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My client are on the lookout for a Project Manager on an initial 6 month contract. The role will involve working closely with the Head of Delivery in managing a number of technical deliveries. This would suit a PM who enjoys process, governance and general IT transformation. The day rate is outside IR35. The client require 2-3 days per week in the Nottinghamshire office, the rest can be worked remotely. Experience required in a snap shot: - Experience of working closely with 3rd Party/ Systems Integrators - Experience as a PM/ working on multiple projects - This is more of an IT PM role than a Business role. This role will be more suited to a very Process driven PM.

2nd Line Second Line Azure Windows AzureAD Sharepoint M365 MSP Managed Service Provider CCNA Networking Looking to gather experience through the MS stack? Enjoy being in front of customers and managing projects? I'm working a new role with a Microsoft Partner on the lookout for someone to join their 2nd Line engineering capability. Covered in 'Best Place to Work' awards and recognition of service in the MSP world the business boasts an average tenure of 4 years, and 20% growth over the last 12 months so the culture and opportunity to scale is unrivaled. The role is a blend of Azure, 365, Windows, Networking covering Firewalls as well as getting into configuration as well as troubleshooting. You'll get an opportunity to upskill, grow, develop and certifications along the way. In return a 40,000 salary + healthcare + 25 days holiday and hybrid working to Maidenhead, Bristol, Glasgow or Newcastle. If it suits, apply or send over a CV to (url removed) 2nd Line Second Line Azure Windows AzureAD Sharepoint M365 MSP Managed Service Provider CCNA Networking

6 Month Contract Outside IR35 London (2x per month) Competitive Rate We're supporting a business investing heavily in AI and looking for an AI & Agentic Transformation Lead to drive adoption across the organisation. Working with Technology, Transformation, Projects and senior stakeholders, you'll identify, shape and deliver AI-enabled initiatives that improve productivity, customer outcomes and commercial performance. Key Requirements: - Strong understanding of Generative AI, LLMs, Agentic AI and emerging AI technologies - Experience delivering AI products, workflows or transformation programmes - Ability to build business cases and demonstrate measurable business value - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills - Sound judgement on when to use AI, automation, process redesign or existing platform capabilities Details: - ASAP Start - Initial 6-month contract - Outside IR35 - London (twice monthly) - Competitive day rate

Role : DevOps Engineer Location: Newcastle (Hybrid) Type: Contract Duration: 12 months Role Overview We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our team in Newcastle on a 12-month contract. You will play a key role in building and maintaining development environments, implementing automation, and supporting continuous integration and delivery pipelines. You will work closely with development and testing teams to ensure efficient, reliable, and scalable software delivery. Key Responsibilities - Collaborate with DevOps, development, and client teams to deliver robust environments and tools. - Set up, configure, and maintain tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube , and testing platforms. - Design and implement CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous integration, testing, and delivery. - Automate software development processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort. - Develop and manage serverless integrations between systems using APIs. - Support infrastructure provisioning and configuration using automation tools. - Ensure high levels of system performance, security, and reliability . Required Skills & Experience - Hands-on experience with public or private cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). - Strong understanding of CI/CD concepts with practical experience using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or AWS Code Build . - Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as: - Terraform - AWS CloudFormation / CDK - Expertise in configuration management tools : - Ansible - Puppet - Chef - Experience with containerization and orchestration : - Docker / Docker Compose - Kubernetes / OpenShift - Working knowledge of Agile and Lean methodologies . - Proficiency in at least one scripting language: - Python - Bash - PowerShell - Node.js / TypeScript Key Attributes - Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills - Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment - Passion for automation and continuous improvement - Excellent communication and teamwork skills Anyone who is willing to relocate and SC eligible can apply.

Enterprise Infrastructure Architect / 6 months / Stratford (Hybrid) / 550 - 580pd (Inside IR35) We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Infrastructure Architect to join a consultancy client of ours servicing a public sector regulatory body. This will be a hybrid contract requiring 3 days per week on-site at their Stratford office. Key Responsibilities - Develop enterprise infrastructure blueprints, strategies and roadmaps. - Define target-state architectures and technical capabilities. - Act as the SME for infrastructure domains. - Support enterprise governance and architectural decision-making. - Guide solution architects and delivery teams to ensure alignment with strategic direction. - Develop architecture principles, standards, patterns and policies. Technical Focus Areas - AWS and Azure cloud hosting environments. - Hybrid infrastructure and hosting platforms. - Network architecture including WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN and SASE. - Zero Trust and Network Security. - Zscaler, Palo Alto or equivalent security technologies. Experience Required - Enterprise or Lead Infrastructure Architecture experience. - Strong cloud, network and security architecture background. - Proven blueprint, roadmap and governance experience. - Ability to engage and influence executive and C-suite stakeholders. If of interest, please apply to this advert with your latest CV and I will be in touch to discuss in more detail. Best, Connor

Enterprise Platform Architect / 12 months / Stratford (Hybrid) / 550 - 580pd (Inside IR35) We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Platform Architect to join a consultancy client of ours servicing a public sector regulatory body. This will be a hybrid contract requiring 3 days per week on-site at their Stratford office. Key Responsibilities - Create enterprise platform blueprints, target architectures and roadmaps. - Define strategy across application, data and integration domains. - Act as a strategic SME and governance advisor. - Support delivery teams and solution architects in aligning with enterprise direction. - Develop architectural principles, standards, policies and patterns. Technical Focus Areas - Data and analytics platforms including Cloudera and Tableau. - Digital Workplace technologies including Microsoft 365, Azure and E5. - Observability and monitoring platforms such as Datadog. - Enterprise integration, APIs, API Gateways and Apigee. - Enterprise application ecosystems and platform strategy. Experience Required - Enterprise, Platform or Domain Architecture experience within large organisations. - Strong background in enterprise application, data and integration strategy. - Experience developing architecture blueprints and transformation roadmaps. - Strong governance, stakeholder management and executive engagement skills. - Ability to operate at both a strategic and technical level. If of interest, please apply to this advert with your latest CV and I will be in touch to discuss in more detail. Best, Connor

