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Mission Quality mindset: Champion quality standards across the team, proactively identifying risks and proposing improvements to prevent defects rather than just detecting them Test Automation: Design and implement comprehensive API test automation frameworks, covering functional, integration, and contract testing for RESTful and event-driven services End-to-End Testing: Develop and maintain E2E test suites that validate critical user journeys across multiple micro-services and frontend applications Performance Engineering: Design and execute load testing strategies, including stress, spike, endurance, and scalability testing, to ensure system performance under various conditions Framework Development: Extend reusable test automation frameworks and libraries that can scale across multiple squads Quality Gates: Implement automated quality gates in CI pipelines, ensuring code doesn’t progress without meeting quality criteria Cross-team Collaboration: Work closely with development, DevOps, and product teams to embed quality practices throughout the SDLC

QA Automation Architect – Maidenhead We require a seasoned QA professional with 5 to 10 years proven track record of software testing. A seasoned QA automation architect with experience in continuous delivery We are looking at 3 or more large-scale implementations of QAA/CD in large organization Ability to articulate a vision in automation and execute against it Comfortable communication at CxO level Has previously worked with nearshore teams Has clear and deep understanding of overall Software Development processes. Understands clearly where, when and how quality checks are required to be built in through the SDLC and has prior experience in building such quality practices. Is motivated to drive quality process improvements in a holistic manner. Has experience in structuring and recommending such improvements that include various segments of the organization that may or may not be under his direct influence. Experience in implementing quality process improvements by analyzing existing QA maturity models, measure the process and provide a solution/deployment approach based on the gaps. Solid experience in working on multi-tier architectures complex applications. Has extensive experience in working on automation tools e.g Selenium webdriver, Docker, Cucumber or related source tools. Hands-on experience in setting up an automation framework and continuous automation and regression testing process. Good experience in continuous delivery and integration process with tools like Jenkins, Maven. Good experience in working with distributed teams in Agile development methodologies. Should have experience with effective metrics collection, analysis and suggest corrective actions. This is a 6 month contract based in Maidenhead. Rate is negotiable. Please send you CV to us in Word format.

Role: Senior QA analyst Rate: Outside IR35 Location: Remote with occasional travel to Croydon Duration: Till end of March initially with extensions SC clearance required Job Overview We are looking for an experienced SailPoint IAM Senior Test Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, preparing and executing SailPoint IAM Application functional and Automation testing. You will work closely with Network & Infrastructure, Application Development and Business teams to successfully onboard applications using SailPoint Integration with ServiceNow solution. Key Responsibilities · Functional and Automation testing Identity Access Management applications · Functional and Automation testing SailPoint Application Onboarding Process · Testing integration with ServiceNow · Testing integration with Active Directory · Test management and Defect management in JIRA · Work with BAs, PMs, Engineers in test Planning, Execution and document test evidence · Manage UAT with stakeholders and BAU teams Requirements Essential: · Functional and Automation testing experience of SailPoint Identity Access Management · Experience in testing JML and review process in SailPoint · Functional and Automation testing of Application onboarding process · Automation testing experience with strong programming skills using Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Python, Specflow and Java · Lead the design, development