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Solution Architect – Contract (Outside IR35)Remote (1 day/month in London) Rate: up to £550 per day Duration: 6 MonthsOur client is redefining insurance finance with cutting-edge SaaS solutions. We're looking for a hands-on, versatile Solution Architect to join our mission-driven team. We're seeking a Solution Architect with a broad technical foundation and a curious, solution-oriented attitude. While we value experience, we're equally excited by those who can learn quickly, take initiative, and design high-quality solutions with limited structure.Key Skills:Microsoft 365 & EUC (Intune, Windows rollout)Security Architecture (ZTN, NGFW)Azure IaaS/PaaS (Wintel & Linux: Nginx, K8s, Debian)Microsoft Entra B2C (multi-tenant)Dynamics (Business Central/Sales)Experience with CSPs and cloud commercialsMore than ticking every box, we value initiative, creativity, and the drive to solve complex problems independently.

Senior Data Engineer – OUTSIDE IR35Start date: ASAP Duration: 6 months Location: 1 day every month in the London office Rate: £500 - £560 per day Outside IR35 Responsibilities:Collaborate with our clients to design and build modern data platforms using a variety of technologiesHelp lead the design and implementation of complex, cloud-based data ingestion and transformation pipelines Implement scalable and secure Data Lakes/WarehousesHelp drive effective development patterns and delivery practicesContinually improve with our internal development program, including mentoring and paid training/ certificationsSkills: PythonNifiSnowflake, SnowSQLSQLAirflowDBTETL, SparkNote: Experience in the energy industry is highly advantageous.

IT Asset Manager – OUTSIDE IR35 – SC CLEARANCE REQUIREDStart date: ASAP Duration: 12 Months Location: 2 days per month in Portsmouth rest of the month working from home Rate: £450 per day OUTSIDE IR35SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREDSummary: The IT Asset Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimising the lifecycle management of the organisation's diverse IT asset portfolio, including hardware (such as computers, mobile devices, and peripherals) and software. The role involves ensuring the efficient acquisition, deployment, maintenance, and disposal of IT assets while adhering to organisational policies, budgetary constraints, and regulatory requirements. The IT Asset Manager plays a crucial role in maximising asset utilisation, minimising costs, and contributing to the overall efficiency and productivity of the organisation.Skills:Public sector experience (ideally MOD)Responsibilities:Asset Lifecycle ManagementDevelop and implement comprehensive IT asset management strategies and policies.Oversee the procurement, deployment, maintenance, and retirement of IT assets in alignment with business needs and budget constraints.Establish and maintain accurate inventory records of all IT assets, including hardware and software.Optimise asset utilisation and reduce costs through effective lifecycle management and strategic planning.Compliance and GovernanceEnsure compliance with software licensing agreements, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.Conduct regular audits and reconciliations of IT assets to maintain data accuracy and identify discrepancies.Develop and enforce IT asset management policies and procedures to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.Financial ManagementCollaborate with finance and other departments to forecast IT asset needs and manage budgets effectively.Analyse and report on the financial impact of IT asset management decisions and initiatives.Identify opportunities for cost savings and implement strategies to optimise asset-related expenses.Reporting and AnalyticsDevelop and deliver comprehensive reports on asset status, utilisation, and performance to senior management and stakeholders.Utilise data analysis techniques to generate insights and support data-driven decision-making.Monitor and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to IT asset management.Process Improvement and AutomationContinuously evaluate and improve IT asset management processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.Explore and implement automation technologies to streamline asset management tasks and reduce manual effort.

💼 Service Designer (SC Cleared)👔 Consultancy📍 London, 💵 £45-55K📦 Travel Expenses, Certs Scheme, 10% Combined Pension, Private Medical, Uncapped Progression  Do you want to work for one of the country's top consultancies on some brand new high profile digital transformations?  Do you want to get rapidly accredited (AWS, Azure, GCP) for free whilst also using these skills commercially too?  I am partnered with one of the World’s Top Tech Consultancies who are currently working with many of the biggest names in the Private and Public Sector.  They have just won a couple of exciting new projects and are looking for a Service Designer to join their team and assist with the continued scaling and optimisation of these.   Their ideal candidate would have good knowledge and experience within:  Service Design ProcessGovernment Digital Service (GDS)Create service design artefacts and outputsAgile/Scrum EnvironmentUser-Centricity  In return they would be offering Free Certification Scheme (AWS, Azure, GCP)Uncapped Progressions (Just hit the criteria and you will continually climb the ranks)Travel expensesUp to 10% combined pensionPrivate MedicalFlexi Benefits (Life Assurance, GIP, Dental etc.)Hybrid Working (onsite 40%)Overseas Conference Budget If you’re passionate about Service Design and keen to work on some really exciting projects in a client-facing capacity then please apply right away!