Job Description: - Experience within Java Development Kit (JDK 11+) and Spring Boot to build modular, maintainable services aligned to enterprise standards. - Demonstrable work experience with enterprise middleware platforms including WebLogic Server (Enterprise Edition) and CAS SDK for secured high-performance integrations. - Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams to deploy solutions into secure, scalable public cloud environments (e.g., AWS), using containers. - Advocate for and employ good development practices on the team such as consistent branching strategy, coding standards, Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing. - Support the technical leads in crafting the separation of functional into microservices and the end-to-end integration and flow between technical components. Support the test automation engineers in testing the stories and features delivered both from a functional and non-functional perspective. - Follow the Scrum Methodology participating actively in sprint backlog refinement, sprint planning, stand-ups, sprint review and sprint retrospective - Have significant Java programming experience, ideally utilizing core Java and Spring Boot to develop microservices.

Data Architect (Non-Profit) Remote 500 Inside IR35 We're seeking an experienced Data Architect to help shape and enhance our data landscape, ensuring that data is accessible, trusted, and aligned to organisational goals. This role is ideal for someone who has successfully delivered data architecture solutions within charities, non-profit organisations, membership bodies, or purpose-led organisations , balancing strategic vision with hands-on delivery. Responsibilities - Designing and implementing scalable data architecture - Developing clear and intuitive data models - Establishing trusted data foundations - Simplifying complex data environments - Providing hands-on technical expertise - Collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders If you are queries about hearing more about this role and want to join a organisation which makes a real difference to people's live then please apply for the job advert directly or send me your CV to (url removed)

Senior QA Engineer (Defence Sector) Duration: 3 months inital (extension, likley) Rate: 400 per day (Outside IR35) Working Patterns: Remote (Infrequent on-site travel to London / Belfast) Other: Active SC Clearance - Preffered, SC eligable - must have (Fast-tracked SC sponsorship is provided) Project Requirments: We're seeking a Senior QA Engineer to assure the quality of complex software and data-intensive systems, delivered into secure, highly regulated environments. This role goes beyond traditional functional testing, focusing on validating data flows, ensuring data integrity, and verifying that analytical outputs produce accurate and repeatable results against known reference cases. Key experience we're looking for: - Experience testing data-intensive systems, including validation of data pipelines, transformations, and end-to-end data quality. - Ability to assess quantitative, analytical, or model-driven outputs and verify results against expected reference cases. - Strong QA/Test Engineering background with ownership of test strategy, quality processes, and acceptance evidence. - Automation testing experience using Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, pytest, or similar frameworks. - Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript skills. - Experience working within defence, government, or other regulated sectors would be highly advantageous. - SC Clearance held or eligibility to obtain clearance. This is an opportunity to work on mission-critical technology where the accuracy of data, analytics, and system outputs is just as important as software functionality.Reach out to Adam Akhtar at Opus Recruitment Solutions for futher information!

Creative Strategist Campaign Customer Behaviour Creative Execution Midlands - Hybrid 40k The Opportunity I'm currently working with an innovative, growth-focused business that's looking to hire a Creative Strategist to join its expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who sits at the intersection of marketing strategy, customer psychology, creative thinking and commercial performance. If you're passionate about understanding why customers behave the way they do and using that insight to shape high-performing campaigns, this could be the perfect next move. Importantly, this is not a traditional copywriting, design or campaign management role. Instead, you'll be responsible for ensuring that creative thinking directly contributes to customer acquisition, conversion growth and commercial success. About the Role As Creative Strategist, you'll bridge the gap between acquisition strategy, customer behaviour, campaign development and creative execution. Working closely with senior stakeholders across growth, creative, UX, CRO and lifecycle teams, you'll develop strategic messaging frameworks and behavioural influence strategies that improve customer engagement and conversion performance across the entire demand journey. Your focus will be on ensuring creative output is aligned with: - Customer behaviour and psychology - Acquisition economics - Demand generation and capture - Commercial objectives - Conversion optimisation This is a highly strategic role for someone who enjoys combining insight, creativity and performance marketing to drive measurable business results. Key Responsibilities Creative Strategy & Messaging - Develop commercially effective creative strategies aligned to acquisition goals - Translate customer insights and behavioural data into compelling messaging directions - Build strategic frameworks that guide creative execution across multiple channels - Ensure messaging aligns with customer intent, psychology and business priorities - Drive creative approaches that contribute to profitable customer acquisition Customer Behaviour & Psychology - Analyse customer motivations, objections and decision-making behaviours - Use behavioural insights to shape messaging and creative direction - Identify key friction points throughout the customer journey - Ensure creative strategies reflect real-world customer needs and decision drivers Campaign & Conversion Strategy - Support the development of campaign concepts and messaging systems - Create messaging frameworks designed to improve engagement and conversion - Help shape how demand is created and captured through creative influence - Improve campaign effectiveness through strategic customer understanding Testing & Optimisation - Support structured testing programmes across messaging and creative performance - Contribute to continuous experimentation and learning initiatives - Refine creative strategies based on performance insights and customer behaviour - Promote a culture of optimisation rather than one-off campaign thinking Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner closely with the Creative Director on narrative and campaign development - Work alongside Growth Directors to shape strategic messaging direction - Collaborate with UX, CRO and Lifecycle teams to improve customer influence - Ensure creative strategy supports operational execution and ongoing optimisation About You We're looking for a commercially minded strategist who understands how creative thinking can influence customer behaviour and drive measurable business outcomes. You'll likely bring: - Experience in creative strategy, growth marketing, customer acquisition or performance-focused marketing environments - Strong understanding of customer psychology and behavioural influence - Ability to translate insights and data into actionable creative direction - Experience developing messaging frameworks and campaign strategies - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - A commercial mindset with a focus on measurable outcomes - Understanding of conversion optimisation and customer journey principles - A naturally curious approach to customer behaviour and decision-making Why Join? This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that is building a modern creative strategy function focused on growth, performance and measurable impact. The role will continue to evolve, becoming increasingly: - Data-informed - AI-assisted - Psychology-led - Commercially measurable - Fully integrated across the wider growth ecosystem If you're excited by the idea of using creative strategy to drive customer acquisition and business growth, I'd love to hear from you. Contact me at (url removed) Creative Strategist Campaign Customer Behaviour Creative Execution Midlands - Hybrid 40k

