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Senior Technologist - Optical Systems Ormskirk, West Lancashire Up to £55,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Bonus (up to 20%) + Private Healthcare + Pension + Holiday Salary Exchange + Cycle to Work Scheme + Onsite Parking & EV Charging + Onsite Canteen Excellent opportunity for an Optical Systems Engineer to join a global manufacturing group, working with state-of-the-art technologies to develop advanced inspection and measurement solutions used across international production sites. This company are a worldwide leader in their field, operating across architectural, automotive and specialist glass technologies. Their Process Control team plays a key role in developing, deploying and supporting inspection and metrology systems that feed critical data into global manufacturing execution platforms, underpinning quality, performance and process optimisation. In this role you will work across the full lifecycle of automatic inspection systems - from concept and design through to implementation, deployment and ongoing support. You'll create and enhance optical and measurement solutions, develop software (including algorithms and image processing), and work with a mix of legacy tools and modern high-level languages. You'll partner closely with R&D and production teams, provide both on-site and remote technical support, carry out technical assessments of new technologies, and occasionally travel overseas to support global sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optical systems, industrial metrology or precision measurement, alongside experience developing inspection software (e.g. image processing, algorithm design, C# or similar languages). You'll combine hands-on lab skills with strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication, and solid project/time management. A 2:1 degree or higher in a STEM subject and several years' relevant industry experience are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly technical team within a global organisation, work at the forefront of inspection and process control technology, and directly influence product quality and manufacturing performance across worldwide operations. The Role: *Creating and enhancing automatic inspection systems from concept through to implementation *Developing optical / measurement solutions, algorithms and inspection software (incl. image processing, C# or similar) *Delivering and supporting inspection systems and instruments across global manufacturing sites (on-site and remote) *Assessing new technologies in inspection & process control and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives The Person: *2:1 degree or higher in a STEM subject + 5+ years' relevant experience *Experience with optical systems, industrial metrology and precision measurement techniques *Software development experience (e.g. algorithm design, image processing, C# or similar), with strong experimental/lab skills *Excellent communication, high attention to detail and strong project/time management; willing to undertake occasional overseas travel Reference Number: BBBH266794 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tommy Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Role Title: Confluent Engineer Location: London Duration: 27/05/2026 Days on site: 2-3 Rate INSIDE IR35 £402.75 PER DAY MUST BE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: * Role Title: Senior Software Engineer - Confluent Streaming Platform Role Purpose * We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Confluent Platform, Apache Kafka, and Apache Flink to support the introduction and evolution of Intact's enterprise streaming capabilities. This role sits within the Integration function, responsible for enabling real-time data, event-driven architecture, and high-performance integrations across the organisation. * The ideal candidate will contribute to the design, development, and scaling of Intact's Confluent-based streaming platform, supporting teams across the organisation in adopting event-driven approaches. * This opportunity sits within a significant cloud-modernisation programme, leveraging Agile and DevOps practices to continuously deliver business value. Key Accountabilities * Deliver engineering tasks across the Confluent Streaming Platform, including the design, development, testing, and deployment of event-driven services and data pipelines. * Develop Kafka topics, schemas, and streaming applications using Kafka, Kafka Connect, Schema Registry, and Flink. * Collaborate with architects and platform teams to shape the event streaming roadmap. * Provide subject-matter expertise in distributed streaming and event-driven architecture. * Review streaming applications produced by other engineers, ensuring quality and best practices. * Troubleshoot production streaming issues and conduct root-cause analysis. * Promote platform standards, governance models, and reusable patterns. * Collaborate with vendor teams and Confluent professional services. * Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and technical discussions. Customer Conduct Framework * Understand how FCA Conduct Rules apply to this role and consistently demonstrate behaviours that support positive customer outcomes and safe data handling. Functional / Technical Skills * 6+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years hands-on with Confluent / Apache Kafka. * Experience designing and building distributed streaming