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Penetration Tester The Penetration Tester will be embedded within team to deliver agile, scenario-based, and on-demand security testing across digital services. This role supports the strategic shift towards internal assurance, reducing reliance on external suppliers. You will work closely with stakeholders to identify vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle, contribute to the capability build, and help shape the future of security testing across the department. Key Responsibilities * Conduct internal penetration testing across applications, infrastructure, and end user devices (EUDs). * Perform scenario-based testing aligned with principles and DSA security non-functional requirements. * Collaborate with development teams to integrate findings into JIRA workflows for rapid remediation. * Support the testing pipeline, including planning, execution, and reporting of penetration tests. * Maintain compliance with NCSC guidance and security standards. Desirable Qualifications * Certifications: OSCP, CREST CRT, CTL Web/Inf, , CEH. * Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure) and containerised environments. * Knowledge of Home Office testing standards and ITHC processes. Essential Skills & Experience * Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools. * Strong understanding of OWASP, NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, and CIS Benchmarks. * Familiarity with Secure-by-Design principles and CI/CD pipeline integration. * Experience testing EUDs under operational constraints (e.g. no destructive tools, CSOC coordination). * Ability to interpret and apply security NFRs across diverse environments. * Proficiency in JIRA, SharePoint, and vulnerability management platforms. Attributes * Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. * Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams. * Commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

1. Role Overview The AWS Cloud Engineer will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing cloud infrastructure and data platforms to support enterprise data operations, analytics workloads, and cost‑efficient cloud consumption. The role blends hands‑on engineering with FinOps discipline to ensure scalable, resilient, automated, and cost‑optimized cloud environments within AWS. 2. Key Responsibilities Cloud Infrastructure Engineering Design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud architectures using AWS services (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, CloudFront, API Gateway). Develop IaC templates using Terraform/CloudFormation to standardize and automate cloud deployments. Manage network components including VPC design, subnets, security groups, routing, NAT/IGWs, and private connectivity. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.). Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting with CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray, OpenSearch, and other tooling. Data Platform & Operations Support Support data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration workflows (AWS Glue, Step Functions, Lambda, EMR, Kinesis, Kafka). Maintain data lake and data storage patterns using S3, Lake Formation, Athena, Redshift, DynamoDB, and RDS. Optimize data pipelines for performance, reliability, and observability. Implement data governance, access control, encryption, and tagging standards. Troubleshoot production data workflows and cloud infrastructure issues. FinOps & Cost Optimization Monitor cloud spend and cost anomalies using AWS Cost Explorer, Budgets, and CloudWatch metrics. Tag resources and enforce cloud cost governance for showback/chargeback. Implement optimization strategies including: Right‑sizing EC2, RDS, Redshift, and EMR Choosing appropriate storage tiers (S3 IA, Glacier) Using Spot Instances, Savings Plans, and Reserved Instances Eliminating idle or underutilized resources Provide monthly or weekly cost reports and insights to engineering, data teams, and leadership. Build dashboards and automated alerts to highlight inefficiencies. 3. Required Skills & Experience Technical Skills Strong proficiency in AWS core compute, networking, security, and storage services. Infrastructure‑as‑Code using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. Strong scripting ability (Python, Bash, PowerShell). Experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows. Knowledge of distributed systems, data pipeline tooling, and streaming platforms. Understanding of AWS Well‑Architected Framework and cloud security best practices. Monitoring/observability: CloudWatch, Prometheus/Grafana, Datadog, etc. Data Engineering & Operations Experience with ETL/ELT workflows and orchestration tools. Understanding of analytical data stores and data modelling fundamentals. Hands‑on experience with AWS analytics services: Glue, Athena, Redshift, EMR. Ability to triage and resolve issues with data pipelines and cloud applications. FinOps Competencies Strong understanding of AWS billing, pricing models, and savings strategies. Ability to interpret cost reports and recommend improvements. Experience with cost‑optimization tooling (CloudHealth, Flexera, AWS Cost Explorer). Able to work cross‑functionally to drive cost‑efficient engineering behaviours. 4. Certifications (Preferred) AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional AWS Certified SysOps Administrator AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate FinOps Certified Practitioner 5. Soft Skills Able to collaborate with Data Engineering, BI, Finance, and Product teams. Strong documentation and communication skills. Analytical mindset with a proactive cost‑conscious approach. Ability to manage multiple workloads and prioritize effectively. 6. Deliverables & KPIs Highly available, automated AWS infrastructure for production workloads. Stable and observable data pipelines with minimal disruptions. Monthly or quarterly FinOps reports with actionable recommendations. Reduction in unnecessary cloud spend (e.g., x% YOY). Compliance with security, governance, and tagging standards. Improved deployment velocity and reduced operational toil. 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.

