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At CGI, we help organisations unlock the full value of their data through secure, scalable Azure solutions. As an Azure Data Architect, you'll shape modern data platforms that drive better decisions, improve services, and deliver real business outcomes. You'll work with clients across some of the UK's most important sectors, defining data strategies, designing cloud architectures, and influencing the future of enterprise data. You'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate and collaborate with talented colleagues while developing your career within a supportive and inclusive environment. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. This role is a hybrid role based in Newcastle.

Cloud Architect Azure Our Client is looking to recruit a Cloud Architect with Azure to work on a new project. Key responsibilities - · Work as advisor/consultant to the customer on end to end journey to Azure. · Assessment of on-premises infra landscape, application rationalization and recommend strategy, roadmap and structured plan for migration to Azure. · Develop complex, end to end, enterprise scale solutions for migration to Azure. · Develop and review technical architecture design and recommend Azure best practices · Customer facing role to lead & participate in architectural discussions and design workshops. · Provide solutions critical issues identified migration to Azure. · Design & develop innovative solutions, optimization solutions and automation solutions for build, engineer, migrate and operate on Azure. Required Experience - · 10-15 years of total experience. · 5+ years of experience in Azure with minimum 3 years as Architect. · Should have exposure/experience building Accelerators, frameworks, and IPs for Cloud. · CI/CD experience is required · Docker, Kubernetes, IAC tools(Terraform/Cloudformation/ARM templates), Configuration Management tools(Chef/Puppet/Ansible) knowledge and experience is required. · Expert in Azure Web Apps, Logic Apps, API Gateway, Application Gateways, VM Scale-sets, DB-PaaS, Azure Service Bus, Event Hubs and Notification Hubs for multi-tenant environments. · Experience on Assessment – Discovery, Dependency Mapping, Wave planning, migration plan · Experience on Mass Migrations with migration processes, factory model & migration toolsets. · Experience on Cloud operations – Monitoring management, governance, compliance, and security. · Proficiency in cloud adoption frameworks. · Good understating on Transformational and Optimization projects related to Cloud. · Advance level Certification [AZ-303 & AZ-304] on Azure is required. · Strong knowledge of Cloud related tools on automation and optimizations. · Excellent communication & presentation skills with considerable exposure in Client facing role. · Ability to establish good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and collaborate to drive a larger technology initiative/program. · Excellent organization skills, attention to details and ability to multi-task The Client is based in Geneva Switzerland – but the role will be remote from anywhere in Europe with meetings in person from time to time. Rate will be dependent on experience. Duration will be 6 to 12 months. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

At CGI, we help shape the future of secure digital services that support national defence and frontline operations. As an Azure Cloud Engineer within our Space, Defence & Intelligence business unit, you will play a key role in supporting and evolving a globally deployed electronic medical and dental records platform used by the UK Armed Forces across operational, maritime, and deployed environments. Working within a collaborative and highly secure programme, you will help deliver resilient cloud solutions that directly support critical healthcare capabilities worldwide, while developing your expertise alongside industry-leading professionals in an environment that values innovation, ownership, and continuous growth. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

