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This role will lead the Generally Senior Solution Architect with Network specialization and great stakeholder management capability (very proactive). Ability to engage with the architectural governance process (HLDs) to gain appropriate approvals, overseeing projects through delivery. Overview of skills at a high level: Cisco ACI Data Centre Design Knowledge F5 LTM and WAF Design Knowledge F5 Distributed cloud Knowledge Cisco ISE Palo Alto Firewalls Palo Alto SASE - Prisma Access LAN, WAN, WLAN design. More general skills/experience: 1.Core Responsibilities * Design and document enterprise network architectures (LAN, WAN, WLAN, cloud networking). * Ensure scalability, reliability, performance, and security of network infrastructure. * Develop and maintain network roadmaps and standards aligned with business and IT strategy. * Lead network design for data centres, cloud integrations, and hybrid environments. * Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and vendors. * Provide architectural oversight on implementation projects and troubleshooting escalations. * Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure end-to-end solution integrity. * Prepare network capacity and resilience plans. * Document network topology, standards, and procedures. 2. Technical Requirements Networking Technologies * Expert knowledge of IP networking (IPv4/IPv6, routing, switching, subnetting, VLANs, NAT, QoS). * Deep understanding of protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, STP, VXLAN, and DNS/DHCP. * Familiarity with SDN and SD-WAN architectures (e.g., Cisco Viptela, Meraki, VMware NSX, Fortinet). * Experience designing VPNs and secure remote access solutions. * Strong understanding of wireless networking design and optimisation. * Proficiency in load balancing, firewalls, and proxy solutions.(e.g., F5, Palo Alto, Forcepoint, Cisco ASA) Security & Compliance * Integration of security principles (Zero Trust, segmentation, NAC). * Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, and data protection standards (GDPR). Cloud & Virtualisation * Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP networking services (Transit Gateway, VNet, VPC, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect). * Understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity and governance. * Exposure to virtual networking and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Python, etc.). Monitoring & Management * Knowledge of network management systems (SolarWinds, Cisco DNA Center, etc.). * Performance monitoring, logging, and incident response design. 3. Experience Requirements * Typically 7-10+ years in network engineering, with 3-5 years in architecture or design roles. * Proven experience in large-scale or complex enterprise environments. * Experience producing architectural artefacts (HLDs, LLDs, diagrams, standards). * Track record of leading technical design workshops and influencing senior stakeholders. * Vendor selection and cost optimisation experience. 4. Educational & Certification Requirements * Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. * Relevant professional certifications (preferred or equivalent experience): o Cisco: CCNP / CCIE (Enterprise, Security, or Data Center) o Juniper: JNCIP / JNCIE o AWS Certified Advanced Networking / Azure Network Engineer Associate o TOGAF, ITIL, or equivalent enterprise architecture framework o Security certifications (CISSP, CCSP) beneficial. 5. Soft Skills & Attributes * Strategic and analytical thinking. * Strong communication skills - able to translate technical design for non-technical stakeholders. * Leadership and mentoring capability. * Documentation and presentation excellence. * Ability to balance innovation with operational practicality. * Vendor and stakeholder management. * Continuous learning mindset to keep up with evolving technologies. 6. Deliverables (Typical Outputs) * Network Architecture Blueprint / Roadmap * High-Level & Low-Level Design Documents * Network Standards and Configuration Templates * Capacity and Resilience Plans * Risk Assessments and Security Architecture Inputs * Technical Design Authority (TDA) artefacts and governance reports 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.

Project Delivery Coordinator London | Hybrid | up to £55,000 | 12-month FTC We’re looking for a Project Delivery Coordinator to join a leading global law firm. The role will support the delivery of key change initiatives across the business, working with Programme Managers, Project Managers, and senior stakeholders to ensure projects are well governed, tracked, and delivered successfully. The Role Support Programme and Project Managers across all phases of the project lifecycle. Establish and maintain governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with standards. Prepare and facilitate steering groups, programme boards, and other governance forums. Collate, analyse, and present reports on risks, issues, dependencies, and progress. Maintain dashboards, trackers, and integrated programme plans across workstreams. Track progress, escalate risks and issues, and support resolution of conflicts. Assist with financial tracking, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Act as a key point of contact for PMO-related queries, supporting teams and stakeholders. About You 2+ years’ experience in a PMO Analyst, Project Analyst, or Project Coordinator role. Good understanding of project/programme methodologies (PRINCE2, MSP, Agile). Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project tools (MS Project, JIRA, SharePoint). Strong organisational and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail. Clear and confident communicator, able to engage stakeholders at all levels. Previous experience as a Project Coordinator within a professional services or law firm environment is desirable but not essential. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Coordinator to play a pivotal role in shaping how large-scale programmes are delivered within a global law firm that is modernising at pace. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or contact Belle Hegarty via the VIQU IT website or at -hidden email-. Know someone great? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities, follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment.

