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Senior Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++, STM32, FreeRTOS) Location: Derbyshire (On-site / Remote work available) Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 + Benefits Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, test and integrate embedded control systems for advanced industrial applications. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with strong C/C++ embedded development skills, looking to work on real-time systems (RTOS) and ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers (STM32) within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering environment. You will work closely with electrical, mechanical and systems engineering teams to deliver robust, safety-critical and cost-effective embedded software solutions for global customers. Key Responsibilities Translate system and customer requirements into detailed software specifications and acceptance criteria Design and develop embedded software architecture for ARM-based microcontrollers (STM32) Develop, test and integrate embedded C/C++ firmware for real-time control systems Work with FreeRTOS (or similar RTOS) including task scheduling, inter-task communication and debugging Implement and optimise communication protocols including Modbus/TCP, CAN, RS232/RS422/RS485 and Ethernet (TCP/UDP) Interface with analogue and digital hardware (ADCs, DACs, sensors and actuators) Perform unit testing, static code analysis, code coverage and peer reviews to ensure high-quality software Develop and maintain HIL/SIL test environments Produce clear technical documentation including specifications, architecture diagrams, and test plans Use Git (version control) within a trunk-based development environment with semantic versioning Support manufacturing, commissioning and field service teams with troubleshooting and issue resolution Drive continuous improvement in software processes, tools and engineering standards Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in embedded software development or industrial control systems Strong programming skills in C and/or C++ for embedded systems Experience with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers (STM32 preferred) Solid understanding of real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS or similar) Knowledge of functional safety and coding standards (MISRA C:2012, IEC 61508, CERT-C) Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g. Unity, Ceedling), static analysis tools and code coverage Strong experience with Git version control and modern development workflows Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, Ethernet) Experience integrating embedded systems with sensors and hardware interfaces Excellent problem-solving skills, teamwork and communication abilities Desirable Skills Experience with Python or MATLAB for automation, testing or data analysis Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings Experience working in safety-critical or regulated industries

Contract Details Contract Length: 12 months Rate: £600 per day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Location: Remote (UK-based) Sector: UK Government/Public Sector Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to support a large-scale UK Government programme. This role will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices. You will work closely with engineering teams, security stakeholders, and delivery leads to enable modern, automated software delivery while ensuring compliance with government security and operational standards. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of DevOps and cloud-native solutions for mission-critical government services Define, implement, and govern CI/CD pipelines to support secure and frequent deployments Own infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices and standards across environments Act as a technical leader and mentor for DevOps engineers within delivery teams Collaborate with development, architecture, security, and operations teams Ensure platforms meet government security, resilience, and compliance requirements Drive automation, monitoring, and reliability improvements Support incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous service improvement Contribute to technical documentation and architectural decision records Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience as a Lead or Senior DevOps Engineer on complex platforms Proven experience delivering solutions within UK Government or regulated environments Extensive hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) Strong infrastructure-as-code expertise (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, Bicep, etc.) CI/CD tooling experience (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.) Containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, EKS/AKS) Linux systems administration and Scripting (Bash, Python, etc.) Monitoring and logging solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor, CloudWatch, ELK) Experience embedding security-by-design into DevOps workflows Desirable Skills Experience with GDS standards and public sector delivery frameworks Knowledge of NCSC/cloud security principles Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery teams Familiarity with service management (ITIL, SRE practices) Active or previous UK security clearance (SC highly desirable) Personal Attributes Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills Comfortable working in complex, multi-supplier environments Pragmatic, delivery-focused, and able to balance pace with governance Excellent communication skills, both technical and non-technical What's on Offer Long-term 12-month contract on a high-impact government programme Competitive £600/day inside IR35 rate Fully remote working (UK-based) Opportunity to shape DevOps capability on a nationally significant project

DevSecOps Engineer Position Description At CGI, we are transforming how organisations deliver secure, scalable digital services, and our DevSecOps Engineers are at the heart of that change. In this role, you will design and operate resilient cloud platforms that power critical systems, embedding security and automation into every stage of the lifecycle. We combine deep engineering expertise with a culture of collaboration and accountability, enabling you to shape DevOps and SRE best practice while driving measurable impact for our clients. Here, your ideas are valued, your ownership makes a difference, and your growth is supported as you help us deliver innovative, high-value solutions across modern cloud environments. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will design, build, secure and operate scalable cloud-native platforms across AWS, Azure, GCP or Oracle Cloud. You will take ownership of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code and container platforms, embedding security and resilience from the outset. Working closely with architects, developers and operations teams, you will champion DevSecOps and SRE principles, improving reliability, performance and delivery speed. You will also play a key role in shaping engineering standards, mentoring colleagues and driving continuous improvement. With the backing of a collaborative, expert community, you will innovate, automate and optimise platforms that underpin critical services, ensuring measurable outcomes for our clients. You will Contribute to the development of CGI's cloud security engineering accelerators, and building blocks. Key responsibilities: Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed, you will bring hands-on experience in DevSecOps or SRE roles within modern cloud environments, alongside strong scripting and automation expertise. You will be comfortable working across infrastructure, platforms and pipelines, with a proactive approach to security, reliability and continuous improvement. Essential qualifications: Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essentialexperience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.