Software Engineering (Manager) 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Remote Rate: £Market rates - (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 Software Engineering (Manager) to join the team. Key Responsibilities; Responsible for digitization systems and technologies ● Digitizing documents using machine learning, AI technologies at an enterprise scale ● Manages effective stakeholder engagement across all levels. This includes the ultimate users of the platform and operations personnel. ● Encourages creativity and challenges traditional thinking to solve business problems. ● A talent multiplier who enables the digital teams to drive focus and increase velocity. ● Ensures the solution is able to scale to deliver standard business specific platform accelerators. ● Keeps abreast of industry trends through benchmarking, participation in professional associations, etc. in order to lead strategic business direction of the vertical. ● Lead, mentor, and grow multiple scrum teams of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. ● Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, fostering their professional development and technical expertise in areas such as Python, Machine Learning, Large Language Models, and microservices. ● Champion a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement within the engineering teams. ● Identify and address technical challenges and risks, proactively finding solutions to ensure smooth project execution. ● Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new engineering talent. ● Manage team performance, providing regular feedback, conducting performance reviews, and identifying opportunities for growth. ● Ensure effective communication within the teams and with stakeholders regarding project status, risks, and dependencies. Key Skills & Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 3+ years in technical management/leadership roles overseeing multiple software development teams. ● Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex software projects using agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). ● Expert level understanding of software system design, data systems, microservices architecture, and data analytics. ● Ability to effectively plan, prioritize and execute projects, communicate status, foresee risks, flag issues, seek help, and be committed to a culture of continuous improvement. ● Strong technical proficiency and hands-on experience in: ○ Large Language Models (LLMs): Familiarity with the concepts, architectures, and applications of Large Language Models. Experience leading teams working with LLMs for various use cases. ○ Microservices Architecture: Deep understanding of microservices design patterns, development, deployment, and scaling. Experience leading teams building and maintaining microservices. ○ Excellent leadership, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. ○ Ability to travel up to 20% of the time ○ Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at various levels. ○ Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines. ○ Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). ○ Experience with data engineering and data pipelines. ● Ability to understand business problems, bridge with technology capabilities and design solutions. ● Ability to look across the technology landscape and understand the structure and relationships other applications have to enable an effective data interchange and data ingestion. ● Be able to communicate effectively with users, partners, leaders, and executives at all levels. ● Exceptional customer service skills, in addition to extensive experience working in a matrixed org. ● Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams with competing priorities. Experience with Agile teams and delivery. ● 5+ years development experience with REST APIs and integrations 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.

UX Designer We require a UX Designer to join the design team and work along other designers, researchers, product owners and technologists in defining and developing digital products and platforms. You will be initiating and managing projects and lead the team forward in daily design tasks which include conducting workshops, user testing and prototyping. Key responsibilities • Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to derive personas, use cases, concepts, user journeys and information architecture. • Create prototypes based on high-level business, functional, and technical requirements. • Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management to ensure the best creative solutions are realized, implemented and delivered. • Work along business analysts to complement user stories with design output • Work closely with Project manager and the team to ensure the sprint expectations are being respected and backlog defined. • Keep abreast of latest practices, techniques and emerging technologies within the industry and employ these to develop ideas and inspire creative concepts. • Act as a design and UX advocate internally and externally. • Work directly with the client on project scope and expectations. Experience • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. • UX designer with over 3 years work experience working for respected clients as a user experience designer, interaction designer, information architect, or similar role. • Understanding of the UX processes. • Experience in interface design for desktop, tablet, and mobile. • Experience of working in an Agile environment is desired. • Experience of working to strict deadlines. • Proven design track record. • Experience in designing user flows, wireframes and implementation instructions. • Ability to define key metrics and evaluate project success. • Portfolio of UX and design work. Skills • World class UX / interface design • Strong proof of concept, rapid prototyping, storyboarding and technical skills. • Excellent communication skills, written and oral. • Excellent presentation skills. • Ability to quickly turn around detailed wireframes and mock-ups in an iterative environment. • Proficiency in Sketch, Axure, Adobe CS, etc. • An understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and other key web technologies. This is a 3 month assignment based in Holborn Central London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Oracle HCM Techno Functional – Sunnyvale California We require an Oracle HCM Technical and Functional Analyst with at least 3 years experience. You must have a techno functional Oracle ERP analyst background. Through understanding of Oracle HCM table structures and how these tables are connected to each other. Oracle HCM understanding of processes. Clear working knowledge of PL/SQL. LDM/PDM & Dimension model Rally writing user stories. Test scenarios & test case preparations coupled with test cases - staging & validation. Excellent experience of Reporting & Analytics. The position is based in Sunnyvale California USA. This is 6 month assignment. The rate with be negotiable. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with hourly rate and availability.

