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Test Manager - Avaloq 6 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid - 3 days p/w onsite in London Rate: £Market rates - 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 Test Manager - Avaloq to join the team. We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance/Quality Engineer to join our team, responsible for ensuring the highest quality of our Avaloq application. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance processes and procedures to identify and mitigate defects, and to ensure that the application meets the required standards and specifications. Key Responsibilities: 1. Quality Assurance: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure the Avaloq application meets the required quality and functionality standards. Understand the integration patterns between Avaloq and other systems (such as CRM tools; trading tools; data stores etc) to support and execute testing across the full tech stack Identify, document, and track defects, across the different Avaloq modules (STEX; MM; Person; BP etc) and collaborate with relevant development teams to resolve issues. Conduct thorough testing of new features, updates, and patches to ensure compatibility and functionality. 2. Quality Engineering: Design, develop, and implement automated testing scripts and frameworks to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritise quality-related initiatives and projects. Develop and maintain quality metrics, reports, and dashboards to measure application quality and identify areas for improvement. 3. Process Improvement: Continuously monitor and evaluate quality assurance and quality engineering processes Identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to optimise efficiency and effectiveness. Develop and maintain documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test scripts, to ensure knowledge sharing and continuity. Stay up-to-date with Avaloq application releases, updates, and best practices, and apply this knowledge to improve quality assurance and quality engineering processes. 4. Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with development, operations, and business teams to ensure that quality is integrated into all aspects of the application lifecycle. Communicate quality-related issues, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders, including technical and non-technical teams. Key Skills & Experience: Ideally 4 years+ of experience in quality assurance and/or quality engineering, preferably in the financial services industry. Experience with Avaloq application or similar object-model banking/financial software Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, including black box, white box, and gray box testing. Experience with automated testing tools, such as Tosca, UFT, Selenium, Appium, or similar technologies. Proficiency in programming languages, such as PL/SQL, Java, Python, or C#. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritising multiple tasks and meeting deadlines. Understanding of Wealth Management concepts Good Communication skills, Ability to work in fixed time bound projects. 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.

Head of Software Delivery - Private Banking The Head of Software Delivery for Private Banking is responsible for leading the development and delivery of software solutions that support the bank's private banking operations. This includes managing core banking systems, Treasury systems, Finance systems, and ensuring the efficient operation of Equation and SQL Server environments. The role involves strategic leadership, project management, and close collaboration with stakeholders to align technology initiatives with business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the software delivery strategy for the private banking division, ensuring alignment with the bank’s business goals. Lead the adoption and integration of best practices for software development, deployment, and maintenance within the context of private banking operations. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance the bank’s software delivery capabilities, particularly in core banking and financial systems. Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects related to core banking, Treasury systems, Finance systems, and Equation. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, managing risks, dependencies, and resource allocation effectively. Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers, project managers, and QA engineers specializing in private banking systems. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team. Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and support career development for team members. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business units, product owners, and other stakeholders in private banking to understand their requirements and priorities. Ensure effective communication and alignment between development teams and stakeholders. Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and outcomes to senior management. Quality Assurance: Implement robust testing frameworks and quality assurance processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions for private banking. Monitor and improve software performance, reliability, and security, particularly in core banking and financial systems. Process Improvement: Continuously analyze and improve software delivery processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness, with a focus on core banking and finance systems. Implement and refine agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines tailored to private banking needs. Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring they meet the bank’s standards and requirements. Negotiate contracts and oversee vendor deliverables related to private banking systems. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Finance, or a related field. Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within banking or financial services. Proven track record of managing large-scale software delivery projects in core banking, Treasury systems, and finance systems. Experience with Equation and SQL Server environments. Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, DevOps). Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python) and software development tools. Experience with core banking systems (e.g., Equation), Treasury systems, and finance systems. Proficiency in SQL Server and database management. Familiarity with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus. Leadership Skills: Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master, ITIL) are a plus. Why Join Us: Impact: Play a pivotal role in driving the bank’s digital transformation and innovation in private banking. Growth: Opportunity for professional growth and development in a dynamic and supportive environment. Culture: Join a collaborative team committed to excellence and continuous improvement. The position will be based in Central London at least 3 days week in the office. The salary for this position is circa £75K - £100K. Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Senior Solutions Architect Our Client is an international consultancy with over 3000 employees. They are now looking to recruit a Senior Solutions Architect to be based at the Company's Central London Offices. You will extensive and deep Expertise in following Application Development areas: " Expertise in application architecture using modern technologies such as cloud native development, 12 factor Apps, microservices, serverless, API management, Kafka, etc. " Deep knowledge of Microservices, Containers, REST APIs development, API Management tools (e.g. MuleSoft, Apigee), Kafka " Solution architect with broad expertise in wide range of digital technologies in areas of application platform development, web and mobile development, cloud, integration, security, etc. " Application dev experience with at least one of the cloud providers - Amazon AWS or MS Azure " Understanding of distributed computing paradigm and exposure to building highly scalable systems. " Experience with platform modernization and cloud migration projects " Expertise in Agile development methodologies like TDD, BDD, Performance/Load testing etc. " DevOps experience - CI/CD, Test Automation, Containerization - tools and processes " Should be conversant with emerging technologies - chatbots, voice/conversational interfaces, RPA, Machine Learning, etc. " In-depth, hands-on experience in developing web /mobile applications or platform with either Java/J2EE or .NET tech stack and database technologies such as Oracle, MySQL, etc. " Exposure to polyglot programming languages like Scala, Python and Golang will be a plus " Ability to read/write code and expertise with various design patterns " Have used NoSQL database such as MongoDB, Cassandra, etc. " Work on opportunities along with sales, practice, delivery teams through the pre-sales process " Develop customer proposals - solution architecture, pitch decks, estimating solution effort, resourcing and timelines " Translate requirements into solution architecture diagrams, implementation roadmap, delivery approach and other artifacts " Understand business & technology issues /challenges and translate that to modern technology solutions " Engage with business and IT groups to align solution architecture with strategic business direction " Build a trusted advisor relationship with business and technology leaders Stay periodically engaged throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure ongoing alignment to established solution vision " Bachelors or master's degree in engineering (computer, electronics, etc.) " 20+ years of Solutions Architecture experience (or equivalent enterprise architecture experience) and in customer-facing roles " Vertical domain knowledge in Financial Services will be an advantage " Excellent written and verbal communication skills " Experience in client-driven large-scale application platform implementation projects " Experience and desire to work in a global delivery environment Ability to travel up to 40% " Familiarity with architecture modeling tools. TOGAF experience / certification desired but not necessary " Proven track record of designing / developing scalable solutions at the enterprise level " Demonstrated success in quickly understanding business needs and aligning it to technology solutions " Experience delivering solutions using an Agile / Scrum methodology Strong communications skills (e.g. active listening, requirements elicitation, oral, written, presentation, workshop facilitation, consensus building) The Clients offices as based in Holborn - Central London. The salary for this position will be based on expertise and will be in the range £70K - £100K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you salary and availability.

Key Responsibilities: * Apply SQL schemas and packages across various environments, including 30 CESA VME STU, 40 CRS, and 20 SLP WebLogic environments. * Manage and deploy SQL schemas, particularly focusing on VME schemas. * Create and manage handovers for VME, WebLogic, and HostTalk environments. * Perform upgrades and maintenance for dev/test environments. * Rebuild WebLogic domains and edit properties files as needed. * Deploy HostTalk MSI handovers and manage different versions for various projects. * Perform housekeeping tasks, especially for Unix/WebLogic environments, and raise RFCs with Fujitsu for filesystem issues. Required Skills: * Strong experience with SQL schema application and management. * Knowledge of VME, WebLogic, Tuxedo, Windows, and SQL databases. * Ability to solve problems related to VME, WebLogic, and HostTalk environments. * Familiarity with deploying handovers and performing upgrades. * Ability to rebuild WebLogic domains. * Strong organizational skills for managing different versions of HostTalk and GovRules. * Experience with Unix/WebLogic housekeeping. 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 10 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.

We have a new contract requirement for an SAP Fiori/UI5 Developer to work for a client of ours. This role has been deemed as Inside of IR35 working regulations and requires active SC clearance. Skills required: * Proven experience in SAP Fiori / UI5 development and administration. * Strong hands-on experience with SAP ABAP development. * Proficiency in web technologies: HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. * Solid understanding of SAP architecture and development methodologies. To be considered please submit an up-to-date CV. 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 10 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.

