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ASP.NET / Front-End Developer - network security and firewall configuration at N Consulting Ltd We are looking for a skilled ASP.NET / Front-End Developer with a strong foundation in network security and firewall configuration . The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with ASP.NET technologies and front-end development, coupled with working knowledge of firewall rules, access controls, and network policies. Experience with Palo Alto Networks is a strong advantage. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with security and network teams to integrate firewall policies and security protocols into applications. Assist in the design and validation of firewall rules and ACLs , ensuring secure access to application modules. Translate security and compliance requirements into front-end behavior and access control logic. Troubleshoot issues related to application-layer firewall conflicts and rule enforcement. Work closely with DevOps/network teams on deployment, access, and secure routing. Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and Agile ceremonies. Required Skills & Experience: 5+ years of experience in ASP.NET (C#) web development. Good understanding of network security principles , firewall rules , ports , protocols , and access control . Exposure to firewall management tools (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Fortinet). Ability to read and apply basic firewall configurations to development workflows. Experience in working with DevOps/SRE teams and understanding deployment pipelines.

Service Cloud Architect (Oracle B2C / RightNow) Location: Reading, UK (Hybrid - 2 days/week onsite) Contract Duration: 3 months Are you an experienced Service Cloud Architect with a strong background in Oracle B2C Service (RightNow) ? We're looking for a talented individual to lead architectural design and integration for a leading energy provider. Key Responsibilities: Design and blueprint Oracle B2C Service Cloud solutions aligned with business goals and scalability needs Translate complex requirements into technical designs Lead system integrations using Connect Web Services (SOAP/REST APIs) and Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) Provide technical leadership on large-scale digital transformation initiatives Collaborate effectively with clients and vendors Required Experience: 10-12 years in IT with a focus on Oracle Service Cloud Strong understanding of data models and platform architecture Experience with RightNow , SOAP/REST APIs , ICS/OIC Proficiency in SQL Excellent stakeholder and vendor management skills

Design and implement secure, scalable, highly available, and cost-effective cloud solutions on AWS. Lead architectural discussions and design sessions with stakeholders and technical teams. Evaluate existing systems and recommend improvements or migrations to AWS. Define best practices and standards for infrastructure-as-code (IaC), automation, monitoring, and cost optimization. Work closely with DevOps, Development, Security, and Operations teams to ensure seamless deployment and support. Support and mentor engineers on AWS architecture and best practices. Perform cloud readiness assessments, migrations, and modernizations for applications and infrastructure. Ensure compliance with security policies, governance, and regulatory standards. Create and maintain documentation of system architecture, processes, and procedures. Required Qualifications Proven experience as an AWS Architect or similar role (5+ years in AWS-focused roles). Deep understanding of core AWS services including EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, IAM, Lambda, CloudFormation/Terraform, ECS/EKS, and API Gateway. Strong knowledge of network design, security best practices, and cloud-native application architecture. Proficient in scripting or programming (e.g., Python, Bash, or Node.js). Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline). Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Associate . Preferred Qualifications Experience in hybrid cloud environments and integration with on-premise systems. Background in DevOps, SRE, or Infrastructure Engineering. Knowledge of monitoring/logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus, ELK). Experience with enterprise security and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR). Familiarity with cost modeling and optimization strategies in AWS.

Role : Data Lead Location : London Work Mode : Hybrid Contract Role Hands on Commercial Banking Experience. Job Description : We are looking for a highly experienced and business-oriented Data Lead with deep domain expertise in Commercial Banking to lead data strategy, governance, and delivery initiatives. This role will drive data modernization efforts, enabling regulatory compliance, enhanced risk controls, customer insights, and commercial growth. Key Skills & Experience: Essential: 8-12+ years of experience in Data Management, with at least 3+ years in Commercial/Corporate Banking. Strong understanding of commercial banking products: Loans, Trade Finance, Payments, FX, Treasury. Hands-on experience with cloud-based data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), ETL/ELT pipelines, and tools (Informatica, Collibra, Alteryx, DBT). Regulatory and risk reporting data experience (e.g., FRTB, Basel IV, ICAAP, MI reporting). Knowledge of data privacy, ethical AI, and security practices. Experience working in Agile/Hybrid delivery environments.

