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The successful applicant will work within the formal competition process: * Acquisitions of materials, software, services, and maintenance and support requirements. * Applies procurement knowledge to business requirements to support effective procurement approaches. * Creates moderate to complex RFP solicitations in accordance with requirements. * Evaluates supplier proposal responses. * Conducts price and cost analysis. * Evaluates and score supplier responses with regard to pricing and terms/conditions with suppliers. * Identifies and resolves moderate issues and problems within competition process. * Analyse risks and identify risk mitigation * Interacts with stakeholders as required. * Must have the interpersonal skills to deal effectively with supplier related issues of varying degrees of complexity and work issues to resolution. * Support senior staff and management as directed. Basic Qualifications * CIPS or studying for CIPS * Successful track record of managing a variety of procurements, interfacing with internal customers, other functional support staff, and suppliers. * Strong organisational, written and oral communication skills. * Must be able to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. * Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. * Attention to detail and problem-solving skills, strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize work. * Experience negotiating terms and conditions * Experience in the bid and new business proposal phases of a programme. 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 a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Lead contract management and negotiation and statements of work in preparation for governance approval. Collaborate with internal teams to achieve strategic goals. Engage with L&C for support to manage delays to delivery. Maintain contract documentation and ensure compliance with governance policies. Create and manage templates for SOWs, change orders, and other agreements. Support BAU contract management activities. Deliver contractually required reporting and participate in customer meetings. Stay current on IT law, data protection (e.g., GDPR) , and commercial legislation. Support and develop members of the Contract Management team. Act in accordance with Legal and Commercial guidance. Ensure any contractual document (contract change or extension, relief or delay notice, or contract proposal) is reviewed and approved by the Legal & Commercial team in accordance with DOFA requirements. Engage support from and liaise closely with the Legal & Commercial team at the early stage of new contract or contract extension negotiations in order to agree negotiation strategy and key legal issues. Engage support Legal & Commercial during contract delivery regarding any contractual dispute or delay. 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 a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Lead AI Engineer £560 per day (Inside IR35) | 12-Month Contract | Remote with Occasional London Travel We are seeking an experienced Lead AI Engineer to join a high-profile government programme, leading the design and delivery of AI-enabled digital services and platforms. This role will provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams, shaping architecture, engineering standards, and AI implementation strategies while supporting the development of scalable, secure, and user-focused solutions. Key Responsibilities * Lead the design and delivery of AI-enabled digital products, platforms, and services * Provide technical leadership to front-end, back-end, and AI engineering teams * Define and implement solution architecture, engineering standards, and best practices * Drive the integration of Generative AI, LLMs, and machine learning capabilities into production services * Work closely with senior stakeholders, product teams, architects, and delivery leads to align technical solutions with business objectives * Mentor and develop engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement * Ensure solutions meet government requirements for security, accessibility, scalability, and resilience * Support technical governance, architecture reviews, and delivery planning activities Essential Skills & Experience * Significant experience in a Lead Engineer, Principal Engineer, Technical Lead, or AI Engineering Lead position * Proven experience delivering AI-enabled products and services in complex enterprise environments * Strong software engineering background across modern front-end and back-end technologies * Experience designing and implementing cloud-native architectures within Azure, AWS, or GCP * Strong understanding of Generative AI, LLMs, AI orchestration frameworks, and enterprise AI integration patterns * Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through the full software delivery lifecycle * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills * Previous experience delivering technology solutions within UK Government or Public Sector environments (essential) * Eligible to obtain and maintain BPSS clearance Desirable Experience * Experience delivering AI-enabled mobile applications * Knowledge of MLOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code * Experience with vector databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and AI agent frameworks * Exposure to GDS standards and government digital delivery practices Contract Details * Role: Lead AI Engineer * Rate: £560 per day * IR35: Inside IR35 * Duration: 12 months * Location: Remote, with occasional travel to London * Clearance: BPSS Eligible * Start Date: ASAP LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

