governance, analytics and data platforms fit within the enterprise vision. Application and platform rationalisation - identify opportunities to simplify, modernise or consolidate the estate. Integration architecture - drive consistent API and integration patterns and reduce point-to-point dependency. Cloud strategy - guide the use of Azure and other strategic platforms in line with security, resilience and cost considerations. Architecture governance - ensure strategic decisions are documented, traceable and adopted consistently across programmes. Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience as an Enterprise Architect, Principal Architect, Lead Architect or senior cross-domain Solution Architect. Proven ability to define enterprise architecture strategy, target states and technology roadmaps. Experience working directly with senior executives, business transformation leaders and senior technology stakeholders. Strong understanding of data architecture and the ability to connect data strategy with broader enterprise architecture. Experience across multiple architecture domains, including applications, integration, data, cloud and infrastructure. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and modern cloud architecture principles. Ability to assess complex technology estates and identify simplification, rationalisation and modernisation opportunities. Strong understanding of architecture governance, principles, standards and design assurance. Experience guiding programmes through current-state, transition-state and target-state architecture decisions. Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to present complex architecture topics clearly to senior non-technical audiences. Specialty insurance, commercial insurance, Lloyd's or London Market experience Highly Desirable Experience Understanding of broker, carrier, underwriting and delegated authority operating models. Experience with policy administration platforms and complex insurance application estates. Experience with Snowflake, Talend, Azure API Management, Salesforce and/or Unqork. Understanding of enterprise data governance, data products, canonical models, master/reference data and analytics architecture. Experience shaping transformation programmes involving legacy modernisation, cloud adoption, application rationalisation or data platform change. 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.
Introduction HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles support our service users and colleagues, where people and businesses access potentially life-changing justice. We're looking for individuals who are committed to public service and want to make a difference in people's lives in delivering justice. If you're interested in developing a career with a real purpose, please apply. Job Description As a Senior Software Developer at HMCTS you will work with a wide range of stakeholders such as user researchers, product managers, designers, business analysts, delivery managers and digital architects, all of whom share a vision for making better government through smarter use of technology. You will innovate to radically transform public services for the better. Technologies we rely heavily on: UiPath Studio and UiPath Orchestrator for robotic process automation Microsoft Power Platform , including Power Apps , Power Automate and Dataverse , for low-code application and workflow development Power Platform solutions, environment configuration and application lifecycle management for controlled delivery Azure for integrations, supporting platform services and infrastructure REST APIs, custom connectors and integration patterns to connect HMCTS services and external systems UK Design System for our web interfaces Macs to do all the above In addition, we use a range of other technologies and continue to evolve by employing new technologies that help us deliver better services to our users Your role as Senior UiPath Software Developer will encompass several key responsibilities listed below (but not limited to): Design, build, test, deploy and document low-code applications and automations using UiPath and Microsoft Power Platform, following best practice and internal standards. Continuously learn and stay up to date with UiPath, Power Platform and related technologies, identifying opportunities, constraints and technical risks. Ensure product security, data confidentiality, and integrity, raising risks as needed. Support and maintain software, including limited out-of-hours work when required. Plan development, coordinate integration, and contribute to process improvement. Manage service availability effectively and cost-efficiently. Apply appropriate automated testing, peer review, source control and CI/CD practices to low-code and robotic process automation solutions. Mentor junior colleagues and share technical expertise. Take ownership of the technical roadmap and promote best practice across the development lifecycle. Influence product strategy by providing technical insight to stakeholders Design and develop software based on user stories. Participate in recruitment and procurement. Person Specification: We're seeking a low-code developer with the ability to develop and deploy high-quality code. The ideal candidate will have either: Strong hands-on experience with UiPath Studio and UiPath Orchestrator, including the design of automations and reusable workflows. Strong systems integration skills, including REST APIs, JSON, data sources and integration with Azure services. Experience of application lifecycle management and DevOps practices for Power Platform or UiPath, including environments, solutions, source control and CI/CD. A strong understanding of security and governance, data loss prevention policies, Microsoft Entra ID, secrets and credential management, and data protection. Leadership capability, with a proven track record of mentoring developers, setting technical standards and improving engineering practice. Strong testing and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to use scripting or custom code such as JavaScript, TypeScript or C# when low-code alone is not the right solution. Essential skills Proven experience designing, building and supporting enterprise automations in UiPath Studio and Orchestrator. Monitoring, troubleshooting and fixing failing processes. Building resilience against changes in target applications. Managing robot and licence capacity cost-effectively. Using VB.NET (Invoke Code, custom activities) to extend solutions. Mentoring developers, setting coding standards and review practice, owning a technical roadmap, and explaining technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders. Managing credentials and secrets through Orchestrator credential stores or Key Vault, Microsoft Entra ID, least-privilege robot accounts, and data protection (UK GDPR). Spotting and raising security risks. Strong systems integration skills, including consuming REST APIs over HTTP (methods, headers, authentication such as OAuth 2.0 and bearer tokens, status codes and error handling), working with JSON, and integrating automations with Azure services and other data sources.
