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Storage Engineer Must have an Active SC Clearance An Active DV Clearance would be an advantage but must be willing to undergo once started - This senior-level position requires strong hands-on enterprise storage experience and flexibility to support project activities outside standard working hours when required. Storage Engineer Responsibilities - Provide 2nd and 3rd Line support across enterprise storage environments. - Implement, configure, maintain and troubleshoot file and block storage technologies. - Deliver storage migration and transformation activities across Live, Development and Test environments. - Support Dell EMC storage devices and Unisphere. - Configure and support Brocade SAN Switches and SANnav. - Support NetApp and Hewlett Packard enterprise storage technologies. - Administer and support Veritas NetBackup. - Support HBA configuration and multipathing across enterprise server environments. - Work across Windows, Linux, AIX and Solaris operating systems. - Diagnose complex storage incidents and provide effective technical resolutions. - Deliver storage changes in line with established ITIL Incident and Change Management processes. - Support planned out-of-hours migration, transformation and project activities where required. Storage Engineer Skills and Experience - 5-10 years' experience implementing, migrating and supporting enterprise storage technologies at 2nd and 3rd Line level. - Strong knowledge of file and block storage technologies. - Strong Dell EMC storage and Unisphere experience. - Strong Brocade SAN Switch and SANnav knowledge. - Good NetApp and Hewlett Packard storage experience. - Experience with enterprise storage migration and transformation projects. - Veritas NetBackup experience. - Knowledge of HBA configuration and multipathing. - Experience supporting storage across Windows and Linux, including RHEL and SLES. - Knowledge of AIX and Solaris environments. - Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. - Good understanding of ITIL Service Management, particularly Incident and Change Management. - Strong teamwork, communication and workload management skills. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. 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 a minimum 10 weeks. 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. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple 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.

At CGI, we are transforming how organisations deliver secure, scalable digital services, and our DevSecOps Engineers are at the heart of that change. In this role, you will design and operate resilient cloud platforms that power critical systems, embedding security and automation into every stage of the lifecycle. We combine deep engineering expertise with a culture of collaboration and accountability, enabling you to shape DevOps and SRE best practice while driving measurable impact for our clients. Here, your ideas are valued, your ownership makes a difference, and your growth is supported as you help us deliver innovative, high-value solutions across modern cloud environments. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance.

At CGI, we are transforming how organisations deliver secure, scalable digital services, and our DevSecOps Engineers are at the heart of that change. In this role, you will design and operate resilient cloud platforms that power critical systems, embedding security and automation into every stage of the lifecycle. We combine deep engineering expertise with a culture of collaboration and accountability, enabling you to shape DevOps and SRE best practice while driving measurable impact for our clients. Here, your ideas are valued, your ownership makes a difference, and your growth is supported as you help us deliver innovative, high-value solutions across modern cloud environments. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance.

