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Head of Software Development with MS SQL Server The Head of Software Development for a Bank is responsible for leading the development and delivery of software solutions that support the bank's private banking operations. This includes managing core banking systems, Treasury systems, Finance systems, and ensuring the efficient operation of Equation and SQL Server environments. The Client would like to see at least 7 to 10 years expertise in working with and developing applications using SQL Server, SSIS and SSRS and if possible some experience with C# .Net You will be working with and using MS SQL Server and SSIS for reporting purposes at this bank. The role involves strategic leadership, project management, and close collaboration with stakeholders to align technology initiatives with business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the software delivery strategy for the private banking division, ensuring alignment with the bank's business goals. Lead the adoption and integration of best practices for software development, deployment, and maintenance within the context of private banking operations. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance the bank's software delivery capabilities, particularly in core banking and financial systems. Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects related to core banking, Treasury systems, Finance systems, and Equation. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, managing risks, dependencies, and resource allocation effectively. Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers, project managers, and QA engineers specializing in private banking systems. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team. Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and support career development for team members. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business units, product owners, and other stakeholders in private banking to understand their requirements and priorities. Ensure effective communication and alignment between development teams and stakeholders. Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and outcomes to senior management. Quality Assurance: Implement robust testing frameworks and quality assurance processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions for private banking. Monitor and improve software performance, reliability, and security, particularly in core banking and financial systems. Process Improvement: Continuously analyze and improve software delivery processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness, with a focus on core banking and finance systems. Implement and refine agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines tailored to private banking needs. Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring they meet the bank's standards and requirements. Negotiate contracts and oversee vendor deliverables related to private banking systems. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Finance, or a related field. Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development including MS SQL Server with SSIS, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within banking or financial services. Proven track record of managing large-scale software delivery projects in core banking, Treasury systems, and finance systems. Experience with Equation and SQL Server environments. Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, DevOps). Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python) and software development tools. Experience with core banking systems (e.g., Equation), Treasury systems, and finance systems. Proficiency in SQL Server and database management. Familiarity with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus. Leadership Skills: Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master, ITIL) are a plus. Why Join Us: Impact: Play a pivotal role in driving the bank's digital transformation and innovation in private banking. Growth: Opportunity for professional growth and development in a dynamic and supportive environment. Culture: Join a collaborative team committed to excellence and continuous improvement. The position will be based in Central London at least 3 days week in the office. The salary for this position is circa £75K - £100K. Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Technical Transformation Lead Must have an Active DV Clearance Working within the customer Design Authority, you will provide technical governance, establish engineering standards and ensure technical solutions and artefacts meet agreed quality and assurance requirements. This is a senior technical transformation position suited to someone with broad engineering knowledge who understands how to improve engineering delivery across complex, multi-supplier environments. Technical Transformation Lead Responsibilities Lead the engineering transformation across a complex MOD technology programme. Develop and maintain the programme engineering strategy, ensuring technical delivery supports agreed cost, quality and timescale commitments. Align cloud, network, infrastructure, workplace, software, support and service management workstreams. Establish consistent engineering processes, standards, governance and lifecycle guidance across technical teams. Work within the customer Design Authority and lead technical governance and assurance activities. Ensure suppliers produce consistent, governed and assured technical designs, documentation and engineering artefacts. Establish a pragmatic delivery approach using Agile, Scrum, SAFe and ITIL principles where appropriate. Support the transition from programme delivery into a stable, ITIL-aligned live service. Define engineering and automation tooling requirements across the programme. Drive improvements across DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code and engineering automation. Lead technical teams, suppliers and the Engineering Community of Practice. Influence senior customer, programme, architecture, engineering and supplier stakeholders. Technical Transformation Lead Skills and Experience Significant experience in senior engineering, architecture or technical transformation leadership roles. Broad technical knowledge across cloud, platforms, infrastructure, networks, workplace technologies, software engineering or service operations. Strong experience of engineering governance and working within Design Authority environments. Experience implementing or improving engineering processes and standards across multiple technical workstreams. Experience delivering complex cloud, infrastructure, platform, engineering or DevOps transformation programmes. Strong understanding of Agile and ITIL delivery within complex enterprise technology environments. Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code and automation. Experience leading technical teams and managing complex supplier relationships. Strong senior stakeholder management with the ability to influence customers, architects, programme leadership and suppliers. Experience within MOD, Defence, secure government or similarly regulated technology environments. SAFe experience is strongly desirable but not essential. Strong understanding of transitioning complex technology programmes into ITIL-aligned live service operations. 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.

