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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.

Senior IT Infrastructure & Systems Manager We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior IT Infrastructure Manager with at least 7 to 10 years experience to oversee, manage, and continuously improve the organization's IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, network environment, and end-user computing services. The successful candidate will ensure the availability, security, performance, and resilience of critical business systems while leading technical teams and supporting key stakeholders across the organization. This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership capability, operational excellence, and stakeholder management skills, within a complex enterprise environment that includes financial, trading, and treasury systems. Infrastructure & Systems Management Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows and Linux server environments. Manage VMware virtualized infrastructure (vSphere 8 and above). Oversee enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions using Veeam Backup & Replication. Manage Veeam ONE monitoring and Veeam Recovery Orchestrator (VRO) environments. Administer endpoint security and encryption solutions, including Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE). Support endpoint DLP, SIEM, and security monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Tenable). Manage patching processes using ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus. Support Microsoft 365 services and related cloud technologies. In depth understanding of Cyber security Monitor system performance, capacity, availability, and infrastructure health. Ensure compliance with IT governance, security policies, and operational standards. End-User Computing Support Provide advanced desktop, laptop, printer, Mobile device (iOS) and branch office IT support. Deliver AV support for meeting rooms, conferencing, presentations, and collaboration systems. Manage OS deployment, imaging, image creation, maintenance, and software packaging. Administer Active Directory (AD), Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and user provisioning and NTFS permissions. Support Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint. Resolve technical incidents and service requests in line with agreed SLAs. Enterprise Applications & Financial Systems Support Support and administer business-critical applications, including: Bloomberg FXT and Refinitiv Eikon, Murex Treasury System, SWIFT Alliance Access (SAA), 1AML, SIBS, GFMS, COP Support enterprise file synchronization and replication solutions (e.g., Syncovery, other SFTP). Networking Configure and support Cisco switches and routers. Administer FortiGate firewall environments. Strong network fundamentals: DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, Routing and connectivity troubleshooting. Monitor network performance, availability, and security posture. Security & Endpoint Management Support vulnerability management using tools such as Tenable. Manage security monitoring and log analysis tools (e.g., Splunk). Perform SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management using OpenSSL. Create and manage CSRs, certificate chains, and private keys. Ensure adherence to cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. Support physical access control systems (e.g., Paxton) Governance, Documentation & Process Improvement Develop, maintain, and enforce IT policies, standards, and operational procedures. Produce system architecture diagrams, technical documentation, SOP's, and performance reports. Identify and drive opportunities for automation and service improvement. Support technology planning, infrastructure modernization, and transformation initiatives. Operating Systems Windows 11 Windows Server 2019/2022 (or equivalent enterprise environments) Red Hat Linux Infrastructure & Virtualization VMware vSphere / vCenter (v8.0.3 and above) Veeam Backup & Replication Veeam ONE, VRO Microsoft Office 365 ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus SAAS solutions SQL Server Security Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE) SentinelOne – EDR/ XDR Endpoint DLP solutions Firewall administration Vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable) SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk) Networking Cisco Switches and Routers FortiGate Firewalls LAN/WAN networking and routing Hardware & Storage Dell PowerEdge Servers Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Technical Competencies Data analysis and operational reporting Desktop and laptop support Infrastructure monitoring and performance management Certificate lifecycle management (SSL/TLS) Windows imaging and deployment, GPO, NTFS PowerShell scripting SQL Server administration Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and deployment processes Architecture review and systems optimization Asset management 7+ years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure and systems administration. Experience within financial services, banking, trading, or treasury environments. Proven experience managing mission-critical infrastructure and applications. Experience operating within regulated and security-focused environments. Able to provide support to VIP stakeholders This is a hybrid role 3 days in the office in Central London. Salary for this role will be in the range £55K - £60K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Tech Architect Lead PHP Back-end Developer Our Client is a boutique software development company specializing in the development of a retail systems platform You must at least 5 to 10 years software development using PHP and MySQL ideally on Linux environment. Whilst you would still be expected to do development work, the Client requires you to get involved in: spec writing, assisting PMs with project planning, code reviews, architecture overview implementation You may already be a Lead Developer/Development Manager etc. with full leadership over a development team. The Client is looking to pay circa up to £65K p.a (with flexibility on salary for the right person) The role will be based in the City London. Please do send your CV to us in Word format.

