31 jobs found in Grays

RLE International is working on behalf of their Essex based Automotive Client, who are currently looking for a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to support their team. Position Description: Rate: £29.59 (via Umbrella PAYE) – increasing to £38.38 after 12 weeks under AWR’s (Agency Worker Regulations) Our client is seeking a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to join their core team in the Essex. You will be a key player in ensuring complex, distributed technologies including powertrain, infotainment, and active safety meet the highest safety standards. Using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), you will bridge the gap between research and production, turning "what if" into "what’s next." As a key member of an exciting team leading Functional Safety activities in Product Development, this role involves working with technology subject matter experts to conduct Functional Safety analysis using efficient model-based systems engineering (MBSE / SysML) tools. Additionally, you will...

I am recruiting for a Lead Cloud Engineer to work on a hybrid basis - 2 days in London, 3 days remote. The role falls inside IR35 so you will need to work through an umbrella company for the duration of the contract. You must have strong expertise of AWS. You will have AWS Solutions Architect certification, or be able to demonstrate experience at a similar level. You will also have Google Professional Cloud Architect certification, or be able to demonstrate experience at a similar level. You will have overall responsibility for the design, delivery and optimisation of self-service cloud infrastructure and tooling to ensure that our cloud applications and services are secure, high performing and sustainable, and the delivery of a high quality user experience for software engineers, suppliers and other users needing access to cloud infrastructure. You will also be responsible for continued development and maintenance of the multi-cloud platform (AWS and Google), recognised as...

AI Technical Architect 6 Months Remote Contract £600 a day Inside IR35 Active Security Check (SC) Clearance is needed for this role A well-established IT solution provider is looking for an experienced AI Technical Architect to join an existing team of experts. In this highly visible role, you will act as the bridge between complex data science and robust cloud architecture-spearheading the design, governance, and delivery of enterprise-grade AI solutions. You will technically steer engineering teams, manage senior stakeholder relationships, and deliver production-ready Generative AI capabilities. The ideal candidate must be heavily hands-on with Python and Azure, possessing a proven track record of designing and deploying Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) patterns. Key Responsibilities Architect & Govern: Design and implement robust on-premises, cloud, and hybrid AI solutions, ensuring strict technical governance and best practices across the delivery lifecycle....

Data Engineer Lead - Tier 1 Bank - London - 6 months Role - Data Engineer Lead Rate - £700 per day (Inside IR35) Duration - 6 months with very likely extension Location - Hybrid / Liverpool Street - 3 days per week in an office in Liverpool Street (London) Role The Data Engineer Lead is responsible for designing, building, and supporting modern data platform, with a particular focus on Databricks, cloud-based data engineering, and leading the migration of legacy Oracle systems into scalable, cloud-native environments. The role supports the organisation's data strategy especially on Finance and Regulatory domain by ensuring high-quality, reliable pipelines and data models that enable analytics, regulatory reporting, and data-driven decision-making. The post holder plays a key leadership role within the Data Engineering function, shaping architectural direction, ensuring engineering excellence, and partnering with Technology, Architecture, and Business teams across the...

DevOps Platform Administrator Location: Remote (UK-based) Contract: 12 months (Inside IR35 - umbrella only) Security Clearance: Active/eligible SC clearance required Are you an experienced DevOps Platform Administrator looking for an exciting opportunity to work with a reputable client? We are hiring for a skilled professional to manage and optimise the client's tooling infrastructure, ensuring platforms like GitLab, Jira, and Confluence run smoothly, securely, and efficiently. This is a fantastic chance to contribute to critical infrastructure while supporting internal teams with configuration, access, and platform management. What you'll be doing: Managing and maintaining GitLab, Jira, and Confluence platforms to ensure high availability and optimal performance Supporting internal teams with platform configuration, access management, and troubleshooting Ensuring the security and integrity of the tooling infrastructure, adhering to best practices Assisting with cloud...

SIT Test Manager 12 months Remote Inside IR35 - umbrella only Active SC clearance required, eligible candidates will be considered Role overview: The SIT (Systems Integration Testing) Test Manager is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of SIT within the programme, overseeing readiness and preparation activities, creating and managing the test plan and coordinating the execution of the phase in alignment with the objectives of the phase. The SIT Test Manager will be an experienced professional with a strong background in software quality assurance and testing. Key responsibilities will include test plan development and execution, coordination of testing activities and resources, oversight on the defect management of SIT defects, stakeholder collaboration, reporting and process refinement and phase closure activities. Skills: Good leadership skills and ability to manage stakeholder relationships Good organisational skills Excellent attention to detail...

Cloud/AI/ML/Transformation/Agile Role: Project Manager (Contract) - AI / Machine Learning Programme Day Rate: Up to £585 a day (Inside IR35) Contract Length: Until March 2027 (extension likely) Location: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week onsite (London) Start: ASAP Overview We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a machine learning proof-of-concept within a large-scale operational environment. This is a high-impact role focused on stakeholder coordination, system integration, and delivery of AI-driven insights, with strong potential to expand into broader AI initiatives over time. Key Responsibilities Coordinate multiple stakeholder groups across different departments with varying priorities Manage integration points between a machine learning model and existing enterprise systems Work with operational KPIs and dashboards used at scale across a nationwide network Build strong relationships proactively and drive clarity in an environment where...

