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Job title: Data & AI Product Owner Contract Length: 1 year Location: London (hybrid) IR35: Inside Sector: Oil & Gas / Energy Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Data & AI Product Owner with a strong consulting mindset to lead the vision, strategy, and delivery of AI-powered products and enterprise data platform capabilities. This role will sit at the intersection of business, data, and technology, helping stakeholders identify high-value opportunities, define product strategies, and deliver Data & AI solutions that generate measurable business outcomes. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving product direction while acting as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders on AI, analytics, data strategy, and digital transformation. A key requirement for this position is strong hands-on experience delivering enterprise data platforms, particularly within Databricks environments. The successful candidate must possess practical knowledge of modern data platform concepts and be able to confidently discuss and lead delivery across areas such as data ingestion, Change Data Capture (CDC), Medallion Architecture, data pipelines, data governance, and Lakehouse design. This is not purely a strategic Product Owner role; candidates must have a proven track record of delivering data platform initiatives and working closely with Data Engineers, Architects, and AI teams to drive successful outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Define and own the vision, strategy, roadmap, and value realization plan for Data & AI products. * Partner with business stakeholders to identify and prioritise opportunities across AI, GenAI, Data Analytics, Automation, and Data Platform initiatives. * Act as a trusted advisor, translating business challenges into scalable data and AI-driven solutions. * Lead product discovery activities, business case development, value estimation, and prioritisation. * Define and manage product roadmaps, backlogs, user stories, acceptance criteria, and release plans. * Drive delivery of AI use cases involving: o Microsoft Copilot o AI Agents o RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) o Knowledge Assistants o Intelligent Automation o Predictive Analytics o Generative AI Solutions * Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Data Engineers, AI Engineers, Architects, and Delivery teams. * Lead stakeholder engagement activities and influence strategic decision-making at senior leadership level. * Ensure Data Governance, Security, Compliance, and Responsible AI principles are embedded throughout the product lifecycle. * Define, monitor, and report on KPIs, business outcomes, adoption metrics, and ROI. * Drive organisational adoption of Data & AI capabilities through effective change management and stakeholder engagement. Essential Skills & Experience * Extensive experience working as a Data Product Owner, AI Product Owner, Product Manager, Product Lead, or Management Consultant. * Strong background delivering enterprise Data & AI programmes and digital transformation initiatives. * Proven experience translating business requirements into data and AI product strategies. * Deep understanding of: o Generative AI o Agentic AI o Machine Learning o Data Analytics o Enterprise Data Platforms * Experience with AI ecosystems including: o Microsoft Copilot o Azure AI Foundry o GitHub Copilot o Claude o Databricks Mosaic AI o MLflow o AI Agents o Knowledge Assistants * Strong practical experience with modern cloud data platforms and Lakehouse architectures. Databricks & Data Platform Expertise (Essential) Candidates must have demonstrable hands-on experience delivering enterprise-scale data platforms using Databricks and related technologies. They should be able to clearly articulate and provide practical examples of: * Data ingestion frameworks and patterns. * Change Data Capture (CDC) methodologies. * Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold). * Data Lakehouse architecture and platform design. * Batch and real-time data processing. * Data modelling and transformation strategies. * Data quality, governance, lineage, and observability. * Enterprise-scale data platform delivery and optimisation. The successful candidate must be capable of engaging credibly with engineering and architecture teams, challenging technical decisions where appropriate, and ensuring platform delivery aligns with business objectives. Preferred Experience * Experience within large enterprise environments. * Experience delivering Data & AI products within energy, commodities trading, manufacturing, supply chain, financial services, or similarly complex sectors. * Previous experience leading AI transformation and AI adoption programmes. * Exposure to Prompt Engineering, AI Governance, and Responsible AI frameworks. * Consulting, advisory, or strategy delivery experience. * MBA or equivalent commercial and consulting experience. Key Competencies * Product Strategy & Roadmap