applications using Confluent Platform components. * Strong understanding of event-driven architecture concepts (event streaming, event sourcing, Pub/Sub, stream processing). * Experience with Avro/JSON/Protobuf, schema evolution, and Schema Registry. * Integration experience with backend systems such as SQL/NoSQL databases, APIs, and cloud data platforms. * Familiarity with API design, data modelling, and microservice integration patterns. * Proficient with Git, Jira, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes. * Working knowledge of AWS and/or Azure. * Strong understanding of clean code, reusable component design, and Agile/DevOps practices. Decision-Making Authority * Makes decisions on design and implementation of streaming components within agreed architecture and standards. * Provides expert guidance impacting platform reliability, performance, and integration quality. * Escalates risks, issues, and architectural concerns appropriately. Please send latest CV LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

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

***SC CLEARED*** Incident and Problem Management Analyst 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Hybrid - 1 day onsite p/w in Warrington Rate: £250 - £300 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 Incident and Problem Management Analyst to join the team. Key Responsibilities; * Act as a point of contact for all Incidents and Problem Records * Monitor the incidents to ensure that the Service Level Agreement are respected * Identify, initiate, schedule, and conduct incident reviews * Ensure the closure of all resolved and end-user confirmed Incident records * Provide guidance to the Incident Process Coordinators * Set and Chair bridge calls on Incidents, as per process * Possess working knowledge on other ITSM and SIAM processes and help if required * Coordinate with other SIAM, ITSM and Business teams * Working knowledge and Safe and Agile DevOps methodology * Act as a point of contact for all Incidents and Problem Records * Monitor the incidents to ensure that the Service Level Agreement are respected * Identify, initiate, schedule, and conduct incident reviews * Ensure the closure of all resolved and end-user confirmed Incident records * Provide guidance to the Incident Process Coordinators * Deliver & manage high standard communications across Customers and IT to ensure that Issues are dealt with by priority and customer needs, providing regular communications to Customers across the organisation. * Co-ordinate with Service Desk and other teams in the identification of Major/ High Incidents; manage these Incidents, to ensure that these are diagnosed and escalated to appropriate and consistent quality standards; co-ordinate Service Desk, IT support staff and Customers to ensure accurate and appropriate communications during these Incidents. * Produce trends analysis of recurring Problems/Incidents - extract trends on Incident types, Customer types, departments, hardware types etc. as instructed * Experience with Knowledge in SLA Measurement, Reporting and Major Incident Management * Owning delivery to ensure the BAU deliverables are met with required Turn Around Time with required Quality * Responsibility for identifying Process Enhancement opportunities, prepare solution, estimation, get customer sign-off and execution of the projects. * Manage Problems, to ensure that these are diagnosed, logged and escalated to appropriate and consistent quality standards; co-ordinate Service Desk, IT staff and Customers to ensure accurate and appropriate communications during Problems. * Call and chair Problem Review meetings following priority Incidents; issue a written Postmortem report to IT management; ensure Problem actions are completed in a timely manner. * Customer Interface: delivering & managing high standard communications across Customers and IT to ensure that Problems are dealt with by priority and customer needs, providing regular communications to Customers across the organisation. * Co-ordinate with Service Desk and Incident coordinator in the identification of priority Incidents; manage these Incidents, to ensure that these are diagnosed and escalated to appropriate and consistent quality standards; co-ordinate Service Desk, IT support staff and Customers to ensure accurate and appropriate communications during Major Incidents. * Hold regular meetings with IT support groups to review recurring Problems and press for final resolutions - or escalate; produce 'Escalation Reports' on recurring issues and issues not being resolved. Key Skills & Experience: 1. Must be ITIL certified or demonstrate strong knowledge - Essential. 2. Responsible to meet Process SLAs and KPIs - Essential. 3. Possess excellent soft skills, verbal and written communication skills - Essential. 4. Ability to participate and lead, when needed, project meetings with the customer - Essential. 5. Demonstrable customer management / service skills/ proactivity 6. Experience of working within a busy first level service desk environment in Incident and Problem management role 7. Very good understanding and awareness of the ITIL Incident management process and procedures 8. Sound technical knowledge across the ITSM tools, applications including MS Office, Teams, etc., 9. Decision maker with an operational viewpoint 10. Available to support on-call outside of business hours 11. Work with onsite & Offshore Team 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.