IT Senior Systems Support Engineer Our Client is a Bank based in the City of London, are looking to recruit an IT Senior Systems Support Engineer ideally with at least 5 to 7 years of experience in IT ideally from within the banking financial industry. You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently. The Client would like the following key skills: CCNP level networking Solarwinds – Service Desk Software experience Experience of Pal Alto firewalls Firemon – Network Security Devices and Policy Management Experience of Avaya PABX systems Responsible for the maintenance of the IT infrastructure of the Bank by providing first line support of software, hardware and networking that incudes installation, configuration and troubleshooting Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and scope To design, plan and deploy IT projects to enhance the existing IT infrastructure and also any applications required by the bank. End User Computing support for all staff. Coordinator between the London Users and Group IT Security on all requests for systems access and to ensure that such permissions are provided promptly, are regularly updated and that the Group Access Matrix Protocol is followed at all times Preserve the Assets of the Bank by implementing Disaster Recovery and back up procedures and ensuring that the standards comply with Group requirements Provide IT support to ensure the smooth running of daily and periodic reports for the London Compliance team to ensure adherence to the Anti Money Laundering Provisions Overall networking equipment monitoring (i.e. Network Switches, Firewall and other appliances) and support To plan and carry out maintenance checks to ensure IT Operations, infrastructures are running smoothly and ensure daily routine task completeness To maintain the AYAYA PABX system and to ensure that the recording system is always up and running at all times The following is a list of technical skills required for the role: Technical/Functional skills Proficient in common operating systems Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 and above Redhat Linux based Operating System Software proficiency VMWare v6.7 and above Veeam Backup and Replication Symantec Endpoint Protection Symantec Endpoint Encryption ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Microsoft Office 365 Networking (IT) Cisco Switches and Routers Palo Alto Firewalls LAN/WAN Routing Hardware Dell PowerEdge Servers Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Project management Data analysis Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) Strong interpersonal skills Strong written and verbal communication skills (in English) Strong stakeholder engagement Bachelor or Master's degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The salary for this role is in the range £55K - £65K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Title: Senior Infrastructure Engineer Location: Liverpool City Centre HQ Salary: £50,000-£58,000 per annum depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Here at Acorn we are looking for a passionate Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join us in Hands-on multi-disciplined technical support role within the IT infrastructure support and 3rd line escalation team. Within this team you will be supporting the Infrastructure Support Manager in driving delivery of robust, performant, resilient and recoverable infrastructure and systems, a mixture of on-premises and Azure. You will be supporting the technical development of the internal infrastructure team, maintaining infrastructure best practice and standards as well as ensuring all platforms are secure and meet all legislative compliance requirements. What you will be doing: You will be in a hands-on technical lead role within the infrastructure team, supporting the promotion of technical excellence and quality across the team and leading knowledge transfer. Use your expertise of classic infrastructure disciplines, technologies & best practices to drive the deployment and management of the on-premises infrastructure, ensuring all infrastructure assets and interfaces have appropriate monitors, alerts, backups and recovery plans in place. Although this role does not directly manage the Azure platform, it is expected that this role will manage aspects with the platform, requiring knowledge and close collaboration with the cloud platform team Use your experience to help the delivery of best-of-breed 3rd line support function, ensuring tickets and issues raised are managed efficiently and to expected quality, within SLA. Be continually aware of enhancements available within current deployed infrastructure solutions as well as any shifts in technology & enhancements benefitting the business. Work cross functionally