Network Automation Engineer (Inside IR35 Contract) with a strong background in consulting and/or financial markets infrastructure is required by a leading technology consulting organisation. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of enterprise networking, automation tooling, and regulatory/compliance-aware environments. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated network solutions. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Design and implement automated network solutions </li><li>Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Ansible, Python, Terraform, and Git</li><li>Build integrations between network infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines</li><li>Collaborate with architecture, security, and operations teams to deliver scalable network solutions across data centers, clouds, and colocation facilities</li><li>Analyze network performance and automate monitoring, alerting, and remediation tasks</li><li>Engage with clients (internal or external, if in a consulting capacity) to assess needs, design solutions, and deliver strategic improvements.</li><li>Mentor junior team members on automation practices and frameworks</li><li>Create and maintain detailed documentation, diagrams, and runbooks for production support</li></ul>Key Requirements: Technical Skills:<ul><li>Deep knowledge of network protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, etc.)</li><li>Strong programming/scripting skills in Python, Ansible, Bash, or Go</li><li>Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Palo Alto, or similar enterprise vendors</li><li>Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.) and IaC principles</li><li>Experience with version control systems like Git</li><li>Solid understanding of Linux and network performance tuning</li><li>Exposure to SDN/NFV, cloud networking (AWS/GCP/Azure), and containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes) is a plus</li></ul>Industry Experience:<ul><li>5+ years of network engineering/automation experience</li></ul>

Network Automation Engineer

Server & Storage Engineer – Contract (Inside IR35) Hybrid – Greater Manchester Area | £450–£500/day | 1–3 Months (Likely Extension) We're working with a leading global IT services provider to support their end customer's infrastructure transformation programme across EMEA and APAC. As part of this strategic initiative, we're seeking a Server & Storage Engineer with strong enterprise experience to deliver critical infrastructure support and improvements. This role suits someone confident working in large, complex hybrid environments (on-prem, Azure, SaaS) and who thrives in fast-paced project-focused delivery. You’ll play a key part in supporting global enterprise systems (c. 7,500 users) in a hybrid setting. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Design, implement, and maintain resilient infrastructure solutions.</li><li>Configure and manage physical and virtual servers (Dell PowerEdge, Cisco UCS, VMware).</li><li>Manage SAN storage environments (NetApp).</li><li>Perform patching, updates, and backup operations (Veeam).</li><li>Support infrastructure migrations, upgrades, and refresh projects.</li><li>Write automation scripts in PowerShell to streamline operations.</li><li>Collaborate across international IT teams and with internal stakeholders.</li><li>Provide knowledge sharing and mentoring to peers.</li></ul>Required Skills & Experience:<ul><li>Expert in VMware technologies including clustering, replication, and distributed networking.</li><li>Strong background in NetApp SAN storage configuration and support.</li><li>Experience with backup and recovery systems – especially Veeam.</li><li>Solid knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, GPOs, and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, iSCSI).</li><li>Comfortable using tools such as SolarWinds for monitoring and alerting.</li><li>5+ years supporting enterprise estates (5,000+ users).</li></ul>The Details:<ul><li>Contract Type: Inside IR35</li><li>Rate: £450–£500/day (depending on experience)</li><li>Duration: 1–3 months initially, with high potential for extension</li><li>Location: Greater Manchester area (hybrid – approx. 1 day/week on-site)</li><li>Start Date: ASAP</li></ul>This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-impact project with global reach and cutting-edge tech. If you're a proactive, solutions-focused engineer ready to hit the ground running, we’d love to hear from you.

Server & Storage Engineer

SAP Enterprise Architect – Financial Services (London, Hybrid) Location: London, UK Type: Full-Time | Hybrid Working Industry: Financial Services Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Seniority: Senior / Leadership Drive Large-Scale Transformation at a Global Financial Leader Are you an experienced SAP Enterprise Architect looking to lead enterprise-wide digital transformation at a global scale? Join a leading financial services organisation headquartered in London, undergoing a major multi-year strategic transformation programme. This is a career-defining opportunity to architect the future of enterprise systems, finance platforms, and cloud-based ecosystems across an international footprint. What You’ll Do As SAP Enterprise Architect, you will: <ul><li>Define and own the SAP enterprise architecture strategy across finance, procurement, HR, and banking platforms (S/4HANA, TRBK, PE, FPSL).</li><li>Partner with CxOs and senior stakeholders to align technology vision with business objectives.</li><li>Lead the delivery of end-to-end architecture blueprints for global digital transformation and cloud adoption (AWS, Azure).</li><li>Establish governance frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) and drive architecture review board sessions.</li><li>Oversee the integration of SAP S/4HANA with platforms like Salesforce, Coupa, SAP BTP, Snowflake, and AWS Data Lakes.</li><li>Provide technical leadership to solution architects, data teams, and external delivery partners.</li><li>Champion clean core SAP principles and support lean portfolio and DevOps strategies.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For<ul><li>Proven experience leading SAP enterprise architecture across complex financial services organisations.</li><li>Expertise in S/4HANA Finance, SAP Banking Services, Cloud Integration (AWS, Azure), and hybrid architectures.</li><li>Deep experience in data governance, migration, and modernisation programs across cloud and on-prem landscapes.</li><li>Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and Zachman.</li><li>Ability to influence at executive level, translate business needs into scalable solutions, and guide high-performing architecture teams.</li><li>Bonus: PMP, AWS/Azure certifications, ITIL, and experience with middleware/ETL tools like SAP CPI, Kafka, and Snowflake.</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>Be at the forefront of industry transformation in a globally respected financial institution.</li><li>Work on strategic, business-critical programmes with high visibility.</li><li>Join a team of industry-leading technologists and enterprise strategists.</li><li>Flexible hybrid working (London-based HQ), with opportunities for global collaboration.</li><li>Competitive compensation, bonus, and benefits package.</li></ul>Ready to Shape the Future? If you’re an SAP Enterprise Architect ready to make an enterprise-wide impact and elevate your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out directly to learn more.

