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🚀 Lead Cloud Engineer (Azure) - Drive Technical Excellence in a Cloud-First Transformation 💰 Up to £76,000 + Excellent Benefits 📍 Lake District HQ + Flexible Remote Working - Come to the office once a month Are you a seasoned Azure expert ready to lead from the front? This is your opportunity to take ownership of cloud engineering in a high-impact leadership role - guiding strategy, mentoring engineers, and staying hands-on with cutting-edge Azure technologies. Join a forward-thinking tech organisation undergoing a major cloud transformation. As Lead Cloud Engineer, you'll define technical standards, architect scalable infrastructure, and drive automation and resilience across live services. You'll be the go-to authority for Azure engineering - influencing decisions, solving complex challenges, and elevating engineering capability across the business. 🔧 What You'll Be Doing: Lead the cloud engineering practice and define best-in-class standards. Architect and maintain secure, scalable Azure infrastructure using IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. Drive automation across deployment, monitoring, and maintenance. Implement robust security and compliance controls aligned with governance frameworks. Act as a technical mentor and escalation point for cloud engineers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver resilient, high-performing cloud solutions. Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence in live services. 🤝 Who You'll Work With: You'll collaborate with cloud architects, infrastructure engineers, developers, SecOps specialists, and delivery managers - all focused on building secure, scalable, and future-ready cloud platforms. 🧠 What You'll Bring: 6+ years of hands-on Azure cloud engineering experience. Deep expertise in Azure networking, security, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC). Strong understanding of Microsoft's Well-Architected Framework. Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub Actions). Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash). Experience in regulated environments (e.g. financial services) is a plus. 💼 Your Leadership Profile: Technically credible and hands-on with cloud architecture. Strategic thinker with a focus on delivery and resilience. Inspirational mentor and team builder. Strong communicator and cross-functional collaborator. Commercially aware with a customer-first mindset. Risk-conscious and compliance-driven. Passionate about engineering excellence and continuous learning. 📩 Ready to Lead with Impact? If you're looking for a role where you can shape cloud strategy, lead technical delivery, and mentor future engineering talent - this is your next move. Apply now and take your cloud career to the next level. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

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

Our client is looking for a Content/Training Manager for one of our clients to be based out of their sites in Gaydon/Leamington Spa on mostly a onsite basis with some flexibility for remote once settled in the role. This role is Inside IR35. Designed and facilitated engaging in-person and virtual training sessions as part of the global Information Cyber Security (ICS) training program, tailored to diverse employee groups across office and manufacturing environments. Your responsibilities: Support the design and deliver engaging in-person and virtual training sessions and part of the information cyber security training program. Create a series of personas to identify knowledge gaps and provide targeted training to improve cyber awareness and compliance with KPIs. Support the production of phishing exercise metrics Support Annual creation and delivery of e-learning training material for office and manufacturing colleagues globally. Design & development of the ICS SharePoint site for better user experience. Support for the annual Behavioral awareness programs (Cyber Week). Development of video training content and employee guidance. 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.

