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Cloud Platform Architect (AWS) Location: Bristol or London (hybrid, typically 1 day per week) Type: Permanent Salary: £90,000-£120,000 Key words: AWS, Cloud Architect, Cloud Platform Architect The Opportunity I am working with a key customer of mine in the financial services sector who are building a new Cloud Platform Architecture capability. As a result they are looking for an experienced AWS Cloud Platform Architect to join them in a brand new postiion to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their technology landscape. This is not a traditional architecture role. You'll combine strategic platform architecture with hands-on technical leadership, working closely with engineering teams to modernise an enterprise, regulated environment and drive the migration from legacy on-premise platforms to AWS. You'll join a small, growing team of cloud platform architects with a high degree of autonomy and genuine influence over cloud strategy, standards, and execution. What You'll Be Doing Owning and evolving the architecture, maturity and roadmap of AWS cloud platforms, aligned to broader digital strategy Defining and maintaining cloud reference architectures, principles, guardrails, blueprints and patterns Working closely with cloud platform engineering to shape roadmaps and support delivery Leading and contributing to solution architecture for legacy-to-cloud migrations, including complex on-prem environments Acting as a senior technical authority, able to engage confidently with engineers, architects, senior stakeholders and executives Partnering with security, risk and compliance teams to ensure secure, resilient and cost-effective platforms in a regulated context Engaging with AWS as a strategic technology partner, influencing and shaping the relationship Supporting incident resolution and complex technical problem-solving when needed What we're looking for. You'll be a credible, hands-on architect with deep AWS experience and the ability to operate across strategy, design and delivery. Essential experience: Strong, current hands-on AWS architecture expertise across services such as EC2, EKS, Lambda, networking, storage, backup and recovery Experience designing and migrating enterprise-scale, regulated platforms (financial services, utilities, government or similar) Background in platform and infrastructure architecture, not just high-level strategy Proven experience with legacy modernisation and data centre / on-prem to cloud migration Ability to engage at all levels - from whiteboard conversations with engineers to discussions with senior leaders Pragmatic, collaborative approach with strong stakeholder and influencing skills Nice to have: Exposure to both AWS and Azure environments Experience working with large engineering teams across multiple locations Interest in emerging areas such as AI-enabled platforms or tooling (not required) Why this role? Major opportunity to shape cloud architecture from the ground up High visibility and genuine ownership in a critical transformation programme A role that blends strategy, design and hands-on technical leadership Strong hybrid working available For more information please send an up to date version of your CV over in application. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Software Engineer Sedgefield Hybrid working (typically 3 days on-site) £38,000 - £46,000 per annum About the Role CPI is seeking a AI Software Engineer to join their Electronic Engineering team in Sedgefield, delivering AI, software and digital solutions as part of end-to-end product development programmes. This is not a maintenance or support role; You will be involved in building real products - from initial concept through to deployment - working alongside electronics and hardware engineers to deliver innovative solutions used in healthcare, medtech, sensors, wearables, and industrial environments. You will contribute to the full software lifecycle, including application development, cloud-based systems, and (where applicable) AI-enabled solutions. This role offers rare exposure to the complete journey from prototype to market , including integration with hardware, sensors, and embedded systems. Hybrid working is supported, typically three days per week on-site, with flexibility depending on project needs. What You'll Be Responsible For: Product & Software Development Design, build, and deliver software products from concept through to production Contribute to full-stack development across backend services, web, and mobile applications Work closely with electronics and hardware engineers to integrate software with physical devices and sensors Core Technology Stack Develop backend systems and applications using Python (essential) Build user interfaces and applications using React and React Native Contribute to cloud-hosted web applications , ideally using Node.js or similar technologies AI & Advanced Software (where applicable) Contribute to AI-enabled applications , including data-driven and intelligent systems Support model training, fine-tuning, and deployment where experience allows Work with tools and approaches such as: MLflow and model lifecycle tools Gradient boosted trees or custom model development AI application frameworks (e.g. LangChain, RAG-style architectures) Experience across both AI application development and model development is highly desirable, though not essential. Collaboration & Delivery Work within a small, highly capable multi-disciplinary team Take ownership for delivering complex software components in a hands-on way Contribute to technical decision-making, architecture discussions, and solution design Engage across busy project environments with frequent collaboration and stakeholder interaction About You: You are a hands-on software engineer who enjoys building products rather than maintaining legacy systems. You're comfortable working across multiple technologies and don't need everything tightly defined before you start. You'll thrive in a small team environment, where flexibility, curiosity, and self-direction are valued. You'll bring: Strong Python development experience (essential) Experience building applications using React and/or React Native Full-stack development experience with modern frameworks and technologies Evidence of delivering complex projects or products A practical, problem-solving mindset Desirable (but not essential): Experience with Node.js in cloud or web applications Exposure to AI / machine learning , including model development or AI-powered applications Experience with firmware, microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi, or embedded systems Use of lightweight ML frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow Lite) on devices Personal projects, side projects, or self-driven development work Candidates who have worked in small teams or on self-led technical projects often thrive in this environment. Why Join CPI? Rare opportunity to work on true end-to-end product development Exposure to hardware, electronics, sensors, and software in one role Challenging, varied technical problems across multiple industries Small, collaborative team with wide technical scope Competitive salary (£38k-£46k) and hybrid working Location & Working Pattern Based at CPI's Sedgefield site Hybrid working typically 3 days on-site , with flexibility based on project needs Some weeks may require increased on-site presence Role operates in a busy, highly collaborative environment, so ideally someone who can work closely with hardware engineers onsite Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Join a leading independent Banking and services provider as a Kotlin/Java Developer. Job Overview: The role sits within a Developer Experience (DevX) function focused on building and managing platforms that enable software engineering teams to develop, deploy, and operate applications efficiently and consistently.You will work on client- and product-facing web applications and internal platforms, contributing to reusable frameworks and tooling that support multiple development teams. The focus is on scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions that improve developer productivity and platform reliability. Location : Sheffield Rate : In-scope IR35 £360 per day (via a Hays Approved Umbrella Company). Contract Length: up to 31/12/2026 Work Schedule: 3 days onsite/week Key Responsibilities Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to design and deliver robust backend services Design, develop, and maintain performant and scalable APIs and microservices Contribute to architectural discussions and provide input on technology choices and best practices Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code following agreed coding standards Build APIs and microservices that support multiple consuming applications Work closely with the engineering team to continuously improve development processes Participate in peer reviews and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives Required Skills & Experience Strong experience in Kotlin or Java with the ability and willingness to work across both where required Experience developing REST APIs and working with frameworks such as Spring Solid understanding of microservice-based, API-driven architectures Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills Experience working in Agile environments Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines Optional / Nice to Have Experience with test automation Familiarity with Jenkins pipelines Exposure to event-driven architectures Additional Information: Interview Process: In Person / Teams/Telephonic How to Apply: 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 Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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

