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Ivanti Administrator (Patching Analyst) Location: Warwickshire - Hybrid/Remote working options available (Candidates must be UK based) Duration: Min 6 months Rate: £500-550 Per Day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) Our leading financial services client in the Midlands is seeking an experienced Ivanti Administrator to support and optimise their new enterprise patch management service. The role will focus on policy configuration, reporting, and analysing deployment data to drive service performance and reliability. Key Responsibilities: Support roll out of the Ivanti Neurons patch tool and delegate access to 3rd party vendors Configure and maintain Ivanti patching policies across the estate Develop and manage reports to support compliance, risk, and operational insights Analyse deployment data to identify trends, failures, and improvement opportunities Support the end-to-end patching service, ensuring high levels of compliance and stability Work with stakeholders to provide accurate, timely enterprise reporting Investigate patching issues and recommend remediation actions Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on experience with Ivanti (Neurons or equivalent) - ESSENTIAL Solid Windows OS knowledge (desktop & server) to troubleshoot patching behaviour Ability to interpret patch deployment data and identify trends or systemic issues Experience producing enterprise-level reporting and dashboards Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience working in large enterprise environments Familiarity with broader patching ecosystems (e.g., Qualys, Intune, SCCM) Understanding of IT service management processes If your profile demonstrates strong and recent experience in the above areas - please submit your application to Jackie Dean at TXP for consideration. TXP takes great pride in representing socially responsible clients who not only prioritise diversity and inclusion but also actively combat social inequality. Together, we have the power to make a profound impact on fostering a more equitable and inclusive society. By working with us, you become part of a movement dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Help Desk Analyst3 Month rolling contractInside IR35 The role of the Helpdesk/End User Technology Analyst comprises of two distinct underpinning business requirements geared around ensuring "First Point of Contact" and "First Contact Resolution" for our customers. The role exists to restore end user technology issues or request completions as soon as possible (either remotely or at desk side); To provide efficient and effective customer services through the recording and managing telephone and email queries, incidents, or service requests. Aligning to ITIL methodology, providing an efficient and customer focused Helpdesk/Service Desk to the business. Providing desk-side assistance for "line of business" applications, core device support and operating systems, specifically; desktops, laptops, Apple Mac and the corporate software stack including business applications. Main Responsibilities The role is an Onsite, and is a shift-based role - This includes early shifts (starting at 7am), Late Shifts (Finishing at 10pm) and Weekend shifts. Role is First Line Support within the End User Technology team (Handling Support queries that come in via Phone call, Email and ServiceNow Chat) If you are not able to resolve this at 'First point of contact' then support tickets would be escalated to Level 2 Support teams. Responding to telephone and email incidents, queries and service requests in a professional and courteous manner based on an agreed SLA or OLA Logging of all works - ensuring incidents, queries and service requests are logged, prioritised, tracked and resolved within predefined Service Levels Operating in a flexible mode - being able to seamlessly switch between a telephone/desk-side role as and when required Agreeing work priority levels with the customer to ensure customer expectations are managed and the ticket reflects the risk & impact accordingly. Investigating incidents where possible either remotely or desk-side, leaning on an agreed toolset to logon to the customer's machine to perform troubleshooting. Correctly routing a ticket to the appropriate team who is able to resolve the incident if first line knowledge or access is not sufficient. Dealing with and communicating escalations accordingly. Seeking knowledge missing where appropriate, documenting and disseminating the knowledge accordingly. Undertaking agreed proactive works which are agreed to maintain our systems thus avoiding tickets being raised by staying "one step ahead". Maintaining and growing relationships across immediate team and wider IT teams to ensure collaborative approach to resolve customer requests as soon as possible. Ensure that Information Security considerations and controls are in place which adhere to the Information Security/Computer Policy. Align to the threat response procedures defined by the IT Security Team owned by IT Helpdesk Team Lead Ensuring customer satisfaction levels are maintained and improved where possible. Ensuring a personable desk-side manner with the ability to put users at ease. Recognising and adhering to change management processes to protect production environment. Manage liaison with suppliers (including internal) to ensure fixes are delivered in a timely fashion