AI Engineer (Front End) £560 per day (Inside IR35) | 12-Month Contract | Remote with Occasional London Travel We are seeking an experienced AI Engineer (Front End) to join a major government programme delivering innovative AI-enabled digital services and user experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of AI adoption, helping to design and develop intuitive, user-centric interfaces that leverage emerging AI technologies to transform public sector services. Key Responsibilities * Develop and enhance AI-enabled user interfaces and digital experiences * Build responsive, accessible, and scalable front-end applications * Collaborate with product, UX, data, and AI teams to integrate AI capabilities into customer-facing solutions * Contribute to the design and implementation of modern web and mobile experiences * Ensure solutions meet government standards for accessibility, security, and performance * Participate in agile development practices and continuous improvement initiatives Essential Skills & Experience * Proven experience as a Front End Engineer/Developer delivering modern digital products * Strong experience building AI-enabled applications or user experiences * Expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Next.js, Angular, or Vue * Experience integrating AI/LLM technologies into digital products * Strong understanding of UX, accessibility, and responsive design * Experience working within UK Government or Public Sector environments (essential) * Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams * Eligible to obtain and maintain BPSS clearance Desirable Experience * Experience developing mobile applications (iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter, etc.) * Familiarity with GenAI platforms, copilots, conversational interfaces, or AI-assisted workflows * Knowledge of cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, or GCP Contract Details * Role: AI Engineer (Front End) * Rate: £560 per day * IR35: Inside IR35 * Duration: 12 months * Location: Remote, with occasional travel to London * Clearance: BPSS Eligible * Start: ASAP LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Senior Data Analyst with SQL Server SSIS and Network Engineering Summary of skills required: Power Automate Power BI Python PowerShell SQL Server SSIS SSRS Essentially the Client is looking to recruit a candidate who can assist in IT Network Engineering and Data Engineering projects. Role Description The Senior Data Analyst with SQL Server SSIS and Network Engineering will work in a full-time, hybrid capacity based in London, with some flexibility to work from home. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing and maintaining data workflows using SQL Server and SSIS, developing data models, and performing advanced data analysis to support business decision-making. The role involves building and optimizing data pipelines, integrating data from multiple systems, and ensuring data quality, integrity, and security. The Senior Data Analyst will collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into analytical solutions, prepare clear reports and dashboards, and explain findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. Network engineering responsibilities include monitoring network performance, supporting data connectivity and security, and working closely with IT teams to resolve data-related and network issues. Senior Data Analyst with SQL Server SSIS and Network Engineering Our Client a bank based in Central London is seeking a highly motivated Data Analyst to play a key role in building and maintaining a robust digital data infrastructure. This position supports data users across the business, ensuring high-quality data extraction, reporting, and analytics capabilities. Working closely with the IT Manager and various business units, you will help strengthen compliance and regulatory risk management through effective management information (MI) reporting and analytical insights. The Client would ideally like you to have experience of Network Engineering in addition to the Data Engineering skills. Must have at least 7 to 10 years solid Data Engineering experience and ideally 1 to 2 years Networking Engineering and Support experience. Ideally have the following skills LAN/WAN Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows and Linux server environments. · Manage VMware virtualized infrastructure (vSphere 8 and above). · Oversee enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions using Veeam Backup & Replication. · Manage Veeam ONE monitoring and Veeam Recovery Orchestrator (VRO) environments. · Administer endpoint security and encryption solutions, including Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE). · Support endpoint DLP, SIEM, and security monitoring tools (eg, Splunk, Tenable). · Manage patching processes using Manage Engine Patch Manager Plus. · Support Microsoft 365 services and related cloud technologies. The candidate must have strong technical expertise in Windows/Linux, VMware, Microsoft 365, networking, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management who also enjoys solving complex challenges and driving operational excellence Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and enhance the Branch's digital data infrastructure to ensure reliability and accessibility. Deliver accurate and timely data extraction, MI analysis, and reporting to support operational, compliance, and regulatory needs. Work collaboratively with IT and business departments to understand data requirements and provide analytical support. Explore, evaluate, and propose new technologies/tools to improve data management, governance, and reporting efficiency. Ensure data integrity and support the implementation of best practices in data governance. Assist in identifying and managing data-related risks, supporting the Branch's compliance and regulatory frameworks. Must have: Strong analytical skills with experience in data extraction, transformation, and reporting. Proficiency in SQL Server, data visualization tools (eg, Power BI, Tableau), and data management technologies. Understanding of data governance, regulatory reporting, and compliance requirements (banking/financial sector experience a plus). Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex information clearly. Coming from an IT support function is a bonus Data Analysis and Management · Maintain and develop SSIS packages · Perform ad-hoc data extraction and analytics based on requirements from business · Develop data visualization for business · Work with business to enhance the data available to the data warehouse · Assist in testing reporting solutions developed by external vendors · Support and maintain the generation of internal MI reports · Support and advise the business on data related matters and automation possibilities · Any other responsibilities / tasks as assigned by the Head of IT from time to time Business Performance · Support the department's operations as and when needed and any other tasks assigned by the business stakeholders. · Work with the Managers to ensure the business is in compliant with applicable rules and regulations that falls within the department's remit. · Work with the business to ensure timely submission of relevant department's reports · To adhere and follow all applicable Bank/Group policies and procedures. Data accuracy and ownership duties · To ensure all data worked on and or/shared with internal/external clients are accurate. · Escalate any data issues to the business promptly and without delays. · Ensuring any data sharing requests are discussed with business/DPO so that prior authorization is given and follows GDPR / department's SOPs. Regulatory Compliance duties Comply with all applicable individual conduct rules (especially the FCA Conduct Rules, Regulations, Bank policies and procedures and the banking Compliance. Technical/Functional skills - Knowledge in SQL query is essential - Working experience in administration and development with SQL (experience with SQL Server and SQL Server Integration Service is preferred) - Experience in working with data visualization tools such as Power BI - Experience in working with scripting language such as VBA and Python - Experience working with Power Automate is a plus - Required understanding of the business and business units Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) - Personal integrity and ethics - Good judgment in enabling the provision of sound advice on regulation and practice, proactive management of compliance and regulatory risk You will have at least 7 to 10 years' relevant experience working in the data field, preferably in an established bank or financial institution. Qualifications · Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analytics to interpret complex datasets and support business decisions. · Experience with statistics and data modeling to design robust analytical approaches and predictive models. · Effective communication skills to present insights clearly and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders. · Hands-on expertise with SQL Server, SSIS, and relational databases, including writing complex queries and building ETL processes. · Practical experience in network engineering, including network monitoring, troubleshooting, and ensuring secure data transmission. · Proficiency with reporting and visualization tools (eg, Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to create dashboards and analytical reports. · Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a hybrid work environment. · Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. · Experience in a senior or lead analyst role, mentoring others and contributing to best practices, is highly beneficial. This is an exciting position within a bank with interesting projects based in Central London. The salary for this position is in the range £70K- £75K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you salary and availability.

DV Infrastructure/Software Engineer Office days - minimum 3 Location - London, Manchester, Ipswich, and Cheltenham. Security - DV Rate £600 - £750 Inside IR35 We have lots of roles available at different seniority levels. Accountabilities will vary depending on role, but will follow these principles: * Own and deliver engineering platform capabilities that enable teams to build, test, secure, and deploy services in a highly-automated, CI/CD-driven environment. * Design, implement, and evolve CI/CD pipelines, ensuring consistent, reliable, and repeatable delivery processes across multiple teams and services. * Embed Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices, driving standardisation, scalability, and elimination of manual provisioning and configuration drift. * Integrate security controls into engineering workflows, ensuring services are secure by design and comply with the highest standards, from initial build through to production. * Support and enable engineering teams, providing guidance, tooling, and best practices to improve delivery velocity, quality, and resilience. * Continuously optimise automation, identifying opportunities to remove repetitive manual tasks, reduce cycle times and improve developer experience. * Collaborate across development, security, and operations spheres, breaking down silos and promoting end-to-end ownership of services. * Maintain and improve engineering tooling and platforms, including source-code control systems, build systems, artifact repositories and deployment frameworks. * Drive adoption of modern engineering practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, automated testing, and observability. * Monitor and improve platform performance and reliability, using metrics such