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Job Title: Gen AI Solution Architect Location: Remote Rate: Up to 517 a day Start Date: Mid Aug Job Type: Contract 12 months GenAI Solution Architect Location: Hybrid / Flexible Type: Permanent A leading global organisation is seeking an experienced GenAI Solution Architect to lead the design and adoption of enterprise-scale Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape AI strategy, define architecture standards, and deliver innovative, secure, and scalable AI capabilities across a complex enterprise environment. Working closely with business and technology stakeholders, you'll play a key role in developing reusable AI patterns, establishing governance frameworks, and driving the adoption of Microsoft AI technologies to deliver measurable business value. The Role As the GenAI Solution Architect, you will: - Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to define AI product vision, roadmaps, and value creation. - Design end-to-end Generative AI and Agentic AI architectures using the Microsoft technology stack. - Develop reusable architecture patterns for: - Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) - AI agent orchestration - Multi-agent collaboration - Enterprise knowledge retrieval - Human-in-the-loop workflows and decision support - Design secure, scalable, and governed AI solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards. - Ensure compliance with security, privacy, governance, and Responsible AI requirements. - Support observability, interoperability, monitoring, and operational excellence across AI platforms. - Embed controls for identity, access management, auditability, transparency, and accountability. - Evaluate AI technologies, vendors, and platforms to support strategic build-versus-buy decisions. - Monitor emerging AI trends and translate new capabilities into practical enterprise solutions. About You You will be an experienced Solution Architect or AI Architect with a strong background in enterprise technology and a passion for delivering innovative AI solutions. Essential Skills & Experience - Proven experience as a Solution Architect or AI Architect within large, complex organisations. - Strong expertise across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, and Microsoft Fabric. - Deep understanding of Generative AI, Agentic AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), orchestration, automation, and enterprise integration patterns. - Experience designing secure, scalable, and governed AI solutions. - Strong knowledge of security, privacy, governance, and compliance frameworks. - Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills. - Ability to translate strategic objectives into practical technology solutions. - Experience defining measurable business outcomes and value realisation frameworks. Desirable - Experience with Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, and emerging AI agent platforms. - Knowledge of Responsible AI principles and governance frameworks. - Experience delivering enterprise data, analytics, digital transformation, or platform programmes. - Experience developing reusable enterprise AI products, services, or architectural patterns. - Microsoft certifications in Azure, AI, Architecture, Microsoft Fabric, or Power Platform. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation investing heavily in enterprise AI and digital innovation. You'll work on high-profile initiatives, influence AI strategy, and help shape the future adoption of Generative AI and Agentic AI across a global business while working with the latest Microsoft technologies. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

Job Title: Director, Head of Transfer Agency Location: Manchester Salary/Rate: (Apply online only)k (dependent on experience) Start Date: End of August Job Type: Permanent Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Director, Head of Transfer Agency to join the team at a tier 1 bank in Manchester on a permanent basis. Job Responsibilities/Objectives In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways: - Lead UK Transfer Agency operations across dealing, investor servicing/core recordkeeping, settlements and reconciliations, ensuring end-to-end service delivery, accuracy and timeliness. - Own the TA operating model and control environment: governance, risk and issue management, operational resilience, reconciliations oversight, and audit/regulatory readiness for recordkeeping activities. - Provide senior oversight of client, distributor and fund governance interactions for Transfer Agency-managing escalations, service performance, and delivery against SLAs/contractual commitments. - Set strategy and drive continuous improvement across TA processes, data quality and technology change; lead and develop managers/teams and manage financial and workforce plans for the UK TA organisation. Required Skills/Experience To be successful in this role, we?re seeking the following: - Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Advanced/graduate degree preferred. - 10-15 years of total work experience is preferred with at least 3-5 years in management. Service delivery experience preferred. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

