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Solution Architecture

In today's dynamic business environment, effective solution architecture stands as the anchor of innovation and operational efficiency. From conceptualising intricate systems to designing scalable architectures, businesses rely on skilled architects to translate their objectives into actionable strategies.

At Involved, we understand the pivotal role that solution architects play in driving technological advancement and organisational success. Our mission is to connect you with solution architects who possess the expertise and vision to architect robust solutions tailored to your unique needs, ensuring your business remains ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving landscape.

Just as an organisation's technology is only as solid as its software and systems architecture, our architecture practice is dedicated to helping clients transform their IT strategy and architecture functions. With a firm grasp on market dynamics and technological trends, we specialise in building IT strategy and architecture teams customised to organisations of all sizes, from ambitious startups to established industry leaders.

Whether you require a technical architect to design intricate systems or an enterprise architect to collaborate with the C-suite in defining the technical strategy, we have the network and expertise to support you every step of the way. Our recruitment services span across a diverse range of sectors.

At Involved, we are committed to delivering exceptional talent that drives innovation, scalability, and future readiness. Trust us to be your strategic partner in navigating the complexities of Solutions Architecture recruitment, empowering your organisation to thrive and succeed in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape.

 

Jobs in Solution Architecture

Hybrid
AI Solutions Architect - up to £120K+Benefits - Hybrid/London
City of London, London
£90000.00 - £120000.00 per annum
Permanent

AI Solutions Architect (Innovation & GenAI) Salary: Up to £120,000 + Benefits Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite in London Working Hours: 40 hours per weekA globally established organisation is seeking an AI Solutions Architect to lead the design of innovative, cloud-native AI architectures that support rapid experimentation while maintaining a clear path to enterprise-scale delivery. This is a senior, hands-on architecture role focused on shaping proof-of-concepts, MVPs and scalable AI platforms that deliver tangible business value.The AI Solutions Architect role is suited to an experienced architect who combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, enjoys working in fast-moving environments, and can guide teams from early ideation through to production-ready solutions.Responsibilities for the AI Solutions Architect:Design pragmatic, fit-for-purpose architectures for AI PoCs and MVPs that can be delivered within short innovation cycles while remaining production-awareProvide technical leadership during client workshops, discovery sessions and ideation phases, assessing feasibility in real timeDevelop and maintain reusable reference architectures, patterns and templates to accelerate AI solution deliveryEvaluate emerging AI tools, platforms and services, making informed build-versus-buy decisionsDesign cloud-native architectures using serverless and PaaS services to enable rapid deployment, cost control and scalabilityDefine lightweight integration approaches connecting AI solutions with enterprise data sources, systems and APIsEstablish security, governance and compliance standards for rapid AI development, ensuring data protection and responsible useDesign AI architectures with clear pathways to production scaling, documenting trade-offs and technical decisionsMentor engineers and developers through architectural guidance, reviews and best-practice sharingBuild architectural knowledge across multiple domains to support diverse use cases and enterprise contextsAlign solutions with established enterprise standards and architectural principlesEssential Skills for the AI Solutions Architect:Strong expertise in Python and JavaScriptHands-on experience with backend frameworks and modern frontend frameworksDeep knowledge of Generative AI and agent-based AI frameworks including RAG and orchestration patternsStrong experience working with vector databases and AI-specific data storesSolid understanding of AI and ML models, LLMs and generative AI architecturesExperience implementing governance frameworks for model selection, deployment and lifecycle managementHands-on experience with AI-assisted development toolsStrong knowledge of cloud AI and ML platforms and associated architecture patternsExperience designing and managing APIs including REST and GraphQLStrong understanding of microservices and serverless architecturesPractical experience with DevOps and MLOps practices including CI/CD pipelinesKnowledge of security frameworks, identity management and authentication standardsDesirable Skills for the AI Solutions Architect:Experience with enterprise integration patterns and event-driven architecturesExposure to data engineering and data platform architecturesExperience with Infrastructure as Code toolsIf you are an AI Solutions Architect with strong full-stack capability and a passion for delivering enterprise-grade AI solutions, please apply in the immediate instance.

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Hybrid
AI Architect - up to £100,000 + Benefits - Hybrid - London
City of London, London
£85000 - £100000 per annum + Benefits
Permanent