Devops Tooling Lead (Cloud Technical Implementation Manager) Duration: Until October 2026 Location: Warwickshire - Hybrid/remote working options available - Must be UK based Rate: £800.00 Per Day - Inside IR35 via Umbrella Our leading financial services client in the Midlands is undergoing a Cloud migration process - lift and shift (rehosting) from On Prem to the Cloud. A highly experienced and very technically focused Technical Implementation Manager is required to create tool chains and guard rails and help them on the Cloud journey, acting as the interaction between the old world and influencing decision makers. The successful candidate with have strong DevOps and tooling experience, and be technically proficient in leading the team to good practice and implementing recently defined technical standards. This role would be ideal for a Senior Platform Engineer/SRE/Lead who been on that Azure Cloud journey, with a clear understanding of the technology - someone who can look at both ends and know why something's broken. Role - 1: Implement cloud strategy 2: Define and implement tool chains 3: Define and implement guard rails 4: Work with partners to deliver optimisation Experience required - Strong DevOps tooling/engineering background (Azure Cloud) Recent Team Lead/Technical Management experience Experience managing a Cloud migration process - lift and shift (rehosting) from On Prem to the Cloud Experience in Cloud guardrails for Azure Experience implementing cloud strategies Experience defining and implementing tool chains Experience working in highly regulated environments (Financial Services/Telco/Utilities) If your profile demonstrates strong and recent experience in the above areas - please submit your application to Jackie Dean at TXP for consideration. Our client is interviewing ASAP! TXP takes great pride in representing socially responsible clients who not only prioritise diversity and inclusion but also actively combat social inequality. Together, we have the power to make a profound impact on fostering a more equitable and inclusive society. By working with us, you become part of a movement dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce

Senior Software Developer (SC Cleared) Rate: 470 a day Inside IR35 Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance Contract Length: 3-month contract (scope for extension) Start Date: Early-to-mid June Location: Primarily remote with occasional onsite attendance (maximum once per month). Onsite locations may vary between Sheffield, Leeds, or London. Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Developer to support the delivery of complex, high-impact digital services within a secure and fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will join a collaborative engineering team focused on building scalable, resilient backend systems using modern JVM technologies and engineering best practices. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working closely with other engineers, contributing to technical direction, and championing quality through Test-Driven Development (TDD). Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable backend services using Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot. Collaborate closely with engineers, architects, and delivery teams in an agile environment. Contribute to technical discussions, architectural decisions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following TDD principles. Participate in pair programming and peer review activities. Support the delivery of high-quality digital services within government or similarly regulated environments. Promote engineering best practices across the wider team.

Devops Tooling Manager (Cloud Technical Implementation Manager) Duration: Until October 2026 Location: Warwickshire - Hybrid/remote working options available - Must be UK based Rate: £800.00 Per Day - Inside IR35 via Umbrella Our leading financial services client in the Midlands is undergoing a Cloud migration process - lift and shift (rehosting) from On Prem to the Cloud. A highly experienced and very technically focused DevOps Tooling / Implementation Manager is required to create tool chains and guard rails and help them on the Cloud journey, acting as the interaction between the old world and influencing decision makers. The successful candidate with have strong DevOps and tooling experience, and be technically proficient in leading the team to good practice and implementing recently defined technical standards. This role would be ideal for a Senior Platform Engineer/SRE/Lead who been on that Azure Cloud journey, with a clear understanding of the technology - someone who can look at both ends and know why something's broken. Recent Lead/Technical Management experience is essential for this role and must be demonstrated in your profile. Role - 1: Implement cloud strategy 2: Define and implement tool chains 3: Define and implement guard rails 4: Work with partners to deliver optimisation Experience required - Recent Team Lead/Technical Management experience Strong DevOps tooling/engineering background (Azure Cloud) Cloud Technical Implementation Management experience Experience managing a Cloud migration process - lift and shift (rehosting) from On Prem to the Cloud Experience in Cloud guardrails for Azure Experience implementing cloud strategies Experience defining and implementing tool chains Experience working in highly regulated environments (Financial Services/Telco/Utilities) If your profile demonstrates strong and recent experience in the above areas - please submit your application to Jackie Dean at TXP for consideration. Our client is interviewing ASAP! TXP takes great pride in representing socially responsible clients who not only prioritise diversity and inclusion but also actively combat social inequality. Together, we have the power to make a profound impact on fostering a more equitable and inclusive society. By working with us, you become part of a movement dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce

Data Programme Manager (Insurance)Location: London (Hybrid - 1-2 days onsite) Inside IR35 3 month rolling contract Overview We're looking for an experienced Data Programme Manager to lead a strategic data transformation programme within the insurance sector, focused on speciality lines.This is a senior, business-facing role requiring someone who can combine strong delivery leadership with strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and technical understanding across modern Azure data platforms.The successful candidate will help shape the data roadmap, drive governance, and lead transformation initiatives across pricing, policy, and claims data environments. Key Responsibilities Lead strategic data transformation initiatives across speciality lines insurance Define and drive data roadmaps, governance, and delivery approach Engage with senior business and technology stakeholders, providing clear strategic direction Translate complex technical concepts into business-focused outcomes and executive-level communications Oversee programme governance, reporting, risk management, and delivery oversight Support solution alignment across Azure data platforms and engineering teams Work closely with architecture, engineering, and business teams to ensure successful delivery Drive adoption of modern data engineering practices, including DevOps and CI/CD Support operating model and capability improvements across the wider programme Strong understanding of: Azure Data Factory (ADF) Azure Databricks SQL/Data Warehousing Modern Data Architecture patterns DevOps & CI/CD delivery practices What We're Looking For Proven experience leading enterprise-scale data transformation programmes Background in Data Programme Management, Data Transformation, or Consulting-led delivery Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills Experience building roadmaps, governance structures, and strategic artefacts Strong understanding of modern Azure data platforms Experience operating within Agile delivery environments Ability to bridge business, technology, and delivery functions effectively Domain Experience Insurance experience essential Speciality lines Pricing Policy data Claims data

AI Risk and Controls Analyst 6 months Inside IR35, market rate Hybrid, Canary Wharf 2 days per week We're partnering with a leading global banking organisation to hire multiple AI Risk & Controls Analysts to support a high-profile Agentic AI governance programme . This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping how AI is safely deployed at scale-working at the intersection of risk, governance, and emerging AI technologies . You'll be responsible for analysing AI use cases, identifying risks, and helping build a robust and auditable control environment that supports innovation while ensuring compliance and oversight. Key Responsibilities Analyse AI (including Agentic AI) use cases, workflows, data flows, and decision points Identify, assess, and document: Risks Control gaps Mitigation strategies Maintain and update risk and control mapping matrices aligned to enterprise frameworks Support remediation tracking and control improvement initiatives Produce clear, high-quality governance, audit, and approval documentation Contribute to management information (MI) and reporting dashboards Facilitate workshops to capture risks, decisions, and actions across stakeholders Ensure traceability, evidence, and lineage are maintained across AI processes What We're Looking For Proven experience in: Risk & Controls Technology Risk or Governance Controls analysis within regulated environments Strong documentation, reporting, and analytical skills Experience supporting governance frameworks and remediation activities Ability to work across both technical and non-technical stakeholders Excellent stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills Comfortable operating within structured enterprise governance environments Nice to Have Background in banking or financial services Exposure to: AI governance or Model Risk Technology controls frameworks Enterprise risk management frameworks

AI Technology Controls Lead Financial Services Contract Client: Financial Services Organisation Contract Length: 3 months rolling Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week) Clearance: BPSS required Maximum rate - the client has indicated alignment with market rates. Please ensure this is clarified to secure representation at a reasonable and competitive rate. Overview We are supporting a major financial services organisation on a high-profile transformation programme to appoint an AI Technology Controls Lead . This role will play a critical part in shaping and embedding the technology control environment for emerging Agentic and Generative AI use cases , ensuring alignment with enterprise risk frameworks and regulatory expectations. Sitting at the intersection of AI, technology risk, governance, and control design , you will work closely with engineering, architecture, security, and risk teams to ensure AI capabilities are secure, auditable, and appropriately governed across the full lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Identify and assess technology risks associated with AI and Agentic AI use cases Define, document, and implement technology control requirements and mitigation strategies Perform risk and control mapping, identifying gaps and driving remediation actions Support the development of a standardised AI technology control framework Embed controls across: Architecture SDLC processes Operational and run-time workflows Partner with engineering, security, architecture, and risk teams to ensure controls are practical and enforceable Support control implementation, uplift, and automation initiatives Contribute to governance, control testing, validation, and audit readiness activities Present clear updates into governance forums covering risks, gaps, and remediation progress Required Experience Strong background in Technology Controls, Technology Risk, or IT and AI Governance within financial services Proven experience designing and implementing technology control frameworks Familiarity with large-scale banking risk management frameworks, including: Policies Standards Control libraries Governance processes Strong stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences Ability to lead workshops and shape control approaches within complex organisations Understanding of AI governance, model risk, and emerging AI risk landscapes Experience across AI governance, model risk, and enterprise banking control environments

