Position Summary
We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.
As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams
Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs
Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements
Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows
Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments
Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments
Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners
Vendor & Contract Management:
Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships
Define and monitor service level agreements
Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies
Review and approve contractor work
Manage vendor performance and escalations
Security & Compliance:
Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits
Develop and maintain security compliance documentation
Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities
Implement security recommendations and remediation plans
Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards
Participate in security incident response planning
Business Continuity:
Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure
Coordinate and execute DR testing
Maintain DR documentation and procedures
Develop and maintain business continuity plans
Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met
Financial Planning & Technical Debt:
Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure
Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations
Identify and track technical debt
Create remediation plans for technical debt
Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments
Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning
Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Infrastructure architecture and design
Performance optimization
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Technical documentation
Business & Management:
Contract negotiation and management
Budget planning and control
Risk management
Audit response and compliance
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Cost-benefit analysis
Interpersonal:
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service orientation
Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
Leadership:
Technical leadership
Project management
Mentoring and knowledge transfer
Change management
Strategic thinking
Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by:
Infrastructure stability and performance improvements
Stakeholder satisfaction levels
Project delivery effectiveness
Technical problem resolution metrics
Team collaboration effectiveness
Innovation and process improvements
Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.
This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience with WEKA storage systems
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools
Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
ITIL certification
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Experience with GxP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
18/11/2025
Full time
Position Summary
We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.
As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams
Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs
Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements
Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows
Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments
Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments
Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners
Vendor & Contract Management:
Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships
Define and monitor service level agreements
Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies
Review and approve contractor work
Manage vendor performance and escalations
Security & Compliance:
Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits
Develop and maintain security compliance documentation
Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities
Implement security recommendations and remediation plans
Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards
Participate in security incident response planning
Business Continuity:
Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure
Coordinate and execute DR testing
Maintain DR documentation and procedures
Develop and maintain business continuity plans
Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met
Financial Planning & Technical Debt:
Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure
Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations
Identify and track technical debt
Create remediation plans for technical debt
Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments
Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning
Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Infrastructure architecture and design
Performance optimization
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Technical documentation
Business & Management:
Contract negotiation and management
Budget planning and control
Risk management
Audit response and compliance
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Cost-benefit analysis
Interpersonal:
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service orientation
Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
Leadership:
Technical leadership
Project management
Mentoring and knowledge transfer
Change management
Strategic thinking
Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by:
Infrastructure stability and performance improvements
Stakeholder satisfaction levels
Project delivery effectiveness
Technical problem resolution metrics
Team collaboration effectiveness
Innovation and process improvements
Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.
This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience with WEKA storage systems
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools
Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
ITIL certification
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Experience with GxP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited
Liverpool
We are looking for an innovative, broadly experienced all round developer with demonstrable business acumen and team leadership skills, to act as the main technical point to drive forward technical solutions as required for our Private Lines division (Private Car and Commercial Vehicle). Much of this will be web based and / or mobile solutions.
The Technical Lead requires direct working relationships with key business owners, their proxies and project managers responsible for driving forward a particular business division
A successful candidate may be more highly front end or more back end experienced – which is OK, but you must have actively contributed to complex product development solutions with full engagement across multiple areas of technical specialism so is able to fully understand the roles, relationships and dependencies that each of each of these disciplines characterise.
Job Title: Technical Business Lead
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Salary: £70,000-£85,000 DOE
What you will be doing:
Developing new and enhancing existing user-facing solutions
Providing technical guidance, decision making and leadership of a delivery team comprising product owners, BA’s, PM’s, front end devs, back end dev, database developers, digital analysts, QA technicians
Ensuring DevOps Epics, pbi’s, tasks, feature flagging, Assurance criteria and all testing strategies align with company standards
Ensuring system are well documented and tested for resilience / failover / auto scaling as specified
Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
Ensuring high quality software product delivery to timescales with reliable estimates and actual effort recorded
Work with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure common understanding of technical approaches to architecture and implementation
Collaborating with all other technical teams proactively and with consideration of priorities and workloads, working collaboratively in a multi disciplinary team to reach team goals
Ensure mandated ‘core systems’ upgrades are appropriately managed
Liaise with 3rd parties as appropriate depending on product requirements
Provide BAU bug handling, hot fix deployment as and when required
Putting security and performance at the heart of all products and processes
What we are looking for:
Capable of advising on modern, secure, technical solutions to achieve product owner goals
Highly proficient in either front end or back end modern technology tooling and coding standards, especially react, react Native, Next JS, C# dot Net, Event driven systems, Azure Devops, SOLID and clean architecture patterns
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
Backed C#, dotNET, VS Core development
Thorough understanding of front end typescript frameworks and core principles
Solid understanding of modern specifications when developing components.
Experience with the React Material UI Framework and an eye for design and understanding UI/UX practices
Experience working with REST APIs and webhooks
Knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose
Strong development experience in microservice based enterprise architecture, SOLID principles, clean architecture, Azure service Bus, RabbitMQ, Mass transit, MediatR
Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token, OAuth etc
Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
Understanding of popular front-end development tools such as Yarn, Webpack, Vitjs, StoryBook, Jest, Eslint, Prettier, Husky, etc.
Good awareness of logging and alerting strategies and tooling (e.g. loki/Grafana)
Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git
Good understanding of Google Adwords, GLCID’s, Tag Manager for tracking conversion
Solid experience of CI/CD pipelines in DevOps
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
25/04/2025
Full time
We are looking for an innovative, broadly experienced all round developer with demonstrable business acumen and team leadership skills, to act as the main technical point to drive forward technical solutions as required for our Private Lines division (Private Car and Commercial Vehicle). Much of this will be web based and / or mobile solutions.
The Technical Lead requires direct working relationships with key business owners, their proxies and project managers responsible for driving forward a particular business division
A successful candidate may be more highly front end or more back end experienced – which is OK, but you must have actively contributed to complex product development solutions with full engagement across multiple areas of technical specialism so is able to fully understand the roles, relationships and dependencies that each of each of these disciplines characterise.
Job Title: Technical Business Lead
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Salary: £70,000-£85,000 DOE
What you will be doing:
Developing new and enhancing existing user-facing solutions
Providing technical guidance, decision making and leadership of a delivery team comprising product owners, BA’s, PM’s, front end devs, back end dev, database developers, digital analysts, QA technicians
Ensuring DevOps Epics, pbi’s, tasks, feature flagging, Assurance criteria and all testing strategies align with company standards
Ensuring system are well documented and tested for resilience / failover / auto scaling as specified
Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
Ensuring high quality software product delivery to timescales with reliable estimates and actual effort recorded
Work with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure common understanding of technical approaches to architecture and implementation
Collaborating with all other technical teams proactively and with consideration of priorities and workloads, working collaboratively in a multi disciplinary team to reach team goals
Ensure mandated ‘core systems’ upgrades are appropriately managed
Liaise with 3rd parties as appropriate depending on product requirements
Provide BAU bug handling, hot fix deployment as and when required
Putting security and performance at the heart of all products and processes
What we are looking for:
Capable of advising on modern, secure, technical solutions to achieve product owner goals
Highly proficient in either front end or back end modern technology tooling and coding standards, especially react, react Native, Next JS, C# dot Net, Event driven systems, Azure Devops, SOLID and clean architecture patterns
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
Backed C#, dotNET, VS Core development
Thorough understanding of front end typescript frameworks and core principles
Solid understanding of modern specifications when developing components.
Experience with the React Material UI Framework and an eye for design and understanding UI/UX practices
Experience working with REST APIs and webhooks
Knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose
Strong development experience in microservice based enterprise architecture, SOLID principles, clean architecture, Azure service Bus, RabbitMQ, Mass transit, MediatR
Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token, OAuth etc
Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
Understanding of popular front-end development tools such as Yarn, Webpack, Vitjs, StoryBook, Jest, Eslint, Prettier, Husky, etc.