Artificial Intelligence Architect Salary: Up to £100,000 + Benefits Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite in London Working Hours: 40 hours per weekA globally renowned organisation is seeking an Artificial Intelligence Architect to lead the design and delivery of advanced AI solutions across complex enterprise environments. This is a senior, client-facing role combining deep technical expertise with strategic advisory, focused on Generative and Agentic AI, solution architecture and transformation-led outcomes.The role is suited to an experienced AI leader who can operate at both strategic and hands-on levels, shaping AI platforms, guiding stakeholders and delivering scalable, production-grade solutions.Responsibilities for the Artificial Intelligence Architect:Partner with commercial and delivery teams to qualify opportunities, shape proposals and build compelling business casesAct as a trusted advisor during discovery sessions, workshops and bid processesTranslate business requirements into enterprise-grade Data and AI architecturesDesign and architect Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions for operational support, monitoring and business workflowsLead complex AI implementations, ensuring solutions deliver measurable valueEvaluate and select appropriate models, frameworks, orchestration tools and platformsArchitect and scale LLM-powered applications including chatbots and agent-based systemsProduce thought leadership content and contribute to go-to-market propositionsMaintain strong awareness of emerging technologies and the competitive AI landscapeCollaborate closely with data science, engineering and business teams to design robust end-to-end solutionsContribute to account strategy, aligning technical delivery with business prioritiesDrive productivity improvements and cost optimisation through intelligent automationEssential Skills for the Artificial Intelligence Architect:Proven experience architecting solutions across Generative AI, Agentic AI, machine learning and automationStrong understanding of prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, model tuning, MLOps and LLMOpsExperience delivering enterprise-scale RAG solutions using LLMs and vector databasesAbility to design AI platforms that integrate with existing enterprise technology stacksHands-on experience with core GenAI frameworks and agent-based AI conceptsStrong deployment experience on at least one major cloud platform including AI and ML servicesSolid software engineering foundation for building scalable, maintainable AI systemsAdvanced Python expertise with AI and ML frameworksExperience with MLOps and LLMOps tooling including containerisation and orchestration platformsProven experience delivering applications using state-of-the-art LLMs including prompt design, fine-tuning and evaluationStrong understanding of advanced agent architectures, reasoning systems and evaluation methodologiesExcellent stakeholder engagement and consulting capabilityExperience leading and mentoring teams of AI or software engineersIf you are an experienced AI Architect looking to shape enterprise AI strategy and deliver cutting-edge solutions within a high-impact environment, please apply in the immediate instance. AI, Artificial Intelligence

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Hybrid
Enterprise Architect - 12 months - SC Cleared
Salisbury, Wiltshire
£600 - £700 per day
Contract

Enterprise Architect - 12 months - SC ClearedDuration: 12 monthsRate: £700 per dayLocation: Salisbury - hybrid with occasional travel to site.IR35: In ScopeThe role:A leading Defence client are seeking SC Cleared Enterprise Architects, to own the enterprise architecture vision, strategy and roadmaps from a business, technology and data perspective, including 'as is', 'to be' and transitional states.12-month contract, Inside IR35, working both remotely and on-site in Salisbury.Responsibilities & Experiences:TOGAFITILOwn the enterprise architecture vision, strategy and roadmaps from a business, technology and data perspective, including 'as is', 'to be' and transitional statesUnderstand the organisation's ecosystem and its interdependencies, including reference architecturesTake a strategic view across all architectural domains, portfolios and programmesGuide the organisation to make appropriate business, technology and data decisions by recommending reuse, sustainability and scalability, to achieve value for money and reduce risk Establish architectural principles, policies and standardsCollaborate and consult with stakeholders to assure business, technology and data decisions are aligned with enterprise architecture strategyDevelop the architecture communityCarry out horizon scanning across industry, identifying emerging trends and their potential impact and opportunity for the organisationDevelop, validate and review conceptual, logical and physical architectural designsManage the architectural aspects of the target design, policies and standardsWork pro-actively to achieve stable, viable designsAssist with the selection of suppliers (where appropriate) to fulfil the requirementsIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Hybrid
Enterprise Architect - 12 months - SC Cleared
Salisbury, Wiltshire
£600 - £700 per day
Contract

Enterprise Architect - 12 months - SC ClearedDuration: 12 monthsRate: £700 per dayLocation: Salisbury - hybrid with occasional travel to site.IR35: In ScopeThe role:A leading Defence client are seeking SC Cleared Enterprise Architects, to own the enterprise architecture vision, strategy and roadmaps from a business, technology and data perspective, including 'as is', 'to be' and transitional states.12-month contract, Inside IR35, working both remotely and on-site in Salisbury.Responsibilities & Experiences:TOGAFITILOwn the enterprise architecture vision, strategy and roadmaps from a business, technology and data perspective, including 'as is', 'to be' and transitional statesUnderstand the organisation's ecosystem and its interdependencies, including reference architecturesTake a strategic view across all architectural domains, portfolios and programmesGuide the organisation to make appropriate business, technology and data decisions by recommending reuse, sustainability and scalability, to achieve value for money and reduce risk Establish architectural principles, policies and standardsCollaborate and consult with stakeholders to assure business, technology and data decisions are aligned with enterprise architecture strategyDevelop the architecture communityCarry out horizon scanning across industry, identifying emerging trends and their potential impact and opportunity for the organisationDevelop, validate and review conceptual, logical and physical architectural designsManage the architectural aspects of the target design, policies and standardsWork pro-actively to achieve stable, viable designsAssist with the selection of suppliers (where appropriate) to fulfil the requirementsIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Remote
Lead AI Engineer - SC Cleared - Contract - Remote
London
£700 - £850 per day
Contract

Lead AI Engineer - SC Cleared - Contract - RemoteRate: £850 per dayDuration: 6 months (extendable)IR35: InsideLocation: Fully remoteThe role:A leading Central Government Institution are seeking a Lead AI Engineer, with the opportunity to help shape and lead a cross-government AI product.You will assume the AI leadership, from a development perspective, to work on an experimental piece, harnessing emerging solutions within the Generative AI space to build capabilities around synthetic audiences and personalisation.Experience requirements:Experience in building Large Language Model based applications incorporating tool usage and information retrieval.Experience in Python programming language.Administering Amazon Web Services accounts.Able to take ownership of the entire feature development lifecycle, i.e. development and testing through to deployment.Should have experience in agile product delivery, working within a small interdisciplinary team to deliver as a group.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Hybrid
Senior Developer/Technical Lead - UKIC DV - Contract
City of London, London
£650 - £700 per day
Contract

