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Trainee Recruitment Consultant £26,000 Basic Salary + Industry-leading training + uncapped commission (OTE £35,000-£45,000 in first year) + clear progression Bristol City Centre Are you ambitious, driven and ready to launch a high-earning career? Do you want a role where your effort directly impacts your success and progression? We are looking for motivated graduates to join our award-winning training programme, offering outstanding earning potential, rapid career progression and long-term opportunities both in the UK and internationally. About Us Rise Technical Recruitment is a fast-growing, international recruitment business with offices in Bristol, London, Exeter Miami and Austin. We pride ourselves on our high-performance, inclusive culture where people are empowered, supported and rewarded for their success. Our environment is energetic, positive and focused on helping individuals reach their full potential. We specialise in Engineering, Energy, IT and Construction markets across the UK, US and Europe. This is a sales-driven role where you will act as the link between skilled professionals and industry-leading companies, building relationships, driving revenue and changing lives along the way. If you are looking for a career where hard work is rewarded with uncapped commission, structured development and fast-track progression, this could be the perfect opportunity. Why join Rise Technical? * Uncapped commission with exceptional earning potential * Clear progression from trainee to leadership and directorship * Industry-leading training and ongoing development * Supportive, high-energy company culture * Flexible working options * International opportunities with visa sponsorship available * Empowered environment where performance is recognised and rewarded What we are looking for! * Highly motivated and ambitious individuals * Goal-driven with a strong work ethic * Resilient and confident under pressure * Honest, positive and professional * Looking to build a long-term career rather than just a job At Rise, we pride ourselves on recruiting a diverse range of people who share our company values and have the ambition, motivation, and resilience to positively change lives in our empowered environment. So, if you feel you align with our values and goals, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every criterion. To Apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now' or contact Talent Acquisition at , we'll be in touch if your application progresses. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Our government client is looking for Data Engineers to begin ASAP. Please see below for role description and details. - Hybrid, 2 days per week on site in Swansea, Wales - Inside IR35 - SC clearance required - 3-6 months initially + longer extensions expected Role details: To migrate legacy IMPALA reporting (Oracle materialised views and Discoverer workbooks) to Databricks Lakeflow Declarative Pipelines. The work involves translating existing SQL logic into a lakehouse architecture, building reconciliation checks to validate output against the legacy system, and supporting the pipelines once live. It is mostly SQL knowledge but some familiarity with Python on Databricks (in Azure) will be beneficial. Source data is already available in Databricks - you would be working with tables in Unity Catalog, not managing data ingestion or connectivity. 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.

Oracle Payroll Consultant - Remote Working An Active SC Clearance would be an advantage but will sponsor someone eligible Oracle Payroll Consultant Overview This hands-on role combines functional and technical expertise, offering the opportunity to influence complex payroll solutions from initial design through to successful implementation. Oracle Payroll Consultant Responsibilities Lead the delivery of Oracle Payroll enhancements, projects, and defect resolution activities. Gather requirements and perform impact assessments for customer change requests. Produce estimates and design effective payroll solutions. Configure Oracle Payroll systems and manage delivery through testing phases. Support System Testing and User Acceptance Testing activities. Develop and amend Oracle Fast Formulae within Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle Cloud Payroll. Engage with customers and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure solutions meet business requirements and compliance obligations. Oracle Payroll Consultant Skills and Experience Minimum 5 years' experience delivering Oracle Payroll solutions. Strong experience with Oracle E-Business Suite Payroll Experience of Oracle Fusion Cloud would be an advantage. Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements. Experience writing and maintaining Oracle Fast Formulae. Understanding of Civil Service Terms and Conditions. Strong end-to-end knowledge of payroll lifecycle processes. Oracle Payroll certifications desirable. 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.

