50 information technology jobs found in Preston

Our client, a leading enterprise in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Project Control Lead to join their team on a contract basis. Key Responsibilities: Ensure the timely delivery of all Project Control System elements to the required standards as documented in the process standards. Provide expert advice on and manage the creation and operation of various project control mechanisms such as Work Breakdown Structure, Organisational Breakdown Structure, and Resource Breakdown Structure. Analyse project performance against critical success criteria, identifying critical events and root causes of variance. Maintain the integrity of the performance baseline through effective change control. Implement and operate risk and opportunity management practices. Continuously improve project control capability on the project/programme and provide advisory services at the Line of Business level. Offer technical guidance to the wider project/programme team on all aspects...

Business Analyst Preston Based (Mainly remote with 1-2 days per month on site) £511.87 per day Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based in Preston. Mainly remote with travel to site 1-2 days per month. Also be available as and when needed for meetings etc. Core Duties Perform BA duties on projects as the sole BA, and/or support work-packages on a larger project, which may involve working with a Senior Business Analyst. Support the Project Manager in identifying project stakeholders, defining the project scope and its business justification. Provide the Project Manager with estimates for BA tasks for further project phases and status reports for BA activities Elicit, analyse and gain approval for Critical Success Factors and business requirements. Plan and lead workshops with stakeholders at all levels , across complex stakeholder organisations, for requirements and...

Cyber/ Infrastructure Project Manager - Energy/Utilities & Critical Infrastructure. NIS/CAF Viqu are looking for a pro active, delivery-focused Senior Project Manager to support a programme of work by ensuring that internal constraints do not impede delivery, while holding key stakeholders to account in a collaborative, outcome-focused way. This role is critical in ensuring that: Internal data, process, and decision-making blockers are identified and resolved quickly Business resource constraints are actively managed and mitigated Tacit knowledge and shadow processes are surfaced, understood, and operationalised Supplier activity is consistently aligned to clear, testable outputs Expereince of delivering Cyber/ Infrastructure Proejcts Expereince of delivering projects in the Energy/Utilities Industry  Experience of Critical Infrastructure along with NIS & CAF Experience delivering or supporting complex, cross-business IT / data programmes Demonstrated ability to unblock...

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Document Controller to support robust, quality-assured document management across multiple projects. The role involves maintaining control of both electronic and paper-based records, ensuring compliance with document control procedures, and safeguarding project integrity from initial handover through to completion and archiving. This role would suit a detail-oriented and organised individual with experience in document control or administration within a project environment. It's ideal for someone who thrives on accuracy, enjoys managing structured information, and takes pride in maintaining high quality standards. Strong communication and IT skills, along with a proactive attitude, are essential. Key Responsibilities * Deliver consistent document control services in line with company procedures and project requirements. * Manage and record project correspondence, ensuring timely distribution and accurate document registers. *...

Job Title: Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Oracle / OCI) Contract Type: Contract Duration: 2 Months Location: Hybrid (60% On-site in Blackpool or Newcastle) Role Overview: We are seeking a highly operational Senior Infrastructure Engineer with deep, hands-on expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Oracle Exadata. In this role, you will balance complex infrastructure design with critical day-to-day BAU operational support, managing highly available, mission-critical database environments. You will act as a major incident manager, drive infrastructure automation, and bring specialist knowledge to upskill the existing engineering team. Key Responsibilities: Deliver expert, hands-on BAU operational support and act as the escalation point for major service-related incidents. Configure, support, and maintain Oracle Base Database and Exadata environments. Write, debug, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible. Manage data migration...

The Role This position requires a highly technical engineer with strong recent experience across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Exadata, Oracle database technologies and cloud-based infrastructure automation. Alongside project delivery, you will also provide BAU operational support to ensure critical services remain secure, resilient and performant. Key Responsibilities * Design, support and optimise Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) environments. * Manage and maintain Oracle databases including RAC, Data Guard and RMAN Backup & Recovery. * Support Exadata and Base Database deployments within OCI. * Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible. * Perform database patching, upgrades, migration testing and environment optimisation. * Configure and maintain highly available Oracle database environments. * Implement and maintain security controls including network segregation, encryption and secure authentication. * Manage...

After a long-lasting relationship, our client is separating away from is parent company and this role plays a pivotal role in ensuring the successful separation of IT systems supporting the manufacturing site. The position will work as part of an IT systems separation team to plan and execute a separation plan in line with separation timelines. This would be a 1 Year contract with a possible extension further. Key Responsibilities: * Understands portfolio of IT systems used at local and franchise level. Works within the separation framework to plan and execute the separation of these systems from the parent company * Understands business processes and needs, collaborates with business functions to ensure robust plans for separation. * Will need to quickly develop detailed understanding of current system architecture, security requirements, access control, data flows, etc. * Needs to engage with multiple in-house/external teams to ensure smooth transition of apps and...