Job Description Lead Full Stack Developer (Java) Permanent UK-Based - West Midlands (Hybrid working) SC Clearance Eligible Lead from the front. Build meaningful software. Shape how we deliver. TXP is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Lead Full Stack Developer (Java) to play a key role in delivering high-quality solutions across internal and customer-facing projects. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll combine deep technical expertise with the ability to guide, mentor, and influence a development team.If you enjoy owning technical delivery, working across modern Java and React stacks, and helping teams do their best work in an agile environment, this could be a great next step. The Role As a Lead Full Stack Developer, you'll take technical ownership of projects from design through to deployment, working closely with Delivery Managers, Project Managers, and Scrum Masters. You'll remain hands-on while providing direction, ensuring quality, and embedding best practice across the team.You'll work on a mix of TXP internal initiatives and client projects , collaborating closely with stakeholders and building strong, trusted relationships. What You'll Be Doing Leading the technical delivery of a development team against agreed backlogs and timelines Designing, building, testing, and deploying high-quality applications using Java and React Providing day-to-day technical guidance, accountability, and mentorship to other developers Championing best practice across coding standards, testing, CI/CD, and agile delivery Working within Scrum teams, actively contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives Ensuring delivery meets agreed quality, functionality, and time objectives, escalating risks where needed Collaborating with TXP colleagues, customers, partners, and suppliers to meet business commitments Supporting the ongoing development of technical standards, policies, and ways of working Helping grow technical capability and knowledge across the team What We're Looking For Essential experience: Proven experience leading a technical delivery team Strong, hands-on background in Java (including Java 1.6 / 1.8) Experience building RESTful APIs and working with Spring Good knowledge of React or another modern JavaScript framework Strong understanding of microservices architecture Experience with build and deployment tooling such as Maven Exposure to containerisation technologies ( Docker and/or Kubernetes ) Solid experience working in Scrum / agile environments Experience with unit testing (JUnit,Mockito), TDD, and CI practices Strong grasp of software design, implementation, and deployment principles Desirable experience: Cloud platforms such as Azure and/or AWS Oracle PL/SQL Linux / bash scripting Technical architecture or integration experience Exposure to AI / LLM tooling About You A proven developer with a track record of delivering quality solutions Comfortable working at both a detailed, hands-on level and a broader system level A logical problem solver who cares deeply about quality and maintainability Able to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders A strong communicator who builds trust with colleagues and customers Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities Passionate about mentoring others and contributing to team success Why TXP? At TXP, we value collaboration, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement . You'll be trusted to make decisions, supported to grow, and given the opportunity to work on meaningful projects with real impact, all within a culture that genuinely values its people. Benefits : • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). • An additional day of paid leave for your birthday (or Christmas eve). • Salary sacrifice, matched employer contributed pension (4%). • Life assurance (3x). • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). • Private medical insurance through our partner Aviva. • Cycle to work scheme. • Corporate eye-care vouchers. • Access to an independent financial advisor. • 2 x social value days per year to give back to local communities. Grow with us: Work on exciting new projects. If you want to avoid getting stuck with the mundane, you're in the right place. We work in many sectors with fantastic clients, so you'll always be working on something exciting and challenging. Career growth - we've got you! We recognise that you might have a career path planned out and you might need some support to help you move forward. We're here to support you and make the most out of your time with us, through challenging work, opportunities to grow and learning and development opportunities. Be part of the TXP growth journey. We are a high growth, fast paced environment. We currently have 200+ employees and work with clients across the UK. Joining TXP means you'll be part of that.