IT Support Manager Duration: 6 - 12 Months £520.00 Per Day - Inside IR35 via Umbrella Location: London - Hybrid working- 2 days per week in London office Our market leading client is seeking a highly accomplished, UK based IT Support Manager to lead and elevate their IT Support function and take day-to-day ownership of the internal IT Support team and third party vendor relationships, whilst actively driving a programme of improvement across people, process, and tooling. This is an operational and improvement-focused role, suited to a confident, delivery-oriented individual who combines strong service management expertise with the interpersonal skills to build trust with stakeholders at all levels. The role will also act as Workstream Lead within the organisation's Operational Resilience programme, with a specific focus on maturing our ITSM/ITIL practices, particularly aligned to DORA. Ideal Experience: Strong understanding of ITIL v 3 or 4 service management principles and their practical application in day-to-day operations Broad technical knowledge across desktop, application, infrastructure, and cloud services (Microsoft 365, Azure, networking, server technologies) Familiarity with enterprise ITSM tooling (e.g. Halo, ServiceNow, Jira Service Management) and reporting platforms Proven vendor and contract management skills, including SLA negotiation, performance management, and issue escalation Ability to lead, inspire, and operationally manage a technical support team Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, comfortable engaging at all levels from end-users to senior leadership Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities Experience defining, tracking, and presenting service metrics to non-technical audiences ITIL v4 Foundation (minimum); higher-level ITIL qualifications (Managing Professional or above) Relevant technical certifications in Microsoft, cloud, or infrastructure technologies Hands-on experience using and configuring Halo ITSM Knowledge of wider IT governance frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, COBIT) as they relate to IT Support Experience in regulated sectors If your profile demonstrates strong and recent experience in the above areas - please submit your application to Jackie Dean at TXP for consideration. TXP takes great pride in representing socially responsible clients who not only prioritise diversity and inclusion but also actively combat social inequality. Together, we have the power to make a profound impact on fostering a more equitable and inclusive society. By working with us, you become part of a movement dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Service Designer - SC ClearedLocation: Remote Rate: £575 Inside IR35Duration: 6 months+Clearance: Active SC requiredWe're supporting a key government Programme, looking for an experienced Service Designer to join a large-scale transformation initiative. Offering the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact public services at scale.The RoleYou'll be joining a well-established multi-disciplinary team, working alongside other Service Designers, as well as Interaction Designers and Business Analysts. you'll be contributing to a collaborative, high-performing environment, helping to shape and improve end-to-end services within a complex and evolving programme.What You'll Be Doing Leading and delivering service design activities across discovery and delivery phases Mapping and improving end-to-end services and user journeys Working closely with product, policy, and technical teams Essential Experience Strong, recent UK Government (GDS-aligned) experience Proven experience as a Service Designer Experience working in complex, ambiguous environments Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills Hands-on experience with: o Service blueprints o User journeys o End-to-end service mapping Highly Desirable Experience within complex policy areas What We're Looking For A true Service Designer who can own and shape service design activity Comfortable working in ambiguous, large-scale programmes Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence direction Ability to adapt approach depending on context