We are looking for an experienced SC cleared Azure DevOps Engineer to join a busy Team. The work will be remote with occasional visits to London. Experience in the following technologies is going to be required: -Terraform -Configuring pipelines on AzureDevOps. -Azure - networking, databricks, storage accounts, IAM, VMs -Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Terraform -Containerisation - Docker / Docker-Compose -CI/CD - ADO Pipelines -Security - image / filesystem scanning - trivy -Scripting - Bash / (potentially python) -Version Control - ADO If you're an experienced Engineer considering new work, please do apply for consideration Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Software Engineer with C# or Java and Azure Must have a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is required. Must have at least 4 to 6 years of progressively complex experience in a directly related area, during which both professional and technical capabilities have been clearly demonstrated. Coupled with at least 4 years of design and development. experience with various relevant Microsoft platforms, tools, technologies, patterns, and techniques related to Azure tools, integration, and data is required. Experience with industry/domains like pharmaceutical, finance, HR, sales, marketing, and manufacturing is highly preferred. Experience with healthcare industry regulations, data security and compliance standards (e.g. GDPR), and EDI standards (e.g. FHIR, HL7), etc. is very valuable. Developer certifications of Azure and/or Microsoft suite technologies is a big plus. Technical skills: In-depth knowledge and thorough experience in programming, configuring, and/or integrating using/with Azure integration tools like Data factory, LogicApps, Functions, API Management, Data catalog, WebApps, Integration service environment, configuring monitoring & diagnostics, etc., and connectivity & security configurations (certificates, encryptions, etc.). In-depth knowledge and experience with Azure data storage (SQL Server, Data lake, Synapse, etc.) & access tools, APIs, cloud connectivity, and ETL processes. Knowledge and some experience of MS Office/MS Office 365 suite, SharePoint Online, Power Apps, GitHub, MS Teams, etc. In-depth knowledge & experience using Visual Studio, with one of the programming languages: C#/Java/JavaScript/Python, and PowerShell. In-depth knowledge and thorough experience of using Serverless, SOAP, XML, REST, JSON, EDI, XSLT, Async/Sync, Request/Response, Service Bus, Publish/Subscribe, Batch/Real-time, Scheduling, Event triggers, etc. In-depth knowledge and development experience using MS SQL Server (SSIS, T-SQL, Stored procedures, Functions, Views, Queries, Datatype conversions, etc.). Thorough understanding of the fundamental architecture of the cloud and on-prem MSFT Suite (e.g. Share point) and Integration platforms architecture (e.g. BizTalk, MuleSoft, or similar), etc., and version control methods. Solid fundamentals and thorough understanding of exception handling principles and production/operational support solutions (alerts, dashboards, runbooks, etc.) Experience working with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline. Experience working with APIs, Postman/SOAPUI tools, MS D365, ServiceNow, Azure Analytics tools, Azure Data lake, Azure Synapse, Azure BYOD & Data verse, Informatica, BI tools, etc. is a big plus. General business skills: Clear communication to translate and explain business requirements to technology & vice-versa. Analytical & methodical mindset with a problem-solving attitude is extremely important for the success of this role. Clear, concise written, verbal, and presentation skills. Must be a team player who can earn a team’s respect quickly. Ability to take initiative and be innovative. Ability to complete projects and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment. The role will be based in London and can be partly remote. The Client is based in Livingston NJ USA. Salary will be in the range £60K to £95K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Dot .net Software Engineer with Azure Devops Our Client is an international company who are looking to recruit a Lead Software Developer with Dot net technology coupled with SQL Server and Azure and Devops. You must have at least 5 years solid expertise in software engineering using .net Core. The following are the key skills that the Client will require: Proficient in .Net Core, ASP.Net Core. C#, WPF, Web API, WCF, SQL Server (T-SQL), PowerShell, HTML, JavaScript Should have working knowledge on Azure Service Bus and Rabbit MQ Proficient in CI/CD and release management using Azure pipeline (Infrastructure as Code using ARM templates). Should have experience in the implementation of microservice/micro database projects. Good working knowledge of Azure cloud services and moving on-prem applications to the Cloud. Should have good knowledge of PowerShell, Reporting Services (SSRS) Good knowledge about Containerization (Kubernetes/Docker). The duration of this assignment will be between 6 to 12 months. The position will be based in Victoria London albeit remote for the next few weeks. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