Job Title: IPv4 Monetisation Programme Manager - Telco Experience Mandatory Location: London - 2 days per week in the office Salary/Rate: 539 per day inside IR35 Start Date : 10/08/2026 Job Type: 14 weeks initially to be extended Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading telecommunications clients! They are currently looking for a skilled IPv4 Monetisation Programme Manager to join their team for a three-month initial contract. As part of our strategic Wholesale B2B initiatives, we are upgrading our network. We?re seeking a proactive Data Value Creation Programme/Project Manager to lead deployment of Dual Stack IPv4/IPv6 and ensure full regulatory adherence. As the Data Value Creation Programme/ Project Manager, you will oversee the planning and execution of the IPv4 Monetisation Project and Programme Management for Data Value Creation initiatives to meet the organisational requirements. You'll work closely with engineering, wholesale, security, product and commercial teams to ensure all infrastructure and operational processes align with company requirements. Key Responsibilities - Lead network infrastructure project with a focus on deploying Dual Stack IPv4/IPv6 and CGNAT DSLITE - Provide programme level reporting to Director Data Value Creation for 8 additional projects in the Data Value Creation Portfolio - Interpret requirements and embed them into project planning and delivery - Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to implement the desired outcomes - Ensure timely delivery of mandated milestones, including risk assessments and mitigation plans - Manage documentation and reporting for audits and regulatory submissions - Track progress against compliance KPIs and escalate risks or gaps - Collaborate with cybersecurity, legal, and governance teams to validate controls - Support the development of Dual Stack and CGNAT DSLite operational procedures and incident response plans Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: - Strong telecoms project management experience, ideally in regulated environments - Strong financial skills able to interpret and present results - Experience managing network infrastructure projects (e.g., mobile, fibre, core IP) - Familiarity with telecoms security controls: access management, supply chain risk, network monitoring - Project management certification SAFE/Agile essential - Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills - Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira/Confluence, Excel) - Ability to manage multiple projects/programmes in a fast-paced environment - Strong analytical, documentation, and risk management capabilities - Ability to work independently in a process layered environment Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: - Prior involvement in Dual Stack and DSLite deployment - MBA - Experience with vendor risk assessments and secure supply chain management - Knowledge of national network deployments If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

Job Title:QA Automation Engineer - GenAI Experience Location: Burgess Hill - 5 days per week onsite Salary/Rate: 295 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 03/08/2026 Job Type: Contract - 6 months Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading financial services clients! They are currently looking for an experienced QA Automation Engineer with GenAI knowledge to join their team for a six-month contract. Job Responsibilities/Objectives We are seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer with expertise in Generative AI, modern automation frameworks, and hands-on AI experience. The ideal candidate will drive quality assurance initiatives using cutting-edge technologies and AI-powered testing solutions. ? Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Python, JavaScript, and Playwright ? Implement AI-powered testing solutions to enhance test coverage and efficiency ? Create and execute API tests using RestAssured or Karate frameworks ? Collaborate with development teams to ensure quality throughout the SDLC ? Analyze test results and provide actionable insights ? Mentor junior team members on automation best practices ? Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: ? Strong understanding of Generative AI concepts and applications in software testing ? Experience implementing AI-driven test automation solutions ? Familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI model integration Python - MUST HAVE ? Proficient in Python programming for test automation and scripting ? Experience with Python testing frameworks (pytest, unittest) ? Ability to develop custom automation utilities and tools JavaScript - GOOD TO HAVE ? Strong JavaScript/TypeScript programming skills ? Experience with Node.js ecosystem for testing ? Understanding of modern ES6+ features Playwright - MUST HAVE ? Hands-on experience with Playwright for end-to-end testing ? Cross-browser testing implementation ? Page Object Model design patterns ? API testing capabilities within Playwright RestAssured / Karate - GOOD TO HAVE ? Expertise in API testing using RestAssured (Java) or Karate framework ? RESTful API validation and automation ? Data-driven testing and BDD approach ? JSON/XML response validation Hands-on AI Experience ? Hands-on experience integrating AI into testing workflows ? Understanding of AI/ML testing challenges and solutions ? Experience with AI-powered test generation or analysis tools ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ? Strong experience in software testing and automation ? Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices ? Experience with version control systems (Git) ? Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills ? Strong communication and collaboration abilities ? Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum environment NICE TO HAVE ? Experience in financial services or payments industry ? Knowledge of security testing practices ? Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) ? Performance testing experience If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

