Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group

About the Company

Welcome to Cognitive! We're proud to be the 'most recommended' partner for companies seeking top-tier talent with expertise in Microsoft technologies. We have over 15 years' experience in this market.

Our tech focus spans Dynamics 365, Microsoft Azure, Power Platform and Microsoft 365, with divisions covering the UK, Europe and North America.

Our experienced recruiters use their deep industry knowledge (many of whom are Microsoft certified themselves) and vast network to connect skilled candidates with organisations that span the full Microsoft ecosystem, from Partners to End Users and even Microsoft themselves.

So whether you need developers, engineers, architects, project managers, or any other type of Microsoft-focused professional, we have the resources and expertise to deliver the best candidates quickly and efficiently.

Our personalised approach ensures a perfect match between organisations and the candidate community; that's why our aim is to deliver a service so good you recommend us (a mindset we affectionately refer to internally as C4Life - customers, candidates and colleagues for life).

If you're looking for Microsoft-focused recruitment services that deliver exceptional results and a human approach, look no further.

Cognitive is proud to be part of The Focus Cloud Group - a cloud specialist recruitment group with dedicated brands servicing the following technologies: WorkDay, Service Now, SAP, Cyber Security and Salesforce, with an additional brand specialising in recruiting for Cloud Sales professionals.

Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your hiring / career goals - info@cognitive-group.com

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group

Job Title

Cloud Scrum Master

Job Description

**Job title** Cloud Scrum Master (Freelance, Part‑Time) **Role Summary** Act as the Agile catalyst for a hybrid cloud and on‑premise security‑focused project. Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, remove impediments, and align tactical delivery with regulatory & operational constraints while partnering with Cloud, DevOps, and Security teams. **Expectations** - Deliver a 6‑month engagement (renewable) with 40 % remote work. - Operate within a secure governmental environment requiring strict compliance and defense‑grade processes. - Communicate fluently in French; use technical English for documentation and meetings. - Maintain proven Agile maturity and continuous improvement cadence. **Key Responsibilities** - Guide one or more Scrum teams through the full Sprint cycle: Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Retrospective. - Escalate and resolve blockers to keep velocity on target. - Mediate between Product Owners, technical staff, stakeholders, and security/ITIL governance. - Adapt Scrum practices to a hybrid on‑prem/cloud context, honoring V‑model partial cycles and defense regulations. - Champion DevSecOps and ITIL best practices where appropriate. - Enable agile capacity building and maturity improvement across teams. **Required Skills** - Certified Scrum Master (CSM/PSM or equivalent). - Strong facilitation and coaching capabilities. - Experience leading Scrum in complex, regulated, or defense‑grade projects. - Knowledge of cloud environments (public, private, hybrid) and associated security controls. - Understanding of DevOps/DevSecOps pipelines and ITIL processes. - Excellent written and oral communication in French; proficient technical English. - Ability to work independently in a remote / part‑time setup. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. - Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or accredited equivalent). - Any additional security or cloud certifications (e.g., CISSP, AWS/Azure Cloud Practitioner, GCP Cloud Architect) are advantageous but not mandatory.

Paris, France

Hybrid

05-02-2026

Company Name

Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group

Job Title

Mainframe / Cobol Developer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Mainframe / COBOL Developer **Role Summary:** Provide end‑to‑end development, maintenance and evolution of mission‑critical COBOL applications on an IBM Mainframe environment for a large insurance client. Deliver robust, performant, and secure code that integrates with existing databases and systems while meeting regulatory and business requirements. Operate within a 12‑month freelance contract, with 60% remote availability. **Expectations:** - Complete the full project lifecycle: analysis, design, coding, testing, integration, and handover. - Produce high‑quality, maintainable COBOL code that adheres to industry best practices. - Collaborate with legacy and business experts to ensure alignment with strategic objectives. - Demonstrate proven success on multiple large‑scale mainframe projects. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, develop, and test COBOL modules for core business applications. - Maintain and enhance existing COBOL codebases, resolving defects and performance bottlenecks. - Integrate data with DB2 databases and other enterprise systems. - Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and solution architecture sessions. - Write and maintain technical documentation, release notes, and training materials. - Support production incident management and root‑cause analysis. **Required Skills:** - Extensive experience in IBM Mainframe environments (z/OS, CICS, DB2). - Advanced proficiency in COBOL (5.4+). - Solid knowledge of DB2 database design, SQL, and performance tuning. - Full‑stack project involvement: requirement gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment. - Strong problem‑solving and communication skills. **Preferred (but not mandatory):** - Background in the insurance or banking sector. - Experience with UNIX‑based COBOL, shell scripting, and batch automation. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). - IBM Mainframe certifications (e.g., IBM Certified Developer – COBOL, IBM Certified System Administrator – z/OS) strongly preferred.

