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Head of Architecture and Integration - London Our Client is an international investment bank based in the City London. They are now looking to recruit a Head of Architecture and Integration. You will have at least 10 plus years at a senior level in technology. Provide end-end analysis, architectural specification, guidance and review Identify options for delivering best-value solutions to meet the architectural strategy, balancing available time and resources against strategic direction and architecture Distil complex problems for analysis, assessment, presentation and resolution Support senior decision makers, and support the decision making process with consultation and in-depth expertise Document and oversee project-specific principles and guidelines for solution design, build and implementation Produce architecture and design documents such as process, data and interaction models, to clearly articulate the proposed architectural solution Support the solution design for the project, by providing guidance to build and implementation teams Help maintain and extend the relevant enterprise architectural models. Must have a degree in Computer Science or Engineering qualification (or higher or equivalent) Experience of working in an investment bank in a variety of technical roles. The Client is based in the City of London. The salary for this role will be very competitive. Please send your CV in Word format along with salary and availability.

All staff across the FCDO expect modern tools and systems to help them deliver impact globally. The FCDO’s Information & Digital Directorate (IDD) provides digital, data and technology services. Our Enterprise Data Service (EDS) Department provides specialist data services to support users across the organisation in the delivery of consistent and trusted data, using a range of tools, to inform better decisions and outcomes. The EDS consists of data architects, engineers and governance specialists who support data architecture and governance activities, and data strategy across the FCDO. The Data Architecture Function is a key pillar of the EDS and is led directly by the Chief Data Architect. The function defines the processes, standards, rules and tools which govern what data is collected, how it is categorised, classified and organised, stored, accessed and integrated, and how it is presented to the organisation for analysis and reporting. This defines the FCDO Data Architecture Blueprint which helps the FCDO deliver organisational strategic priorities defined in the Data Strategy, through robust data management principals and design, and our data architecture consultancy services. Roles and responsibilities The successful candidate will: Become an expert in one or more core FCDO data domains. You will understand, catalogue and model data, data flows, metadata and data interactions. This is a diverse role, hands on and consultative as required, driving towards automation and data community democratisation, with the Data Architecture Function delivering the standards, practices and tools. Work with product delivery teams and technical architects to ensure that systems, solutions, reporting and data are designed in accordance with the Data Architecture Blueprint and deliver assured data patterns that can be reused across FCDO. Support the Chief Data Architect in delivering optimal data architecture design, principles, processes, standards and tools to the FCDO. Tools will encompass data cataloguing, master data management, data quality, data marketplace and data modelling etc. Initially using the MS Azure stack, but more widely Oracle and AWS estates. You will gain experience of data and technologies across our multi-cloud infrastructure as your experience grows and you will be encouraged and supported in your development. Drive FCDO data product teams, through suitable tooling, guardrails, policy and standards, to define and manage the FCDO “single source of the truth”. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience across all these areas initially using the Azure stack, with MS Purview, but also across FCDO’s multi-cloud platforms. Proactively collaborate with professional data communities across FCDO on data architecture and data standards. Collaborate with colleagues across UK government to help FCDO become a visible and positive contributor to data architecture. Have a Practitioner level understanding of the data infrastructure, architecture, definitions and models which underpin a broad range of business domains, including finance, people, diplomacy, programme, commercial and delivery / performance. Provide the organisation with the tools and techniques to support Data Governance and Data Stewardship, and the well-designed data infrastructure which defines our “single source of the truth”. Candidates who secure a role that is considered specialist or technical, may be required to affiliate to the relevant specialist network, if not already a member. Candidate Engagement Calls We will be running two Candidate Engagement Calls on Tuesday 2nd September and Monday 15th September. During the calls, you will have the opportunity to ask any further questions about these roles. Please do come along if of interest, both sessions will cover the same areas so you will only need to join one. You can join the call on Tuesday 2nd September at 15:00pm BST You can join the call on Monday 15th September at 15:00pm BST

