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Main duties consist of but are not limited to Technical Responsible for writing, executing and maintaining functional/non-functional automated UI and API tests/suites aligned against acceptance criteria to support our continuous deployment environment Be responsible for the design, coding, testing, maintenance, and documentation for robust, scalable and reusable solutions that deliver exceptional user experience using DevOps best practice Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders Work closely with software developers to reach a common understanding of the code base and test coverage at unit level Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are adhered to. Identify and manage defects, incidents, risks and issues in line with IPO standards Build automated test solutions from scratch in line with IPO Test Strategy and IPO Engineering Principles Contribute to the design, coding, testing and documentation of small scale to large, complex or mission critical program Implement toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability Behavioural Understanding yourself to be a leader (and the impact of your behaviour on others in a project team focused on results) Engaging Stakeholders (for mutually beneficial collaborative relationships outside of the team) Work across several multi-disciplinary teams to deliver highly focused and successful digital services Provide project / delivery management support when required Effective management and delegation of tasks within the team Applies “progress over perfection” principle Takes full responsibility for decisions and delivers Inner composure, recovers quickly from setbacks and learns from the experience Highly driven & inspires others to move things along and make things happen Work collaboratively with IT and stakeholders, share knowledge and expertise with your wider team, aspire to be a role model within the organisation, champion our culture of learning, development, cross-company collaboration and teamwork Personal and Team Development Drive your own training and self-development, keeping skills up to date and learning new skills Take responsibility for ensuring that the team test and build activities follow agreed governance and processes Promote and display the IPO and Civil Service Values Guide more junior members in their personal development Coach and mentor colleagues Continuously improves technical knowledge and stays abreast of latest trends

At CGI, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Public Safety by crafting compelling, insight-driven proposals that help our clients deliver critical services across the UK. As a Senior Bid Writer, you will influence major opportunities for our Public Sector business unit, turning complex information into powerful narratives that drive meaningful outcomes. You’ll collaborate with expert teams, contribute to innovative bid strategies, and take ownership of high-impact work that strengthens our clients’ missions. In an environment that promotes creativity and supports your professional growth, you’ll help secure transformative programmes that make a lasting difference to citizens and communities. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

***SC CLEARED*** Azure Virtual Desktop - DevOps Engineer 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Hybrid - 1 day onsite p/w in Warrington or Gloucester Rate: £300 - £350 p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Azure Virtual Desktop - DevOps Engineer to join the team. You will work as an Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) - DevOps Engineer for the Virtual Devices Team following Scaled Agile Framework. You will be involved in running, operating, and developing the AVD Environment which supports over 5000 users from various geographies around the world. The AVD environment consist of Single and Multisession AVDs which is managed from Azure Portal and Infrastructure as a Code with DevOps CI/CD pipelines using Terraform, Azure CLI, ARM Templates and PowerShell Scripts. You will also need to support and maintain the Windows environment and related infra (Group Policies, OU, Application Configuration, patching etc.) which is provided in AVD. You are also expected to participate in knowledge transfer, documentation, and cross skilling the Team comprising of Junior SMEs. Key Responsibilities; * Running, operating, and developing the AVD Environment * Maintain and Manage Windows Environment hosted in AVD * Maintain and Manage policies/configuration which supports AVD * Maintain and Manage applications hosted in AVD * Develop and execute Infrastructure as a Code pipelines using Terraform and PowerShell * Maintaining and Managing CI/CD Pipelines via GitHub Repos. * Develop competency in the team and cross skill junior SMEs Key Skills & Experience: * In-depth understanding of the Azure and AVD architecture including good understanding of AVD design best practices and Migration best practices. * High proficiency in Management, Configuration and Deployment best practices of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). * Highly Proficient in configuring and managing Resource Pool, Host Groups, Images, Apps and User Access * Highly proficient in configuring user customization through FSlogix * Good Understanding of Virtual Desktop and Application strategies and best practices * Proficient in Windows Operating System principals, Group Policy Management, PowerShell and Application Troubleshooting. * Sound knowledge of Cloud Computing Fundamentals and Azure Desirable: * Hands on Experience of Azure DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines, Managing GitHub Repos, ARM Templates, Azure CLI, Terraform and PowerShell * Understanding of Agile frameworks like SCRUM * Good Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, and customer responsiveness * Working knowledge of tools like JIRA and Service Now This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. 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 up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

DevOps Architect with AWS Our Client is an established international company with offices in Leeds UK. The looking to recruit a DevOps Architect with at least 3 to 5 years expertise as DevOps Architect around an AWS environment. You'll support Project Management teams to successfully implement and monitor initiatives and provide supporting technical documentation. You will also assist with establishing IT Architecture best practice and drive continuous improvement. The role will also involve staying at the forefront of new technologies and new vendors 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 Qualifications 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. 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 Must have the following: 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. This is an exciting position for someone who enjoys challenges. The salary will dependent upon expertise but in the range £65K - £80K + Bonus + Car allowance. The position will be based at the Clients Leeds offices although you can work remotely and attend meetings as and when required. So send your CV to us in Word format along with your Salary and notice period.

