34 senior architect jobs found

Solution Architect (Contract) Location: Hybrid 3 days onsite/week (Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Manchester, Blackpool, Birmingham, Newcastle) Contract: 6 Months Opportunity We are supporting a major UK Government programme seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale solutions across business-critical functions including People, Finance, Commercial and Estates. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile transformation programme where you will shape technical strategy, design modern cloud-based solutions, and work closely with senior stakeholders, engineering teams, and delivery partners. Key Responsibilities Design end-to-end technical solutions that align with business requirements and enterprise architecture standards. Lead architecture design for large-scale enterprise systems and transformation initiatives. Evaluate, select, and implement SaaS products and services. Design and govern solutions using...

Lead Cloud Architect - Azure Transformation Location: Central London or Sheffield (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, with some travel between both sites) Contract: Initial 12 months with extensions (2-3 year transformation programme) Rate: £750-£900 per day (Inside IR35) Shape the Future of Cloud at one of the UK's Largest Organisations Are you an experienced Senior Cloud Architect with deep knowledge of Azure based cloud transformations? Do you have exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and a track record of significant contributions to complex, enterprise-scale environments? If so, apply now for this new role. We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Cloud Architect / Senior Azure Architect to play a pivotal role in a major enterprise-wide digital transformation programme. The successful Senior Cloud Architect / Senior Azure Architect will be an energetic, enthusiastic and charismatic leader, who can build key relationships with senior stakeholders as well as key internal...

Lead Technical Architect 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to £675 per day Hybrid working in London ideally but will consider fully remote Need to have current and active SC Clearance to be considered Job description As a Lead Technical Architect, you will proactively shape and deliver infrastructure and technical solutions across multiple projects or teams. You will ensure solutions align with the wider enterprise architecture and strategic goals, leveraging modern technologies to drive innovative outcomes. Collaborating with a range of stakeholders, including senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners. You will balance near-term delivery with long-term scalability, security, and maintainability. You will define and evolve technical roadmaps, advise on strategic technology investments, and identify opportunities for continual improvement. Through clear, concise communication, you will secure buy-in for architectural initiatives and mentor junior...

Technical Architect (UKVI & Proviso) Contract: 6 months Day Rate: £591.50 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Milton Keynes Working Pattern: Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite Overview We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect to support a major government organisation in the delivery and ongoing management of critical national security capabilities. This role will involve working closely with customers, engineering teams, development teams and senior stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery, design and evolution of key technology solutions. The successful candidate will act as the technical authority across the environment, providing architecture leadership, governance, design oversight and stakeholder engagement for a business-critical product. This is an excellent opportunity for an architect who enjoys working in complex, secure environments and can bridge the gap between business requirements and technical delivery while maintaining strong relationships with...

Role/Job Titlke: Performance Architect Mode of working: Hybrid with 3-days onsite in London Duration: 12 Months (Likelihood of further extension Our client, working on behalf of the British postal service and courier company is urgently seeking a Performance Architect with extensive experience in Performance Architecture, Performance Engineering and System Optimization. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and driving the performance strategy across the entire solution lifecycle, ensuring that applications and platforms are scalable, resilient, and capable of meeting business and operational demands. The role focuses on embedding performance engineering principles from solution inception through delivery, providing architecture-led guidance, identifying and eliminating bottlenecks, and influencing enterprise-wide technology decisions. Essential Skills/Knowledge/Experience: * Extensive experience in Performance Architecture, Performance Engineering, and...

Hays are now looking for a Senior Azure & Modern Workplace Engineer / Architect for one of our local clients: £550 p/d Inside IR35 Remote 6 month+ contract Must be currently SC Cleared Overview We are seeking a Senior Microsoft Azure & Modern Workplace Engineer to design, implement, and support secure, scalable cloud and endpoint solutions. The role combines hands-on engineering with architecture, focusing on Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and enterprise device management. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver Azure cloud, hybrid infrastructure, and modern workplace solutions. Implement and manage Microsoft 365 services including Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. Administer Entra ID (Azure AD), identity governance, access management, and security controls. Manage Intune and Autopilot for endpoint provisioning, compliance, and lifecycle management. Deliver secure, automated device deployments across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Design resilient, cloud-first...

Security Architect + DV Cleared position + Initial 7 month contract but should be long term + £500 to £555 per day Inside IR35 + Corsham or Erskine based An experienced Security Architect and Subject Matter Expert (SME) is required to support the design, build, and assurance of Backend Platform and endpoint protection and vulnerability management capabilities within secure, offline (air-gapped) environments. The Architect must apply the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and MoD security policies to the backend platform, while supporting the Security and Infrastructure teams in designing and implementing security controls across the infrastructure and end-user endpoints. The role will provide specialist expertise in the delivery of Security controls, AntiVirus and Vulnerability Management platforms in support of a UK Government secure account. The successful candidate will operate within high-assurance environments, ensuring compliance with MOD security policies and national cyber...