DevSecOps Engineer – 6-month contract – Outside of IR35 – Remote/London My Customer is seeking a highly skilled DevSecOps Engineer with deep expertise in Cloud Security. This role is critical in strengthening their cloud security posture, ensuring compliance, and embedding security across our development pipelines. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, business-minded, and capable of bridging the gap between cyber risk and business needs. This is a new DevSecOps role within the organisation. Experience with setting up a DevSecOps environment would be highly beneficial. Skills & Experience from the DevSecOps Engineer Previous experience working in a DevSecOps role – Outside IR35 Strong experience with Wiz – must be able to make recommendations on improvements Proven track record in DevSecOps pipeline design, security integration, and automation. Dev Experience but strong experience in Cloud Security. Prior experience leading or contributing to audit and certification readiness projects (ISO, Cyber Essentials, SOC2). Experience with AWS GuardDuty, AWS Config, and broader AWS security services. Solid development background with the ability to understand engineering challenges and build secure solutions. Expertise in Cloud Security best practices (identity, monitoring, compliance, and remediation). Ability to create clear architecture and security maps. Strong communication skills to translate technical issues into business context. The DevSecOps Engineer is required to work onsite, 1 day a week in Central London. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment.

Network Engineer - 6-month contract - London/Remote My Customer is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to support a major AV upgrade project as our client transitions to a Microsoft Teams Rooms environment . This role will be critical in ensuring that all meeting spaces are upgraded, integrated, and supported to a high standard, while establishing a robust global network design to underpin future AV rollouts. The Network Engineer can work fully remote with potential ad hoc travel to London when required. Network Engineer Skills & Experience: Strong background in LAN/WAN networking and VLAN configuration for AV meeting room setups . Previous experience with AV/UC solutions (ideally Microsoft Teams Rooms). Experience supporting AV rollouts across multiple locations. Familiarity with global monitoring tools (Symphony or similar). Hands-on experience with Cisco networking (routing & switching), firewalls, and WAN technologies. Experience with network monitoring tools like SolarWinds NPM/NTA and Cisco Prime. Knowledge of Fortinet, Aruba, HPE, Palo Alto (Panorama), and Cisco Nexus . Law firm industry experience would be beneficial Any experience working with SD-Wan products would be useful Potential Out of hour work on a rota basis Potential global travel Key Responsibilities: Setup VLANs to optimise LAN performance and stability for AV solutions. Create a scalable network design framework that can be implemented globally across all sites. Ensure all AV room upgrades and rollouts meet a high, consistent standard. Provide technical support for the onboarding of Teams Room upgrades . Contribute to High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation to support implementation. Assist with the deployment of a global network monitoring and management tool (Symphony) . Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including AV specialists, IT, and global stakeholders, to ensure smooth integration. The Network Engineer can work fully remote with potential ad hoc travel to London when required. A

A Lead Technical Architect (Solutions) leads at the highest level and is responsible for making sure the strategy is agreed and followed. At this role level, you will: Network and communicate with senior stakeholders across organisations. Proactively seek opportunities for digital transformation. Support multiple teams, finding and using best practice and emerging technologies. Inspire other architects and help them understand how to deliver the goals of the organisation. Be responsible for governance, solving complex and high risk issues or delivering architecture design.

A data architect designs and builds data models to fulfil the strategic data needs of the organisation, as defined by the Chief Data Architect. As Senior Data Architect you will also deliver the vision for the organisation as set by the Chief Data Architect. You will also be instrumental in the definition of technology roadmaps that are aligned to business and IT strategy that support business change, and you will define the Master Data Strategy and the Data Archival Strategy for operational data. This is a role and as a technology specialist, you’ll work at the cutting edge of how people interact and are empowered by digital government services. Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to: Work closely with the Chief Data Architect to interpret strategic data needs and translate them into actionable architecture artefacts. Define and maintain the enterprise data architecture, encompassing data models, metadata standards, integration patterns, and structures to support business intelligence and data warehousing. Actively participate in governance forums such as the Architecture Review Board and Data Governance Board, while identifying and escalating any data-related risks, blockers, or deviations from agreed standards. Collaborate across teams to ensure clarity, uphold documentation standards, and support the delivery of strategic data initiatives. Join us for a Town Hall session Thursday 4th September at 4pm where we can answer your questions about the Senior Data Architect role, the team and projects, and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Please email for the joining link.

