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Role- Enterprise Architect Location- London, UK Type- Contract (Outside) Duration- 6 Months We're looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to join on a contract basis, with a focus on the HR domain highly desirable. The role will provide architectural leadership, work directly with executives, and deliver clear roadmaps to shape future transformation. They will bring proven expertise in HR systems (Core HR, Payroll, Talent, Learning), strong knowledge of EA frameworks and hands-on experience with EA tooling such as LeanIX. Key deliverables will include HR capability models, data catalogues, transformation roadmaps, Application Architectures, Integration Architectures and executive-level presentations. The ideal candidate can operate independently, engage confidently at senior level, and leave behind reusable artefacts and knowledge for the permanent EA team. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain HR capability models, data catalogues, and system inventories in enterprise architecture tools in LeanIX Produce transformation roadmaps aligned to business objectives and IT strategy. Engage with executives and senior stakeholders to translate business priorities into architectural deliverables. Define and apply EA standards, patterns, and governance processes. Evaluate HR and adjacent domain solutions, including SaaS platforms and integration options. Provide architectural oversight on HR system integration, data flows, and interoperability. Ensure HR technology roadmaps reflect security, compliance, and data protection requirements. Deliver clear and actionable artefacts (heatmaps, reference architectures, roadmaps) to support investment and change decisions. Transfer knowledge and leave behind reusable materials to support the permanent architecture function. Required Skills & Experience Proven track record as an Enterprise Architect, with visibility at executive level. Strong HR domain expertise (e.g. Core HR, Payroll, Talent, Learning, Workforce Planning). Proficiency in EA frameworks and methods Experience with enterprise architecture tooling (LeanIX) Ability to design and communicate transformation roadmaps and capability models. Strong knowledge of integration approaches, APIs, and data management within HR systems. Awareness of security, GDPR, and compliance requirements. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence executives and technical teams alike. Able to deliver quickly, operate independently, and focus on defined outputs. Example Deliverables HR capability model and data catalogue in EA tool. Transformation roadmap for HR domain. Executive-level presentation packs with recommended options and trade-offs. Documented design principles and guardrails for HR technology. Knowledge transfer and handover to permanent EA team. GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Global bank based in Canary Wharf. Role - C# / WPF / WCF / Winform Developer Duration - 6 months with likely extension Rate - 415 p/d (inside IR35) Location - Remote / Canary Wharf Tech Stack C# WPF Winforms SQL Oracle Tasks Tasks range from understanding business requirements, designing application structures, business data analysis, programming WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) applications in Visual C#.NET on both Oracle and SQL Server database, testing with users, implementation through Development, Quality Assurance (QA), Production and Disaster Recovery environments. Supporting users and writing operation documents including User Helps (manuals) will also be required. As well as application development, this role will also include all aspects of system constructions and support for existing programmes which are written as WinForms (C#.NET) applications. Also, applications written in other languages like MS VBA for Excel and Access, MS VB and MS Excel Macros will also be required. Additional Tasks Defining Database objects required in systems to connect with SQL and Oracle Database Administrators in both London and New York. Providing script for database inquiry languages, i.e., T-SQL (SQL Server) and PL/SQL (Oracle) to perform data analysis based on requirements from business parties. Setting up a system distribution method to Citrix and application servers for both Web and Window applications. Troubleshooting systems in an event of failure and implementing necessary solutions by checking Windows Operating System, Internet Information Server and any other relevant environments where the JRIE applications are running. In some case this role will act to liaise with other application support team staff. Following the existing team programming policy to keep a common development style to be shared in team members. Updating versions of MS .Net Framework and MS Visual .NET platform to include any necessary changes of existing systems running in Production. Liaising with the relevant support teams such as other Development sections, Technical Support, Network and Infrastructure and DBA where Business users experience system problems. Assessing the impact of data processing loads on SQL and Oracle database and, when appropriate, finding alternative approaches. Rolling out changes with a coordination of Release manager. It is important to maintain the change history of applications GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

