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Technical Architect 6 Month contract initially Based: Remote with, with 3 days onsite p/w in Luton, Flexible. Rate: £600 - £700 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 Technical Architect to join the team. We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect with strong hands-on development and architectural expertise in .NET, Node.js, Sitecore, React/Angular/jQuery, HTML/CSS and DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing scalable solutions, guiding development teams, and ensuring best practices across application architecture, security, performance, and CI/CD pipelines. Key Responsibilities: * Design end-to-end application architecture for web and enterprise solutions. * Define technical standards, patterns, best practices and guidelines. * Create high-level and low-level design documents. * Ensure solutions meet scalability, performance, security and maintainability requirements. * Work closely with product managers, business analysts, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions. * Provide architectural guidance during planning, development, and deployment phases. * Lead by example with hands-on coding when required. * Develop and review backend services using .NET (ASP.NET Core) and Node.js. * Design and guide frontend development using React/Angular/jQuery, HTML/CSS. * Architect and customize Sitecore solutions (content modeling, personalization, integrations). * Implement Sitecore integrations with third-party systems and APIs. * Define and implement security best practices including encryption, authentication and authorization. * Ensure compliance with data governance and regulatory requirements. Key Skills & Experience: * Ideally 8-10 years of hands-on experience in enterprise application development. * Ideally 4+ years of experience in a Technical Architect role. * Strong experience with .NET (C#, ASP.NET Core, Web APIs). * Strong experience with React/Angular/jQuery, HTML/CSS * Hands-on experience with Sitecore CMS (XP/XM preferred). * Experience with REST APIs & microservices architecture. * Strong understanding of SQL Server / NoSQL databases. * Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. * Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS). * Experience in Agile/Scrum environments. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead architectural reviews and mentor development teams. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: * Experience with Node.js 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.

Front Arena Consultant We are currently looking for a Technology Business Consultant to support our Treasury consulting team in Warsaw Poland. You must have at least 5 years plus expertise of working with SunGard's/FIS Front Arena Software. As a Consultant you will be the main point of contact for customers in Front Arena implementation projects, working in modern environments with state of the art application in the financial sector. In addition to cooperating with development on new products and services, this also includes the design, implementation of technological integrations and the expansion of infrastructure. We are a dynamic and international team of Front Arena consultants. As part of the global Consulting Services organization, we help our clients, who are among the largest companies in the world, to break new ground in streamlining and automating their trading and risk business. Every day brings new and demanding challenges that we can only overcome together in the team and in intensive cooperation with all stakeholders. What you will be doing: Participate in consulting projects for financial companies as part of a team to meet specific client requirements. Consulting on issues of performance, infrastructure Installation and setup of applications Developing scripts, customizing implementation of applications. Writing test plans and test cases to ensure that enhancements made to applications meet client requirements and maintain application integrity. What you will bring: Bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines: Information science, computer science, business administration, economics, finance, or a combination of education and work experience. Knowledge of standard software development methodologies, such as waterfall model or agile approaches Good verbal and written communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences at different hierarchical levels Coaching of internal staff Good analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal, teamwork, negotiation, conflict management and time management skills Ability to persuade and influence others of the best course of action Knowledge of Financial products and services and the financial services industry. Proficiency in at least one appropriate application programming language, such as Python, C#, C++ and/or Java. What we offer you: A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities A wide range of training and development opportunities A modern, international working environment in a committed and motivated team An attractive salary model and benefits You must have a degree ideally in Computer Science or Maths. The position is based in Central Warsaw Poland. The salary for this position will be in the range £90K to £120K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