Solutions Architect Designer Our Client a Telecoms company is looking to recruit a seasoned professional who has at least 5 to 10 years experience as a Solutions Architect Designer. You will be involved in developing and implementing systems architecture designs that will meet business needs. The Solution Designer’s responsibilities include designing innovative solutions based on business requirements, creating functional specifications, assessing the current software systems in place in order to identify areas in need of improvement, and overseeing development teams. Participating and leading on projects where analysis of systems or data requires an in-depth evaluation of complex business process, system process, and industry standards. Designing technology solutions by modelling requirements and applying standard application methodology best practices. Resolving technical problems as they arise. Continually researching current and emerging technologies and proposing changes where needed. Maintain & update Enterprise Architecture documentation. Building and integrating information systems to meet the company’s needs. Assessing the systems architecture currently in place and working with the Enterprise Architect to recommend solutions to improve it. Informing various stakeholders about any problems with the current technical solutions being implemented. Assessing the business impact that certain technical choices have. Providing updates to stakeholders on product development processes. Manage Stakeholder expectations regarding appropriate milestones and deadlines. Providing supervision and guidance to development teams. Ensuring IT Security standards are incorporated by design, ensuring compliance to the required standards (ISO27001) and supporting improvement initiatives and protecting the business from risks arising from data loss. To support and contribute actively to health and safety, environmental, business continuity and information security arrangements that meets our obligations to our customers Proven experience in engineering and software solution design. In-depth understanding of integration techniques & modern coding languages Telco Site Management software design/development Integration knowledge(SOAP, Rest API’s). Middleware Biztalk Data Warehouse design & optimization. ITIL/Remedy experience Experience of using Enterprise Architecture tools. Hons Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Telecommunications or Engineering. Togaf certification. Knowledge of Cloud architectures. The Client is located close to Reading – so ideally you will be living within 60 minutes commuting distance. You will be working from home remotely for 2 to 3 days a week – and/or working from the office 2 days a week. The salary for this role will be in the range £75K - £90K plus benefits. Do send your CV to us for this exciting position in Word format along with your salary and availability.

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.

Lead delivery of large-scale programs and digital products, from discovery through deployment and continuous improvement, working with product managers and service owners, exploring new and innovative ways of working to improve delivery within the organisation Ensure delivery adheres to the Government Service Standard, Technology Code of Practice and CCS governance frameworks. Delivery lead across one or more product teams, ensuring alignment on OKRs: objectives, priorities and timelines, acting as an advocate for Agile principles to ensure delivery best practices are followed (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe / hybrid models) Own and build relationships with the technical teams, Product Owners, senior stakeholders, management and third-party sub-contractors utilising effective and appropriate governance mechanisms. Collaborate with other directorates to ensure alignment of delivery with the organisational priorities and governance processes. Work closely with business stakeholders, Product Managers, Designers, Business Analysts, Developers and Testers to drive out value and ensure the efficient delivery of digital products and services.Manage project financials, business case definition and benefit realisation approaches. Ensure delivery artefacts meet CCS assurance requirements, supporting internal and external governance boards with clear, and concise reporting. Define and monitor delivery KPIs such as velocity, lead time and throughput, manage and mitigate risks, dependencies to maintain team velocity and create a high performing team. Proficient in senior stakeholder communication, engagement and change management for effective delivery of products and services through clear roadmaps, sprint planning, agile ceremonies and reviews. You will ensure stakeholders have timely, accurate information and understand the impact of decisions on delivery. Facilitate effective and tailored communication between the organisation and suppliers, manage risks and issues related to supplier delivery, and ensure that contractual deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines on a day to day basis. Mentoring team members; upskilling junior delivery managers and educating the wider digital community and business stakeholders in delivery management best practice and Support the shaping of standards, tools and frameworks that uplift delivery maturity across DDS.