organisationently recruiting for 4x Specialist Inspectors - Electrical, Control & Cyber Security (ECCS). Specialist Inspectors will work across all of GB and we would be particularly interested in applicants who would be based in offices in: Scotland, North East, Wales and South West. The main responsibility of the role is to address major accident hazards in relation to Electrical, Control and Cyber Security at onshore major hazard installations, which includes oil refineries, oil and gas storage, chemicals production, and some nuclear sites. You will: - Inspect a variety of major hazard installations, either on your own or as part of an expert team, to make sure risks associated with industrial control systems are suitably managed and that operators comply with the law. - Carry out technical assessment of Safety Reports provided by major hazard sites (both new and existing). - Investigate safety related accidents and incidents involving industrial control systems in the major hazards industries. Essential Skills and Criteria: - Previous experience in a Technical Engineering role. - Experience in communication and influence across different levels, including senior management within an organization, effectively translating technical details for the intended audience. - Experience of producing detailed and clear technical reports, and present complex technical information, including those for a non-technical audience. - Ability to think strategically, identify underlying issues, and persuade and influence individuals at all levels. - Have a breadth and depth of experience of working in Major Hazards / High Consequence / COMAH environment. Licences - A full driving license that permits driving within the UK. Qualifications - A relevant degree in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering. Memberships - Chartered by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or hold the necessary qualifications, skills and experience to become chartered by the IET (or chartered Professional Body). LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Technical Architect Inside IR35 SC Clearance 6 months Hybrid work, Southampton client site * Experience in technical architecture, operational support, and service delivery for large-scale, mission-critical environments. * Deep understanding of LAN infrastructure, configuration management, and change control. * Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex incidents involving multiple stakeholders. * Strong communication skills-able to explain technical concepts to all audiences. * Experience with capacity analysis and performance improvement. * Familiarity with documentation standards and estate management. * Demonstrated ability to build strong, trust-based relationships with customers. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Ownership: * Own the technical delivery model for LAN services, maintaining strong relationships with internal teams and the customer. * Serve as the primary technical liaison between, driving strategic discussions and complex changes. * Work closely with the customer to understand their operational needs and deliver tailored technical solutions. Availability, Performance and Capacity * Bring rigour to management of technical risks to the availability of the service, including performance, capacity, and the configuration and improvement of the tools we use to monitor and manage the service. Change Management: * Assess and implement complex change requirements, ensuring minimal impact and maximum improvement. * Provide expert guidance at customer Change Advisory Board sessions. Incident & Problem Management: * Lead the resolution of complex incidents, coordinating across suppliers, third parties, and internal groups. * Support problem management and drive continuous improvement. Continuous Improvement: * Proactively suggest and implement enhancements to infrastructure performance and reliability. * Conduct capacity analysis and ensure systems are always ready for future demands. Documentation & Estate Management: * Maintain up-to-date technical documentation and manage software/hardware lifecycles. Customer Engagement: * Attend service reviews and foster a collaborative, proactive relationship with the customer. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Job Title: Junior Infrastructure Engineer Location: Sharston, M22 4SN Salary : £30,000 - £32,000, dependent on experience Job type: Full time, Permanent About us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 70 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business. About the role: We're looking for a proactive junior infrastructure engineer to join our growing IT team. You'll work alongside our senior infrastructure engineer to support, diagnose, and resolve technical issues across our predominantly on-premise Microsoft estate. This is a hands-on, experienced second-line support level role - ideal for someone with solid troubleshooting skills and a passion for infrastructure. Responsibilities: Provide support for infrastructure-related issues across servers, networks, and end-user devices Troubleshoot and resolve issues within Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and Office 365 Maintain and monitor core systems including backups, patching, and antivirus Escalate complex issues to the Senior Infrastructure