Possibility of remote work: Hybrid - 3 days in London office Contract duration: 12 months Location: London - JOB DETAILS Role Title: Senior Murex Environment Consultant Your role As a Murex Consultant, you are an expert at contributing to different phases of the consulting lifecycle. You will be intensely involved in developing and supporting the CICD pipeline for Murex application development. You will support development and support teams on their day-to-day environment related issues. You will have the opportunity to propose and implement process improvements which can add value to our clients. You will play a central role by enabling continuous integration and continuous delivery functions for development teams supporting the DevSecOps framework. You will need to understand the Build and Release pipeline used during an application development lifecycle and create the delivery pipeline necessary to provide infrastructure solutions with development teams for non-production and production environments. Responsibilities Be autonomous and self-sufficient with strong communications and time management skills. Take ownership and escalate issues when needed and see them through to resolution within agreed SLAs. Ensure full compliance with internal procedures as defined by Audit/Compliance. Mentor team members to improve both their technical and personal skills. Be responsible for application-centric transformation by closely teaming with other IT teams to deliver environments in an agile, consistent, repeatable, and rapid manner. Required 5+ years of experience in CI/CD engineering and Murex environment configuration and management. Working experience on SVN, GIT, Udeploy, Jira, and other CI/CD tools. Hands-on experience in installing, configuring, operating, and monitoring CI/CD pipeline tools. Experience in extracting metrics and results from CI/CD security tools. Knowledge in installing, configuring, operating, and monitoring software security pipeline tools. Strong knowledge of popular cloud computing platforms. Strong understanding of network essentials and system administration exposure. Experience with Agile/DevOps framework. Experience in working in a fast-paced high-pressure environment. Strong team player skills and taking ownership of tasks. Strong communication skills. Preferred Experience with continuous deployment. Familiarity with large scale data processing tools. Good communication and sound analytical skills. Personal We place great importance on various forms of personality profile, which include: High analytical and problem-solving skills. A high degree of initiative and flexibility. High customer orientation and quality awareness. Strong stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining detail-oriented and team-oriented. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Job Description: Configure and implement JAGGAER solutions according to client requirements and business processes Conduct discovery sessions with clients to understand their procurement workflows and requirements Design and document solution architectures that align with client needs Provide technical consultation on JAGGAER modules including eProcurement, Supplier Management, and Contract Lifecycle Management Train client teams on system usage and best practices Troubleshoot issues and provide post-implementation support Create technical documentation and user guides Manage multiple implementation projects simultaneously Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, Information Technology, or related field 3+ years of experience in procurement systems implementation or consulting Strong understanding of source-to-pay and procurement processes Experience with enterprise software implementations Excellent project management and communication skills Problem-solving and analytical capabilities Strong documentation and presentation skills Preferred Qualifications: JAGGAER certification or direct experience with JAGGAER solutions Experience with other procurement systems (SAP Ariba, Coupa, etc.) Knowledge of procurement best practices and industry standards Change management experience Technical background in system integration and API implementation Skills and Competencies: Deep understanding of procurement and sourcing processes Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn new systems Excellent client relationship management Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking Clear communication and presentation abilities Team collaboration and leadership Attention to detail and quality focus