An SC cleared Operational Technology Security Specialist is required for an initial 6 month outside of ir35 contract. The clients site is Abingdon this is a hybrid role paying £450 per day outside ir35 for 4 days working remotely 1 day on site or £500oper day outside of ir35 for 4.5 days on site and .5 day remotely. The OT Security Specialist will lead the development and maturation of the Operational Technology (OT) security capability as part of a greenfield security programme. This includes defining and implementing an OT Security Strategy, developing policies and standards, and introducing appropriate security controls across OT environments. The OT Security Specialist will provide technical and governance oversight of OT security, ensuring alignment with industry frameworks (IEC 62443, NIST CSF, CAF, ISO 27001) and with enterprise cyber security objectives. The role will combine hands-on implementation, strategic oversight, and the creation of governance artefacts. You will also engage with engineering teams and managed service providers (MSPs) to ensure that OT security controls are effectively designed, implemented, and sustained. Experience with SIEM/SOC integration is valuable and considered desirable. Key Skills and experience: *Lead the design and delivery of the OT Security Strategy, policies, and standards. *Define governance processes for OT security, ensuring alignment with enterprise security frameworks. *Conduct OT risk assessments and gap analyses against recognised standards (IEC 62443, NIST CSF, CAF). *Identify, prioritise, and oversee the implementation of security controls across OT systems and networks. *Provide technical oversight and assurance when engaging with MSPs and third-party vendors. *Collaborate with enterprise security teams to align OT security with broader cyber programmes. *Support OT incident response activities, including escalation paths to SOC teams where relevant. *Mentor and support junior team members in OT security concepts and practices. *Track and report on OT security maturity progress against roadmap milestones. oDemonstrable experience in maturing OT security within ICS or critical infrastructure environments. oProven ability to create and implement OT security strategies, policies, and standards. oStrong knowledge of OT security frameworks and standards (IEC 62443, NIST CSF, CAF, ISO 27001). oExperience conducting OT security risk assessments, gap analysis, and remediation planning. oKnowledge of OT networks, segmentation, and common industrial protocols. oExperience working with operations and engineering teams in OT environments. oAbility to provide technical oversight for MSPs or third-party security service providers. oStrong communication and documentation skills, particularly in policy/standards creation. *Desirable Experience: oFamiliarity with SIEM/SOC integration for OT environments. oExperience with OT asset discovery, monitoring, and security tool deployment. o Exposure to regulatory compliance in critical infrastructure (e.g., NIS Directive, UK CAF). oMay be requested to represent the Group in OT security working groups, act as an SME in OT-related projects, and contribute to the development of internal security capability through training and mentoring 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.

Data Analyst with SQL Server and SSIS 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. 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 3 to 5 years' relevant experience working in the data field, preferably in an established bank or financial institution. Qualifications (Basic Degree/Diploma) Bachelor's Degree or Professional Qualification in the relevant discipline (Degrees in Statistics, Information Systems, or similar) This is an exciting position within a bank with interesting projects. The salary for this position is in the range £40K- £45K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you salary and availability.

Job Title: Nuclear Technical Specialist - Systems Training Location: Barrow-in-Furness- Primarily onsite Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing: You will be joining a multi-skilled team charged with developing and delivering key nuclear training packages, as well as providing assurance on the wider learning and development processes and outputs that have relevance to nuclear safety Delivering strategic nuclear training goals ensuring nuclear safety is prioritised Supporting the development and delivery of key nuclear training packages for your own area of specialism to meet programme, business, and customer requirements including providing expert advice and guidance into the evolution of relevant training assets Acting as a critical friend to support development of training assets out with own specialism to improve the quality of delivery of training packages pertinent to nuclear safety Engaging with customers and stakeholder Subject Matter Experts to maximise the development of specialist nuclear skills and capabilities Maintaining compliant administration, governance, and assurance of nuclear training according to agreed policies and procedures. Maintaining and developing your own nuclear shipbuilder competence through activities within nuclear departments such as build, test and commissioning, regulatory interface or nuclear assurance. You can