Good awareness of logging and alerting strategies and tooling (e.g. loki/Grafana)
Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git
Good understanding of Google Adwords, GLCID’s, Tag Manager for tracking conversion
Solid experience of CI/CD pipelines in DevOps
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Software Engineer II - Golang Software Engineer Overview We are looking for a software engineer to join an award winning team with a proven track record of combining data science techniques with an intimate knowledge of payments data to aid Financial Institutions in their fight against money laundering and fraud. Headquartered in The City of London, we craft bespoke services that help our clients gain an understanding of the underlying criminal behaviour that drives financial crime, empowering them to take action. As part of the application development team, your role will focus on creating and maintaining products across the whole lifecycle. Role • Create and maintaining microservices, primarily in Golang, taking increasing responsibility. • Assist with design and build to solve bugs, improve performance, and add new features. • Containerise your services and make ready for deployment onto a k8s environment using helm charts. • Develop understanding of end-to-end technical architecture and dependency systems. Apply that understanding in code. • Write tests with high coverage including unit, contract, e2e and integration. • Version control code with git and build, test and deploy using ci/cd pipelines. • Build and test remotely on your own machine and deploy to low level envs. • Participate in the review of team members code. • Perform demos and join acceptance discussions with analysts, developers and product owners. • Assist in task planning and review as part of a sprint based workflow. • Estimate and own delivery tasks (design, dev, test, deployment, configuration, documentation) to meet the business requirements. • The role is hybrid, based in central London, and the expectation is that you attend the office according to Mastercard policy, including team days, which are currently on Monday and Thursday. All About You First and foremost, you want to build products to solve real, pressing problems for your customers. You enjoy working in a team, and have an interest in data science and how advanced algorithms may be deployed as product offerings. You are detail oriented, and enjoy writing and reviewing code to a high standard with tests to prove it. • Demonstrable ability to write Python/Golang and SQL. You are happy to learn new programming languages and frameworks as necessary. • You are interested in, contemporary approaches to service design, including the use of containers and container orchestration technologies, streaming data platforms, APIs and in-memory/NoSQL stores. • You are familiar with working in a devops based software development workflow, including building, testing, and continuous integration/deployment. You are also happy to be evolve along with the development process and contribute to its success. • You have the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders, including subject matter experts, data scientists, software engineers and enterprise devops and security professionals. • You are keen to engage with best practices for code review, version control, and change control, balancing the need for a quality codebase with the unique and particular demands of scale up stage software engineering. • You have experience or are keen to engage with productionising machine learning technologies. Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
07/12/2025
Full time
Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Software Engineer II - Golang Software Engineer Overview We are looking for a software engineer to join an award winning team with a proven track record of combining data science techniques with an intimate knowledge of payments data to aid Financial Institutions in their fight against money laundering and fraud. Headquartered in The City of London, we craft bespoke services that help our clients gain an understanding of the underlying criminal behaviour that drives financial crime, empowering them to take action. As part of the application development team, your role will focus on creating and maintaining products across the whole lifecycle. Role • Create and maintaining microservices, primarily in Golang, taking increasing responsibility. • Assist with design and build to solve bugs, improve performance, and add new features. • Containerise your services and make ready for deployment onto a k8s environment using helm charts. • Develop understanding of end-to-end technical architecture and dependency systems. Apply that understanding in code. • Write tests with high coverage including unit, contract, e2e and integration. • Version control code with git and build, test and deploy using ci/cd pipelines. • Build and test remotely on your own machine and deploy to low level envs. • Participate in the review of team members code. • Perform demos and join acceptance discussions with analysts, developers and product owners. • Assist in task planning and review as part of a sprint based workflow. • Estimate and own delivery tasks (design, dev, test, deployment, configuration, documentation) to meet the business requirements. • The role is hybrid, based in central London, and the expectation is that you attend the office according to Mastercard policy, including team days, which are currently on Monday and Thursday. All About You First and foremost, you want to build products to solve real, pressing problems for your customers. You enjoy working in a team, and have an interest in data science and how advanced algorithms may be deployed as product offerings. You are detail oriented, and enjoy writing and reviewing code to a high standard with tests to prove it. • Demonstrable ability to write Python/Golang and SQL. You are happy to learn new programming languages and frameworks as necessary. • You are interested in, contemporary approaches to service design, including the use of containers and container orchestration technologies, streaming data platforms, APIs and in-memory/NoSQL stores. • You are familiar with working in a devops based software development workflow, including building, testing, and continuous integration/deployment. You are also happy to be evolve along with the development process and contribute to its success. • You have the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders, including subject matter experts, data scientists, software engineers and enterprise devops and security professionals. • You are keen to engage with best practices for code review, version control, and change control, balancing the need for a quality codebase with the unique and particular demands of scale up stage software engineering. • You have experience or are keen to engage with productionising machine learning technologies. Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
Role: Google Cloud Architect Location: London or ManchesterCareer Level: Manager Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) at the point of application. 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 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 Our Team Together we engineer and build the infrastructure, tools, access and telemetry for systems that enable orchestration of Google-scale services. Join us and help build what matters. We are seeking a Google Cloud Architect to join the Accenture Google Business Group (AGBG) within Accenture Technology in the UK, specifically focused on our UK public sector clients. You'll be part of a team that engineers and implements the infrastructure, tools, access and telemetry for systems that enable orchestration of Google-scale services. As a Google Cloud Architect, you will: Lead the technical architecture and delivery of Google Cloud solutions for public sector clients Design, deploy, and operate secure Google Cloud solutions both on client sites and internal reference implementations Provide technical guidance and mentorship to small teams ensuring successful project delivery Leverage your deep knowledge of Google Cloud architecture and engineering to deliver enterprise grade solutions
07/12/2025
Full time
Role: Google Cloud Architect Location: London or ManchesterCareer Level: Manager Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) at the point of application. 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 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 Our Team Together we engineer and build the infrastructure, tools, access and telemetry for systems that enable orchestration of Google-scale services. Join us and help build what matters. We are seeking a Google Cloud Architect to join the Accenture Google Business Group (AGBG) within Accenture Technology in the UK, specifically focused on our UK public sector clients. You'll be part of a team that engineers and implements the infrastructure, tools, access and telemetry for systems that enable orchestration of Google-scale services. As a Google Cloud Architect, you will: Lead the technical architecture and delivery of Google Cloud solutions for public sector clients Design, deploy, and operate secure Google Cloud solutions both on client sites and internal reference implementations Provide technical guidance and mentorship to small teams ensuring successful project delivery Leverage your deep knowledge of Google Cloud architecture and engineering to deliver enterprise grade solutions
Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Software Engineer II - Golang Software Engineer Overview We are looking for a software engineer to join an award winning team with a proven track record of combining data science techniques with an intimate knowledge of payments data to aid Financial Institutions in their fight against money laundering and fraud. Headquartered in The City of London, we craft bespoke services that help our clients gain an understanding of the underlying criminal behaviour that drives financial crime, empowering them to take action. As part of the application development team, your role will focus on creating and maintaining products across the whole lifecycle. Role • Create and maintaining microservices, primarily in Golang, taking increasing responsibility. • Assist with design and build to solve bugs, improve performance, and add new features. • Containerise your services and make ready for deployment onto a k8s environment using helm charts. • Develop understanding of end-to-end technical architecture and dependency systems. Apply that understanding in code. • Write tests with high coverage including unit, contract, e2e and integration. • Version control code with git and build, test and deploy using ci/cd pipelines. • Build and test remotely on your own machine and deploy to low level envs. • Participate in the review of team members code. • Perform demos and join acceptance discussions with analysts, developers and product owners. • Assist in task planning and review as part of a sprint based workflow. • Estimate and own delivery tasks (design, dev, test, deployment, configuration, documentation) to meet the business requirements. • The role is hybrid, based in central London, and the expectation is that you attend the office according to Mastercard policy, including team days, which are currently on Monday and Thursday. All About You First and foremost, you want to build products to solve real, pressing problems for your customers. You enjoy working in a team, and have an interest in data science and how advanced algorithms may be deployed as product offerings. You are detail oriented, and enjoy writing and reviewing code to a high standard with tests to prove it. • Demonstrable ability to write Python/Golang and SQL. You are happy to learn new programming languages and frameworks as necessary. • You are interested in, contemporary approaches to service design, including the use of containers and container orchestration technologies, streaming data platforms, APIs and in-memory/NoSQL stores. • You are familiar with working in a devops based software development workflow, including building, testing, and continuous integration/deployment. You are also happy to be evolve along with the development process and contribute to its success. • You have the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders, including subject matter experts, data scientists, software engineers and enterprise devops and security professionals. • You are keen to engage with best practices for code review, version control, and change control, balancing the need for a quality codebase with the unique and particular demands of scale up stage software engineering. • You have experience or are keen to engage with productionising machine learning technologies. Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
07/12/2025
Full time
Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Software Engineer II - Golang Software Engineer Overview We are looking for a software engineer to join an award winning team with a proven track record of combining data science techniques with an intimate knowledge of payments data to aid Financial Institutions in their fight against money laundering and fraud. Headquartered in The City of London, we craft bespoke services that help our clients gain an understanding of the underlying criminal behaviour that drives financial crime, empowering them to take action. As part of the application development team, your role will focus on creating and maintaining products across the whole lifecycle. Role • Create and maintaining microservices, primarily in Golang, taking increasing responsibility. • Assist with design and build to solve bugs, improve performance, and add new features. • Containerise your services and make ready for deployment onto a k8s environment using helm charts. • Develop understanding of end-to-end technical architecture and dependency systems. Apply that understanding in code. • Write tests with high coverage including unit, contract, e2e and integration. • Version control code with git and build, test and deploy using ci/cd pipelines. • Build and test remotely on your own machine and deploy to low level envs. • Participate in the review of team members code. • Perform demos and join acceptance discussions with analysts, developers and product owners. • Assist in task planning and review as part of a sprint based workflow. • Estimate and own delivery tasks (design, dev, test, deployment, configuration, documentation) to meet the business requirements. • The role is hybrid, based in central London, and the expectation is that you attend the office according to Mastercard policy, including team days, which are currently on Monday and Thursday. All About You First and foremost, you want to build products to solve real, pressing problems for your customers. You enjoy working in a team, and have an interest in data science and how advanced algorithms may be deployed as product offerings. You are detail oriented, and enjoy writing and reviewing code to a high standard with tests to prove it. • Demonstrable ability to write Python/Golang and SQL. You are happy to learn new programming languages and frameworks as necessary. • You are interested in, contemporary approaches to service design, including the use of containers and container orchestration technologies, streaming data platforms, APIs and in-memory/NoSQL stores. • You are familiar with working in a devops based software development workflow, including building, testing, and continuous integration/deployment. You are also happy to be evolve along with the development process and contribute to its success. • You have the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders, including subject matter experts, data scientists, software engineers and enterprise devops and security professionals. • You are keen to engage with best practices for code review, version control, and change control, balancing the need for a quality codebase with the unique and particular demands of scale up stage software engineering. • You have experience or are keen to engage with productionising machine learning technologies. Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, were helping build asustainableeconomy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactionssecure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Software Engineer II - GolangSoftware Engineer Overview We are looking for a software engineer to join an award winning team with a proven track record of combining data science techniques with an intimate knowledge of payments data to aid Financial Institutions in their fight against money laundering and fraud. Headquartered in The City of London, we craft bespoke services that help our clients gain an understanding of the underlying criminal behaviour that drives financial crime, empowering them to take action. As part of the application development team, your role will focus on creating and maintaining products across the whole lifecycle. Role Create and maintaining microservices, primarily in Golang, taking increasing responsibility. Assist with design and build to solve bugs, improve performance, and add new features. Containerise your services and make ready for deployment onto a k8s environment using helm charts. Develop understanding of end-to-end technical architecture and dependency systems. Apply that understanding in code. Write tests with high coverage including unit, contract, e2e and integration. Version control code with git and build, test and deploy using ci/cd pipelines. Build and test remotely on your own machine and deploy to low level envs. Participate in the review of team members code. Perform demos and join acceptance discussions with analysts, developers and product owners. Assist in task planning and review as part of a sprint based workflow. Estimate and own delivery tasks (design, dev, test, deployment, configuration, documentation) to meet the business requirements. The role is hybrid, based in central London, and the expectation is that you attend the office according to Mastercard policy, including team days, which are currently on Monday and Thursday. All About You First and foremost, you want to build products to solve real, pressing problems for your customers. You enjoy working in a team, and have an interest in data science and how advanced algorithms may be deployed as product offerings. You are detail oriented, and enjoy writing and reviewing code to a high standard with tests to prove it. Demonstrable ability to write Python/Golang and SQL. You are happy to learn new programming languages and frameworks as necessary. You are interested in, contemporary approaches to service design, including the use of containers and container orchestration technologies, streaming data platforms, APIs and in-memory/NoSQL stores. You are familiar with working in a devops based software development workflow, including building, testing, and continuous integration/deployment. You are also happy to be evolve along with the development process and contribute to its success. You have the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders, including subject matter experts, data scientists, software engineers and enterprise devops and security professionals. You are keen to engage with best practices for code review, version control, and change control, balancing the need for a quality codebase with the unique and particular demands of scale up stage software engineering. You have experience or are keen to engage with productionising machine learning technologies. Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercards security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercards guidelines. JBRP1_UKTJ
07/12/2025
Full time
Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, were helping build asustainableeconomy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactionssecure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Software Engineer II - GolangSoftware Engineer Overview We are looking for a software engineer to join an award winning team with a proven track record of combining data science techniques with an intimate knowledge of payments data to aid Financial Institutions in their fight against money laundering and fraud. Headquartered in The City of London, we craft bespoke services that help our clients gain an understanding of the underlying criminal behaviour that drives financial crime, empowering them to take action. As part of the application development team, your role will focus on creating and maintaining products across the whole lifecycle. Role Create and maintaining microservices, primarily in Golang, taking increasing responsibility. Assist with design and build to solve bugs, improve performance, and add new features. Containerise your services and make ready for deployment onto a k8s environment using helm charts. Develop understanding of end-to-end technical architecture and dependency systems. Apply that understanding in code. Write tests with high coverage including unit, contract, e2e and integration. Version control code with git and build, test and deploy using ci/cd pipelines. Build and test remotely on your own machine and deploy to low level envs. Participate in the review of team members code. Perform demos and join acceptance discussions with analysts, developers and product owners. Assist in task planning and review as part of a sprint based workflow. Estimate and own delivery tasks (design, dev, test, deployment, configuration, documentation) to meet the business requirements. The role is hybrid, based in central London, and the expectation is that you attend the office according to Mastercard policy, including team days, which are currently on Monday and Thursday. All About You First and foremost, you want to build products to solve real, pressing problems for your customers. You enjoy working in a team, and have an interest in data science and how advanced algorithms may be deployed as product offerings. You are detail oriented, and enjoy writing and reviewing code to a high standard with tests to prove it. Demonstrable ability to write Python/Golang and SQL. You are happy to learn new programming languages and frameworks as necessary. You are interested in, contemporary approaches to service design, including the use of containers and container orchestration technologies, streaming data platforms, APIs and in-memory/NoSQL stores. You are familiar with working in a devops based software development workflow, including building, testing, and continuous integration/deployment. You are also happy to be evolve along with the development process and contribute to its success. You have the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders, including subject matter experts, data scientists, software engineers and enterprise devops and security professionals. You are keen to engage with best practices for code review, version control, and change control, balancing the need for a quality codebase with the unique and particular demands of scale up stage software engineering. You have experience or are keen to engage with productionising machine learning technologies. Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercards security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercards guidelines. JBRP1_UKTJ
Power Platform Support Engineer £280-£308 per day inside IR35 - On site role in Chichester, Sussex I am working with a key client, a leading organisation within the Automotive Sector who are looking for a Digital Microsoft 365 Solutions Engineer to join their newly formed Project Team to lead automation initiatives, design and create project workflows and build digital tools. You will require the following skills which must be listed on your CV: Proven experience administering and configuring Microsoft 365 applications and services, with strong expertise in PowerApps, Power Automate, and Power BI development. Solid technical skills including proficiency in Excel/VBA, JSON, Python scripting, SQL for data querying, and familiarity with SAP, AWS, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams administration. Experience working with JIRA to independently add, manage, and refine user stories in a structured manner. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate complex business requirements into effective technical solutions. Experience or interest in enterprise architecture, cloud platforms and data integration would be advantageous. This will require 3 days in the office in Goodwood, Sussex. Please ensure that all the technologies listed are on your CV, and you have the means to travel to the address. Please also ensure that the day rate will work for you. Unfortunately, this role is not open to those who require sponsorship or are currently sponsored. 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 hays.co.uk JBRP1_UKTJ
07/12/2025
Full time
Power Platform Support Engineer £280-£308 per day inside IR35 - On site role in Chichester, Sussex I am working with a key client, a leading organisation within the Automotive Sector who are looking for a Digital Microsoft 365 Solutions Engineer to join their newly formed Project Team to lead automation initiatives, design and create project workflows and build digital tools. You will require the following skills which must be listed on your CV: Proven experience administering and configuring Microsoft 365 applications and services, with strong expertise in PowerApps, Power Automate, and Power BI development. Solid technical skills including proficiency in Excel/VBA, JSON, Python scripting, SQL for data querying, and familiarity with SAP, AWS, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams administration. Experience working with JIRA to independently add, manage, and refine user stories in a structured manner. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate complex business requirements into effective technical solutions. Experience or interest in enterprise architecture, cloud platforms and data integration would be advantageous. This will require 3 days in the office in Goodwood, Sussex. Please ensure that all the technologies listed are on your CV, and you have the means to travel to the address. Please also ensure that the day rate will work for you. Unfortunately, this role is not open to those who require sponsorship or are currently sponsored. 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 hays.co.uk JBRP1_UKTJ