DevOps Architect with AWS - Leeds Serve as an AWS specialist, consult and provide technical guidance on AWS design, governance, performance, scalability, security, operations and cost control best practices to ensure we maximize our AWS investment Work with our partners in IT and the business to guide the architecture and high level solutioning of new products and services so that they operate excellently Assess our cloud maturity, review existing AWS cloud implementations, identify gaps and suggest improvements to improve our cloud maturity horizons Work as part of a team on larger solutions, providing technical support as requested, for internal and external Team members to meet delivery timescales Map the state of products today, and their path over the next 3-5 years to support EOL and EOS risk mitigation Support the DevOps teams who run the existing applications to improve our technical maturity levels, as well as the availability, functionality, performance, security and cost of running those applications Guide the depreciation and removal of outdated technologies and practices across the business to minimize risk Guide the adoption of new technologies and practices across the business to maximize our technological advantage Define, refine, automate and improve our processes so that as a company we're more efficient, effective, safe and secure Promote a continuous, automated, and feedback-driven route to Production for product changes Keep up-to-date with current and future technologies, products and strategies Education: BS/MS degree in Computer Science or 4-8 years related experience AWS Certification(s) such as Solutions Architect Pro, DevOps Engineer Pro, SysOps Admin, Developer Associate. Skills Producing technical artefacts and documenting the As-Is and To-Be states Devising the best cost optimization solutions and following best practices for cloud services Defining standards and cross product patterns to improve our consistency across a wide landscape of existing and new products. Security awareness and experience, with a “security by design” mindset Agile development techniques and Project management (SCRUM, KANBAN etc.) Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with individuals (internal and external) at all levels Ability to work effectively within a team and autonomously with minimal supervision The ability to support people through change A strong problem solver and a self-starter with a 'can do' attitude. You have a good technical knowledge of IT architectures, Infrastructure, Cloud deployments, software engineering lifecycles, DevOps tools (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform), microservices, CI/CD In-depth understanding of cloud networking, infrastructure and security concepts Strong scripting/automation skills (Bash, Python, Powershell, or similar) Good understanding of managing environments via Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Knowledge of IP networking, VPN's, DNS, load balancing and firewalls. Understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA and REST) Azure DevOps Pipelines JIRA & Confluence Experience with the full software development lifecycle and delivery using Agile practices 3+ years of architecting and delivering public cloud solutions, particularly around AWS 5+ years of production experience within AWS Experience designing, implementing and operating large scale SaaS products Experience implementing and designing cloud native security concepts, DevSecOps, or MLOps. Hands-on experience with microservices and distributed application architecture, such as containers, Kubernetes, and/or serverless technology. Proficient in leveraging CI/CD tools to automate testing and deployment An expert who can create tooling and automation which improve developer experiences and speed of delivery. The salary for this position is circa £70K - £80K plus excellent benefits package The Client is global operation with offices in Leeds – this position will be hybrid. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

We are seeking an experienced and versatile Software Engineer with a strong focus on Android development to join an established and evolving project team. This role is centred on the design, development, enhancement, and support of modern Android applications using Kotlin, while also contributing to broader engineering, deployment, and operational initiatives across the platform ecosystem. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in native Android development alongside broader software engineering and DevOps capabilities. Experience working across mobile application development, CI/CD processes, operational support, and exposure to Windows/.NET environments will be highly regarded. This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong problem-solving capability, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional engineering teams. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to architectural decisions, modern engineering practices, and the continuous improvement of mobile platforms and supporting systems. Kotlin remains a widely adopted language for Android engineering due to its safety features, interoperability, and modern development capabilities.