C# .NET Software Developer with FX and Fixed Income Our Client is a niche boutique broker specializing in FX. They are looking to recruit a C# .NET Software Developer with at least 3 to 5 years proven track record of developing with C# .NET. The Client would like meet candidates ideally with some understanding Trading Floor projects to include Fixed Income, Risk Management, Swap Options and FX. You need to be resilient as you will be working closely with traders and developing financial trading systems so an understanding of FX instruments would be very useful. The Company is a fast growing dynamic brokerage firm, specializing in currency options and interest rate swaps. They are seeking a talented technologist to join the London team. You will be working in a fast paced, delivery focused environment where you will get the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the business rather than just 'making up the numbers'. Initially reporting to the CTO, the successful candidate will become a key member of the global team. There will be a large amount of autonomy in the role, giving the candidate the opportunity to showcase their development talents, Responsibilities: Re-architecting and building the in-house middle office platform and integrating with a new trading platform. · Developing pricing toolsets · Integrating to external reporting/tradeflow and pricing APIs. · Maintaining the company's daily operation on the existing platforms. Essential skills: · Minimum 3 to 5 years experience of Microsoft web technologies (C#, Core MVC) · Relational database experience (SQL Server) · Proactively able to build relationships with stakeholders:- sales, brokers, middle office, external vendors. · Ability to produce clean, well-written, fully tested production ready software. Desirable skills: · Knowledge of the FIX protocol · Knowledge of FX trade processing · Basic knowledge of Foreign exchange products (vanilla/exotic options, fx cash) (training will be given) Qualifications: Computer Science related degree preferred At least 3 years experience in a comparable development role. The Client is based in the City of London. The salary for this role will be £80K - £100K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Senior Hardware Engineer Inverness £40,000 - £60,000 DOE + Bonus + Holidays + Flexi-time + Private Healthcare + Pension Excellent opportunity for a Senior Hardware Engineer to join a cutting-edge technology company in the Scottish Highlands, developing advanced test solutions used by some of the world's leading technology brands. This company is a leader in automated hardware test systems, supporting critical industries. With continued growth, they are now looking to expand their engineering team with an experienced and proactive Senior Hardware Engineer. In this role, you'll be involved across the entire hardware development lifecycle - from design and prototyping to validation and production handover. You'll play a key role in driving innovation and quality, while also mentoring junior engineers and driving company growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware product development, with experience in circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout principles. You'll be confident in debugging, fault finding, and supporting the transition from prototype to manufacture. Experience with mentoring others and a passion for innovation are essential. Skills in Python, FPGA, or compliance testing are a bonus. The Role: Lead hardware design from concept through to production handover Design and prototype electronic circuits for cutting-edge test equipment Validate and debug complex hardware systems Collaborate with production to ensure smooth transition from design to manufacture Mentor and support junior and graduate engineers The Person: Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or a related field Strong experience in hardware product development and schematic capture Proven experience taking designs from prototype through to manufacture Solid understanding of PCB layout principles, debugging, and fault finding Proficient in PCB layout tools Experience mentoring or coaching junior engineers Proactive and organised with a passion for innovation

Job title: Environments Engineer Locations: Hybrid based in Basingstoke Duration: six month min contract Rate 500pd Inside IR35 We are looking for an individual to join a team of Infrastructure Architects working on deliveries taking place within a large programme . As part of the team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and delivering changes to a network management system that supports a global WAN service. You should have extensive knowledge of Windows infrastructure technologies and experience in delivering secure solutions. Your experience: * Design and development of technical solutions to meet changing customer requirements. * Impacting change requests and providing BOM/resourcing estimates to project managers. * Producing and maintaining technical documentation (HLD, LLD and Build Guides). * Liaising with third party vendors to resolve technical issues with their products. * Supporting ITHC assessments and addressing reported security vulnerabilities. * Providing 3rd and 4th line support to Live Service. * Wide knowledge of common infrastructure technologies, including Windows Server, VMware, Active Directory, Exchange, MECM, SQL, Veeam and PKI. 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.