Salary: £71,889 to £80,079 comprising a basic salary of £68,745 and a concessionary payment of £3,144. The exact salary offered within this range will depend on your skills and experience. An additional Skills Payment is available once your skills level is confirmed, £3,822 for Level 1 or £8,190 for Level 2. Once in role, there may also be opportunities to qualify for further allowances and additional skills-related payments. Flexible working: We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a range of working patterns, including full-time, part-time, and compressed hours. While most of our work is carried out on-site due to its sensitive nature, occasional homeworking may be possible depending on business requirements. We also support flexible start and finish times to help you manage your personal and professional commitments. Find out more about flexible working on our website . GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks and espionage. At GCHQ, you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. As an Enterprise Architect, you ll lead and support fellow Architects in shaping, and embedding GCHQ s enterprise architecture. Working within a specialist team, you ll help deliver the technology that underpins some of the UK s most critical national security work, giving you the chance to work on unique challenges and have an impact in an environment unlike any other. With responsibility for one or more departments, you ll work on a complex portfolio of solutions, designing and maintaining artifacts while balancing organisational priorities with practical delivery. You ll work with senior colleagues to ensure alignment with our long-term strategic goals, user needs, and industry best practice. Once you re established in the role, you ll also take on line- management responsibilities for a small team, using your experience to support their work and career development. You ll have practical experience of working as an Enterprise Architect, including leading teams or line managing others. We re interested in your support for our shared mission, the practical experience you ve gained in the field and how you ve contributed to architectural work across technology, data, digital or business-change initiatives. In addition, you ll be confident in your understanding of architecture standards and frameworks (such as ArchiMate, TOGAF, Zachman, and MODAF), as well as principles and governance models. Your communication skills will be key as you ll work with senior stakeholders from both technical and non-technical backgrounds, explaining decisions and technical concepts in a way that suits different audiences. You ll be collaborative, skilled at influencing and negotiating, and comfortable working across a variety of teams. As your priorities may shift depending on business needs, you ll also need to be adaptable and able to manage your own time effectively. When you join us, you ll receive a full induction to GCHQ so you can understand who we are and what we do. Once in role, you ll receive formal training, on-the-job learning and all the support you need to thrive. We re committed to continuous professional development and will give you the space to grow, innovate and experiment. Typically, around 20% of your time will be dedicated to developing yourself and supporting others. We know that development is personal, so we ll invest in yours in a way that works for you. Whether you learn best through books, courses, conferences or stretch assignments, we ll make sure you have the resources you need. We ll cover the cost of professional qualifications and give you the time and support required to achieve them. From your first day, you ll have access to mentors and subject matter experts, and together we ll build a work structured development plan that aligns with your goals and helps you grow with confidence. At GCHQ, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: people with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, people from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website . To find out more and apply, please visit our website. To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British, you will still be considered. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. We welcome applications from candidates of all ages, and there is no upper age limit. You can apply at 17; if successful, you will not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday. Full eligibility details can be found on our website.

Solution Architect (Geospatial) Position Description Are you passionate about the transformative power of geospatial technology? Do you want to help revolutionise mainstream services, streamline complex processes, and make a real impact on people's daily lives? If so, we'd love you to join our growing Geospatial team at CGI as a GIS Solution Architect. Our work spans public service transformation and cutting-edge commercial projects, delivering solutions that make life easier for everyone. As part of our team, you won't just improve others' lives-you'll find we're equally invested in your growth and wellbeing. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. This is a hybrid working pattern role and you may need to travel occasionally within the UK as needed - ideally you will be based within a commutable distance to one of the following CGI offices London, Bristol, Birmingham, Reading, or Glasgow, but we will consider candidates from other UK locations. All applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) to Security Check (SC) level as a minimum. Your future duties and responsibilities As a GIS Solution Architect, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping client solutions and advancing CGI's own geospatial intellectual property. You'll engage directly with stakeholders, leveraging your excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, and draw upon your practical experience in software development and GIS. You'll be: • Designing & developing geospatial solutions for our customers • Engaging with stakeholders/customer engagement • Requirements capturing • Contributing to bid creation Required qualifications to be successful in this role You'll need to demonstrate a strong track record in software development and geospatial solutions, as well as excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for innovation and making a tangible difference. Required skills • Python & Django • .NET (Core) • Open Source Geospatial products (Geoserver/Geonode/Postgres) • Cloud - Azure/AWS • Team lead experience Desired: • Ubuntu / RedHat • FME / OGR / GDAL • ESRI Experience Builder • GIS Desktop (ESRI ArcGIS Pro/ QGIS) • Ansible / Arm Template • Kubernetes / Docker • Oracle / Oracle Spatial • MS SQL Server / Spatial Extension • TOGAF • SCRUM certified Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Salary: £55,758 to £63,948 comprising a basic salary of £53,000 and a concessionary payment of £2,758. The exact salary offered within this range will depend on your skills and experience. An additional Skills Payment is available once your skills level is confirmed, £3,822 for Level 1 or £8,190 for Level 2. Once in role, there may also be opportunities to qualify for further allowances and additional skills-related payments. Flexible working: We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a range of working patterns, including full-time, part-time, and