Job Title: Lead AI Technical Architect (Generative AI) Location: Remote (UK Based) Contract Length: 6 Months (High potential for extension) Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required The Opportunity We are seeking a heavyweight AI Technical Architect with a 15-year pedigree in IT and a deep specialization in the Azure ecosystem. This is a pivotal role sitting at the intersection of Enterprise Architecture and cutting-edge Generative AI. You will be responsible for technical governance, stakeholder management, and the hands-on design of sophisticated AI solutions for a high-profile project. The Role As the Lead Architect, you will guide a dedicated team through the complexities of deploying and fine-tuning generative models. This isn't just a "high-level" role-we need someone who can design the blueprint and then dive into the Python/PySpark code to ensure the foundation is rock solid. Key Responsibilities: Architect & Design: Lead...

Data Scientist - (Generative AI & LLMs) 📈12 Months Contract Inside IR35 📍London - 2 days a week in the office 💰£500 a day A top tier consultancy firm is currently seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join a dynamic team focused on leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) and advanced machine learning to drive tangible business value. This is a pivotal role where you will take ownership of the end-to-end model lifecycle-from initial conceptualisation and prompt engineering to production deployment. As a Data Scientist, you will act as the technical architect behind our AI solutions. You won't just be building models; you will be defining how AI transforms our operations. Key Responsibilities: Work directly with stakeholders to understand their challenges, define what needs to be built, and set the benchmarks for a successful project. Select the best AI models and language frameworks for the job and design the training strategies to ensure the AI performs exactly as...

Cloud Network Architect Initial 3-month Contract Fully Remote £650 - £700 | Inside IR35 We are working with a global IT Services Provider seeking an experienced Cloud Network Architect to support the migration from FortiGate to Azure Firewall within a complex enterprise environment. Responsibilities: Lead the design and migration from FortiGate to Azure Firewall Assess existing Azure Landing Zones and hybrid network architecture Design secure and scalable Azure networking solutions Manage routing design across Azure Firewall, VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute Perform firewall ruleset and feature parity analysis Identify risks, gaps and mitigation strategies throughout the migration Provide technical governance and architectural oversight across delivery teams Work closely with customer stakeholders, engineers and third-party partners Requirements: Proven experience migrating Azure FortiGate to Azure Firewall Strong experience with Azure Networking & Security Architecture...

Platform Engineer (Palantir Foundry) London (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £600/day (Inside IR35) Platform Engineer needed with strong Palantir Foundry and Databricks on AWS. Start ASAP in May/June 2026. 6 Month Rolling Contract based in London (Hybrid), with occasional travel to the Leeds office. Hybrid Working - 3-4 days/week remote (WFH) + 1-2 days/week working from the office in London. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects: Configure + support secure integration between Palantir Foundry and Databricks on AWS. Scope includes data held in S3, registered through Databricks Hive Metastore, governed or exposed through Unity Catalog, and consumed by Foundry using the Databricks connector or approved ingestion patterns. Hands-on Palantir Foundry experience, including connectors, Data Connection, datasets, syncs, projects and permissions. Experience configuring or supporting the Palantir Foundry...

Platform Engineer (AWS / Databricks) London (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £600/day (Inside IR35) Platform Engineer needed with strong AWS, Databricks and Unity Catalog experience. Start ASAP in May/June 2026. 6 Month Rolling Contract based in London (Hybrid), with occasional travel to the Leeds office. Hybrid Working - 3-4 days/week remote (WFH) + 1-2 days/week working from the office in London. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects: Supporting secure integration between AWS hosted data sources, Databricks workspaces and downstream enterprise data platforms. Design and support secure integration across AWS S3, Databricks and downstream data platforms. Strong hands-on experience with AWS IAM, S3, KMS and secure cloud access patterns. Hands-on Databricks on AWS experience, including Hive Metastore, Delta tables, SQL Warehouse and workspace access controls. Practical Unity Catalog experience,...

Mobile Architect / 6 months / Fully remote / £550 - £595pd (Inside IR35)    I am currently looking for a Mobile Architect to join a consultancy client of ours supporting a global FS company on a 6 month initial contract. This can be completed on a remote basis and has been determined inside IR35.    Key skills & experience needed:  Provide architecture advice and guidance to the mobile product team Work on high level design, governance and support across the team Report progress to portfolio architect Ideally come from an engineering back ground an able to converse effectively with the mobile engineering team Technical experience across mobile technologies such as IOS, Android, React Native, Flutter  For this position we are looking for someone to start asap, so ideally you will be available within a maximum of 2 weeks notice.    If interested, please apply with your latest CV and I will be in touch to discuss in more detail.    Best, Connor

Our client, is currently seeking an experienced Infrastructure Technical Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis within the Defence & Security sector. This role requires active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance and involves managing the end-to-end delivery of complex IT infrastructure projects within a secure, high-assurance environment. Key Responsibilities: Leading the delivery of infrastructure solutions across networks, hosting, data centres, cloud (private), and end-user computing. Ensuring alignment with business requirements, architectural standards, and security/compliance frameworks. Managing project plans, RAID logs, financials, and stakeholder reporting within robust governance structures. Providing technical oversight to challenge designs and manage delivery risks effectively. Collaborating closely with senior stakeholders, architects, security teams, and suppliers. Translating technical details into clear delivery outcomes. Ensuring projects are...