Ivanti Administrator (Patching Analyst) Location: Warwickshire - Hybrid/Remote working options available (Candidates must be UK based) Duration: Min 6 months Rate: £500-550 Per Day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) Our leading financial services client in the Midlands is seeking an experienced Ivanti Administrator to support and optimise their new enterprise patch management service. The role will focus on policy configuration, reporting, and analysing deployment data to drive service performance and reliability. Key Responsibilities: Support roll out of the Ivanti Neurons patch tool and delegate access to 3rd party vendors Configure and maintain Ivanti patching policies across the estate Develop and manage reports to support compliance, risk, and operational insights Analyse deployment data to identify trends, failures, and improvement opportunities Support the end-to-end patching service, ensuring high levels of compliance and stability Work with stakeholders to provide accurate, timely enterprise reporting Investigate patching issues and recommend remediation actions Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on experience with Ivanti (Neurons or equivalent) - ESSENTIAL Solid Windows OS knowledge (desktop & server) to troubleshoot patching behaviour Ability to interpret patch deployment data and identify trends or systemic issues Experience producing enterprise-level reporting and dashboards Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience working in large enterprise environments Familiarity with broader patching ecosystems (e.g., Qualys, Intune, SCCM) Understanding of IT service management processes If your profile demonstrates strong and recent experience in the above areas - please submit your application to Jackie Dean at TXP for consideration. TXP takes great pride in representing socially responsible clients who not only prioritise diversity and inclusion but also actively combat social inequality. Together, we have the power to make a profound impact on fostering a more equitable and inclusive society. By working with us, you become part of a movement dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Patching Analyst Location: Warwickshire - Hybrid/Remote working options available (Candidates must be UK based) Duration: Min 6 months Rate: £500-550 Per Day - Inside IR35 via Umbrella Our leading financial services client is undergoing an exciting digital transformation, and to strengthen their security posture, they're launching a dedicated Patch Management service and implementing Ivanti as their enterprise tool to manage OS and third-party vulnerabilities across the IT estate. This is a non technical role - to support the Patch Coordination Manager in setting up the service, utilising the new enterprise tool (Ivanti), creating processes and other governance. Deliverables: Deliverable 1: To support setting up patching service Deliverable 2: Negotiating patching schedules with internal and external stakeholders Deliverable 3: Managing ongoing patching Experience required: Experience with enterprise patching and vulnerability management tools Understanding of enterprise IT environments and patching concepts High level of attention to detail and accuracy Experience producing reports and writing data queries Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and risks Experience working with application or service owners Ability to communicate technical information clearly and professionally Awareness of IT service management principles (e.g. ITIL) Experience supporting audit, risk, or security assurance activities Strong stakeholder management If your profile demonstrates strong and recent experience in the above areas - please submit your application to Jackie Dean at TXP for consideration. TXP takes great pride in representing socially responsible clients who not only prioritise diversity and inclusion but also actively combat social inequality. Together, we have the power to make a profound impact on fostering a more equitable and inclusive society. By working with us, you become part of a movement dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Head of Supplier Management Rate: £700-£750 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 months Clearance: Active SC (or recently lapsed and transferable) Location: London preferred (Manchester considered with regular London travel) Working Pattern: Hybrid - typically 2-3 days onsite (flexibility required) Overview We are recruiting for two senior Head of Supplier Management roles supporting strategic supplier engagement across a large-scale, complex digital and technology landscape within central government. These are highly visible, relationship-led positions , operating at the intersection of major technology suppliers, senior government stakeholders, and commercial teams. You will play a key role in shaping supplier strategy, influencing senior decision-makers, and driving how organisations engage with strategic partners across the digital ecosystem. Role Focus Areas Strategic Technology & Supplier Relationships Managing and developing relationships with global technology providers and strategic suppliers, supporting engagement models, governance, and long-term partnership strategy. SME & Emerging Technology Ecosystem Driving engagement with SMEs, scale-ups, and emerging technology organisations, supporting the development of a diverse and innovative supplier base. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage strategic supplier relationships across industry and government Engage with senior stakeholders , including commercial functions and leadership teams Support supplier strategy, governance, and engagement frameworks Translate complex commercial and strategic information into clear communications and briefings Navigate highly complex stakeholder environments with confidence and professionalism Contribute to the development of long-term, strategic partnerships Operate flexibly within a fast-paced and evolving environment Experience Required Strong background in supplier management, strategic partnerships, or relationship management Experience working with senior stakeholders across public and/or private sectors Demonstrable commercial awareness and strategic thinking Excellent communication and influencing skills Politically astute, with the ability to navigate complex organisational environments Proven ability to build credibility and trust with senior leaders and external partners Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working with ambiguous or evolving processes