Senior Cloud engineer SC Cleared or eligible 6 month initial contract (Apply online only) OutsideIR35 Remote with occasional onsite Key requirements: - Deep experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). - Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible or equivalent). - CI/CD tooling (e.g. GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins). - Strong Google Cloud experience, GKE in particular, and strong Linux systems administration. - Understanding of secure, hardened deployments and network security, with security-conscious instincts suited to an environment subject to accreditation scrutiny. - SC Clearance held or willingness to undergo. Desirable: - Scripting proficiency (Python, Bash, Go). - Experience in defence, government or regulated environments. - Kubernetes certifications (CKA / CKAD). - Experience supporting streaming, data or ML platforms at scale. Senior Cloud engineer SC Cleared or eligible 6 month initial contract (Apply online only) OutsideIR35 Remote with occasional onsite Please apply with up to date CV.

Senior Data Architect Public Sector Hybrid Discovery Phase Programme Location: Remote - Once or twice across the contract onsite to your local office Salary: 550 - 580 per day IR35 - Inside ir35 10 Week Discovery with an option to go on for 2 years Provided data architecture leadership for a large-scale public sector discovery, defining the data strategy, governance framework, and information architecture required to enable secure data sharing across multiple organisations. Key Responsibilities - Led the data architecture workstream, identifying data risks, dependencies, and opportunities across complex organisational landscapes. - Defined target data models, schemas, and integration requirements to support operational and analytical outcomes. - Designed scalable data architecture patterns, including cloud-based data platforms, APIs, and data-sharing solutions. - Established information governance, data protection, and security frameworks to ensure compliance with regulatory and organisational standards. - Collaborated with delivery, product, business analysis, and engineering teams to develop data-driven prioritisation and decision-support models. - Validated data architecture assumptions through prototyping and user testing, translating findings into future-state architecture recommendations. - Produced data strategy, governance, and architectural outputs to support progression into the next phase of delivery. - Provided expert advice to senior stakeholders on data management, interoperability, and information governance. Skills & Experience - Enterprise Data Architecture and Strategy - Data Modelling (Conceptual, Logical, Physical) - Data Governance, Metadata Management, and Information Assurance - Data Sharing, Privacy, GDPR, and Security Frameworks - Cloud Data Platforms (AWS, Azure) - Data Lakes, API-Based Integration, and Modern Data Architectures - ArchiMate, UML, and Enterprise Architecture Modelling - Agile Discovery and Service Design - Stakeholder Engagement and Technical Leadership

Senior Technical Architect Public Sector Hybrid Discovery Phase Programme Start ASAP 10 Weeks inital discovery with an option to go on for 2 years Inside ir35 Remote - Once or twice across the contract onsite to your local office Provided technical leadership and architectural governance for a large-scale public sector discovery focused on enabling secure data sharing and integration across multiple external organisations. Key Responsibilities - Led the technical architecture workstream, defining solution boundaries, identifying risks, and assessing technical feasibility. - Designed cloud-native architecture patterns across AWS and Azure, including APIs, integration services, and scalable data platforms. - Established security, identity, and governance frameworks to support compliance, assurance, and approval processes. - Collaborated with delivery, data, and product teams to shape operating models and technical solutions. - Guided prototyping activities, ensuring solutions were technically viable and aligned to long-term architectural strategy. - Defined technical success measures, pilot approaches, and architecture outputs required for progression into the next delivery phase. - Presented architectural recommendations and risk assessments to senior stakeholders and governance boards. Skills & Experience - Enterprise Architecture and Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure) - API Strategy and Cross-Organisation Integration - Event-Driven and Service-Oriented Architectures - Security Architecture, IAM, OAuth2/OIDC, and Encryption - Data Architecture and Platform Design - TOGAF, ArchiMate, UML, and Architecture Governance - Agile Delivery and Digital Service Assurance - Stakeholder Management and Executive Advisory

