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Technical Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT solutions architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) Agile methodology / delivery Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. Hardware and software virtualisation techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role – 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £60K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

We are currently seeking a Technical Architect (A.I) to work with our public sector client 6 months contract £700 inside IR35 Location: London Bristol or Manchester / Hybrid / Flexible on remote working The ideal candidates will have a proven Artificial Intelligence Technical Architecture background within public sector/Government Design and architect end-to-end AI solutions that align with government digital strategies and the Technology Code of Practice, combining off-the-shelf components with bespoke code Collaborate with senior technical stakeholders to define AI strategy and roadmaps for digital transformation initiatives Ensure AI solutions integrate effectively with existing government technology infrastructure and legacy systems Design scalable, cloud-first AI architectures following government security and data protection standards Lead the selection and technical design of appropriate AI technologies, platforms, and tools Develop documentation and processes for AI accountability and explainability Present technical concepts and recommendations to non-technical senior leaders Engage with external partners, industry experts, and academic institutions to produce architectural solutions fit for programme purpose Define and oversee prototyping and exploratory development at speed to explore and mitigate technical risks. Extensive experience in AI/ML architecture and system design (minimum 2 years) with proven expertise in hands-on coding AI solutions Deep knowledge of machine learning frameworks, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and MLOps(machine learning operations) practices. Deep knowledge about costing of AI models to produce reasonable ROI and modular reusable services with moderate level of maintenance Understanding of data architecture, API design, and microservices patterns Knowledge of government technology standards and security frameworks Working knowledge about appropriate Data Ethics Frameworks for AI initiatives, ensuring responsible and transparent AI deployment

Front Arena Consultants for projects in London, Frankfurt, Dubai and Minneapolis We urgently require a Front Arena Developer with at least 2 years experience of having developed and worked with Front Arena at a financial institution. You must also have at least 2 years experience of developing applications with Python. Our Client is a leading Asset Management firm who are currently looking to recruit a Front Arena Developer to join their office based in Central London. You will have at least 2 - 5 years as an experienced Front Arena Developer and will maintain, improve and develop new code used within Front Arena. The client is looking to recruit candidates experience in the following: Strong Python skills A good understanding of Front Arena, including ADFL and the ACMKnowledge of Front Arena architecture and components: ADS, ATSExperience of interacting with end users in the financial industry. Any experience with in the following would be beneficial although is NOT essential C++/C/Java/C#/other languages Experience of the Front Arena 4 track. Experience of custom model integration. Experience of other Trading Systems. SQL Knowledge of Financial Derivatives. Duration 6 months The rate is negotiable. We positions in London, Frankfurt, Dubai and Minnesota USA. Please forward your CV to us in Word format to evaluate your skills.

Front Arena Consultants for projects in London, Frankfurt, Dubai and Minneapolis We urgently require a Front Arena Developer with at least 2 years experience of having developed and worked with Front Arena at a financial institution. You must also have at least 2 years experience of developing applications with Python. Our Client is a leading Asset Management firm who are currently looking to recruit a Front Arena Developer to join their office based in Central London. You will have at least 2 - 5 years as an experienced Front Arena Developer and will maintain, improve and develop new code used within Front Arena. The client is looking to recruit candidates experience in the following: Strong Python skills A good understanding of Front Arena, including ADFL and the ACMKnowledge of Front Arena architecture and components: ADS, ATSExperience of interacting with end users in the financial industry. Any experience with in the following would be beneficial although is NOT essential C++/C/Java/C#/other languages Experience of the Front Arena 4 track. Experience of custom model integration. Experience of other Trading Systems. SQL Knowledge of Financial Derivatives. Duration 6 months The rate is negotiable. We positions in London, Frankfurt, Dubai and Minnesota USA. Please forward your CV to us in Word format to evaluate your skills.

