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Job title: Junior Technical Architect Location: London - Hybrid Contract Length: 12 months Sector: Public Sector The Role We are looking for a Junior Technical Architect to join a major Public Sector programme on a 12-month contract. You will work closely with architects, developers and multidisciplinary technical teams to analyse technical challenges, develop appropriate solutions and support architectural decision-making throughout the delivery lifecycle. The role will involve contributing to technical designs, architectural representations, strategy, roadmaps, governance and assurance. You will develop an understanding of the wider organisational strategy and how your architectural work supports delivery teams in enabling change. Key Responsibilities * Work closely with developers, architects and other technical professionals when designing appropriate technical solutions. * Undertake structured analysis of technical issues and translate findings into appropriate technical designs and solutions. * Gather relevant information to inform architectural decisions and clearly explain the reasoning behind design choices. * Contribute to design discussions and support architectural decision-making within multidisciplinary teams. * Identify opportunities to reuse existing components, technologies and established architectural patterns. * Understand the work of others within the team and contribute positively to team dynamics, collaboration and feedback. * Develop an understanding of the overall organisational strategy and how architectural work supports its delivery. * Identify relevant information that can inform architectural work, including strategies, roadmaps, policies, standards, patterns and emerging technical trends. * Understand how architectural work supports delivery teams and enables organisational and technology change. * Create and use appropriate architecture representations for defined audiences, including both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Gather, structure and explain information to be incorporated into architecture representations and technical documentation. * Communicate architectural decisions, designs and their rationale clearly to relevant stakeholders. * Align technical designs with the work being undertaken by other architects, developers and technical professionals. * Track emerging technologies, architectural patterns, strategies and roadmaps to identify potential opportunities and risks. * Produce technical designs with appropriately managed levels of risk, impact and complexity. * Provide guidance and support to delivery teams using technical designs throughout the delivery lifecycle. * Adapt technical designs where required as delivery progresses. * Apply appropriate architectural principles, standards, patterns, policies and constraints to technical designs. * Support the development and implementation of technical strategies, visions and roadmaps aligned with organisational objectives. * Understand how organisational objectives influence the design and development of technical strategy. * Explain the purpose and application of strategy, standards, patterns, policies, roadmaps, vision and mission statements within an architectural environment. * Challenge requirements and assumptions constructively where appropriate and identify opportunities to improve technical solutions. * Identify and address relevant architectural risks, including business, data, technology and security considerations. * Understand and engage with architectural governance and assurance processes relevant to your work. Key Experience & Skills * Experience contributing to technical architecture, solution design or technical design within a technology environment. * Experience working closely with developers, engineers, architects and other technical professionals. * Understanding of architectural principles, standards, patterns and technical design practices. * Ability to analyse technical requirements and translate them into appropriate technical designs or solutions. * Ability to gather and assess information to support architectural decisions. * Understanding of how technical architecture supports wider organisational strategy and enables change. * Awareness of strategies, roadmaps, policies, standards and technical trends and how they influence architectural work. * Ability to create and communicate architecture representations and technical-design documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences. * Ability to explain the reasoning behind architectural design decisions. * Understanding of architectural risk, governance and assurance. * Understanding of technology strategy, roadmaps and the technology delivery lifecycle. * Awareness of how organisational objectives link to technology and architecture strategy. * Understanding of the purpose and application of architectural strategies, standards, patterns, policies, roadmaps, vision and mission statements. * Strong communication and collaboration skills, with an understanding of team dynamics and the importance of constructive feedback. * Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary delivery teams. * Ability to challenge requirements and assumptions constructively and contribute to architectural decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for a developing Technical Architect to gain experience within a complex Public Sector environment, working closely with experienced architects, developers and technical delivery teams while developing their capability across technical design, strategy, governance and architectural decision-making. 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. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive 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.