Position Title: Lead Scrum Master Duration: 8 Month Contract Location: Manchester *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.* Duties: Responsible for facilitating work of a Scrum Team (cross-functional self-organizing collaborative team using the Scrum framework to deliver high value outcome addressing complex problems such as technology development) including: Coaching the team to understand the Scrum framework and practices Guiding the team through execution of the Scrum practices to deliver outcomes prioritised by the Scrum Product Owner Helping ensure that goals and scope are clear for the team Identifying tools for Product Backlog (product requirements) management Supporting teams efforts to create high value product Removing impediments that hinder project progress Facilitating the Scrum Events (Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective) Promoting continuous...

SC CLEARED SECURITY ARCHITECT - 12 MONTHS - HYBRID WITH ONSITE WORK IN MANCHESTER - VALID SC CLEARANCE - RATES INSIDE IR35 We are looking for an SC CLEARED Security Architect to work on a busy Government project on a Hybrid Basis. The candidate would be expected to commit to the current 60% hybrid working policy.The Team currently meet once weekly in Manchester; travel to other Digital Hubs would be required to meet business needs. The rest of the on site work can be worked from any other Hub location accept London Experience Required Proven experience as a Security Architect delivering into UK public sector environments. Expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure and modern architectural patterns). Ability to articulate complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong stakeholder management and supplier engagement capabilities. Must have a good knowledge of Database/Asymmetric Encryption

Job Title:Solution Architect - Adobe Martech (AEP Stack) Location: Manchester (4 days on site per week) Salary/Rate: £(Apply online only) per day inside IR35 Start Date: July Job Type: Initial contract until 25/12/2026 Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Solution Architect with Adobe Martech/AEP experience to join their team within asset management on a hybrid basis. Job Responsibilities/Objectives We are seeking a Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of our clients Adobe Martech ecosystem, with a focus on Adobe Experience Platform (AEP), Real-Time Customer Data Platform (RTCDP), and Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO). The role will be responsible for defining scalable architecture, enabling real-time customer data capabilities, and ensuring alignment with enterprise standards. Lead end-to-end solution architecture for Adobe Martech...

QA / Test Engineer – Data (Outside IR35 Contract) Department: Data & Technology Location: Manchester (Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite) Reporting to: Engineering Delivery Lead Contract Type: Outside IR35 - 6 months initial Day rate: £(Apply online only) per day Direct Reports: None About the Business Our client is a well-established international consumer brand operating across multiple global markets, serving millions of customers every year through a high-volume retail and digital ecosystem. As part of a significant business-wide transformation, they are investing heavily in modernising their data estate to become a more customer-centric, digitally enabled organisation. This is a key opportunity to join during a major phase of growth and transformation. About the Programme This role sits within a large-scale data modernisation programme focused on replatforming and transforming enterprise-wide reporting and analytics capabilities. Over the next 9–12 months, the...

SQL Database Administrator Location: Manchester (fully on-site - secure office) Rate: up to £500 per day inside Engagement Type: PAYE via Umbrella only Working Model: 5 days on-site BPSS + SC equivalent account specific vetting requirements Your new role You will join a high-performing team as a SQL Database Administrator, acting as a subject-matter expert across both Azure and on-premise Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL environments. This role will see you supporting enterprise-scale database platforms across production, UAT and development environments, ensuring optimal performance, availability and security.Due to the nature of the environment, this position is based full-time on-site within a secure facility in Manchester. What you'll be doing Administering and maintaining MS SQL Server and MySQL databases Managing clustering, replication, backups and performance tuning Providing 3rd line support and resolving incidents via call management systems Delivering planned...

Data Engineer Location: Mainly remote working - Adhoc visit maybe required to Manchester office Type: Temporary contract estimated to run 6 months with potential to be extended Salary: £30.77 - £34.62ph About the Role We're supporting a well-established organisation in the fintech sector who are in search of a skilled Data Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that places data at the centre of its operations and is investing heavily in its analytics capabilities. Role Overview As a Data Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining robust data pipelines that support business intelligence and analytics. You'll work closely with stakeholders to understand their data needs and translate them into scalable, SQL-driven workflows. Your work will directly support strategic decision-making by ensuring data is clean, reliable, and accessible. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain efficient ETL pipelines to support data...