Business Architect - £743 per day (inside IR35) - Initial contract until 31/03/2026 - Manchester (3 days in office) We are looking for a Financial Services Business Architect with capabilities to work with various business workstreams and senior business stakeholders within the bank. Experience in Current account journeys including lending, account switching and is experienced with managing responsibilities for designing, developing, and implementing technology solutions for complex core banking & current account business problems. Also, to ensure it aligns with the overall business and IT strategies, by translating business requirements into actionable technical designs and maintaining the current and target state architecture. Key Responsibilities Leading design and technical architecture for loans, banking accounts - current and savings along with operational platforms with focus on scalability, resiliency, security, and regulatory compliance Develop solutions and designs that align with business goals and enterprise architecture strategies. Collaborating with project managers, product owners, and business analysts to align solutions with business requirements and risk controls for current accounts Translate business requirements into comprehensive architectural designs, functioning as a blueprint for successful solution implementation. Advise on, and make decisions about, suitable technologies for projects within the domain, often challenging vendor solutions to ensure alignment with organisational strategy. Design and facilitate end-to-end solutions, define integration patterns, and ensure processes within the domain are efficient and aligned with business needs. Skills and Qualifications Deep knowledge of core banking systems, with platforms like Temenos Transact being a plus. Proficiency with data technologies, including real-time data streams and batch processing. Understanding of banking cost drivers and ability to optimise solutions for cost-effectiveness. 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 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

Salesforce Lead Developer Our Client is looking to recruit a Salesforce Developer with at least 7 to 10 years Team Lead Team Lead Experience Overall IT experience required for this position is at least 10 years. Lead Salesforce development team in developing solutions through collaboration and discussion, within our teams and with clients Review and provide guidance on design and infrastructure blueprints, proactively identify and communicate potential issues or risks Developing solutions to client problems through application of methods and tools Strong experience with version-controlled environments/interfaces Must be good learner to drive from the and front ready to pick technical work if required You will be responsible for providing expertise in the software development life cycle, from concept, architecture, design, implementation, & testing. Good understanding requirements & writing technical architecture documents Ensuring the code reviews & development best practices/processes to be followed. Responsible for planning the end-to-end technical scope of the project & customer engagement areas including planning sprint & deliveries. Estimates efforts, identify risks & provide technical support whenever needed. Demonstrates the ability to multitask & re-prioritize responsibilities based on dynamic requirements. Key Skills Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture & cloud development principles. In-depth knowledge of Salesforce Governor limits and best practice. Must have extensive hands on experience in Apex, Triggers, Webservice Callouts. Must have hands on experience in Classic development. Well versed with Lightning development fundamentals Candidate must have strong technical knowledge about the Salesforce security implementations and best practices. Candidate should have hands on experience in JavaScript and JQuery Extensive development experience in developing intuitive UI using Visualforce, JQuery and JavaScript. Extensive development experience in Salesforce integrations. Experience in working with the customer directly which includes initial requirement gathering, day-to-day technical discussions, technical demos, and project delivery. Experience with working on Agile Software development methodology. Should have excellent verbal as well as non-verbal communication skills. Should possess excellent oral, written, problem-solving and analytical skills. Should have Salesforce Certifications (App Builder, Salesforce Administrator, Platform Developer, Sales Cloud Consultants etc) Good experience in Data migration tools The position will be based in the City of London. This a hybrid role with 3 days in the office. The salary for this position will be in the range £60K - £75K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Java Middleware Software Developer Someone who has excellent Java skills, Spring MVC, Apache CXF, Dozer (a fast and flexible framework for mapping back and forth between Java Beans) & XML: A minimum of 5 years’ work experience in Software Development Experience with implementing service-oriented architecture (SOA) Designs and develops Enterprise application integration (EAI) using any ESB products like Fuse, Camel, TIBCO, IBM message broker Designs and develops ESB/SOA/BPM middleware layers using tools like Mule ESB, jBPM Experienced in J2EE, Java Servlets, JMS, Design Patterns, Web services Solid hands-on experience in architecting and developing J2EE based web applications (JSP, Servlet, JDBC, JMS, JAXB) Expert level experience with SOAP and REST web services , open API development, and SOA concepts, using Spring with groovy, XML, JSON, and XSLT Solid understanding of integration & design patterns Gain adoption of platform delivery processes, standards and procedures Provide hands-on technical leadership throughout software development lifecycle (requirements gathering, Proof of Concept (POC) development, RFP creation and evaluation, design, development, implementation and close out) Experience in Database SQL Queries in Oracle Experience in Tomcat or WebLogic or Web sphere Ability to work independently in Agile Methodology (KanBan) Experience with different open source stacks including build & release processes like Maven, Ant, etc. Experience in JBOSS EAP or Tomcat or WebLogic or Web sphere,JBOSS EAP The position is based in Stratford East London. The salary for this role will be £40K - £60K. Send your CV to us in Word format.

