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Brief overview on the role/project: We are looking to improve the delivery of our offering portfolio by implementing an agile framework across the portfolio development. The agile portfolio will ensure the timely and cost effective delivery of our offerings portfolio from business case approval to delivery and effective sales of each offering, whilst dynamically reacting to a changing business environment. We are looking for a fixed term Agile Portfolio lead to shape, implement and embed the processes and practices for our business to deliver the portfolio. Mandatory skills: Experience in implementing agile portfolio management in a product or offerings environment. Budgeting and forecasting in an agile portfolio including lean budgeting and value stream funding. Defining and measuring key metrics and KPI's (e.g. Velocity, cycle time, predictability, OKR's). Data modelling and transformation handling both structure and unstructured data, including schema design and normalisation. Risk and dependency management. Coaching and change leadership. Stakeholder management skills to build and maintain relationships across the business. Ability to take an outcomes driven approach. Self-confidence with the ability to listen, influence and negotiate. Able to solve complex problems and customer challenges 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.

Required: Change Manager Duration: 12 month initial contract Location: 2 days onsite per week required in London, rest remote IR35 Status: Inside Role overview The Change Delivery Manager is responsible for managing change projects to meet strategic objectives,ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, compliant with regulations, and aligned with internal policies. Key Accountabilities * Management of change projects within the organisation, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within scope, budget, and to the required quality standards. * Development and management of project plans that outline the scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements for change projects. * Communication with stakeholders, including senior management, project teams, and external partners, to ensure that they are informed about project progress and that their needs and expectations are being met. * Management of project teams, ensuring that they are properly resourced and that they have the necessary skills and expertise to deliver on project objectives. * Creation of reports on project progress to ensure that proposed solutions are delivered on time and within budget. * Management of project risks, ensuring that risk, assumptions, issues and dependencies are identified, assessed,and mitigated as necessary. * Facilitation of change management activities, including training and communication, to ensure that change projects are successfully implemented and embedded in the organisation. * Oversee end-to-end delivery of FRTB initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulatory timelines and internal governance. Stakeholder Management and Leadership * Ensures that stakeholder mapping & stakeholder plan is comprehensive and considers internal and external stakeholders * Develops and manages one or more defined communication channels which facilitates open communication and discussion between stakeholders for multiple work streams/projects. * Communication to key stakeholders/groups to keep them informed of key changes and potential impact of the project outcome through published status reports * Takes ownership for stakeholder management of multiple senior stakeholders within the assigned business area. * Facilitate negotiation/mediation between different stakeholders to aid decision making process Experience: * Experience of managing technical / IT projects in Market Risk with medium to high complexity, business critical and large cross-functional team spanning multiple regions and functions * Experience in managing senior stakeholders within the context of a time bound Regulatory driven project is critical * Experience of working on FRTB SA project (under Basel IV) * Proven familiarity with Basel 2.5 (VaR, IRC risk, sensitivities, and market risk capital calculations) * Proven familiarity with Hypothetical Portfolio Exercises (HPE) and regulatory submission processes * Proven familiarity with RRAO (Residual Risk Add-On) * Experience in managing projects within agile framework Skills / Qualifications: * Facilitate workshops and discussions to resolve methodology and implementation challenges * Project Management Qualification and/or equivalent training / experience * Presentation and communication skills, managing senior (MD Level) stakeholders * Excellent stakeholder management skills, particularly with QA, Front Office and Market Risk functions * Excellent organisation, communication (written and verbal), planning and problem solving 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.