Job Posting Title: CAD Designer DV Cleared inside IR35 12 months CAD Operator - Job Description CAD Operator (Computer-Aided Design Operator) responsible for creating, modifying, and maintaining technical drawings and plans using specialized software. Working closely with engineers, architects, and designers to produce accurate visual representations of projects. Create detailed 2D and 3D drawings using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) Interpret from in the field sketches, specifications, and technical data to produce accurate designs Revise drawings based on feedback from engineers or project managers Ensure all drawings comply with industry standards and regulations Maintain organized records of drawings and project files Collaborate with team members to meet project deadlines Perform quality checks to identify and correct design errors Required Skills & Qualifications Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Revit Strong understanding of technical drawing principles and standards Good attention to detail and accuracy Ability to read and interpret engineering or architectural drawings Basic knowledge of materials, construction, or manufacturing Strong communication and teamwork skills Relevant qualifications Experience in a specific industry (construction, manufacturing, civil engineering, etc.) Knowledge of 3D modeling and rendering Familiarity with BIM (Building Information Modeling) tools Time management and ability to work under pressure If you are interested please attach an updated CV and get in touch as soon as possible. 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 18 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.

Engineering Process Architect Must have an Active DV Clearance - Provide technical guidance and assurance to ensure supplier engineering processes align with overarching MOD governance requirements. Engineering Process Architect Responsibilities - Design, develop and optimise engineering processes and governance frameworks supporting Major Service Change. - Work with MOD stakeholders to define engineering processes that accommodate different categories of service change. - Integrate continuous delivery pipeline tooling and automated testing into engineering processes. - Support the development and improvement of supplier engineering processes, governance and associated tooling. - Assess supplier processes against MOD engineering standards and governance requirements. - Provide technical assurance and recommendations to improve engineering delivery. - Advise MOD and supplier stakeholders on engineering process design, implementation and compliance. - Ensure engineering processes support effective systems integration and multidisciplinary collaboration. - Identify process inefficiencies, risks and improvement opportunities. - Develop practical, scalable engineering solutions aligned with technical delivery requirements. - Support continuous improvement across engineering lifecycle processes and governance. Engineering Process Architect Skills and Experience - Strong technical engineering background with experience in systems design, integration or related disciplines. - Proven experience designing, developing and implementing engineering processes and governance frameworks. - Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and engineering lifecycle methodologies. - Experience supporting complex engineering programmes or major service change initiatives. - Knowledge of continuous delivery pipelines, automated testing and engineering tooling. - Experience assessing engineering processes against governance and compliance requirements. - Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering delivery and technical integration. - Experience working with suppliers and senior technical stakeholders. - Strong analytical, problem-solving and process improvement capabilities. - Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and technical advisory skills. - Experience working within MOD, Defence or other complex engineering environments would be advantageous. - Relevant engineering or technical qualifications would be desirable. - Experience with project management methodologies and engineering lifecycle frameworks would be beneficial. 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 18 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.

ITO Team Lead Must have an Active DV Clearance ITO Team Lead Responsibilities - Lead and manage infrastructure engineers, allocating workloads based on skills, capacity and priorities. - Oversee 2nd and 3rd Line technical escalations across Windows, Linux, virtualisation, storage and networking. - Lead P1/P2 major incident investigations, technical recovery and stakeholder communications. - Monitor SLA/KPI performance, incident queues and service quality. - Drive root-cause analysis, problem management and permanent incident resolution. - Coordinate infrastructure changes, CAB reviews, maintenance windows and rollback plans. - Oversee secure infrastructure builds, patching, maintenance and configuration management. - Manage shift coverage, on-call arrangements and resource requirements. - Support service transitions, operational readiness and knowledge transfer. - Maintain accurate incident, change, CMDB and audit documentation. - Represent infrastructure teams during customer meetings, service reviews and escalations. - Mentor engineers, conduct one-to-ones and manage individual development and performance. - Identify opportunities for automation, operational efficiency and service improvement. ITO Team Lead Skills and Experience - Proven hands-on infrastructure experience across Windows Server, Linux, VMware/Hyper-V, storage, backup and Active Directory. - Proven technical team leadership within managed services or IT outsourcing. - Strong experience managing 2nd and 3rd Line infrastructure support teams. - Demonstrable P1/P2 major incident management and technical escalation experience. - Advanced troubleshooting across Wintel, virtualisation, storage, networking and database dependencies. - Strong knowledge of ITIL Incident, Problem, Change, Configuration and Service Level Management. - Experience managing SLAs, KPIs, operational performance and service improvements. - Proven experience coordinating infrastructure changes, technical risk assessments and rollback procedures. - Strong customer engagement, stakeholder management and communication skills. - Experience managing workloads, shift coverage, team performance and technical development. - Strong technical documentation, governance and audit experience. - ITIL 4, Microsoft, VMware or storage certifications would be advantageous. - Experience with PowerShell, enterprise monitoring tools and operational automation would be beneficial. - Knowledge of Veeam, Commvault, SQL Server, Oracle or disaster recovery processes would be desirable. - Familiarity with ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials or NIST compliance frameworks would be advantageous. 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 18 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.

