Contract Length - 8 months Start date - 1st Septemeber  Rate - Market Rates (Umbrella/Inside IR35) Location - Derby (Onsite) An IT solutions provider is looking for an SC Cleared Azure Consultant for a defence company. Key Responsibilties: <ul><li>Setup & Training incl creation of ADO Knowledge Base articles on Service Now. </li><li>ADO Support Provision</li><li>BAU activities</li><li>Discovery and Documentation of Existing Environment and Configuration</li><li>High level Base Training & Enablement for ADO Concepts Support of ADO Tool (Updates, Patching and Security fixes)</li><li>Support of ADO operational usage(Configuring Pipelines, resolving tickets and queries)</li><li>Issue Log and Knowledge Article Creation</li><li>Quarterly Ticket Volume Analysis</li></ul>

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Contract - 8 weeks  Rates - £250-£300p/d inside IR35 Location - Birmingham  An IT Solutions provider are looking for an IT Systems Engineer for a charity. Key responsibilties: <ul><li>Work closely with the Field Engineers, Delivery Manager and Planner.</li><li>Manage infrastructure related issues and escalations on behalf of the IT team and internal customers.</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with IT infrastructure partners and suppliers.</li><li>Provide a single point of contact for infrastructure related communications.</li><li>Document and mitigate infrastructure risks.  </li><li>Support the wider IT team with the delivery of services.</li><li>Work closely with internal stakeholders to maintain efficient and effective processes.</li><li>Advise Nacro colleagues of their information security obligations where applicable.</li><li>Assist in delivering information security projects and addressing issues.</li><li>Contribute to the development of Scope of Works and Statements of Works to enable ICT projects to be delivered.</li><li>Within limits of confidentiality ensure copies of all relevant documentation are available to relevant parties.</li></ul>

IT Systems Engineer

Solution Architect – Billing Platform London (Hybrid) | Contract Inside IR35 | 3 month initial contract Are you an experienced Solution Architect with a passion for designing modern, scalable billing solutions? This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-profile UK organisation at the forefront of financial services, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their billing and invoicing systems. The Role As the Solution Architect, you will lead the design and evolution of a next-generation billing platform. You’ll collaborate closely with senior stakeholders, project teams, and technical delivery functions to deliver a solution that is scalable, compliant, and user-friendly – empowering the business to configure and adapt billing logic with agility. Your work will directly impact how millions of customers and businesses experience fair, transparent, and efficient financial services. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Define the solution vision and high-level design for a modern billing platform.</li><li>Document the current ‘as-is’ architecture across Microsoft Dynamics 365, Workday, and other core systems.</li><li>Design the target ‘to-be’ architecture aligned with enterprise standards.</li><li>Partner with delivery teams to validate and oversee low-level designs.</li><li>Assess and recommend technologies that support business rule management.</li><li>Ensure architectural decisions meet security, compliance, and operational efficiency requirements.</li><li>Act as a bridge between business stakeholders, delivery teams, and platform owners.</li></ul>Tech Environment<ul><li>Core Systems: Microsoft Dynamics 365 CS (D365), Workday</li><li>Integration & Messaging: Azure Service Bus (ASB), NServiceBus</li><li>Business Rules Engine: Oracle Policy Automation (OPA)</li><li>Desirable: Experience with low-code platforms, business rules engines, and event-driven architectures</li></ul>What We’re Looking For<ul><li>Proven experience as a Solution Architect in complex enterprise environments.</li><li>Strong understanding of billing, invoicing, and financial workflows.</li><li>Track record of designing solutions that empower business-led configuration.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Ability to simplify complex systems for both technical and non-technical audiences.</li></ul>Why Join?<ul><li>Work with a respected UK organisation with a clear social purpose.</li><li>Lead a business-critical transformation project in billing and finance.</li><li>Collaborate with senior stakeholders on high-impact architectural decisions.</li></ul>

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Quality Engineer – Test Quality Location: London (2 days onsite per week) Day Rate: £200–£250 (Contract) We’re looking for a Quality Engineer – Test Quality to join our client’s team and ensure the reliability, accuracy, and performance of Power Platform solutions. This role is ideal for someone with strong testing expertise who can design, execute, and manage test processes across automation workflows.   What you’ll be doing<ul><li>Designing and executing test plans for Power Platform solutions</li><li>Validating the reliability and accuracy of Power Automate workflows</li><li>Conducting UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and SIT (System Integration Testing)</li><li>Using Power Apps Test Studio for automation and workflow validation</li><li>Creating and managing test scripts to ensure robust delivery</li></ul>  Key skills & experience<ul><li>Hands-on experience testing Power Automate workflows</li><li>Strong knowledge of UAT, SIT, and test script creation</li><li>Familiarity with Power Apps Test Studio</li><li>Proven ability to design and execute effective test plans</li><li>Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and process improvement</li></ul>  Why apply?<ul><li>Hybrid working – 2 days onsite in London, rest remote</li><li>Competitive day rate £200–£250</li><li>Opportunity to play a key role in testing automation workflows within a growing Power Platform environment</li></ul>

Quality Engineer

​With over a decade of experience working in international recruitment, Alex is now heading up Xcede's Cyber DACH teams Alex is currently expanding our team of specialised consultants focusing on DACH-specific recruitment services. Alex and his team partner with global organisations to locate and select top Information Security and Cybersecurity talent across everything from Information Security (CISO practice), Compliance and Access Management, to Penetration Testing, Security Engineering and Programme Management. He has since been promoted to Regional Director.

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Freelance Tech Strategy Consultant 6+ Months | Remote / Hybrid | Start ASAP Our client, a leading international tech business behind major digital platforms, is looking for a Tech Strategy Consultant to support their Core Technology group (Cloud, Data, AI, and Business Applications). What you'll do: <ul><li>Translate vision into strategic OKRs and delivery roadmaps </li><li>Oversee cross-functional tech programmes globally </li><li>Identify and resolve delivery risks </li><li>Provide clear updates to leadership teams </li><li>Support budgeting, resourcing, and performance tracking </li></ul>What we're looking for: <ul><li>5+ years in technology strategy or engineering leadership </li><li>Strong stakeholder engagement and executive communication </li><li>Solid experience with KPIs, BI tools, and financial planning </li><li>Comfortable working in fast-paced, global environments </li></ul>

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