Job Title: Telecoms Maintenance Engineer Location: Based in Fife, Scotland (Field-based, covering Scotland & North England) Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience + Company van provided Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day within our operating hours of 08:00 to 18:00, with a 30-minute lunch break. On-call and overtime available on a shared rota. About Flotek: Flotek Group is one of the UK's fastest-growing technology providers, delivering IT, cyber security and communications solutions to SMEs. As part of our employee-owned "Purple Army", you'll join a collaborative team focused on expertise, trust and delivering exceptional service to our partners. The Role: We're looking for a Telecoms Maintenance Engineer based in Fife to support customers across Scotland and the North of England. This is a field-based role focused primarily on telecoms and connectivity, with a basic IT support element. You'll install, maintain and troubleshoot hosted voice, telephony and connectivity solutions, attending both planned installations and reactive service calls. You'll become a trusted face for our partners, providing excellent customer service while taking ownership of incidents through to resolution. Travel is required, including occasional overnight stays. Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have the right to work in the UK. Key Responsibilities: Diagnose and resolve on-site telephony, voice and connectivity issues. Deliver handset deployments, telephony installations and moves/adds/changes. Install and troubleshoot SIP trunks, broadband circuits, routers, switches and firewalls. Carry out proactive maintenance visits and site health checks. Coordinate with carriers, suppliers and Openreach engineers. Provide basic first-line IT support for desktops, laptops, printers and Microsoft 365 queries. Own incidents through to resolution, escalating where required. Maintain accurate documentation within HaloPSA and ITGlue. Deliver excellent customer service and identify opportunities for improvement. Participate in a shared on-call rota. What We're Looking For Essential Minimum 2 years' experience in a telecoms, communications, MSP or field engineering role. Strong VoIP and hosted telephony experience. Understanding of SIP, RTP, NAT and networking fundamentals. Experience with routing, switching, VLANs, wireless and firewalls. Structured cabling, patching, testing and handset deployment experience. Strong customer-facing and communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage your own workload. Full UK driving licence. Desirable Microsoft 365 and general IT support experience. Microsoft Teams Phone, Direct Routing and Operator Connect knowledge. Experience with Gamma, Horizon, CallSwitch, Yealink or similar platforms. Familiarity with SonicWall, UniFi, Aruba or DrayTek networking. CompTIA Network+, MS-900, AZ-900 or other relevant certifications. Experience using HaloPSA, ITGlue, Datto or similar MSP tools. Technologies You'll Work With: Voice & Telephony FloCX (Gamma/Cisco), FloOne and Floline+ Microsoft Teams Phone and Operator Connect SIP trunking and hosted VoIP platforms Yealink handsets IVR, call queues, voicemail and call routing Mobile and unified communications solutions Connectivity & Networking SoGEA, FTTC, FTTP and leased lines SonicWall, UniFi, Aruba and DrayTek networking VLANs, switching and firewall configuration Structured cabling, patching and testing Carrier fault management HaloPSA and ITGlue What You'll Get EMI Share Equity Scheme ("Purple Pie") Company van, fuel card, tools, laptop and mobile phone Birthday day off plus an additional life-event day Charity Give Back Day Perkbox employee discounts Employee Assistance Programme Funded training and certifications Clear career progression into senior engineering, Rapid Response or technical leadership roles Apply Now If you're an experienced telecoms engineer looking for a varied field-based role with a growing technology business, we'd love to hear from you. Candidates with experience as a Telecoms Engineer, Telecoms Technician, Comms Engineer, MSP Engineer, Telecommunications Support Technician or Field-Based Telecoms Engineer are encouraged to apply.

