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VIP Premium Desktop IT support to senior executives of a large financial organisation. Incident resolution via telephone service desk tools and direct desk side engagement with the customer as part of a Premium service team supporting approx. 5000 clients Customer coaching Supporting customers with Remote Working Maintain effective working relationships with other customer resolver support teams, CC UK colleagues and external service providers. Identify potential improvements with how latest technology can be used to support the business Participate in testing new applications and hardware as required. Communication and high-level desktop support skills are key to this role, as we are delivering support services to a VIP client base with key business users regarding day-to-day support Must Have Requirements 1. Minimum of 5 years' experience of having worked on a Service Desk or a 2nd line desktop support team of a large financial organisation. 2. Experience providing IT Support (both remotely and face to face 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.

Your responsibilities will include: Machinery of Government (MOG) data transfers: Represent the DKIM function on MOG transfers: to include attending meetings, drafting progress reports and liaising with key stakeholders when facilitating information / data transfer processes. Review of IM policies and guidance. Lead on DKIM communication to ensure alignment of comms in the DKIM and Corporate Services comms. Curious about Government Digital and Data? Dive into the Candidate Pack to learn more.

Project Controls Manager (SC Clearance) Nottingham (Hybrid - site-based, client + remote) Salary DOE + Training + Development + Pension + Life Insurance An excellent opportunity awaits a project controls professional from a strong cost control background looking to take senior ownership across complex, high-profile defence programmes within a forward-thinking consultancy offering real influence and progression. This company is a specialist digital and project controls consultancy operating across major infrastructure and secure defence environments, embedding into complex programmes to strengthen planning, cost, risk, governance and performance assurance. In this role you'll be embedded within a large-scale defence programme environment, acting as the central point across planning, cost, risk and change. You'll ensure controls are fully integrated, performance reporting is accurate, and governance standards are maintained. You'll align schedule, cost and risk into one clear picture, support senior stakeholders with reliable performance insight, and operate confidently within a structured, security-sensitive setting. The working pattern is hybrid, typically 3 days on-site in Nottingham and two days remote. The ideal candidate will have significant project controls leadership experience within defence or similarly regulated sectors. You'll be confident integrating schedule, cost, risk and change, comfortable with EVM and forecasting, and experienced operating within formal governance and assurance frameworks. Strong capability across tools such as Primavera P6, MSP and reporting platforms is important. The right person must be eligible for UK security clearance and meet nationality requirements due to programme sensitivity. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior project controls professional who wants to own the full controls picture within high-profile defence work, influence programme-level decision-making, and progress into broader leadership as the consultancy expands. The Role: *Lead and integrate all project controls disciplines across the programme *Align schedule, cost, risk and change into a coherent controls framework *Oversee EVM, forecasting and performance reporting *Maintain governance standards and data integrity *Hybrid split - 3 days on-site in Nottingham, 2 days remote The Person: *Significant project controls experience on complex programmes (ideally Defence) *Background within defence or highly regulated sectors *Strong integrated controls knowledge (schedule, cost, risk, change) *Comfortable briefing and influencing senior stakeholders *Must be eligible for UK security clearance (British National) 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.