compressed hours. While most of our work is carried out on-site due to its sensitive nature, occasional homeworking may be possible depending on business requirements. We also support flexible start and finish times to help you manage your personal and professional commitments. Find out more about flexible working on our website . GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks and espionage. At GCHQ, you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. As an Associate Enterprise Architect, you ll have support from senior architects in developing and delivering GCHQ s enterprise architecture. The nature of our work means our technology must be cutting-edge and is often unique to our one-of-a-kind mission. The opportunity for learning in this role is extensive, with lots of interesting challenges and plenty of development opportunities on offer. Mentored by one of our Enterprise Architects, you ll collaborate with delivery teams and stakeholders throughout the organisation, applying best practice and emerging approaches while growing your own skills. Every day, you ll play an important part in helping teams deliver mission-critical work as you contribute to designs and documentation and provide analysis. Working with technical and business teams, you ll also collaborate to align solutions to their needs and our organisational strategies. You ll have practical experience working as an Associate Enterprise Architect. We re most interested in your support for our shared mission and how you ve contributed to architectural work across technology, data, digital or business change initiatives. Whether that s supporting designs, analysing impacts or documenting architectures, you ll have gained valuable practical experience. Architectural standards, principles, and governance are familiar territory for you, and you've worked with at least one modern architecture framework/standard (such as ArchiMate, TOGAF, Zachman, or MODAF). Communication and problem-solving skills are vital in this role. You can analyse requirements, shape solutions at the appropriate level of detail, and clearly articulate risks and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiences. You can also collaborate, adapt as priorities shift, and manage your time effectively. When you join us, you ll have a full induction to GCHQ so you can understand who we are and what we do. Once in your role, you ll receive formal and on-the-job training, along with all the support you need to thrive. We re committed to continuous professional development and will provide the space for you to grow, innovate and experiment. Typically, around 20% of your time will be dedicated to developing yourself and supporting others. We know that development is personal, so we ll invest in yours in a way that works for you. Whether you learn best through books, courses, conferences or stretch assignments, we ll make sure you have the resources you need. We ll cover the cost of professional qualifications and give you the time and support required to achieve them. From your first day, you ll have access to mentors and subject matter experts, and together we ll build a work structured development plan that aligns with your goals and helps you grow with confidence At GCHQ, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: people with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups that are under-represented in our workforce, such as women, people from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website . To find out more and apply, please visit our website. To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British, you will still be considered. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. We welcome applications from candidates of all ages, and there is no upper age limit. You can apply at 17; if successful, you will not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday. Full eligibility details can be found on our website.

Location(s): Manchester, Cheltenham or Samlesbury Salary: £50,354 to £60,036, including a concessionary payment of £2,758. The final amount depends on your skills and experience. You ll also receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500, split into two payments: £1,750 on arrival and £1,750 after successfully completing probation. In the future, there may be an opportunity to qualify for a higher skill level. Following a successful skills assessment, this could increase your salary by up to £9,766. Flexible Working: We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours. While hybrid working may be more limited due to the nature of the work, some home working may be available depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website . GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ, you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. As a Senior Software Engineer, you ll bring your experience of modern software frameworks and team leadership to our passionate tech community. You ll help design new and existing systems, establish best working practices, and deliver high-quality solutions to mission-critical problems. With your expertise, you ll operate at a deep technical level, leveraging your familiarity with languages and frameworks such as Golang, Java, JavaScript, .NET, Node, Python, Rust, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP). You might be mentoring a team or leading as a technical expert. You ll be keen to develop not just your own skills, but those of others. Whether you re bringing new approaches, sharing innovative ways of working, or identifying new priorities, you ll set the standard. You ll engage with technical and non-technical customers and have a positive influence on the wider engineering community. With our encouragement to spend up to 30% of your time on development, innovation, and experimentation, you ll have the freedom to explore new possibilities for yourself and for GCHQ. You don t need to be a Software Engineer to apply; you might be working in Cloud Engineering and Security, UX, Site Reliability Engineering, Front-End Design, Agile, Solution Architecture, Data Engineering, or Machine Learning Operations. You ll also have experience leading Agile project teams and evaluating customer business requirements. Upon joining, you ll have access to a wide range of learning resources from online courses conferences and opportunities to pursue formal qualifications (funded by us). We ll provide all the support you need for a rewarding career, whether that s through tailored training or flexible working options. In this role, we offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours, meaning you can enjoy a great work-life balance without compromising on what matters to you. At GCHQ, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking, and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce, such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment, and diversity on our website. To find out more and apply, please visit our website. To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British, you will nonetheless be considered. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. We welcome applications from candidates of all ages, and there is no upper age limit. You can apply at 17, if successful, you will not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday. Full eligibility details can be found on our website.