IT Manager Purpose To be part of the IT Leadership Team in Europe focused on education and learning through the delivery of quality IT services and associated support to schools, departments, and associated businesses. This role will manage the IT services and technicians in two of London’s most prestigious and innovative schools. Crucial to this role is the ability to build strong relationships with school leaders, work in the bustling environment of schools, communicate clearly and pro-actively, and lead a team of school-based IT technicians. Key Accountabilities Control and governance of school / businesses IT services ensuring that all infrastructure, hardware, software and cloud services are deployed, managed, maintained, supported and changed effectively. Facilitate Stakeholder Management with business leaders and leadership teams through regular engagement and reporting regarding performance, business requirements and continuous improvement. To manage the on-site 2 line IT Support provided by IT Technicians using the Group ITSM tool and following IT policies, processes, procedures, and standards as deployed in line with the ITIL framework. Leadership of a group of school-based IT technicians. To be the primary IT contact for the leadership teams in your assigned schools and associated business units. Understand the role of technology in the provision of education and learning. Conduct regular school / site inspection to identify weaknesses in technology deployment, improve quality and drive continuous improvement. Conduct a formal service review each term with the school / business unit, present support performance, identify opportunities and risks, and develop areas for improvement and investment. Identify and champion school/business improvement requirements associated with technology, ensuring alignment with Group, Regional and Country Policies and Standards. Attend and represent IT at School, POD, and Regional meetings (Including School Governance in Autumn and Summer Term). Identify, document, and define critical services / processes and associated KPIs to be measured. Create periodic dashboards, scorecards and reports to demonstrate IT performance against SLA / KPI. Define and maintain a list of all IT services and applications in use for allocated schools / business units as part of the IT service catalogue. Maintain site documentation (technical, financial, and legal), ensuring the accuracy of information is preserved, kept up to date, and readily available to colleagues. Plan and manage all changes to IT services to ensure they are approved, deployed effectively, and have appropriate support agreements in place. Manage service problems and customer complaints through to resolution, engaging / updating where required with Executives and School Leadership Team members. Facilitate periodic auditing of all IT hardware, software, services, and user accounts within a school/business unit to ensure accuracy of data held in the ITSM/CMDB. Build, Manage and Develop a team of highly skilled School IT Technicians who work in the allocated schools / business units. Collaborate with the EdTech team to ensure technology and associated support in schools is aligned. Ensure all support incidents and requests allocated to technicians are correctly assigned and prioritised to ensure efficient resolution of 2nd line IT work within agreed SLAs. Provide technical escalation support and/or assist IT colleagues in troubleshooting faults To own and manage all Significant and Major Incidents in your assigned schools / business units; especially communication, incident review and follow up actions. Conduct periodic appraisals of team members, setting objectives, identify areas for development and facilitate training. Implement and monitor the adoption of ITIL process with specific focus on Stakeholder, Incident, Change, Problem and Asset Management. Support and/or manage projects and initiatives as directed by the European IT Director or European IT Service Delivery Manager. IT Management & Leadership IT Support environment (2nd & 3rd line support) ITSM tools and methodology ITIL practice and methodology Team Management (including Matrix Management of staff) Supporting diverse / remote businesses Education or similar sector Windows Desktop & Server MAC Desktop & Server Server Rooms & Cloud Services Device Management (e.g. InTune / JAMF) Network technologies and protocols Cyber Security Business Systems (e.g. Finance, MIS, CRM) Exceptional customer service and communication skills, including written and verbal. Excellent interpersonal skills including communicating effectively and professionally with people at all levels of the organisation. Ability to adjust communication style (especially in terms of language) to impart technical information to non-IT colleagues. Strong leadership ability and team spirit with a can-do attitude. Self-motivation, effective time management and the ability to work unsupervised. Must be able to use initiative and work under pressure, consistently employing a customer centric approach. Part of the role will be based on site in Central London for 4 days a week and the remaining day will be remote. The salary for this position if £50K - £55K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Title: DevOps Engineer Location: Remote, UK Salary: Circa £47,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week to cover core business hours (9-5, Mon-Fri) Working for Affinity: We understand the importance of flexibility, wellness, performance and satisfaction - indeed it is part of our culture We offer opportunities to take unpaid leave and will give you one extra day's holiday for every year you've worked with us, for up to 8 years We know working from home introduces opportunities for you to do more domestic chores during the day, e.g. picking up the children from school, taking pets to the vet, etc. We don't mind this at all, as long as we are aware of what you are doing and the work gets done! About the Role: We are looking for someone who is passionate about technology and who is always looking for opportunities to improve the services we provide for clients, in areas such as efficiency, cost effectiveness, security and reliability. You'll be pivotal in knowledge sharing internally within the business, assisting