Database Engineer Responsible for the development and delivery of new systems to automate and streamline processes required by different departments. To support the internal IT department with changes and upgrades to software platforms. To be primary contact for all technical questions relating to in-house bespoke systems and interfacing. Database Support Supporting budgeting and financial planning processes for Finance department, including loading and refreshing of data based on requirements. Understand and conduct the front-end functionality to amend and change hierarchical structures within the environment. Debug and analyse errors and anomalies within Hyperion system as raised by Finance and to pinpoint areas of failure and correct any issues. Liaise with Finance on a daily basis to ensure smooth running of the Hyperion environment. Build data flows within the SQL environment in SSIS packages. Introduce new field and data types for new information to be collated in the CORE environment. Integrate with all the Bank's sub-systems using data abstraction and connectivity layers, i.e. ODBC, ADO.net. Build reports based on business requirements using Hyperion Interactive Reports. Ensure that the environment is running optimally and to utilise house-keeping procedures. Sharepoint Integration: 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. End of Day Cycle: Provide second and third level support for in-house programmes during the end of day cycle. Analyse and rectify any problems raised in an independent and team scenario. 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. Conduct Act in accordance with the FCA/PRA Code of Conduct. Business Continuity 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. SQL Programming. C# Software development. Knowledge and Skills C# Programming to high level of proficiency. Software analysis and design. SQL query language. Dimensional modelling Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon or Kimball) The Client is a Bank based in the City of London. This is a 2 year FTC position with a salary of circa £65K - £70K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Data Analyst with Big Data – Canary Wharf Our Client is seeking a Data Analyst for the Data Products team is driving innovations in the Financial Services Sector using Big Data. The Client has a high-calibre, focused and a mission-driven team. The models we build and the analysis that we derive from financial data matters to crucial cutting-edge business decisions made across the global financial services firms every day and provides insight into real world problems. In this role, you will gain a deep understanding of income and expense transactions, financial classifications, and long term financial management within the UK market. You will participate in customer and partner calls to review requirements and client needs. You will quickly gain an understanding how local income and expense calculations, and financial management best practices can be leveraged to deliver financial wellness tools in the UK market. This role will allow you to partner analytics teams to review and enhance data categorization for key income and expense transactions, develop a specification for both rules based and machine learning driven enhancements to categorization by defining transaction types. You will also interact closely with the Financial Product team to provide requirements to localize the financial management tools for the UK market. You will perform regular and ongoing analysis on consumer transactions to identify methods for improved categorization, testing and certifying enhancements, and validating performance metrics. You will also work with the Financial Wellness Product team to adapt their products for the UK market. This requires you to develop a deep understanding of the UK financial management space in order to develop an ongoing UK roadmap with the rest of the Financial product team. Must have a Bachelor's Degree coupled with 2 – 4 years of experience in software-oriented Product Management, preferably in financial services. Experience in financial modelling and possessing knowledge of the financial services and transactions. Experience/Interest in analysing data and a high attention to detail especially in regards to data cleansing You possess superb written & oral communication skills. You have analytical skills with a background in financial analysis and carefully seek to understand underlying business needs, both on a market level as well as from individual client/prospects. You are adaptable and can work successfully in a technical environment as a non-technical leader. The ideal candidate is inquisitive and highly detail oriented. You are focused on execution and are able to make definitive decisions in uncertain environments with limited data. This is a 3 month contract assignment initially. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

IT Support Engineer with 1 and 2 Level Support Our Client is a very successful bank with offices across Europe and the Middle East. The Client is looking to recruit a 1st & 2nd Line IT Support Engineer for the Bank's Mayfair London office. You will have at least 3 to 5 years experience of 1 and 2 Level Support as an Engineer. Covering a range of various duties from; Desktop and Mobile support, to supporting our 150 + User base with 5-days a week onsite support with very limited to zero working from home, AV Support and other IT side-desk tasks. Your role will also allow you to work and learn from our Infrastructure, Communications, iSeries and Development Teams – semi-involved with various streams of IT work for 2024 (new imaging process – new ITSM tool – and many more projects coming in 2024). Main skills for the position: Required to cover onsite IT Support – Monday to Friday between our business hours of 08:00am -> 17:30pm (UK). As we work closely with our parent company in the Middle East and our European Branches, we require supporting ad-hoc out of hours support on Bank Holidays/Weekends which is rota based between the engineers in the team. • 1st and 2nd Line Troubleshooting / Root-Cause Analysis, Documentation write ups for Knowledge Base Articles • Be an integral part of the Support team in supporting and delivering all aspect of services and full range of client support including, but not limited to: Workstation Imaging, Hardware Configurations, Deployment of Software and Hardware, AD Management, Asset Management, Ticket Queuing Management and general overall efficiency to deliver the best service we can to our Users. • Be the face and central point of all incoming IT queries and issues, with following ITIL best practice to ensure we always deliver high-standards of operations • Liaise with colleagues in London, Europe and Jordan (middle-east) and external support / 3rd party to deliver resolutions for complex matters as we're in the process of many IT migration projects from legacy to new as well as life cycling projects • Ensure all key data for the Bank's IT is up-to-date, relevant and maintenance to high-level, to comply with the Bank's auditing principals and processes. • Ensure the Support Team achieve SLA targets the business outlines and be part of a proficient and proactive Support Unit • Ability to educate and support User bases of varied level of IT knowledge • High standard support for our VIPs (C – Level and Heads of Departments) Technical Skills Required: • Exposure to Market Data, Bloomberg, Trader Support (bonus) • Microsoft Windows (all versions) experience to a high level (troubleshoot and effectively resolve issues by research/using knowledge bases in a confident way). • Active Directory to a medium-high level - security groups, administration/deployment, LDAP, ADSI. • Know-how of Citrix XenApps – Administration, Maintenance and Support of existing Citrix XenApps server farm • Windows Server Environment 2012/2016 - design, deployment, maintenance and support. • Networking - design/troubleshoot/installation (DNS – DHCP – VLAN – Proxy Understanding - TCP/IP and OSI) to a moderate to advance level • PowerShell to a moderate level • VPN troubleshooting and Support understanding necessary. • Router maintenance - wireless configuration, installation and setups This is a 12 month FTC position. The salary will be negotiable in the range £30K - £40K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period/availability.