Full Stack Developer (Outside IR35) Contract Length: 6 Months Location: London (Remote) Hours: 40 Hours per Week Start Date: ASAP Overview Our client, a leading organisation within the insurance sector, is seeking an experienced Full Stack Frontend Developer to support the delivery of modern digital platforms and customer-facing applications. This role will focus on building intuitive, scalable, and high-performance user interfaces that support key insurance services, including customer portals, policy management, underwriting workflows, and claims-related journeys. Working within a cross-functional product team, you'll collaborate closely with backend engineers, architects, UX designers, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, data-driven solutions in a highly regulated environment. Tech Stack Frontend React TypeScript JavaScript (ES6+) HTML5 CSS3 Backend Exposure Node.js REST APIs GraphQL Nice to Have Next.js AI integrations (OpenAI, Azure AI, or similar) Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience building enterprise-grade frontend applications using React Advanced JavaScript and TypeScript development skills Solid understanding of responsive design, modern UI development, HTML5, and CSS3 Experience developing reusable component libraries and scalable frontend architectures Proven experience integrating RESTful APIs, GraphQL services, and third-party platforms Experience with state management solutions such as Redux or Zustand Strong focus on application performance, accessibility, security, and user experience Experience working in regulated environments such as Insurance, Financial Services, Banking, or FinTech Experience with automated testing frameworks including Jest, Cypress, or Playwright Familiarity with Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines Desirable Skills Experience delivering solutions within the Insurance sector Exposure to policy administration, underwriting, claims, or customer self-service platforms Experience with Next.js Knowledge of Node.js backend development Experience integrating AI-powered capabilities into digital products Cloud experience across Azure, AWS, or GCP Experience working with Storybook and design systems Key Responsibilities Develop, enhance, and maintain scalable React-based applications supporting key insurance operations Build reusable UI components and shared frontend libraries aligned to design system standards Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to deliver seamless digital customer experiences Integrate frontend applications with policy, claims, and customer data services via APIs Ensure code quality through testing, peer reviews, and engineering best practices Optimise applications for performance, accessibility, scalability, and security Contribute to architectural discussions and continuous improvement initiatives across the development lifecycle

Sitecore Developer / 6 month contract / Fully remote / 300 to 400pd (Outside IR35) I am currently looking for a FS Sitecore developer to join an agency client of ours on a 6 month initial contract. This can be completed on a fully remote basis and has been determined outside IR35. You will be joining an existing project and must have experience with the following: - Extensive Sitecore development experience - Commercial React/Next.Js experience - Agile working - Self sufficient - Familiar with agency set up, stakeholder management etc If of interest, please apply with your latest CV and I will be in touch to discuss in more detail. Best, Connor

Technical Architect 6 Months Hybrid - Once or twice a month onsite to your local DWP office Rate - TBC Status - Inside ir35 SC - Active or eligible If you are interested please get in touch with your CV and Inside ir35 Rates

Node.js Developer Duration: 6 Months Location: 3 Days per week onsite in Bristol Hours: 40 Hours Per Week Start: ASAP Overview We're looking for an experienced Node.js Developer to join a team building scalable, real-time applications in AWS. You'll focus on backend development, event-driven systems, and data streaming solutions, working closely with engineers across the platform. Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with Node.js and TypeScript Experience building APIs and microservices Experience with Kafka, Kinesis, or similar streaming technologies Strong understanding of event-driven architectures Hands-on AWS experience Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases Familiarity with CI/CD and modern development practices Desirable Skills React development experience Kubernetes or Terraform exposure GraphQL experience Experience with high-volume, real-time systems Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js and TypeScript Build scalable APIs and data streaming solutions Develop cloud-native applications on AWS Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software Contribute to code reviews, testing, and engineering best practices Optimise application performance, scalability, and reliability

We are searching for a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer to play a critical role in a cutting edge technology team. Alongside the team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining advanced web services and applications using the Ruby on Rails framework. What You'll Do - develop and maintain Ruby web services and applications, focusing on Ruby on Rails framework. - Collaborate with mobile developers and QA Engineers to ensure smooth integration and quality. - Interact with RESTful APIs to connect applications to back-end services. - Work with relational databases. - Utilize Git for version control to track and manage code changes. - Understand and apply knowledge of SAML, PKI, and cryptography (preferred). - Apply DevOps practices to ensure efficient and seamless development workflow (preferred). - Create and maintain comprehensive development documentation. - Ensure code quality and adherence to best practices through testing and code reviews. - Optimize applications for security and scalability. - Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to Ruby development. What You'll Bring - 5+ years of experience as a Ruby (on Rails) developer; - Experienced in interacting with RESTful APIs; - Experienced in relational databases; - Solid knowledge of Git; - Knowledge of SAML, PKI and cryptography are a plus; - Knowledge of DevOps practices is a plus; - A mindset to create and maintain development documentation; - Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Senior Engineer - Identity & Token Security Rate: 550 day Outside IR35 Start Date: ASAP End Date: 18/12/2026 Active SC Clearance Location: Remote/Hybrid (UK-based) Responsibilities Design and implement OAuth 2.0 Token Exchange (RFC 8693) capabilities. Develop secure identity delegation and propagation patterns across distributed services. Implement token down-scoping and audience restriction mechanisms aligned to least-privilege principles. Design secure service-to-service authentication frameworks within zero-trust environments. Build and maintain robust JWT validation and cryptographic trust chains. Integrate applications and services using OpenID Connect (OIDC) standards Essential: OAuth 2.0 & Identity Standards Proven hands-on implementation experience with OAuth 2.0 Token Exchange (RFC 8693). Strong understanding of OpenID Connect (OIDC) core specifications. Expert-level understanding of JWT (RFC 7519). Experience signing, validating and encrypting tokens using JWS and JWE. Strong knowledge of JWKS endpoints and automated key rotation strategies. Understanding of secure alternatives to shared-secret authentication mechanisms. Experience securing service-to-service communication within distributed microservice architectures. Understanding of zero-trust security principles. Knowledge of secure transit-layer protection and identity-based access controls. Identity Delegation & Token Management Experience implementing: Token down-scoping Audience restriction (aud) Actor and Subject claims handling Experience designing secure token lifecycle management strategies including: Token caching Token renewal Revocation patterns Familiar with: CDDO Secure by Design principles Experience with cloud-native security architectures. Knowledge of API gateways, service meshes, and federated identity platforms.