Mainframe Middleware Z-Series Integration Specialist - Leeds/Edinburgh Gibbs Consulting is looking for an accomplished Mainframe Middleware Z-Series Integration Specialist, with good experience of MQ and Z/Linux Integration Bus. You will provide complex technical support and project delivery, including incident and problem resolution, for IBM MQ environments running on z/OS. The MQ team is seeking additional support to manage the MQ estate on zSeries Mainframe, ensuring the stability and optimisation of critical systems. This role will contribute to key projects aligned with the strategic initiatives across divisions such as Digital, Payments, Retail and Insurance, as well as driving improvements in technology and processes. The role includes out-of-hours deployments and migrations to maintain service continuity. You will support complex environments and will enforce standardisation, assist with improvement initiatives and collaborate across the wider Middleware teams to develop and implement process enhancements. You will be responsible for delivering change through RTL and into production under change governance independently while ensuring strict adherence to processes and procedures. Additionally, you will work with IT Security to maintain the security of the MQ product. You may be expected to be part of the 24/7 rota to support the business (Usually 1 week in 6 on call Monday to Monday). You will be expected to be onsite in the office for 2 days per week as per Group Policy. SKILLS: * IBM Message Queue (MQ) Administration: Expertise in administering IBM MQ v9.x on z/OS, including clustering, configuration, and maintenance to ensure high availability and optimal performance. * Operational Experience on z/OS: Proficiency in managing MQ environments via z/OS panels and MQ Explorer, ensuring seamless integration and system stability. * Security and Compliance: Experience with TLS implementation and security configurations to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of messaging environments. * Incident Management and Troubleshooting: Strong diagnostic skills and the ability to analyse technical information from multiple sources to effectively support and troubleshoot online systems, minimising service disruption in complex environments. * Project Delivery and Support: Experience in delivering integration-related projects, particularly in upgrade and migration efforts, and adhering to change management processes. * Automation & Scripting: Strong skills in Scripting (eg, Bash, Shell) and automation tools like UrbanCode Deploy or Ansible for process automation and deployment in z/Linux environments. * Out-of-Hours Deployments and Support: Flexibility and experience in performing maintenance, migrations, and deployments outside regular working hours to ensure project delivery within service level agreements (SLAs). * Stakeholder Collaboration: Ability to work closely with key stakeholders (eg, project managers, architects, cloud services teams) to drive and deliver on the technology roadmap * ITIL: Knowledge and practical application of ITIL best practices for incident, problem, and change management, ensuring alignment with service management processes. * Agile and DevOps Methodologies: Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments, with a focus on continuous integration, delivery, and automation of operational tasks. Proficient in using tools such as Jira and Confluence for project management and collaboration. * Change Management Processes: Proven experience working within formal change management frameworks, ensuring changes to integration environments are properly documented, tested, and governed. * Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Understanding of disaster recovery (DR) processes and business continuity in the integration space, including participation in DR planning and testing for IBM ACE/IIB environments. * Integration and Middleware Solutions: Understanding of integration technologies and Middleware architectures, supporting enterprise-wide messaging and transaction processing. * Automation Tools: Experience with automation tools such as Ansible and UrbanCode Deploy for system configuration, deployment and operational efficiency within Mainframe environments. * Scripting Languages: Proficiency in Scripting languages including REXX, Unix Shell, Bash and Python for automation, patch remediation and operational improvements across z/OS and Linux platforms. * Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with system and Middleware monitoring solutions such as Dynatrace, Nagios, Zabbix and IBM's monitoring suite to ensure service availability and performance. * DevOps and CI/CD: Experience with Git, Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines, applying automation and DevOps principles to infrastructure management and software deployment. * Project and Process Management: Experience in managing projects using Jira and Confluence within Agile environments, ensuring collaboration, visibility and adherence to best practices. * Mainframe and Enterprise Solutions: Expertise in managing MQ on z/OS and Linux, optimising performance and ensuring system stability in high-availability environments Click Apply now to be considered for the Mainframe Middleware Z-Series Integration Specialist - Leeds/Edinburgh role

