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We're partnering with a highly respected professional services organisation embarking on an exciting technology transformation programme. As part of continued investment in cloud, automation and digital capabilities, they're seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Lead to provide both strategic direction and hands-on leadership across enterprise cloud and business application platforms. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys shaping technical strategy whilst remaining close to solution delivery. You'll lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable cloud solutions, drive automation initiatives, influence engineering standards and work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver technology that creates genuine business value. If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then, LET'S TALK! Experience designing and delivering secure, scalable and resilient cloud solutions Microsoft Azure expertise Understanding of Cloud architecture, governance and security Infrastructure as Code using Terraform awareness Knowledge of Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines Familiar with Azure Integration Services including Logic Apps, Functions and Service Bus Automation and continuous improvement initiatives Stakeholder engagement and technical leadership experience Exposure to AI technologies such as Copilot Studio, Azure AI Services or AI Builder would be advantageous In return, you will be rewarded with significant influence over cloud and automation strategy; opportunities to explore emerging AI technologies; a competitive salary and benefits package; and flexible working with Leeds or Manchester based locations. If you're passionate about modern cloud engineering, automation and delivering innovative technology solutions at scale, I'd be keen to speak with you confidentially. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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

Your new company An exciting opportunity to join a public sector organisation as part of its Innovation & Technology Services team, making a significant contribution to the delivery of its Digital Strategy.You will join a small, collaborative technology team responsible for delivering strategically important digital, technology and infrastructure projects. Your new role As IT Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of high-profile Digital Strategy projects, working closely with project sponsors, technical teams, end users and external suppliers. Projects will centre around systems, data, applications and Identity & Access Management (IAM) changes and implementations.This is a hands-on project management role covering the full lifecycle from discovery and requirements gathering through procurement, design, implementation, testing, cutover, go-live and transition into BAU. You will also undertake elements of Business Analysis, including facilitating requirements workshops, defining requirements and user stories, mapping as-is/to-be processes and ensuring solutions align with Enterprise Architecture principles. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and third-party suppliers, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards. What you'll need to succeed You will be an experienced IT Project Manager with a strong track record of delivering complex technology, infrastructure or digital transformation projects.You will ideally have: Experience managing end-to-end IT project delivery Strong Business Analysis and requirements gathering skills Experience delivering systems, applications, data or IAM projects Knowledge of Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies Experience transitioning projects into ITIL service-managed environments Strong supplier and third-party management experience Experience coordinating testing, UAT and implementation Excellent stakeholder management, communication and workshop facilitation skills Experience leading multidisciplinary teams within a matrix environment A PRINCE2, APM or Business Analysis qualification would be advantageous, as would previous experience within Higher Education or a similar complex public sector environment. What you'll get in return You will receive a salary of £39,906 - £48,822, alongside an excellent benefits package including: Circa 40 days' annual leave Hybrid and flexible working, typically 1-2 days per week on-site in York The opportunity to lead strategically important digital transformation projects Exposure to projects spanning applications, infrastructure, data and identity technologies What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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

Your new company You will be working for a known organisation that is based in London. The requirement is to be on-site 3-4 days a week and the role also requires someone with active DV Clearance. The duration is until March 2027. However, it is likely that this could extend further. Your new role The company previously delivered a large scale, on-premises deployment of SharePoint for Hydrogen in 2017. This implementation was designed for high availability, incorporating full disaster recovery and resilience across the application, SQL Server, and storage layers. The client is now looking to transition to SharePoint Subscription Edition and re-platform the solution onto AWS. As part of this programme, the SQL Server Architect will be responsible for designing, validating, and optimising the SQL Server platform that underpins a complex, enterprise grade SharePoint Farm hosted on AWS. The engagement will begin with an eight-week Proof of Value (PoV) focused on proving SQL Server resilience patterns, including Always On and HA/DR using cloud native AWS services. Experience with Azure is also beneficial to support comparative assessment. Subject to a successful PoV, the role will progress into a comprehensive design phase running through to the end of 2026, producing a scalable, resilient, and compliant SQL Server architecture aligned to SharePoint and organisational standards. The architect will work closely with the company's Infrastructure Architect and the AWS ProServe team to assess, validate, and recommend the most suitable AWS native resilience options. Your findings will contribute directly to the formal recommendations report and shape the approach taken forward into the detailed design phase. Engagement Phases & Focus Phase 1 - Proof of Value (PoV): Resilience Patterns (Weeks 1-8) Objective: Prove the viability and performance of HA/DR patterns for SQL Server supporting SharePoint on AWS. Key Activities Work with Infra Architect to define PoV success criteria (RPO/RTO, failover time, throughput, recovery steps). Stand up PoV topology: o SQL Server Always On Availability Groups on Amazon EC2 across multiple AZs. o Storage using EBS (io1/io2 / gp3) and, where required, FSx for Windows File Server for cluster dependencies. Integrate CloudWatch, AWS Backup, Systems Manager, and automation as appropriate (CloudFormation/Terraform/PowerShell). Confirm and test SharePoint compatibility (content/search/service DBs). Produce pattern catalogue and TCO/performance findings and assessment of complexity to introduce and in terms of operability and maintainability for each of the chosen patterns (Always On availability groups, Always On failover cluster instances (FCI), SIOS DataKeeper, AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery, and AWS Database Migration Service (AWS DMS . Deliverables PoV Plan & Success Metrics Resilience Pattern Catalogue (HA/DR topologies, pros/cons, prerequisites) Testing of DR options with SharePoint team. Performance Baseline & Findings Report (throughput/latency, failover timings) PoV Recommendation & Next Step Design Decisions Core Responsibilities Architect HA/DR for SQL Server in AWS to support a mission-critical SharePoint farm. Evaluate native AWS options (EC2, EBS, FSx, Route 53, CloudWatch, Backup, Systems Manager, CloudFormation). Design and Always validate On patterns, listener routing, quorum/witness. Collaborate with the Infrastructure Architect to ensure network/IAM/security fit. Produce documentation, runbooks, and handover materials for operations. Skills & Experience Essential 10+ years with Microsoft SQL Server (2016+) architecture and operations. Proven delivery of Always On Availability Groups, FCI, log shipping/replication. Large scale SharePoint database design/operations experience. Strong performance engineering (indexing, I/O, concurrency, wait stats, storage optimisation). Deep understanding of networking for Always On, listener design, DNS failover. Excellent documentation and stakeholder communication. Desirable Azure SQL HA/DR exposure (SQL MI, zone redundancy) for comparative design decisions. Hands on AWS deployment for SQL workloads (EC2, EBS, FSx, Route 53, CloudWatch, Backup, SSM). Automation tooling (CloudFormation/Terraform, PowerShell DSC). Experience with regulated environments and security hardening. What you'll need to succeed You will hold an active DV Clearance What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 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