Lead / Senior Java Developer (Technical Lead) We are looking for an experienced Lead / Senior Java Developer to join a high-performing agile team building scalable, high-quality digital services. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will guide developers while contributing directly to backend development, APIs, and automated testing. You will work on complex, high-traffic systems using modern engineering practices, helping to design and deliver robust, scalable services that are resilient and production-ready. Key Responsibilities * Lead or mentor a team of Java developers * Design and build server-side applications and RESTful APIs * Develop and maintain automated test suites (TDD/BDD) * Support CI/CD and continuous deployment practices * Contribute to 2nd-line production support and incident resolution * Build scalable, high-performance distributed systems * Work with large datasets and ensure systems scale effectively * Communicate...

Providing a dual function of leadership and hands on technical expertise supporting the full-stack of networking! You will have networking as a specialism, inside a corporate IT Infrastructure and you will own the corporate network end to end across multiple sites to include but not limited to switching, routing, wireless, firewalls, VPN, and the connectivity to ensure that everything ties together. You will be key to updating network documentation to support the growth of the organization and help strengthen the capabilities in a BAU environment. Key skills to include; Deep, expert-level network engineering: enterprise switching and routing, BGP and OSPF, firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Aruba, Junos, Arista or similar), wireless, and VPN. CCNP-calibre as an illustration, though certifications are not required. Experience designing and securing multi-site networks. A genuine full-stack baseline: comfortable making routine changes across Windows systems and the domain, identity...

Systems Engineer | Manchester | Contract | Outside IR35 A client is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to manage and optimise their server, virtualisation, storage, and Microsoft infrastructure environment while playing a key role in delivering a major internal transformation project. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Windows Server technologies, Active Directory, virtualisation platforms, storage solutions, and cloud services, complemented by a broad understanding of infrastructure and networking technologies. Key Responsibilities of the Systems Engineer: Leading large transformation projects across the business. Own and manage Windows Server, VMware/Hyper-V, SAN, and NAS infrastructure. Design and support Active Directory, Group Policy, Entra ID, and Intune. Manage cloud infrastructure across Azure and/or GCP using Infrastructure as Code. Deliver system hardening, patch management, backup, disaster recovery, and resilience solutions. Support...

IT Support Engineer | Manchester | 3 months My client is looking for an IT Support Engineer to manage BAU workload and provide 1st and 2nd line support. The ideal candidate will be personable with a professional passion for providing high quality IT support services. Key responsibilities of the IT Support Engineer: ·       Provide 1st and 2nd line support to end users across hardware, software, Infrastructure and network. ·       Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to M365, Active Directory and Windows 11. ·       Diagnose and resolve network connectivity and troubleshooting issues. ·       Contribute to technology updates and develop ITIL best practices. ·       Providing support with additional IT projects. IT Support Engineer Experience/Technologies: ·       Understanding of Windows 10/11 operating system – Administration and support ·       Microsoft Stack including Office 365 and Intune – Administration and support ·       Active Directory – Administration and...

Senior AI Engineer Manager/Associate Director | Capital Markets Location: Manchester Working pattern: Hybrid Salary: Compensation aligned to experience and seniority Ref: J13116 Senior AI Engineering professionals are required to support the design, build and delivery of advanced AI solutions within financial services and capital markets environments. This role would suit an experienced professional with a strong background in AI engineering and enterprise solution delivery within complex environments. You will play a key role in shaping AI strategy, leading teams and delivering enterprise AI solutions, helping organisations solve complex operational, technical and regulatory challenges through AI adoption at scale. You will work across multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with data scientists, architects, MLOps/LLMOps engineers, business stakeholders and senior leadership to design, deliver and scale AI products, agentic AI solutions and data driven applications. Key...

Senior Software Engineer - (phone number removed) - £57.20/hr Are you ready to elevate your career as a Senior Software Engineer? This exciting opportunity offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment. With a focus on innovation and operational excellence, this company is looking for talented individuals like you to make a real impact. Take the next step in your career and be part of a team that values quality, performance, and professional growth. What You Will Do: - Collaborate as a Senior Software Engineer within a high-performing squad to deliver high-quality software deployments. - Optimise communication and integration between development, quality assurance, and IT operations teams. - Develop and implement infrastructure solutions that leverage the latest technology best practices. - Enhance operational performance through innovative problem-solving and process improvements. - Lead and mentor junior team members,...

Duties: Responsible for working as a senior software engineer with a squad to ensure quality software deployments and overall application health and performance. Optimizes relationships between the development, quality assurance and IT operations teams. Promotes communication, integration, and collaboration for enhanced software development productivity. Develops infrastructure to incorporate latest technology best practices and improve operational performance. Requires broad technical knowledge and experience across a variety of IT areas, including infrastructure, development, operations, and quality assurance. Level: A Specialist Professional (P4) is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities typically include: Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager. Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and...