others in their assigned projects and, where necessary, supporting more junior members of Affinity to help them learn and improve. The right DevOps engineer will have the opportunity to help grow and shape this emerging function within the team, creating a long-term career path for themselves within Affinity, with an opportunity to progress upwards. What will your typical day look like? You will be working on projects, such as the Cabinet Office WordPress support contract, to keep our clients' systems up-to-date, available, resilient, secure, performing well and cost effective. Working to improve the efficiency of our infrastructure related processes At times you'll need to work together with clients' own internal teams and with any external infrastructure teams that Affinity may partner with. Putting together infrastructure design documents at the start of projects, with a view to getting these signed off by the client and then acting as the basis for infrastructure build. Building infrastructure on new projects through the use of Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, etc. This will also include continuous integration processes, server provisioning, etc. Imparting knowledge and experience to other Affinity team members, both verbally and also captured in tools such as Jira Confluence, where we would like to build up a repository of DevOps how-tos, best practices, etc. Opportunity to work as a team lead where other Affinity team members are involved in DevOps. Providing AWS and Azure thought leadership and mentoring in both advisory and delivery contexts. Supporting out-of-hours rotas to provide support coverage for contracts in place with Affinity. About you: General requirements: Willingness to provide on-call rota coverage of emergency support (24/7/365) Ability to work flexible hours from time to time, for specific projects or tasks UK based and resident in UK for last 3 years (given some client-driven security clearance requirements) The role is fully remote, though visits to clients and to our office in Cornwall will occasionally be required Technical must-haves: Commercial experience of AWS, including services such as Amazon VPC, Amazon RDS, Amazon ElastiCache, Amazon EC2, Amazon ECS/EKS, Amazon EFS, AWS IAM, Amazon CloudFront, Amazon S3, AWS CodePipeline, Amazon GuardDuty, AWS Security Hub, AWS Cost Explorer, etc. Commercial experience of Azure, including services such as Azure Networking, Azure Cache (Redis and Memcached), App Services (running WordPress and .NET applications), Front Doors (CDN), API Services, storage services (blob storage, file storage, etc.), Azure Database services, Azure Cost Management, etc. Terraform and/or CloudFormation scripting Linux, Apache/Nginx Continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) experience including GitHub Actions Familiarity with the AWS/Azure Well-Architected Framework and NCSC Cloud Security Principles Security experience, including the resolution of issues found during penetration testing Docker experience Technical nice-to-haves: System/server admin experience Drupal, WordPress or Magento experience PHP and Composer Microsoft technologies, including .NET, Windows Server, IIS, Active Directory, MSSQL, etc. AWS certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, DevOps Engineer - Professional, speciality certifications, e.g., Database, Security, etc.) Microsoft certifications, including Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate, etc. Load testing experience, including jMeter, Gatling, K6, etc. Other HashiCorp tools, e.g., Packer, Vault, Vagrant, Consul, etc. Provisioning tools, e.g., Puppet, Ansible, Chef, etc. AWS Control Tower and/or Landing Zone Experience with Google Cloud Platform Experience with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Software Developer, Software Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, AWS, Infrastructure Engineer, AWS Systems Developer, Azure Software Development may also be considered for this role.

Role Title: Enterprise Architect Location: Solihull Duration: 12/09/2026 Days on site: 2-3 Rate INSIDE IR35 £492.25 MUST BE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: We are seeking an experienced Solution/Enterprise Architect to support project delivery with functional scoping and devise Information System (IS) level architecture solutions that prioritize consistency, adaptability, and sustainability, while ensuring compliance with set architecture governance framework and its processes. Required Skills and Experience * Over 5+ years in an IT Architecture role, preferably within Financial Services * Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. Effective requirements elicitation and presentation skills * Ability to operate across multiple engagements concurrently and assume architectural responsibility. * Previous experience developing .Net applications * Experience architecting Microsoft .NET applications * Experience with SQL server, Kubernetes, Postgres, NoSQL * Knowledge of TOGAF and ITIL * Experience of working with commercial off the shelf and bespoke solutions * Methodical, organized and results-driven communicator with great attention to detail * Adaptability and ability to collaborate with diverse teams in different environments and stakeholders at all levels Desirable Skills and Experience * TOGAF Practitioner certification * ITIL certification * Experience with architecture tools such as Orbus iServer and MS Visio. * Domain Driven Design, Modelling - Relationships, topologies, Sequence Diagrams, UML, ArchiMate etc. * Understanding of Automation, testing and development pipelines * Practical knowledge of Agile, DevOps, CI/CD Key Role Responsibilities * Develop and evolve existing and future IS (Information System) architecture based on set architecture principles and consistent with company frameworks * Design .NET and data solutions, with security and production infrastructure stakeholders, supporting the business requirements and aligned with BNPP PF strategy. * Collaborate with other project team members in the functional scope definition of projects * Collaborate with stakeholders in the definition of technical roadmaps for IT solutions * Support project managers for project build plan creation and cost estimation * Assess solutions and creation