QA Engineer - GPT 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Remote Rate: £Market rates - (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 QA Engineer - GPT to join the team. Participate in design discussions about the technical implementation and consider the tradeoffs to support business value, scalability and delivery timeline. ● Analyze data and reports for Quality audits, develop QA Test Plans, write functional test cases that meet the requirements ● Design and build easily maintainable Test framework and reusable test scripts ● Execute and validate the developed solution meets the business requirements ● Perform Functional and Regression testing as needed on various components. Key Responsibilities; Participate in design discussions about the technical implementation and consider the tradeoffs to support business value, scalability and delivery timeline. ● Analyze data and reports for Quality audits, develop QA Test Plans, write functional test cases that meet the requirements ● Design and build easily maintainable Test framework and reusable test scripts ● Execute and validate the developed solution meets the business requirements ● Perform Functional and Regression testing as needed on various components Key Skills & Experience: Must have demonstrable good experience in Software application testing. ● Must have data audit and data analytics experience. ● Must have 3 years of experience developing Test plans and writing Test Cases ● Understanding of distributed processing frameworks like Pyspark. ● Must have Strong communication, collaboration and problem solving skills with a track record of delivering production grade systems in a team environment ● Understanding of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) APIs and services is highly desired ● Experience testing Machine Learning / AI applications ● Motivated individual who learns quickly, has pride in building a new product and can engage others to accelerate technical solutions ● Experience in working with distributed teams ● 3 years of experience working with agile scrum methodologies and bug creation in tools like JIRA ● Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1, 508) required ● Experienced in performing manual (screen-reader) and automated accessibility testing 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.

Role Summary The PingFederate Engineer (UK Onshore) is responsible for the design, implementation, and operational support of enterprise grade federated identity and single sign on (SSO) solutions using PingFederate. The role is client facing, requiring close collaboration with UK based stakeholders, application teams, and security leadership to deliver secure, compliant authentication services across on premise, cloud, and hybrid environments. This role operates within regulated UK environments (e.g. Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare), ensuring adherence to UK security standards, data protection requirements, and audit expectations while enabling modern authentication using SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities UK Onshore Delivery & Stakeholder Engagement * Act as a UK onshore technical SME for PingFederate within client IAM programmes. * Engage directly with UK business, application, and security stakeholders to gather requirements and explain federation designs in clear, non vendor language. * Participate in design authorities, CABs, and security reviews, representing the identity federation domain. * Support UK delivery governance, documentation standards, and change management processes. ________________________________________ Identity Federation & SSO Engineering * Design, configure, and support PingFederate as an Identity Provider (IdP) and Service Provider (SP) for internal, partner, and customer applications. * Implement and support SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect (OIDC) authentication flows. * Deliver IdP initiated and SP initiated SSO integrations for web, mobile, and API based services. * Integrate PingFederate with Active Directory / LDAP and external identity providers. ________________________________________ Platform Administration & Operations * Perform installation, configuration, upgrade, and patching of PingFederate in line with UK enterprise standards. * Configure high availability, clustering, and load balanced deployments suitable for regulated production environments. * Manage SSL/TLS certificates, key rotation, trust stores, and federation metadata. * Provide 3rd line support, root cause analysis, and incident resolution for authentication and federation issues. * Support change, release, and incident processes aligned to ITIL practices. ________________________________________ Security, Risk & Compliance * Ensure solutions comply with UK regulatory and security requirements, including: o Data protection and privacy obligations (e.g. UK GDPR) o Internal security policies and audit controls * Implement MFA and adaptive authentication integrations (e.g. PingID or third party MFA). * Apply Zero Trust and least privilege principles within federation and token designs. * Support internal and external audits by providing technical evidence and documentation. ________________________________________ Customisation & Integration * Develop or support custom PingFederate adapters, selectors, and token translators (Java based) where required. * Integrate PingFederate