with our Project, Development, Cloud Platform, and SecOps teams for new deployments, providing continual management and maintenance. Supporting the development of disaster recovery plans and maintaining operational resilience within the infrastructure remit. Lead technical evaluation of products within the infrastructure domain, participating in the deployment & implementation of the infrastructure technologies. Contribute to the technical design of best of breed infrastructure solutions, exploiting industry best practice. Work with the SecOps engineers to remediate any vulnerabilities identified within remit. About You: Critical Competencies: Minimum 4 years' Infrastructure experience, with minimum of 1yrs in a similar senior capacity or performing senior duties within a team of engineers with a support background. Excellent Active Directory and associated services skills Experience with broad variety of classic infrastructure disciplines & technologies; Network, Windows Server, Storage, Virtualisation, Security and Mail and associated services and functions Experience of team supervision, or mentoring would be an advantage. High level of knowledge with Office 365 suite of applications, security, and tools Excellent Microsoft Exchange skills, ideally in Hybrid solution Previous experience in designing and leading implementation of infrastructure solutions. Experience using infrastructure auto-deployment and scripting techniques; PowerShell, Ansible Experience of the development of design and documenting technical solutions Proactive and logical approach to fault identification, troubleshooting and problem solving. Working knowledge of ITIL What we are looking for: Network technologies; All LAN/WAN components, routing and protocols Windows Server and storage architecture solutions MS Exchange and messaging techniques and troubleshooting, ideally in hybrid setup An understanding of cloud computing platforms, principals, and services PowerShell or similar Scripting solutions Zero-trust solutions, VPN, SSO setup, PIM and MFA solutions Perimeter and Endpoint Security solutions, SWEG, Web Access, Anti-Malware config Microsoft Windows Server OS, updating, upgrading, Linux experience an advantage Backup & Recovery design and testing Mitigating infrastructure and operating system security vulnerabilities MS Office 365 platform support; SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Intune management Working within a ticket management system with SLA and KPI adherence Any certification or working experience supporting or implementing several of the infrastructure technologies listed below would be an advantage. Linux Server configuration and support MS SQL server and support Deploying and supporting cloud infrastructure, any platform an advantage Web application development techniques and tools, XML, .Net framework, and development lifecycle, to provide adequate support to the developer teams Jira helpdesk and confluence Terraform IaC deployments Remote Desktop RDS/AVD/VDI environments Supporting and securing Macbook devices IP Telephony design, implementation and/or support Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; IT Manager, Senior IT Engineer, Network Manager, Senior Infrastructure Manager, IT System Manager, Senior System Engineer, may also be considered for this role.

At CGI, you'll help shape one of Microsoft's most strategic healthcare and research platforms. As the appointed custodian of the Microsoft Azure Trusted Research Environment (TRE), we are enabling healthcare providers, life sciences organisations, research institutions and regulated industries to unlock the value of sensitive data securely in the cloud. This is a rare opportunity to technically lead and product steward Microsoft's open-source Azure TRE. You'll influence the platform roadmap, work directly with Microsoft engineering teams, engage with the wider open-source community, and help organisations accelerate research, innovation and patient outcomes through secure, governed cloud environments. We're seeking a senior technologist who combines deep Azure engineering expertise with commercial awareness, stakeholder engagement skills and a passion for innovation. You'll operate at the intersection of platform engineering, product strategy, client engagement and business growth. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and named a UK Best Employer by the Financial Times. As a CGI Partner, you'll benefit from our share ownership model, competitive salary, private healthcare, pension and significant opportunities for career growth within a global technology leader. Due to the secure nature of this programme, candidates must hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to obtain it. This is a hybrid UK-based position.