as deployment frequency, lead-time, failure rates, and recovery times. * Contribute to technical standards and governance, ensuring consistency, security, and best-practice across engineering teams. * Support incident response and problem resolution, ensuring rapid recovery and continuous improvement through feedback loops and retrospective sessions. * Document and share knowledge, building reusable patterns, templates and guidance in order to scale up engineering capability. Technical: * Single- or multi-tier software application development (Java, Python, JavaScript, C++, C#, etc) * Database technologies & ORM (Elastic, MySQL/MariaDB, SQL*Server, etc) * Spec-driven software development & MCP use (Kiro, Claude, etc) * Source-code control (Git & Git-based technologies e.g. GitOps) * CI/CD platforms (GitLab, Jenkins) * Configuration management & IaC frameworks (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet) * Containerisation & container platforms (Kubernetes, Helm-based management & deployment) * Cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, VCF) * Artifact & package management (Nexus/Artifactory/Harbor) * Observability (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Fleet, Defend) * Identity & access management (IAM, OAuth/OIDC e.g. Keycloak, Secrets Mgmt e.g. Vault) * Automated testing frameworks * Release & deployment automation (ArgoCD, Flux) * Data-streaming & integration platforms (Kafka, NiFi) * Load-balancing and proxies (Nginx, HAProxy, ALB) * Encryption & certificate lifecycle management (TLS/SSL, PKI, etc) * OS configuration & management (Linux, Microsoft Windows) * System administration/diagnosis/troubleshooting * Networking (DNS, NAT, IP-addressing, TCP/UDP, routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, etc) please share your 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 a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Job title: Security Architect Location: Hybrid - London or Manchester Contract Length: 12 months Sector: Public Sector The Role We are looking for an experienced Security Architect to support a major transformation programme involving a large-scale legacy application. The Security Architect will be responsible for designing and defining security architecture for the programme, maintaining security documentation, and developing reusable security architecture patterns. You will work closely with architecture, engineering and security teams to ensure appropriate security controls are embedded into designs at an early stage of the development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities * Create and design security architecture for the programme. * Develop and maintain security architecture documentation. * Define and develop reusable security architecture patterns. * Review high-level architecture designs to ensure appropriate security controls are embedded early in the development lifecycle. * Work with Security teams to define enterprise security patterns. * Ensure high-level solution architecture designs align with relevant security standards and architectural principles. * Identify security and architectural gaps through risk assessment. * Document residual security risks and provide clear remediation paths. * Work collaboratively with architects, engineers and wider programme stakeholders throughout the design and build phases. * Provide security architecture input across simultaneous high-level and low-level design activities. Programme Background The programme is focused on the transformation of a significant legacy application containing an extensive COBOL codebase. Business processes within the existing COBOL codebase are inadequately documented, creating challenges in supporting the system, debugging issues, training support teams and accommodating new requirements. Following an initial feasibility exercise, a refactoring approach was proposed. The programme subsequently moved into a design and analysis phase to analyse the existing COBOL code, create a high-level design and scope the first wave of the delivery plan. The programme is now in the build phase, with the first wave of build activity completed, while high- and low-level design continues across the remaining features. Key Experience The successful Security Architect should be able to demonstrate experience in: * Security architecture within complex enterprise environments. * Reviewing high-level solution and architecture designs. * Embedding security controls throughout the development lifecycle. * Developing security architecture patterns and standards. * Security risk assessment and identification of architectural gaps. * Documenting residual risks and defining remediation approaches. * Producing and maintaining security architecture documentation. * Working effectively with security, architecture and engineering stakeholders. * Supporting complex transformation, modernisation or legacy-system programmes. Experience working with legacy applications, COBOL environments or large-scale application refactoring programmes would be advantageous. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