Graduate Software Engineer (2026 Graduate) Cheltenham £28,000 + Training + Progression + Pension An excellent opportunity awaits a 2026 graduate pursuing a career in software engineering. This role offers exposure to varied projects, strong mentorship, and the chance to grow within an established software business known for developing graduate talent. This company is a small but well-established software house, highly regarded in the engineering sector for delivering bespoke in-house software solutions for complex electronics projects. In this role, you will join a tight-knit, experienced development team. After initial training to learn the company's products and solutions, you will begin contributing to hands-on support and development tasks, building new features, fixing bugs, and assisting on projects that deliver robust and reliable software to a global customer base. As a graduate engineer, you will receive strong mentorship from senior engineers as you transition into industry. This role is based in Cheltenham, five days per week, to provide consistent support and development. The ideal candidate will be graduating in 2026 with a background in computer science, electronics, or a similar field, and will be keen to pursue a career in software engineering. Candidates should have a solid understanding and practical experience with object?oriented programming, particularly C++. An interest in electronics, geometry, complex algorithms, or graphics will be beneficial. This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate to gain broad hands-on experience, develop as a software engineer, and build a long-term career within a respected engineering business. The Role: *Software development, maintaining and creating new features *Exposure to real commercial projects, bug fixing, and team collaboration *Extensive training, mentorship, and clear progression path *Office-based in Cheltenham The Person: *2026 Graduate, looking to pursue a career in software engineering *Hands on expereince with C++, with a willingness to learn and grow *Familiarity with Git and HTML is beneficial *Looking to build a long-term career in software engineering *Based in or around Cheltenham, Gloucester, Worcester. 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.

Security Architect reviewer (SAR) 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: London / Hybrid Rate: £Market rates p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Security Architect reviewer (SAR)to join the team. Key Responsibilities; * Design and implement security architecture and solutions to meet organizational goals and regulatory requirements. * Ensure security integration in all technology projects, including cloud services and on-premises systems. * Conduct security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remedial actions. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security measures are embedded in all stages of system development and deployment. * Prepare and maintain detailed security documentation, including architecture diagrams, policies, and standards. * Lead the adoption of new security technologies and practices to keep the organization ahead of emerging threats. 1. Develop Security Architecture Design Patterns and Standards to comply with group security requirements, industry standards, customer requirements, regulatory requirements and good practices. 2. Assist the development of a Security Architecture control framework. 3. Research, design and document the security posture requirements and controls of new technology introduced into the Group. 4. Research industry trends and regulatory requirements. 5. Lead the Security Architecture evaluation of risks identified in systems, including reviewing, and proposing tactical and strategic remediation plans. 6. Actively contribute to the adoption of secure by design practices, with technical delivery teams for both existing systems and new systems, e.g. use of internal or external guidance, leading Threat Modelling activity. 7. Nurture the use of secure technical practices to deliver technical excellence. 8. Support experimentation and innovation in solving problems. 9. Contributes to the development of metrics and their monitoring to report the effectiveness and efficiency of the Security Architecture function. 10. Contributes to the content and management of the Security Architecture intranet presence. 11. Guiding and mentoring other team members as required Key Skills & experience: * Extensive experience in security, architecture and design. * In-depth knowledge of security standards, protocols, and best practices. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. * Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Proficiency in using security and project management tools. * Willingness to stay updated with the latest security trends and technologies. 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.

Python Developer 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Onsite in Wokingham Rate: £380 - £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 Python Developer to join the team. Key Responsibilities; * Python Development & Software Engineering * Develop, optimize, and maintain software using core Python features including iterators/generators, exception handling, file handling, type hints, OOP, and data structure design. * Build scalable algorithms and write clean, maintainable, and well‑structured code. * Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using OpenAPI/Swagger, Connexion, or FastAPI. * Work with Python web frameworks such as Flask, Django, FastAPI, and Jinja2. * Data, Analytics & Databases * Perform data manipulation and analysis using tools like Pandas and NumPy. * Design, query, and maintain both relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL/document stores (e.g., MongoDB). * Build data pipelines and support analytics dashboards and visualizations in Python. * Mathematical Modelling & Optimization * Develop and solve Linear Programming (LP), Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP), and other optimization models. * Use optimization tools and libraries such as Pyomo, AMPL, Gurobi, CPLEX, or similar solvers. * Model the behaviour of power system components including generation assets, demand profiles, and network elements. * Contribute to techno‑economic assessments of power systems using Python-based models. * Quality Assurance & DevOps * Write unit tests using unittest or pytest, with exposure to Test‑Driven Development (TDD) methodologies. * Use Git and modern version‑control workflows; collaborate via Azure DevOps or similar platforms. * (Bonus) Develop and deploy containerized applications using Docker, and support container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes). * (Bonus) Work with messaging/streaming technologies such as RabbitMQ or Kafka. Key Skills & experience: Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: * Strong proficiency in Python programming and its optimization/analytics ecosystems. * Proven experience with algorithm development and computational problem‑solving. * Hands‑on experience with data analytics, visualization, and database systems. * Solid understanding of power system modelling, techno‑economic simulation, and energy systems. * Strong debugging, profiling, and performance optimization skills. * Excellent communication and documentation abilities. * Experience using Pyomo, AMPL, Gurobi, CPLEX, or similar optimization tools. * Working knowledge of containerization and cloud‑native deployment. * Familiarity with RabbitMQ/Kafka, microservice architecture, and distributed systems. 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.