of technology or application roadmaps * Support delivery of the Enterprise Architecture capability * Engage with global teams to manage projects through the appropriate governance process including where applicable submitting PSD's, presenting at COLEC, ITVC, PANO, local IC, etc. * Provide support and assist the project team: help prepare architecture briefs, ensuring consistency with the established framework * Engage in Research and Design to evaluate and propose technologies to complement business strategy and IT roadmap Please send latest CV LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Database Engineer with SQL Server and SSIS Our Client is a bank based in Central London who are looking to recruit a Database Engineer with the ability to work with SSIS. Responsible for the development and delivery of new systems to automate and streamline processes required by different departments. To support the internal IT department with changes and upgrades to software platforms. To be primary contact for all technical questions relating to in-house bespoke systems and interfacing. Database Support Supporting budgeting and financial planning processes for Finance department, including loading and refreshing of data based on requirements. Understand and conduct the front-end functionality to amend and change hierarchical structures within the environment. Debug and analyse errors and anomalies within Hyperion system as raised by Finance and to pinpoint areas of failure and correct any issues. Liaise with Finance on a daily basis to ensure smooth running of the Hyperion environment. Build data flows within the SQL environment in SSIS packages. 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. Qualifications/Experience Degree level qualified or equivalent. SQL Programming. Knowledge and Skills Software analysis and design. SQL query language. Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon or Kimball) Must have solid experience of working with SSIS and building data warehouses and some knowledge of reporting using SSRS. The Client is a Bank based in the Central London. This is a 12 month FTC position with a salary of circa £55K - £70K. You will be required to be in the office at least 3 days week. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Delivery Engineer 6 Month contract initially Based: Onsite in Gaydon Rate: £400 £450 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 Delivery Engineer to join the team. Your responsibilities: * Lead and manage cross-functional teams to develop and deliver high-performance EV powertrain systems * Proactively monitor Engineering Delivery health status through the resolution of risks and issues, initiating corrective action where required * Manage project plan, timelines, project risks / issues, and mitigation plans * Drive engineering activities at the powertrain level, including requirements definition, supplier selection, design release, prototyping and testing * Collaborate with other departments - design, manufacturing and quality * Ensure all deliverables meet requirements, compliance with relevant standards and regulations * To act as the day-to-day contact in Programme Management to ensure successful programme delivery * Drive collaboration between OEM & supplier Engineering teams to provide * Managing the performance of the Engineering Delivery team to ensure successful programme delivery Key Skills & Experience: * Experience with project management / agile methodologies * Techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programmes, including risks management * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills * Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously * Good communication and collaboration skills * Credibility within the programme environment and ability to influence others * Demonstrable experience managing and influencing key stakeholders Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: * Bachelor's degree in mechanical / electrical engineering or automotive engineering * Working knowledge of JIRA and Confluence * Self-motivating and ability to work effectively in a team environment * Strong communication skills and influence stake holders * PMP Certification would be an added advantage 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.

C# .net Software Engineer Our Client is looking to recruit a Software Engineer with solid 5 plus years of developing and working C# .net in an Agile environment. Essential skills and characteristics: • Senior-level knowledge of C# and .NET Core (5+years) • Experienced with ASP.NET (Web API) • Knowledge of OOP, SOLID principles, clean code • Knowledge of using unit tests and familiarity TDD approach • Knowledge of Git • Experience in coding and debugging in Visual Studio • Ability to work in an Agile environment • Strong communication skills • Self-driven; Being able to work independently • Self-organized • Self-efficient • Strong teamworking skills Good-to-have skills and characteristics: • Open XML SDK for office • Dev Ops skills • Experience with docker • Snowflake • SQL • Python • Basic frontend dev (HTML, CSS, JS). Other skills: • Work in a highly collaborative environment with cross-functional teams on projects ranging from a few months to a few quarters in length • Clearly and concisely communicate highly technical challenges and solutions to stakeholders and non-technical team members • Maintain high standard of quality as you creatively and strategically problem solve throughout the product delivery process • Be able to effectively communicate your work with both technical and non-technical peers • Build solid back-end architectures that integrate easily with other systems and technologies • Understand design patterns and write reusable, modular code • Have a superior attention to detail and a strong ability to Q/A one’s own work required, including cross-browser and cross-platform displays and performance • Experience in testing and debugging applications • Performance tuning, improvement, balancing, usability, automation • Polish-speaking is a big advantage The Client would ideally prefer the candidate to be based in Poland and in particular in Krakow. The daily rate/salary is negotiable. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your rate/salary and availability.

