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Enterprise Solution Lead/Architect Location: UK wide and travel to our London office once a week so ideally candidates who are located that can travel to London within 2 hours. At CGI, you'll help shape the future of Banking & Financial Services by connecting ambitious business strategies with technology that delivers measurable results. As an Enterprise Solution Lead, you'll work with senior clients and CGI teams to shape major transformation programmes, develop high-value solutions and provide the architectural leadership that turns strategy into successful delivery. You'll have the ownership to influence our growth, the freedom to bring fresh thinking to complex industry challenges, and the backing of a collaborative community with deep banking and technology expertise. This is an opportunity to strengthen our architecture capability, help clients modernise and innovate, and make a lasting impact on CGI's Banking & Financial Services business. 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.

Job Title: Data Engineer Location: Liverpool, UK Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm We are seeking a talented and experienced Data Engineer to join our innovative and collaborative Database and AI Team. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping our data strategy and driving business success. Your skills will contribute directly to our forward-thinking initiatives. At Acorn we value and prioritise innovation, teamwork, and continuous development. Key part of this role is to support our strategic data goals, ensuring system resilience and performance, and building secure, scalable database architectures. What you will be doing: Design and implement robust data ingestion pipelines for unstructured data using modern data engineering tools and frameworks. Develop and maintain scalable storage solutions (e.g., data lakes, NoSQL databases) optimized for unstructured data. Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to ensure data availability, quality, and usability. Apply data parsing, extraction, and transformation techniques (e.g., NLP, OCR, image/audio processing). Implement data governance, metadata management, and data cataloging for unstructured data assets. Monitor and optimize data workflows for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency. Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards. Share knowledge and mentor team members Stay ahead of the curve with the latest database technologies Experience of real time cloud streaming solutions What we are looking for: Essential Skills: Experience dealing with unstructured data including voice, chat, image Proven ability to manage secure, high-performance database environments Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills A passion for continuous learning and innovation Desirable skill: Databricks Azure Fabric Confluent/Apache Flink Knowledge Grow with Acorn At Acorn Insurance, we're proud of our Liverpool roots - and even prouder of how far we've come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement Benefits: A maximum of 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment to our colleague's: These aren't just words - they're the principles we live by. And we're proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: Mindful Employer - championing mental health and wellbeing Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities Menopause Friendly accredited - supporting every stage of life Armed Forces Covenant signatory - honouring those who serve Great Places to Work 2024/25 - fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture Best Place to Work for Development - proud to be investing in people's future Best Place to Work for Women - breaking down barriers to women's career progression A Few Things to Know Before You Apply: If your application is successful, we will commence relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check. Visa Requirements: Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You: We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cloud Data Engineer, Data Platform Engineer, Data Analytics Engineer, Data Solution Architect, Database Architect, Infrastructure Engineer may also be considered for this role.

Job Title: Technical Lead Location: Liverpool City Centre HQ / Hybrid (3 days in office) Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday We're looking for a Tech Lead to guide a talented, cross-functional squad as they design, build and deliver products that make a real difference for our customers. You'll lead a team made up of backend and frontend developers, QA and automation testers, designers, product managers and business analysts. Together, you'll create and evolve high-quality software using modern engineering practices and a microservice architecture built on Azure. As Tech Lead, you'll be hands-on with the code while supporting others to grow. You'll set technical direction, drive standards and help shape how your squad works, with real autonomy and trust. You'll collaborate closely with the Architecture Team to ensure your services fit seamlessly into our broader platform and long-term technical strategy. We work together in our Liverpool HQ three days a week because collaboration, quick feedback and creative problem-solving are key to how we deliver. Your Impact: The systems you'll design, and lead will power key parts of our products, used by thousands of customers every day. Your technical decisions will directly influence product quality, performance and customer experience. You'll help your team deliver features that are reliable, scalable and genuinely improve how people interact with our services. What You'll Do: Lead a multidisciplinary squad to deliver high-quality, production-ready software Design and build scalable microservices in .NET and Azure Contribute to the evolution of our microservice architecture and integration patterns Collaborate with frontend developers working in React and Next.js to deliver seamless user experiences Partner with product managers, BAs and designers to translate customer needs into clear technical plans Work closely with QA and automation testers to ensure quality and reliability are built in from the start Stay hands-on with code while mentoring developers and promoting best practices Drive technical discussions, champion clean architecture and improve our engineering standards Contribute to wider engineering initiatives, including developer experience and shared tooling Our Tech Stack: Backend: C#, .NET 8.0, Redis, MongoDb, SQL Server, Entity Framework, MassTransit, Mediator Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript Infrastructure: Azure, Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), Nginx, RabbitMQ Architecture: Microservices, Event-driven patterns, Clean Architecture Observability and Monitoring: Grafana, Loki, Sentry, PostHog Tooling and Practices: Git, CI/CD pipelines, Agile methodologies What We're Looking For: Proven experience leading software delivery within a microservice-based environment Strong technical background in .NET and Azure Comfortable working across the stack, with deeper expertise in backend systems Experience mentoring and guiding developers in a collaborative, agile setup Product-focused mindset with an understanding of trade-offs between speed, scalability and user experience Excellent communicator who brings clarity and empathy to technical discussions Passion for clean, maintainable code and continuous improvement Curious and proactive, always looking for better ways to build, measure and deliver Why Join Us: Real autonomy to shape how your squad designs, builds and delivers software A modern, cloud-native architecture that encourages experimentation and ownership Work with talented developers, designers, testers and product professionals who care about what they build Influence technical decisions that shape the direction of our products and platforms Opportunities to grow into staff, principal or architecture-focused leadership roles A supportive, transparent culture where craftsmanship, curiosity and learning are celebrated Regular opportunities for professional development, conferences and innovation time A Few Things to Know Before You Apply Checks & Clearances All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard. Visa Requirements Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Technical Lead, Technical Team Lead, Technical Engineering Lead, Lead Programmer, Lead Software Engineer, Technical Architect, Solutions Architect, Technical Project Manager, Technical Manager may also be considered for this role.