Senior Developer/Technical Lead - UKIC DV - ContractRate: £650 to £700 per dayLocation: LondonDuration: 12 months (extendable)IR35: InsideThe role:A leading Government client is seeking to appoint a Senior Developer/Tech Lead, to provide Technical Leadership and set the technical direction, for highly motivated and talented development teams.The Role would be London based and active DV Clearance is required. 12-month initial contract (extendable).Essential Criteria:Significant experience of modern development languages (e.g. Java, Python, Go etc) with code written to a common standard.Able to lead and mentor development teams.Infrastructure as CodeCloud technologies (either AWS, GCP, Azure)Expertise in translating user requirements into technical requirements.Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate with Clients, Senior Management and software engineersExperience of using Kubernetes and/or OpenShift as a deployment platform and day-to-day development environment.Understanding of and experience with Modern DevOps methodology and technologies.Automation/configuration management (i.e. Ansible)If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Hybrid
Digital Java Development Lead - £750pd - 12 months
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
£650 - £750 per day
Contract

Digital Java Development Lead - £750pd - 12 monthsRate: £750 per dayLocation: Newcastle/Manchester/Leeds - HybridDuration: 12 MonthsIR35: InsideThe role:A leading Central Government Organisation are seeking a Digital Java Development Lead.12-month Contract, SC Clearance will be supported.As a Technical Lead, you will:set direction for your service/capability and your team that is in line with overarching strategyensure that your teams work aligns to standards;have a clear focus on delivering quality, assured and secure services;ensure that you team follow best practice;be aware of and assess impact of any change that you are making;have an outward facing viewpoint, understanding where your team and products fit into the bigger picture.Essential Skills Significant demonstrable experience in one or both of:modern software engineering for digital products (ideally Java, microservice architectures, Hexagonal software architecture, Mongo and Kafka);OR designing and implementing modern cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and automation (ideally AWS, Terraform, GitLab CI, Jenkins);Significant demonstrable experience of leading engineering teams providing technical leadership and guidance, and coaching and mentoring to support team member development opportunitiesIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Hybrid
ServiceNow Architect - £750 per day - Inside IR35 - SC Cleared
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£700 - £750 per day
Contract

ServiceNow Architect - £750 per day - Inside IR35 - SC ClearedRate: £750 per dayDuration: 12 months extendableIR35: InsideLocation: NorthwestThe role:A leading Government Institution is seeking a ServiceNow Technical Architect, with Functional experience in ServiceNow platform security, Integration frameworks, technologies and best practice.This role is for an initial 12-month period (extendable), and will require on-site attendance in Manchester and surrounding areas on a hybrid basis.Experience requirements:ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) - Highly desirableSignificant experience in designing and implementing ServiceNow solutions across multiple data centres and public cloud platforms.SME in multiple areas of the ServiceNow core platform modules or the IT Service Management modulesFunctional experience in ServiceNow platform security, Integration frameworks, technologies and best practice.Strong influencing and communication skills when presenting to technical governance forums.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Remote
Splunk Security Architect - £800 per day - SC Cleared
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£700 - £800 per day
Contract

Splunk Security Architect - £800 per day - SC ClearedRate: £800 per dayLocation: Remote and ManchesterDuration: 9 Months (extendable)The role:A leading Central Government Institution are seeking a Splunk Security Architect (SIEM/SOC/Splunk) to advise and implement, or manage, implementation of tactical and strategic improvements to the SIEM and associated components.This is an initial 9-month contract, Inside IR35 and requires active SC Clearance.Skills & Experience requirements:SIEM Engineering and Architecture skills, specifically in Splunk SaaSA credible technology leader who can drive through technology and process change.Splunk SaaS experience and expertise as a lead architect and/or engineerExperience of defining improvements within Cyber departments, particularly, SIEM improvements within Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) functions that result in an increase in SIEM Maturity Levels.Experience of the lifecycle of SIEM delivery, including convergence from other SIEMs.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Hybrid
AI Solutions Architect - up to £120K+Benefits - Hybrid/London
City of London, London
£90000.00 - £120000.00 per annum
Permanent