At CGI, we help organisations harness the power of AWS to drive innovation, resilience, and growth. As an AWS Architect, you’ll design and lead transformative cloud solutions that enable clients to modernise their operations, scale efficiently, and unlock measurable business value. You’ll collaborate with experts across disciplines, translating strategy into impactful, future-ready architectures. In an environment that encourages creativity, ownership, and collaboration, you’ll have the autonomy to shape outcomes, influence cloud direction, and deliver meaningful change for clients across industries. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. We welcome applications from candidates across the UK. Our teams operate within a flexible hybrid model, but on-site requirements vary by project, so the ability to travel to meet client needs is essential.

Technical Architect The Technical Architect role sits within Technology - Strategy & Architecture - Enterprise Architecture Consulting, that is responsible for the overall architecture for the business divisions. This includes quality assurance of architectural decisions, technical designs and other architectural deliverables (e.g. Solution Architecture document and Architectural Impact Assessments, etc) to ensure solutions are value for money and meet business requirements and alignment to enterprise strategies, roadmaps, standards and patterns. What you will be doing * Designing and producing architectural artefacts for end-to-end solutions, high level outlined architecture to detailed solution architecture, including required integration, that are aligned to architecture standards, meet the business vision and requirements, take into consideration all risks, costs, benefits, limitations, dependencies, deliverability and impact on the enterprise, technology and business architectures. * Supporting and guiding project teams and product groups in delivery and implementation of end-to-end solutions. Driving and managing resolution of technical dependencies and technical do-ability issues including identifying viable alternatives and agreeing those with architecture governance. * Playing a key role in the development and implementation of Digital and Data Strategies, by ensuring solutions adhere to and enable the implementation of strategies. * Supporting divisional roadmaps which identify the scope, dependencies and architectural impact of mandatory and discretionary changes, recommend prioritisation and timelines for delivery of the required capabilities. * Collaborating with product groups and enterprise architecture functions on defining enterprise and product architecture strategies and standards, building product roadmaps and resolving maintenance and post-go-live issues. * Reviewing and quality assuring artefacts created by external suppliers and internal teams (Product Groups and Change Delivery teams) to ensure the quality of the delivered solution fulfils business and nonfunctional requirements and adheres to strategic vision. * Identifying opportunities for technology-driven innovation and shaping design proposals to take this forward; driving innovation where this delivers quick wins and business benefit and is in the boundary of the product roadmap * Engage key stakeholders in business, product groups, security, and architecture function to identify capabilities, perform gap assessment, maturity assessment and document architecture to create a future. * Research technology trends and identifying opportunities to exploit innovation ensuring these are fully understood and explored. The skills and experience you'll have Minimum * Experience as a Technical/Solution Architect designing products, platforms, systems and components on multiple programmes and projects * Experience of working on the end to end project lifecycle, in a multitechnology environment. * Experience of designing and managing the end-to-end delivery of multi-platform solutions. * Exceptional communication skills, able and willing to describe and negotiate complex and detailed solutions across a variety of stakeholders. * Exceptional critical thinker and problem solver, able to work with imperfect information in an environment of uncertainty whilst still maintaining high standards, evidenced designs and documentation that consider regulatory, organisational and technology change requirements, the divisional and enterprise strategies. Essential * Experience of designing and implementing digital and/or data platform solutions * Experience working with AWS technologies. * Experience of best practice solution architecture across all architecture domains and key platform technologies (Salesforce, O365, SharePoint, Cloud technologies, Data analysis and Data management tools, Integration technologies) * Commercial awareness and hands-on experience at costing solution options, understanding procurement frameworks and promoting cost effective solutions. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

At CGI, we architect secure, high-performance Azure platforms that enable transformation across the UK’s most critical and fast-evolving sectors. As a Senior Azure Architect, you will take ownership of shaping scalable, resilient cloud solutions that empower clients to innovate with confidence. Acting as a trusted technical authority, you will define architectural direction, influence senior stakeholders, and ensure Azure implementations deliver measurable business outcomes. Within a collaborative and supportive environment, you will help establish enterprise-grade standards, guide multidisciplinary teams, and strengthen our cloud capability — playing a pivotal role in driving secure, modern cloud adoption at scale. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. This is a hybrid position based out of Newcastle.