Job Title: IT Support Engineer - Third Line Location: Manchester Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum DOE Job Type: Full Time, Permanent At Netteam tX, we recognize and develop talent, and look to retain talent through the creation of career opportunities, lateral and horizontal. Our culture is centered around our belief in continually refining our skills and knowledge, collectively as a team as well as individually. We actively encourage creativity and innovation, and we strongly believe that it is our people that make us great. About the role: You will provide senior third Line technical support across Netteam's managed client base, acting as the technical escalation point for complex incidents, recurring problems and engineering-level change. You will own advanced investigation through to resolution, drive Root Cause Analysis and Problem Management, and work with vendors and internal teams to deliver permanent fixes, reduce repeat demand and improve service resilience. You will maintain clear technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer to enable resolution at the lowest appropriate support tier. Responsibilities: Own complex First Line and Second Line escalations in the PSA system, with complete technical evidence, time entries, dependencies and next actions Lead advanced diagnosis and resolution across infrastructure, Microsoft cloud, networking, security, backup/DR and telephony, prioritised to SLA and customer impact Provide clear and timely customer updates throughout complex incidents, Problems and engineering activity Own assigned Problem records, identify recurring incidents, complete Root Cause Analysis, and maintain Known Errors and workarounds Validate escalations, provide technical guidance, and return those that do not meet agreed escalation standards Deliver permanent remediation through configuration change, scripting, automation, upgrades and vendor engagement, following Netteam change and security controls Maintain accurate IT Glue documentation and create technical knowledge, RCA and Known Error content to support effective shift-left Provide senior technical support during Major Incidents, including diagnosis, recovery validation and Post Incident Review / RCA activity Identify recurring demand, technical debt, security weaknesses and resilience risks, and propose improvements that reduce repeat incidents Work with AI & Automation to automate repeatable technical fixes and manual activity where appropriate Lead vendor and third-party technical engagement on complex issues while retaining ownership through to resolution Plan and prioritise BAU escalations, Problems, scheduled engineering activity and proactive service improvement Provide out-of-hours support to our clients on a rota basis, including critical technical escalation and clear handover Maintain Information Security, ISMS, data protection and change-control requirements and escalate material technical or security risk About you: Experience: Ability to work independently, take technical ownership and drive complex issues through to resolution IT related degree or relevant industry qualifications are highly desirable Demonstrable experience in senior second Line, third Line, infrastructure or MSP support, owning complex technical escalations Strong structured troubleshooting skills, including log analysis, evidence-based diagnosis and root-cause thinking Experience with Autotask, Datto RMM and IT Glue, including monitoring, scripting, time recording and technical documentation Experience of Problem Management, Root Cause Analysis, Known Error / knowledge creation and remediation validation Experience supporting Major Incidents and vendor or third-party technical escalations Detailed experience of Microsoft Windows Server/Desktop environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP Detailed experience with Microsoft 365, Azure and related technologiesExchange Online Microsoft Entra ID / Azure Active Directory and hybrid identity Conditional Access / MFA Microsoft Intune / Mobile Device Management Microsoft Defender, Information Protection / DLP Detailed experience with Backup/DRaaS technologies, Azure IaaS and restoration / recovery processes Strong networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, routing/switching and monitoring Knowledge of S2S/P2S VPN, VLAN, LACP, NAT/PAT/ACLs, SSL Certificates, WatchGuard, Voice/3CX and email security is desirable Current and valid UK driving licence is desirable; PowerShell or equivalent scripting capability would be advantageous Experience of working within an MSP and/or Hospitality environment is advantageous but not essential Personal Attributes: Friendly, professional and credible with technical and non-technical clients Technically curious and proactive, with a strong drive to research unfamiliar technologies and improve solutions Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly Recognizes the importance of frequent and clear communication during incidents, escalations and dependency-driven work Analytical and evidence-led, focused on identifying underlying causes rather than repeatedly treating symptoms Actively shares knowledge and supports First and Second Line development without creating technical silos Disciplined, with the ability to prioritise and execute technical tasks effectively under pressure Accountable and outcome-focused, taking ownership through to validated resolution Note: This description is not intended to establish a total definition of the job but an outline of the duties. In line with our recruitment policy and client expectation, some roles will be subject to a basic DBS disclosure. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of: Infrastructure Engineer, Windows Server Infrastructure Engineer, Server Support Technician, ICT Systems Engineer, 3rd Line Support, Field Support Technician, Technical Support Engineer, 3 Line Support Engineer may also be considered for this role.