AI Solutions Architect (Innovation & GenAI) Salary: Up to £120,000 + Benefits Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite in London Working Hours: 40 hours per weekA globally established organisation is seeking an AI Solutions Architect to lead the design of innovative, cloud-native AI architectures that support rapid experimentation while maintaining a clear path to enterprise-scale delivery. This is a senior, hands-on architecture role focused on shaping proof-of-concepts, MVPs and scalable AI platforms that deliver tangible business value.The AI Solutions Architect role is suited to an experienced architect who combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, enjoys working in fast-moving environments, and can guide teams from early ideation through to production-ready solutions.Responsibilities for the AI Solutions Architect:Design pragmatic, fit-for-purpose architectures for AI PoCs and MVPs that can be delivered within short innovation cycles while remaining production-awareProvide technical leadership during client workshops, discovery sessions and ideation phases, assessing feasibility in real timeDevelop and maintain reusable reference architectures, patterns and templates to accelerate AI solution deliveryEvaluate emerging AI tools, platforms and services, making informed build-versus-buy decisionsDesign cloud-native architectures using serverless and PaaS services to enable rapid deployment, cost control and scalabilityDefine lightweight integration approaches connecting AI solutions with enterprise data sources, systems and APIsEstablish security, governance and compliance standards for rapid AI development, ensuring data protection and responsible useDesign AI architectures with clear pathways to production scaling, documenting trade-offs and technical decisionsMentor engineers and developers through architectural guidance, reviews and best-practice sharingBuild architectural knowledge across multiple domains to support diverse use cases and enterprise contextsAlign solutions with established enterprise standards and architectural principlesEssential Skills for the AI Solutions Architect:Strong expertise in Python and JavaScriptHands-on experience with backend frameworks and modern frontend frameworksDeep knowledge of Generative AI and agent-based AI frameworks including RAG and orchestration patternsStrong experience working with vector databases and AI-specific data storesSolid understanding of AI and ML models, LLMs and generative AI architecturesExperience implementing governance frameworks for model selection, deployment and lifecycle managementHands-on experience with AI-assisted development toolsStrong knowledge of cloud AI and ML platforms and associated architecture patternsExperience designing and managing APIs including REST and GraphQLStrong understanding of microservices and serverless architecturesPractical experience with DevOps and MLOps practices including CI/CD pipelinesKnowledge of security frameworks, identity management and authentication standardsDesirable Skills for the AI Solutions Architect:Experience with enterprise integration patterns and event-driven architecturesExposure to data engineering and data platform architecturesExperience with Infrastructure as Code toolsIf you are an AI Solutions Architect with strong full-stack capability and a passion for delivering enterprise-grade AI solutions, please apply in the immediate instance.

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Hybrid
AI Architect - up to £100,000 + Benefits - Hybrid - London
City of London, London
£85000 - £100000 per annum + Benefits
Permanent

Artificial Intelligence Architect Salary: Up to £100,000 + Benefits Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite in London Working Hours: 40 hours per weekA globally renowned organisation is seeking an Artificial Intelligence Architect to lead the design and delivery of advanced AI solutions across complex enterprise environments. This is a senior, client-facing role combining deep technical expertise with strategic advisory, focused on Generative and Agentic AI, solution architecture and transformation-led outcomes.The role is suited to an experienced AI leader who can operate at both strategic and hands-on levels, shaping AI platforms, guiding stakeholders and delivering scalable, production-grade solutions.Responsibilities for the Artificial Intelligence Architect:Partner with commercial and delivery teams to qualify opportunities, shape proposals and build compelling business casesAct as a trusted advisor during discovery sessions, workshops and bid processesTranslate business requirements into enterprise-grade Data and AI architecturesDesign and architect Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions for operational support, monitoring and business workflowsLead complex AI implementations, ensuring solutions deliver measurable valueEvaluate and select appropriate models, frameworks, orchestration tools and platformsArchitect and scale LLM-powered applications including chatbots and agent-based systemsProduce thought leadership content and contribute to go-to-market propositionsMaintain strong awareness of emerging technologies and the competitive AI landscapeCollaborate closely with data science, engineering and business teams to design robust end-to-end solutionsContribute to account strategy, aligning technical delivery with business prioritiesDrive productivity improvements and cost optimisation through intelligent automationEssential Skills for the Artificial Intelligence Architect:Proven experience architecting solutions across Generative AI, Agentic AI, machine learning and automationStrong understanding of prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, model tuning, MLOps and LLMOpsExperience delivering enterprise-scale RAG solutions using LLMs and vector databasesAbility to design AI platforms that integrate with existing enterprise technology stacksHands-on experience with core GenAI frameworks and agent-based AI conceptsStrong deployment experience on at least one major cloud platform including AI and ML servicesSolid software engineering foundation for building scalable, maintainable AI systemsAdvanced Python expertise with AI and ML frameworksExperience with MLOps and LLMOps tooling including containerisation and orchestration platformsProven experience delivering applications using state-of-the-art LLMs including prompt design, fine-tuning and evaluationStrong understanding of advanced agent architectures, reasoning systems and evaluation methodologiesExcellent stakeholder engagement and consulting capabilityExperience leading and mentoring teams of AI or software engineersIf you are an experienced AI Architect looking to shape enterprise AI strategy and deliver cutting-edge solutions within a high-impact environment, please apply in the immediate instance. AI, Artificial Intelligence

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Hybrid
Enterprise Architect - 12 months - SC Cleared
Salisbury, Wiltshire
£600 - £700 per day
Contract

