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hackajob is collaborating with CDL Software to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. \n Intermediate Platform Engineer \n Do you possess experience configuring and integrating cloud infrastructure services? \n Are you interested in improving efficiency and user experience through better performing applications? Would you like to be part of a collaborative engineering culture? \n We are seeking an Intermediate Platform Engineer with a background in cloud infrastructure services, automation and modern engineering practices. You will work with AWS technologies to build, maintain and enhance cloud platforms through Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines and operational automation. \n As a member of Platform Engineering Squad 3, you will be responsible for delivering and supporting platform capabilities that underpin critical business services. You will work closely with engineering, architecture and security teams to implement reliable, scalable and secure solutions while continually identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, automation and user experience. \n You will also utilise modern AI-assisted engineering tools, including Kiro, GitLab Duo and Microsoft Copilot, to accelerate delivery, automate repetitive tasks, improve code quality and documentation, and enhance operational effectiveness. We are looking for engineers who are comfortable embracing emerging technologies and applying them pragmatically to solve real business and technical challenges. \n About CDL \n CDL is one of the UK’s leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport. It has a consistent history in the high-volume retail insurance sector. CDL has spearheaded developments in the aggregator, web and telematics space, including connected home, enrichment and self-service solutions. As a result, the company’s robust and innovative technologies have enabled its customers to thrive in the highly competitive UK insurance marketplace. \n We have built a collaborative and creative culture, leveraging AI-driven solutions to enhance our products, processes and decision-making. We pride ourselves on cultivating an inspiring working environment with our employees at the heart of our company. \n In a nutshell we are the market leading software house in our industry, creating the software, websites & apps for the Insurance & Finance sector across the UK. If you were to go on a price comparison website, approximately 65% of the companies on there are our clients! \n What You'll Do \n\n • Deliver and support cloud infrastructure and platform services.\n, • Investigate and resolve infrastructure, platform and application performance issues.\n, • Design, implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions.\n, • Build and improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.\n, • Participate in infrastructure upgrades, migrations and modernisation initiatives.\n, • Contribute to the reliability, availability and security of platform services.\n, • Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and reduce operational effort.\n, • Work collaboratively with engineers and stakeholders to deliver technical solutions.\n, • Contribute to incident, problem and change management activities.\n, • Research and evaluate new technologies, tools and approaches that could improve platform capabilities.\n, • Utilise AI-assisted engineering tools to improve productivity, automation and operational efficiency.\n\n The Way You Work \n\n • Take ownership of your work and deliver high-quality outcomes.\n, • Enjoy solving technical problems and finding practical solutions.\n, • Have a continuous improvement mindset and look for opportunities to improve processes and automation.\n, • Work effectively both independently and as part of a hybrid team.\n, • Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical colleagues.\n, • Manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.\n, • Learn new technologies and approaches through hands-on experience and training.\n, • Follow established processes while contributing ideas for improvement.\n, • Demonstrate a positive, collaborative and professional approach.\n\n About You \n\n • Experience working with cloud platforms, particularly AWS.\n, • Understanding of Infrastructure as Code principles and tools such as Terraform.\n, • Experience implementing and supporting CI/CD pipelines.\n, • Ability to investigate and resolve infrastructure and platform issues in a timely manner.\n, • Experience planning and independently delivering infrastructure tasks, upgrades and migrations.\n, • Understanding of cloud networking, security and identity management concepts.\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.\n, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.\n, • Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools such as Kiro, GitLab Duo, Microsoft Copilot or similar technologies to support software development, infrastructure automation and operational activities.\n, • Ability to effectively leverage AI-generated outputs while applying sound engineering judgement and technical validation.\n, • Interest in adopting emerging technologies that improve engineering productivity, automation and platform capabilities.\n, • AWS certifications such as Cloud Practitioner or Solutions Architect Associate are desirable.\n, • Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies.\n\n Technologies We Use: Cloud & Infrastructure \n\n • AWS: ECS, Lambda, CloudWatch, API Gateway, CodeDeploy, CodePipeline, VPC, Networking, Peering, EC2, ElastiCache, Route53, SSM, KMS and IAM\n\n Automation & Delivery \n\n • GitLab CI/CD\n, • Terraform\n, • Docker\n\n Operating Systems \n\n • Linux\n, • Windows\n\n Applications & Identity \n\n • Okta\n, • Citrix\n, • CrowdStrike\n\n Monitoring, Security & Software Supply Chain \n\n • Dynatrace\n, • Qualys\n, • Nexus\n, • Orca\n\n AI-Assisted Engineering \n\n • Kiro\n, • GitLab Duo\n, • Microsoft Copilot\n\n Languages \n\n • Bash\n, • Python\n, • Go\n, • PowerShell\n\n Service Management \n\n • Jira\n, • ServiceNow\n\n What You'll Get \n Salary \n The salary for the role of Paltform Engineer for our Platform Engineering Squad 3 pays up to £42,000p.a. providing a fantastic opportunity as level 3, for career progression through CDL’s clearly defined career framework (https://progression.cdl.co.uk/). \n Your growth and advancement within CDL are only limited by your own ambition and effort. \n Benefits \n Hybrid Working (2 Days a Week in the office - SK4 2HD) \n ⏱️ Flexible working. \n 25 days holiday to start, increasing by 1 day per 1 year of service up to 30 days. \n Top employer for 10th year running \n Excellent training and development platform \n Opportunities for career progression \n Health and Wellbeing Programme \n ☕ Virtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups. \n ️ Life and health assurance \n ⚡ Electric Vehicle Scheme \n ️ Established Recognition Award System \n Great Parental Benefits \n Diversity and Inclusion network \n Pension scheme \n Community projects and volunteer days \n Refer a friend bonus \n Campus Benefits: \n ️ On-site free parking \n Open plan modern offices \n Quiet Spaces are also available \n Shuttle bus to and from the station \n ️ Subsidised restaurant \n Games room, pool & table-tennis tables and chill out zone \n ⚙️ Annual Hackathon & Deep Racer Events \n Social activities, regular social events through our social group Xtra, including a summer BBQ, competitions, bowling, go-karting, football games, Winter party and much more! \n ‍♂️ Car wash, barber, yoga classes, boot camp and massage services all on site \n Cycle to work scheme \n Shower and dry rooms \n Diversity and inclusion: \n We’re on a journey to keep innovating, that means welcoming new ideas and ways of thinking. \n CDL recognises that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants. \n Recruitment Agency Notice: \n CDL have a PSL in place, but haven't used them for over 3 years, therefore be advised that any unsolicited submission of candidate details - including but not limited to LinkedIn profiles, CVs, or resumes (whether redacted or unredacted) - will be considered freely given and unsolicited. As such, these submissions will not be subject to any fees, terms, or obligations on our part. \n Only candidate profiles that have been formally discussed with and approved by our Talent Acquisition (TA) team prior to submission AND submitted by agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) operating under agreed terms are authorised to submit candidates. Any submissions from non-PSL agencies, or those made outside of agreed processes, will be deemed non-compliant and will not be eligible for any fees or consideration. \n About CDL Software \n The UKs biggest insurance retailers rely on CDLs trend setting solutions to drive success and growth. Our ambition and commitment has produced a track record of delivering exactly that. The result is a client base that includes some of the most profitable insurance operations in the UK. \n This Policy was last updated in April 2025

Lead Software Engineer - Windows to Linux MigrationLocation: Salford - Hybrid, 3 days/week minimum in officeSalary: Up to £65,000 + BenefitsThe RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, technically-led Software Engineer to join a leading global supplier of industrial equipment to the food and beverage market. This is a genuinely significant project: the business is undertaking a large-scale migration of its core platform from Windows to Linux, and you'll provide the technical leadership to make it happen.This is not a people-management role - it's about technical leadership. You'll be the architect-level authority the team looks to, someone who's been through a Windows-to-Linux migration before and can bring that hard-won experience to guide roughly 30-40 team members through the transition, while remaining genuinely hands-on with the code yourself.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide technical leadership and guidance to a development team currently working in Windows, as they transition to developing for LinuxBring architect-level Linux expertise to shape the platform's technical direction - ideally from having led or been closely involved in a similar migration previouslyGet hands-on with modifying existing C# code to run on Linux, alongside embedded C/C++ developmentLiaise closely with the company's Germany office, who have led the Linux platform project, to ensure alignment between platform and application development - including occasional travel to GermanyWork collaboratively with the applications team leader to develop platform architecture and take full advantage of a Debian-based Linux platformElicit requirements from stakeholders, produce technical specifications and documentationSupport defect identification and resolution alongside the Software Test TeamEssential ExperienceArchitect-level experience with Linux - genuine, hands-on 'been there, done it' migration experience is essentialStrong hands-on embedded Linux background, with proficiency in C/C++Minimum 3 years' commercial object-oriented development experience in a C-like language (C++ or C#)Minimum 5 years' experience developing for embedded Linux systems, with in-depth system architecture knowledgeExperience developing for resource-constrained embedded platformsExperience with git version control on large-scale applicationsComfortable providing technical (not line-management) leadership to a sizeable team while staying hands-on with developmentDesirableExperience modifying or porting C# applications to run on LinuxDevelopment within the Debian ecosystem, including CI/CDExperience with GUI/HMI applications for embedded LinuxFamiliarity with Microsoft Visual Studio, XAML/WPF (MVVM)Agile methodologies such as SAFeKnowledge of M2M protocols (Fieldbus, industrial Ethernet, MQTT)What's on OfferSalary up to £65,000 + benefitsHybrid working, 3 days/week minimum in the Salford officeThe chance to lead a major, high-visibility technical migration on next-generation productsClose collaboration with an international platform development team, including travel to GermanyIf you've genuinely led a Windows-to-Linux migration before and want to bring that experience to a business investing seriously in its next-generation platform, we'd love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ

AI Solution Architect - Senior Manager/Associate Director | Capital MarketsLocation: ManchesterWorking pattern: HybridSalary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniorityRef: J13119Senior AI Solution Architects are required to support the design, implementation and scaling of advanced AI solutions within financial services and capital markets environments.This role would suit an experienced professional with a strong background in AI, cloud and data architecture, with experience designing enterprise AI solutions and translating business requirements into scalable technical architectures. You will play a key role in shaping AI architecture strategy, leading technical teams and supporting organisations as they move from strategy and experimentation through to enterprise deployment.You will work closely with AI Engineers, Data Scientists, Enterprise Architects, MLOps teams, business stakeholders and senior leadership to design, deliver and scale AI solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.Key responsibilities:Translating business objectives into AI architecture strategies, roadmaps and scalable solution designsDesigning and implementing end to end AI and ML architectures across enterprise environmentsDefining scalable, performant and cost optimised deployment patterns across cloud, containerised and GPU enabled environmentsSupporting AI implementation programmes from proof of concept through to enterprise deployment and optimisationEvaluating and selecting technologies across open source and commercial platformsDesigning and integrating AI solutions into existing enterprise systems and applicationsWorking with AI Engineers, Data Scientists and technical teams to support AI delivery and scaling initiativesSupporting AI governance, security, risk and regulatory considerations throughout the delivery lifecycleSupporting architecture governance, technical review boards and design authoritiesBuilding relationships with technical and business stakeholders across large scale transformation programmesProducing solution design documentation, implementation plans and technical proposalsProviding technical leadership and mentoring within multidisciplinary teamsExperience Required:Experience designing AI, ML or modern data architectures within enterprise environmentsStrong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks or similar technologiesExperience architecting scalable AI and ML solutions across serverless, containerised or GPU enabled environmentsExperience with LLMs, prompt engineering, embeddings, semantic search and RAG patternsExposure to vector databases and agent frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph or similar technologiesUnderstanding of MLOps, LLMOps and model lifecycle management principlesExperience designing APIs and integrating AI solutions into enterprise environmentsStrong understanding of modern data architectures and platform design principlesExperience presenting architectural designs to technical and business stakeholdersFinancial services experience within capital markets or broader banking environmentsThis is a strong opportunity for an AI architecture professional who wants to work on high impact AI and data transformation programmes within complex financial services environments.For more information make an application today!Alternatively, you can refer a friend or colleague by taking part in our fantastic referral schemes! If you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this role, please refer them to us. For each relevant candidate that you introduce to us (there is no limit) and we place, you will be entitled to our general gift/voucher scheme.Datatech is one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies in the field of analytics and host of the critically acclaimed event, Women in Data UK. For more information visit our website: www.datatech.org.ukTPBN1_UKTJ

Are you passionate about helping organisations unlock the potential of Artificial Intelligence and shaping innovative solutions that deliver real business value? \n As our Pre-sales AI Solutions Architect within the AI Practice, you'll combine technical leadership, client engagement and strategic thinking to help grow our AI capabilities across a wide range of UK sectors. You'll have the opportunity to shape and own innovative AI solutions, influence technology strategy, and help clients realise the benefits of emerging technologies. \n This is a highly visible, client-facing role where you'll work closely with senior stakeholders, lead complex bid activities and support the growth of both our AI Practice and architecture capability. You'll also represent Sopra Steria at industry events and conferences, helping to build our market presence and showcase our expertise. \n We can offer great career progression opportunities, ability to be based anywhere across the UK, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs, and training and development opportunities. \n What you’ll be doing: \n\n • Lead and develop a high-performing AI architecture team while fostering strong relationships across Sopra Steria.\n, • Support the definition and refinement of business requirements for AI opportunities and initiatives.\n, • Design and own technical solutions across pre-sales, delivery and reusable architectural blueprints.\n, • Develop compelling AI propositions and support go-to-market activities across multiple sectors.\n, • Lead technical solution design activities and author high-quality bids, proposals and client presentations.\n, • Build trusted client relationships and represent Sopra Steria at industry events, conferences and customer engagements.\n\n What you’ll bring: \n\n • Proven pre-sales experience, including authoring bids, developing proposals and helping secure new business opportunities.\n, • Experience designing and delivering AI solutions within complex enterprise environments.\n, • Strong knowledge of Artificial Intelligence technologies, including Machine Learning, Generative AI, AI Agents, AWS AI and Azure AI.\n, • Experience developing AI-enhanced digital assistant solutions such as Microsoft Copilot.\n, • Practical experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures and Machine Learning Operations (MLOps).\n, • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate technical solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.\n\n It would be great if you had: \n\n • Experience working across multi-cloud environments, including AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform.\n, • Familiarity with AI governance, responsible AI principles and ethical AI frameworks.\n\n If you're interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! \n Employment Type: Full-time Permanent. \n Location: Can be based anywhere in the UK. \n Security Clearance Level: Must be eligible for SC clearance. \n Salary: Up to £101,000. \n Benefits: £6,600 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund. \n Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. \n Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? \n We combine the full power of Sopra Steria's Insight, Technology and Transformation capabilities to deliver positive, meaningful and long-lasting outcomes for our clients. We're the partner of choice for organisations who are looking to tackle the most complex problems with new solutions. We empower our clients by providing innovative solutions and commercial models that help them meet their business needs, drive operational efficiencies, and deliver impactful value creation. \n \n We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida, the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. \n If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.

Job Title: Data Analyst \n Location: Sharston, Manchester M22 4SN \n Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum \n Job type: Full Time, Permanent \n About Us: \n Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning, no win no fee law firm specialising exclusively in personal injury claims. Headquartered in Manchester, we support clients nationwide across all areas of personal injury, including employers' liability, serious injury, clinical negligence, occupiers' and public liability, road traffic accidents and industrial disease. \n We are ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK Top 200, out of more than 10,000 law firms nationwide, and after achieving a 20% year-on-year growth, Express Solicitors are the largest personal injury claimant firm in the UK. \n Our commitment to outstanding client care is reflected in our Trustpilot rating of 4.8 (Excellent), placing us among the highest-rated firms in the sector. \n The Role: \n Express Solicitors is currently looking to appoint a Data Analyst reporting directly into the Head of Department. Any experience working with within a Legal environment and Proclaim case management system will be a distinct advantage. \n The role's focus will be to provide support to the business in the production of business information reports, both through fixed MI channels and ad hoc reporting requests by designing and writing efficient queries to extract, analyse, and present information from various data sources. \n Responsibilities: \n\n • Development, production and distribution of reports and dashboards to our clients within service level agreements.\n, • Contribute to the development of data strategy.\n, • Collaborate with different departments to gather requirements on MI needs then produce reports, with focus on accuracy, integrity and relevance.\n, • Pro-active approach to analysing produced data to provide actionable insights.\n, • Provide support to assist in the interpretation of reports, dashboards, and insights.\n, • Interrogation of various databases using SQL and T-SQL and other common query languages.\n\n Person Specification: \n Essential: \n\n • Experience of dealing with data within a commercial organisation.\n, • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.\n, • Being able to learn, adapt and work within in a fast-paced environment.\n, • Develop relationships with stakeholders.\n, • Experience extracting, analysing, converting and presenting data through the Power BI platform.\n, • Proficient with IT.\n, • Excellent SQL query writing skills.\n, • Excellent organisation and time management skills.\n\n Preferred: \n\n • Completion of a relevant degree is desirable.\n, • Knowledge of coding in Python or similar coding languages is desirable\n\n Salary & Hours: \n\n • Salary of £40,000 - £45,000\n, • Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Hybrid Working - 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation.\n, • 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays.\n, • Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement.\n, • Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme.\n, • Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more.\n, • Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.\n\n Recruitment Process: \n Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. \n Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. \n Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. \n Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Data analysis, Data science, Data Engineer, Business Intelligence Analyst, Analytics Manager, IT Data architect, BI Developer may also be considered for this role.

CLOUD ARCHITECT- EDV CLEARED \n CLOUD ARCHITECT- Permanent opportunity for a Cloud Architect with active enhanced DV clearance. - Salary up to £115,000 DOE + DV Bonus - Manchester based offices - To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. \n WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for Cloud Native Architects to join a consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading National Security clients. \n You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference. \n Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an active Enhanced DV clearance is essential. \n THE CLOUD ARCHITECT- Active enhanced DV clearance. - Manchester based, or able to commute to Manchester.- Experience as a hands-on cloud architect \n CLOUD ARCHITECT ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Expertise in delivering AWS Cloud native solutions- Background in Open-source technologies and frameworks- Experience with micro-service based architectures- Experience working with structured architecture approaches (TOGAF or SAFe)- Leadership and stakeholder management experience \n TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. \n KEY SKILLSCLOUD ARCHITECT, AWS ARCHITECT, CLOUD NATIVE ARCHITECTURE, DEVOPS, PLATFROM ENGINEER, CI/CD, CONTAINERISATION, INFRASTRTCTURE AS CODE, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, NSD \n \n

