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Job Title: Modernization Solutions Architect Location: London (Hybrid) Employment Type: Permanent Hiring Process: 4 stages About the Role We are seeking an experienced Modernization Solutions Architect to join a high-impact solutions team focused on transforming legacy systems into scalable, cloud-native architectures. This role involves designing and delivering end-to-end modernization strategies across mainframe, midrange, and distributed environments for global enterprise clients. Key Responsibilities • Architect and deliver modernization solutions leveraging latest tools and platforms, including:, • AWS Mainframe Modernization Service, AWS Transform, and IBM Watson Code Assistant for z for automated code analysis, refactoring, and migration., • Agentic AI-driven modernization accelerators for intelligent code conversion, dependency mapping, and automated testing., • Independent Software Vendor partner technologies for modernization, • Design architectures incorporating:, • Mainframe ‘In-place modernization and optimization’, and Mainframe ‘Exit-to-Cloud’, • Event-driven architectures (AWS EventBridge, Apache Kafka, IBM MQ) for real-time integration and decoupling., • Strangler Fig patterns for incremental modernization without disrupting business operations., • Domain-driven design, microservices, and API-first strategies for scalability and resilience., • Enable UI/UX modernization using Angular, React, and other front-end frameworks., • Implement modernization approaches using Java, .NET, and modern frameworks (Spring Boot, .NET Core)., • Integrate DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD automation, and container orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift)., • Advise on best practices for re-factoring, re-platforming, remediation and re-hosting legacy applications using modern frameworks and containerization. Basic Qualifications • 10+ years of hands-on technical experience with mainframe systems and technologies such as COBOL, JCL, Assembler, PL/I, RPG, Rexx, CICS, DB2, IMS DB, IMS DC, VSAM, Adabas/Natural, • Experience on distributed client-server architecture systems, with proficiency in technologies such as Java, .NET, and experience with modern front-end frameworks such as Angular, React, Vue., • Knowledge of cloud migration and modernization approaches and patterns on various hyperscaler platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, VMWare Tanzu, IBM OpenShift, Oracle Cloud. Preferred Qualifications • 15+ years designing architectures for mission-critical, large-scale transaction processing and batch applications on IBM z / IBM i systems., • Experience with AI-assisted code relearning and conversion tools, automated modernization frameworks, and agentic AI orchestration., • Familiarity with AWS Mainframe Modernization tools, AWS Transform, IBM Watson Code Assistant for z and similar hyperscaler offerings., • Knowledge of event-driven architectures, Strangler Fig patterns, and agentic AI-based modernization approaches., • Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift)., • Familiarity with modern application frameworks (Spring Boot, Angular, React, Vue)., • Experience implementing event-driven microservices, API gateways, and serverless architectures., • Strong understanding of modernization patterns such as Strangler Fig, Domain-Driven Design, and Event Sourcing.

Senior Power BI Specialist Start ASAP until Dec 2026 London 3 days onsite per week (NO sponsorship - do not apply if you need sponsorship) Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our leading trading client for a Power BI specialist who can offer demonstrable BI and reporting development expertise with skills in Power BI development, Data visualization, Power BI Service, Advanced DAX, Tabular Editor, DAX Studio, Measure Killer. This is a greenfield project and you’ll need data analysis and modelling skills with experience in Semantic design, Star Schemas, Semantic models. Your role will focus on functional design and development of moderately complex applications and infrastructure used in a trading function. You’ll be expected to work independently, determining your own priorities and providing functional / technical support to experienced colleagues. You’ll need to offer strong communication skills to engage with varied technical and non-technical stakeholders across multiple timezones, with the ability to lead and take ownership of your decisions. Tech stack will likely use Snowflake, Azure Databricks, ETL using DBT and IBM Data Manager so knowledge of these data platforms, data engineering and ETL processes will be helpful. Any previous experience in a Trading environment and technical exposure with Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Python (intermediate) and JavaScript would be advantageous. Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today! Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you’re hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we’ll work with you to find it. We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isn’t for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.