DevOps Engineer with AWS To successfully build and deliver our next-generation cloud-hosted and cloud-native technology platforms. You will work within product teams responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. You will support the teams to ensure that solutions and products being developed consider all functional and non-functional requirements including support, maintenance, capacity, security and with a focus on performance. In addition, you will use your skills and experience to help implement DevOps practices across all of IT and drive the modernisation of our platform going forwards. Key accountabilities Build and maintain production and non-production environments to ensure high availability and cost optimization Build and maintain continuous integration and deployment pipelines to achieve fast, effect software delivery Improve performance and scalability of existing systems to meet functional and non-functional requirements Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure related issues to minimize incidents and achieve resolution SLAs Develop and document best practices for application build and deployment (CI/CD) Contribute to ensuring that applications perform to user expectations and are continuously improved and maintained Work with the Lead Software Engineers, Architecture team and the Solution Delivery teams to contribute to the on-time delivery of solutions and applications Obtain guidance and approval as required to advance activities and resolve issues Communicate regularly regarding the status of current software delivery activities, actively participating in all relevant Scrum ceremonies Maintain an up to date working knowledge of industry best practice in the areas of software engineering and development, supporting and mentoring Solution Delivery teams where necessary 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. Ability to work effectively within a team and autonomously with minimal supervision Be confident with Infrastructure as Code and code release strategies. Have experience with application and infrastructure monitoring. Experience implementing and designing cloud native security concepts, DevSecOps, or MLOps. Agile development techniques and Project management (SCRUM, KANBAN etc.) You’ll be familiar with a cloud-native approach You have a curiosity for new technologies and a thirst for automation, standardisation, continuous integration and continuous delivery Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with individuals (internal and external) at all levels The ability to support people through change A strong problem solver and a self-starter with a ‘can do’ attitude. You will speak fluent English with excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient with Git and Git workflows Exceptional understanding of AWS, containerisation technology, infrastructure and strong technical design skills. Experience with the full software development lifecycle and delivery using Agile practices. Automating cloud native technologies, deploying applications, and provisioning infrastructure. Infrastructure as Code, using CloudFormation, Terraform, or other tools. Azure DevOps Pipelines JIRA & Confluence Knowledge of IP networking, VPN's, DNS, load balancing and firewall. Develop platforms with scalability, security and performance in mind, leveraging the cloud. 5+ years of experience as a technical specialist. 2+ years of hands-on experience of programming in languages such as .Net, Java, C++, Python, Ruby, Go, Swift or similar object-oriented language. Experience with AWS - including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda and CloudFormation Experience of SQL and Windows severs would be beneficial 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. Experienced in working in an agile environment (Scrum / Kanban). You’ll be someone who is happy to work independently or collaboratively on multiple tasks. Overall you are a highly motivated DevOps engineer who is passionate about writing excellent code, have strong communication skills and keen to continuously learn and share knowledge with other The Client is happy to consider 2 days a week in the office or at a push 2 days a month. Salary circa £60K - £80K + Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