Conferma is a global payment technology company who combine innovation and expertise to push the boundaries of what can be achieved in the world of virtual payments. We were created in 2005 and were more recently acquired by Sabre, with additional investment from Mastercard. Over the past decade, the Conferma ecosystem has grown, enabling us to become the worlds largest payments platform for virtual cards.Weve engineered connectivity to over 90 of the worlds best commercial card partners, over 400 travel management companies and over 150 travel technology partners. Every day, our team members work together to make it easier for travellers to connect with people and places. Our teams include passionate people dedicated to providing an environment that encourages partnership, a place where you feel like you belong, and where you are empowered to succeed. We look forward to having you join our journey and seeing how far we can go, together!The position:As a Solutions Architect, you will design scalable, secure and maintainable technology solutions that support Conferma's strategic goals. As part of the Architecture team, you'll provide technical leadership across product delivery, cloud transformation and platform modernisation, ensuring solutions align with enterprise architecture principles and engineering best practice.You'll act as the subject matter expert for the Conferma payments platform, defining end-to-end solutions that meet business, product and customer needs while collaborating closely with engineering and delivery teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. You'll join a collaborative Architecture team with real influence over technical direction, AI-assisted engineering and the evolution of our technology platform.You'll be responsible for:Own end-to-end solution architecture for strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and technology strategy.Translate business requirements into scalable, secure and maintainable solution designs.Provide technical leadership throughout delivery, guiding engineering teams and ensuring architectural best practice.Lead technical discovery, solution design, feasibility assessments and architecture governance.Design cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure, balancing performance, resilience, scalability and cost.Define and validate non-functional requirements, including security, observability and reliability.Drive platform modernisation through cloud-native technologies, automation, AI-assisted engineering and API-first, event-driven architecture.Produce and maintain architecture artefacts, including ADRs and C4 diagrams.Evaluate emerging technologies, lead proof of concepts and influence future technology direction.Coach engineers and collaborate with product, delivery and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.You will have:Experience designing enterprise-scale distributed systems.Strong background in Microsoft .NET and Azure cloud technologies.Experience designing RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures.Experience with microservices and cloud-native architectures.Strong understanding of application and cloud security principles.Experience producing architecture documentation, including C4 models and Architecture Decision Records (ADRs).Experience working within Agile delivery environments.Proven ability to influence technical decisions across multiple teams.You are:Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset.Innovative, proactive and committed to continuous improvement.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.Confident influencing technical direction and architectural decisions.Able to balance strategic thinking with pragmatic delivery.Willing to challenge existing approaches constructively and build consensus across teams.Compensation:Salary: CompetitiveBonus: 10%Benefits at Conferma:At Conferma we understand that our people are what make us great. We have set out to provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes everything you would expect, as well as providing flexibility for you and your family.A salary sacrifice pension to maximise your contributionsLife Assurance cover to provide peace of mindEnhanced Company sick pay to put your mind at restSingle cover private medical scheme, with the flexibility to add family members at your own cost25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays, allowing you to focus on what's important to you outside of workThe ability to purchase up to 10 additional days holiday each year to enable additional time offAdditional paid time off for life events, such as moving house or getting marriedAn additional days leave on or around your birthdayEnhanced paid parental leave on the birth or adoption of your childA confidential Employee Assistance program (EAP) available to all 24/7Access a range of fantastic additional rewards, such as Cycle 2Work, Gym Membership, Tech Scheme and discounted shopping and Cinema tickets, via Conferma RewardsDiversity, Equity and InclusionWe are committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all. We intend that no job applicant or employee shall receive less favorable treatment, nor be disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which are irrelevant.TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: IT Administrator \n Location: Sharston, Manchester M22 4SN \n Salary: £26,500 per annum \n Job type: Full Time, Permanent \n About Us: \n Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning, no win no fee law firm specialising exclusively in personal injury claims. Headquartered in Manchester, we support clients nationwide across all areas of personal injury, including employers' liability, serious injury, clinical negligence, occupiers' and public liability, road traffic accidents and industrial disease. \n We are ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK Top 200, out of more than 10,000 law firms nationwide, and after achieving a 20% year-on-year growth, Express Solicitors are the largest personal injury claimant firm in the UK. \n Our commitment to outstanding client care is reflected in our Trustpilot rating of 4.8 (Excellent), placing us among the highest-rated firms in the sector. \n About the role: \n We are currently recruiting for an IT Administrator to provide administrative support to our IT Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join our team and gain valuable specialist experience. The right candidate will have the chance to develop their career. \n Responsibilities: \n\n • Creating / modifying / removing users on our internal IT systems.\n, • Maintaining external portal accounts with policy enforcement.\n, • Coordinating licence procurement and assignment.\n, • Maintaining the IT Asset Database and assigning equipment to staff via a dedicated system.\n, • Assisting the Technician team, as and when required\n, • Other ad hoc duties as required.\n\n Person Specification: \n Required Attributes: \n\n • GCSE Maths, IT and English at Grade C or above (or international equivalent)\n, • Significant previous exposure to Microsoft Office suite - particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint\n, • Strong numerical and Administration skills\n, • Attention to detail, and ability to work accurately.\n, • Able to demonstrate ability to coordinate information.\n, • Flexible attitude - ability to prioritise and adapt to constantly shifting priorities.\n, • Resilient nature and able to work under pressure.\n, • Willingness to learn.\n, • Good communication skills, both written and verbal\n, • Confident on the telephone\n, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.\n\n Desired Attributes: \n\n • Previous experience of working as an IT Administrator\n\n Salary & Hours: \n\n • Salary of £26,500\n, • Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • On-site Working - In our South Court office\n, • 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays.\n, • Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement.\n, • Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme.\n, • Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more.\n, • Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.\n\n Recruitment Process: \n Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. \n Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. \n Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. \n Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; IT Administrator, IT Support Administrator, Software Administrator, Systems Developer, Systems Support, Software Support, 3rd Line Support, Systems Administrator, Systems Lead, Lead Systems Administrator, Lead Systems Support, Systems Architect will also be considered for this role.

About the Role \n We're looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer to join a fast-growing consultancy at the forefront of Data & AI transformation. You'll design, build, and automate secure, scalable cloud infrastructure that powers modern data platforms for enterprise clients — working hands-on with cutting-edge tools across AWS and Azure to deliver the infrastructure backbone behind next-generation analytics, machine learning, and AI initiatives. \n This is a client-facing, consultancy-based role for someone who wants to work at the intersection of cloud engineering and the data/AI world — helping organisations stand up the platforms (including Databricks) that power their AI ambitions. \n \n \n What You'll Do \n\n • Design, deploy and manage cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure for enterprise Data & AI clients\n, • Build reusable, production-grade Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Terragrunt\n, • Architect secure, scalable cloud environments tailored to each client's data platform needs\n, • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application deployments\n, • Automate cloud provisioning, patching, and infrastructure lifecycle management\n, • Deploy and manage Databricks workspaces, clusters, and networking as part of modern lakehouse architectures\n, • Implement monitoring and observability using OpenTelemetry or similar tooling\n, • Produce clear technical documentation, runbooks, and operational playbooks to support long-term platform reliability\n\n \n \n What We're Looking For \n\n • 3–5+ years' experience in Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or DevOps\n, • Strong commercial experience with Terraform and Terragrunt\n, • Solid hands-on experience across both AWS and Azure\n, • Proven experience designing and managing Infrastructure as Code\n, • Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and cloud automation\n, • Experience deploying and managing Databricks infrastructure\n, • A solid understanding of modern data platforms, lakehouse architectures, and data warehousing concepts\n\n \n \n Nice to Have \n\n • AWS Associate certification or above\n, • Azure Associate certification or above\n, • HashiCorp Terraform Associate certification\n, • Python scripting for automation\n, • Experience supporting CI/CD for Data Engineering workloads\n, • Experience with OpenTelemetry or other modern observability platforms\n\n