Systems Engineer (SC Cleared) We are seeking a Systems Engineer to join a growing technical architecture practice, working on complex and secure IT programmes across defence, security and government environments. You'll be part of a high performing team delivering innovative, mission critical solutions. The Role You will support the design, development and delivery of secure systems, working from requirements analysis through to architecture, implementation, test and integration. The work is diverse, fast-paced and highly collaborative, involving engineers, architects, analysts and client stakeholders. You'll Contribute to technical architectures, specifications and engineering designs. Develop test, integration, verification and validation plans. Work across multiple lifecycle stages in dynamic delivery environments. Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Support the development of engineering capability within the practice. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge sharing. Engage with clients and support business development where required. About You You will bring structured engineering thinking, strong communication skills and the ability to deliver high quality work independently or as part of a team. Experience within defence, national security or secure government environments is highly desirable. Essential Skills Experience managing and refining requirements; strong stakeholder engagement. Background in Defensive Cyber, Enterprise Architecture or Secure System Design. Verification and validation experience on complex technology projects. Model-Based Systems Engineering experience (ArchiMate, UML/SysML). Requirements management tooling experience (e.g., DOORS or equivalent). Desirable Skills MOD delivery experience or familiarity with MOD architecture views. Understanding of system security principles. Agile delivery experience. Prior consultancy experience. Desirable Qualifications Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field. INCOSE ASE/IEng/CEng or equivalent professional registration. Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) What's on Offer You'll work on some of the most complex and secure enterprise scale IT programmes in the UK, with opportunities to expand your technical and consulting skills while collaborating with specialists across cyber, P3M and architecture disciplines. Benefits include: Discretionary 10% bonus Annual training fund EV scheme Private medical care Competitive pension JBRP1_UKTJ
07/12/2025
Full time
Systems Engineer (SC Cleared) We are seeking a Systems Engineer to join a growing technical architecture practice, working on complex and secure IT programmes across defence, security and government environments. You'll be part of a high performing team delivering innovative, mission critical solutions. The Role You will support the design, development and delivery of secure systems, working from requirements analysis through to architecture, implementation, test and integration. The work is diverse, fast-paced and highly collaborative, involving engineers, architects, analysts and client stakeholders. You'll Contribute to technical architectures, specifications and engineering designs. Develop test, integration, verification and validation plans. Work across multiple lifecycle stages in dynamic delivery environments. Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Support the development of engineering capability within the practice. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge sharing. Engage with clients and support business development where required. About You You will bring structured engineering thinking, strong communication skills and the ability to deliver high quality work independently or as part of a team. Experience within defence, national security or secure government environments is highly desirable. Essential Skills Experience managing and refining requirements; strong stakeholder engagement. Background in Defensive Cyber, Enterprise Architecture or Secure System Design. Verification and validation experience on complex technology projects. Model-Based Systems Engineering experience (ArchiMate, UML/SysML). Requirements management tooling experience (e.g., DOORS or equivalent). Desirable Skills MOD delivery experience or familiarity with MOD architecture views. Understanding of system security principles. Agile delivery experience. Prior consultancy experience. Desirable Qualifications Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field. INCOSE ASE/IEng/CEng or equivalent professional registration. Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) What's on Offer You'll work on some of the most complex and secure enterprise scale IT programmes in the UK, with opportunities to expand your technical and consulting skills while collaborating with specialists across cyber, P3M and architecture disciplines. Benefits include: Discretionary 10% bonus Annual training fund EV scheme Private medical care Competitive pension JBRP1_UKTJ
Join our Architecture Services team! Our Architecture Services team leads end to end solution design for customers of all sizes, bridging presales insight with robust, delivery-ready architectures. We combine strategic thinking with deep technical expertise to create innovative, future-proof solutions that drive real business outcomes. As a team we lead the design and technical direction of solutions across our Corporate, Public Sector, and Enterprise customer base. Operating across the full customer lifecycle-from early-stage engagement and presales through design activities, and handover to the implementation and support functions. Our team ensures that every solution is innovative, scalable, and aligned to the customer's business objectives. Success. The Softcat Way. It's an exciting time to be at Softcat, one of the UK's most successful technology solutions businesses. We help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. We've reached the £1 billion+ pa revenue milestone, opened our first office outside the UK and picked up a series of industry awards. We've got even bigger plans for the future. So, if you share our drive and ambition, get ready to achieve more from your career. As a Senior Solutions Architect within the cloud solutions team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping technology outcomes for our customers specifically focused on the Microsoft Azure Platform. You will act as both a strategic advisor and a hands-on architect, translating business needs into practical, future-ready designs that can be successfully implemented by our internal delivery team, or directly by our customers. Your expertise will span multiple technology domains, allowing you to connect strategic vision with technical depth. As Senior Architect - Azure, you'll be responsible for: Continually demonstrate the skills and abilities of a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Azure principles, including the pillars of Well-Architected and the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure. Demonstrate and continually develop skills, expertise, and knowledge in the design of hybrid and cloud-based solutions and architectures comprehensively covering key areas such as: Demonstrate a keen interest in leading-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a view to delivering consultative services developed by Softcat to assist customer journeys. Demonstrate and continually develop skills and knowledge in key areas of value as identified by the Softcat cloud roadmap and service development strategies. Take responsibility for producing high quality design documentation (Technical Proposals, High Level Designs, diagrams, Statements of Work etc.) when required within a given project or customer engagement. Be responsible for working with the Public Cloud Professional Services and other teams, providing a bridge between Design, implementation, and Support. Able to provide mentoring and enablement support to junior members of the team and the wider business. Applicants must understand the R's strategy and how to apply them to workloads operating within the customers' existing environment(s) with relevance to migration of workloads to the cloud. We'd love you to have You must have already achieved the Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Associate and Expert certifications; additional Azure related certifications are also very beneficial. You should be able to demonstrate awareness of on-premises infrastructure technologies and how they map to Azure or other cloud services to enable smooth transitions for customers who are migrating to the cloud. Experience of working within a Managed Service Provider organisation and supporting Managed Service Customers would be of benefit. Awareness of Serverless technologies and how developers can use these to build scalable and robust services and applications. As a Senior Azure Solutions Architect, you will strive to maintain awareness of newly released services and improved capabilities on the Azure platform and disseminate this information to other members of the team. You will possess consultative skills in a presales context, with the ability to identify customer challenges, requirements, and business needs You should be able to work independently as well as part of a team to achieve results. We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Hybrid working Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.
07/12/2025
Full time
Join our Architecture Services team! Our Architecture Services team leads end to end solution design for customers of all sizes, bridging presales insight with robust, delivery-ready architectures. We combine strategic thinking with deep technical expertise to create innovative, future-proof solutions that drive real business outcomes. As a team we lead the design and technical direction of solutions across our Corporate, Public Sector, and Enterprise customer base. Operating across the full customer lifecycle-from early-stage engagement and presales through design activities, and handover to the implementation and support functions. Our team ensures that every solution is innovative, scalable, and aligned to the customer's business objectives. Success. The Softcat Way. It's an exciting time to be at Softcat, one of the UK's most successful technology solutions businesses. We help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first. We've reached the £1 billion+ pa revenue milestone, opened our first office outside the UK and picked up a series of industry awards. We've got even bigger plans for the future. So, if you share our drive and ambition, get ready to achieve more from your career. As a Senior Solutions Architect within the cloud solutions team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping technology outcomes for our customers specifically focused on the Microsoft Azure Platform. You will act as both a strategic advisor and a hands-on architect, translating business needs into practical, future-ready designs that can be successfully implemented by our internal delivery team, or directly by our customers. Your expertise will span multiple technology domains, allowing you to connect strategic vision with technical depth. As Senior Architect - Azure, you'll be responsible for: Continually demonstrate the skills and abilities of a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Azure principles, including the pillars of Well-Architected and the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure. Demonstrate and continually develop skills, expertise, and knowledge in the design of hybrid and cloud-based solutions and architectures comprehensively covering key areas such as: Demonstrate a keen interest in leading-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a view to delivering consultative services developed by Softcat to assist customer journeys. Demonstrate and continually develop skills and knowledge in key areas of value as identified by the Softcat cloud roadmap and service development strategies. Take responsibility for producing high quality design documentation (Technical Proposals, High Level Designs, diagrams, Statements of Work etc.) when required within a given project or customer engagement. Be responsible for working with the Public Cloud Professional Services and other teams, providing a bridge between Design, implementation, and Support. Able to provide mentoring and enablement support to junior members of the team and the wider business. Applicants must understand the R's strategy and how to apply them to workloads operating within the customers' existing environment(s) with relevance to migration of workloads to the cloud. We'd love you to have You must have already achieved the Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Associate and Expert certifications; additional Azure related certifications are also very beneficial. You should be able to demonstrate awareness of on-premises infrastructure technologies and how they map to Azure or other cloud services to enable smooth transitions for customers who are migrating to the cloud. Experience of working within a Managed Service Provider organisation and supporting Managed Service Customers would be of benefit. Awareness of Serverless technologies and how developers can use these to build scalable and robust services and applications. As a Senior Azure Solutions Architect, you will strive to maintain awareness of newly released services and improved capabilities on the Azure platform and disseminate this information to other members of the team. You will possess consultative skills in a presales context, with the ability to identify customer challenges, requirements, and business needs You should be able to work independently as well as part of a team to achieve results. We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Hybrid working Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.