Job Type - Permanent - Full Time Working Hours - Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm Salary - Up to £26,000 per year dependent on experience Start Date - ASAP LA International are Europe's leading independent technology Recruitment Consultancy. We are currently recruiting for a Invoicing Coordinator to join a well-established growing business based in Stoke on Trent. You will be directly employed working within the Finance department and reporting to the Credit Control Manager. Full Job Description * Delivery of customer invoicing together with appropriate supporting information on an accurate and timely basis to our UK and International clients through various client systems and processes * Identify and report missing customer POs to the business on a regular basis * Take initiative to resolve any circumstances that are holding up the invoicing process and liaise/ co-ordinate with other departments to achieve a positive resolution for the business * You will have responsibility for bank receipt allocations/credit notes & sale ledger reconciliation * Ensure that work not yet invoiced is kept to a minimum in order to optimise cash flow * Meet deadlines as set and agreed with the Team Manager. Preferred Requirements Sales Ledger experience including bank receipt allocations Ability to enter invoice data onto client systems Good level of IT skills Strong Microsoft Excel skills Ability to investigate and resolve issues Ability to reconcile accounts and invoices Ability to work well under pressure Ability to work to tight deadlines Ability to work to high levels of accuracy Benefits * Company pension * Cycle to work scheme * Profit share bonus scheme * On-site parking * Annual appraisals * Life assurance * Generous holiday allocations * Mentoring programme * Private Healthcare * Referral programme * Wellness programme * Structured career path * Flexible working * Social events About us LA International is a Digital and Technology Resourcing and Project Solutions organisation with Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, operating globally from the largest single-site facility in the UK and are the UK's number 1 supplier of Security Cleared contract resource to His Majesty's Government. With a successful track record spanning 40 years of delivering Resourcing and Project Solutions, LA International has been at the forefront of providing innovative Digital, Technology, Transformation and Project/Programme Management services and solutions to a broad range of clients, in over 90 countries, across 5 continents, ranging from SMEs to some of the largest and most respected enterprise clients across Government, Defence, Health, Education, Technology and Telecommunications sectors. Today, LA International is the largest privately owned Digital and Technology Resourcing and Project Solutions provider in the UK, winning many industry awards including Best IT Resourcing organisation, Best Public Sector Resourcing organisation, and are proud double winners of the Queen's Awards for Enterprise in International Trade for outstanding international growth and innovation.  The largest Specialist Digital and Technology Resourcing and Project Solutions provider in the UK  UK's number 1 Supplier of Security Cleared Digital and Technology resource  Global service provider for over 40 years across 5 continents in over 90 countries  Enhanced Government Security Accreditation  Partner of Choice and Preferred Supplier too many major organisations  Platinum financial rating - Dun & Bradstreet  Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2015 & 2021  Awards and Nominations from the Private, Public, and European Sectors  Winner - Best IT resourcing organisation  Winner - Best Public Sector resourcing organisation  Winner - Best in Industry Gold Award  The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200  The Sunday Times Top Track 250  Excellent Testimonies from a host of organisations  Relationship Driven Service spanning 8 specialist Divisions 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.

Role Title: User Experience Engagement Lead Location: Reading - Hybrid 50/50 Duration: 11/09/2026 Rate inside Ir35 £519.10 MUST BE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: The User Experience Engagement Lead is responsible for understanding, measuring, and improving the end to end colleague experience across all Workplace Technology domains - Endpoint, Productivity, Identity & Access Management (IDAM), Hardware, and Collaboration. This role acts as the voice of the user within the technology organisation, ensuring that services are intuitive, accessible, and continuously improving. Through structured engagement, insight gathering, and targeted communication, the User Experience Engagement Lead helps each domain shape services that meet real user needs and drive adoption, satisfaction, and productivity. Key Responsibilities Expectations 1 User Insight & Experience Measurement * Lead the design, delivery, and analysis of user surveys, polls, and feedback loops across all Workplace Technology domains. * Map and maintain user experience journeys for Endpoint, Productivity, IDAM, Hardware, and Collaboration services. * Identify pain points, unmet needs, and opportunities for improvement through qualitative and quantitative insights. * Partner with domain owners to translate insights into actionable enhancements, backlog items, and service improvements. * Track experience trends over time and provide clear reporting to leadership and product teams. 2 Engagement & Communication * Develop and deliver communication campaigns that support awareness, adoption, and understanding of Workplace Technology services. * Create engaging content for Viva Engage, internal channels, and digital platforms to promote updates, tips, and success stories. * Tailor messaging to different user groups, ensuring clarity, accessibility, and relevance. * Support change and adoption activities for new features, tools, and service improvements. 3 Experience Advocacy & Collaboration * Act as a central point of coordination for user experience across all Workplace Technology domains. * Champion user‑centred design principles and ensure they are embedded in service lifecycle activities. * Facilitate workshops, listening sessions, and focus groups to deepen understanding of user needs. * Work closely with Product Managers, Service Owners, Support teams, and Communications to ensure a consistent, high‑quality experience. * Provide guidance on tone, messaging, and user‑friendly approaches to technical content. 4 Continuous Improvement * Maintain a clear view of experience‑related risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities across domains. * Support the development of experience KPIs, success measures, and dashboards. * Contribute to the evolution of Workplace Technology's operating model, ensuring user experience is a core pillar. * Benchmark against industry best practice and bring fresh ideas for engagement, measurement, and communication. Please send latest 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.