Systems Engineer Thornbury, Bristol Hybrid - 3 days per week on site (Commutable from Bristol, Gloucester, Newport, Cardiff, Bath, Stroud, Cheltenham and Weston-super-Mare) £50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Hybrid Working + Chartership and INCOSE Support + Training + Progression Are you a Systems Engineer from a defence, nuclear, aerospace or similarly regulated environment looking to broaden your project experience and develop within a client-facing consultancy? This is an excellent opportunity to join an independent Systems Engineering consultancy delivering complex programmes for major government and industrial clients. You will receive internal and external training, support towards professional accreditation and a personal development plan built around your long-term ambitions. The business operates across defence, civil nuclear, space and utilities, supporting projects from early research and concept development through to requirements, architecture, integration, verification and final acceptance. In this role, you will work directly with clients to understand complex problems, shape systems-engineering activities and deliver technical outputs. Projects may include concept studies, requirements development, system architecture, modelling, safety, integration and V&V, depending on your existing strengths. This position would suit an adaptable Systems Engineer who is comfortable with ambiguity, communicates confidently with different stakeholders and wants to develop into a trusted engineering consultant. The Role: *Deliver client-facing Systems Engineering across complex, regulated programmes *Support concept development, requirements, architecture, modelling and analysis *Contribute to integration, validation, qualification and acceptance activities *Take ownership of technical work packages, planning and stakeholder coordination *Work across defence, nuclear, space and utilities projects The Person: *Systems Engineering experience across one or more stages of the lifecycle *Background within defence, nuclear, aerospace or another complex engineering environment *Comfortable resolving ambiguity and communicating with clients and technical stakeholders *DOORS, MBSE, SysML, MODAF or similar tools and approaches beneficial *Technical degree or equivalent professional experience Hybrid working, normally involving three days per week split between the Thornbury office and client sites. Individual assignments may require additional client-site attendance, particularly during their early stages. Applicants must hold a driving licence and be willing to travel when required. Due to the security requirements of the available programmes, applicants must be sole UK nationals and eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. Existing SC clearance would be advantageous. Reference Number: BBBH280375 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Electronic/Firmware Engineer Leeds - 5 days on-site £40,000 - £50,000 + 10% Pension Contribution + Holiday Are you an Electronics and Firmware Engineer looking for a varied role where you can work across the full product lifecycle, develop cutting-edge hardware and embedded systems, gain exposure to high-voltage applications, and have opportunities for international travel and specialist technical development? This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a background in electronics design and embedded firmware development to join a specialist engineering business working on bespoke technical solutions. The position offers a broad range of responsibilities, from concept and design through to testing, commissioning, and ongoing product support. In this role, you will be involved in electrical and electronic design, including circuit design, component selection, schematic capture, and PCB layout. You will also develop embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems and support assembly, testing, fault finding, and commissioning activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in both analogue and digital electronics, embedded C programming, and the use of electronic test equipment. You will be a self-motivated individual who enjoys working independently while contributing effectively within a small engineering team. In return, you will join a growing engineering environment where you can continue developing your technical expertise, gain experience in specialist high-voltage applications, and work on innovative engineering projects with customers worldwide. The Role: Electronic hardware design including schematics, PCB layout, and component selection Embedded firmware development for microcontroller-based systems Creation of wiring diagrams, BoMs, and technical documentation Testing, fault finding, repair, and product support Support for onsite commissioning and customer installations International travel to customer and company sites with potential offshore work The Person: Experience in analogue and digital circuit design Embedded C programming experience with low-level hardware knowledge Familiar with oscilloscopes, signal generators, loads, and other test equipment Hands-on prototyping skills including soldering and wiring Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and within a team Degree-qualified with industry experience, or significant equivalent practical experience Reference Number: BBBH278751 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

At CGI, we empower the next generation of innovators to shape the future of technology and security. As part of #GenerationCGI, you'll join a community of graduates who are turning ambition into action and possibility into progress. As a Technical Graduate specialising in Data Analytics and Data Science, you'll use data to uncover insights, solve complex problems and support better decisions. You could be analysing large datasets, developing data models, building data pipelines or exploring how artificial intelligence and machine learning can create meaningful outcomes. You'll be trusted with responsibility from the start, working alongside experienced colleagues on live projects across a range of industries. You'll develop your technical expertise while helping clients transform data into practical solutions that make a real difference.