Role: Database Administrator Work Mode: Hybrid Contract Role Location: London OR Edinburgh Experience: 10 -12 Years Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) with strong knowledge of SQL Server, Teradata, Snowflake, and AWS to ensure the stability, performance, and security of our data infrastructure. In this role, you will be responsible for managing databases, optimizing queries, performing backups, and ensuring high availability across various systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity, implement best practices, and manage cloud-based database solutions effectively. Responsibilities: Administer and maintain SQL Server, Teradata and Snowflake databases, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and security. Implement database backups, recovery strategies, and data protection practices. Monitor and optimize database performance, including query optimization, indexing, disk usage, data retention policies, and troubleshooting. Collaborate with data engineers and other stakeholders to design and implement database solutions in AWS environments. Oversee database migration projects, including moving data from on-premise systems to Teradata, Snowflake and AWS cloud environments. Ensure compliance with security standards, managing access controls, and implementing best practices for data encryption. Create and maintain scripts for automation of routine DBA tasks using SQL, AWS tools, and other relevant technologies. Troubleshoot and resolve database issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime. Develop and maintain documentation for database architecture, performance metrics, and troubleshooting procedures. Work closely with development teams to implement changes and monitor production database environments. Required Skills and Qualifications: Proven experience as a Database Administrator (DBA) with expertise in SQL Server (T-SQL, Stored Procedures, Indexing, Query Optimization). Experience with Snowflake cloud data platform, including database administration, data loading, and performance tuning. Strong knowledge of AWS cloud services, including EMR, RDS Postgres, Athena, S3, and IAM. Experience with database backups, disaster recovery, and high-availability setups. Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries. Familiarity with database monitoring tools and performance tuning. Experience in data migration, including moving data from on-premise databases to cloud platforms. Knowledge of security best practices for cloud-based and on-premise databases. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Job Title: Senior Payments SME (BA/Architect) Location: London Job Type: Contract Industry: Banking & Financial Services Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Payments SME with strong Business Analysis and Architecture expertise to lead strategic initiatives in the payment's domain. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of Correspondent Banking, Foreign Currency & Exchange Margins, and SWIFT MT Messages , working closely with business and technology teams to define and implement robust payment solutions. Key Responsibilities: Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for cross-border payments and correspondent banking , ensuring alignment with regulatory and industry standards. Analyze and document business and technical requirements related to foreign currency transactions, exchange margins, and payment processing. Provide expertise on SWIFT MT message formats (MT103, MT202, MT940, etc.) , ensuring accurate implementation and compliance with SWIFT standards. Define and design end-to-end payment architecture , integrating core banking systems, messaging networks, and payment rails. Collaborate with stakeholders (business users, IT teams, vendors, and regulatory bodies) to deliver payment modernization projects. Lead process optimization efforts to enhance straight-through processing (STP) and reduce operational risks. Support migration from MT to ISO 20022 messaging where applicable. Conduct impact assessments for regulatory and industry changes affecting payment flows. Develop test cases and assist in UAT, SIT, and integration testing of payment solutions. Required Skills & Experience: 10+ years of experience in the payments industry, specializing in cross-border and correspondent banking . Strong expertise in SWIFT MT messages (MT103, MT202, MT940) and foreign currency transactions . Hands-on experience in payment systems architecture, design, and integration . Deep understanding of FX margin calculations, liquidity management, and settlement processing . Proficiency in business analysis, requirements gathering, and process modeling . Familiarity with payment regulatory frameworks (e.g., PSD2, AML, FATF guidelines). Experience with core banking platforms (T24, Finastra, FIS, or similar) is a plus. Knowledge of ISO 20022 migration and real-time payment networks is desirable. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Role : Data Engineer Work Mode : Hybrid Contract Role Location : London OR Edinburgh Experience : 10 -12 Years Job Description: Design, develop, and maintain ETL processes to move data from source systems to Snowflake, Teradata and SQL Server environments. Build scalable data pipelines for processing and storing large datasets. Collaborate with analysts, and business stakeholders to define and implement data strategies. Optimize database performance, including query optimization, indexing, and partitioning across all enterprise data platforms. Work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and develop effective data solutions. Ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity throughout the data lifecycle. Maintain and improve existing data architectures and workflows to meet business requirements. Create and maintain documentation for data systems, pipelines, and processes. Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance issues and resolve them promptly. Assist in the migration and integration of data from legacy systems into Snowflake, and other strategic data stores. Perform data transformation tasks using SQL, Snowflake SQL, and relevant data processing tools. Required Skills and Qualifications: Proven experience working with SQL Server (e.g., T-SQL, Stored Procedures, Indexing, Query Optimization, System Catalog Views). Strong experience in Snowflake architecture, including data loading, transformation, and performance tuning. Proficient in ETL processes using tools such as Informatica PowerCenter and BDM, AutoSys, Airflow, and SQL Server Agent. Experience with cloud platforms preferably AWS. Strong knowledge of AWS cloud services, including EMR, RDS Postgres, Redshift Athena, S3, and IAM. Solid understanding of data warehousing principles and best practices. Strong proficiency in SQL for data manipulation, reporting, and optimization. Knowledge of data modeling and schema design. Experience working with large, complex datasets and implementing scalable data pipelines. Familiarity with version control tools such as GitLab. Experience with data integration, data governance, and security best practices.