Senior Software Engineer Architect – Trumbull CT USA Our Client is a Global organisation who are looking to recruit a Senior Software Engineer with Architect expertise. You must have at least 7 years proven track record of developing complex software coupled with Architect skills. Technical architecting, hands-on programming, problem-solving, PoC building, and owning, building, and reviewing thorough documentation. Work closely with business champions, vendors, project managers, system analysts, QA, compliance, regulations, security, operations, and infrastructure teams to create and/or review integration-focused project documents to cover all the relevant aspects including data, tools, security, compliance, and operations requirements. Develop/Program proofs-of-concept. Support developers in problem-solving. Conduct code-reviews. A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is required. Master's is preferred. A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively complex experience in a directly related area, during which both professional and technical capabilities have been clearly demonstrated. A minimum of seven (7) years of architecting, design and development experience with various relevant Microsoft platforms (predominantly with Azure), tools, technologies, patterns, and techniques related to integration and data is required. A minimum of three (3) years of experience must be as an architect or solution designer with relevant job functions and technologies is required. Hands-on programming experience throughout is a must. Experience with healthcare industry regulations, data security and compliance standards (e.g. GDPR), and EDI standards (e.g. FHIR, HL7), etc. is very much preferred. Experience with industry/domains like pharmaceutical, finance, HR, sales, marketing, and manufacturing is valuable. Architecture certification like TOGAF or similar, and Developer certifications of Azure and/or Microsoft suite technologies is a big plus. Technical skills: In-depth knowledge and thorough experience in working with a variety of integration patterns is very important. In-depth knowledge and thorough experience in programming, configuring, and/or integrating using/with Azure integration tools like Data factory, LogicApps, Functions, API Management, Data catalog, WebApps, Integration service environment, configuring monitoring & diagnostics, etc., and connectivity & security configurations (certificates, encryptions, etc.). In-depth knowledge and experience with Azure data storage (SQL Server, Data lake, Synapse, etc.) & access tools, APIs, cloud connectivity, and ETL processes. In-depth knowledge & experience using Visual Studio, with one of the programming languages C#/Java/JavaScript/Python, PowerShell, and Postman, SOAPUI or similar tools. In-depth knowledge and thorough experience of using Serverless, SOAP, XML, REST, JSON, EDI, XSLT, Async/Sync, Request/Response, Service Bus, Publish/Subscribe, Batch/Real-time, Scheduling, Event triggers, etc. In-depth knowledge and development experience using MS SQL Server (SSIS, T-SQL, Stored procedures, Functions, Views, Queries, Datatype conversions, etc.). Knowledge and experience of MS Office/MS Office 365 suite, SharePoint Online, Power Apps, GitHub, MS Teams, etc. Thorough understanding of the fundamental architecture of the cloud and on-prem MSFT Suite (e.g. Share point) and Integration platforms architecture (e.g. BizTalk, MuleSoft, or similar), and version control methods. Solid fundamentals and thorough understanding of exception handling principles and production/operational support solutions (alerts, dashboards, runbooks, etc.) Thorough understanding and practice/experience of designing performance tuned architecture, investigating performance issues and fixing and tuning the systems Experience working with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline. Experience working with MS D365, ServiceNow, Azure Analytics tools, Azure Data lake, Azure Synapse, Azure BYOD & Data verse Experience or knowledge of Informatica, BI tools, etc. is a big plus. The position will be based in either Trumbull CT or Livingston NJ USA. The salary for this role will be in the range $100K - $135K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

IT Manager Our Client is a Bank based in Central London, are looking to recruit an IT Manager ideally with at least 2 years of experience in IT within the financial industry and overall 7 to 10 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. Cybersecurity Strategy and Planning Evaluate and proritize security initiatives for the branch in London in collaboration with GT (Group Technology) - Group IT Security. Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats and trends and escalate risks promptly. Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR and any other applicable to the IT). Evaluate GT s compliance with relevant regulatory standards (eg ISO 27001) as part of critical vendor performance assessment ensuring operational resilience is maintained. In collaboration with GT, manage security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and antivirus software. In collaboration with GT, Develop and test incident response plans and coordinate responses to security incidents and breaches Raise awareness of cybersecurity issues among bank London employees; conduct annual training /workshops to educate staff on security best practices aligned with GT. Other Duties Maintain professional and technical knowledge (Conduct Rule 2) e.g. by attending educational workshops; read professional publications; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices etc where relevant. Collaborate with stakeholders to handle backlogs and new requirements - Resolve conflicts and remove blockers for the team - Monitor, track and uphold quality of deliverables. Be the point of contact for external communications and facilitate internal communication for effective collaboration on IT related matters. Ensure work deliverables are in compliance with policies and regulatory requirements . Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards. To act as second/third level support with GT for support related issues. To comply with all applicable FCA/PRA conduct rules. Compliance with all mandatory training as set by the Branch/Group. Technical/Functional skills - Proficient in common operating systems o Windows 10, Windows Server 2018 and above o Redhat Linux based Operating System - Software proficiency o VMWare v6.7 and above o Veeam Backup and Replication o Symantec Endpoint Protection o Symantec Endpoint Encryption o ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus o Microsoft Office 365 o Bloomberg FXT/eikons o Murex Treasury System o SWIFT Alliance Access (SAA) - Networking (IT) o Cisco Switches and Routers o Fortigate Firewalls o LAN/WAN Routing - Hardware o Dell PowerEdge Servers o Dell PowerVault SAN Storage - Data analysis - Basic PC/Laptop support (formatting, imaging, etc) - Experience of writing and updating IT policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) - Committed and dedicated to team deliverables. - Ownership of the business - Strong interpersonal stakeholders management skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to train IT staff, supervise and motivate team members for high performance - Experience in coordinating installations, upgrades, and maintenance - Knowledge of architecture processes and performance reports of operating systems - Strong analytical/critical thinking skills - Ability to understand and oversee code development Qualifications: Bachelors degree qualification in relevant discipline Professional Qualification and/or Regulatory, Licensing requirements Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable. Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) are highly desirable. Relevant Work Experience At least 6 years of experience in IT within the financial/banking industry is preferable. Minimum of 2 years experience in managing staff or managing teams in a cross functional set-up. The position is based in Central London and is hybrid 3 days w eek in the office. The salary for this position will be up to £65K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Business Systems Analyst – Insurance Systems A background in software development and / or Analysis either as part of an IT Department or a Software Vendor is preferable. A proven track record of delivery with the ability to ‘own’ projects and issues is essential. The candidate would report to the Group Operations Director or relevant Project Manager and depending on the project size, may be working alone or as part of a team. The role will often be Client facing and the ability to determine requirements, estimate costs and present completed solutions is essential. The role will often fluctuate between Analysis and Configuration to quite detailed SQL scripting and some report and system design and so it is essential that the candidate be flexible and show ability in both Business and technical areas. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with several years’ experience and knowledge of the insurance industry. The purpose of the position is: 1. Ability to configure Insurance system to meet client specifications 2. Producing project feasibility reports. 3. Liaising with external clients or internal resources 4. Creation of Documentation and MIS Reports using Report Builder tools such as Crystal and MS Report Builder 5. Build SQL queries and use SQL to report on and modify databases. 6. Translating client requirements into highly specified project documents. 7. Identifying options for potential solutions and assessing them for both technical and business suitability. 8. Creating logical and innovative solutions to complex problems. 9. Drawing up specific proposals for modified or replacement systems. 10. Presenting proposals to clients. 11. Working closely with developers and a variety of end users to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction. 12. Drawing up a testing schedules for the product / model testing 13. Being responsible for implementation of projects. 14. Planning and working flexibly to a deadline. 15. Writing user manuals. 16. Providing training to users of a new system. 17. Keeping up to date with technical as well as industry sector developments. 18. Undertakes any other related duties as may be reasonably required. The essential skills for the BSA role are: Must have experience of / a strong understanding of insurance Must have configuration skills using SQL Must have Business Analysis skills – excellent communication skills Key skills require are: 1. Proven Analysis ability 2. Strong, logical investigative skills. 3. Ability to learn and understand Insurance and Financial Applications and functionality. 4. Candidate should be able to configure software applications for Client requirements 5. Ability to understand Business and System process flows and design appropriate solutions 6. Good Verbal and written communications. 7. Must assume responsibility for accuracy and timeliness of work product. 8. Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of issues / tasks. 9. The competent use and understanding of standard office IT applications The Company is based in Romford Essex – the role will be hybrid, where you can work remotely and attend meetings at the Company’s offices in the City of London or Romford several times a month. The salary for this position will be circa £65K - £80K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you salary and notice period.