31 information technology jobs found

Security Architect - Defence Security Clearance: SC cleared Location: Corsham – 2-3 days per week Rate: up to £650pd outside IR35 Duration: 9 months Exceed Cyber are working with a leading NCSC Assured Security Consultancy who require an experienced Security Architect to support the delivery of a large-scale Defence programme. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping the security posture of a complex, high-profile environment, providing architectural leadership and Secure by Design expertise across a portfolio of critical projects and workstreams. The Security Architect will be responsible for: * Providing security architecture leadership and advice across assigned projects and workstreams. * Reviewing technical designs, architecture artefacts and delivery proposals to assess alignment with security requirements. * Supporting Secure by Design activity by embedding security considerations into project planning, design and delivery. * Defining,...

Test Manager Location: Basingstoke (Onsite) Contract Length: 18 Months Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required Rate: £650-£700 per day | Outside IR35 The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Project Test Manager to join a high-profile, secure government infrastructure programme delivering critical national capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to lead and assure complex Test & Trials activity across a large-scale IT infrastructure environment. You will work closely with programme leadership, engineering teams, cyber specialists, and operational stakeholders to ensure solutions are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery meets operational and security expectations. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, governance, and assurance experience within highly secure defence or government environments and be comfortable operating at programme level, providing independent challenge and strategic oversight. Key Responsibilities Lead...

Test & Acceptance Manager (DV Cleared) Location: Hampshire (100% Onsite) Contract: Outside IR35 Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required Rate: £600 to £700 per day We are seeking an experienced Test & Acceptance Manager to support the delivery of a major programme within a highly secure environment. This role goes beyond traditional testing and focuses on the end-to-end assurance and acceptance of complex capabilities across infrastructure, systems, and software domains. Key Responsibilities Own and deliver the Test & Acceptance strategy across a large-scale, complex programme. Lead capability assurance and acceptance activities, ensuring solutions are operationally ready and meet customer requirements. Manage testing and acceptance across multiple delivery teams and workstreams. Coordinate dependencies across infrastructure, software, systems integration, security, and operational stakeholders. Define acceptance criteria, readiness reviews, governance processes,...

roject Manager - 3 Month Contract - Hybrid/West Midlands We are seeking a Project Manager for a 3 month rolling project. You will be responsible for planning, managing, and delivering technology-enabled projects while ensuring compliance with organisational governance, risk management, and quality standards. The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and project governance expertise to successfully deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget. Type: 3 Month Contract Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35) Location: West Midlands/Hybrid Start: ASAP Responsibilities * Lead end-to-end delivery of IT and business transformation projects. * Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans. * Manage project scope, timelines, risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies. * Ensure technical deliverables align with enterprise architecture and business requirements. * Prepare governance reports, steering committee papers, and executive...

Senior UX/UI Designer - Portsmouth (Hybrid) - Contract Outside IR35, £65-£75 Per Hour We're supporting a global engineering and technology consultancy that partners with some of the world's most recognised organisations to deliver complex digital transformation programmes across sectors including defence, aerospace, government, transport and financial services. They're now looking for an experienced Senior UI/UX Designer to support the refresh of an established software product, improving usability, user journeys and interface design within a technically complex environment. What you'll be doing Designing intuitive user interfaces for an existing software platform Producing wireframes, screen layouts and interactive design concepts Creating clear user journeys and interaction flows Simplifying complex technical functionality into user-friendly experiences Applying UX best practice, accessibility principles and usability standards Collaborating closely with technical...

Senior Data Engineer - Elastic Stack / Apache NiFi 📍 Worcester (Onsite) 💰 £70-£75 per hour | Outside IR35 📅 12-Month Rolling Contract ⏰ Compressed Working Available - Work 3 Long Days, Paid for 5 We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join a high-profile programme delivering secure, scalable data platforms within a highly regulated environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex data engineering challenges using cutting-edge technologies, with the flexibility of compressed working patterns. The Opportunity As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining robust data pipelines and platforms. You will work closely with architects, engineers, and security teams to deliver high-performance data solutions that meet stringent security and governance requirements. This role is fully onsite in Worcester, with the option to work a compressed schedule (e.g. three extended working days while being compensated for a...

Security Architect - Defence / Secure Infrastructure + Long term contract + Outside IR35 + DV Cleared + Hampshire based + Rate on application We are seeking an experienced Security Architect to support the design, assurance and accreditation of highly secure infrastructure and network environments within a classified defence programme. Working within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, you will define security architectures, conduct threat modelling and risk assessments, and ensure compliance with stringent security and accreditation requirements across complex IT and networked systems. Key Skills & Experience Proven Security Architecture experience within Defence, MOD, National Security or other highly regulated environments. Strong understanding of secure infrastructure, network and platform architectures. Experience with: Network segmentation and zoning Firewalls, IDS/IPS and boundary security controls PKI, encryption and key management Identity & Access...