Role: Data Architect Location: London, UK Is it Permanent / Contract: Fine with Both Is it Onsite/Remote/Hybrid: Hybrid Job Description: Solution Design: Architect and design the data and technical blueprint for data solutions on the Enterprise data platform, ensuring they meet enterprise and technical requirements. Collaboration: Work closely with business, technology, and data teams to align solutions with enterprise objectives and support definition of enterprise data patterns. Implementation: Guide the technical implementation of data processing, storage, integration strategies, consumption, and platform feature to ensure optimal data flow. Performance Optimization: Ensure data solutions are optimized for scalability, performance, and security, adhering to best practices in data architecture. Governance & Compliance: Ensure that all data solutions comply with governance frameworks and regulatory requirements. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve the quality and trustworthiness of data and processes. The ideal candidate should have Expertise in designing and delivering comprehensive data solutions on cloud including data modelling, management, data integration, data transformation, consumption and deployment of data. Strong background and working experience in insurance domain and understanding of the underwriting process and role of brokers/agents in business process. Knowledge of data governance and data security practices. Experience with MS Power Platform, CRM systems to support the strategic programs in the upstream. Good understanding of managing reference data and its integration with applications. Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Industry IT Services and IT Consulting Employment Type Contract Job Functions Information Technology Skills Technical Requirements Data Architecture Integration Strategies Data Integration Strategic Programs Network Security

Role: Oracle Fusion ERP Finance - Senior Consultant Duration:6 months Location: London,UK (Hybrid) Your key responsibilities • Requirements gathering and documentation using AIM (Application Implementation Methodology) /OUM (Oracle Unified Method) or other similar methodology • Maintenance and enhancements to existing Oracle Fusion Financials modules like General Ledger, Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, Expenses, Cash Management and Accounting Hub and SLA • Participate in design reviews and discussions • Map client requirements against Oracle Fusion Financials modules • Should be able to interpret functional requirements from onsite and able to deliver and design it from offshore • Capable of handling Solution Design/Functional Fit-Gap/Training/Testing sessions • Assist business user during CRPs/SITs/UATs • Prepare quality deliverables • Prepare test scripts and test cases • Conduct trainings • Support Project Management Office (PMO) Skills and attributes for success • Demonstrate expert core consulting skills and advanced level of ERP knowledge and industry expertise to support delivery to clients • Strong communication skills and ability to translate requirements into design documents. • Must have knowledge of documenting using OUM or any other methodology • Strong customer handling skills and ability to lead & mentor team members • Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines • Excellent organizational and time management skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to acquire, absorb, and apply complex business knowledge to problems quickly • Ability to work as part of a team • Ability to follow well defined release management processes • Ability to multi-task and still stay focused on release priorities • Must have valid passport • Client site work / Business Traveling may be involved To qualify for the role, you must have • 8-10 years of relevant experience working in Oracle ERP Financials with at least 2 years of experience in Oracle Fusion Financials • Should have worked in at least 2 full life cycle implementations with at least one of the implementations on Oracle Fusion Financials • Prior experience of Financials is required • Experience of having worked in a client facing delivery role Ideally, you'll also have • Delivered large/medium Oracle ERP programmes, demonstrate expert core consulting skills and advanced level of ERP knowledge and industry expertise to support delivery to clients • The ability to acquire, absorb, and apply complex business knowledge to problems quickly • Excellent organizational and time management skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Role: Test Manager Duration: Min 6 months Location: Reading, UK Mode of work: Hybrid (at least 2-3 days/week) Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field Experience: Minimum 12+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 6 years as a Test Manager role within the banking or financial services domain Certifications: ISTQB or equivalent testing certification is a plus Job Description: Test Manager with 12+ years of software testing experience, specifically in Payments domain and systems within the banking sector. Strong expertise in SWIFT messaging, PCI DSS, Bottomline, BACS, CHAPS, FPS, CHIPS and the UK payment protocols. Experience in MT to MX conversion (ISO 20022) Testing. Test planning, Test Strategy preparation, Defect management, Stakeholder management and Functional, NFR test co-ordination. Proven leadership experience in managing testing teams focused on Functional, Integration, and NFR Testing. Good communication skills and good stakeholder management skills. Experience with automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium), API Testing tool (Postman/Rest Assured). Understanding of banking applications and financial regulations.