with PingAccess, API gateways, CIAM platforms, and cloud identity services. * Work with DevOps teams to support automation, environment consistency, and controlled deployments. ________________________________________ Required Skills & Experience Essential Technical Skills * Strong, hands on experience engineering and supporting PingFederate in enterprise environments. * Deep understanding of: o SAML 2.0 o OAuth 2.0 o OpenID Connect (OIDC) * Experience integrating with Active Directory, LDAP, and identity stores. * Solid understanding of PKI, certificates, encryption, and secure authentication flows. * Ability to troubleshoot complex federation issues across multiple systems. Experience * Typically 4-8+ years in IAM / Access Management / Identity Federation roles. * Proven experience working in UK regulated or compliance driven environments. * Experience working onshore with UK clients or stakeholders. * Exposure to cloud or hybrid identity architectures (Azure AD, AWS, GCP) is desirable. ________________________________________ Education & Certifications * Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related discipline (or equivalent experience). * Desirable (not mandatory): o Ping Identity certifications o Security or IAM certifications (CISSP, CISM, Security+, etc.) ________________________________________ Behavioural & Delivery Expectations (UK Onshore) * Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for UK client environments. * Ability to explain complex IAM concepts to non technical stakeholders. * Comfortable working within UK delivery governance, risk, and audit frameworks. * Collaborative mindset with a strong focus on quality, stability, and compliance. ________________________________________ Nice to Have * Experience delivering Financial Services or Insurance IAM programmes in the UK. * CIAM (Customer Identity) exposure. * Migration experience from ADFS, SiteMinder, or other legacy federation platforms to PingFederate. * Familiarity with ServiceNow, JIRA, Confluence, and structured delivery models.

Senior UX Designer – Holborn London Currently, our London based design and innovation centre is looking for a lead UX designer. To join the design team and work along other designers, researchers, product owners and technologists in defining and developing digital products and platforms. The role will involve initiating and managing projects and lead the team forward in daily design tasks which include conducting workshops, user testing and prototyping. Key responsibilities • Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to derive personas, use cases, concepts, user journeys and information architecture. • Create prototypes based on high-level business, functional, and technical requirements. • Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management to ensure the best creative solutions are realized, implemented and delivered. • Work along business analysts to complement user stories with design output • Work closely with Project manager and the team to ensure the sprint expectations are being respected and backlog defined. • Keep abreast of latest practices, techniques and emerging technologies within the industry and employ these to develop ideas and inspire creative concepts. • Act as a design and UX advocate internally and externally. • Work directly with the client on project scope and expectations. Experience • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. • UX designer with over 3 years work experience working for respected clients as a user experience designer, interaction designer, information architect, or similar role. • Understanding of the UX processes. • Experience in interface design for desktop, tablet, and enterprise software design. • Experience of working in an Agile environment is desired. • Experience of working to strict deadlines. • Proven design track record. • Experience in designing user flows, wireframes and implementation instructions. • Ability to define key metrics and evaluate project success. • Portfolio of UX and design work. Skills • World class UX / interface design • Strong proof of concept, rapid prototyping, storyboarding and technical skills. • Excellent communication skills, written and oral. • Excellent presentation skills. • Ability to quickly turn around detailed wireframes and mock-ups in an iterative environment. • Proficiency in Sketch, Axure, Adobe CS, etc. • An understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and other key web technologies. The position will be based in Holborn London. The salary for this role will be in the range £50K - £60K + Benefits Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Information Security Manager Role Description This is a full-time role as an Information Security Manager for Bank in Central London. The Information Security Manager will be responsible for day-to-day tasks related to information security management, including implementing and maintaining Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), ensuring cybersecurity and network security, and protecting sensitive information. This is a hybrid role, based in London with the flexibility for some remote work. Qualifications Information Security Management, ISMS, and Cybersecurity skills Network Security and Information Security knowledge Experience in implementing and maintaining ISMS Proficient in identifying and addressing information security