Senior Technical Java and C# .net Software Developer We are currently recruiting a Java with C# .net Senior Software Developer – who can be the lead in the team. You must have at least 5 to 7 years proven track record of developing software with Java and C# .net framework coupled with SQL Server. Ability to own and drive forward Omni channel technical solutions and technical architecture from an IT perspective (with direction from Head of IM, Consumer & Brands) o Ownership of FM Digital Technical architecture including the ongoing review of overall FM Omni technical design, structure and future-fit. Project lead on any future re-platforming for FM.com. o To be the technology lead managing the 'day to day' from a technical perspective o Ensure all technical solutions are best-in-class, future-proofed and align to the wider DBIM vision / strategy (e.g. liaise with wider IM on Security, release processes etc) § For example for the FM global single customer view project, the role would provide all technical advice on architecture, user stories, technical specs and DB IM sign-offs Technical lead for all 3rd party solution providers: a) Salesforce b) Booking Bug c) Shopify. Ensure that all OmniChannel products are working together/integrated as needed to allow single consumer tracking and global database. o Technical lead for China Retail Salesforce integration / WeChatify / Social CRM o Data Management Platform (DMP) technical lead o B2B FMJ / FMD Management CRM (India) technical lead to work with DBIM to ensure that project is delivered + technical specification. o Salesforce Service and Marketing Cloud technical lead to take technical ownership for the delivery of new projects / enhancements o Technical leader to create technical architecture documentation, listing the technical stack of the FM.com suite of applications (front and back end). o Technical Leader to highlight components at security, warranty, support, IM policy risk. o Technical Leader to prepare a plan for short and long term to alleviate / eradicate highlighted risks of the technical stacks. o Alignment of FM Omnichannel technical projects / scope to ensure business, cost and technology efficiencies in conjunction with China and US technical leads · Lead development efforts and deliverables on complex solutions within an Agile framework · Provide strong oversight and ownership of coding efforts, and technical solutions · Contribute to the development of system components as needed · Accountable for solving for all technical aspects and delivery · Serve as an escalation point for technical impediments · Accountable for the articulation of the solutions, to various levels · Delegate structured assignments and monitor the progress · Develop and ensure development standards and practices are adhered to by the development team, i.e. DevOps, coding, code management, and documentation · Provide solutions based on strong technical acumen and technical currency in a variety of technologies · Exposure to Mobile and Cloud application platforms · Ensure the technical activities are aligned with approved architectural designs. · Create technical and strategy documents to articulate the solutions and guide implementations as needed to meet requirements. · Develop strong technical application and product knowledge across the Omni channel portfolio. · Challenge our technology partners and vendors to derive maximum value. · Evaluate vendor solutions and work with vendors as necessary · Provide guidance to onshore, offshore, and near shore development service providers as necessary · Provide strong retail business acumen, and customer focus. · Provide governance for troubleshooting complex system issues as necessary · Develop or contribute to business cases, roadmaps and proposals which may include presentations to senior management. · Collaboration with Business, Technical, and Security Architects, to manage risk identification and risk mitigation tactics associated with the designs. Role-specific knowledge: · 5+ years of senior technical lead. · 5+ years of strong hands-on experience as a developer working on JAVA or .NET Framework standards and technologies - C#.NET, ASP.NET, AngularJS, SQLServer, Web Services, Cloud Platforms, AJAX, JQUERY, XML/JSON, HTML, CSS · Retail / digital technology experience is essential · Experience in SalesForce Service and Marketing Clouds · Safety Knowledge: · Provides a consistent outstanding role model in relation to safety practices with a deep understanding of the importance of safety This is a 6 month contract assignment based in the London. Rate is negotiable and will be in the range £450 to £500 per day. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Site Reliability Engineer with Python Our Client looking to bring on a site reliability engineer to help deploy, manage, troubleshoot, and enhance our complex cloud-based set of internal tools and externally managed services for a variety of users across our wide-ranging organization. You will have at least 7 to 10 years hands-on expertise working as a Site Reliability Engineer. You will work closely with IT, product, and engineering to extend and maintain this set of tools and services and to help debug and resolve problems. In addition, the ideal candidate will proactively look for system weaknesses and find ways to resolve them before they can cause production issues via monitoring and data we aggregate through various tools within our organization's IT & DevOps toolkit. Responsibilities ●Keep our suite of internal apps and services up and running or getting it back up and running quickly if a failure were to occur ●Be the technical point person of operational responsibility for two core platforms (one mobile and one web application) i.e. engaging as appropriate upon escalations from the IT support group whether it be problem solving, addressing production issues, enhancing features etc. - collaborating with engineers and others as needed ●Work closely with internal partners and teams as well as external vendors to ensure that we ship software that meets our code quality, security and performance requirements ●Write, update, and use our documentation, including runbooks and/or playbooks ●Help automate existing or build new internal workflows including ongoing infrastructure needs, testing, failover mitigations, and more ●Debug complex problems across our entire web and mobile application stack and advise key stakeholders on solutions, as well as implement said solutions if appropriate. ●Further our internal CI/CD processes to improve release cadence and developer experience ●Participate in the daily / weekly software development process (standups, sprint planning, retros, issue tracking, etc.) ●Actively lead any critical issue post-mortem processes, including coordination of any meetings and further steps to take Qualifications ●7+ years experience with software engineering, software development, and/or system operations ●Experience