Senior Consultant – IBM TM1 / Planning Analytics (Financial Services)\n\nWe’re working with a growing Finance Consulting Modelling (FCM) team that specialises in delivering advanced FP&A and financial modelling solutions to organisations across the Financial Services sector.\n\nThey’re looking for an experienced IBM TM1 / Planning Analytics professional to join the team at Senior Consultant level, helping design and deliver complex financial models that support planning, budgeting, forecasting and strategic decision-making for senior finance stakeholders.\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing consulting environment where you’ll work closely with solution architects, finance teams and senior stakeholders to build scalable modelling solutions that drive real business impact.\n\nThe Role\nAs a Senior Consultant, you’ll specialise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and play a key role in designing, developing and implementing IBM TM1 models tailored to client needs.\n\nYou will:\n\nDesign and develop financial planning and forecasting models on the IBM TM1 / Planning Analytics platform\nTranslate complex financial data requirements into model designs and integrations\nBuild rules, calculations, dashboards and analytical solutions within TM1\nDevelop data integrations between models and external data sources\nWork closely with finance stakeholders and solution architects to deliver tailored solutions\nSupport training, knowledge transfer and post-implementation support\nContribute to innovation within finance modelling and EPM delivery\nWhat We’re Looking For:\n\n2+ years experience building applications using IBM TM1 / IBM Planning Analytics\nStrong experience delivering FP&A models (planning, budgeting, forecasting)\nExperience with multi-dimensional modelling and OLAP technologies\nStrong understanding of financial data, accounting principles and finance processes\nAbility to translate complex business requirements into modelling solutions\nExcellent communication skills with both technical and finance stakeholders\nNice to Have:\n\nIBM Planning Implementation Professional certification\nExperience with other EPM / OLAP platforms (e.g. Anaplan)\nProgramming experience with Python, Groovy, JavaScript or similar\nExperience working within banking, insurance, or asset/wealth management\nIf you’re an IBM TM1 / Planning Analytics specialist looking to work on complex finance transformation and modelling projects within Financial Services, I’d be happy to discuss the opportunity further.\n\n📩 Feel free to reach out or apply directly

Contract Senior FP&A/Reporting Accountant - Insurance - The City, London My client, an insurance organisation, based in The City of London has a contract role for a Senior Accountant. You must have insurance experience and: 4-5+ years' experience within industry Ideally ACCA qualified accountant (Finalists will be considered) Proven experience working as a Reporting Accountant Strong hands-on experience with IBM TM1

Role: Data Engineer - IBM DataStage.Location: Remote (UK-based only).Duration: Contract running through to December 2026.Clearance: Active SC highly desirable (must be SC eligible at minimum).Rate: £460 per day (Inside IR35).We're recruiting for an experienced.This is a long-term engagement offerin

Integration Consultant - webMethods Outstanding opportunity to join this rapidly expanding consultancys Integration Practice on a permanent basis. Were looking for a hands-on IBM webMethods Integration Consultant to design and deliver secure, governed, observable integrations across hybrid environments (on-prem, cloud, SaaS). Youll lead client workshops, shape solution designs, and accelerate delivery using AI-enabled practices. What Youll Do: Lead discovery/design workshops and produce high-quality integration artefacts. Design & build integrations using webMethods IS, API Gateway, UM, TN, and webMethods.io. Apply AI co-pilots/agents for service scaffolding, mapping, testing, and runbooks. Implement CI/CD, automated testing, and modern release strategies (blue/green, canary). Strengthen operations with performance tuning, resiliency patterns, and observability dashboards. Govern APIs (authN/Z, rate limiting, threat protection) and manage lifecycle. What You Bring: 35+ years in integration, including 3+ with webMethods. Strong hybrid integration design across APIs, events, B2B/EDI, MFT. Confident customer-facing communication and workshop leadership. Solid grounding in security (OAuth2/OIDC, mTLS, cert lifecycle). Automation mindset: Git, CI/CD, automated testing, release orchestration. Data formats & mapping: JSON, XML/XSD, EDI, IDoc. Cloud/network fundamentals for hybrid connectivity. Nice to Have: IBM Integration ecosystem exposure (TechXchange, User Groups). Migration experience (legacy/MuleSoft ? webMethods). AI in integration (GenAI co-pilots, agent frameworks, anomaly detection). Dashboarding/observability for APIs/B2B/IS. Ways of Working: Hybrid/remote, with on-site workshops across the UK & Ireland (occasional EU travel). Agile delivery with strong governance, automation, and risk-free releases. £55k-65k + bonus + package. High Wycombe + 50% remote. TPBN1_UKTJ