The Role The BMC Helix Technical Delivery Authority is responsible for end-to-end delivery of BMC Helix solutions, ensuring technical integrity, seamless integration with external systems, and alignment with business objectives. This role combines solution architecture, technical leadership, and project governance to deliver complex ITSM solutions on time and within budget. Your responsibilities: Define and validate BMC Helix architecture (ITSM Suite, Digital Workplace, CMDB, Smart IT). Design scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions leveraging BMC Helix Innovation Studio and Business Workflows. Ensure compliance with ITIL best practices and enterprise standards. Architect and implement integrations with third-party systems (eg, Active Directory, Orchestrators, Service Assurance tools). Configure web services, APIs, and middleware for seamless data exchange. Manage complex integrations such as CMDB reconciliation, auto-ticketing, and identity management. Own technical delivery across multiple projects, ensuring adherence to governance frameworks. Conduct risk assessments, manage dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies. Oversee customization vs. out-of-the-box alignment to minimize technical debt. Collaborate with PMO to develop delivery plans, timelines, and resource allocation. Drive Agile execution models (Scrum, iterative releases) for BMC Helix implementations. Provide status reporting, stakeholder communication, and escalation management. Validate solution performance through E2E testing, UAT, and go-live readiness. Implement monitoring and health checks for CMDB and ITSM modules. Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization. Your Profile Essential skills/knowledge/experience: 5+ years in BMC Helix/Remedy ITSM architecture and delivery. Hands-on experience with AR System, Atrium CMDB, Digital Workplace, Smart IT, and Smart Reporting. Strong knowledge of ITSM processes (Incident, Change, Problem, Service Request). Proven experience integrating BMC Helix with external platforms (eg, AD, Orchestrators, Discovery tools). Familiarity with API development, web services, and data migration strategies. Experience in Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Ability to manage multi-vendor environments and complex delivery landscapes. JBRP1_UKTJ
06/12/2025
Full time
The Role The BMC Helix Technical Delivery Authority is responsible for end-to-end delivery of BMC Helix solutions, ensuring technical integrity, seamless integration with external systems, and alignment with business objectives. This role combines solution architecture, technical leadership, and project governance to deliver complex ITSM solutions on time and within budget. Your responsibilities: Define and validate BMC Helix architecture (ITSM Suite, Digital Workplace, CMDB, Smart IT). Design scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions leveraging BMC Helix Innovation Studio and Business Workflows. Ensure compliance with ITIL best practices and enterprise standards. Architect and implement integrations with third-party systems (eg, Active Directory, Orchestrators, Service Assurance tools). Configure web services, APIs, and middleware for seamless data exchange. Manage complex integrations such as CMDB reconciliation, auto-ticketing, and identity management. Own technical delivery across multiple projects, ensuring adherence to governance frameworks. Conduct risk assessments, manage dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies. Oversee customization vs. out-of-the-box alignment to minimize technical debt. Collaborate with PMO to develop delivery plans, timelines, and resource allocation. Drive Agile execution models (Scrum, iterative releases) for BMC Helix implementations. Provide status reporting, stakeholder communication, and escalation management. Validate solution performance through E2E testing, UAT, and go-live readiness. Implement monitoring and health checks for CMDB and ITSM modules. Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization. Your Profile Essential skills/knowledge/experience: 5+ years in BMC Helix/Remedy ITSM architecture and delivery. Hands-on experience with AR System, Atrium CMDB, Digital Workplace, Smart IT, and Smart Reporting. Strong knowledge of ITSM processes (Incident, Change, Problem, Service Request). Proven experience integrating BMC Helix with external platforms (eg, AD, Orchestrators, Discovery tools). Familiarity with API development, web services, and data migration strategies. Experience in Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Ability to manage multi-vendor environments and complex delivery landscapes. JBRP1_UKTJ
Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME Must have an Active DV Clearance Join a high-performing Defence and National Security programme as an Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME, where you will design and manage enterprise architecture models that guide strategic decision making across complex systems. This is an opportunity to work within a multi skilled agile team, shaping how technology, applications, and business processes align to deliver secure and effective outcomes. About the Role - Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME As an Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME, you will create and manage enterprise architecture models across business, application, and technology layers using the ArchiMate standard. You will develop clear viewpoints, diagrams, and capability maps to communicate architectural direction to stakeholders. The role involves conducting impact and gap analyses, scenario modelling, and supporting decision making on proposed changes. You will work closely with analysts, project managers, data architects, and engineers to ensure solutions align with defined blueprints. You will automate documentation outputs from models to support knowledge transfer and reduce manual effort. What We're Looking For - Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME Strong experience applying ArchiMate 3.x across multiple viewpoints. Familiarity with architecture tools such as Archi, Sparx EA, or BizzDesign. Ability to visualise complex systems and produce clear analytical outputs. Excellent communication skills to explain architectural concepts to technical and non technical audiences. Strong problem solving ability with a structured and proactive approach. Make a meaningful impact as an Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME in a secure, mission focused environment. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. JBRP1_UKTJ
06/12/2025
Full time
Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME Must have an Active DV Clearance Join a high-performing Defence and National Security programme as an Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME, where you will design and manage enterprise architecture models that guide strategic decision making across complex systems. This is an opportunity to work within a multi skilled agile team, shaping how technology, applications, and business processes align to deliver secure and effective outcomes. About the Role - Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME As an Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME, you will create and manage enterprise architecture models across business, application, and technology layers using the ArchiMate standard. You will develop clear viewpoints, diagrams, and capability maps to communicate architectural direction to stakeholders. The role involves conducting impact and gap analyses, scenario modelling, and supporting decision making on proposed changes. You will work closely with analysts, project managers, data architects, and engineers to ensure solutions align with defined blueprints. You will automate documentation outputs from models to support knowledge transfer and reduce manual effort. What We're Looking For - Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME Strong experience applying ArchiMate 3.x across multiple viewpoints. Familiarity with architecture tools such as Archi, Sparx EA, or BizzDesign. Ability to visualise complex systems and produce clear analytical outputs. Excellent communication skills to explain architectural concepts to technical and non technical audiences. Strong problem solving ability with a structured and proactive approach. Make a meaningful impact as an Enterprise Architecture Modelling SME in a secure, mission focused environment. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. JBRP1_UKTJ
My client are seeking a talentedScala Developerto join their engineering team and contribute to the design and development ofscalable, high-performance applications. This role involves working on modern distributed systems, building APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions. Key responsibilities: Design, develop and maintain backend services and APIs usingScalaandPlay Framework. Implement RESTful endpoints, manage request/response lifecycle, and handle authentication/authorization flows. Write well-structured, idiomatic Scala and use functional programming patterns where appropriate. Build and maintain automated tests (unit, integration), and support test automation efforts. Collaborate with product owners, UX, QA, and other engineers in an Agile environment (Scrum/Kanban). Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions and pair programming. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues; contribute to reliability and observability (logging, metrics, alerts). Help define CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes (e.g., Jenkins/GitHub Actions/Concourse). Produce concise technical documentation and handover notes. Must-have skills & experience: Strong professional experience withScala(minimum 3+ years). Hands-on experience withPlay Framework(2+ years) building controllers, routing, forms, and HTTP filters. Solid understanding of functional programming concepts and idiomatic Scala (e.g., immutability, monads, cats/Scalaz familiarity advantageous). Experience designing and consuming REST APIs, JSON validation/serialization (Play JSON, Circe). Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL (MongoDB), including schema design and query optimisation. Proven experience writing unit and integration tests (ScalaTest, Specs2, Mockito, etc.). Familiarity with build tools (sbt) and dependency management. Experience with Git and branching strategies. Good understanding of HTTP, web security best practices, and performance considerations. Experience working in Agile teams and participating in ceremonies. JBRP1_UKTJ
06/12/2025
Full time
My client are seeking a talentedScala Developerto join their engineering team and contribute to the design and development ofscalable, high-performance applications. This role involves working on modern distributed systems, building APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions. Key responsibilities: Design, develop and maintain backend services and APIs usingScalaandPlay Framework. Implement RESTful endpoints, manage request/response lifecycle, and handle authentication/authorization flows. Write well-structured, idiomatic Scala and use functional programming patterns where appropriate. Build and maintain automated tests (unit, integration), and support test automation efforts. Collaborate with product owners, UX, QA, and other engineers in an Agile environment (Scrum/Kanban). Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions and pair programming. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues; contribute to reliability and observability (logging, metrics, alerts). Help define CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes (e.g., Jenkins/GitHub Actions/Concourse). Produce concise technical documentation and handover notes. Must-have skills & experience: Strong professional experience withScala(minimum 3+ years). Hands-on experience withPlay Framework(2+ years) building controllers, routing, forms, and HTTP filters. Solid understanding of functional programming concepts and idiomatic Scala (e.g., immutability, monads, cats/Scalaz familiarity advantageous). Experience designing and consuming REST APIs, JSON validation/serialization (Play JSON, Circe). Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL (MongoDB), including schema design and query optimisation. Proven experience writing unit and integration tests (ScalaTest, Specs2, Mockito, etc.). Familiarity with build tools (sbt) and dependency management. Experience with Git and branching strategies. Good understanding of HTTP, web security best practices, and performance considerations. Experience working in Agile teams and participating in ceremonies. JBRP1_UKTJ
Location: London, Potters Bar or Bristol (Hybrid working options available) The Senior BA / Senior Data Modeller will take end-to-end ownership of the design, development, and maintenance of data models that underpin our enterprise data platform, with a particular focus on Databricks and the Nova platform. This role is critical in ensuring that our data assets are structured, governed, and optimised to support business intelligence, analytics, and reporting requirements. We are seeking an experienced professional who is comfortable working closely with data engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust, scalable, and well-documented data models. You will be responsible for both logical and physical data modelling and will act as the subject matter expert and owner for all data models within your domain. What you'll do Take full ownership of the data modelling lifecycle, from requirements gathering through to deployment and ongoing maintenance. Design, develop, and maintain logical and physical data models, primarily using Databricks and the Nova platform. Ensure data models are aligned with business requirements, data governance standards, and best practices. Collaborate with data engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into effective data structures. Document data models, definitions, and metadata to ensure clarity and consistency across the organisation. Review and optimise existing data models for performance, scalability, and maintainability. Lead model validation and quality assurance activities, ensuring models are accurate and fit for purpose. Provide guidance and support to project teams and business users on data modelling best practices. Act as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for all matters relating to data models within your area of responsibility. Champion data model governance and ensure models are maintained in line with organisational standards and policies. Support the integration of new data sources and the evolution of the enterprise data platform. Knowledge / Experience / Skills Essential Extensive experience in data modelling, including both logical and physical modelling, ideally within Databricks and/or similar cloud-based platforms. Demonstrable experience of owning and maintaining enterprise data models, including responsibility for model governance and documentation. Strong understanding of data warehousing, lakehouse architectures, and modern data platforms. Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable and efficient data models. Proficient in data modelling tools and techniques, with hands-on experience in Databricks and the Nova platform (or similar). Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams. Experience in data governance, metadata management, and data quality assurance. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Desirable Experience working in regulated industries such as insurance or financial services. Familiarity with reporting requirements such as IFRS and Solvency II. Experience with data visualisation tools and supporting analytics/reporting teams. Knowledge of automation tools and scripting for data model management. Experience working in Agile product teams and using tools such as JIRA/Confluence.