and implementation of Automation frameworks and structure automation test suites of maintainable automated tests · Network and Infrastructure Testing experience · Application Operational Acceptance Testing experience · Test Assurance experience · Experience in testing Cloud platform · Experience in Accessibility Testing · Understanding of Testing Life Cycle, Testing Process and Test Assurance · Strong test design, development and documentation skills · Flexible on working hours to vary according to work demands · Excellent written and verbal communication skills · Quick learner Desirable: · Experience in Security Testing · Experience in Non Functional Testing · ISTQB certified Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Senior System Analyst with QA Our Client is a global company based out of Trumbull CT USA. You must have at least 7 years expertise as a Senior Systems Analyst coupled with at least 5 years QA skills. The Sr. System Analyst / QA will be part of an Integration team that is accountable for technical deliveries of integration projects and system enhancements, and production support services. The candidate is expected to work closely with applications, analytics, infrastructure, security, compliance, PMO, QA, and system analysis teams. Must be a strong analytical problem solver and creative thinker with the ability to ask the right questions and develop a point of view that will influence technical decisions. Be a disciplined self-starter and will deliver quality solutions to our global business. Team-play and visibility through routine and precise reporting and following of methods and processes is a major aspect of the work and can be a major success factor. This is a senior role that requires analysing complex problems and translate business needs into technical understanding and vice-versa, understand technical details sufficiently to conduct white-box testing and to reverse engineer, and own the projects/tasks to ensure the quality of the delivery. The ability and willingness to thoroughly document all the aspects of the integration projects/tasks is a key requirement for this role. Light-duty hands-on programming is also expected. Technical skills: In-depth knowledge and thorough experience in understanding and testing a variety of integrations. Understanding and experience with defect tracking processes and tools. Thorough experience in understanding, analyzing, and white-box testing (end-to-end) of integrations built 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. Experience in understanding, analyzing, and white-box testing Azure data storage (Data lake, Synapse, etc.) & access tools, APIs, cloud connectivity, and ETL solutions. In-depth understanding of and experience with SOAP, XML, REST, JSON, EDI, XSLT, Async/Sync, Request/Response, Service Bus, Publish/Subscribe, Batch/Real-time, Scheduling, Event triggers, etc. Strong command over data analysis tools (e.g. MS Excel) and Documentation tools (e.g. MS Word) Experience with analyzing and testing APIs using Postman, SOAPUI, or similar tools. Experience in automated testing using relevant QA tools or by building custom scripts. Understanding of and light-duty programming experience using MS SQL Server (SSIS, T-SQL, Stored procedures, Functions, Views, Queries, Datatype conversions, etc.). High-level knowledge of architecture of the cloud and on-prem MSFT Suite (e.g. Share point) and Integration platforms architecture (e.g. BizTalk, MuleSoft, or similar), etc. Some experience in understanding, analyzing, and white-box testing of MS Office/MS Office 365 suite, SharePoint Online, Power Apps/Power Automate, GitHub, MS Teams, etc. Solid fundamentals and thorough understanding of exception handling principles and production/operational support solutions (alerts, dashboards, runbooks, etc.) Thorough understanding and practice/experience of identifying and high-level investigating performance issues to pin-point problem areas Experience with MS D365, ServiceNow, Azure Analytics tools, Azure Data lake, Azure Synapse, Azure BYOD & Data verse, Azure DevOps, Informatica, BI tools, etc., is a big plus. The role will be based in Trumbull, Connecticut USA. The salary for this role will be in the range $90K - $135K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with salary and availability.

Role: Ai Tester Rate: Inside IR35 Location: Remote with occasional travel to Croydon Duration: 6 - months initially SC Clearance or Eligible Job Spec for AI Tester: -Strong understanding of machine learning concepts , algorithms and deep learning models to effectively test AI applications. -Strong understanding of use cases such as classification, text generation, text summarisation. -Good understanding of data quality and pipelines(Data and ML Pipelines) -Software testing experience with focus on AI testing , AI test planning including creation of AI test strategies and test plans. -Experience with testing Generative AI and Natural Language Processing(NLP) systems. -Experience in model evaluation and model testing. -Experience with model stacking and model integration testing of AI Machine Learning models for Quality, Robustness, and Performance. -Experience of Machine Learning testing for anomaly detection using Python libraries -Familiarity with AI frameworks and tools like TensorFlow, Pytorch, Keera or similar. -Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java or others used in AI. -Experience testing with models such as BERT, Meta LLAMA and XGBOOST. -Strong understanding of model evaluations including model overfitting and underfitting. -Experience with API testing on endpoints and data exchange formats -Experience with version control systems like GIT to manage and track changes to AI codebase. -Familiarity with metrics related to model classifications and an ability to analyse dashboard provided by cloud native services. -Understanding of cloud computing platforms like AWS and Azure. -Effective communication to work collaboratively with cross functional teams including developers and data scientists. Key AI areas & models used in Automation Centre: -Azure models specific to Classification : XGBOOST -AWS Sagemaker specific to Summarisation : Meta LLAMA 30B -Hugging face models on Azure -BERT for text generation or data creation LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

QA Quality Assurance Lead Munich Germany The Quality Assurance Lead must have at least 5 to 10 years experience in systems testing. Must have the ability to impose assertiveness and leadership qualities with clear a demonstration of leading the quality assurance processes and transformation. You will be driving teams towards change and working in multi-vendor and multi-geography environment. Please note this is still not a QA Manager position. With more experienced candidates, we may see less of hand-on experience which is fine. However candidates should have been hands on previously and should have a clear understanding of all test phases. Must be competent from requirements through implementation and should understand ‘Quality in Agile’ paradigm. This position is based in Munich Germany. You must be eligible to live and work in the EU and in Germany. This is 6 month contract based in Munich Germany. Please send your CV to us in Word format.

2 Level Application Support Engineer We are looking for a experienced technical engineer to join our growing Equities business. The platform you will be looking after is used by multiple trading desks servicing a diverse set of clients and instruments. As part of the wider platform team you will be working closely Developers along with technical, analysis and testing colleagues. Investigation and resolution of the work items at hand will require competent technical skills and a keen intellect. The business is a growth area, with current investments taking place in all of the technology, business and middle office areas. Primary Responsibilities: Monitor application components. Global support and includes weekend availability to troubleshoot production related issues and perform checkouts. Expertise in operating windows and Linux environment with good command over any scripting language such as Shell, Perl, Python, etc. Knowledge of configuration Management systems such as Ansible. Strong Knowledge of CI tools such Bamboo or Jenkins. Ability to work both independently and in groups in an energetic, diverse environment. Debugging the system and fixing the production related issues. Handles complex operational tasks and recommends process and technology changes. Build monitor tools for production environments. Expedient deployment of new systems. Capacity planning and support for increasing volumes and business growth. Knowledge of networking and storage concepts. Escalate / follow-up on permanent fix for development related issues. Provide solutions for application automation. Manage communication of system and application outages to the end users whenever required. Resolve complex application and technical problems. Build, test and install software in Dev, QA, Prod/DR environment. Support complex efforts involving Analysis, Design, Development and testing of various application components Desired Experience/ Skills: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics Previous career roles in Support Analyst coupled with experience within the Financial industry at least 3+ yrs. Expertise in operating windows and Linux environment with good command over any scripting language such as Shell, Perl, Python, etc. Basic knowledge of infrastructure concepts. Nice to understand Devops tools such Bamboo or Jenkins. Hands-on experience in support of a real-time trading environment. Knowledge of support applications that use high-performance messaging/middleware. Strong analytical, and verbal and written communication skills. Strong Knowledge of FIX protocol. Java, C#, C++ development skills set, nice plus. Personal Attributes Good communication skills, including the ability to write clearly. Able to function effectively as a member of a team. Proactive with respect to personal and technical development. The position is based in the City London. The duration of this contract is 12 months. The rate for this assignment is circa £400 per day. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you daily rate in GBP and availability.

Software Engineer with C# and MS SQL Server Our Client is a global company based out of Trumbull CT USA. They are looking to recruit a Senior C# Developer with MS SQL Server with at least 5 to 10 years solid expertise. Must have a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. A minimum of four (4) years of progressively complex experience in a directly related area, during which both professional and technical capabilities have been clearly demonstrated. A minimum of four (4) years of design and development experience with various relevant Microsoft platforms, tools, technologies, patterns, and techniques related to Azure tools, integration, and data is required. Experience with industry/domains like pharmaceutical, finance, HR, sales, marketing, and manufacturing is highly preferred. Experience with healthcare industry regulations, data security and compliance standards (e.g. GDPR), and EDI standards (e.g. FHIR, HL7), etc. is very valuable. Developer certifications of Azure and/or Microsoft suite technologies is a big plus. Program, configure, and production support functionalities like APIs, Systems & Data integrations, MSFT suite integration, Device integration programming, ETL processes, deployment scripts, etc. Diagnose and resolve reported defects/incidents in applications. Understand and translate business requirements to technical specifications, and able to reverse engineer the code into logical documentation/specifications. Identify bottlenecks, problems, and improvement opportunities and focus on process and performance improvements. Understand, create, and maintain documents, templates, data mapping, transformation requirements, test plans, and other technical documentation. Conduct or coordinate testing to ensure that developed components are consistent with defined functional and technical needs. Execute required steps of the project life cycle, change management, and reporting processes. Collaborate and communicate with business application teams, business champions, and system analysts, Infra/Sec/Ops teams, project managers, or others to responsibly complete the projects and support tasks end-to-end. Stay abreast of technology and industry trends by the means of constant learning. Other relevant tasks as assigned by the manager. Technical skills: 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. Knowledge and some experience of MS Office/MS Office 365 suite, SharePoint Online, Power Apps, GitHub, MS Teams, etc. In-depth knowledge & experience using Visual Studio, with one of the programming languages: C#/Java/JavaScript/Python, and PowerShell. 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.). 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), etc., and version control methods. Solid fundamentals and thorough understanding of exception handling principles and production/operational support solutions (alerts, dashboards, runbooks, etc.) Experience working with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline. Experience working with APIs, Postman/SOAPUI tools, MS D365, ServiceNow, Azure Analytics tools, Azure Data lake, Azure Synapse, Azure BYOD & Data verse, Informatica, BI tools, etc. is a big plus. General business skills: Clear communication to translate and explain business requirements to technology & vice-versa. Analytical & methodical mindset with a problem-solving attitude is extremely important for the success of this role. Concise written, verbal, and presentation skills. Must be a team player who can earn a team’s respect quickly. Ability to take initiative and be innovative. Ability to complete projects and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment. The Software Engineer will be part of an Integration team that is accountable for technical deliveries of integration projects and system enhancements, and production support services. The candidate is expected to work closely with applications, analytics, infrastructure, security, and compliance, PMO, QA, and system analysis teams. The candidate must be a strong analytical problem solver and creative thinker with the ability to ask the right questions and develop a point of view that will influence technical decisions. The successful candidate will be a disciplined self-starter and will deliver quality solutions to our global business. Team-play and visibility through routine and precise reporting and following of methods and processes is a major aspect of the work and can be a major success factor. The role will be based in Trumbull, Connecticut USA. The salary for this role will be in the range $80K - $120K. 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Automation Test Lead 6 Month contract initially Based: London - 3 Days on site Rate: £350 - £400 p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for an Automation Test Lead to join the team. Our client, a global leading organisation, works in the AFC (Anti financial Crime) area. This role is instrumental in deciding the scope of the work for 2026 from customer point of view as the candidate currently working holds full control of the QA space of the project. Key Responsibilities: * QA Automation Engineer and automation delivery for Anti-Financial Crime and Data platforms. * Design and maintain hybrid automation frameworks for API (Karate DSL, Rest Assured), UI (Selenium, Playwright), and regression testing. * Validate multi-source data flows across 10+ upstream systems (party, transaction, account data) integrated with AFC Search (BigQuery/GCP) and Videris (OSINT investigations). * Manage UAT engagement with case management teams (L1/L2), preparing packs, training users, and ensuring smooth sign-offs. * Run daily defect triage and war rooms, driving RCA and production readiness. * Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket with reusable regression packs. * Deliver testing for AML/KYC, screening, transaction monitoring, GDPR, and MiFID-related change programmes. * Mentor teams Key Skills & Experience: * Ideally 10+ years of QA experience, with 5+ years in QA Automation Lead or equivalent role. * Strong expertise in Playwright, Selenium (Java), Karate DSL, Tosca, Postman. * Hands-on SQL expertise for complex joins, reconciliation, and ETL validation. * Experience managing multi-country delivery teams across UK, India, Romania, and US. * Strong knowledge of UAT/SIT management, release readiness, and production support. * CI/CD pipeline integration with Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, and automation reporting dashboards. * Familiarity with Agile/SAFe delivery and tools (Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow). 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.

We are looking for a meticulous and technically capable Software End-to-End (E2E) Tester to ensure the reliability, quality, and functional integrity of our end-to-end market infrastructure platform for fund distribution. Operating in a cloud-native, microservice-based, and blockchain-enabled environment, this role plays a critical part in validating that complex multi-system workflows operate seamlessly across the entire product ecosystem. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, hands-on testing experience in complex distributed systems, and the ability to collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and DevOps teams. This role is essential for delivering a robust, secure, and production-ready infrastructure to our clients. Your responsibilities include End-to-End Test Planning & Execution Design, develop, and execute end-to-end test scenarios that validate real-world business workflows across multiple microservices, APIs, UIs, and blockchain components. Build comprehensive test coverage for cross-system interactions, data flows, settlement processes, and operational edge cases. Validate integration points between on-chain and off-chain modules, ensuring end-to-end consistency and accuracy. Conduct exploratory, regression, functional, and non-functional E2E tests for each release. Test Artefacts & Documentation Create and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, traceability matrices, and test reports. Ensure that test documentation accurately reflects business processes, regulatory constraints, and architectural flows. Contribute to test data strategies and ensure availability of clean, realistic datasets for E2E scenarios. Automation & Tooling Collaborate with QA Automation Engineers to identify E2E workflows suitable for automation. Help define automation strategies for API-, UI-, and workflow-level scenarios. Work with CI/CD and DevOps teams to integrate automated E2E tests into release pipelines where appropriate. Defect Analysis & Quality Gatekeeping Conduct root cause analysis of defects found during E2E testing and collaborate with engineering squads for resolution. Validate fixes, retest impacted areas, and ensure no regressions across dependent systems. Act as a quality steward during release cycles, ensuring readiness of E2E test results before production deployments. Cross-Team Collaboration Work closely with Product Owners and Business Analysts to understand business logic and regulatory requirements. Coordinate with multiple engineering squads to align on workflows, dependencies, and integration points. Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (refinement, planning, reviews) to anticipate testing needs early in the lifecycle. Quality, Security & Compliance Focus Ensure E2E validations adhere to security, privacy, and compliance standards required in financial market infrastructures. Support operational readiness testing, including failover, resiliency checks, and disaster-recovery scenarios. Validate audit trails, event sequencing, and data integrity across components. Key skills Strong expertise in end-to-end testing of distributed systems, APIs, and microservices. Solid understanding of financial workflows, fund distribution, or capital-markets processes (a strong plus). Familiarity with blockchain/DLT concepts, especially around on-chain/off-chain data flows. Good knowledge of API testing tools (Postman, ReadyAPI, Swagger, etc.). Experience with UI testing tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright—manual or automated). Analytical mindset with the ability to design comprehensive test scenarios for complex business processes. Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to trace issues across multiple logs, services, and systems. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Required experience 3–6+ years of experience in software testing, with a focus on end-to-end, system integration, or workflow-level testing. Experience in testing cloud-native, API/Microservice architectures. Exposure to blockchain-based platforms or distributed ledger workflows is a significant advantage. Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating with multiple engineering squads. Previous experience in fintech, financial services, or other highly regulated environments preferred.

Role Summary We're seeking an experienced Product Owner with a strong software product background to lead the evolution of a suite of mobile, web, and client applications. You'll collaborate closely with stakeholders, architects, and cross-functional Agile teams to define clear product outcomes, craft user-centric requirements, and ship high-quality, scalable features. While the domain includes warehousing and field service operations, this role is primarily software-focused : product strategy, UX, integration, platform architecture, quality, and data-driven decision-making. What You'll Do Product Strategy & Discovery Partner with stakeholders to understand customer problems and map end‑to‑end user journeys across mobile, web, and client apps. Translate insights into prioritised product roadmaps , release plans, and measurable outcomes (OKRs/KPIs). Drive discovery activities (user research, hypothesis framing, spikes, proofs‑of‑concept) and validate solutions through iterative experimentation. Requirements & Design Convert business and technical needs into well-formed epics, features, and user stories with clear acceptance criteria. Apply UX principles to define intuitive workflows and interfaces; produce wireframes and low‑fi mockups to align teams quickly. Collaborate with architects on solution design: API contracts, data models, event flows , and non-functional requirements (security, performance, scalability). Agile Delivery & Backlog Ownership Act as Product Owner for one or more Agile squads, owning the product backlog , grooming regularly, and ensuring clarity and priority. Provide day-to-day guidance on requirements, edge cases, and dependencies; unblock teams swiftly and reduce ambiguity. Participate in increment planning, sprint planning, stand‑ups, reviews, and retrospectives ; ensure commitments tie to outcomes. Quality, Testing & Release Readiness Champion quality from the start, collaborating with QA/engineers to define Acceptance Criteria and Acceptance Tests (BDD). Support automated testing strategies (unit, integration, contract, end‑to‑end), test data readiness, and release validation. Ensure features meet accessibility and performance standards, and are instrumented for observability (logging, metrics, tracing). Platform & Integration Work with engineering on API-first design , reliable integrations (e.g., EDI/REST/GraphQL), and data interoperability. Support the evolution of platform capabilities across identity/auth, role-based access, configuration, and tenancy models. Align delivery with DevOps/CI‑CD practices , feature flags, rollout strategies, and secure-by-default principles. Stakeholder Engagement Communicate product vision and progress clearly to business partners and senior stakeholders; run demos and gather feedback. Where needed, engage directly with customers to lead discovery sessions and validate solutions. Ensure all deliverables align with brand and UX guidelines, and maintain consistent standards across products. Key Outcomes (First 6-12 Months) A clear, outcomes-led product roadmap for core applications and platform capabilities. Consistently shippable increments with traceable value (e.g., reduced cycle time, improved NPS/CSAT, lower support tickets). Improved requirements quality , with fewer rework cycles and stronger alignment between UX, engineering, and QA. Robust acceptance testing and automation coverage for new features; measurable uptick in release confidence. Well-defined API and data contracts that simplify integrations and reduce friction for downstream systems. Required Skills & Experience (Software-Focused) Experience as a Product Owner (or similar: Product Analyst, Product Designer) within Agile software development teams. Demonstrable ability to design high-quality user journeys , with strong UX instincts and practical wireframing skills. Proven strength in requirements analysis and solution design , including acceptance criteria and edge-case handling. Experience with process mapping and optimisation; able to simplify complex workflows into intuitive product experiences. Confidence working across API design, data models , and integration patterns (e.g., EDI, REST, event-driven). Excellent communication skills; able to align distributed teams and present to senior stakeholders. Hands-on collaboration with QA on BDD , acceptance tests, and release readiness. Self-directed, detail-oriented, and outcomes-driven . Desirable Skills & Tools Exposure to software architectures: microservices , event-driven systems, multi-tenancy , and secure authentication/authorisation. Familiarity with modern stacks (examples only; not mandatory): Frontend: React, Angular, Vue; design systems and component libraries Mobile: React Native, Flutter, native iOS/Android Backend: Node.js, .NET, Java (Spring), Python APIs & Messaging: REST/GraphQL, gRPC, Kafka/RabbitMQ Data: SQL/NoSQL, data modelling, analytics/observability DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, containers (Docker/K8s), IaC (Terraform), feature flags Testing: BDD (Cucumber/SpecFlow), contract testing (Pact), automation frameworks Experience with WMS/FSL concepts is helpful, but the emphasis is on software product delivery. Experience working remotely with cross-functional teams and driving alignment across time zones. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

We are looking for a highly organized and facilitative Scrum Master to support our Agile squads in delivering a next-generation fund-distribution market infrastructure, built on cloud-native, microservice-based, and blockchain-enabled technologies. The Scrum Master will ensure that Agile principles are deeply embedded within the team, enabling predictable delivery, continuous improvement, and strong alignment between engineering, product, and operational priorities. Acting as a servant leader and coach, this role helps teams remain focused, removes impediments, and fosters an environment where collaboration, transparency, and long-term product thinking can thrive. The ideal candidate combines strong Agile expertise with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and is comfortable working in fast-paced, mission-critical fintech environments. Your responsibilities include Agile Delivery & Team Facilitation · Facilitate all core Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, reviews, refinement sessions). · Ensure that the team consistently delivers high-quality increments aligned with sprint goals and product roadmap. · Maintain sprint velocity, delivery metrics, and predictability through proper planning and backlog discipline. · Encourage ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement within the squad. Impediment Removal & Risk Management · Identify and proactively remove blockers that impede the team’s progress. · Work with Engineering, Product, DevOps, and other stakeholders to resolve cross-team dependencies. · Escalate issues appropriately while maintaining a problem-solving mindset at team level. · Promote risk awareness and ensure that impediments are surfaced early and handled transparently. Coaching & Agile Best Practices · Coach team members in Agile values, Scrum practices, and effective collaboration techniques. · Support Product Owners in backlog refinement, prioritization, and preparation of user stories. · Guide engineers and analysts in defining clear acceptance criteria, estimation practices, and work breakdown. · Promote iterative development, continuous testing, and definition-of-done adherence. Process Improvement & Delivery Optimization · Analyze and improve team workflow, sprint metrics, and cross-team alignment. · Encourage automation, testability, and DevOps collaboration to improve release cadence and quality. · Facilitate retrospectives to turn insights into actionable improvements. · Drive a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and operational excellence. Communication, Transparency & Stakeholder Alignment · Ensure that progress, risks, and priorities are clearly communicated to Product Owners and Engineering Leads. · Maintain clear sprint dashboards, burndown charts, and delivery insights for stakeholders. · Help coordinate communication between squads when multiple teams contribute to shared components or features. · Foster strong collaboration between product, engineering, QA, architecture, and client-facing teams. Support for Regulatory & Quality Requirements · Ensure that Agile practices support compliance, auditability, and documentation requirements appropriate for financial market infrastructure. · Encourage quality-first practices including automated testing, code reviews, and readiness checks. · Support Release Management and QA teams during sprint reviews and release planning. Key skills § Deep understanding of Agile frameworks, especially Scrum and Kanban. § Strong facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills. § Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to work across technical and non-technical teams. § Familiarity with cloud-native and microservice delivery models. § Understanding of financial workflows, market infrastructure, or fintech environments (preferred). § Strong analytical skills and comfort with metrics-driven decision making. § Ability to build trust and foster team cohesion in high-pressure and regulatory-conscious environments. Required experience 4–7+ years as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or similar role. Experience supporting multiple Agile squads in complex software delivery environments. Exposure to fintech, blockchain/DLT, or regulated financial services is a strong plus. Experience with tools for backlog management and reporting. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and influence team culture. Certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe, or similar) preferred but not mandatory if experience is strong.