Senior Python Developer Our Client is looking to recruit a seasoned Senior Python Software Developer with at least 5 to - 8 years experience of developing software in Python . You must have excellent technical excellence in Python in developing a is required. Excellent verbal communication skills (English a must) Ability to provide recommendations for the e2e architecture infrastructure Proven experience with designing back-end architectures. An understanding of application performance tuning and resource usage Ability to troubleshoot existing scripts and do point bug fixes / application redesign Highly experienced in multiprocessing, multiprocessing, and asynchronous python development (asyncio module) Experience with Docker containers, micro services, and CI/CD pipeline a plus Experience with Django, Flask is a plus Working knowledge with MongoDB, JSON, sync/async architecture Working knowledge of networking theory (TCP/IP) or strong desire to learn it You collaborate with other engineers and people in the organization to improve our solution delivery You believe in Lean/Agile principles and actively work to incorporate them in the organization You care about your craft and strive towards producing high-quality code. A very high degree of autonomy, self-learning and problem solving is expected You should enjoy working in a team and collaborating on projects and codebases. This position can be based anywhere in Europe. The rate will depend upon the level of expertise. The duration of this contract assignment is 6 months. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

IT Senior Network Systems Engineer Our Client is a Bank based in the City of London, are looking to recruit an IT Senior Network Systems Engineer ideally with at least 7 to 10 years of experience in IT ideally from within the banking financial industry. You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently. The Client would like the following key skills: CCNP level networking Solarwinds – Service Desk Software experience Experience of Palo Alto firewalls Firemon – Network Security Devices and Policy Management Complex Switches experience is essential. Experience of Avaya PABX systems Responsible for the maintenance of the IT infrastructure of the Bank by providing first line support of software, hardware and networking that incudes installation, configuration and troubleshooting Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and scope To design, plan and deploy IT projects to enhance the existing IT infrastructure and also any applications required by the bank. End User Computing support for all staff. Coordinator between the London Users and Group IT Security on all requests for systems access and to ensure that such permissions are provided promptly, are regularly updated and that the Group Access Matrix Protocol is followed at all times Preserve the Assets of the Bank by implementing Disaster Recovery and back up procedures and ensuring that the standards comply with Group requirements Provide IT support to ensure the smooth running of daily and periodic reports for the London Compliance team to ensure adherence to the Anti Money Laundering Provisions Overall networking equipment monitoring (i.e. Network Switches, Firewall and other appliances) and support To plan and carry out maintenance checks to ensure IT Operations, infrastructures are running smoothly and ensure daily routine task completeness To maintain the AYAYA PABX system and to ensure that the recording system is always up and running at all times The following is a list of technical skills required for the role: Technical/Functional skills Proficient in common operating systems Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 and above Redhat Linux based Operating System Software proficiency VMWare v6.7 and above Veeam Backup and Replication Symantec Endpoint Protection Symantec Endpoint Encryption ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Microsoft Office 365 Networking (IT) Cisco Switches and Routers Palo Alto Firewalls LAN/WAN Routing Hardware Dell PowerEdge Servers Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Project management Data analysis Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) Strong interpersonal skills Strong written and verbal communication skills (in English) Strong stakeholder engagement Bachelor or Master's degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The salary for this role is in the range £70K - £80K. This is a 12 month FTC role. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

IT Infrastructure Operations and Security Lead This role requires excellent management of a small team in IT along with managing stakeholders and vendors. You must be hands-on technically in IT Infrastructure. The IT Operational Platform and Security Lead is responsible for overseeing the organisation's IT operations, ensuring the stability, continuity, security, and efficiency of its technology platforms within a global commercial insurance environment. While Microsoft technologies (Microsoft 365, Azure, Exchange Online) form a core part of the infrastructure, the role also encompasses broader enterprise IT systems, multi layered networking, security, data management, and third-party platforms that support global business operations and the associated applications estate. Security, Compliance & Risk Management Define and enforce cloud security policies, identity management, and access controls to protect systems, networks, and data. Oversee the adoption of zero-trust security principles to enhance protection across cloud platforms. Manage identity and access management (IAM) in a cloud-first environment, including Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, SSO, and Privileged Access Management (PAM). Lead threat monitoring, detection, and response using cloud-native security solutions such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and SIEM platforms. Ensure compliance with cloud security frameworks and regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, SOC2, FCA). Conduct regular security risk assessments, penetration tests, and vulnerability management across cloud services. Oversee endpoint security, cloud network and API security for robust protection across all assets Define, manage and maintain accurate DR and BCP plans for the infrastructure area with biannual tests. Technical Experience Microsoft Azure Infrastructure design and administration, including topology, Azure networking, services, and component knowledge, Microsoft AD (Entra), Server and SQL experience, O365 administration and design Global Software Patching and estate