Agile Quality and Test Automation Lead Must have an Active DV Clearance Agile Quality and Test Automation Lead Responsibilities - Design and implement automated testing strategies covering functional, non-functional, regression and security testing. - Establish and maintain scalable test automation frameworks. - Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins or Azure DevOps. - Embed quality assurance into SAFe PI Planning, Scrum ceremonies and backlog refinement. - Establish automated quality gates, testing metrics and release readiness dashboards. - Monitor defect leakage, testing effectiveness and quality risks. - Lead quality assurance governance across multiple Agile delivery teams. - Mentor and coach test automation engineers in modern testing practices. - Promote shift-left testing, defect prevention and continuous improvement. - Collaborate with development, security and delivery teams to maintain quality standards. Agile Quality and Test Automation Lead Skills and Experience - Extensive experience in software quality engineering and automated testing. - Solid experience leading quality assurance governance across SAFe environments and CI/CD pipelines. - Advanced experience with Selenium, Playwright, Cypress or RestAssured. - Strong programming or scripting skills in Python, Java or JavaScript. - Experience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines. - Strong understanding of functional, regression, non-functional and security testing. - Experience implementing automated quality gates, metrics and reporting. - Knowledge of secure development practices and UK public-sector compliance requirements. - Strong leadership, mentoring, stakeholder management and Agile facilitation skills. - Experience balancing quality standards with demanding delivery schedules. - Technical NVQ Level 4, relevant degree or equivalent vocational experience. - ISTQB Test Automation Engineer, Technical Test Analyst or Certified Agile Tester (CAT) certification. - Agile or SAFe certification, such as SAFe Practitioner, Scrum Master or Agile Software Engineering. - ITIL Foundation certification. 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 18 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.

Job Title: Data Engineer Location: Liverpool, UK Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm We are seeking a talented and experienced Data Engineer to join our innovative and collaborative Database and AI Team. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping our data strategy and driving business success. Your skills will contribute directly to our forward-thinking initiatives. At Acorn we value and prioritise innovation, teamwork, and continuous development. Key part of this role is to support our strategic data goals, ensuring system resilience and performance, and building secure, scalable database architectures. What you will be doing: Design and implement robust data ingestion pipelines for unstructured data using modern data engineering tools and frameworks. Develop and maintain scalable storage solutions (e.g., data lakes, NoSQL databases) optimized for unstructured data. Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to ensure data availability, quality, and usability. Apply data parsing, extraction, and transformation techniques (e.g., NLP, OCR, image/audio processing). Implement data governance, metadata management, and data cataloging for unstructured data assets. Monitor and optimize data workflows for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency. Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards. Share knowledge and mentor team members Stay ahead of the curve with the latest database technologies Experience of real time cloud streaming solutions What we are looking for: Essential Skills: Experience dealing with unstructured data including voice, chat, image Proven ability to manage secure, high-performance database environments Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills A passion for continuous learning and innovation Desirable skill: Databricks Azure Fabric Confluent/Apache Flink Knowledge 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. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement 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 Our Commitment to our colleague's: These aren't just words - they're the principles we live by. And we're proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: Mindful Employer - championing mental health and wellbeing Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities Menopause Friendly accredited - supporting every stage of life Armed Forces Covenant signatory - honouring those who serve Great Places to Work 2024/25 - fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture Best Place to Work for Development - proud to be investing in people's future Best Place to Work for Women - breaking down barriers to women's career progression A Few Things to Know Before You Apply: If your application is successful, we will commence relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check. 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; Cloud Data Engineer, Data Platform Engineer, Data Analytics Engineer, Data Solution Architect, Database Architect, Infrastructure Engineer may also be considered for this role.