AI Engineer - SC Cleared We are looking for an AI Engineer available to start in the next couple of weeks. You will need to have deep expertise of Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT and other AI tools. Experience working with Hyperscaler Stacks is essential, Azure: Azure ML Studio, ML Ops, Docker, AI & ML Concepts, Kubernetes, Terraform, Azure Machine Learning, and GIT. Responsibilities: * In depth experience of using AI agents to extract information in a regulated industry * Harnessing AI agent(s) to integrate data with internal and external sources, * Provide structured context to prompts * Orchestrating agents to progressively iterate workflows * Work with AI Technical Archtitect and Tester on Evaluation Framework & Metrics * Work with Data Engineer on Automation of feeds * Construction of pipelines Experience required: * Experience of working with XML and RDF formats * Extensive experience of Graph Databases * Excellent Programming skills in Python & Java. * Experience of Data Science Models e.g. NLP The role is for 3 months initially inside IR35 and based from home. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a commitment to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. LSEG Data & Analytics team is seeking a highly technical, hands-on Java developer. Our group is focused on bringing a new level of efficiency, transparency and openness to the trading process by building a collaborative community of investors, brokers, technology firms and content providers. Through our modular, end-to-end trade management platform, users can: execute everything from simple single stock trades to complex strategies across markets and time zones and manage their risk throughout the trade lifecycle; access our growing network of execution brokers to route Equities, Futures or Options orders globally, as well as dozens of integrated prime and clearing brokers through our growing suite of middle office tools; and collaborate with our broker and vendor partners, who are able to efficiently plug into our platform to reach our community. This role involves maintenance and enhancement of existing backend and web-based applications, and contributing to the evolution of our trading platform and web user interfaces. Role responsibilities and key accountabilities: * Contributes to design, development, and implementation of backend services and web applications. * Writes clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following established engineering practices. * Participates in technical design discussions and collaborates with senior engineers and architects. * Works closely with frontend developers to integrate backend services with UI components. * Supports troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization of applications. * Breaks down user stories into technical tasks and delivers within agreed timelines. * Collaborates effectively in Agile teams with product owners, QA, and other developers. * Maintains and improves existing systems while ensuring stability and reliability. * Builds positive relationships within the team and contributes to a collaborative environment. * Communicates technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Continuously develops technical expertise and stays up to date with modern technologies and frameworks. Essential skills * Strong Java fundamentals (Java 21 preferred) including core concepts (collections, concurrency, memory management). * Solid experience with Spring Framework (Spring 4+) and Spring Boot 3.x. * Experience building and consuming REST APIs. * Good knowledge of React (version 17) and integration with backend services. * Strong understanding of web application architecture and client-server communication. * Experience with SQL and relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL). * Proficiency with version control (Git) and build tools (Maven/Gradle). * Strong focus on clean code, unit testing, and code reviews. * Familiar with Agile development practices. * Comfortable working in Linux/Unix environments. * 4-8+ years of software engineering experience. Other desirable skills * Experience with JSF / JSP applications and legacy UI technologies. * Familiarity with modern frontend practices and component-based architectures. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and testing practices. * Exposure to Docker / containerization. * Basic understanding of distributed systems. * Familiarity with Spring ecosystem tooling. * Knowledge of financial systems or trading platforms is a plus. Educational background * BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent software engineering qualification LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Job Title: AI Automation Tester Location: London (Hybrid, Minimum 2 Days Onsite per Week) Contract Length: 12 Months IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Rate: Negotiable We are currently recruiting for multiple AI Automation Tester positions to support a major client programme. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-profile AI initiative, helping to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of cutting-edge AI-powered solutions. Working as part of a collaborative delivery team, you will be responsible for designing and executing automated testing across the AI solution landscape, covering both traditional software testing and AI-specific validation activities. The Role As an AI Automation Tester, you will play a key role in validating AI-driven applications and services, ensuring they meet functional, performance, integration, and quality standards. You will be responsible for building and maintaining automated testing frameworks while evaluating AI responses and behaviours to ensure consistent and reliable outcomes. You will work closely with developers, architects, and business stakeholders to support the successful delivery of enterprise-scale AI solutions. Key Skills & Experience Test Automation | API Testing | Functional Testing | Integration Testing | Regression Testing | Performance Testing | AI Response Evaluation | Test Data Management | Continuous Testing Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, and execute automated test strategies for AI-powered applications. * Perform functional, integration, regression, and performance testing. * Validate AI-generated responses, outputs, and behaviours against defined requirements. * Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and test suites. * Support API testing and integration validation across complex systems. * Manage test data and ensure effective test coverage across the solution lifecycle. * Collaborate with development teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve defects. * Contribute to continuous testing practices within an agile delivery environment. What We're Looking For * Proven experience in test automation and software quality assurance. * Strong understanding of API testing methodologies and tools. * Experience executing functional, integration, regression, and performance testing. * Familiarity with AI, machine learning, or generative AI solutions. * Experience evaluating AI responses and validating AI-driven functionality. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary agile teams. Why Apply? * Join a major AI transformation programme. * Work with cutting-edge AI technologies and solutions. * Collaborate with experienced technical and delivery teams. * Long-term contract opportunity. * Hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of two days onsite in London. If you are an experienced AI Automation Tester and would like to learn more about this opportunity, I'd be delighted to arrange a brief call to discuss the role in more detail. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Job title: AI Developer (Backend & Frontend) Location: London (Hybrid, Minimum 2 Days Onsite per Week) Contract Length: 12 Months IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Rate: Negotiable We are currently recruiting for multiple AI Developer opportunities to support a major enterprise AI programme. These roles offer the chance to work at the forefront of AI innovation, developing intelligent applications and solutions that leverage the latest advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and modern cloud technologies. We are seeking both Backend AI Developers and Frontend AI Developers who are passionate about building scalable, secure, and user-focused AI solutions within a collaborative delivery environment. The Role As an AI Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and integrating AI-powered applications and services. You will work closely with architects, engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that drive business value and enhance user experiences. Depending on your specialism, you will contribute to backend AI services, frontend user interfaces, or a combination of both. Essential Skills & Experience Python | LLM Integration | Prompt Engineering | RAG Architectures | Vector Databases | Embeddings & Tokenisation | AWS Services | Git / Version Control | REST APIs | Authentication, Authorisation, Firewalls & API Gateway Frontend Experience (For Frontend Developers) React or Other Modern Web Frameworks | TypeScript | UX Implementation | API Integration Desirable Skills MCP (Model Context Protocol) | IBM watsonx Orchestrate | CI/CD Pipelines What We're Looking For * Experience developing AI-enabled applications using modern frameworks and technologies. * Strong understanding of LLM integration and prompt engineering techniques. * Experience designing and implementing RAG-based solutions. * Knowledge of vector databases, embeddings, and tokenisation concepts. * Experience working with cloud platforms, particularly AWS. * Strong API development and integration skills. * Understanding of secure application design, authentication, authorisation, and API gateways. * Ability to work effectively within agile, multidisciplinary teams. Why Apply? * Join a high-profile AI transformation programme. * Work with cutting-edge AI technologies and frameworks. * Collaborate with industry-leading technical teams. * Contribute to the development of innovative enterprise AI solutions. * Long-term contract opportunity with flexible hybrid working arrangements. If you are an experienced AI Developer and would like to learn more about this opportunity, I'd be delighted to arrange a brief call to discuss the role in more detail. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Infrastructure TDA 6 months Inside IR35 £500-£600 per day Location can look UK wide. TDA Location - Belfast preferred but will look at UK wide options Skills Required: Cloud & Platform - experience across Azure, Microsoft 365, VMware/vSAN, cloud-native platforms, hybrid hosting and infrastructure modernisation. Preferred: Cyber Security - Zero Trust, Sentinel/SOAR, Defender, Vulnerability Assessment, PAM, attack surface management, and IT/OT security integration. Preferred: SQL and Oracle DB awareness. Hypervisors including ODA and KVM Please share your latest CV LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Technical Design Authority roles 6 months Inside IR35 £500-£600 per day Location can look UK wide. Network TDA Location - Glasgow preferred but will look at UK wide options Network TDA (may also need a Solution Architect) Skills IP Connect UK WAN - essential Cisco ISE - essential Cisco SD-WAN - highly desirable Meraki - desirable May also need some OT skills as well Please share your latest CV LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Role: SMO - Project Manager Locations: London, Belfast, Budapest - I would suggest 3 days onsite 2 form home. UK IR35: Inside Rate: £500-£500 per day Until 30/06/2027 Essential * Experience leading divestment, carve-out or joint venture programmes * Experience supporting major organisational change programmes across functions such as sales, portfolio, operations, finance, HR and legal. * Experience operating in confidential or restricted environments, including under NDA, while maintaining pace, governance and delivery focus. * Strong project or programme management experience, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects in a fast-moving environment. * Current project or programme management qualification from a recognised professional body, such as PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent. * Excellent governance, planning and delivery discipline, with the ability to turn ambiguity into clear plans and accountable actions. * Strong commercial acumen, including experience managing delivery against programme budgets. * Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage at multiple levels. * Proven ability to resolve issues that could impact delivery, including risks relating to resources, budget, scope or stakeholders. * Experience leading virtual, cross-functional teams and building collaborative, high-performing ways of working. Desirable * A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to simplify, challenge and improve how work gets delivered. * Experience owning the implementation of PM methodology, change control and stage gating Please share your latest CV LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Storage Engineer Location: Remote with ad-hoc travel Duration: 6 months initially IR35 Status : Inside This senior-level role sits within a Storage team responsible for the provision of Managed Service & Project activities. The team provides support to the Storage devices on the Live, Development & Test environments as well as performing all Change & Project work. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting multiple Storage technologies including Fujitsu, HP, Dell, NetApp & Brocade. In addition there will be a considerable amount of migration / transformation Project work, some of which may be out of hours. * At least 5-10 years' experience of implementing, migrating to/from & supporting (2nd to 3rd Line) storage devices. * Good knowledge of file & block storage technologies * Good knowledge of Dell EMC storage devices & Unisphere * Good knowledge of Brocade SAN Switches & SanNav * Strong teamwork and interpersonal communication. * Have a proven problem solving ability. * Proactive approach to personal workload management. * Awareness of the ITIL Service Management framework and specifically incident and change management * Use and support of Veritas NetBackup * Good knowledge of NetApp & Hewlett Packard storage devices * General knowledge of HBA configuration, Multipathing & general use of various server operating systems - Windows, Linux (RHEL & SLES), AIX and Solaris LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

IT Support Analyst with 1st and 2nd Level Treasury Systems Support – FIS Integrity FIS Integrity -Treasury and Risk Management System Support Analyst with 2nd Level experience. Our Client is in the process of implementing a global rollout of FIS Integrity Treasury and Risk Management System. Must have at least 3 to 5 years experience supporting 1st / 2nd Line Treasury systems or financial systems support The Client is ideally looking to recruit at least 1 years experience of working with and supporting FIS Treasury and Risk Management System FIS Integrity. This is a 2nd level implementation and support position. Operational Platform Monitoring & Treasury Process Assurance Ensures uninterrupted execution of Treasury‑critical processes and protection of daily cash positioning, payment execution, and cut‑off compliance. Monitor Treasury systems, interfaces, and scheduled jobs (EOD, SOD, intraday processes)  Oversee payment flows across SWIFT, API, EBICS, and bank platforms  Validate inbound data (bank statements, market data, trade feeds)  Execute operational runbooks for failed processes and controlled reprocessing  Perform daily checks and controls including cash position validation and transaction completeness Incident Management & Treasury Service Continuity Protects Treasury operations by restoring service rapidly when incidents threaten payments, liquidity visibility, or regulatory obligations.  Log, classify, and prioritize incidents in ServiceNow based on Treasury business impact  Perform structured triage and initial diagnosis  Resolve standard issues within SLA using approved knowledge base and runbooks  Escalate complex or cross‑system issues to L3 with full technical and business diagnostic context  Support major incident management processes and incident bridge calls Cash, Position & Exposure Data Integrity Ensures integrity of cash, position, risk, exposure, and hedge data used in Treasury decision-making, external reporting, and audit processes.  Validate transaction, position, balance, and exposure data across Treasury systems  Identify and resolve discrepancies impacting liquidity confidence and risk accuracy Support reconciliation processes and ensure audit‑ready completeness of financial data Testing & Release Support with Treasury Assurance Ensures Treasury readiness and outcome protection for system changes and SaaS releases.  Support execution of business testing, UAT, and regression testing  Validate operational outputs resulting from system changes  Assist in business readiness checks prior to release or cutover Essential  2–5 years' experience in 1st / 2nd Line Treasury systems or financial systems support  Understanding of Treasury processes (payments, liquidity, settlements)  Experience with incident management and ITIL processes  Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Desirable  Experience in FIS Integrity System  Basic SQL or data interrogation capability  Exposure to SWIFT, APIs, and integration technologies  Experience supporting UAT or testing cycles Qualifications  Degree in Finance, IT, or related discipline  ITIL Foundation (preferred) · Experience with FIS Integrity or similar Treasury and Risk Management systems is highly desirable · A proactive attitude and ability to adapt to a hybrid work environment This will be a hybrid role with 3 days in the office in Central London. The salary for this role will be in the range £75K - £85K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.