Our client is looking for a Data Scientist/Engineer to work on an initial 6 month contract, Outside IR35. This would be working on a hybrid basis in Milton Keynes, and candidates would require an active DV clearance prior to starting the role. Key Qualifications * Must have proficient skills working on Large Language Models (LLMs). * Proficiency in evaluating, deploying and using on premise open source technology stacks. * Proficiency in Azure Cognitive Services, which includes Azure Language Service, Azure Text Analytics, Azure Speech Service, and other AI-related offerings. * A good understanding of OpenAI's GPT models and how it integrates with Azure services. This includes knowledge of GPT's capabilities, limitations, and available features. * Strong programming skills in Python for working with Azure services and data manipulation. * Good understanding of databases e.g. Postgres * Proficient knowledge of back-end programming languages like NodeJS, Python and/or Golang * Proficient knowledge on one of front-end technologies like React or Angular * Hands on technical Skills related to Backend development. * Experience with AWS and GCP is an added advantage. * Demonstrated Cluster Management knowledge and experience using platforms including - Kubernetes, Rancher, Helm, Docker * Familiarity with Figma for UI Mockups * Cloud certification at a developer or equivalent level is an added advantage. * Azure AI Certification or equivalent is an added advantage. * Familiarity with Data engineering and Machine learning models 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.

Technical IT Manager Our Client a financial institution with offices in Reading, are looking to recruit an IT Manager to manage the infrastructure and technology for the company. You must be hands-on and have at least 7 to 10 years proven track record. The following are a list of functions for this position: Monitoring and management of the relationship with the managed service provider, including performance against SLAs, charges for non-standard items, complaints, changes to service System changes (software upgrades, introduction of new systems Non-standard requests (new software requests, different/more powerful laptops, etc) Acquisitions of businesses - guidance on how to absorb people and systems Security system monitoring - interpreting and managing output from the SOC (security operations centre) Software licensing (Microsoft, Mimecast, other systems (time recording, billing, marketing, etc) Change management (internal authorisation for significant system changes) Assistance to senior management in relation to IT issues (for example, integration with a new time/billing system) Response to technological change (e.g. major updates to Microsoft software, introduction of AI-based systems) Accreditation for security certificates (Cyber Essentials Plus, possibly ISO 27001) Assistance with AAF and other audits Management of joiner/leaver process Business continuity plan & disaster recovery This is a hybrid position with 2 to 3 days in the office at the offices in Reading. The salary for this position is circa £60K to £80K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Manager - Risk Reporting with Data Analytics Wholesale Credit and Market Risk (WMR) department within HBEU measures and monitors global credit and market risks arising from lending and trading activities as well as providing credit approval for corporates, financial institution and sovereign exposures. The team is engaged in a lot of European regulatory reporting (for ex. AnaCredit) and senior management reporting and analysis deliverables that are spread across EU countries on a need basis. The aim is to bring all these tasks together as one team and deliver them in a centralized and standardized manner. Key Accountabilities: " Understand the requirements of the regulators/senior management " Create solutions basis the knowledge of Risk systems to optimize the timeliness and accuracy of results " Explain the month on month, quarter on quarter movements in the risk metrics in a business language " Manage stake holders in Regional and Group Risk functions, coupled with finance/business as required " Builds and maintains effective working relationships with IT & System owners " Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources to meet the reporting/analysis requirements " Identify valuable data sources and automate collection processes " Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets " Analyse the data sources and provide solutions in terms of results, bring out the business interpretation of the results and explore better possibilities of coming with an alternate approach as per the requirement " Collate, test and check independently sourced data and assess its robustness and fitness for purpose. " Automate the high volume processes supporting Group, Region and Site " Support ad-hoc requests in support of the business as necessary " Prepare effective material for dissemination to key business stakeholders at all levels of seniority. " Drive standardization