ServiceNow Developer 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite in London Rate: £Market rates p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a ServiceNow Developer to join the team. Pi7 to ServiceNow migration is on a critical path and we need a strong ServiceNow developer. This person will be responsible for supporting the migration along with working across CMDB, Incident, problem, change and release management Key Responsibilities; * Lead and support migration activities from PI7 to ServiceNow * Analyze existing PI7 integrations and workflows and redesign them within ServiceNow * Design, configure, and develop ServiceNow modules CMDB, incident, problem and change modules and applications * Build and maintain integrations using REST, SOAP, MID Server, and Integration Hub * Configure and customize: * Workflows / Flow Designer * Business Rules * UI Policies and UI Actions * Forms and Service Catalog * Develop inbound and outbound integrations with third-party systems * Support data migration, transformation, and validation activities * Perform unit testing, system testing, and support UAT * Troubleshoot and resolve platform and integration issues * Maintain documentation for technical designs and configurations * Collaborate with architects, business analysts, and stakeholders * Follow ServiceNow best practices and governance standards Key Skills & experience: * 5+ years of hands-on ServiceNow development experience * Experience in at least one major ServiceNow module (ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, CSM, etc.) * Experience with system integrations (REST, SOAP, APIs) * Experience with data migration and transformation * Understanding of CMDB and ServiceNow data model * Experience with ServiceNow Flow Designer and Integration Hub * Knowledge of MID Server configuration * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills * Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments Key Responsibilities 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.

Scrum Master 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Onsite in Wokingham Rate: £400 - £450 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 Scrum Master to join the team. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Scrum Master to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove impediments, and enable high‑performing development teams to deliver quality software solutions with consistency and efficiency. You will work closely with Product Owners, Developers, QA Engineers, Architects, and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of Agile practices while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. Key Responsibilities; * Agile Delivery & Team Facilitation o Lead and facilitate all core Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives. o Guide and mentor teams in applying Agile and Scrum principles to achieve predictable and high‑quality delivery. o Support the Product Owner with backlog prioritization, story refinement, and maintaining a healthy product backlog. o Ensure team alignment on sprint goals, deliverables, and quality expectations. * Impediment Management & Team Enablement o Identify, track, and remove impediments that block the team's progress. o Work closely with cross-functional teams and leadership to eliminate systemic constraints. o Enable teams to be self‑organized and accountable for delivery outcomes. o Foster a culture of psychological safety, open communication, and transparent decision-making. * Delivery Governance & Metrics o Monitor sprint progress using Agile tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, JIRA) and ensure data accuracy. o Track and report key Agile performance indicators such as velocity, burndown charts, sprint health, and release forecasts. o Highlight risks, dependencies, and blockers to leadership with actionable mitigation plans. o Ensure teams adhere to Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD). * Continuous Improvement & Coaching o Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile best practices and Scrum processes. o Conduct retrospectives with actionable follow‑ups to drive incremental improvements. o Promote continuous learning, innovation, and adoption of Agile techniques such as Kanban, XP, or Lean where appropriate. o Champion organizational transformation initiatives to improve agility, delivery processes, and culture. * Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication o Serve as a liaison between the Scrum team, Product Owner, and business stakeholders. o Communicate effectively on sprint outcomes, priorities, and potential risks. o Ensure alignment between business goals, team capacity, and technical constraints. o Facilitate cross-team collaboration to manage shared dependencies and integrated deliverables. Key Skills & experience: 8-12 Years impact IT incidents that disrupt critical business services. Their job is to restore service as quickly and safely as possible while maintaining strong communication with technical teams and stakeholders. This role is for a UK based Utility company and hence demands a highly experienced Major Incident Manager. severity incidents. functional technical teams to diagnose and resolve issues. Incident Activities dive reviews to identify root cause and preventive actions. up actions with respective teams. solving mindset. Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: * Experience o 8-12 years of overall professional experience with 5+ years as a Scrum Master. o Proven track record in leading Agile teams delivering software products or cloud-based solutions. o Experience working with distributed, cross-functional teams. * Skills & Competencies o Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe). o Hands-on experience with tools such as Azure DevOps, JIRA, Confluence, Miro, ServiceNow. o Excellent facilitation, communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills. o Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. o Ability to anticipate risks, manage dependencies, and drive delivery excellence. o Experience in environments practicing CI/CD, DevOps, and engineering best practices is a plus. * Certifications (Good to Have) o Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II)  SAFe Agilist or related Agile certifications  Knowledge of project management methodologies (PMP, PRINCE2) is advantageous 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.