\n Consulting Director – Cloud, Data & AI (AWS)\n Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester or London \n Working at CreateFuture \n CreateFuture is a Version 1 company and an AI-native consulting partnerwhere people do work that matters and are supported to do it well. We work alongside organisations such as PayPal, adidas, NatWest, FanDuel and Money Saving Expert, building digital products and services that make a difference while always putting people first. \n We’re a team of creators. We write code, shape delivery, build go-to-market strategies, develop AI solutions and create the practices that support our people. We work side by side with our clients, challenging what’s not working and helping them to build the future. Our commitment to craft, quality, and culture has helped us scale to over 600 people in just a few years. \n \n • 35 days leave (including bank holidays).\n, • Private medical insurance.\n, • Enhanced parental and adoption leave.\n, • 40 hours of paid learning and development.\n \n Join us on our journey. Let’s create tomorrow, together, today. About the role and team:\n At CreateFuture, we help ambitious organisations solve complex business problems through technology. \n We're looking for an experienced AWS consulting leader who has spent their career advising enterprise customers—not simply designing cloud infrastructure, but helping organisations transform how they build products, use data and adopt AI. \n This role is ideal for someone who has worked within AWS as a Senior or Principal Solutions Architect (or within an equivalent consulting organisation) and enjoys working directly with customers to shape strategy, influence executive stakeholders and turn technology into measurable business outcomes. \n You’ll join as one of our most senior technical leaders, partnering with clients from early strategy through to delivery while helping shape some of the UK's most exciting Cloud, Data and AI transformation programmes. \n It’s an exciting time to join us. As part of Version 1, we’re investing heavily in our Cloud and AI capability and are proud to be both an Anthropic Preferred Services Partner and an OpenAI Services Partner. This gives our teams the opportunity to work at the forefront of enterprise AI adoption, helping customers move beyond experimentation into meaningful business transformation. \n What you’ll be doing: \n \n • Act as a trusted advisor to CIOs, CTOs, CDOs and senior technology leaders.\n, • Lead executive discovery workshops, strategy engagements and technology roadmapping.\n, • Shape large-scale Cloud, Data and AI transformation programmes.\n, • Help customers modernise legacy platforms using modern cloud-native architectures.\n, • Design pragmatic technology roadmaps focused on business outcomes, not just technology choices.\n, • Work closely with engineering and delivery teams to ensure strategic intent becomes successful execution.\n, • Support strategic opportunities, bids and executive presentations.\n, • Mentor senior consultants and architects across the business.\n, • Represent CreateFuture externally through customer events, industry forums and thought leadership.\n, • Influence the evolution of our Cloud, Data and AI consulting propositions.\n We’d love to talk to you if you:\n \n, • Experience in enterprise consulting, gained within AWS or a leading technology consultancy.\n, • Principal or Senior Solutions Architect experience.\n, • Have customer-facing consulting experience, rather than purely internal architecture.\n, • Experience leading enterprise cloud, data, or AI transformation programmes.\n, • Experience working with clients across Financial Services, Retail, Gaming, or the Public Sector.\n, • Commercial solution shaping and pre-sales experience.\n, • Experience delivering executive presentations and facilitating workshops.\n, • Experience speaking at conferences, customer events, or community forums.\n What we’ll offer you:\n We trust people to do their best work. That means flexibility over rigid rules, impact over activity, and real investment in your growth both professionally and personally. You’ll be part of a supportive, and friendly culture, surrounded by smart, curious people who care deeply about what they do. \n We offer flexible working, including hybrid and remote options. Our office hubs are located in Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, London and Bulgaria, with occasional travel to client sites or CreateFuture offices when needed. \n We trust you to manage your time balancing collaboration with client time and focused work. What matters is the impact you have, not how busy you look. Our hiring process\n We try to keep our hiring process clear, fair and respectful of your time. We aim to get back to everyone who applies and we will be upfront about where you are in the process. \n It usually looks like this: \n \n • Call with our Talent Acquisition Team\n, • Role specific capability interview\n \n Depending on the role, we might also ask you to do a short presentation, a practical or technical task or have a values focused conversation. We will explain what is involved before anything happens. Inclusion at CreateFuture\n We believe diverse teams build better workplaces and better products. We want CreateFuture to be a place where people feel able to be themselves and do their best work. \n If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, just. We will do what we can to help. \n We look forward to your application! \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Director of Operations (Autonomous Mobility)Applylocations: Manchester, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: September 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R_2607_9773About TaskUs:TaskUs is a provider of outsourced digital services and next-generation customer experience to fast-growing technology companies, helping its clients represent, protect and grow their brands. Leveraging a cloud-based infrastructure, TaskUs serves clients in the fastest-growing sectors, including social media, e-commerce, gaming, streaming media, food delivery, ride-sharing, HiTech, FinTech, and HealthTech. The People First culture at TaskUs has enabled the company to expand its workforce to approximately 60,000 employees globally. Presently, we have a presence in twenty-three locations across twelve countries, which include the Philippines, India, and the United States. It started with one ridiculously good idea to create a different breed of Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO)! We at TaskUs understand that achieving growth for our partners requires a culture of constant motion, exploring new technologies, being ready to handle any challenge at a moment’s notice, and mastering consistency in an ever-changing world. What We Offer:At TaskUs, we prioritize our employees' well-being by offering competitive industry salaries and comprehensive benefits packages. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in the various departments we have established, including Total Rewards, Wellness, HR, and Diversity. We take pride in our inclusive environment and positive impact on the community. Moreover, we actively encourage internal mobility and professional growth at all stages of an employee's career within TaskUs. Join our team today and experience firsthand our dedication to supporting People First.Sr. Director of Operations (Autonomous Vehicles)Manchester, UK (Onsite)Think of yourself as a strategic architect and operational engine playing a direct role in the growth, innovation and end-to-end operational delivery of our Autonomous Vehicle (AV) division. You will orchestrate high-stakes operational campaigns -including the launch and scaling of remote assistance, emergency response, and localized fleet management - ensuring that our industry-leading safety SLAs, technical metrics, and regulatory requirements are met with absolute precision.### ### Strategic & Operational Leadership AV Operations Strategy: Act as the primary operational leader for our UK presence, deeply understanding the AV industry, competitive pressures, and local regulatory frameworks to scale operations safely and efficiently. Fiscal & P&L Stewardship: Own the full operational budget and financial forecasting for UK operations. Ensure top-line revenue targets, gross margins, and cost-per-mile metrics align with the specialized costs of high-tier technical support and fleet maintenance. Scale & Infrastructure Growth: Map out and execute the physical and digital infrastructure roadmaps required to support expanded remote assistance, emergency dispatch technologies, and depot operations. Regulatory & Compliance Management: Ensure all operations strictly adhere to UK transportation laws, autonomous vehicle testing regulations, and local municipal frameworks, managing liability and performance requirements with zero tolerance for compromise.### ### Stakeholder Management & High-Stakes Communication Executive & Global Alignment: Serve as the critical bridge between UK ground operations, global cross-functional leadership, and our C-suite, possessing the professional gravitas to influence global operational strategies. Crisis & Incident Command: Serve as the ultimate escalation point for critical operational incidents. You must remain poised under extreme pressure, leading incident response teams during high-stakes safety or technical anomalies.* Cross-Functional Orchestration: Partner seamlessly with internal departments (Client Services, WF, Finance etc.) to ensure local operational requirements and remote assistant needs are prioritized and resourced.### ### Operational Excellence & Risk Mitigation UK Launch & Deployment: Lead the strategic launch of our remote assistant networks and emergency response frameworks in the UK, applying a "fail-proof," safety-first methodology to these life-critical workstreams. Performance Accountability: Drive operational teams to consistently exceed strict contractual and internal KPIs, specifically those tied to latency, uptime, response times, and safety protocols essential for rider and public trust.* Vigilant Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify operational, technical, and commercial risks inherent in scaling autonomous technology. Architect and implement innovative operational workflows that allow for rapid software/hardware deployment without compromising public safety.### ### Team Empowerment & Innovation Specialized Talent & Culture: Build and mentor a high-performing operations team. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, coaching personnel in advanced AV monitoring, emergency protocols, and human-in-the-loop AI integration. Value-Driven Innovation: Continuously audit depot and remote operations to identify inefficiencies. Champion technical and operational innovations that differentiate our services from global competitors.### Requirements Experience: 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations management, fleet response, scale-up technology environments, or high-stakes mission control/call center operations. Sector Expertise: Proven track record within the Autonomous Vehicle (AV) industry, Advanced Mobility sectors, ridesharing platforms, or automotive OEMs, with deep experience navigating complex operational frameworks. Strategic Launch Track Record: Demonstrated success launching and scaling complex, real-time operational service lines, preferably involving emergency response, dispatch, or remote assistance environments. UK Market Expertise: Deep familiarity with UK-specific transport regulations, labor laws, and business operations. Technical & Analytical Literacy: Ability to interpret complex technical telemetry, data analytics, and commercial requirements related to AV technology, translating them into operational execution. Education: Bachelor’s Degree or MBA is preferred.### Work Location / Schedule Location: Onsite, but must be based near or willing to relocate to the Manchester, UK area to oversee local operations. Hours: Primary UK working hours (with flexibility to support global business needs).How We Partner To Protect You: TaskUs will neither solicit money from you during your application process nor require any form of payment in order to proceed with your application. Kindly ensure that you are always in communication with only authorized recruiters of TaskUs.DEI: In TaskUs we believe that innovation and higher performance are brought by people from all walks of life. We welcome applicants of different backgrounds, demographics, and circumstances. Inclusive and equitable practices are our responsibility as a business. TaskUs is committed to providing equal access to opportunities. If you need reasonable accommodations in any part of the hiring process, please let us know.We invite you to explore all TaskUs career opportunities and apply through the provided URL https://www.taskus.com/careers/.Click here to learn more about our #RidiculouslyGood Culture & life at TaskUs.At TaskUs, we put our frontline first, period. We have state-of-the-art workspaces, top-notch benefits, and some of the best teammates in the world. No matter where you are around the globe, we invest in you and your career growth. Join Us! Let's change the way the world works. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Are you ready to shape the architecture behind some of the largest workplace technology and AI transformations in government?As a Senior Technical Architect within DWP Digital's Collaboration, Communication and Network Services (CCNS) team, you'll help define the future of how over 90,000 colleagues communicate and deliver services to millions of citizens across the UK.You'll provide technical leadership across major platforms including Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Teams, OneDrive, Copilot and wider collaboration technologies. Working across a range of high-profile programmes, you'll design solutions that improve productivity, strengthen security and support DWP's ongoing digital transformation. This is a role where you'll influence strategic decisions, shape future technology direction and help deliver modern digital services at an extraordinary scale.Whether your focus is collaboration platforms and document management solutions, or emerging AI and Copilot capabilities, you'll play a central role in designing technology that enables better outcomes for colleagues and the people who rely on DWP services every day.What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?Experience designing architecture across on-premise, cloud and hybrid environments, covering networking, security, presentation layers, middleware, databases and systems integration.Ability to create architecture designs using recognised principles, patterns, technical standards, practices and emerging technology trends.Experience working with project delivery teams across agile, waterfall and hybrid delivery approaches, from concept through to live service.Ability to translate business requirements into clear technical solutions and demonstrate how those solutions meet business needs.Experience using architecture modelling techniques and tools to design, document and communicate technical solutions.Strong knowledge of collaboration and communication technologies, particularly Microsoft 365 services such as SharePoint, Teams and Copilot, alongside Adobe products, whiteboarding platforms and file storage solutions.Experience designing and delivering cloud-based solutions using platforms such as Azure, AWS or Google Cloud, with a strong understanding of SaaS, IaaS, cloud security, deployment patterns, scalability, performance and best practice.Strong understanding of information security, governance and compliance, including data privacy, data lifecycle management, legislative requirements, eDiscovery, disaster recovery, backup, Log Analytics and Purview.You and your roleAs a Senior Technical Architect, you'll work across multiple programmes and initiatives that are transforming how DWP colleagues access information, collaborate with each other and make use of modern digital capabilities.You'll provide architectural leadership across a varied technology portfolio. This could include designing the future of SharePoint and document collaboration services, modernising file storage solutions, enabling secure cross-government collaboration, or helping shape the adoption of emerging AI technologies such as Microsoft Copilot. You'll ensure solutions are secure, scalable, accessible and aligned to both departmental and wider government strategies.Working closely with engineers, product teams, security specialists, suppliers and senior stakeholders, you'll translate complex business requirements into robust technical solutions. You'll guide design decisions, provide architectural assurance, identify opportunities for innovation and help teams navigate complex technical challenges.This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of modern workplace technology. As DWP continues to evolve its collaboration and AI capabilities, you'll help influence major technology decisions around Microsoft 365 services, AI-powered productivity tools, information governance and future ways of working.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to combine strategic thinking with technical expertise while delivering meaningful outcomes that improve services for both colleagues and citizens.Details. Wages. Perks.Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you.Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.Pay: We offer pay up to £81,267. That's £57,946 salary plus a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to £23,321 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview.Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £16,786 per year.Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays.We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policiesTime off volunteering and charitable givingBring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and moreInterest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a differenceSports and social activitiesProfessional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.And we have an award-winning environment and culture:DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awardsDiverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer AwardsProcess:We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages:Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.Interview: a two stage interview online.Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.TPBN1_UKTJ