Senior Azure Platform Engineer Location: Farnborough (2-3 days per week, remote initially) Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 + bonus + benefits Permanent, Full-Time Security Clearance: It is an essential requirement for candidates to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC Level) prior to appointment. Overview Are you a highly skilled Senior Azure Platform Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Join a growing and experienced engineering team delivering secure, scalable cloud platforms within a highly regulated environment. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in designing and evolving modern cloud infrastructure, working across cutting-edge technologies in Azure, Kubernetes, and DevOps. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain Azure infrastructure across Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, Databases, and Application Gateways Architect and manage hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity, including Site-to-Site VPN, BGP routing, and Azure Virtual WAN Implement and enforce cloud security best practices using Azure Key Vault, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, RBAC, and network segmentation Collaborate with stakeholders and delivery teams to design and implement robust platform solutions Configure and manage Kubernetes environments to support secure, scalable application deployments Design and build CI/CD pipelines to improve delivery speed and engineering efficiency Support both on-premises and cloud platforms using Infrastructure as Code and automation Implement monitoring and observability solutions to ensure platform health and performance Manage repositories and version control processes to support collaborative development Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual effort and improve reliability Provide technical guidance to development teams on platform best practices Contribute to platform improvements across security, scalability, and maintainability Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends Skills & Experience Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience 5+ years' experience in: Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Cloud/Platform Integration Strong Azure expertise, ideally with: AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect) Deep knowledge of Azure networking: Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways & BGP routing, NSGs, Private Endpoints Strong Kubernetes and container orchestration experience Hands-on experience with Terraform and HashiCorp tooling (eg Packer, Vault) Experience with CI/CD tools such as: GitHub Actions & GitLab CI/CD Solid understanding of Git and version control best practices Experience driving automation and improving platform efficiency Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to thrive in fast-paced, complex environments Desirable: Experience with JFrog (Artifactory, XRay, Runtime) or similar tooling Exposure to additional cloud platforms (AWS or GCP) Benefits 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Private medical insurance Life assurance Pension scheme Professional development and training opportunities Cycle to Work scheme Employee perks and discount platform Discretionary bonus scheme

ServiceNow Solution Architect - Hardware Asset Management (HAM) Remote (Very rarely might ask to travel to London) 6 month contract Inside of IR35 £620 per day We are seeking an experienced ServiceNow Solution Architect to join a high-profile enterprise ServiceNow programme. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across business and technical teams, supporting the rollout of Now Assist while leading the design and implementation of Hardware Asset Management (HAM) and Software Asset Management (SAM) capabilities. You will act as a trusted technical authority within the ServiceNow platform, providing architectural leadership, governance, and hands-on expertise to ensure high-quality, scalable solutions. Key Responsibilities Act as a subject matter expert for ServiceNow HAM and SAM, leading design workshops and contributing to sprint and project planning Take ownership of technical requirements and solution components related to HAM & SAM build and implementation Translate business requirements into robust, scalable ServiceNow solutions Provide technical governance across the ServiceNow platform Enforce coding standards and best practices across delivery teams Produce and maintain High-Level Design (HLD) documentation and solution artefacts Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues and development blockers Proactively identify and document continuous improvement opportunities Contribute to platform health, performance, and stability Support technical triage of major incidents and critical issues when required Collaborate closely with cross-functional business and technical stakeholders to influence key decisions Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a ServiceNow Solution Architect within complex enterprise environments Strong hands-on expertise in ServiceNow HAM & SAM Experience supporting or implementing Now Assist or AI-driven ServiceNow capabilities (desirable) Deep understanding of ServiceNow architecture, integrations, and best practices Strong leadership skills with experience guiding and influencing delivery teams Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments ServiceNow certifications (CSA, CIS, or Architect-level) highly desirable Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior/Lead Software Engineer Hybrid -working - South Manchester Permanent - £65 ,000 to £80 ,000 per year Plus an excellent company benefits package The Opportunity: A well-established digital consultancy delivering complex technology solutions is looking for a Lead Full Stack Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This role will suit an experienced engineer who enjoys leading technical delivery, solving complex problems and building scalable cloud-based applications. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver high-quality software solutions for large organisations tackling complex challenges. Role and Responsibilities: Lead the design and development of scalable full-stack applications (.NET or Java or Python, plus modern JavaScript libraries) Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams Collaborate with architects, delivery teams and stakeholders Ensure solutions follow engineering best practices and high-quality standards Contribute to architecture, design decisions and technical strategy Skills and Experience: Strong experience as a Senior or Lead Software Engineer Background in modern full-stack development Experience building cloud-hosted or distributed systems Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and Agile delivery Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders Applications: Please contact Edward here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology.

