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**3 DAYS ONSITE IN GLASGOW, £540 PD INSIDE IR35** The Role We are looking for an AWS Data Architect who has proven experience with AWS application development and deployment area and strong understanding of data warehouse principles and practices. The AWS Data Architect needs to conduct design workshops and work sessions to gather, analyse business requirements and translate complex business needs into effective AWS-based technical solutions. Your responsibilities: * Create high-level blueprints for managing data assets and design scalable, secure AWS data solutions that align with business objectives. * Design and build data models, pipelines, and storage solutions using various AWS data services (e.g., S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda). * Establish data policies, standards, and security controls (like encryption and access management) to ensure data integrity, compliance, and accessibility. * Work with business analysts, data engineers, and other teams to gather requirements, propose migration strategies, and ensure alignment between technical solutions and business needs. * Provide expertise in data management technologies, best practices, and emerging trends within the AWS ecosystem, often mentoring junior team members. * Understand organizational needs and translate them into executable data strategy roadmaps and technical designs. Your Profile Essential skills/knowledge/experience: * 8+ years of experience in software development and architecture. * 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing solutions on AWS. * Strong proficiency in AWS services primarily Amazon SQS, Lambda, S3, CloudTrail, Aurora PostgreSQL, API Gateway, IAM, AWS Athena. * Experience with microservices architecture, serverless computing, and containerization. * Proficiency in programming languages, primarily Python and Node.js, will be a good addition. * Expertise in DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Jenkins, Git etc.). * Comprehensive knowledge of cloud security principles, including identity and access management, data protection, and threat mitigation strategies. * AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (preferred). 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.

Lead Power Systems Engineer (Substation Design) Glasgow, Hybrid, Permanent Competitive Salary VIQU have partnered with a leading UK systems integrator in the energy sector is seeking an experienced Lead Power Systems Engineer for Substation Design. You’ll play a key role in delivering complex Protection & Control solutions across Transmission and Distribution projects, ensuring compliance, quality, and innovation. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the technical design and delivery of Protection & Control systems. • Develop SLDs, KLDs, architecture diagrams, and concept designs. • Conduct site surveys and provide technical input for tenders. • Produce and review schematics, layouts, calculations, and schedules. • Chair design workshops and interface with clients and stakeholders. • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to required standards. Key Requirements: • Strong background in Protection & Control within Transmission & Distribution. • Knowledge of key technologies and vendors. • Hands-on experience with IEC61850 and related field implementation. • Understanding of communications, substation protocols, and Cyber Security requirements. • Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline. • Excellent communication and leadership skills. • Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel when needed Lead Electrical Engineer (Protection & Control) Glasgow, Hybrid, Permanent Competitive Salary Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Aaron Chiverton via the VIQU IT website or at -hidden email- Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment.

Job Title: Helpdesk Product Support Specialist Location: Hybrid, with office located in Edinburgh, EH3 8EG (or fully remote considered) Salary: Salary commensurate with experience up to £25k per year Job Type: Full-time, Permanent. Hybrid preferred but fully remote considered. The Role: Established in 1998, LawWare is one of Scotland's leading providers of Cashroom & Case Management Software for law firms. We are Hiring - Helpdesk Product Support Specialist. This is a rare opportunity to join our experienced team, reporting to our Client Success Manager. We are looking for a proactive and technically skilled Product Support Specialist to join our busy Helpdesk. This is not a call centre role, but you will spend a significant amount of time on the phone handling inbound and outbound client calls as part of a highly dynamic and demanding environment. The role involves supporting our clients with our specialist software, providing excellent service while answering client's product questions and resolving technical issues quickly and effectively. You'll need strong diagnostic skills, the ability to learn fast, and an investigative mindset to work through complex problems. This is primarily a home working role so you must be comfortable working independently and managing your own workload. Our preference is for someone who is able to work hybrid and attend our office in Edinburgh at times however we are willing to consider fully remote for the right candidate. Main Responsibilities: Deliver first-class customer support through our Helpdesk, ensuring all issues are logged, tracked, and resolved in line with SLAs. Handle inbound and outbound calls with professionalism and efficiency. Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve software and technical issues, including: Software installation and repair, Microsoft 365 administration (front-end & back-end) Escalate complex issues where necessary and work collaboratively to ensure timely resolution. Maintain and contribute to the Helpdesk Knowledge Base. Test solutions thoroughly to ensure complete resolution for the client. Occasionally assist with Cashroom-related features in our product (training provided; prior experience advantageous but not essential). Skills Required: Experience in a busy helpdesk or technical support environment (software support experience preferred). Strong communication skills, with a confident and professional telephone manner. Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, and make decisions independently. Windows OS & Microsoft 365 applications and administration Strong problem-solving skills, quick learner, and investigative mindset. Ability to work effectively in a remote or hybrid environment with minimal supervision. Previous experience supporting bespoke or niche software is an advantage. Essential Requirements You are a UK citizen or eligible to work in the UK permanently. A dedicated home office setup that meets DSE compliance standards. You can demonstrate relevant experience in technical support or helpdesk roles. Why Join Us? Fully remote position, or hybrid from our Edinburgh office. Work with a close-knit, specialist team for a niche software provider. Opportunity to develop your technical skills and gain exposure to complex troubleshooting scenarios. Be part of a company where your input truly matters. Remuneration commensurate with experience. Main Benefits: Company pension Work from home Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Technical Support Specialist, IT Support Specialist, Service Desk Analyst, Help Desk Technician, Desktop Support Specialist, Application Support Specialist, Information Technology Specialist, also be considered for this role.

Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer Glasgow, Hybrid, Permanent Competitive Salary VIQU have partnered with a leading UK systems integrator in the energy sector is seeking an experienced Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer. You’ll play a key role in delivering complex Protection & Control solutions across Transmission and Distribution projects, ensuring compliance, quality, and innovation. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the technical design and delivery of Protection & Control systems. • Develop SLDs, KLDs, architecture diagrams, and concept designs. • Conduct site surveys and provide technical input for tenders. • Produce and review schematics, layouts, calculations, and schedules. • Chair design workshops and interface with clients and stakeholders. • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to required standards. Key Requirements: • Strong background in Protection & Control within Transmission & Distribution. • Knowledge of key technologies and vendors. • Hands-on experience with IEC61850 and related field implementation. • Understanding of communications, substation protocols, and Cyber Security requirements. • Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline. • Excellent communication and leadership skills. • Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel when needed Lead Protection & Control Systems Engineer Glasgow, Hybrid, Permanent Competitive Salary Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Aaron Chiverton via the VIQU IT website or at -hidden email- Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment.

Job Title: SME/Software Team Leader Location: Prestwick - Onsite Salary: £55,498+ depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing Completion of allocated software requirements, detailed design and implementation. Testing of completed functionality, both at desktop and target hardware level. Generation of software level safety requirements and hazard analysis, supporting system certification. Accurately reporting on progress and providing feedback to team members and leadership. Supporting System Test and Integration Activities. Production of appropriate technical documentation, documenting traceability between design, code and test results. Participation in peer reviews of own and others' work products. Robust configuration of completed work. Management of a team of software engineers, supporting and promoting professional development. Helping to define software development strategy within the wider team, discharging workload to ensure delivery to programme, quality and cost Your skills and experiences Essential: A demonstrated STEM degree in a relevant subject e.g. Software Engineering. Expert knowledge of the software engineering lifecycle with a solid foundation in one of Ada/C/C++/C# Practical experience of developing embedded software We are seeking experienced capable software engineers with a proven track record of delivering complex software integration programmes and products with experience of delivering to schedule and cost Experience of managing a team is essential One or more of the following key skills: - Hardware software integration in a real time embedded environment. - DO-178, Multi Core Processors and other industry standards. - Toolset and process specialists. - Experienced software team leaders with experience of delivering change programmes - Experience in HMI design and graphics Software eg VAPS Desirable Avionics/Mission systems domain knowledge Use of Jira to manage software tasks or any other task management system General Military aircraft domain knowledge and interest Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Typhoon Displays & Controls Software Team Would you like to write software for the UK's frontline Eurofighter Typhoon? We currently have a number of vacancies for Software SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) Software Team Leaders at our site in Prestwick. In this role you will be working on world beating aircraft products, creating cutting edge software for our hardware systems and be involved in the entire lifecycle of a product, from design and development to integration. Working closely with systems and test engineers, you will enable the development of complex real-world systems that have to perform perfectly every time, as they will be used in real world combat. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 17th September, 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-JE1 #LI-Onsite

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Location: Prestwick - Onsite What you'll be doing Completion of allocated software requirements, detailed design and implementation. Testing of completed functionality, both at desktop and target hardware level. Generation of software level safety requirements and hazard analysis, supporting system certification. Accurately reporting on progress and providing feedback to team members and leadership. Supporting System Test and Integration Activities. Production of appropriate technical documentation, documenting traceability between design, code and test results. Participation in peer reviews of own and others' work products. Robust configuration of completed work. Use of extensive domain knowledge to troubleshoot issues efficiently, and embed technical and process improvements. Securing a formal software technical authority delegation, in order to authorise design and certification artefacts Your skills and experiences Essential: Degree or equivalent in Software Engineering/Computer Science. Excellent Software Engineering skills, with a solid foundation in one of C/C++/C#/Ada Practical experience of developing embedded software Demonstrated understanding of the full software development lifecycle One or more of the following key skills: - Experience of requirements capture and traceability e.g. DOORS - Experience of Software designs using an appropriate design tool/methodology e.g. UML, Artisan, Statemate, Rhapsody etc. - Programming in high level programming languages and experience of related software development environments e.g. GPS (GNAT), Greenhills AdaMulti - Scripting languages such as MATLAB or Python - Experience developing software test solutions with a view to providing formal qualification evidence to customers. - Experience in HMI design and graphics Software eg VAPS Desirable Avionics/Mission systems domain knowledge Use of Jira to manage software tasks or any other task management system General Military aircraft domain knowledge and interest Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Typhoon Displays & Controls Software Team Would you like to write software for the UK's frontline Eurofighter Typhoon? We currently have a number of vacancies for Senior Software Engineers at our site in Prestwick. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be working on world beating aircraft products, creating cutting edge software for our hardware systems and be involved in the entire lifecycle of a product, from design and development to integration. Working closely with systems and test engineers, you will enable the development of complex real-world Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 17th September, 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Role: Security Architect Rate: Inside IR35 Location: 2-3 days a week for a short period in the beginnings of the contract in Glasgow. Duration: 6 months initially Experience of designing / implementing the guardrails (privacy / security) that need to be put in place for an Agentforce / Agentic AI implementation 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.

Lead Engineer - Protection & Control Systems Glasgow - Hybrid (sponsorship available for international applicants) Competitive Salary + Benefits VIQU has partnered with a recognised leader in advanced technology solutions, seeking a Lead Engineer within Protection & Control Systems to take ownership of complex protection and control projects across the UK Transmission & Distribution sector. This Lead Engineer role offers the chance to spearhead the design and delivery activities, work closely with stakeholders, and shape solutions that meet both client and regulatory requirements, all within a dynamic, highly technical environment. Key Responsibilities of the Lead Engineer - Protection & Control Systems: Lead the design and implementation of protection and control systems, chairing design workshops and stakeholder reviews. Develop SLDs, KLDs, system architecture, and concept-level designs to meet project and client requirements. Produce and review technical documentation including Functional Design Specifications, Compliance Documents, and design intent. Undertake site visits and surveys to support tendering, design, and implementation activities. Deliver protection and control designs including schematics, layouts, calculations, and schedules. Ensure project delivery is on time, to budget, and aligned with quality standards. Provide technical input to tenders, sales, and client qualification processes. Support project managers with risk, programme, and cost management. Act as a technical lead within the team, supporting and mentoring others where required. Key Requirements of the Lead Engineer - Protection & Control Systems: Strong understanding of UK Transmission & Distribution systems. Experience with protection & control technology across major vendors. Working knowledge of IEC61850 implementation. Knowledge of communications systems, substation protocols, and cyber security requirements. Structured and analytical approach, with strong problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Degree (BEng/MEng) or equivalent qualification/experience in a relevant field. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Belle Hegarty via the VIQU IT website or at -hidden email- Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is succes

**Platform Engineer, will require onsite working in Scotland** The Senior Cloud Engineer will have broad experience of software development, infrastructure engineering and operations and will understand the goals and strategy behind each project from conception through completion. They will support the development and operation of software through tools, environments and practices and are responsible for underpinning good development processes. This ELK SME adaptation utilises engineering experience as the base skillset but also extends into strong Elastic, Logstash and Kibana experience, allowing change and improvement within the Agency's Logging Monitoring and Alerting implementation of ELK. The role requires a dynamic, highly motivated individual with the ability to work under pressure, and have well developed problem solving skills. You must be an excellent team player, quick learner and self-starter dedicated to maintaining high quality standards. Experience of configuring and maintaining large Elastic clusters ·Experience working with large data sets and elastic indexing best practices. ·Good understanding on Visualisation components and techniques in Elasticsearch. ·Proven experience in performance management and tuning of Elasticsearch environment. ·Strong experience in writing data ingestion pipelines using Logstash and other big data technologies. 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: Disaster Recovery Specialist Location: 2 days onsite in either Edinburgh or Glasgow, rest remote IR35 Status: Inside Duration: 12 month initial contract Serve as a champion for Disaster Recovery capability for the AWS hosted platform. Serve as a champion for technical innovation and industry leading tools to support Disaster Recovery Plan. Work with technical teams and other subject matter experts (SME) to guide all aspects of disaster recovery preparedness including procedures, documentation, technical methodology and testing. Informs strategy and drives broad application of project specific execution that assure technical teams adhere to a Disaster Recovery Standard. Subject Matter Expert with influence over IT leadership adherence to Disaster Recovery roadmap and schedule. Work with IT Leadership, IT Risk and BCP teams to keep Disaster Recovery Plan up to date and compliant with changes in both business needs and regulatory requirements. This includes maintaining and updating the Disaster Recovery Roadmap, Standard, Technical Templates, etc. Provide thought leadership to both IT Leadership as well as technical teams in terms of proper methodologies on disaster recovery process, plans and procedures. Integral advisor of DR considerations in all new projects to help define service level agreement and ensure those plans are captured, documented and scheduled for testing LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.