expect to be applying Naval Nuclear Steam Raising Plant expertise to complex engineering product, system, and process development or problem resolution Your skills and experiences: Essential: Demonstrable knowledge of nuclear systems and/or safety compliance, particularly related to build environment of Nuclear Submarines Suitable qualification and experience in the development and delivery of training packages to a wide range of audiences Good experience in the ability to tailor training to best suit audience requirements Well-honed organisation skills, agility and responsiveness to customer requirements Appreciation of risk and issue management, supported by analytical skills and problem solving Desirable: Ex-submariner with knowledge of submarine operations, in particular the reactor and reactor support systems Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Nuclear Discipline, Skills and Capability Department: We are expanding our Nuclear Skills, Capability, and Compliance Team to support the delivery of major programmes of strategic national and international importance. These are brand-new roles at BAE Systems Submarines, created to facilitate and manage training and compliance to enable a competent and resilient business resource. You will be joining a team based at Barrow-in-Furness whose main task is to deliver, govern and assure Nuclear Baseline compliance, training and licensed site arrangements. You will have the opportunity to gain product-facing skills across other nuclear departments, liaising with cross functional teams in Engineering and Manufacturing, as well working directly with Senior Nuclear Leadership teams. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer - Contract Location: Limerick, Ireland (Hybrid - 4 days onsite) Contract: 6 months (potential extension) Rate: Competitive About the Role We are seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to join a team developing advanced medical device technology. This role focuses on embedded firmware development , secure systems , and hardware integration in a regulated environment. If you have strong C/C++ programming skills , experience with microcontrollers , and knowledge of medical device compliance , this is your opportunity to make an impact. Key Responsibilities Develop embedded firmware in C/C++ for 8/16/32-bit microcontrollers (Atmel, TI, ST). Design and implement secure bootloaders and robust software architecture . Integrate hardware interfaces ( RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C ) and peripherals ( RTC, LCD, EEPROM, micro-SD ). Perform unit and integration testing using automation and static code analysis tools. Debug hardware using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. Ensure compliance with IEC 62304 , FDA , EU MDR , and ISO 13485 throughout development. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in an Agile environment. Essential Skills Embedded firmware development experience (7+ years) with C/C++ for microcontrollers. Strong C/C++ programming skills for 8/16/32-bit microcontrollers (Atmel, TI, ST). Expertise in hardware interfaces (RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C) and peripheral integration (RTC, LCD, EEPROM, micro-SD). Knowledge of secure bootloaders , firmware updates , and software architecture principles. Familiarity with IEC 62304 , FDA , EU MDR , and ISO 13485 compliance requirements. Ability to debug hardware using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. Desirable Skills Experience with CI/CD pipelines , configuration management, and cloud-based tools. Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies. Background in medical device development or other safety-critical systems. Why Apply? This is a chance to work on cutting-edge medical technology , applying your embedded firmware expertise , C/C++ programming skills , and regulatory compliance knowledge to projects that improve lives globally. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Real, please visit Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Senior Software Engineer Architect – Trumbull CT USA Our Client is a Global organisation who are looking to recruit a Senior Software Engineer with Architect expertise. You must have at least 7 years proven track record of developing complex software coupled with Architect skills. Technical architecting, hands-on programming, problem-solving, PoC building, and owning, building, and reviewing thorough documentation. Work closely with business champions, vendors, project managers, system analysts, QA, compliance, regulations, security, operations, and infrastructure teams to create and/or review integration-focused project documents to cover all the relevant aspects including data, tools, security, compliance, and operations requirements. Develop/Program proofs-of-concept. Support developers in problem-solving. Conduct code-reviews. A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is required. Master's is preferred. A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively complex experience in a directly related area, during which both professional and technical capabilities have been clearly demonstrated. A minimum of seven (7) years of architecting, design and development experience with various relevant Microsoft platforms (predominantly with