Possibility of remote work: remote Contract duration: 6 months Location: London JOB DETAILS Role Title: FICO Consultant Required Core Skills: SAP FICO Minimum years of experience: Strong knowledge of FI and CO business processes; good configuration and customising skills. Gap solutioning skills; exposure to local and legal requirements of EU countries. Experience of REFX IFRS 16 reporting, VIM and Controlling functionalities highly desirable. Greenfield implementation and template rollout experience. Strong communication skills.

Role : Technical Architect (EUC) Location : Remote with infrequent travel to a UK based office (York, London, or Colchester) As a Technical Architect, you are responsible for creating and maintaining capability strategies and roadmaps for core capabilities that align to our End-User Experience (EUX) and Core Infrastructure Platforms (CIP) value streams. In response to strategies, improving our internal capabilities and services, or business initiatives, you will be responsible for defining robust infrastructure solutions across a hybrid cloud environment. You can expect to be engaged in a number of these at any time. The role is key to identifying suitable new technologies and processes, and for ensuring that the architecture is reflected in the services we deliver. You will work closely with other IT teams as well as different stakeholders across the global Hiscox operation. Responsibilities Work closely with our business units to help define complex technology solutions. Maintain close relationships with business and enterprise architecture practices, ensuring visibility of IT Services initiatives. Act as a trusted advisor across the IT Services portfolio. Create target and transitional architecture for significant technical change. Help create and maintain capability strategies and roadmaps, identifying key stakeholders and requirements. Provide architectural governance through appropriate forums (Technical Review and Governance and Architecture Review Board) to change initiatives and provide technical oversight of artifact creation and content. Support infrastructure engineering to ensure that good architectural practice is reflected in the delivery. The creation of artefacts (High-Level Design, Solution Assessment) to guide future change initiatives. Engage with vendors and third parties for technology selection (RFP) and relationship management. Work closely with the commercial teams to ensure costs are appropriate. Ensure that solutions adhere to security, infrastructure and application principles, policies, and standards as appropriate. Initiate and introduce new technologies and processes to continuously improve the infrastructure platform. Requirements and Experience Be adept at building business cases and proposals, selling these to senior stakeholders. An influencer who can articulate arguments well and is comfortable working with a wide range of people from different areas of the business. A good communicator, who proactively collaborates to share knowledge and explore ideas. An interest in the wider business and understands the need to identify primary business users and to engage with them in order to develop our services. Self-sufficient and able to work in a fast-moving environment whilst ensuring high quality work is produced. Good experience with cloud technologies, with an emphasis on Azure being an advantage. A working knowledge of infrastructure as code and continuous delivery technologies and processes. Good knowledge across a range of infrastructure capabilities: networks, compute, storage, cloud technologies, unified communications, data hosting, messaging, identity and access management, security and end user compute. Keeps abreast of IT trends and uses this to identify areas of improvement. Ability to synthesize lots of disparate information and make sound decisions, even when these might be unpopular. VDI technologies (cloud and on-premises). End user devices, including security and connectivity. ZTNA technologies. Application delivery (streamed, virtual).