Solutions Architect Our Client is an international consultancy with over 3000 employees. They are now looking to recruit a Senior Solutions Architect to based at the Company’s Central London Offices. You will extensive and deep Expertise in following Application Development areas: Expertise in application architecture using modern technologies such as cloud native development, 12 factor Apps, microservices, serverless, API management, Kafka, etc. Deep knowledge of Microservices, Containers, REST APIs development, API Management tools (e.g. MuleSoft, Apigee), Kafka Solution architect with broad expertise in wide range of digital technologies in areas of application platform development, web and mobile development, cloud, integration, security, etc. Application dev experience with at least one of the cloud providers - Amazon AWS or MS Azure Understanding of distributed computing paradigm and exposure to building highly scalable systems. Experience with platform modernization and cloud migration projects Expertise in Agile development methodologies like TDD, BDD, Performance/Load testing etc. DevOps experience – CI/CD, Test Automation, Containerization – tools and processes Should be conversant with emerging technologies - chatbots, voice/conversational interfaces, RPA, Machine Learning, etc. In-depth, hands-on experience in developing web /mobile applications or platform with either Java/J2EE or .NET tech stack and database technologies such as Oracle, MySQL, etc. Exposure to polyglot programming languages like Scala, Python and Golang will be a plus Ability to read/write code and expertise with various design patterns Have used NoSQL database such as MongoDB, Cassandra, etc. Work on opportunities along with sales, practice, delivery teams through the pre-sales process Develop customer proposals – solution architecture, pitch decks, estimating solution effort, resourcing and timelines Translate requirements into solution architecture diagrams, implementation roadmap, delivery approach and other artifacts Understand business & technology issues /challenges and translate that to modern technology solutions Engage with business and IT groups to align solution architecture with strategic business direction Build a trusted advisor relationship with business and technology leaders Stay periodically engaged throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure ongoing alignment to established solution vision Bachelors or master’s degree in engineering (computer, electronics, etc.) 20+ years of Solutions Architecture experience (or equivalent enterprise architecture experience) and in customer-facing roles Vertical domain knowledge in Financial Services will be an advantage Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience in client-driven large-scale application platform implementation projects Experience and desire to work in a global delivery environment Ability to travel up to 40% Familiarity with architecture modelling tools. TOGAF experience / certification desired but not necessary Proven track record of designing / developing scalable solutions at the enterprise level Demonstrated success in quickly understanding business needs and aligning it to technology solutions Experience delivering solutions using an Agile / Scrum methodology Strong communications skills (e.g. active listening, requirements elicitation, oral, written, presentation, workshop facilitation, consensus building) The Clients offices as based in Holborn – Central London. The salary for this position will be based on expertise and will be in the range £90K - £120K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you salary and availability.

Must have excellent Liferay and Java skills, Spring MVC, Apache CKF, Dozer (a fast and flexible framework for mapping back and forth between Java Beans) & XML: A minimum of 5 years’ work experience in Software Development Experience with implementing service-oriented architecture (SOA) Designs and develops Enterprise application integration (EAI) using any ESB products like Fuse, Camel, TIBCO, IBM message broker Designs and develops ESB/SOA/BPM middleware layers using tools like Mule ESB, jBPM Experienced in J2EE, Java Servlets, JMS, Design Patterns, Web services Solid hands-on experience in architecting and developing J2EE based web applications (JSP, Servlet, JDBC, JMS, JAXB) Expert level experience with SOAP and REST web services , open API development, and SOA concepts, using Spring with groovy, XML, JSON, and XSLT Solid understanding of integration & design patterns Gain adoption of platform delivery processes, standards and procedures Provide hands-on technical leadership throughout software development lifecycle (requirements gathering, Proof of Concept (POC) development, RFP creation and evaluation, design, development, implementation and close out) Experience in Database SQL Queries in Oracle Experience in Tomcat or WebLogic or Web sphere Ability to work independently in Agile Methodology (KanBan) Experience with different open source stacks including build & release processes like Maven, Ant, etc. Must have Liferay. Location is Stratford London. Duration is 2 months. Rate is negotiable. Please forward your CV in Word format.