You will work as part of our talented Architecture team, and collaborate closely with our Data Engineering team, as an ambassador for the best in flexible data architecture in Digital Services and across DfTc. As part of this, you will: Be responsible for all data architecture within DfT providing designs for a number of data solutions and understanding the interdependencies between different data stacks. Shape and deliver DfT’s data architecture strategy, roadmap and plans ensuring the underlying data architecture supports the goals of the organisation and government overall. Lead and develop DfTc’s data architecture to support a growing data eco-system with multiple analyst users and third-party builders. Influence data decisions throughout policy lifecycles through demonstrating technology value, risk and opportunity. Develop data solutions aligned to business need, business capability, and the DfTc digital and technology strategy. Manage a range of staff and 3rd parties to design repeatable data solutions aligned to your vision for data architecture ensuring an enterprise approach is adopted. Supporting key business stakeholders by providing technical assurance/governance at boards such as the Architecture Change Board. In return, we offer you: an inclusive and welcoming working environment so you can feel comfortable to be yourself at work a chance to work in a high-performing team at the leading edge of government digital service design excellent personal development industry-leading pension and employee benefits package For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Cloud Architect with Gen AI Skills 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite in Norwich Rate: £Market rates p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Cloud Architect with Gen AI Skills to join the team. Key Responsibilities; * Ensure design are in line with evolving strategic Cloud platforms * Technical Design Authority for new Cloud Technologies focussing on GenAI * Provide consultancy, best practice, and architectural support to our internal teams * Staying abreast of the latest Cloud technologies * Delight our customers through the design of affordable, sustainable cloud solutions Key Skills & experience: * Cloud Architecture design principles, for example AWS Well Architected Framework * n-Tier Architectures, Event Driven Architecture, Serverless, network and Cloud security * Configuration and Lifecycle management * CI/CD, DevOps, automated testing and modern SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) methodologies * Business Protection Standards, CIS (Centre for Information Security) Benchmarks or ISO 27001. * Proficient in AWS, with equivalent AWS Certification * Experience of creating architectural patterns and technology evaluations * Experience of building solutions in AWS * Strong problem solving, analytical skills and curiosity * Able to articulate complex technical problems to a technical and non-technical audience * Understanding of modern application architectures and their dependencies on the Cloud infrastructure platform Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: (As applicable) * Other Cloud provider experience * Experience working in a regulated workplace * Excellent analytical and documentation skills * Experience in presenting and sharing knowledge to a variety of audiences This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

At CGI, we architect secure, future-ready Azure data platforms that unlock insight and accelerate transformation across the UK’s most vital sectors. As an Azure Data Architect, you will take ownership of shaping scalable, resilient data ecosystems that turn complex information into measurable business value. Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary delivery teams, you will define enterprise data strategies, influence cloud roadmaps, and embed best practice across modern Azure environments. Within a collaborative and supportive community, you will have the autonomy to innovate, strengthen governance, and drive high-impact outcomes — helping organisations harness data as a true strategic asset. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. This is a hybrid position based out of Newcastle.

At CGI, we operate and enhance critical digital platforms that support national regulatory services and deliver real-world impact. As a Lead Software Engineer within a key Managed Service team, you will play a central role in evolving a modern digital platform, balancing feature innovation with operational excellence. Working across a full-stack environment, you will guide technical direction, strengthen engineering practices and ensure resilient, high-performing services for our public sector client. This is an opportunity to shape platform strategy, mentor talented engineers and drive continuous improvement within a collaborative environment where your expertise directly contributes to secure, reliable digital services. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you may be required to undergo UK Security Clearance. This is a hybrid position.

