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Job Title: Lead Threat Detection Analyst Location: Preston. (On-Site). Salary: Circa £59,000 depending on experience and skills What you'll be doing: Delivery of core triage function as part of 24/7 protective monitoring services across a range of networks/services Overseeing and contributing to the analysis and escalation of security threats and incidents identified Coordinate with Cyber Operations teams to respond to identified security threats and mitigate prior to impact Lead the development of people, process and technology improvements to aid the service Provide subject matter advice on security analysis and development of detection content Deputise for the Threat Detection Manager when required Analyses requirements and advises on scope and options for continual operational improvement Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience of working within Security Operations or equivalent roles Demonstrable leadership in Operational Management Experience in the application of relevant industry standard frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK/D3FEND/ENGAGE etc.) in an operational environment A good level of knowledge and proficiency in the use of SIEM platforms, tools and analytical techniques. Innovative approach to analysing and solving problems Desirable: Industry recognised qualification (OSDA, GIAC etc.) or equivalent proven industry experience 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 Cyber Operations team: Cyber Operations is responsible for protecting BAE Systems from Cyber Attack by various threat actors. Not only do we protect BAE Systems and its employees, indirectly we protect those who protect us - who serve in our military and rely on the products and services we create. Across Threat Intelligence, Detection, Incident Response and now Active Defence we work to evolve cyber operations as a world class capability. 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. Closing Date: 3rd December 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-SH1 #LI-Onsite

Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the Role To support our growth, we are looking for talented and motivated SOC engineers to join our foundational in-house SOC team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in supporting the development, implementation, and operating of our security monitoring, detection, and response capabilities, with a particular focus on our cloud environments. You'll be at the forefront of responding to incidents and alerts, and helping shape the future of our security operations capabilities. What you'll get to do: Security Monitoring & Alert Triage: Monitor security alerts and events generated by various security tools Perform triage and analysis of security incidents and anomalies, distinguishing between true positives and false positives. Prioritise alerts based on severity, potential impact, and business criticality. Incident Detection & Response: Investigate security incidents thoroughly, leveraging logs from platforms, endpoints, applications, and other security tools. Create and follow incident response playbooks and contribute to their continuous improvement. Collaborate with Technology, Product and Engineering Teams to contain, eradicate, and recover from security incidents. Document incident details, findings, and remediation steps accurately and comprehensively. Additionally Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, attack techniques, and vulnerabilities, especially those targeting cloud environments. Participate in proactive threat hunting activities using available tools and data sources. Contribute to the optimisation, tuning, and maintenance of SOC tools Identify opportunities for automation to streamline security operations and enhance detection capabilities. Maintain detailed records of security incidents, investigations, and remediation actions.

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

Data Architect - 12 months - Brussels Our important client is currently looking for a Data Architect for a 12-month contract based in Brussels. Hybrid with 2 to 3 days onsite mandatory. Please find the description below: This role involves designing and maintaining the enterprise architecture framework, guiding digital transformation, and overseeing enterprise data architecture to ensure data is treated as a strategic asset. Key Responsibilities Enterprise strategy Participate in strategic discussions on company level. Have a clear overview of business units, their functions and processes. Impact estimation of possible strategic decisions on the organisation, processes and technology Architecture Strategy & Governance Define and maintain enterprise architecture principles, standards, and roadmaps. Ensure architectural alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Design and maintain the overall application landscape and the mapping of these applications with their business functionalities Ensure there is a design of an integration framework through which data flows between these applications Solution Design & Integration Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions in collaboration with business and IT stakeholders. Oversee integration of systems across business units and platforms. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies. Enterprise Data Architecture Define and maintain the enterprise data architecture roadmap aligned with business and IT strategies. Establish data standards, principles, and best practices for modeling, integration, mastar data management and governance. Integration & Interoperability Design data integration patterns (ETL/ELT, APIs, Service bus, streaming) for on-premises and cloud environments. Enable interoperability between transactional- and operational systems but also analytics systems (data warehouse, data lake,...) Lifecycle Management Manage the lifecycle of applications, platforms, and infrastructure. Define modernization and cloud migration strategies. Stakeholder Engagement Translate business needs into architectural requirements and technical solutions. Communicate architectural decisions and their impact clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Governance & Compliance Identify architectural risks and propose mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with data protection, cybersecurity, and industry standards. Required Skills & Qualifications Education: Master’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Experience: 10+ years in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise architecture roles. Technical Expertise Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, data modeling, and data integration, Experience with Azure and Microsoft related data technologies (Azure synapse, data lake storage, Fabric), Experience with integration technologies in Azure like Logic apps, Azure functions,... Soft Skills: Excellent communication and stakeholder management. Strategic thinking with hands-on problem-solving ability. Ability to integrate into an organisation and identify skills and characters in order to outline governance models. If you are interested please send me your CV and I will contact you as soon as possible with further details.

Key Responsibilities CI/CD Engineering: Build, maintain, and optimise CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins to support automated build, test, and deployment workflows. Cloud Infrastructure: Design and manage cloud-native architectures-primarily on AWS or Azure-using IaC tooling including Terraform, CloudFormation. Automation & Scripting: Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and operational tasks using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar. Containerisation & Orchestration: Develop and maintain containerised workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS/EKS), ensuring high availability, observability, and secure configuration. Platform Reliability: Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, ELK, or CloudWatch to support SRE best practices. Security & Compliance: Embed security into pipelines and infrastructure, including secrets management, vulnerability scanning, least-privilege architecture, and identity management (e.g., IAM, RBAC). Collaboration & Agile Delivery: Work closely with software engineers, testers, cloud architects, and product teams to support agile delivery, improve developer experience, and enable continuous improvement. Incident Response & Operational Support: Provide operational support for platform services, contributing to incident management, root cause analysis, and reliability improvements. Skills & Experience Essential: Strong background in DevOps, SRE, Platform Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure). Proficiency with Terraform or similar IaC technologies. Experience with Kubernetes in production environments. Strong understanding of CI/CD, automation, and deployment strategies. Knowledge of Linux systems engineering, networking fundamentals, and application security. Experience with Git-based workflows and modern DevOps toolchains. Desirable: Experience building or operating highly regulated or security-focused environments. Knowledge of service meshes, ingress controllers, or microservices patterns. Familiarity with configuration management (Ansible, Puppet, or Chef). Experience with zero-trust principles, identity federation, or secure architecture patterns. Exposure to serverless technologies such as AWS Lambda or Azure Functions. 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 18 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.

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

Description Starling is the UK's first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking! Our vision is fast technology, fair service, and honest values. All at the tap of a phone, all the time. We are about giving customers a new way to spend, save and manage their money while taking better care of the planet which has seen us become a multi-award winning bank that now employs over 2800 across five offices in London, Cardiff, Dublin, Southampton, and Manchester. Our journey started in 2014, and since then we have surpassed 3.5 million accounts (and four account types!) with 350,000 business customers. We are a fully licensed UK bank but at the heart, we are a tech first company, enabling our platform to deliver brilliant products. Our technologists are at the very heart of Starling and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Starling is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, discovering, to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five Starling values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. In Technology, we're asking that you attend the office a minimum of 1 day per week. Here at Starling we are growing, and our first line Technology Risk (ITRM) Team is looking for an experienced, and talented Red Team Senior Operator to join our Cyber Resilience team to join our efforts in proactively identifying vulnerabilities within our systems and digital infrastructure to ensure continuous improvement in Starling's resilience. Reporting to the Technology Risk Adversarial & Cyber Resilience Testing Director, you will have responsibility for designing and executing red team operations and cyber resilience testing against Starling Bank. Operations will emulate real threat actors and target cutting edge technology in Starling Bank's platform as well as ranging across the endpoint estate. You will use emerging threat intelligence to inform and develop effective attacks. Key Responsibilities include: Red Team testing Lead the design and execution of red team operations against Starling Bank (including scoping, planning, payload/infrastructure development, execution, reporting and workshops) Identify complex vulnerabilities and build advanced exploits Continually improve the methodology and capability of the team Mentor junior team members and share expertise Develop and document reusable attack components using realistic TTPs Lead purple team exercises and collaborate with the SOC team to enhance detection capabilities Translate red team tactics into actionable intelligence for blue team operations Develop advanced threat models and 'worst case scenario' playbooks based on emerging global risks (APTs, insider threats, supply chain compromise) and simulate complex real-world scenarios Cyber Resilience Technical Testing Lead cyber resilience testing initiatives to assess the Bank's ability to withstand and recover from cyber attacks, including controlled attack scenarios (ransomware, DDoS, data corruption) to evaluate resilience and recovery capabilities Drive identification of vulnerabilities, improve defence strategies and validate recovery processes Analyse complex test results, validate breach scenarios, document findings and provide strategic actionable recommendations Coordinate multi-stage testing scenarios and lead cross-team activities

Our client is looking for a Desktop Support Engineer to join their team on a six month initial contract, working full time onsite in Leiston. This role would be working via an umbrella company and require a candidate with active SC clearance. * Troubleshooting and resolving issues relating to networks, applications, software, hardware, VPN's, Printers and mobile phones. * Managing incident queues * Handling calls with Customers, VIP user management * Vendor management * Responding in a timely fashion to reactive or proactive incidents * Recording and documenting incident tickets * Monitoring Phones, emails, Microsoft Team chat for any incoming incidents * Management of Win-10 devices (MMD - Microsoft Managed Devices) * Technical troubleshooting, issues identification and resolution of various services running in WIN-10 operating system. * Antivirus Management (Defender/McAfee) * Device movement from one desk to another as per requirement/project requirement. * Unpacking and Repackaging of Laptop/Desktop Delivery and putting shipping label for delivery at users desk/home/another office as part of device handover/collection * Help creating any technical project documentation, reporting and manuals * Building & deploying workstations (Laptops/Desktops) with the standard approved image * Providing Tech-Bar support for users queries/technical resolution. * Hardware Asset and CDM Management * IT Desk Moves, patching, training/meeting room setup, loan laptop management & setup. * Managing the IT kit retirement and moving the device to disposal area. * Printers - providing primary support including replacing consumables. * Active Directory group management, account unlocks and password resets 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.

Company Description Vanquish Tech provides tailored technology solutions to empower businesses of all sizes. We are small enough to care deeply about each client, yet large enough to make a significant impact. Our mission is to simplify the complexities of technology by integrating hardware, software, cloud, and professional services to suit each client's evolving needs. We believe in transparency and thoughtfulness, emphasizing personalized and responsive solutions to meet our clients' unique challenges. Join us as we design tomorrow, together. Role Description We are seeking a reliable, customer-facing Onsite AV Support Engineer to provide exceptional day-to-day technical support within a dynamic corporate environment. This role is hands-on and highly visible, ensuring the smooth running of all audio-visual (AV) systems and services across meeting spaces and boardrooms. The successful candidate will act as the first responder to all AV incidents and service requests, perform proactive maintenance and testing, and support key daily meetings. You will also operate as a sound engineer in the main boardroom, ensuring clear and balanced audio for all participants through live sound management and uplift. This role suits a dependable, punctual AV professional with strong technical understanding and a passion for delivering excellent user experiences in high-profile environments. Key Responsibilities Incident Response & User Support Act as the first line of response for all AV incidents and requests. Troubleshoot and resolve AV and video conferencing issues quickly and effectively. Support users in meeting spaces, providing calm, professional assistance under pressure. Liaise with remote technical teams and escalate issues where appropriate. Proactive Maintenance & Testing Perform daily and weekly proactive checks to ensure all AV systems are operational. Test and document performance of AV equipment and room systems. Carry out firmware updates, cable checks, and equipment cleaning as part of preventative maintenance routines. Meeting Support & Live Operation Set up and support key daily and high-profile meetings, ensuring all equipment, displays, and conferencing systems function seamlessly. Provide in-room and remote support for Cisco Webex and Microsoft Teams meetings, ensuring a smooth hybrid meeting experience for all participants. Operate as a live sound engineer in the main boardroom, managing audio balance, levels, and clarity so every participant can be heard clearly. Manage microphones, sound uplift systems, DSPs, and conferencing hardware during live sessions. Proactively monitor audio and video quality during meetings, making real-time adjustments as required. Liaise with meeting organisers and presenters to ensure all AV requirements are prepared and tested in advance. Support and monitor IPTV and triple play systems, ensuring live, streamed, and broadcast content functions correctly across all displays and distribution networks. Customer Experience Maintain a professional, approachable, and customer-first attitude at all times. Communicate effectively with end-users, stakeholders, and management. Ensure meeting spaces are always presented to a high standard. Skills & Experience Required Essential Proven experience supporting corporate AV environments in a customer-facing capacity. Excellent knowledge of Cisco meeting room systems (Webex and RoomOS). Strong understanding of audio fundamentals, including microphones, DSPs, and sound reinforcement. Confidence in operating live sound in large meeting or boardroom environments. Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly under pressure. Reliable and punctual with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility. Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant work experience. Desirable Experience with Q-SYS audio systems (QSC). Familiarity with Extron or Crestron control systems. Knowledge of Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, and hybrid meeting technologies. AVIXA CTS or manufacturer-specific certification (e.g. Cisco, QSC, Extron). More About You Professional, courteous, and confident with excellent communication skills. Calm and methodical under pressure. Diligent, proactive, and always looking to prevent issues before they occur. Takes pride in delivering a high-quality AV experience for every meeting. Self-motivated with a “can-do” attitude and strong attention to detail. Why Join Us? Be part of a high-performing team supporting a leading organisation. Work with cutting-edge AV and collaboration technologies. Opportunities for training and professional certification. A culture that values reliability, trust, and technical excellence. Hours: 8 30 am - 5 30 pm Salary: 45k per annum Location: Onsite everyday Central London Start Date: ASAP

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

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

UX Researcher 12 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid - Remote/2 days p/w onsite in Manchester Rate: Up to £400 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 UX Researcher to join the team. The User Experience Researcher will be primarily responsible for management of the research team. Implementation and management of research processes. Overseeing and assigning appropriate workloads (sprint planning) and ensuring the team is working efficiently and in line with the SME priorities. Providing roadmaps and timelines of completion for project work with strategic insight. Supervision and collaboration on; designing, conducting, analysing, and reporting on user-centered design research and usability testing for the channels, including identification of user needs and goals, task and workflow modeling, ethnography and persona development as well as rapid iterative usability testing, and more formal, in-depth testing. A successful Senior User Experience Researcher must be able to mentor and manage a team of UX professionals and work without supervision on multiple concurrent projects. Key Responsibilities: As a UX Researcher you will be accountable for: ? Managing the UX research team and assume responsibility for outputs/deliverables ? Working alongside the Digital Performance & Optimisation Lead to define, implement and champion user centered design strategy and processes ? Ownership of the SME Customer Research Panel - recruitment, engagement and controls ? Designing and conducting usability research both online and in the field and provide recommendations for improvement ? Serve as a member of a team that acts as a 'repository' of research-based usability knowledge ? Work with project Stakeholders and team members to test business requirements using the most appropriate method ? Lead, develop and motivate the UX Research Team ? Determine user needs by conducting in-depth analysis across a range of research practices ? Work with Designers & Content Designers to test proposed look & feel initiatives, working together to develop the most appropriate solution for customers ? Manage and develop other researchers to assure and improve research practice ? Lead moderated user testing and workshops. ? Observe UX Team conducting user testing and workshops to ensure done in a complaint and effective way, providing feedback as appropriate ? Promote user centered design principles and best practice across Digital, SME and the Bank - developing a culture of research first ? Conduct in-house research to test new product and concept developments (including user requirements gathering and early stage concept and prototype testing, and other approaches to ensure the user need is fully understood in the service design) ? Consumer Duty - Maintain knowledge of and adherence to all relevant regulatory requirements Key Skills & Experience: ? Team member management ? Usability moderating (all types, particularly one-on-one) ? Experimental design ? Test method selection ? Statistical/qualitative/quantitative analysis ? Presentations (verbal and written) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: ? Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral ? Excellent relationship skills - able to operate effectively with internal stakeholders and with external suppliers and partners ? Proven experience of mentorship and management skills ? Proven experience of effective time management of self and others ? Ability to impact assess workload and manage delivery expectations and deadlines appropriately ? Choose appropriate methods and advise on application of research methods to assure best practice ? High level of customer focus and understanding of customer needs ? Experienced in usability test moderating (all types, particularly one-on-one) ? Participant recruiting/screener creation ? Proven experience of managing, executing and analysing usability test sessions ? Proven experience of working in an agile development environment with User Experience teams, designers and developers to create new digital products and services ? Demonstrable ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to innovate and create effective change ? Precise and high attention to detail ? Be passionate about uses of information architecture/usability/accessibility. ? Experience within a research and digital environment. ? Uses strategic insight and aligns user research activities to inform decision making and action. 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.

Job Title: Business Support Administrator Location: Portsmouth Naval Base - Onsite only Salary: Up to £26,500 (dependent on skills and experience) What you'll be doing: Undertakes a range of clerical and administrative duties within a department to ensure the smooth running of the department Processes documents and information received from a range of sources Identifies and undertakes initial investigation into discrepancies and shortages relating to product or services, this could involve statistical information, document control or physical stock control Collates and extracts data and produces routine reports, schedules, summaries and letters for internal circulation or for customers and suppliers Will deal with customers and suppliers and exchange information in order to clarify a situation, e.g. placing orders, arranging appointments, deliveries, etc. Verifies calculations, checks or allocates costs, checks and obtains correct authorisation and obtains information for incorrect or incomplete documents Files documents and keeps filing systems up to date such that information can be readily retrieved Your skills and experiences: Demonstrated experience in a clerical or administrative role within a Business Support environment Proficient in the comprehensive use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Ability to complete assigned tasks accurately and within deadlines Strong working knowledge of a variety of work routines, procedures, and systems relevant to their area of responsibility Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise across teams Highly organised and detail‑focused, able to manage facilities reporting, resource allocation, IT coordination, and record keeping to ensure smooth business support services 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. Operational Performance - Project Admin Support team: The Operational Performance - Project Admin Support team consists of eight dedicated administrators all based at Portsmouth Naval Base. They provide essential support to a wide range of projects across the warship support community, working closely with project team members, project managers, industry workers, and other departments. Each project within the base follows a mirrored structure, ensuring consistency and collaboration across the board. Being part of this team offers excellent opportunities for professional growth, with annual PDR goals and the chance to develop skills in different areas of the business. 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. Closing Date 23rd December 2025

Cloud Architect Azure Our Client is looking to recruit a Cloud Architect with Azure to work on a new project. Key responsibilities - · Work as advisor/consultant to the customer on end to end journey to Azure. · Assessment of on-premises infra landscape, application rationalization and recommend strategy, roadmap and structured plan for migration to Azure. · Develop complex, end to end, enterprise scale solutions for migration to Azure. · Develop and review technical architecture design and recommend Azure best practices · Customer facing role to lead & participate in architectural discussions and design workshops. · Provide solutions critical issues identified migration to Azure. · Design & develop innovative solutions, optimization solutions and automation solutions for build, engineer, migrate and operate on Azure. Required Experience - · 10-15 years of total experience. · 5+ years of experience in Azure with minimum 3 years as Architect. · Should have exposure/experience building Accelerators, frameworks, and IPs for Cloud. · CI/CD experience is required · Docker, Kubernetes, IAC tools(Terraform/Cloudformation/ARM templates), Configuration Management tools(Chef/Puppet/Ansible) knowledge and experience is required. · Expert in Azure Web Apps, Logic Apps, API Gateway, Application Gateways, VM Scale-sets, DB-PaaS, Azure Service Bus, Event Hubs and Notification Hubs for multi-tenant environments. · Experience on Assessment – Discovery, Dependency Mapping, Wave planning, migration plan · Experience on Mass Migrations with migration processes, factory model & migration toolsets. · Experience on Cloud operations – Monitoring management, governance, compliance, and security. · Proficiency in cloud adoption frameworks. · Good understating on Transformational and Optimization projects related to Cloud. · Advance level Certification [AZ-303 & AZ-304] on Azure is required. · Strong knowledge of Cloud related tools on automation and optimizations. · Excellent communication & presentation skills with considerable exposure in Client facing role. · Ability to establish good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and collaborate to drive a larger technology initiative/program. · Excellent organization skills, attention to details and ability to multi-task The Client is based in Geneva Switzerland – but the role will be remote from anywhere in Europe with meetings in person from time to time. Rate will be dependent on experience. Duration will be 6 to 12 months. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Our client requires a Hardware Hub Stock Engineer to support an on-going service with one of their key customers. START: ASAP END: MARCH 2026 CLEARANCE: SC RATE: £18.87 PER HOUR (INSIDE IR35) * Queue ticket management of tickets assigned to their Hub (and surrounding spokes) ensuring appropriate updates and call management to maintain Service levels as per contract * Hub Stock management including asset management of kit in/out (Scan items in/out of locations) as per contract * Effective Management of disposals that go through their Hub as per contract * Triage and perform hardware repairs of 'in Warranty kit' and liaise with vendors for parts and returns as per contract * Locker replenishments where appropriate as per contract * Highlight potential issues with service/potential service improvements to their Team Leader * Follow any agreed processes and procedures either from the Authority (site regulations etc) 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.

IT Infrastructure Engineer Our Client is a Global organisation with offices in the City of London. They are now looking to recruit an IT infrastructure system support and maintenance Engineer with at least 5 years experience in 1 to 3 level experience in support. You will be working with users using Japanese and English, working closely with related parties to ensure a coordinated approach to IT infrastructure support and projects. IT Infrastructure Engineer IT Infrastructure related project Communicate and coordinate with the person in charge of the project in HQ (in Japanese) Communicate and coordinate with the user in each office (in English) Provide support for to end users during system deployment/migration(User manual, user training) Global User Support Act as 2/3 line support for IT infrastructure related enquiries and incidents. Escalate the incidents to the appropriate vendors. Incident management with the ticketing system (etc. ServiceNow). Skills / Knowledge: Technical Proven working experience in IT Service management operations Basic network knowledge (e.g. TCP/IP, proxy, firewall, switching, routing and WiFi) Basic operation system knowledge (e.g. Windows10, Windows server, Azure) Basic Microsoft Office 365 knowledge Second line level technical support and problem-solving skill Candidate needs to have strong interpersonal communication skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Adoptability to work in a fast-changing environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficient in English & Japanese language skills (Reading/Writing/Speaking). User facing support skills Self-motivated and an innovative mindset Experience: 3 to 5+ years IT experience in a corporate environment. Second line technical support System Maintenance Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, Virtual desktop, Microsoft365 Cisco/Fortinet Project management experience preferred. The salary for this position will be in the range £35K - £45K. The Client is based in the City of London. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.