C# .net Lead Software Developer with SQL and Azure Our Client is an international company who are looking to recruit a Lead Software Developer with Dot net technology coupled with SQL Server and Azure and Devops. You must have at least 5 years solid expertise in software engineering using .net Core. The following are the key skills that the Client will require: Proficient in .Net Core, ASP.Net Core. C#, WPF, Web API, WCF, SQL Server (T-SQL), PowerShell, HTML, JavaScript Should have working knowledge on Azure Service Bus and Rabbit MQ Proficient in CI/CD and release management using Azure pipeline (Infrastructure as Code using ARM templates). Should have experience in the implementation of microservice/micro database projects. Good working knowledge of Azure cloud services and moving on-prem applications to the Cloud. Should have good knowledge of PowerShell, Reporting Services (SSRS) Good knowledge about Containerization (Kubernetes/Docker). The duration of this assignment will be between 6 to 12 months. The position will be based in Victoria London albeit remote for the next few weeks. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Role: Data and AI Tech Lead Role Type: Outside IR35 Contract Rate: Negotiable Location: London, UK – Hybrid (Hybrid 1 or 2 Days Onsite a week) Note: No of positions 1. Role Overview: We are seeking a Data & AI Technical Lead to drive the Discovery & Design phase of a large-scale M&A program for a Retail & CPG client. This role will lead the technical direction across a complex, multi-cloud data landscape spanning Azure, AWS, GCP, Databricks, and Snowflake. You will oversee and guide senior Data Architects, ensuring architectural alignment, technical quality, and business relevance. The role sits at the intersection of business strategy, data architecture, and platform engineering, acting as a key liaison between client stakeholders, IT teams, and the Chief Data Office. This is a high-impact leadership role requiring both hands-on architectural depth and stakeholder influence at senior levels. Key Responsibilities: 1. Technical Leadership & Architecture Governance: Provide strategic and hands-on technical leadership across multi-cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP). Guide and mentor senior Data Architects, ensuring consistency in design patterns, frameworks, and standards. Define interim-state, target-state, and transitional architectures for M&A integration (data platforms, analytics, AI/ML enablement). Establish best practices across Databricks, Snowflake, and cloud-native data services. 2. M&A Discovery & Design Lead data discovery across merging entities: systems, pipelines, governance, and data models Define integration strategy (consolidation vs federation vs hybrid) Identify synergies, redundancies, and risks in data ecosystems Produce high-quality architecture blueprints, roadmaps, and design artifacts. 3. Stakeholder Management & Liaison: Business stakeholders Act as the primary technical interface between: IT / Engineering teams Chief Data Office (CDO) Client-side architects and leadership Translate business objectives into scalable technical solutions Facilitate architecture reviews, design workshops, and decision forums. 4. Data & AI Strategy Enablement Define foundations for advanced analytics, AI/ML, and data products post-M&A Align architecture with data governance, security, and compliance frameworks Enable scalable, future-proof data platforms supporting Retail & CPG use cases (eg, demand forecasting, customer 360, supply chain optimization). 5. Delivery Oversight: Review and validate design outputs from architects and engineering teams. Ensure architectural integrity during discovery and early delivery phases. Manage risks, dependencies, and technical trade-offs. Support estimation, planning, and prioritization activities. Required Skills & Experience: • 15+ years in Data & Analytics, with 5+ years in leadership roles. Strong hands-on experience across: Azure cloud, ADF, DevOps, Power BI, Fabric workspaces AWS cloud, S3, cross-cloud connectivity, API Gateways GCP (Big Query, GCS, Dataflow) Deep expertise in: Databricks (Lakehouse architecture, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Delta Sharing, PySpark, Spark SQL, etc.) Snowflake (data warehousing & data sharing, Iceberg) Strong understanding of: Data architecture patterns, industry benchmarking, Data integration patterns (ETL/ELT, streaming, CDC, APIs) Data governance & metadata management. Architecture & M&A Experience: Proven experience in M&A data integration, platform consolidation, or carve-outs Experience designing multi-cloud or hybrid data architectures Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF or equivalent) Leadership & Stakeholder Skills: Experience managing or leading senior architects or technical teams. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence C-level stakeholders. Ability to bridge business strategy and technical execution. Experience working in consulting or client-facing roles.