Job Title: Project Security Support Officer Location: Glascoed Salary: Circa £43,649 dependent on skills and experiences What you'll be doing: Assuring correct implementation of security tasks and coordinating security services based on relevant policies, standards, procedures and best practice Assessing the adequacy of the security measures within the project to ensuring that policies and procedures are up-to-date and take account of developments Provision of subject matter expertise on personnel, physical and/or information security processes and procedures Providing security advice and guidance to the project internal and external stakeholders and making recommendations to improve security solutions for the work stream Building effective relationships and coordination with key local functions and business representatives Deputising for the Project Security Lead as required Conducting musters of sensitive information/assets Occasional travel to sites may be required which would include overnight stays Your skills and experiences: Essential: Proven experience in a security or comparable role Must be able to attend Glascoed site a minimum of 3 days per week, up to 5 depending on business needs Shared ability to be on call Due diligence and attention to detail Ability to work on own and as part of a team Ability to communicate, written and orally, across the business and customers Desirable Recognised security qualification from a reputable body Experience in conducting threat assessments Knowledge of Access Control Systems Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Special Projects team: You will be appointed to a newly established project team, assuming responsibility for the delivery of security within the programme. Reporting directly to the Project Security Officer, you will be accountable for providing guidance to the team, enforcing security compliance, and developing policy. Your responsibilities will include the day-to-day management of security processes, risk identification and mitigation processes and supporting the PSO in the development of security infrastructures. The position will be based at the BAE Systems Land UK site in Glascoed, Monmouthshire on a five-day working pattern within a hybrid-working environment with occasional travel to other customer, manufacturing and test and evaluation sites. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 20th January 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-JP1 #LI-Onsite

Job Title: Security Architect Job Summary The Security Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure enterprise architectures that protect organizational systems, data, and digital assets. This role defines security standards, patterns, and controls across infrastructure, applications, cloud platforms, and networks, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The Security Architect works closely with IT, engineering, risk, and compliance teams to embed security-by-design into all technology initiatives. Key Responsibilities Security Architecture & Design Define and maintain enterprise security architecture frameworks, principles, and standards Design secure solutions for applications, infrastructure, cloud, and network environments Develop security reference architectures and reusable design patterns Ensure security is embedded throughout the system development lifecycle (SDLC) Risk Management & Governance Perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and security architecture reviews Identify security gaps and recommend mitigation strategies Ensure alignment with regulatory, compliance, and governance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2) Support audits and security assurance activities Cloud & Infrastructure Security Design secure cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) Define identity and access management (IAM) strategies Establish network segmentation, encryption, and key management practices Support zero trust and defense-in-depth architectures Application & Data Security Define application security standards (authentication, authorization, secure APIs) Guide secure software development and DevSecOps practices Design data protection controls, including encryption, tokenization, and DLP Support vulnerability management and secure configuration standards Collaboration & Advisory Act as a trusted security advisor to engineering, architecture, and business teams Review solution designs and provide security recommendations Communicate security risks and decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders Mentor engineers and architects on secure design principles Required Skills & Experience Technical Skills Strong knowledge of security architecture frameworks and methodologies Expertise in network, application, cloud, and infrastructure security Solid understanding of IAM, PKI, encryption, and key management Experience with security tools (SIEM, IAM, EDR, WAF, CSPM, vulnerability scanners) Knowledge of secure SDLC and DevSecOps practices Professional Experience 5+ years of experience in information security or IT architecture (adjustable by seniority) Proven experience designing security architectures in complex environments Experience working with cross-functional technical teams 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.