Fullstack Frontend Developer (React) (Outside) Frontend Developer (React) Duration: 6 Months Location:3 Days a week onsite in North Bristol Hours: 40 Hours Per Week Start: ASAP Overview We're looking for an experienced Frontend Developer with strong React expertise to join a fast-paced team building modern, data-driven digital products. You'll play a key role in developing intuitive, high-performance user interfaces while collaborating closely with backend engineers, designers, and product teams. Tech Stack Frontend React TypeScript JavaScript (ES6+) HTML5, CSS3 Backend Exposure Node.js REST APIs / GraphQL Nice to Have AI integrations (OpenAI, Azure AI or similar) Next.js Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience developing frontend applications with React Advanced JavaScript and TypeScript skills Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, responsive design, and modern UI development Experience building reusable components and scalable frontend architectures Experience integrating REST APIs and third-party services Knowledge of state management tools such as Redux or Zustand Strong focus on performance, accessibility, and user experience Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, or Playwright Familiarity with Git and CI/CD practices Desirable Skills Experience with Next.js Exposure to AI-powered features or API integrations Knowledge of Node.js backend development Experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP Storybook and design systems experience Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain scalable React applications Build reusable UI components and frontend libraries Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products Ensure code quality through testing, code reviews, and best practices Optimise applications for performance, accessibility, and scalability

Role: Security Onboarding Specialist Location: London (Hybrid - Once in a month onsite) Type: Contract (Inside IR35) Duration: 9 Months Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Security Onboarding Specialist to join a high-profile digital services programme. This role will be responsible for ensuring that external partner organisations meet the required security, assurance and trust framework standards before integrating with secure digital services. Acting as the primary security contact for partner onboarding activities, you will assess security controls, perform gap analyses, review evidence submissions, and provide assurance recommendations to support onboarding decisions. You will play a key role in maintaining consistency of security assessments while ensuring compliance with evolving trust framework and organisational requirements. Key Responsibilities - Lead security assurance and onboarding assessments for external partners and suppliers. - Perform gap analyses against Trust Framework requirements, security standards, policies and controls. - Review and evaluate security documentation, policies, procedures and evidence submitted by partner organisations. - Identify control deficiencies, security risks and compliance gaps, providing clear remediation recommendations. - Act as the primary security point of contact throughout the partner onboarding lifecycle. - Produce security assessment reports, recommendations and onboarding assurance outcomes. - Work closely with security, architecture, delivery and governance teams to support onboarding decisions. - Monitor and track remediation activities through to completion. - Ensure consistent application of security assurance processes and assessment criteria. - Maintain awareness of changes to Trust Frameworks, security policies and regulatory requirements, updating assessment approaches where required. - Support ongoing assurance activities and periodic reviews of onboarded partners. Required Skills & Experience - Proven experience in Security Assurance, Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Third-Party Risk Management, or Information Security. - Strong understanding of security control frameworks and assurance methodologies. - Experience conducting security assessments, compliance reviews and gap analyses. - Ability to review and assess security evidence and documentation against defined requirements. - Knowledge of information security principles, risk management and security governance practices. - Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. - Experience producing clear, concise assessment reports and risk-based recommendations. - Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Desirable Experience - Experience working within government, public sector or highly regulated environments. - Knowledge of Digital Identity and Trust Frameworks. - Familiarity with standards and frameworks such as: - ISO 27001 - NIST Cyber Security Framework - Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus - Supplier and Third-Party Assurance frameworks - Experience supporting digital identity, authentication or secure digital services programmes. - Security-related certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or equivalent. Key Competencies - Security Assurance - Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) - Third-Party Risk Management - Security Assessments - Risk Analysis - Stakeholder Management - Information Security - Audit & Compliance - Trust Framework Compliance - Security Governance This is an excellent opportunity for a Security Assurance professional who enjoys working with stakeholders, assessing security controls, and ensuring robust onboarding standards within a large-scale digital service environment.

SRE Security Engineer (SC Cleared) Location: Remote Clearance: Active SC Required We're seeking an experienced SRE Security Engineer to support a major government programme, helping to improve the security, reliability, and resilience of critical platforms and services. Key Skills: - Splunk - Security Engineering - Platform & Infrastructure Security - Vulnerability Management - Cloud & Enterprise Environments - Security Architecture Principles Responsibilities: - Enhance the security posture of business-critical systems. - Identify and remediate security risks and vulnerabilities. - Support secure platform design and operational improvements. - Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security best practices. - Contribute to monitoring, detection, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal for candidates with a background in Security Engineering, DevSecOps, Platform Security, or SRE within secure or regulated environments.

Dynamics 365 Business Central Trainer Salary: Up to 40,000 depending on experience Location: Hybrid / Birmingham Hours: 37.5 hours per week The Opportunity We're looking for a talented and enthusiastic Dynamics 365 Business Central Trainer to join a growing Microsoft partner organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys helping people learn, creating engaging content, and working with customers to maximise the value of their Microsoft Dynamics investment. You'll design and deliver training programmes, create learning resources, and support the adoption of Business Central and related Microsoft technologies. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop and deliver training programmes for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. - Deliver engaging training sessions to both customers and internal teams, either virtually or in person. - Create a range of learning materials, including user guides, presentations, video tutorials and blog content. - Develop content that supports software adoption and best practice. - Work closely with consultants, support teams and subject matter experts to ensure training content remains accurate and relevant. - Maintain and update training documentation in line with product updates and new features. - Gather feedback and continually improve training materials and delivery methods. - Support training and knowledge sharing for complementary solutions such as Power BI, Cosmos and Continia. - Contribute to the development of online learning platforms and knowledge resources. Desirable Experience - Experience with Power BI, Cosmos, Continia or similar reporting solutions. - Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or online learning platforms. - Microsoft certifications such as MB-800, MCT or similar. - Background in finance, business analysis or ERP consulting. - Experience with AI tools and their practical application within business systems. Skills & Attributes - Excellent presentation and communication skills. - Strong organisational and planning abilities. - Ability to simplify complex topics and make them easy to understand. - Collaborative approach with both customers and internal teams. - Proactive, adaptable and committed to continuous learning. - Customer-focused with a passion for helping others succeed. What's On Offer - Salary up to 40,000 , depending on experience. - Hybrid working environment. - Ongoing professional development and certification opportunities. - Opportunity to work with leading Microsoft technologies. - Collaborative and supportive team culture. - Career progression within a growing organisation. - Access to the latest technology and AI-enabled tools. MUST BE BASED IN UK, UNFORTUNATELY THIS ROLE DOES NOT SUPPORT VISA SPONSORSHIP