Enterprise Architect - 12 months - SC ClearedDuration: 12 monthsRate: £700 per dayLocation: Salisbury - hybrid with occasional travel to site.IR35: In ScopeThe role:A leading Defence client are seeking SC Cleared Enterprise Architects, to own the enterprise architecture vision, strategy and roadmaps from a business, technology and data perspective, including 'as is', 'to be' and transitional states.12-month contract, Inside IR35, working both remotely and on-site in Salisbury.Responsibilities & Experiences:TOGAFITILOwn the enterprise architecture vision, strategy and roadmaps from a business, technology and data perspective, including 'as is', 'to be' and transitional statesUnderstand the organisation's ecosystem and its interdependencies, including reference architecturesTake a strategic view across all architectural domains, portfolios and programmesGuide the organisation to make appropriate business, technology and data decisions by recommending reuse, sustainability and scalability, to achieve value for money and reduce risk Establish architectural principles, policies and standardsCollaborate and consult with stakeholders to assure business, technology and data decisions are aligned with enterprise architecture strategyDevelop the architecture communityCarry out horizon scanning across industry, identifying emerging trends and their potential impact and opportunity for the organisationDevelop, validate and review conceptual, logical and physical architectural designsManage the architectural aspects of the target design, policies and standardsWork pro-actively to achieve stable, viable designsAssist with the selection of suppliers (where appropriate) to fulfil the requirementsIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Hybrid
Enterprise Architect - 12 months - SC Cleared
Salisbury, Wiltshire
£600 - £700 per day
Contract

Enterprise Architect - 12 months - SC ClearedDuration: 12 monthsRate: £700 per dayLocation: Salisbury - hybrid with occasional travel to site.IR35: In ScopeThe role:A leading Defence client are seeking SC Cleared Enterprise Architects, to own the enterprise architecture vision, strategy and roadmaps from a business, technology and data perspective, including 'as is', 'to be' and transitional states.12-month contract, Inside IR35, working both remotely and on-site in Salisbury.Responsibilities & Experiences:TOGAFITILOwn the enterprise architecture vision, strategy and roadmaps from a business, technology and data perspective, including 'as is', 'to be' and transitional statesUnderstand the organisation's ecosystem and its interdependencies, including reference architecturesTake a strategic view across all architectural domains, portfolios and programmesGuide the organisation to make appropriate business, technology and data decisions by recommending reuse, sustainability and scalability, to achieve value for money and reduce risk Establish architectural principles, policies and standardsCollaborate and consult with stakeholders to assure business, technology and data decisions are aligned with enterprise architecture strategyDevelop the architecture communityCarry out horizon scanning across industry, identifying emerging trends and their potential impact and opportunity for the organisationDevelop, validate and review conceptual, logical and physical architectural designsManage the architectural aspects of the target design, policies and standardsWork pro-actively to achieve stable, viable designsAssist with the selection of suppliers (where appropriate) to fulfil the requirementsIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Remote
Lead AI Engineer - SC Cleared - Contract - Remote
London
£700 - £850 per day
Contract

Lead AI Engineer - SC Cleared - Contract - RemoteRate: £850 per dayDuration: 6 months (extendable)IR35: InsideLocation: Fully remoteThe role:A leading Central Government Institution are seeking a Lead AI Engineer, with the opportunity to help shape and lead a cross-government AI product.You will assume the AI leadership, from a development perspective, to work on an experimental piece, harnessing emerging solutions within the Generative AI space to build capabilities around synthetic audiences and personalisation.Experience requirements:Experience in building Large Language Model based applications incorporating tool usage and information retrieval.Experience in Python programming language.Administering Amazon Web Services accounts.Able to take ownership of the entire feature development lifecycle, i.e. development and testing through to deployment.Should have experience in agile product delivery, working within a small interdisciplinary team to deliver as a group.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Hybrid
Senior Developer/Technical Lead - UKIC DV - Contract
City of London, London
£650 - £700 per day
Contract

Senior Developer/Technical Lead - UKIC DV - ContractRate: £650 to £700 per dayLocation: LondonDuration: 12 months (extendable)IR35: InsideThe role:A leading Government client is seeking to appoint a Senior Developer/Tech Lead, to provide Technical Leadership and set the technical direction, for highly motivated and talented development teams.The Role would be London based and active DV Clearance is required. 12-month initial contract (extendable).Essential Criteria:Significant experience of modern development languages (e.g. Java, Python, Go etc) with code written to a common standard.Able to lead and mentor development teams.Infrastructure as CodeCloud technologies (either AWS, GCP, Azure)Expertise in translating user requirements into technical requirements.Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate with Clients, Senior Management and software engineersExperience of using Kubernetes and/or OpenShift as a deployment platform and day-to-day development environment.Understanding of and experience with Modern DevOps methodology and technologies.Automation/configuration management (i.e. Ansible)If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Hybrid
Digital Java Development Lead - £750pd - 12 months
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
£650 - £750 per day
Contract

Digital Java Development Lead - £750pd - 12 monthsRate: £750 per dayLocation: Newcastle/Manchester/Leeds - HybridDuration: 12 MonthsIR35: InsideThe role:A leading Central Government Organisation are seeking a Digital Java Development Lead.12-month Contract, SC Clearance will be supported.As a Technical Lead, you will:set direction for your service/capability and your team that is in line with overarching strategyensure that your teams work aligns to standards;have a clear focus on delivering quality, assured and secure services;ensure that you team follow best practice;be aware of and assess impact of any change that you are making;have an outward facing viewpoint, understanding where your team and products fit into the bigger picture.Essential Skills Significant demonstrable experience in one or both of:modern software engineering for digital products (ideally Java, microservice architectures, Hexagonal software architecture, Mongo and Kafka);OR designing and implementing modern cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and automation (ideally AWS, Terraform, GitLab CI, Jenkins);Significant demonstrable experience of leading engineering teams providing technical leadership and guidance, and coaching and mentoring to support team member development opportunitiesIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Hybrid
ServiceNow Architect - £750 per day - Inside IR35 - SC Cleared
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£700 - £750 per day
Contract

