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The database developer is an IT expert who must structure, organize, and make accessible all data for their clients. When we know that data has become the foundation of every business, it becomes essential to entrust it to a professional. The developer presents themselves as the guarantor of consistency and permanent accessibility of information. They are responsible for recommending the right software and tools that provide functional and quick access to all this data. During website creation, the database developer first thinks about the different tables intended to make up the database. They use analysis and modeling tools for this purpose, and then ensures maintaining strategic importance. They ensure the proper functioning of the database, and if necessary, they are responsible for enriching it properly to integrate new user requests.

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IT Technical Architect

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£80k-100k
EC3V 3LA, City of London, England, United Kingdom
IT Technical Architect Team Lead London - Hybrid (2/3 days on-site) £80,000 - £100,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Pension This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and technically skilled IT professional to take overall responsibility for system architecture and development, while leading the team in future projects. This company is focused on cutting-edge sports equipment, that play a key part in feeding back analytics, for athlete welfare and live betting odds. They offer a fast-paced environment where you can shape the technical future and join at an exciting time for the business during this early phase of growth. In this varied role, you will serve as the lead architect, define system requirements, oversee third-party development, execute test strategies, and contribute directly to development deliverables. A core responsibility of this role is bringing more development expertise in-house and being a key communicator between the development team and senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in IT development and DevOps, demonstrating proficiency in high-level technical design, architectural techniques, technical solution selection, and implementing robust system security, including penetration protection and access controls. It is a must to have hands-on experience with core DevOps and cloud technologies such as AWS, Terraform, and CI/CD deployment pipelines, alongside expertise in managing both Postgres and NoSQL databases. Furthermore, the candidate is required to have broad programming experience across a range of modern languages and frameworks, specifically including Python, Typescript, Golang, Node JS, JavaScript, React, and JSON. Lastly, you must have experience in leading either a team or projects and possess some knowledge of relevant industry standards like GDPR. This is a fantastic opportunity to move into a high-impact, hybrid role where your strategic architectural vision and technical leadership will directly contribute to the growth and success of core customer-facing systems. The Role: Lead system architecture and requirements. Manage third-party development and testing. Bring development expertise inhouse. Act as key communicator to senior leadership. The Person: Experienced Technical Leader with experience in IT/DevOps, high-level design, and project/team leadership. Must have Cloud & DevOps Skills in AWS, Terraform, CI/CD, Postgres, and NoSQL. Broad Programming Proficiency including Python, Typescript, Golang, Node JS, JavaScript, and React. Proficiency in System Security (penetration protection, access controls) and knowledge of standards like GDPR. A background within a similar position such as IT Architect, Technical Architect, Platform Architect, Architect Lead. Reference Number: BBBH265076 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom McLaughlin at Rise Technical Recruitment This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.
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Tech Lead