Digital Marketing Architecture – Docklands London This is an exciting unique and new challenging position to work a senior level to direct the online marketing strategy for this bank based in the Docklands London. You will be an expert in online digital marketing architecture as a Business Digital Architect with at least 7 to 10 years expertise at a senior level. Our Client is a bank who wants to engineer additional revenue streams from the large database of customers by upselling to them. For this reason we require an expert in the online digital and marketing arena as a Business Digital Architect where you will work with the stakeholders to devise a digital strategy and leverage the multiple revenue streams that they are looking to tap in to. You will be a techno functional architect with the ability to understand Realtime Ad Intelligence and to use this information using the various CRM tools available. The following are some more points regarding this exciting new position: · Develop strategy using digital marketing technology with aim to increase customer engagement and conversion. Advise on optimization strategies used to increase the effectiveness of marketing · In-depth experience of integration of components to deliver digital marketing solutions, including consumer databases, public-facing websites, consumer preference & activity tracking solutions, multi-device consumer targeting tools, consumer segmentation & analytics, multi-channel consumer contact solutions (e-mail, SMS, mobile etc) · Experience in the creation of solutions for targeted marketing to consumers via 3rd-party channels including social media · Relevant experience and ability to articulate and define compelling and holistic digital marketing strategy to support business growth and revenue targets · Marketing cloud knowledge with technologies like DMP platform (Krux, BlueKai etc.) and Ad Server technologies like (OpenX, SAS Ad Server, Adobe T&T etc.) · Knowledge of various DMP data segments and providers that are available in Digital Marketing Platform specific to UK market and banking and financial domain · Business use case definition, experience with data onboarding solutions, mapping of 1st, 2nd and 3rd party data and driving marketing audience segments, new business revenue opportunities · Develop & outline audience strategy recommendations as needed to help better understand the consumer base · Assess and evaluate the current offerings within the DMP landscape, providing POVs on the current state of the data marketplace in UK · Experience with inventory management platforms that overlay ad-serving systems or experience with data-targeting platforms and ad delivery Salary for this role will be circa £100K plus benefits. So if you think you are up for a new challenge and feel you can make a difference then send your CV to us in Word format along salary and availability.

Job description Key responsibilities: Technical Architecture Design Develop and maintain a comprehensive Technical Architecture Reference Model that aligns with the IT strategy, government policies, and best practices. Lead the development and maintenance of the technical architecture roadmap, with particular emphasis on cloud migration strategies and hybrid infrastructure to support wider Agency objectives. Provide technical governance and oversight across IT projects, ensuring solutions meet security, scalability, and compliance requirements specific to UK public sector standards (including GDS standards and Technology Code of Practice). Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies, cloud services, and architectural patterns that could benefit the Agency, maintaining awareness of technology trends and best practices. Mentor and guide development teams, project managers, and other technical staff, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence while ensuring knowledge transfer across the Agency. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration Act as the Lead Technical Architect for project teams, providing expert guidance on requirements, design considerations, and risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical architecture is integrated into all aspects of the Agency’s digital transformation initiatives. Influence and educate technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels, and across organisations, using architecture communication techniques​. Mediate between people in difficult architectural discussions. Innovation and Continuous Improvement Proactively identify opportunities to improve the technical architecture and reduce risk through innovation, new technologies, and process improvements. Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Technical Architecture, bringing forward recommendations for improvement.

Job description Key responsibilities include: setting the architecture vision and roadmap for the Home Office and leading enterprise architecture strategic planning, ensuring alignment to the wider DDaT and Home Office technical strategy directing architecture policies, principles & standards and creating current/future state models and blueprints ensuring the organisation meets its legal obligations with solutions that are architected, designed, built and procured to meet relevant architecture standards and are accessible to all working with Security and Infrastructure teams to provide robust, secure, scalable and reusable solutions within time and budget restraints, and integrating them into business as usual ensuring strategic, technical and operational risks and issues relating to architecture are identified and appropriately managed leading a team of architecture, technology and engineering professionals, ensuring that they are managed effectively and aligned with the DDaT strategy defining and leading appropriate governance forums and processes for architecture, aligned with the DDaT Technical Design Authority, to ensure optimal decision-making and successful delivery embedding innovation into strategic planning and establishing continuous improvement processes that drive efficiency in the cost and quality of platform services *For further information, please check the Candidate pack for the role, attached at the end of the advert.