The role of Application Architect will be a forward-thinking position, which supports the client by being the technical point of contact for the support and future development of complex applications deployed in the workspace technology portfolio. Gain an understanding of the complete architecture o

Role Title: Application Architect. Application Architect - Manchester is preference with Inverness secondary. The role of Application Architect will be a forward-thinking position, which supports the client by being the technical point of contact for the support and future development of complex app

This is the role for someone who is passionate about determining robust solutions to business & technology challenges, making use of your strong understanding of PLM and Digital Engineering technologies. You can perform rapid analysis and decomposition of complex business information into solution options and recommendations. Working alongside our talented and widely experienced consultants, you’ll have the opportunity to define innovative solutions that overcome complex business needs. Together with clients and third-party vendors, you’ll have a desire to lead and be part of a collaborative team taking a holistic approach across the system helping shape strategy, requirements and technology to deliver outstanding results. You will have a drive, determination and the soft skills to seek consensus and compromise in order to engage client architects and other stakeholders and take them through the technical aspects of business transformation from business needs to fully delivered and implemented solution. Whether it’s a strategy and transformation or implementation programme, your advice will help our clients to operate more efficiently and effectively. What’s more, you’ll be pivotal in helping to drive forward some of the most exciting products currently in development in the UK. • Collaborating with clients, consultants and delivery teams to determine business-specific solution needs., • Define and architect solutions to clients Digital Engineering needs, both business and technical., • Determine, create and maintain architectural artifacts (e.g. documentation, models) through all phases of a project., • Technically lead large and/or complex projects and support the Project Manager to meet business needs, governance approvals and delivery timescales. Includes compiling and implementing application development plans., • Provide leadership and technical direction at all levels in the team to meet challenges throughout the project lifecycle., • Provide strategic and enterprise level input to aid clients in constructing a holistic solution across their data and application landscape., • Where not present, bring architectural principles and thinking to a project including documenting architectural processes, procedures and standards., • Identifying application integration requirements, maintenance needs, upgrades, and data migration activities., • Identify opportunities to eliminate complexity, simplify end-to-end workflows, automate manual tasks and deploy AI across operations., • You will be responsible for mentoring junior architects and other team members, guiding and encouraging the use of best practise techniques. None Bachelor's Degree The ideal candidate will be employed in a major engineering organisation or in a leading consulting or digital technology firm. Our preference is that they will have experience of operating in similar Senior roles within the sector. • Knowledge of the digital solutions within the Product Engineering domain, • Be able to provide evidence based architectural options, alternatives, rationales, and recommendations/solution evaluations., • Experience of technically leading large complex projects., • Proven ability to build new and maintain existing professional networks., • Establish and maintain skills and personal eminence in the market., • Continually develop expertise and knowledge of client issues based on accumulated experience., • Be able to create and present architectural artifacts for governance forums., • Build and manage trusted relationships with client architects at all levels, strengthening IBM Consulting services capabilities. Ability to learn new methods, approaches and tools. • Ability to perform analytical thinking and problem solving and communicate the outcomes., • Leadership skills (provide guidance, delegation, communication (written/verbal) and encourage ideas and options)., • Understand the importance of data and its governance, strategy, integrations and insights that it can supply to a business., • Understanding and appreciation of business process and its role in Digital Engineering transformations., • Communicate articulately and effectively, with an appropriate level of detail but retaining key messages, at all levels of business, • Excellent relationship building skills i.e. upon joining a new team, quickly build relationships to ensure solutions cover and complement all aspects of business needs and wider transformation (e.g. processes)., • Ability to support requirements gathering and process modelling activities., • PLM skills and experience. Ideally with successful delivery of solutions utilising key PLM Packages (such as Teamcenter, 3DEXPERIENCE, Windchill or equivalent)., • Understanding of migration and interface techniques and tools such as ETL, Enterprise Service Bus is beneficial., • Awareness of enterprise architecture frameworks like Zachman or TOGAF is beneficial. IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet. In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better. Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background. Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do. IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world. IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. IBM wants you to bring your whole self to work and for you this might mean the ability to work flexibly. If you are interested in a flexible working pattern, please talk to our recruitment team to find out if this is possible in the current working environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading legal services provider in Manchester is seeking a Solutions Architect to lead the consolidation of their application portfolio. This role requires broad technical expertise, strategic leadership, and experience in IT modernization initiatives. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure alignment of applications and infrastructure with business goals. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and previous experience in professional services. This full-time position offers a chance to shape the future of legal tech. #J-18808-Ljbffr

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. At DWF, we're not just keeping up with the future of Legal tech — we're shaping it. As an early adopter of cutting-edge AI tools like Co-pilot and Legora, and a proud Microsoft Frontier Client, we’re redefining what’s possible in the legal sector. The Solutions Architect will lead the consolidation of our application portfolio, creating an executable applications migration path of our current enterprise applications to our SaaS and Azure Cloud future-state. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead the way in shaping the company’s future legal applications platform. By evaluating our current environment, crafting an innovative integration strategy, and guiding engineering teams with vision and expertise, this role promises to be both transformative and inspiring. This high-impact role requires broad technical expertise and strategic leadership to unify our technology and align it with business goals. You will collaborate with the IT Infrastructure & Operations Director, and the Head of Security to ensure the applications, infrastructure and security roadmaps are in alignment with a clear path to consolidation. Join a team that’s disrupting tradition with innovation and leading the way in transforming how Legal services are delivered. DWF Office Locations: Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, Bristol, Southampton, London, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Interview with Jon Grainger - Computer Weekly: Interview: Jon Grainger, CTO, DWF | Computer Weekly Partnership with Legora Article: DWF agrees partnership with Legora to deliver AI-powered legal operations | DWF Group MS CoPilot Article: DWF boosts productivity and client experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot | Microsoft Customer Stories • Application Portfolio Mapping – responsible for cataloguing all enterprise applications, documenting each system’s purpose, capabilities, technology stack, ownership, and interdependencies. Identify areas of overlap or redundancy in functionality, especially those stemming from past acquisitions., • Application Portfolio Analysis & Planning – use data driven analysis of the application portfolio to inform decision-making for consolidation. Prioritise which applications should be invested in, which should be replaced or retired, and in what order., • Consolidation Roadmap Development – responsible for a structured engineering roadmap to systematically consolidate and streamline the application portfolio. Outline the sequence of projects or stages that will transition the organisation from the current state to the target state. Align the roadmap closely with business priorities and ensure stakeholder engagement., • Target Architecture Design - design and define an optimised landscape of core systems that effectively and efficiently support all business functions without unnecessary duplication. Ensure the target architecture is scalable, secure, and resilient, leveraging modern approaches such as cloud-native services, microservices or service-oriented architecture and a well-structured data architecture., • Integration & Migration Planning - plan and lead the integration of systems and data migration efforts required by the consolidation roadmap. Develop migration strategies for moving users and data from legacy systems to their new destinations., • Technology Evaluation & Standardisation – lead the evaluation and recommend the tools, platforms, and technologies that will become part of the consolidated application environment, ensuring technology standardisation., • Architectural Governance- establish and govern the architecture standards and best practices. Ensure that security, compliance, and data privacy requirements are embedded in all designs and plans., • Project Leadership & Execution Support - provide technical leadership and support during the execution of consolidation projects. Act as a technical advisor and decision-maker for architecture-related questions or issues that arise., • Progress Monitoring & Communication - track progress toward the consolidated application architecture. Define and monitor key metrics to measure success and impact., • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or relevant experience., • Previous experience within the Professional Services industry., • Demonstrable experience in software architecture or solution architecture roles, including significant time as an Application Architect overseeing large-scale system portfolios., • Experience in leading application rationalisation or IT modernisation initiatives in complex organisations is essential., • Deep understanding of application portfolio management and consolidation strategies., • Previous experience within the Legal/Legal Applications industry., • Experience with the following applications is highly beneficial: Sharedo, HubSpot, SnapLogic or Legora., • Relevant industry certifications such as TOGAF or Zachman (Enterprise Architecture frameworks), Certified Cloud Architect credentials (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, etc.) We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF. We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team. DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do. • Mid-Senior level, • Full-time, • Legal, • Law Practice Get notified about new Solutions Architect jobs in Manchester Area, United Kingdom. #J-18808-Ljbffr

