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Job Description Senior Solutions Architect Our Client is an international consultancy with over 3000 employees. They are now looking to recruit a Senior Solutions Architect to be based at the Company's Central London Offices. You will extensive and deep Expertise in following Application Development areas: \" Expertise in application architecture using modern technologies such as cloud native development, 12 factor Apps, microservices, serverless, API management, Kafka, etc. \" Deep knowledge of Microservices, Containers, REST APIs development, API Management tools (e.g. MuleSoft, Apigee), Kafka \" Solution architect with broad expertise in wide range of digital technologies in areas of application platform development, web and mobile development, cloud, integration, security, etc. \" Application dev experience with at least one of the cloud providers - Amazon AWS or MS Azure \" Understanding of distributed computing paradigm and exposure to building highly scalable systems. \" Experience with platform modernization and cloud migration projects \" Expertise in Agile development methodologies like TDD, BDD, Performance/Load testing etc. \" DevOps experience - CI/CD, Test Automation, Containerization - tools and processes \" Should be conversant with emerging technologies - chatbots, voice/conversational interfaces, RPA, Machine Learning, etc. \" In-depth, hands-on experience in developing web /mobile applications or platform with either Java/J2EE or .NET tech stack and database technologies such as Oracle, MySQL, etc. \" Exposure to polyglot programming languages like Scala, Python and Golang will be a plus \" Ability to read/write code and expertise with various design patterns \" Have used NoSQL database such as MongoDB, Cassandra, etc. \" Work on opportunities along with sales, practice, delivery teams through the pre-sales process \" Develop customer proposals - solution architecture, pitch decks, estimating solution effort, resourcing and timelines \" Translate requirements into solution architecture diagrams, implementation roadmap, delivery approach and other artifacts \" Understand business & technology issues /challenges and translate that to modern technology solutions \" Engage with business and IT groups to align solution architecture with strategic business direction \" Build a trusted advisor relationship with business and technology leaders Stay periodically engaged throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure ongoing alignment to established solution vision \" Bachelors or master's degree in engineering (computer, electronics, etc.) \" 20+ years of Solutions Architecture experience (or equivalent enterprise architecture experience) and in customer-facing roles \" Vertical domain knowledge in Financial Services will be an advantage \" Excellent written and verbal communication skills \" Experience in client-driven large-scale application platform implementation projects \" Experience and desire to work in a global delivery environment Ability to travel up to 40% \" Familiarity with architecture modeling tools. TOGAF experience / certification desired but not necessary \" Proven track record of designing / developing scalable solutions at the enterprise level \" Demonstrated success in quickly understanding business needs and aligning it to technology solutions \" Experience delivering solutions using an Agile / Scrum methodology Strong communications skills (e.g. active listening, requirements elicitation, oral, written, presentation, workshop facilitation, consensus building) The Clients offices as based in Holborn - Central London. The salary for this position will be based on expertise and will be in the range £70K - £100K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you salary and availability.

** Important note - Candidates must be eligible for UK Government security clearance. ** Gleeson Recruitment Group have just been briefed on a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Solutions Architect to join and exciting and growing business based in the heart of Birmingham. We are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect who can operate at both strategic and hands-on levels. This role is ideally suited to a pragmatic architect with proven cloud architecture experience who is equally comfortable leading design workshops as they are on the command line troubleshooting or implementing infrastructure. You will be instrumental in designing and deploying secure, scalable solutions across Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and enterprise IBM applications. This role directly supports the businesses growing focus on facilities and asset management solutions, bringing architectural leadership and technical depth to complex client environments. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and deployment of hybrid and cloud-native solutions on Azure and AWS, integrating with IBM platforms and third-party services. Architect and implement high-availability enterprise deployments in a cloud setting including SaaS, IaaS, hybrid-cloud. Engage in infrastructure delivery where required: command line configuration, server provisioning, cloud resource setup, and performance tuning. Champion "Security by Design", embedding secure architectural principles across all layers. Act as solution lead across bids, client engagements, and project delivery.Produce architecture deliverables: HLDs, LLDs, reference architectures, and operational runbooks. Support system upgrades, migrations, automation (Terraform, Ansible), and containerisation initiatives (Docker/Kubernetes). Collaborate across disciplines (network, app, security, data) to ensure integrated solution delivery. Mentor junior consultants and architects, and contribute to practice capability development. Define and maintain architecture governance processes, including design authority reviews and architectural sign-off. Engage directly with C-level stakeholders to translate business goals into scalable, secure technical solutions. Act as technical design authority on complex programmes, managing cross functional architecture dependencies. Contribute to bid responses and proposals, including architecture modelling, risk identification, and technical cost estimation. Understanding of serverless computing models (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions) and when to apply them. Experience in designing or supporting event-driven architectures using services like Amazon SNS/SQS, EventBridge, or Azure Service Bus. Essential Skills and Experience 5+ years of experience in cloud solution architecture and hands-on infrastructure delivery. Proven experience designing solutions on AWS and Azure, including IaaS, PaaS, IAM technologies, and networking components. Proven experience working within highly secure environments and within structured security frameworks including ISO27001:2022, Cyber Essentials+, NIST CSF, and NCSC CAF. Strong working knowledge of Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) administration and scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python). Working knowledge of RH OpenShift technologies.Experience supporting or deploying a number of proprietary databases including, but not limited to: IBM DB2, MS SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB. Ability to act as a technical SME and lead on infrastructure builds, integrations, and troubleshooting. Familiarity with security architecture principles (zero trust, IAM, encryption,hardening, patching). Exposure to infrastructure automation and DevOps practices (Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines). Experience with system design within regulated or security-conscious environments. Desirable Qualifications and Experience AWS or Azure certification (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect). TOGAF, SABSA, IAF or equivalent architecture qualification.Familiarity with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).Exposure to enterprise integration patterns and middleware technologies.Experience in public sector organisations and technical design/implementation. Additional Notes Candidates must be eligible for UK Government security clearance.This is a client-facing role and may involve occasional travel to customer sites.Training on IBM applications will be provided; prior experience is an advantage but not mandatory. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Our client is looking for a Senior Security Network Architect to join their team based in Central London on a six month initial contract. The require a candidate who has: • Overall 15+ years of experience in doing network assessment consulting focusing on network segmentation strategy and identifying NIST/Mitre control gaps Adequate documentation skills, creation of network diagrams, and comprehension of traffic flow. Develop a prioritised strategy and roadmap Certified in one of the leading technologies, Fortinet or Cisco. Experience in firewall compliance tools such as Tufin, AlgoSec, Skybox Experience in SDP, DNS security, PAC, VPN, IPS/DPS, Experience in SSE & Micro-segmentation capability * Experience in creating network segmentation strategy and scope, considering o East-west segmentation o North-south segmentation o Private and public cloud segmentation LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.