47 information technology jobs found in Reading

Azure & Cloud Migration Contractors Modernisation, M365 & Cost Optimisation | UK Outside IR35 · UK hybrid/remote · Contracts from a few weeks to several months Our client TheGuvnr is a new UK marketplace platform — launching this summer — that helps small and medium-sized businesses hire industry-leading contractors under structured delivery engagements. They're recruiting a founding cohort of cloud and Azure specialists ahead of a pipeline of engagements with UK SMEs modernising off legacy systems and getting more from the cloud. We'd like to hear from cloud specialists who can deliver real, well-run migrations and modernisation for small and medium-sized business clients: Cloud Migration — moving on-premise and legacy systems to Azure, lift-and-shift and re-platforming, data-centre and server exit Azure Setup & Architecture — landing zones, tenant and network design, well-architected reviews Microsoft 365 & Modern Workplace — M365 deployment, Teams,...

PMO Lead - Telecommunications Location: Berkshire (Hybrid Working) Rate: £600 – £650 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: 3–6 months initially Start Date: ASAP We are currently seeking an experienced PM O Lead to join a major telecommunication client on a contract basis. This is a high-impact role focused on leading programme governance, portfolio oversight, and driving delivery excellence across a complex network environment. The Ro le As PMO Lead, you will take ownership of end-to-end programme and project governance, ensuring consistent methodologies, robust reporting, and strong financial and commercial oversight across the portfolio. You will operate at a strategic level, working closely with senior stakeholders to provide insight, challenge, and direction on delivery performance, risks, and prioritisation. Key Responsibilities Lead and define programme and project governance frameworks across the organisation Oversee a portfolio of...

Cyber Security Architect Outside IR35 Contract offering £650 per day Active DV Clearance required Hybrid working in Reading- On-site 3 days per week Exciting assignment working on a Defence modernisation programme! We are seeking a Cyber Security Architect with a hands-on delivery experience who excels in applied security architecture, secure-by-design principles, and engineering-led security integration. You will be a part of a bigger team, working with a group of a Senior Security Architects and Digital Engineering stakeholders to produce security architecture artifacts, threat modelling, design assurance, and reusable patterns that strengthen the programme’s security posture. Key Responsibilities: You will lead and deliver core security architecture outputs including: Digital Engineering Security Artifacts and Engagement Report Security Requirements Specification Security Principles Framework Infrastructure Mapping Document &...

DV Cleared Security Architect £650-£700 per day | Outside IR35 Basingstoke | 5 Days On Site Active DV Clearance Required We're supporting a major Defence programme and are looking to engage an experienced DV Cleared Security Architect to join a high-assurance environment delivering critical capabilities. This is an opportunity to work on complex, security-sensitive systems within a programme operating at the forefront of UK Defence. Key Requirements: Active UK DV Clearance Sole UK National (UKEO requirements apply) Proven Security Architecture experience within MOD or wider Defence environments Strong understanding of Secure by Design principles and risk-based security approaches Experience producing and maintaining security architecture artefacts and documentation Ability to engage confidently with technical teams, programme stakeholders and senior leadership Familiarity with secure systems engineering, accreditation processes and operating within highly...

DV Cleared Security Architect £650-£700 per day | Outside IR35 Basingstoke | 5 Days On Site Active DV Clearance Required We're supporting a major Defence programme and are looking to engage an experienced DV Cleared Security Architect to join a high-assurance environment delivering critical capabilities. This is an opportunity to work on complex, security-sensitive systems within a programme operating at the forefront of UK Defence. Key Requirements Active UK DV Clearance Sole UK National (UKEO requirements apply) Proven Security Architecture experience within MOD or wider Defence environments Strong understanding of Secure by Design principles and risk-based security approaches Experience producing and maintaining security architecture artefacts and documentation Ability to engage confidently with technical teams, programme stakeholders and senior leadership Familiarity with secure systems engineering, accreditation processes and operating within highly...

DV Cleared Security Architect £650-£700 per day | Outside IR35 Basingstoke | 5 Days On Site Active DV Clearance Required We're supporting a major Defence programme and are looking to engage an experienced DV Cleared Security Architect to join a high-assurance environment delivering critical capabilities. This is an opportunity to work on complex, security-sensitive systems within a programme operating at the forefront of UK Defence. Key Requirements: Active UK DV Clearance Sole UK National (UKEO requirements apply) Proven Security Architecture experience within MOD or wider Defence environments Strong understanding of Secure by Design principles and risk-based security approaches Experience producing and maintaining security architecture artefacts and documentation Ability to engage confidently with technical teams, programme stakeholders and senior leadership Familiarity with secure systems engineering, accreditation processes and operating within highly regulated...