Engineer or external vendors as needed Document fixes, procedures, and known issues for internal knowledge base Support hardware deployments, upgrades, and routine maintenance Collaborate with Helpdesk and other IT staff to ensure smooth resolution of tickets Person Specification: Essential Skills & Experience At least 3 years experience in a 2nd line support or infrastructure support role Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies: Windows Server, AD, Group Policy, Office 365 Familiarity with networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP)· Comfortable working in an onsite environment with physical hardware Excellent problem-solving and communication skills Full UK Driving Licence is essential as offsite support may be required Desirable Skills & Experience Exposure to backup technologies (e.g., Veeam), endpoint protection, or monitoring tools Experience with VMware and Hyper-V virtualisation platforms Experience with Cisco Meraki network solutions · Any relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA (A+,Server+,Network+), Microsoft) Salary & Hours: Salary of £30,000 - £32,000, dependent on experience Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday - all office based Benefits: On-site Working - At our South Court office 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; VMWare, Microsoft Servers, 2nd Line IT Technical Support, IT Systems Engineer, IT Systems Technician, Infrastructure Engineer, Senior IT Engineer, 2nd Line Support Engineer, Network Support, Server Support Technician will also be considered for this role.

Senior GCP Infrastructure Engineer 6 Month contract initially Based: Remote/Bristol or Leeds or Halifax or Manchester or Edinburgh or London - Max 2 days p/w onsite Rate: £525 - £550 p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a number of Senior GCP Infrastructure Engineers to join the team. We're looking to recruit Senior GCP Infra DevOps Engineer to be part of our Public Cloud Platform and help achieve our mission to provide compliant and efficient Google Cloud Infra, product and DevOps capabilities for the Group and drive innovation to enable customers to have rapid and seamless Google Cloud Adoption and build their business journeys more scalable, resilient and efficient . Your role will be part of a cross-disciplinary feature team in addition to being a highly experienced member of our wider engineering team delivering change. Key Responsibilities: * Bring in your GCP Cloud Infra and Engineering skills to curate and engineer Cloud Resources and make their Cloud Adoption journey seamless. * Identify areas of improvement and innovation harnessing your Google Cloud competencies to make services more Secure, reliant, self-serve and autonomous. * Hands-on GCP Cloud Engineering with a strong GCP DevOps and CI/CD background * Deep expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and proven experience in Terraform / Terraform Cloud. * Strong hands on experience on curating GCP Cloud Products and Infrastructure * Build automated workflows around the products using Python Scripting. * Proficient in Google Kubernetes (GKE), Container, Istio Service Mesh, Cluster Management * Audit and restructure existing Terraform modules and state files * Migrate legacy configurations into unified, reusable templates * Implement security-focused Terraform modules with embedded guardrails and policy-as-code (e.g., Sentinel, OPA) * Enforce GCP Org Policies with constraints like IP restrictions, network policy, Access Management, encryption, and region control for secure, compliant cloud governance * CI/CD Integration * Implement automation pipelines for infrastructure-as-code deployments Key Skills & Experience: * GCP Cloud Engineering, GCP DevOps & Infra * Terraform / Terraform Cloud (IaaC) * Python Scripting. * Harness, Jenkins, GitHub * Google Kubernetes (GKE), Container, Istio Service Mesh * GCP Organisation Policy, Custom Org Policy (Policy as a Code) - Sentinel/OPA * GCP and Terraform Certified * Good to have experience working in an IDE Platform for Cloud Engineering (e.g. Backstage) This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Our client is looking for a Infrastructure Analyst to join their team on a six month initial contract, working two days a week onsite in Coventry. This role is Inside IR35. The role will be will joining an already established Platform team, providing a level of technical knowledge to undertake the troubleshooting and resolution to production incidents or problems independently escalating to Senior Engineers if required. Key Skills: * An understanding and practical application of IBM Storage Technologies including Block Storage & File Storage systems * An understanding and practical application of Spectrum Scale * Experience working with Cisco UCS & HP Blade infrastructure * appreciation of Backup software (Commvault) * An appreciation of Storage technologies (IBM, Block Storage, File Storage etc) * An appreciation of Monitoring Technologies (SolarWinds, AppDynamics, Datadog etc) * An appreciation of Cloud technologies (AWS/Azure) and associated features * An understanding of Linux command line technologies * Knowledge of AWS server administration and features * Some experience of working within an Agile delivery environment 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.