Senior Full-Stack Contractor (Platform & Data Contracts) Job Summary Join a high-impact engineering team during an exciting discovery MVP phase. This team builds platform tools to manage data contracts at the code level, driving overall data quality and preventing incidents across personalization engines and key stakeholder systems. Contract Details Duration: 6 Months Engagement Type: Contract (Individual Contributor) Key Responsibilities Lead frontend development while contributing to backend and infrastructure tasks (~60-70% Frontend / 30-40% Backend & Data). Architect and build platform-level tooling and software interfaces for data contract management. Partner with engineering teams to integrate data contract workflows into existing development pipelines. Requirements Senior Frontend Expertise: Strong mastery of JavaScript (core skill requirement). Platform Experience: Proven background in internal platform or developer-tooling engineering (rather than pure...

DevOps Architect/SME Duration: 07 Months Location: Farnborough, Erskine, Newcastle- 2 days onsite The candidate must have fully transferrable DV clearance. About the Role We are seeking an experienced DevOps Architect to lead the design, build, and assurance of robust DevOps tooling platforms within highly secure, offline (air-gapped) environments. In this technical leadership role, you will deliver and sustain integrated DevOps capabilities supporting a UK Government secure account. Operating within a high-assurance environment, you will ensure strict alignment with customer security policies while engaging directly with stakeholders across various customer sites. If you excel at solving complex architectural challenges in disconnected ecosystems, this is the role for you. What You Will Do Lead the Architecture: Design and implement comprehensive DevOps tooling platforms, encompassing GitLab (CI/CD, Source Control), Jira (Work Management), Confluence (Collaboration), and...

DevOps Architect +9 months + +DV cleared +Hybrid 2 days a week on site in Corsham +Inside IR35 +£650 - £700 a day We're looking for an experienced DevOps Architect to join a high-profile UK Government programme, designing and delivering secure DevOps platforms within highly secure, air-gapped environments. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the DevOps capability that underpins critical national infrastructure, working with modern tooling and providing technical leadership across architecture, automation and platform assurance. The Role You'll lead the design, implementation and ongoing assurance of secure DevOps tooling, ensuring solutions meet stringent security and accreditation standards while enabling efficient software delivery in disconnected environments. Key Responsibilities Architect and implement secure DevOps platforms using GitLab, Jira, Confluence and Ansible Design integrated CI/CD solutions for air-gapped environments Develop secure...

Position:  Senior Data Software Engineer Sector: Automotive Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Position Type: Contract or Permanent *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in Sweden* About the company Contechs are recruiting on behalf of their client who builds on a strong legacy of automotive innovation, combining expertise in vehicle engineering, advanced technologies, and product development. With a focus on future mobility, the organization develops next-generation vehicle architectures, intelligent systems, digital technologies, and advanced engineering solutions for international markets. Through close collaboration across its engineering hubs, the client accelerates innovation, supports the development of world-class mobility solutions, and strengthens the group's global research and development capabilities. To strengthen the team, we are looking for an individual who shares our passion for technology and possesses a...

Job Title: AI Architect Contract: 6 Months Location: Flexible / Remote Day Rate: £550 - £750 (Inside IR35) Start Date: ASAP Role Overview We are seeking an experienced AI Architect to play a critical role within a large-scale digital and technology transformation programme. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and secure the adoption of AI, LLMs, and Agentic systems within a complex, enterprise environment. You will operate at the intersection of architecture, security, and innovation, driving the safe and scalable use of advanced AI technologies while influencing strategic direction across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Design and evolve secure AI architecture roadmaps, ensuring alignment with broader technology and security strategies Lead the secure design, implementation, and governance of AI, LLM, and Agentic systems Develop and embed AI security standards, policies, and best practices across the organisation Conduct and maintain threat models and risk...

API/Integration Developer - SC Cleared 7 months London / Hybrid - 2-3 days per week on site £550 Pay per day (Inside IR35) ***Please note - Due to the nature of the role and the client, the selected candidate MUST HAVE ACTIVE SC Clearance*** The Role We are currently looking for a Senior API/Integration Developer to join a major public sector technology programme on an initial 7-month contract. This is a hands-on development role focused on delivering bespoke integrations between internal systems, cloud platforms and third-party applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience across Azure and C#/.NET, alongside a proven background in developing and supporting complex integration solutions. Candidates with strong integration experience using Python or other comparable programming languages will also be considered. Key Responsibilities Design and develop bespoke integration solutions between multiple systems and platforms. Develop and maintain integrations...