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While we advocate for using the right tech for the right task, you can expect to work with the following technologies to ensure scalable, high-performance applications:Cloud & Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IBM, Oracle, SalesforceArchitecture & Delivery: Microservices, packaged soluti

Cloud & Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IBM, Oracle, Salesforce Architecture & Delivery: Microservices, packaged solutions, cloud/on‑premise models, agile delivery, digital transformation Tools & Frameworks: IoT, cloud‑native architectures, UML, ArchiMate. Familiarity with architec

For IBM Business Partners and Maximo Clients who struggle to find rare, specialized Maximo talent, Max Accelerate provides an AI-powered, platform-based solution that matches projects with hand-selected, certified Maximo experts on demand. We are seeking a Talent Sourcer / Recruiter (IBM Maximo spec

Certified IBM DB2 DBA or equivalent experience. Hands-on experience in DBA activities like implementing data maintenance, authorization and privileges for DB2 access, regular backup and recovery activities. Responsible for DB backups and recovery in both standalone and DPF environments.

At IBM CIC, we provide technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK. A career in IBM CIC means you’ll have the opportunity to work with leading professionals across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innova

An IBM Cognos Reports Developer is required by Whitehall Resources to join one of our long-standing clients on a permanent basis in their Watford office. This is a business-critical position focused on the delivery and support of reporting solutions using IBM Cognos Analytics v12. Hands-on experienc

The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in the insurance industry, ideally be ACCA qualified (finalists considered), and possess strong hands-on experience with IBM TM1.

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As a Senior Developer, you will guide the design, development, and maintenance of our cloud-based applications while mentoring junior and mid-level developers. Get notified about new Application Developer jobs in. Application Developer - Cloud FullStack.

For IBM Business Partners and Maximo Clients who struggle to find rare, specialized Maximo talent, Max Accelerate provides an AI‑powered, platform‑based solution that matches projects with hand‑selected, certified Maximo experts on demand. We are seeking a Talent Sourcer / Recruiter (IBM Maxim

Experience working directly with or for IBM, IBM Business Partners, or within the Maximo ecosystem (strong advantage). Desirable: IBM Maximo, ITIL, or cloud certifications (Azure / AWS / IBM). Proven track record in professional services or EAM sales, ideally with IBM Maximo or similar enterprise so

At IBM CIC, we provide technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK. A career in IBM CIC means you’ll have the opportunity to work with leading professionals across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innova

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking an experienced IBM Cognos Reports Developer to join a long-standing client's team in Watford. In this business-critical role, you will deliver and support reporting solutions using IBM Cognos Analytics v12, closely collaborating with internal stakeholders to