Job description DBS Technical Architects support DBS with the design and transition of shared service capabilities to meet the needs of UK Defence and its stakeholders. DBS Technical Architects ensure that Defence procurement, financial and human resource capabilities are designed and delivered in line with effective standards and strategies to meet Defence shared service capability and technology modernisation goals. The roles work as an integral part of the DBS Architecture Profession team to ensure all delivered services integrate cleanly into DBS business, technology, application, and data architecture layers. DBS Technical Architects support the implementation of the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) strategy for DBS and the vision set by the Chief Technology Officer. The post holder will: Collaborate with architects across the enterprise to assess change impacts and ensure a coherent delivery approach. Providing support and advice to other architects who are undertaking the design of new business solutions Design solutions in line with MoD design and security policy and gain approvals through the DBS Technical Design Authority governance forum. Design models and reference artifacts enabling re-use of solution components supporting other architects to conform to required processes and standards. Ensure that new business capabilities are designed for clean integration with existing services. Considering service, applications, data and technology architectural layers and including through life compliance with business and technology policy and strategy Support development of governance, processes, and tooling to monitor and manage new business design, delivery and usage across the DBS enterprise Engage with MOD, industry, and government wide leaders and technical / service experts to identify and implement best architecture practice solutions to meet business needs. Support proofs of concept for technologies and services new to DBS. Support, coach and mentor colleagues in adapting to new delivery approaches as a result of architectural design changes. Ensure architectures are compliant with DBS technical principles and contribute to achievement of the DBS Digital, Data and Technology Strategy aims

Morela is proud to be supporting our client in recruiting an Ethical & Human Factors SME to ensure AI systems are deployed in a safe, ethical, and human-centred manner. This is a unique opportunity to shape responsible AI adoption in high-stakes operational environments. Contract Details: Duration: 3+ years IR35: Inside Clearance: SC or DV required Day Rate: £700-£900 (depending on experience) Role Overview: You will lead the integration of ethical principles and human factors into AI assurance processes, ensuring that AI adoption considers societal, cultural, and operational impacts alongside technical reliability. Your guidance will influence design, deployment, and governance of AI systems to be trustworthy, transparent, and aligned with emerging regulatory frameworks. Key Responsibilities: Integrate ethical, human factors, and societal considerations into AI assurance processes Develop and implement frameworks for human oversight, trust, accountability, and explainability Conduct ethical risk assessments covering fairness, bias, autonomy, and proportionality of AI decision-making Advise on human-machine interaction, including usability, operator trust, and training requirements Contribute to TEV&V activities with a focus on safety, resilience, and ethical compliance Guide stakeholders on adherence to ethical principles, AI Strategy, and regulatory req

Job description As a Technical and Solution Architect within the Automation Garage you will work on the Government Digital Services, Robotic Process Automation, Hyper-automation, External Facing web services and Power Platform. As a Technical Architect, you will: Collaborate with architects across the enterprise to assess change impacts, ensure coherent delivery, and provide support for designing new business solutions. Design solutions aligned with MoD design and security policies, gaining approvals through the DBS Technical Design Authority governance forum. Ensure new business capabilities integrate cleanly with existing services, considering service, applications, data, and technology layers, while ensuring compliance with policies and strategies. Support governance, processes, and tooling development to monitor and manage new business design, delivery, and usage across the DBS enterprise. Engage with MOD, industry, and government leaders and experts to implement best architecture practices and meet business needs. Ensure architectures comply with DBS technical principles and contribute to achieving the DBS Digital, Data, and Technology Strategy aims. Identify and implement upgrade and patching requirements for applications and systems, ensuring relevant service monitoring is in place. Oversee incident investigation and analysis to resolve issues, improve services, and identify deeper problems needing resolution. Support proofs of concept for new technologies and services, and advocate for Automation Garage offerings to expand its customer base. Fulfil the role of technical architect at GDS assessments, demonstrating compliance with the GDS Service Standard to senior stakeholders. Solve complex technical problems across internal and external platforms, ensuring technical assurance aligns with Government Technology Strategy, GDS Design Manual, and MOD standards. Advise on test strategies, including Pen Testing, Performance Testing, and Accessibility Audits, and manage migration activities for controlled go-live. Look for opportunities to collaborate, reuse components, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The Technical Architect will play a crucial role in shaping and delivering our Agency’s technology vision, focusing on the strategic transition from on-premise to cloud services while ensuring business continuity. This senior position will be responsible for designing and overseeing complex technical solutions that align with public sector requirements, security standards, and modernisation initiatives. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust Technical Architectures that protect the Agency’s systems from threats and vulnerabilities. Your primary goal is to ensure that all IT services and solutions are secure by design and compliant with government security policies and standards. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical knowledge, an understanding of emerging threats, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to embed security principles throughout the IT landscape. You will maintain relationships with relevant suppliers, making sure services and products are delivered and aligned to industry best practice and regulatory and contractual requirements. Key responsibilities: Technical Architecture Design Support the development and maintenance of the technical architecture roadmap, with particular emphasis on cloud migration strategies and hybrid infrastructure to support wider Agency objectives Support the development and maintenance of the Technical Architecture Reference Model to ensure it aligns with the IT strategy, government policies, and best practices Provide technical governance and oversight across IT projects, ensuring solutions meet security, scalability, and compliance requirements specific to UK public sector standards (including GDS standards and Technology Code of Practice). Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies, cloud services, and architectural patterns that could benefit the Agency, maintaining awareness of technology trends and best practices Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration Act as the Senior Technical Architect for project teams, providing expert guidance on requirements, design considerations, and risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical architecture is integrated into all aspects of the Agency’s digital transformation initiatives. Influence and educate technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels, and across organisations, using architecture communication techniques Mediate between people in difficult architectural discussions Innovation and Continuous Improvement Proactively identify opportunities to improve the Technical Architecture and reduce risk through innovation, new technologies, and process improvements. Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Technical Architecture, bringing forward recommendations for improvement.