06/11/2026
Full time
Introduction HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles support our service users and colleagues, where people and businesses access potentially life-changing justice. We're looking for individuals who are committed to public service and want to make a difference in people's lives in delivering justice. If you're interested in developing a career with a real purpose, please apply. Job Description As a Senior Software Developer at HMCTS you will work with a wide range of stakeholders such as user researchers, product managers, designers, business analysts, delivery managers and digital architects, all of whom share a vision for making better government through smarter use of technology. You will innovate to radically transform public services for the better. Technologies we rely heavily on: UiPath Studio and UiPath Orchestrator for robotic process automation Microsoft Power Platform , including Power Apps , Power Automate and Dataverse , for low-code application and workflow development Power Platform solutions, environment configuration and application lifecycle management for controlled delivery Azure for integrations, supporting platform services and infrastructure REST APIs, custom connectors and integration patterns to connect HMCTS services and external systems UK Design System for our web interfaces Macs to do all the above In addition, we use a range of other technologies and continue to evolve by employing new technologies that help us deliver better services to our users Your role as Senior UiPath Software Developer will encompass several key responsibilities listed below (but not limited to): Design, build, test, deploy and document low-code applications and automations using UiPath and Microsoft Power Platform, following best practice and internal standards. Continuously learn and stay up to date with UiPath, Power Platform and related technologies, identifying opportunities, constraints and technical risks. Ensure product security, data confidentiality, and integrity, raising risks as needed. Support and maintain software, including limited out-of-hours work when required. Plan development, coordinate integration, and contribute to process improvement. Manage service availability effectively and cost-efficiently. Apply appropriate automated testing, peer review, source control and CI/CD practices to low-code and robotic process automation solutions. Mentor junior colleagues and share technical expertise. Take ownership of the technical roadmap and promote best practice across the development lifecycle. Influence product strategy by providing technical insight to stakeholders Design and develop software based on user stories. Participate in recruitment and procurement. Person Specification: We're seeking a low-code developer with the ability to develop and deploy high-quality code. The ideal candidate will have either: Strong hands-on experience with UiPath Studio and UiPath Orchestrator, including the design of automations and reusable workflows. Strong systems integration skills, including REST APIs, JSON, data sources and integration with Azure services. Experience of application lifecycle management and DevOps practices for Power Platform or UiPath, including environments, solutions, source control and CI/CD. A strong understanding of security and governance, data loss prevention policies, Microsoft Entra ID, secrets and credential management, and data protection. Leadership capability, with a proven track record of mentoring developers, setting technical standards and improving engineering practice. Strong testing and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to use scripting or custom code such as JavaScript, TypeScript or C# when low-code alone is not the right solution. Essential skills Proven experience designing, building and supporting enterprise automations in UiPath Studio and Orchestrator. Monitoring, troubleshooting and fixing failing processes. Building resilience against changes in target applications. Managing robot and licence capacity cost-effectively. Using VB.NET (Invoke Code, custom activities) to extend solutions. Mentoring developers, setting coding standards and review practice, owning a technical roadmap, and explaining technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders. Managing credentials and secrets through Orchestrator credential stores or Key Vault, Microsoft Entra ID, least-privilege robot accounts, and data protection (UK GDPR). Spotting and raising security risks. Strong systems integration skills, including consuming REST APIs over HTTP (methods, headers, authentication such as OAuth 2.0 and bearer tokens, status codes and error handling), working with JSON, and integrating automations with Azure services and other data sources.