The Company This leading IBM Maximo Enterprise Asset Management partner for asset intensive organizations worldwide is keen to recruit a Maximo Consultant. As one of the few Maximo partners providing Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and Asset Performance Management (APM) expertise across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, it combines a local presence with global expertise to deliver tailored asset management solutions and trusted partnerships wherever you are on your maintenance journey. This newly created role offers the successful candidate an exciting opportunity to be involved in a business in expansion mode, working with a varied range of clients on interesting and diverse projects using cutting edge technology. The Position The role of the Maximo Consultant will be to support the delivery of technical solutions relating to the implementation of Maximo or associated software products. Key Responsibilities will include: * To work either independently or to manage other consultants to deliver software solutions to defined business and functional requirements. * To ensure customer satisfaction in the technical delivery components of projects and build good working relationships with customers. * To take a lead role during the development of requirements or a solution either internally or with customers. * To support Technical Developers, Solution Architects and any other stakeholders with customer workshops, demos, and POCs. * To use both your analytical and problem-solving skills, to deliver complex solutions that can involve a range of products that the business sells and supports. * Engage with sales to help determine the best technology fit to resolve the customer challenge. * Travel to and work at client sites, both in the UK and abroad as and when required. * To commercially manage some technical lead projects to ensure project profitability. The Candidate As a suitable candidate for the role of Maximo Consultant you should have experience of and a track record in one or more of the following: * Experience developing Maximo with Java and DB2 background. * Experience on one or more Maximo upgrade projects. * Solution Architecture experience including service provider implementation. * Functional knowledge of Maximo with Data loading and configuration deployment experience. * Experience designing and implementing Maximo integrations using the MIF, with Java, web services and OSLC. Ideally you will have some experience of working with clients in one (or more) of the following industries: Facilities management, Oil and Gas, pharmaceutical, Travel and Transport and will be eligible (and ideally previously had) SC or DV level security clearance. PLEASE NOTE that my client is unable to provide sponsorship for overseas candidates

Maximo Administrator Location: Central London (2–3 days onsite) We are currently seeking an experienced Maximo Administrator / SME to support a key transportation client. This role has arisen due high increase of workload within the team, due to a recent company merger. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a critical support role, ensuring the smooth operation and ongoing stability of the Maximo environment during a period of transition. Maximo Administrator Key Responsibilities Provide BAU (Business-as-Usual) support for the Maximo system Oversee system performance, availability, and reliability Carry out system configuration and minor enhancements Support and resolve user tickets and technical issues Act as a subject matter expert for Maximo across the business Collaborate with internal stakeholders during post-merger integration Maximo Administrator Key Requirements Strong experience working with IBM Maximo (essential) Proven background in supporting and configuring Maximo environments Ability to handle BAU support and ticket management efficiently Experience working in complex or transitioning environments (e.g., mergers) is highly desirable Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Working Pattern: Hybrid role: 2–3 days per week onsite in Central London, remainder remote This role is a 6-week engagement and the customer is interviewing this week. You must be able to work onsite 2 days per week in London. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Phoebe Thompson via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment

ElasticSearch SME - Active SC, ElasticSearch, Nginx Up to £500pd (Inside IR35) London/Hybrid 6 months My client is a high profile consultancy who are seeking an ElasticSearch SME, with Active Security Clearance (SC) to join a business critical programme for an end client. Key Requirements: Proven experience as an ElasticSearch SME with Active Security Clearance (SC) Working experience using ElasticSearch as core component, not just ELK logging Hands on support of legacy applications and infrastructure Strong experience with Nginx and Apache Tomcat/HTTP Working knowledge of Containerisation / Virtualisation (e.g. Docker, VMware) and Linux with Shell scripting. Hands-on experience supporting ElasticSearch integrations (indexing, query DSL etc) and experience supporting search-driven services (JSON, Logstash, Kibana etc) Experience with Platforms and Operation Systems including, Oracle Solaris 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, Windows Server 2008 / 2016 / 2019, VMware ESX v6, Docker, IBM Initiate (Master Data Management) Nice to have: Working experience with Java 8, 5, 6, 11, Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) and JSP Immediate availability If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Project Manager – Service virtualization (Payments & Cards) Location: London - Hybrid - 2 to 3 days per week onsite Start day: ASAP Contractor rate: TBC, likely in the region of £400-£425 per day inside IR35 Duration: 6 months, initially Role Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager with IBM Service Virtualisation (SV) expertise to lead the governance, coordination, and delivery of the Service Virtualisation programme. You will scale the current pilot to 5–6 virtualised services, ensuring structured delivery, strong risk control, stakeholder alignment, and high‑quality outcomes across Payments and Cards domains. Key Responsibilities • Deliver virtualised services across Payments and Cards platforms., • Lead governance, RAID management, and programme quality controls., • Coordinate cross‑functional teams (SV, QA, Security, DevOps, SMEs)., • Oversee SIT testing, readiness, and operational handover., • Manage delivery phases from use‑case definition through to launch., • Prioritise and progress a pipeline of 10–20 use cases., • Maintain scope control, change management, and clear documentation., • Liaise with internal teams and external vendors to ensure compliant, timely delivery., • Enforce quality gates, environment readiness, and secure access practices. Skills & Experience • Strong experience managing IBM Service Virtualisation projects end‑to‑end., • Ability to deliver multi‑phase, complex technical programmes., • Knowledge of Payments and Cards domains (CHAPS, SWIFT, SEPA, FISERV, Broadcom)., • Proven track record coordinating cross‑functional delivery teams., • Strong governance capabilities: RAID, CAB, structured reporting., • Skilled in use‑case quality, scope control, and change management., • Vendor management experience with compliance‑driven delivery., • Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement., • Solid understanding of SIT, operational readiness, and controlled environments., • Comfortable working in hybrid, multi‑disciplinary delivery environments

