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You will work as part of our talented Architecture team, and collaborate closely with our Data Engineering team, as an ambassador for the best in flexible data architecture in Digital Services and across DfTc. As part of this, you will: Be responsible for all data architecture within DfT providing designs for a number of data solutions and understanding the interdependencies between different data stacks. Shape and deliver DfT’s data architecture strategy, roadmap and plans ensuring the underlying data architecture supports the goals of the organisation and government overall. Lead and develop DfTc’s data architecture to support a growing data eco-system with multiple analyst users and third-party builders. Influence data decisions throughout policy lifecycles through demonstrating technology value, risk and opportunity. Develop data solutions aligned to business need, business capability, and the DfTc digital and technology strategy. Manage a range of staff and 3rd parties to design repeatable data solutions aligned to your vision for data architecture ensuring an enterprise approach is adopted. Supporting key business stakeholders by providing technical assurance/governance at boards such as the Architecture Change Board. In return, we offer you: an inclusive and welcoming working environment so you can feel comfortable to be yourself at work a chance to work in a high-performing team at the leading edge of government digital service design excellent personal development industry-leading pension and employee benefits package For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

IT Infrastructure Support Analyst Our Client a bank based in Central London is looking to recruit a young super talented individual as an IT Infrastructure Support Analyst. You will have at least to 5 years hands-on experience within IT Infrastructure ideally from the Banking or Financial arena. Must have in-depth knowledge of troubleshooting experience with Windows, Office365 and ideally Banking applications and conferencing applications. You will be responsible for the support and maintenance of the IT infrastructure for the Branch and to provide IT support to staff. To assist in the response to service outages and other IT related problems as well as maintenance and upkeep of for security of the systems in place. Business Performance duties  Familiarity with core banking systems or financial applications  Provide first/Second level support for hardware, software, and network-related issues.  Install, configure, and maintain desktops, laptops, printers, Phones/Mobiles and other IT equipment.  Laptop imaging experience needed (WIM USB, MDT, SCCM, Intune, AutoPilot) – Image creation, management and deployments.  Assist in user account management in Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Sharepoint, Onedrive, Teams, and banking systems  Networking Fundamentals – DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, and LAN/WAN.  Understanding of cybersecurity measures.  Perform routine system backups and assist with disaster recovery operations.  Monitor system performance and report abnormalities to senior IT staff  Assist with software updates, patches, and antivirus management.  Exposure to following Fortinet solutions – fortigate, forticlient VPN, Symantec Endpoint Protection & Encryption, Bitlocker, SentinelOne, Cisco Switches, Tenable, Group policy, ManageEngine, Nagios, MFA  Document IT procedures and maintain technical documentation relating to role. Technical/Functional skills - Proficient in common operating systems (Linux – Redhat & Ubuntu, Windows OS –Win10 &11) - Software proficiency – 0365, Sharepoint and Teams – Banking Applications - Networking (IT) - Proficient in programming languages & Automation (good to have) - Project management - Data analysis - Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. - AV Support - Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals The Client is based in Central London. This is a 12 month FTC position which is hybrid with at least 3 days a week in the office. The salary for this position will be circa £35K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Helpdesk and Desktop Support Analyst Our Client a retail bank – based in the City London – is looking to recruit Helpdesk and Desktop Support Analyst with 4 to 5 years proven experience. Responsible for the full range of user support, including desktop and peripheral hardware support, application support, network connectivity and remote connectivity. Remote and telephone support of mobile/European users will also be required. -Work within the Service Desk team in supporting and delivering all aspect of services -1/2 line support (capable of root cause analysis) -Remote branch support using Remote Assistance -Active Directory user starter/leaver process -Customer facing, support of internal banking staff, VIPs -Maintenance and support of desktops, laptops, Blackberry’s -SLA targets -Ad-hoc project involvement -Ideally with experience of supporting desktop platforms for banking environments -Experience in operational deployments. Desktop, operating system refresh cycle -Service Desk ticket software -Market data products -ITIL, Microsoft certifications advantageous -Maintains industry recognised skills through training or self-study methods Technical Skills -Supporting Microsoft operating systems, office suite -TCP/IP, basic networking skills -Root cause analysis and remediation Technologies -Windows 7 -Office 2013 -Xenapp published applications, support -Desktop hardware, laptops, Blackberry’s deployments Citrix The salary for this role will be in the range £40K - £55K plus benefits. The Client is based in the City close to Liverpool Street and Bank stations. The role will require you to be in the office 3 days a week for the time being and fulltime in the office at some point in the future. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Technical Project Manager - London Our Client is looking to recruit a Technical Project Manager with at least 5 to 10 years expertise of leading teams of BA’s and programmers and supporting Clients. Must have excellent customer skills. Must be fluent in Mandarin and English. The position can be based in London, Asia or USA. You must have a sound background of expertise of working within the investment banking projects as a Project Manager. There will be occasional travel to Guangzhou China – so you must be able to travel to China with no passport restrictions. Maybe only one or two customer trips plus virtual. Technology we are supporting is leading edge so PM has to act as shoulder to cry on and compliance personality. This is an 8 month contract. Rate will be dependent on experience – but in the range £400 - £450 per day. The role will be working from home – and home can be Europe, America or Asia. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your availability and daily rate in GBP.

At CGI, we help organisations make confident, informed decisions about cyber resilience. As our SOC Solutions & Cyber Advisory Lead, you will sit at the heart of our intelligence-led SOC services, shaping solutions that balance technical excellence with real-world business outcomes. Working directly with clients and internal experts, you’ll influence how services are designed, sold, and delivered, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and aligned to client risk and maturity. You’ll be trusted to lead with insight, encouraged to think creatively about service evolution, and supported by a collaborative culture that enables you to make a meaningful, lasting impact. 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. If you thrive in high-tempo environments, understand the commercial and operational realities of multi-customer SOC delivery, and want to shape the next evolution of intelligence-led security operations, this role offers the autonomy, scale, and strategic influence to do exactly that. 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.

Deskptop Support Analyst Key Accountabilities: Assisting with overseeing the security aspects of the company / project IT set-up including websites that may be hosted internally or externally. Liaison with potential and confirmed collaborators and their IT support partners / staff in coming into and operating within the Manufacturing centre. Proactive assistance with the systems implementations projects to assist with a smooth implementation and roll out. Ensuring that all IT assets are properly controlled and software is correctly licensed and that acceptable service levels are maintained across all systems. Dealing with hardware issues, desktops, laptops, printers, and mobile devices both in person and remotely. Providing Desktop/Laptop support including the following technologies: Microsoft Office 365 products – Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Internet Explorer, Windows 7, desktops, laptops, printers, networked copiers and others as assigned. Providing investigation, diagnosis, resolution and recovery for hardware / software problems. When unable to resolve, escalating in accordance with Help Desk escalation processes. Managing service requests, software installations, new computer setups, upgrades, etc. Providing enhancement request feedback to IT regarding technology environment and customer needs through the defined processes. Support of VoIP telephony and Android mobile phones. Working with TCP/IP and resolving general networking issues. Experience: Extensive IT/Commercial experience gained within a fast-paced environment? Experience of GAMP 5 and working within a GxP environment in providing superior customer service and support. Experience of working within a technical support position, covering Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer and various business applications within a fast-paced business environment. Proven experience of 1st/2nd and 3rd line infrastructure support. Knowledge of multiple desktop programs, configuration and debugging techniques, VoIP telephony systems, Mobile phone support, network technologies. Project management skills, including the ability to effectively deploy resources and manage multiple projects of diverse scopes in a cross-functional environment. Knowledge / Skills / Competencies: Highly motivated, pragmatic and practical with a strong work ethic and eye for detail with good problem resolution, judgement and decision making skills. Able to evaluate complex situations and find solutions for them in a professional manner. Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and prioritize workload with attention to detail. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to successfully work both independently and effectively within a team. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technology solutions to non-technology internal client base. A good team player, with strong organisational skills. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information systems, business administration or related field; or equivalent work experience. The position is based in Stevenage. Salary will be £32K - £35K. Please send your CV in Word format along with your salary and availability.