Data Architect - Microsoft Fabric 3 Months London 3 Days per week (Apply online only) pay per day (Inside IR35) We're seeking an experienced Data Architect with deep Microsoft Fabric expertise to join a growing Data & AI practice delivering enterprise-scale data transformation programmes. This is a highly visible role combining hands-on architecture, delivery leadership and client engagement. You'll help organisations modernise their data platforms, define architecture strategy and deliver scalable solutions that unlock analytics, AI and business value. Working alongside architects, engineers, AI specialists and senior client stakeholders, you'll lead the design of modern data platforms while helping to build reusable frameworks, accelerators and best practices across the wider practice. What You'll Be Doing Architect end-to-end Microsoft Fabric solutions across Lakehouse, Warehouse, Real-Time Intelligence, Semantic Models and Governance Define enterprise data architectures that support analytics, reporting and AI use cases Lead data modelling activities across conceptual, logical and physical layers Shape and guide delivery teams through complex data transformation programmes Partner with senior business and technology stakeholders to align architecture with business objectives Create reusable architecture patterns, frameworks and accelerators for future client engagements Support pre-sales activities, solution design, technical proposals and bid responses Drive best practice across governance, security, data quality and platform engineering Provide leadership and mentorship to architects, engineers and delivery teams Skills & Experience Required Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale data architectures Strong expertise with Microsoft Fabric, including: OneLake Lakehouse Data Warehouse Data Factory Real-Time Intelligence Semantic Models Governance Experience working with modern cloud data platforms such as: Azure Databricks Snowflake Strong data modelling expertise Deep understanding of modern data architecture principles and patterns Experience delivering data platforms across the full lifecycle from ingestion through to governance and consumption Hands-on SQL and data engineering knowledge Experience with CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform desirable) Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills Desirable Experience Microsoft Fabric or Azure certifications Data & AI consulting environments Bid support and pre-sales activities AI-ready data architectures and modern analytical platforms Practice development, reusable IP creation or thought leadership contributions Leadership of distributed delivery teams What's On Offer? Opportunity to lead large-scale Microsoft Fabric transformations Work with cutting-edge Data & AI technologies Influence architecture strategy across multiple enterprise clients Engagement with senior stakeholders and executive leadership teams Hybrid working model Strong career growth within a rapidly expanding Data & AI practice Collaborative and inclusive culture that promotes continuous learning and innovation If you're a Data Architect who enjoys designing modern data platforms, driving delivery excellence and helping organisations unlock the value of their data, we'd love to hear from you. 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.
05/11/2026
Contractor
Data Architect - Microsoft Fabric 3 Months London 3 Days per week (Apply online only) pay per day (Inside IR35) We're seeking an experienced Data Architect with deep Microsoft Fabric expertise to join a growing Data & AI practice delivering enterprise-scale data transformation programmes. This is a highly visible role combining hands-on architecture, delivery leadership and client engagement. You'll help organisations modernise their data platforms, define architecture strategy and deliver scalable solutions that unlock analytics, AI and business value. Working alongside architects, engineers, AI specialists and senior client stakeholders, you'll lead the design of modern data platforms while helping to build reusable frameworks, accelerators and best practices across the wider practice. What You'll Be Doing Architect end-to-end Microsoft Fabric solutions across Lakehouse, Warehouse, Real-Time Intelligence, Semantic Models and Governance Define enterprise data architectures that support analytics, reporting and AI use cases Lead data modelling activities across conceptual, logical and physical layers Shape and guide delivery teams through complex data transformation programmes Partner with senior business and technology stakeholders to align architecture with business objectives Create reusable architecture patterns, frameworks and accelerators for future client engagements Support pre-sales activities, solution design, technical proposals and bid responses Drive best practice across governance, security, data quality and platform engineering Provide leadership and mentorship to architects, engineers and delivery teams Skills & Experience Required Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale data architectures Strong expertise with Microsoft Fabric, including: OneLake Lakehouse Data Warehouse Data Factory Real-Time Intelligence Semantic Models Governance Experience working with modern cloud data platforms such as: Azure Databricks Snowflake Strong data modelling expertise Deep understanding of modern data architecture principles and patterns Experience delivering data platforms across the full lifecycle from ingestion through to governance and consumption Hands-on SQL and data engineering knowledge Experience with CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform desirable) Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills Desirable Experience Microsoft Fabric or Azure certifications Data & AI consulting environments Bid support and pre-sales activities AI-ready data architectures and modern analytical platforms Practice development, reusable IP creation or thought leadership contributions Leadership of distributed delivery teams What's On Offer? Opportunity to lead large-scale Microsoft Fabric transformations Work with cutting-edge Data & AI technologies Influence architecture strategy across multiple enterprise clients Engagement with senior stakeholders and executive leadership teams Hybrid working model Strong career growth within a rapidly expanding Data & AI practice Collaborative and inclusive culture that promotes continuous learning and innovation If you're a Data Architect who enjoys designing modern data platforms, driving delivery excellence and helping organisations unlock the value of their data, we'd love to hear from you. 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.