Azure Cloud Engineer - 1 Year Fixed Term Location: Carlisle (On-site 1 day per month) Working Model: Hybrid (Predominantly remote) Employment Type: 1 year FTC (Fixed Term) Overview A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to join its growing technology function. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting a modern cloud-first environment while maintaining strong integration with on‑premise infrastructure. You will take ownership of designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud solutions in Azure, leveraging strong Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines, with a major focus on security, scalability, and automation. The role also involves supporting legacy on‑prem systems and ensuring seamless hybrid integration. Key Responsibilities Azure & Cloud Engineering Design, build, and optimise solutions within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. Apply Microsoft cloud design patterns and architectural best practices to deliver scalable and resilient services. Manage Azure resources including compute, storage, networking, IAM, monitoring, and security. On‑Premise Infrastructure Support and enhance existing on‑prem infrastructure, ensuring reliable hybrid cloud connectivity. Oversee on‑prem networking, server administration, firewalls, and identity services. Networking Manage and troubleshoot networking across cloud and on‑prem environments (VPN, routing, subnets, firewalls, DNS). Ensure secure and reliable connectivity between environments. CI/CD & Automation Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using modern tooling (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar). Implement Infrastructure as Code solutions (Terraform, Bicep, ARM preferred). Champion automation across provisioning, deployment, configuration, and testing. General Responsibilities Collaborate with architects, developers, and platform teams to deliver high‑quality solutions. Maintain strong documentation, operational excellence, and security standards. Troubleshoot incidents across cloud, hybrid, networking, and infrastructure layers. Contribute to continuous service improvements and engineering best practices. Key Skills & Experience Essential Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, networking, security, governance). Solid understanding of Microsoft cloud design patterns and architectural frameworks. Proven experience supporting on‑prem infrastructure in a hybrid model. Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, routing). Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices. Strong IaC experience using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates. Scripting/automation skills (PowerShell, Bash, or Python). Excellent problem‑solving ability and experience supporting production environments. Desirable Azure certifications (AZ‑104, AZ‑305, AZ‑400 or similar). Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Grafana, Prometheus). Familiarity with containerisation (Docker, AKS). Experience in enterprise, financial services, or regulated environments. APPLY NOW! To find out more about Huxley, please visit Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Solution Architect 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Remote with 1 day per week in London Rate: £Market rates p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Solution Architect to join the team. Key Responsibilities; Enterprise Architecture & Strategy * Define and own enterprise cloud architecture strategy aligned with business and IT roadmaps * Establish cloud reference architectures, standards, and design patterns * Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles and organisational standards AWS Cloud Architecture * Architect highly available, resilient, and secure AWS platforms at enterprise scale * Design multi-account AWS environments using AWS Organizations and Control Tower * Lead architecture for hybrid and enterprise integration scenarios * Apply AWS Well-Architected Framework across all solutions Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) * Define enterprise-wide IaC standards, module frameworks, and lifecycle management * Create solutions for automated provisioning for multi-environment and multi-account deployments * Ensure Terraform governance, security, and compliance controls CI/CD & DevSecOps Enablement * Design and govern enterprise CI/CD frameworks and reusable pipeline templates * Create solutions for Integration of CI/CD with Terraform, AWS services, and security tooling * Enable DevSecOps practices including automated testing, scanning, and approvals * Support advanced deployment strategies (blue/green, canary, rolling deployments) Python Automation & Cloud Engineering * Lead Python-based automation initiatives for cloud operations and platform engineering * Create solutions for automation for provisioning, compliance, monitoring, and remediation * Design serverless automation using AWS Lambda and event-driven architectures * Promote automation-first and self-service cloud platforms Security, Governance & Compliance * Embed security-by-design and zero-trust principles * Define IAM, network security, and data protection standards * Ensure compliance with enterprise, regulatory, and audit requirements * Implement logging, monitoring, and auditability across platforms Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement * Act as enterprise-level technical authority and design approver * Partner with senior stakeholders, product owners, and delivery leads * Mentor architects and senior engineers across teams * Drive architectural reviews, documentation, and decision forums Key Skills & experience: Core Technical Skills * Expert AWS architecture experience (VPC, IAM, EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, ECS/EKS, Route 53, CloudFront) * Terraform (expert level) - enterprise modules, remote state, policy-as-code * CI/CD platforms (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) * Strong Python automation skills (boto3, APIs, scripting, Lambda) * Deep understanding of cloud networking, security, and identity * Experience with container platforms (Docker, ECS, EKS) Experience * 13+ years in IT with 5-7+ years in cloud / solution / enterprise architecture roles * Proven experience designing enterprise-scale AWS platforms * Experience governing architecture across multiple teams and programmes * Strong background in DevOps and platform engineering ________________________________________ Desirable / Nice to Have * AWS Solutions Architect - Professional certification * TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification * Kubernetes (EKS) advanced experience * Experience with FinOps and cost governance * Exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures ________________________________________ This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Software Engineer with C# or Java and Azure Must have a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is required. Must have at least 4 to 6 years of progressively complex experience in a directly related area, during which both professional and technical capabilities have been clearly demonstrated. Coupled with at least 4 years of design and development. experience with various relevant Microsoft platforms, tools, technologies, patterns, and techniques related to Azure tools, integration, and data is required. Experience with