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**The Company**
Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 350,000 employees as of January 2024. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.
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**Role Overview**
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced AWS Architect with strong DevOps expertise to support digital transformation across the UK public sector. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments, is hands-on with cloud technologies, and can operate both strategically and tactically. You will be instrumental in designing and delivering secure, scalable, and automated cloud solutions.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Architect and implement secure, scalable, and resilient AWS cloud solutions.
+ Lead DevOps practices including CI/CD pipeline development, infrastructure automation, and monitoring.
+ Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, translating business needs into technical solutions.
+ Drive cloud adoption and DevOps transformation initiatives across public sector projects.
+ Ensure compliance with UK public sector regulations and security standards.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end cloud-native solutions.
+ Mentor engineering teams and promote best practices in cloud and DevOps.
+ Take initiative in identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
**Essential Skills & Experience:**
+ Several years of hands-on experience with AWS architecture and services.
+ Strong DevOps background with experience in automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code.
+ Proficiency with tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
+ Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS).
+ Solid understanding of cloud security, identity management, and compliance frameworks.
+ Demonstrated experience working in or with UK public sector organizations.
+ Active UK Security Clearance (or eligibility to obtain).
+ Ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive initiatives forward.
+ Strong communication and collaboration skills; a true team player.
**Desirable Qualifications:**
+ AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
+ AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
+ Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana)
+ Familiarity with Agile and DevSecOps methodologies
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Infrastructure Automation Developer will play a pivotal role in building full-stack applications that automate infrastructure platforms, built on solutions primarily within Microsoft Azure. This includes developing both backend services (e.g., APIs, functions, integrations, configurations) and frontend interfaces (e.g., lightweight portals or dashboards) to support internal teams and external customers. 

This is a hands-on development role best suited for someone comfortable navigating cloud platforms, writing Python code, and working collaboratively across teams to shape infrastructure automation solutions. 

Principal Responsibilities & Duties

• Full-Stack Development : Design, build, and maintain full-stack automation applications using Python, Flask, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS.
• Azure Solutions : Develop backend services using Azure technologies including Functions, App Services, Automation Accounts, Azure SQL, Key Vault, and Storage Accounts.
• User Interfaces : Build user-facing interfaces such as portals or dashboards to present data and manage automation workflows.
• CI/CD & Observability : Contribute to CI/CD workflows, including code integration, testing, deployment, and monitoring/logging.
• Code Quality : Participate in peer reviews and maintain Git version control practices using version control systems (VCS).
• Lifecycle Governance : Ensure all development adheres to the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and internal change management processes.
• Standards & Documentation : Maintain up-to-date technical documentation and ensure compliance with internal frameworks and security standards.
• Cross-Team Collaboration : Work closely with technical SMEs to deliver integrated code solutions that automate underlying platforms.
• Technical Scoping : Collaborate with customers, internal teams, and stakeholders to scope requirements, plan automation outcomes, and conduct testing to ensure delivery readiness.
• Customer Engagement : Travel occasionally to customer sites for solution scoping, support, or workshops related to automation projects (infrequent).
• Operational Readiness : Be prepared for future on-call responsibilities as needed; typically determined by project demands.

Requirements

Essential Skills

• Python Development : Strong Python skills, ideally with experience in Flask or similar frameworks for backend and API development.
• Azure Expertise : Demonstrable experience with at least three of the following Azure services: App Services, Functions, SQL, Automation Accounts, Logic Apps, API Management, Key Vault, or Storage Accounts.
• Frontend Capability : Proficient in building user interfaces using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• API Integration : Skilled in working with platform/external RESTful APIs and adopting an API-first development approach.
• Version Control : Confident using Git for source control and familiar with branching strategies and workflow practices.
• CI/CD Exposure : Experience using Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, or similar tools to support automated deployments and testing.
• Analytical Mindset : Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a focus on scalable and maintainable outcomes.
• Delivery Focused : Demonstrated ability to contribute to structured project outcomes in a professional software development environment.
• Collaboration : Effective communication and teamwork, comfortable engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desired Skills

• Infrastructure as Code : Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or Bicep for provisioning and managing infrastructure.
• Identity & Access : Understanding of identity platforms such as Entra ID (formerly Active Directory) and related access control concepts.
• Platform Exposure : Experience with Cisco Meraki and Cloudflare.
• Networking : Knowledge of networking concepts (SD-WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, TCP/IP).
• Tooling Familiarity : Experience using Atlassian products like Jira, Bitbucket, and Confluence for issue tracking, collaboration, and source control.
• Automation Mindset : Familiarity with automation strategies within enterprise or hybrid cloud environments.

Location and Working Arrangement

This is a hybrid role based at our Shoreham-by-Sea office. We expect team members to be present 2–3 days per week in the office, particularly during onboarding and the early months of the role.