This job is with State Street, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. The Flexera One Technical Analyst is responsible for the administration, engineering, and continuous improvement of State Street's Flexera One IT Asset Management and IT Visibility platforms . The role ensures the delivery of complete, accurate, and reliable software and hardware inventory data that supports Software Asset Management, ITAM governance, compliance, operational efficiency, and audit readiness. This position requires strong technical expertise across Flexera One components, connectors, and inventory processes, coupled with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly in a global environment. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are essential Key Responsibilities Platform Administration & Operations Manage the day‑to‑day operation of the Flexera One platform, including FlexNet Beacon health, agent policy configuration, certificate/CRL management, and environment monitoring. Ensure consistent and timely ingestion of software and hardware inventory data. Maintain high levels of data completeness, accuracy, and integrity to support SAM, ITAM, CMDB, and compliance functions. Build and optimize discovery rules, inventory policies, and scheduling configurations. Integration & Connector Engineering Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot Flexera connectors and integrations with enterprise technologies including: ServiceNow (CMDB & Discovery) MECM/SCCM VMware vCenter / ESXi Nutanix AHV / NC2 Microsoft Hyper‑V Oracle VM / IBM virtualization platforms Docker Kubernetes (cluster, node, and container inventory) Build and maintain API-based integrations using scripting, automation, and transformation workflows. Collaborate with the ServiceNow CMDB team to improve cross‑platform alignment and data quality. Beacon & Agent Management Oversee the global FlexNet Beacon estate, ensuring optimal configuration, performance, and connectivity. Drive agent lifecycle management across Windows, Linux, macOS, virtualized environments, and containerized workloads. Improve deployment coverage and reduce inventory blind spots. Data Governance & CMDB Alignment Ensure ingestion pipelines support enterprise data governance standards, including normalization and reconciliation. Reduce discrepancies between Flexera One data outputs and ServiceNow CMDB records. Support internal and external audits through reliable, evidence‑based inventory reporting. Automation, Documentation & Continuous Improvement Automate operational processes, health checks, and data quality remediation activities. Maintain runbooks, SOPs, architecture diagrams, and knowledge articles. Proactively identify opportunities to enhance platform performance, maintainability, and integration reliability. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration Work closely with global teams including SAM, ITAM, Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, EUC, ServiceNow, and Security. Provide clear communication to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Support incident management and root cause analysis for platform or integration issues. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 5+ years hands‑on experience administering and integrating Flexera One or FlexNet Manager Suite. Strong expertise with FlexNet Beacon operations, agent deployment, discovery configurations, and inventory data flows. Technical experience integrating Flexera with MECM, ServiceNow, VMware, Nutanix, Hyper‑V, Docker, and Kubernetes. Proficiency in PowerShell , Python , and/or other automation scripting languages. Understanding of REST APIs, authentication frameworks, JSON structures, and system‑to‑system integrations. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Preferred Experience with ServiceNow IntegrationHub, Flow Designer, and CMDB modelling. Exposure to cloud asset inventory (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI). Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools and container orchestration concepts. About State Street Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you'll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future. 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Power BI Specialist Start ASAP until Dec 2026 London 3 days onsite. Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our leading trading client for a Power BI specialist who can offer demonstrable BI and reporting development expertise with skills in Power BI development, Data visualization, Power BI Service, Advanced DAX, Tabular Editor, DAX Studio, Measure Killer. This is a greenfield project and you’ll need data analysis and modelling skills with experience in Semantic design, Star Schemas, Semantic models. Your role will focus on functional design and development of moderately complex applications and infrastructure used in a trading function. You’ll be expected to work independently, determining your own priorities and providing functional / technical support to experienced colleagues. You’ll need to offer strong communication skills to engage with varied technical and non-technical stakeholders across multiple timezones, with the ability to lead and take ownership of your decisions. Tech stack will likely use Snowflake, Azure Databricks, ETL using DBT and IBM Data Manager so knowledge of these data platforms, data engineering and ETL processes will be helpful. Any previous experience in a Trading environment and technical exposure with Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Python (intermediate) and JavaScript would be advantageous. Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today! Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you’re hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we’ll work with you to find it. We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isn’t for you, head to (url removed) and register for job alerts and career guidance tips