Software Engineer Our Client is looking for a Software Engineer with at least of 5 years of progressively complex experience in a directly related area, during which both professional and technical capabilities have been clearly demonstrated. Your expertise must include design and development experience with various relevant Microsoft platforms, tools, technologies, patterns, and techniques related to MSFT suites, Azure tools, integration, and data is required. Experience with industry/domains like pharmaceutical, finance, HR, sales, marketing, and manufacturing is highly preferred. Experience with healthcare industry regulations, data security and compliance standards (e.g. GDPR), and EDI standards (e.g. FHIR, HL7), etc. is very valuable. Developer certifications of Azure and/or Microsoft suite technologies is a big plus. A degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is required. Technical skills: In-depth knowledge and experience in programming, administrating, configuring, and integrating using/with MS Office/MS Office 365 suite, SharePoint Online, Power Apps/Power Automate, GitHub, MS Teams, etc. In-depth knowledge & development experience using Azure integration tools like Data factory, Logic Apps, etc. Along with knowledge of utilizing Azure SQL Server, Data lake, etc. In-depth knowledge & experience using Visual Studio, with one of the programming languages: C#/Java/JavaScript/Python, and PowerShell. Thorough understanding of the fundamental architecture of the cloud and on-prem MSFT Suite. Solid fundamentals and thorough understanding of exception handling principles and production/operational support solutions (alerts, dashboards, runbooks, etc.) Experience working with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline. Knowledge and some experience of using Serverless, SOAP, XML, REST, JSON, EDI, XSLT, etc. Knowledge and some development experience using MS SQL Server (SSIS, T-SQL, Stored procedures, Functions, Views, Queries, Datatype conversions, etc.). Experience working with APIs, Postman/SOAPUI tools, MS D365, ServiceNow, Azure Analytics tools, Azure Synapse, Azure BYOD & Data verse, Azure DevOps, Informatica, BI tools, etc. is a big plus. General business skills: Excellent communication to translate and explain business requirements to technology & vice-versa. Analytical & methodical mindset with a problem-solving attitude is extremely important for the success of this role. Concise written, verbal, and presentation skills. Must be a team player who can earn a team’s respect quickly. Ability to take initiative and be innovative. Ability to complete projects and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment. The Client is based in Trumbull CT USA – this is a remote role ideally from London UK. The salary will be in the range £60K - £90K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Our client is looking for a Threat and Exposure Management SME to join their team on a six month initial contract, working two/three days a week onsite in London. This role would be working via an umbrella company. Essential skills/knowledge/experience: * Strong technical background and focus with the ability to script in one or more programming language (e.g.: Python, etc) * Strong hands-on experience with CloudStrike Falcon platform * Strong threat hunting experience and ability to analyse malware, networking, Firewall and Web Knowledge, OWASP top 10 knowledge, Knowledge of DevSecOps Threats * Understand vulnerability lifecycle and knowledge and demonstrable experience of Information security technologies and methodologies, Experience of Cloud systems and their Architecture (Azure, AWS) * Awareness of various operating system flavours including but not limited to Windows, Linux, Unix, Database technologies (SQL, Oracle, DB2, Mongo) and associated threats * Awareness of security controls in widely used technologies e.g., MS Office 365 and experience of Incident Management and Response tools - e.g., Remedy, ServiceNow * Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial to success in this role * Proficiency in preparation of reports, dashboards, and documentation * Good problem-solving analytical skills, Good interpersonal skills 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.