OAT Engineer (Operational Acceptance Test Engineer) 1 day per week in London Inside IR35 **candidates must be eligible for SC clearance** Essential: * Ability to work on complex OAT Delivery * Capable of working with stakeholders and technical teams to define non-functional test requirements where there are no requirements documented * OAT knowledge across a range of platforms and technologies * Experience of influencing OAT strategy * Fundamental understanding of OAT and all non functional elements, capable of proving backup/restore, resilience/failover, monitoring, DR * Ability to work with technical teams to co-ordinate and manage the analysis, test execution and technically able to know what is sufficient to prove a given scenario Key technologies used: * Amazon Web Services Cloud Computing * AWS Serverless * AWS FIS (Fault Injection Service) * Core Cloud * Jenkins * Kubernetes * ELK Stack * Dynatrace * Prometheus * Grafana * Crowd Toolset; JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket 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.

AI Engineer We are looking for a motivated AI Engineer to help develop and implement Generative AI applications, LLM-powered solutions and AI agents. The ideal candidate has good Python and SQL skills, understands the fundamentals of LLMs and RAG, and has practical exposure to agentic AI frameworks. Previous experience in data analytics or data engineering is an advantage. Requirements: * Working knowledge of Python and frontend chatbot integration. * Basic understanding of Generative AI, LLMs and prompt engineering. * Practical experience with at least one AI framework, such as LangChain, LangGraph or OpenAI Agents SDK, including personal or training projects. * Understanding of RAG, embeddings, semantic search and vector databases. * Good knowledge of SQL, data processing and data validation. * Familiarity with Git, debugging and basic software development practices This will be on a 3 month contract initially and is on a hybrid working model with two days in the office in London every week. It is an outside IR35 contract. To be considered for the position please send over an updated CV. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Job Title: 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.

Full Stack Engineer Must have an Active DV Clearance Full Stack Engineer Responsibilities - Design, develop, test and maintain secure full-stack applications. - Build responsive, accessible user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks. - Develop backend services, APIs, microservices and integrations with legacy systems. - Implement secure coding practices, threat modelling and vulnerability remediation. - Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and deployment processes. - Use Docker, Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code to support application delivery. - Work across cloud, on-premises and hybrid infrastructure environments. - Participate in SAFe Agile ceremonies, backlog refinement and Programme Increment (PI) Planning. - Conduct peer reviews, unit testing, integration testing and security testing. - Resolve complex technical defects, manage technical debt and improve application performance. - Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Architects and security specialists. - Mentor engineers and contribute to technical decisions and engineering standards. Full Stack Engineer Skills and Experience - Proven full-stack software engineering experience across frontend and backend development. - Strong experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and responsive web application development. - Experience with server-side programming languages, frameworks and service architecture. - Strong API development, microservices and legacy system integration experience. - Experience with relational and non-relational databases. - Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes and containerised applications. - Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code and automated testing. - Experience implementing DevSecOps practices, vulnerability scanning and secure coding standards. - Understanding of cloud, on-premises and hybrid infrastructure. - Experience delivering software within restricted, segregated or disconnected environments. - Knowledge of SAFe Agile delivery, Scrum and Programme Increment Planning. - Strong troubleshooting, technical leadership and mentoring skills. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to work effectively within secure, regulated Government or Defence environments. 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 18 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.

Inside IR35 Location: Manchester Security: BPSS Rate: £410 per day Durations - 12 months The delivery is to support indoor solution roll out to support optional services. The role is to take projects from survey all the way through to it being handed over to OPS, with the management of both main suppliers and small works contractors to ensure the projects are delivered on time and within budget. Our customers rely on your expertise to make sure that our promises are delivered. You'll be in team of experienced delivery managers, driving to meet our business goals. Your core duties include: * Delivering projects to budget and time constraints. * Managing small work contractors and suppliers' delivery plans * Ordering and Managing Openreach Fibre delivery. * Ensure tools and systems are kept up to date * Forecasting stock requirements for the projects that are being managed. * Ensuring all data build is completed to ensure sites are activated first time. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED * Knowledge of Programme and Project Management, Delivery Management and Design and the typical skills and experiences required by our customers. * Knowledge of Site tracker Tools (Nemesis, SAP, etc.) * Knowledge of vendor equipment and rollout, ideally indoor solutions. * You can engage with stakeholders (up to director level) to report on delivery * Weekly reporting for the Governance review * Ability to work within a complex matrix environment, with lots of projects and multiple priorities. Please send your latest CV LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Job Title: 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.