Security Architect (SC Cleared) Clearance: Active SC Required We're seeking an experienced Security Architect to support the design and delivery of secure cloud solutions within a large-scale programme. Key Responsibilities: - Define and implement cloud security architectures and controls. - Ensure security is embedded throughout the solution lifecycle. - Conduct security reviews, risk assessments, and provide architectural guidance. - Work closely with engineering and infrastructure teams to deliver secure cloud environments. - Produce security documentation, standards, and best practice guidance. Required Experience: - Proven experience as a Security Architect. - Strong cloud security and infrastructure security knowledge. - Experience with AWS, Azure and/or GCP. - Security risk assessment and governance experience. - Excellent stakeholder engagement skills. - Active SC Clearance.

Fabric Platform Engineer Outside IR - 450 Hybrid We are seeking a Fabric Platform Engineer to join a growing data and analytics team. This role will play a key part in designing, building, and maintaining a modern data platform using Microsoft Fabric, enabling the business to make data-driven decisions at scale. Key Responsibilities - Build, maintain, and optimise data solutions within Microsoft Fabric. - Build and support data pipelines, integrations, and Lakehouse environments. - Ensure platform performance, security, and reliability. - Work with stakeholders to deliver data and analytics requirements. - Troubleshoot issues and contribute to continuous platform improvement. Skills & Experience - Experience with Microsoft Fabric and/or Azure data services. - Strong SQL and data engineering skills. - Understanding of data warehousing, ETL/ELT, and modern data architectures. - Experience building scalable cloud-based data solutions. - Strong problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills. If this is a role that suits your skillset, you can work to a hybrid model in London and available within 2 weeks then apply for the role directly or send me your CV to (url removed). Fabric Platform Engineer Outside IR - 450 Hybrid

Service Delivery Manager Location: Hybrid at Newcastle (3 days/week) Employment Type Full-Time Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and proactive Service Manager to oversee the performance, stability, and continuous improvement of business-critical applications and services within the Service Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring effective incident and problem resolution, managing service performance against agreed SLAs, and acting as a key liaison between technical support teams, delivery teams, and client stakeholders. The Service Manager will play a pivotal role in maintaining operational excellence, leading major incident management activities, driving service improvements, and ensuring a seamless transition of new services into production. Key Responsibilities Service Operations & Incident Management - Own and drive incident and problem management activities across the Service Group. - Monitor service performance, application availability, and operational stability in production environments. - Lead the resolution of Priority 1 (P1) and Priority 2 (P2) incidents, coordinating technical teams to restore services within SLA targets. - Actively participate in and lead major incident bridge calls, providing timely updates to stakeholders and clients. - Ensure production incidents are managed effectively and escalated appropriately based on business impact and priority. Service Performance & Reporting - Track, analyse, and report on service performance metrics, trends, and KPIs. - Produce weekly and monthly service reports, including Monthly Service Reviews (MSRs) for client presentation. - Identify service risks and recommend actions to improve performance and reliability. - Ensure compliance with contractual SLAs and operational objectives. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management - Coordinate and direct support teams to prioritise work effectively and address critical issues. - Collaborate with technical, delivery, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on service priorities. - Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing clear communication on operational performance and ongoing initiatives. - Deputise for the Service Lead when required. Continuous Service Improvement - Identify opportunities to improve service quality, operational efficiency, monitoring, and alerting capabilities. - Drive Continuous Service Improvement (CSI) initiatives to reduce incident volumes and improve customer experience. - Support the implementation of process enhancements, automation, and best practice service management methodologies. Change & Transition Management - Partner with delivery and project teams to understand upcoming releases and business changes. - Support the successful transition of new services and applications into live operations. - Ensure service readiness processes are followed and operational support requirements are clearly defined. Required Skills & Experience - Proven experience in a Service Manager, IT Service Delivery Manager, Application Support Manager, or similar role. - Strong understanding of ITIL Service Management principles and practices. - Demonstrated experience managing major incidents, problem management, and service operations. - Experience producing service performance reports, KPIs, and client-facing dashboards. - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels. - Experience managing support teams and coordinating cross-functional technical resources. - Ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments and make decisions during critical incidents. - Knowledge of SLA management and operational governance. Preferred Qualifications - ITIL Foundation or higher certification. - Experience within enterprise application support environments. - Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, SolarWinds, or similar. - Experience working within large-scale managed services or consulting environments. Key Competencies - Leadership & Team Management - Incident & Problem Management - Client & Stakeholder Engagement - Service Delivery Excellence - Analytical & Data-Driven Decision Making - Continuous Improvement Mindset - Communication & Influencing Skills - Risk & Escalation Management