Payments Solution Migration Architect London 2 Days per Week in Office 600 to 800 a day Inside IR35 5 Months Contract A top tier global consultancy firm is seeking a Payments Solution / Migration Architect to spearhead a high-stakes transition of their core transaction engine. You will essentially be the primary architect bridging the gap between legacy mainframe foundations and modern target platforms. This ideal candidate for this role will be someone who understands the granular detail of how a message moves from a gateway to clearing and settlement. You will own the end-to-end data architecture, defining the extraction strategies and migration controls required to move massive datasets without ever disrupting live payment processing. Acting as the technical authority, you will navigate complex legacy environments, reconciling undocumented system behaviours with pragmatic, executable design solutions. Essential Skills UK Payment Rails: Expert-level BACS & Faster Payments (FPS) . Global Messaging: SWIFT & SEPA mastery, including ISO 20022 (MT/MX) . Mainframe Core: IBM DB2 specialist (Query Optimisation, Partitioning, Archiving). Data Migration: Hands-on Extraction , Mapping , and Lineage for high-throughput systems. Risk & Governance: CASS or CISA-aligned assurance and control frameworks. Legacy Modernisation: Bridging MQ/Mainframe layers to modern target platforms. London-based 2 days in the office per week 600 to 800 a day Inside IR35 5 Months Contract If you are a seasoned Architect who thrives in the complexity of mainframe-integrated messaging and has a "zero-failure" mindset toward payment migrations, this is the perfect opportunity for you. If the above seems of interest to you, please apply directly to the ad or send your CV to (url removed). Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Lead Full Stack Next.js / React Developer Location: UK-based, Hybrid or Remote Position Overview: We are looking for a Lead Full Stack Next.js / React Developer to help design and build greenfield modern, high-performance web applications that power our client platforms and internal tools. You will work across the stack from frontend user experiences in Next.js to backend APIs, databases, and cloud infrastructure, helping to create resilient, scalable systems.If you're excited by building elegant user interfaces, designing robust APIs, and working in a cloud-native environment where you can influence technical direction, this role offers a chance to shape both our platform and engineering culture.chance to shape both our platform and engineering culture. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain production-grade web applications using Next.js and React. Collaborate closely with product and other engineering teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions. Take ownership of features from concept through deployment and ongoing operation. Ensure applications are performant, accessible, secure, and maintainable. Participate in code reviews and mentor other engineers. What You'll Bring 5+ years of professional software development experience. Strong experience with Next.js, React, and TypeScript. Strong advocate for and power user of LLM-enabled development tools such as Claude Experience building RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs. Understanding of server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and modern frontend performance optimisation. Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases. Cloud experience (AWS preferred) and familiarity with containerisation (Docker). Strong understanding of web fundamentals (HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP). Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with evolving requirements. Lead a team of experienced Software Engineers Nice to Have Backend experience in Go and/or C# Experience with microservices architecture. Familiarity with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles. Experience with authentication/authorization systems (OAuth, JWT, SSO). Exposure to data-heavy or high-scale systems. Experience in intellectual property, brand protection, or compliance-driven industries. Details: Up to £110,000 Permaanent role Hybrid position

Role: Technology, Strategy & Advisory, Enterprise Architect Manager/Senior Manager - CMT Location: London, Manchester, Edinburgh Industry: Comms, Media & Telco Mobility: Up to 100% Career Level: Manager/Senior Manager Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: Do you enjoy using innovation, and the latest technologies to solve challenges and realise business goals? Do you enjoy working at the intersection of business and technology, where you're engaging with senior clients, engineers and architects on a daily basis? Are you a critical thinker that is keen to continue exploring the untouched capabilities of technologies such as Cloud, Big Data, AI and Robotics, and how they can be architected into client's landscapes to help them achieve their strategic goals? Joining the team means becoming part of a community of Enterprise Architects that serve Accenture's clients with the best and brightest insights regarding business and technology architecture. Our mission is to drive industry and enterprise re-invention, powered by Technology and Data. Our values include challenging our clients' norms, building trusted relationships, and embracing diversity as a source of creativity and inspiration. We collaborate closely with experts globally to bring the best to our clients every day and stay relevant to their changing needs. Our reinvention partners are changing businesses every day using deep industry insights, technology knowledge and innovative ideas. Positioned at the intersection of business, technology and industry, we devise creative new strategies and target architectures, based on trends, insights and data. With an eye for competitive advantage, digital disruption, operating models, and the future workforce, we take on the challenge of designing and implementing transformative business solutions, using the technology to drive business advantage and create 360 value for our clients. Our research-based advice and situational analyses enable our clients to act with speed and confidence. Your responsibilities as an Enterprise Architect Manger or Senior Manager will include: Assess the impact of business strategy on enterprise architecture across organisation, applications, data, infrastructure, and operations Stay abreast of Comms & Media industry trends and translate them into enterprise architecture implications and transformation opportunities Lead large-scale IT and digital transformation programs for Comms and media clients, advising on impacts across people, process, technology, data, and AI Drive BSS/OSS transformation initiatives, leveraging deep understanding of telecom ecosystems and aligning architecture with Accenture offerings Engage with C-suite stakeholders, leading