As the most trusted global leader in data-first contract lifecycle management (CLM) software, Agiloft helps organizations manage the end-to-end process of proposing, negotiating, signing, and leveraging contracts using our flexible Data-first Agreement Platform (DAP). With contract data as the foundation, customers quickly and collaboratively reach agreement and leverage contract visibility to thrive with competitive advantage. Employing powerful, pragmatic artificial intelligence as a legal force multiplier, and robust integration capabilities as a data liberator, organizations around the world trust Agiloft’s certified implementers to deliver connected, intelligent, and autonomous solutions across the entire contract lifecycle. Top analysts like Gartner, Forrester, and IDC agree, all showing Agiloft as a leader in the CLM space. Our no code platform is easily managed and administered by business users, which is why Agiloft is the contract you keep: nearly a full 100% of new customers are satisfied with their initial implementations, and some 97% of customers renew every year. Ours is a growing, vibrant, successful company that is at the forefront of a market that is becoming a must-have for all organizations. We believe that the way to build the strongest, most vibrant place to work is to bring in individuals from all walks of life, and to support them in bringing their authentic selves to their day, every day. Our working philosophy is that “EX = CX”: when employee experience is excellent, so is customer experience. We support multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and offer a working environment that supports healthy work/life balance, including floating holidays and a quarterly, no-questions-asked wellness day. At Agiloft, we empower organizations to streamline their contract lifecycle management (CLM) processes, reduce risk, and drive operational efficiency. Our award-winning, no-code platform provides unparalleled flexibility to manage even the most sophisticated workflows and data-driven decision-making processes. By automating and centralizing contract operations, we help our clients gain actionable insights, accelerate deal cycles, and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace. Combining creative thinking, methodical requirements analysis, and a relentless drive to break complex problems into elegant solutions, Senior Solution Architects design and configure systems tailored to optimize and streamline customers' business processes, enabling them to harness the full potential of their data. If you have technical project experience, a passion for making software work for people, love working with a smart team, and is a curious problem solver with a logical mind, we’d love to hear from you. • Lead the design and architecture of customer’s Agiloft instance, ensuring solutions are clean, effective, scalable, maintainable, and meet the complexity of enterprise-level needs., • Capture, analyze, and document client requirements., • Develop comprehensive design documents and implementation plans for team collaboration and execution., • Provide mentorship and constructive feedback to junior team members, ensuring high-quality deliverables., • Manage client interactions, addressing escalations with a solutions-focused mindset., • Deliver thorough documentation and client training to ensure successful solution adoption., • Offer feedback to product and engineering teams to drive continuous product improvement., • Support and advise system integration (SI) partners to enhance overall implementation outcomes., • Contribute to internal initiatives aimed at improving implementation processes and client success., • Maintain current, deep knowledge of Agiloft product offerings, roadmap, and best practices., • Apply product knowledge effectively in delivering high-quality consulting services, • Proactively learn and adopt new features, including AI-enabled capabilities, and translate them into customer value., • Actively and responsibly use AI to improve efficiency, productivity, and value delivery, continuously evaluating where AI can enhance processes, workflows, and outcomes., • Approximately 10% travel required., • Other duties as assigned, • Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience., • 4-8 years of experience as a Solution Architect in Legal Tech/CLM or demonstrated equivalent experience. At least 1 year experience with Agiloft is a plus., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with expertise in SaaS technologies and database concepts., • Proven ability to manage timelines, business requirements, and client expectations in complex projects., • Exceptional communication, presentation, and technical writing skills., • Demonstrated leadership and mentorship capabilities., • Growth mindset and willingness to contribute beyond the scope of the role to support company success, • Experience with LegalTech and/or CLM platforms., • Familiarity with enterprise systems like Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, or CLM-adjacent tools (e.g., Sourcing, Procurement, CPQ)., • Advanced skills in Excel, data wrangling tools (e.g., Alteryx), and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)., • Knowledge of scripting, coding, or API integration development. Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace is our priority. We are committed to an environment of acceptance where you are free to bring your full self to work. All employment decisions at Agiloft are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or social ethnic origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, parental status, marital status, Veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. If you have a need that requires accommodation during the recruiting process, please let us know by contacting Director, Talent Acquisition, Brad Toothman at brad.toothman@agiloft.com. Applicants from underrepresented groups such as minorities, veterans, or individuals with disabilities encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed as submitted. There will be no application deadline for this opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Thinking about a change from industry? If you're an experienced industry professional who enjoys mentoring colleagues, are a SME in your technical area, and want to explore teaching as a career option, this could be your next step. At Manchester Metropolitan University, you'll have the opportunity to shape the next generation of IT professionals, by bringing your real-world experience into a modern, industry-focused learning environment. We are keen to engage with you if you specialise in Cyber Security and are looking to join us as Lecturer or Senior Lecturer for a part time or full-time career. • Make a real impact - help students and apprentices launch successful careers in tech, • Stay hands-on with modern development - teach current tools, frameworks, and practices, • Better work-life balance - a more sustainable pace than many industry roles, in addition to a generous holiday entitlement of 35 days plus bank holidays and a Christmas break, coupled with a competitive pension scheme., • Share your expertise - turn your experience into meaningful teaching and mentoring, • Structured pathways to progression from Lecturer to Professor through our Education, Pedagogy, and Citizenship (EPC) pathway. Find out more about EPC here, • Support to transition - we'll help you develop as an educator, even if you've never taught before, • Ongoing professional development (technical and teaching), • Opportunities to stay connected with the industry, • A supportive and collaborative working culture, • If you're coming from industry, we will support you in gaining teaching qualifications and developing your academic career, • Clearly defined career development and progression You'll design and deliver engaging, practical teaching across Levels 3-7 (foundation to postgraduate), including our highly regarded degree apprenticeships. This isn't purely theoretical teaching-you'll: • Teach modern practices in your tech areas (e.g. Ethical Hacking, Malware Analysis & Reverse Engineering, InfoSec, Cryptography, Secure Coding, Threat Intelligence), • Work with apprentices employed in industry, bringing real-world challenges into the classroom, • Design hands-on projects and coding-based learning experiences, • Help students build the skills employers actually need You'll be part of a collaborative academic team that values innovation, industry relevance, and student success. We're looking for experienced computing professionals who are passionate about developing others, to join the Department of Computing and Mathematics. You'll bring: • An interest in mentoring, coaching, or teaching others, • A desire to share your knowledge and support student success, • The ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly, • Significant industry experience is welcome or a PhD in Computer Science (or related field) is equally valued, • If you are an expert in Cyber Security, you may be currently working as a Security Analyst, Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker, Cybersecurity Engineer, Security Architect or Mentor., • Strong experience in addressing real world cyber security challenges., • To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter outlining how your profile, experience and ambition make you an ideal candidate for the role., • We will be shortlisting and conducting interviews for this vacancy iteratively throughout the advertising period. We therefore encourage applicants to apply for this vacancy when ready to do so to ensure your application is reviewed at the most appropriate time., • Should you be successful, our interview process for this vacancy will be a 2-stage process., • Stage 1 - Panel interview and presentation delivery, chaired by the Head of or Deputy Head of Department of Computing and Mathematics. Stage 1 interviews are expected to be scheduled in the w/c 20 July, 03 August, 17 August and 14 September, • Stage 2 - Interview with Mark Sterling, Faculty Pro Vice Chancellor and Professor Darren Dancey, Head of Department of Computing and Mathematics. Stage 2 interviews are expected to be scheduled in the w/c 27 July, 24 August and 21 September, • For an informal chat about the role, contact Professor Darren Dancey, Head of Department ( patoheadofcompandmaths@mmu.ac.uk ) To know more about our Research Community, click here Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from local and international communities, including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support. Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups. Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy. Find out more about our Computing Campaign, here #J-18808-Ljbffr

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Aspire Personnel Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Direct message the job poster from Aspire Personnel Ltd Solutions Architect – Permanent, Hybrid, London, Bristol, Manchester and Belfast £70k-£107k pa plus bonus and car allowance Company description: They are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defense and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Their teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. We are excited to hear from Solution Architects with experience across the majority of leading vendors including Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle, IBM, Salesforce and more. • Create and assure key architecture artifacts (e.g., Key Design Decision, Technical Options Paper, High Level Design), • Collaborate closely with Engineering teams, often taking a lead SME role to define vision and establish Architectural Guardrails., • Support senior leaders in shaping their case for change, leading on cost estimation and detailed planning., • Work to agile best practices and cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders. You’ll be using your technical skills to problem solve with our clients, as well as working on internal projects., • Hybrid working with the team on client site or in our office a minimum of two days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site., • An environment that deeply cares about its values., • Hands‑on Software Engineering background with experience leading engineering teams to deliver applications and services., • Clear understanding and practical application of architecture and delivery methodologies., • Operate confidently across all architectural domains with a specialism in at least one: Business, Data, Application, Technology, and Security., • Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development., • You thrive in problem‑solving and analytical thinking., • You enjoy collaborating with multiple stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment., • Certifications in appropriate methodologies and cloud technologies are advantageous., • Architecture frameworks: TOGAF, Zachmann, MODAF., • Agile methodologies: SAFe, Scrum, Kanban., • Modeling tools: UML, ArchiMate, Ardoq., • Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family., • 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days. li>Generous company pension scheme., • Opportunity to get involved with community and charity‑based initiatives., • Annual performance‑based bonus., • Share ownership., • Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn). If you're driven by collaboration, passionate about leading-edge technologies, and want to make a real‑world impact through innovative solutions, we encourage you to apply. Aspire Personnel Ltd acts as an employment business for interim positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Aspire Personnel Ltd is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester or London Working at CreateFuture CreateFuture is a Version 1 company and an AI-native consulting partnerwhere people do work that matters and are supported to do it well. We work alongside organisations such as PayPal, adidas, NatWest, FanDuel and Money Saving Expert, building digital products and services that make a difference while always putting people first. We’re a team of creators. We write code, shape delivery, build go-to-market strategies, develop AI solutions and create the practices that support our people. We work side by side with our clients, challenging what’s not working and helping them to build the future. Our commitment to craft, quality, and culture has helped us scale to over 600 people in just a few years. • 35 days leave (including bank holidays)., • Private medical insurance., • Enhanced parental and adoption leave., • 40 hours of paid learning and development. Join us on our journey. Let’s create tomorrow, together, today. At CreateFuture, we help ambitious organisations solve complex business problems through technology. We're looking for an experienced AWS consulting leader who has spent their career advising enterprise customers—not simply designing cloud infrastructure, but helping organisations transform how they build products, use data and adopt AI. This role is ideal for someone who has worked within AWS as a Senior or Principal Solutions Architect (or within an equivalent consulting organisation) and enjoys working directly with customers to shape strategy, influence executive stakeholders and turn technology into measurable business outcomes. You’ll join as one of our most senior technical leaders, partnering with clients from early strategy through to delivery while helping shape some of the UK's most exciting Cloud, Data and AI transformation programmes. It’s an exciting time to join us. As part of Version 1, we’re investing heavily in our Cloud and AI capability and are proud to be both an Anthropic Preferred Services Partner and an OpenAI Services Partner. This gives our teams the opportunity to work at the forefront of enterprise AI adoption, helping customers move beyond experimentation into meaningful business transformation. What you’ll be doing: • Act as a trusted advisor to CIOs, CTOs, CDOs and senior technology leaders., • Lead executive discovery workshops, strategy engagements and technology roadmapping., • Shape large-scale Cloud, Data and AI transformation programmes., • Help customers modernise legacy platforms using modern cloud-native architectures., • Design pragmatic technology roadmaps focused on business outcomes, not just technology choices., • Work closely with engineering and delivery teams to ensure strategic intent becomes successful execution., • Support strategic opportunities, bids and executive presentations., • Mentor senior consultants and architects across the business., • Represent CreateFuture externally through customer events, industry forums and thought leadership., • Influence the evolution of our Cloud, Data and AI consulting propositions., • Experience in enterprise consulting, gained within AWS or a leading technology consultancy., • Principal or Senior Solutions Architect experience., • Have customer-facing consulting experience, rather than purely internal architecture., • Experience leading enterprise cloud, data, or AI transformation programmes., • Experience working with clients across Financial Services, Retail, Gaming, or the Public Sector., • Commercial solution shaping and pre-sales experience., • Experience delivering executive presentations and facilitating workshops., • Experience speaking at conferences, customer events, or community forums. We trust people to do their best work. That means flexibility over rigid rules, impact over activity, and real investment in your growth both professionally and personally. You’ll be part of a supportive, and friendly culture, surrounded by smart, curious people who care deeply about what they do. We offer flexible working, including hybrid and remote options. Our office hubs are located in Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, London and Bulgaria, with occasional travel to client sites or CreateFuture offices when needed. We trust you to manage your time balancing collaboration with client time and focused work. What matters is the impact you have, not how busy you look. We try to keep our hiring process clear, fair and respectful of your time. We aim to get back to everyone who applies and we will be upfront about where you are in the process. It usually looks like this: • Call with our Talent Acquisition Team, • Role specific capability interview Depending on the role, we might also ask you to do a short presentation, a practical or technical task or have a values focused conversation. We will explain what is involved before anything happens. We believe diverse teams build better workplaces and better products. We want CreateFuture to be a place where people feel able to be themselves and do their best work. If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, just. We will do what we can to help. We look forward to your application! #J-18808-Ljbffr

AECOM, Manchester, United Kingdom As a Technical Director, you will coordinate and lead the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary projects in the Nuclear Sector (Civil and/or Defence). You’ll also collaborate across AECOM’s UK network and support strategic growth, work-winning, project delivery, client engagement, and the highest standards of design. • Design Leadership: Drive progressive, innovative design solutions aligned with client goals and AECOM’s design excellence ethos., • Provide expert input at early design stages and maintain leadership throughout project lifecycles., • Ensure Safety in Design principles are embedded across all stages., • Oversee materials selection, building systems, and the production of specifications., • Team & Technical Management: Lead and mentor a high-performing architectural team within a multidisciplinary environment., • Ensure quality, accuracy, and full coordination of design documentation., • Foster a collaborative, creative team culture with strong morale and professional development., • Champion the use of digital technologies and cutting-edge workflows to improve design outcomes and productivity., • Project & Operational Oversight: Organise and manage project timelines, resources, and budgets., • Forecast and allocate resources effectively to meet project and business needs., • Contribute to and implement AECOM’s Technical Excellence and CPD initiatives., • Client Engagement & Commercial: Build strong client relationships and act as a key liaison with contractors, stakeholders, and government bodies., • Support bid preparation, business development, and thought leadership (e.g., conferences, industry events)., • Ensure commercial performance, including NEC contract administration if required and designing to budget., • Demonstrable leadership in architectural delivery within Nuclear Sector (Civil and/or Defence) and/ or other highly regulated industry., • Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects within a multi-disciplinary consultancy., • Skilled in design management, stakeholder negotiation, and multi-disciplinary collaboration., • Confident decision-maker with a strong understanding of project lifecycles and risk management., • Ability to lead teams through complex challenges with foresight and technical acumen., • Experience of delivering solutions to Nuclear Safety Case requirements, • Ability and experience of working in a number of different delivery models with respect to complex projects and multi-disciplinary teams, including with/ to Design and Build contractors., • Proven track record of client management Essential Qualifications: • Full registration as an Architect with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) is mandatory for this position., • Possession of a relevant degree or professional qualification in Architecture from an accredited institution is required. The successful candidate must demonstrate an unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professional practice in the field of architecture, particularly within the context of nuclear facilities. The nature of this role demands a thorough understanding of architectural principles and their application in highly regulated environments. Given the critical nature of our projects, we place significant emphasis on these qualifications to ensure the delivery of safe, innovative, and compliant architectural solutions for our nuclear sector clients. • You will be required to either already have SC clearance or the ability to obtain security clearance in the UK AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See aecom.com for more information. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity: You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ReqID: J10135676 Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India Career Area: Design Work Location Model: Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr

Business Architect, Hybrid Manchester, £76.5k The Senior Business Architect will help build a new Business Architecture practice supporting a major transformation programme. The role focuses on shaping business architecture, establishing standards and ways of working, and enabling efficient, sustainable organisational change. People Management and Leadership Leading a cohort of Business Architects, building the team, managing performance, overseeing delivery, and developing the team Business Architecture Practice Working with the Head of and other leaders, developing a strong, high performing function, creating consistent ways of working, methodologies and delivery approaches. Developing and leading the application and continuous improvement of business architecture tools, service patterns and business journey blueprints. Designing and Assuring Transformation and Change deliverables Providing the architectural input for design and assurance outputs and assurance, ensuring solutions enable delivery of target outcomes and deliverables. What you'll bring: Senior level, broad experience of Business Architecture practice development and deployment. Includes development, application and continuous improvement of business architecture tools and tooling in a large, complex operating model setting. People Leadership, Management and Team development experience. Ideally experience in creating teams from scratch. Experience and knowledge in clienting professional services partners to deliver successful outcomes. Business Architect, Hybrid Manchester, £76.5k In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position. DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business TPBN1_UKTJ

A leading asset management firm in Manchester seeks an Application Security Architect to enhance its Cyber Security team.The role emphasizes embedding security practices in the software development lifecycle and driving DevSecOps methodologies.The ideal candidate should possess a solid technical fou

Insight Investment is looking for an Application Security Architect to join our Cyber Security team in Manchester. Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender

A prominent investment firm in the UK is looking for an Application Security Architect to join its Cyber Security team in Manchester. The ideal candidate should possess a deep technical background in application security, secure coding, and automation within CI/CD processes. Responsibilities include

Insight Investment is looking for an Application Security Architect to join our Cyber Security team in Manchester. Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender

IBM Consulting UK FutureNow is seeking an Integration Architect to lead hybrid cloud and application modernisation for public sector clients.

Application Architect – Application Modernization | Remote (UK) | 6-Month Contract | AWS Migration. Support architectural governance and ensure alignment to enterprise standards. Architectural decision records.