IBM Websphere Datapower Developer – Bromley London Our Client is seeking to recruit an IBM Websphere Datapower Developer with at least 3 to 5 years experience in Datapower. Strong understanding of SOA ESB concepts and Should understand end to end SOA architecture Experience in designing, developing, implementing, and supporting services using IBM WebSphere DataPower XI52 and XG45. Experience with SOAP and/or REST based Web services with emphasis on Security, including familiarity of SSL/TLS, Digital Signatures, WSSecurity and federated security Experience with implementing AAA in DataPower Hands on experience with XSLT, XSD and WSDLs development Experience working with various IBM WebSphere DataPower XI52 services such as XML Firewall, Web service proxy, and Multiprotocol Gateway Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills with knowledge on Testing tools like SOAPUI , Altova XMLSPY, Postman etc Nice to have · Should be able to provide the solutions using DataPower for the integration use cases · Experience in developing deployment polices and its usage during deployment · Able to understand SOMA scripting. Ant/Shell script knowledge is plus The rate is negotiable. The duration is 3 months. The location is Bromley. Please do send your CV to us in Word format urgently.

Senior Solutions Architect with Pre Sales Experience Our Client is an international consultancy with over 3000 employees. They are now looking to recruit a Senior Solutions Architect with some Pre-Sales experience to be based at the Company’s Central London Offices. You will extensive and deep Expertise in following Application Development areas: Expertise in application architecture using modern technologies such as cloud native development, 12 factor Apps, microservices, serverless, API management, Kafka, etc. Deep knowledge of Microservices, Containers, REST APIs development, API Management tools (e.g. MuleSoft, Apigee), Kafka Solution architect with broad expertise in wide range of digital technologies in areas of application platform development, web and mobile development, cloud, integration, security, etc. Application dev experience with at least one of the cloud providers - Amazon AWS or MS Azure Understanding of distributed computing paradigm and exposure to building highly scalable systems. Experience with platform modernization and cloud migration projects Expertise in Agile development methodologies like TDD, BDD, Performance/Load testing etc. DevOps experience – CI/CD, Test Automation, Containerization – tools and processes Should be conversant with emerging technologies - chatbots, voice/conversational interfaces, RPA, Machine Learning, etc. In-depth, hands-on experience in developing web /mobile applications or platform with either Java/J2EE or .NET tech stack and database technologies such as Oracle, MySQL, etc. Exposure to polyglot programming languages like Scala, Python and Golang will be a plus Ability to read/write code and expertise with various design patterns Have used NoSQL database such as MongoDB, Cassandra, etc. Work on opportunities along with sales, practice, delivery teams through the pre-sales process Develop customer proposals – solution architecture, pitch decks, estimating solution effort, resourcing and timelines Translate requirements into solution architecture diagrams, implementation roadmap, delivery approach and other artifacts Understand business & technology issues /challenges and translate that to modern technology solutions Engage with business and IT groups to align solution architecture with strategic business direction Build a trusted advisor relationship with business and technology leaders Stay periodically engaged throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure ongoing alignment to established solution vision Bachelors or master’s degree in engineering (computer, electronics, etc.) 20+ years of Solutions Architecture experience (or equivalent enterprise architecture experience) and in customer-facing roles Vertical domain knowledge in Financial Services will be an advantage Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience in client-driven large-scale application platform implementation projects Experience and desire to work in a global delivery environment Ability to travel up to 40% Familiarity with architecture modeling tools. TOGAF experience / certification desired but not necessary Proven track record of designing / developing scalable solutions at the enterprise level Demonstrated success in quickly understanding business needs and aligning it to technology solutions Experience delivering solutions using an Agile / Scrum methodology Strong communications skills (e.g. active listening, requirements elicitation, oral, written, presentation, workshop facilitation, consensus building) The Clients offices as based in Holborn – Central London. The salary for this position will be based on expertise and will be in the range £90K - £120K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you salary and availability.

Locations: Gloucester, Bristol, Chippenham, Reading, London, Leatherhead, Leicester, Manchester CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2023 and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member 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. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. We are looking for experienced architects to support solutions developed with our customers. You will be joining an existing architecture team, working on innovation projects across the space and defence domains.

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.