vulnerabilities Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are preferred Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field Information Security Manager role (permanent) reporting into Head of IT (CIO | CISO) Need an individual with a strong hands on network and security background Cisco networking Cisco firewalls (Firepower / Threat Detection) Palo Alto firewalls SIEM experience (Logarithm desirable) Web proxy (Forcepoint desirable) Governance skills Policy writing / reviewing Reporting KPI monitoring Certifications like CCNP / CISM would be desirable but strong experience is preferable. The Client is based in Central London and the position is hybrid - 3 days in the office every week. Salary circa £60K - £75K + Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Project Delivery Manager Scope of the role: Manage the successful delivery of The Corp business and IT projects through the design, build, testing, acceptance, commissioning and handover lifecycle. Lead essential projects, managing the Corp IT project portfolio to share interdependencies and recommending trade-offs and phasing to manage competing resourcing and budget demands. Manage project gate reviews with the Head of IT to ensure each project has a robust business case, controls and delivery plan. Define and maintain standards for successful execution including documentation and metrics related to portfolio, programme, and project management. Manage project performance via objectives and key results (OKRs), monthly reviews with project sponsors. Initiate communication and improvement activities to ensure maximum alignment of The Corp Functions and IT priorities. Perform risk management and mitigation - evaluating data to prevent project problems and intervening to resolve issues where required. Manage staff within the project management team - coaching individuals in adopting improved project and portfolio management disciplines, fostering a supporting a hybrid/agile way of working within the team. Ensure that a complete picture of workflows and technical requirements are gathered and recorded to support the development of new or existing systems/applications Responsible for supporting the businesses in identifying their requirements and working with the Solutions Architect to evaluate proposed solutions, ensuring that they meet ABF security, technical and business requirements Responsible for creating and getting sign off for all project documentation as detailed in the Corp IT Projects Run Book Develop detailed project plans, for monitoring and tracking of project deliverables Ensure projects can be fully resourced for delivery within the established project plan Manage relationships and workstreams with the business, key stakeholders, management and 3rd party suppliers Ensure risks and issues are accurately identified and recorded Ensure project gates are managed and appropriate sign off is given before proceeding to the next stage of the lifecycle Manage the portfolio of projects allocated Ensure that projects are initiated through the established Corp IT Project methodology “Front Door” demand management process Contribute input to periodic project prioritisation exercises as requested Responsible for the provision of performance information, ensuring timely and accurate reports are provided to the necessary parties Support departments Corp IT related continuous improvement activities in relation to processes, procedures and documentation Produce and maintain financial forecasts for projects by tracking project budgets, actuals, and invoices and accounting for the cause of any variances against forecasts Experience Required: Significant overall progressive IT experience Proven experience working as a Sr. Project Manager or Programme Manager Ability to define the scope, planning, resources and deliverables of a project in order to meet customers’ expectations Ability to analyse project risks and develop mitigation strategies Ability to prioritise and delegate activities of project team Ability to mobilise and motivate a project team composed of The Corporate functions, IT and 3 Parties Ability to manage relationships with senior stakeholders, delivery and support teams at programme, project and individual level Ability to control and report on project budget and relevant project KPIs Ability to deal with and manage conflict whilst building successful business relationships across a range of stakeholder groups both internal and external to the organisation Experience of delivering a portfolio of projects to time, quality and budget Experience in delivering application, infrastructure and cloud projects ITIL / Prince 2 / APM / Agile qualified or equivalent and/or qualified by experience. MS Power BI or equivalent experience for project reporting Responsibilities Project and programme preparation of business and IT projects with Corporate senior stakeholders Lead and manage project execution of different sizes and complexity Provide leadership and management of project teams during all phases of the projects Contribute to continuous improvement of project management practices and tools Lead role in the development of the Project Management Office, dashboards and KPIs Day-to-day management and maintenance of the project delivery roadmap Lead project delivery continuous improvement forum Management and development of Project Managers, Contractors and 3 Parties The Client is based in Central London – there will be some remote working. Salary £75K - £100K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Role Title: Confluent Engineer Location: London Duration: 27/05/2026 Days on site: 2-3 Rate INSIDE IR35 £402.75 PER DAY MUST BE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: * Role Title: Senior Software Engineer - Confluent Streaming Platform Role Purpose * We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Confluent Platform, Apache Kafka, and Apache Flink to support the introduction and evolution of Intact's enterprise streaming capabilities. This role sits within the Integration function, responsible for enabling real-time data, event-driven architecture, and high-performance integrations across the organisation. * The ideal candidate will contribute to the design, development, and scaling of Intact's Confluent-based streaming platform, supporting teams across the organisation in adopting event-driven approaches. * This opportunity sits within a significant cloud-modernisation programme, leveraging Agile and DevOps practices to continuously deliver business value. Key Accountabilities * Deliver engineering tasks across the Confluent Streaming Platform, including the design, development, testing, and deployment of event-driven services and data pipelines. * Develop Kafka topics, schemas, and streaming applications using Kafka, Kafka Connect, Schema Registry, and Flink. * Collaborate with architects and platform teams to shape the event streaming roadmap. * Provide subject-matter expertise in distributed streaming and event-driven architecture. * Review streaming applications produced by other engineers, ensuring quality and best practices. * Troubleshoot production streaming issues and conduct root-cause analysis. * Promote platform standards, governance models, and reusable patterns. * Collaborate with vendor teams and Confluent professional services. * Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and technical discussions. Customer Conduct Framework * Understand how FCA Conduct Rules apply to this role and consistently demonstrate behaviours that support positive customer outcomes and safe data handling. Functional / Technical Skills * 6+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years hands-on with Confluent / Apache Kafka. * Experience designing and building distributed streaming applications using Confluent Platform components. * Strong understanding of event-driven architecture concepts (event streaming, event sourcing, Pub/Sub, stream processing). * Experience with Avro/JSON/Protobuf, schema evolution, and Schema Registry. * Integration experience with backend systems such as SQL/NoSQL databases, APIs, and cloud data platforms. * Familiarity with API design, data modelling, and microservice integration patterns. * Proficient with Git, Jira, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes. * Working knowledge of AWS and/or Azure. * Strong understanding of clean code, reusable component design, and Agile/DevOps practices. Decision-Making Authority * Makes decisions on design and implementation of streaming components within agreed architecture and standards. * Provides expert guidance impacting platform reliability, performance, and integration quality. * Escalates risks, issues, and architectural concerns appropriately. Please send latest CV 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.

Fullstack Software Developer with C# Asp.net Our Client is an established is a recognised leader with a widely used commercial software in the financial markets. They are now looking for additional personnel to join the software development team with extensive proven expertise in developing software with C# with .net core – you must have at least 5 to 7 years experience. Personal Responsibilities: The Client is looking for a creative, detail-orientated Web Software Developer to join our Web Development team. Within the Web Development team, you will have the opportunity to enjoy working with a range of web technology across the full stack. The Company’s client base is growing and as part of this growth we are looking to improve and enhance our web-oriented product offerings. We are looking to recruit highly motivated and creative web developers who can be instrumental in delivering an ambitious digital roadmap. Previous Experience/Education: Web Developers at this Company don’t always need industry-specific work experience, but they must be able to demonstrate their web software coding capability in organisations of a similar size and complexity. Ideally, looking for Web Developers with 5 plus years work experience. Additionally, candidates should be experienced in debugging and profiling applications associated with developing, testing and deploying web applications. It is preferable for Web Developers to hold a degree in Computer Science or a related field. Successful Web Developers should have sound knowledge and experience in different programming applications. C#, Asp.net/Core, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, MVC and JSON are required core skills. Function: Candidates should be able to demonstrate strong ability to work independently and as part of a team building websites from the ground up in C#, MVC, Asp.net and Asp.net core. The successful candidate should have a good command of C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON & Bootstrap. Exposure to any UI binding framework such