We are hiring for a L3 Support Engineer role. Its a 12 Months of Contract to Hire role Location: Hybrid at Newcastle (3 days/week)OverviewWe are seeking an experienced L3 Live Support Engineer to provide advanced technical support and operational stability across critical production systems. The successful candidate will act as the highest level of technical escalation, owning and driving the investigation, diagnosis, and resolution of complex incidents while ensuring minimal business impact. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to collaborate across multiple technology and business teams. Key ResponsibilitiesIncident Management & Resolution - Own and manage the investigation and resolution of live production incidents and service requests. - Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex issues impacting business-critical services. - Execute technical recovery actions during incidents to restore service as quickly as possible. - Participate in Major Incident and High-Priority Incident response activities. Technical Troubleshooting - Diagnose and resolve application, infrastructure, integration, database, and data-related issues across supported products and platforms. - Analyse logs, system metrics, monitoring tools, and application behaviour to identify root causes and corrective actions. - Maintain a deep understanding of product architecture, business processes, and operational dependencies. Problem Management & Continuous Improvement - Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and contribute to Problem Management processes. - Participate in post-incident reviews and recommend long-term preventative solutions. - Drive continuous service improvement through automation, process optimisation, tooling enhancements, and reduction of recurring incidents. - Monitor service health and proactively identify risks, trends, and emerging issues. - Develop and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, knowledge articles, and support procedures. - Ensure monitoring, alerting, and support processes remain effective and fit for purpose. - Work closely with Delivery, Development, DevOps, Infrastructure, Enterprise Service Management, Operational Teams, and third-party suppliers to resolve incidents effectively. - Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders during incident resolution. - Support service reviews and contribute to operational governance activities. On-Call Support - Participate in High-Priority Incident response and on-call/out-of-hours support rotas where required. Technical Skills - Strong experience supporting enterprise applications in a production environment. - Proven expertise in incident management, problem management, and root cause analysis. - Experience with application support, infrastructure troubleshooting, and system integrations. - Knowledge of SQL and database troubleshooting. - Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Grafana, Azure Monitor, or equivalent. - Understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP). - Familiarity with APIs, middleware, and integration technologies. - Knowledge of ITIL principles and service management best practices. - Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities. - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to perform under pressure during critical incidents. - Strong collaboration and teamwork mindset. - Ability to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment. - ITIL Foundation Certification. - Experience working within Agile and DevOps environments. - Exposure to automation and scripting technologies (PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.). - Experience supporting cloud-native applications and microservices architectures.

Role: Sentinel Engineer Type: Contract (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 months Location: Remote Overview We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Sentinel Engineer with a strong cyber security background to support the delivery, optimisation, and ongoing development of a large-scale Microsoft security environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing security monitoring, threat detection, automation, and SIEM capabilities, whilst helping drive security improvements across cloud and hybrid platforms. This role is ideally suited to a hands-on Security Engineer with proven experience implementing and managing Microsoft Sentinel, delivering SIEM migrations, and working across the wider Microsoft Security stack. You will work closely with Security Operations, Infrastructure, and Cloud teams to strengthen the organisation's security posture and improve incident detection and response capabilities. Key Responsibilities - Design, implement, configure and support Microsoft Sentinel solutions . - Lead and support SIEM migration projects from legacy platforms into Microsoft Sentinel . - Develop and maintain analytics rules, alerting capabilities and detection use cases. - Create and optimise Kusto Query Language (KQL) queries for threat hunting, incident investigation and reporting. - Integrate and onboard new log sources and security tooling into Sentinel. - Configure and support Azure Monitor and Log Analytics environments . - Develop automation and orchestration playbooks using Azure Logic Apps. - Work with Microsoft Defender technologies to improve threat detection and response. - Build dashboards, workbooks and reporting capabilities for operational and management teams. - Support Security Operations teams with incident response, threat hunting and security investigations. - Tune detections and reduce false positives whilst improving overall visibility and coverage. - Implement security best practices aligned to industry frameworks and standards. - Collaborate with internal and third-party stakeholders across security, infrastructure and cloud teams. Essential Skills & Experience Technical Skills - Microsoft Sentinel - SIEM Migration Experience - Log Analytics - Azure Monitor - Microsoft Defender XDR - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint - Microsoft Defender for Cloud - Microsoft 365 Security - Kusto Query Language (KQL) - Azure Logic Apps - Azure Lighthouse Experience - Minimum 5 years' experience within Cyber Security, Security Engineering, SOC, SIEM Engineering or related disciplines. - Strong understanding of SIEM, SOAR, threat detection and incident response. - Demonstrable experience designing and implementing Microsoft Sentinel solutions. - Experience developing detection rules, use cases and security monitoring capabilities. - Strong threat hunting and security investigation experience. - Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and modern security operations practices. - Experience working within enterprise-scale Azure and Microsoft security environments. Desirable Skills - QRadar - Devo - SentinelOne - Mimecast - Check Point - Qualys - Azure Networking - Terraform - PowerShell - Python - GitHub - Azure DevOps - ServiceNow - Azure RBAC - Azure Monitor Agent (AMA) - Data Collection Rules (DCR) - Syslog - CEF - Windows Event Logging - Linux Logging - REST APIs Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be a proactive and technically strong Security Engineer who combines deep Microsoft Sentinel expertise with a broad understanding of cyber security operations. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, engaging with stakeholders at all levels, and driving improvements across monitoring, detection, automation and incident response capabilities.