Lead Systems Engineer Basildon 8-Month Contract Paying up to £72p/h (Outside IR35) About the Role We are looking for an experienced Lead Systems Engineer to support a major engineering programme, working closely with the Project Chief Engineer to ensure the technical integrity of the full system and its subsystems. You will lead architecture development, integration activities, and supplier engagement throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture team to develop and document the architecture thought the project lifecycle. Lead the integration activity of sub-systems Lead the engagement with technical suppliers Influence all levels of requirements to enable design and development decisions and trade-offs to be made. Provide direction, control, evaluation, and recommendations relating to technical risks and opportunities. Support test planning and requirements verification to achieve certification and delivery for the overall system. Working...

Principal Systems Engineer (Ref: 1705) Initial contract until March 2027 £71.74ph LTD (Outside IR35) Basildon - full time onsite SC required, can start on BPSS The Role: Work closely with the Project Chief Engineer to identify and resolve technical issues across the whole system and subsystems and to ensure the integrity of the solution. Deputise for the Project Chief Engineer within the project. Lead the architecture team to develop and document the architecture thought the project lifecycle. Lead the integration activity of sub-systems Lead the engagement with technical suppliers Influence all levels of requirements to enable design and development decisions and trade-offs to be made. Provide direction, control, evaluation and recommendations relating to technical risks and opportunities. Support test planning and requirements verification to achieve certification and delivery for the overall system. Working with and influencing key project stakeholders including customer and...

Role: PM / Scrum Master Type: 3 Months Contract (likely to extend) Location: Sunderland, UK (Fully REMOTE) Working Model: Fully REMOTE Payrate: £200 - £275 per Day on Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a software development background to lead strategic technology projects in the Energy and Utility sectors. What you will do: Act as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for stakeholders up to the CXO-level. Oversee the delivery of ongoing projects, managing timelines, budgets, tickets, and the project RAID. Collaborate closely with technical SMEs to define requirements and shape solutions.What you need: Demonstrable experience delivering software projects in enterprise-size organizations (Utilities, Manufacturing, or Life Sciences). A strong technical foundation in application development, data engineering, or cloud technologies. A degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the...

Agentic AI Engineer – Outside IR35 | Fully Remote | 12-Month Contract | Role: Agentic AI Engineer Location: Fully Remote Contract Length: 12 months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 I'm working with an innovative MedTech organisation at the forefront of AI-driven healthcare solutions. They are looking for a highly skilled Agentic AI Engineer to join their team on a long-term contract and help scale cutting-edge intelligent systems. Key Responsibilities Design and build agentic AI systems using modern LLM frameworks Develop and deploy Generative AI solutions across production environments Work with structured and unstructured data using Python & PySpark Implement Claude Code / LLM-based workflows for real-time decision-making Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into existing platforms Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, and aligned with regulatory requirementsKey Skills & Experience Strong experience with Agentic AI architectures Hands-on...

The PMO Manager to join a Finance Transformation Programme. Will oversee project management processes within the Technology department. This temporary role, based in South West and requires a proactive individual to ensure consistent delivery of projects and adherence to governance standard. Client Details A medium-sized company, they are known for their focus on innovation and excellence in delivering high-quality services. Description Manage and maintain the project management framework, methodologies, and processes. Ensure compliance with governance standards across all projects within the Technology department. Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders. Support project teams in planning, execution, and risk management activities. Facilitate resource allocation and prioritisation of projects. Analyse project performance data and recommend improvements. Coordinate and lead regular project status meetings. Provide training and guidance to enhance...

Solution Architect - Farnborough (Hybrid) - £600 - £650 Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to help shape and deliver secure, mission-critical digital solutions within Defence and National Security environments. This is an opportunity to work on complex technical challenges where security, reliability, and operational effectiveness are paramount. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design innovative solutions that support critical decision-making and mission success. The Role As a Solution Architect, you will play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of secure technology solutions operating in highly regulated and secure environments. Working closely with engineers, developers, architects, and stakeholders, you'll translate operational requirements into robust technical architectures and guide delivery from concept through to implementation. Key Responsibilities Design and architect secure digital solutions for complex...

IFS Security Architect (Permissions & Access) Hybrid Outside IR35 We're supporting a major global organisation undergoing a large-scale IFS Cloud transformation and are looking for an IFS Security Architect to take ownership of the access, permissions and security model across the platform. This is a high-impact role combining architecture, hands-on delivery and governance - ensuring a robust, least-privilege, audit-ready access framework across a multi-country deployment. The Role You will: Own and evolve the IFS Cloud security architecture (roles, permission sets, data + API security) Embed RBAC, least privilege and SoD controls across programme delivery Translate business processes into scalable access models Lead security design, configuration and governance across releases and go-lives Support SIT/UAT, cutover and hypercare from a security perspective Partner with IT, business teams, and audit to ensure compliance (SOx/GDPR/ISO) Key Experience Strong hands-on...