Azure), tools, technologies, patterns, and techniques related to integration and data is required. A minimum of three (3) years of experience must be as an architect or solution designer with relevant job functions and technologies is required. Hands-on programming experience throughout is a must. Experience with healthcare industry regulations, data security and compliance standards (e.g. GDPR), and EDI standards (e.g. FHIR, HL7), etc. is very much preferred. Experience with industry/domains like pharmaceutical, finance, HR, sales, marketing, and manufacturing is valuable. Architecture certification like TOGAF or similar, and Developer certifications of Azure and/or Microsoft suite technologies is a big plus. Technical skills: In-depth knowledge and thorough experience in working with a variety of integration patterns is very important. In-depth knowledge and thorough experience in programming, configuring, and/or integrating using/with Azure integration tools like Data factory, LogicApps, Functions, API Management, Data catalog, WebApps, Integration service environment, configuring monitoring & diagnostics, etc., and connectivity & security configurations (certificates, encryptions, etc.). In-depth knowledge and experience with Azure data storage (SQL Server, Data lake, Synapse, etc.) & access tools, APIs, cloud connectivity, and ETL processes. In-depth knowledge & experience using Visual Studio, with one of the programming languages C#/Java/JavaScript/Python, PowerShell, and Postman, SOAPUI or similar tools. In-depth knowledge and thorough experience of using Serverless, SOAP, XML, REST, JSON, EDI, XSLT, Async/Sync, Request/Response, Service Bus, Publish/Subscribe, Batch/Real-time, Scheduling, Event triggers, etc. In-depth knowledge and development experience using MS SQL Server (SSIS, T-SQL, Stored procedures, Functions, Views, Queries, Datatype conversions, etc.). Knowledge and experience of MS Office/MS Office 365 suite, SharePoint Online, Power Apps, GitHub, MS Teams, etc. Thorough understanding of the fundamental architecture of the cloud and on-prem MSFT Suite (e.g. Share point) and Integration platforms architecture (e.g. BizTalk, MuleSoft, or similar), and version control methods. Solid fundamentals and thorough understanding of exception handling principles and production/operational support solutions (alerts, dashboards, runbooks, etc.) Thorough understanding and practice/experience of designing performance tuned architecture, investigating performance issues and fixing and tuning the systems Experience working with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline. Experience working with MS D365, ServiceNow, Azure Analytics tools, Azure Data lake, Azure Synapse, Azure BYOD & Data verse Experience or knowledge of Informatica, BI tools, etc. is a big plus. The position will be based in either Trumbull CT or Livingston NJ USA. The salary for this role will be in the range $100K - $135K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Senior Azure Cloud Infrastructure Analyst The Senior Azure Cloud Infrastructure Analyst is a hands-on role planning and managing Azure cloud infrastructure delivery, including daily management, DevOps, capacity planning, and participating in defining the company’s global infrastructure architecture. The Senior Analyst will ensure the quality and timely delivery of technology efforts in support of strategic infrastructure projects and works closely with other teams to define infrastructure requirements to support applications, security, and compliance initiatives. The Senior Azure Cloud Infrastructure Analyst works with different teams to design and implement cloud solutions that fit organizational requirements. This individual is an expert in Azure DevOps and Azure infrastructure and security configurations, recommends standards and security requirements that match written information security policy. Prior experience in an international enterprise environment is essential. Responsibilities: Collaborate with IT teams for input and operational requirements to design and implement overall cloud infrastructure and security strategy. Coordinate and lead infrastructure\security initiatives in the Azure cloud. Serve as the technical lead in Azure cloud DR and recovery strategies that align with information security policies. Develops and implements backup and recovery strategies to support data retention requirements. Evaluates and designs highly available, scalable, and redundant applications in the Azure cloud. Coordinates with cross-functional teams to support development, code promotion, continuous improvement following DevOps / DevSecOps best practices. Participate in the development and testing of an incident response planfor incidents that affect the cloud infrastructure. Ensure infrastructure is maintained and security is designed for every deployment. Manages projects to ensure that the delivery is on-time, within budget, and adopted to meet the company's information protection requirements. Actively supports the organization's cloud initiatives and responds to business requirements while achieving SLAs in place to support the organization's needs. Adhere to applicable change management policy and procedure. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Candidates must possess significant analytical skills, which evolved from early academic training in Networking, Information Systems, Computer Science, or similar discipline. Minimum of 5 years' experience in a variety of infrastructure technologies. Ability to lead multi-disciplined teams when conducting incident root cause analysis Serve as the technical expert in the Azure cloud. Proficient in continuous integration, continuous delivery concepts (DevOps), with DevSecOps highly desirable. Desired Qualifications: Any Azure, AWS, GCP, Nutanix, Meraki, Cisco, or security certifications Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and Visio Knowledge of WAN technologies, including MPLS, SD-WAN Knowledge of cloud-provided infrastructure (AWS, GCP) Prior experience implementing/maintaining Cisco ELA products including DNA, Firepower, ISE Management console, Umbrella, AMP, Stealth watch, as well as Splunk, SolarWinds, Varonis, and Darktrace Project management skills are highly desirable Proficiency in hybrid cloud, virtualization, Server OS, SAN, SMTP, email relay, email security, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP Working knowledge of Cisco network switches, routers, firewalls and VPN, DLP, antivirus, IDS/IPS, SIEM, SQL VDI, and Security concepts ITIL Foundation Certification Previous experience in a HIPAA/FDA regulated environment The role will be based in Trumbull CT USA. The salary for this position is in the range $120K - $135K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Payments Solution Architect 9 Month contract initially Based: Knutsford / Northampton - 2-3 days onsite Rate: £425 - £475 p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Payments Solution Architect to join the team. Key Responsibilities: * Need associate with prior exp in Cards and Payments domain knowledge. of cards issuance and authorization journeys * Leading design and technical architecture for loans, savings/current accounts, current account switching & payments along with operational platforms with focus on scalability, resiliency, security, and regulatory compliance * Collaborating with project managers, product owners, and business analysts to align solutions with business requirements and risk controls for current accounts * Managing architectural governance: producing design artefacts for privacy, records management, and risk * Advising business and product teams, supporting technical delivery and innovation in the banking landscape * Evaluating and integrating vendor products, supporting systems strategy, and automating operational processes to reduce manual intervention Key Skills & Experience: * Broad knowledge of the current account & core banking landscape, payment schemes, and architecture paradigms (cloud, APls, DevOps, security. * Experience with workforce planning tools, reporting platforms (Excel, PowerPoint, JIRA, Tableau, Confluence), and project delivery best practices * Strong stakeholder management, business acumen, and ability to influence strategy across multiple teams and business functions. Purpose: Drive consistent, innovative solutions that meet both strategic and operational goals. 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.

Oracle Fusion Recruitment & Learning Functional Consultant 6 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid - Remote/onsite in Crawley Rate: £Market rates - p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Oracle Fusion Recruitment & Learning Functional Consultant to join the team. We are looking for a mid-level Oracle Fusion HCM Functional Consultant with expertise in Recruiting (ORC) and Learning Management (OLC) modules to provide production support and deliver minor enhancements for a leading travel industry client. The role involves troubleshooting, configuration changes, and ensuring smooth operations of recruitment and learning processes. Key Responsibilities: * Provide L2/L3 functional support for Oracle Recruiting Cloud and Learning modules. * Analyze and resolve issues related to candidate lifecycle, requisitions, offers, approvals, and career site branding. * Support Learning module activities: course setup, offerings, enrollments, notifications, and compliance tracking. * Perform minor configuration changes (e.g., workflows, templates, notifications) based on business requests. * Assist with quarterly patch testing, regression testing, and feature opt-in analysis. * Develop and maintain OTBI/BI Publisher reports for recruiting and learning analytics. * Collaborate with technical teams for integrations and data fixes (HDL, HCM Extracts). * Document changes, update configuration workbooks, and provide knowledge transfer to business users. * Ensure compliance with travel industry regulations and data privacy standards. Key Skills & Experience: * Hands-on experience in: o ORC: requisitions, CSW, offers, templates, approvals. o OLC: courses, offerings, specializations, notifications. * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for production support. * Familiarity with HDL, OTBI, BI Publisher, and HCM Extracts. * Good understanding of quarterly updates and regression testing. * Excellent communication and documentation skills. * Oracle certifications in Recruiting and Learning. * Experience in travel industry HR processes. * Basic knowledge of OIC integrations and REST APIs.. 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.