We have a current opportunity for a Senior Planner on a contract basis. The position will be based in Andover. For further information about this position please apply. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Progressive please visit Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Commercial Manager six month contract Recruitment Type (Contractor or Temp): Contractor Rate: Inside IR35 Location of role: Basingstoke (may also visit other sites) Location requirement: Hybrid Clearance Required: SC /DV (required) Working Pattern: Monday - Friday The Commercial Manager will lead and manage post-contract management across contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual delivery obligations, risk mitigation, and value delivery aligned with strategic objectives. This role acts as a bridge between legal, sales, delivery, procurement, and finance teams to ensure business objectives are met with minimal legal and contractual exposure. Mandatory skills: - Lead contract management and negotiation and statements of work in preparation for governance approval. - Collaborate with internal teams to achieve strategic goals. - Engage with L&C for support to manage delays to delivery. - Maintain contract documentation and ensure compliance with governance policies. - Create and manage templates for SOWs, change orders, and other agreements. - Support BAU contract management activities. - Deliver contractually required reporting and participate in customer meetings. - Stay current on IT law, data protection (e.g., GDPR) , and commercial legislation. - Support and develop members of the Contract Management team. - Act in accordance with Legal and Commercial guidance. - Ensure any contractual document (contract change or extension, relief or delay notice, or contract proposal) is reviewed and approved by the Legal & Commercial team in accordance with DOFA requirements. - Engage support from and liaise closely with the Legal & Commercial team at the early stage of new contract or contract extension negotiations in order to agree negotiation strategy and key legal issues. - Engage support Legal & Commercial during contract delivery regarding any contractual dispute or delay. 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.

Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Technical Be responsible for the design, coding, configuration, testing and documentation of large, complex or mission critical applications in a cloud first environment using Dynamics and Power Apps in MS Azure Configure and customise both model model-driven and canvas apps Develop Power Automate Flows via connectors to the Dataverse and other data sources Develop PowerApps integrations with other Azure components such as Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus and Azure Functions Work closely with test engineers to reach a common understanding of acceptance criteria, the code base and test coverage Work collaboratively with IT and stakeholders, share knowledge and expertise with your wider team, aspire to be a role model within the organisation, champion our culture of learning, development, cross-company collaboration and teamwork Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders Identify and manage defects, incidents, risks and issues in line with IPO standards Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are adhered to Assist in implementing toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability Keeping an open mind and exploring innovative ways to solve problems, working in a fail-fast fashion to provide required functionality Embrace a continuous improvement ethos Responsible for ensuring that the team test and build activities follow agreed governance and processes Proactively apply HMG IA technical security controls according to ISO 27001 & the Security Policy Framework (SPF) Behavioural Understanding yourself to be a leader (and the impact of your behaviour on others in a project team focused on results) Engaging Stakeholders (for mutually beneficial collaborative relationships outside of the team) Share knowledge and expertise with your wider team, aspire to be a role model within the organisation, champion our culture of learning, development, cross-company collaboration and teamwork Work across several multi-disciplinary teams to deliver highly focused and successful digital services Provide project / delivery management support when required Effective management and delegation of tasks within the team Applies “progress over perfection” principle Takes full responsibility for decisions and delivers Inner composure, recovers quickly from setbacks and learns from the experience Highly driven & inspires others to move things along and make things happen Personal and Team Development Drive your own training and self-development, keeping skills up to date and learning new skills Promote and display the IPO and Civil Service Values Guides more junior members in their personal development Coaches and mentors’ colleagues Continuously improves technical knowledge and stays abreast of latest trends Shares knowledge of tools and techniques with your wider team and the business stakeholders