Location: London/Manchester 6 months Contract inside IR35, daily £400-£450 3- 4 days onsite Role Description: This role requires a hands-on developer with strong technical expertise across Dynamics 365, Microsoft Dataverse, Power Platform, integration technologies, and modern software development practices. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and support of business-critical CRM solutions while helping drive automation, innovation, and continuous improvement across the platform. Key Responsibilities : - Design, develop, support, and maintain Dynamics 365 Customer Service and Microsoft Dataverse solutions. - Build and maintain integrations between Dynamics 365 and internal/external systems using Dataverse APIs, Dynamics 365 Web APIs, Azure services, and third-party APIs. - Configure and maintain Dynamics 365 security models, including security roles, teams, business units, field-level security, and access controls. - Develop, execute, and maintain automated unit tests for custom Dynamics 365 components and integrations. - Use Microsoft Visual Studio and VS Code to develop, debug, test, and deploy Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions. - Participate in solution design workshops and contribute to architectural discussions, ensuring solutions align to Microsoft best practices and Vanguard standards. - Manage and deploy changes across environments using managed solutions, Azure DevOps, and automated CI/CD pipelines. - Perform code reviews and contribute to development standards, technical documentation, and governance practices. - Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Test Automation teams to support the creation of end-to-end, integration, regression, and automated testing solutions. - Provide technical guidance and support to teams looking to integrate with Dynamics 365 and Power Platform capabilities. - Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across Dynamics 365, Dataverse, integrations, and supporting technologies. - Coordinate technical investigations and support requests with Microsoft Support and third party vendors. - Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to performance, reliability, security, monitoring, and platform optimisation. - Develop and maintain custom Dynamics 365 functionality, including: - C# Plugins - Custom APIs - Custom Workflow Activities - Power Apps Component Framework (PCF) Controls - JavaScript and TypeScript Web Resources - Power Apps - Power Automate Flows Required Knowledge and Experience : *Essential* - 3+ years of hands-on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Dataverse development experience. - Strong experience developing C# Plugins, Custom APIs, and Custom Workflow Activities. - Strong understanding of Microsoft Dataverse architecture, solution design, and data modelling. - Experience building integrations using: - Microsoft Dataverse Web APIs - Dynamics 365 Web APIs - REST APIs - OAuth and modern authentication mechanisms - Experience developing: - PCF Controls - JavaScript and TypeScript solutions - Power Apps - Power Automate - Custom Web Resources - Strong experience using Microsoft Visual Studio for Dynamics 365 development. - Experience using Visual Studio Code for Power Platform, PCF, JavaScript, TypeScript, and automation development. - Experience developing and maintaining automated unit tests using MSTest, NUnit, xUnit, or similar frameworks. - Understanding of software engineering best practices, including: - Unit Testing - Test-Driven Development (TDD) - Mocking Frameworks - Code Reviews - Code Quality Practices - Secure Coding Standards - Source Control and Branching Strategies - Experience integrating automated tests into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines. - Experience managing deployments using Dynamics 365 Solutions and Azure DevOps. - Strong understanding of Dynamics 365 security architecture and its impact on customisations and integrations. - Experience working within Agile delivery teams. - Experience integrating Dynamics 365 with third-party systems and APIs. - Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. *What Success Looks Like* - Delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable Dynamics 365 solutions aligned with Microsoft best practices. - Building robust integrations that reliably connect Dynamics 365 to enterprise applications and services. - Maintaining high levels of code quality through automated testing, peer reviews, and adherence to development standards. - Supporting a mature DevOps and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) capability through automated build, test, and deployment pipelines. - Collaborating effectively across the Crew Desktop Team and wider technology organisation to deliver valuable business outcomes. - Contributing to the ongoing evolution of Vanguard's CRM and Power Platform capabilities through innovation, automation, AI adoption, and continuous improvement.
05/11/2026
Contractor
Location: London/Manchester 6 months Contract inside IR35, daily £400-£450 3- 4 days onsite Role Description: This role requires a hands-on developer with strong technical expertise across Dynamics 365, Microsoft Dataverse, Power Platform, integration technologies, and modern software development practices. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and support of business-critical CRM solutions while helping drive automation, innovation, and continuous improvement across the platform. Key Responsibilities : - Design, develop, support, and maintain Dynamics 365 Customer Service and Microsoft Dataverse solutions. - Build and maintain integrations between Dynamics 365 and internal/external systems using Dataverse APIs, Dynamics 365 Web APIs, Azure services, and third-party APIs. - Configure and maintain Dynamics 365 security models, including security roles, teams, business units, field-level security, and access controls. - Develop, execute, and maintain automated unit tests for custom Dynamics 365 components and integrations. - Use Microsoft Visual Studio and VS Code to develop, debug, test, and deploy Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions. - Participate in solution design workshops and contribute to architectural discussions, ensuring solutions align to Microsoft best practices and Vanguard standards. - Manage and deploy changes across environments using managed solutions, Azure DevOps, and automated CI/CD pipelines. - Perform code reviews and contribute to development standards, technical documentation, and governance practices. - Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Test Automation teams to support the creation of end-to-end, integration, regression, and automated testing solutions. - Provide technical guidance and support to teams looking to integrate with Dynamics 365 and Power Platform capabilities. - Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across Dynamics 365, Dataverse, integrations, and supporting technologies. - Coordinate technical investigations and support requests with Microsoft Support and third party vendors. - Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to performance, reliability, security, monitoring, and platform optimisation. - Develop and maintain custom Dynamics 365 functionality, including: - C# Plugins - Custom APIs - Custom Workflow Activities - Power Apps Component Framework (PCF) Controls - JavaScript and TypeScript Web Resources - Power Apps - Power Automate Flows Required Knowledge and Experience : *Essential* - 3+ years of hands-on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Dataverse development experience. - Strong experience developing C# Plugins, Custom APIs, and Custom Workflow Activities. - Strong understanding of Microsoft Dataverse architecture, solution design, and data modelling. - Experience building integrations using: - Microsoft Dataverse Web APIs - Dynamics 365 Web APIs - REST APIs - OAuth and modern authentication mechanisms - Experience developing: - PCF Controls - JavaScript and TypeScript solutions - Power Apps - Power Automate - Custom Web Resources - Strong experience using Microsoft Visual Studio for Dynamics 365 development. - Experience using Visual Studio Code for Power Platform, PCF, JavaScript, TypeScript, and automation development. - Experience developing and maintaining automated unit tests using MSTest, NUnit, xUnit, or similar frameworks. - Understanding of software engineering best practices, including: - Unit Testing - Test-Driven Development (TDD) - Mocking Frameworks - Code Reviews - Code Quality Practices - Secure Coding Standards - Source Control and Branching Strategies - Experience integrating automated tests into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines. - Experience managing deployments using Dynamics 365 Solutions and Azure DevOps. - Strong understanding of Dynamics 365 security architecture and its impact on customisations and integrations. - Experience working within Agile delivery teams. - Experience integrating Dynamics 365 with third-party systems and APIs. - Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. *What Success Looks Like* - Delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable Dynamics 365 solutions aligned with Microsoft best practices. - Building robust integrations that reliably connect Dynamics 365 to enterprise applications and services. - Maintaining high levels of code quality through automated testing, peer reviews, and adherence to development standards. - Supporting a mature DevOps and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) capability through automated build, test, and deployment pipelines. - Collaborating effectively across the Crew Desktop Team and wider technology organisation to deliver valuable business outcomes. - Contributing to the ongoing evolution of Vanguard's CRM and Power Platform capabilities through innovation, automation, AI adoption, and continuous improvement.