Storage & Server Architect As an Storage & Server Architect you would be a key part of the Infrastructure unit and have overall responsibility to design, maintain and provide 2& 3 line support for all Storage & Systems hardware, Operating & Virtualisation Software, Open source and application integration. You would work towards providing a 24/7 support system. Ensure maximum availability of core systems and that performance monitoring is in place and appropriate system capacity planning is undertaken. You would also ensure that required DR and BCP provisions exist and are tested regularly. Maintenance of Infrastructure Provide storage & server hardware, virtualisation,services management, enable technical innovation that can create business value to assist with the company’s requirements and expectations. Lead large technology initiatives to build and maintain key elements of the company’s infrastructure and associated product portfolio, including but not limited to 24x7 data centre infrastructure management and evolution, remote access services and enterprise-scale database environments. Carry out annual technology and user audits. Manage the provision and maintenance of 3 party infrastructure to agreed SLA’s including hosting, personal computing support and networking at all major NGC locations. Manage all NGC owned servers, switches, firewalls and routers. Maintain appropriate licenses and subscriptions for computer hardware and software. IT Governance Manage system security, performance monitoring and alerting, ensure appropriate backups are in place and retained for all systems. Ensure a disaster recovery arrangement is maintained, as required in collaboration with the compliance team and operations are in place to ensure compliance during business continuity events. Work with Compliance Director in the development, adoption and enforcement of Information Security policies, procedures and standards. Work with the Network and Security Architect to ensure appropriate security, patching, maintain secure Internet connectivity & private network connection to/from our partners, customers and other Data & Financial Clearing House Work with Database and Development team for all compute, server and storage providing requirement & 24/7 availability. Complete annual reviews and internal audit of required ISO 27001, 9001 and 22301 standards. Competency Profile Extensive knowledge of data centre operations, , network engineering, datacentre applications, client/server computing and production operations support. Specific technologies of note include Microsoft Server & Linux Operating System. Experience with mid tier storage hardware & appliance is essential, more specifical experience with IBM Storage V37xx & V50xx series will be beneficial. Infrastructure applications, Networking, VMware, Firewall, Security and/or Enterprise-level SANs. Experience with Cloud Services & Provisioning (Experience of Oracle Cloud would be preferential) Ability to lead cross functional project teams in implementing projects of a complex nature. The Client has offices in Central London – although this position will mainly remote. The salary for this role will be circa £65K - £80K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Role : AWS Solutions Architect Location : Hybrid working - 2 days on site in Swansea and 3 days working from home Duration : 6 months initially with view for extensions Rate : £500 pd Inside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect with strong digital engineering experience and a deep understanding of cloud-native solution design. The ideal candidate will have broad exposure across modern software delivery, AWS cloud services, enterprise integration, and solution reference architectures-including the creation, evolution, and harvesting of architectural building blocks and patterns. Experience in payments or financial-services platforms is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities Solution Architecture & Design * Lead end-to-end solution architecture for digital products and services, ensuring alignment with business objectives, technical strategy, and enterprise standards. * Define and document high-level and detailed solution designs, including integration models, data flows, security patterns, and deployment architectures. * Shape and maintain solution reference architectures, including reusable patterns, standards, and guidelines. * Experience of working with development teams to harvest and identify patterns and best practice. Cloud Architecture (AWS) * Design scalable, secure, and cost-efficient AWS-based solutions using services such as EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB/RDS, CloudFront, S3, IAM, and others. * Ensure solutions follow cloud-native principles, including observability, resilience, automation, and DevOps best practices. * Collaborate with cloud platform teams to influence cloud governance, guardrails, and environment standards. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement * Partner with product managers, engineering leads, UX designers, and security teams to ensure coherent solution design and delivery. * Translate business requirements into architectural blueprints and technical roadmaps. * Provide thought leadership, mentoring, and architectural guidance across multiple product squads or projects. Technical Governance & Standards * Drive adherence to architecture standards, security policies, and technology governance processes. * Contribute to architectural review boards and provide oversight for critical design decisions. * Conduct solution assessments, risk evaluations, and technical due diligence. Payments (Preferred) * Leverage knowledge of payments processing, digital wallets, card schemes, authentication (3DS), PCI compliance, and related domains to shape robust and secure payment solutions. * Partner with payments product teams to architect scalable and resilient payment flows and APIs. Required Skills & Experience * 5-10+ years in software engineering and solution architecture roles within digital or enterprise environments. * Strong experience with AWS cloud architecture, cloud-native application design, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). * Proven experience designing distributed systems, microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures. * Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain reference architectures, architectural patterns, and reusable components. * Strong collaboration experience with engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences. 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.