SAP Enterprise Architect

Senior Python Software Architect Location: London OR Liverpool (Hybrid) We are supporting a global business in their search for a Senior Python Software Architect to join a growing team working on an innovative internal platform. While this initiative is connected to the GenAI space, the focus is purely software engineering, not AI development. The objective is to build an Agentic Framework designed to help internal teams develop, deploy, govern, and monitor agent-based systems efficiently and securely. This role requires a deep technical understanding of Python and modern backend architectures, with the opportunity to play a key part in shaping frameworks that will be adopted enterprise-wide. Extensive Python Expertise (10-15 years): <ul><li>Strong experience with Python meta-programming (functions, classes, inheritance, decorators, context variables) </li><li>Deep understanding of common design patterns (abstraction, factory, adapter, façade, iterator, etc.) </li></ul>FASTAPI Specialist: <ul><li>In-depth knowledge of FASTAPI internals; ability to extend and customize </li><li>Experience integrating authentication (Azure AD, OAuth2) and applying API security best practices </li></ul>Containerization & Orchestration: <ul><li>Proven experience containerizing APIs (Docker) and deploying on orchestration platforms (Kubernetes) </li></ul>LangChain / LangGraph (or similar): <ul><li>Understanding of agent-based frameworks, callbacks, telemetry (e.g., OpenTelemetry) </li></ul>Architectural Leadership: <ul><li>Track record of driving best practices in system architecture, microservices design, and reusable infrastructure templates </li><li>Strong experience designing and scaling backend systems to support agentic and event-driven frameworks </li></ul>Asynchronous Programming: <ul><li>Proficiency with async/await, concurrency models, and event-driven architectures </li></ul>Nice-to-Have Skills: <ul><li>Familiarity with additional Agentic Frameworks (OpenAI API, Autogen, Google ADK, etc.) </li><li>Experience building MCP servers </li><li>Knowledge of data engineering principles related to telemetry, distributed tracing, and log analytics</li></ul>

Senior Python Software Architect

​Matt joined Xcede through the merger with Etonwood in 2023 as a Director in our London office. He is responsible for Cyber Security and Networks with a focus on Financial Markets, FinTech and Data Science across the London and UAE markets (Contract and Perm). 

Matt O'Hare

Director

A financial services organisation requires a Network Engineering Lead to oversee and deliver engineering work packages as part of a global campus network transformation programme. This is a "hands-on" network engineering role encompassing LAN, WAN, DC and Wi-Fi and would suit a highly experienced Cisco-certified engineer who has led the delivery of enterprise network projects, ideally in a financial services environment. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of enterprise-class network solutions</li><li>Provide high-level technical support for network infrastructure incidents and changes</li><li>Develop and enforce networking standards, policies, and best practices</li><li>Collaborate with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams on cross-functional initiatives</li><li>Act as a technical lead for major network projects, migrations, and upgrades</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues across LAN, WAN, Data Centre, and Cloud environments</li><li>Perform network performance tuning and capacity planning</li><li>Mentor and guide junior network engineers; foster knowledge sharing</li><li>Document network configurations, processes, and procedures</li><li>Interface with vendors and service providers for hardware/software procurement and support</li></ul>Required Qualifications & Experience:<ul><li>Active Cisco CCIE certification (Routing & Switching, Enterprise Infrastructure, or equivalent) (desirable)</li><li>Minimum 8–10 years of hands-on network engineering experience</li><li>Proven experience in designing and managing large-scale enterprise networks</li><li>Strong proficiency in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), switching technologies (STP, VLAN, VTP), and firewall technologies</li><li>In-depth knowledge of Cisco technologies (Catalyst, Nexus, ASA, Firepower, ISE)</li><li>Experience with SD-WAN, VPN, MPLS, and cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP)</li><li>Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Python, Terraform) is a plus</li><li>Experience in managing network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, NetFlow, etc.)</li></ul>

Network Engineering Lead

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