AI Cloud Engineer London (Hybrid): Onsite 4:1 WFH Inside IR35 Contract We're seeking a forward-thinking engineer ready to sit at the absolute intersection of Cloud Infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence within this international banking group. This is a unique opportunity to join a small, dynamic team within a leading financial services institution as they evolve their digital engineering capabilities. You will play a pivotal role in building the secure, scalable foundations that underpin critical banking services, transitioning from traditional cloud functions into a high-impact AI enablement powerhouse. In this hands-on role, you will design and develop bespoke cloud and AI solutions, primarily focusing on Azure while expanding into Oracle Cloud and AWS. You will be the bridge between platforms and software engineering, applying rigorous discipline to deliver automated, sustainable patterns that meet complex regulatory and security standards. Your Key...

Solutions Architect - Tier Bank - Canary Wharf - 2 Stage interview process - ASAP start Role - Application Architect Duration - 6 months with very likely extension Location - Hybrid / Canary Wharf - 3 days per week in a Canary Wharf office Rate - £750 per day (Inside IR35) Experience - In depth understanding of Object Orientated programming concepts as well as of the full Software Development Life Cycle. Good understanding of MS .NET Framework environments. Knowledge and experience of Agile methodology Knowledge of Cloud and AI technologies that can be adopted into the workplace Extensive experience working as a software and solutions architect. Experience in designing of high-level concepts for software solutions. Experience in development of Azure cloud-based as well as on-prem solutions. DevOps and SCRUM experience Experience in Cloud migration planning and executionTasks - Create and improve architectural standards for on premise and azure cloud software products,...

Hays are now looking for a DV Cleared Infrastructure Project Manager for one of our local clients: £697 p/d Inside IR35 Candidates must have current DV Clearance Location is London 6 month+ contract In the role you will lead the end-to-end delivery of secure, resilient IT infrastructure projects. You'll work across engineering teams and senior stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to governance and architectural standards. What you'll be doing Leading the delivery of infrastructure projects across networks, cloud, hosting, and data centres Managing project plans, RAID logs, budgets, and governance in line with PMO frameworks Providing technical oversight - reviewing designs (HLD/LLD) and ensuring feasibility, security, and scalability Engaging senior stakeholders, architects, security teams, and suppliers, translating technical detail into clear updates Managing third-party vendors, contracts (SoWs), and delivery against KPIs...

Infrastructure Test Manager Contract: 6 Months Location: London - 1 day per week onsite / 4 days remote Rate: £600-£700 (Inside IR35) We are currently looking for an experienced Infrastructure Test Manager to support a major infrastructure programme for a leading client. This role requires a hands-on individual who can take ownership of infrastructure testing activities, helping define the test approach and ensuring successful execution across a complex enterprise environment. Responsibilities: Create and develop infrastructure test plans with key stakeholders Execute testing activities and document outcomes/results Lead testing and commissioning activities Manage end-to-end infrastructure testing Track defects, risks and testing progress Provide updates and reporting to stakeholdersRequired Experience: Strong Infrastructure Test Management background Experience testing physical infrastructure environments Proven ability creating and delivering infrastructure test plans...

Role: Solution Architect Location: London (1 or 2 days per week on-site) Duration: 6 Months Day rate: £700 Inside IR35 Active SC clearance required Job requirements: Own the solution architecture for the platform and new data visualisation components, embedding scalability, security, and performance. Align with DSA architectural governance, define project standards, conduct architectural reviews, and document clear design decisions. Lead the technical team of 6 across Architecture, DevOps, Data and Development disciplines, ensuring strategic alignment and technical delivery. Act as an escalation point for technical blockers, disseminate leadership communications, and foster their development on the project through guidance and mentoring. Collaborate closely with Delivery Leads, Business Analysts and Product Leads to advise on technical complexity, refine requirements based on feasibility and delivery timelines, and support stakeholder engagement

Data Architect 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to £700 per day London based - hybrid working - 2/3 days onsite Candidates must hold current and active SC Clearance We are seeking a Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, cloud-based data platforms for the client. The role combines architectural strategy with delivery oversight - shaping target-state architectures while ensuring they are implemented pragmatically within regulated, security-conscious environments. This position will suit an architect who can move comfortably between traditional enterprise data approaches and modern patterns such as lakehouse, streaming, data mesh and ML-enabled platforms - and who values clarity, governance and technical rigour. Candidates must hold active SC clearance. What experience you'll bring: Leadership: Recent experience as a Lead Data Architect / Data Solutions Architect or equivalent senior role. Ability to build relationships and operate at a senior...