debugging complex problems and implementing timely cost-effective solutions ●Experience designing, building, and operating large-scale production systems ●Deep knowledge of Python is preferred, though other languages like Java, Go, Rust, or similar will also be heavily considered ●Experience using source control (Git, GitHub) and feature branching strategies ●Experience with a variety of open-source databases (MySQL, Postgres, Redis, etc.) ●Experience with DevOps engineering and working with container orchestration, such as with Docker or Kubernetes ●Experience with log monitoring and observability via platforms like Sumologic or Cloudwatch ●Experience automating infrastructure, testing, and deployments using tools like CircleCI Configuration management tooling and infrastructure as code knowledge is preferred but not required ●Experience working with AWS services, with knowledge of Azure / Google ecosystems helpful but not required ●Strong familiarity with general modern web and mobile application development, including hands-on experience working with JavaScript (Typescript preferred) and Python stacks ●Cross functional team collaboration experience, especially working with engineers and user experience / product designers, as well as external stakeholders ●Strong skills for weighing and managing scope, risk, quality and timelines ●Strong focus on quality, security, performance, and end user experience This is an exciting position with an exciting organisation based in Central London and New York. The position can be London or New York based. The salary for this position will be circa £80K - £100K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Title: Junior Software Developer (.NET / Power Platform) Location: Hull, UK (Hybrid / Office) Salary: £26,660 - £32,000 per annum Job type: Full-time, Permanent Reality Solutions is a leading regional IT Solutions Provider and Sage Accredited Business Partner based in Hull. We are looking for an enthusiastic Junior Software Developer to join our development team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their development career who enjoys solving business problems through technology and wants to work across both traditional software development and the Microsoft Power Platform. You will contribute to the development and support of internal and client-facing business systems, helping to deliver innovative solutions using technologies such as .NET, SQL Server, and Microsoft Power Apps. About the Role: This role is ideal for a developer with a solid technical foundation who is eager to learn and grow. You will work alongside experienced developers and consultants, supporting the development of business applications, database solutions, and Power Platform applications. A significant part of the role will involve designing, developing, and enhancing Microsoft Power Apps Canvas Applications to help automate business processes and improve user experiences for our clients and internal teams. You will gain exposure to the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and solution design through to development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain applications using VB.NET and C#.NET Design, build, and enhance Microsoft Power Apps Canvas Applications Assist in developing solutions using the wider Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate and Dataverse Design, write, and optimise SQL Server queries and stored procedures Implement new features and improve existing functionality across internal and customer systems Debug, test, and resolve software defects Work with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into practical technical solutions Support and improve existing legacy applications while contributing to platform modernisation initiatives Integrate business applications with third-party systems and APIs Produce technical documentation and support handover activities Follow development standards, version control practices, and release procedures Participate in code reviews and team knowledge-sharing activities About you: We are looking for someone who enjoys learning, solving problems, and helping businesses work more efficiently through technology. You may already have commercial development experience or have developed your skills through education, placements, apprenticeships, or personal projects. You should be comfortable working with technology, willing to learn new tools and approaches, and able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues. Most importantly, we're looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and a genuine interest in developing their career within software development and the Microsoft ecosystem. Required Skills & Experience: Experience with software development using VB.NET and/or C# (commercial, educational, or personal projects considered) Basic understanding of Microsoft SQL Server and relational database concepts Experience writing SQL queries and working with data Understanding of software testing and troubleshooting techniques Familiarity with version control systems such as Git Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Good communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively Desire to learn new technologies and continuously develop technical skills Desirable Skills: Experience creating or supporting Microsoft Power Apps Canvas Applications Exposure to Power Automate and broader Microsoft Power Platform technologies Experience with ASP.NET, .NET Core, or Web APIs Familiarity with Dataverse and Microsoft 365 integrations Exposure to ERP or business management systems such as Sage 200 Experience integrating with REST APIs Knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, or CSS Cloud exposure (Azure preferred) Understanding of DevOps or CI/CD concepts Mobile application development exposure (e.g. Flutter/Dart) What we offer: Opportunity to work with modern Microsoft technologies including Power Platform Hands-on experience across both software development and low-code application development Structured training and mentoring from experienced developers and consultants Varied work across multiple industries and business systems Exposure to the complete software development lifecycle Opportunity to modernise legacy applications and contribute to new product development Supportive and collaborative team environment Clear career progression and development opportunities Healthy work-life balance with hybrid working options Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and covering letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience and job titles of; Junior Software Developer, Trainee Developer, Graduate Software Engineer, Software Engineer, Software Development Engineer, Software Developer, Developer, Programmer, C + + Developer, . Net Developer, Software Programming, Software Development, IT Developer, C Developer, JavaScript, Software Development Engineer may also be considered for this role.