management via Intune Firewall (Azure, CheckPoint and Cloudflare), DNS, VPN, WIFI and Local Area Network design & administration experience Software Defined Networking (Cisco, Meraki, Versa) Key Skills Microsoft 365 & Azure: Strong experience managing Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams), Azure cloud infrastructure, and security tools such as Microsoft Defender and Sentinel. Security & Compliance: Deep knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS), compliance requirements (GDPR, SOC2), and risk management best practices. Identity & Access Management (IAM): Expertise in Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Privileged Access Management (PAM). Threat Management & Incident Response: Ability to detect, respond to, and mitigate cyber threats using SIEM, endpoint security, and vulnerability management tools. Networking & Infrastructure Security: Understanding of firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, DNS security, endpoint protection, and cloud security controls. IT Service Management & Automation: Experience implementing ITIL-based service management, automating operational tasks, and optimising service delivery. Operational & Leadership Skills: IT Operations & Service Continuity: Ability to ensure IT systems are highly available, resilient, and fit for purpose, with a strong focus on business continuity and disaster recovery. Supplier & Vendor Management: Experience managing third-party IT vendors, MSPs, and SaaS providers, ensuring service levels, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Project Leadership & Change Management: Ability to lead technology projects, system upgrades, and platform migrations, ensuring smooth execution and minimal business disruption. Process Improvement & Automation: Strong analytical mindset to identify inefficiencies, automate workflows, and enhance security controls. Soft Skills & Mindset: Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Capable of making informed decisions and resolving complex IT issues in a fast-paced environment. Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership and business users. Resilience & Adaptability: Comfortable working in an evolving technology landscape, with a proactive and security-first approach. Summary of Skills Required: The following is a summary of the key skills that the Client would like you to bring to the company. Global Enterprise level Infrastructure Management position for the last 5 years, Buy before Build mentality and demonstrable migration of Legacy VM based estates to SaaS and Azure Cloud services platforms, Global Operational team management experience (human resources, strategic delivery, operational service, audit lead for Infra, budget..) Key 3 party operational infrastructure vendor management - i.e. management of managed service partners as a team extension globally, as well as service/solution delivery partners, Migration of Legacy VM based estates to SaaS and Cloud services platforms, Legacy Infra tech to Azure knowledge/experience, Prior to the last 5 years in Enterprise Management of a global estate/user-base, a demonstrable technical infrastructure engineering level background, working on Windows Server, AD , SQL environments, Firewalls/SDWAN, and Networks (WAN &/or LAN). The Client is based in the City of London. This is a hybrid position with 3 days in the office. The salary for this role will be in the range £85K - £95K plus Benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Senior Analyst Programmer with RPG4 RPG400 or RPG4 and Misys Equation We require an RPG4 or RPG400 Analyst Programmer experience of working Misys Equation with at least 5 years' experience. You must have at least 5 years experience of developing and supporting financial banking applications written in RPG4 and/or RPG400 particularly with Misys Equation. Must have at least 12 to 18 months experience of working with Misys Equation. Additionally, you must have experience of SQL Server and SSIS SSRS. The Client will consider banking systems experience if you don't have experience of Misys Equation. The position is based in the City London. The salary for this position will be circa £50K - £70K. Please send your CV in Word format along with your salary and availability.

UX/UI Designer and Developer - Manage our external web development and technology partners, to ensure organic growth and conversion opportunities are maximized. - Project management will include collecting requirements from the business, briefing our partners, prioritising asks in line with key business objectives and aligning with timeline of the business. - Deliver high-quality, user-friendly, content across our digital platforms. - Own the delivery of the US and UJ for new / ongoing event website and app related launches. - Identify content improvements with the objective of enhancing engagement, gaining insights, and increasing sales. - Produce and automate top-level website reports to influence decision-making for improvements including user flow Sankey diagrams, channel specific user journeys and holistic business reporting. Develop a UX and UI workflow in alignment with feedback and research to execution, specifically running CRO tests to prove hypotheses. - Expertise in CMS optimisation (VWO, Optimisely or other). - Expertise in SEO, CRO, accessibility and UX best practices. - Proven experience delivering multi format digital content within a CMS environment (Contentful) - Proven experience delivering content-heavy platform targeted at consumer audiences. - Proficiency in integrated performance reports using different data sources including analytics and CRM tools i.e. Google Analytics and HubSpot. - Fundamental understanding of basic adtech i.e. UTM tagging and tracking and setting up of media tags via Google Tag Manager.Take initiative with a solution-oriented approach, within a cross functional team. - Basic understanding of HTML and CSS – or keen to upskill in this area - Strong collaboration skills to help manage input from stakeholders and 3rd parties - Ability to manage and support different projects simultaneously - Possess good knowledge of digital marketing and multi-channel campaigns - Ability to understand website analytics and help drive data-driven conclusions (i.e. Google Analytics) - Ability to recommend decisions underpinned and driven by data. A passion for UX and all things customer first. This is a 3 month contract assignment in Shoreditch London on-site. The daily rate will be circa £250 pd to £400 pd. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate 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.