A leading technology consultancy in Manchester is seeking an experienced IT Architect to lead hybrid cloud application modernization projects.You will provide architectural support and be responsible for ensuring solution integrity, while building strong relationships with clients.The ideal candidat

IBM Consulting in the United Kingdom seeks a senior architect to determine robust PLM and Digital Engineering solutions. You will work with clients and delivery teams to decompose business needs into architecture and strategic options, leading large projects and mentoring junior architects across the lifecycle. You will be responsible for aligning data and application landscapes, documenting standards, and presenting governance artifacts to stakeholders in a collaborative, growth-minded IBM #J-18808-Ljbffr

Lead Software Engineer - Windows to Linux Migration Location: Salford - Hybrid, 3 days/week minimum in office Salary: Up to £65,000 + Benefits The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, technically-led Software Engineer to join a leading global supplier of industrial equipment to the food and beverage market. This is a genuinely significant project: the business is undertaking a large-scale migration of its core platform from Windows to Linux, and you'll provide the technical leadership to make it happen. This is not a people-management role - it's about technical leadership. You'll be the architect-level authority the team looks to, someone who's been through a Windows-to-Linux migration before and can bring that hard-won experience to guide roughly 30-40 team members through the transition, while remaining genuinely hands-on with the code yourself. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and guidance to a development team currently working in Windows, as they transition to developing for Linux Bring architect-level Linux expertise to shape the platform's technical direction - ideally from having led or been closely involved in a similar migration previously Get hands-on with modifying existing C# code to run on Linux, alongside embedded C/C++ development Liaise closely with the company's Germany office, who have led the Linux platform project, to ensure alignment between platform and application development - including occasional travel to Germany Work collaboratively with the applications team leader to develop platform architecture and take full advantage of a Debian-based Linux platform Elicit requirements from stakeholders, produce technical specifications and documentation Support defect identification and resolution alongside the Software Test TeamEssential Experience Architect-level experience with Linux - genuine, hands-on "been there, done it" migration experience is essential Strong hands-on embedded Linux background, with proficiency in C/C++ Minimum 3 years' commercial object-oriented development experience in a C-like language (C++ or C#) Minimum 5 years' experience developing for embedded Linux systems, with in-depth system architecture knowledge Experience developing for resource-constrained embedded platforms Experience with git version control on large-scale applications Comfortable providing technical (not line-management) leadership to a sizeable team while staying hands-on with developmentDesirable Experience modifying or porting C# applications to run on Linux Development within the Debian ecosystem, including CI/CD Experience with GUI/HMI applications for embedded Linux Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio, XAML/WPF (MVVM) Agile methodologies such as SAFe Knowledge of M2M protocols (Fieldbus, industrial Ethernet, MQTT)What's on Offer Salary up to £65,000 + benefits Hybrid working, 3 days/week minimum in the Salford office The chance to lead a major, high-visibility technical migration on next-generation products Close collaboration with an international platform development team, including travel to GermanyIf you've genuinely led a Windows-to-Linux migration before and want to bring that experience to a business investing seriously in its next-generation platform, we'd love to hear from you

We are looking for either a Senior Architect or Senior Architectural Technician to join a busy practice in North Manchester to work on a mixture of Commercial and Industrial-sector projects Conrad Consulting are recruiting on behalf of a busy Architectural practice. They have been established for many years and have an excellent track-record for delivering high quality Architectural work. They are also known to offer other services including Project Management, Cost consultancy and CDM. They are incredibly diverse as a team, and work across a wide range of project types within the Large-scale Retail, Commercial & Industrial sectors.. Their current team have mostly been with the company for over 10 years; when they hire someone it is with a long-term plan in mind and with a structured path for progression and development. Where they now require support is in the form of a Senior Architect, or Senior Architectural Technician. Someone with ambitions to form part of, and grow with the company. This role could be whatever you want to make of it: A Proper job-running role or something a little more strategic and tailored towards management. Ideally, applicants will meet the following criteria: ·Relevant Architectural qualification. ·Ideally have a minimum 5 years industry experience (UK-based preferred). ·Strong Design & Technical skills ·Previous experience working on Retail, Industrial or Commercial-focused projects. Masterplanning experience would be advantageous. ·Have excellent communication skills / be able to work in a team. For this Architect role, we can offer a salary in the region of £40,000-£50,000 per annum. Get in touch with Will @ Conrad Consulting to discuss this role in further detail. Alternatively click the 'apply' button to register your CV as an application

BIM Coordinator vacancy available with an international design studio in Greater Manchester. We’re looking for a superstar to join this thriving Architectural practice, read on for all the details. This vacancy is to be situated within a busy, design-focused Architectural practice that place a great emphasis on their usage of modern software and a commitment to BIM and it’s wider application. The successful BIM Coordinator candidate will work alongside an experienced BIM team and will support a BIM Manager that can offer an immense level of guidance and technical expertise. Primarily the projects this Architectural company are affiliated with fall within the Commercial, Education and Residential sectors. There offices are situated in a very well connected part of South Manchester. You can access the city centre in no time at all, or easily get to the M6, M56 or any of the main motorways. There is also on-site parking available for all staff. It is predicted that this new hire will develop from BIM Coordinator to Senior BIM Coordinator through to Assistant BIM Manager within a relatively short period of time. The company and wider management structure are well-versed in scheduling plans for ambitious individuals to really progress through the ranks here. What we need is someone with a real deserve to thrive within a busy company and has the relevant experience and qualifications. Let them do the rest! Regarding experience and qualifications, we are looking for the BIM Coordinator to meet the following: ·2 Years minimum live project experience in a BIM-Specific role. ·Experience taking projects through from concept stage to completion and Handover. ·Understanding of UK BIM standards. ·Advanced REVIT skills. ·Project-level BIM coordination experience. ·Previous experience managing Architectural teams in BIM workflows is essential. ·Navisworks/Solibri experience would be beneficial. ·Large scale & complex project experience. A competitive salary is on offer between £34,000-£42,000 for a suitable Architect candidate. More experienced Architects are welcome to get in touch and see if their salary expectations could be met. Alongside salary, this company boast one of the best benefits packages of any Architectural practices in the north of England. Full details can be disclosed in our first conversation. Please get in touch with Will @ Conrad Consulting using the contact details provided. Or register your CV as an application and you will be contacted within 24 hours if your CV is well suited to the role

Role: Building Regulations Principal Designer Location: UK wide office network (you can be based in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool) Sector: Construction Consultancy Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + attractive benefits package We Recruit Group has partnered with an independent property & construction consultancy that has a network of offices based across the UK. The business has been operating for 30 years, delivering both project management and building surveying services to their clients across the built environment. They have ambitious plans for the future and have recently appointed a Head of CDM/ PD to lead a new department, they are now looking to hire a Building Regs Principal Designer to work closely with the Head of service and further grow and develop this new department. This is a critical hire for the business and they would like to appoint an experienced, competent, client facing professional who has previously worked within a consultancy environment. The role has been created off the back of the changes happening in the industry related to the Building Safety Act, and the business wanting to integrate their PD and BSA service offering to help their clients navigate these changes and ensure that building regs and BSA compliance is achieved. The role would suit client facing, technically excellent and driven individual, someone who wants to grow a business during an exciting time in the sector. Duties: Ensure Building Safety Act and Building Regulations compliance across the project portfolio. Liaise with the Principal Designer, Principal Contractor, Architects, MEP, Fire Engineers, Design teams and other parties to ensure compliance on projects. Attend client and design team meetings to offer professional input relation to building regs and BSA compliance. Provide technical advice to clients, contractors, developers, colleagues, and key stakeholders. Ensure that compliance trackers are updated and carry out drawing reviews and ensure that they meet relevant compliance checks. Support with Gateway Application process on their portfolio of HRB projects. Ensure that the Golden Thread of information is updated and accessible. Ensure projects are completed in line with current building regulations and legislation. Requirements: A background as an Architect/ Architectural Technologist with an excellent technical understanding of the building regulations, approved documents and the Building Safety Act. Membership to RIBA or ARB. Understanding of RIBA Framework (stages 1 5). Experience of supporting clients with Gateway 2 submissions. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Apply: Salary in the region of £50,000 - £60,000. Travel and mileage expenses covered. 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday Company pension plan. Private healthcare scheme. Excellent CPD, training and support. Professional membership fees covered. Clear career pathway with opportunities for progression and development. If youre interested in this role and would like further details, please get in touch. If its not the right fit but youre open to exploring new opportunities, wed still welcome a conversation. We work with employers daily, and your ideal role may already be on the table Mike Davis @ We Recruit Group | 07562 945 690 TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title Infrastructure Engineer Location Swinton, Manchester wih potential for hybrid working Reports to (direct) Head of Infrastructure Salary £45-50k p.a., pension, 24 days holidays Our client, a UK based consulting company, has established an exciting opportunity for an Infrastructure Engineer to work with the infrastructure team to implement, maintain, optimise and support multi-site Infrastructure on-prem and, potentially in the cloud. Candidates will: - utilise expertise with Windows Servers, Azure cloud, VMware hypervisors and SAN storage to maintain business continuity. - take part in incident escalations to recover or prevent business disruptions. - Proactively assist in capacity, disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Roles and Responsibilities Work with and be part of the infrastructure team to ensure business objectives are achieved. Implement, manage and support the internal IT Infrastructure at an enterprise level. Proactively support the business and ensure hardware and software systems are patched and up to date. Daily use of the company ticketing system to respond, communicate and document incidents, problems and service requests in a timely and professional manner. Create, update and maintain installation, implementation, maintenance and configuration documentation as needed. Support the wider business by ensuring system performance, uptime, customer SLA's and internal metrics are met. Abide by and comply with company compliance standards, policies, guidelines and or procedures. Support multiple environments; on-prem office, datacentre, virtual environments, networks, physical and or cloud solutions as required. Participate in paid out of hours support as part of the On-call rota. Occasional travel required between offices and datacentres. Required skills, knowledge & experience Possess at least 5 years’ experience in a hands-on enterprise Infrastructure support role. Excellent understanding and experience managing Active Directory. Certified in at least one of the following: MCSA Windows server VCP Cloud Foundation Azure Administrator Associate SIgnificant experience in respect of Microsoft Server, Virtualisation (VMWare and/or Proxmox and SAN setup/configuration. Ability to attain relevant security clearance (SC clearance). Working knowledge of HA, DR and N+1 enterprise architecture. Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time management skills. Must be able to work under pressure. Ability to research and recommend solutions for technical issues. Must stay current in knowledge of IT technologies, solutions and best practices. Working experience with cloud platforms. Excellent problem-solving skills. Be able to communicate complex technical details to a non-technical audience. Desirable skills, knowledge & experience: Certified in one of the following: CCNA, MCSE, VCP Datacentre and or Azure Architect. Experience with SQL and clusters. Windows Cluster management experience. Administration of Load balancers. * Knowledge of Infrastructure and application security

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