🚀 AI Engineer (Contract) | Outside IR35 | Up to £600/day OB are currently partnered with a high-growth tech company that's investing heavily in AI and automation across the business. They're looking for an AI Engineer to join a small, high-impact team responsible for building AI-powered tools, LLM integrations, intelligent workflows and internal platforms that are transforming how teams operate day-to-day. You'll be working with technologies including Python, TypeScript, LLMs, Kubernetes, APIs, workflow automation tools and modern AI infrastructure, with the autonomy to take ideas from concept through to production. 💡 Looking for: • Strong Python and/or TypeScript experience • Commercial experience building AI applications • Experience with LLMs, embeddings and AI tooling • API integration experience • Kubernetes / cloud-native environments 📍 Shoreditch (2-3 days per week) 💰 Up to £600/day 📝 Outside IR35 If you're interested in building AI...

Senior Software Engineer - Outside IR35 - Contract (Insurance) About the role Essential: Self-starter, someone who can pick up context quickly, drive outcomes efficiently, and to a high quality Competent in doing high-level designs, solution management, and scoping Understanding of data modelling best practices Ability to translate technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders and bring them on the journey Experience working in an agile delivery environment Experience working with React, TypeScript, Azure, Microsoft SQL, and Databricks (if they don’t have all of these, that’s workable, but be good to understand any they don’t have experience with) Frontend: React + TypeScript + Vite Material UI with Emotion for styling TanStack React Query 5 for server state React Router 7 React Hook Form+Yup for forms/validation MSAL for Entra ID auth Jest+Testing Library for unit tests; Playwrightfor E2E and visual tests Hosted as an Azure Static...

Initial 6 month contact Up to £600/day (Outside IR35) 4 days on-site per week (Central London) This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a critical ITSM platform and drive a modernisation programme from the ground up. You'll work closely with global ITSM and service management teams, shaping how services are delivered across the organisation while implementing automation, integration, and best-in-class ITIL processes. Job Type: Initial 6 month Contract Rate: Up to £600/day (Outside IR35) Working Arrangement: 4 days on-site per week Office Location: Central London The Role: Lead the modernisation of the Ivanti ITSM platform , identifying weaknesses and delivering improvement plans Design and implement a modern self-service portal Configure and optimise core ITSM modules including Incident, Problem, Change, and Service Request Management Automate workflows and integrate systems such as JIRA to enhance service delivery Develop...

IT Business Analyst - Mergers & Acquisitions London - Hybrid Working (4 days office-based) Initial 6-month contract Up to £650 per day (outside IR35) We are supporting a rapidly growing organisation with an active acquisition strategy who are looking for an experienced IT Business Analyst to join their dedicated M&A team. Working alongside the Programme Manager and Project Manager, you will play a key role in supporting acquisition integrations by gathering requirements, analysing business processes, documenting systems and data dependencies, and helping ensure integration activity is clearly defined and successfully delivered. This is an excellent opportunity for a Business Analyst with experience in M&A, transformation, or complex business change environments who enjoys working across both business and technology workstreams. Responsibilities: Gather, analyse and document business requirements across acquired businesses and internal teams...

Senior Data & ML Engineer Contract - Outside IR35 - Initial 6 month contract £650-£750 per day London - Hybrid working We are partnering with a rapidly growing financial services business that is investing heavily in its machine learning and data platform capabilities. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on helping Data Science teams build, deploy, and scale machine learning solutions in production. The work sits at the intersection of data engineering, machine learning engineering, and MLOps, with a strong focus on production systems, feature engineering, workflow orchestration, and model lifecycle management. What you'll be doing Design and build scalable data and feature engineering pipelines to support machine learning workloads Work closely with Data Scientists to operationalise models and improve the end-to-end machine learning lifecycle Develop and optimise PySpark-based data processing workflows and training pipelines Build and...

Systems Architect – Financial Services (Contract) Location: UK (Hybrid/Remote) Rate: Up to £700 per day Outside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Systems Architect to join a consultancy engagement supporting the design and evolution of large-scale financial services platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience working within leading digital banks or fintech organisations such as Monzo, Starling Bank, Revolut, or similar fast-growth financial institutions. Key Responsibilities Design scalable, resilient, and secure systems architectures across core banking, payments, lending, and customer platforms. Define target-state architecture, integration patterns, and technology roadmaps aligned to business objectives. Work closely with engineering, product, and platform teams to deliver highly available, cloud-native solutions. Lead architectural reviews and provide guidance on system performance, scalability, reliability, and operational resilience....

We are seeking an experienced AI Consultant - Copilot & Transformation specialist to join a high-profile client-facing advisory engagement based in Ealing, West London. This is an initial discovery-phase contract (outside IR35), offering a rare opportunity to support a major enterprise transformation programme where the client is actively investing in AI-driven change, automation, and modernisation of their operating model. The engagement will focus on working closely with senior stakeholders to understand existing business processes, technology landscapes, and operational challenges. You will lead discovery workshops, identify high-value opportunities for AI, Microsoft Copilot, and RPA-driven automation, and define a clear, actionable roadmap for enterprise-wide transformation. This is a greenfield-style opportunity where your input will directly shape the client's AI and automation strategy from the ground up, influencing both technical direction and business outcomes....