Role : Technical Architect (EUC) Location : Remote with infrequent travel to a UK based office (York, London, or Colchester) As a Technical Architect, you are responsible for creating and maintaining capability strategies and roadmaps for core capabilities that align to our End-User Experience (EUX) and Core Infrastructure Platforms (CIP) value streams. In response to strategies, improving our internal capabilities and services, or business initiatives, you will be responsible for defining robust infrastructure solutions across a hybrid cloud environment. You can expect to be engaged in a number of these at any time. The role is key to identifying suitable new technologies and processes, and for ensuring that the architecture is reflected in the services we deliver. You will work closely with other IT teams as well as different stakeholders across the global Hiscox operation. Responsibilities Work closely with our business units to help define complex technology solutions. Maintain close relationships with business and enterprise architecture practices, ensuring visibility of IT Services initiatives. Act as a trusted advisor across the IT Services portfolio. Create target and transitional architecture for significant technical change. Help create and maintain capability strategies and roadmaps, identifying key stakeholders and requirements. Provide architectural governance through appropriate forums (Technical Review and Governance and Architecture Review Board) to change initiatives and provide technical oversight of artifact creation and content. Support infrastructure engineering to ensure that good architectural practice is reflected in the delivery. The creation of artefacts (High-Level Design, Solution Assessment) to guide future change initiatives. Engage with vendors and third parties for technology selection (RFP) and relationship management. Work closely with the commercial teams to ensure costs are appropriate. Ensure that solutions adhere to security, infrastructure and application principles, policies, and standards as appropriate. Initiate and introduce new technologies and processes to continuously improve the infrastructure platform. Requirements and Experience Be adept at building business cases and proposals, selling these to senior stakeholders. An influencer who can articulate arguments well and is comfortable working with a wide range of people from different areas of the business. A good communicator, who proactively collaborates to share knowledge and explore ideas. An interest in the wider business and understands the need to identify primary business users and to engage with them in order to develop our services. Self-sufficient and able to work in a fast-moving environment whilst ensuring high quality work is produced. Good experience with cloud technologies, with an emphasis on Azure being an advantage. A working knowledge of infrastructure as code and continuous delivery technologies and processes. Good knowledge across a range of infrastructure capabilities: networks, compute, storage, cloud technologies, unified communications, data hosting, messaging, identity and access management, security and end user compute. Keeps abreast of IT trends and uses this to identify areas of improvement. Ability to synthesize lots of disparate information and make sound decisions, even when these might be unpopular. VDI technologies (cloud and on-premises). End user devices, including security and connectivity. ZTNA technologies. Application delivery (streamed, virtual).