IT Director We offer leading-edge capability, technology and innovation to enable companies to take products into clinical trials and provide clinical, process development, manufacturing, regulatory, health economics and market access expertise. Our aim is to make the UK the most compelling and logical choice for UK and international partners to develop and commercialise these advanced therapies. Leadership of the IT group to service external and internal customers. Our Client is seeking to recruit an IT Director with exceptional credentials and expertise in setting up the planning and strategy framework for the company going forward. You will have at least 10 years expertise at a senior level. Key Accountabilities: • Working with the CFO and Operational leaders set the strategy and objectives • Select the right people, develop, and coach the team • Support internal customers through effective business partnering • Deliver IT services to customers/collaborators resident at the company locations including access/integration to Company business systems and infrastructure (communication/hardware) • Ensure security of data and systems balancing effectiveness with the need for collaboration internally and with customers • Deliver continuous improvement of services for internal and external stakeholders and Collaborators • Ensure IT Services and are delivered efficiently and effectively • Manage delivery of services within the agreed budget Required Experience: • A minimum of ten years' experience leading IT at a senior management level • Track record of delivering results quickly • Experience in delivering IT services to customers • Work in a GMP or highly regulated environment Preferred Experience: • Experience of agile product development • Experience of Lean Six Sigma • Infrastructure delivery (networking, hardware) to customers • Experience with data science project delivery Knowledge / Skills / Competencies: • Highly motivated, pragmatic, and practical to support the mission of the Company to accelerate the development of a commercial cell and gene-based therapy industry in the UK. • High level interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills. • Resilient, with the ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and prioritise workload within a fast-paced professional environment, with a strong attention to detail. • Flexible and pragmatic, able to learn quickly and respond flexibly to project needs and priorities. • Project ownership and pride in its delivery. • Ability to work well under pressure, to work independently and to be able to take the initiative when completing tasks. • Ambitious, collaborative, driven. • Comfortable operating autonomously once goals and objectives are set. • Able to evaluate complex situations and find solutions for them in a professional manner. • Ability to quickly establish credibility and build rapport and trust. • Proven ability to engage constructively with colleagues at all levels across different departments to deliver objectives and to respond to a wide range of customer and management needs. • Proven diplomacy skills with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders. • High degree of motivation, problem solving skills and innovative thinking. • A good team player with a hands-on approach, and adaptable to new challenges. • A positive attitude towards learning, personal and professional development. • Keeps up to date with professional knowledge, expertise, and best practice. • Willingness to travel. • Proven coaching/mentoring ability. • Strong presentation skills. • Sincere and secure - accepts own mistakes - prioritises team over personal goals. • Driven and proactive - goes above and beyond the call of duty to achieve company results. • Astute and persuasive - leads and inspires colleagues. • Strong influencing and leadership skills. Understands influencing, stakeholder management and negotiation strategies. The Client is ideally seeking someone from a Pharmaceutical or Bio Science background and who understands how to work with the government and government funding. This position will manage 15 people within the IT team. Qualifications: Degree level qualification MBA preferred IT qualifications preferred but not essential Location and Travel: • Contracted location Stevenage • Ability to travel to Company locations The role will be based near Stevenage with hybrid working. The rate will be competitive - circa £1000 per day. This will be a 12 month contract assignment. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your rate and availability.

Project Controls Manager - SC Cleared We are looking for a Project Controls manager. You will provide project controls oversight, assurance and challenge across the portfolio, ensuring robust governance, effective delivery controls and accurate management information that supports informed decision-making. Key skills required: - Scheduling and planning - RAID - regular reviews - Project controls assurance reviews - Change control The contract runs to March 2027 with potential extensions. It requires travel to site (Corsham) three days per week. This is an inside IR35 contract. To be considered for the position please send over an updated CV. 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.