At CGI, you'll help deliver a critical Azure-based platform that keeps road users, transport providers and public services informed with accurate, timely and reliable road network information. Working on a service that underpins essential decision-making, you'll play a key role in improving platform resilience, security and automation while helping accelerate the delivery of data to downstream consumers. You'll collaborate with talented multidisciplinary teams, contribute innovative ideas and take ownership of meaningful technical challenges, supported by an environment that invests in your growth and empowers you to make a lasting impact. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position and you can be based anywhere in the UK. There might be some very occasional expensed travel to client/CGI offices as project demand but we try to keep this to a minimum.

Job Title: IT Support Engineer - Third Line Location: Manchester Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum DOE Job Type: Full Time, Permanent At Netteam tX, we recognize and develop talent, and look to retain talent through the creation of career opportunities, lateral and horizontal. Our culture is centered around our belief in continually refining our skills and knowledge, collectively as a team as well as individually. We actively encourage creativity and innovation, and we strongly believe that it is our people that make us great. About the role: You will provide senior third Line technical support across Netteam's managed client base, acting as the technical escalation point for complex incidents, recurring problems and engineering-level change. You will own advanced investigation through to resolution, drive Root Cause Analysis and Problem Management, and work with vendors and internal teams to deliver permanent fixes, reduce repeat demand and improve service resilience. You will maintain clear technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer to enable resolution at the lowest appropriate support tier. Responsibilities: Own complex First Line and Second Line escalations in the PSA system, with complete technical evidence, time entries, dependencies and next actions Lead advanced diagnosis and resolution across infrastructure, Microsoft cloud, networking, security, backup/DR and telephony, prioritised to SLA and customer impact Provide clear and timely customer updates throughout complex incidents, Problems and engineering activity Own assigned Problem records, identify recurring incidents, complete Root Cause Analysis, and maintain Known Errors and workarounds Validate escalations, provide technical guidance, and return those that do not meet agreed escalation standards Deliver permanent remediation through configuration change, scripting, automation, upgrades and vendor engagement, following Netteam change and security controls Maintain accurate IT Glue documentation and create technical knowledge, RCA and Known Error content to support effective shift-left Provide senior technical support during Major Incidents, including diagnosis, recovery validation and Post Incident Review / RCA activity Identify recurring demand, technical debt, security weaknesses and resilience risks, and propose improvements that reduce repeat incidents Work with AI & Automation to automate repeatable technical fixes and manual activity where appropriate Lead vendor and third-party technical engagement on complex issues while retaining ownership through to resolution Plan and prioritise BAU escalations, Problems, scheduled engineering activity and proactive service improvement Provide out-of-hours support to our clients on a rota basis, including critical technical escalation and clear handover Maintain Information Security, ISMS, data protection and change-control requirements and escalate material technical or security risk About you: Experience: Ability to work independently, take technical ownership and drive complex issues through to resolution IT related degree or relevant industry qualifications are highly desirable Demonstrable experience in senior second Line, third Line, infrastructure or MSP support, owning complex technical escalations Strong structured troubleshooting skills, including log analysis, evidence-based diagnosis and root-cause thinking Experience with Autotask, Datto RMM and IT Glue, including monitoring, scripting, time recording and technical documentation Experience of Problem Management, Root Cause Analysis, Known Error / knowledge creation and remediation validation Experience supporting Major Incidents and vendor or third-party technical escalations Detailed experience of Microsoft Windows Server/Desktop environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP Detailed experience with Microsoft 365, Azure and related technologiesExchange Online Microsoft Entra ID / Azure Active Directory and hybrid identity Conditional Access / MFA Microsoft Intune / Mobile Device Management Microsoft Defender, Information Protection / DLP Detailed experience with Backup/DRaaS technologies, Azure IaaS and restoration / recovery processes Strong networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, routing/switching and monitoring Knowledge of S2S/P2S VPN, VLAN, LACP, NAT/PAT/ACLs, SSL Certificates, WatchGuard, Voice/3CX and email security is desirable Current and valid UK driving licence is desirable; PowerShell or equivalent scripting capability would be advantageous Experience of working within an MSP and/or Hospitality environment is advantageous but not essential Personal Attributes: Friendly, professional and credible with technical and non-technical clients Technically curious and proactive, with a strong drive to research unfamiliar technologies and improve solutions Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly Recognizes the importance of frequent and clear communication during incidents, escalations and dependency-driven work Analytical and evidence-led, focused on identifying underlying causes rather than repeatedly treating symptoms Actively shares knowledge and supports First and Second Line development without creating technical silos Disciplined, with the ability to prioritise and execute technical tasks effectively under pressure Accountable and outcome-focused, taking ownership through to validated resolution Note: This description is not intended to establish a total definition of the job but an outline of the duties. In line with our recruitment policy and client expectation, some roles will be subject to a basic DBS disclosure. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of: Infrastructure Engineer, Windows Server Infrastructure Engineer, Server Support Technician, ICT Systems Engineer, 3rd Line Support, Field Support Technician, Technical Support Engineer, 3 Line Support Engineer may also be considered for this role.