ServiceNow Architect - £750 per day - Inside IR35 - SC ClearedRate: £750 per dayDuration: 12 months extendableIR35: InsideLocation: NorthwestThe role:A leading Government Institution is seeking a ServiceNow Technical Architect, with Functional experience in ServiceNow platform security, Integration frameworks, technologies and best practice.This role is for an initial 12-month period (extendable), and will require on-site attendance in Manchester and surrounding areas on a hybrid basis.Experience requirements:ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) - Highly desirableSignificant experience in designing and implementing ServiceNow solutions across multiple data centres and public cloud platforms.SME in multiple areas of the ServiceNow core platform modules or the IT Service Management modulesFunctional experience in ServiceNow platform security, Integration frameworks, technologies and best practice.Strong influencing and communication skills when presenting to technical governance forums.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Remote
Splunk Security Architect - £800 per day - SC Cleared
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£700 - £800 per day
Contract

Splunk Security Architect - £800 per day - SC ClearedRate: £800 per dayLocation: Remote and ManchesterDuration: 9 Months (extendable)The role:A leading Central Government Institution are seeking a Splunk Security Architect (SIEM/SOC/Splunk) to advise and implement, or manage, implementation of tactical and strategic improvements to the SIEM and associated components.This is an initial 9-month contract, Inside IR35 and requires active SC Clearance.Skills & Experience requirements:SIEM Engineering and Architecture skills, specifically in Splunk SaaSA credible technology leader who can drive through technology and process change.Splunk SaaS experience and expertise as a lead architect and/or engineerExperience of defining improvements within Cyber departments, particularly, SIEM improvements within Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) functions that result in an increase in SIEM Maturity Levels.Experience of the lifecycle of SIEM delivery, including convergence from other SIEMs.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Hybrid
AI Solutions Architect - up to £120K+Benefits - Hybrid/London
City of London, London
£90000.00 - £120000.00 per annum
Permanent

AI Solutions Architect (Innovation & GenAI) Salary: Up to £120,000 + Benefits Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite in London Working Hours: 40 hours per weekA globally established organisation is seeking an AI Solutions Architect to lead the design of innovative, cloud-native AI architectures that support rapid experimentation while maintaining a clear path to enterprise-scale delivery. This is a senior, hands-on architecture role focused on shaping proof-of-concepts, MVPs and scalable AI platforms that deliver tangible business value.The AI Solutions Architect role is suited to an experienced architect who combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, enjoys working in fast-moving environments, and can guide teams from early ideation through to production-ready solutions.Responsibilities for the AI Solutions Architect:Design pragmatic, fit-for-purpose architectures for AI PoCs and MVPs that can be delivered within short innovation cycles while remaining production-awareProvide technical leadership during client workshops, discovery sessions and ideation phases, assessing feasibility in real timeDevelop and maintain reusable reference architectures, patterns and templates to accelerate AI solution deliveryEvaluate emerging AI tools, platforms and services, making informed build-versus-buy decisionsDesign cloud-native architectures using serverless and PaaS services to enable rapid deployment, cost control and scalabilityDefine lightweight integration approaches connecting AI solutions with enterprise data sources, systems and APIsEstablish security, governance and compliance standards for rapid AI development, ensuring data protection and responsible useDesign AI architectures with clear pathways to production scaling, documenting trade-offs and technical decisionsMentor engineers and developers through architectural guidance, reviews and best-practice sharingBuild architectural knowledge across multiple domains to support diverse use cases and enterprise contextsAlign solutions with established enterprise standards and architectural principlesEssential Skills for the AI Solutions Architect:Strong expertise in Python and JavaScriptHands-on experience with backend frameworks and modern frontend frameworksDeep knowledge of Generative AI and agent-based AI frameworks including RAG and orchestration patternsStrong experience working with vector databases and AI-specific data storesSolid understanding of AI and ML models, LLMs and generative AI architecturesExperience implementing governance frameworks for model selection, deployment and lifecycle managementHands-on experience with AI-assisted development toolsStrong knowledge of cloud AI and ML platforms and associated architecture patternsExperience designing and managing APIs including REST and GraphQLStrong understanding of microservices and serverless architecturesPractical experience with DevOps and MLOps practices including CI/CD pipelinesKnowledge of security frameworks, identity management and authentication standardsDesirable Skills for the AI Solutions Architect:Experience with enterprise integration patterns and event-driven architecturesExposure to data engineering and data platform architecturesExperience with Infrastructure as Code toolsIf you are an AI Solutions Architect with strong full-stack capability and a passion for delivering enterprise-grade AI solutions, please apply in the immediate instance.