Rate: £600/day Outside IR35 Contract Length: 12 Months Work Model: Hybrid, 2 days in Central London DevOps Engineer will: * Be part of a software development team working to improve the reliability, observability, consistency, developer experience and security posture of the Guardian's technical estate through: * building the Guardian's next generation Developer Experience platform * OR enabling teams to adopt modern tooling provided by the new platform * Define and develop new infrastructure patterns using modern best practices that improve consistency between environments and simplify the process of setting up and running applications. * Improve reliability and efficiency by reviewing existing observability features and implementing alternatives or additional improvements where necessary. * Reduce the team's ongoing maintenance burden by adopting third-party replacements for bespoke tooling where appropriate * Define migration strategy and work with teams to...

Location: London, 4 days a week on site Outside IR35 contract - 700-750 a day We are looking for an SC, preferably DV cleared self-motivated and experienced Security Architect to lead in bringing enhanced and new services into what is key government asset. Working within a specialist services company you will drive and/or create the necessary artefacts to help the client organisation deliver rapid change. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and a pragmatic approach to getting change through delivered successfully through the internal Security Governance group. Key Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will have come from a strong technical background, and have an understanding of attack vectors for high threat environments, across both proprietary and open-source technology stacks. You will advise and enable technical teams to make security decisions and provide advice and guidance, ensuring the effective use of common tools and patterns. You will have a proactive...

Cloud Solution Architect (Cloud/Integration) Hybrid working: 3 days onsite in London and 2 days remote Pay rate: £650 per day Outside IR35 Contract with strong likelihood of extension Active SC required Overview We are seeking an experienced Cloud Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of cloud-based solutions within a complex and secure environment. The role focuses on defining end-to-end architectures across cloud infrastructure, platform services, and integration layers, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards. Key Responsibilities Define end-to-end solution architecture across cloud, platform, and integration domains Translate business and technical requirements into scalable solution designs Produce and govern high- and low-level designs (HLD/LLD) Ensure alignment with security, compliance, and architectural standards Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams Drive best...

Cloud Solution Architect (Cloud / Integration) Hybrid working: 3 days onsite in London and 2 days remote Pay rate: £650 per day Outside IR35 Contract with strong likelihood of extension Active SC required Overview We are seeking an experienced Cloud Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of cloud-based solutions within a complex and secure environment. The role focuses on defining end-to-end architectures across cloud infrastructure, platform services, and integration layers, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards. Key Responsibilities Define end-to-end solution architecture across cloud, platform, and integration domains Translate business and technical requirements into scalable solution designs Produce and govern high- and low-level designs (HLD/LLD) Ensure alignment with security, compliance, and architectural standards Provide technical leadership and guidance...

Location: London, 4 days a week on site Outside IR35 contract - 700-750 a day We are looking for an SC, preferably DV cleared self-motivated and experienced Security Architect to lead in bringing enhanced and new services into what is key government asset. Working within a specialist services company you will drive and/or create the necessary artefacts to help the client organisation deliver rapid change. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and a pragmatic approach to getting change through delivered successfully through the internal Security Governance group. Key Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will have come from a strong technical background, and have an understanding of attack vectors for high threat environments, across both proprietary and open-source technology stacks. You will advise and enable technical teams to make security decisions and provide advice and guidance, ensuring the effective use of common tools and patterns. You will have a...

Security Architect - 5 weeks - £675 per day outside IR35 - London 3dpw Exalto consulting are currently recruiting for a contract Security Architect, this is outside IR35 paying £675 per day, initially 5 weeks doing a software supply chain review. Must be willing to go to London x3 days a week and remote x2 days a week. Skills required for the role: Software supply chain security: Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tools (eg Sonatype IQ), Software Bill of Materials, dependency risk mgmt, artifact governance Platform engineering: repo design, artifact repositories, versioning strategies for Python, R and SAS DevSecOps & CI/CD: pipeline design (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins), integrating security gates Cloud & infra: on prem, cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), hybrid architectures, SaaS evaluation Security architecture: threat modelling, policy design, compliance (eg banking controls) Programming ecosystem knowledge: Python/R packaging (pip, conda, CRAN), dependency...

Role: NetSuite Project Manager x 2 Consulting Seniority: Senior Consultant, Manager, Senior Manager Day rate: £400-£600/day outside IR35 Project duration: 4-6 months (with likely extension), starting in July Location: Hybrid, 2 days per week on-site around London/UK, the remainder worked remotely We’re supporting a consultancy that specialises in business and digital transformation, known for fostering strong relationships while designing and delivering large-scale, complex transformations worldwide. The end clients will likely be PE-backed businesses in financial services, technology or consumer goods. They're looking for an experienced NetSuite Project Manager to support the delivery of a NetSuite implementation or transformation project. The role will involve managing project plans, coordinating stakeholders and delivery teams, and ensuring the programme is delivered on time, within scope and to a high standard. We’ve a preference for you to apply...