We are looking for a highly organized and facilitative Scrum Master to support our Agile squads in delivering a next-generation fund-distribution market infrastructure, built on cloud-native, microservice-based, and blockchain-enabled technologies. The Scrum Master will ensure that Agile principles are deeply embedded within the team, enabling predictable delivery, continuous improvement, and strong alignment between engineering, product, and operational priorities. Acting as a servant leader and coach, this role helps teams remain focused, removes impediments, and fosters an environment where collaboration, transparency, and long-term product thinking can thrive. The ideal candidate combines strong Agile expertise with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and is comfortable working in fast-paced, mission-critical fintech environments. Your responsibilities include Agile Delivery & Team Facilitation · Facilitate all core Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, reviews, refinement sessions). · Ensure that the team consistently delivers high-quality increments aligned with sprint goals and product roadmap. · Maintain sprint velocity, delivery metrics, and predictability through proper planning and backlog discipline. · Encourage ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement within the squad. Impediment Removal & Risk Management · Identify and proactively remove blockers that impede the team’s progress. · Work with Engineering, Product, DevOps, and other stakeholders to resolve cross-team dependencies. · Escalate issues appropriately while maintaining a problem-solving mindset at team level. · Promote risk awareness and ensure that impediments are surfaced early and handled transparently. Coaching & Agile Best Practices · Coach team members in Agile values, Scrum practices, and effective collaboration techniques. · Support Product Owners in backlog refinement, prioritization, and preparation of user stories. · Guide engineers and analysts in defining clear acceptance criteria, estimation practices, and work breakdown. · Promote iterative development, continuous testing, and definition-of-done adherence. Process Improvement & Delivery Optimization · Analyze and improve team workflow, sprint metrics, and cross-team alignment. · Encourage automation, testability, and DevOps collaboration to improve release cadence and quality. · Facilitate retrospectives to turn insights into actionable improvements. · Drive a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and operational excellence. Communication, Transparency & Stakeholder Alignment · Ensure that progress, risks, and priorities are clearly communicated to Product Owners and Engineering Leads. · Maintain clear sprint dashboards, burndown charts, and delivery insights for stakeholders. · Help coordinate communication between squads when multiple teams contribute to shared components or features. · Foster strong collaboration between product, engineering, QA, architecture, and client-facing teams. Support for Regulatory & Quality Requirements · Ensure that Agile practices support compliance, auditability, and documentation requirements appropriate for financial market infrastructure. · Encourage quality-first practices including automated testing, code reviews, and readiness checks. · Support Release Management and QA teams during sprint reviews and release planning. Key skills § Deep understanding of Agile frameworks, especially Scrum and Kanban. § Strong facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills. § Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to work across technical and non-technical teams. § Familiarity with cloud-native and microservice delivery models. § Understanding of financial workflows, market infrastructure, or fintech environments (preferred). § Strong analytical skills and comfort with metrics-driven decision making. § Ability to build trust and foster team cohesion in high-pressure and regulatory-conscious environments. Required experience 4–7+ years as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or similar role. Experience supporting multiple Agile squads in complex software delivery environments. Exposure to fintech, blockchain/DLT, or regulated financial services is a strong plus. Experience with tools for backlog management and reporting. Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and influence team culture. Certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe, or similar) preferred but not mandatory if experience is strong.

We are looking for a meticulous and technically capable Software End-to-End (E2E) Tester to ensure the reliability, quality, and functional integrity of our end-to-end market infrastructure platform for fund distribution. Operating in a cloud-native, microservice-based, and blockchain-enabled environment, this role plays a critical part in validating that complex multi-system workflows operate seamlessly across the entire product ecosystem. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, hands-on testing experience in complex distributed systems, and the ability to collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and DevOps teams. This role is essential for delivering a robust, secure, and production-ready infrastructure to our clients. Your responsibilities include End-to-End Test Planning & Execution Design, develop, and execute end-to-end test scenarios that validate real-world business workflows across multiple microservices, APIs, UIs, and blockchain components. Build comprehensive test coverage for cross-system interactions, data flows, settlement processes, and operational edge cases. Validate integration points between on-chain and off-chain modules, ensuring end-to-end consistency and accuracy. Conduct exploratory, regression, functional, and non-functional E2E tests for each release. Test Artefacts & Documentation Create and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, traceability matrices, and test reports. Ensure that test documentation accurately reflects business processes, regulatory