AI Engineer - SC Cleared We are looking for an AI Engineer available to start in the next couple of weeks. You will need to have deep expertise of Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT and other AI tools. Experience working with Hyperscaler Stacks is essential, Azure: Azure ML Studio, ML Ops, Docker, AI & ML Concepts, Kubernetes, Terraform, Azure Machine Learning, and GIT. Responsibilities: * In depth experience of using AI agents to extract information in a regulated industry * Harnessing AI agent(s) to integrate data with internal and external sources, * Provide structured context to prompts * Orchestrating agents to progressively iterate workflows * Work with AI Technical Archtitect and Tester on Evaluation Framework & Metrics * Work with Data Engineer on Automation of feeds * Construction of pipelines Experience required: * Experience of working with XML and RDF formats * Extensive experience of Graph Databases * Excellent Programming skills in Python & Java. * Experience of Data Science Models e.g. NLP The role is for 3 months initially inside IR35 and based from home. 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.

Our public sector client is looking for QAT Engineers to join their team. We are looking for 8 Engineers that are able to work on a hybrid basis and work in one of the following locations: Manchester, Blackpool, Leeds, Newcastle. The role is inside IR35. Please note that due to the nature of the role SC clearance is required. * Strong HTML, CSS, JS Node experience. * Champion QAT across several teams, providing technical leadership and guidance. * Drive collaboration across engineers of different roles both within your team and the wider teams to solve problems and enable consistent solutions and strategies. * Build automation test solutions that help to assure the quality of our products, contribute towards their design, and look for way to improve the value automation adds. * Ensure that usability, accessibility, security, stability, and capacity are embedded in the development of services. * Drive teams to take a risk based, context driven approach to agile testing assessing and understanding the risks to drive decisions. * Lead the adoptions of Continuous Integration/Delivery pipelines to run a full range of tests against our products and assure our builds. * Lead the traceability of testing, risks, defects, and report progress to appropriate stakeholders across several teams. * Be willing to challenge assumptions and current processes to help us improve. Reusing and evolving our strategies and tooling. * Drive the identification of tooling and solutions to aid constant improvements, ensuring we build the right product in the right way. * Proactively share knowledge, solutions and support our internal communities along with mentoring, coaching, and supporting your peers. 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 a minimum 10 weeks. 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. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple 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.