AI Assurance Specialist - Mission Systems & Edge Deployments Morela is partnering with one of the UK's fastest-growing AI consultancies to hire an AI Assurance SME with deep expertise in mission systems, edge deployments, and operational AI environments . This is a unique opportunity to influence how AI is deployed safely and responsibly in high-stakes, mission-critical contexts . Contract: Long-term (3+ years) IR35: Inside IR35 Clearance: Active SC or DV clearance required About the Role You'll act as a trusted subject matter expert on the assurance of AI used in complex operational systems. From autonomous platforms to edge-deployed AI , you'll shape assurance criteria, manage risks, and ensure solutions are robust, ethical, and aligned with defence and government standards . Key Responsibilities Provide technical assurance across mission systems, edge AI deployments, and operational rollouts. Translate operational needs into practical assurance criteria based on leading frameworks and regulations. Support test, evaluation, verification, and validation (TEV&V) methods for edge-based AI. Advise projects on safety, resilience, and human factors in AI adoption. Guide assurance of autonomous/

Morela is supporting our client in securing an experienced AI Assurance ML Ops professional to join a high-impact programme. This is a chance to ensure AI/ML systems are safe, auditable, and fully aligned with regulatory and ethical standards in complex operational environments. Contract Details: Duration: 3+ years IR35: Inside Clearance: SC or DV required Day Rate: £700-£900 (depending on experience) Role Overview: In this role, you will integrate assurance into every stage of the AI/ML lifecycle. From data preparation to production deployment, you will embed governance, risk management, and monitoring practices to make AI systems reliable, transparent, and compliant. Key Responsibilities: Establish and maintain assurance processes within ML Ops pipelines Apply governance and risk frameworks throughout model development and deployment Implement and lead monitoring practices for bias, data drift, model drift, explainability, and system robustness Provide guidance on TEV&V practices for models under development or in production Partner with Data Science, Risk, and Compliance teams to align AI systems with organisational, ethical, and regulatory requirements Required Expertise: Extensive ML Ops / ML Engineering exp

Technical Lead, M365 Tenant Consolidation & Cloud Migration Location: Peterborough, Hybrid Contract: 3-year fixed term Salary: Competitive + benefits A leading UK education group is embarking on one of the largest Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant consolidation projects in the sector - migrating dozens of separate school environments into a single, secure, high-performing M365 tenancy. We're looking for an experienced Strategic Engineering Lead to take ownership of the technical architecture, design, and delivery of this multi-year programme, working closely with a top-tier Microsoft partner and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Act as the principal technical authority for the Trust-wide M365 single tenancy migration programme. Lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of the new central M365 environment, ensuring security, compliance, and performance best practice. Oversee migration execution in partnership with an outsourced delivery team, managing risks and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Provide hands-on leadership to the IT Engineering Team, covering Azure, server, desktop, mobile, telecoms, and network infrastructure. Collaborate with senior stakeholders and the programme board, providing regular technical progress reports and risk assessments. Ensure operational excellence in BAU services while delivering the transformation programme. Key Requirements Proven track record leading large-scale M365 tenant-to-tenant migrations and consolidations.