Development * Data Platform Delivery * Databricks & Lakehouse Technologies * AI & Generative AI Solutions * Stakeholder Management * Business Case Development * Value Realisation & ROI Measurement * Digital Transformation * Agile Product Delivery * Executive Communication & Influencing Success Measures * Increased adoption of Data & AI capabilities across the organisation. * Delivery of scalable, high-performing enterprise data platform solutions. * Successful implementation and adoption of AI and GenAI products. * Demonstrable business value, productivity gains, and operational efficiencies. * Strong stakeholder engagement and user satisfaction. * Delivery of strategic Data & AI initiatives aligned to business priorities. Ideal Profile A hybrid Product Owner, Data Platform Specialist, Management Consultant, and AI Strategist who combines strong commercial and stakeholder management skills with practical experience delivering modern data platforms. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable presenting to executive stakeholders, shaping product strategy, defining AI use cases, and discussing technical concepts such as Databricks, data ingestion, CDC, Medallion Architecture, Lakehouse platforms, and enterprise data engineering delivery. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Senior Solutions Architect with Pre Sales Experience Our Client is an international consultancy with over 3000 employees. They are now looking to recruit a Senior Solutions Architect with some Pre-Sales experience to be based at the Company's Central London Offices. You will extensive and deep Expertise in following Application Development areas: Expertise in application architecture using modern technologies such as cloud native development, 12 factor Apps, microservices, serverless, API management, Kafka, etc. Deep knowledge of Microservices, Containers, REST APIs development, API Management tools (e.g. MuleSoft, Apigee), Kafka Solution architect with broad expertise in wide range of digital technologies in areas of application platform development, web and mobile development, cloud, integration, security, etc. Application dev experience with at least one of the cloud providers - Amazon AWS or MS Azure Understanding of distributed computing paradigm and exposure to building highly scalable systems. Experience with platform modernization and cloud migration projects Expertise in Agile development methodologies like TDD, BDD, Performance/Load testing etc. DevOps experience – CI/CD, Test Automation, Containerization – tools and processes Should be conversant with emerging technologies - chatbots, voice/conversational interfaces, RPA, Machine Learning, etc. In-depth, hands-on experience in developing web /mobile applications or platform with either Java/J2EE or .NET tech stack and database technologies such as Oracle, MySQL, etc. Exposure to polyglot programming languages like Scala, Python and Golang will be a plus Ability to read/write code and expertise with various design patterns Have used NoSQL database such as MongoDB, Cassandra, etc. Work on opportunities along with sales, practice, delivery teams through the pre-sales process Develop customer proposals – solution architecture, pitch decks, estimating solution effort, resourcing and timelines Translate requirements into solution architecture diagrams, implementation roadmap, delivery approach and other artifacts Understand business & technology issues /challenges and translate that to modern technology solutions Engage with business and IT groups to align solution architecture with strategic business direction Build a trusted advisor relationship with business and technology leaders Stay periodically engaged throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure ongoing alignment to established solution vision Bachelors or master's degree in engineering (computer, electronics, etc.) 20+ years of Solutions Architecture experience (or equivalent enterprise architecture experience) and in customer-facing roles Vertical domain knowledge in Financial Services will be an advantage Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience in client-driven large-scale application platform implementation projects Experience and desire to work in a global delivery environment Ability to travel up to 40% Familiarity with architecture modeling tools. TOGAF experience / certification desired but not necessary Proven track record of designing / developing scalable solutions at the enterprise level Demonstrated success in quickly understanding business needs and aligning it to technology solutions Experience delivering solutions using an Agile / Scrum methodology Strong communications skills (e.g. active listening, requirements elicitation, oral, written, presentation, workshop facilitation, consensus building) The Clients offices as based in Holborn – Central London. The salary for this position will be based on expertise and will be in the range £90K - £120K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you salary and availability.