of data ingestion processes to gain efficiency " Ensure the timeliness, accuracy and reasonableness of results produced by the process " Work with management to prioritize business and information needs " Locate and define new process improvement opportunities " Support junior team members in terms of delivering assigned tasks " Review junior team members work before releasing to the customers Requirements: " University degree and/or post graduate qualification with a relevant finance/quantitative/risk content " 8+ years of experience in related/relevant areas " Previous exposure to large projects involving technical IT considerations " Strong technical knowledge with any of these (SAS, SQL, Python, Tableau, BI Tools, Qlik Sense etc.) " Knowledge of banking wholesale credit risk " Proven ability to manage high volume data with embedded data quality procedures " Understanding of banking book financial products, macro-economics, econometrics and financial markets " Excellent communication skills with technical (the team) and non-technical (senior entity management around the globe) counterparts; being able to "translate" between the two worlds Self-starter, who can think proactively and demonstrate the ability to learn abstract concepts and to operate effectively against uncertainty and on unfamiliar ground The salary for this role will be in the range PLN 15K to PLN 20 20K per month. The position is based in Krakow P Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary in PLN or Euros.

UX/UI Designer and Developer - Manage our external web development and technology partners, to ensure organic growth and conversion opportunities are maximized. - Project management will include collecting requirements from the business, briefing our partners, prioritising asks in line with key business objectives and aligning with timeline of the business. - Deliver high-quality, user-friendly, content across our digital platforms. - Own the delivery of the US and UJ for new / ongoing event website and app related launches. - Identify content improvements with the objective of enhancing engagement, gaining insights, and increasing sales. - Produce and automate top-level website reports to influence decision-making for improvements including user flow Sankey diagrams, channel specific user journeys and holistic business reporting. Develop a UX and UI workflow in alignment with feedback and research to execution, specifically running CRO tests to prove hypotheses. - Expertise in CMS optimisation (VWO, Optimisely or other). - Expertise in SEO, CRO, accessibility and UX best practices. - Proven experience delivering multi format digital content within a CMS environment (Contentful) - Proven experience delivering content-heavy platform targeted at consumer audiences. - Proficiency in integrated performance reports using different data sources including analytics and CRM tools i.e. Google Analytics and HubSpot. - Fundamental understanding of basic adtech i.e. UTM tagging and tracking and setting up of media tags via Google Tag Manager.Take initiative with a solution-oriented approach, within a cross functional team. - Basic understanding of HTML and CSS – or keen to upskill in this area - Strong collaboration skills to help manage input from stakeholders and 3rd parties - Ability to manage and support different projects simultaneously - Possess good knowledge of digital marketing and multi-channel campaigns - Ability to understand website analytics and help drive data-driven conclusions (i.e. Google Analytics) - Ability to recommend decisions underpinned and driven by data. A passion for UX and all things customer first. This is a 3 month contract assignment in Shoreditch London on-site. The daily rate will be circa £250 pd to £400 pd. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

IT Infrastructure & Security Manager Poole, Dorset £45,000 - £50,000 + Bonus + Extensive Benefits This is an excellent opportunity for a Technical Lead/Infrastructure Manager to further develop their skills, or a senior engineer with exposure to leading a team, ready to step into a management role. You will bridge the gap between high-level security strategy and hands-on infrastructure maintenance. This company is a leading provider of essential products for businesses across various sectors. They specialise in delivering a comprehensive range of high-quality janitorial, catering, and packaging supplies, helping organisations maintain efficiency and hygiene in their operations. In this varied role, you will manage the full lifecycle of IT operations, from configuring Cisco firewalls, VMware clusters, managing the network servers, and leading audits for ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials. You will also provide guidance to the wider team and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a similar role and possess deep expertise in the Microsoft ecosystem, specifically Azure, Intune, and Entra ID, alongside strong networking skills involving Cisco WAN/LAN and VPNs. You should be proficient in managing VMware/vSphere, Datto backups, Nimble SAN storage, and security tools like Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, and Qualys. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a diverse tech stack and drive the strategic direction of a company's security and network infrastructure. The Role: Resolve complex Tier 3 issues and major outages. Maintain ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus. Manage Windows Server, VMware, and Azure Virtual Desktop. Manage, train, and conduct appraisals for direct reports. The Person: Skilled in M365, SharePoint, and PowerShell. Expert in Cisco Firewalls, VLANs, and Umbrella. Experienced in vulnerability patching and SSO. Proficient in Nimble SAN and NAS maintenance. Reference Number: BBBH268911 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

HE sector is seeking an experienced Senior Platform Engineer with excellent Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) expertise to support and evolve the university's cloud platform services. This role is critical in enabling secure, scalable, and resilient platforms for teaching, learning, research, and administrative systems. You will work closely with academic researchers, application teams, and central IT to deliver reliable cloud platforms that support student systems, research workloads, and institutional data, while ensuring compliance with higher education security and governance standards. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities * Design, build, and maintain OCI-based cloud platforms supporting HE systems, research computing, and student-facing services. * Architect and manage OCI networking including VCNs, subnets, DRGs, Load Balancers, VPN/FastConnect, and network security controls. * Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to ensure consistency, repeatability, and auditability. * Enable platforms for research workloads, including data-intensive and high-performance computing use cases (where applicable). * Collaborate with academic faculties, research groups, and IT teams to deliver fit-for-purpose cloud solutions. * Implement and enforce cloud security, governance, and compliance, including IAM, compartment design, data protection, and tagging standards. * Support DevOps and CI/CD practices to enable application development teams across the university. * Monitor platform performance, availability, and costs, ensuring effective cost control and budget transparency. * Provide advanced troubleshooting and incident support for critical university systems. * Document platform standards, architectures, and operational procedures. * Mentor junior engineers and contribute to skills development within the university IT team. * Participate in On-Call support and planned maintenance activities as required. ________________________________________ Essential Skills & Experience * Minimum 5+ years of proven industry experience in Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering. * Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) in production environments. * Solid experience with: o OCI Compute, Storage (Block, Object, File), and Networking o OCI IAM, Compartments, Policies, Security Lists, and NSGs * Strong proficiency in GITLAB & Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code tools. * Strong Linux systems administration experience. * Oracle Database awareness / experience. * Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes (OCI OKE desirable). * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tooling. * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to support diverse stakeholders, including academic and administrative users. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. ________________________________________ Desirable / Nice to Have * OCI certifications (e.g., OCI Architect Professional). * Experience working in a higher education or public sector environment. * Exposure to research computing, data platforms, or HPC workloads. * Knowledge of security, privacy, and compliance frameworks relevant to universities. * Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments.

Database Engineer Responsible for the development and delivery of new systems to automate and streamline processes required by different departments. To support the internal IT department with changes and upgrades to software platforms. To be primary contact for all technical questions relating to in-house bespoke systems and interfacing. Database Support Supporting budgeting and financial planning processes for Finance department, including loading and refreshing of data based on requirements. Understand and conduct the front-end functionality to amend and change hierarchical structures within the environment. Debug and analyse errors and anomalies within Hyperion system as raised by Finance and to pinpoint areas of failure and correct any issues. Liaise with Finance on a daily basis to ensure smooth running of the Hyperion environment. Build data flows within the SQL environment in SSIS packages. Introduce new field and data types for new information to be collated in the CORE environment. Integrate with all the Bank’s sub-systems using data abstraction and connectivity layers, i.e. ODBC, ADO.net. Build reports based on business requirements using Hyperion Interactive Reports. Ensure that the environment is running optimally and to utilise house-keeping procedures. Sharepoint Integration: Integrate the SharePoint environment and Forms with Equation system to introduce automation of processes thereby eliminating the need for duplicate entry. Utilise web services to integrate from cutting edge technology into legacy systems such as Equation. End of Day Cycle: Provide second and third level support for in-house programmes during the end of day cycle. Analyse and rectify any problems raised in an independent and team scenario. Ownership of a problem and deliver a solution in a timely manner. Provide out of office hours support. Risk & Regulatory Duties Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements including the Bank’s Risk and Compliance policies and procedures and adhere to these to avoid exposing the Bank to undue risk. Report policy/procedure breaches and areas of potential non-compliance and suspicions promptly upon identification in accordance with the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies. Accurately execute all controls within own area to minimise risk of policy, procedure, and/or regulatory breaches. Identify new risks/control gaps within own area and escalate accordingly to your Line Manager and/or Head of Department. Training & Competence Complete all annual mandatory regulatory refresher training as per the Bank's training plans and deadlines. Proactively seek to complete recommended technical and behavioural competencies training required for your role. Conduct Act in accordance with the FCA/PRA Code of Conduct. Business Continuity Fulfil all prescribed business continuity requirements as set out in the organisational or departmental specific plans or as instructed by the Line Manager/Head of Department. Qualifications/Experience Degree level qualified or equivalent. SQL Programming. C# Software development. Knowledge and Skills C# Programming to high level of proficiency. Software analysis and design. SQL query language. Dimensional modelling Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon or Kimball) The Client is a Bank based in the City of London. This is a 2 year FTC position with a salary of circa £65K - £70K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Role Title: Infrastructure Designer Location: Manchester Duration: 6 months Rate to inside IR35 £469.88 MUST BE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: * Produce infrastructure design documentation based on a solution architecture to be implemented by a 3rd party supplier. * To coordinate accurate estimates for inclusion in end to end project costs and business cases and to assist with the estimates for the end to end IT costs. * Leadership within projects of technical resources and SMEs. * Input to infrastructure solution frameworks and patterns displaying awareness of external markets and suppliers, so that the best value for money and service is delivered. * Ensure that clear root cause is established for incidents impacting the deliverables of the Infrastructure CoE and that these issues are addressed. * Work with 3rd party supplier build teams, development and test environment leads to ensure that solutions implemented across the Bank project portfolio are compliant to design. * Involvement with 3rd parties to design product integration to existing / new solutions. * Act as a technical escalation point and convene troubleshooting teams to ensure rapid identification and resolution of infrastructure issues. * Provide design inputs to areas of expertise such as Mainframe, Networks, Wintel, Database or Connect:Direct. * Responsibility for producing and assuring design patterns. * Responsibility for producing and assuring Infrastructure Roadmaps. * Provide technical escalation point for production services. * Provide technical escalation point during build phase of new production services. Knowledge, skills and experience required * Extensive experience in VM Ware Platforms and Infrastructure Solutions, Networking Environments & Firewall Knowledge * Extensive expertise in leading infrastructure solution, design and process improvement activities within an IT operational environment which resulted in improved efficiency, performance and financial benefit. * Excellent communication and influencing skills for dealing with internal management and teams, liaison with business partners and customers and external IT service providers. * Excellent technical authoring skills Additional desirable technical skills * Mainframe (CICS, COBOL, Objecstar, CA Datacom, VSAM etc.) * UNIX Environments (AIX, LINUX, Solaris etc.) * Wintel / Storage / Desktop Environments * Data Centre Hosting * Cloud Services and integration * Mobile and BYOD * Middleware and Integration (IBM Message Broker, DataStage etc.) Please send latest CV 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.

Database Engineer with SQL and C# Our Client is a City based bank – looking to recruit a Database Engineer with at least 3 to 5 years expertise of developing and supporting SQL and C#. Software Development: Analysis of issues pertaining to problems or errors raised by in-house systems, i.e. CORE, SharePoint interface, Equation end of day cycle. Understanding business requirements in order to develop and deliver appropriate solutions based on system definition documents. Proficiency in advanced 4GL programming languages and able to apply to the fully development life-cycle. Database Support Supporting budgeting and financial planning processes for Finance department, including loading and refreshing of data based on requirements. Understand and conduct the front-end functionality to amend and change hierarchical structures within the environment. Debug and analyse errors and anomalies within Hyperion system as raised by Finance and to pinpoint areas of failure and correct any issues. Liaise with Finance on a daily basis to ensure smooth running of the Hyperion environment. Build data flows within the SQL environment in SSIS packages. Introduce new field and data types for new information to be collated in the CORE environment. To integrate with all the Bank’s sub-systems using data abstraction and connectivity layers, i.e. ODBC, ADO.net. Build reports based on business requirements using Hyperion Interactive Reports. Ensure that the environment is running optimally and to utilise house-keeping procedures. Sharepoint Integration: Integrate the SharePoint environment and Forms with Equation system to introduce automation of processes thereby eliminating the need for duplicate entry. Utilise web services to integrate from cutting edge technology into legacy systems such as Equation. End of Day Cycle: Provide second and third level support for in-house programmes during the end of day cycle. Able to analyse and rectify any problems raised in an independent and team scenario. Take ownership of a problem and deliver a solution in a timely manner. Provide out of office hours support. Risk & Regulatory Duties Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements including the Bank’s Risk and Compliance policies and procedures and adhere to these to avoid exposing the Bank to undue risk. Report policy/procedure breaches and areas of potential non-compliance and suspicions promptly upon identification in accordance with the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies. Accurately execute all controls within own area to minimise risk of policy, procedure, and/or regulatory breaches. Identify new risks/control gaps within own area and escalate accordingly to your Line Manager and/or Head of Department. Training & Competence Complete all annual mandatory regulatory refresher training as per the Bank's training plans and deadlines. Proactively seek to complete recommended technical and behavioural competencies training required for your role. Conduct Act in accordance with the FCA/PRA Code of Conduct. Business Continuity Fulfil all prescribed business continuity requirements as set out in the organisational or departmental specific plans or as instructed by the Line Manager/Head of Department. Qualifications/Experience Degree level qualified or equivalent. SQL Programming. C# Software development. Knowledge and Skills C# Programming to high level of proficiency. Software analysis and design. SQL query language. Dimensional modelling Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon or Kimball) This is a Full-Time Contract initially for 6 months – but likely to become permanent. Salary for this position will be £55K - £60K per annum. The Client is based in the City of London. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

full stack developer with skills in: Node. JS Hapi, JS Mongo DB AWS S3 AWS IAM This role is predominantly remote and outside IR35 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.

Role Title: Data Modeler Location: London Duration: 10/07/2026 Work setup: 3 days onsite/week Rate inside IR35 £358 MUST BE THROUGH UMBRELLA * Expertise in data modeling methodologies, including conceptual, logical, physical, and dimensional modeling (Kimball/Inmon). * Proven experience designing enterprise semantic layers, particularly for lakehouse architectures * Strong understanding of data warehousing principles, star/snowflake schemas, fact/slowly changing dimensions, and canonical data models. * Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, well structured data models that support analytics, BI, ML, and operational use cases. * Experience collaborating with data engineers to guide physical implementation, ensuring alignment with modeling standards and performance requirements. * Working knowledge of modern data platforms and storage patterns, including Delta Lake, Parquet, medallion architectures, and distributed systems. * Proficiency with data modeling tools such as ER/Studio, ERWin, Sparx EA, dbt metrics layer, or similar. * Strong SQL skills for validating data structures, profiling data, and ensuring model accuracy. * Knowledge of metadata management, lineage, and governance frameworks, ensuring that modeled entities align with enterprise standards and regulatory controls. * Experience defining naming standards, modeling conventions, and reusable data artefacts to ensure consistency across data domains. * Ability to assess data quality issues and identify model level improvements to enhance trust and usability of curated datasets. * Strong communication skills, capable of translating technical modeling decisions into clear guidance for engineers, analysts, and business partners. * Familiarity with semantic modeling layers (e.g., dbt Semantic Layer, Power BI, LookML) and how data structures support BI and AI use cases. * Experience working within federated or domain driven data environments, including Data Mesh or similar patterns. Please send latest CV 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.