TBM Service Designer 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: London/Hybrid - 2-3 days p/w onsite Rate: £Market rates p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a TBM Service Designer to join the team. The Service Designer will play a critical role in advancing the organisation's TBM (Technology Business Management) maturity by designing, refining and embedding the service, process, data and operating model components that enable transparent, reliable and actionable technology cost insights. Key Responsibilities; 1. TBM Foundations & Strategic Alignment 1.1 TBM Maturity Assessment & Survey * Lead the design and execution of maturity assessments at programme start and end. * Map findings into actionable design recommendations for scope, priorities and investment. 1.2 TBO Vision & Strategy * Translate leadership goals into a clear narrative of how TBM enables decision making. * Produce strategic artefacts that define TBM's intended value, role and long term purpose. 1.3 TBO Target Operating Model (TOM) * Design and document the TBM Target Operating Model, including roles, processes, accountabilities and handoffs. * Ensure the TOM supports BAU and future maturity growth. 1.4 Operating Rhythm & Engagement Model * Define and formalise the cadence for TBM reporting, insights, actions and governance. * Create service blueprints that describe end to end TBM interactions across teams. 1.5 Team Design & Capability Model * Identify the capabilities required to run TBM effectively. * Design initial team structures, role profiles and skill progression pathways. 1.6 TBM Maturity Model & Value Framework * Develop a measurable TBM maturity model with criteria, scoring and progress markers. * Define the value framework to explain how TBM improvements translate into business benefit. 1.7 Cost Recovery & Chargeback Enablement * Support early design of fair charging principles and service based attribution logic. * Document current and future state requirements for cost recovery and customer transparency. 1.8 TBM Adoption & Engagement Enablement * Create materials, guides and artefacts to help teams start using TBM outputs in decision making. * Improve understanding of services, allocations and financial insights. 2. TBM Process, Data & Model Improvement 2.1 BAU Stabilisation & Automation * Support the design of stable TBM BAU processes. * Produce workflow maps and documentation for TBM run processes. 2.2 Data Contracts & Integration Improvements * Facilitate agreements on critical data ownership. * Document data flows, integration points and required improvements. 2.3 Data Quality Uplift * Map out data quality pain points and design improvements. * Work with data owners to define responsibilities, dashboards and remediation plans. 2.4 Allocation Review * Help define defensible allocation methodologies. * Translate complex financial logic into clear narratives and diagrams used for explanation and governance. 2.5 Modelling Enhancements * Identify model improvements based on user feedback and design service oriented enhancements. * Work closely with TBM analysts to ensure changes support clarity and decision making. 2.6 Adoption & Training * Create intuitive guides, playbooks and training materials for TBM users. * Support onboarding and continuous education across the organisation. Key Skills & experience: * Experience in TBM, ITFM, cost transparency modelling or service financial modelling (or willingness to rapidly skill up with learning in this area) * Strong background in service design, business design or operating model design. * Ability to translate complex financial and technical concepts into simple visual designs. * Experience facilitating cross functional workshops. * Strong analytical, process mapping and documentation skills. * Ability to work across Finance, Technology, Business Change and Architecture functions. Desirable * Knowledge of Apptio, ServiceNow, CSDM or CMDB data modelling. * Experience designing capability frameworks or operating models. * Understanding of IT allocations, chargeback or service costing. * Experience in a large or regulated organisation. 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.

Data Solution Architect 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Coventry/Hybrid - 2-3 days p/w onsite Rate: £Market rates p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Data Solution Architect to join the team. * The ideal candidate will lead initiatives that support real-time analytics, AI/ML, secure data management, and enterprise-wide integration strategies especially within complex environments such as IoT and telemetry systems. * Extensive experience in cloud data architecture, infrastructure, and real-time data integration especially on Azure, Databricks, Synapse and Fabric with proficiencies in streaming platforms, infrastructure automation and Data Governance/MDM tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Profisee, Informatica, Databricks Unity Catalog etc.). Key Responsibilities; * Architect and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data platforms using Azure, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric for real-time and batch processing. * Lead integration across structured and unstructured data sources such as SCADA, SAP, APIs, telemetry, and time-series data using modern ETL/ELT patterns. * Establish robust data governance, security, and compliance frameworks including data masking, encryption, lineage, access controls, and regulatory adherence (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001). * Design and optimize cloud-native storage and compute architectures using Delta Lake, ADLS Gen2, Synapse, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and NoSQL for petabyte-scale workloads. * Implement event-driven and real-time streaming architectures using Kafka, Azure Event Hubs, IoT Hub, and Lambda architecture patterns. * Drive DevOps and IaC practices through automated CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions. * Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including business leads, engineers, security, and vendors to align technology with strategic business outcomes. * Implement monitoring, observability, and disaster recovery strategies ensuring high availability, system resilience, and proactive issue resolution. * Lead AI/ML and analytics integrations with Databricks, Power BI, and MDM platforms to enable advanced reporting and insights. * Mentor and enable internal teams through technical training, knowledge-sharing sessions, and architectural best practices to promote a data-driven culture. Key Skills & experience: * Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks * ADLS, Azure Blob, Azure SQL DB, Cosmos DB, Delta Lake, Oracle DB * Azure Event Hub, Azure Kafka, Azure IoT Hub, ADX * Fabric including OneLake * CI/CD using Azure DevOps, GitHub, ARM * Experience with unstructured data * Data Model, Data Mapping, ETL Mapping * Data Governance (Purview, Databrick Unity Catlog) * Data Profiling, Data Quality, Security * MDM (Profisee, Informatica) * HADR, AI/ML * Compute, network strategies (Private Endpoint, Vnet, ExpressRoute) * Security frameworks, IAM, RBAC, firewall rules, Zero Trust architecture * Threat modelling, risk assessments * Monitoring, Logging * Cost and performance management 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.