Senior Solutions Architect Our Client is an international consultancy with over 3000 employees. They are now looking to recruit a Senior Solutions Architect to be based at the Company's Central London Offices. You will extensive and deep Expertise in following Application Development areas: " Expertise in application architecture using modern technologies such as cloud native development, 12 factor Apps, microservices, serverless, API management, Kafka, etc. " Deep knowledge of Microservices, Containers, REST APIs development, API Management tools (e.g. MuleSoft, Apigee), Kafka " Solution architect with broad expertise in wide range of digital technologies in areas of application platform development, web and mobile development, cloud, integration, security, etc. " Application dev experience with at least one of the cloud providers - Amazon AWS or MS Azure " Understanding of distributed computing paradigm and exposure to building highly scalable systems. " Experience with platform modernization and cloud migration projects " Expertise in Agile development methodologies like TDD, BDD, Performance/Load testing etc. " DevOps experience - CI/CD, Test Automation, Containerization - tools and processes " Should be conversant with emerging technologies - chatbots, voice/conversational interfaces, RPA, Machine Learning, etc. " In-depth, hands-on experience in developing web /mobile applications or platform with either Java/J2EE or .NET tech stack and database technologies such as Oracle, MySQL, etc. " Exposure to polyglot programming languages like Scala, Python and Golang will be a plus " Ability to read/write code and expertise with various design patterns " Have used NoSQL database such as MongoDB, Cassandra, etc. " Work on opportunities along with sales, practice, delivery teams through the pre-sales process " Develop customer proposals - solution architecture, pitch decks, estimating solution effort, resourcing and timelines " Translate requirements into solution architecture diagrams, implementation roadmap, delivery approach and other artifacts " Understand business & technology issues /challenges and translate that to modern technology solutions " Engage with business and IT groups to align solution architecture with strategic business direction " Build a trusted advisor relationship with business and technology leaders Stay periodically engaged throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure ongoing alignment to established solution vision " Bachelors or master's degree in engineering (computer, electronics, etc.) " 20+ years of Solutions Architecture experience (or equivalent enterprise architecture experience) and in customer-facing roles " Vertical domain knowledge in Financial Services will be an advantage " Excellent written and verbal communication skills " Experience in client-driven large-scale application platform implementation projects " Experience and desire to work in a global delivery environment Ability to travel up to 40% " Familiarity with architecture modeling tools. TOGAF experience / certification desired but not necessary " Proven track record of designing / developing scalable solutions at the enterprise level " Demonstrated success in quickly understanding business needs and aligning it to technology solutions " Experience delivering solutions using an Agile / Scrum methodology Strong communications skills (e.g. active listening, requirements elicitation, oral, written, presentation, workshop facilitation, consensus building) The Clients offices as based in Holborn - Central London. The salary for this position will be based on expertise and will be in the range £70K - £100K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you salary and availability.

Job title: Android Developer Location: London (hybrid) Contract: 1 year Day rate: £383 IR35: Inside Overview We are seeking talented Android Developers to join a high-performing engineering team delivering innovative mobile solutions. This opportunity is ideal for early-career developers with strong coding capabilities who are passionate about mobile development and modern software engineering practices. This is a hands-on individual contributor role focused on designing, developing, and maintaining Android applications using modern development tools and frameworks. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to create high-quality, scalable, and maintainable mobile applications while contributing to all stages of the software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, test, and maintain native Android applications. * Build robust and scalable mobile solutions using Kotlin and Android Studio. * Develop user-focused applications in line with Android design principles and interface guidelines. * Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, developers, and testers to deliver high-quality solutions. * Apply MVVM architecture and established design patterns to create maintainable codebases. * Implement SOLID principles to improve code quality, scalability, and maintainability. * Contribute to code reviews and promote engineering best practices. * Support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes. * Troubleshoot and resolve application issues throughout the development lifecycle. * Maintain a DevOps mindset, understanding how software and infrastructure interact to support production systems. * Stay current with emerging Android technologies, frameworks, and industry best practices. * Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and drive technical solutions within your domain. Required Skills & Experience * Strong experience developing Android applications using Kotlin. * Proficiency with Android Studio and the Android development ecosystem. * Good understanding of