Data Scientist – Manchester Our Client an international organisation is looking to recruit a Data Scientist with 7 to 10 years expertise as a Data Scientist. You will have Natural Language Processing (NLP) knowledge and experience and understand and analyse large data sets to discover new insights. Working in a multi-disciplinary team within a highly technical and complex environment. Well versed in scalable data mining and machine learning techniques (using computers to improve as well as develop algorithms)Kernel Methods, Deep Learning, Statistical Relational Learning, Ensemble Methods Model using advanced statistical/ mathematical models, predict and segment data to hypothesize/ evolve uses cases to monetize data and generate other business value. Translate business needs to technical requirements and implementation. Experience of Big Data technologies/Big Data Analytics. C++, Java, Python, Shell Script R, Matlab, SAS Enterprise Miner Elastic search and understanding of Hadoop ecosystem Experience working with large data sets, experience working with distributed computing tools like Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, Pig etc. Advanced use of Excel spread sheets for analytical purposes MSc or PhD in Data Science or an analytical subject (Physics, Mathematics, Computing) or other quantitative discipline The position is based close to Manchester. The salary for this position will be circa £75K - £85K plus benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with salary and availability details.

Job Title: Senior QA Automation Engineer Location: Liverpool City Centre HQ / Hybrid (3 days in office) Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer who is driving for excellence with a passion for their craft, who will have an amazing opportunity to manage the day-to-day squad's quality assurance activities for a customer facing motor insurance product, making sure to drive the automation strategy and implementation across web and mobile platforms, You will have the chance to own the squads test automation roadmap, champion mobile automation practices and mentor junior team members ensuring high quality, timely delivery of quote-to-buy journeys, mobile applications and customer portal functionality. What you will be doing: Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using Playwright (web) and Maestro (mobile) Define and implement the automation framework architecture aligned with squad needs and wider QA standards Identify high-value automation opportunities across quote, buy, and portal journeys Integrate automated tests into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing Develop and maintain API test automation to validate backend services and third-party integrations Mobile Testing Leadership Lead mobile automation initiatives using Maestro, establishing best practices for the wider QA team Manage mobile testing across iOS and Android using BrowserStack, TestFlight, and Intune Ensure comprehensive test coverage for native mobile app functionality, including offline behaviour, push notifications, and device-specific scenarios Quality Assurance Delivery Own end-to-end quality for squad deliverables, including functional, regression, integration, and cross-browser testing Collaborate with developers, product owners and Business Analysts to ensure requirements are testable and understood Execute exploratory testing and risk-based testing for new features and complex changes Validate integrations with payment gateways, enrichment services, and external data providers Mentoring & Collaboration Mentor and upskill junior QA team members, supporting their growth in automation and testing best practices Conduct test case and automation code reviews to ensure quality and maintainability Define and track quality metrics (defect leakage, automation coverage, test execution times) with inputs from QA lead to maintain consistency across squads Proactively identify process improvements and implement them within the squad What we are looking for: Experienced user of Automated test suites e.g. Playright (web) and Maestro (mobile) Knowledge of BrowserStack, Testflight, and Intune for mobile testing would be desirable Demonstrable knowledge of Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipelines Abitlity to work within cross functional teams Proven ability to mentor junior QA team members Skilled in Functional, Regression, Integration and cross-browser testing Experience in defining and tracking quality metrics Grow with Acorn At Acorn Insurance, we're proud of our Liverpool roots - and even prouder of how far we've come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024. Benefits: A maximum of 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more A Few Things to Know Before You Apply We're really excited that you're considering joining Acorn! To help everything go smoothly, here are a couple of things to keep in mind: Checks & Clearances All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard. Visa Requirements Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Software Development Engineer, Senior Test Automation Engineer, Senior Test Engineer, QA Automation Lead, Test Automation Lead may also be considered for this role.