industry/domains like pharmaceutical, finance, HR, sales, marketing, and manufacturing is highly preferred. Experience with healthcare industry regulations, data security and compliance standards (e.g. GDPR), and EDI standards (e.g. FHIR, HL7), etc. is very valuable. Developer certifications of Azure and/or Microsoft suite technologies is a big plus. Technical skills: In-depth knowledge and thorough experience in programming, configuring, and/or integrating using/with Azure integration tools like Data factory, LogicApps, Functions, API Management, Data catalog, WebApps, Integration service environment, configuring monitoring & diagnostics, etc., and connectivity & security configurations (certificates, encryptions, etc.). In-depth knowledge and experience with Azure data storage (SQL Server, Data lake, Synapse, etc.) & access tools, APIs, cloud connectivity, and ETL processes. Knowledge and some experience of MS Office/MS Office 365 suite, SharePoint Online, Power Apps, GitHub, MS Teams, etc. In-depth knowledge & experience using Visual Studio, with one of the programming languages: C#/Java/JavaScript/Python, and PowerShell. In-depth knowledge and thorough experience of using Serverless, SOAP, XML, REST, JSON, EDI, XSLT, Async/Sync, Request/Response, Service Bus, Publish/Subscribe, Batch/Real-time, Scheduling, Event triggers, etc. In-depth knowledge and development experience using MS SQL Server (SSIS, T-SQL, Stored procedures, Functions, Views, Queries, Datatype conversions, etc.). Thorough understanding of the fundamental architecture of the cloud and on-prem MSFT Suite (e.g. Share point) and Integration platforms architecture (e.g. BizTalk, MuleSoft, or similar), etc., and version control methods. Solid fundamentals and thorough understanding of exception handling principles and production/operational support solutions (alerts, dashboards, runbooks, etc.) Experience working with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline. Experience working with APIs, Postman/SOAPUI tools, MS D365, ServiceNow, Azure Analytics tools, Azure Data lake, Azure Synapse, Azure BYOD & Data verse, Informatica, BI tools, etc. is a big plus. General business skills: Clear communication to translate and explain business requirements to technology & vice-versa. Analytical & methodical mindset with a problem-solving attitude is extremely important for the success of this role. Clear, concise written, verbal, and presentation skills. Must be a team player who can earn a team’s respect quickly. Ability to take initiative and be innovative. Ability to complete projects and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment. The role will be based in London and can be partly remote. The Client is based in Livingston NJ USA. Salary will be in the range £60K to £95K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Title: Experienced WordPress Engineer Location: Truro, Cornwall (Remote) Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience Job Type: Full Time, Permanent About Us: Affinity is an award-winning, full-service, bespoke software development agency dedicated to solving digital problems for clients in both the public and private sectors. As a company, we are deeply technical and always flexible, with a core mission to deliver human-centered solutions to technical challenges. We work across the public sector, including central government, and enterprise-level private sector clients. We specialise in Discovery, Design, Development, Implementation, Data Integration and Migration, utilising open-source technologies including WordPress. We are committed to nurturing long-term relationships with our clients through quality-driven and cost-effective Support, Maintenance and Continuous Improvement. Please note that, due to the nature of this role and the fact that this company does not offer sponsorship, candidates require the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role. About the Role: We are seeking a UK-based, experienced WordPress Developer with related AWS hosting experience who will bring energy and drive, to join our agile development team. Self-motivated and with a can-do attitude, they will be looked upon to use creative problem-solving, coupled with significant experience of working with WordPress. The successful person will be part of an agile development team, building and maintaining customer websites and digital services using WordPress, SQL and PHP, utilising various services and open source tools. They will support existing solutions and help continually improve them through work packages. They will be working on a number of high profile accounts, ensuring that everything is completed to the highest level including design patterns, web security, technical documentation and application performance. Custom plugin and theme development experience would be desirable, together with a strong working knowledge of Git. They will be decisive and a good communicator, and will be looked upon to lead by example and help support the less experienced members of the team. Key Responsibilities Include: Key role on wordpress software support, development and AWS hosting projects as well as research and testing as required. Attend project meetings as requested by the Delivery Manager or Senior Developer. Record time spent on each project on a day by day basis to the required level of detail. Remain current regarding changes in relevant technology and systems to ensure that technical knowledge is up to date. About you: Ideal candidates will have experience integrating WordPress, tuning and improving WordPress implementations and enjoy fast-paced, challenging and real-time problem solving. Ideal skills, not limited to: HTML5, CSS3, Sass (Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, etc.) PHP and SQL Strong ES6+ Javascript skills, including Node JS and React Custom WordPress theme and plugin development Responsive/mobile web development RESTful APIs Version control, particularly Git Docker and containerisation AWS core services, such as EC2, ECS/EKS, EFS, database, CloudFront, WAF, CloudWatch, ElastiCache, IAM, etc. Infrasructure-as-Code - ideally Terraform and CloudFormation Strong communication skills, including client facing Ability to work as a team and autonomously Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure Commercially aware Useful experience for the role: Enterprise-level experience with either government or the private sector Continuous integration and deployment, incl. GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, etc. Non-AWS cloud platforms, such as Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Benefits: We are a flat organisation and team members are rewarded for being great at what they do, not the seniority they have reached in the company. 1 day of extra holiday per year of employment, up to a maximum of 8 extra days. We accommodate flexible working when needed. Continuing professional development opportunities ranging from on-the-job training to formal qualifications and certifications. Access to a professional and life coach where appropriate. We are an Investors In People and Living Wage accredited employer. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Front End Developer, Back End Developer, PHP Developer, Web Developer, SQL Developer, Javascript Developer, Git, HTML5, CSS3, Sass, React, Gutenberg, AWS, Docker, Vagrant may also be considered for this role.