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

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

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