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£70k-85k
Wallasey, England, United Kingdom
Job Title: Tech Lead Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Location: Liverpool Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 depending on experience Your Impact We're looking for a Tech Lead to guide a talented, cross-functional squad as they design, build and deliver products that make a real difference for our customers You'll lead a team made up of backend and frontend developers, QA and automation testers, designers, product managers and business analysts. Together, you'll create and evolve high-quality software using modern engineering practices and a microservice architecture built on Azure As Tech Lead, you'll be hands-on with the code while supporting others to grow. You'll set technical direction, drive standards and help shape how your squad works, with real autonomy and trust. You'll collaborate closely with the Architecture Team to ensure your services fit seamlessly into our broader platform and long-term technical strategy What You'll Do Lead a multidisciplinary squad to deliver high-quality, production-ready software Design and build scalable microservices in .NET and Azure Contribute to the evolution of our microservice architecture and integration patterns Collaborate with frontend developers working in React and Next.js to deliver seamless user experiences Partner with product managers, BAs and designers to translate customer needs into clear technical plans Work closely with QA and automation testers to ensure quality and reliability are built in from the start Stay hands-on with code while mentoring developers and promoting best practices Drive technical discussions, champion clean architecture and improve our engineering standards Contribute to wider engineering initiatives, including developer experience and shared tooling Our Tech Stack Backend:C#, .NET 8.0, Redis, MongoDb, SQL Server, Entity Framework, MassTransit, Mediator Frontend:React, Next.js, TypeScript Infrastructure: Azure, Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), Nginx, RabbitMQ Architecture: Microservices, Event-driven patterns, Clean Architecture Observability and Monitoring: Grafana, Loki, Sentry, PostHog Tooling and Practices: Git, CI/CD pipelines, Agile methodologies What We're Looking For Proven experience leading software delivery within a microservice-based environment Strong technical background in .NET and Azure Comfortable working across the stack, with deeper expertise in backend systems Experience mentoring and guiding developers in a collaborative, agile setup Product-focused mindset with an understanding of trade-offs between speed, scalability and user experience Excellent communicator who brings clarity and empathy to technical discussions Passion for clean, maintainable code and continuous improvement Curious and proactive, always looking for better ways to build, measure and deliver Why Join Us Real autonomy to shape how your squad designs, builds and delivers software A modern, cloud-native architecture that encourages experimentation and ownership Work with talented developers, designers, testers and product professionals who care about what they build Influence technical decisions that shape the direction of our products and platforms Opportunities to grow into staff, principal or architecture-focused leadership roles A supportive, transparent culture where craftsmanship, curiosity and learning are celebrated Regular opportunities for professional development, conferences and innovation time Values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement Benefits: 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment to our colleague's: Mindful Employer - championing mental health and wellbeing Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities Menopause Friendly accredited - supporting every stage of life Armed Forces Covenant signatory - honouring those who serve Great Places to Work 2024/25 - fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture Best Place to Work for Development - proud to be investing in people's future Best Place to Work for Women - breaking down barriers to women's career progression Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Technical Lead, Technical Team Lead, Technical Engineering Lead, Lead Programmer, Lead Software Engineer, Technical Architect, Solutions Architect, Technical Project Manager, Technical Manager, Technical Account Manager, Technical Engineering Manager, Principal Software Engineer, Principal Architect, Software Engineering Manager, Systems Engineer, Insurance IT Specialist, Insurtech Specialist, Cyber Insurance Specialist, Product Development Manager, Functional Lead (Insurance) will all be considered.
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Senior Data Architect

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6 months
£550-650
SW1A 2AH, London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Senior Data Architect 6 Month contract initially Based: Max 2 days Onsite in London Rate: £550 - £650 p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Senior Data Architect to join the team. As a Data Architect on this engagement, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the data strategy for a global leader in the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) business with iconic brands across various sectors. Key Responsibilities: * Align architecture, business, product, and technical priorities with senior stakeholders. * Gather and translate functional and non-functional requirements into technical solutions. * Analyse current processes and identify opportunities for Data & Analytics solutions. * Estimate complexity, effort, and cost for proposed solutions. * Design and document solution architecture, scope, and timelines. * Identify risks, assumptions, and dependencies. * Provide oversight and guidance to delivery teams. * Apply strong data modelling skills (Delta Lake, Lakehouse, dimensional modelling). * Maintain and improve architecture services and portfolio artifacts. * Define end-to-end architecture and support implementation planning. * Ensure architecture compliance and accessibility of standards and patterns. * Hands on Secure by Design principle Key Skills & Experience: * Ideally 10+ years as Solution/Data Architect (preferably in CPG or Retail). * Hands on experience in Medallion architecture in Azure + Databricks environment. * Strong hands-on skills in data modeling, Pyspark, and SQL. * Working experience in Agile methodologies * Ability to identify and manage non-functional requirements (NFRs). * Experience leading cross-functional delivery teams (product/engineering). * Experience in managing Sr stakeholder. * Strong analytical and problem-solving approach. * Understanding of Data Quality and Data Governance. * Understanding of Finops and able to provide best cost-effective solution. * Large scale cloud transformation experience. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
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Storage SME

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6 months
£480-490
SW1A 2AH, London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Our client is looking for a Storage SME to join their team on a six month initial contract, working hybrid out of their site in London. This role requires a candidate with an active DV clearance and has the opportunity to go through a NPPV3 clearance. This role is working via Umbrella. They are seeking an experienced Storage Systems Engineer to join our infrastructure programme team. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Windows, Network, and Database teams to design and implement solutions that meet secure shared storage requirements across a diverse and high-performance secure environment. Key Responsibilities Design, deliver, and maintain optimized storage infrastructure to support critical business systems and trading operations & to integrate with the existing storage array, and build backup servers (3 x Veeam + IBM Tape Library). Collaborate with cross-functional infrastructure teams (Windows, Network, Database) to define and implement shared storage solutions. Design and implement scalable and performant storage networks and data backup systems. Develop and manage data protection and disaster recovery strategies in alignment with business continuity plans. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize storage performance across multiple environments. Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation and operational procedures. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
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Storage SME