Android design principles and user interface guidelines. * Experience implementing MVVM architecture and associated design patterns. * Strong understanding of SOLID principles and clean coding practices. * Knowledge of Android application lifecycle management. * Experience collaborating within Agile software development teams. * Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated software delivery processes. * Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. * Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Desirable Skills * Understanding of the Android compilation and build process. * Knowledge of how source code is transformed into executable applications. * Experience or exposure to FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources). * Understanding of memory management concepts, including garbage collection and reference management. * Experience working within DevOps environments. * Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and test-driven development practices. Personal Attributes * Passionate about mobile technology and Android development. * Eager to learn and embrace new technologies. * Collaborative and team-oriented mindset. * Proactive approach to problem-solving. * Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. * Self-motivated with a desire for continuous improvement. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Our government client is looking for Data Engineers to begin ASAP. Please see below for role description and details. - Hybrid, 2 days per week on site in Swansea, Wales - Inside IR35 - SC clearance required - 3-6 months initially + longer extensions expected Role details: To migrate legacy IMPALA reporting (Oracle materialised views and Discoverer workbooks) to Databricks Lakeflow Declarative Pipelines. The work involves translating existing SQL logic into a lakehouse architecture, building reconciliation checks to validate output against the legacy system, and supporting the pipelines once live. It is mostly SQL knowledge but some familiarity with Python on Databricks (in Azure) will be beneficial. Source data is already available in Databricks - you would be working with tables in Unity Catalog, not managing data ingestion or connectivity. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Infrastructure Architect Must have an Active DV Clearance - Support highly secure environments, including air-gapped infrastructure, disaster recovery and automated infrastructure management. Infrastructure Architect Responsibilities - Design and implement VMware-based IaaS solutions aligned with client requirements and secure-by-design principles. - Architect and configure VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), ensuring integration with VMware Aria Operations. - Design and implement air-gapped patching and update capabilities within VCF environments. - Deploy and configure NSX-T for software-defined networking, network virtualisation and security. - Implement VMware Cloud Director (VCD), including resource pools, organisations, virtual data centres and networking. - Design and implement VMware Cloud Director Availability (VCD-A) for disaster recovery and workload mobility. - Develop automation and orchestration capabilities using VMware vRealize Orchestrator (vRO). - Integrate VMware infrastructure with existing enterprise systems and technologies. - Provide technical expertise across testing, troubleshooting and issue resolution. - Support VMware infrastructure and Omnissa Horizon VDI environments. - Produce high-level and low-level designs, architectural diagrams, technical documentation and operating procedures. - Collaborate with Agile engineering teams and technical stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. Infrastructure Architect Skills and Experience - Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise VMware infrastructure and IaaS solutions. - Strong hands-on experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). - Extensive NSX-T experience, including software-defined networking and security. - In-depth knowledge of VMware vSphere architecture and virtualisation technologies. - Strong experience with VMware Cloud Director (VCD), including virtual data centres and networking. - Experience integrating VMware Aria Operations with VCF environments. - Knowledge of VMware Cloud Director Availability (VCD-A), disaster recovery and workload mobility. - Experience with VMware vRealize Orchestrator (vRO) and infrastructure automation. - Experience designing secure, air-gapped infrastructure and offline patching solutions. - Strong scripting experience using PowerShell or Python. - Understanding of Omnissa Horizon VDI environments and troubleshooting. - Strong infrastructure architecture, technical documentation and solution design skills. - Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication and stakeholder management skills. - Experience working within Agile, multidisciplinary engineering teams. - Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent professional experience. - VMware certifications such as VCP or VCAP would be highly advantageous. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Head of Research Central London (4-5 days per week in office) £130,000 - £180,000 + Equity + Bi-Annual Salary Reviews + Annual Performance-Based Equity Refresh Are you an accomplished AI Research or Machine Learning leader looking to build and lead a research function from the ground up, while remaining hands-on with cutting-edge LLMs, vision models and agentic systems solving complex, real-world problems within a highly regulated industry? This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of the AI research strategy within an ambitious early-stage technology business, where model quality, accuracy and explainability are fundamental to the product. You will set the research roadmap, build and develop a high-performing research team and lead the most technically challenging work. This will include model training and fine-tuning, agentic systems, evaluation infrastructure, distillation, failure analysis and continuous improvement using real-world feedback. While leadership remains a crucial aspect of the role, this specific position would suit someone looking to remain hands-on and work alongside the team on future developments. The ideal candidate will have significant applied AI research or ML engineering experience, alongside proven leadership experience taking research through to production. You will combine deep technical capability with strong research judgement and the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively across engineering, product, commercial teams and customers. The Role: Own the AI research strategy, roadmap and build-vs-adapt decisions. Build, lead and develop a team of AI researchers and engineers. Lead hands-on development across LLMs, vision models and agentic systems. Own evaluation, benchmarking, model quality and continuous improvement. Partner with product, engineering and commercial teams to deliver research into production. The Person: 5+ years' applied AI research or ML engineering experience. Proven experience leading technical teams and research through to production. Hands-on expertise with LLM/vision model training, fine-tuning, agents and evaluation. Strong understanding of model quality, benchmarking and production ML systems. Excellent research judgement, ownership and communication skills. Reference Number: BBBH280473 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

IT Support Technician Purpose The role of IT Support Technician will lead and manage all day-to-day ICT 2 and 3 line support activities for multiple schools as directed by the ICT Network Manager and/or ICT Schools Manager. The Support Technician will liaise with Head Office and School staff, the IT Service Desk and other 3 line support teams to identify, prioritise, own and resolve all IT support and service requests. Key Responsibilities Provide 2 and 3 line support to UK staff, schools staff and students Carry out routine maintenance of all computer hardware and network services to maintain agreed availability. Respond to and resolve IT faults and requests through onsite visits and remote support tools to agreed service levels. Install and configure approved computer hardware and licensed software, following agreed policies and procedures. Maintain site documentation, including hardware and software inventories, to ensure accuracy of information, legal and financial compliance. Manage staff and student user accounts following agreed policies and procedures. Monitor and maintain server back-ups to ensure system and user data is protected and secure. Monitor IT (physical and network) security and report any risks or incidents to School Head teachers, Network Manager or Schools IT Manager Any other reasonably requested duties Person Specification Exceptional customer service and communication skills, including written and verbal. Excellent interpersonal skills including communicating effectively and professionally with people at all levels of the organization. Effective communication skills in a technical respect with other IT professionals, and in non-technical terms with other colleagues Self-motivation, effective time management and the ability to work unsupervised. Must be able to use initiative and work under pressure, consistently employing a customer centric approach to resolving all IT issues. Demonstrable methodical problem solving, excellent analytical skills and creative thinking. Able to demonstrate good judgement and decision-making skills in resolving issues in challenging situations, knowing when to sign post, escalate and resolve issues. Experience in establishing new processes and procedures as well as following those already in place and always looking for improvements. A desire to, and demonstrable experience of supporting teaching and learning Effective engagement with IT service partners and 3rd parties Technical Skills Windows Server 2012/2016/2019 Windows 10 Active Directory support Office365 LAN & WAN technologies and protocols, including VLAN, wireless, DNS and DHCP. SIMS.net and SOLUS3 support Mobile device support including Apple, Windows, and Android tablets AV and interactive boards and screens Shared printing solutions Desktop/Server Hardware support and troubleshooting Apple device management and support Experience Flexible working, travel to support multiple sites/offices. Experience of working in a Service Desk environment (2nd or 3rd line support role) Experience of working in the education or similar sector is preferable. ITIL preferred but not essential. Key Competencies Role Specific Work Planning and Scheduling Time Management Listening and Organisation Training, Mentoring and Delegating Problem Identification and Solution Process Improvement Safeguarding Responsibilities To comply with safeguarding policies, procedures and code of conduct To demonstrate a personal commitment to safeguarding and student/colleague wellbeing To ensure that any safeguarding concerns or incidents are reported appropriately in line with policy. To engage in safeguarding training when required This will be a 2 to 3 months contract initially. The position will be in North London. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Senior Solutions Architect We have a fantastic opportunity to work for a Senior Solutions Architect with at least 5 years proven track record as a Solutions Architect. The role is based in Leeds city centre office which has been designed as a collaborative space supporting hybrid working. You will play a vital part, within your domain of responsibility, supporting the business to understand their technology landscape and how it will assist them is supporting their needs and future vision. You will be decisive in proposing and agreeing solutions within the architecture community and proactively help project teams determine how your solution designs will be implemented by the individual delivery teams and support them through implementation. Lead internal and external teams to deliver the appropriate cost-effective and innovative technology solutions in a variety of technology areas Act as a subject matter expert within your domain of responsibility, as an advocate for the architecture team, and point of contact Match the business requirements to the technology, shaping appropriate solutions across multiple global and market systems Ensure various applications and systems perform to user expectations and are continuously evolved, improved and maintained Contribute to the production of application roadmaps to identify software end-of-life risks and evolve the technology landscape Contribute to assuring designs within the architecture team, supporting peers and mentoring the wider community Contribute to ensuring all IT change is appropriately governed and aligns to application roadmaps and the overall IT Strategy, Standards and Practices Engage actively in business development activities to maintain a holistic view of the portfolio of change, in order to stay current with most effective solutions to address them Experience we need from you: A technology subject-matter expert with expertise in software architecture and design patterns and practices, with significant experience with 'cloud' ecosystems Practical career experience to lead teams and resources in a matrix structure. Able to demonstrate relevant technical capabilities in areas such as mobile application architecture, CRM and other customer technology solutions. Excellent knowledge and practical experience of all phases of a project lifecycle and delivery of IT solutions for a medium or large organisation. Experience of working with international teams preferably within the financial services sector. Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, for effective stakeholder engagement as a facilitator, communicator, peer, and mentor. This is a hybrid role – based in Leeds. The salary will be circa £60K - £70K + excellent benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Junior Project Manager (SaaS) Home Based, UK - Occasional Travel to Customer Sites £32,000 - £40,000 + Remote Working + Training + Progression Are you a Junior Project Manager, Project Coordinator or PMO professional with experience supporting technology implementation or business-change projects? Are you looking to take greater ownership of project delivery while receiving the training and support to develop into an accomplished Project Manager? This is an excellent opportunity to join an established technology and consulting business that helps organisations across the engineering, construction and manufacturing sectors improve how they use systems, data and digital workflows. You will join a supportive project team and help deliver several customer projects concurrently. You will build project plans, coordinate internal and external stakeholders, manage risks and actions, produce progress reports and ensure that agreed outcomes remain on track. The role offers significant exposure to customers, senior stakeholders and technical delivery teams. You will help gather requirements, facilitate meetings and workshops, translate business needs into clear delivery actions and support projects from initial discovery through to implementation. This position would suit someone with early experience in technology projects, SaaS implementation, digital transformation, PMO delivery or business change who is organised, confident with stakeholders and ready to take the next step in their project-management career. The Role: - Coordinate multiple technology and digital-transformation projects - Build and maintain project plans, milestones, actions, risks and dependencies - Facilitate customer meetings, workshops and project updates - Support requirements gathering, governance, reporting and change control - Work with customers, technical teams and senior stakeholders throughout delivery - Home-based position with travel to UK customer sites, typically 10-30% The Person: - Experience supporting or managing technology, software implementation or business-change projects - Background as a Junior Project Manager, Project Coordinator, PMO Analyst or similar - Confident communicating with customers, technical teams and senior stakeholders - Familiar with project planning, RAID management, governance and progress reporting - Organised, proactive and comfortable coordinating several priorities Experience with Autodesk technology, AEC, manufacturing or formal project-management qualifications would be beneficial but is not essential. Reference Number: BBBH280387A Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