Infrastructure Architect - VCP Must have an Active DV Clearance You will work closely with senior customer stakeholders, technical teams, security specialists, service architects, and third-party suppliers throughout the full delivery lifecycle. The position is ideal for an experienced Infrastructure Architect with strong customer-facing skills and a proven track record delivering secure enterprise infrastructure solutions. Infrastructure Architect Responsibilities Design and deliver secure, highly resilient infrastructure architectures. Own the technical delivery of infrastructure proposals from design through to implementation. Work closely with customers to define infrastructure requirements and technical solutions. Ensure architectural solutions align with customer strategy and business objectives. Collaborate with security, service, engineering, and project delivery teams. Manage technical change requests and third-party supplier activities. Support successful project delivery, service transition, and operational readiness. Promote Agile delivery practices and contribute to continuous improvement across the architecture function. Infrastructure Architect Skills and Experience Experience within VCP is essential Extensive experience designing and implementing secure, large-scale enterprise infrastructure solutions. Strong customer-facing experience with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and executive leadership. Experience defining infrastructure requirements directly with customers. Proven track record delivering production infrastructure implementations through to successful service transition. Experience designing infrastructure solutions that comply with security standards and best practice. Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows enterprise administration, including GPO, Registry, WMI, PowerShell, Windows Update, patch management, and Windows Installer technologies. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and technical leadership skills. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. 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 18 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.

Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure Architect Location: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid working basis Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum, Depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm Acorn Insurance are looking for a passionate Cloud Infrastructure Architect who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising secure, scalable, and highly available cloud platforms. This role provides technical leadership across cloud strategy, architecture governance, infrastructure modernisation, and operational excellence. The architect partners closely with engineering, security, operations, and business teams to ensure the cloud environment supports organisational goals and meets enterprise standards. Key Role Responsibilities: Develop end-to-end cloud architectures that support enterprise workloads, including compute, storage, networking, identity, and automation. Develop a close working relationship with Head of Platform Engineering (HoPE) to ensure robust design and delivery across our cloud platforms Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud environments. Design hybrid and multi-cloud strategies leveraging platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP. Evaluate new cloud services, tools, and technologies to guide technical direction. Lead the design and implementation of core cloud infrastructure components: virtual networks, identity and access, monitoring, encryption, resilience, and backup strategies. Define infrastructure-as-code (IaC) patterns using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM. Support migration of workloads from on-premise to cloud platforms following best-practice frameworks Ensure cloud designs adhere to security standards, regulatory requirements, and architectural governance. Implement Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, encryption, key management, and secure access control models. Partner with Security Operations and SOC teams to ensure monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities are embedded Develop automation and service optimisation strategies to improve performance, cost efficiency, and availability. Conduct capacity planning, resilience engineering, disaster recovery design, and performance tuning. Act as a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor for cloud strategy and infrastructure initiatives. Mentor engineers and contribute to capability uplift across cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure teams. Communicate technical concepts clearly to executives, project managers, and non-technical stakeholders. About you: Critical Competencies: A strong hands-on technical background with 3+ years across several disciplines; networking, infrastructure, cloud platform and system administration Extensive experience designing and supporting cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS, or GCP Strong understanding of networking (VNETs/VPCs, routing, DNS, load balancing, firewalls). Deep knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and automation tooling. Experience with container platforms (AKS, EKS, GKE, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures. Strong background in identity and access management (Azure AD, IAM, RBAC). Proven experience building scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures. Solid understanding of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps principles Grow with Acorn At Acorn Insurance, we're proud of our Liverpool roots - and even prouder of how far we've come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024. Benefits: A maximum of 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more A Few Things to Know Before You Apply Checks & Clearances All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard. Visa Requirements Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cloud Infrastructure Administrator, IT Architect, Systems Developer, Software Architect may also be considered for this role.