Job Title : Front End React Developer - FS Industry Location: Manchester - 4 days per week onsite Salary/Rate: 550/600 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 10/08/2026 Job Type: Contract - 6 months with possibility of extension Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading financial services clients! They are currently looking for a skilled React Developer to join their team for a six-month contract. Job Responsibilities/Objectives - This role will be for a frontend software engineer who is experienced in their field. - The individual will be working within a single team assisting with the creation of new frontend products for their customers. - It is expected for the individual to be able to upskill individuals with the knowledge required around creating leading frontend applications. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: - Proficiency in JavaScript, React Framework, HTML & CSS - DevOps practices (CI/CD, version control) - Component-Based architecture - Leadership experience - Agile (TDD and Pair Programming) Skills Preferred: - Networking (Subnets, Firewall, Load balancing, VPN configurations) - Security and identity management - Monitoring and logging - Problem-Solving and debugging - Financial services or high regulated environment experience If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

Job Title: Platform Engineer - Redhat Openshift and Kubernetes Location: London or Manchester Rate: up to 580 a day Inside IR35 Start Date: Beginning of Aug Job Type: Contract 6 months - 2 days onsite (ideally on a Tuesday as one of the days) We're looking for an experienced Senior Platform Engineer with strong Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes expertise to join a major infrastructure transformation programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in building a new internal hosting platform , helping to modernise and consolidate enterprise infrastructure onto a common, next-generation technology stack. The team is already delivering an ambitious transformation, but with a small and busy specialist function, additional experienced engineers are needed to hit the ground running, accelerate delivery and increase team capacity . The Role You'll be a hands-on technical contributor supporting the build and deployment of a new on-premises private cloud platform , working with bare-metal Red Hat OpenShift. You'll collaborate closely with architects, engineers and delivery teams , helping turn the platform vision into a scalable, modern infrastructure service. This is not a legacy-focused role - the existing team is already responsible for supporting the current environment. Instead, your experience will be focused on the exciting challenge of delivering the new platform and supporting a significant infrastructure transformation. What We're Looking For We're particularly interested in engineers who have: - Strong hands-on Red Hat OpenShift experience - Excellent Kubernetes expertise - Proven experience in platform engineering or infrastructure build - Experience working on enterprise-scale infrastructure environments - The ability to contribute quickly with minimal ramp-up - Experience working in fast-paced, evolving technology environments Desirable Experience - Ansible and infrastructure automation - Networking knowledge, particularly in relation to platform infrastructure and future upgrades - Broader infrastructure and platform engineering experience - Experience delivering infrastructure transformation or modernisation programmes OpenShift and Kubernetes expertise are the key priorities. If you have strong experience in these areas, you're likely to have much of the wider platform engineering knowledge required. Certifications and formal degrees are not essential - we're more interested in your hands-on experience and ability to deliver. Why Join? This is an opportunity to work on a high-impact infrastructure transformation programme , helping to shape and deliver a modern enterprise hosting platform from the ground up. You'll be joining a team where your experience will make an immediate difference, helping to accelerate delivery while working alongside experienced architects and engineers. Key Highlights - Major enterprise infrastructure transformation - Build and deployment of a new OpenShift-based internal hosting platform - Hands-on work with Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift - Opportunity to influence a modern technology platform - High-impact role within a busy transformation programme - Collaborative team environment - Hybrid working with flexibility - Fast interview and decision process Location & Working Pattern Manchester - hybrid The team is primarily based in Manchester, with links to the Knowsley site. The expected working pattern is approximately 2 days onsite and 3 days remote , with flexibility for the right candidate. There are no fixed onsite days, although Tuesday is preferred for team collaboration . Interview Process The process is designed to be quick and straightforward: - Single-stage interview - Initial technical discussion with a specialist - Team fit and experience discussion - Interview panel including senior team members and potentially an additional technical specialist Fast decisions are expected. The Ideal Candidate You'll be a hands-on platform engineer who can step into a complex enterprise environment and make an immediate impact. You'll be comfortable working on large-scale infrastructure transformation, have deep practical experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes , and be confident operating in a team where delivery speed and technical expertise are critical. If you're looking for a role where your OpenShift and Kubernetes expertise can directly contribute to a major technology transformation , we'd love to hear from you. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.