FIS Integrity -Treasury and Risk Management System 2nd and 3rd Level Support Analyst Our Client is in the process of implementing a global rollout of FIS Integrity Treasury and Risk Management System. You must have at least 1 to 4 years experience of working with and supporting FIS Treasury and Risk Management System Integrity. This is a 2nd to 3 level implementation and support position. The Client may consider experience of FIS Quantum as well. Experience of software development skills with Python, C# .net, C++ and SQL Server would be very useful for this role. Role Description This is a full-time hybrid role for an FIS Integrity System Treasury and Risk Management System Support Analyst to be based in London with flexibility. The Client may consider remote working in exceptional situations. The analyst will be responsible for providing technical support, troubleshooting issues related to the Treasury and Risk Management system (Integrity), and ensuring system stability. Daily tasks include resolving technical queries, conducting system analysis, offering guidance to users, and proactively identifying process improvements to optimize workflows. Ideally have been involved in end-to-end implementation and enhancement of FIS Integrity for banking and treasury clients globally. Lead requirements analysis and translated complex treasury and capital markets processes into functional system designs. Research and document client needs processes relating to system design or enhancements. Facilitate client workshops and training, supporting successful go-lives and post-implementation adoption. Build and support system integrations with third-party platforms including SAP, Bloomberg, Reuters, FXALL, 360T…etc. Configuration of payment processes such as Swift Develop and execute test plans and UAT, performing manual financial validations to ensure accuracy and compliance. Design custom data sources and reports beyond standard product offerings to meet client regulatory and operational needs. You will ideally have experience of ATS training. Qualifications Proficiency in Technical Support, Troubleshooting, and resolving system issues Strong background in Information Technology and Operating Systems Exceptional Analytical Skills to interpret data and identify solutions Effective communication and problem-solving abilities A bachelor's degree in a related field such as IT, Computer Science, or Engineering Experience with FIS Integrity or similar Treasury and Risk Management systems is highly desirable A proactive attitude and ability to adapt to a hybrid work environment This will be a hybrid role with 3 days in the office in Central London. The salary for this role will be in the range £60K - £90K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Netsuite Solutions Architect – Milton Keynes Our Client is a leading company who are looking to recruit a Solutions Architect with extensive Netsuite OneWorld expertise. You will have a degree in Computer Sciences with additional TOGAF or equivalent certifications. Must have technical working knowledge of NetSuite OneWorld Financials platform, including relevant NetSuite certifications. Ideally have at least 5 to 10 years experience of system design/architecture in cloud-based solutions including a minimum 5 years in NetSuite OneWorld. Multiple Finance ERP systems implementations – in complex Regional or global brown-field environments. Experience of full software delivery lifecycle including capturing business requirements, developing solutions, user testing & training, post go-live support and optimisation. Experience of integrating Finance packages with other strategic solutions including CRM and eCommerce platforms. Experience of and/or qualifications in Project Management methodologies such as Prince 2, PMP, MSP and Agile. In-depth knowledge of MS Office toolset including Excel to an Advanced level. Must be a creative thinker, with the ability to proactively identify areas for potential improvement (process and functionality). Have the ability lead initiatives and solution enhancements. With confidence and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. Ability to translate business/operational requirements into effective and efficient systems solutions. Experience to manage conflicting priorities/complex workload. The NetSuite Solution Architect role will require an in-depth knowledge and use of NetSuite's OneWorld platform in a complex Regional or preferably Global environment - working with established, 'brown-field' operations. To implement NetSuite Order-to-Cash functionality in multiple schools to replace various legacy finance systems Own the design of the solution, working with third party developers to write the required code Work with the data migration specialist to ensure legacy data is migrated correctly Provide initial customer support to the user community immediately after go-live Document the solution and train the Business-as-Usual customer support team who will provide ongoing customer support to the user community Providing support to UAT phases of project to ensure issues are rectified in development environments and updated to deployment documentation and additional testing environments. Updating the solution design with improvements to be implemented at locations currently in scope of work and for future acquired entities on acquisition roadmap. Reviewing existing NetSuite system architecture and customisations Comply with safeguarding policies, procedures and code of conduct Demonstrate a personal commitment to safeguarding and student/colleague wellbeing Ensure that any safeguarding concerns or incidents are reported appropriately in line with policy Engage in safeguarding training when required Netsuite Financials knowledge Strong documentation capability Strong interpersonal skills English as primary language 5+ years solution architect and project delivery experience 5+ years systems implementation Multi-country projects Complex systems You must have extensive experience of all NetSuite financial modules is essential, as is their interfacing with other platforms. Based in Milton Keynes, this role will require an element of global travel. Salary for this role will be based on expertise – in the range of £55K - £70K plus benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary rate along with your availability.