as Vue.js, AngularJS, React, and Knockout would be beneficial. Additionally, the candidate should be comfortable using IIS. Full understanding of the MVC pattern, REST APIs and asp.net controllers are a must. Web developers should be aware of security vulnerabilities, such as those identified in OWASP, and their code should mitigate these threats. Required: Web Developers need experience in the design, creation and maintenance of websites across multiple platforms. The most important duties and responsibilities of the Web Developer include: Writing efficient code using best practice for software development Creating websites using different languages such as HTML and CSS Working with Programmers and Web Designers to create a website that matches the visual design intent Communicating with business colleagues to gather and refine requirements and specifications for content development within agreed-upon timelines Researching a variety of software programs Creating and maintaining the documentation for software used Improving and enhancing websites after they have been created Skills Required: A successful Web Developer candidate will have various prerequisite skills/qualifications needed for duties such as a Degree in Computer Science or related field). Some skills include, but are not limited to, the following: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain close working relationships with business stakeholders and other technologists A pro-active approach with a keen attention to detail Proactive with a keen desire to take ownership of projects Functional knowledge and coding experience Basic knowledge of search engine optimisation (SEO) The ability to multitask within the budgets and time constraints set by the company Strong communication and problem-solving skills An understanding of development approaches and methods Knowledge of mobile applications, computer operating systems and web browsers Strong analytical skills The salary for this position with be in the range £55K - £75K plus benefits. The Client has offices in the City of London and close to Basildon in Essex. Currently this role will be based 2 days at the office in Essex and 3 days remote working. Please send your CV to us In Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Title: Business Intelligence Consultant - Power BI & SQL (Client‑Facing) Location: Hull or Remote (UK) Salary: Competitive, DOE Job type: Permanent, Full Time About Us: We are a specialist software implementation company delivering end‑to‑end business systems, with a strong focus on Sage 200 and complementary technology solutions. As we continue to expand our analytics offering, we're looking for a Business Intelligence Consultant who can help our customers unlock the full value of their data through high‑quality Power BI solutions. If you enjoy working directly with clients, shaping requirements, and delivering impactful BI projects, this role offers the variety and autonomy you'll appreciate. The Role: As a Business Intelligence Consultant, you will lead and deliver Power BI projects for external customers, working across a wide range of industries. You'll be responsible for understanding client needs, designing robust data models, and producing insightful dashboards that support better decision‑making. You'll collaborate closely with our Sage 200 implementation team, helping customers extend their system with meaningful analytics and reporting. Key Responsibilities Deliver end‑to‑end Power BI projects for external clients, from requirements gathering to deployment. Design and build Power BI dashboards, data models, and interactive reports tailored to customer needs. Develop efficient SQL queries, stored procedures, and ETL processes to support reporting and integration. Work with Sage 200 and other business systems to extract, transform, and model data. Run workshops, gather requirements, and translate business needs into technical solutions. Provide training, documentation, and ongoing support to customers. Advise clients on BI best practices, data governance, and reporting strategy. About you: Skills and Experience: Proven experience delivering BI or reporting projects in a client‑facing or consultancy role. Strong expertise in Microsoft Power BI, including DAX, Power Query, and data modelling. Solid SQL skills and experience working with relational databases (SQL Server, Azure SQL, etc.). Understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes. Experience working with Sage 200 data structures is highly desirable (but not essential). Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical users. Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive, customer‑focused mindset Benefits: The opportunity to work on diverse BI projects across multiple industries. A supportive environment with close collaboration between BI and Sage 200 implementation teams. Ongoing training and development in Power BI, SQL, and cloud data technologies. Competitive salary, benefits, training and opportunities for career progression Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and covering letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience and job titles of; Business Intelligence Lead, Business Intelligence Analyst, Business Intelligence Developer, power BI Project Lead, Power BI Project Manager, SQL, Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Management Consultant may be suitable for this role.

Senior Java Software Application Development Engineer A Senior Application Engineer with strong expertise in the development and maintenance of enterprise level, Java JEE based systems. The candidate will be part of a team responsible for developing and maintaining the KYCView application used by our Compliance business. Duties will include designing and developing new application features / code within the existing application framework, and researching, identifying, and devising solutions for software defects within the application. KYCView is written in Java, and involves the integration of JEE, web services, Oracle, IBM BPM and ODM, and MQ. Demonstrated expertise in analyzing and understanding existing application architectures, and developing solutions within a pre-existing framework, is a must. The Client is looking for a seasoned Java professional with 7 to 12 years plus expertise in working Java. Responsibilities Design and development of enhancements within KYCView application framework Research and resolve defects during all phases of the software development cycle Support and execute functional and performance testing Assists in troubleshooting production environment and tuning the environments Provides guidance on infrastructure and environment setup Ensures technical best practices are followed during all phases of the project Provides guidance on intended solution and best practices during development, configuration and testing phases Performs code reviews and ensures standards are applied to each solution component Qualifications Required: Strong, disciplined analytical and problem-solving skills. Must have at least 10 + years of experience in design, implementation, and audit / review of systems applications, and code Extensive Java, JEE n-tier application experience Experience in design, implementation, and audit / review of enterprise wide, large scale implementations. Knowledge and experience with, WAS, AngularJS 1.x and AngularJS5.0, JavaScript, Java, JPA (Open JPA), Spring Hibernate, CSS, AJAX, JSON, Bootstrap, NodeJS, XML, Servlet and JSP. Experience with SOAP and REST based WebService development. Designed Application in Object Oriented Programming Methodology [OOP] using Component Methodology (Top Down), Catalysis Methodology (Bottom Up). Experience in Spring IOC and J2EE CDI and should have developed application using “Enterprise Architecture Models”. Good experience in recognizing and reusing Design Patterns -GOF, J2EE design patterns, Architectural patterns, SOA Design Patterns, Enterprise Integration Patterns. Experience with WebSphere Application server is required. Good knowledge on logical and physical Data Modeling using normalizing Techniques. Good knowledge of automated CI build and deployment infrastructure and processes for multiple projects using tools like Jenkins ,CARA,GIT and Stash. BS/BA degree in Computer Science or related work experience required. Strong Hands on experience in business object modeling using Hibernate/JPA. You must have eligibility to work in the United States. This is a 12 month contract assignment. The Client and the role is based in downtown New York, USA. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate in USD and your availability.

The successful candidate will be able to possess a thorough working knowledge of Product Delivery Management lifecycle including: Engage with and influence relevant stakeholders, translating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders * Translate product requirements and features into an achievable delivery plan, considering the people, processes and technology required to deliver and predicting milestones based on forecasts; all product support documentation; and agreed junctions of maintenance necessary to manage through life support. * Actively manage risks, issues and dependencies, acting on delivery data and identifying ways to mitigate risks. * Identify ways to enhance delivery through the application and continual service improvement approach. * Facilitate and, where required, lead governance meetings and mechanisms, selecting the right stakeholders to join these discussions. * Provide regular and accurate reports to stakeholders and management as appropriate and on request manage the budget for related products and services, including forecasting spending and contributing to business cases as necessary. * Key stakeholder in the transition function where they will be responsible for delivering. * Ensuring that deliveries are correctly concluded and where necessary reviewed and lessons captured. Your experience The core skills and experience required for this role are *A good general IT Service Management background *A blend of Agile methodology expertise, strategic planning, and strong communication to lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and deliver value iteratively *Driving technical execution, and fostering team collaboration to meet quality, budget, and timeline objectives *Manage and mitigate risks and resolve issues regarding release quality and schedule. *Planning and reporting. *Good knowledge of Agile/Scrum, Lean methodologies, and tools (e.g., Jira) to manage backlogs, sprint planning, and release schedules. *The ability to chair meetings *Knowledge of Remedy *Relationship building with Customers, Internal Teams and 3rd Party suppliers *Acting as the bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear, consistent communication of progress, blockers, and goals Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

IT Support Engineer Our Client is an established bank based in Central London. They are looking to recruit an IT Support Analyst with at least 5 plus years of 1 and 2 level hands-on expertise of working within IT Support and Infrastructure from a banking environment. The following are list of skills required for the position: · Microsoft Windows (all versions) experience to a high level (troubleshoot and effectively resolve issues by research/using knowledge bases in a confident way). · Active Directory to a high level - security groups, administration/deployment, LDAP, ADSI. · Citrix XenApps – Administration, Maintenance and Support of existing Citrix XenApps server farm · Windows Server Environment 2012/2016 - design, deployment, maintenance and support. · VM-Ware virtualisation environments. · Backups (various and ability to use different applications). · Networking - design/troubleshoot/installation (VLAN, routing, switching, TCP/IP and OSI) · Router maintenance - wireless configuration, installation and setups. · PowerShell to a competent level (backup/azure/EMC). · VPN Administration and Deployment. · DNS – administration of DNS internal and external. Experience of supporting Market Data and Bloomberg would be a great plus. The salary for this position with be circa £40K - £50K. This is a hybrid position and you will be required to be in the office at least 3 days a week. The position will be a 12 month full time contract – FTC initially. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.