Product Delivery / VSO Implementation Consultant Location: London / Hybrid Rate: £650-£750 per day (Inside IR35) Overview We are seeking an experienced Product Delivery / VSO Implementation Consultant to support a major banking transformation programme within a product-led environment. The role will focus on supporting product and delivery teams across legacy modernisation, agile delivery, governance, and operational improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across business, technology, and delivery functions to improve delivery processes and support transformation outcomes. Key Responsibilities Support delivery across product and transformation workstreams Work with product managers, engineering teams, and business stakeholders Assist with backlog management, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies Support value stream and process improvement initiatives Coordinate delivery updates, governance, and reporting activities Identify delivery risks, blockers, and dependencies Contribute to legacy modernisation and digital transformation initiatives Help improve delivery efficiency and operational workflows Required Experience Experience working within large enterprise or banking environments Strong understanding of agile delivery methodologies Experience supporting product or transformation teams Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Experience working across technology and business teams Understanding of delivery governance and operational processes Desirable Experience Financial services or banking experience Experience within product-led operating models Exposure to legacy transformation programmes Jira, Confluence, or similar tooling experience Experience working within Global Payments or enterprise-scale environments Contract Details Contract role Inside IR35 Hybrid working model London-based engagement

Service Architect - Azure & Microsoft 365 Day Rate Contract £500pd-£550pd Outside IR35 UK-based Hybrid We're looking for an experienced Service Architect (Azure & Microsoft 365) to support the operationalisation and go-live of a newly built managed service for one of our key clients. This role is focused on turning a newly delivered service into something that can run day-to-day - ensuring it is supportable, scalable, clearly understood, and fit for live operation. You'll act as the bridge between solution delivery, operations, and managed service teams, making sure Azure and M365 services transition cleanly into BAU with the right processes, governance and service models in place. What you'll be doing Owning the service architecture and operational readiness for a new managed service built by the client Designing and documenting support models, service catalogues, RACI, SLAs/OLAs and escalation paths Working closely with Azure and M365 technical teams to translate designs into supportable live services Leading service transition and go-live activities, including early life support and hypercare Ensuring alignment to ITIL v4 practices and managed service standards Defining monitoring, alerting, incident, change and problem flows for Azure & M365 platforms Acting as the key point of assurance that the service is "ready to run" before go-live What we're looking for Strong experience as a Service Architect / Service Design & Transition Lead Practical, hands-on knowledge of Azure and Microsoft 365 services (you don't need to be an engineer, but you do need real platform understanding) Proven experience operationalising cloud-based managed services Solid grasp of ITIL v4, service acceptance and transition into BAU Experience working with multiple stakeholder groups (delivery, operations, client, suppliers) Comfortable working in ambiguous, build-to-run environments If you're interested in the role and your experience aligns, please click on the link for consideration.

Solution Architect (Public Sector / Government Programme) SFIA Level: 5/6 Location: Telford (2 days per week initially, reducing to 2 days every 2 weeks once established) Duration: 6 months Rate: £625-£675 per day Clearance: SC Eligible Overview We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join a large-scale public sector transformation programme . This role will play a key part in driving solution design and delivery across a complex application modernisation initiative. You will take ownership of end-to-end solution architecture, working closely with delivery teams and stakeholders to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and successfully transitioned into live service. Key Responsibilities Own the solution design throughout the full delivery lifecycle Lead application modernisation initiatives within the wider programme Drive the development and documentation of high-quality solution designs Ensure all solutions align with architecture governance and best practices Collaborate with agile delivery teams and architects across all phases Act as the technical authority , working through design decisions and challenges Engage confidently with senior stakeholders (internal & external) Manage relationships with vendors and third-party providers Oversee technical problem resolution and ensure delivery aligns to agreed specifications Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Solution Architect within complex programmes Strong background in application modernisation and cloud migration Experience working with both legacy systems and modern cloud ecosystems Knowledge of technologies such as: AWS, Azure Kubernetes, HELM Java, JavaScript Oracle, MySQL Experience working in agile environments across full delivery lifecycles Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to act as a trusted advisor Experience working within public sector or regulated environments (desirable)