Spectrum IT are seeking an experienced UX/UI Designer to support the redesign and modernisation of a business-critical B2B customer portal for a well-established UK organisation undergoing a significant digital transformation programme. This will be an onsite working role in Poole, Dorset, and has been deemed OUTSIDE IR35. The successful contractor will work closely with senior stakeholders, product and technology teams to define user journeys, facilitate workshops, and produce high-quality designs that will guide the development of a new customer-facing platform. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the user experience of a core revenue-generating product from discovery through to delivery. Project Overview The organisation is replacing a legacy customer portal with a modern web application built using Angular and integrated with existing backend APIs. The platform is used by business customers to search, purchase and manage products online via account-based access. The...

MOD DV Cleared Senior Security Architect Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire (Full-Time Onsite) Contract: 12-Month Rolling Contract Rate: £700-£750 per day (Outside IR35) Clearance: Active UK MOD DV Clearance Required The Opportunity We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Security Architect to join a high-profile government programme delivering secure, resilient, and mission-critical capabilities within a highly regulated defence environment. This role offers the opportunity to shape security strategy and architecture across complex enterprise platforms, ensuring security is embedded throughout the full solution lifecycle. Working closely with technical, delivery, and stakeholder teams, you will be responsible for developing security architectures, producing high-level designs, driving assurance activities, and providing expert guidance on secure-by-design principles. This position is ideally suited to an architect with experience operating within MOD, Defence,...

Contract Full Stack / Backend Engineer III - Trust & Safety Platforms Duration: 6-Month Contract (with potential for extension) Location: 100% Remote (UK-based) Inside/Outside IR35: Insert IR35 The Opportunity We are looking for a Senior Full Stack / Backend Engineer (Level III) to join the Trust & Safety / Policy Platform team for one of the world's leading, household-name audio streaming platforms. If you are a backend-heavy engineer who enjoys the autonomy of building robust APIs and crafting the internal web tools that power them, this contract is for you. What You'll Do Engineers at Scale: Build and scale the core APIs and services that expose complex policy logic across detection, enforcement, and compliance surfaces. Data & ML Pipelines: Model data for strict auditability, versioning, and efficient querying, feeding structured datasets directly into downstream machine learning models. Empower Internal Teams: Design and implement intuitive, responsive web...

IT Project Manager - BEV Project Rate: Dependent on experience Location: Crewe – 2-days per week on site Contract: Outside IR35 Until 18th December 2026 Role Summary The IT Project Manager - BEV Project will support a high-profile, fast-paced BEV programme, managing and coordinating key IT workstream delivery across infrastructure, networking, communications and factory systems environments. The role will focus on detailed planning, risk and issue management, governance, assurance, reporting and stakeholder coordination to support successful programme delivery. Role & Responsibilities As IT Project Manager - BEV Project, develop and maintain detailed project and epic plans, managing the critical path and ensuring key deliverables are documented, prioritised and understood. Coordinate workstream activity across stakeholders, internal teams, third-party suppliers and dependent milestones to support delivery to cost, time and quality. Manage project risks, issues,...

PMO - DV cleared +18 months + +On site in Basingstoke +DV cleared role +Outside IR35 +£500 - £550 a day We are seeking a PMO & Associate Scrum Master to support a large-scale Defence IT programme operating within a SAFe Agile environment. Key Responsibilities Support project delivery coordination, governance, reporting, and planning Maintain schedules, RAID logs, delivery plans, and project documentation Coordinate meetings, workshops, and PI Planning activities Support Scrum teams with Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and dependency management Track and help remove delivery impediments Work closely with Product Owners, Technical Leads, Architects, and stakeholders Essential Experience 3-5 years' PMO / project support experience within Defence Active DV Clearance Experience supporting software delivery teams Knowledge of Agile and Scrum practices Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable SAFe environment experience Scrum Master or SAFe...

Agile PMO & Scrum Master + Long term contract + Outside IR35 + £500 to £550 per day + DV Cleared role + Full time onsite in Hampshire Key Skills: + DV Clearance + Infrastructure & Network background + Full time onsite We are looking for a PMO & Associate Scrum Master to support a large-scale Defence IT programme operating within a SAFe Agile environment. This role is ideal for a PMO or Project Delivery professional with Defence experience who is looking to develop their Scrum Master skills while maintaining a strong delivery and governance focus. Key Responsibilities Support day-to-day programme and project delivery activities. Maintain project plans, schedules, milestones and dependency trackers. Monitor progress, risks and issues, providing regular status reporting. Coordinate meetings, workshops and Programme Increment (PI) Planning activities. Maintain project documentation, governance records and action logs. Support resource planning, change control...