Key Responsibilities Process Development : From concept to market release Conduct feasibility studies. Apply Lean and process improvement tools. Validation & Compliance : Use IQ, OQ, PQ, PFMEA, and regulatory frameworks. Document validation builds and results. Design & Innovation : Develop mechanical/electro-mechanical components and equipment. Innovate tooling, automation, and procedures. Collaboration : Work with Process Development and machine vendors. Oversee equipment design, build, testing, and handover. Coordinate vendor activities Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Real, please visit Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer - Contract Location: Limerick, Ireland (Hybrid - 4 days onsite) Contract: 6 months (potential extension) Rate: Competitive About the Role We are seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to join a team developing advanced medical device technology. This role focuses on embedded firmware development , secure systems , and hardware integration in a regulated environment. If you have strong C/C++ programming skills , experience with microcontrollers , and knowledge of medical device compliance , this is your opportunity to make an impact. Key Responsibilities Develop embedded firmware in C/C++ for 8/16/32-bit microcontrollers (Atmel, TI, ST). Design and implement secure bootloaders and robust software architecture . Integrate hardware interfaces ( RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C ) and peripherals ( RTC, LCD, EEPROM, micro-SD ). Perform unit and integration testing using automation and static code analysis tools. Debug hardware using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. Ensure compliance with IEC 62304 , FDA , EU MDR , and ISO 13485 throughout development. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in an Agile environment. Essential Skills Embedded firmware development experience (7+ years) with C/C++ for microcontrollers. Strong C/C++ programming skills for 8/16/32-bit microcontrollers (Atmel, TI, ST). Expertise in hardware interfaces (RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C) and peripheral integration (RTC, LCD, EEPROM, micro-SD). Knowledge of secure bootloaders , firmware updates , and software architecture principles. Familiarity with IEC 62304 , FDA , EU MDR , and ISO 13485 compliance requirements. Ability to debug hardware using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. Desirable Skills Experience with CI/CD pipelines , configuration management, and cloud-based tools. Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies. Background in medical device development or other safety-critical systems. Why Apply? This is a chance to work on cutting-edge medical technology , applying your embedded firmware expertise , C/C++ programming skills , and regulatory compliance knowledge to projects that improve lives globally. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Real, please visit Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Job Title: Radar Mechanical Design Lead Location: Isle of Wight - Cowes - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Up to £85,700 (dependent on skills and experience) Part time & accruing hours available' Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options. What you'll be doing: Carry out detailed mechanical design and analysis activities to support the development of a complex new product Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure mechanical solutions align with overall system requirements Act as the Mechanical Design Authority, providing expert-level input across the full product lifecycle Apply subject matter expertise in key mechanical areas such as thermal management, structural integrity, or material selection Ensure design compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and internal processes Support design reviews, technical assessments, and the implementation of design changes as needed Your skills and experiences: Demonstrable subject matter expertise in at least one area of Mechanical Engineering (e.g. thermal systems, structures, CFD, FEA, or propulsion), with the ability to provide authoritative technical input Proven experience in complex mechanical design, including the design, build, integration, and testing of advanced mechanical systems or products Ability to collate, interpret and translate requirements into effective mechanical design solutions throughout the engineering lifecycle Familiarity with modelling and simulation tools used for mechanical analysis, such as those assessing structural behaviour under static and dynamic loads Comfortable working within engineering governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, processes, and best practices Ideally holds Chartered Engineer status or has equivalent experience and qualifications in a mechanical engineering discipline Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The NGRD Mechanical team: At BAE Systems we are revolutionising radar technology, delivering world-class products and the next-generation capability that keeps the UK at the forefront of defence innovation. As a growing business working on cutting-edge solutions, we value the importance of investment in talent-people like you-who are eager to push technological boundaries, make a real impact and translate this into world-class products. Our mission is clear: to equip our customers with the most advanced and capable systems available, through which we invest and build the UK's sovereign capability for Radar. With strong backing from those customers, who are not only in close proximity but also deeply integrated in our strategic vision, we operate in a highly collaborative environment where what we do really matters. Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site. Joining our team means being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation that values career development, technical excellence, and real-world impact. We're on a growth journey, with that there are rich opportunities for you to develop, lead, and innovate way into the future. Join us and shape the future of Radar technology, we want to hear from you. We work in the business of careers not jobs - your future starts here. Closing Date 7th November 2025