At CGI, we deliver secure, innovative technology solutions that help our clients tackle complex challenges and achieve meaningful outcomes. As a Senior Python Developer, you'll help build and support cloud-native applications that power critical services, working with modern technologies in a collaborative environment where your ideas, expertise, and contributions will make a real impact. You'll have the opportunity to influence engineering best practices, drive continuous improvement, and develop your career alongside experienced professionals. 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.

Our leading blue chip client is currently looking for a Backup & Recovery Specialist with strong knowledge of Dell technologies. This is a 3 months contract with strong possibility of extension. Please note that the role is remote but candidates need to be based in the UK. The role is inside IR35. Overview Experienced Backup & Recovery Specialist with advanced knowledge of enterprise data protection, backup, recovery, and retention solutions. Possesses strong technical expertise across Dell Technologies backup portfolios and associated infrastructure technologies, with the ability to engage confidently with customer application, infrastructure, database, and platform teams. Technical Expertise Data Protection and Backup Solutions * Advanced knowledge of backup and recovery concepts, architectures, and best practices. * Strong hands-on experience with PowerProtect Data Manager (PPDM), including: o Microsoft SQL Server backup and recovery o Oracle database protection o VMware virtual machine protection o PostgreSQL backup and recovery o SAP HANA data protection o File system backups o Bare Metal Recovery environments Storage and Retention Technologies * Expertise in Dell Data Domain (DD) technologies. * Experience designing and supporting Long-Term Retention (LTR) solutions. * Understanding of retention policies, compliance requirements, and recovery objectives. Legacy and Complementary Data Protection Platforms * Working knowledge of: o Dell NetWorker o Data Protection Advisor (DPA) * Experience with monitoring, reporting, performance analysis, and operational management of backup environments. Troubleshooting and Support * Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills across backup, recovery, storage, and infrastructure components. * Ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues involving: o Backup failures o Recovery operations o Network connectivity o Application integrations o Database protection workflows o Storage and retention systems Infrastructure and Networking Knowledge * Solid understanding of network fundamentals and enterprise infrastructure. * Knowledge of network protocols, connectivity requirements, firewall considerations, and data flow related to backup and recovery solutions. * Ability to assess and troubleshoot network-related impacts on data protection environments. Customer Engagement Skills * Demonstrates a strong understanding of how backup, storage, network, virtualization, and database technologies interact within enterprise environments. * Able to clearly articulate solution architecture, operational workflows, and technical dependencies to customer stakeholders. * Comfortable engaging with customer: o Application teams o Database administrators (DBAs) o Infrastructure teams o Virtualization teams o Storage and backup administrators * Capable of translating complex technical concepts into clear business and operational outcomes. Key Competencies * Backup & Recovery Architecture * PowerProtect Data Manager (PPDM) * Data Domain (DD) * Long-Term Retention (LTR) * NetWorker * Data Protection Advisor (DPA) * SQL Server * Oracle * PostgreSQL * SAP HANA * VMware * Bare Metal Recovery * Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis * Enterprise Networking * Customer Technical Workshops * Solution Design & Technical Consulting Ideal Candidate Characteristics * Deep technical understanding of enterprise backup and recovery technologies. * Able to independently troubleshoot complex environments. * Strong communicator who can confidently lead technical discussions with customer application and infrastructure teams. * Understands end-to-end data protection ecosystems and the interactions between applications, databases, networks, storage, virtualization, and backup platforms. 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.