Senior Data Analyst with SQL Server SSIS and Network Engineering Summary of skills required: Power Automate Power BI Python PowerShell SQL Server SSIS SSRS Essentially the Client is looking to recruit a candidate who can assist in IT Network Engineering and Data Engineering projects. Role Description The Senior Data Analyst with SQL Server SSIS and Network Engineering will work in a full-time, hybrid capacity based in London, with some flexibility to work from home. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing and maintaining data workflows using SQL Server and SSIS, developing data models, and performing advanced data analysis to support business decision-making. The role involves building and optimizing data pipelines, integrating data from multiple systems, and ensuring data quality, integrity, and security. The Senior Data Analyst will collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into analytical solutions, prepare clear reports and dashboards, and explain findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. Network engineering responsibilities include monitoring network performance, supporting data connectivity and security, and working closely with IT teams to resolve data-related and network issues. Senior Data Analyst with SQL Server SSIS and Network Engineering Our Client a bank based in Central London is seeking a highly motivated Data Analyst to play a key role in building and maintaining a robust digital data infrastructure. This position supports data users across the business, ensuring high-quality data extraction, reporting, and analytics capabilities. Working closely with the IT Manager and various business units, you will help strengthen compliance and regulatory risk management through effective management information (MI) reporting and analytical insights. The Client would ideally like you to have experience of Network Engineering in addition to the Data Engineering skills. Must have at least 7 to 10 years solid Data Engineering experience and ideally 1 to 2 years Networking Engineering and Support experience. Ideally have the following skills LAN/WAN Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows and Linux server environments. · Manage VMware virtualized infrastructure (vSphere 8 and above). · Oversee enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions using Veeam Backup & Replication. · Manage Veeam ONE monitoring and Veeam Recovery Orchestrator (VRO) environments. · Administer endpoint security and encryption solutions, including Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE). · Support endpoint DLP, SIEM, and security monitoring tools (eg, Splunk, Tenable). · Manage patching processes using Manage Engine Patch Manager Plus. · Support Microsoft 365 services and related cloud technologies. The candidate must have strong technical expertise in Windows/Linux, VMware, Microsoft 365, networking, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management who also enjoys solving complex challenges and driving operational excellence Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and enhance the Branch's digital data infrastructure to ensure reliability and accessibility. Deliver accurate and timely data extraction, MI analysis, and reporting to support operational, compliance, and regulatory needs. Work collaboratively with IT and business departments to understand data requirements and provide analytical support. Explore, evaluate, and propose new technologies/tools to improve data management, governance, and reporting efficiency. Ensure data integrity and support the implementation of best practices in data governance. Assist in identifying and managing data-related risks, supporting the Branch's compliance and regulatory frameworks. Must have: Strong analytical skills with experience in data extraction, transformation, and reporting. Proficiency in SQL Server, data visualization tools (eg, Power BI, Tableau), and data management technologies. Understanding of data governance, regulatory reporting, and compliance requirements (banking/financial sector experience a plus). Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex information clearly. Coming from an IT support function is a bonus Data Analysis and Management · Maintain and develop SSIS packages · Perform ad-hoc data extraction and analytics based on requirements from business · Develop data visualization for business · Work with business to enhance the data available to the data warehouse · Assist in testing reporting solutions developed by external vendors · Support and maintain the generation of internal MI reports · Support and advise the business on data related matters and automation possibilities · Any other responsibilities / tasks as assigned by the Head of IT from time to time Business Performance · Support the department's operations as and when needed and any other tasks assigned by the business stakeholders. · Work with the Managers to ensure the business is in compliant with applicable rules and regulations that falls within the department's remit. · Work with the business to ensure timely submission of relevant department's reports · To adhere and follow all applicable Bank/Group policies and procedures. Data accuracy and ownership duties · To ensure all data worked on and or/shared with internal/external clients are accurate. · Escalate any data issues to the business promptly and without delays. · Ensuring any data sharing requests are discussed with business/DPO so that prior authorization is given and follows GDPR / department's SOPs. Regulatory Compliance duties Comply with all applicable individual conduct rules (especially the FCA Conduct Rules, Regulations, Bank policies and procedures and the banking Compliance. Technical/Functional skills - Knowledge in SQL query is essential - Working experience in administration and development with SQL (experience with SQL Server and SQL Server Integration Service is preferred) - Experience in working with data visualization tools such as Power BI - Experience in working with scripting language such as VBA and Python - Experience working with Power Automate is a plus - Required understanding of the business and business units Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) - Personal integrity and ethics - Good judgment in enabling the provision of sound advice on regulation and practice, proactive management of compliance and regulatory risk You will have at least 7 to 10 years' relevant experience working in the data field, preferably in an established bank or financial institution. Qualifications · Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analytics to interpret complex datasets and support business decisions. · Experience with statistics and data modeling to design robust analytical approaches and predictive models. · Effective communication skills to present insights clearly and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders. · Hands-on expertise with SQL Server, SSIS, and relational databases, including writing complex queries and building ETL processes. · Practical experience in network engineering, including network monitoring, troubleshooting, and ensuring secure data transmission. · Proficiency with reporting and visualization tools (eg, Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to create dashboards and analytical reports. · Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a hybrid work environment. · Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. · Experience in a senior or lead analyst role, mentoring others and contributing to best practices, is highly beneficial. This is an exciting position within a bank with interesting projects based in Central London. The salary for this position is in the range £70K- £75K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you salary and availability.