constraints, and architectural flows. Contribute to test data strategies and ensure availability of clean, realistic datasets for E2E scenarios. Automation & Tooling Collaborate with QA Automation Engineers to identify E2E workflows suitable for automation. Help define automation strategies for API-, UI-, and workflow-level scenarios. Work with CI/CD and DevOps teams to integrate automated E2E tests into release pipelines where appropriate. Defect Analysis & Quality Gatekeeping Conduct root cause analysis of defects found during E2E testing and collaborate with engineering squads for resolution. Validate fixes, retest impacted areas, and ensure no regressions across dependent systems. Act as a quality steward during release cycles, ensuring readiness of E2E test results before production deployments. Cross-Team Collaboration Work closely with Product Owners and Business Analysts to understand business logic and regulatory requirements. Coordinate with multiple engineering squads to align on workflows, dependencies, and integration points. Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (refinement, planning, reviews) to anticipate testing needs early in the lifecycle. Quality, Security & Compliance Focus Ensure E2E validations adhere to security, privacy, and compliance standards required in financial market infrastructures. Support operational readiness testing, including failover, resiliency checks, and disaster-recovery scenarios. Validate audit trails, event sequencing, and data integrity across components. Key skills Strong expertise in end-to-end testing of distributed systems, APIs, and microservices. Solid understanding of financial workflows, fund distribution, or capital-markets processes (a strong plus). Familiarity with blockchain/DLT concepts, especially around on-chain/off-chain data flows. Good knowledge of API testing tools (Postman, ReadyAPI, Swagger, etc.). Experience with UI testing tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright—manual or automated). Analytical mindset with the ability to design comprehensive test scenarios for complex business processes. Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to trace issues across multiple logs, services, and systems. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Required experience 3–6+ years of experience in software testing, with a focus on end-to-end, system integration, or workflow-level testing. Experience in testing cloud-native, API/Microservice architectures. Exposure to blockchain-based platforms or distributed ledger workflows is a significant advantage. Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating with multiple engineering squads. Previous experience in fintech, financial services, or other highly regulated environments preferred.

Liferay with Java Developer - Surrey We are looking to recruit a Java Developer with at least 2 to 5 years solid development expertise using Java Enterprise J2EE with Liferay. You will have experience of Designing & Developing Java Enterprise applications – including around 3 years solely in Java Enterprise Portals – like Liferay & WebSphere Portal. You should have experience of working within a team have the ability to lead teams of varying sizes & successfully delivered projects on/before deadline without losing focus on Quality. Experienced in interacting and communicating effectively with Clients and other team members. Executed number of projects using Agile philosophy. This is a permanent position based in Surrey. The salary for this role will be in the range £45K - £60K + benefits. Send your CV to us in MS Word format.

IT Senior Network Systems Engineer Our Client is a Bank based in the City of London, are looking to recruit an IT Senior Network Systems Engineer ideally with at least 7 to 10 years of experience in IT ideally from within the banking financial industry. You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently. The Client would like the following key skills: CCNP level networking Solarwinds – Service Desk Software experience Experience of Palo Alto firewalls Firemon – Network Security Devices and Policy Management Complex Switches experience is essential. Experience of Avaya PABX systems Responsible for the maintenance of the IT infrastructure of the Bank by providing first line support of software, hardware and networking that incudes installation, configuration and troubleshooting Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and scope To design, plan and deploy IT projects to enhance the existing IT infrastructure and also any applications required by the bank. End User Computing support for all staff. Coordinator between the London Users and Group IT Security on all requests for systems access and to ensure that such permissions are provided promptly, are regularly updated and that the Group Access Matrix Protocol is followed at all times Preserve the Assets of the Bank by implementing Disaster Recovery and back up procedures and ensuring that the standards comply with Group requirements Provide IT support to ensure the smooth running of daily and periodic reports for the London Compliance team to ensure adherence to the Anti Money Laundering Provisions Overall networking equipment monitoring (i.e. Network Switches, Firewall and other appliances) and support To plan and carry out maintenance checks to ensure IT Operations, infrastructures are running smoothly and ensure daily routine task completeness To maintain the AYAYA PABX system and to ensure that the recording system is always up and running at all times The following is a list of technical skills required for the role: Technical/Functional skills Proficient in common operating systems Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 and above Redhat Linux based Operating System Software proficiency VMWare v6.7 and above Veeam Backup and Replication Symantec Endpoint Protection Symantec Endpoint Encryption ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Microsoft Office 365 Networking (IT) Cisco Switches and Routers Palo Alto Firewalls LAN/WAN Routing Hardware Dell PowerEdge Servers Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Project management Data analysis Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) Strong interpersonal skills Strong written and verbal communication skills (in English) Strong stakeholder engagement Bachelor or Master’s degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The salary for this role is in the range £70K - £80K. This is a 12 month FTC role. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Title: Business Delivery Lead - Munitions Location: Glascoed Salary: £66,000 depending on skills and experience plus executive package What you'll be doing: Managing the day-to-day business of the delivery stream including collation of review packs, coordination of demand forecasting in BRP, identification and management of Business Risk Overseeing the Project management office and project controls across delivery areas, ensuring effective, challenging performance reviews, while managing and maintaining Delivery Streams' project management toolsets in collaboration with the Head of IM&T Acting as a single point of contact for functional implementation and/or business improvement activities that are deployed Ensuring that applicable Project Management & Control governance, assurance and processes are followed based on own knowledge of Project Management and acts as a key integrator between Business Delivery Leads and Business Operations at a Line of Business level Accountable for PM functional budget and accurate PM IBP projections Responsible for Business Project Reporting at all levels, BU, Sector and Group and monitoring PM functional cost management Developing and actively managing strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders Working collaboratively with other senior leaders across BAE and the Customer enterprise. Leading the application and consistency of core project management processes and tools across the line of business Your skills and experiences: Comprehensive knowledge and experience of PM governance and assurance including application of Systems Lifecycle Management Framework Knowledge and in-depth experience of core Project Management capabilities i.e. Planning & Scheduling, Risk & Opportunity Management, Performance Management, Lifecycle Management and Stakeholder Management Recognised as an experienced Project Management practitioner within the local & wider business, strong commercial and financial acumen Proven team management and leadership skills in a fast-paced complex environment Ability to communicate clearly across Functions, Business Streams & Project boundaries, and work effectively across and at all levels in the organisation Demonstrable understanding of Strategic thinking and application Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Munitions team: Come and join one of BAE's fastest growing business areas in the UK as part of a well-established, high-performing team that works closely with senior leadership and offers exceptional opportunities for collective and individual growth. As the Business Delivery Lead you will drive disciplined delivery through expert application of the LCM Framework and oversight of the PMO, ensuring robust project controls, strong people capability, and consistent, high-quality execution across the delivery stream. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 19th January 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-JP1 #LI-Onsite

On behalf of DWP, we are looking for a Software Engineer (NodeJS) for a 12 month (Inside IR35) contract based Hybrid in Manchester or Blackpool. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives. Working with DWP, you will be helping us to drive our priorities to: * Help people to move into work and support those already in work to progress, with the aim of increasing overall workforce participation * Help people to plan and save for later life, while providing a safety net for those who need it now * Provide effective, efficient, and innovative services to the millions of claimants who rely on us every day, including the most vulnerable in society * Improve experience of our services while maximising value for money for the taxpayer. As a Software Engineer (NodeJS), your main responsibilities will be: * To develop and maintain software products that make up citizen services and contribute towards their design. * Responsible for the operational stability of the products you build and be in a position to affect change in the on-going robustness and resilience of those products. * To work within, and contribute to, the overall Software Development Lifecycle Process as part of a multi-functional Agile delivery team focused on one or more products. Essential: * Demonstrable experience working with Software Engineering collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Slack * Experience of modifying and maintaining systems and code developed by other Software Engineers * Experience building public facing and internal REST Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DWP guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant DWP guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".