Digital Marketing and UX Expert Manage our external web development and technology partners, to ensure organic growth and conversion opportunities are maximized. Project management will include collecting requirements from the business, briefing our partners, prioritising asks in line with key business objectives and aligning with timeline of the business. Deliver high-quality, user-friendly, content across our digital platforms. Own the delivery of the US and UJ for new / ongoing event website and app related launches. Identify content improvements with the objective of enhancing engagement, gaining insights, and increasing sales. Produce and automate top-level website reports to influence decision-making for improvements including user flow Sankey diagrams, channel specific user journeys and holistic business reporting. Develop a UX and UI workflow in alignment with feedback and research to execution, specifically running CRO tests to prove hypotheses. Expertise in CMS optimisation (VWO, Optimisely or other). Expertise in SEO, CRO, accessibility and UX best practices. Proven experience delivering multi format digital content within a CMS environment (Contentful) Proven experience delivering content-heavy platform targeted at consumer audiences. Proficiency in integrated performance reports using different data sources including analytics and CRM tools i.e. Google Analytics and HubSpot. Fundamental understanding of basic adtech i.e. UTM tagging and tracking and setting up of media tags via Google Tag Manager.Take initiative with a solution-oriented approach, within a cross functional team. Basic understanding of HTML and CSS – or keen to upskill in this area Strong collaboration skills to help manage input from stakeholders and 3rd parties Ability to manage and support different projects simultaneously Possess good knowledge of digital marketing and multi-channel campaigns Ability to understand website analytics and help drive data-driven conclusions (i.e. Google Analytics) Ability to recommend decisions underpinned and driven by data. A passion for UX and all things customer first. This is a 3 month contract assignment in Shoreditch London on-site. The daily rate will be circa £250 pd to £400 pd. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM Solutions Architect Our Client has a Global operation for which they are now looking to recruit a MS Dynamics CRM Solutions Architect with at least 7 years experience in a MS Dynamics Architect role. You will be the design authority, evangelising across all elements of the Dynamics CRM solution Work with key stakeholders to further develop and enhance the Dynamics solution Be the gatekeeper to the design, architecture, and implementation of the global platform Lead the conceptualisation, design and delivery of high-quality solutions across all areas of the Dynamics landscape, including CRM, Marketing, Portal and several incoming and outgoing interfaces via the integration platforms Use in-depth knowledge of MS Dynamics to solve technical design challenges across the Clients 30+ sites who will use the platform Prepare and seek approval for high and low-level business and technical architectural documents which describe proposed solutions Be the interface between the business, Product Owner and various technical resources to ensure solutions are effectively embedded into the organisation Ensure the implementation of best practices based on Microsoft Dynamics standards and supported configuration/customisations Use advanced knowledge of JScript, C#, PowerApps and MS Technologies to enhance the solution and develop proof of concepts to demonstrate options Investigate, analyse and propose new technologies or revisions to existing architectural design that will benefit the admissions user communities Keep knowledge of Dynamics and supporting technologies up to date in line with the latest platform changes Identify product risks and mitigate or communicate as necessary Organise and conduct discovery workshops, discussions, and value-based use case demonstrations for requirements/proposed solutions Provide direct Technical Design support within the Global Applications team to build or revise support processes and practises MS Dynamics CRM Certifications Other Microsoft certifications Cloud solution certifications TOGAF or equivalent 7+ years in Solution Architect role 7+ years Dynamics CRM Configuration/customisation 7+ years with all Dynamics areas (CRM, Marketing, Customer Service, Portal) Solution design with Critical thinking Configuration/customisation along with Testing and debugging Development tools (Visual Studio) Excellent interpersonal skills English as primary language Experience in global delivery environments and Working within remote teams Experience of education sector coupled with Experience of DevOps Salary for this role be in the range £70K - £85K plus benefits. The position will be based in Milton Keynes. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.