Integration Solution Architect Certain Advantage are hiring for an Integration Solution Architect based in London on a hybrid basis. This role is on an initial 12-month contract and will be required to be onsite 3 days a week and 2 days remote. The role: Translating architectural guidelines and standards into practical solutions, addressing common technical challenges and providing actionable technical recommendations that positively impact business performance. Driving the identification, development, and adoption of new technologies and opportunities to optimise IT systems and platforms. Contributing to the training, coaching, and guidance of other professionals within the architecture and engineering community. Acting as a subject matter expert, representing the organisation with suppliers, customers, and external partners as required. Making solution decisions within established architectural guidelines, escalating deviations (“step-outs”) where necessary. Applying TOE standards and using approved architecture tooling (such as IBM System Architect, PowerDesigner, and/or ProVision) to create, store, and maintain architectural artefacts, while promoting reuse and standardisation. The individual: Strong stakeholder management, pro-active communication, engage across teams Strong communication skills (written and verbal), communicate viewpoints and decisions using content appropriate for the audience Business skills, apply industry sector knowledge, establish linkage between business Understands the IT Strategic Roadmap and applies within the context of their organisational assignment. Uses the related reference architectures and roadmaps for Cloud, Mobile, Integration, OpenSource, Big Data, etc. Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today. Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you’re hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we’ll work with you to find it. We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isn’t for you, head to (url removed) and register for job alerts and career guidance tips

Contract Type: Permanent, Full time Title: Solution Architect Location: London or Manchester or Bristol (Hybrid - 60% in office) Salary: £60,000 - £95,000 + Bonus This role requires, or the ability to gain, SC Clearance About the client My client is a business transformation consultancy that leads in innovation like no other. With diverse expertise, they guide ideas from inception through design and development to successful commercialisation. They revitalise organisations by fostering innovative leadership, dynamic cultures, and optimised systems. Their success stems from their dedicated team, ensuring impactful work every day About the role This is an excellent opportunity for a Solutions Architect to work on leading programs and leverage your passion for cutting-edge technologies to make a real-world impact. As a Solutions Architect, you'll design and deliver innovative business solutions, working end-to-end from CXO level through to delivery. At my client's company, you'll serve as a technical leader, using your production software development expertise to support and guide FTSE 100 clients. You'll also have access to the latest training and certifications, including AWS, Azure, and GCP, along with extensive in-house courses and a mentoring program. Key Responsibilities Design and implement scalable, high-performance architectures for diverse client projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements. Collaborate with clients to gather and analyse requirements, translating them into robust architectural solutions. Lead technical workshops and discussions with stakeholders to ensure clear understanding and alignment on solution design. Develop and maintain architectural blueprints and documentation for all solutions, ensuring they are kept up-to-date and accessible. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, guiding them through best practices in software engineering and architecture. Conduct regular code reviews and performance optimisations to ensure high-quality, efficient solutions. Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on client projects and incorporating them where appropriate. Manage and resolve technical issues that arise during the development and deployment phases, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines. Work closely with DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration and continuous delivery of solutions. Support pre-sales activities by providing technical expertise, solution demonstrations, and contributing to proposal development. Skills & Experience A consistent track record in providing technical leadership in areas including application, business, and integration architectures. Must be comfortable across all architecture domains and specialise in at least one of: Architecture domain Business domain, (e.g. CRM, eCommerce) Sector Technologies/vendors Experience of performing solution options assessment, including product selection and analysis of patterns and sourcing approaches The ability to deliver strategic thinking to stakeholders through Architecture Roadmaps, mentoring and technical thought leadership. Working knowledge of architecture modelling tools and frameworks, e.g. UML, ArchiMate, etc. An appreciation of the commercial, people and organisational aspects of your work An appreciation of or exposure to emerging technologies and architectural trends, including, for example: Microservices vs Packaged Solutions Cloud vs On-premise Digital transformation enablement Cloud architectures, with experience of AWS, Google Cloud Platform or Azure Broad span of vendors: IBM, Oracle, Salesforce, SAP, etc. The architects’ role in agile delivery Internet of Things REF-(Apply online only)