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Hybrid
AI Architect - up to £100,000 + Benefits - Hybrid - London
City of London, London
£85000 - £100000 per annum + Benefits
Permanent

Artificial Intelligence Architect Salary: Up to £100,000 + Benefits Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite in London Working Hours: 40 hours per weekA globally renowned organisation is seeking an Artificial Intelligence Architect to lead the design and delivery of advanced AI solutions across complex enterprise environments. This is a senior, client-facing role combining deep technical expertise with strategic advisory, focused on Generative and Agentic AI, solution architecture and transformation-led outcomes.The role is suited to an experienced AI leader who can operate at both strategic and hands-on levels, shaping AI platforms, guiding stakeholders and delivering scalable, production-grade solutions.Responsibilities for the Artificial Intelligence Architect:Partner with commercial and delivery teams to qualify opportunities, shape proposals and build compelling business casesAct as a trusted advisor during discovery sessions, workshops and bid processesTranslate business requirements into enterprise-grade Data and AI architecturesDesign and architect Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions for operational support, monitoring and business workflowsLead complex AI implementations, ensuring solutions deliver measurable valueEvaluate and select appropriate models, frameworks, orchestration tools and platformsArchitect and scale LLM-powered applications including chatbots and agent-based systemsProduce thought leadership content and contribute to go-to-market propositionsMaintain strong awareness of emerging technologies and the competitive AI landscapeCollaborate closely with data science, engineering and business teams to design robust end-to-end solutionsContribute to account strategy, aligning technical delivery with business prioritiesDrive productivity improvements and cost optimisation through intelligent automationEssential Skills for the Artificial Intelligence Architect:Proven experience architecting solutions across Generative AI, Agentic AI, machine learning and automationStrong understanding of prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, model tuning, MLOps and LLMOpsExperience delivering enterprise-scale RAG solutions using LLMs and vector databasesAbility to design AI platforms that integrate with existing enterprise technology stacksHands-on experience with core GenAI frameworks and agent-based AI conceptsStrong deployment experience on at least one major cloud platform including AI and ML servicesSolid software engineering foundation for building scalable, maintainable AI systemsAdvanced Python expertise with AI and ML frameworksExperience with MLOps and LLMOps tooling including containerisation and orchestration platformsProven experience delivering applications using state-of-the-art LLMs including prompt design, fine-tuning and evaluationStrong understanding of advanced agent architectures, reasoning systems and evaluation methodologiesExcellent stakeholder engagement and consulting capabilityExperience leading and mentoring teams of AI or software engineersIf you are an experienced AI Architect looking to shape enterprise AI strategy and deliver cutting-edge solutions within a high-impact environment, please apply in the immediate instance. AI, Artificial Intelligence

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Enterprise Architect - 12 months - SC Cleared
Salisbury, Wiltshire
£600 - £700 per day
Contract

Enterprise Architect - 12 months - SC ClearedDuration: 12 monthsRate: £700 per dayLocation: Salisbury - hybrid with occasional travel to site.IR35: In ScopeThe role:A leading Defence client are seeking SC Cleared Enterprise Architects, to own the enterprise architecture vision, strategy and roadmaps from a business, technology and data perspective, including 'as is', 'to be' and transitional states.12-month contract, Inside IR35, working both remotely and on-site in Salisbury.Responsibilities & Experiences:TOGAFITILOwn the enterprise architecture vision, strategy and roadmaps from a business, technology and data perspective, including 'as is', 'to be' and transitional statesUnderstand the organisation's ecosystem and its interdependencies, including reference architecturesTake a strategic view across all architectural domains, portfolios and programmesGuide the organisation to make appropriate business, technology and data decisions by recommending reuse, sustainability and scalability, to achieve value for money and reduce risk Establish architectural principles, policies and standardsCollaborate and consult with stakeholders to assure business, technology and data decisions are aligned with enterprise architecture strategyDevelop the architecture communityCarry out horizon scanning across industry, identifying emerging trends and their potential impact and opportunity for the organisationDevelop, validate and review conceptual, logical and physical architectural designsManage the architectural aspects of the target design, policies and standardsWork pro-actively to achieve stable, viable designsAssist with the selection of suppliers (where appropriate) to fulfil the requirementsIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Hybrid
Enterprise Architect - 12 months - SC Cleared
Salisbury, Wiltshire
£600 - £700 per day
Contract

Enterprise Architect - 12 months - SC ClearedDuration: 12 monthsRate: £700 per dayLocation: Salisbury - hybrid with occasional travel to site.IR35: In ScopeThe role:A leading Defence client are seeking SC Cleared Enterprise Architects, to own the enterprise architecture vision, strategy and roadmaps from a business, technology and data perspective, including 'as is', 'to be' and transitional states.12-month contract, Inside IR35, working both remotely and on-site in Salisbury.Responsibilities & Experiences:TOGAFITILOwn the enterprise architecture vision, strategy and roadmaps from a business, technology and data perspective, including 'as is', 'to be' and transitional statesUnderstand the organisation's ecosystem and its interdependencies, including reference architecturesTake a strategic view across all architectural domains, portfolios and programmesGuide the organisation to make appropriate business, technology and data decisions by recommending reuse, sustainability and scalability, to achieve value for money and reduce risk Establish architectural principles, policies and standardsCollaborate and consult with stakeholders to assure business, technology and data decisions are aligned with enterprise architecture strategyDevelop the architecture communityCarry out horizon scanning across industry, identifying emerging trends and their potential impact and opportunity for the organisationDevelop, validate and review conceptual, logical and physical architectural designsManage the architectural aspects of the target design, policies and standardsWork pro-actively to achieve stable, viable designsAssist with the selection of suppliers (where appropriate) to fulfil the requirementsIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Lead AI Engineer - SC Cleared - Contract - Remote
London
£700 - £850 per day
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Lead AI Engineer - SC Cleared - Contract - RemoteRate: £850 per dayDuration: 6 months (extendable)IR35: InsideLocation: Fully remoteThe role:A leading Central Government Institution are seeking a Lead AI Engineer, with the opportunity to help shape and lead a cross-government AI product.You will assume the AI leadership, from a development perspective, to work on an experimental piece, harnessing emerging solutions within the Generative AI space to build capabilities around synthetic audiences and personalisation.Experience requirements:Experience in building Large Language Model based applications incorporating tool usage and information retrieval.Experience in Python programming language.Administering Amazon Web Services accounts.Able to take ownership of the entire feature development lifecycle, i.e. development and testing through to deployment.Should have experience in agile product delivery, working within a small interdisciplinary team to deliver as a group.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Senior Developer/Technical Lead - UKIC DV - Contract
City of London, London
£650 - £700 per day
Contract

Senior Developer/Technical Lead - UKIC DV - ContractRate: £650 to £700 per dayLocation: LondonDuration: 12 months (extendable)IR35: InsideThe role:A leading Government client is seeking to appoint a Senior Developer/Tech Lead, to provide Technical Leadership and set the technical direction, for highly motivated and talented development teams.The Role would be London based and active DV Clearance is required. 12-month initial contract (extendable).Essential Criteria:Significant experience of modern development languages (e.g. Java, Python, Go etc) with code written to a common standard.Able to lead and mentor development teams.Infrastructure as CodeCloud technologies (either AWS, GCP, Azure)Expertise in translating user requirements into technical requirements.Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate with Clients, Senior Management and software engineersExperience of using Kubernetes and/or OpenShift as a deployment platform and day-to-day development environment.Understanding of and experience with Modern DevOps methodology and technologies.Automation/configuration management (i.e. Ansible)If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Digital Java Development Lead - £750pd - 12 months
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
£650 - £750 per day
Contract

Digital Java Development Lead - £750pd - 12 monthsRate: £750 per dayLocation: Newcastle/Manchester/Leeds - HybridDuration: 12 MonthsIR35: InsideThe role:A leading Central Government Organisation are seeking a Digital Java Development Lead.12-month Contract, SC Clearance will be supported.As a Technical Lead, you will:set direction for your service/capability and your team that is in line with overarching strategyensure that your teams work aligns to standards;have a clear focus on delivering quality, assured and secure services;ensure that you team follow best practice;be aware of and assess impact of any change that you are making;have an outward facing viewpoint, understanding where your team and products fit into the bigger picture.Essential Skills Significant demonstrable experience in one or both of:modern software engineering for digital products (ideally Java, microservice architectures, Hexagonal software architecture, Mongo and Kafka);OR designing and implementing modern cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and automation (ideally AWS, Terraform, GitLab CI, Jenkins);Significant demonstrable experience of leading engineering teams providing technical leadership and guidance, and coaching and mentoring to support team member development opportunitiesIf you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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ServiceNow Architect - £750 per day - Inside IR35 - SC Cleared
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£700 - £750 per day
Contract

ServiceNow Architect - £750 per day - Inside IR35 - SC ClearedRate: £750 per dayDuration: 12 months extendableIR35: InsideLocation: NorthwestThe role:A leading Government Institution is seeking a ServiceNow Technical Architect, with Functional experience in ServiceNow platform security, Integration frameworks, technologies and best practice.This role is for an initial 12-month period (extendable), and will require on-site attendance in Manchester and surrounding areas on a hybrid basis.Experience requirements:ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) - Highly desirableSignificant experience in designing and implementing ServiceNow solutions across multiple data centres and public cloud platforms.SME in multiple areas of the ServiceNow core platform modules or the IT Service Management modulesFunctional experience in ServiceNow platform security, Integration frameworks, technologies and best practice.Strong influencing and communication skills when presenting to technical governance forums.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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Splunk Security Architect - £800 per day - SC Cleared
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£700 - £800 per day
Contract

Splunk Security Architect - £800 per day - SC ClearedRate: £800 per dayLocation: Remote and ManchesterDuration: 9 Months (extendable)The role:A leading Central Government Institution are seeking a Splunk Security Architect (SIEM/SOC/Splunk) to advise and implement, or manage, implementation of tactical and strategic improvements to the SIEM and associated components.This is an initial 9-month contract, Inside IR35 and requires active SC Clearance.Skills & Experience requirements:SIEM Engineering and Architecture skills, specifically in Splunk SaaSA credible technology leader who can drive through technology and process change.Splunk SaaS experience and expertise as a lead architect and/or engineerExperience of defining improvements within Cyber departments, particularly, SIEM improvements within Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) functions that result in an increase in SIEM Maturity Levels.Experience of the lifecycle of SIEM delivery, including convergence from other SIEMs.If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

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