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Solution Architect Location: Near Bristol (regular on‑site presence required) Security: SC clearance (active or eligible) Nationality: UK National Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join a high‑performing team delivering complex, mission‑critical digital and ICT solutions for a large, highly regulated UK organisation. This role sits at the heart of major transformation programmes, requiring strong systems thinking, stakeholder engagement, and technical leadership across the full solution lifecycle. You will work closely with senior client stakeholders, engineering teams, and delivery partners to translate business needs into robust, secure, and scalable technical solutions. The role combines enterprise architecture, systems engineering, and hands‑on solution design, with a strong emphasis on assurance, integration, and delivery. Candidates must be located near Bristol or able to attend site regularly. Key Responsibilities Engage with clients to understand business objectives, operational pain points, and technical constraints, acting as a trusted Subject Matter Expert (SME) . Lead the definition and communication of As‑Is and To‑Be architectures across services, systems, and enterprise landscapes. Elicit, analyse, and manage user, service, and system requirements throughout the programme lifecycle, including acceptance criteria and measures of effectiveness. Conduct solution options analysis , presenting clear, evidence‑based technical options aligned to cost, risk, performance, and delivery objectives. Produce high‑quality solution design documentation , including High‑Level Designs (HLDs) and Low‑Level Designs (LLDs). Provide technical leadership to solution architects and system integrators during design, build, integration, and test phases. Define and oversee verification, validation, and acceptance activities with technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Develop overarching test strategies, plans, and scripts , supporting integrated system testing and solution acceptance. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to a wide range of audiences, including senior non‑technical stakeholders. Apply best‑practice architecture and systems engineering principles to ensure solutions are secure, resilient, and future‑proof. Technical Skills & Experience Systems Engineering & Solution Design Requirements management, including user stories and use‑case modelling. Technical solution options analysis and trade‑off assessment. Production of HLDs, LLDs, and supporting design artefacts. Integrated testing, verification & validation, and solution acceptance. Architecture & Modelling Enterprise and solution architecture design experience. Use of industry‑standard frameworks and modelling techniques (e.g. TOGAF, ArchiMate, UML ). Technology & Delivery Strong understanding of modern digital technologies, including cloud hosting , virtualised platforms, and emerging technologies such as AI . Experience designing or deploying cloud‑based infrastructure (e.g. Azure, AWS). Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration technologies. Experience working within Agile or SAFe delivery environments. Domain Experience (Desirable) Experience delivering solutions in highly regulated or security‑critical environments . Exposure to Defence or Government ICT systems , including secure hosting environments. Knowledge of GIS or geospatial technologies is advantageous. Qualifications & Clearance Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience). Relevant professional accreditation is desirable. Active SC clearance or eligibility to obtain it is essential. UK National status required. Why Join? This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, nationally significant programmes at scale, influencing architecture decisions that have real‑world impact. You'll collaborate with experienced professionals in a supportive environment that values technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. 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

The UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) is seeking an outstanding Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead cyber security and information governance across some of the nation’s most sensitive missions. Accountable to the UKIC Infosec Director, this is one of the most high-profile technical leadership roles in government, shaping the strategic direction of information security to protect the UK against the most capable and persistent adversaries. The successful candidate will ensure operational resilience and secure innovation in support of national intelligence objectives, delivering results in a highly complex and rapidly evolving environment. As CISO, you will work with colleagues to set and implement the organisation’s cyber and information security strategy, striking the right balance between capability, acceptable risk and technological progress. You will integrate security governance into a complex set of cross agency organisational decision-making, forums ensuring that information risks are managed effectively and proportionately, and that security is embedded at every level. This includes advising executive boards and senior leaders on the potential implications of major programmes, and guiding the organisations in safely embracing innovation and digital transformation. You will be responsible for designing and leading the UKIC’s end-to-end risk management framework. This includes defining and tracking cybersecurity KPIs, producing regular reports for senior stakeholders, conducting organisation-wide risk assessments and overseeing vulnerability management to ensure compliance with relevant frameworks. You will be responsible for designing incident response and business continuity strategies and ensuring they are implemented by business areas. Your leadership will be central to developing sustainable security budgets and resourcing strategies that ensure capabilities remain strong in the face of emerging threats. This role demands exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence at the highest levels of government. You must be confident presenting complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including boards, ministers and cross-government stakeholders. You will draw on significant experience delivering robust security strategies in complex organisations and demonstrate deep knowledge of cyber threat landscapes, risk management practices and modern security technologies. International relationships are a critical element of this role, so familiarity working with key allied governments would be valuable. You should bring expertise in securing cloud environments and emerging technologies within digital transformation programmes, alongside a strong understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR and GovS 007. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CCISO are highly desirable. A proven track record in embedding a positive security culture, mentoring high-performing teams and managing supplier security will be critical to your success. This is a unique opportunity to take on one of the most influential cyber security leadership roles in the UK. Protecting the nation’s intelligence capabilities requires vision, strategic acumen and operational excellence. If you are ready to take on this challenge, and have the skills, integrity and commitment to safeguard national security, we invite you to join us in delivering a secure future for UK intelligence. The role can be based in Cheltenham, Manchester or London, with a regular presence required in those locations. The ability to undertake occasional international travel is desirable. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain and articulate a clear understanding of the cyber and information security risks inherent across the whole organisation in order to provide assurance to the UKIC Group Senior information risk owner (SIRO). Create and implement information security strategy which supports the organisation in determining the right balance between the organisation's cyber and information security capabilities, acceptable level of risk and speed of technology progress. Ensure an effective cyber and information security governance framework that is integrated with overall organisational governance. Define and track cybersecurity KPIs, producing regular executive and board level reports on security posture. Enable the organisation to innovate safely by advising senior leadership on the potential risks and implications of major decisions that impact information security. Oversee the creation and implementation of relevant policies and standards which ensure effective information risk management. Identify and deliver opportunities for improvement of the security operations function to ensure timely detection and response to security incidents. Lead and mentor high performing information security professionals, fostering a culture of professional development. Play a leading role in multiple Technical and programme boards. Work closely with stakeholders from across the UK Intelligence Community to ensure an end-to-end approach to cyber security and ensure that cyber security is embedded at all levels.

Site Reliability Engineer with Python Our Client looking to bring on a site reliability engineer to help deploy, manage, troubleshoot, and enhance our complex cloud-based set of internal tools and externally managed services for a variety of users across our wide-ranging organization. You will have at least 7 to 10 years hands-on expertise working as a Site Reliability Engineer. You will work closely with IT, product, and engineering to extend and maintain this set of tools and services and to help debug and resolve problems. In addition, the ideal candidate will proactively look for system weaknesses and find ways to resolve them before they can cause production issues via monitoring and data we aggregate through various tools within our organization's IT & DevOps toolkit. Responsibilities ●Keep our suite of internal apps and services up and running or getting it back up and running quickly if a failure were to occur ●Be the technical point person of operational responsibility for two core platforms (one mobile and one web application) i.e. engaging as appropriate upon escalations from the IT support group whether it be problem solving, addressing production issues, enhancing features etc. - collaborating with engineers and others as needed ●Work closely with internal partners and teams as well as external vendors to ensure that we ship software that meets our code quality, security and performance requirements ●Write, update, and use our documentation, including runbooks and/or playbooks ●Help automate existing or build new internal workflows including ongoing infrastructure needs, testing, failover mitigations, and more ●Debug complex problems across our entire web and mobile application stack and advise key stakeholders on solutions, as well as implement said solutions if appropriate. ●Further our internal CI/CD processes to improve release cadence and developer experience ●Participate in the daily / weekly software development process (standups, sprint planning, retros, issue tracking, etc.) ●Actively lead any critical issue post-mortem processes, including coordination of any meetings and further steps to take Qualifications ●7+ years experience with software engineering, software development, and/or system operations ●Experience debugging complex problems and implementing timely cost-effective solutions ●Experience designing, building, and operating large-scale production systems ●Deep knowledge of Python is preferred, though other languages like Java, Go, Rust, or similar will also be heavily considered ●Experience using source control (Git, GitHub) and feature branching strategies ●Experience with a variety of open-source databases (MySQL, Postgres, Redis, etc.) ●Experience with DevOps engineering and working with container orchestration, such as with Docker or Kubernetes ●Experience with log monitoring and observability via platforms like Sumologic or Cloudwatch ●Experience automating infrastructure, testing, and deployments using tools like CircleCI Configuration management tooling and infrastructure as code knowledge is preferred but not required ●Experience working with AWS services, with knowledge of Azure / Google ecosystems helpful but not required ●Strong familiarity with general modern web and mobile application development, including hands-on experience working with JavaScript (Typescript preferred) and Python stacks ●Cross functional team collaboration experience, especially working with engineers and user experience / product designers, as well as external stakeholders ●Strong skills for weighing and managing scope, risk, quality and timelines ●Strong focus on quality, security, performance, and end user experience This is an exciting position with an exciting organisation based in Central London and New York. The position can be London or New York based. The salary for this position will be circa £80K - £100K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Business Data Analyst with Actimize – Canary Wharf Docklands London We are currently seeking an experienced contracting Data Analyst to join our dynamic and growing Professional Analysis team based in central London. You will primarily gather, understand and document detailed business requirements using appropriate tools and techniques and manipulate, analyze and interpret complex data sets relating to the employer's business. Data analysis, management and Integration experience Perform business analysis to support the deployment of Actimize AML products to meet clients’ business requirements Identify, evaluate and implement external services and tools to support data validation and cleansing Liaise with internal and external clients to fully understand data content Create data dashboards, graphs and visualizations Mine and analyze large datasets, draw valid inferences and present them successfully to management using a reporting tool Develop and document data processes including data cleansing and matching ETL design You must have at least 1 to 2 years experience of working with Actimize software. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a related subject Candidates must have proven and significant experience as a Data Analyst Strong PL/SQL skills Database development (SQL Server, Oracle) Data migration knowledge & experience Development and test of ETL Extract/Transform/Load (ETL) with large data sets. Using Enterprise level tools including MS SSIS, Informatica etc Procedural language such as C# or Python Master data management routines using Oracle SQL & PL/SQL This is a 6 month contract assignment in Canary Wharf Docklands London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with an hourly rate and availability.

The Opportunity As a DevSecOps Engineer, you'll help secure the digital services that support the day-to-day work of UK Parliament. Embedded within the Software Engineering team, you'll act as a security partner to developers - ensuring security is built into services from the start, not added at the end. Working across a bespoke Microsoft-focused environment including C#, .NET, .NET Core and .NET Framework, alongside MVC and Web API applications, SQL Server, RESTful APIs and Git-based workflows, you'll support teams in delivering secure, resilient software at pace. You'll provide practical guidance on secure design, code quality, and platform security, helping shift security expertise into every stage of the development lifecycle. Collaborating closely with engineering teams and cyber security specialists, you'll help strengthen DevSecOps practices across Parliament - influencing architecture, supporting testing activities, and promoting secure coding approaches that enable teams to deliver with confidence. If you enjoy working hands-on with engineers, solving real security challenges, and helping teams build secure services the right way from day one, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a nationally significant environment. relevant experience across the bespoke technology stack (see above). Also, have a good understanding of cyber security principles as a whole, but especially as they relate to DevSecOps. security Integration: Ensure security is integrated into every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from initial design to deployment and maintenance automation: Implement and manage automation tools to streamline security processes, such as continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines vulnerability Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate security vulnerabilities in applications and infrastructure good knowledge and experience of delivering secure software products in a demanding environment. What You Need understanding of cyber and information security principles and how they underpin all digital activities, including an appreciation of cyber and information security functions / activities and how they mitigate likelihood and impact of cyber attacks, especially in a DevSecOps environment. demonstratable experience across C#, .NET, .NET Core and .NET Framework, web frameworks including MVC and Web API, SQL / SQL Server experience in best practice of securing both web applications and APIs, experience of configuring monitoring and proactive alerting tools based on security events, Git, abstracting code into core libraries and creating reusable components, debugging and systems analysis, knowledge of common vulnerabilities and threats. Experience of configuring CI/CD tooling and security best practice. strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to establish positive working relationships and influence and persuade at all levels. excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively. takes ownership of problems and proactively resolves technical problems, ensuring that technical solutions continue to meet business requirements. Takes full accountability for actions taken and decisions made. the ability to pass security clearance, backed by the right to work in the UK About The Team Protect the UK's democratic process working as part of Parliament's Engineering team, in close collaboration with the Cyber and Information Security team. The Cyber and Information Security threat to Parliament is a challenging one to meet, balancing security and transparency whilst protecting some very high-profile targets. Parliement's technical teams must remain switched on to geopolitical and domestic activity to protect its people, data and technology. About Us UK Parliament is steeped in history and tradition. It is an important part of UK life and we need to ensure as many people as possible can engage with its work. This is why we are at the start of a huge transformation programme powered by technology. The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the House of Commons and the House of Lords with all their IT and digital needs. We are here to realise the digital ambitions of a modern Parliament and welcome you to join us in building a digital democracy. Our Package In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including but not limited to: generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 days in addition to bank holidays generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27% on-site gym, nursery, catering, post office, travel office and GP flexible options including hybrid working and family friendly policies How To Apply Please make sure you're clear on the requirements of the role. These can be found in the Job Description and Candidate Information Pack. You will need to upload your CV to show how you meet up to the first five criterion. Our application process is anonymous, so please remove any personal information from it. As part of the interview process, you'll take part in a live, discussion-led technical exercise (run in a paired programming style) focused on identifying common security misconfigurations, followed by technical questions with the panel. Apply By: Interviews: TBC : 25th + 26th March 2026 Format: Panel Interview (Remote) Our Culture For our people, we provide an amazing opportunity to bring their talents to an institution that sits right at the heart of society in the UK. We are helping to change UK Parliament and strengthen democracy. What matters here is your potential for growth and your commitment to playing your part in our ongoing success. We are passionate about providing an environment which promotes inclusion, diversity and equality. Regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, beliefs or any of the other things that make you, you. We welcome applications from people who feel under-represented in the workforce. This includes those who may feel disadvantaged because of their socioeconomic circumstances.

Technology Business Consultant with Front Arena We are currently looking for a Technology Business Consultant (m/w/d) to support our Treasury consulting team in Germany. The role is available as a remote position, but it is beneficial if based near or in Frankfurt. You must have at least 5 years plus expertise of working with Sungard’s/FIS Front Arena Software. As a Consultant you will be the main point of contact for customers in Front Arena implementation projects, working in modern environments with state of the art application in the financial sector. In addition to cooperating with development on new products and services, this also includes the design, implementation of technological integrations and the expansion of infrastructure. We are a dynamic and international team of Front Arena consultants. As part of the global Consulting Services organization, we help our clients, who are among the largest companies in the world, to break new ground in streamlining and automating their trading and risk business. Every day brings new and demanding challenges that we can only overcome together in the team and in intensive cooperation with all stakeholders. What you will be doing: Participate in consulting projects for financial companies as part of a team to meet specific client requirements. Consulting on issues of performance, infrastructure Installation and setup of applications Developing scripts, customizing implementation of applications. Writing test plans and test cases to ensure that enhancements made to applications meet client requirements and maintain application integrity. What you will bring: Bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines: Information science, computer science, business administration, economics, finance, or a combination of education and work experience. Knowledge of standard software development methodologies, such as waterfall model or agile approaches Good verbal and written communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences at different hierarchical levels Coaching of internal staff Good analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal, teamwork, negotiation, conflict management and time management skills Ability to persuade and influence others of the best course of action Knowledge of Financial products and services and the financial services industry. Proficiency in at least one appropriate application programming language, such as Python, C#, C++ and/or Java. What we offer you: A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities A wide range of training and development opportunities A modern, international working environment in a committed and motivated team An attractive salary model and benefits (including insurances, company health management, flexitime, benefit card) You must have a degree ideally in Computer Science. In this position there will be travel at least 50% of the time. You will ideally be based close to Frankfurt Germany. The salary for this position will be in the range €90K to €110K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

* Understand Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) and scope from Client documents. * Develop and maintain non-functional test strategies and plans aligned with business and technical objectives. * Design and execute performance tests using tools such as JMeter to evaluate system scalability and reliability. * Conduct security testing, including vulnerability assessments and web application security checks (e.g., OWASP standards). * Perform accessibility testing to ensure compliance with WCAG and other accessibility guidelines. * Analyse test results to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement in system performance and security. * Prepare detailed test reports, including metrics such as response times, throughput, and defect summaries. * Collaborate with developers, architects, and business analysts to resolve non-functional issues and optimize system performance. 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 IT Infrastructure - City of London Our Client is looking to recruit a Head of IT Infrastructure with at least 7 to 10 years solid hands-on expertise to run the IT Infrastructure at this City based bank. Must be someone has been through the cycle from 1st to 3rd line support and subsequently moved in to project management or Head of IT Infrastructure. You will be involved with project planning and delivering upgrades to hardware and software and decisions with senior management. You must therefore be able work at all levels and understand the full project life-cycle. Must have experience of the following as a minimum: Active Directory and SCCM server management. Disaster Recovery Swift Messaging Windows Server EMC SAN Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. You will be working in a small team. Any experience from the banking World would be handy. The role will be based in the City of London. The salary for this position will be in the range £70K - £90K plus benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

IT Director Our Client is an established bank with offices in the City London. Position Summary: We are seeking a seasoned IT Director with extensive experience in software and application development within the investment and private banking sectors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing IT transformation projects, delivering solutions across multiple customer channels, and leading both software development and infrastructure technology teams. This role will report to the Board at the bank and involve collaborating with various stakeholders across the business, including HR, Finance, Treasury, Risk and Compliance, Data Governance, and Business Transformation. The Director of IT will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the IT department, managing IT projects, implementing and maintaining network security measures, and developing IT strategies. Key Responsibilities: Oversee and manage the IT department, encompassing both software application development and infrastructure technology teams. Lead and execute software and application development projects from inception to deployment, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery. Drive IT transformation initiatives within the banking environment to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Deliver IT solutions across multiple customer channels, including online banking, mobile apps, and in-branch systems. Develop and implement IT policies, procedures, and best practices. Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Treasury, Risk and Compliance, Data Governance, and Business Transformation, to identify IT needs and develop strategies to address them. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards. Manage IT budgets, resources, and vendor relationships. Report to the Board, on IT strategy, progress, and performance. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the IT department. IT Management and Information Technology skills Experience in IT Operations and IT Strategy Knowledge of Network Security Strong leadership and project management abilities Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT management, with a strong background in software and application development. Extensive experience in leading IT transformation projects within investment and private banking environments. Proven success in delivering IT solutions across multiple customer channels. Strong understanding of banking operations, regulations, and compliance requirements. Demonstrated ability to manage both software development and infrastructure technology teams. Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills. Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Treasury, Risk and Compliance, Data Governance, and Business Transformation. Strategic thinker with the ability to execute methodically. Experience with emerging technologies and digital banking trends. Preferred Skills: Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies. Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices in the banking sector. Familiarity with cloud computing and data analytics. This is a hybrid position with at least 3 days in the office in London. The salary will be in the range £140K - £175K + Benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period, do include why you think you would be the right person for this position.

Your roles and responsibilities: you deliver data products and services that meet the needs and expectations of users and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and priorities. you establish and maintain clear communication channels with users and stakeholders, soliciting feedback and managing expectations throughout the data lifecycle. you inspire and guide the team by setting a clear vision for the data platform, aligning it with the organisation's strategic goals, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. you ensure compliance with data policies, standards, and regulations, applying quality assurance methods and tools to monitor and improve data quality and integrity. you engage with senior stakeholders and users throughout the decision-making process, ensuring that their views and needs are understood and considered, and that they are informed of the outcomes and implications. you manage data risks and issues effectively, escalating and resolving them in a timely manner, and implementing mitigation strategies to prevent recurrence you monitor and assess the impact and outcomes of decisions, using feedback and data to measure performance and identify areas for improvement and innovation.

UX Designer – Central London Our Client is seeking to recruit a seasoned UX Designer professional with at least 3 to 5 years experience in UX design. They are looking for a product or UX Designer to join the London team. Purpose Provide Expert leadership and contribute to Practice growth. Represent the practice in client meetings and pitches, shape the engagement and oversee the design execution, build and mentor the team. Be a design leader who will advocate about design inside and outside of the company. Key responsibilities • Lead design of all digital projects in their development stage, oversee the selection of wireframing and prototyping tools, conduct lean user test when required, and provide evaluation criteria to discover users’ needs. • Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to derive personas, use cases, concepts, user journeys and information architecture – all leading to service, product or UX strategy. • Understand and incorporate complex technical and business requirements into compelling experience driven solutions. • Create prototypes based on high-level business, functional, and technical requirements. • Collaborate with Engineering teams and Product Management to ensure the best creative solutions are realized, implemented and delivered. • Keep abreast of latest practices, techniques and emerging technologies within the industry and employ these to develop ideas and inspire creative concepts. • Act as a design advocate internally and externally. Experience • Mid to Senior UX or product designer with over 3 years of experience working for respected clients on complex problems. • Working knowledge of lean UX processes. • Experience in interface design for desktop, tablet, and mobile. • Experience of working in an Agile environment is desired. • Proven design track record and design agency experience. • Experience in leading teams and managing design outputs through development process. Requirements • Background in UX or product design with portfolio representing that work. • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. • World class design skills. • Working knowledge of lean UX activities, from research to prototyping. Note, this is a ‘hands on’ role and the know how is equally important to the ability to communicate the value of the process and activities taken. Based in Central London. Salary will be in the range £45K - £55K plus benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Are you a talented, ambitious highly motivated individual with some sales experience, seeking a career pathway and development which will deliver a lucrative future? Start the journey towards being a Resource Consultant within our hugely successful industry-leading Sales Academy which has produced some of the most respected and successful IT Recruitment Professionals over the past decade. Over 40 years in standing with a £300 million turnover, LA International are recognised as Europe's largest single-site Digital and Technology Resourcing and Project Solutions company (source - Recruitment International). Key benefits: Industry-leading salary + commission Private Healthcare Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working Sales based promotions Company car scheme Corporate events The support to succeed… With your own personalised development plan specific to your role and ambitions. In the Sales Academy you will enjoy the freedom to grow and implement your new skill sets, expand your knowledge and surpass your goals to becoming a successful member of the LA Team. Your growth and development never stops!! The day to day…. You will conduct candidate profiling and interviewing, engage in contractual and financial negotiations and be expected to manage the end to end recruitment lifecycle with high levels of professionalism and integrity, aligned to our Company Values and Behaviours. Who are we looking for? Superstars are nurtured, shaped and developed over time and we specialise in taking people on that journey. Key attributes that we look for: Good communication and listening skills; oral and written; persuasive in pursuit of an objective; cope with pressure and tight deadlines; focus; determination and resilience; organisational skills; flexible and adaptable; competitive drive to succeed; strong work ethic; passion for surpassing targets; the desire to work to high standards and ethics, working professionally as part of a vibrant, energetic recruitment team. Who are LA International? LA International is a Digital Technology Resourcing and Project Solutions Organization, with enhanced Government Accreditation, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK and is the UK's leading supplier of Security Cleared Digital and Technology resource to his Majesty's Government. With a successful track record spanning over 40 years of delivering Resourcing and Project Solutions, we have been at the forefront of providing innovative Digital, Technology, Transformation and Project / Programme Management services and solutions to a host of Public and Private sector organizations in over 90 countries, across 5 continents, ranging from SMEs to some of the largest and most respected global brands. Today, LA International is the largest privately owned Digital Technology Resourcing and Project Solutions provider in the UK, winning many industry awards including Best IT Recruitment firm, Best Public Sector Firm and are proud double winners of the Queen's Awards for Enterprise in International Trade for outstanding International growth and innovation. We are a recognised Disability Confident Employer under the UK Government Disability Confident employer scheme. We are inclusive and welcome everyone - we accept applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 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.

As a Lead AI Engineer, you'll: Work within agile, multidisciplinary teams to identify, develop, configure and deliver AI / machine learning models so they can be used in products and services, defining minimum viable products (MVPs) and iterating based on user needs Engaging with programme leads and stakeholders to ensure approaches are appropriate and outputs meet end-user expectations Lead workstreams to identify, develop, configure and deliver AI models for AI prototyping and scaling, testing and production and assuring them to ensure they meet performance requirements Working closely with others to integrate models into existing systems Take responsibility for ensuring models used in live products and services stay safe, secure and continue to work effectively, apply your knowledge of policies relating to AI ethics and responsible use Work with stakeholders to identify and address ethical and privacy concerns. Research and apply developments in data ethics and privacy to improve compliance and processes Confidently define / build / configure AI models to support AI delivery in line with best practice and standards Use agreed specifications to design, code, test and document programs or scripts of medium-to-high complexity, using the right standards and tools Establish enterprise-scale AI deployment / life cycle working in collaboration with Digital / Cyber / Data Protection and Knowledge Information Management teams Continuously improve delivery by identifying potential efficiencies and savings in existing processes, ensuring resources are utilised appropriately Lead on collaboration and building AI capability while supporting the continuous development and upskilling of the wider technical team Line or matrix manage junior members of the team and interns as required, providing support to their learning and development Role model and champion your role in AI across the organisation and more widely across government and have a curiosity for the latest trends in GenAI, LLMOps, and ML more broadly

As a Test Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of digital programmes and products. The Test Engineer will focus on designing and executing comprehensive, automated, and manual test strategies within Agile environments to ensure software quality. You will work within multidisciplinary teams to design, develop, and execute comprehensive testing activities, moving away from manual processes toward automated, "shift-left" practices. You will be responsible for ensuring that software meets functional, performance, and accessibility requirements before it reaches the user. Responsibilities As a Test Engineer, you will: Analyse business requirements and technical specifications to design comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and test cases for functional and non-functional requirements (e.g., performance, security, accessibility); Conduct various testing activities, including integration, regression, performance, accessibility, and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT); Take a hands-on approach to testing, contributing to automated test suites and helping teams deliver quality through automation and shift-left practices; Design, develop, and execute manual and automated Test cases within Xray to ensure robust requirement coverage; Proactively identify, document, and track software defects in JIRA, performing root-cause analysis and working closely with developers to ensure timely resolution; Build and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts using tools like Cypress or Playwright, REST Assured, or similar; Develop and maintain automated test scripts and support their integration into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab); Support the maintenance of test environments, test data management, and the tracking of quality metrics; Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Developers to refine complex requirements into clear, verifiable, and testable acceptance criteria; Provide stakeholders with clear, data-driven insights into product health, test coverage, and release readiness.

Senior Technologist - Optical Systems Ormskirk, West Lancashire Up to £55,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Bonus (up to 20%) + Private Healthcare + Pension + Holiday Salary Exchange + Cycle to Work Scheme + Onsite Parking & EV Charging + Onsite Canteen Excellent opportunity for an Optical Systems Engineer to join a global manufacturing group, working with state-of-the-art technologies to develop advanced inspection and measurement solutions used across international production sites. This company are a worldwide leader in their field, operating across architectural, automotive and specialist glass technologies. Their Process Control team plays a key role in developing, deploying and supporting inspection and metrology systems that feed critical data into global manufacturing execution platforms, underpinning quality, performance and process optimisation. In this role you will work across the full lifecycle of automatic inspection systems - from concept and design through to implementation, deployment and ongoing support. You'll create and enhance optical and measurement solutions, develop software (including algorithms and image processing), and work with a mix of legacy tools and modern high-level languages. You'll partner closely with R&D and production teams, provide both on-site and remote technical support, carry out technical assessments of new technologies, and occasionally travel overseas to support global sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optical systems, industrial metrology or precision measurement, alongside experience developing inspection software (e.g. image processing, algorithm design, C# or similar languages). You'll combine hands-on lab skills with strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication, and solid project/time management. A 2:1 degree or higher in a STEM subject and several years' relevant industry experience are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly technical team within a global organisation, work at the forefront of inspection and process control technology, and directly influence product quality and manufacturing performance across worldwide operations. The Role: *Creating and enhancing automatic inspection systems from concept through to implementation *Developing optical / measurement solutions, algorithms and inspection software (incl. image processing, C# or similar) *Delivering and supporting inspection systems and instruments across global manufacturing sites (on-site and remote) *Assessing new technologies in inspection & process control and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives The Person: *2:1 degree or higher in a STEM subject + 5+ years' relevant experience *Experience with optical systems, industrial metrology and precision measurement techniques *Software development experience (e.g. algorithm design, image processing, C# or similar), with strong experimental/lab skills *Excellent communication, high attention to detail and strong project/time management; willing to undertake occasional overseas travel Reference Number: BBBH266794 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tommy Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment. 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.

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.