Platform Engineer - Active SC, Oracle, Java Up to £550 per day - Inside IR35 Hybrid 6 months My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who urgently require a Platform Engineer with Active SC Clearance for an end client within the public sector. Key Requirements: Proven commercial experience working as a Platform Engineer within the public sector. Active SC Clearance. Experience maintaining and troubleshooting legacy applications/infrastructure, including Oracle, WebLogic, and Elasticsearch. Building and supporting CI/CD pipelines, refactoring code, and developing automated tests. Strong knowledge of Nginx, Apache Tomcat/HTTP, and ETL processes. Installing and supporting Oracle 11, including Partitioning, RAC, RMAN (PL/SQL desirable). Hands-on experience with Docker, VMWare ESX v6, and related virtualization technologies. Proficiency in Oracle Solaris 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, Microsoft Windows Server (2008/2016/2019), and IBM Initiate MDM. Nice to have:Immediate availability. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Contract Type Permanent, Full time Title: Managing Consultant – Solutions Architect Location: London (Hybrid - 60% in office) Salary: £140,000 - £160,000 + Bonus This role requires, or the ability to gain, SC Clearance. About the client My client is a business transformation consultancy, operating as a cohesive unit to pioneer innovation on a scale unparalleled by any other company. With a diverse range of expertise, they possess the unique capability to shepherd ideas from their inception, through meticulous design and development phases, all the way to triumphant commercialisation. Beyond mere product development, they breathe new life into organisations by instilling innovative leadership, fostering dynamic cultures, and optimising systems and processes. Central to their success are their exceptional individuals who embody their purpose with unwavering dedication each day, ensuring that impactful work is consistently delivered. About the role This is an excellent opportunity for a Managing Consultant within Solutions Architecture to operate at the intersection of strategic leadership, hands-on delivery, and business growth. You will lead complex transformation programmes while shaping architectural strategy across multiple domains, remaining close to the technology to guide teams and ensure high-quality outcomes. Alongside your delivery responsibilities, you will play a pivotal role in driving business development—leading pre-sales activities, shaping proposals, and building long-term client relationships, particularly within the financial services sector. This role requires a balance of commercial acumen and deep technical expertise, with the credibility to engage both C-suite stakeholders and engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Shape and communicate architectural strategies across application, business, and integration domains. Lead architecture on large-scale transformation programmes, maintaining hands-on involvement in solution design where needed. Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as both a strategic advisor and technical authority. Translate complex technical concepts into clear business value and measurable outcomes. Lead and contribute to pre-sales activities, including solution shaping, proposals, and client presentations. Identify and develop new business opportunities, leveraging existing networks and relationships. Facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions to define architecture roadmaps and solution direction. Mentor and support architects and engineering teams, fostering high performance and technical excellence. Skills & Experience Demonstrated experience leading solution architecture across multiple domains (application, business, integration). Strong blend of hands-on technical expertise and strategic leadership within enterprise environments. Proven track record in business development, including pre-sales, proposal development, and client engagement. Experience working within or alongside the financial services sector, with an established network of senior stakeholders. Ability to engage confidently at all levels, from C-suite through to engineering teams. Familiarity with architecture frameworks and modelling tools such as UML and ArchiMate. Broad knowledge of modern and emerging technologies, with experience across: Cloud & Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IBM, Oracle, Salesforce Architecture & Delivery: Microservices, packaged solutions, cloud and on-premise models, agile delivery, digital transformation Modern Architectures & Tools: Cloud-native architectures, IoT, UML, ArchiMate Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns and distributed systems. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences. A pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset with a strong commercial awareness. Shape and communicate architectural strategies across application, business, and integration domains. Lead architecture on large-scale transformation programmes, maintaining hands-on involvement in solution design where needed. Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as both a strategic advisor and technical authority. Translate complex technical concepts into clear business value and measurable outcomes. Lead and contribute to pre-sales activities, including solution shaping, proposals, and client presentations. Identify and develop new business opportunities, leveraging existing networks and relationships. Facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions to define architecture roadmaps and solution direction. Mentor and support architects and engineering teams, fostering high performance and technical excellence. Skills & Experience Demonstrated experience leading solution architecture across multiple domains (application, business, integration). Strong blend of hands-on technical expertise and strategic leadership within enterprise environments. Proven track record in business development, including pre-sales, proposal development, and client engagement. Experience working within or alongside the financial services sector, with an established network of senior stakeholders. Ability to engage confidently at all levels, from C-suite through to engineering teams. Familiarity with architecture frameworks and modelling tools such as UML and ArchiMate. Broad knowledge of modern and emerging technologies, with experience across: Cloud & Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IBM, Oracle, Salesforce Architecture & Delivery: Microservices, packaged solutions, cloud and on-premise models, agile delivery, digital transformation Modern Architectures & Tools: Cloud-native architectures, IoT, UML, ArchiMate Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns and distributed systems. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences. A pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset with a strong commercial awareness. REF-(Apply online only)

Lead Network Architect - Networks - DC LAN Cisco Location: London (2 days onsite, 3 days remote) Duration: 12 months Inside IR35 - Umbrella only Active SC clearance required, eligible candidates will be considered Our client, a reputable organisation supporting critical national infrastructure, is hiring for a Lead Network Architect to join a high-profile project. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape enterprise and data centre network architecture within a dynamic environment. What you'll be doing: Lead the design and implementation of enterprise and data centre network architectures, ensuring alignment with security, services, and business needs. Provide comprehensive network solutions, including logical and physical designs, security, and integration with broader IT systems. Ensure architectural governance and compliance, working closely with peer lead architects and reporting to the Chief Architect. Collaborate with multi-supplier eco-systems, including IBM-led teams, to deliver Green IT Infrastructure solutions. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership and external partners. Apply your expertise within the UK Public Sector and critical national infrastructure, including emergency services and communication systems.What you'll bring: Proven experience in enterprise and data centre network architecture, with strong knowledge of Cisco technologies. Deep understanding of Green IT Infrastructure design and implementation. Strong leadership skills and the ability to guide technical teams and stakeholders effectively. Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical details for diverse audiences. Experience working within the UK Public Sector and critical national infrastructure environments. Knowledge of security, services, processes, and systems integration. Familiarity with communication/telco systems and working within eco-systems involving multiple suppliers. UK national with a minimum of five years of unbroken residency.Essential skills: Architectural governance and enterprise network design Cisco networking expertise Green IT Infrastructure standards and technologies Experience with critical national infrastructure and emergency services systems Strong interpersonal and communication skills This is a fantastic chance to contribute to vital national projects with a forward-thinking organisation. If you meet the criteria and are ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply today