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Software Developer with C# Dot Net asp.net with SQL Server SSIS SSRS Our Client is a bank based in Central London who are looking to recruit at least 7 years plus experience as a Data Engineer with the ability to work with C# Dot net and SQL Server with SSIS. You must have solid expertise of at least 7 years’ experience of working with and developing software with C# Dot Net and MS SQL Server and SSIS, SSRS and SSAS – SSIS is very important for this position. Must be an excellent problem solver and adept writing documentation for all projects. You ideally have worked on banking systems particularly Core Banking. 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. Analysis of issues pertaining to problems or errors raised by in-house systems, i.e. CORE, SharePoint interface, Equation, Kondor, Eximbills, end of day cycle. 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. Build data flows within the SQL environment in SSIS and SSAS packages. Integrate the SharePoint environment and Forms with Equation system to introduce automation of processes thereby eliminating the need for duplicate entry. Utilise web services to integrate from cutting edge technology into legacy systems such as Equation. Integrate with all the systems using data abstraction and connectivity layers, i.e. ODBC, ADO.net. 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. M ust Have Skills S oftware analysis and design. SQL Server query language with SSIS. Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon or Kimball) Experience of developing software with C# Dot Net and asp.net and SQL Server is a must. Must have solid experience of working with SSIS and building data warehouses. The Client is a Bank based in the Central London. Must have a degree qualification. This is a 12 month FTC position with a salary of circa £60K - £70K. This is a hybrid position - 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.

Senior PHP Developer – City London The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years commercial experience with PHP and MySQL working on a Linux server with good experience of Database Optimisation and Caching Technologies. You will sit just below the Tech Director and help perform some of the task that he does which are causing bottlenecks. You will be working hand in hand with our passionate in-house developer team helping improve and grow, our high-end, scalable e-commerce platform. You will be expected to do development work, along with getting involved in spec writing, assisting PMs with project planning, code reviews, architecture overview and implementation and assisting with the Company road map. You could either already be a Lead Developer/Development Manager etc. with full leadership over a development team. Required Skills: At Least 8+ years of Commercial Experience and Knowledge of: PHP MySQL, including database optimisation LAMP Linux MVC, ORM Unit Testing HTML CSS/XHTML JQuery Caching Technologies, such as MemCached, Redis or Varnish Ability to share and communicate ideas clearly, both orally and writing in impeccable English language Must have the ability to proactively lead development teams and provide technical direction Capacity to work independently or as part of a team and operate to tight deadlines Advantageous But Not Essential: Great knowledge of Apache, specifically Mod Rewrite Good working knowledge of Linux, including command line Server administration experience Ecommerce experience Smarty Salary will be £60K - £65K. Send your CV to us in Word format.

Data Engineer with C# Dot Net asp.net with SQL Server SSIS SSRS Our Client is a bank based in Central London who are looking to recruit at least 7 years plus experience as a Data Engineer with the ability to work with C# Dot net and SQL Server with SSIS. You must have solid expertise of at least 7 years experience of working with and developing software with C# Dot Net and MS SQL Server and SSIS, SSRS and SSAS – SSIS is very important for this position. Must be an excellent problem solver and adept writing documentation for all projects. You ideally have worked on banking systems particularly Core Banking. 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. Analysis of issues pertaining to problems or errors raised by in-house systems, i.e. CORE, SharePoint interface, Equation, Kondor, Eximbills, end of day cycle. 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. Build data flows within the SQL environment in SSIS and SSAS packages. Integrate the SharePoint environment and Forms with Equation system to introduce automation of processes thereby eliminating the need for duplicate entry. Utilise web services to integrate from cutting edge technology into legacy systems such as Equation. Integrate with all the systems using data abstraction and connectivity layers, i.e. ODBC, ADO.net. 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. Must Have Skills Software analysis and design. SQL Server query language with SSIS. Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon or Kimball) Experience of developing software with C# Dot Net and asp.net and SQL Server is a must. Must have solid experience of working with SSIS and building data warehouses. The Client is a Bank based in the Central London. Must have a degree qualification. This is a 12 month FTC position with a salary of circa £55K - £70K. This is a hybrid position - 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.

MONEX0303 Senior PHP SQL Technical Architect – City London About the Job Senior PHP Software Developer – City London The ideal candidate will have sound 5 to 10 years proven commercial experience with developing software with PHP and MySQL. Must have experience of working on a Linux server with good experience of database optimisation and caching technologies, such as Memcached, Redis or Varnish. Will also need to be comfortable working with back-end business logic and have experience of best-practice front-end development, using jQuery. Based in Central London you will be working on the development of a high-end, scalable e-commerce retail platform. What You Need to bring to the table for this position: At Least 5+ years of Commercial Experience and Knowledge of: PHP MySQL, including database optimization LAMP Linux MVC, ORM HTML CSS/XHTML JQuery Caching Technologies, such as Memcached, Redis or Varnish Ability to work independently or as part of a team and operate to tight deadlines Sense of humour please Advantageous But Not a Must: Great knowledge of Apache, specifically Mod Rewrite Good working knowledge of Linux, including command line Server administration experience Ecommerce experience Smarty Competitive Salary Career Growth and Financial Stability Excellent Benefits: Opportunity to work up to 3 days a week from home The salary for this role will be in the range £55K - £65K. Please send your CV to us in Word format.

Senior PHP Software Developer – City London The ideal candidate will have sound 5 to 10 years proven commercial experience with developing software with PHP and MySQL. Must have experience of working on a Linux server with good experience of database optimisation and caching technologies, such as Memcached, Redis or Varnish. Will also need to be comfortable working with back-end business logic and have experience of best-practice front-end development, using jQuery. Based in Central London uou will be working on the development of a high-end, scalable e-commerce retail platform. What You Need to bring to the table for this position: At Least 5+ years of Commercial Experience and Knowledge of: PHP MySQL, including database optimization LAMP Linux MVC, ORM HTML CSS/XHTML JQuery Caching Technologies, such as Memcached, Redis or Varnish Ability to work independently or as part of a team and operate to tight deadlines Sense of humour please Advantageous But Not a Must: Great knowledge of Apache, specifically Mod Rewrite Good working knowledge of Linux, including command line Server administration experience Ecommerce experience Smarty Competitive Salary Career Growth and Financial Stability Excellent Benefits: Opportunity to work up to 3 days a week from home The salary for this role will be in the range £45K - £60K. Please send your CV to us in Word format.

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.

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 £60K – £75K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Senior PHP Developer The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years commercial experience with PHP and MySQL working on a Linux server with good experience of Database Optimisation and Caching Technologies. You will sit just below the Tech Director and help perform some of the task that he does which are causing bottlenecks. You will be working hand in hand with our passionate in-house developer team helping improve and grow, our high-end, scalable e-commerce platform. You will be expected to do development work, along with getting involved in spec writing, assisting PMs with project planning, code reviews, architecture overview and implementation and assisting with the Company road map. You could either already be a Lead Developer/Development Manager etc. with full leadership over a development team. Required Skills: At Least 8+ years of Commercial Experience and Knowledge of: PHP MySQL, including database optimisation LAMP Linux MVC, ORM Unit Testing HTML CSS/XHTML JQuery Caching Technologies, such as MemCached, Redis or Varnish Ability to share and communicate ideas clearly, both orally and writing in impeccable English language Must have the ability to proactively lead development teams and provide technical direction Capacity to work independently or as part of a team and operate to tight deadlines Advantageous But Not Essential: Great knowledge of Apache, specifically Mod Rewrite Good working knowledge of Linux, including command line Server administration experience Ecommerce experience Smarty Salary will be £60K - £65K. Send your CV to us in Word format, along with your salary and availability details.

Must have excellent Liferay and Java skills, Spring MVC, Apache CKF, Dozer (a fast and flexible framework for mapping back and forth between Java Beans) & XML: A minimum of 5 years’ work experience in Software Development Experience with implementing service-oriented architecture (SOA) Designs and develops Enterprise application integration (EAI) using any ESB products like Fuse, Camel, TIBCO, IBM message broker Designs and develops ESB/SOA/BPM middleware layers using tools like Mule ESB, jBPM Experienced in J2EE, Java Servlets, JMS, Design Patterns, Web services Solid hands-on experience in architecting and developing J2EE based web applications (JSP, Servlet, JDBC, JMS, JAXB) Expert level experience with SOAP and REST web services , open API development, and SOA concepts, using Spring with groovy, XML, JSON, and XSLT Solid understanding of integration & design patterns Gain adoption of platform delivery processes, standards and procedures Provide hands-on technical leadership throughout software development lifecycle (requirements gathering, Proof of Concept (POC) development, RFP creation and evaluation, design, development, implementation and close out) Experience in Database SQL Queries in Oracle Experience in Tomcat or WebLogic or Web sphere Ability to work independently in Agile Methodology (KanBan) Experience with different open source stacks including build & release processes like Maven, Ant, etc. Must have Liferay. Location is Stratford London. Duration is 2 months. Rate is negotiable. Please forward your CV in Word format.

Our Client is a retail technology software company. They are urgently looking to recruit a Service Desk Manager with at least 3 to 5 years commercial helpdesk support experience. Key skills required: Supporting various teams across the CS Department and the Company to ensure the highest quality of service to our Customers – both internal and external. Overall ticket workflow management and ownership, including 1st line triage and escalation of tickets to 2nd and 3rd line. Troubleshooting, fault diagnosis and providing resolution to customer issues as appropriate. Processing all enquiries professionally and efficiently, ensuring customers are regularly and fully updated on the progress of all logged tickets throughout their lifecycle. Implementation of ITIL processes for Incident, Problem, and Change Management to introduce operational efficiencies and better support our Customers. Monitoring agreed SLA's and ensuring daily/weekly targets are met Reporting on SLA targets, numbers and types of requests Maintain a sense of humour whilst working in a fast-paced dynamic team! Essential Skills … At least 2+ years of experience in a customer facing Service Desk role , ideally in a SaaS environment within the Internet industry. Working knowledge and experience of ITIL Service Management concepts, and how these are applied to the everyday issues which typically arise. Demonstrable experience using front-end ticketing systems such as FreshDesk/Service, ZenDesk or similar. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, as well as web browsers and Internet applications. Understanding of tracking tags and a basic understanding of web languages including HTML, JavaScript, XML a major bonus. Demonstrable experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative, customer facing environment Based in Central London. The salary for this role will be £25K - £35K. Please send your CV to us in Word format.

Years of relevant experience 2+ years Education Level Bachelor's Degree About the Job Oracle Developer with Oracle Forms and SQL Server – Financial Services – East London Our Client is specialist software company developing software for the pensions, insurance and wealth management software market place. They are currently looking to recruit an Oracle with PL/SQL and Oracle Forms Developer with at least 2 to 5 years commercial experience of writing applications developing Oracle Forms applications. You will ideally have experience of working on and developing pensions and or wealth management systems. The Client will be moving from Oracle 10 to Oracle 11g very shortly so this could be great move to learn the latest technology. The main function of the position is to develop in Oracle coupled with the following: Create and agree work specifications for assigned tasks before commencing any changes/development Assist with providing quotes for new development and amendments Development of software using Oracle tools or other technologies used by the company Carrying out necessary application/database modifications as per agreed specifications Liaising with clients to address issues/problems at the earliest opportunity (email, phone, web-tools) Fixing of technical bugs/issues and patch release control Adhering to standards and expectations of the company as regards programming, recording, controlling and securing developments Ensuring technical specifications/requirements are met within agreed deadlines Carrying out adequate unit & link testing before releases are made Prepare release documentation for all new developments to the agreed format Any experience of developing software for the financial services arena would be a bonus. Other web technologies that would be handy to have are HTML, possibly RedHat/JBoss. This is a 3 to 6 month contract to start ASAP. Send your CV in Word format, along with your salary expectations and availability.

Job Title: Functional Consultant Location: Birmingham (2 days per week in the office, with flexible travel to other areas of the UK as needed) Job Type: Contract (Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension) Day Rate: £700 inside IR35 Hold a valid SC Clearance The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Functional Consultant with experience Production of Oracle Cloud Functional specifications for integration / reports and extensions execution of testing and production of testing artefacts. This is a critical role, focusing on leading the successful implementation for a large-scale government transformation project. The ideal candidate would have SC clearance or be willing to undergo clearance. This is an initial 6-month contract with the opportunity for extension, offering a chance to make a significant impact on a high-profile programme. Your Role and Responsibilities: As an Oracle Functional Cloud Consultant, you will be responsible for: Functional Design Documentation: For Integration and Reporting and Extensions - applying functional domain knowledge to custom object requirements. Expertise in either HCM or Finance are required. Solution Configuration: Understanding of HCM Cloud or Finance Cloud configuration Integration Management: Collaborate with technical teams to design and implement integrations. Testing & Quality Assurance: Develop comprehensive test cases and plans (SIT, UAT), support testing cycles, and ensure the quality and integrity of the implemented solution. Required Skills and Experience: Proven experience in writing Functional Designs for Oracle Cloud Extensive functional experience and ideally experience of Oracle Integration Cloud Demonstrable experience working on large-scale technology transformation projects. Strong experience in requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, and deployment within an Oracle Cloud environment. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to travel to client sites across the UK as required, in addition to the regular Birmingham office presence. 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.

C# .net Lead Software Developer with SQL and Azure Our Client is an international company who are looking to recruit a Lead Software Developer with Dot net technology coupled with SQL Server and Azure and Devops. You must have at least 5 years solid expertise in software engineering using .net Core. The following are the key skills that the Client will require: Proficient in .Net Core, ASP.Net Core. C#, WPF, Web API, WCF, SQL Server (T-SQL), PowerShell, HTML, JavaScript Should have working knowledge on Azure Service Bus and Rabbit MQ Proficient in CI/CD and release management using Azure pipeline (Infrastructure as Code using ARM templates). Should have experience in the implementation of microservice/micro database projects. Good working knowledge of Azure cloud services and moving on-prem applications to the Cloud. Should have good knowledge of PowerShell, Reporting Services (SSRS) Good knowledge about Containerization (Kubernetes/Docker). The duration of this assignment will be between 6 to 12 months. The position will be based in Victoria London albeit remote for the next few weeks. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Dot .net Software Engineer with Azure Devops Our Client is an international company who are looking to recruit a Lead Software Developer with Dot net technology coupled with SQL Server and Azure and Devops. You must have at least 5 years solid expertise in software engineering using .net Core. The following are the key skills that the Client will require: Proficient in .Net Core, ASP.Net Core. C#, WPF, Web API, WCF, SQL Server (T-SQL), PowerShell, HTML, JavaScript Should have working knowledge on Azure Service Bus and Rabbit MQ Proficient in CI/CD and release management using Azure pipeline (Infrastructure as Code using ARM templates). Should have experience in the implementation of microservice/micro database projects. Good working knowledge of Azure cloud services and moving on-prem applications to the Cloud. Should have good knowledge of PowerShell, Reporting Services (SSRS) Good knowledge about Containerization (Kubernetes/Docker). The duration of this assignment will be between 6 to 12 months. The position will be based in Victoria London albeit remote for the next few weeks. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Key responsibilities include: Lead a digital-first news creation function for all Prime Minister-led media within the No10 communications team operation. Drive excellence in this team and upskill colleagues where necessary, reporting to the Prime Minister’s Official Spokesperson. Drive the ongoing organisational integration of the No10 communications function, ensuring that all parts of the team are working together and identifying areas for further integration. Lead and develop one Grade 6, and be an active part of both the No10 SCS Management Team and the Cabinet Office Communications Leadership Team. Ensure No10 comms has the appropriate blend of digital, traditional and non-traditional media included. Drive a team of proactive, news creation comms experts and ensure that Prime Minister-led comms plans have a digital-first focus. Work closely with the No10 Comms Senior Leadership Team, including the Prime Minister’s Official Spokesperson, the Head of Media and Prime Minister’s Deputy Official Spokesperson, to drive integration of the team and innovation. Develop strong relations with political advisers. The role will also include routine out of hours work.

Prompt Engineer 6 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid. Max of 3 days p/w onsite in either London, Tunbridge wells, Ipswich or Bolton Rate: £550 - £600 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 number of great opportunities for a Prompt Engineer to join the team. As a Prompt Engineer, you will design, implement, and optimize conversational and generative AI experiences powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) on Microsoft Azure. You will craft robust prompt strategies (system prompts, few-/zero-shot prompts, tool-use instructions), implement prompt chaining for multi-step reasoning, and integrate model outputs into enterprise applications via secure APIs. You will collaborate closely with product owners, solution architects, data engineers, and application developers to translate business objectives into high‑quality AI outcomes. A working understanding of Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) is essential to ground model responses in authoritative enterprise content and to reduce hallucinations. This role blends hands‑on engineering with rigorous experimentation, evaluation, and continuous improvement. Your Responsibilities: * Author, test, and refine system, developer, and user prompts to achieve reliable, safe, and consistent outputs. * Implement prompt chaining and multi‑turn orchestration patterns for complex workflows (reasoning, planning, tool use, and validation). * Build LLM-powered features on Azure (e.g., Azure OpenAI, Azure Functions). * Utilize and manage RESTful APIs/SDKs to integrate model calls within web services, back-end jobs, and enterprise applications. * Design and implement RAG pipelines (chunking, embeddings, indexing, ranking/citation policies) to ground responses in approved content stores. * Establish offline/online evaluation frameworks (accuracy, safety, faithfulness, latency, cost), create test datasets, and run A/B or canary experiments. * Monitor production behaviour, analyze conversations, and iterate on prompts and retrieval strategies to improve outcomes. * Enforce content safety, PII handling, data privacy, and role‑based access; follow Responsible AI practices and organizational guardrails. * Partner with architects and engineers to define LLM interfaces, token/cost budgets, and observability. Key Skills/knowledge/experience: * Hands‑on experience crafting prompts (system role design, few-/zero-shot, tool-use instructions) and prompt chaining for multi‑step tasks. * Strong understanding of LLM behaviour (context windows, tokens, temperature/top‑p, function/tool calling, safety filters). * Understanding Prompt Injection and other security aspects of AI. * Practical experience deploying LLM solutions on Azure (e.g., Azure OpenAI, Azure Functions, App Service, Key Vault). * Proficiency with REST APIs and JSON; integrating LLM calls into applications/services using Python or C# (Node.js also acceptable). * Working knowledge of embeddings, document chunking strategies, indexing, semantic search, and citation/grounding techniques. * Experience with vector databases (e.g., Azure Cosmos DB vector search, Redis Enterprise, Pinecone) and reranking strategies. * Experience with Git and CI/CD (Azure DevOps or GitHub), unit/integration testing for LLM pipelines, and environment/config management. * Ability to measure and optimize latency, throughput, and cost (token budgeting, caching, retries, and fallbacks). * Exposure to conversation design, guardrail UX, human‑in‑the‑loop review workflows, and prompt libraries/pattern catalogues. 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.