06/12/2025
Full time
Location: London, Potters Bar or Bristol (Hybrid working options available) The Senior BA / Senior Data Modeller will take end-to-end ownership of the design, development, and maintenance of data models that underpin our enterprise data platform, with a particular focus on Databricks and the Nova platform. This role is critical in ensuring that our data assets are structured, governed, and optimised to support business intelligence, analytics, and reporting requirements. We are seeking an experienced professional who is comfortable working closely with data engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust, scalable, and well-documented data models. You will be responsible for both logical and physical data modelling and will act as the subject matter expert and owner for all data models within your domain. What you'll do Take full ownership of the data modelling lifecycle, from requirements gathering through to deployment and ongoing maintenance. Design, develop, and maintain logical and physical data models, primarily using Databricks and the Nova platform. Ensure data models are aligned with business requirements, data governance standards, and best practices. Collaborate with data engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into effective data structures. Document data models, definitions, and metadata to ensure clarity and consistency across the organisation. Review and optimise existing data models for performance, scalability, and maintainability. Lead model validation and quality assurance activities, ensuring models are accurate and fit for purpose. Provide guidance and support to project teams and business users on data modelling best practices. Act as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for all matters relating to data models within your area of responsibility. Champion data model governance and ensure models are maintained in line with organisational standards and policies. Support the integration of new data sources and the evolution of the enterprise data platform. Knowledge / Experience / Skills Essential Extensive experience in data modelling, including both logical and physical modelling, ideally within Databricks and/or similar cloud-based platforms. Demonstrable experience of owning and maintaining enterprise data models, including responsibility for model governance and documentation. Strong understanding of data warehousing, lakehouse architectures, and modern data platforms. Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable and efficient data models. Proficient in data modelling tools and techniques, with hands-on experience in Databricks and the Nova platform (or similar). Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams. Experience in data governance, metadata management, and data quality assurance. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Desirable Experience working in regulated industries such as insurance or financial services. Familiarity with reporting requirements such as IFRS and Solvency II. Experience with data visualisation tools and supporting analytics/reporting teams. Knowledge of automation tools and scripting for data model management. Experience working in Agile product teams and using tools such as JIRA/Confluence.
Lead API Solution Architect - Director Level - Up to £1000 per day INSIDE IR35 Banking Client London Our client, are seeking an experienced Lead API Solution Architect to shape and drive the enterprise API strategy across the financial services landscape. This senior role requires a strategic technology leader with strong expertise in API architecture and deep experience working in regulated banking environments . Key Responsibilities Define and lead API strategy across the enterprise, aligned to business priorities. Promote API-first adoption and reusable architecture patterns across the organization. Establish governance standards covering API lifecycle, design, and versioning. Design secure and scalable API solutions across banking platforms and partner ecosystems. Enable integration across core banking systems, third-party fintechs, and cloud environments. Collaborate with enterprise architects and business stakeholders to shape end-to-end solutions. Embed strong API security practices and identity standards (OAuth2, OIDC). Ensure compliance with financial regulations, including data privacy and risk controls. Assess and mitigate security threats in API exposure and integration patterns. Provide technical leadership to architecture and engineering teams. Mentor teams on API best practices and design standards. Drive architectural reviews and influence senior technology stakeholders. Ensure APIs meet business SLAs for availability, performance, and resilience. Use analytics and monitoring to drive continuous improvement. Essential Skills Proven API architecture leadership in banking or regulated financial environments. Working knowledge of payments, KYC, lending, trading, or regulatory reporting. Familiarity with Open Banking standards and financial API ecosystems. Strong understanding of REST, JSON, OpenAPI, and event-driven integration. Experience with API platforms such as Azure API Management or Apigee . Knowledge of secure messaging and integration tools (e.g. Kafka, IBM MQ). Experience designing solutions on major cloud platforms (preferably Azure ). CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices are essential.
06/12/2025
Contractor
Lead API Solution Architect - Director Level - Up to £1000 per day INSIDE IR35 Banking Client London Our client, are seeking an experienced Lead API Solution Architect to shape and drive the enterprise API strategy across the financial services landscape. This senior role requires a strategic technology leader with strong expertise in API architecture and deep experience working in regulated banking environments . Key Responsibilities Define and lead API strategy across the enterprise, aligned to business priorities. Promote API-first adoption and reusable architecture patterns across the organization. Establish governance standards covering API lifecycle, design, and versioning. Design secure and scalable API solutions across banking platforms and partner ecosystems. Enable integration across core banking systems, third-party fintechs, and cloud environments. Collaborate with enterprise architects and business stakeholders to shape end-to-end solutions. Embed strong API security practices and identity standards (OAuth2, OIDC). Ensure compliance with financial regulations, including data privacy and risk controls. Assess and mitigate security threats in API exposure and integration patterns. Provide technical leadership to architecture and engineering teams. Mentor teams on API best practices and design standards. Drive architectural reviews and influence senior technology stakeholders. Ensure APIs meet business SLAs for availability, performance, and resilience. Use analytics and monitoring to drive continuous improvement. Essential Skills Proven API architecture leadership in banking or regulated financial environments. Working knowledge of payments, KYC, lending, trading, or regulatory reporting. Familiarity with Open Banking standards and financial API ecosystems. Strong understanding of REST, JSON, OpenAPI, and event-driven integration. Experience with API platforms such as Azure API Management or Apigee . Knowledge of secure messaging and integration tools (e.g. Kafka, IBM MQ). Experience designing solutions on major cloud platforms (preferably Azure ). CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices are essential.
Role: Head of Technology and CybersecurityLocation: Doncaster (Hybrid 2/3 split)Salary: Up to £108,000 + £8,000 Car AllowanceType: Permanent, Full-TimeSummary: We are looking to hire a Head of Technology and Cybersecurity who will lead and manage the design, build, operation, support, and security of a company's technology and information systems. This role oversees Service Delivery, Technical Services, Information Systems, and Cybersecurity, as well as the solutions and systems architecture team. Working closely with the IT Director and senior IT leaders, the Head of Technology & Cybersecurity supports growth through effective use of people, processes, and technology-driven solutions. This position will also manage strategic partners, such as their MSP and Consultancies as well as leading a technical team of around 15 people. They have a significant program of work through 2026 and 2027 and some major projects currently underway. We are looking for someone with strong organisation skills who can approach these in a structured way, prioritizing the workload of the team members Key Responsibilities: Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance across the function and wider organisation. Ensure services are delivered in line with agreed SLAs and KPIs. Develop, maintain, and oversee company policies and guidance. Design and direct network safeguards to reduce security risks. Regularly review technical efficiency and implement improvements. Lead development and implementation of disaster recovery policies. Direct the creation of high-level and detailed technical designs. Chair the Technical Design Authority (TDA) and present as required. Manage and develop Solution and Security Architects. Ensure compliance and governance requirements are met. Develop and implement strategies to minimise cyber-attack risks. Oversee operational aspects of Business Systems. Stakeholder Management: Will maintain strong relationships with Regional Business Management Teams and Central Service Heads of Function. Will expect to spend an average of 20% of time within Regional, Sales and Site offices. Will deputise for the Group IT Director as and when required. People Management Responsibilities: Shape, develop, and lead a motivated, high-performing team. Support career progression through succession planning where appropriate. Conduct bi-annual Performance Development Reviews and support Personal Development Plans. Confidently manage performance, behavioural, and absence issues, taking action to drive improvement. Essential Skills & Attributes: Proven experience in leading technology teams across infrastructure, applications, and cybersecurity oversight. Strong strategic and organisational skills, able to bring structure and maturity to the team. Experience managing teams of 6-15 people. Broad understanding of IT operations, business systems, and service delivery. Knowledge of IT strategy, enterprise architecture, and security principles. Experience managing third-party service providers and outsourced contracts. Extensive stakeholder management experience. Focus on coaching, developing, and mentoring high-performing teams. Next Steps: Interviews for this role will be held imminently. To be considered, please send your CV to me now to avoid disappointment. Referrals: If this role isn't right for you, do you know someone that might be interested? You could earn £500 of retail vouchers if you refer a successful candidate to Oscar Email louis.metcalfe to recommend someone. Role: Head of Technology and CybersecurityLocation: Doncaster (Hybrid 2/3 split)Salary: Up to £108,000 + £8,000 Car AllowanceType: Permanent, Full-Time Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
06/12/2025
Full time