***SC CLEARED*** Defender Administrator 2 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid, with onsite in Warrington or Gloucester Rate: £400 - £450 p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Defender Administrator to join the team. Key Responsibilities: To Migrate Symantec/McAfee Legacy Antivirus Solution to Microsoft Windows Defender (ATP) on Windows and Linux servers. Responsible- * To validate the current AV exclusion policy in estate. * Implement MDE policies * AAD devices group creation to implement exclusion and policy deployment. * Creating migration approach that is best suited for complex nuclear sensitive environment. * Network connectivity testing between source and destination. * Defender Installation File creation and distribution. * Leading discussion with the Image management team for MDE image that would be used for Auto scaling environment. Key Skills & Experience: * Hands on Experience onboarding MS and Linux server to Microsoft Defender * Must have managed complex migration * Must have AV exclusion management skills * Have knowledge and experience with Microsoft technologies such as but not limited to: Microsoft Defender for server, Microsoft Defender for O365, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft 365 Defender and Microsoft Cloud App Security * Good knowledge around server Detection and Response (EDR), Threat & Vulnerability Management (TVM), Attack Surface Reduction (ASR), and Auto Investigation and Remediation (AIR) * Experience with Symantec server Protection (SEPM) * Experience in McAfee/ Windows Defender Antivirus Policy, Group and Task Configuration * In depth knowledge of Windows operating systems including Client (7/8/10) and Server OS (2008/2012/2016) and Linux - RHEL * Documenting the deployment approach * Documenting and creating MDE policy * Investigative and analytical problem-solving skills across Windows Infrastructure * Developing, coordinating, and maintaining organizational security procedures, processes, and practices and supporting security documentation activities. * Remove legacy Antivirus solution from Servers * Hands on Experience in deploying ATP Package through GPO, SCCM or through Intune * Good Understanding of Threat analysis, Threat Hunting, and remediating security issues on End Points * Hands on Experience on Creation of Policy, file Exclusions, Monitoring Dashboard, Reporting. etc * End to end Support Coverage for Microsoft Defender * Ensure High level of Security controls are deployed on end points as per the best practices This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. 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 up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

We have a current opportunity for a Foundry AI Engineer on a contract basis. The position will be based in Egham. For further information about this position ple AI Engineer - Contract Role I am working with a university that is looking for an AI Engineer with experience in AI Foundry to support the implementation of a number of new use cases. This is a remote contract for approximately three months. The role is outside IR35, with a start date planned for early to mid‑March. Job Description Title: AI Engineer Contract: 3 months Location: Remote IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Start: Early to mid‑March Overview The university is delivering a series of AI initiatives and requires an AI Engineer with hands‑on experience in AI Foundry to support the design, build, and deployment of AI use cases across the organisation. Responsibilities * Work with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into AI use cases. * Build, deploy, and optimise AI models within AI Foundry. * Develop pipelines, workflows, and integrations needed to operationalise AI solutions. * Work closely with data teams, product teams, and technical leads to ensure successful delivery. * Troubleshoot issues and ensure models perform effectively in a production environment. * Provide documentation, knowledge transfer, and support the internal team throughout delivery. Requirements * Proven experience as an AI Engineer or similar role. * Hands‑on experience working with AI Foundry. * Strong understanding of machine learning, model development, and deployment workflows. * Experience with data pipelines, ML Ops, or cloud‑based AI tooling. * Ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced project environment. * Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with both technical and non‑technical teams. ase apply. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Real, please visit Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Our blue chip client is looking for SAN Engineers to work fully remote on an initial 12 month Inside IR35 contract. * Experience: o Minimum of 7 years of experience in SAN administration and engineering. o Proven expertise with DELL, PURE, Cisco, Brocade and HPE SAN technologies. Required Technical Skills o Proficiency in SAN management tools and software from DELL, PURE, Cisco, Brocade and HPE. o Strong understanding of SAN fabric, zoning, LUN masking, and storage virtualization. o Proficient in Red Hat OpenShift Enterprise, including cluster installation, configuration, upgrades, multi-node management, operator lifecycle management, troubleshooting containerized workloads, CI/CD pipeline integration and storage migration. o Understanding of functional requirements and translation of business requirements into technical specifications. o Good understanding on Datacentre architecture and Automation technologies. o Working Experience in handling and troubleshooting Storage Products such as Dell VMAX-3, PMAX, Pure and HPE. o Experience in implementing Time Finder Snap/Clone and remote replication using SRDF/S, A & AR at the Symmetrix PowerMax, & VMAX . o Working Experience in handling and troubleshooting Storage Products such as Dell VMAX-3, PMAX, Pure and HPE. o Experience in working on Storage Migration projects and Data Migration tools such as Cirrus or any equivalent tool. o Working Experience on Cisco and Brocade Switches administration, troubleshooting and performance analysis. o Working experience on performing Migrations between multiple switch products. o Having knowledge on any scripting tools like python or any other equivalent tools to support the automation journey (Preferred but not mandatory). o Experience with disaster recovery solutions and replication technologies. o Familiarity with network protocols, including FC, iSCSI, and FCoE. o Detailed knowledge on DCNM, VSAN's, ISL, NPIV o Detailed knowledge of Logical Fabrics / LSAN's / Context Switching. o Detailed knowledge of SAN NAV, FOS, ACS-Gateway. o Experience of Broadcom/brocade Director Class switches. o Experience with SYMCLI, Unisphere, Cisco DCNM and Brocade BNA

Financial Risk Regulatory reporting Prudential Regulatory Reporting Business Analyst lead This is a new and exclusive opportunity for a Financial Risk Regulatory reporting Prudential Regulatory Reporting Business Analyst lead to take the lead on Financial Risk focus Basel/CRR/SRB as the Regulatory & Compliance Technical Senior BA You will join a thriving bank, which is a highly invested area which enjoys key focus and interesting projects Role details Title: Financial Risk Regulatory reporting lead Permanent role: Salary £85,000- £130,000 dependent on experience Location: London City- 2/3 days and home working hybrid Role requirements: experience in Prudential Regulatory Reporting (Financial Risk focus Basel/CRR/SRB). Well versed in Transformation and Change as a team leader This role is for an experience Transformation and Change as a team leader across business analysis or project management who is confident across regulatory reporting Basel/CRR/SRB This role is to: Lead analysis, design, and delivery of individual solutions into the Financial Risk Regulatory (FinReg) Reporting function across SMBC offices in EMEA. Supporting the Reg Tech IT Platforms lead with developing and evolving the FinReg IT Platforms delivery strategy, responding to change, regulatory and internal/external audit requests. Oversee and locally line manage the Fin Reg IT team. This is a great role, in a thriving area and you genuinely will have some interesting projects here. Role requirements experience in Prudential Regulatory Reporting (Financial Risk focus so Basel/CRR/SRB) Technologist in the field with a clear understanding of Data Mgt Well versed in Transformation and Change as a team leader For more information, and the chance to be considered, please do send through a CV- Good luck More than 5 years experience in Prudential Regulatory Reporting (Financial Risk focus so Basel/CRR/SRB) Technologist in the field with a clear understanding of Data Mgt Well versed in Transformation and Change as a team leader Regulatory and reporting and financial and risk and Basel and CRR and change and analysis and requirements and design Regulatory and reporting and risk and Basel and prudential and (requirements or specification or specifications) To find out more about Huxley, please visit Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

FrontEnd Developer with Javascript Using the latest technologies, processes and tools to deliver state of the art web applications and innovation experiments (PoCs) Be responsible for translating business requirements into robust, scalable and reusable solutions Working as part of multi-disciplinary agile pods with other technical, creative and business roles Participate in engineering discipline, best practice and standards compliance within Innovation Programme and HSBC IT Requirements: 3+ years’ commercial experience The ideal candidates for this role will have expertise in the following: JavaScript / react.js / jQuery / npm / CSS / Sass / Less / HTML 5 / bootstrap Experience in consuming REST APIs and utilising JSON for web applications CI/CD - tools such as Jenkins, Nexus Version control and collaboration - GitHub Knowledge is desirable, but not essential in the following: Microsoft SharePoint 2013/Online – publishing features Good working knowledge of cloud technologies like AWS, Azure and GCP Agile methodologies – Scrum, Kanban Agile Tooling – Jira, Confluence, Slack In addition to the details listed above, the ideal candidate will have a mindset of an Innovator: curious, meticulous, connected, creative and communicative The Client is based in Krakow Poland – you will be working remotely for now – but will require to be available for meetings in Krakow Poland. The salary for this role is up to PLN 16K per month. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you salary and availability.

Service Designer 6 Month contract initially Based: Remote - Max 1 days per month onsite in London Rate: £Market rates p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Service Designer to join the team. Key Skills & Experience: Service Designer with extensive experience in the Public Sector, and with Government Digital Services. * lead the service design of end-to-end services that meet user needs and deliver policy intent * lead the service design of user-centred services, ensuring accessibility and usability across digital touchpoints and service journeys * map and analyse complex service ecosystems, identifying pain points, opportunities, and dependencies * collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including policy, operations, product, delivery, system design and user-centred design * design collaboratively and in the open, engaging and sharing knowledge with your whole team and wider (where information security restrictions allow) * map existing systems and processes (online and offline), using verified information to provide evidenced 'as-is' * develop service blueprints, journey maps, and other artefacts to communicate service design concepts visually and in an easy-to-understand format * facilitate workshops and co-creation sessions with stakeholders and users * align service design with organisational goals, technical constraints, and delivery capabilities * advocate for user-centred and inclusive design practices across the organisation * support the development of service strategies and roadmaps for transformation * track pain points outside of scope of current delivery for future consideration * mentor and guide less senior service designers and contribute to the wider design community * ensure services are designed for scalability, sustainability, and continuous improvement? This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Full‑Stack Web Developer (Laravel + Vue) Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE) Location: UK‑based, predominantly remote with occasional visits to Stroud Job Type: PermanentAbout the CompanyOur client is a UK‑based software company developing advanced tools used by engineers, energy consultants and architects to design energy‑efficient, low‑carbon buildings . Their software is used worldwide and in leading universities to support more sustainable construction and help reduce climate impact.They are investing in modernising their internal digital ecosystem and are looking for a talented developer to play a key role in this transformation.Role OverviewWe are seeking a Full‑Stack Web Developer who will help rebuild and modernise the company's core digital systems. This includes ecommerce, CRM, licensing, customer portals and other business‑critical applications.Reporting to the Digital Systems Manager , you will work across the full stack to design, build and maintain a scalable, secure platform that integrates multiple systems and services. This is a hands‑on development role, ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, working with modern web technologies and having real ownership in a small, collaborative team.Key Responsibilities Develop, enhance and maintain the core digital platform that underpins ecommerce, CRM, licensing and other internal systems. Design and implement features across both front‑end and back‑end using Laravel/PHP and Vue.js (or similar). Build, improve and maintain API integrations between internal applications and third‑party services. Support the migration from legacy systems to a modern, modular and scalable architecture. Work with relational and NoSQL databases to manage data models, migrations and performance. Implement and maintain secure authentication and authorisation mechanisms, including Single Sign‑On (SSO) across multiple systems. Contribute to deployment, monitoring and maintenance of applications in Linux‑based environments using containers and cloud services. Participate in code reviews, testing and documentation to ensure high standards of code quality and reliability. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, helping to ensure system uptime, data integrity and a smooth user experience. Collaborate closely with the Digital Systems Manager and wider team to shape technical decisions and roadmap priorities. Essential Skills & ExperienceWe're looking for someone with solid full‑stack experience who can work independently and confidently across the stack. Technical essentials: Strong commercial experience with Laravel / PHP for back‑end and API development. Front‑end experience with Vue.js or a similar modern JavaScript framework. Some experience with Node.js (the team uses LoopBack on certain services). Experience working with CMS platforms and handling data/content migrations . Strong understanding of relational databases (MySQL) and familiarity with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases. Proven experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and integrating multiple business systems. Good understanding of authentication, authorisation, web security and SSO concepts. Hands‑on experience with: Git (version control) Docker (containerisation) Cloud environments such as AWS, DigitalOcean or similar Linux for deployment, monitoring and routine maintenance Personal attributes: Proactive problem solver with strong attention to detail. Clear and confident communicator, able to work with both technical and non‑technical colleagues. Comfortable working independently and managing your own workload. Keen to learn new technologies and approaches. Flexible and willing to pitch in where needed in a growing business. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Solutions Architect Designer Our Client a Telecoms company is looking to recruit a seasoned professional who has at least 5 to 10 years experience as a Solutions Architect Designer. You will be involved in developing and implementing systems architecture designs that will meet business needs. The Solution Designer’s responsibilities include designing innovative solutions based on business requirements, creating functional specifications, assessing the current software systems in place in order to identify areas in need of improvement, and overseeing development teams. Participating and leading on projects where analysis of systems or data requires an in-depth evaluation of complex business process, system process, and industry standards. Designing technology solutions by modelling requirements and applying standard application methodology best practices. Resolving technical problems as they arise. Continually researching current and emerging technologies and proposing changes where needed. Maintain & update Enterprise Architecture documentation. Building and integrating information systems to meet the company’s needs. Assessing the systems architecture currently in place and working with the Enterprise Architect to recommend solutions to improve it. Informing various stakeholders about any problems with the current technical solutions being implemented. Assessing the business impact that certain technical choices have. Providing updates to stakeholders on product development processes. Manage Stakeholder expectations regarding appropriate milestones and deadlines. Providing supervision and guidance to development teams. Ensuring IT Security standards are incorporated by design, ensuring compliance to the required standards (ISO27001) and supporting improvement initiatives and protecting the business from risks arising from data loss. To support and contribute actively to health and safety, environmental, business continuity and information security arrangements that meets our obligations to our customers Proven experience in engineering and software solution design. In-depth understanding of integration techniques & modern coding languages Telco Site Management software design/development Integration knowledge(SOAP, Rest API’s). Middleware Biztalk Data Warehouse design & optimization. ITIL/Remedy experience Experience of using Enterprise Architecture tools. Hons Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Telecommunications or Engineering. Togaf certification. Knowledge of Cloud architectures. The Client is located close to Reading – so ideally you will be living within 60 minutes commuting distance. You will be working from home remotely for 2 to 3 days a week – and/or working from the office 2 days a week. The salary for this role will be in the range £75K - £90K plus benefits. Do send your CV to us for this exciting position in Word format along with your salary and availability.

The post holder’s key responsibilities and main duties are to: Enable the delivery of change to the catalogue of services offered by the ICT Team. Ensuring all change control processes are followed and help end users adopt new skills, behaviours and efficiencies to maximise the business benefit of improved ICT services. To actively maintain and support the Assurance process for the System. Providing technical advice and expertise to ICT Systems and Strategy Team Lead regarding specific roles and responsibilities as detailed. Deliver high quality support and advice by maintaining effective working relationships with key service stakeholders and users to the schools for a range of IT systems and services, many of which are business critical. Project manage and technically deliver all new builds/modifications/upgrades/overhauls to the System and provide leadership and guidance for System Engineers on installation, maintenance, configuration and support of servers and storage in DCS Hubs and MOD Schools and settings. Maintaining, updating and managing all technical documentation, including knowledge bases and configuration design documentation. Ensuring that all documents are current, up to date and available to maintain the System Security Accreditation process. Any additional duties supporting SO1 ICT System and Strategy and the wider IT support team when required. If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by Resourcing Team 1. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at Personal Qualities The Senior Systems Engineer ROW will possess excellent communication skills and be able to develop and maintain a good working relationship with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. They will adopt an innovative and flexible approach to solving problems, be a self-motivator who can demonstrate initiative and be able to manage to strict and demanding deadlines. You will have high standards of professional integrity, be resilient, determined, confident and energetic. They will be committed to the delivery of excellent customer service, with the ability to adapt the approach as the situation demands and be able to develop a knowledge of a range of subjects. The post holder will be an inclusive leader and be visible, approachable and accessible. They will be an excellent coach and mentor. Other Duties The post holder is required to work in a flexible way and undertake any other duties reasonably requested by line management which are commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post.

Solution Architect Location: Near Bristol (regular on‑site presence required) Security: SC clearance (active or eligible) Nationality: UK National Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join a high‑performing team delivering complex, mission‑critical digital and ICT solutions for a large, highly regulated UK organisation. This role sits at the heart of major transformation programmes, requiring strong systems thinking, stakeholder engagement, and technical leadership across the full solution lifecycle. You will work closely with senior client stakeholders, engineering teams, and delivery partners to translate business needs into robust, secure, and scalable technical solutions. The role combines enterprise architecture, systems engineering, and hands‑on solution design, with a strong emphasis on assurance, integration, and delivery. Candidates must be located near Bristol or able to attend site regularly. Key Responsibilities Engage with clients to understand business objectives, operational pain points, and technical constraints, acting as a trusted Subject Matter Expert (SME) . Lead the definition and communication of As‑Is and To‑Be architectures across services, systems, and enterprise landscapes. Elicit, analyse, and manage user, service, and system requirements throughout the programme lifecycle, including acceptance criteria and measures of effectiveness. Conduct solution options analysis , presenting clear, evidence‑based technical options aligned to cost, risk, performance, and delivery objectives. Produce high‑quality solution design documentation , including High‑Level Designs (HLDs) and Low‑Level Designs (LLDs). Provide technical leadership to solution architects and system integrators during design, build, integration, and test phases. Define and oversee verification, validation, and acceptance activities with technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Develop overarching test strategies, plans, and scripts , supporting integrated system testing and solution acceptance. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to a wide range of audiences, including senior non‑technical stakeholders. Apply best‑practice architecture and systems engineering principles to ensure solutions are secure, resilient, and future‑proof. Technical Skills & Experience Systems Engineering & Solution Design Requirements management, including user stories and use‑case modelling. Technical solution options analysis and trade‑off assessment. Production of HLDs, LLDs, and supporting design artefacts. Integrated testing, verification & validation, and solution acceptance. Architecture & Modelling Enterprise and solution architecture design experience. Use of industry‑standard frameworks and modelling techniques (e.g. TOGAF, ArchiMate, UML ). Technology & Delivery Strong understanding of modern digital technologies, including cloud hosting , virtualised platforms, and emerging technologies such as AI . Experience designing or deploying cloud‑based infrastructure (e.g. Azure, AWS). Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration technologies. Experience working within Agile or SAFe delivery environments. Domain Experience (Desirable) Experience delivering solutions in highly regulated or security‑critical environments . Exposure to Defence or Government ICT systems , including secure hosting environments. Knowledge of GIS or geospatial technologies is advantageous. Qualifications & Clearance Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience). Relevant professional accreditation is desirable. Active SC clearance or eligibility to obtain it is essential. UK National status required. Why Join? This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, nationally significant programmes at scale, influencing architecture decisions that have real‑world impact. You'll collaborate with experienced professionals in a supportive environment that values technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales