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***SC CLEARED*** L1/L2 Operations Lead 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite in Warwick Rate: £300 - £350 p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for an L1/L2 Operations Lead to join the team. Key Responsibilities; * To support the Wintel and Linux operating system. * Strong knowledge on the Wintel/ Linux server and Azure infra-administration. * Server Administration (Windows/Linux): o Windows: Managing Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), patching, and troubleshooting Windows Server. o Linux: Managing user access, file permissions, log analysis, system performance tuning, and basic scripting. * System Maintenance: Performing system backups, restoring data, applying patches, and managing storage. * Network Troubleshooting: Investigating, fixing, or configuring network connectivity issues. * Documentation: Updating SOPs, creating knowledge base articles, and documenting resolutions * Proficiency in Identity and Access management administration and manage Azure Virtual networks, Load balancers, Storage accounts, Firewall setup, Handle VM provisioning, resizing and decommissioning. * Proficiency in implementing SSL certificates on the application. * Knowledge on the patching and vulnerability remediation on the servers. * Knowledge on the Service Management, Change Management, Incident Management. * Software engineering fundamentals - work to build things that are easy to understand and maintain. Only introduce complexity when it is needed. * Self-improvement - looking to continuously develop, learn and teach new skills and contribute to high standards. Good to Have: * Basic understanding of Oracle, SQL and PL/SQL. * Knowledge on VMware and Hypervisor. * SCADA knowledge This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Our Client are looking for an IT Procurement Administrator to provide support to a busy Procurement Team. Reporting to the IT Procurement team, You will help action and process IT requests in ServiceNow, raise and manage purchase orders (POs), and liaise with suppliers. The Role: - Process IT procurement requests raised in ServiceNow - Raise and manage purchase orders in 4PS - Communicate with suppliers to track orders - Update tickets and maintain accurate records The Person: - Experience with procurement, purchasing, or administrative support - Good organisational and communication skills - Comfortable using systems like ServiceNow (or similar) for ticket requests. - Comfortable using a procurement/business system (4PS) to raise and manage PO's 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.

Our Client are looking for an experienced SC cleared Bid Manager to join their team, focused on bidding into our Secure Government Market clients. This role will ensure our bids run in accordance with our bid strategy while applying best practice and compliance. You will be working closely with technical experts, consultants and business development staff across our organisation to produce compelling, winning bids. As a member of the win work team, you will also be responsible for contributing to the continuous improvement of our win-work capability (people, processes, tools, information and governance). An understanding of both Miller Heiman and Shipley methodologies would be very beneficial. Key Responsibilities Working under the direction of the Bid Director, the Bid Manager is responsible for the day to-day management of the bid from capture to handover to delivery. * Own the Bid Management Plan and bid budget * Plan and schedule all required meetings and workshops * Develop the overall Bid Plan in collaboration with the Bid Director. * Work with Client Directors/Managers and wider account teams to develop Win Themes, translating them into a clearly defined storyboard and more detailed question by question Wireframes. * Facilitate stakeholder/competitor analysis exercises. * Take responsibility for build the appropriate bid team from across our business. * Oversee the production and review of the commercial and pricing model as part of the bid process. * Responsible for managing the bid in accordance with the Shipley process, applying best practice. * Adhere to corporate bid processes, organising technical, financial, commercial reviews alongside stage gate reviews with appropriate business approvals. * Maintain corporate data related to the opportunity (CRM) - including dates, revenue value, Revenue split by capability and probability * Post contract award, ensure a detailed handover to the Project Manager and filing of information. Requirements and Skills * Experience of successfully delivering bids, from early inception and client information capture, through PQQ and ITT stage, onto client interviews, feedback and lessons learnt. * Experience of structured bid processes, for example the Shipley bid process, and using these to produce high quality bid submissions. * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate well at all levels and in all forums from one-to-ones to group workshops and facilitation. * Ability to maximise the use of tools such as Office365, MS Project, CRM and industry recognised sales techniques such as Miller Heiman. * Experience liaising with external and internal contacts at a range of levels. * Commercial awareness / understanding. * Commitment to quality and attention to detail. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Software Engineer Taunton - Hybrid (2 days on site P/W) £38,000 - £45,000 + Bonus + Training + Progression + Private Pension + Holiday Buying Options + Autonomy Are you an experienced Software Engineer looking to work across modern microservices and established WPF applications while influencing key architectural decisions? You will design, develop and maintain software used in demanding industrial environments, working with C#, WPF, front-end languages such as Vue.JS, Angular or React. You will collaborate with electrical and systems engineers, contribute to system architecture and support both new platform development and legacy product improvement. This role offers strong technical variety, career progression and a supportive engineering culture. You should bring solid commercial experience, excellent understanding of SOLID principles, and confidence contributing to design discussions. Exposure to industrial systems or electronics is beneficial. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy: you will be given open technical problems, trusted to investigate and propose solutions, and involved across the full project lifecycle, from concept through to delivery. You will work in an agile environment, alongside testers and engineers, on projects ranging from a couple of months to large programmes of 18 months or more. The Role: Develop desktop and web applications using C#, WPF and Vue.js Contribute to microservice architecture and Azure-based modernisation Support and improve legacy systems Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers Participate in sprints, reviews and CI/CD processes The Person: Experienced Software Engineer with strong design skills Proficient in C#, WPF and modern software practices Collaborative and confident in technical discussions Electronic or industrial knowledge is an advantage Reference number: BBBH271031 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Target Start Date - ASAP Target End Date - 1 year demand from start date. Recruitment Type - Contractor Rate Circa £600 p/d, Inside IR35 Location of role :Full time On site Clearance Required - DV Working Pattern - Monday - Friday Your role We are looking for an experienced Cloud Resource Manager to join a support team based in Basingstoke to ensure VMware based infrastructure resources meet current and future business needs in a cost-effective, reliable, and scalable manner. In this role, you will ensure the effective management of service operations, adherence to SLAs, and continuous improvement of IT service performance. The ideal candidate has a cloud resource management background, deep knowledge of ITIL practices, a strong understanding of VMware infrastructure resource management and a proven ability to manage service teams and client expectations in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities -Oversee end-to-end delivery of cloud resource services across infrastructure, support functions and in close collaboration with the customer. -Own and execute the resource management processes, including Business, Service, and Component resource management. -Develop and maintain cloud resource plans, forecasts, and models for VMware environments. -Monitor service performance metrics, analyse trends, forecast resource allocation and consumption. -Identify risks, constraints, and performance bottlenecks before they impact services. -Drive service improvement initiatives based on resource data, customer feedback, and technology developments. -Coordinate with internal IT teams (e.g., infrastructure, development, support) to manage scalability and flexibility. Your experience -Strong experience managing Cloud resources. -Strong understanding of IT service management frameworks (ITIL v3 or v4 certification preferred). -Experience managing resources within a VMware infrastructure. -Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills. -Strong problem-solving capabilities delivering effective solutions based on business priority. -Experience working within cross-functional teams in a complex technical environment. 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.

FIS Integrity -Treasury and Risk Management System Support Analyst Our Client is in the process of implementing a global rollout of FIS Integrity Treasury and Risk Management System. You must have at least 1 to 4 years experience of working with and supporting FIS Treasury and Risk Management System Integrity. This is a 1st to 3rd level implementation and support position. The Client may consider experience of FIS Quantum as well. Experience of software development skills with Python, C# .net, C++ and SQL Server would be very useful for this role. Role Description This is a full-time hybrid role for an FIS Integrity System Treasury and Risk Management System Support Analyst to be based in London with flexibility. The Client may consider remote working in exceptional situations. The analyst will be responsible for providing technical support, troubleshooting issues related to the Treasury and Risk Management system (Integrity), and ensuring system stability. Daily tasks include resolving technical queries, conducting system analysis, offering guidance to users, and proactively identifying process improvements to optimize workflows. Ideally have been involved in end-to-end implementation and enhancement of FIS Integrity for banking and treasury clients globally. Lead requirements analysis and translated complex treasury and capital markets processes into functional system designs. Research and document client needs processes relating to system design or enhancements. Facilitate client workshops and training, supporting successful go-lives and post-implementation adoption. Build and support system integrations with third-party platforms including SAP, Bloomberg, Reuters, FXALL, 360T…etc. Configuration of payment processes such as Swift Develop and execute test plans and UAT, performing manual financial validations to ensure accuracy and compliance. Design custom data sources and reports beyond standard product offerings to meet client regulatory and operational needs. You will ideally have experience of ATS training. Qualifications · Proficiency in Technical Support, Troubleshooting, and resolving system issues · Strong background in Information Technology and Operating Systems · Exceptional Analytical Skills to interpret data and identify solutions · Effective communication and problem-solving abilities · A bachelor's degree in a related field such as IT, Computer Science, or Engineering · Experience with FIS Integrity or similar Treasury and Risk Management systems is highly desirable · A proactive attitude and ability to adapt to a hybrid work environment This will be a hybrid role with 3 days in the office in Central London. The salary for this role will be in the range £60K - £80K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Senior C++ Software Engineer 12 month contract - £600 to £850 per day inside Global Trading & Supply | High-Performance Trading Technology As a Senior C++ Software Engineer, you'll collaborate with technologists, quants, and traders to build and optimise our in-house global derivatives trading platform. You'll work across the full stack of proprietary trading technology - from exchange connectivity to trading engines - with the autonomy and impact of a high-performance engineering culture. You will play a key role in ensuring ultra-low latency performance, reliability, and scalability while shaping the next generation of our trading systems. What You'll Work On Exchange Connectivity Develop software that interacts with major global futures exchanges via native APIs & protocols (FIX, WebSocket, HTTP). Maintain and extend testing suites to ensure robust connectivity performance. Optimise exchange communication through Kernel bypass, TLS tuning, and advanced networking techniques. Study and align with detailed exchange behaviours. Work across C++, Rust, Python, and Typescript where required. Trading Strategies Build and enhance algorithmic trading strategies from trader and quant requirements. Increase the performance, reliability, and stability of the trading engine. Improve monitoring and observability alongside Trading Operations. Diagnose and resolve production issues (crashes, logic anomalies, latency bottlenecks). Support release preparation and deployment of trading engine versions. Technical Experience 5+ years post-graduation C++ experience in the financial markets. Strong multi-threaded, asynchronous, and distributed systems engineering background. Deep knowledge of algorithms and data structures. Understanding of the full exchange-traded derivatives life cycle. Strong Scripting and automation skills (Python, PowerShell, C#, SQL etc.). Proven track record in application deployment best practices and proactive system monitoring. Industry Experience 8+ years in Trading, Capital Markets, or Investment Banking environments. Familiarity with global futures exchanges and their native protocols. For information please APPLY NOW!

Your role will involve Managing the end‑to‑end lifecycle of Customer Authority Requests for Change (RFCs), from initial submission through to delivery of high‑quality Impact Assessments. You will lead the coordination of technical, project, and PMO teams to ensure each RFC progresses through the Change Impacting process efficiently, transparently, and in line with agreed governance. You will also act as a key liaison with the Customer Authority, ensuring clear communication, accurate reporting, and a consistent focus on continuous improvement across the process. Working within the Change Impacting function, you will be part of a team focused on delivering clarity, predictability, and confidence to both internal stakeholders and the Customer Authority. This is a role for someone who enjoys bringing structure to complexity, building strong relationships, and driving high‑quality outcomes in a fast‑moving environment. Your transferable skills and experience: Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams and manage competing priorities Experience in change management, project delivery, or service governance Strong organisational and analytical capability Confidence reviewing and assuring quality of deliverables A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement enhancements Required Experienced in Senior Project Management or comparable high-level coordination roles. Experienced Stakeholder Manager Good interpersonal skills Experienced in major Bid Management Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

***SC Cleared*** Service Desk Analyst Warrington + Remote (1 day p/w onsite) 6 Month contract initially, good scope for extension Rates negotiable (Umbrella-PAYE) One of our blue chip clients are looking for a number of Service Desk Analysts to join the team on a long term programme of work. Key responsibilities: The IT Service Desk Analyst will be the first point of contact for providing technical support to the accounts designated users. It will required a competent aptitude for working with applications / computer systems / handheld devices and to undertake analysis, diagnosis and resolution of issues which may range from straightforward to more complicated technical issues to their desired resolution. * The normal working schedule will be no more than 40 hours per week, exclusive of a 30 minute unpaid lunch break each day. * To act as a single point of contact for phone calls and emails from staff regarding IT issues and queries * Receiving, logging and managing calls to their conclusion from internal staff via telephone and email. Key Skills / Experience: * Responsibility for troubleshooting IT related problems from software / applications to hardware, such as desktops, laptops, printers and iPhones of the accounts designated users * Responsible for troubleshoot basic issues operating system, network, email and shared resources such as network shares, printers etc. * Log all customer contacts in CRM tool and take ownership of incidents to their desired conclusion * Installation of all applications and resetting passwords to all enterprise applications * Escalate unresolved calls to various application and infrastructure support teams * Participate in enterprise application release / maintenance activities on request * Closely monitor and meet ticket SLA targets * Effective time / task management, as well as the ability to be flexible and creative on any given task * Willingness to take on extra responsibility, as and when required * Responsible for monitor and maintaining defined SLA's * Act as the designated backup for Incident Manager when reasonably instructed to do so * Quantifiable experience of operating in a face paced moving client facing engagement. * In depth quantifiable knowledge and hands on experience in troubleshooting IT related issues. * Constantly seeks to improve technical knowledge and researches new product capabilities. * Possess excellent inter-personnel skills. * Possess excellent soft skills, verbal and written communication skills. * Willingness to participate and lead project meetings with the customer on request. * Should be flexible with Multiple Shifts as and when required in 24x7 environment * Should ready to work in shifts and out of hours (based on project requirement) This is a great opportunity on a long running programme of work. Apply now for your CV to reach me directly and we will reply as soon as possible. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

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

Our Telecoms client is looking for a Project Manager on a contract basis. This is a 6 months contract initially with potential of extension. This is a hybrid role with 2 days per week in the office in Glasgow. The rate is £275 per day outside IR35. Please note that candidates will have to go through BPSS and be potentially eligible for SC. Delivery of telecoms projects within SPEN Substations, including the creation and maintenance of project plans, resource plans, engineering coordinating resource, procuring kit, coordinating the delivery of kit, managing stakeholder and their expectations, both internally and externally. Managing and coordinating telecommunications projects including: IP Solutions MPLS-TP Solutions PDH/SDH Solutions Civils and Fibre BT Openreach EADs Working cross-functionally with engineering teams (commissioning / design / field / project). 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.

QA Engineer - GPT 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Remote Rate: £Market rates - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a QA Engineer - GPT to join the team. Participate in design discussions about the technical implementation and consider the tradeoffs to support business value, scalability and delivery timeline. ● Analyze data and reports for Quality audits, develop QA Test Plans, write functional test cases that meet the requirements ● Design and build easily maintainable Test framework and reusable test scripts ● Execute and validate the developed solution meets the business requirements ● Perform Functional and Regression testing as needed on various components. Key Responsibilities; Participate in design discussions about the technical implementation and consider the tradeoffs to support business value, scalability and delivery timeline. ● Analyze data and reports for Quality audits, develop QA Test Plans, write functional test cases that meet the requirements ● Design and build easily maintainable Test framework and reusable test scripts ● Execute and validate the developed solution meets the business requirements ● Perform Functional and Regression testing as needed on various components Key Skills & Experience: Must have demonstrable good experience in Software application testing. ● Must have data audit and data analytics experience. ● Must have 3 years of experience developing Test plans and writing Test Cases ● Understanding of distributed processing frameworks like Pyspark. ● Must have Strong communication, collaboration and problem solving skills with a track record of delivering production grade systems in a team environment ● Understanding of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) APIs and services is highly desired ● Experience testing Machine Learning / AI applications ● Motivated individual who learns quickly, has pride in building a new product and can engage others to accelerate technical solutions ● Experience in working with distributed teams ● 3 years of experience working with agile scrum methodologies and bug creation in tools like JIRA ● Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1, 508) required ● Experienced in performing manual (screen-reader) and automated accessibility testing This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Software Engineering (Manager) 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Remote Rate: £Market rates - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Software Engineering (Manager) to join the team. Key Responsibilities; Responsible for digitization systems and technologies ● Digitizing documents using machine learning, AI technologies at an enterprise scale ● Manages effective stakeholder engagement across all levels. This includes the ultimate users of the platform and operations personnel. ● Encourages creativity and challenges traditional thinking to solve business problems. ● A talent multiplier who enables the digital teams to drive focus and increase velocity. ● Ensures the solution is able to scale to deliver standard business specific platform accelerators. ● Keeps abreast of industry trends through benchmarking, participation in professional associations, etc. in order to lead strategic business direction of the vertical. ● Lead, mentor, and grow multiple scrum teams of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. ● Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, fostering their professional development and technical expertise in areas such as Python, Machine Learning, Large Language Models, and microservices. ● Champion a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement within the engineering teams. ● Identify and address technical challenges and risks, proactively finding solutions to ensure smooth project execution. ● Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new engineering talent. ● Manage team performance, providing regular feedback, conducting performance reviews, and identifying opportunities for growth. ● Ensure effective communication within the teams and with stakeholders regarding project status, risks, and dependencies. Key Skills & Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 3+ years in technical management/leadership roles overseeing multiple software development teams. ● Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex software projects using agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). ● Expert level understanding of software system design, data systems, microservices architecture, and data analytics. ● Ability to effectively plan, prioritize and execute projects, communicate status, foresee risks, flag issues, seek help, and be committed to a culture of continuous improvement. ● Strong technical proficiency and hands-on experience in: ○ Large Language Models (LLMs): Familiarity with the concepts, architectures, and applications of Large Language Models. Experience leading teams working with LLMs for various use cases. ○ Microservices Architecture: Deep understanding of microservices design patterns, development, deployment, and scaling. Experience leading teams building and maintaining microservices. ○ Excellent leadership, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. ○ Ability to travel up to 20% of the time ○ Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at various levels. ○ Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines. ○ Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). ○ Experience with data engineering and data pipelines. ● Ability to understand business problems, bridge with technology capabilities and design solutions. ● Ability to look across the technology landscape and understand the structure and relationships other applications have to enable an effective data interchange and data ingestion. ● Be able to communicate effectively with users, partners, leaders, and executives at all levels. ● Exceptional customer service skills, in addition to extensive experience working in a matrixed org. ● Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams with competing priorities. Experience with Agile teams and delivery. ● 5+ years development experience with REST APIs and integrations This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

* Significant experience as a technical or solution architect in complex digital or enterprise environments. * Strong software engineering foundation, with practical knowledge of modern application architectures (e.g., microservices, APIs, distributed systems). * Proven ability to design and document architectures using visual modelling techniques such as C4, UML, and data flow diagrams. * Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider, ideally AWS, including Infrastructure as Code, platform services, networking, and security controls. * Deep understanding of secure and resilient system design, including authentication patterns, threat modelling, performance considerations, and observability. * Familiarity with Ruby, Python, or Java, and modern development practices such as CI/CD, TDD, and containerisation. * Experience guiding technology decisions, evaluating options, and influencing senior stakeholders. * Strong understanding of data modelling, integration approaches, API design, messaging patterns, and interoperability challenges. * Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics and build consensus across diverse groups. * Ability to work across the full delivery lifecycle, from discovery through implementation and service transition. Desirable Skills & Experience * Experience with enterprise ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle E-Business Suite). * Knowledge of UK government digital service standards, architecture frameworks, and assurance processes. * Understanding of Domain-Driven Design or event-driven architectural approaches. * Exposure to SRE, platform engineering, or infrastructure architecture disciplines. * Experience contributing to architectural communities of practice or governance forums. * Prior consultancy experience working across multiple product teams or client environments. Personal Attributes * Strong systems thinking and analytical capability, with the ability to understand complex environments quickly. * Comfortable operating in ambiguous or fast-changing environments while maintaining architectural clarity. * Collaborative, empathetic, and committed to building trust with stakeholders at all levels. * Dedicated to continuous learning, technical curiosity, and staying current with emerging technologies. * Pragmatic and outcome-focused, balancing long-term architectural quality with short-term delivery constraints. ________________________________________ Technical Environment The assignment covers a diverse mix of modern cloud-native services and legacy enterprise platforms. Exposure to some of the following areas would be beneficial: * Modern languages and frameworks including Ruby, Java, and Python * AWS cloud services, Infrastructure as Code, platform as a service tooling * Engineering practices such as DDD, TDD, CI/CD, automated testing and Git workflows * Multi-tier platform strategies including centralised data and business logic layers * Enterprise Oracle software including ERP components * Mac-based development environments and public GitHub repositories ________________________________________ Our Values We are committed to a culture built on purpose, transparency, collaboration, and respect. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and support an inclusive environment where people can thrive. ________________________________________ ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE REQUIRED 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.

