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

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

Solaris Engineer Location: Work from home / Telford Duration: 6 months initially This senior-level role sits within a Solaris team responsible for the provision of Managed Service & Project activities. The team provides support to the servers on the Live, Development & Test environments as well as performing all Change & Project work. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering operating system support and maintenance for Solaris 10 & 11 servers, both physical & virtual. In addition there will be a considerable amount of migration / transformation Project work, some of which may be out of hours. Key capabilities required for the role include: Strong working knowledge of Solaris 10 & 11 operating systems Ability to develop and maintain high-quality UNIX shell scripts Experience supporting and troubleshooting across multi-platform UNIX/Linux estates Understanding of Network technologies & components Understanding of cloud computing principles, particularly in the context of infrastructure management and service delivery LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

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

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

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

Job Title: IT Support Technician - 1st / 2nd Line Location: York, North Yorkshire Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 dependent on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full time Hours of work: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday. About us: Optisoft is one of the market leaders in providing specialist IT solutions for opticians and the optical profession. Our head office is in York with our customers based throughout the UK and Ireland. About the role: We are looking for an experienced IT professional to join our office-based Support Desk Team in providing a high quality and efficient service to over 500 customers with their hardware and software. Responsibilities will include: Provide telephone support for customers in difficulty with software or hardware. Analyse and resolve the customer's problems as quickly and efficiently as possible. Dial in to the customer's system to provide remote support when necessary. Log all calls on the company's support software and update as necessary. Document and report 'bugs' / 'change requests' to Development. Make courtesy calls to customers who have not contacted the Support Desk for more than 6 months. There may be some travel to customer sites across the UK, which may involve overnight stays. The company pool car would be made available for this. About you: The ideal candidate will have a passion for computers and be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system environment. The Candidate: Excellent communication skills and a good telephone manner. Good attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure. A calm, patient and professional demeanour. Ability to plan and execute work both independently and as a team member. Self-motivation to learn new skills and update existing ones. Reliable and punctual. Essential: Thorough understanding of PC hardware, peripherals and peer to peer networking. Good knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop environment and Office suite. Full and clean UK driving licence. Desirable: 2 years Support Desk experience of troubleshooting and resolving common problems experienced by users. Hands-on experience working in an end-user desktop support role. Microsoft (or similar) accredited training would be advantageous. Splashtop remote support software. Diagnostic utilities, such as anti-virus, anti-malware and more. Experience of supporting SQL Server based applicat What we offer: Opportunities to learn and progress within the company. Holidays starting at 24 days increasing to 29 for long term service. Death in service and critical illness cover. Auto-enrolment into pension scheme (Royal London - 5% employee / 3% employer). Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of: 1st Line Support, 2nd Line Support, IT Support Analyst, Desktop Support Engineer, Helpdesk Technician, Service Desk Analyst, Technical Support Specialist, Systems Support, SQL Support, PC Maintenance will also be considered for this role.

Linux Engineer Location: Work from home / Telford Duration: 6 months initially This senior-level role sits within a Linux team responsible for the provision of Managed Service & Project activities. The team provides support to the servers on the Live, Development & Test environments as well as performing all Change & Project work. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering operating system support and maintenance for SUSE & RedHat Linux servers, both physical & virtual. In addition there will be a considerable amount of migration / transformation Project work, some of which may be out of hours. Key capabilities required for role : Strong working knowledge of Linux operating systems Ability to develop and maintain high-quality UNIX shell scripts Experience supporting and troubleshooting across multi-platform UNIX/Linux estates Understanding of Network technologies & components Understanding of cloud computing principles, particularly in the context of infrastructure management LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

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