Job Description Senior Front End Developer (React) Permanent UK-Based - West Midlands (Hybrid working) SC Clearance Eligible TXP is expanding its front-end engineering capability and is looking for an experienced Senior Front End Developer to join our growing delivery teams.This is an opportunity to work on complex, modern applications at scale, using contemporary front-end technologies within a collaborative, Agile environment. You'll play a key role in building high-quality, performant and accessible user interfaces while helping to maintain strong engineering standards across the team.As a Senior Front End Developer, you'll be hands-on across the full software development lifecycle, contributing to design, development, testing and deployment of React-based applications.You'll take ownership of technical delivery, support best practice, and work closely with other developers, testers and stakeholders to deliver robust, high-quality solutions. What You'll Be Doing Designing, developing and maintaining front-end applications using React and modern JavaScript frameworks Working across the full SDLC: design, coding, testing, defect resolution and deployment Ensuring work meets agreed quality, functionality and delivery timelines Participating fully in Agile, sprint-based delivery, including planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives Building user interfaces that consume and integrate REST APIs Applying best practice around code quality, performance, accessibility and progressive enhancement Supporting and mentoring junior developers and contractors where appropriate Collaborating with back-end engineers and QA to deliver well-rounded solutions Contributing to shared standards, patterns and continuous improvement across the team What We're Looking For Essential experience: Strong commercial experience with React Experience with modern JS frameworks including Remix and React Router In-depth knowledge of TypeScript and JavaScript Solid understanding of server-side rendering (SSR) and progressive enhancement Experience using the MUI React component library Strong experience building and consuming REST APIs Hands-on experience with end-to-end testing , ideally using Playwright Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams A good understanding of software design, implementation and deployment principles Desirable exposure: Accessibility and performance standards Cloud platforms ( Azure and/or AWS ) CI/CD pipelines Technical architecture concepts AI / LLM tooling About You An experienced senior developer with a strong track record of delivery Detail-driven, quality-focused and methodical in your approach to problem-solving Able to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team Well-organised, with strong time-management and prioritisation skills Proactive, enthusiastic and motivated to make a meaningful contribution Keen to support others and help build team capability Why TXP? At TXP, we pride ourselves on combining strong technical delivery with a supportive, people-first culture. You'll work alongside talented engineers, have opportunities to grow your skills, and be trusted to make a real impact. Benefits : • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). • An additional day of paid leave for your birthday (or Christmas eve). • Salary sacrifice, matched employer contributed pension (4%). • Life assurance (3x). • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). • Private medical insurance through our partner Aviva. • Cycle to work scheme. • Corporate eye-care vouchers. • Access to an independent financial advisor. • 2 x social value days per year to give back to local communities. Grow with us: Work on exciting new projects. If you want to avoid getting stuck with the mundane, you're in the right place. We work in many sectors with fantastic clients, so you'll always be working on something exciting and challenging. Career growth - we've got you! We recognise that you might have a career path planned out and you might need some support to help you move forward. We're here to support you and make the most out of your time with us, through challenging work, opportunities to grow and learning and development opportunities. Be part of the TXP growth journey. We are a high growth, fast paced environment. We currently have 200+ employees and work with clients across the UK. Joining TXP means you'll be part of that.

Overview At Solus, part of the Aviva family, we are continuing to modernise, simplify and strengthen our technology landscape. We are looking for a Solutions Architect who can bring clarity, leadership and technical depth to help shape how our business evolves. About the role As a senior technical leader, you will define and guide the enterprise architecture that underpins our products, platforms and operations. You will work across all architecture domains, ensuring our solutions are scalable, secure, resilient and aligned to our technology strategy. You will partner with Product, Platform, Cyber, Operations, Change and business stakeholders to reduce complexity, modernise legacy systems and support confident decision making across the organisation. Location: Hybrid (Stansted - 3 days per week, 2 days remote) Responsibilities Define and maintain our enterprise and target state architecture across applications, cloud, integrations, infrastructure, data and security. Produce high quality solution designs for new products, enhancements and integrations, including Evolve. Provide architectural leadership, ensuring designs are scalable, supportable, resilient and operationally sound. Lead our Technical Design Authority, ensuring governance is fair, consistent and enabling. Maintain architectural standards, principles, patterns and decision records. Provide guidance and assurance throughout delivery, helping teams interpret and apply architecture best practice. Shape integration architecture and patterns, ensuring secure and reliable data flows across internal and external systems. Collaborate with senior stakeholders, simplifying complex concepts and supporting business case development. Identify architectural risks early and work with Cyber, GRC and Data teams to embed security and compliance by design. Qualifications Strong experience across enterprise architecture domains including cloud, data, applications, infrastructure and security. Deep knowledge of modern enterprise patterns, SaaS adoption, API and event based integrations and resilience approaches. Experience establishing and governing architecture standards and principles. Ability to balance cost, complexity, scalability and security to support confident decision making. Strong communication skills with the ability to bring clarity to complex topics. Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, SAFe Architect or BCS (or equivalent experience). Who are Solus? Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair. Why Join Solus? We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague: Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus. Company pension scheme with employer contributions. 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days. Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts. Share in Aviva's success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme. Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave. Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access. At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you're excited but don't tick every box, we encourage you to apply-your unique skills might be just what we need. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria-just email us after applying to let us know. Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.

Are you a Detection Engineer ready to take on the fight against modern adversaries? Join a well-established SOC working with high-profile Defence clients, where your expertise genuinely matters. In this hands-on technical role, you'll own the end-to-end design, development and maturity of detection logic across SIEM platforms-engineering effective responses to real-world attacker techniques. You'll operate with a high degree of autonomy, acting as a trusted SME across multiple secure environments within a complex MSSP setting. This is a standout opportunity to advance your career at the sharp end of cyber defence. Location: Hybrid working - 2 days per week in our Farnborough office. Security: You must hold or be eligible for SC Clearance. What you'll be doing: ? Design, build, test and continuously refine advanced SIEM detection logic, including rules, correlations and analytics. Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities and adversary TTPs, mapping them to MITRE ATT&CK to close detection and visibility gaps. Tune and validate detections to minimise false positives and deliver high-fidelity alerts for SOC analysts. Act as a technical authority, providing expert guidance to SOC Analysts, Architects and Engineers to strengthen overall detection capability. Define, implement and maintain technical detection standards across environments. Clearly communicate complex technical risks and detection logic to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. What you'll bring: Deep SIEM expertise, building advanced detection logic, automation and complex queries in Splunk (SPL) and Microsoft Sentinel (KQL). A proven track record delivering complex detection engineering projects within enterprise or MSSP environments. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to break down sophisticated attacks into actionable detection patterns. Confidence to own technical delivery end-to-end, driving work through to completion with minimal escalation. Expert knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, with real-world application in detection engineering. A BSc in Computer Science, IT, or a related discipline. Solid scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or similar, supporting automation and data manipulation. Experience developing detections in QRadar and/or conducting EDR-focused threat hunting (e.g. CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint). Broad infrastructure awareness across Cloud (Azure/AWS), on-prem, and SaaS / PaaS / IaaS environments. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent. Location: Hybrid: 2 days per week in Farnborough. Security Clearance Level: SC Cleared or eligible. Internal Recruiter: Jane. Salary: To £65,000. Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance and pension. Sopra Steria: Our Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets.