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6 months
£480-490
SW1A 2AH, London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Our client is looking for a Storage to join their team on a six month initial contract, working hybrid out of their site in London. This role requires a candidate with an active DV clearance and has the opportunity to go through a NPPV3 clearance. This role is working via Umbrella. They are seeking an experienced Storage Systems Engineer to join our infrastructure programme team. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Windows, Network, and Database teams to design and implement solutions that meet secure shared storage requirements across a diverse and high-performance secure environment. Key Responsibilities Design, deliver, and maintain optimized storage infrastructure to support critical business systems and trading operations & to integrate with the existing storage array, and build backup servers (3 x Veeam + IBM Tape Library). Collaborate with cross-functional infrastructure teams (Windows, Network, Database) to define and implement shared storage solutions. Design and implement scalable and performant storage networks and data backup systems. Develop and manage data protection and disaster recovery strategies in alignment with business continuity plans. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize storage performance across multiple environments. Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation and operational procedures. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
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Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer

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£75k-100k
EC3V 3LA, City of London, England, United Kingdom
Remote
🚀 Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer Architect the Future of Scalable Cloud Platforms 💰 Up to £100,000 + Elite Benefits 🏡 Remote-First | UK-Based | Flexible Hours 🔧 Lead the Infrastructure That Powers Millions Are you a cloud infrastructure expert with a passion for building scalable, resilient platforms? This is your chance to take full ownership of a modern Azure estate, drive cloud-native transformation, and shape the future of infrastructure for a high-impact engineering team. Join a tech-forward company where your decisions directly influence performance, reliability, and innovation across platforms used by millions. You'll be at the heart of a mission to modernise legacy systems, accelerate delivery, and empower developers with world-class tooling. 🌟 What You'll Be Doing As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer , you'll: Architect and manage Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform) Optimise .NET application stacks for performance, scalability, and resilience Implement observability and monitoring tools to ensure system health and uptime Lead CI/CD automation using Azure DevOps and Git workflows Drive cloud-native transformation , migrating from Windows VMs to Azure Web Apps, containers, and Kubernetes Own the Azure estate - from strategic roadmap to hands-on delivery This role is perfect for someone who thrives on autonomy, enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges, and has led major cloud migrations or built platforms from scratch. 🧠 What You'll Bring 5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure infrastructure Strong understanding of .NET architecture and performance tuning Proven expertise in Azure DevOps Build & Release Pipelines Experience with APM tools (e.g. New Relic, AppDynamics) Deep knowledge of profiling, benchmarking, and optimisation Bonus Skills: Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform) Cloud networking (VNets, firewalls, load balancers) SQL Server performance tuning Experience modernising legacy apps in Azure 💼 Why You'll Love Working Here Remote-First Culture - Work from anywhere in the UK Flexible Hours - Fit work around your life Career Growth - Dedicated training budget & progression support Wellbeing Perks - Private Medical, mental health support, and more Premium Tech Setup - High-end laptop & home office allowance 🚀 This Is More Than a Job - It's a Mission You won't just maintain infrastructure - you'll engineer the future. Your work will empower developers, delight users, and drive innovation at scale. If you're ready to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. 👉 Ready to Elevate Your Career? Apply now and become a key player in building something extraordinary. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
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Automation Test Lead