Role Title: Delivery Project Manager Location: Fleet Duration: 31/12/2026 Days on site: 2-3 Rate £358 Inside IR35 MUST BE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: Delivery Project Manager - Cloud Based Cards Infrastructure Gateway Role Overview We are seeking a delivery-driven Project Manager to lead end-to-end implementation and modernization of a cloud-native Cards Infrastructure Gateway-the core switching, routing, and security layer that processes real-time card transactions across issuing and acquiring ecosystems. The role spans delivery governance, cloud infrastructure orchestration, platform engineering, scheme integrations, and partner/vendor coordination. You will drive multi-region deployments, zero downtime releases, PCI compliant architectures, and modern, scalable payment processing built on cloud-native services. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities 1. Delivery Leadership (Cloud Transformation & BAU Change) * Own delivery of cloud-native gateway initiatives: migration from on-prem to cloud, infra re-platforming, API gateway modernization, resilience uplift, and regional expansion. * Shape delivery strategy across Agile/Hybrid models; manage scope, budget, timelines, and resource plans. * Lead proactive RAID management for distributed cloud infra and multi-system dependencies. 2. Cloud-Native Platform & Technical Coordination * Drive workstreams across key components of a cloud-native gateway: o Microservices, API Gateway (Kong/Apigee/AWS API Gateway/Azure APIM) o Event streams (Kafka/Pulsar) o Service mesh (Istio/Linkerd) o Kubernetes (AKS/EKS/GKE) and containerized workloads o Cloud load balancers (ALB/NLB), WAF, NAT, VPC/Virtual Networks o Cloud HSM / KMS for cryptographic operations and PIN/token security * Govern multi-region active-active deployments and ensure traffic distribution, failover, and DR patterns. * Oversee implementation of NFRs: performance/latency, scalability, 99.99% availability, auto-scaling, observability, and compliance. 3. Cloud Security & Compliance * Ensure compliance with PCI DSS, data encryption standards, tokenization, and cloud security guardrails. * Coordinate HSM/KMS integration, cryptographic key ceremonies, and secure API authentication (OAuth2, mTLS). * Govern cloud access, IAM roles, network isolation, and regulatory audit readiness. 4. Stakeholder, Vendor & Scheme Coordination * Lead delivery interactions with Visa, Mastercard, Amex, payment processors, and cloud service providers (AWS). * Manage SoWs, SLAs, and multi-vendor dependencies across platform engineering, networks, SRE, and security. * Navigate scheme certification cycles, cloud service limits, change windows, and release gates. 5. Governance, Reporting & Financials * Drive steering committees, architecture forums, and platform governance meetings. * Provide transparent reporting: milestones, burn-up charts, risk heatmaps, dependency matrices. * Manage CapEx/OpEx budget for cloud infrastructure, consumption-based costs, and resource optimization. 6. Cloud Testing, Observability & Operational Readiness * Govern performance testing using cloud-native tools and distributed load strategies. * Ensure robust observability: logs, metrics, tracing (CloudWatch/Prometheus/Grafana/Splunk/OpenTelemetry). * Deliver runbooks, operational dashboards, SRE onboarding, and production readiness gates. 7. Cutover, Multi-Region Deployment & Transition * Own migration and cutover strategy for moving gateway workloads to cloud with minimal user impact. * Coordinate DR, region failover tests, and resilience validation. * Ensure smooth handover to SRE/BAU teams with SLAs, OLA documentation, and monitoring frameworks. ________________________________________ Required Skills & Experience Domain Expertise o Authorization flows o ISO 8583, EMV, Tokenization o Scheme mandates & certifications * Expertise in cloud-hosted payment routing, scheme connectivity, and secure transaction processing. Cloud & Infrastructure Skills * Strong delivery experience in AWS cloud environments. * Coordination across: o Kubernetes (AKS/EKS/GKE) o API Gateway / Service Mesh o Event streaming (Kafka/Pulsar) o Cloud HSM (AWS CloudHSM, Azure HSM, GCP Cloud HSM) o KMS, IAM, security groups, VPC, firewall rules o IAC (Terraform/CloudFormation/Bicep - exposure preferred) * Understanding of cloud scalability models, distributed systems, caching layers, and CI/CD pipelines. Delivery & Governance * Proven track record managing high-availability, low-latency cloud platforms. * Large-scale migration experience (on-prem ? cloud) is highly desirable. * Strong vendor and partner management across schemes, cloud providers, processors, and SI partners. Soft Skills * Excellent communication with senior stakeholders, engineering leads, and business heads. * Strong risk framing, decision-making, and negotiation capability. * Ability to drive delivery across large matrix enterprises and multi-disciplinary teams. ________________________________________ 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.