strategic conversations and influencing key architectural and investment decisions Co-create client Enterprise Architecture vision, strategy, and roadmaps aligned to business objectives and market dynamics Lead the creation of end-to-end architecture blueprints, covering applications, integrations, data, and technology landscapes Conduct as-is architecture assessments across business capabilities, applications, data, and technology, identifying gaps, maturity levels, and pain points Define target-state architecture, including application rationalisation and modernisation strategies Bring strong awareness of COTS platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Amdocs, Oracle, ServiceNow, MS Dynamics) and define best-fit enterprise architecture Apply industry-standard frameworks such as TOGAF and TM Forum (eTOM, SID, ODA), leveraging 7R modernisation strategies to define and drive architecture transformation Work with business, technology & 3rd party stakeholders to effectivity formulate communicate and conclude key architectural decisions Drive enterprise architecture governance to ensure alignment with principles, standards, and target-state architectures, maintaining architectural consistency and control Lead proposal development and deal shaping, translating client pain points into differentiated offerings and POVs Drive innovation through creation of reusable assets and PoCs, demonstrating business value and accelerating client decision-making Define enterprise data platforms, integration, and automation strategies, including AI-enabled architectures and agentic frameworks Identify opportunities to integrate AI and automation into BSS/OSS operations for improved efficiency and productivity Lead and mentor architecture teams, ensuring high-quality delivery, capability development, and alignment with enterprise standards

Senior Software Engineers Location(s): Manchester, Cheltenham or Samlesbury Salary: £50,354 to £60,036, including a concessionary payment of £2,758. The final amount depends on your skills and experience. You ll also receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500, split into two payments: £1,750 on arrival and £1,750 after successfully completing probation. In the future, there may be an opportunity to qualify for a higher skill level. Following a successful skills assessment, this could increase your salary by up to £9,766. Flexible Working: We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours. While hybrid working may be more limited due to the nature of the work, some home working may be available depending on business needs. Find out more about flexible working on our website. GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks, and espionage. At GCHQ, you ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. As a Senior Software Engineer, you ll bring your experience of modern software frameworks and team leadership to our passionate tech community. You ll help design new and existing systems, establish best working practices, and deliver high-quality solutions to mission-critical problems. With your expertise, you ll operate at a deep technical level, leveraging your familiarity with languages and frameworks such as Golang, Java, JavaScript, .NET, Node, Python, Rust, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP). You might be mentoring a team or leading as a technical expert. You ll be keen to develop not just your own skills, but those of others. Whether you re bringing new approaches, sharing innovative ways of working, or identifying new priorities, you ll set the standard. You ll engage with technical and non-technical customers and have a positive influence on the wider engineering community. With our encouragement to spend up to 30% of your time on development, innovation, and experimentation, you ll have the freedom to explore new possibilities for yourself and for GCHQ. You don t need to be a Software Engineer to apply; you might be working in Cloud Engineering and Security, UX, Site Reliability Engineering, Front-End Design, Agile, Solution Architecture, Data Engineering, or Machine Learning Operations. You ll also have experience leading Agile project teams and evaluating customer business requirements. Upon joining, you ll have access to a wide range of learning resources from online courses conferences and opportunities to pursue formal qualifications (funded by us). We ll provide all the support you need for a rewarding career, whether that s through tailored training or flexible working options. In this role, we offer full-time, part-time, and compressed hours, meaning you can enjoy a great work-life balance without compromising on what matters to you. At GCHQ, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking, and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce, such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment, and diversity on our website. To find out more and apply, please visit our website. To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, of which one component is British, you will nonetheless be considered. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. We welcome applications from candidates of all ages, and there is no upper age limit. You can apply at 17, if successful, you will not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday. Full eligibility details can be found on our website.

SailPoint Engineer Manchester - onsite once per week/fortnight 6 Month Contract £650 - £740/day inside IR35 Lorien's Financial Services client are currently recruiting for a SailPoint Engineer to join on a 6 month initial contract, inside IR35. The SailPoint Engineer will operate as part of an established IAM team delivering core identity governance. The role requires close collaboration with IAM colleagues and wider stakeholders, aligning to agreed priorities and contributing to team-based delivery outcomes. Key Responsibilities Configure, support and enhance SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC) across enterprise and hybrid environments. Integrate SailPoint ISC with HR systems, Active Directory, Entra ID, AWS, ServiceNow and other enterprise platforms to enable automated provisioning, life cycle management and deprovisioning. Deliver and maintain core identity governance capabilities including Joiner/Mover/Leaver (JML), certifications, RBAC, policy enforcement and least-privilege controls. Support onboarding of applications using standard connectors (eg AD, SCIM, REST, JDBC, web services). Develop and maintain configuration and automation scripts (PowerShell, BeanShell, Java where required). Work in alignment with IAM team priorities and support delivery of the agreed IGA roadmap. Work collaboratively with IAM, Architecture, AD, Security Engineering, HR and Cloud teams to embed governance controls effectively. Contribute to improving identity life cycle processes and raising the maturity of identity governance across