Senior Solutions Architect Our Client is an international consultancy with over 3000 employees. They are now looking to recruit a Senior Solutions Architect to be based at the Company's Central London Offices. You will extensive and deep Expertise in following Application Development areas: " Expertise in application architecture using modern technologies such as cloud native development, 12 factor Apps, microservices, serverless, API management, Kafka, etc. " Deep knowledge of Microservices, Containers, REST APIs development, API Management tools (e.g. MuleSoft, Apigee), Kafka " Solution architect with broad expertise in wide range of digital technologies in areas of application platform development, web and mobile development, cloud, integration, security, etc. " Application dev experience with at least one of the cloud providers - Amazon AWS or MS Azure " Understanding of distributed computing paradigm and exposure to building highly scalable systems. " Experience with platform modernization and cloud migration projects " Expertise in Agile development methodologies like TDD, BDD, Performance/Load testing etc. " DevOps experience - CI/CD, Test Automation, Containerization - tools and processes " Should be conversant with emerging technologies - chatbots, voice/conversational interfaces, RPA, Machine Learning, etc. " In-depth, hands-on experience in developing web /mobile applications or platform with either Java/J2EE or .NET tech stack and database technologies such as Oracle, MySQL, etc. " Exposure to polyglot programming languages like Scala, Python and Golang will be a plus " Ability to read/write code and expertise with various design patterns " Have used NoSQL database such as MongoDB, Cassandra, etc. " Work on opportunities along with sales, practice, delivery teams through the pre-sales process " Develop customer proposals - solution architecture, pitch decks, estimating solution effort, resourcing and timelines " Translate requirements into solution architecture diagrams, implementation roadmap, delivery approach and other artifacts " Understand business & technology issues /challenges and translate that to modern technology solutions " Engage with business and IT groups to align solution architecture with strategic business direction " Build a trusted advisor relationship with business and technology leaders Stay periodically engaged throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure ongoing alignment to established solution vision " Bachelors or master's degree in engineering (computer, electronics, etc.) " 20+ years of Solutions Architecture experience (or equivalent enterprise architecture experience) and in customer-facing roles " Vertical domain knowledge in Financial Services will be an advantage " Excellent written and verbal communication skills " Experience in client-driven large-scale application platform implementation projects " Experience and desire to work in a global delivery environment Ability to travel up to 40% " Familiarity with architecture modeling tools. TOGAF experience / certification desired but not necessary " Proven track record of designing / developing scalable solutions at the enterprise level " Demonstrated success in quickly understanding business needs and aligning it to technology solutions " Experience delivering solutions using an Agile / Scrum methodology Strong communications skills (e.g. active listening, requirements elicitation, oral, written, presentation, workshop facilitation, consensus building) The Clients offices as based in Holborn - Central London. The salary for this position will be based on expertise and will be in the range £70K - £100K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you salary and availability.