**2-3 DAYS ONSITE IN LUTON, 450 INSIDE P/D** * Experience in Microsoft Azure Platform as a Service (PaaS) * Experience in CCaaS, MS Dynamics 365 * Experience in Azure Cloud Infrastructure engineering activities related to authentication methods like SAML/OIDC and understanding compute, network diagrams * Experience in understanding integrations to/from Azure to AWS tenants * (Nice to have) have architecture and technology knowledge in Aviation domain * (Must) have demonstrated leadership skills in previous engagement(s) * Liaise with Vendor, the design, Manage and engineer the implementation of CCaaS and D365 platform for the customer * Support and engage with the core team of eJ and thirdparty vendor to mobilize the project * Define business and technical requirements for migration, overseeing integration into CCaaS and D365 Components * Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders, program leadership, and cross-functional teams to facilitate communication and execution of the project. * Design and build for the environments required by customer in Azure tenant. Follow the Accounts / tenant approach. * Design and engineer the Compute and Network resources for the platform * Support and engineer the requirements for integration with various Dev, Test and Production Environment * Design and Set up DevOps and pipelines (along with customer and platform teams on the existing templates and best practices) * Be able to understand applications hosted in AWS Cloud and what best practices and designs can help integrate the CCaaS service which is in Azure with AWS applications * Be able to support Observability tooling design and integration into central Dashboards/Tools * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. * Function as a liaison between technical teams and business units to facilitate effective communication and project execution. * Lead system upgrades and enhancements, including testing, documentation, and deployment of new features. 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.

**Some onsite working in Bristol is required** * Excellent knowledge of Kotlin/Java. * Strong knowledge of Android SDK, Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices * Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning * Awesome knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks and benchmarking and optimisation * Proficient in Google's Android design principles, interface guidelines and code versioning tools, such as Git * Applying SOLID Principles * MVVM/MVI architecture, Android Architecture Components and other Jetpack libraries * Jetpack Compose * Working in a modularised codebase * UI testing LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

REQUIRED: 2ND LINE SUPPORT ENGINEER LOCATION: FT ONSITE HURSLEY, WINCHESTER DURATION: 12 MONTH INITIAL CONTRACT Please note this role requires candidates to work on shift patterns, 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am. The roles will be 4 days on, and 4 days off. IR35 STATUS: INSIDE Role Description: The Duty Technician plays a crucial role in maintaining the smooth operation of our supply chain processes. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who can handle various tasks related to inventory management, equipment maintenance, and quality control. The ideal candidate should have strong technical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a solid understanding of supply chain principles. Required Skills: *To handle incoming technical support incidents, requests and changes. *Management of personal call queue, ensuring calls are closed in a timely fashion. *Provide updates and ensure ongoing customer communication is maintained. *Resolution of calls ranging from simple password resets to complex server queries. *Escalation of calls to 3rd Line Team as necessary. *To work as part of a close-knit and highly skilled team of Engineers. *Provide excellent customer service. *Work with other internal teams (3rd Line Technical Delivery Teams, Development, Projects, etc.) *Perform software builds/re-builds on PCs and laptops as required. *Fix hardware faults and install upgrades to client hardware. Candidates will need to have a minimum of 5 years unbroken UK residency. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Role: Test engineer Rate: Inside IR35 Location: Remote with occasional travel to Croydon Duration: 6 months initially SC Clearance required Candidate profile * Minimum 6 years of testing experience, with a strong ability to take ownership and work independently. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of leading discussions in stand-ups and work effectively with stakeholders on testing deliverables. * Proficient in both manual and automation testing, with expertise in analysing and designing high-level test cases, test data, and test deliverables. * Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies * Extensive experience in testing Microsoft PowerApps/MS Dynamics 365 applications. * Experience in performing web accessibility testing for applications to ensure compliance with WCAG AA standards. * Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language such as Python, JavaScript and TypeScript * Hands-on development experience with test automation frameworks and tools. * Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and related tools. * Strong understanding of API testing. * Experience with test management and defect tracking tools. * Experience working with ServiceNow. * Strong attention to detail. Able to produce and review quality deliverables. Tools Knowledge * Cloud Platforms: Azure * Scripting/Programming: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript * Test Automation(UI &API): PlayWright, PyTest, Power Apps Test Studio * CI/CD Tools: Azure Devops * Version Control: GIT * Issue Tracking & Collaboration: Jira, Zephyr, Confluence, SharePoint, Azure Devops * Web Accessibility Testing: JAWS, NVDA, Axe Nice to Have * Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts * Performance Testing Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Role Overview This pivotal position is focused on overseeing and maintaining the company’s electric vehicle charging network to ensure it operates reliably and efficiently. The role involves monitoring system performance, interpreting operational data, managing maintenance and change activities, and providing continuous support to maintain a 99% uptime target in line with public charging standards. Main Duties & Responsibilities Reporting to the Network Operations Manager , the successful candidate will: Network Oversight: Manage and coordinate fault reports across the charging infrastructure, ensuring effective tracking, prioritisation, and resolution of technical issues. System Performance: Continuously observe site performance metrics, analysing data to detect patterns and take corrective action when performance deviates from targets. Maintenance Coordination: Oversee scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, working closely with service partners to ensure timely and compliant delivery of works. Incident Resolution: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve network faults, ensuring incidents are logged, investigated, and closed efficiently. Change Implementation: Support the introduction and validation of system or process changes across the charging network. Record Keeping: Maintain detailed documentation for incidents, maintenance activities, and configuration changes within the internal tracking system. Escalation Handling: Escalate complex or unresolved problems to relevant teams or suppliers when necessary. Knowledge Management: Contribute to developing and updating internal documentation to capture recurring technical issues and best-practice resolutions. Project Involvement: Provide operational support for optimisation initiatives, including rollout of new monitoring or asset management tools. Supplier Liaison: Communicate with contractors and third parties to ensure progress on open actions and adherence to agreed service levels. Reporting & Analysis: Generate and interpret regular performance and trend reports (e.g., via Power BI) to identify risks, inefficiencies, or opportunities for improvement. Customer Focus: Champion initiatives aimed at improving customer experience and increasing utilisation of the charging network. Company Growth Support: Contribute positively to the company’s evolving operations and promote a collaborative, forward-thinking culture. Skills & Experience Required Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with network communication standards (such as OCPP or OCPI) is beneficial, along with an understanding of ITIL principles in incident and problem management. Fault Diagnosis: Capable of identifying and resolving fundamental network or hardware issues. Analytical Ability: Strong analytical and organisational skills, with the capacity to interpret data and manage multiple priorities effectively. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident when engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Customer Orientation: Committed to delivering a high standard of service Technical Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Power BI. Continuous Improvement: Keen to identify and implement process and performance improvements within the operational environment.

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

Job Title: Bot Developer - Development Squad, Conversational AI Tribe As a Bot Developer in the CAI Development Squad, your role is crucial in developing and optimizing chat and voice bots to meet customer needs. Your responsibilities cover technical project development, innovation, feature integration, business contribution, customer satisfaction, team development, and supporting implementation projects. You will collaborate with an international team to drive the success and scalability of our Conversational AI solutions. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in Conversational AI platforms such as Cognigy, IBM Watson, Google Dialogflow, etc., knowledge of integrating with third-party systems, and excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, along with an agile mindset to adapt to changing requirements. Role Requirements and Responsibilities: * Lead technical project development for Conversational AI (CAI) solutions, focusing on innovation and scalability. * Collaborate with the Implementation Squad to ensure smooth project deliveries and reduce risks. * Drive the integration of new features and third-party system integrations to improve profitability. * Ensure the delivery of customer-valued, easy-to-consume services. * Provide project estimations and solution ideas to reduce risks and achieve revenue targets. * Design, develop, train, and optimize chat and voice bots to meet customer needs. * Implement new features, including external application integrations. * Enhance Generative AI applications, such as FAQ and Knowledge Base Systems, Copilot system, text summarization, language translation, user profiling, and personalization. * Drive innovation within the CAI Bot Development Center of Excellence. * Train bot Natural Language Understanding (NLU) models and analyze bot performance. * Assess project issues and provide use case counseling. * Create and maintain comprehensive documentation and guidelines. * Design and deliver training programs for team members and customers. Education and Experience: * University degree. E.g.: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Telecommunications, Mathematics, AI, Data Science or related field * Programming proficiency in Python and/or NodeJS and JavaScript. * Experience in designing and developing chat and voice bots. * Strong understanding of Generative AI applications. * Excellent command of verbal and written English. German and/or Spanish are a plus. 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.

***SC CLEARED*** QA Test Lead 4 Month contract initially Location: Bristol Rate: £500 - £540 p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a QA Test Lead to join the team. The incumbent tool used by the client predicts the availability of assets depending on the parameters inputted. The team has undergone a discovery piece of work to assess the effectiveness of the tool and to design what a new tool could look like. We determined that the entire application will need to be rebuilt which will include rebuilding the application infrastructure, the simulation model and the UI. This phase of work will be to deliver the MVP and plan for the full product build. Key Responsibilities: The Senior QA will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive testing strategies to ensure the quality and reliability of our product. This will involve writing automated tests for both the frontend and backend, with a focus on utilising frameworks and tools such as Selenium and Page Object Models to drive efficient testing. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing test automation frameworks, as well as creating test scripts to cover key functionality and user journeys. Key Skills & Experience: Accountabilities will include defining test plans and approaches, collaborating with the development team to identify and resolve defects, and providing input on the overall testing strategy. As the initial sole QA resource, the Senior QA will need to be self-motivated and able to work independently, with the ability to lead and mentor junior QA team members in the future. Strong expertise in test automation, software testing methodologies, and testing frameworks such as Selenium is essential for this role. Experience with writing tests for both frontend (e.g. using tools like Cypress or Selenium) and backend APIs (e.g. using tools like Postman or RestAssured) is highly desirable This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Senior Python Developer 6 Month contract initially Based: Remote/London - 2-3 days p/w onsite Rate: £375 - £400 p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Senior Python Developer to join the team. The Data Analytics team within the Trading & Shipping, Trading Analytics & Insights organisation comprises Quantitative Analytics, Data Strategists, Market Intelligence and Core Strategists. Linked by the common themes of data, numerical algorithms and technology, the team seeks to add value to the business by providing new models, tradable insights, distinctive data sets and agile technology solutions that empower the Analyst community and advantage the commercial teams. Key Responsibilities: * You will build direct relationships with key analysts and commercial stakeholders, understand their business requirements and immediate goals, and build effective technical solutions based on their guidance. * Work as part of the global team and play a key role in advancing the strategic technology agenda across regions. * Be held by the business as a technical authority and source of expert guidance to the analyst community. * Provide day-to-day problem solving support and proactively disseminating best practice. * Build efficient, resilient and innovative solutions using modern data analytics technologies (including Dataiku, Power BI and Plotly Dash), that enable analysts, inform decision making and drive revenue generation. * Partner with analysts to develop custom interactive dashboard visualization solutions. * Design and build scalable, reusable components and frameworks in-line with mandated architectures. * Rigorously adhere to software development best practice for enterprise-grade applications. * Contribute to the shared proprietary model libraries for use by analysts globally. * Work with the architecture and infrastructure teams in central IT to ensure that designs are aligned with the company technology strategy. Play an interfacing role between IT and the analyst community. Key Skills & Experience: * Demonstrated experience with Python programming for data analysis, including working knowledge of libraries such as `pandas`, `numpy`, and `Jupyter`. * Ability to write clean, highly reliable, production-ready, and efficient code for numerical and analytical tasks. * Experience in Object-Oriented Programming, ability to design intuitive, maintainable classes while effectively utilizing design patterns. * Working knowledge of SQL and relational database systems. * Familiarity with cloud computing concepts, preferably AWS. * Exposure to data visualization tools and frameworks (e.g., Plotly, Dash, Power BI). * Good understanding of web services, ability to integrate with REST APIs. * Understanding of software development best practices, including unit testing, version control (Git), build patterns and deployment pipelines (eg Azure pipelines). * Strong analytical, reasoning and mathematical skills. * Fluent English knowledge and ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.