Role: Project / Programme Manager Type: Contract (Outside IR35) Location: Remote Durtation: 6 months Overview Our client, a leading Financial Services organisation, is seeking an experienced Project / Programme Manager to lead the delivery of a strategic and high-profile finance reconciliation transformation programme involving the implementation of AutoRek . This is a business-critical role within a programme that has experienced delivery challenges and requires a strong delivery-focused professional capable of bringing structure, leadership, and momentum to a complex environment. Initially focused on a single phase of delivery, the programme is expected to expand into multiple concurrent phases and workstreams from Q4, creating a highly visible and strategically important engagement. Key Responsibilities - Lead the end-to-end delivery of the AutoRek implementation programme. - Establish robust governance, planning, reporting, RAID management, and delivery controls . - Manage delivery across Technology, Finance, Testing , and Business stakeholders . - Build strong relationships with senior leaders while confidently challenging where necessary. - Coordinate internal teams, SMEs, vendors, and third-party partners to ensure successful delivery. - Drive programme milestones, manage dependencies, and maintain delivery momentum. - Control scope and manage changes to ensure programme objectives remain achievable. - Provide regular status updates and reporting to senior stakeholders and sponsors. - Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and blockers proactively. - Support the transition from a single delivery phase to a multi-phase programme structure. Essential Experience - Extensive Project Management and/or Programme Management experience within Financial Services . - Proven track record delivering finance transformation, reconciliation, accounting, regulatory, or finance systems programmes . - Experience delivering AutoRek implementations or comparable reconciliation platforms. - Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to operate effectively at senior leadership level. - Experience working across both Technology and Finance functions. - Demonstrable success recovering, stabilising, or driving challenging programmes to completion. - Strong knowledge of governance, planning, budgeting, risk, and dependency management. Desirable Experience - Asset Management, Insurance, Wealth Management, or Banking sector experience. - Experience managing multiple workstreams within large-scale transformation programmes. - Understanding of finance testing processes and reconciliation controls. - Experience with data migration, finance platforms, and systems integration initiatives. Ideal Candidate A seasoned Financial Services Project/Programme Manager with strong reconciliation and finance transformation experience, ideally including AutoRek, who can bring control, structure, and leadership to a challenging programme and successfully deliver against demanding business objectives.

Back-end Engineer (contract) Opus have partnered with an cutting-edge AI focused HealthTech start-up with a mission-driven culture and ethical AI approach. The successful candidate will be making a real impact to patient care outcomes. Contract Specifics: Rate: 400 per day, Outside IR35 Duration: 3 months Start date: ASAP, Immediate starter Working Patterns: Full-time, 1 day p/w in London-offices. Essential: - Confident working across data infrastructure, distributed systems, APIS and AI-services - Proven experience in building/designing scalable backend services - Strong experience building and maintaining APIs (REST, GraphQL and/or gRPC). - Knowledge of Docker and AWS (ideally in a recent project) - Essential - must have strong coding skills in Python, Typescript, Node and SQL. Nice to have : - Docker, ECS, Kubernetes or similar container platform experience - Familiarity with Django frameworks and IaC (e.g. Terraform) - Experience with the deploying and operating ML or AI systems in production. Please reach out to Adam Akhtar at Opus ASAP for more information.

Job Description: ServiceNow Developer (Associate Level) Overview We are seeking an Associate ServiceNow Developer to join a dynamic Agile delivery team supporting NHS England (NHSE). This role is focused on designing, developing, and optimising ServiceNow solutions to improve business processes, enhance automation, and future-proof digital services. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with the ServiceNow platform, particularly within ITSM and CSM modules , and a proven ability to deliver high-quality solutions in a regulated or public sector environment. Key Responsibilities ServiceNow Development & Delivery - Analyse business requirements and translate them into scalable ServiceNow solutions - Configure and customise ServiceNow applications in line with best practices - Develop Proof of Concepts (POCs) to validate solutions prior to deployment - Implement new modules, platform enhancements, and architectural changes - Design and build integrations with third-party systems where required Process Optimisation & Automation - Identify opportunities to streamline and automate workflows - Deliver solutions that improve operational efficiency and user experience - Support innovation using ServiceNow capabilities, including Now Assist features Quality & Standards - Collaborate closely with QA teams to ensure robust, high-quality deliverables - Follow ServiceNow coding standards, design principles, and community guidelines - Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with long-term platform strategy Stakeholder Collaboration - Work within Agile frameworks (Scrum, PI planning) to deliver iterative improvements - Engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders to gather and refine requirements - Communicate effectively across teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery Reporting & Insights - Develop dashboards and reporting capabilities within ServiceNow - Provide insights to support operational decision-making and performance tracking Required Skills & Experience Essential - Proven experience working with the ServiceNow platform (development, configuration, and customisation) - Strong understanding of ServiceNow capabilities and architecture - Experience with: - IT Service Management (ITSM) - Customer Service Management (CSM) - Exposure to Now Assist (AI-driven capabilities) within ServiceNow - Experience delivering solutions in UK public sector or regulated environments - Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and delivery frameworks - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable Skills - Experience with ServiceNow integrations and advanced platform features - Broader module exposure beyond ITSM/CSM - Agile certifications or formal training (e.g. Scrum) Qualifications & Certifications - Relevant ServiceNow certifications such as: - Certified System Administrator (CSA) - Certified Application Developer (CAD) - CIS-ITSM / CIS-CSM (preferred) - Additional certifications are advantageous Location & Travel - Hybrid working model - Travel to client offices in London, Leeds, and Exeter as required - Quarterly PI planning sessions - Occasional in-person workshops - Some overnight stays may be required - Travel and expenses are not billable

ML Engineer (Early Career - Mid-level) New contract role Immediate starter - Just in! Opus have partnered with an cutting-edge AI focused HealthTech start-up with a mission-driven culture and ethical AI approach. The successful candidate will be making a real impact to patient care outcomes. Contract Specifics: Rate: 400 per day, Outside IR35 Duration: 3 months Start date: ASAP, Immediate starter Working Patterns: Full-time, 1 day p/w in London-offices. Person Specification: - Solid skills in Python, SQL and AWS. - Background in Software Engineering / Data Engineering Previous back-end work is nice to have - Experience working with ML models (productisation, not just for research / prototyping) Nice to have: - A deeper understanding on ML Models / ML Data Science from an API perspective (GraphQL, gRPC, REST) - Start-up or HealthTech experience. This is an urgent requirement, please reach out ASAP to Adam Akhtar today (17th July) to avoid missing out!