Role: Head of Technology and CybersecurityLocation: Doncaster (Hybrid 2/3 split)Salary: Up to £108,000 + £8,000 Car AllowanceType: Permanent, Full-TimeSummary: We are looking to hire a Head of Technology and Cybersecurity who will lead and manage the design, build, operation, support, and security of a company's technology and information systems. This role oversees Service Delivery, Technical Services, Information Systems, and Cybersecurity, as well as the solutions and systems architecture team. Working closely with the IT Director and senior IT leaders, the Head of Technology & Cybersecurity supports growth through effective use of people, processes, and technology-driven solutions. This position will also manage strategic partners, such as their MSP and Consultancies as well as leading a technical team of around 15 people. They have a significant program of work through 2026 and 2027 and some major projects currently underway. We are looking for someone with strong organisation skills who can approach these in a structured way, prioritizing the workload of the team members Key Responsibilities: Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance across the function and wider organisation. Ensure services are delivered in line with agreed SLAs and KPIs. Develop, maintain, and oversee company policies and guidance. Design and direct network safeguards to reduce security risks. Regularly review technical efficiency and implement improvements. Lead development and implementation of disaster recovery policies. Direct the creation of high-level and detailed technical designs. Chair the Technical Design Authority (TDA) and present as required. Manage and develop Solution and Security Architects. Ensure compliance and governance requirements are met. Develop and implement strategies to minimise cyber-attack risks. Oversee operational aspects of Business Systems. Stakeholder Management: Will maintain strong relationships with Regional Business Management Teams and Central Service Heads of Function. Will expect to spend an average of 20% of time within Regional, Sales and Site offices. Will deputise for the Group IT Director as and when required. People Management Responsibilities: Shape, develop, and lead a motivated, high-performing team. Support career progression through succession planning where appropriate. Conduct bi-annual Performance Development Reviews and support Personal Development Plans. Confidently manage performance, behavioural, and absence issues, taking action to drive improvement. Essential Skills & Attributes: Proven experience in leading technology teams across infrastructure, applications, and cybersecurity oversight. Strong strategic and organisational skills, able to bring structure and maturity to the team. Experience managing teams of 6-15 people. Broad understanding of IT operations, business systems, and service delivery. Knowledge of IT strategy, enterprise architecture, and security principles. Experience managing third-party service providers and outsourced contracts. Extensive stakeholder management experience. Focus on coaching, developing, and mentoring high-performing teams. Next Steps: Interviews for this role will be held imminently. To be considered, please send your CV to me now to avoid disappointment. Referrals: If this role isn't right for you, do you know someone that might be interested? You could earn £500 of retail vouchers if you refer a successful candidate to Oscar Email louis.metcalfe to recommend someone. Role: Head of Technology and CybersecurityLocation: Doncaster (Hybrid 2/3 split)Salary: Up to £108,000 + £8,000 Car AllowanceType: Permanent, Full-Time Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
Senior Solution Architect - Digital (Web/App) Join a team that's shaping the future of one of the UK's most iconic digital brands. This is your chance to help redefine a major national platform - creating secure, scalable, and cutting-edge digital experiences used by millions every week. Role Overview Location: Hybrid (Hertfordshire) Package: £100,000 - £110,000 + Bonus + Benefits Industry: Digital / Technology What You'll Be Doing Designing modern digital architectures across web and mobile platforms. Leading technical solutions that balance performance, scalability, and security. Partnering with in-house and nearshore development teams to shape design and delivery. Transforming legacy systems into next-generation cloud-native solutions. Producing detailed design documentation - from high to low level. Collaborating with enterprise architects to align projects with long-term strategy. Ensuring infrastructure and integrations support high-traffic digital environments. Contributing to the ongoing evolution of a major digital estate that serves millions of users. Main Skills Needed 5-7 years' experience in Solution Architecture, ideally in large-scale digital environments. Expertise in modern web/mobile frameworks, and cloud technologies (AWS/Azure). Strong background in scalable, enterprise-grade design and integration. Hands-on understanding of coding, automation, CI/CD, and DevOps tooling. Familiarity with TOGAF, UML, or ArchiMate frameworks and Agile/SAFE delivery models. Confident communicator who can simplify complex technology change for varied audiences. Experience in regulated sectors What's in It for You Be part of a once-in-a-lifetime digital transformation project. Work across one of the UK's top websites and a highly rated mobile app. Hybrid working and a culture built on inclusion and collaboration. Backing from a global organisation with serious investment in digital innovation. Real opportunity to shape architecture that impacts millions - and supports great causes. Let's talk about what your next move could look like. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. By applying you are confirming you are happy to be added to the Addition Solutions mailing list regarding future suitable positions. You can opt out of this at any time simply by contacting one of our consultants.
06/12/2025
Full time
Senior Solution Architect - Digital (Web/App) Join a team that's shaping the future of one of the UK's most iconic digital brands. This is your chance to help redefine a major national platform - creating secure, scalable, and cutting-edge digital experiences used by millions every week. Role Overview Location: Hybrid (Hertfordshire) Package: £100,000 - £110,000 + Bonus + Benefits Industry: Digital / Technology What You'll Be Doing Designing modern digital architectures across web and mobile platforms. Leading technical solutions that balance performance, scalability, and security. Partnering with in-house and nearshore development teams to shape design and delivery. Transforming legacy systems into next-generation cloud-native solutions. Producing detailed design documentation - from high to low level. Collaborating with enterprise architects to align projects with long-term strategy. Ensuring infrastructure and integrations support high-traffic digital environments. Contributing to the ongoing evolution of a major digital estate that serves millions of users. Main Skills Needed 5-7 years' experience in Solution Architecture, ideally in large-scale digital environments. Expertise in modern web/mobile frameworks, and cloud technologies (AWS/Azure). Strong background in scalable, enterprise-grade design and integration. Hands-on understanding of coding, automation, CI/CD, and DevOps tooling. Familiarity with TOGAF, UML, or ArchiMate frameworks and Agile/SAFE delivery models. Confident communicator who can simplify complex technology change for varied audiences. Experience in regulated sectors What's in It for You Be part of a once-in-a-lifetime digital transformation project. Work across one of the UK's top websites and a highly rated mobile app. Hybrid working and a culture built on inclusion and collaboration. Backing from a global organisation with serious investment in digital innovation. Real opportunity to shape architecture that impacts millions - and supports great causes. Let's talk about what your next move could look like. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. By applying you are confirming you are happy to be added to the Addition Solutions mailing list regarding future suitable positions. You can opt out of this at any time simply by contacting one of our consultants.
Joining our Data and Systems Team as a skilled Data Architect, passionate about data architecture and digital transformation, you'll support the SEN Digital Optimisation Programme, which aims to transform how services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) are delivered. In this pivotal role, you'll design, implement, and maintain robust data architecture to drive strategic objectives and service optimisation. You'll collaborate with colleagues across Data and Systems, SEN Service, and IT to ensure data is structured, governed, and accessible for analytics, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making. What you'll do: Data Architecture Design: Design, implement and maintain enterprise data models, data flow diagrams, and architecture blueprints aligned with SEN business needs. Governance and Standards: Define and enforce data standards, policies, and governance frameworks to ensure data quality, security, and compliance. Integration and Interoperability: Develop data integration strategies across systems and platforms for seamless data exchange and consistency. Collaboration: Work with data engineers, analysts, developers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable data solutions. Lead technical solution development and manage a technical analyst focused on SQL and reporting alignment. Documentation and Communication: Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation and communicate complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. What we're looking for: Degree and/or formal industry-recognised qualifications or equivalent experience. Proven experience in data architecture, data modelling, and database design. Strong understanding of data warehousing, ETL processes, and cloud data platforms (e.g. Azure). Proficiency in SQL and data modelling tools, with familiarity in data governance frameworks (e.g. DAMA). Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage and prioritise workloads flexibly. Aptitude for troubleshooting and exploring new/existing data tools. Why join us: Play a key role in a high-profile digital transformation programme. Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and customer focus. Opportunities for professional development and to contribute to service improvement. Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Other roles you may have experience of may include: Enterprise Data Architect, Solutions Data Architect, Information Architect, Solutions Data Architect, Data Integration Architect, Data Platform Architect, Analytics Architect, Digital Data Architect.
06/12/2025
Seasonal
Joining our Data and Systems Team as a skilled Data Architect, passionate about data architecture and digital transformation, you'll support the SEN Digital Optimisation Programme, which aims to transform how services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) are delivered. In this pivotal role, you'll design, implement, and maintain robust data architecture to drive strategic objectives and service optimisation. You'll collaborate with colleagues across Data and Systems, SEN Service, and IT to ensure data is structured, governed, and accessible for analytics, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making. What you'll do: Data Architecture Design: Design, implement and maintain enterprise data models, data flow diagrams, and architecture blueprints aligned with SEN business needs. Governance and Standards: Define and enforce data standards, policies, and governance frameworks to ensure data quality, security, and compliance. Integration and Interoperability: Develop data integration strategies across systems and platforms for seamless data exchange and consistency. Collaboration: Work with data engineers, analysts, developers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable data solutions. Lead technical solution development and manage a technical analyst focused on SQL and reporting alignment. Documentation and Communication: Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation and communicate complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. What we're looking for: Degree and/or formal industry-recognised qualifications or equivalent experience. Proven experience in data architecture, data modelling, and database design. Strong understanding of data warehousing, ETL processes, and cloud data platforms (e.g. Azure). Proficiency in SQL and data modelling tools, with familiarity in data governance frameworks (e.g. DAMA). Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage and prioritise workloads flexibly. Aptitude for troubleshooting and exploring new/existing data tools. Why join us: Play a key role in a high-profile digital transformation programme. Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and customer focus. Opportunities for professional development and to contribute to service improvement. Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Other roles you may have experience of may include: Enterprise Data Architect, Solutions Data Architect, Information Architect, Solutions Data Architect, Data Integration Architect, Data Platform Architect, Analytics Architect, Digital Data Architect.