Role : Technical Architect (EUC) Location : Remote with infrequent travel to a UK based office (York, London, or Colchester) As a Technical Architect, you are responsible for creating and maintaining capability strategies and roadmaps for core capabilities that align to our End-User Experience (EUX) and Core Infrastructure Platforms (CIP) value streams. In response to strategies, improving our internal capabilities and services, or business initiatives, you will be responsible for defining robust infrastructure solutions across a hybrid cloud environment. You can expect to be engaged in a number of these at any time. The role is key to identifying suitable new technologies and processes, and for ensuring that the architecture is reflected in the services we deliver. You will work closely with other IT teams as well as different stakeholders across the global Hiscox operation. Responsibilities Work closely with our business units to help define complex technology solutions. Maintain close relationships with business and enterprise architecture practices, ensuring visibility of IT Services initiatives. Act as a trusted advisor across the IT Services portfolio. Create target and transitional architecture for significant technical change. Help create and maintain capability strategies and roadmaps, identifying key stakeholders and requirements. Provide architectural governance through appropriate forums (Technical Review and Governance and Architecture Review Board) to change initiatives and provide technical oversight of artifact creation and content. Support infrastructure engineering to ensure that good architectural practice is reflected in the delivery. The creation of artefacts (High-Level Design, Solution Assessment) to guide future change initiatives. Engage with vendors and third parties for technology selection (RFP) and relationship management. Work closely with the commercial teams to ensure costs are appropriate. Ensure that solutions adhere to security, infrastructure and application principles, policies, and standards as appropriate. Initiate and introduce new technologies and processes to continuously improve the infrastructure platform. Requirements and Experience Be adept at building business cases and proposals, selling these to senior stakeholders. An influencer who can articulate arguments well and is comfortable working with a wide range of people from different areas of the business. A good communicator, who proactively collaborates to share knowledge and explore ideas. An interest in the wider business and understands the need to identify primary business users and to engage with them in order to develop our services. Self-sufficient and able to work in a fast-moving environment whilst ensuring high quality work is produced. Good experience with cloud technologies, with an emphasis on Azure being an advantage. A working knowledge of infrastructure as code and continuous delivery technologies and processes. Good knowledge across a range of infrastructure capabilities: networks, compute, storage, cloud technologies, unified communications, data hosting, messaging, identity and access management, security and end user compute. Keeps abreast of IT trends and uses this to identify areas of improvement. Ability to synthesize lots of disparate information and make sound decisions, even when these might be unpopular. VDI technologies (cloud and on-premises). End user devices, including security and connectivity. ZTNA technologies. Application delivery (streamed, virtual).

Role : AWS Architect Location :London, UK (Hybrid) Duration :Contract/ permanent We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Lead AWS Architect with 12-15 years of experience in IT architecture and cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective AWS cloud solutions. This role involves leading a team of architects, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving cloud strategy and innovation. Key Responsibilities: Cloud Architecture Design: Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure AWS cloud architectures. Develop architectural blueprints and detailed documentation to guide implementation and integration. Evaluate and select appropriate AWS services to meet technical requirements. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Implement and manage infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or similar tools. Automate deployment processes to ensure efficient and consistent cloud infrastructure management. Security and Compliance: Design and implement security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security. Ensure compliance with industry standards and organizational policies. Performance Optimization: Monitor and analyze system performance metrics to identify bottlenecks and optimize resource utilization. Implement auto-scaling and load balancing to ensure high availability and reliability. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans for cloud solutions. Ensure data backup and recovery processes are in place and tested regularly. Networking: Design and manage VPCs, subnets, routing tables, and security groups. Implement VPNs and Direct Connect for secure and reliable connectivity. Database Management: Design and manage AWS database services such as RDS, DynamoDB, and Redshift. Implement data replication, backup, and recovery strategies. DevOps and Automation: Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines and automate application deployment. Utilize AWS services like CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy for continuous integration and delivery. Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members. Conduct technical reviews and ensure adherence to architectural standards and best practices. Required Qualifications: Experience: 15-18 years of experience in IT architecture, with a significant focus on AWS cloud solutions. Proven track record of leading successful cloud transformation projects. Technical Skills: Extensive knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation, and more. Strong understanding of networking, security, and database management in the cloud. Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

Job title: SOLUTION ARCHITECT Work model: Hybrid 2-3 days a week from the office (it may change based on project or as per org level guideline from client) Location: Edinburgh, London Contract Duration: 6 months Must have skills: Strong Knowledge in Banking Domain Experience in Agile way of working Role Details: Proven experience in designing API ecosystems and catalogues at scale. Hands-on experience with API gateways (e.g., Apigee, Tyk) and OpenAPI specifications. Familiarity with AI/ML concepts for search and recommendation systems (e.g., NLP, embeddings). Proficiency in integration patterns and tools (e.g., REST, event-driven architecture, messaging systems). Strong knowledge of security frameworks, including OAuth, IAM, and OpenID Connect. Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud platforms (AWS preferred).