EU IT Solution Manager To be part of the IT Leadership Team and working closely with the European IT Director in supporting the transformation of the IT department to deliver quality IT services and associated support to our businesses across Europe. Accountable for the strategy, design, and deployment of technology solutions for IT systems and services across all Company European businesses to ensure they are simplified, standardised, reliable, and cost effective. Ensure that the Capacity and Availability of the IT systems and services can support core business functionality as and when it is required. Provide specialist 3rd line support when required. Define, measure and record service KPIs that will identify areas for development and deliver continuous improvement of IT services, processes, and support. Facilitate the education and development of 1st and 2nd line support teams. This role will enjoy hybrid working, splitting time between home and the IT Support Office, with occasional travel to the London office and other schools / business locations. Support the design, build and deployment of core IT systems and services: o Platforms – Physical hosts, virtual hosts (ESXi), Storage & Databases, SAAS Solutions, Monitoring, & backups. Networks – WAN, LAN, VPN, Wi-Fi, Firewalls, & Filtering. Cyber Security – Protection, Education, Audit, Disaster Recovery, & Business Continuity. • Review, develop and enhance the continued delivery of 1st class student learning through IT. • Identify and design solutions to enhance operations and solve business problems. • Support IT Teams in all activities that lead to the successful implementation of new solutions. • Direct the maintenance, monitoring and backup/restore of the European IT Services. • Facilitate the provision of 3rd line support to Europe IT Services, escalating to Group IT as required. • Manage major service incidents and problems through to resolution as directed. • ITIL process owner for Capacity and Performance; Availability; IT Service Continuity. • Provide technical escalation support and/or assist to IT colleagues in troubleshooting faults. • Support, guide and/or manage IT projects as directed by the European IT Director. • Audit and review the technical integrity of core systems and services. • Review operating efficiencies to facilitate and accommodate business growth. • Define, document and disseminate IT procedures, and standards. • Manage and maintain a knowledge base for core systems and services. • Any other reasonably requested duties. Excellent interpersonal skills including communicating effectively and professionally with people at all levels of the organisation. • Strong technical leadership ability and team spirit with a can-do attitude. • Self-motivation, effective time management and the ability to work unsupervised. • Must be able to use initiative and work under pressure, consistently employing a customer centric approach. • Able to demonstrate excellent analytical skills, problem solving, creative thinking and decision-making to design solutions and resolve issues. • Flexibility to work in various locations when required. IT Support environment (3rd line support) ITSM tools and methodology ITIL practice and methodology IT Project Delivery IT Architecture Must be degree educated with an ITIL Foundation. Salary for this position will be up to £60K. The position will be hybrid/remote with meetings in Central London. Please dos end your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Digital Solution Architect 6 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid/Coventry - Max 3 days p/w onsite initially. Rate: £500 - £535 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 Digital Solution Architect to join the team. We have an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled and certified AWS Solutions Architect to design, deliver, and optimize secure, scalable, and compliant cloud solutions. This role requires strong expertise in the AWS Well-Architected Framework, modern architecture patterns (serverless, containers, microservices), API and UI security, and hybrid/multi-cloud networking. Key Responsibilities: * Cloud Solution Design & Security o Define and implement cloud-native solutions (serverless, containerized, microservices, hybrid/multi-cloud). o Build highly available, resilient, and secure architectures aligned with the AWS Well-Architected Framework. o Apply layered defenses with AWS WAF, CloudFront, NACLs, and Security Groups. o Experienced in creating secured networking between OnPrem and cloud applications. * API Architecture & Security o Architect APIs using AWS API Gateway, ensuring robust security and performance. o Implement mTLS-secured connections and certificate-based authentication. o Secure public and private APIs with appropriate authentication strategies. o Integrate Azure AD authentication with distinct models for public and private systems. * UI & SPA Hosting o Design and host Single Page Applications (SPA) built on Angular using S3 for static hosting and CloudFront for global content delivery and caching. o Ensure SPAs are optimized for security, scalability, and high availability. o Integrate UI with backend APIs following secure authentication and authorisation flows. * Architecture Governance & Compliance o Produce High-Level Architecture (HLA) documents for approval in enterprise forums. o Use LeanIX to model enterprise-level integrations and flows (application/integration inventories, interface catalogs, capability maps, data flows, roadmaps) and keep HLA artefacts, risks and ownership current. o Ensure adherence to FCA regulations, GDPR, HRB documentation, DPIAs, and Data Governance frameworks. o Embed GDPR compliance within governance and design processes, ensuring privacy by design and data protection by default. o Drive AWS cost optimization by selecting efficient services, applying right-sizing, implementing serverless/autoscaling and leveraging cost monitoring tools. o Work closely with business architects, auditors, and regulators to align solutions with governance standards. * Cross-Team Collaboration & Delivery Enablement o Collaborate with development, testing, and business teams to ensure architectures are implementable, testable, and aligned with requirements. o Provide architectural guidance and mentorship on AWS services, design patterns, and security best practices. * Monitoring & Observability o Integrate observability tools (Datadog, CloudWatch, Prometheus) for monitoring and troubleshooting. o Define KPIs, dashboards, and automated alerting to ensure operational excellence. Key Skills & Experience: * AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional). * Strong expertise in the AWS Well-Architected Framework. * Advanced knowledge of AWS services: API Gateway, CloudFront, WAF, VPC, Lambda, EKS, Fargate, S3. * Proven experience hosting Single Page Applications (SPA) (e.g., Angular) on S3 + CloudFront. * Expertise in API security (mTLS, cert-based authentication, Azure AD integration). * Experience producing HRB documents, DPIAs, and data governance documentation. * Strong focus on GDPR compliance and regulatory adherence within governance. * Proven ability to collaborate with development, testing, business teams, and regulators. * Strong Pensions domain knowledge * Good understanding of martek integration 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. 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