Lyon, France

Hybrid

19-02-2026

Company Name

Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group

Job Title

Microsoft Purview and Security Analyst

Job Description

**Job Title:** Microsoft Purview and Security Analyst **Role Summary:** Lead the design, configuration, and operation of tenant‑wide Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance solutions for a regulated public sector environment. Ensure monitoring controls meet UK/EU data‑protection standards, deliver audit‑ready documentation, and support Agile sprint delivery. **Expactations:** - Proven hands‑on experience with Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance (Teams & Exchange Online). - Ability to tune policies, manage false positives/negatives, and produce defensible audit evidence. - Experience in regulated/public‑sector settings with GDPR/UK data‑protection knowledge. - Comfortable working in Agile sprint cycles and delivering clear documentation. - Eligible to work via a UK umbrella company (valid UK visa, ILR, or citizenship). - Current or previously held SC Clearance (essential). **Key Responsibilities:** - Configure and maintain Purview Communication Compliance policies, keyword dictionaries, classifiers, and violation categories. - Define alert thresholds, reviewer roles, case‑management workflows, and escalation paths. - Integrate with Insider Risk Management signals as required. - Conduct pilot, staged roll‑out, and safe deployment of compliance solutions. - Generate monitoring, investigation, and risk‑posture reports using Purview, M365 audit logs, Azure Monitor/Log Analytics (KQL). - Produce audit‑ready evidence and compliance metrics for senior stakeholders, HR, Legal, and auditors. - Develop runbooks, SOPs, admin guides, and reviewer training materials. - Provide operational hand‑over and early‑life support within Agile sprints. - Ensure all controls are ethical, proportionate, and aligned with GDPR and public‑sector regulations. **Required Skills:** - Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance (Teams, Exchange Online) - Policy tuning, false‑positive/negative management - Audit reporting & compliance documentation - Agile sprint delivery and incremental feature rollout - Kusto Query Language (KQL) for Azure Monitor/Log Analytics - Strong communication with cross‑functional (Compliance, HR, Legal) teams - Understanding of UK/EU data‑protection and public‑sector regulatory frameworks **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). - Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance (or previously held). - Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate) – preferred but not mandatory.

London, United kingdom

Remote

24-02-2026

Company Name

Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group

Job Title

AI Architect

Job Description

**Job Title** AI Architect **Role Summary** Design and architect enterprise‑grade AI solutions that integrate Microsoft Power Platform, Copilot, Azure AI, OpenAI models, and agentic AI tooling. Lead strategy discussions with senior stakeholders, mentor development teams, and establish best practices for scalable, secure, and future‑ready AI architectures. **Expectations** - Lead AI solution design and strategic discussions. - Translate complex business challenges into intelligent, scalable architectures. - Mentor cross‑functional teams and instill best practices in AI, automation, and cloud deployment. - Keep abreast of Microsoft and AI roadmaps, ensuring client solutions leverage the latest capabilities. - Secure SC clearance or demonstrate eligibility for security clearance. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Architect end‑to‑end AI platforms combining Power Platform, Copilot, Azure AI, OpenAI, and agentic AI. 2. Translate business requirements into technical blueprints, user stories, and deployment plans. 3. Conduct design reviews, workshops, and stakeholder presentations to shape enterprise AI strategy. 4. Mentor engineering teams on architecture patterns, coding standards, and cloud‑native AI best practices. 5. Maintain a deep understanding of Microsoft and third‑party AI roadmaps, tools, and frameworks. 6. Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and scalability standards at enterprise level. **Required Skills** - Azure Cloud & Azure AI services (Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services). - Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Virtual Agents). - OpenAI API integration and generative AI model deployment. - Copilot and agentic AI technology. - AI/ML architecture design, data engineering, and solution integration. - Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM, and compliance. - Excellent communication, stakeholder influence, and team mentorship. - Agile development practices and CI/CD for AI solutions. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field. - Microsoft Certified: Azure Architect Design or equivalent. - Azure AI Engineer Associate / Azure Data Scientist Associate preferred. - SC clearance or eligibility for security clearance required.

England, United kingdom

Hybrid

02-03-2026