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

Director of Technology Solutions Edinburgh / Hybrid £60,000 - £70,000 + Long-Term Incentive + Bonus + Pension + 28 Days Holiday + Development Are you an experienced Technology Director or senior software leader looking to build and lead a high-performing technology function within an ambitious and growing organisation? Brilliant opportunity on offer to take ownership of technology strategy, product delivery and team development while helping shape the future direction of a business undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation. This established organisation provides specialist services and technology-led solutions to customers operating across a range of complex environments. Due to continued investment and expansion, they are now looking for a Director of Technology Solutions to develop their technical capability and build a high-performing software engineering team. In this role, you will take responsibility for technology strategy, software delivery and operational performance. You will introduce effective development frameworks and processes while ensuring technology products maintain high standards of security, scalability, reliability and quality. You will also work closely with senior leaders, customers and external stakeholders, helping align technology investment with commercial objectives, customer requirements and the wider growth plans of the business. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced technology leader looking to take ownership of a developing technology function and play a key role in the long-term strategic and commercial direction of an ambitious organisation. THE ROLE: * Defining and delivering the technology strategy in line with customer, operational and commercial objectives * Building, mentoring and developing high-performing software engineering and development teams * Leading software delivery, process improvement and the adoption of modern development practices * Overseeing software architecture, cloud infrastructure, databases, DevOps, cybersecurity and CI/CD processes * Acting as the senior technology representative with customers, partners and key stakeholders * Supporting technology investment, resource planning, budgeting and wider business-growth initiatives * Establishing effective governance around quality, compliance, risk management and intellectual property THE PERSON: * Previous experience in a Technology Director, Head of Technology, CTO or senior software leadership position * At least five years' experience across software development, technology delivery and team leadership * Strong understanding of software architecture, cloud platforms, DevOps, cybersecurity and modern engineering practices * Experience leading organisational change, process improvement or agile transformation initiatives * Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline * Strong commercial awareness with experience aligning technology decisions with customer and business requirements * Comfortable operating within a growing, evolving or technically complex organisation 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.