Fabric Data Engineer Manchester or Leeds + Hybrid 85,000 - 95,000 Your new role The Data Engineer designs, builds, integrates and maintains data solutions using the firm's strategic data platforms, with a particular focus on Microsoft Fabric and the firm's financial systems. The role translates business, finance and reporting needs into secure, maintainable and supportable data solutions that improve data quality, enable automation and deliver measurable value. Working within the Data Engineering Team, the role combines data solution design with hands-on data ingestion, transformation, modelling, integration and reporting. Responsibilities Design and deliver robust Microsoft Fabric data solutions, including pipelines, lakehouses, warehouses and integrations that power business insight and financial reporting. Partner with Finance and business stakeholders to transform complex requirements into trusted, scalable and high-performing data platforms. Build secure, automated data flows across financial systems, enterprise applications, APIs and third-party services, ensuring data quality and reliability. Drive best practice across data engineering, including solution design, testing, deployment, governance, documentation and continuous improvement. Troubleshoot and optimise data solutions, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance performance, reporting capabilities and business value. Champion innovation by leveraging Microsoft Fabric's evolving capabilities to deliver measurable benefits while maintaining strong security and compliance standards. Experience needed Proven track record delivering enterprise-scale data solutions, with the ability to turn complex business and finance requirements into high-impact, data-driven outcomes. Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Fabric, including Data Factory, OneLake, Lakehouses, Warehouses, Notebooks and Power BI. Advanced skills in SQL, data modelling, data integration, APIs and Python/Spark, with a focus on building scalable, resilient and high-performing data platforms. Solid understanding of data governance, security, privacy, quality and operational support, ensuring data remains trusted, compliant and business-ready. Experience working with financial data, reporting processes and system integrations, delivering accurate and reliable insights for decision-making. Strong knowledge of DevOps and engineering best practices, including source control, automated testing, CI/CD and deployment pipelines. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve issues across complex data ecosystems. Confident communicator who can engage effectively with technical and business stakeholders, explain complex concepts clearly and influence decision-making. Experience with Azure data services, Microsoft Purview and modern cloud data architectures is highly desirable. Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Engineering or Power BI certifications would be an advantage. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
05/11/2026
Full time
Fabric Data Engineer Manchester or Leeds + Hybrid 85,000 - 95,000 Your new role The Data Engineer designs, builds, integrates and maintains data solutions using the firm's strategic data platforms, with a particular focus on Microsoft Fabric and the firm's financial systems. The role translates business, finance and reporting needs into secure, maintainable and supportable data solutions that improve data quality, enable automation and deliver measurable value. Working within the Data Engineering Team, the role combines data solution design with hands-on data ingestion, transformation, modelling, integration and reporting. Responsibilities Design and deliver robust Microsoft Fabric data solutions, including pipelines, lakehouses, warehouses and integrations that power business insight and financial reporting. Partner with Finance and business stakeholders to transform complex requirements into trusted, scalable and high-performing data platforms. Build secure, automated data flows across financial systems, enterprise applications, APIs and third-party services, ensuring data quality and reliability. Drive best practice across data engineering, including solution design, testing, deployment, governance, documentation and continuous improvement. Troubleshoot and optimise data solutions, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance performance, reporting capabilities and business value. Champion innovation by leveraging Microsoft Fabric's evolving capabilities to deliver measurable benefits while maintaining strong security and compliance standards. Experience needed Proven track record delivering enterprise-scale data solutions, with the ability to turn complex business and finance requirements into high-impact, data-driven outcomes. Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Fabric, including Data Factory, OneLake, Lakehouses, Warehouses, Notebooks and Power BI. Advanced skills in SQL, data modelling, data integration, APIs and Python/Spark, with a focus on building scalable, resilient and high-performing data platforms. Solid understanding of data governance, security, privacy, quality and operational support, ensuring data remains trusted, compliant and business-ready. Experience working with financial data, reporting processes and system integrations, delivering accurate and reliable insights for decision-making. Strong knowledge of DevOps and engineering best practices, including source control, automated testing, CI/CD and deployment pipelines. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve issues across complex data ecosystems. Confident communicator who can engage effectively with technical and business stakeholders, explain complex concepts clearly and influence decision-making. Experience with Azure data services, Microsoft Purview and modern cloud data architectures is highly desirable. Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Engineering or Power BI certifications would be an advantage. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Head of DevOps and Platform Automation London Hybrid £100,000 £120,000 + Bonus VIQU are partnering with a leading financial services organisation undergoing a major transformation across its cloud and infrastructure landscape. They are seeking a Head of DevOps and Platform Automation to take ownership of a critical DevOps and tooling function that underpins the delivery of strategic change across a complex, enterprise-scale environment. This is a high-impact leadership role, responsible for driving DevOps maturity, CI/CD excellence, and automation strategy across multi-tenant cloud platforms, while leading geographically dispersed teams and ensuring robust operational performance, governance, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities of the Head of DevOps and Platform Automation: Own and evolve the DevOps, CI/CD and automation strategy and roadmap across tooling and platform services Lead and develop a distributed DevOps and tooling team across UK and offshore locations, driving a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence Oversee end-to-end platform lifecycle management ensuring availability, resilience, security and compliance across all tooling environments Drive standardisation and optimisation of CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks and DevOps practices across the organisation Manage BAU performance, incident escalation and service reliability for critical DevOps platforms, including P1 management and stakeholder communications Oversee delivery of DevOps and tooling elements within major transformation programmes and cloud initiatives Act as a key stakeholder interface across IT, business and architecture teams to align tooling capability with strategic objectives Manage third-party vendors and suppliers, ensuring SLA adherence, performance optimisation and cost effectiveness Own budget management, resource planning and FinOps activity to ensure efficient platform and supplier spend Ensure compliance with governance, security and regulatory standards across all DevOps and tooling operations Champion automation, innovation and continuous improvement, including adoption of modern cloud and emerging technologies Key Experience Required of the Head of DevOps and Platform Automation: Extensive experience (10+ years) within DevOps, infrastructure, platform engineering or tooling/automation leadership roles Strong background leading enterprise-scale DevOps or SRE teams within complex, global or regulated environments Deep expertise in CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins, GitLab CI and strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar) Strong experience working within Microsoft Azure cloud environments, ideally across hybrid or multi-cloud estates Proven track record of leading cloud-native engineering teams and driving DevOps maturity at scale Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior technical and business stakeholders Strong vendor and supplier management experience, including SLA governance and performance management Experience managing operational budgets and driving cost optimisation, including FinOps practices Strong understanding of ITIL, service management, governance and secure cloud operating models Demonstrable experience working in matrix organisations and leading virtual, geographically dispersed teams Strong communication, leadership and decision-making skills in fast-paced, ambiguous environments Relevant cloud, DevOps or ITIL certifications highly desirable 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. Head of DevOps and Platform Automation London Hybrid £100,000 £120,000 + Bonus
04/11/2026
Full time
Head of DevOps and Platform Automation London Hybrid £100,000 £120,000 + Bonus VIQU are partnering with a leading financial services organisation undergoing a major transformation across its cloud and infrastructure landscape. They are seeking a Head of DevOps and Platform Automation to take ownership of a critical DevOps and tooling function that underpins the delivery of strategic change across a complex, enterprise-scale environment. This is a high-impact leadership role, responsible for driving DevOps maturity, CI/CD excellence, and automation strategy across multi-tenant cloud platforms, while leading geographically dispersed teams and ensuring robust operational performance, governance, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities of the Head of DevOps and Platform Automation: Own and evolve the DevOps, CI/CD and automation strategy and roadmap across tooling and platform services Lead and develop a distributed DevOps and tooling team across UK and offshore locations, driving a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence Oversee end-to-end platform lifecycle management ensuring availability, resilience, security and compliance across all tooling environments Drive standardisation and optimisation of CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks and DevOps practices across the organisation Manage BAU performance, incident escalation and service reliability for critical DevOps platforms, including P1 management and stakeholder communications Oversee delivery of DevOps and tooling elements within major transformation programmes and cloud initiatives Act as a key stakeholder interface across IT, business and architecture teams to align tooling capability with strategic objectives Manage third-party vendors and suppliers, ensuring SLA adherence, performance optimisation and cost effectiveness Own budget management, resource planning and FinOps activity to ensure efficient platform and supplier spend Ensure compliance with governance, security and regulatory standards across all DevOps and tooling operations Champion automation, innovation and continuous improvement, including adoption of modern cloud and emerging technologies Key Experience Required of the Head of DevOps and Platform Automation: Extensive experience (10+ years) within DevOps, infrastructure, platform engineering or tooling/automation leadership roles Strong background leading enterprise-scale DevOps or SRE teams within complex, global or regulated environments Deep expertise in CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins, GitLab CI and strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar) Strong experience working within Microsoft Azure cloud environments, ideally across hybrid or multi-cloud estates Proven track record of leading cloud-native engineering teams and driving DevOps maturity at scale Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior technical and business stakeholders Strong vendor and supplier management experience, including SLA governance and performance management Experience managing operational budgets and driving cost optimisation, including FinOps practices Strong understanding of ITIL, service management, governance and secure cloud operating models Demonstrable experience working in matrix organisations and leading virtual, geographically dispersed teams Strong communication, leadership and decision-making skills in fast-paced, ambiguous environments Relevant cloud, DevOps or ITIL certifications highly desirable 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. Head of DevOps and Platform Automation London Hybrid £100,000 £120,000 + Bonus