Application Support with FX Options Our Client is looking to recruit an experienced Application Support Specialist FX Options to join their team in the City London. You will be providing essential support for their FX Options trading platform and ensure the smooth operation of our trading and support systems. Purpose of role: • Provide day-to-day support for our FX Options trading platform, including troubleshooting, issue resolution, and user assistance. • Collaborate with the IT team to deploy, configure, and maintain the FX Options trading applications and associated infrastructure. • Monitor system performance, identify potential issues, and implement proactive measures to ensure high availability and reliability. • Act as a primary point of contact for traders and other end users, addressing their technical queries and concerns promptly and effectively. • Investigate and diagnose software and hardware issues, escalating complex problems to senior IT staff or vendors when necessary. • Work closely with development teams to analyze and document system requirements as well as contribute to the design and implementation of enhancements or fixes. • Conduct system testing and participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure the quality and functionality of the applications. • Develop and maintain technical documentation, user guides, and support procedures. Requirements: • Proven experience in a similar role, providing application support for financial systems. • Strong knowledge of FX Options trading concepts and terminology including currency pairs, spot, forwards, options, and market conventions. • Proficiency in supporting and troubleshooting Windows applications. • Solid understanding of database concepts and SQL query language. • Strong knowledge of AWS/Azure. • Familiarity with FIX protocol and experience with FIX connectivity troubleshooting. • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced trading environment. • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical users. • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. The Client is based in the City of London. The salary for this position with be in the range £70K - £110K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Technical Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT solutions architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) Agile methodology / delivery Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. Hardware and software virtualisation techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role – 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £60K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Infrastructure Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT Infrastructure Solutions Architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) Agile methodology / delivery Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. Hardware and software virtualisation techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role – 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £65K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Our client is looking for a couple of Data Engineers for one of their teams on a six month initial contract, working hybrid out of their site in Telford twice a week. This role requires an active SC clearance and will be working via umbrella company. We have demand for an experienced developer to join our team working in the data engineering space. Our development team work on data management and ETL project deliveries and require an additional developer with experience and expertise in data driven projects and ETL based solutions. This developer role will be primarily working on Talend and Oracle RDS systems, within our existing Talend framework and patterns. Experience of working with the Talend ETL tool is required as a minimum, as well as experience working in Oracle RDS databases. Experience of developing CI/CD deployment pipelines, job schedule tooling, and SQL will also be beneficial. Experience of ETL tooling will be needed, preferably Talend but Pentaho/Informatica experience will be transferable. 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 10 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.

Technical Project Manager – Bank – City of London As the Technical Project Manager, you play an integral role in a high performing team to deliver technical projects on time, to budget and that achieve both the project objectives and increase internal customer satisfaction. This is a hybrid role where you apply your technical expertise in either software development or IT infrastructure projects. At times, you might need to chip in on business requirement scoping and technical delivery to get the project across the line. You leverage your project management expertise and adept communication skills to lead the end-to-end project lifecycle and by doing so, you directly shape the success of IT projects, and therefore our business. Key Responsibilities: Maintaining high performance levels for service-related processes, and implementing improvement activities wherever necessary Taking ownership of critical risks and issues, coordinating resolution with all appropriate constituents, and establishing effective communication between stakeholders Developing a deep understanding of projects to gain insights into the scope of service delivery Manage metrics reporting and analysis of business demand against capacity constraints Manage the development and delivery of IT products utilizing Scrum and Kanban methodologies Focus on the constant improvement of quality, speed and ensuring the team learns and gets better each sprint. Collaborate with Architecture, Engineering, and security teams to comply with established policies and procedures and verifies that deliverables meet requirements Provide communication and escalation to IT and business area management on critical issues Foster and maintain good working relationships with business area representatives to remain in sync on direction and future delivery requests Key Requirements: Comfortable capturing and challenging briefs to ensure we are delivering the most worthwhile solutions Experience of leading, energising and mentoring project members Experience in IT project delivery including managing all project phases from analysis, design, build, testing, implementation and hand over to BAU teams. Ability to work to tight deadlines and work calmly under pressure A high level of organisation and demonstrated skills to manage a team’s capacity Comfortable multitasking and prioritising several tasks at once Hard-working with an outgoing and positive nature Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Technical skillsets within IT Infrastructure and Development will be mandatory Technologies: Microsoft based environment including – MS SQL, Exchange, Active Directory, IIS, Symantec, Citrix Network – Cisco, Palo Alto, ForcePoint, Symantec Email Security Programming Language – T-SQL, VB.net, C#, PowerShell, ASP The Client is a bank based in the City of London. The salary for this position will be circa £60K - £70K. This is a 12 month FTC position. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Customer Service Team Lead Cardiff - Hybrid, 3 days in office £35,000 - £40,000 + Holiday + Pension + Healthcare + Remote Working + Flexible Working + Great working Culture + Autonomy This is a brilliant opportunity for a Customer Support Manager/Team Lead to join an exciting and rapidly growing company who will offer autonomy and the ability to bring your strategy, implementation and ideas to the team. This company deliver niche and popular software solutions for the fashion sector. All their processes are innovated and designed in house by experienced software professionals and due to increased demand, they are now looking to add a Customer Service Team Lead to the business. In this role you will analyse, improve and help manage the customer support procedures ensuring the team are efficient and aligned with business objectives. You will be directly involved with customer support tickets and help lead the team to resolve issues. Working closely with various departments you will aim to provide solutions, enhance productivity and lead from the front. The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a Customer Support Team Lead or similar. You will possess strong technical knowledge in SQL and have hands-on experience with Jira Service Management. You will need experience leading a team and also being hands on with customer service tickets. A great opportunity to join a thriving business where you will be given flexibility and autonomy. The Role: Analyse, improve, and manage customer support procedures to align with business objectives Handle support tickets directly while guiding the team in resolving customer issues Lead the support team by example, promoting efficiency and effective problem-solving Collaborate with other departments to develop solutions and boost overall productivity The Person: Proven experience as a Customer Support Team Lead or in a similar role Strong technical knowledge of SQL and practical experience with Jira Service Management Demonstrated ability to lead a team effectively while managing day-to-day support operations Hands-on experience handling customer service tickets alongside team leadership responsibilities

Storage & Server Architect As an Storage & Server Architect you would be a key part of the Infrastructure unit and have overall responsibility to design, maintain and provide 2& 3 line support for all Storage & Systems hardware, Operating & Virtualisation Software, Open source and application integration. You would work towards providing a 24/7 support system. Ensure maximum availability of core systems and that performance monitoring is in place and appropriate system capacity planning is undertaken. You would also ensure that required DR and BCP provisions exist and are tested regularly. Maintenance of Infrastructure Provide storage & server hardware, virtualisation,services management, enable technical innovation that can create business value to assist with the company’s requirements and expectations. Lead large technology initiatives to build and maintain key elements of the company’s infrastructure and associated product portfolio, including but not limited to 24x7 data centre infrastructure management and evolution, remote access services and enterprise-scale database environments. Carry out annual technology and user audits. Manage the provision and maintenance of 3 party infrastructure to agreed SLA’s including hosting, personal computing support and networking at all major NGC locations. Manage all NGC owned servers, switches, firewalls and routers. Maintain appropriate licenses and subscriptions for computer hardware and software. IT Governance Manage system security, performance monitoring and alerting, ensure appropriate backups are in place and retained for all systems. Ensure a disaster recovery arrangement is maintained, as required in collaboration with the compliance team and operations are in place to ensure compliance during business continuity events. Work with Compliance Director in the development, adoption and enforcement of Information Security policies, procedures and standards. Work with the Network and Security Architect to ensure appropriate security, patching, maintain secure Internet connectivity & private network connection to/from our partners, customers and other Data & Financial Clearing House Work with Database and Development team for all compute, server and storage providing requirement & 24/7 availability. Complete annual reviews and internal audit of required ISO 27001, 9001 and 22301 standards. Competency Profile Extensive knowledge of data centre operations, , network engineering, datacentre applications, client/server computing and production operations support. Specific technologies of note include Microsoft Server & Linux Operating System. Experience with mid tier storage hardware & appliance is essential, more specifical experience with IBM Storage V37xx & V50xx series will be beneficial. Infrastructure applications, Networking, VMware, Firewall, Security and/or Enterprise-level SANs. Experience with Cloud Services & Provisioning (Experience of Oracle Cloud would be preferential) Ability to lead cross functional project teams in implementing projects of a complex nature. The Client has offices in Central London – although this position will mainly remote. The salary for this role will be circa £65K - £80K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Software Engineer with C# or Java and Azure Must have