Job Title: Graduate Software Developer Programme (2 years) - 2 positions available Location: Hybrid between either our Central London or Croydon office and Home Working Salary: Competitive Salary Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Launch Your Technology Career with Real Experience Across Multiple Disciplines About us: For over three decades, Mortgage Brain has been at the forefront of mortgage technology in the UK, committed to addressing the complexities faced by mortgage intermediaries and lenders. Our robust offering includes an integrated suite of software sourcing solutions, submissions and CRM. And we're backed by some of the largest lenders, Barclays, Lloyds Bank, Nationwide Building Society, NatWest Group, and Santander. About the role: We are looking for ambitious, curious and motivated graduates to join our 2-Year Graduate Software Developer Programme. This programme is designed to give you hands-on experience across multiple areas of technology, helping you build strong technical, commercial and professional skills while working on real products, platforms and customer solutions. You will complete 4-5 rotations across our technology teams, gaining exposure to: Software Development - multiple products DevOps & Cloud Engineering Business Analysis (BA) Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) AI-enabled development tools and modern engineering practices Mentoring & Support We are committed to supporting your development throughout the programme. You will receive: A dedicated mentor Regular 1:1 check-ins with SME line management Peer support Bi annual performance review and goals aligned to business KPIs Friendly and collaborative working environment Key duties: During the programme, you will work across a variety of projects, systems and technologies while learning from experienced engineers, delivery teams and technical leaders. Depending on the rotation, responsibilities may include: Developing new application features Supporting cloud and DevOps environments Working with APIs and integrations Writing automated tests Supporting software releases and deployments Gathering and analysing business requirements Working with Agile delivery teams Troubleshooting technical issues Contributing to architecture and solution discussions Supporting CI/CD pipelines Working with AI-assisted development tools Participating in sprint planning, stand-ups and retrospectives Collaborating with product, operations and commercial teams Rotations may include: Software Development Gain experience building and enhancing applications, services and customer-facing products. Potential exposure to: Front-end development Back-end services APIs and integrations DevOps & Cloud Engineering Learn modern deployment, automation and cloud practices. Potential exposure to: CI/CD pipelines Infrastructure as Code Monitoring and observability Cloud platforms Release management Security and automation Business Analysis (BA) Develop understanding of business processes, stakeholder management and solution design. Potential exposure to: Requirements gathering Process / user journey mapping Screen designs User stories Agile delivery processes SDET / Quality Engineering Learn how quality and automation are built into modern software delivery. Potential exposure to: Test automation API testing Performance testing Regression testing Quality assurance processes Automation frameworks About you: We're particularly interested in graduates who: Enjoy solving problems Are curious about technology Have a passion for learning Work well collaboratively Are interested in modern software development and AI technologies Desirable Experience Examples may include: Personal coding projects GitHub portfolios Internships or placements University team projects Hackathons Open-source contributions Cloud or coding certifications Benefits: Flexibility Flexible hybrid working - split your time between the office and home working Buy holiday scheme - flexible holidays that fit your lifestyle Summer Fridays - start your weekend early during summer months Remuneration Competitive salary - we value our workforce Company pension scheme Life assurance scheme - if the worst happens, you're covered Health & Wellbeing Employee Wellbeing Programme - a range of initiatives to support colleagues Employee Assistance Programme - help for you and your family with a range of personal and work-related concerns Cycle to work scheme - cycle to work and have the chance to buy a bike up the value of £15,000 on a salary sacrifice basis Every day benefits Further your career - with on-the-job learning, knowledge sharing and access to external training Work hard, play hard - we enjoy regular social activities Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and cover letter, specifying the skills you possess that would make you a good fit for the role. Candidates with relevant experience and job titles of; Graduate Software Developer, Junior Software Engineer, Technology Graduate Programme, Entry Level Software Developer, Graduate IT Scheme, Associate Software Engineer, Junior Developer, Graduate Tech Roles, Software Engineering Graduate, Junior Web Developer, Graduate DevOps Engineer, Trainee Software Developer, Technology Graduate Scheme, Junior Full Stack Developer, Graduate C# Developer may also be considered for this role.

The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member 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. As a DevOps Engineer within the Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit, you will apply your technical expertise to the design, implementation, testing and ongoing support of CGI's tool chain. With strong skills in Terraform and Azure, you will be responsible for the automation of the software development lifecycle.