Description About Starling: At Starling, we are on a mission to provide people with a fairer, smarter, and more human alternative to traditional banks. We are building a leading digital bank, driven by fast technology, fair service, and honest values. Our vision is to create a banking industry that serves everyone, which we accomplish by developing best-in-class proprietary technology, offering an exceptional customer experience, and establishing a strong, sustainable business. Our five core values - Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim for Greatness - are at the heart of everything we do, guiding our strategy and shaping our culture. We're a branchless, largely paperless bank, committed to responsible banking, sustainability, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. The Opportunity The Mid Term Planning and Forecasting Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing resource plans and forecasts across Operations, focused on a mid term view (0-90 days). This role will ensure that the organisation has the optimum number of people, with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time, to meet our mid-term demand profile. The manager will leverage data analytics and statistical modelling to provide actionable insights to senior leadership, supporting strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Location: Cardiff Reporting to: Head of Resource Planning Closing date: 12pm, Thursday 9th October Hybrid working: All Starling colleagues spend a minimum of 10 days per month in the office with flexibility to work the rest from home. Key Accountabilities or Responsibilities: Lead and develop a team of Planning & Forecasting Analysts, driving a culture of continuous improvement and personal development. Develop and implement mid term resource plans that take account of newly identified change and marketing initiatives. Continuously monitor operational demand for seasonality, contact rates versus commercial drivers, handling times and shrinkage patterns, to ensure plans are kept up to date and relevant for decision making. Provide data-led recommendations on supply movements, and monitor effectiveness of changes on capacity versus demand profiles Own and monitor intra-month, and intra-day demand profiles to ensure capacity can be aligned effectively enabling consistent service delivery. Work closely with the long term planning and forecasting manager and scheduling manager to ensure plans are effectively handed off for execution and key metrics are aligned. Requirements Behaviours & Competencies: Accountable leader with strong customer and colleague focus Ability to adapt to, and lead teams through regular change, driving consistency across Operations. Ability to balance workload and prioritise effectively Ability to build strong relationships with Change, Marketing & Operational teams. Essential Skills & Experience: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. Excellent understanding of demand planning methodologies and demand drivers. Excellent communications and influencing skills, with the ability to present complex data in a digestible format Strong judgment skills with the ability to provide timely recommendations Benefits Why Join Starling? Make an Impact: Work on projects that directly shape the future of banking and improve the financial lives of our customers. Starling is technology-led, and you'll have the freedom to accomplish your goals in innovative ways. Culture of Excellence: Be part of a collaborative, empowered, and forward-thinking team. We encourage experimentation, ownership, and a relentless focus on \"doing the right thing." Growth and Development: We are committed to your professional growth, offering opportunities to learn new technologies, take on new challenges, and own interesting things from day one. A Bank That Cares: We're a Living Wage employer, committed to flexible working, and dedicated to creating a fair, open, and safe working environment with compassion and inclusion at its core. Comprehensive Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including: Company-enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme (7% employer contribution) Private Medical Insurance with Vitality including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton. 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Life Insurance at 4x your salary. 16 hours of paid volunteering time a year. Ability to buy or sell annual leave. Generous family-friendly policies. Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off Incentivised refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasingOur Commitment to Equality Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 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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 our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. Role Purpose This role is part of the Risk & Compliance team. The purpose of this role is to be a key player in the delivery of Engine's Risk Management Framework, to ensure that Engine: Is effectively identifying and managing risk across all its activities (both in the UK and internationally) Operates within the agreed risk appetite(s) Continues to meet the Group risk standards, Engine's risk standards, relevant industry standards and that our clients can be confident in our ability to identify and mitigate risk in a clear and timely manner. The role works with the Compliance Director, the Risk & Compliance Team and our Information Security and Legal colleagues to ensure that Engine is identifying and managing risk in the jurisdictions in which we are currently or in which we are planning to operate, in a clear, transparent and repeatable manner within our own and Group Policies and Risk Appetites. Key Accountabilities or Responsibilities: Embed and then mature the operation of Engine's Risk Management Framework, including Engine's Risk Appetite Framework, capturing and mitigating Enterprise risks, and ongoing Operational Risk Management. Facilitate the implementation of a risk management tool to enable more effective tracking, Management Information and aggregated Group reporting as appropriate. Build out Engine's RCSA process, and run it (including tracking actions to completion and reporting on progress). As part of this, support wider business areas with identifying, understanding and documenting risks across all current and planned activities. Work with the wider team to carry out Risk Assessments relating to business change, global expansion etc. Contribute to risk assessments and risk reporting to the Engine Management Team, Committees and Board as required. Work closely with the Starling Group and Engine Risk functions, Engine's management team, Information Security team, legal team and other key stakeholders to achieve all of the above.