Role: Lead IAM Technical Architect Length: Initial 6-month engagement - with a view to extend Location: Remote with occasional travel IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Pay Rate: £650 - £750 per day One of my public sector clients are looking for an Lead IAM Technical Architect to join their team for an initial 6-month contract on a remote basis with occasional travel to site in Swindon. The IAM Technical Architect will be responsible for defining and delivering the enterprise identity architecture, establishing identity as the primary security control plane across services. Essential Skills & Experience High-level experience of IGA Strong experience in Zero Trust architecture and identity-driven access control Design of identity lifecycle governance models and audit controls Integration and migration architecture across legacy and modern platforms Experience with platforms such as Entra ID, AWS Cognito & PAM Are you interested in this position? If so, then please respond with...

Back-End Developer Location: Leeds (1x/month on-site, otherwise remote) Rate: £500/day, Inside IR35 Duration: Until March 2027 Overview We are supporting a consultancy in the public sector looking for a Back-End Developer to help build, scale and maintain backend services underpinning citizen-facing and internal systems. This is a hands-on engineering role with real ownership over infrastructure as well as code, so you'll be just as comfortable in Terraform and AWS as you are writing TypeScript. Mostly remote working with one day a month in Leeds for team collaboration and planning. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain backend services and APIs using TypeScript Take ownership of AWS infrastructure, including provisioning, scaling and cost management Build, maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines to support frequent, reliable deployments Write and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform, keeping environments consistent and reproducible Work closely with product...

Dynamics 365 & Power Platform Developer 4-Month contract initially - Inside IR35 - up to £580 per day London based - remote working available Government sector Key Accountabilities Platform Development Develop, configure and enhance Dynamics 365 applications and associated Power Platform solutions. Deliver approved system enhancements, workflow automation and process improvements. Build and maintain Power Apps, Power Automate flows and Dataverse components. Support development of customer-facing digital capabilities including forms, portals and self-service functionality.Business-As-Usual Support Resolve development-related defects and technical issues. Support application maintenance and ongoing platform improvements. Assist with technical investigations and root cause analysis. Maintain technical documentation and release records.Project Delivery Deliver agreed technical work packages within approved projects. Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate...

Our client is looking for a Lead IAM Technical Architect to join a major public sector digital programme, on a long-term engagement running until 31/03/2027. Key Highlights Role: Lead IAM Technical Architect Domain: Digital / Cyber - Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) Location: Primarily remote, with occasional travel to Swindon Engagement: Inside IR35, via umbrella Rate:£750/day Market: Cyber, within the Public Sector Security Clearance: BPSS (Basic) - or eligibility to obtain it Interview Process: Introductory call, followed by MS Teams interview What You Will Lead Act as the technical authority for IAM/Iga architecture across a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. Define and evolve the overall IAM architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with organisational strategy. Work closely with security, infrastructure and application teams to design end‑to‑end identity lifecycle, provisioning, de‑provisioning and governance controls. Provide...

Senior DevOps Engineer – SC Cleared Hybrid/London - (40% onsite) | DevOps & Platform Engineering | SC Clearance At Peregrine, we’re always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector – we are always in search of the best talent to place, now. The role: We're looking for an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team delivering and supporting business-critical platforms within a secure, enterprise environment. You'll play a key role in designing, building and maintaining resilient infrastructure, driving automation across the software delivery lifecycle and ensuring production services remain secure, stable and highly available. Working as part of an Agile delivery team, you'll collaborate closely with architects, developers and infrastructure specialists...

Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking talented individuals with UKIC DV clearance for various IT roles on a contract basis. Positions are available for Infrastructure Architects, Network Engineers, Data Scientists, Technical Consultants, and DevOps Engineers. Key Responsibilities: Designing and implementing robust infrastructure solutions (Infrastructure Architects) Managing and optimising network systems to ensure seamless operations (Network Engineers) Conducting data analysis and creating data-driven solutions (Data Scientists) Providing technical consultancy and support across multiple projects (Technical Consultants) Streamlining and automating IT operations using DevOps methodologies (DevOps Engineers) Job Requirements: Must hold UKIC DV clearance Experience in IT DevOps, IT Network, or IT Infrastructure roles Strong understanding of defence and security industry standards Excellent problem-solving skills and attention...

Senior Full-Stack Engineer / Technical Lead – Digital Banking Location: London Contract: Contract Start: ASAP We are seeking an experienced Senior Full-Stack Engineer / Technical Lead to join a major digital banking technology programme in London. This is a hands-on role requiring strong experience across Java, Spring Boot, Node.js and React, alongside Oracle Database and Azure cloud deployment. You will also provide technical leadership, contribute to solution architecture and help drive high-quality delivery across the full project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop and deliver scalable full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, Node.js and React. * Contribute to and review solution architectures, technical designs and implementation approaches. * Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams. * Drive engineering standards, coding best practices and overall solution quality. * Work closely with Product Owners, Business...