a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is required. Must have at least 4 to 6 years of progressively complex experience in a directly related area, during which both professional and technical capabilities have been clearly demonstrated. Coupled with at least 4 years of design and development. experience with various relevant Microsoft platforms, tools, technologies, patterns, and techniques related to Azure tools, integration, and data is required. Experience with industry/domains like pharmaceutical, finance, HR, sales, marketing, and manufacturing is highly preferred. Experience with healthcare industry regulations, data security and compliance standards (e.g. GDPR), and EDI standards (e.g. FHIR, HL7), etc. is very valuable. Developer certifications of Azure and/or Microsoft suite technologies is a big plus. Technical skills: In-depth knowledge and thorough experience in programming, configuring, and/or integrating using/with Azure integration tools like Data factory, LogicApps, Functions, API Management, Data catalog, WebApps, Integration service environment, configuring monitoring & diagnostics, etc., and connectivity & security configurations (certificates, encryptions, etc.). In-depth knowledge and experience with Azure data storage (SQL Server, Data lake, Synapse, etc.) & access tools, APIs, cloud connectivity, and ETL processes. Knowledge and some experience of MS Office/MS Office 365 suite, SharePoint Online, Power Apps, GitHub, MS Teams, etc. In-depth knowledge & experience using Visual Studio, with one of the programming languages: C#/Java/JavaScript/Python, and PowerShell. In-depth knowledge and thorough experience of using Serverless, SOAP, XML, REST, JSON, EDI, XSLT, Async/Sync, Request/Response, Service Bus, Publish/Subscribe, Batch/Real-time, Scheduling, Event triggers, etc. In-depth knowledge and development experience using MS SQL Server (SSIS, T-SQL, Stored procedures, Functions, Views, Queries, Datatype conversions, etc.). Thorough understanding of the fundamental architecture of the cloud and on-prem MSFT Suite (e.g. Share point) and Integration platforms architecture (e.g. BizTalk, MuleSoft, or similar), etc., and version control methods. Solid fundamentals and thorough understanding of exception handling principles and production/operational support solutions (alerts, dashboards, runbooks, etc.) Experience working with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline. Experience working with APIs, Postman/SOAPUI tools, MS D365, ServiceNow, Azure Analytics tools, Azure Data lake, Azure Synapse, Azure BYOD & Data verse, Informatica, BI tools, etc. is a big plus. General business skills: Clear communication to translate and explain business requirements to technology & vice-versa. Analytical & methodical mindset with a problem-solving attitude is extremely important for the success of this role. Clear, concise written, verbal, and presentation skills. Must be a team player who can earn a team’s respect quickly. Ability to take initiative and be innovative. Ability to complete projects and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment. The role will be based in London and can be partly remote. The Client is based in Livingston NJ USA. Salary will be in the range £60K to £95K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

🧪 QA Engineer - Champion Quality in Cutting-Edge Automation Tech! 💻 Fully Remote 💰 Up to £45,000 + Benefits Are you a detail-driven QA Engineer who thrives on making software better, faster, and more reliable? This is your opportunity to join a leading Automation Technology Specialist that's redefining how industries operate through intelligent, agile solutions. You'll be part of a talented, collaborative tech team, working at the heart of the QA strategy to ensure every product release is robust, user-friendly, and future-ready. From web and mobile testing to database and XML validation , your work will directly impact the quality and speed of delivery across the business. 🌟 What Makes This Role Stand Out: Fully Remote - Work from anywhere in the UK with full support and seamless communication. Agile QA Culture - Be part of a team that lives and breathes modern testing principles. Shift-Left Mindset - Influence quality from the very start of the development cycle. Diverse Testing Scope - Web, mobile, APIs, databases, XML - you'll touch it all. Collaborative Environment - Work closely with developers, product owners, and customers. 🔍 Your Key Responsibilities: Drive product quality through agile QA practices and proactive testing strategies. Design and maintain QA and UAT test plans . Write and execute manual and exploratory tests . Collaborate with developers to define automated test scenarios . Document Acceptance Criteria using clear, structured notation. Own and manage QA environments alongside the tech team. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to complete test cycles. 👤 Who You Are: You're an experienced QA professional with a passion for clean, reliable software and a knack for spotting issues before they become problems. You're proactive, curious, and love working in a fast-paced, agile environment. You'll be trusted to manage your own workload and contribute meaningfully to the team's success - all while being fully supported by a connected and communicative remote team. ✅ Your Skills & Experience: ISTQB Foundation Certificate (or equivalent) Strong manual testing experience across Web, Mobile, APIs, Databases, and XML Solid understanding of Agile development and testing Experience with Postman , SQL querying , and test plan management Familiarity with Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) Excellent communication skills and a passion for quality software delivery 🚀 Bonus Points For: Experience with Jira for issue tracking and reporting Ability to think creatively and construct test scenarios from acceptance criteria A proactive attitude toward learning new technologies and improving processes 📩 Ready to Make an Impact? If you're looking for a role where your voice matters, your skills are valued, and your work directly contributes to the success of a forward-thinking tech company - this is it . Apply now and become a key player in a team that's passionate about delivering exceptional software. 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