Release Manager 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Onsite - Wokingham Rate: £400 - £450 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 Release Manager to join the team. The Release Manager will lead and coordinate network release activities and CNI (Critical National Infrastructure) cutovers, ensuring controlled, secure, and high quality deployments across mission critical environments. The role requires strong leadership during complex cutovers, excellent planning skills, and experience working with network engineering, infrastructure, cyber security, and operations teams. Candidates must be eligible for UK Security Check (SC) clearance; active SC is advantageous. Key Responsibilities; 1. Release Planning & Governance * Own the end to end release lifecycle for network and CNI related changes. * Define and maintain a cutover plan, release calendar, and integrated deployment timelines. * Coordinate with network, security, test, environment, and change management teams to ensure readiness. * Conduct release readiness reviews, impact assessments, and Go/No-Go meetings. 2. Network & CNI Cutover Coordination * Lead network cutovers including: o WAN/LAN migrations o SD WAN transitions o Firewall/proxy/security rule changes o Routing updates, IP schema changes o CNI protected service migrations * Oversee Major Releases, Emergency Releases, and CNI off-peak cutovers. * Validate pre cutover configuration baselines, rollback plans, and network dependencies. * Monitor real time cutover execution, manage escalations, and coordinate between engineering teams. 3. Deployment & Technical Oversight * Ensure deployment artefacts (config files, templates, scripts) are validated and approved. * Oversee automated and manual releases across environments. * Ensure alignment with security, architecture, and compliance requirements. * Work with Test Leads to ensure post cutover verification (PCV) is completed and documented. 4. Risk, Change & Compliance Management * Identify risks, interdependencies, and mitigation actions for all network releases. * Ensure adherence to ITIL Change Management processes for CNI environments. * Produce accurate release documentation, evidence packs, and audit logs. * Support incident reviews and root cause analysis for failed or partially successful releases. 5. Stakeholder Communication * Provide clear communication to project managers, network leads, operational teams, and CNI governance stakeholders. * Deliver daily/weekly release status reports, dashboards, and cutover readiness summaries. * Facilitate cross team coordination during complex CNI related implementation windows. Key Skills & experience: * Ideally 5+ years of experience as a Release Manager or Delivery Lead for network or infrastructure projects. * Strong understanding of: o Enterprise networks (WAN/LAN) o SD WAN architectures o Routing (BGP/OSPF), firewalls, load balancers o Secure network zones & segmentation (CNI/OT/IT) o Cloud/on prem hybrid network models * Experience managing complex cutovers, migrations, and multi vendor network deployments. * Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab) and ServiceNow/JIRA for change governance. 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.

Solution Architect 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Remote with 1 day per week in London Rate: £Market rates p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Solution Architect to join the team. Key Responsibilities; Enterprise Architecture & Strategy * Define and own enterprise cloud architecture strategy aligned with business and IT roadmaps * Establish cloud reference architectures, standards, and design patterns * Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles and organisational standards AWS Cloud Architecture * Architect highly available, resilient, and secure AWS platforms at enterprise scale * Design multi-account AWS environments using AWS Organizations and Control Tower * Lead architecture for hybrid and enterprise integration scenarios * Apply AWS Well-Architected Framework across all solutions Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) * Define enterprise-wide IaC standards, module frameworks, and lifecycle management * Create solutions for automated provisioning for multi-environment and multi-account deployments * Ensure Terraform governance, security, and compliance controls CI/CD & DevSecOps Enablement * Design and govern enterprise CI/CD frameworks and reusable pipeline templates * Create solutions for Integration of CI/CD with Terraform, AWS services, and security tooling * Enable DevSecOps practices including automated testing, scanning, and approvals * Support advanced deployment strategies (blue/green, canary, rolling deployments) Python Automation & Cloud Engineering * Lead Python-based automation initiatives for cloud operations and platform engineering * Create solutions for automation for provisioning, compliance, monitoring, and remediation * Design serverless automation using AWS Lambda and event-driven architectures * Promote automation-first and self-service cloud platforms Security, Governance & Compliance * Embed security-by-design and zero-trust principles * Define IAM, network security, and data protection standards * Ensure compliance with enterprise, regulatory, and audit requirements * Implement logging, monitoring, and auditability across platforms Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement * Act as enterprise-level technical authority and design approver * Partner with senior stakeholders, product owners, and delivery leads * Mentor architects and senior engineers across teams * Drive architectural reviews, documentation, and decision forums Key Skills & experience: Core Technical Skills * Expert AWS architecture experience (VPC, IAM, EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, ECS/EKS, Route 53, CloudFront) * Terraform (expert level) - enterprise modules, remote state, policy-as-code * CI/CD platforms (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) * Strong Python automation skills (boto3, APIs, scripting, Lambda) * Deep understanding of cloud networking, security, and identity * Experience with container platforms (Docker, ECS, EKS) Experience * 13+ years in IT with 5-7+ years in cloud / solution / enterprise architecture roles * Proven experience designing enterprise-scale AWS platforms * Experience governing architecture across multiple teams and programmes * Strong background in DevOps and platform engineering ________________________________________ Desirable / Nice to Have * AWS Solutions Architect - Professional certification * TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification * Kubernetes (EKS) advanced experience * Experience with FinOps and cost governance * Exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures ________________________________________ 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.