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 42% of our partnership. The team you will join The AI capability sits within Birketts' Information Technology function, working closely with Product Development, Knowledge Management, Learning & Development, Security and Risk & Compliance. Delivery will be product-led and iterative, with a small cross-functional working group using matrixed resources across teams. The role will operate within Birketts' core ecosystem, including Microsoft 365 (Copilot), iManage (Document Management), Aderant Expert (Practice Management), Intapp Intake (new client onboarding) and Microsoft Fabric (data platform). Azure is a likely hosting platform for any future 'Birketts-approved AI environment', subject to requirements and build vs buy decisions. The work you will be doing As AI Technical Lead, you will be a hands-on technical leader within Birketts' IT team, working in close partnership with the Product Manager for AI. Your focus will be to turn early AI usage into safe, repeatable and supported capabilities-starting with productising M365 Copilot and Copilot Agents in priority workflows (document drafting/review and knowledge workflows in selected practice areas) and delivering practical integrations into Birketts' existing systems. This is a hands-on role: alongside shaping standards and enablement, you will write and ship code where needed to deliver small integrations, automations and repeatable AI-enabled workflows. This role is delivery-oriented: you will design, build and ship incremental improvements, partnering with colleagues across Development, Data, Security, Knowledge Management and Learning & Development to drive adoption, skills sharing and effective change management. You will also support evidence-based build vs buy decisions on specialist third-party legal tools and any future 'Birketts-approved AI environment'. Platform architecture and security governance will be delivered in collaboration with Birketts' wider Technology and Information Security leadership. You will be supported by matrixed colleagues in Development, Data and Security; this role leads hands-on delivery of priority items rather than owning all engineering capacity. Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. What we are looking for This role is well suited to a hands-on technical lead who enjoys building and improving products in partnership with product management and users. You will be able to translate business needs into secure, auditable and integrated solutions, and you will be comfortable delivering in a matrixed model, bringing others along through coaching, documentation and shared patterns. You will be comfortable coding as part of delivery, not only producing guidance and patterns. Essential experience and skills Proven experience delivering production-grade software, workflow or automation solutions in an enterprise environment, with hands-on build and delivery responsibility Strong experience integrating systems and data sources into coherent workflows (API-led integration, events and/or data pipelines) Hands-on software development capability, with proficiency in at least one mainstream language used for enterprise API integration and automation (e.g., C#/.NET, Python); able to design, build, test and release small services/integrations Practical experience delivering AI-assisted workflow features into production, including validation/testing and monitoring Understanding of common AI delivery patterns and controls Good cloud experience (preferably Azure) and understanding of secure delivery practices (identity, access control, audit logging, monitoring and operational readiness) Working knowledge of modern engineering practices (Git, code review, CI/CD basics, and operational readiness such as logging/monitoring) Experience working with security/governance stakeholders to apply controls in delivery (confidentiality, auditability and least privilege) Experience delivering through an agile product lifecycle with measurable outcomes (discovery, pilots, iteration, adoption/value tracking) Ability to apply pragmatic quality and evaluation approaches to AI-assisted features (testing/validation, guardrails, release gating and user feedback loops) Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to explain technical decisions and trade-offs to non-technical audiences and to support adoption Desirable experience Experience in legal or other regulated/professional services environments where confidentiality and auditability are critical Experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Agents and/or Microsoft-aligned automation Familiarity with one or more of: iManage, Aderant Expert, Intapp Intake, Microsoft Fabric or similar platforms Experience building integrations with document/content platforms or line-of-business systems (e.g., DMS, intake, practice management, or data platforms) Exposure to Azure AI services (including Azure OpenAI/Azure AI) and/or delivering AI-assisted workflow features in production Experience evaluating and piloting third-party AI tools (security posture, integration approach, operating model) and supporting build vs buy recommendations Hybrid Working Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hyb

AWS Solution Architect Up to £100K + Bonus Were working with a global technology consultancy delivering secure, large-scale digital transformation programmes across multiple industries. Theyre looking for an AWS Solution Architect to join a growing engineering and architecture team, designing and delivering modern, cloud-based solutions across enterprise environments click apply for full job details

