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Azure Cloud Migration Architect - Financial Services - 9 months contract - HYBRID - PAYE

Our client, a global insurance holding company is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Azure Cloud Migration Architect, on an initial 9 months contract, to lead the final stage of their transformation journey from on-premises VMware to Microsoft Azure AVS (Azure VMware Solution). This role is central to our client's cloud strategy and is responsible for shaping and executing the technical design, migration architecture, and future operating model within Azure.

With a deep technical foundation in Azure and AVS, you will drive collaboration across internal stakeholders, external partners, and cloud providers to ensure a seamless and secure migration. Strategic thinking, leadership, and cloud architecture excellence are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the final phase of our client's cloud migration from on-premises VMware infrastructure to Azure AVS.
• Own and drive technical design decisions for Azure-based cloud architecture, ensuring alignment with business needs and compliance requirements.
• Act as a subject matter expert in AVS and Azure cloud-native technologies, guiding internal teams and external delivery partners.
• Manage cloud operations partners, ensuring execution of optimization, standardization, remediation, testing, and documentation.
• Engage with Microsoft and enterprise partners to coordinate technical migration plans and strategies.
• Partner with business units to align applications with cloud policies, automation standards, and security requirements.
• Work with the client's security team to maintain and evolve a secure-by-design Azure environment.
• Advise on cost optimization, SOX and DPIA compliance, and network/security/monitoring best practices for AVS and native Azure services.
• Collaborate with the Cloud Strategy team and report on progress, challenges, and improvements to senior management.
• Lead the Terraform-based IaaS migration, transitioning on-premises infrastructure into scalable Azure resources.
• Stay informed on emerging technology trends and continuously evaluate their relevance to the client's cloud vision.

Knowledge & Expertise

• Deep, practical expertise in Microsoft Azure, AVS, cloud infrastructure, security, and governance (Azure certifications preferred).
• Strong knowledge of cloud-native architecture, infrastructure automation (IaC), disaster recovery, and DevOps tools (e.g., Azure DevOps).
• Awareness of strategic technology trends and how they apply in an enterprise context.
• Understanding of monitoring, automation, change management, and process improvement within cloud environments.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking - able to balance short-term needs with long-term vision.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to navigate organizational dynamics and enterprise politics.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and estimate the financial impact of design decisions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with intellectual curiosity and integrity.
• Ability to comprehend and evaluate new technologies quickly, proposing how they can be leveraged to meet business goals.

Experience & Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Azure cloud architecture and migration.
• Proven track record as a Lead Architect in large-scale, enterprise-grade cloud migration programs.
• Extensive experience in technology design and delivery roles.
• Demonstrable experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex cloud transformation projects.
• Expertise in infrastructure automation using Terraform and/or other IaC tools is highly desirable

*Please note that this role will be working on a hybrid model of 3 days office based and 2 days WFH*

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Role: AWS Cloud Migration Specialist –

Location :London ,Uk (Hybrid)

Duration :Contract

Overview

This role is designed for senior professionals (typically Band Z) with 15–25 years of experience in data centre-to-AWS migration.

Core Responsibilities

Assessment & Strategy:

• Conduct deep assessments of on-prem infrastructure using AWS tools like Migration Evaluator and Application Discovery Service.
• Define migration roadmaps aligned with AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP).

Execution & Delivery:

• Plan and execute migration of applications, data, and infrastructure to AWS Cloud.
• Collaborate with architects and client IT teams to ensure minimal disruption.

Security & Compliance:

• Remediate vulnerabilities, support IAM policies, encryption, and key management.
• Ensure compliance with AWS and organisational security standards.

Optimisation & Support:

• Monitor performance post-migration using CloudWatch, Datadog.
• Recommend right-sizing and modernisation opportunities.

Documentation & Governance:

• Maintain detailed documentation of migration processes and configurations.
• Support TCO analysis and business case development.

Required Skills & Tools

Category

Skills & Tools:

Cloud Platforms

AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, Bedrock)

Migration Tools

AWS Migration Hub, DataSync, DMS, CloudEndure, Terraform, CloudFormation

Languages

Python, Bash, PowerShell

DevOps & IaC

Jenkins, Git, Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation

Security

IAM, KMS, VPC, Security Groups, Firewalls

Monitoring

CloudWatch, Datadog, ELK

Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect (preferred)

Methodologies

Agile, CI/CD, MAP Framework

Qualifications

• AWS certifications highly preferred.
• Strong experience in cloud migration strategies and execution.
• Familiarity with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and hybrid cloud environments.

Job Title

Program Test Manager - Cloud Migration (Manchester)

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Your Role

• Lead testing activities for a large-scale IT infrastructure migration program.
• Develop and implement robust test strategies, plans, and frameworks.
• Oversee planning, execution, and coordination across multiple teams.
• Manage and mentor test managers, leads, and engineers.
• Ensure quality assurance, governance, and compliance with standards.
• Communicate testing status, risks, and resolutions to stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to testing and project timelines.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes and tools.

Your Profile

• Proven leadership in managing large testing teams and complex programs.
• Strong background in test strategy, planning, and execution.
• Skilled in stakeholder communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiar with cloud migration, data center exit, and enterprise IT systems.
• Knowledge of QA governance, risk management, and compliance.
• Passionate about process optimization and test maturity enhancement.
• Adept at driving innovation and adopting emerging testing technologies.

ABOUT CAPGEMINI

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion.