Product Manager Competitive Salary + Bonus + Shares + Progression + Healthcare + International Travel Linlithgow - Hybrid Are you an experienced Product Manager with a track record of leading high-value, low-volume technology products from concept to delivery? This is an opportunity to take on an influential and strategic role within an established technology company delivering advanced hardware, software, and cloud-based solutions to global customers. Their products are technically sophisticated, commercially significant, and deployed in mission-critical environments where performance and reliability are essential. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering specialist, high-performance solutions to major network operators, equipment vendors, and technology providers worldwide. Their product portfolio combines deep engineering expertise with a strong commercial focus, creating high-impact solutions in niche, high-value markets. As Product Manager, you will operate at the intersection of engineering, commercial strategy, and customer engagement. You will lead structured discovery sessions with customers and partners, extract meaningful insight from complex inputs, and translate real-world challenges into clear product direction. This role requires strong judgement, analytical thinking, and the confidence to make data-informed decisions in environments where consensus is not always guaranteed. You will own the lifecycle of sophisticated, lower-volume products where each sale is strategically important, working closely with engineering, sales, and leadership teams to shape roadmap, positioning, and go-to-market strategy. The Role: Own and evolve a portfolio of high-value, low-volume technology products Lead customer discovery and translate insight into validated product strategy Drive cross-functional delivery from concept through launch Communicate clear decisions and rationale to technical and commercial stakeholders The person: Good years of experience in Product Management or closely related role Proven experience in managing high-value, low-volume technical products Ideally coming from a technical background (Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience) Strong analytical judgement - able to separate key signals from noise Reference Number: BBBH - 263584 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.

Product Manager Competitive Salary + Bonus + Shares + Progression + Healthcare + International Travel Belfast - Hybrid Are you an experienced Product Manager with a track record of leading high-value, low-volume technology products from concept to delivery? This is an opportunity to take on an influential and strategic role within an established technology company delivering advanced hardware, software, and cloud-based solutions to global customers. Their products are technically sophisticated, commercially significant, and deployed in mission-critical environments where performance and reliability are essential. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering specialist, high-performance solutions to major network operators, equipment vendors, and technology providers worldwide. Their product portfolio combines deep engineering expertise with a strong commercial focus, creating high-impact solutions in niche, high-value markets. As Product Manager, you will operate at the intersection of engineering, commercial strategy, and customer engagement. You will lead structured discovery sessions with customers and partners, extract meaningful insight from complex inputs, and translate real-world challenges into clear product direction. This role requires strong judgement, analytical thinking, and the confidence to make data-informed decisions in environments where consensus is not always guaranteed. You will own the lifecycle of sophisticated, lower-volume products where each sale is strategically important, working closely with engineering, sales, and leadership teams to shape roadmap, positioning, and go-to-market strategy. The Role: Own and evolve a portfolio of high-value, low-volume technology products Lead customer discovery and translate insight into validated product strategy Drive cross-functional delivery from concept through launch Communicate clear decisions and rationale to technical and commercial stakeholders The person: Good years of experience in Product Management or closely related role Proven experience in managing high-value, low-volume technical products Ideally coming from a technical background (Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience) Strong analytical judgement - able to separate key signals from noise Reference Number: BBBH - 269248 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.

Role Title: UX Designer Location: Manchester Duration: 6 MONTHS Work setup: 2 days onsite/week Rate INSIDE IR35 £375 PER DAY MUST BE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: Working within the UX Design team, the role is to support the continuous improvement of the digital user experience across the multiple digital channels. Help to define the interactivity and design on a variety of products, proposing solutions that balance user needs with business goals and technical capabilities. Driven by finding out how and why customers use our products, and be passionate about communicating these needs, proposing solutions to problems that excite and enthuse our customers. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (Focus on the targets and outcomes aligning to the bank scorecard where applicable and ensuring a risk accountability is included in all roles) * Work across the entire lifecycle of a product, translating insights from research and analytics into concepts and solutions. * Working within a multidisciplinary team; partner with product owners, developers and business stakeholders to come up with solutions, driving vision and strategy for our products. Collaborate across the UX and content community to create and improve the bank's design system and practices. * Our users lead the way and their needs inform our solutions. You'll put the user at the centre of everything we do at the bank and champion their interests. * Rapidly sketch and prototype ideas as well as designing the finer details of an interaction or component. * Maintain knowledge of and adherence to all relevant regulatory requirements * Consumer Duty - Maintain knowledge of and adherence to all relevant regulatory requirements TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES: (Detail qualifications needed for the role) * Experience designing consumer focused digital projects. * Familiar with current design philosophies; Lean UX, Design Sprint, design thinking etc. * A strong communicator to help facilitate workshops and brainstorm initial design concepts. * Ability to create interactive prototypes using Figma or in the browser with HTML and CSS. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: (Detail the experience that is necessary to enable the incumbent to perform the role competently and effectively.) * Interface and interaction design. * Prototyping and wire framing. * Navigation and architecture. * Knowledge of IA solutions. * Knowledge in design software such as Figma * Be able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation. * A current portfolio that reflects a strong understanding of online design. * BA in Graphic Design or related area. * A keenness to learn and develop. * Understanding/interests of new technologies. * Precise and high attention to detail. * Be commercially minded as well as editorially aware. * Be passionate about uses of design, research, content, architecture, usability and accessibility. * Worked in an agile environment. 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.

Project Planner (SC Clearance) Nottingham (Hybrid - site-based, client + remote) Salary DOE + Training + Development + Pension + Life Insurance An excellent opportunity awaits a Project Planner looking to work on complex defence programmes within a forward-thinking business offering variety, progression and development. This company is a growing digital consultancy operating across major infrastructure and defence environments, with a strong focus on the digital tools and technology they develop to strengthen project controls in highly regulated sectors. In this role you'll be embedded within defence programmes, supporting the coordination and management of detailed project plans. You'll work closely with client stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to keep delivery aligned, monitor milestones, and integrate risk into the programme. You'll support planning reviews, contribute to governance forums, and ensure reporting is clear and accurate. The working pattern is hybrid, typically 3 days on-site in Nottingham and 2 days remote. The ideal candidate will have planning experience within defence or similarly regulated environments. You'll be confident using recognised planning tools, comfortable coordinating across multiple stakeholders, and experienced working within structured governance frameworks. The right person must be eligible for SC clearance. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Planner who wants exposure to high-profile defence programmes, hands-on involvement in complex regulated environments, and progression into senior project controls within a growing consultancy. The Role: *Develop and maintain detailed defence programme plans *Coordinate planning across multidisciplinary teams *Monitor milestones and ensure delivery alignment *Integrate and track programme risk *Hybrid split - three days on-site in the Midlands, two days remote The Person: *Planning experience within defence or regulated sectors *Experience supporting programme-level schedules *Confident working across multiple stakeholders on client site *Organised, detail-focused, and comfortable within governance frameworks *Eligible for SC Clearance 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.