Behaviours and Impact

• Highly Collaborative : Demonstrates a strong team ethic and works well with others.
• Methodical and Quality-Focused : Pays close attention to detail in both development and testing.
• Self-Directed : Comfortable working independently while adhering to team-wide standards.
• Growth-Oriented : Open to feedback, personal development, and opportunities to influence the future of infrastructure automation within the business.

Benefits

Why Join Focus Group? 

At Focus Group, we're all about creating an environment where our security professionals can thrive and make a genuine impact on client organizations. Joining us means being part of a supportive, inclusive culture where we celebrate achievements, big and small. We value every individual's contribution and believe that together, we can help our clients build truly resilient security programs. 

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that allows you to shape security strategy at the highest levels, we'd love to hear from you. Let's build something special together. 

Benefits: 

At Focus Group, you can be proud of what you do, how you do it and feel a true part of the team. We work hard to create an inclusive, collaborative, and rewarding environment where you are inspired to achieve brilliant things and make a real difference to the future of our business. 

We're proud to have built an outstanding place to work where people thrive and are recognised for their achievements. We're delighted to have been named one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work for 2021 and a British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) 2023 Vision Award Winner for London and the South East, recognising our commitment to culture and ESG. 

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join their expanding team in a fully remote capacity. This role is crucial for ensuring the high availability, performance, and scalability of our client's critical infrastructure and services. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust automation solutions for deployment, monitoring, and incident response. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, containerization technologies, and infrastructure as code principles. You will play a key role in proactively identifying and resolving potential issues, reducing operational toil, and driving best practices in reliability engineering.

Key responsibilities include developing and managing CI/CD pipelines, implementing sophisticated monitoring and alerting systems, and contributing to capacity planning. You will also be involved in incident management, post-mortem analysis, and driving the implementation of preventative measures. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm), and configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet). Strong scripting skills (Python, Go, Bash) and a solid understanding of networking principles are essential. A proactive approach to problem-solving, excellent debugging skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with development and operations teams are paramount. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SRE to make a significant impact on a cutting-edge technology stack, working remotely.

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join their dynamic, fully remote infrastructure team. This critical role will focus on building, scaling, and maintaining our robust cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability. As a remote-first organisation, we foster a collaborative environment where you can contribute from anywhere in the UK.

In this position, you will be instrumental in developing and implementing automated solutions for infrastructure provisioning, deployment, monitoring, and incident response. You will work closely with development and operations teams to implement best practices in SRE, including continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), infrastructure as code (IaC), and proactive system monitoring. Your expertise will be crucial in identifying and mitigating potential system failures, optimizing resource utilization, and improving the overall resilience of our platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes.
• Develop and implement automation scripts for deployment, configuration management, and operational tasks.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level objectives (SLOs) for system health and availability.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventative measures.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate SRE principles into the software development lifecycle.
• Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines for efficient and reliable software delivery.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of robust monitoring and alerting systems.
• Participate in on-call rotations to ensure rapid response to production incidents.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge across the team.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or a similar role.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Go, Bash).
• Expertise in containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities in a remote setting.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced SRE to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking, fully remote company. If you are passionate about automation, reliability, and building resilient systems, we encourage you to apply.

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our cutting-edge technology team. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to contribute to the stability, performance, and scalability of our critical infrastructure from anywhere in the UK. As an SRE, you will focus on automating operations, building and maintaining robust systems, and ensuring the reliability and availability of our services. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing infrastructure-as-code solutions, creating monitoring and alerting systems, and participating in incident response and post-mortems to drive continuous improvement. You will work closely with development and operations teams to foster a culture of reliability and shared ownership. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and proficiency in scripting and automation tools. Experience with container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes, as well as CI/CD pipelines, is essential. We are looking for a proactive problem-solver who can identify and address potential issues before they impact our users. If you are passionate about building highly reliable and scalable systems in a remote-first environment, this is an excellent opportunity for you.
Key responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain automated infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Build and operate monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure system health and performance.
• Proactively identify and address system vulnerabilities and performance bottlenecks.
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to incidents, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate reliability best practices into the software development lifecycle.
• Automate operational tasks and workflows to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency.
• Manage and scale cloud infrastructure resources efficiently.
• Ensure the security and compliance of our infrastructure.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of new systems and services.
• Document system configurations, processes, and operational procedures.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or Systems Engineering.
• Strong proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and best practices (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Proficiency in monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Experience with operating systems (Linux).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Job Title: System Architect

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £150,000 - £200,000

We’re looking for a SoC System Architect to push the boundaries of performance and power efficiency

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of innovation, solving complex technical challenges and driving architectural breakthroughs that define the future of handheld and compute platforms.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate with engineering leaders and product planning teams to shape project roadmaps.
• Translate requirements into robust platform architectures spanning hardware, software, and tools.
• Evaluate architecture proposals and IP features, aligning teams to a shared technical vision.
• Represent the team with technical credibility in customer and partner engagements.
• Design experiments and analyses, developing or driving new simulators, models, and tools to inform architectural decisions.