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6 months
£350-400
SW1A 2AH, London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Automation Test Lead 6 Month contract initially Based: London - 3 Days on site Rate: £350 - £400 p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for an Automation Test Lead to join the team. Our client, a global leading organisation, works in the AFC (Anti financial Crime) area. This role is instrumental in deciding the scope of the work for 2026 from customer point of view as the candidate currently working holds full control of the QA space of the project. Key Responsibilities: * QA Automation Engineer and automation delivery for Anti-Financial Crime and Data platforms. * Design and maintain hybrid automation frameworks for API (Karate DSL, Rest Assured), UI (Selenium, Playwright), and regression testing. * Validate multi-source data flows across 10+ upstream systems (party, transaction, account data) integrated with AFC Search (BigQuery/GCP) and Videris (OSINT investigations). * Manage UAT engagement with case management teams (L1/L2), preparing packs, training users, and ensuring smooth sign-offs. * Run daily defect triage and war rooms, driving RCA and production readiness. * Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket with reusable regression packs. * Deliver testing for AML/KYC, screening, transaction monitoring, GDPR, and MiFID-related change programmes. * Mentor teams Key Skills & Experience: * Ideally 10+ years of QA experience, with 5+ years in QA Automation Lead or equivalent role. * Strong expertise in Playwright, Selenium (Java), Karate DSL, Tosca, Postman. * Hands-on SQL expertise for complex joins, reconciliation, and ETL validation. * Experience managing multi-country delivery teams across UK, India, Romania, and US. * Strong knowledge of UAT/SIT management, release readiness, and production support. * CI/CD pipeline integration with Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, and automation reporting dashboards. * Familiarity with Agile/SAFe delivery and tools (Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow). This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
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Data Analyst

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12 months
£260-270
England, United Kingdom
Remote
Our client is looking for a Data Analyst to work on a fully remote contract. This would be 12 months initially paying £270 per day Inside IR35. Requirements: * Strong experience in data analysis and reporting within ServiceNow. * Proficiency in ServiceNow reporting, Performance Analytics, and CMDB data structures. * Hands on skills with SQL, Excel, and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik). * Knowledge of ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Asset, CMDB). * Experience with data quality management, automation, and remediation. * Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills Minimum 5-8 years of data analysis experience, with at least 2-3 years in ServiceNow. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Frequently asked questions about working as a Database Developer (SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle...)

What is the role of a Database Developer (SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle...)

The database developer administers and manages the databases of their clientele with the aim of having efficient information structuring.

How much does a Database Developer (SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle...) charge

Initially, a database developer can expect an annual salary of £25,000. However, over the years, the profession allows for acquiring more substantial skills and developing experience. As a result, a database developer's salary can reach £50,000 per year, especially if they have obtained certain certifications and specializations. On average, a database developer charges 400 euros per day in the provinces, and 500 euros in the Paris region.

What is the definition of a Database Developer (SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle...)

The database developer is a key player in a company. Indeed, data is now a fundamental pillar, synonymous with performance or lack thereof for a company. The primary mission of the database developer is to properly organize information so that each user can have content consistency. In this sense, the developer gathers a set of data from their clients that they structure in one or several databases. It's an IT profession requiring excellent organizational skills and constant monitoring to ensure that the database is systematically accessible. Moreover, the database developer advises their clients on software choices and tools to deploy to ensure functional and fast access.

What type of mission can a Database Developer (SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle...) handle

As its name suggests, this IT profession involves daily handling of data of varying significance depending on the company's size. Indeed, data plays a major role within a company, so it is necessary that these different data sets are kept up to date, managed efficiently, and systematically accessible to the relevant people. When the database developer comes into play, they monitor the evolution of this various data and implement solutions so that potential growth does not disrupt information accessibility. In parallel, each user must be able to access this information at any time. On a daily basis, the job requires structuring this information according to client requirements. All data is then grouped in a database specifically designed to distribute information to the right person. The database developer is responsible for verifying the proper functioning of the database by ensuring its consistency and accessibility on a daily basis.

What are the main skills of a Database Developer (SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle...)

• Demonstrate rigor and patience to ensure proper data structuring. • Be able to work independently. • Good interpersonal skills remain required for teamwork. • Management ability remains essential for proper database organization. • Excellent computer literacy and constant monitoring to stay informed of latest developments. • In parallel, computer knowledge and natural curiosity. • Obviously, mastery of various systems and tools related to database management.

What is the ideal profile for a Database Developer (SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle...)

• The profile of a data manager requires mastery of various tools for daily database management. As such, it is necessary to work with technical teams while also being able to work independently. • Additional general knowledge remains valuable, as does having a good level of English, since many tools operate in Shakespeare's language. • Management abilities, organization, autonomy, and rigor are also valued qualities in the profile of a database developer.
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