the organisation. Support operational stability, issue resolution and continuous improvement of the identity platform. Participate in risk remediation activities and compliance-driven access control improvements. The successful candidate will have the following skills/knowledge: Hands-on experience implementing and supporting SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC). Experience delivering core IGA capabilities including Joiner/Mover/Leaver workflows, access certifications, provisioning and RBAC models. Strong integration experience with Active Directory, Entra ID, AWS, HR systems and enterprise platforms. Experience developing and maintaining SailPoint identity workflows and automation using Scripting or APIs (eg PowerShell, REST APIs, BeanShell or similar). Solid understanding of identity life cycle management, access governance and least-privilege principles. Experience working effectively as part of a cross-functional engineering team. Ability to work collaboratively within the IGA engineering team to deliver agreed outcomes. Comfortable contributing ideas, improvements and technical input within a collaborative team environment. Desirable skills Experience working in financial services or regulated environments. SailPoint certification (Identity Security Cloud Engineer or similar). Experience contributing to identity governance maturity improvements within a team. Familiarity with Agile or structured delivery methodologies. Exposure to Zero Trust, risk-based access models or compliance-driven access controls. Experience working closely with AD, Security, HR or Cloud teams to implement governance controls. Should this position be of interest please submit your CV and I will be in contact as required. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Network Architect SpecialistLocation: Dorset/Cornwall - hybrid working (3 days onsite per week)Contract Type: 3 months initiallyDaily Rate: £600 - £690 (inside IR35 via umbrella) ACTIVE NPPV3 clearance is essential Are you a talented Network Architect looking for your next challenge? Join our client's innovative team in Dorset/Cornwall, where you'll design and deliver cutting-edge technology solutions for global customers. This role operates under a hybrid working model, requiring you to be in the office for three days a week, with two flexible work-from-home days. Why This Role MattersIn this position, you'll be instrumental in shaping the secure, high-performance solutions that underpin essential national services and major enterprise networks. Your contributions will support digital transformation efforts across 180+ countries, allowing you to grow your technical skills in a collaborative and innovative environment. Key ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end technical solution design and delivery, ensuring alignment with time, cost, and quality requirements.Work on complex technical designs and provide support for in-life solutions as needed.Deliver integrated solutions that span multiple technologies and understand their interdependencies.Manage technical and commercial risks while communicating effectively with senior stakeholders.Identify opportunities for cross-selling and continuous improvement.Present technical solutions, articulate design decisions, and highlight business benefits.Contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives within design squads.Mentor less experienced team members and lead large-scale engagements. What We're Looking ForProven experience in technical design and solution delivery.Strong working knowledge of various relevant technologies and products.Ability to deliver component-level designs while adhering to governance standards.Skilled in recognising and managing technical and commercial risks proactively.Excellent communication skills for engaging with both internal and external senior stakeholders.Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.Experience in lifecycle cost considerations and engaging in commercial discussions.Understanding of SLAs and customer business contexts. Technical Skills Required Proficiency in routing and switching technologies.Experience with Cisco platforms (ISR, C9200, C9300, C9500, ASR1001, Nexus 7k, Nexus 9k).Familiarity with VLAN, VXLAN, VRF, OSPF, and BGP.Knowledge of F5 technologies and datacentre architecture/design.Hands-on experience in datacentre implementation. Additional InformationThe office is conveniently located just an 11-minute walk from Poole train station. Please note that this role requires NPPV 3 Clearance, and we cannot provide Visa sponsorship. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. Our client is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Join a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and making a positive impact. Apply today! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Hays are now looking for a Customer Network Design Specialist for one of our local clients: £465 p/d Inside IR35 Hybrid - Location is Exeter 6 Month Initial Contract NPPV3 As a Customer Solution Design Practitioner, you'll shape secure, nonperformance technology solutions for customers across critical national services and large enterprise networks. Working closely with design teams, engineers and stakeholders, you'll deliver robust, scalable solutions that support complex transformation programmes. What You Will Be Doing Designing technical components that meet agreed time, cost and quality standards. Producing design packages for transitions, transformations and in-life improvements. Collaborating with solution designers, architects and technical specialists. Managing technical and commercial risks and resolving issues proactively. Presenting solution options, explaining design decisions and business benefits. Identifying opportunities for service improvement or solution optimisation. Supporting innovation and contributing to design best practice. Leading mid-scale design engagements and mentoring junior team members. What We Are Looking For Experience in technical design, network solutions, or solution delivery roles. Strong understanding of networking, infrastructure or multidirectional environments. Ability to produce multicomponent designs within structured governance frameworks. Confident communicator able to engage senior stakeholders effectively. Good commercial awareness and understanding of life cycle cost considerations. Knowledge of SLAs, customer requirements and operational impacts of design choices. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently when required. Motivated to develop deeper technical expertise and maintain relevant qualifications. Key Technologies You'll Work With Cisco (ISR, C9200/30/50, ASR, Nexus) OSPF/BGP VLAN/VRF/VXLAN F5 Datacentre network design IPConnect If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or please send a copy of your CV to 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 on our website.