SQL DBA - Data heavy platform within the automotive industry - Hybrid Role - SQL DBA Type - Fixed term contract (3 months initially) Salary - 75,000 - 80,000 Location - Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office (Victoria, London) / 3 day remote Start - ASAP, need to have the ability to start by 8th August Spec - PURPOSE OF POST: Load Testing Plan and Execution DataOps practices (CI/CD for schema) Query tuning & execution plan analysis Governance, auditing, and compliance enforcement Working with developers to write scalable SQL Proactive anomaly detection using Query Store or Extended Events QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED BY JOB HOLDER: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Proven experience as a DBA for 5+ years Strong proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server Experience with database monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g., SQL Profiler, Redgate, SolarWinds) Hands-on with performance tuning and optimization (PTO) Experience in backup and recovery best practices Familiarity with High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) options Proficiency in T-SQL scripting and automation Excellent problem-solving and communication skills GCS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Role: Infrastructure Engineer - Production Network Engineering Location: Knutsford, UK Type: Permanent Nature: 2 days onsite in office Purpose of the role To build and maintain infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems, using hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing platforms as required with the aim of ensuring that the infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through the application of software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. To be successful in this role as an Infrastructure Engineer - Production Network Engineering, you should possess the following skillsets: Extensive experience as an individual contributor in the design, build and operate of network products across all 7 layers of the OSI stack from physical through to virtual. Experienced understanding of Layer 1 - 4 Protocols such as G.9802.1/WDM, Ethernet, VXLAN, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, Access Transport for example PON, xDSL, DOCSIS, FWA, Wireless Standards for example Wi-Fi, LTE, 5G, MEF Standards for example CE.3.0, LSO, Overlay IP/VPN technologies such as RFC2547bis, RFC7432, RFC8365/RFC9746, Software Defined Networking and Network Instrumentation technologies for example gNMI/gRPC, Y.1731, Y.1564, TWAMP Experience of virtual infrastructure ecosystems for example Openstack, Kubernetes, QEMU, KVM, HCI across Cloud Platforms (Public/Private/Hybrid) and uCPE Platforms (x86, aRM), including open networking technologies for example routing daemons (FRR, Bird, GoBGP), ONF stack, LINUX Networking (eBFF, VPP, AF_XDP), DENT, SONiC or Cumulus Good experience in network programming/automation, IaC, configuration management tools and data modelling for example RESTCONF, NETCONF/YANG, Python, Ansible, Saltstack, Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM; with demonstrable experience of DevOps, agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines GCS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Role: Manufacturing Technician - Machinist (Automotive) Type: Contract (12 months) Hours/Days: 37 hours per week / 5 days Rate : Days: 21.04 per hour / Double Days: 24.09 per hour / Night Shift: 27.98 Per Hour Location: Solihull, UK Overview of the role- Responsible for the production of various metal components from valves to pistons withing very tight tolerances. Setting and operating the machines, plant and equipment to produce various OE and Aftermarket parts. Making any mathematical calculations and offsets associated with the use of precision measuring instruments with adjustments and the removal of metal to pre-determined dimensions and features as part of the method of manufacture. Process Machining and carrying out all aspects of setting. Quality checks own work to ensure it meets the required standards and completes the relevant documentation accordingly. Raising of Non-Conformance documentation and assisting the Team and Management in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. Maintain all relevant operational control processes such as visual management boards and planning schedules. Works in an integrated team to achieve the cells targets. Maintains equipment by ensuring TPM, 5S, calibration is adhered to. Follows health, safety and environmental procedures and regulations. Other duties may be assigned by the Production Leader. Recognised time-served apprenticeship, including City and Guilds NVQ 3 or equivalent experience. CNC machining experience, including programming and setting. Preferably on Doosan, Mazak or Matsura machinery. Confident in interpreting engineering drawings for use with precision measuring equipment. Knowledge & experience of a wide range of inspection techniques. IT Skills (MES/Microsoft applications/etc). GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.