What we’re looking for

• Proven track record in smartphone/tablet SoC architecture or related experience.
• Strong technical expertise and credibility across hardware and software domains.
• Experience in one or more of: power/thermal management, reset & boot, advanced packaging
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity, influence across organizations, and lead from the front.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in EE/ECE/CE/CS (MS/PhD strongly preferred).

**Role: System Architect - Firmware**
**Location: Glasgow**
**This is an outstanding place to work!**
It all starts with the people. You will love working with colleagues who have a genuine desire to innovate and seek out complicated problems. We each come into work every day trying to make the organization a little better than it was the day before. We ask the tough questions and push each other to be courageous. This occurs in an environment that cultivates authenticity and clarity. We believe in absolute inclusion and diversity. Qualitrol associates enjoy the autonomy, breadth of responsibility, and creativity that are typical in a medium-sized company, while sharing resources, standard methodologies, and career opportunities that are found in a Fortune 500 company like Fortive.
**Your Impact**
Our Engineering teams are vital to the success of our existing and emerging systems platforms. As part of this team, you will be able to develop new products and digital services as well as enhancements to existing ones that deliver on our customers' experience. You will be asked to share innovative ideas that contribute to our culture of continuous improvement and focus on customer needs.
Most of your time will be spent designing high-quality software solutions to enable digital customer services based on established design standards. You can expect to be the owner and take accountability for the quality of your designs. You will become familiar with the markets we operate in and problems our products and services address. You will learn about the challenges and limitations of the existing systems and demonstrate your creativity and design aptitudes as you contribute to technology and system platforms roadmaps.
Responsibilities include mentoring entry level Hardware and Software Engineering Associates, creating and reviewing commercial and technical requirements, developing architecture and coding in a variety of programming languages for an enterprise product suite which runs on multiple media platforms. Proven technical leadership and self-motivation is required.
**_Here's where you'll demonstrate your proficiencies:_**
- Collaborate with Product Managers and Sales team members to develop commercial and technical requirements for software applications and middleware used to deliver services to electric grid customers
- Lead architecture development with a team of system architects to develop high value solutions which delight customers consistent with the Qualitrol brand
- Create code that meets Qualitrol coding standards, commercial specifications, and is easy to maintain.
- Develop automated test plans for unit and integration tests to ensure that features work per defined use cases
- Ensure that all designs are documented and reviewed
- Use the latest technologies such as code generation, SW containers to reduce implementation time and enhance software portability, AI for data analytics, etc.
- Mentor entry level firmware developers on engineering and company best practices
- Create product using a test-driven design approach
**Qualifications - External**
Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- Bachelor's Degree / Masters Degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of professional product development experience
- Clear understanding of software development practices and lifecycles
- Have expertise in the following: C++, C#, C, Java, HTML, CSS, SQL
- Have experience with generic messaging, .NET Framework 3.5 and the latest MS Visual Studio tools
- Strong knowledge of Object Oriented concepts
- Knowledge of database management systems
- Knowledge of service oriented architectures including microservices architecture
- Are an independent and motivated self-starter
- Are visionary with focus on details at the same time
- Work well within teams or individually
**Preferred skills/experience:**
- Experience with industry best practices
- Agile development methodologies
- Experience in building scalable enterprise solutions
_Working Conditions:_
+ Hybrid
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**Ralliant Corporation Overview**
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life - faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at
**About Qualitrol**
QUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of different types of products on demand and customized to meet our individual customers' needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution. At Qualitrol, we are redefining condition-based monitoring.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at

Our industry leading Partner – partnered with one of the largest Consultancies in the world, is looking for an experienced BMS System Architect in a Hybrid capacity. This client is a strong, recognisable global automotive brand with attractive project opportunities!

Job title : BMS System Architect – Hybrid role

As BMS System Architect, you will define & oversee the end-to-end architecture for cutting-edge battery management systems, integrating control, hardware, and diagnostic components. Your technical leadership will shape interfaces between SDU Controls, Cell Supervisory Controllers (CSC), and WGM hardware to ensure optimal system performance, safety compliance, and integration scalability.

Location : Greater Manchester or Birmingham

CANDIDATES OUTSIDE OF THE EU CANNOT BE CONSIDERED.

Typical Areas of Responsibility include:

• System Architecture & Design
• Requirement Definition & Traceability
• Integration Strategy & Technical Oversight
• Stakeholder & Compliance Coordination

We are seeking the following:

• 5+ years of experience in embedded architecture, system-level design, or BMS integration
• Proven track record architecting complex control systems across hardware & software domains
• Familiarity with CAN, LIN, SPI communication systems and real-time embedded platforms
• Proficient in modelling & documentation tools (e.g., SysML, MATLAB/Simulink, Enterprise Architect)

What can our client offer you?

A strong salary is offered, Hybrid working contract, extensive training, a great work life balance & a flat hierarchy are features of this client.

What next?

If you are interested in this position & would like to discuss this client in detail, then please send your CV with contact details to Christian Nehls directly or make contact on LinkedIn