Principal Engineer – Digital WorkplaceOur Partner is searching for looking for a Principal Engineer – Digital Workplace to take ownership of strategy, standards, processes, and engineering within the client and cloud workplace domain. You will play a key role in driving innovation, supporting pilot projects, and ensuring cost-effective, secure, and modern workplace solutions. This role requires a mix of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Your ResponsibilitiesDefine and implement the strategy, standards, and processes for client/cloud workplace services.Lead and support technology initiatives, proof of concepts (POCs), and pilot projects to evaluate new solutions.Ensure the adoption of modern, scalable, and cost-effective technologies in workplace services.Act as a technical expert and advisor, collaborating with teams to design and optimize workplace infrastructure.Work closely with security teams to ensure compliance with company policies and industry best practices.Drive automation and optimization of workplace services, improving user experience and efficiency.Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to colleagues and stakeholders across the organization.Your Background:Technical Expertise:Strong experience in IT Infrastrucuture, cloud and workplace services.Deep knowledge of client/cloud workplace technologies.Experience in Citrix environments and related solutions.Familiarity with Cisco UCS Director.Knowledge of Virtual Desktop (VDI) and M365 components.Azure cloud knowledge is a plusProven ability to design and implement scalable workplace solutionsLanguage:German proficiency at B1/B2 level is required, with a willingness to improveWhats on Offer:Flexible Work Environment: 42-hour work week with the option for remote work.Generous Vacation Policy: At least 30 days of vacation plus company holidays over Christmas and New Year.Modern Workspace: State-of-the-art office located near Aarau train station.Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with performance-based rewards.Social Benefits: Progressive pension fund and social security benefits.Continuous Learning: Regular internal training and individual language training opportunities.

Systems Engineer – HIRING ASAP Start date: ASAP Duration: 8 Months Location: 1 week per month in Galway, 3 weeks working from homeRate: €300-€328 per day Summary:Our client is working on an agile scrum team that is responsible for a Contact Centre platform and engineering which provides their voice, email, and web chat communication channels. Continual improvement is essential in their space. This requires them to seek out associates who are curious, innovative, and driven to settle for nothing less than complete obsession with the experiences of their customers and associates. They pride themselves on being full stack engineers with a thirst for continued learning, a team-first attitude, and a focus on delivering value to the organization. The platform services over 20M clients and processes more than 35M customer interactions per year while operating on a 24x7 basis.Responsibilities:Guiding/developing, communicating, and overseeing implementation of high-level and low-level design in compliance to roadmap, architecture and design standards defined by Business UnitWorking closely with business and technology teams to help increase speed of delivery, improve quality of code, improve production stability and availability. Collaborating in an autonomous team, owning all aspects of delivery (Coding, Quality, DevSecOps) as well as helping to transform the DevOps, provisioning, testing and operational capabilities of the platform.Simplifying the complex through consistency, refactoring, and repeatabilityHelping in developing and executing operational stability practices supporting the Associate Experience within the Call Centres and Investment CentresImproving monitoring & telemetry of applications, platforms and service interdependences allowing Service Desk and Support teams to be proactive vs reactive Helping lead support teams through incident management and crisis management.Leading end to end sub initiatives.Supporting and communicating relevant IT governance policies, procedures, and processes.Key SkillsLinux AdministrationAbility to use Jenkins for Automation and CI/CDStrong AWS skills, ability to deploy applications on Cloud and on Prem. Amazon Connect experience.Docker and Kubernetes experienceAnsible experience

Cloud Engineer (Azure) Our partner in the Banking sector is hiring within their dynamic, cross-functional cloud Infrastrcuture team. They are searching for a Cloud Engineer (Ideally with an Azure backgorund), who will work with cutting-edge technologies to design, implement, and maintain secure cloud solutions in a major cloud platform, while collaborating with top-tier architects to ensure alignment with best practices and governance.What You'll Do:Build and manage secure cloud environments.Deploy and maintain cloud services, including policies and infrastructure components.Collaborate closely with teams to ensure solutions meet governance and architecture standards.Support ongoing platform operations with regular updates, optimizations, and troubleshooting.What We're Looking For:Strong background in cloud infrastructure, networking, and automation.Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, etc.), infrastructure management, and security services.Experience with cloud migrations and DevOps practices (CI/CD, automation).Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform).Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.Why Join?Work in a collaborative, flat-structured environment with plenty of room for growth.|The team culture is fantastic invest in your personal and professional development.Enjoy flexibility with work hours and remote work options.Competitive salary and benefits package, plus a focus on work-life balance.

Title: Microsoft Purview ArchitectLocation: Knutsford, Manchester Start date: ASAPContract: 5 Months Salary: £450 - £500 per day (Inside IR35) Type: Hybrid (2-3 days onsite) We are looking for an experienced Microsoft Purview Architect to join our growing team! If you’re passionate about data security, governance, and compliance within the Microsoft ecosystem — this is your opportunity to lead and shape enterprise-wide Purview implementations.What You'll Do:Lead the architecture and deployment of Microsoft Purview solutions across the estateDesign and implement data scanning, classification, and labelling strategies (including AIP & auto-labelling)Define and roll out DLP policies to protect sensitive information and ensure complianceAct as a subject matter expert (SME), mentoring junior engineers and guiding solution designCollaborate across security, compliance, and IT teams to drive adoptionPerform architecture reviews, troubleshoot technical issues, and stay ahead of industry trendsExperience and skills required:8 years in enterprise security, compliance, or data governance5 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview (Security & Compliance solutions)Strong background in Microsoft 365 Compliance Center, AIP, DLP, Defender for Cloud, and Endpoint DLPWorking knowledge of PowerShell scripting and Microsoft 365 security toolsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsMicrosoft Certified: SC-400 (preferred)