IT Director Our Client is an established bank with offices in the City London. Position Summary: We are seeking a seasoned IT Director with extensive experience in software and application development within the investment and private banking sectors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing IT transformation projects, delivering solutions across multiple customer channels, and leading both software development and infrastructure technology teams. This role will report to the Board at the bank and involve collaborating with various stakeholders across the business, including HR, Finance, Treasury, Risk and Compliance, Data Governance, and Business Transformation. The Director of IT will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the IT department, managing IT projects, implementing and maintaining network security measures, and developing IT strategies. Key Responsibilities: Oversee and manage the IT department, encompassing both software application development and infrastructure technology teams. Lead and execute software and application development projects from inception to deployment, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery. Drive IT transformation initiatives within the banking environment to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Deliver IT solutions across multiple customer channels, including online banking, mobile apps, and in-branch systems. Develop and implement IT policies, procedures, and best practices. Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Treasury, Risk and Compliance, Data Governance, and Business Transformation, to identify IT needs and develop strategies to address them. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards. Manage IT budgets, resources, and vendor relationships. Report to the Board, on IT strategy, progress, and performance. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the IT department. IT Management and Information Technology skills Experience in IT Operations and IT Strategy Knowledge of Network Security Strong leadership and project management abilities Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT management, with a strong background in software and application development. Extensive experience in leading IT transformation projects within investment and private banking environments. Proven success in delivering IT solutions across multiple customer channels. Strong understanding of banking operations, regulations, and compliance requirements. Demonstrated ability to manage both software development and infrastructure technology teams. Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills. Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Treasury, Risk and Compliance, Data Governance, and Business Transformation. Strategic thinker with the ability to execute methodically. Experience with emerging technologies and digital banking trends. Preferred Skills: Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies. Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices in the banking sector. Familiarity with cloud computing and data analytics. This is a hybrid position with at least 3 days in the office in London. The salary will be in the range £140K - £175K + Benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period, do include why you think you would be the right person for this position.

Director of ERP and CRM MS Dynamics 365 - London The Director of ERP and CRM is a senior member of the IT leadership team and reports to the Senior Director of Business Applications. They will be responsible for managing Dynamics 365 F&O, D365 CRM, all associated independent software package integrated to D365 F&O and CRM. and legacy ERP applications (Navision, DataFlo) . The successful candidate will have experience working with senior management to collaborate on business objectives and solutions. They must have strong leadership skills to build and manage an effective team of analysts and developers to support the business's systems and reporting requirements. This position will be a key business partner to functions across the organization. Their team will support business application users globally and provide support with local and remote support teams. Responsibilities: Partner with the functional leaders and their organizations to create Dynamics365 F&O and CRM roadmaps. Oversee the successful implementation of the ERP and CRM roadmap and portfolio of projects, either directly or in conjunction with the IT PMO, that is aligned integrated with Company short term and long-term goals Establish and lead the creation of technical SOPs and work instructions Organize and lead a highly technical global team for scale and growth Specify and implement standards, methods, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the quality, efficiency, and reliability of business applications Implement CSI's technology risk management framework, including Information security, privacy, and disaster recovery. Foster a culture of trusted partnership, service, and continuous improvement Establish and meet service level commitments to support reliable and efficient daily operations Managing significant capital and operating budgets Lead and coach the ERP and CRM team to their full potential and develop their careers Support and drive process change and communication in line with Dynamics365 F&O and CRM best practice Coordinate and contribute to end-user training, including the development of system documentation and training materials Assist with functional specifications of customizations and integrations required for Dynamics365 F&O and CRM implementations Provide pre-go-live and post-go-live end-user support Serve as the lead Dynamics365 F&O and CRM technical expert on the development team Take responsibility for the customized unit programming and overall system functionality Work with the Project Managers, Business Analyst and Consultants to understand the business/application requirements of the assigned task Take responsibility for delivering development tasks within agreed budgets and timelines Creation of technical documentation for all customizations and integrations Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and capabilities: Excellent leadership, management, interpersonal and communication skills. Success managing complex systems implementation projects Functional knowledge of F&O capabilities for finance, manufacturing, and supply chain Functional knowledge of CRM capabilities for the prospect to order, marketing, and field service Experience integrating ISVs with D365 Experience with connecting D365 with Azure data lake Expertise in understanding complex technology & applying it in a practical way to create business solutions Minimum Experience: Bachelors or advanced degree in an analytic discipline such as engineering, economics, or information management Experience designing and presenting IT solutions In-depth knowledge of Dynamics 365 F&O and CRM (CE), including LCS, DevOps, BYOD, Dual-Write (DataVerse), RSAT SOX, HIPAA & GDPR knowledge preferred Senior-level application management experience (12+ years) 12+ years of people management 2+ years in a large international company preferred Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple demands Proven ability to write effective system and process documentation –including business and system requirements, process diagrams, and data flow charts Exceptional customer service skills follow up with clients and team members and takes the initiative to anticipate and solve problems Effective time management skills Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the business Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives with a minimum of supervision Ability to handle and resolve conflict Salary for this role will be in the range £90K - £110K plus benefits. The position will be based in Kings Cross London – with remote working until the pandemic is resolved. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.