Role Purpose The Data Analyst / Data Engineer will lead the discovery, interpretation, and presentation of data to enable AI-driven solutions for our client, embedded within operational teams. The role focusses on turning complex, often legacy, datasets into clear insight, narrative, and decision-ready outputs, while ensuring data foundations are sufficiently robust to scale across OpCos. This position requires strong analytical judgement, stakeholder consultancy skills, and hands-on capability to shape and evolve supporting data pipelines. Contract - 6 months (high possibility to extend further) Location - waterside (UB7 0GB) Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite Pay - Premium-level role; competitive rates (inside IR35) Key Responsibilities Discover, explore, and process data from various sources (relational databases, flat files such as CSV, YML, XLS), forming a deep understanding of content, limitations, and business relevance. Identify, investigate, and clearly articulate data quality, completeness, and consistency issues, including their downstream impact on analytics and AI use cases. Challenge data provenance and assumptions in legacy datasets, reframing against current needs Translate business questions and operational needs into meaningful KPIs, metrics, dashboards, and analytical narratives consumable by non-technical stakeholders. Create clear metadata and documentation that explains datasets, transformations, assumptions, and analytical outputs to support reuse and trust Partner closely with Data Scientists and Visualisation specialists to enable advanced analytics. Support the adoption of MRO AI Solutions within BA operational workflows by ensuring insights are actionable, timely, and well-embedded in decision-making processes. Design, build, and optimise data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and storage. Ensure data quality, integrity, and security controls are applied across systems. Apply cloud and data-engineering best practices pragmatically to ensure solutions scale where needed across OpCos, without over-engineering Design data architectures and pipelines that support multi-OpCo deployment, ensuring modularity and interoperability. Required Skills & Experience Core Data Analytical Capabilities Strong experience in data analysis within a product or operational environment, with demonstrable impact on decision-making Advanced hands-on experience with data processing and analysis tools (SQL, Python, Pandas, etc), with a bias towards exploration, insight and explanation Proven ability to understand legacy datasets/pipelines and to evaluate their fitness for new use cases Comfortable working independently and communicating with non-technical stakeholders Supporting Data Engineering Capabilities Solid understanding of data modelling concepts and API-driven data integration to influence pipeline design Proven experience in developing, testing, and deploying data solutions into production environments, ensuring reliability, scalability, and maintainability beyond proof-of-concept or prototype stages. Practical expertise in Python, SQL, and modern ETL or orchestration frameworks. (Preferred) Skills in data visualisation (PowerBI, Tableau, and/or other dashboarding tools) (Preferred) Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, ideally AWS Consulting-Level Competencies Significant experience in similar roles, with a proven ability to integrate quickly into new teams and deliver immediate value. Ability to design enterprise-grade data solutions under tight timelines. Strong stakeholder engagement and solution-oriented mindset. Track record of creating high-impact outcomes and driving stakeholder satisfaction from day one. Ability to implement standards and frameworks for scalable data solutions across multiple operating companies. Familiarity with airline or logistics data domains is a plus. Location & Travel Initial co-location with client teams in London is essential to ensure close collaboration. Candidates must also be prepared to occasionally travel internationally during later stages to facilitate group-wide deployment. Compensation Premium-level role; competitive rates aligned with UK consultancy benchmarks. 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 Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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

Job title: Modern Workplace Solution Architect (M365) Location : Leeds / Edinburgh (2 days onsite) Daily Rate : £700 (Inside IR35) Contract Length : 6 months (with potential for extension) Working Pattern : Full Time The Role Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're on the lookout for a passionate Modern Workplace Solution Architect to be a key player in a large-scale digital workplace programme! This is a hands-on architecture role where you'll design and enhance internal employee platforms within the Microsoft 365 environment. Forget being tied to just one project! You will dive into various initiatives that shape collaboration, identity, automation, and workplace technologies. What We're Looking For Must-Have Skills : Strong experience as a Solution Architect within Modern Workplace / M365 environments Proven experience in developing, designing, and testing enterprise solutions using Microsoft Endpoint Manager/Intune, Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Office 365, and collaboration tools like Teams and Power Platform. Proven ability to design end-to-end solutions (documentation, diagrams, governance) Experience with Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, collaboration tools) Experience in Entra / Azure AD (identity & access management) Excellent stakeholder communication skills Experience with YAML pipelines for automation in Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions. Solid understanding of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery practises. Familiarity with modern security standards, including identity-driven security and zero trust. Knowledge of virtualization solutions across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform. Experience with Unified Endpoint Management Technologies (e.g., Microsoft Intune, JAMF). What You'll Be Working On Designing solutions across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Teams, SharePoint, collaboration tools) Identity & Access Management (Entra/Azure AD, external users, multi-tenant setups) Supporting Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) integrations and tenant migrations Driving improvements in automation and infrastructure (Terraform, CI/CD pipelines) Exploring AI and modern workplace innovations (e.g., Copilot) Enhancing data visibility and observability across platforms Nice-to-Have Automation experience (PowerShell, Terraform, CI/CD) Exposure to Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) Experience with data, monitoring, or observability tools Background in regulated environments (e.g., financial services) Why Join Us? Work on high-impact, enterprise-scale projects that make a difference! Gain exposure to a wide variety of technologies and initiatives. Have the opportunity to influence modern workplace strategy and design . Thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving Agile environment . Ready to make an impact? Join us in improving and building internal digital workplace systems within a Modern Workplace / M365 environment. Types of Projects You'll Engage With : Identity & Access : Securely managing external/guest user access and multi-tenant collaboration. Mergers & Acquisitions : Integrating new companies into systems and migrating users. Collaboration & Workplace Tools : Enhancing communication through Microsoft Teams and SharePoint. AI & Automation : Automating workflows and infrastructure with cutting-edge tools. Infrastructure & Workplace Tech : Managing Azure Virtual Desktop and device management. Data & Observability : Collecting insights and improving service visibility. If you're excited about shaping the future of the workplace with us, we want to hear from you! Apply today and embark on this exciting journey! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Software Engineer - Fullstack Join our innovative team as a Software Engineer - Fullstack and be at the forefront of transforming our application landscape into a modern, cloud-hosted finance platform. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to shaping the digital future. If you're passionate about building scalable, high-performance software solutions and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact. Compensation: £41,000 - £60,000 p/a + Amazing benefits Work Model: 3 days on site per week in Milton Keynes What You'll Do: As a vital member of our scrum team, you will participate in redesigning our core products, working across greenfield and legacy solutions. Your expertise will influence every stage of the product lifecycle-from initial design to deployment, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of our customers with innovative, reliable software. Required Skills: Strong experience in C# and .Net Core development Proficiency with Web API design and development Solid understanding of REST principles and SOLID design patterns Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure Familiarity with Typescript and React (desirable) Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases Experience with TDD, Agile/SCRUM methodologies, CI/CD, and DevOps practices Good communication skills and a collaborative team mindset Nice to Have Skills: Experience with Web API integrations and microservices architecture Knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration AWS or Azure certifications or experience Familiarity with WebSocket or real-time data streaming Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) 3+ years of hands-on software development experience in a full-stack environment Other Requirements: Willingness to participate in a hybrid working model based in Milton Keynes Ability to collaborate effectively within an Agile team environment If you're ready to be part of a forward-thinking team and help us redefine the future of mobility solutions, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your software engineering career.