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited
City, Birmingham
Would you like to lead major network projects, supporting multiple sites as part of a critical network modernisation? You'll join an enterprise scale organisation on a journey to modernise and future-proof its complex network estate. We're looking for a Lead Network Engineer to come in and help drive it. You ll be joining partway through this multi-phase transformation, working hands-on with Cisco Meraki technologies to support the delivery of a modern, secure, and scalable network across over 500 UK branches and offices. This is not a people management role, it s an opportunity to lead technically, acting as the architectural 'go to' for a knowledge transfer and serving as the primary technical escalation point for the business-critical network estate. You'll operate alongside the existing Network Architect and play a key role in proof of concepts, pilot programmes, BAU transitions, and new initiatives like Zero Trust, NAC, and SD-WAN. If you're a Lead Network Engineer ready to make the step into architecture or a hands-on Network Architect looking to stay close to delivery, this could be the ideal role for you. What we re looking for: Significant experience in senior-level network engineering or network architecture Solid understanding of networking protocols like DHCP, TCP, and BGP Strong expertise with Cisco Meraki design, rollout, and troubleshooting Experience producing high-quality network documentation (HLD, LLD, Confluence) Familiarity with Zero Trust, SD-WAN, or NAC principles Experience supporting large, distributed network environments (ideally multi-site or retail) The role is remote with a salary of £70,000 £80,000 depending on experience. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
06/12/2025
Full time
Would you like to lead major network projects, supporting multiple sites as part of a critical network modernisation? You'll join an enterprise scale organisation on a journey to modernise and future-proof its complex network estate. We're looking for a Lead Network Engineer to come in and help drive it. You ll be joining partway through this multi-phase transformation, working hands-on with Cisco Meraki technologies to support the delivery of a modern, secure, and scalable network across over 500 UK branches and offices. This is not a people management role, it s an opportunity to lead technically, acting as the architectural 'go to' for a knowledge transfer and serving as the primary technical escalation point for the business-critical network estate. You'll operate alongside the existing Network Architect and play a key role in proof of concepts, pilot programmes, BAU transitions, and new initiatives like Zero Trust, NAC, and SD-WAN. If you're a Lead Network Engineer ready to make the step into architecture or a hands-on Network Architect looking to stay close to delivery, this could be the ideal role for you. What we re looking for: Significant experience in senior-level network engineering or network architecture Solid understanding of networking protocols like DHCP, TCP, and BGP Strong expertise with Cisco Meraki design, rollout, and troubleshooting Experience producing high-quality network documentation (HLD, LLD, Confluence) Familiarity with Zero Trust, SD-WAN, or NAC principles Experience supporting large, distributed network environments (ideally multi-site or retail) The role is remote with a salary of £70,000 £80,000 depending on experience. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Role Title: RedHat SME Location: Wokingham, 3 days on site per week Duration: until 26/06/2026 Rate: (Apply online only) per day - Umbrella only Candidates must hold active SC clearance or be eligible and willing to undergo the relevant checks Would you like to join a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation? Our client is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms. Knowledge, Experience & Technical Expertise Proven track record in the design, construction, and management of Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 8, 9, and 10. Demonstrated success in the design and management of Red Hat Satellite and Ansible Automation Platform. Experienced in managing VMware solutions. Proven leadership in guiding a small team of Red Hat subject matter experts (SMEs). Strong understanding of network protocols and topologies. Extensive customer-facing experience in an IT service role. Methodical and positive approach to problem-solving. Proficient in working effectively both independently and as part of highly productive small to medium-sized teams in an ITIL/DevSecOps based support environment. Experience with business-critical real-time systems, ensuring high levels of availability through proactive actions. Demonstrated accountability in seeing issues through to successful resolution. Skilled in producing technical reports and documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong communicator with excellent writing skills. Essential Experience Over 10 years of experience in a production IT environment, managing enterprise IT infrastructure, hardware, hosting services, and network areas. Ability to write and review architectural design documents. Knowledge of industry trends and new technologies, with the ability to apply these trends to architectural needs. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications, we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
06/12/2025
Contractor
Role Title: RedHat SME Location: Wokingham, 3 days on site per week Duration: until 26/06/2026 Rate: (Apply online only) per day - Umbrella only Candidates must hold active SC clearance or be eligible and willing to undergo the relevant checks Would you like to join a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation? Our client is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms. Knowledge, Experience & Technical Expertise Proven track record in the design, construction, and management of Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 8, 9, and 10. Demonstrated success in the design and management of Red Hat Satellite and Ansible Automation Platform. Experienced in managing VMware solutions. Proven leadership in guiding a small team of Red Hat subject matter experts (SMEs). Strong understanding of network protocols and topologies. Extensive customer-facing experience in an IT service role. Methodical and positive approach to problem-solving. Proficient in working effectively both independently and as part of highly productive small to medium-sized teams in an ITIL/DevSecOps based support environment. Experience with business-critical real-time systems, ensuring high levels of availability through proactive actions. Demonstrated accountability in seeing issues through to successful resolution. Skilled in producing technical reports and documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong communicator with excellent writing skills. Essential Experience Over 10 years of experience in a production IT environment, managing enterprise IT infrastructure, hardware, hosting services, and network areas. Ability to write and review architectural design documents. Knowledge of industry trends and new technologies, with the ability to apply these trends to architectural needs. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications, we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
Data Architect Position Description At CGI, we're helping to transform the future of healthcare through the power of data. As a Data Architect, you'll play a pivotal role in designing, building, and optimising data platforms that underpin critical national services. Working at the heart of our Healthcare team, you'll use your expertise in AWS, and Databricks to deliver high-impact solutions that improve outcomes, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation across the sector. You'll collaborate with experts who share your passion for problem-solving, ownership, and technical excellence-empowered to shape the data foundations of tomorrow. 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 based in Leeds. Your future duties and responsibilities You'll take ownership of complex data challenges, partner with architects and data engineers to shape technical direction. Working within CGI's supportive environment, you'll be encouraged to explore new technologies, share knowledge, and contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation. Key responsibilities include: • Architectural Vision & Modelling: Define and govern the conceptual, logical and physical data models ensuring consistency and best practice. • Platform Strategy & Design: Design highly scalable and secure cloud-native data platforms on AWS, identifying the most appropriate services, within the client's constraints. • Data Governance & Compliance: Define and enforce data governance policies, security frameworks, and compliance standards across the data lifecycle. • Strategic Consultation & Alignment: Partner with business leaders and technical teams to translate high-level strategic goals and business requirements into a clear, implementable roadmap. • Data Flow: Define the standards and architecture for data ingestion, transformation and consumption, ensuring reliable high-quality data movement across systems. • Technology Roadmap & Innovation: Research, evaluate and recommend emerging technologies and patterns, such as Data Mesh and Data Lakehouse. Required qualifications to be successful in this role To excel in this role, you'll bring extensive architectural leadership, strategic vision and deep domain expertise in designing and governing enterprise-level data solutions in cloud-based data solutions, ideally within regulated or complex environments such as healthcare. You'll be confident in translating business strategy into technical data roadmaps and providing architectural guidance and oversight to engineering teams. You must have: • Architectural expertise in designing and governing large-scale data platforms with at least one of Databricks, Palantir, or a similar unified analytics platform. You should have: • Proven experience as a Data Architect or Principal Data Engineer defining the architecture for large, complex, and high-volume or highly sensitive data datasets. • Deep expertise in data modelling, database design, and advanced architectural patterns (e.g. Data Mesh, Data Lakehouse). • Strong knowledge of the AWS cloud data service ecosystem, including S3, Redshift, Glue, Lake Formation, and IAM, and how they integrate into a cohesive solution. • Extensive experience in defining and implementing enterprise data governance, security, and compliance frameworks. • Excellent communication, documentation, and consulting skills, capable of presenting complex architectural designs and trade-offs to technical teams and executive stakeholders. • Experience in the healthcare sector or knowledge of NHS data standards (advantageous). 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.
06/12/2025
Full time
Data Architect Position Description At CGI, we're helping to transform the future of healthcare through the power of data. As a Data Architect, you'll play a pivotal role in designing, building, and optimising data platforms that underpin critical national services. Working at the heart of our Healthcare team, you'll use your expertise in AWS, and Databricks to deliver high-impact solutions that improve outcomes, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation across the sector. You'll collaborate with experts who share your passion for problem-solving, ownership, and technical excellence-empowered to shape the data foundations of tomorrow. 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 based in Leeds. Your future duties and responsibilities You'll take ownership of complex data challenges, partner with architects and data engineers to shape technical direction. Working within CGI's supportive environment, you'll be encouraged to explore new technologies, share knowledge, and contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation. Key responsibilities include: • Architectural Vision & Modelling: Define and govern the conceptual, logical and physical data models ensuring consistency and best practice. • Platform Strategy & Design: Design highly scalable and secure cloud-native data platforms on AWS, identifying the most appropriate services, within the client's constraints. • Data Governance & Compliance: Define and enforce data governance policies, security frameworks, and compliance standards across the data lifecycle. • Strategic Consultation & Alignment: Partner with business leaders and technical teams to translate high-level strategic goals and business requirements into a clear, implementable roadmap. • Data Flow: Define the standards and architecture for data ingestion, transformation and consumption, ensuring reliable high-quality data movement across systems. • Technology Roadmap & Innovation: Research, evaluate and recommend emerging technologies and patterns, such as Data Mesh and Data Lakehouse. Required qualifications to be successful in this role To excel in this role, you'll bring extensive architectural leadership, strategic vision and deep domain expertise in designing and governing enterprise-level data solutions in cloud-based data solutions, ideally within regulated or complex environments such as healthcare. You'll be confident in translating business strategy into technical data roadmaps and providing architectural guidance and oversight to engineering teams. You must have: • Architectural expertise in designing and governing large-scale data platforms with at least one of Databricks, Palantir, or a similar unified analytics platform. You should have: • Proven experience as a Data Architect or Principal Data Engineer defining the architecture for large, complex, and high-volume or highly sensitive data datasets. • Deep expertise in data modelling, database design, and advanced architectural patterns (e.g. Data Mesh, Data Lakehouse). • Strong knowledge of the AWS cloud data service ecosystem, including S3, Redshift, Glue, Lake Formation, and IAM, and how they integrate into a cohesive solution. • Extensive experience in defining and implementing enterprise data governance, security, and compliance frameworks. • Excellent communication, documentation, and consulting skills, capable of presenting complex architectural designs and trade-offs to technical teams and executive stakeholders. • Experience in the healthcare sector or knowledge of NHS data standards (advantageous). 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.