Senior DevOps Consultant - Contract Remote (occasional travel to Leeds - 1-2 days per month) £470 per day inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS 3 months rolling We are currently seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Consultant to support the recovery and delivery of a critical digital programme. This role will focus on revitalising a stalled project through a structured, outcome-driven approach. Role Overview The engagement will follow a two-phase delivery model: Phase 1 - Discovery & Validation (Initial 4 weeks): Conduct a comprehensive audit of technical debt Align stakeholders and assess governance and compliance gaps Review platform security and operational setup Develop a roadmap for a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Phase 2 - Recovery & Delivery Plan: Present a clear recovery strategy outlining what to stop, start, and continue Drive technical readiness for Beta assessment Prioritise API development using a risk-based approach Establish a sustainable operating model for long-term delivery Key Responsibilities Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines Enhance platform observability and monitoring Drive secure, scalable cloud platform delivery Ensure environments meet compliance and governance standards Required Skills & Experience Strong experience with Azure DevOps at scale Expertise in Terraform , Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions Knowledge of Azure Monitor, Key Vault, and networking (Private Endpoints) Proven background in cloud security, CI/CD, observability, and deployment automation Experience delivering within secure and regulated environments (e.g. government / healthcare) Success Criteria Delivery of a secure, scalable platform aligned to government and GDPR standards Strong data integrity and security controls Performance readiness for public Beta at scale Accessibility compliance aligned to WCAG 2.1 AA standards

QA Lead / Test Manager - Government Opportunity Rate: £487 per day (Inside IR35) Clearance: BPSS Location: Remote (no regular travel expected) Contract Length: Initial contract running until end of June Followed by rolling 3-month extensions Start Date: ASAP Overview We are seeking an experienced QA Lead / Test Manager to support a high-profile government programme at a critical delivery stage. This is a short-term initial engagement with strong potential for extension, supporting the successful delivery of a large, business-critical project. The role requires a hands-on test leader who is comfortable working under pressure and flexing hours where required to meet delivery milestones. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee end-to-end testing across the programme Manage and coordinate UAT activities , ensuring readiness and execution Monitor UAT test execution and track progress Lead defect triage during UAT testing windows Produce daily and weekly test progress reports Work closely with delivery teams and senior stakeholders to manage risks and issues Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Test Lead or Test Manager within government environments Track record of delivering high-profile programmes , ideally with budgets of £1m+ Strong experience leading SIT, E2E, and UAT testing Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Comfortable working extended hours or weekends when project demands require it Highly organised, delivery-focused, and confident operating in fast-paced environments

Tech Business Analyst (Financial Services) Glasgow (preferred) / Radbroke / Northampton - 2 days onsite We're looking for a Tech Business Analyst to join a high-performing team within a leading financial services environment, supporting critical trading and regulatory initiatives. This role will suit someone who can operate confidently across both business and technical teams, with a strong focus on data analysis and pre-trade controls. Key Responsibilities: Work closely with stakeholders to gather, analyse and document requirements Support the delivery of solutions related to pre-trade checks and controls Perform detailed data analysis using SQL to support decision-making and validation Bridge the gap between business needs and technical delivery teams Contribute to ongoing improvements in processes and controls Required Experience: Strong SQL skills (essential) Proven experience as a Technical/IT Business Analyst Background in financial services, ideally within trading environments Experience with pre-trade checks / controls Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Additional Details: Hybrid working (2 days per week onsite) Fast-paced, delivery-focused environment

Ruby Developer Inside IR35 Remote 3 months with scope to extend Active SC is advantageous We're looking for a Senior Developer with strong Ruby on Rails experience who can hit the ground running in a government environment. The ideal candidate will have a collaborative working style, be comfortable integrating into established teams, and contribute effectively from day one. They should have prior public sector or government experience, with a good understanding of service standards, security, and accessibility requirements. Strong communication skills are essential, along with experience working with multidisciplinary teams and supporting best practices such as code reviews and mentoring. Requirements: Ruby on Rails TDD Gov / Pubsec experience