Senior Solution Architect Location: UK (Hybrid) Sector: Specialty Insurance & Reinsurance Type: Permanent Senior Leadership Are you a future-focused Solution Architect who thrives on tackling complex challenges, modernising legacy ecosystems, and influencing enterprise-wide technology strategy? A global, financially rock-solid specialty insurer is expanding its Architecture function and is looking for a Senior Solution Architect to drive major transformation across underwriting, claims, policy administration, and digital customer platforms. This is a role for someone who wants to own the blueprint , champion best practice, and set the direction for a multi-year modernisation journey. Why This Opportunity Stands Out Enterprise influence - You'll shape the roadmap for multiple business domains and play a key role in retiring legacy systems and designing modern, modular, cloud-ready platforms. True architecture ownership - From concept to approval, you are the accountable design authority for critical initiatives. Innovation-driven - The organisation actively invests in emerging tech, Agile, DevSecOps, and architectural excellence. Global exposure - Work closely with a mature enterprise architecture community, sharing patterns, frameworks, and innovation across regions. Impact at scale - Your designs will directly influence underwriting efficiency, customer experience, and strategic growth. What You'll Lead As Senior Solution Architect, you will: Build system & application roadmaps that transform current-state platforms into cloud-enabled, future-proof solutions Create flexible, modular, reusable designs aligned to enterprise standards Provide architecture governance, design assurance and technology oversight Mentor engineering teams, review designs & code, and champion best practice Align tech direction with business outcomes, security standards and global governance Support Agile delivery teams and embed DevSecOps principles into solution design Evaluate new technologies and drive innovation through the organisation Collaborate closely with product, infrastructure, engineering & security teams Own all non-functional requirements and ensure solutions meet operational expectations What You Bring This role will suit an architect with: Deep experience in insurance (Underwriting, Claims, Policy Admin, PAS, portals) Architectural leadership across transformation and modernisation programmes Expertise in Cloud, APIs, Microservices, Integration Patterns, Eventing & DevSecOps Experience with custom-built + COTS/MOTS application landscapes Understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF is a plus) Strong analytical thinking, communication excellence, and technical authority Ability to mentor teams, challenge assumptions and guide delivery at pace A hands-on mindset paired with strategic architectural thinking Guidewire or large-scale policy administration experience is a significant advantage , but not essential. Who This Role Is Perfect For Architects who enjoy: Owning big design problems Influencing senior stakeholders Working across multiple teams & streams Bringing structure, governance & clarity to complex landscapes Balancing legacy modernisation with new tech innovationIf you're energised by building the future rather than maintaining the past - this will feel like home.Please apply now for immediate consideration

Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Sector: Insurance & Engineering Risk Type: Permanent Senior Architecture RoleAre you a hands-on Solution Architect who enjoys stepping into complex environments, bringing structure to ambiguity, and turning legacy estates into clear, deliverable roadmaps?A global specialist insurance group is strengthening its Manchester technology hub and is looking for a Senior Solution Architect to play a pivotal role in assessing current-state systems, shaping future architecture, and guiding large-scale migration and modernisation initiatives.This is a role for someone who wants to be close to the business , embedded with delivery teams, and accountable for turning architectural thinking into practical outcomes. Why This Opportunity Stands Out True Solution Architecture - You'll own solution design from current-state assessment through to target architecture and delivery alignment. Greenfield thinking, real constraints - Apply modern architecture principles to a live, evolving estate following acquisition and integration. Delivery-adjacent impact - Work side-by-side with BAs, engineering leads, and business heads to make architecture actionable. Cloud & migration focus - Shape AWS-led migration strategies and integration patterns across multiple systems. High visibility - Act as the architectural bridge between UK teams and US parent stakeholders. What You'll Lead As Senior Solution Architect, you will: Assess existing applications and platforms and define clear target-state architectures Build and own system and application roadmaps aligned to business priorities Design scalable, modular solution architectures including integration and NFRs Lead migration and modernisation initiatives across legacy and cloud platforms Act as the architecture point of contact between business, BA, and engineering teams Produce clear solution diagrams, documentation, and decision artefacts Guide teams on API design, integration patterns, cloud usage, and best practice Influence senior stakeholders and confidently challenge assumptions where needed What You Bring This role will suit an architect with: Strong Solution Architecture experience (6-10+ years) in complex environments Proven delivery of application migration and modernisation programmes Hands-on experience with AWS-based architectures (Azure knowledge beneficial) Solid grounding in application, integration, and cloud design patterns Insurance experience (general insurance is ideal; deep platform specialism not required) The confidence to operate with senior, sometimes challenging stakeholders A pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset paired with strong communication skills Major platform experience (PAS, core systems, large enterprise platforms) is welcome, but architecture capability and delivery credibility matter more than any single product . Who This Role Is Perfect For Architects who enjoy: Working close to the business rather than at arm's length Turning complex current states into clear migration paths Owning solution design through implementation Balancing modern architecture with real-world delivery constraints Being the calm, credible voice in technically and politically complex programmesIf you enjoy shaping the journey rather than just describing the destination , this role offers both influence and impact. Please apply now for immediate consideration.

Software Engineer, C#, .NET, Azure, React, COR7545B We're looking for a mid-senior level Software Engineer to join the newly-created team of a leading financial services company based in Reading. The Software Engineer will work in a fully cloud-based Azure environment, to deliver new products and capabilities to an Azure cloud-based platform. The Role Having brought development in-house that was previously outsourced, the Software Engineer will be responsible for developing high-quality applications using C#, .NET, React and SQL Server, ensuring clean architecture and maintainable code. The Software Engineer will be working within a complex, fully cloud-based Azure environment, where all solutions are deployed, integrated, and maintained. The Software Engineer should be confident navigating Azure services, deployment pipelines, and automation through Azure DevOps Benefits Predominantly remote working - you'll be required onsite in the Reading office one day week Opportunities for certification and continued learning 25 days' holiday, with the ability to purchase more Private health insurance Life Assurance What's required to be successful in this Software Engineer role? Full stack expertise in Azure cloud, C#, .NET, SQL Server and front end frameworks, with React preferred An understanding of Azure DevOps and Azure Native Services Experience of web platform development / PaaS would be preferred Any Salesforce integration experience would be highly beneficial So What's Next? If If you're an experienced Software Engineer who enjoys developing cloud-based applications/platforms in a supportive and innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you! Software Engineer, C#, .NET, Azure, React Corriculo Ltd acts as an employment agency and an employment business.

Network Architect - Leeds (Hybrid) Excellent opportunity for a Network Architect to join a growing organisation delivering complex, enterprise-scale network and security solutions. Permanent, full-time role with a hybrid working model (Leeds-based with some on-site/client interaction). Well suited to a senior Network Engineer stepping into architecture or an experienced Architect looking for hands-on design and delivery. To apply, please email ABOUT THE CLIENT We're working with a well-established organisation operating across large-scale enterprise environments, supporting complex, multi-vendor network infrastructures. With continued investment in modern networking, security, and cloud technologies, they are looking to strengthen their architecture capability to support ongoing transformation and growth. They operate across a range of sectors and deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions, with a strong emphasis on technical excellence and end-to-end ownership. THE NETWORK ARCHITECT ROLE: You'll be responsible for designing and delivering enterprise network solutions across LAN, WAN, and data centre environments. This is a hands-on architecture role, covering the full lifecycle from high-level design through to implementation and migration. You'll work across multi-vendor environments, supporting technologies such as Cisco and Juniper networking, SD-WAN, network security, and data centre infrastructure. The role will involve close collaboration with engineering teams, stakeholders, and customers to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned to business needs. Alongside design responsibilities, you'll play a key role in technical decision-making, troubleshooting complex issues, and driving best practice across network architecture and security. NETWORK ARCHITECT ESSENTIAL SKILLS Strong experience in network architecture or senior network engineering roles Proven background designing enterprise LAN/WAN environments Experience with Cisco and/or Juniper networking technologies Strong knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) Experience with SD-WAN solutions and modern WAN architectures Solid understanding of network security, including firewalls and segmentation Experience working with data centre technologies (Nexus, VXLAN, etc.) Ability to produce HLD/LLD documentation Experience working in complex, multi-vendor environments Strong stakeholder communication and problem-solving skills THE BENEFITS Opportunity to work on large-scale, enterprise networking projects Exposure to modern technologies including SD-WAN and cloud networking Strong technical environment with ongoing development opportunities Collaborative team culture with clear progression into senior architecture roles Flexible / hybrid working model TO BE CONSIDERED: Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via For further information please call me on / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS Network Architect, Senior Network Engineer, Cisco, Juniper, SD-WAN, LAN, WAN, BGP, OSPF, Network Security, Firewalls, Data Centre, VXLAN, MPLS, Cloud Networking, Infrastructure, Enterprise Networking

Software Engineer, C#, .NET, Azure, React, COR7545 We're looking for a mid-senior level Software Engineer to join the newly-created team of a leading financial services company based in Reading. The Software Engineer will work in a fully cloud-based Azure environment, to deliver new products and capabilities to an Azure cloud-based platform. The Role Having brought development in-house that was previously outsourced, the Software Engineer will be responsible for developing high-quality applications using C#, .NET, React and SQL Server, ensuring clean architecture and maintainable code. The Software Engineer will be working within a complex, fully cloud-based Azure environment, where all solutions are deployed, integrated, and maintained. The Software Engineer should be confident navigating Azure services, deployment pipelines, and automation through Azure DevOps Benefits Predominantly remote working - you'll be required onsite in the Reading office one day week Opportunities for certification and continued learning 25 days' holiday, with the ability to purchase more Private health insurance Life Assurance What's required to be successful in this Software Engineer role? Full stack expertise in Azure cloud, C#, .NET, SQL Server and front end frameworks, with React preferred An understanding of Azure DevOps and Azure Native Services Experience of web platform development / PaaS would be preferred Any Salesforce integration experience would be highly beneficial So What's Next? If If you're an experienced Software Engineer who enjoys developing cloud-based applications/platforms in a supportive and innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you! Software Engineer, C#, .NET, Azure, React Corriculo Ltd acts as an employment agency and an employment business.

Software Engineer, C#, .NET, Azure, React, COR7545A We're looking for a mid-senior level Software Engineer to join the newly-created team of a leading financial services company based in Reading. The Software Engineer will work in a fully cloud-based Azure environment, to deliver new products and capabilities to an Azure cloud-based platform. The Role Having brought development in-house that was previously outsourced, the Software Engineer will be responsible for developing high-quality applications using C#, .NET, React and SQL Server, ensuring clean architecture and maintainable code. The Software Engineer will be working within a complex, fully cloud-based Azure environment, where all solutions are deployed, integrated, and maintained. The Software Engineer should be confident navigating Azure services, deployment pipelines, and automation through Azure DevOps Benefits Predominantly remote working - you'll be required onsite in the Reading office one day week Opportunities for certification and continued learning 25 days' holiday, with the ability to purchase more Private health insurance Life Assurance What's required to be successful in this Software Engineer role? Full stack expertise in Azure cloud, C#, .NET, SQL Server and front end frameworks, with React preferred An understanding of Azure DevOps and Azure Native Services Experience of web platform development / PaaS would be preferred Any Salesforce integration experience would be highly beneficial So What's Next? If If you're an experienced Software Engineer who enjoys developing cloud-based applications/platforms in a supportive and innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you! Software Engineer, C#, .NET, Azure, React Corriculo Ltd acts as an employment agency and an employment business.