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• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of IT cloud migration projects from initiation to closure.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, defining scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, resource requirements, and budgets.
• Manage cross-functional teams, including internal IT staff, external vendors, and third-party consultants.
• Oversee the migration of on-premises infrastructure and applications to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Ensure robust cybersecurity measures are integrated into all cloud environments and migration processes.
• Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing proactive mitigation and resolution strategies.
• Facilitate effective communication between technical teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership.
• Develop and manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure projects are delivered within financial constraints.
• Monitor project performance against defined KPIs, making adjustments as necessary to ensure successful outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant IT governance, security policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships and performance for outsourced project components.
• Drive adoption of Agile or Hybrid project management methodologies.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and lessons learned sessions to identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Provide regular project status updates, reports, and presentations to key stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of emerging cloud technologies and best practices, recommending strategic advancements.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT project management, with at least 5 years focused on cloud computing and migration projects.
• Proven experience managing large-scale cloud migration projects involving AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and application development.
• Demonstrated experience in managing budgets, resources, and vendor relationships for complex IT projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project).
• PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, or relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment, balancing on-site and remote collaboration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Experience managing projects within regulated industries is a plus.

Our OEM Client based in Coventry, is searching for a Software Development Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities, including key performance indicators:

• Working with control boards to perform microcontroller software testing.
• Analyse system level requirements and decompose to software requirements.
• Design software components in-line with requirements.
• Implement software components using MATLAB/Simulink and/or C/C++ code.
• Develop and execute software component unit test cases.
• Contribute to software validation activities using Model in Loop, Software in Loop and Hardware in Loop platforms.
• Contribute to software code reviews.
• Deliver verified and validated software according to project deliverables and timing.
• Assist in process alignment and adherence to key internal and industry standard coding rules and practices to ensure compliance with ASPICE and ISO 26262.
• Contribute to software issue resolution (including out of process updates and rapid prototype containment of issues).

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Solid background in control system design and embedded software development for power electronic converters.
• Experience in developing AUTOSAR software using model-based design.
• Experience using Embedded C, MATLAB / Simulink, CATIA NoMagic (or other model-based system engineering tool), Vector CANalyzer & CANoe
• Experience working with system / software requirements and requirement decomposition.
• Capable of validating control code through use of software validation tools in MIL, SIL and HIL environments.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical and communications systems.
• Possess a high-level of attention to detail / accuracy, whilst delivering at pace.
• Team player, able to work together with multiple teams and departments to deliver effective solutions.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Automotive / Aerospace experience of delivering embedded controls software in a model-based environment.
• Understanding of functional safety and ISO 26262.
• Experience in writing and maintaining software requirements using TRM (Dassault Systems).
• Experience writing MISRA C compliant code.
• Experience with Infineon TriCore and DSP microcontrollers.
• Familiarity with automatic code generation.
• Understanding of Agile software development.
• Knowledge of ASPICE or equivalent.
• Higher degree in computing, software, controls or relevant subject.

A Snapshot of Your Day
As a UK Software Development Intern (Finance) you will be joining a small team responsible for developing and maintaining internal accounting and controlling web applications. You will write code, design and query databases, manage cloud services and technical compliance in a corporate environment. This year long placement covers all aspects of software development as well as providing you a grounding in the Finance domain, with a focus on learning and improve skills that will further your career development.

The team are currently located near Bournemouth; therefore you will need to live or be willing to relocate to the Bournemouth area to fulfil the requirements of this role. You will be expected to work from the Bournemouth office every Tuesday & Wednesday as a minimum.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Develop small/medium changes to applications across the full tech stack, reporting your progress in weekly development standups,
• Familiarise yourself with the existing application landscape, evaluating implementation against 'best practices' and writing automated tests to enshrine existing functionality,
• Providing a "support first" service, acting as first point of contact for application users and escalating common themes or pain points to the development team,
• Act as "first gate" for accepting requirements and incidents into the weekly standup, investigating the technical feasibility/root cause,
• Manage deployments through from image building, through CI/CD pipelines, to container launches, escalating where necessary,
• Partner with our offshore support teams to document existing application processes and technical interventions,
• Partner with the Digital Core (DC) organisation to ensure compliance with all technical and cybersecurity requirements,
• Reconciling financial data between systems of record and the internal application landscape,
• Proactively suggesting simplifications to processes where it makes sense, designing sustainable technical solutions to drive efficiency, productivity and cost reduction,
• Ad hoc reporting.

Your opportunities for personal growth:

• Gain hands-on experience with developing internal applications in a rapid, iterative environment using a variety of open-source and proprietary software.
• Be a valued member of an international and supportive team. You will be encouraged to contribute across the whole scope of the team's activities.
• Seek out opportunities that will strengthen your skills and enhance your knowledge to continue to support the business and your career development path.

What You Bring

• You must have a clear interest in software development, a willingness to learn a variety of technologies and a desire to deepen your technical understanding.
• You must be working towards a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Cybersecurity or Software Development.
• You can work independently, safely and responsibly; take ownership of challenges, think logically, and proactively research your own solutions to technical challenges you encounter.
• An interest in finance and accounting is desirable as this role sits within a finance function.

About The Team
The Financial Planning and Analysis department sits in the Accounting and Controlling – this team's aim is to support the wider accounting department, particularly functional controlling, with digital solutions that provide them and our businesses with transparency.

Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we're also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

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Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• A competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Pension scheme with a competitive employer contribution
• 26 days holiday per annum
• Salary sacrifice schemes such as private medical & dental insurances, cycle to work, electric car scheme, discounted gym membership plus several other lifestyle benefits to suit you

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