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

AWS Architect

Job Description

**Job Title:** AWS Architect (Freelance) **Role Summary:** Lead the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of AWS infrastructure for a major global move‑to‑cloud program. Focus on establishing scalable Landing Zones, automating operations, and enhancing cost efficiency, security, and performance across multinational projects. **Expectations:** - 3‑year renewable contract, 70 % remote (3 days onsite). - Native French speaker; technical proficiency in English required. **Key Responsibilities:** 1. Industrialize and automate AWS Landing Zone using IaC (CloudFormation, Terraform). 2. Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to internal teams. 3. Conduct technical workshops, create documentation, and disseminate best practices. 4. Optimize cloud costs, security postures, and infrastructure resilience. 5. Lead cross‑functional initiatives on large international projects. **Required Skills:** - Deep expertise in AWS architecture, services, and automation. - Proficiency in IaC, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and cost‑optimization. - Strong security and compliance knowledge (IAM, GuardDuty, Security Hub). - Experience with multi‑cloud environments and migration strategies. - Excellent communication, training, and documentation skills. **Required Education & Certifications:** - AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional **or** AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional. - Minimum 3 years of senior AWS architecture experience in complex, large‑scale environments.

Bordeaux, France

Hybrid

03-11-2025

Company Name

Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group

Job Title

Business Development Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Business Development Manager Role Summary: Spearhead growth for a cybersecurity and AI governance consultancy by driving new business acquisition, managing the sales pipeline, and shaping go‑to‑market strategies. Expectations: - Consistently meet revenue targets and conversion goals. - Maintain up‑to‑date prospect data and pipeline visibility. - Build and nurture relationships with senior decision‑makers. - Collaborate with leadership to refine service offers and messaging. Key Responsibilities: - Execute proactive outreach (LinkedIn, email, events, referrals) to generate qualified conversations. - Record and update prospect information in CRM, track stages, and forecast opportunities. - Convert inbound and referral leads into signed contracts. - Shape and test GTM messaging, incorporating market and competitive intelligence. - Provide feedback to product and strategy teams on client needs and trends. Required Skills: - Proven business development or consultative sales experience, preferably in cybersecurity, compliance, or professional services. - Strong relationship‑building and negotiation skills with senior stakeholders. - Self‑starter with proactive mindset suitable for a fast‑paced, remote environment. - Excellent written and verbal communication. - Disciplined pipeline and opportunity management. - Knowledge of AI governance, GDPR/data protection, cyber risk frameworks. - Familiarity with compliance certifications such as TISAX, ISO 27001, and ISO 42001. - Experience selling professional services in regulated industries. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field. - ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or similar compliance certification is a plus.

Royal leamington spa, United kingdom

Remote

10-11-2025

Company Name

Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group

Job Title

Power Platform Solution Architect

Job Description

**Job Title:** Power Platform Solution Architect **Role Summary:** Design and architect Microsoft Power Platform solutions for enterprise clients, leading project scoping, implementation, and optimisation within M365 environments. Act as a technical advisor, ensuring effective integration of Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents with existing business processes. **Expectations:** - Own end-to-end solution design and delivery. - Provide strategic guidance to clients on process transformation. - Maintain current expertise on Power Platform releases and best practices. - Mentor junior team members; share knowledge across the organisation. - Communicate clearly with clients, stakeholders, and technical teams. **Key Responsibilities:** - Analyse business requirements and translate them into scalable Power Platform architectures. - Develop high‑level design documents, technical specifications, and implementation roadmaps. - Implement custom solutions, connectors, and integrations with M365 services. - Perform solution assessments, performance tuning, and optimisation. - Validate and test solutions against functional and security standards. - Produce training materials and conduct knowledge‑transfer sessions for clients and team members. - Continuously evaluate new platform features and recommend adoption opportunities. **Required Skills:** - Deep, working knowledge of Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents. - Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on process transformation. - Excellent written and oral communication; fluent in Dutch (mandatory); English proficiency welcome. - Proven ability to lead projects autonomously and deliver on time. - Demonstrated experience delivering M365/Power Platform projects. - Effective coaching and mentoring abilities. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analysis, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). - Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect (or similar) highly preferred. ---

Antwerp, Belgium

Hybrid

12-11-2025

Company Name

Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group

Job Title

PaaS Technical Architect (Azure PaaS)

Job Description

**Job Title:** PaaS Technical Architect (Azure PaaS) **Role Summary:** Design and lead end‑to‑end Azure PaaS solutions for modernizing mission‑critical logistics applications. Define migration strategies, build cloud roadmaps, and ensure secure, scalable, cost‑effective implementations while providing technical leadership to development and DevOps teams. **Expectations:** - Deliver robust Azure‑based architectures that meet performance, security, and cost targets. - Translate business requirements into technical solutions and migration plans. - Mentor and guide cross‑functional teams on best practices and Azure services. - Maintain alignment with stakeholder objectives and project timelines. **Key Responsibilities:** - Assess on‑premises environments and devise comprehensive migration roadmaps. - Design Azure PaaS architectures using App Services, Functions, API Management, Azure SQL, Service Bus, Logic Apps, etc. - Implement infrastructure as code (ARM/Bicep/Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps). - Ensure compliance with security, scalability, monitoring, and cost‑optimization standards. - Provide technical direction and knowledge transfer to development and DevOps teams. - Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and solution specifications. **Required Skills:** - Proven experience delivering Azure cloud migration projects. - Strong .NET Core, Angular, and SQL development background. - Deep knowledge of Azure IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and services (App Services, Functions, Application Gateway, Logic Apps, Azure SQL, Service Bus, API Management). - Expertise in microservices architecture and Azure networking, Azure AD, monitoring, and security. - Proficiency with Azure Migrate and related migration tooling. - Hands‑on experience with infrastructure as code (ARM templates) and automated deployments. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). - Azure certifications strongly preferred (e.g., AZ‑305 Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions, AZ‑104 Azure Administrator).

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

12-12-2025