SOC Engineer - SIEM, Exabeam, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, MITRE, Azure, SC-200, SC-100, Our leading global law firm client are currently looking to take on a new SOC Engineer (SIEM, Exabeam, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, MITRE, Azure, SC-200, SC-100) to join their team on a contractual basis. The firm are an extremely modern law firm which offer a healthy hybrid working solution 2-3 days per week in London and offer a great deal of autonomy and technical exposure. This SOC Engineer (SIEM, Exabeam, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, MITRE, Azure, SC-200, SC-100) role, will be responsible for the enhancement of existing SIEM platform and improve performance, coverage and fidelity by conducting regular assessments of the SIEM architecture. To be considered for this SOC Engineer (SIEM, Exabeam, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, MITRE, Azure, SC-200, SC-100)Defender) role, it's ideal you have: 3 + years within a similar role Ideal but not required law firm experience Security qualifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Sec+ or others SIEM Engineering & Maturity Enhance and optimise the existing SIEM platform to improve performance, coverage, and fidelity. Conduct regular assessments of SIEM architecture and propose improvements to ingestion pipelines, parsing rules, correlation logic, and storage management. Implement automation and orchestration components (SOAR) to streamline incident response activities. Log Source Onboarding & Integration Identify, prioritise, and onboard new log sources from cloud, on-prem, network, endpoint, identity, and application platforms. Develop and maintain custom parsers, connectors, and ingestion playbooks. Work with internal teams and vendors to ensure high-quality, reliable telemetry and error-free ingestion. Use Case & Detection Content Development Design, implement, test, and tune detection use cases based on attacker techniques (MITRE ATT&CK), threat intelligence, and risk appetite. Build correlation rules, anomaly-based detections, dashboards, and alerting workflows. Regularly review detection efficacy and reduce false positives through tuning and logic refinement. SOC Support & Incident Response Work closely with SOC analysts to validate and refine detection logic. Support incident investigations through SIEM searches, enrichment, and data modelling. Provide technical SME support for complex incidents that require deep SIEM or log knowledge. Documentation & Governance Maintain high-quality documentation covering data models, feed onboarding, use cases, correlation logic, and architecture. Ensure alignment with internal controls, compliance requirements, and industry standards. Education, Skills & Experience Technical Expertise Hands-on experience with leading SIEM platforms (e.g., Exabeam, LogRhythm, ArcSight, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, Elastic). Strong understanding of log formats (JSON, syslog, XML, CEF, etc.) and ingestion technologies (Syslog, API, Event Hubs, Kafka, Agents). Practical knowledge of detection engineering, threat modelling, and attacker behaviour analysis. Experience building and tuning correlation rules, searches, and dashboards. Familiarity with SOAR platforms and automation workflows. Security Knowledge Strong understanding of networking, Windows/Linux systems, Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), identity systems, and endpoint protection technologies (e.g. SentinelOne and Microsoft Defender) Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, cyber kill chain, and threat hunting methodologies. Must Have Level 4 or higher qualification in a computing subject, or equivalent experience IT experience including both IT Infrastructure and Information Security roles Relevant professional certifications that validate the fundamental skills required to perform the role, e.g. GIAC (GCIA,GCDA,GMON) Microsoft SC-200/SC-100, CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist (CSIS), SSCP/CISSP etc Strong skill level in scripting technologies, including Python, MS PowerShell and PowerApps Ability to conduct research into Infrastructure issues and products as required Self-starting with strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Ability to engage colleagues at all levels and project a solid, professional attitude consistently. Nice to have Data Loss Prevention Secure Remote Access solutions Network Security solutions Open Source and Cyber Threat Intelligence Suitable experience working with the market leading technology vendor product suites Experience in software-defined and cloud services such as SaaS, IaaS, PaaS and DaaS Experience in Disaster Recovery Management and Business Continuity Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws

Data Engineer Preston (Hybrid working) £50,000 Reliable, high-quality data underpins effective decision-making across the organisation. This Data Engineer role plays a critical part in ensuring that trusted data flows seamlessly from operational systems through to reporting and analytics platforms. Acting as the architect of the organisation's data foundations, you will design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines and models that turn raw information into meaningful, actionable insight. The role goes beyond writing code - it is about creating scalable, resilient data infrastructure that connects systems, supports regulatory requirements, and enables teams at all levels to make informed decisions. Data Engineer Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric. Ensure data is ingested, transformed, and stored efficiently, securely, and reliably. Implement robust error handling, logging, and monitoring across ETL/ELT processes. Develop and maintain test plans to validate data accuracy and pipeline performance. Monitor pipeline health and apply tuning techniques to optimise performance. Create and maintain dimensional and relational data models to support reporting and analytics. Collaborate closely with analysts and business stakeholders to ensure data models meet operational and strategic requirements. Document data structures, transformations, and lineage in a clear and accessible manner. Write, optimise, and maintain complex SQL queries for data extraction and transformation. Implement data quality checks and validation processes to ensure accuracy, reliability, and completeness. Work in partnership with data governance stakeholders to align engineering practices with governance frameworks, security standards, and GDPR requirements. Undertake additional duties aligned with the scope and seniority of the role as required. Key Skills & Experience Strong experience designing and maintaining scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines, ideally within a cloud-first environment. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, including data ingestion, transformation, and storage. Advanced SQL skills, with experience writing and optimising complex queries; Python experience advantageous. Solid understanding of relational and dimensional data modelling to support reporting and analytics. Experience migrating data workloads from on-premise solutions (e.g. SSIS or manual processes) to modern cloud platforms. Strong focus on data quality, including validation, monitoring, error handling, and documentation. Familiarity with Power BI and supporting analytics use cases. Awareness of data governance, security, and GDPR principles. Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating business requirements into effective data solutions. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates