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Role: Senior test engineer Rate: inside IR35 Location: Remote with occasional travel to Croydon Duration: Till end of March initially with extensions SC clearance required Essential Testing Skills Basics of AWS (Core AWS Services, Compute and Networking, Storage and Databases, Security and Monitoring, Deployment and Management etc.) Terraform Basics Run Infra as Code tests against Terraform Expertise in Linux User (Intermediate) Proficient in Gitlab version control Basic Programming Skills Python, Bash, PowerShell Familiarity in containerisation tools like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes Expertise in API Testing and automation as some of the security products have very limited or no UI functionality Understanding of Agile and DevOps practices for continuous testing and delivery Knowledge of integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines using Gitlab CI Standard Test Reporting (eg using Junit reports) Ability to understand requirements and analyse code repositories and design effective test cases Team Specific Technical Skills Account Management Familiarity with AWS Control Tower & Account Factory for Terraform Familiarity with AWS Organizations & Organizational Unit (OU) Management Understanding of Service Control Policies (SCP) & Resource Control Policies (RCP) Basics of VPC Endpoints, Networking Basics & Proxy Management (Squid) FinOps Basics of FinOps Fundamentals & Best Practices Understanding of AWS CUR, Tagging and Cost Optimisation Understanding of Amazon Quick Suite (formerly Quicksight) Observability Basics of Operational Monitoring using Grafana and Prometheus Basics of Alerting Basics of SIEM Identity and Trust Understanding of active directory concepts such as domains, forests, OUs, GPOs (Group Policy Objects) Understanding of least privilege principles and RBAC Familiarity with identity federation and SSO Knowledge of OAuth2, OpenID Connect and SAML protocols Ingress Basics of Core Networking concepts Basics of Cloud Networking Concepts Account Workload Understanding of Amazon Workspaces Basics of AMIs CI/CD Knowledge of Collaboration tools (Jira/Confluence) Basic knowledge of artifact management Basic understanding of code analysis and quality gates EKS Basics of GitOps SecPro Knowledge of common vulnerabilities OWASP Top 10, CVE databases etc Understanding of network protocols, ports, and services Understanding of encryption algorithms AES, RSA etc Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), SSL/ TLS certificates Basics of SIEM Basics of OS Patching Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Required: Endur BA / Developer Location: 2 days onsite per week Canary Wharf, London, rest remote Duration: 12 month initial contract Ir35 Status: Inside * Understanding of settlements process in Endur * Settlement desktop set up * Understanding of Deal life cycle and ETRM interfaces * Very strong sql skills * .Net Endur developers * Templates and generation scripts and ability to write open components * Crystal templates 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.

IT Systems Support Engineer Our Client is a Bank based in Central London, are looking to recruit an IT Systems Support Engineer ideally with at least 2 years of experience in IT within the financial industry and overall 5 years of experience in IT. You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently. Responsible for the maintenance of the IT infrastructure of the Bank by providing first line support of software, hardware and networking that incudes installation, configuration and troubleshooting Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and scope To design, plan and deploy IT projects to enhance the existing IT infrastructure and also any applications required by the bank. End User Computing support for all staff. Coordinator between the London Users and Group IT Security on all requests for systems access and to ensure that such permissions are provided promptly, are regularly updated and that the Group Access Matrix Protocol is followed at all times Preserve the Assets of the Bank by implementing Disaster Recovery and back up procedures and ensuring that the standards comply with Group requirements Provide IT support to ensure the smooth running of daily and periodic reports for the London Compliance team to ensure adherence to the Anti Money Laundering Provisions Undertake Data Extraction for reporting requirements for all the other stakeholders at the bank To monitor the CCTV, telephony systems and door access systems and to ensure that they are well maintained with proper backup and that relevant maintenance procedures are applied Overall networking equipment monitoring (i.e. Network Switches, Firewall and other appliances) and support To plan and carry out maintenance checks to ensure IT Operations, infrastructures are running smoothly and ensure daily routine task completeness To maintain and ensure that the BCP site is always ready for continuous bank operations To maintain the branch PABX system and to ensure that the recording system is always up and running at all times The following is a list of technical skills required for the role: Technical/Functional skills Proficient in common operating systems Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 and above Redhat Linux based Operating System Software proficiency VMWare v6.7 and above Veeam Backup and Replication Symantec Endpoint Protection Symantec Endpoint Encryption ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Microsoft Office 365 Networking (IT) Cisco Switches and Routers Fortigate Firewalls LAN/WAN Routing Hardware Dell PowerEdge Servers Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Project management Data analysis Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) Strong interpersonal skills Strong written and verbal communication skills (in English) Strong stakeholder engagement Bachelor or Master’s degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The salary for this role is in the range £35K - £40K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Role: Soc Analyst Rate: Inside IR35 Location: Full time onsite in either Milton Keynes or East Kilbride Duration: 12 months SC clearance required + willing to go through higher clearance Key Responsibilities Continuous Monitoring: You will monitor security tools, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, to detect suspicious activity. You will be the first to see potential threats and will need to be efficient and professional response against defined processes. Incident Triage: You will analyse alerts and logs to determine if an event is a genuine security incident or a false positive. You will need to be methodical and follow established procedures to classify and prioritize incidents. Initial Incident Response: For confirmed incidents, you'll perform initial containment actions, such as isolating affected systems, and escalate the incident to a Level 2 or 3 analyst for deeper investigation. Reporting and Documentation: You'll create detailed tickets and reports for all detected incidents, documenting your findings and the steps you took. This is crucial for tracking incidents and for future analysis. Managing: You'll provide direction and support to the junior member of the shift and provide handover to the next shift leader. Tool Management: You will assist in the maintenance and optimization of security tools, ensuring they are working correctly and effectively. Experience of SPLUNK within a Security Operations Centre (SOC). 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.

UX Content Designer 12 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid - Remote/2 days p/w onsite in Manchester Rate: Upto £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 UX Content Designer to join the team. A content designer is part of the project from the start, setting the purpose for the content on the page. Adept at creating customer-focused copy, a content designer can explain things simply and position content in the right place, in the right format, for the right audience. Key Responsibilities: Understands users and can identify who they are and what their needs are based on evidence. Translate user stories and propose design approaches or services to meet these needs Advocates for user needs in stakeholder meetings or with key product team members Engage in meaningful interactions and relationships with users. Manage competing priorities. Work on multiple projects at the same time, ensuring the customer is at the heart of the outcome Use quantitative and qualitative data about users to turn user focus into outcomes. Design content to meet user needs and make complex language and processes easy to understand. Creates, collaborates, understands, and implements style and standards. Have an overall perspective on business issues, events, activities and an understanding of their wider implications and long-term impact. Has the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment and utilises an iterative method and flexible approach to enable rapid delivery. Is accountable for quality outcomes. Identify and compare the best processes or delivery methods to use, including measuring and evaluating outcomes. Helps the team to decide the best approach, to manage and visualise outcomes, prioritise work and work to agreed minimum viable product (MVP) and scope. Maintain knowledge of and adherence to all relevant regulatory requirements, including risk Key Skills & Experience: Content design experience Working in Agile environment Experienced with using a variety of UCD methodologies KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Champions user needs and helps teams to communicate. Has a passion for the profession and communicates the vision to the team clearly. Challenges ways of working and the status quo. People who excel in this area take initiative, are innovative, and seek out opportunities to create effective change. Being open to change and improvement, and working in 'smarter', more focused ways. Is a proven communicator with an understanding and appreciation of the regulatory environment Creates effective communication through design, research, and iteration Actively contributes to and conceives content standards and guidelines from user experience and accessibility guidance 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.

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

Service Desk Associate 6 Month contract initially Based: Onsite in Crawley Rate: £150 - £170 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 Service Desk Associate to join the team. The role requires Handling service desk requests - Answering calls, emails, and ticket submissions. Resetting passwords - Helping employees regain access to systems. Basic troubleshooting - Fixing minor software issues and hardware glitches. Configuration challenges - Assisting with simple setup problems. Key Responsibilities:  Respond to user inquiries via phone, email, chat, or ticketing systems.  Act as the initial point of contact for IT issues, logging and tracking incidents.  Diagnose and resolve common IT problems, escalating complex issues to higher levels.  Possess a solid understanding of IT infrastructure  Be proficient in using IT service management (ITSM) tools and ticketing systems.  Accurately document all incidents, solutions, and actions taken.  Identify trends and patterns in user issues to proactively address potential problems.  Contribute to the development and maintenance of knowledge base articles. Key Skills & Experience:  Good Communication skills both Verbal and Written  Technical Proficiency L1.5  Positive attitude towards work  Multitasking skills  Effective Listening skills  Problem solving and analytical skills Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:  Familiarity with CRM tools  Ability to Improvise: Being able to think on your feet and adapt to unexpected situations is important. Please note: * 24X7 shift (Any 8 hours) * Candidates should be willing to work in a 24*7 environment with rotational shifts and rotational day offs. 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 Server Engineer to join their team on a six month initial contract, working three days a week onsite in Crewe and two days working remotely. This role would be working via umbrella. Role Description: * Use of Hyper-V with client's standard build processes * Good experience and understanding of Windows Clustering * Good experience in configuring Network Load Balancers * Knowledge if CIS hardening implemented using GPO * Knowledge Active Directory and Certificate Authority * Collaborate with network, security, and application teams to ensure seamless operations * Automate server provisioning and configuration using tools like PowerShell, Ansible, or Terraform * Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions including BMR * Monitor server performance and availability using tools like Nagios, SolarWinds, or equivalent client tool * Maintain documentation for systems architecture, processes, and procedures * Storage Knowledge advantageous * Status reporting to senior stakeholders LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

As a GDS Senior Data Architect working in the Data Security team in the Office of the Government Chief Data Officer, you’ll be collaborating with other government departments to develop and publish data security standards for government and the wider public sector. With the ability to drive through an agenda, you will be collaborating with other teams in GDS, including our consulting technical architects, the technology policy team, tech writers, and others, as standards are developed and shaped. This will also mean delivering presentations to various stakeholders at all levels. The role will include travel to different government departments and agencies, therefore there must be a willingness to undertake this. As a Senior Data Architect you’ll: develop data security standards for government advise on data security for government services define the government API data and technical standards, including how to make APIs secure identify opportunities to use novel privacy-enhancing technologies to enable data-driven collaboration without compromising on privacy and security develop data security controls to mitigate risks applying to AI systems work in agile multi-disciplinary teams, with software developers using tools such as Github and following continuous delivery and devops practices

Sales Administrator Salisbury £28,000 - £30,000 + Holiday + Pension This is an excellent opportunity for a Sales Administrator to join a market leading business, where you will play a crucial role in managing all requirements for worldwide distribution. This company is a leading manufacturer of medical grade temperature-controlled storage solutions, specialising in innovative technologies for the healthcare and life sciences sectors. In this varied role a few of the primary responsibilities will be preparing quotations, invoices and processing orders. Due to the global nature of the company, it is also expected to book all transport whether that be by air, road or sea and to process documentation for customers, freight forwarders and banks. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record within a Sales Admin role with a strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Proficient use of Microsoft Office and strong written and verbal communication are also essential to the role. Lastly, any experience working in Business Central or similar ERP systems would be advantageous. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Sales Administrator to join a business at an exciting time of growth and play a key part in the day-to-day operations. The Role: Prepare quotations, invoices, and process orders. Book transport by air, road, and sea. Process documentation for customers, freight forwarders, and banks. Support global operations of the company. The Person: Proven track record in Sales Admin Strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Proficient in Microsoft Office Desirable to have experience with Business Central or similar ERP systems No Smoking or Vaping Reference Number: BBBH266137 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom McLaughlin at Rise Technical Recruitment This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

Data Architect 6 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid - Remote/3 days p/w onsite in Redhill Rate: £Market rates - p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Data Architect to join the team. Key Responsibilities: * Define and implement scalable data architecture leveraging Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Synapse Analytics, and Snowflake. * Design logical and physical data models to support business requirements and analytics needs. * Develop and maintain data pipelines using ADF for ingestion, transformation, and loading from diverse sources. * Optimize ETL processes for performance and cost efficiency. * Lead migration projects from Ab-Initio to modern cloud platforms (Azure + Snowflake). * Ensure data integrity, quality, and compliance during migration. * Write and tune SQL queries, stored procedures, and implement best practices for query performance. * Work closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, and analysts to deliver solutions. * Implement data governance, security, and lineage practices using Azure tools. * Explore and integrate emerging technologies like Azure Databricks, Python, and orchestration frameworks for advanced analytics. * Able to take key decisions with respect to technology landscape in data technologies weighing risk versus reward Key Skills & Experience: * Cloud & Data Platforms: Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake, Snowflake. * Database & Querying: SQL Server, PL/SQL, T-SQL. * ETL Tools: Ab-Initio (migration experience), Informatica (optional). * Programming: Python, PySpark (preferred). * Other: CI/CD with Azure DevOps, Data Modeling (Star/Snowflake schema), Metadata management. * String analytical, Problem-solving and communication skills. Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: * Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203). * Experience in BFSI domain or large-scale enterprise data platforms. 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.

Required: Apps Developer Location: 2-3 days onsite per week in Newcastle Upon Tyne, rest remote IR35 Status: Inside Duration: 6 month initial contract Rate: £311pd We are seeking a new talent to join the Software Engineering team where you will have the opportunity to collaborate in the project. Responsibilities: As a Custom Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. You will utilize modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs. You are expected to be a subject matter expert, collaborate and manage the team to perform effectively. You will be responsible for team decisions, engage with multiple teams, and contribute to key decisions. Additionally, you will provide solutions to problems for your immediate team and across multiple teams. Advanced proficiency in Node.js is required. Advanced proficiency in AWS DevOps & Development, GitLab CI/CD, and GitLab is recommended. Design and implement innovative software solutions that meet client requirements. Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality standards and best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements. Continuously improve software development processes and methodologies. Mentor junior team members and share knowledge to foster a collaborative 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.

Role: Ai Tester Rate: Inside IR35 Location: Remote with occasional travel to Croydon Duration: 6 - months initially SC Clearance or Eligible Job Spec for AI Tester: -Strong understanding of machine learning concepts , algorithms and deep learning models to effectively test AI applications. -Strong understanding of use cases such as classification, text generation, text summarisation. -Good understanding of data quality and pipelines(Data and ML Pipelines) -Software testing experience with focus on AI testing , AI test planning including creation of AI test strategies and test plans. -Experience with testing Generative AI and Natural Language Processing(NLP) systems. -Experience in model evaluation and model testing. -Experience with model stacking and model integration testing of AI Machine Learning models for Quality, Robustness, and Performance. -Experience of Machine Learning testing for anomaly detection using Python libraries -Familiarity with AI frameworks and tools like TensorFlow, Pytorch, Keera or similar. -Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java or others used in AI. -Experience testing with models such as BERT, Meta LLAMA and XGBOOST. -Strong understanding of model evaluations including model overfitting and underfitting. -Experience with API testing on endpoints and data exchange formats -Experience with version control systems like GIT to manage and track changes to AI codebase. -Familiarity with metrics related to model classifications and an ability to analyse dashboard provided by cloud native services. -Understanding of cloud computing platforms like AWS and Azure. -Effective communication to work collaboratively with cross functional teams including developers and data scientists. Key AI areas & models used in Automation Centre: -Azure models specific to Classification : XGBOOST -AWS Sagemaker specific to Summarisation : Meta LLAMA 30B -Hugging face models on Azure -BERT for text generation or data creation 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.

Service Introduction Manager 6 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid - Max 3 days p/w onsite in Nottingham Rate: £500 - £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 Service Introduction Manager to join the team. We have an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a Health and Beauty Retailer * You will be part of a conscientious, efficient, sociable team working together to drive the success of the company's future. * As part of the team, you will contribute to the delivery of services that are often leading-edge. Key Responsibilities: Understand and document a project's impact on service, including designing any new or changing service models including run costs for any new or amended project elements. * To represent the customer when liaising with 3rd parties and partners to ensure robust end-to-end support model is delivered. * To be the service representative within the project team and ensure the project meets the Service Acceptance Criteria and confirm end to end service readiness. * Manage service risks throughout the project lifecycle to ensure there are highlighted correctly through the correct processes, with ownership at each stage understood. * Document the updated service to be handed to Service Management. * To be flexible to meet project requirements by tailoring the SI approach where necessary, utilising the framework accordingly. Key Skills & Experience: * Experience of defining processes based on ITIL frameworks and demonstrate a strong understanding of the full project lifecycle and associated service transition path. * Experience of carrying out Service Design/Transition within different Operating Models. * Developing and owning Service Acceptance Criteria and necessary documentation. * Defining on-going impact and ensuring project impact on base costs are agreed. * Leading negotiations of SLAs and defining the underpinning Service Support processes. * Facilitating agreements & negotiations between 3rd parties and support teams with regards to design of the service. * Managing Service Readiness through to the final decision for project go lives. * Management of Service Risks. Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: * Dynamic and enthusiastic with the ability to communicate at all levels. * Adaptable to challenging situations, having a pragmatic and strategic way of thinking to resolve business issues. * Stakeholder Management including Customer Exec level Stakeholders. * Ideally 5+ years' Service Experience * Ideally 18+ months Service Design/Transition at Management level * Effective Change Management skills * Ability to inspire, lead, manage and motivate a team. * Ability to drive continuous improvement. * Proven track record of working within both Waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies. 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.

Senior Network Design Engineer Our purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As a Network Design Engineer, you will contribute to this by working collaboratively in service and project teams, and designing and implementing medium/large network solutions and changes to enable cost-effective services for our customer. We are looking for a Senior Network Designer Engineer to work on delivery opportunities. Your role will involve understanding the business and technical requirements and you will be responsible for the producing the relevant design collateral (including passing any governance reviews), providing hands on configuration and implementation support, troubleshooting technical issues, ensuring effective handover to service and supporting the project team in its milestone deliverables. Key Skills and Experience *Strong technical networking knowledge with industry-recognized certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIS-ENT). *Experience with routing protocols, virtual routing instances, VPNs, and security zones. *Experience with network security products including Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS). *Proficiency in F5, Cisco Secure Firewall, and Gigamon technology. *Demonstrable design experience with global network vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper). *Network device configuration, troubleshooting, and defect resolution skills. *Understanding of project life cycle from requirements gathering to operational acceptance. *Proven experience in network troubleshooting across multiple vendors and technology areas. *Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders. *Experience of performance testing of cyber monitoring tools (sizing, capacity management and planning, performance troubleshooting). Responsibilities: *Design and Deploy Functional Networks: Design and deploy networks (LAN, WAN) to meet the organization and customer needs. *Troubleshoot Network Issues: Diagnose and troubleshoot network issues, including those escalated by lower tiers of support. *Implement Network Security Measures: Design and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware from threats and unauthorized access. *Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with executive team members, decision-makers, and stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals, and to identify and resolve business systems issues. *Create and Maintain Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks, including network diagrams, configuration details, and operational procedures. *Mentor Team Members: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers and other team members, helping them to develop their skills and knowledge. *Automate Network Tasks: Develop and implement automation scripts to streamline network management tasks and improve efficiency. *Plan for Service Outages: Plan for and respond to service outages and other network-related problems, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. *Support Network Upgrades: Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations. *Evaluate New Technologies: Stay up-to-date with the latest networking technologies and evaluate their potential benefits for the organization and our customers. Desired skills, experience, qualifications: *2+ years of experience with networking layer 2 and layer 3. *Good understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, VLANs). *Proficiency in network design and implementation tools (e.g., Visio, Cisco Packet Tracer). *Experience with network management and monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios). *Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. *Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. *Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. *Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or JNCIA. Additional Considerations *Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware / KVM / RHEV /Xen / ProxMox / CXP-NG is beneficial. *A strong understanding of data centre networking and technologies is advantageous. 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.

SQL Server Database Engineer with SSIS Our Client is bank based in Central London – who are looking to recruit Database Engineer with at least 5 to 7 years sold expertise of working SQL Server SSIS and SSRS. Responsible for the development and delivery of pipelines (collect, validate and prepare high quality data) to automate and streamline processes required by different departments. Support existing SSIS ETLs (overnight and intraday), proactively fine-tune and enhance existing codes to increase robustness and error monitoring. Support the internal IT department with changes and upgrades to software platforms. Convert legacy Hyperion reports to SSRS. Software Development: Analysis of issues pertaining to problems or errors raised by in-house systems, i.e. CORE, SharePoint interface, Equation end of day cycle. Understanding business requirements in order to develop and deliver appropriate solutions based on system definition documents. Proficiency in advanced 4GL programming languages and able to apply to the fully development life-cycle. Database Support To build data pipelines within the SQL environment in SSIS packages, where required, introduce new field and data types for new information to be collated in the CORE environment. To build tabular models (SSAS) for different business units. To build reports based on business requirements using SQL SSRS. To integrate with all the Bank’s sub-systems using data abstraction and connectivity layers, i.e. ODBC, ADO.net. Ensure that the environment is running optimally and with high standard house-keeping procedures. Sharepoint Integration: To integrate the SharePoint environment and Forms with Equation system to introduce automation of processes thereby eliminating the need for duplicate entry. To utilise web services to integrate from cutting edge technology into legacy systems such as Equation. End of Day Cycle: To provide second and third level support for in-house programmes during the end of day cycle. To be able to analyse and rectify any problems raised in an independent and team scenario. To take ownership of a problem and deliver a solution in a timely manner. Provide out of office hours support. Risk & Regulatory Duties Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements including the Bank’s Risk and Compliance policies and procedures and adhere to these to avoid exposing the Bank to undue risk. Report policy/procedure breaches and areas of potential non-compliance and suspicions promptly upon identification in accordance with the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies. Accurately execute all controls within own area to minimise risk of policy, procedure, and/or regulatory breaches. Identify new risks/control gaps within own area and escalate accordingly to your Line Manager and/or Head of Department. Training & Competence Complete all annual mandatory regulatory refresher training as per the Bank's training plans and deadlines. Proactively seek to complete recommended technical and behavioural competencies training required for your role. Act in accordance with the FCA/PRA Code of Conduct. Fulfil all prescribed business continuity requirements as set out in the organisational or departmental specific plans or as instructed by the Line Manager/Head of Department. Qualifications/Experience Degree level qualified or equivalent. MS SQL stack (SSIS, SSAS, SSRS) to high level of proficiency - Essential C# Programming / JavaScript programming - Desirable Knowledge and Skills Software analysis and design good practice Dimensional modelling, Entity Relationship modelling, Normalised modelling. Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon, Kimball) The position is based in Central and you will be required to be in the office for 3 days a week. Please note the Client does NOT provide sponsorship. The salary for this position is in the range £65K – £75K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.